A decade before Knight and Day was released, a movie like it would have killed with audiences: Come on, it starred Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz and looked to perfectly mash humor and action in a way that so few male/female-led action-comedies had for years. Yet, it didn’t connect. But why? There are a lot of reasons, really, and not just, as Roy Miller would say, “one of those things.” Through lousy marketing, hokey promotion, poorly timed sneak previews, and even Katie Holmes, Knight and Day fizzled, less “beautiful dress” than beautiful mess…But it did at least inspire a Bollywood remake, so suck on that, Vanilla Sky! Let’s find out: What Happened to this Movie?!
Knight and Day began, as with so many Hollywood screenplays, as a spec script, or a work that is uncommissioned but written in hopes of selling it to a studio (think...
Knight and Day began, as with so many Hollywood screenplays, as a spec script, or a work that is uncommissioned but written in hopes of selling it to a studio (think...
- 3/13/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Following many years of dominance as an action star, Tom Cruise is reportedly taking a dramatic role in Quentin Tarantino’s The Movie Critic.
A couple of weeks ago, a story was floating around which suggested Tom Cruise was keen to secure a role in The Movie Critic, Quentin Tarantino’s final film. Following a decade in which he has largely stuck to action movies, Cruise’s recent deal with Warner Bros came alongside suggestions that he was keen to launch a new period in his career where he would return to the kind of dramatic roles that he has largely neglected for the last ten years or so.
Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider first reported that Cruise was looking to reshape his career by securing a role in Tarantino’s final film. That was a couple of weeks ago, and now Variety has confirmed the story, adding that Cruise’s...
A couple of weeks ago, a story was floating around which suggested Tom Cruise was keen to secure a role in The Movie Critic, Quentin Tarantino’s final film. Following a decade in which he has largely stuck to action movies, Cruise’s recent deal with Warner Bros came alongside suggestions that he was keen to launch a new period in his career where he would return to the kind of dramatic roles that he has largely neglected for the last ten years or so.
Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider first reported that Cruise was looking to reshape his career by securing a role in Tarantino’s final film. That was a couple of weeks ago, and now Variety has confirmed the story, adding that Cruise’s...
- 2/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Tom Hollander and Tom Holland may share 95% of a name, but what they don’t share is a massive Marvel paycheque.
While appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Tom Hollander revealed that he was once mistakenly sent a box-office bonus meant for Tom Holland. “People in the account’s department of my agency got confused. We were with the same agents briefly. And it was a terrible moment,” Hollander said. “I went to see my friend who was doing theater in England. I sat smugly in the audience just having done a BBC show for $30,000 … the interval came and I checked my email and I got one from the agency saying, ‘Payment slip for first box office bonus for ‘The Avengers.’”
Hollander was curious, but upon opening the email, he was left shaken by just how much it was. “It was an astonishing amount of money,” Hollander said. “It was not his salary.
While appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Tom Hollander revealed that he was once mistakenly sent a box-office bonus meant for Tom Holland. “People in the account’s department of my agency got confused. We were with the same agents briefly. And it was a terrible moment,” Hollander said. “I went to see my friend who was doing theater in England. I sat smugly in the audience just having done a BBC show for $30,000 … the interval came and I checked my email and I got one from the agency saying, ‘Payment slip for first box office bonus for ‘The Avengers.’”
Hollander was curious, but upon opening the email, he was left shaken by just how much it was. “It was an astonishing amount of money,” Hollander said. “It was not his salary.
- 1/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Movies often focus on specific aspects of historical events, but some films aim to give a complete and accurate interpretation. Films like "Valkyrie," "Downfall," and "Waterloo" provide a detailed and accurate account of historical events, from assassination attempts to battles. Movies like "The Big Short" help make complex events easy to understand.
Major events have inspired historical movies since the early years of cinema, yet many films fail to give the whole picture. Filmmakers often focus on specific aspects of particular episodes to better illustrate important themes in their wider story, or only explore the narrative from one character's perspective. While this can help make the movies themselves more entertaining, it also means that audiences get an incomplete interpretation of history. Some great history films, however, take a different approach.
Whether it's about dissecting the exact timeline of a battle, unpacking a moment of major social upheaval, or giving full...
Major events have inspired historical movies since the early years of cinema, yet many films fail to give the whole picture. Filmmakers often focus on specific aspects of particular episodes to better illustrate important themes in their wider story, or only explore the narrative from one character's perspective. While this can help make the movies themselves more entertaining, it also means that audiences get an incomplete interpretation of history. Some great history films, however, take a different approach.
Whether it's about dissecting the exact timeline of a battle, unpacking a moment of major social upheaval, or giving full...
- 1/7/2024
- by Thomas Lethbridge
- ScreenRant.com
The wife of actor Christian Oliver has spoken for the first time in the aftermath of the plane crash on Thursday that claimed her husband and two daughters.
A statement “from Jessica Klepser and family” was posted on Wundabar Pilates’ page by Amy Jordan, the company’s owner. Klepser, who was married to Oliver, is the regional manager of the California branch of the pilates studio.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident on January 4, 2024, which took the lives of our beloved family members. Our daughters, Madita (12), and Annik (10), along with their father Christian, were returning from a holiday in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. Unfortunately, all four passengers on the small aircraft did not survive.”
Oliver appeared in films The Baby-Sitters Club, The Good German, Speed Racer and Valkyrie,
The Friday Instagram statement continued.
A statement “from Jessica Klepser and family” was posted on Wundabar Pilates’ page by Amy Jordan, the company’s owner. Klepser, who was married to Oliver, is the regional manager of the California branch of the pilates studio.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident on January 4, 2024, which took the lives of our beloved family members. Our daughters, Madita (12), and Annik (10), along with their father Christian, were returning from a holiday in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. Unfortunately, all four passengers on the small aircraft did not survive.”
Oliver appeared in films The Baby-Sitters Club, The Good German, Speed Racer and Valkyrie,
The Friday Instagram statement continued.
- 1/6/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The German born actor and producer appeared in Hollywood films including Speed Racer and The Good German.
German born actor Christian Oliver, known for Hollywood films including Speed Racer and German series Alarm For Cobra 11, has been killed in a plane crash in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, according to a report from local police.
A Facebook post by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said 51-year-old Oliver (whose birth name was Christian Klepser), his young daughters Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, and pilot Robert Sachs were all pronounced dead after their bodies were recovered from the...
German born actor Christian Oliver, known for Hollywood films including Speed Racer and German series Alarm For Cobra 11, has been killed in a plane crash in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, according to a report from local police.
A Facebook post by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said 51-year-old Oliver (whose birth name was Christian Klepser), his young daughters Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, and pilot Robert Sachs were all pronounced dead after their bodies were recovered from the...
- 1/5/2024
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
The German born actor and producer appeared in Hollywood films including Speed Racer and The Good German.
German born actor Christian Oliver, known for Hollywood films including Speed Racer and German series Alarm For Cobra 11, has been killed in a plane crash in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, according to a report from local police.
A Facebook post by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said 51-year-old Oliver (whose birth name was Christian Klepser), his young daughters Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, and pilot Robert Sachs were all pronounced dead after their bodies were recovered from the...
German born actor Christian Oliver, known for Hollywood films including Speed Racer and German series Alarm For Cobra 11, has been killed in a plane crash in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, according to a report from local police.
A Facebook post by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said 51-year-old Oliver (whose birth name was Christian Klepser), his young daughters Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, and pilot Robert Sachs were all pronounced dead after their bodies were recovered from the...
- 1/5/2024
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Tragedy strikes with a plane crash taking the lives of several victims, including actor Christian Oliver and his two children.
Per Deadline, a plane transporting Oliver and his two daughters, 12-year-old Annik and 10-year-old Madita, crashed on Thursday. Everybody on board was killed, including the 51-year-old actors and his children. Also killed in the crash was the plane's owner and pilot, Robert Sachs. The cause of the single-engine plane's crash is now under investigation.
Authorities have stated that the plane had taken off from the small Caribbean island of Becquia with plans to land nearby in St. Lucia. For reasons not yet known, the aircraft experienced an apparent issue shortly after takeoff and nose-dived directly into the ocean. Reportedly, the pilot had radioed in that he was experiencing trouble and was attempting to turn back. That marked the final communication from the plane. Fishermen and divers in the area aided...
Per Deadline, a plane transporting Oliver and his two daughters, 12-year-old Annik and 10-year-old Madita, crashed on Thursday. Everybody on board was killed, including the 51-year-old actors and his children. Also killed in the crash was the plane's owner and pilot, Robert Sachs. The cause of the single-engine plane's crash is now under investigation.
Authorities have stated that the plane had taken off from the small Caribbean island of Becquia with plans to land nearby in St. Lucia. For reasons not yet known, the aircraft experienced an apparent issue shortly after takeoff and nose-dived directly into the ocean. Reportedly, the pilot had radioed in that he was experiencing trouble and was attempting to turn back. That marked the final communication from the plane. Fishermen and divers in the area aided...
- 1/5/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Christian Oliver, best known to TV audiences for playing Brian Keller on NBC’s Saved by the Bell: The New Class, was killed in a plane crash on Thursday. He was 51 years old. Oliver’s two young daughters — 10-year-old Madita and 12-year-old Annik — and a pilot, Robert Sachs, also died in the crash.
The single-jet engine plane hit the water while traveling from St. Lucia from the island of Bequia in the Caribbean. The plane experienced “unexplained issues” shortly after takeoff, and an exact cause of the malfunction has not yet been determined.
More from TVLineStarsky & Hutch's David Soul...
The single-jet engine plane hit the water while traveling from St. Lucia from the island of Bequia in the Caribbean. The plane experienced “unexplained issues” shortly after takeoff, and an exact cause of the malfunction has not yet been determined.
More from TVLineStarsky & Hutch's David Soul...
- 1/5/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Christian Oliver, a German-born actor known for roles in Speed Racer, Hunters, The Good German and Saved by the Bell: The New Class, is believed to be dead after a private aircraft carrying him and his two daughters crashed into the Caribbean Sea on Thursday.
Four bodies were recovered by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, including that of the actor — who was identified as Christian Klepser — and his daughters, Madita, 10, and Annik, 12. The 51-year-old actor and his children were found along with authorities believe is the owner and pilot of the aircraft.
“The Rsvgpf expresses condolences to all who are negatively affected by this tragic incident,” the local Pd said in a statement on social media. “The Rsvgpf will update the public as more information is gathered. Investigation into the matter continues.”
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Oliver’s reps for comment.
According to the local authorities,...
Four bodies were recovered by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, including that of the actor — who was identified as Christian Klepser — and his daughters, Madita, 10, and Annik, 12. The 51-year-old actor and his children were found along with authorities believe is the owner and pilot of the aircraft.
“The Rsvgpf expresses condolences to all who are negatively affected by this tragic incident,” the local Pd said in a statement on social media. “The Rsvgpf will update the public as more information is gathered. Investigation into the matter continues.”
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Oliver’s reps for comment.
According to the local authorities,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christian Oliver, an actor you’ll recognize from movies such as Speed Racer, The Good German and Valkyrie, has sadly passed away at the age of 51.
The actor and his two young daughters – Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 12 – were involved in a deadly plane accident on Thursday (January 4) in the Caribbean.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to reporting from Deadline, Christian and his daughters were on a single-engine plane headed to St. Lucia at the time of the accident. Robert Sachs, the owner and pilot of the plane, also perished.
An investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a press release. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance.”
In his final post on...
The actor and his two young daughters – Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 12 – were involved in a deadly plane accident on Thursday (January 4) in the Caribbean.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to reporting from Deadline, Christian and his daughters were on a single-engine plane headed to St. Lucia at the time of the accident. Robert Sachs, the owner and pilot of the plane, also perished.
An investigation into the accident is still ongoing.
“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a press release. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance.”
In his final post on...
- 1/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Christian Oliver (real name Christian Klepser), who starred in films including Speed Racer and Valkyrie among others, was killed Thursday along with his two young daughters when their small plane crashed into the sea off a Caribbean island. The owner and pilot of the plane, identified as Robert Sachs, also died in the crash. Oliver was 51.
According to authorities, the single-engine plane took off Thursday afternoon from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, a tiny island and part of the Caribbean nations of St. Vincent and Grenadines and was headed to nearby St Lucia when it crashed.
Among the dead were Oliver’s daughters, Madita Klepser, 12, and Annik Klepser, 10.
“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a statement provided to media outlets. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the...
According to authorities, the single-engine plane took off Thursday afternoon from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, a tiny island and part of the Caribbean nations of St. Vincent and Grenadines and was headed to nearby St Lucia when it crashed.
Among the dead were Oliver’s daughters, Madita Klepser, 12, and Annik Klepser, 10.
“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a statement provided to media outlets. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the...
- 1/5/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite a union with SAG-AFTRA and increasing attention paid to the very best voice acting performances in the industry, it’s still easy to take those performances for granted. It’s part and parcel of a medium that still struggles with being recognized as an art form, and one where those union protections don’t yet protect the most vulnerable performers.
Voice acting is often the key to whether a story-heavy game sinks or swims. Granted, it is possible for a game’s voice acting to become iconic, even with a crappy dub. The original Resident Evil is still a meme for B-movie lines like the Jill Sandwich, and Shenmue’s English voice acting, respectfully, flat-out sucks. But a truly remarkable job, like the whole of Final Fantasy Xii or Nolan North’s various appearances as Nathan Drake, reminds us why it’s important to remember our roots, appreciate the creators,...
Voice acting is often the key to whether a story-heavy game sinks or swims. Granted, it is possible for a game’s voice acting to become iconic, even with a crappy dub. The original Resident Evil is still a meme for B-movie lines like the Jill Sandwich, and Shenmue’s English voice acting, respectfully, flat-out sucks. But a truly remarkable job, like the whole of Final Fantasy Xii or Nolan North’s various appearances as Nathan Drake, reminds us why it’s important to remember our roots, appreciate the creators,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Zorro and Expats are the big shows coming to Prime Video in January. The former is what Amazon are calling a “bold reinterpretation” of the classic hero El Zorro for 2024. Starring Miguel Bernardeau as Diego de la Vega and Renata Notni as Lolita Marquez, it’s definitely an intriguing-sounding action-adventure series, with a ten-episode first season based on the iconic character originally created by Johnston McCulley all the way back in 1919.
Meanwhile, upcoming drama series Expats is based on the bestselling 2016 novel The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee, and follows “the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community” in Hong Kong. Nicole Kidman has been known for picking the right kind of shows to lead in the past, so let’s hope this is another banger for the actress, who is also on board as an executive producer here.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month.
Meanwhile, upcoming drama series Expats is based on the bestselling 2016 novel The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee, and follows “the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community” in Hong Kong. Nicole Kidman has been known for picking the right kind of shows to lead in the past, so let’s hope this is another banger for the actress, who is also on board as an executive producer here.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month.
- 1/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Actor Tom Wilkinson, well known for his roles in The Full Monty among many other films, has passed away.
Per BBC News, Wilkinson died on Saturday at his home while surrounded by his wife and family members. The actor's passing was confirmed in a statement from the family released to the press. Wilkson was 75 years old.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him," Wilkinson's family stated. "The family asks for privacy at this time."
Wilkinson is especially well known for his role as Gerald Cooper in the British comedy The Full Monty, released in 1997. For his role in the film, the actor won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and he won a SAG Award along with the rest of the cast. Wilkinson had just recently...
Per BBC News, Wilkinson died on Saturday at his home while surrounded by his wife and family members. The actor's passing was confirmed in a statement from the family released to the press. Wilkson was 75 years old.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him," Wilkinson's family stated. "The family asks for privacy at this time."
Wilkinson is especially well known for his role as Gerald Cooper in the British comedy The Full Monty, released in 1997. For his role in the film, the actor won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and he won a SAG Award along with the rest of the cast. Wilkinson had just recently...
- 12/30/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Tom Wilkinson, the British actor known for his roles in films including The Full Monty, Batman Begins, and Michael Clayton, has died at the age of 75.
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at his home on Saturday, December 30th, according to statement from the actor’s family.
Over the course of his career, Wilkinson was the reciepent of a BAFTA Award and a Primetime Emmy as well as two Academy Award nominations.
He received his BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Gerald Cooper in the 1997 British comedy The Full Monty. He later reprised the character in the 2023 TV series of the same name, which aired on FX and Hulu.
Wilkinson’s other notable roles included as Benjamin Franklin in the HBO miniseries John Adams, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He received an Oscar nomination for in 2001 for his performance in...
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at his home on Saturday, December 30th, according to statement from the actor’s family.
Over the course of his career, Wilkinson was the reciepent of a BAFTA Award and a Primetime Emmy as well as two Academy Award nominations.
He received his BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Gerald Cooper in the 1997 British comedy The Full Monty. He later reprised the character in the 2023 TV series of the same name, which aired on FX and Hulu.
Wilkinson’s other notable roles included as Benjamin Franklin in the HBO miniseries John Adams, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He received an Oscar nomination for in 2001 for his performance in...
- 12/30/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, died Saturday. He was 75.
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife.
“The family asks for privacy at this time,” the statement continued.
Wilkinson was nominated for six BAFTA awards over the course of his career, winning best performance by an actor in a supporting role in 1998 for The Full Monty. His other nods included recognition for Michael Clayton, In the Bedroom and Shakespeare in Love.
In The Full Monty, he played Gerald, a former steel mill foreman who joins his fellow unemployed workers in staging a strip show.
Speaking about getting the part to The Guardian in 2011, Wilkinson recalled how he had been offered both a starring role in a...
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife.
“The family asks for privacy at this time,” the statement continued.
Wilkinson was nominated for six BAFTA awards over the course of his career, winning best performance by an actor in a supporting role in 1998 for The Full Monty. His other nods included recognition for Michael Clayton, In the Bedroom and Shakespeare in Love.
In The Full Monty, he played Gerald, a former steel mill foreman who joins his fellow unemployed workers in staging a strip show.
Speaking about getting the part to The Guardian in 2011, Wilkinson recalled how he had been offered both a starring role in a...
- 12/30/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
British actor Tom Wilkinson, who won a Bafta for his work in The Full Monty and was Oscar-nominated for Michael Clayton and In The Bedroom, has died at 75 on Saturday. No cause was given.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30,” said a statement from his agent. “His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time.”
He also starred in 1998’s Shakespeare in Love, Christopher Nolan’s 2005 Batman Begins, and 2011 thriller Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
He was also in the Disney+ streaming series of The Full Monty, reprising his role as factory foreman Gerald Cooper.
His film resume includes The Grand Budapest Hotel and Girl with a Pearl Earring among more than 130 film and TV credits.
He also won an Emmy for playing Benjamin Franklin in 2008 mini-series John Adams and...
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30,” said a statement from his agent. “His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time.”
He also starred in 1998’s Shakespeare in Love, Christopher Nolan’s 2005 Batman Begins, and 2011 thriller Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.
He was also in the Disney+ streaming series of The Full Monty, reprising his role as factory foreman Gerald Cooper.
His film resume includes The Grand Budapest Hotel and Girl with a Pearl Earring among more than 130 film and TV credits.
He also won an Emmy for playing Benjamin Franklin in 2008 mini-series John Adams and...
- 12/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Matthias Schweighöfer is one of the most popular and successful German actors in Hollywood today. Although cast in a minor role as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the Tom Cruise-led cast film Valkyrie (2008), the film’s success helped Schweighöfer breakthrough into Hollywood. However, Schweighöfer’s acting career began over a decade earlier, in 1994. As a son of veteran German actress Gitta Schweighöfer and actor Michael Schweighöfer, Matthias Schweighöfer has had a fascinating interest in acting and filmmaking from a young age. With an unmissable on-screen presence, Matthias Schweighöfer is often recognized for his uncanny resemblance to HBO’s Game of Thrones cast...
- 12/20/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
At the time of its 1978 release, "Superman" was one of the most expensive films ever made, boasting a $55 million budget. To tell the story of the famous Man of Steel — an out-of-this-world superhero of immense strength that stood for American values — director Richard Donner's film had to be larger-than-life. The colors were vivid, the airborne special effects were (at the time) groundbreaking, and it had an outstanding cast that truly brought these beloved comic book characters to life and treated them as dynamic individuals.
Christopher Reeve, especially, gives a spectacular performance in the lead role. What he does best is clearly mark the differences and tension between his naive, dweeby alter ego Clark Kent and the formidable Superman. You can literally see and hear the changes in his persona through the way he carries himself and uses his voice. Margot Kidder is his perfect romantic foil as the spunky Lois Lane,...
Christopher Reeve, especially, gives a spectacular performance in the lead role. What he does best is clearly mark the differences and tension between his naive, dweeby alter ego Clark Kent and the formidable Superman. You can literally see and hear the changes in his persona through the way he carries himself and uses his voice. Margot Kidder is his perfect romantic foil as the spunky Lois Lane,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
A24's new movie Babygirl is exciting for three reasons: it has a well-renowned director, a star-studded cast, and aims to reinvent the dying genre of erotic thrillers. Director Halina Reijn has a proven track record with films like Bodies Bodies Bodies, showing her ability to balance a star-studded cast and create an engaging story. The cast of Babygirl includes big names like Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas, and Jean Reno, bringing immense talent to the film and increasing anticipation for its release.
A24 is working on a new erotic thriller movie called Babygirl that just became one of the studio’s most exciting upcoming projects for three important reasons. Babygirl will tell the story of a successful CEO who begins a scandalous affair with a much younger intern who works at her company. Although the project was stalled by the double whammy of strikes in Hollywood earlier this year, the...
A24 is working on a new erotic thriller movie called Babygirl that just became one of the studio’s most exciting upcoming projects for three important reasons. Babygirl will tell the story of a successful CEO who begins a scandalous affair with a much younger intern who works at her company. Although the project was stalled by the double whammy of strikes in Hollywood earlier this year, the...
- 11/25/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
Valkyrie's cameo in The Marvels sparks a big arc that drastically changes the landscape of Earth. Valkyrie's compassionate and empathetic nature is highlighted as she continues the legacy of the city. Valkyrie's decisions may have dire repercussions, including the possibility of a civil war in New Asgard.
The following contains spoilers for The Marvels, now playing in theaters.
When it comes to the new wave of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV shows, fans will always look for Easter eggs and references to the past. Atop the list includes cameos, which is unsurprising given the MCU has now been in operation for over a decade. It has covered the magical and cosmic realms in depth, leaving audiences eager to see if Nia DaCosta's The Marvels would bring in a familiar face or two.
There's one very brief, yet most crucial appearance from Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie -- something trailers did spoil.
The following contains spoilers for The Marvels, now playing in theaters.
When it comes to the new wave of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV shows, fans will always look for Easter eggs and references to the past. Atop the list includes cameos, which is unsurprising given the MCU has now been in operation for over a decade. It has covered the magical and cosmic realms in depth, leaving audiences eager to see if Nia DaCosta's The Marvels would bring in a familiar face or two.
There's one very brief, yet most crucial appearance from Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie -- something trailers did spoil.
- 11/11/2023
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: This post contains Major spoilers for The Marvels
The Marvels introduces new characters and sets up the future of the MCU, including the return of Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau. Captain Marvel is married to Prince Yan of Aladna and enlists Valkyrie's help to rescue Skrull refugees. Dar-Benn dies while causing a rift between realities, Monica gets trapped in another universe, and Ms. Marvel recruits Kate Bishop for a new superhero team.
The Marvels sees the return of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau, and there are plenty of other major spoiler returns that set up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a major way. The Marvels is a direct sequel to Captain Marvel, and a follow-up to the Disney+ series WandaVision and Ms. Marvel. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the MCU film continues the story of Captain Marvel alongside the Kree/Skrull elements,...
The Marvels introduces new characters and sets up the future of the MCU, including the return of Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau. Captain Marvel is married to Prince Yan of Aladna and enlists Valkyrie's help to rescue Skrull refugees. Dar-Benn dies while causing a rift between realities, Monica gets trapped in another universe, and Ms. Marvel recruits Kate Bishop for a new superhero team.
The Marvels sees the return of Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau, and there are plenty of other major spoiler returns that set up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a major way. The Marvels is a direct sequel to Captain Marvel, and a follow-up to the Disney+ series WandaVision and Ms. Marvel. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the MCU film continues the story of Captain Marvel alongside the Kree/Skrull elements,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Mae Abdulbaki
- ScreenRant.com
Here’s something we don’t see often: opening projections plummeting for a Marvel Studios movie.
Its latest sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, The Marvels, which is also an extension of the Disney+ series WandaVision and Ms. Marvel, has seen its weekend forecast collapse from $75M-$80M three weeks ago to around $60M stateside. Some tracking services, such as Quorum, have lowered their estimates to $50M+. The Marvels opens this Friday.
A domestic opening that low would put the $200M production in the neighborhood of 2015’s Ant-Man ($57.2M) and lower than Marvel’s November 2021 misfire Eternals ($71.2M).
Overseas projection for the sequel sit at $80M, putting the global start at $140M, which is lower than the worldwide debuts of Eternals ($160M) and the theatrical-day-and-date-impacted Black Widow ($148M). We’re cautious that international could come in lower.
Presales for The Marvels sit just north of $5M, which is on par with...
Its latest sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, The Marvels, which is also an extension of the Disney+ series WandaVision and Ms. Marvel, has seen its weekend forecast collapse from $75M-$80M three weeks ago to around $60M stateside. Some tracking services, such as Quorum, have lowered their estimates to $50M+. The Marvels opens this Friday.
A domestic opening that low would put the $200M production in the neighborhood of 2015’s Ant-Man ($57.2M) and lower than Marvel’s November 2021 misfire Eternals ($71.2M).
Overseas projection for the sequel sit at $80M, putting the global start at $140M, which is lower than the worldwide debuts of Eternals ($160M) and the theatrical-day-and-date-impacted Black Widow ($148M). We’re cautious that international could come in lower.
Presales for The Marvels sit just north of $5M, which is on par with...
- 11/7/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel’s next movie, “The Marvels,” hits theaters this Friday. But the film’s final trailer, which you can watch at the top of the page now, might as well be an “Avengers” retrospective.
No really. The first 25 seconds of this 2-minute trailer consists of clips from various “Avengers” movies, including Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans) saying “whatever it takes.” And it’s overlaid with Samuel L. Jackson’s “Heroes. It’s an old fashioned notion” speech from “Endgame.”
This is followed by clips from “The Marvels,” which appears to be about an interdimensional threat of… some kind, that somehow brings Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) together to fight it. Cue thrilling fight scenes — and the unexpected reveal that Tess Thompson will be appearing as Valkyrie. (More on that momentarily).
But then, amid more scenes of cool Space Stuff happening,...
No really. The first 25 seconds of this 2-minute trailer consists of clips from various “Avengers” movies, including Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans) saying “whatever it takes.” And it’s overlaid with Samuel L. Jackson’s “Heroes. It’s an old fashioned notion” speech from “Endgame.”
This is followed by clips from “The Marvels,” which appears to be about an interdimensional threat of… some kind, that somehow brings Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) together to fight it. Cue thrilling fight scenes — and the unexpected reveal that Tess Thompson will be appearing as Valkyrie. (More on that momentarily).
But then, amid more scenes of cool Space Stuff happening,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The Marvels is almost here!
The final trailer for Nia DaCosta‘s upcoming MCU movie was unveiled during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast on Monday (November 6) and features a surprise revelation.
Keep reading to find out more…
The two-minute-long trailer features callbacks to the Avengers movies and the war against Thanos before offering an action-packed look at The Marvels.
Most notably, the preview revealed that Tessa Thompson‘s Valkyrie will appear in the movie!
Tessa has worked with Nia in the past, starring in the director’s feature-length debut, Little Woods.
The Marvels features a trio of lead characters: Brie Larson‘s Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau.
Here’s the official synopsis: “In Marvel Studios’ The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol...
The final trailer for Nia DaCosta‘s upcoming MCU movie was unveiled during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast on Monday (November 6) and features a surprise revelation.
Keep reading to find out more…
The two-minute-long trailer features callbacks to the Avengers movies and the war against Thanos before offering an action-packed look at The Marvels.
Most notably, the preview revealed that Tessa Thompson‘s Valkyrie will appear in the movie!
Tessa has worked with Nia in the past, starring in the director’s feature-length debut, Little Woods.
The Marvels features a trio of lead characters: Brie Larson‘s Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris‘ Monica Rambeau.
Here’s the official synopsis: “In Marvel Studios’ The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol...
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Prime Video has a fair amount in store for subscribers in November, as the uber-violent hit animated show Invincible returns for its highly anticipated second season. Based on the iconic comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, season two will find super-powered protagonist Mark attempting to rebuild his life after finding out the truth about his father Nolan.
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Producer Molly Smith confirms that Christopher McQuarrie, best known for writing/ directing the last three Mission: Impossible movies, is involved in Sicario 3. It's not clear in what capacity McQuarrie is working on the third film, but it could be as screenwriter, with the filmmaker having previously written a number of films he has not directed. McQuarrie's impressive career and eye for storytelling suggests he would be a good fit for the gritty world of Sicario.
Sicario 3 producer Molly Smith reveals that veteran Mission: Impossible franchise director Christopher McQuarrie is involved in the project. Denis Villeneuve's original Sicario in 2015 introduced characters played by Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin. The latter two actors would return for a sequel in 2018, which wasn't quite as well received, but talk of a third film with Blunt returning has persisted ever since.
Now, as audiences await more Sicario 3 news, Smith reveals to...
Sicario 3 producer Molly Smith reveals that veteran Mission: Impossible franchise director Christopher McQuarrie is involved in the project. Denis Villeneuve's original Sicario in 2015 introduced characters played by Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin. The latter two actors would return for a sequel in 2018, which wasn't quite as well received, but talk of a third film with Blunt returning has persisted ever since.
Now, as audiences await more Sicario 3 news, Smith reveals to...
- 10/30/2023
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Since the 1980s, Tom Cruise has earned a reputation as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, with an impressive streak of blockbuster hits and strong performances. From spy thrillers to dramas, Cruise is one of the movie industry's most versatile actors, best known for his leading role in the Mission: Impossible franchise as Ethan Hunt. However, the actor has a dynamic career, and has turned in some phenomenal performances in brilliant films.
Tom Cruise began a modest career in Hollywood, but his star was born when he played Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Tony Scott's 1986 movie Top Gun. Since then, Cruise's career has been on a stellar rise, and he's starred in some of the greatest films the industry has to offer. In the wake of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, it's worth examining the enjoyable movies the Hollywood titan has acted in.
Related: Tom Cruise's 10 Highest-Grossing Films...
Tom Cruise began a modest career in Hollywood, but his star was born when he played Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Tony Scott's 1986 movie Top Gun. Since then, Cruise's career has been on a stellar rise, and he's starred in some of the greatest films the industry has to offer. In the wake of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, it's worth examining the enjoyable movies the Hollywood titan has acted in.
Related: Tom Cruise's 10 Highest-Grossing Films...
- 10/19/2023
- by Ashley Land
- Comic Book Resources
Marvel Studios reportedly considered casting a major actor for a shocking cameo in The Marvels before the entire idea was scrapped.
According to trusted scooper MyTimeToShineHello, the original plan for the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel was to cast a well-known actor like Clive Owen or George Clooney to play "a big Marvel hero from the comics who we think will have a big role in the movie but then dies at the end of the first act." However, this was scrapped before production began. If Clooney had been approached and cast as this mystery hero, it would have been his second major cameo in a superhero project after his surprising Bruce Wayne reprisal at the end of DC Studios' The Flash.
Related: The Marvels Trailer Recaps the Main Trio's MCU Journeys
The original plan for The Marvels was to cast a well known name (they were looking at Clive Owen...
According to trusted scooper MyTimeToShineHello, the original plan for the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel was to cast a well-known actor like Clive Owen or George Clooney to play "a big Marvel hero from the comics who we think will have a big role in the movie but then dies at the end of the first act." However, this was scrapped before production began. If Clooney had been approached and cast as this mystery hero, it would have been his second major cameo in a superhero project after his surprising Bruce Wayne reprisal at the end of DC Studios' The Flash.
Related: The Marvels Trailer Recaps the Main Trio's MCU Journeys
The original plan for The Marvels was to cast a well known name (they were looking at Clive Owen...
- 9/6/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Valkyrie, which stars Tom Cruise, is criticized by a war historian for being a "Hollywoodization of history" and taking creative liberties with the real-life events and people it portrays. The film features American and British actors playing German characters, a common aspect of "Hollywoodization," to appeal to a wider audience. Cruise, for example, plays the German colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. The war historian's critique highlights how historical Hollywood films often prioritize entertainment over accuracy, with simplifications of events and people.
A war historian assesses Tom Cruise's World War II thriller Valkyrie, deeming it ultimately a "Hollywoodization of history". Released in 2008, Valkyrie is directed by Bryan Singer from a script by Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander. The film chronicles the real-life assassination attempt against Hitler by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, with Cruise playing the role of the German military officer.
Now, in a new video for the History Hit YouTube channel,...
A war historian assesses Tom Cruise's World War II thriller Valkyrie, deeming it ultimately a "Hollywoodization of history". Released in 2008, Valkyrie is directed by Bryan Singer from a script by Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander. The film chronicles the real-life assassination attempt against Hitler by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, with Cruise playing the role of the German military officer.
Now, in a new video for the History Hit YouTube channel,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Kenneth Branagh returns as Hercule Poirot in the third movie of the series, A Haunting in Venice, where Poirot is living in exile and must solve a murder after attending a séance. The star-studded cast of A Haunting in Venice includes Michelle Yeoh, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, and Kelly Reilly, adding to the movie's intrigue and appeal. A Haunting in Venice introduces new characters and changes elements from the original novel, demonstrating Kenneth Branagh's ability to reinvent the story while staying true to Agatha Christie's legacy.
The third movie in Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot series is on its way with the A Haunting in Venice cast continuing the trend of a star-studded murder mystery ensemble based on Agatha Christie's 1969 novel Hallowe'en Party. Following Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, Branagh returns as director for this third adaptation of Agatha Christie’s work...
The third movie in Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot series is on its way with the A Haunting in Venice cast continuing the trend of a star-studded murder mystery ensemble based on Agatha Christie's 1969 novel Hallowe'en Party. Following Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, Branagh returns as director for this third adaptation of Agatha Christie’s work...
- 8/20/2023
- by Colin McCormick
- ScreenRant.com
Check out the brand new teaser for Doctor Jekyll, directed by Joe Stephenson.
The film will have its’ World Premiere at FrightFest on Friday, August 25 and stars Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow. The film’s score is from Blair Mowat.
An isolated mansion, a mysterious locked room, creepy corridors, a dusty cellar and a mad doctor…Hammer horror is back with a modern reimagining of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
When ex-convict Rob takes the carer position to the infamous Nina Jekyll, little does he know he’s part of an evil master plan devised by her alter ego Rachel Hyde. But to what lengths will Rob go to satisfy his client’s weird wishes and his own ambitions for the daughter he has never even seen?
Some of Izzard’s best roles have been...
The film will have its’ World Premiere at FrightFest on Friday, August 25 and stars Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow. The film’s score is from Blair Mowat.
An isolated mansion, a mysterious locked room, creepy corridors, a dusty cellar and a mad doctor…Hammer horror is back with a modern reimagining of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
When ex-convict Rob takes the carer position to the infamous Nina Jekyll, little does he know he’s part of an evil master plan devised by her alter ego Rachel Hyde. But to what lengths will Rob go to satisfy his client’s weird wishes and his own ambitions for the daughter he has never even seen?
Some of Izzard’s best roles have been...
- 8/8/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut (Warner Bros.); Magnolia (New Line Cinema); Mission: Impossible (Paramount Pictures; Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)Image: Getty Images; New Line Cinema; Paramount Pictures; Paramount Pictures
No one has made a better case to be Hollywood’s most enduring movie star over the past four decades than Tom Cruise.
No one has made a better case to be Hollywood’s most enduring movie star over the past four decades than Tom Cruise.
- 7/14/2023
- by Scott Huver, Mark Keizer, Don Lewis, Richard Newby, Luke Y. Thompson, Todd Gilchrist
- avclub.com
It might be safe to say that, of the biggest stars in Hollywood, nobody cares more about the movie industry than Tom Cruise. And, really, without his dedication to put butts in seats (whether it’s his name on the marquee or not), one wonders how different the cinema would be. According to a number of his Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One collaborators, quite.
In a new piece published by The Times, director Christopher McQuarrie recalled first meeting with Tom Cruise, in which he told the director, “I make mass entertainment.” He added, “There is an outsized importance placed on Oscars…Films that not many people are going to see. A wedge has been driven into the industry. Are you an artist or an entertainer? Tom doesn’t see them as mutually exclusive.”
Co-star Hayley Atwell, who plays Grace in Dead Reckoning, agreed, saying Cruise’s mission – which is...
In a new piece published by The Times, director Christopher McQuarrie recalled first meeting with Tom Cruise, in which he told the director, “I make mass entertainment.” He added, “There is an outsized importance placed on Oscars…Films that not many people are going to see. A wedge has been driven into the industry. Are you an artist or an entertainer? Tom doesn’t see them as mutually exclusive.”
Co-star Hayley Atwell, who plays Grace in Dead Reckoning, agreed, saying Cruise’s mission – which is...
- 7/9/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Beginning 15 years ago with Valkyrie, a WWII action-thriller centered on the ill-fated, real-life attempt to assassinate Hitler by senior military officers, Academy Award-winning writer-director Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) has been in the Tom Cruise business and business, as everyone knows by now, has been very good, not just for Cruise but for McQuarrie too. Since that first team-up, McQuarrie contributed a series-saving, uncredited rewrite of 2011’s Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol for director Brad Bird before turning his screenwriting talents to several Cruise-led projects, including Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, and The Mummy (a rare commercial misfire). More recently, the duo collaborated on Top Gun: Maverick, the record-breaking sequel to director Tony Scott’s 1986 hit film, Top Gun....
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- 7/5/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Not content with spinning the Marvel Cinematic Universe off into the realms of TV, Marvel is now adding to one particular series, animated multiverse tale What If…? with a set of novels. The first to emerge will be one featuring everyone's favourite trickster god, Loki.
Written by Madeleine Roux, the first tome, What If…? Loki Was Worthy: A Loki And Valkyrie Story, the story sees Loki changing the events of Thor and leading to the death of his brother. The resulting changes see the Avengers' story greatly altered and Loki banished to Earth. But a chance for redemption offers itself.
That book will hit shelves on 12 March next year, followed by What If…? Wanda Maximoff And Peter Parker Were Siblings by Seanan McGuire in July and then What If…? Marc Spector Was A Host To Venom by Mike Chen in October.
Paper versions will arrive via Del Rey UK, Random House...
Written by Madeleine Roux, the first tome, What If…? Loki Was Worthy: A Loki And Valkyrie Story, the story sees Loki changing the events of Thor and leading to the death of his brother. The resulting changes see the Avengers' story greatly altered and Loki banished to Earth. But a chance for redemption offers itself.
That book will hit shelves on 12 March next year, followed by What If…? Wanda Maximoff And Peter Parker Were Siblings by Seanan McGuire in July and then What If…? Marc Spector Was A Host To Venom by Mike Chen in October.
Paper versions will arrive via Del Rey UK, Random House...
- 6/22/2023
- Empire - TV
Bryan Singer is planning a documentary feature that would address the sexual misconduct allegations against him and also chronicle his attempt to make a filmmaking comeback years after a career implosion. Documentary sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the project has been floated in the nonfiction world, with Variety reporting that the disgraced director is self-financing the endeavor.
Singer has remained out of the Hollywood spotlight following a 2019 exposé in The Atlantic. The piece included claims by four Singer accusers detailing sexual encounters, including one allegation of rape, with teenage boys. (In 2019, Singer settled a 2017 suit filed by Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, who alleged the director sexually assaulted him during a 2003 party in Seattle. Singer has denied all allegations of abuse and misconduct.)
Prior to the exposé in The Atlantic, Singer was attached to direct the remake of ’80s action film Red Sonja but was dropped from the project following the publishing of the report.
Singer has remained out of the Hollywood spotlight following a 2019 exposé in The Atlantic. The piece included claims by four Singer accusers detailing sexual encounters, including one allegation of rape, with teenage boys. (In 2019, Singer settled a 2017 suit filed by Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, who alleged the director sexually assaulted him during a 2003 party in Seattle. Singer has denied all allegations of abuse and misconduct.)
Prior to the exposé in The Atlantic, Singer was attached to direct the remake of ’80s action film Red Sonja but was dropped from the project following the publishing of the report.
- 6/6/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Hemsworth, who has played Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011, admitted that Thor: Love and Thunder may have been too silly for audiences.
In an interview with GQ, Hemsworth revealed that even his children's friends had much to say about the 2022 superhero blockbuster upon its release. "It’s a bunch of eight-year-olds critiquing my film. 'We thought this one had too much humor, the action was cool but the VFX weren’t as good.' I cringe and laugh equally at it," the actor stated. He went on to admit that he and the creative team behind Thor: Love and Thunder got carried away with certain aspects of the film, such as its disparate tone. "I think we just had too much fun. It just became too silly. It’s always hard being in the centre of it and having any real perspective… I love the process, it’s always a ride.
In an interview with GQ, Hemsworth revealed that even his children's friends had much to say about the 2022 superhero blockbuster upon its release. "It’s a bunch of eight-year-olds critiquing my film. 'We thought this one had too much humor, the action was cool but the VFX weren’t as good.' I cringe and laugh equally at it," the actor stated. He went on to admit that he and the creative team behind Thor: Love and Thunder got carried away with certain aspects of the film, such as its disparate tone. "I think we just had too much fun. It just became too silly. It’s always hard being in the centre of it and having any real perspective… I love the process, it’s always a ride.
- 6/6/2023
- by Maxwell Ruscinski
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: Spoilers for Black Clover chapter #359Many fans consider the Seabed Temple Arc to be one of the worst storylines in Black Clover, but something that just happened to Noelle justifies her time spent in the eponymous temple since this latest development wouldn't have been possible if she never went there.
When confronting her mother Acier during Black Clover's expedited final battle, Noelle is able to cast Valkyrie Armor: Dragon Form because she merged with the water god Leviathan in Black Clover chapter 359 by mangaka Yuki Tabata, translator Taylor Engel and letterer Annaliese "Ace" Christman. A quick flashback reveals that she came across Leviathan after Kahono asked Noelle to come to the temple to merge with the god.
Noelle's Valkyrie Armor Explains Black Clover's Seabed Temple Arc
Noelle first befriended Kahono and readers first learned that Kahono worshiped a sea god during the Seabed Temple Arc. In this latest chapter,...
When confronting her mother Acier during Black Clover's expedited final battle, Noelle is able to cast Valkyrie Armor: Dragon Form because she merged with the water god Leviathan in Black Clover chapter 359 by mangaka Yuki Tabata, translator Taylor Engel and letterer Annaliese "Ace" Christman. A quick flashback reveals that she came across Leviathan after Kahono asked Noelle to come to the temple to merge with the god.
Noelle's Valkyrie Armor Explains Black Clover's Seabed Temple Arc
Noelle first befriended Kahono and readers first learned that Kahono worshiped a sea god during the Seabed Temple Arc. In this latest chapter,...
- 5/27/2023
- by Steven Blackburn
- ScreenRant.com
To celebrate the first week of Max, we will be sending seven days of curated thematic Max Highlights, including the best programming to watch over Memorial Day Weekend; the many worlds to explore on Max; kids and family series and movies; a robust collection of scripted and unscripted crime content; the platform’s best current and classic movies; Pride month highlights; and a deep dive into the DC universe on Max.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer, and Max has a catalog of films and series to stream no matter what mood viewers are in or how much time they have.
In honor of Memorial Day, viewers can watch classic military titles including the HBO Original award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific along with films like Pearl Harbor,Valkyrie, Platoon and the HBO Original documentaries We Are Not Done Yet and John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer, and Max has a catalog of films and series to stream no matter what mood viewers are in or how much time they have.
In honor of Memorial Day, viewers can watch classic military titles including the HBO Original award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific along with films like Pearl Harbor,Valkyrie, Platoon and the HBO Original documentaries We Are Not Done Yet and John McCain: For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- 5/24/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Films based on a true story bring viewers an entirely new dimension to the movie-going experience. From inspiring tales like Air and Big George Foreman to historical pieces including White House Plumbers, Hacksaw Ridge and Valkyrie, a movie based on real events has an extra power that can bring us to tears. Heck, even horror features like The Pope’s Exorcist or The Conjuring give us even more of a reason to leave the lights on at night. Sony Pictures is gearing up to deliver the next true story that will send audiences into overdrive as they share the incredible tale of one young man’s rise to the top of high-speed racing in Gran Turismo. Shining the spotlight on the unbelievable feat of U.K.-native Jann Mardenborough, the cast of the sports drama sat down for a featurette to take future viewers through the driver’s unique experience.
- 5/23/2023
- by Britta DeVore
- Collider.com
Thor underwent an enormous character change in Thor: Ragnarok. From The Avengers' hammer-wielding, super-strong action hero often seen as the team's brute force fighter after Hulk, he evolved into a thunder-wielding, sly, somewhat tricky and crafty hero not afraid to use sleight of hand, intellect and strategy to defeat powerful opponents. What is rarely talked about or acknowledged is that Thor's new techniques that allowed him to win the day in Ragnarok echo those of another Avenger: the crafty, strategic super-spy with electric wrists and a knack for interrogation, Black Widow.
How Thor Copied Natasha's Techniques in Ragnarok
There are many points in Ragnarok where Thor uses techniques many know as Natasha Romanoff's trademarks -- right from the film's first scene. Thor is seemingly tied up and trapped by an enemy who he gets to spill his evil plan by pretending to be helpless. He then easily smashes his...
How Thor Copied Natasha's Techniques in Ragnarok
There are many points in Ragnarok where Thor uses techniques many know as Natasha Romanoff's trademarks -- right from the film's first scene. Thor is seemingly tied up and trapped by an enemy who he gets to spill his evil plan by pretending to be helpless. He then easily smashes his...
- 5/4/2023
- by Laura Evans
- Comic Book Resources
If you’re looking for something new to watch on HBO Max, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve assembled a curated selection of some of the best new movies streaming this month, from artful family films to smart monster movies to goofy comedies and beyond. So eliminate the need to scroll through HBO Max’s library and check out one of these fine films below.
Coraline
Spooky, sweet and wholly unique, “Coraline” is a stop-motion animated gem that marked the beginning of the road for animation studio Laika. Hailing from “Nightmare Before Christmas” director Henry Selick, the film is an adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novella of the same name and follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with sinister versions of her parents. Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and Keith David lead the voice cast. This one’s a treat for kids and adults alike,...
Coraline
Spooky, sweet and wholly unique, “Coraline” is a stop-motion animated gem that marked the beginning of the road for animation studio Laika. Hailing from “Nightmare Before Christmas” director Henry Selick, the film is an adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novella of the same name and follows a young girl who discovers a parallel universe with sinister versions of her parents. Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and Keith David lead the voice cast. This one’s a treat for kids and adults alike,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Exclusive: On the heels of a record-breaking Tko with its Michael B. Jordan-directed boxing pic Creed III for Amazon/MGM, Jordan’s Outlier Society will team with the Mission: Impossible franchise’s Christopher McQuarrie to produce Iron Curtain, a new action thriller in early development at Amazon Studios.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. But McQuarrie and Emmy winner Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) will handle the rewrites on McQuarrie’s original screenplay. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo will produce for Outlier Society, which has had a first-look film deal and overall TV deal with Amazon since 2021.
McQuarrie penned the script for Iron Curtain back in 2003 and while he initially set up the property with Intermedia, rights later transferred to Resurgence Media Group, where they remained for years. Raposo has had a long history with McQuarrie, given her 15 years at Paramount Pictures building up to the role of President of Production.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. But McQuarrie and Emmy winner Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) will handle the rewrites on McQuarrie’s original screenplay. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo will produce for Outlier Society, which has had a first-look film deal and overall TV deal with Amazon since 2021.
McQuarrie penned the script for Iron Curtain back in 2003 and while he initially set up the property with Intermedia, rights later transferred to Resurgence Media Group, where they remained for years. Raposo has had a long history with McQuarrie, given her 15 years at Paramount Pictures building up to the role of President of Production.
- 4/24/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise had a friendly but somewhat contentious relationship back in their Interview With the Vampire days.
But there was another time when Pitt allegedly stirred up conflict between himself and Cruise. However, Pitt would later claim his words were taken out of context.
Brad Pitt once felt ‘underlying’ competition between himself and Tom Cruise Brad Pitt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
Pitt has been very candid about his experiences in the feature Interview with the Vampire. There was very little about filming the adaptation to Anne Rice’s famous work that the actor found enjoyment out of.
The film also saw Pitt teaming up with fellow megastar Cruise at the time. Although they remained professional, Pitt believed there was a barrier between the two that stopped the actors from ever getting close.
“I always thought there was this underlying competition that got in the way of any real coversation,...
But there was another time when Pitt allegedly stirred up conflict between himself and Cruise. However, Pitt would later claim his words were taken out of context.
Brad Pitt once felt ‘underlying’ competition between himself and Tom Cruise Brad Pitt | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
Pitt has been very candid about his experiences in the feature Interview with the Vampire. There was very little about filming the adaptation to Anne Rice’s famous work that the actor found enjoyment out of.
The film also saw Pitt teaming up with fellow megastar Cruise at the time. Although they remained professional, Pitt believed there was a barrier between the two that stopped the actors from ever getting close.
“I always thought there was this underlying competition that got in the way of any real coversation,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Picture Tree Intl. has picked up international sales duties on “Manta Manta: Legacy,” directed by and starring Til Schweiger. The action comedy is a sequel to the first “Manta, Manta” feature film from 1991, with a market premiere for both movies planned at the Cannes Film Market.
Released by Constantin Film Verleih on March 30, “Manta Manta: Legacy” has reached over 800,000 admissions and was the number one movie in Germany in its opening week.
Produced by Bernd Eichinger, Peter Zenk and Martin Moszkowicz, and directed by Wolfgang Büld, the first movie launched the acting career of Schweiger in a newly reunified Germany. Generating more than 1.2 million theatrical admissions, the film went on to be the most successful film on German commercial television.
“Manta Manta: Legacy” reunites the leading cast of the 1991 original: Schweiger, Tina Ruland (“Ants in the Pants”) and Michael Kessler. The ensemble cast also includes Tim Oliver Schultz, Luna Schweiger,...
Released by Constantin Film Verleih on March 30, “Manta Manta: Legacy” has reached over 800,000 admissions and was the number one movie in Germany in its opening week.
Produced by Bernd Eichinger, Peter Zenk and Martin Moszkowicz, and directed by Wolfgang Büld, the first movie launched the acting career of Schweiger in a newly reunified Germany. Generating more than 1.2 million theatrical admissions, the film went on to be the most successful film on German commercial television.
“Manta Manta: Legacy” reunites the leading cast of the 1991 original: Schweiger, Tina Ruland (“Ants in the Pants”) and Michael Kessler. The ensemble cast also includes Tim Oliver Schultz, Luna Schweiger,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Bryan Singer’s 2008 film Valkyrie examines the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, but, unfortunately, the plot failed. The true story of Operation Valkyrie is, oddly enough, not one of the wider known elements of World War II. In fact, the plot – which was conceived of by members of the German army and civilians - seems fantastical on so many levels that it was well suited for a Hollywood adaptation starring Tom Cruise as one of the key conspirators, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. Had the plot succeeded, the war would have certainly taken on a completely different trajectory and saved countless numbers of lives.
When it comes to World War II in cinema, there’s no shortage of in-depth explorations on everything from small pockets of resistance groups to failed military campaigns and the horrors of the Holocaust, but few have fully explored Operation Valkyrie. The film is not without its...
When it comes to World War II in cinema, there’s no shortage of in-depth explorations on everything from small pockets of resistance groups to failed military campaigns and the horrors of the Holocaust, but few have fully explored Operation Valkyrie. The film is not without its...
- 4/9/2023
- by Mike Jones
- ScreenRant.com
It's become popular to make fun of Disney for having lots of "first" gay characters. From LeFou in the live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017) to Ethan Clade in Strange World (2022), Disney has a short and troubled history of Lgbtqia+ representation. LeFou and most of Disney's early queer characters were heavily criticized, but later characters have been better received.
Still, five years after LeFou, The Walt Disney Company announces each new Lgbtqia+ character in a Disney film or TV show as some sort of first for them. Even Ethan Clade was a "first." This has led to plenty of memes, which is fair considering the quality of much of the representation. However, despite the mockery, there is a good reason each gay Disney character is considered "first."
Each Gay Disney Character is First in Its Category
Each gay Disney character is first in their category. LeFou in Beauty and the Beast had Disney's "first gay moment,...
Still, five years after LeFou, The Walt Disney Company announces each new Lgbtqia+ character in a Disney film or TV show as some sort of first for them. Even Ethan Clade was a "first." This has led to plenty of memes, which is fair considering the quality of much of the representation. However, despite the mockery, there is a good reason each gay Disney character is considered "first."
Each Gay Disney Character is First in Its Category
Each gay Disney character is first in their category. LeFou in Beauty and the Beast had Disney's "first gay moment,...
- 4/2/2023
- by Shannen Michaelsen
- ScreenRant.com
Although Tom Cruise's 2008 movie Valkyrie tells one of the most important German stories of World War II, director Bryan Singer made the somewhat surprising decision to have all the actors speak with their native accents. Given that, in many historical dramas, actors will often manufacture accents in order to better fit in with a film's aesthetic, Valkyrie stands out for its broad range of accents from a variety of performers. However, while Valkyrie was generally well-received by critics, a question nonetheless remains over exactly why the cast didn't use German accents.
Valkyrie tells the true story of the 20 July Plot, in which Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) and a host of over co-conspirators attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize control of the German state. Ultimately, the coup was unsuccessful. However, as Valkyrie shows, the plot came remarkably close to achieving its goals and, were it not for a number of marginal decisions,...
Valkyrie tells the true story of the 20 July Plot, in which Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) and a host of over co-conspirators attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler and seize control of the German state. Ultimately, the coup was unsuccessful. However, as Valkyrie shows, the plot came remarkably close to achieving its goals and, were it not for a number of marginal decisions,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Thomas Lethbridge
- ScreenRant.com
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