Octavia Spencer has said that her aspirations in the film world were initially much smaller than being the Oscar-winning actress she became. In fact, she initially aspired to just work behind the scenes in the film world in an office capacity.
After working office jobs on a few films that shot in her native Alabama, Spencer eventually got a job in the casting department of “A Time to Kill” starring Matthew McConaughey. She convinced director Joel Schumacher to let her audition, and he cast her in a small role in the film. Her friend Taylor encouraged her to move to Los Angeles, and she began to get steady work as an actress. While she worked for 15 solid years in small parts on films and guest appearances on television shows, her career trajectory didn’t seem to be one that would make her a three-time Oscar nominee. Spencer has said she...
After working office jobs on a few films that shot in her native Alabama, Spencer eventually got a job in the casting department of “A Time to Kill” starring Matthew McConaughey. She convinced director Joel Schumacher to let her audition, and he cast her in a small role in the film. Her friend Taylor encouraged her to move to Los Angeles, and she began to get steady work as an actress. While she worked for 15 solid years in small parts on films and guest appearances on television shows, her career trajectory didn’t seem to be one that would make her a three-time Oscar nominee. Spencer has said she...
- 5/18/2024
- by Robert Pius, Misty Holland, Chris Beachum and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Studiocanal has been rolling out sales on the first instalment of Germany-language film trilogy Woodwalkers in Cannes.
A joint production between Blue Eyes Fiction and Studiocanal Germany, it is one the most ambitious German-language productions to date for both partners.
The franchise is adapted from the best-selling novels by German writer Katja Brandis about a group of teenagers with secret shapeshifting abilities, known as ‘Woodwalkers’.
Blue Eyes Fiction MD and founder Corinna Mehner is lead producing, with Berlin-based Studiocanal exec Sandrine Mattes, EVP German Production & Acquisition, spearheading her company’s involvement.
Mattes says the Woodwalkers ticks a number of boxes for Studiocanal.
“Studiocanal’s DNA is truly European so we’re always looking for European content that can work on the global market. The ‘Woodwalkers’ books are a perfect fit. They’re one of the biggest IPs we have for family and kids in the German market, both in...
A joint production between Blue Eyes Fiction and Studiocanal Germany, it is one the most ambitious German-language productions to date for both partners.
The franchise is adapted from the best-selling novels by German writer Katja Brandis about a group of teenagers with secret shapeshifting abilities, known as ‘Woodwalkers’.
Blue Eyes Fiction MD and founder Corinna Mehner is lead producing, with Berlin-based Studiocanal exec Sandrine Mattes, EVP German Production & Acquisition, spearheading her company’s involvement.
Mattes says the Woodwalkers ticks a number of boxes for Studiocanal.
“Studiocanal’s DNA is truly European so we’re always looking for European content that can work on the global market. The ‘Woodwalkers’ books are a perfect fit. They’re one of the biggest IPs we have for family and kids in the German market, both in...
- 5/18/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Have you ever been captivated by the fiery allure of natural red hair?
Whether it’s a rich crimson, a blazing orange, or a sweet strawberry blonde, this distinctive shade is undeniably unique. Not everyone can effortlessly carry it off. However, it becomes truly exceptional when it’s a gift of nature.
Explore the Fiery Icons Nicole Kidman: A Natural Redhead Icon Lindsay Lohan: A Versatile Natural Redhead Actress Jessica Chastain: A Natural Redhead Who Owns Her Fiery Hair Ellie Kemper: A Charming Redhead With a Diverse Heritage Susan Sarandon: A Natural Redhead with a Timeless Beauty Madelaine Petsch: Overcame Bullying to Achieve Fame Isla Fisher: A Redhead Star With Signature Fiery Locks Karen Gillan: A Scottish Redhead With a Multifaceted Career Julianne Moore: A Redhead Icon Who Embraces Her Unique Features Alicia Witt: A Redheaded Actress With a Remarkable...
Whether it’s a rich crimson, a blazing orange, or a sweet strawberry blonde, this distinctive shade is undeniably unique. Not everyone can effortlessly carry it off. However, it becomes truly exceptional when it’s a gift of nature.
Explore the Fiery Icons Nicole Kidman: A Natural Redhead Icon Lindsay Lohan: A Versatile Natural Redhead Actress Jessica Chastain: A Natural Redhead Who Owns Her Fiery Hair Ellie Kemper: A Charming Redhead With a Diverse Heritage Susan Sarandon: A Natural Redhead with a Timeless Beauty Madelaine Petsch: Overcame Bullying to Achieve Fame Isla Fisher: A Redhead Star With Signature Fiery Locks Karen Gillan: A Scottish Redhead With a Multifaceted Career Julianne Moore: A Redhead Icon Who Embraces Her Unique Features Alicia Witt: A Redheaded Actress With a Remarkable...
- 5/9/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Ricky Strauss is exiting from his role as head of marketing at Apple TV+ after leading the department for nearly a year and a half. An Apple spokesperson confirmed Strauss would be stepping down from his Culver City-based role.
Another insider familiar with Strauss’ moves indicated that the exec is looking to pursue other creative endeavors. It is unclear whether the now-vacated position will be filled and who will step in if so.
Hired in January 2023, Strauss’ responsibilities included overseeing marketing campaigns, advertising and promotions for Apple TV+ programming, working under Tor Myrhen, Apple’s vice president of marketing communication.
Prior to his time at the tech giant, Strauss had spent nearly a decade at Disney and held the position of president of content and marketing for Disney+, helping steer the launch of the streaming service in 2019. He had also served as president of programming for Hulu and Disney+. Prior to those positions,...
Another insider familiar with Strauss’ moves indicated that the exec is looking to pursue other creative endeavors. It is unclear whether the now-vacated position will be filled and who will step in if so.
Hired in January 2023, Strauss’ responsibilities included overseeing marketing campaigns, advertising and promotions for Apple TV+ programming, working under Tor Myrhen, Apple’s vice president of marketing communication.
Prior to his time at the tech giant, Strauss had spent nearly a decade at Disney and held the position of president of content and marketing for Disney+, helping steer the launch of the streaming service in 2019. He had also served as president of programming for Hulu and Disney+. Prior to those positions,...
- 5/7/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Ricky Strauss is leaving Apple TV+ after a 16-month stint as Head of Marketing.
In his role, he was involved in consumer marketing campaigns, creative advertising, media and promotions across original series and films for Apple TV+ as part of Apple’s Marketing Communications team under VP Tor Myhren. It is unclear whether his position will be replaced.
A 30-year veteran, Strauss joined Apple after spending more than nine years at Disney, most recently as president of content and marketing for Disney+ at launch and president of programming for Hulu and Disney+.
Prior to that, Strauss was president of marketing for the Walt Disney Studios, leading the marketing strategy and campaigns for Disney films.
Strauss joined Disney after seven years as president of Participant Media, where he oversaw such films as Oscar winners The Help, An Inconvenient Truth, The Cove and Waiting for Superman.
In his role, he was involved in consumer marketing campaigns, creative advertising, media and promotions across original series and films for Apple TV+ as part of Apple’s Marketing Communications team under VP Tor Myhren. It is unclear whether his position will be replaced.
A 30-year veteran, Strauss joined Apple after spending more than nine years at Disney, most recently as president of content and marketing for Disney+ at launch and president of programming for Hulu and Disney+.
Prior to that, Strauss was president of marketing for the Walt Disney Studios, leading the marketing strategy and campaigns for Disney films.
Strauss joined Disney after seven years as president of Participant Media, where he oversaw such films as Oscar winners The Help, An Inconvenient Truth, The Cove and Waiting for Superman.
- 5/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Octavia Spencer’s Impactful Appearance in Young Sheldon Octavia Spencer‘s guest role as Officer Thomason in Young Sheldon brings an intriguing twist to the community service storyline involving Annie Potts’ character, Meemaw. The seasoned actress, known for her roles in monumental films like The Help, steps into the shoes of a firm probation officer overseeing Meemaw’s mandatory community service. In the pivotal episode titled Community Service and the Key to a Happy Marriage, Spencer’s character, Thomason, encounters Meemaw’s attempts at shirking duty. Not easily fooled, Thomason ensures Meemaw begins her community service, integrating important character development and catalyzing change within the
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Young Sheldon’s latest Big Bang Theory Easter egg comes in the form of very special guest star Octavia Spencer.
Sixteen years after a brief (but memorable) turn on The Big Bang Theory, the Academy Award-winning actress appears in the prequel series’ fifth-to-last episode — and TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at her introduction.
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Sixteen years after a brief (but memorable) turn on The Big Bang Theory, the Academy Award-winning actress appears in the prequel series’ fifth-to-last episode — and TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at her introduction.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
The shocking news that Participant, a leading producer of specialized/independent features with a socially relevant interest as well many top documentaries, is shutting down immediately hit the industry hard Tuesday. With a profile of co-produced films over the last 20 years that rivals any other company’s slate, this was devastating news.
Founder and owner Jeff Skoll’s decision to shut down his company will impact the production of a certain kind of specialized film, particularly in the documentary field. Never a distributor, and most often collaborating with other production companies, Participant was still a significant force for most of its two decades.
But what’s the real impact of this move? Jonathan Dana, a veteran distribution executive and producer, commented, “It didn’t fail. It just ran its course.” That typifies much of the insider reaction, which relates to the specific purpose and goals of the company.
‘Spotlight’ © Open...
Founder and owner Jeff Skoll’s decision to shut down his company will impact the production of a certain kind of specialized film, particularly in the documentary field. Never a distributor, and most often collaborating with other production companies, Participant was still a significant force for most of its two decades.
But what’s the real impact of this move? Jonathan Dana, a veteran distribution executive and producer, commented, “It didn’t fail. It just ran its course.” That typifies much of the insider reaction, which relates to the specific purpose and goals of the company.
‘Spotlight’ © Open...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Marshall Weinbaum, an admired publicist who has been a principal intermediary between The Walt Disney Studios and the press for the past 17 years, including on virtually every Disney Animation and Pixar project, is leaving the Mouse House to join Netflix’s awards team, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
He will be a manager of awards (animation), working under veteran Julie Tustin on awards campaigns for the streamer’s animated films, which have increasingly factored into the Oscar race. Indeed, over the past five years, Netflix has landed seven best animated feature Oscar nominations (at least one every year), winning for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio in 2022, and two best animated short Oscar nominations, winning for If Anything Happens I Love You in 2021.
Weinbaum came to Disney almost directly after graduating from Michigan State University. As a senior publicist, he became a fixture at the company’s large-scale premieres, screenings and junkets,...
He will be a manager of awards (animation), working under veteran Julie Tustin on awards campaigns for the streamer’s animated films, which have increasingly factored into the Oscar race. Indeed, over the past five years, Netflix has landed seven best animated feature Oscar nominations (at least one every year), winning for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio in 2022, and two best animated short Oscar nominations, winning for If Anything Happens I Love You in 2021.
Weinbaum came to Disney almost directly after graduating from Michigan State University. As a senior publicist, he became a fixture at the company’s large-scale premieres, screenings and junkets,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of May titles. The May 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals as well as numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, Tubi engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library, which includes over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi May 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
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As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, Tubi engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library, which includes over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi May 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
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- 4/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Jessica Chastain and Emilia Clarke are both wonderful actresses who have garnered a huge fan following thanks to their amazing talent. Apart from being A-list Hollywood actresses, the two share little similarities other than their profession.
Jessica Chastain (in Miss Sloane)
Yet in a recent interview, Chastain revealed a striking detail that makes the two share a rare record. As per the Interstellar star, many people ended up naming their daughters after the sci-fi Christopher Nolan film. Similarly, several people in the country named their daughters after Clarke’s Game of Thrones character, a trend that is still continuing.
Fans Have Been Naming Their Daughters After Jessica Chastain’s Interstellar Character Jessica Chastain in a still from Interstellar
Jessica Chastain‘s Interstellar is insanely famous, thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s unique vision and intriguing storyline. The science-fiction adventurous tale of NASA physicists working to save humans from Earth’s destruction,...
Jessica Chastain (in Miss Sloane)
Yet in a recent interview, Chastain revealed a striking detail that makes the two share a rare record. As per the Interstellar star, many people ended up naming their daughters after the sci-fi Christopher Nolan film. Similarly, several people in the country named their daughters after Clarke’s Game of Thrones character, a trend that is still continuing.
Fans Have Been Naming Their Daughters After Jessica Chastain’s Interstellar Character Jessica Chastain in a still from Interstellar
Jessica Chastain‘s Interstellar is insanely famous, thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s unique vision and intriguing storyline. The science-fiction adventurous tale of NASA physicists working to save humans from Earth’s destruction,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Despite being an accomplished actress, with critically acclaimed movies and an Oscar under her belt, Jessica Chastain failed to act up when she met Meryl Streep in real life. Explaining how she got tongue-tied when she first came across Streep, Chastain opened up about her embarrassing moment during an interview with James Corden.
Jessica Chastain in Miss Sloane
Admitting that she prefers not to meet actors she idolizes, Jessica Chastain explained birthing her decision after having awkward and nervous encounters with the ones she admires. Sharing a humorous story with James Corden, Chastain recalled an uncomfortable interaction she had with her iconic idol Meryl Streep.
Jessica Chastain Revealed Her Inability to Meet Her Idols
Rising to prominence in the early 2010s with films like The Help and Zero Dark Thirty, Jessica Chastain soon became a household name after starring in a wide variety of films. From delivering arthouse-oriented performances to...
Jessica Chastain in Miss Sloane
Admitting that she prefers not to meet actors she idolizes, Jessica Chastain explained birthing her decision after having awkward and nervous encounters with the ones she admires. Sharing a humorous story with James Corden, Chastain recalled an uncomfortable interaction she had with her iconic idol Meryl Streep.
Jessica Chastain Revealed Her Inability to Meet Her Idols
Rising to prominence in the early 2010s with films like The Help and Zero Dark Thirty, Jessica Chastain soon became a household name after starring in a wide variety of films. From delivering arthouse-oriented performances to...
- 4/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary are in talks to work together on an untitled Universal project, with Stone as the star and McCary as the director.
Young Rock supervising producers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin wrote the original spec screenplay for the film. However, details about the project are being kept under wraps for now.
Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine are set to produce through 21 Laps alongside Michael H. Weber. The married couple and Ali Herting are also in talks to produce through Fruit Tree.
Stone is fresh off of her second Oscar win for best actress after taking home the Academy Award for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things this year. She previously won for La La Land in 2017. The actress is also known for her roles in The Favourite, The Help, Easy A, The Amazing Spider-Man and more.
The actress recently served as...
Young Rock supervising producers Patrick Kang and Michael Levin wrote the original spec screenplay for the film. However, details about the project are being kept under wraps for now.
Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine are set to produce through 21 Laps alongside Michael H. Weber. The married couple and Ali Herting are also in talks to produce through Fruit Tree.
Stone is fresh off of her second Oscar win for best actress after taking home the Academy Award for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things this year. She previously won for La La Land in 2017. The actress is also known for her roles in The Favourite, The Help, Easy A, The Amazing Spider-Man and more.
The actress recently served as...
- 4/12/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (The Help) is joining Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, Dominic Sessa and Demi Lovato in Stephanie Laing’s feature Tow, which is now in production.
As we first revealed, Tow charts the true story of Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Ogle also serves as an executive producer on the film.
The original screenplay is written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin, and Annie Weisman. The Exchange is handling international sales and CAA Media Finance is repping domestic.
Producers are Byrne, Laing, via her newly launched Cake or Death Pictures, Brent Stiefel and Justin Lothrop of Votiv Films and Brian O’Shea and Danyelle Foord of The Exchange. Executive producers include DeBose, Jonathan Keasey, Jonathan Tropper, Ogle, Josh Ricks, and Danny Gusman,...
As we first revealed, Tow charts the true story of Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. Ogle also serves as an executive producer on the film.
The original screenplay is written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin, and Annie Weisman. The Exchange is handling international sales and CAA Media Finance is repping domestic.
Producers are Byrne, Laing, via her newly launched Cake or Death Pictures, Brent Stiefel and Justin Lothrop of Votiv Films and Brian O’Shea and Danyelle Foord of The Exchange. Executive producers include DeBose, Jonathan Keasey, Jonathan Tropper, Ogle, Josh Ricks, and Danny Gusman,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
This year’s races for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were over before they started. Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers” took leads in the Gold Derby odds in their respective categories early in the season. They both went on to pick up Golden Globe, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards. By the time the Oscars rolled around, there was a “near zero” chance of either of them losing.
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Emma Stone continues to rack up huge success in Hollywood, and she has no plans on slowing down with multiple movie releases set for 2024 and later.
Stone further etched her name into the history books in 2024, becoming the 22nd actress in history with two or more Academy Awards as she won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in 2023's Poor Things.
This comes on top of her critically lauded work as Mia Dolan in 2016's La La Land, for which she earned her first Oscar for Best Actress. The 35-year-old star won fans' hearts in films like Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man, Superbad, and The Help, and she is far from done.
Read full article on The Direct.
Stone further etched her name into the history books in 2024, becoming the 22nd actress in history with two or more Academy Awards as she won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in 2023's Poor Things.
This comes on top of her critically lauded work as Mia Dolan in 2016's La La Land, for which she earned her first Oscar for Best Actress. The 35-year-old star won fans' hearts in films like Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man, Superbad, and The Help, and she is far from done.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/24/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
One of the funniest moments at the recent Academy Awards ceremony occurred when Best Supporting Actress nominee Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”) and Best Supporting Actor nominee Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”) appeared together to pay a special tribute to the talented stunt performers who are so often overlooked for their indelible contributions to the motion picture industry. Blunt and Gosling traded barbs over their “Barbenheimer” feud — the result of their films competing against each other at the box office as well as the entire awards season. If their chemistry suggested anything, it’s that moviegoers are in for a real treat when their upcoming film “The Fall Guy” drops into theaters in May.
While Blunt and Gosling bluntly made light of their dispute, they weren’t the only Oscar presenters with scores to settle. There were several other big Hollywood stars who reunited on the stage alongside one of their past Oscar rivals,...
While Blunt and Gosling bluntly made light of their dispute, they weren’t the only Oscar presenters with scores to settle. There were several other big Hollywood stars who reunited on the stage alongside one of their past Oscar rivals,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Enlightened was more than just the title of the HBO TV series Laura Dern starred in from 2011-2013. It’s also the state of being the actress and her future producing partner, Jayme Lemons, found themselves in after Dern served as an executive producer and Lemons a first-time producer on the comedy-drama.
“Once we had that experience on Enlightened, we both felt like we have all of these other passions, maybe it’s time we focus more on getting these projects done,” Dern tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below.
Thus the creation of Jaywalker Pictures in 2017, Dern and Lemons’ production company whose projects span genres. From the 2020 documentary The Way I See It, about the life of former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza; and the Academy Award-winning short If Anything Happens I Love You, about two parents grieving their daughter who was killed in a school shooting,...
“Once we had that experience on Enlightened, we both felt like we have all of these other passions, maybe it’s time we focus more on getting these projects done,” Dern tells The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below.
Thus the creation of Jaywalker Pictures in 2017, Dern and Lemons’ production company whose projects span genres. From the 2020 documentary The Way I See It, about the life of former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza; and the Academy Award-winning short If Anything Happens I Love You, about two parents grieving their daughter who was killed in a school shooting,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Do not underestimate Tate Taylor’s commitment to “Palm Royale.”
The director and executive producer of Apple TV’s star-studded period dramedy — about Kristin Wiig’s have-not fighting to break into the ranks of Palm Beach society — took his job as director of the first episode so seriously he was asked to leave. Not the show; Taylor was kicked out of an actual Palm Beach club.
Taylor and production designer Jon Carlos went on a 42-hour trip to Palm Beach to get a feel for the town. “The club that the Palm Royale [the fictional club that gives the series its name] is modeled after is very exclusive,” Taylor told IndieWire. “And so I said, ‘I’m going to break in. And I want to get kicked out.’ And I did! I went through the doors, I looked at all the people — of course, I was in board shorts and flip flops — and I got kicked out.”
In that moment,...
The director and executive producer of Apple TV’s star-studded period dramedy — about Kristin Wiig’s have-not fighting to break into the ranks of Palm Beach society — took his job as director of the first episode so seriously he was asked to leave. Not the show; Taylor was kicked out of an actual Palm Beach club.
Taylor and production designer Jon Carlos went on a 42-hour trip to Palm Beach to get a feel for the town. “The club that the Palm Royale [the fictional club that gives the series its name] is modeled after is very exclusive,” Taylor told IndieWire. “And so I said, ‘I’m going to break in. And I want to get kicked out.’ And I did! I went through the doors, I looked at all the people — of course, I was in board shorts and flip flops — and I got kicked out.”
In that moment,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Anna Camp and Griffin Matthews have been cast in “You” Season 5 at Netflix as series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.
The pair are the latest additions to the cast of the popular show’s fifth season, which will also be its final season. It was previously announced that Madeline Brewer would also appear in a series regular role.
Camp will play both Raegan and Maddie Lockwood, twin sisters-in-law to Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley). The characters are described as follows: “Raegan is the cunning, cutthroat CFO of the Lockwood Corp who has her eyes on the throne and will crush any adversary…be them family or not. Maddie, on the other hand, presents as the unserious twin, a thrice-divorced socialite whose job is ‘vaguely PR.’ But make no mistake, a master manipulator lies underneath Maddie’s frivolous façade.”
Matthews will play Teddy Lockwood, described as the “snarky yet loyal brother-in-law of Joe Goldberg.
The pair are the latest additions to the cast of the popular show’s fifth season, which will also be its final season. It was previously announced that Madeline Brewer would also appear in a series regular role.
Camp will play both Raegan and Maddie Lockwood, twin sisters-in-law to Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley). The characters are described as follows: “Raegan is the cunning, cutthroat CFO of the Lockwood Corp who has her eyes on the throne and will crush any adversary…be them family or not. Maddie, on the other hand, presents as the unserious twin, a thrice-divorced socialite whose job is ‘vaguely PR.’ But make no mistake, a master manipulator lies underneath Maddie’s frivolous façade.”
Matthews will play Teddy Lockwood, described as the “snarky yet loyal brother-in-law of Joe Goldberg.
- 3/20/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“When you first come to Palm Beach, you think you’re the oldest and the richest. But then you realize you are the youngest and poorest.”
Everybody has goals. For new resident Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), hers is to enter the world of Palm Beach high society circa 1969. She dreams of joining the Palm Royale, the most exclusive country club in the area. It’s the sort of exclusive place filled with swimming pools, galas and daytime martinis that feeds into the competitive charity season. It’s the time of year where the wealthy women in the area show off their wallets and organizational skills to vie for the coveted title of “Queen of the Season.”
All this just to be mentioned in the local society papers. After all, “At the Palm Royale, the more you gave, the more you got.”
Krsiten Wiig in “Palm Royale.” (Apple TV+)
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Everybody has goals. For new resident Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), hers is to enter the world of Palm Beach high society circa 1969. She dreams of joining the Palm Royale, the most exclusive country club in the area. It’s the sort of exclusive place filled with swimming pools, galas and daytime martinis that feeds into the competitive charity season. It’s the time of year where the wealthy women in the area show off their wallets and organizational skills to vie for the coveted title of “Queen of the Season.”
All this just to be mentioned in the local society papers. After all, “At the Palm Royale, the more you gave, the more you got.”
Krsiten Wiig in “Palm Royale.” (Apple TV+)
But poor...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Creith
- The Wrap
In 2011, it might have seemed like Jessica Chastain emerged out of nowhere as a formidable actress, when she appeared in no less than five movies — including Best Picture nominees “The Help” and “The Tree of Life” — and scored her first-ever Oscar nomination. But Chastain worked for years to get to that point, acting in plays from a young age and attending the prestigious Juilliard School. “I struggled for so long to try to create a career,” she told the New York Times in 2017.
In the decade since her breakout year, Chastain has received acclaim for a variety of different roles — from her Oscar-nominated lead part in “Zero Dark Thirty” to her lauded supporting work in “A Most Violent Year” to even a superhero franchise with “X-Men: Dark Phoenix.” She’s worked alongside top filmmakers like Terrence Malick, Kathryn Bigelow, J.C. Chandor, Aaron Sorkin, Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott.
But Chastain...
In the decade since her breakout year, Chastain has received acclaim for a variety of different roles — from her Oscar-nominated lead part in “Zero Dark Thirty” to her lauded supporting work in “A Most Violent Year” to even a superhero franchise with “X-Men: Dark Phoenix.” She’s worked alongside top filmmakers like Terrence Malick, Kathryn Bigelow, J.C. Chandor, Aaron Sorkin, Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott.
But Chastain...
- 3/15/2024
- by Christopher Rosen, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Since the Academy Awards were first handed out in 1929, only 23 Oscars have been awarded to performances given by Black actresses and actors. Hattie McDaniel made history for Black performers by winning for “Gone With the Wind” (supporting in 1939), while Sidney Poitier was the first male actor to prevail for “Lilies of the Field” (lead in 1963). Denzel Washington became the first two-time Black acting champion when he claimed victory for “Glory” (supporting in 1989) and “Training Day” (lead in 2001), with Mahershala Ali joining him years later for “Moonlight” (supporting in 2016) and “Green Book” (supporting in 2018). Halle Berry was the first, and so far only, Black Best Actress thanks to “Monster’s Ball” (2001). The acting category with the most Black winners is Best Supporting Actress, with 10 including recent champ Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers” (2023). Tour our photo gallery above of every Black actress and actor who won Academy Awards.
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- 3/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Arguably the biggest surprise at the 2024 Oscars occurred when Poor Things‘ Emma Stone won best actress over Killers of the Flower Moon‘s Lily Gladstone. While both delivered lauded performances and had won precursor awards during a close race this season, Gladstone was many high-profile Oscar pundits’ pick for most likely to win, having notably taken the SAG Award for best actress. However, Stone did win the BAFTA award for best actress; Gladstone wasn’t nominated.
Still, Gladstone is far from the first actor to lose the Oscar despite winning the SAG Award, a list that includes Denzel Washington (Fences), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Chadwick Boseman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Viola Davis twice (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and The Help).
After Gladstone’s loss, Killers director Martin Scorsese was spotted consoling his star and giving her a big hug.
Lily Gladstone was expected by some to win...
Still, Gladstone is far from the first actor to lose the Oscar despite winning the SAG Award, a list that includes Denzel Washington (Fences), Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), Chadwick Boseman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Viola Davis twice (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and The Help).
After Gladstone’s loss, Killers director Martin Scorsese was spotted consoling his star and giving her a big hug.
Lily Gladstone was expected by some to win...
- 3/11/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Da’Vine Joy Randolph (‘The Holdovers’) becomes 10th Black woman to win Best Supporting Actress Oscar
Just as Gold Derby predicted, Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) has prevailed at the 2024 Oscars in the category of Best Supporting Actress. Earlier this awards season, the 37-year-old performer claimed victory at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards for her role as bereaved cafeteria worker Mary Lamb in Alexander Payne‘s comedy-drama film. This marks Randolph’s first career Oscars win on her first-ever nomination.
Randolph was the overwhelming favorite to triumph on Sunday, March 10 by all 29 of Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts from major media outlets: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Erik Davis (Fandango), Grae Drake (Moviefone), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kevin Polowy (Cbr), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Michael Musto (Queerty), Nikki Novak (Fandango), Perri Nemiroff (Collider), Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood...
Randolph was the overwhelming favorite to triumph on Sunday, March 10 by all 29 of Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts from major media outlets: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Erik Davis (Fandango), Grae Drake (Moviefone), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kevin Polowy (Cbr), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Michael Musto (Queerty), Nikki Novak (Fandango), Perri Nemiroff (Collider), Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood...
- 3/10/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Chicago – During Oscar week, all eyes turn to Unit Photographer Dale Robinette, who got the assignment on the Oscar nominated “Barbie.” The following on-set pictures were snapped during the production’s time in Los Angeles, which including the iconic cowpoke wardrobe of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
“Uncle Dale” Robinette first contacted me via email in 2013, to give information about some photos he took on the film “Lovelace.” Ever since then he has been a reliable email pal, sending me image after image from the movie sets that he is “blessed” (his word) to work on. He has plied his skills in Hollywood as a Unit Still Photographer since 1988, after a career as a stage and television actor in New York and Los Angeles. Starting with a TV short called “The Big Five” (1988), he has worked his way up the ladder, and has built an impressive photo resume through familiar films like “Donnie Darko,...
“Uncle Dale” Robinette first contacted me via email in 2013, to give information about some photos he took on the film “Lovelace.” Ever since then he has been a reliable email pal, sending me image after image from the movie sets that he is “blessed” (his word) to work on. He has plied his skills in Hollywood as a Unit Still Photographer since 1988, after a career as a stage and television actor in New York and Los Angeles. Starting with a TV short called “The Big Five” (1988), he has worked his way up the ladder, and has built an impressive photo resume through familiar films like “Donnie Darko,...
- 3/5/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
In a stunning cinematic universe where sand dunes rise like mountains and the fate of galaxies hangs in the balance, Denis Villeneuve’s first voyage into the Frank Herbert’s “Dune” saga clinched six of its 10 Oscar nominations. Yet, in a twist as dramatic as Dr. Wellington killing Duke Leto, Villeneuve found himself overlooked in the best director category — a snub that left fans (and pundits) in disbelief. I dare the Academy’s Directors Branch to make such an omission once again.
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
- 3/2/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
In the 95 years that they’ve been handing out Academy Awards, just 10 African-American actresses have won dating back to Hattie McDaniel’s famed supporting actress triumph for “Gone with the Wind” in 1940. Nine of those wins have come in Best Supporting Actress, with Halle Berry being the lone victor in Best Lead Actress for “Monster’s Ball” in 2002. Berry has expressed disappointment that no other Black winner has followed in her footsteps over the past two decades. But the truth is that while it was 51 years between McDaniel’s win and the second for Whoopi Goldberg in “Ghost” in 1991, things have improved significantly over the past few decades for African American actresses and actors in terms of winning at the Oscars in the supporting categories in particular.
This year, there are five opportunities for Black performers to take home an acting trophy spread across three categories: Colman Domingo (“Rustin”) and Jeffrey Wright...
This year, there are five opportunities for Black performers to take home an acting trophy spread across three categories: Colman Domingo (“Rustin”) and Jeffrey Wright...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
For the fourth consecutive year, we’ve got a firecracker of a Best Actress Oscar race. Lily Gladstone took home the Screen Actors Guild Award on Saturday for “Killers of the Flower Moon” over Emma Stone, who had been on a roll since the two won their respective Golden Globes, having pocketed the Critics Choice and BAFTA Awards for “Poor Things.” Now they each have an industry prize and Best Actress feels like a coin-flip. Gladstone has closed the gap on Stone in the Oscar odds since Saturday. Don’t be surprised if she overtakes the top spot soon. But when the SAG Awards and BAFTAs don’t align in Best Actress, which one has the edge at the Oscars?
Since BAFTA became an Oscar precursor 23 years ago, the Brits and the actors guilds have disagreed 13 times in the category prior to the Battle of the Stones. But not all splits are created equally.
Since BAFTA became an Oscar precursor 23 years ago, the Brits and the actors guilds have disagreed 13 times in the category prior to the Battle of the Stones. But not all splits are created equally.
- 2/26/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Emma Stone Starrer Poor Things Crosses $100 Million. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Emma Stone is getting praised not only for her performance in Poor Things but also for winning a few prestigious awards, and all eyes are on the Oscars now. The film, starring Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo alongside her, has achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. It is reportedly the second arthouse movie since the pandemic to accomplish that feat. The previous one was the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, released in 1992. It is the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who gets alive after a brain transplant as she embarks on self-discovery. The film has received some great reviews from the critics. Keep scrolling for more.
According to reports, Emma Stone’s Poor Things has...
Emma Stone is getting praised not only for her performance in Poor Things but also for winning a few prestigious awards, and all eyes are on the Oscars now. The film, starring Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo alongside her, has achieved a significant milestone at the global box office. It is reportedly the second arthouse movie since the pandemic to accomplish that feat. The previous one was the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and is based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, released in 1992. It is the story of Bella Baxter, a young woman in Victorian London who gets alive after a brain transplant as she embarks on self-discovery. The film has received some great reviews from the critics. Keep scrolling for more.
According to reports, Emma Stone’s Poor Things has...
- 2/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
A jam-packed weekend of last-gasp Oscar campaigning — the film Academy’s final round of voting opened on Feb. 22 and will close on Feb. 27 — kicked off on Saturday night with the 30th SAG Awards, the first major awards show ever to be streamed on Netflix. But do Saturday night’s results actually provide reliable clues about what will happen two weeks from Sunday night at the 96th Oscars?
I would argue that they probably do.
SAG Award winners are determined by the roughly 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA, the world’s largest union of actors, whereas Oscar winners are determined by the roughly 9,500 voting members of the film Academy, 86 percent of whom are not actors, which would suggest that any overlap is purely coincidental.
But it is quite a statement that SAG-AFTRA members voted best actor in a film — which has long looked to be neck-and-neck between Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer over Paul Giamatti...
I would argue that they probably do.
SAG Award winners are determined by the roughly 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA, the world’s largest union of actors, whereas Oscar winners are determined by the roughly 9,500 voting members of the film Academy, 86 percent of whom are not actors, which would suggest that any overlap is purely coincidental.
But it is quite a statement that SAG-AFTRA members voted best actor in a film — which has long looked to be neck-and-neck between Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer over Paul Giamatti...
- 2/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain has to chase directors for movie roles - because they fear they won't be able to "afford" her.The 46-year-old actress won an Academy Award in the Best Actress category for 2021's 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' and has starred in blockbusters including 'The Help', 'Zero Dark Thirty', 'Interstellar', 'The Martian' and 'Molly's Game'.However, that doesn't mean she is inundated with work offers - quite the opposite.She told Radio Times magazine: "I think that you reach a level of success where the very interesting filmmakers stop calling. Because they are like, 'I'm going to wait for ever for an answer. They're going to string me along, they'll sign up, and then they'll ditch it at the last minute for something else that makes them more money.' So the weird thing is that now it's more me seeking them out.
- 2/24/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Welcome to Oscar Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Oscar race — via Slack, of course. This week, we discuss possible upsets at Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday, and as Oscar voters make their final picks, our eyes are turned toward this weekend’s big surge of precursor ceremonies. We won’t have much to say about the Producers Guild Awards (happening Sunday) just because if “Oppenheimer” were to lose the night’s biggest prize somehow, it would stand as one of the biggest upsets in history. So instead, let’s focus on the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The event — streaming for the first time on Netflix after it ran on the streaming service’s YouTube channel last year; ah, memories — could very well just rubber-stamp our expectations for the Oscar winners: “Oppenheimer” for ensemble,...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday, and as Oscar voters make their final picks, our eyes are turned toward this weekend’s big surge of precursor ceremonies. We won’t have much to say about the Producers Guild Awards (happening Sunday) just because if “Oppenheimer” were to lose the night’s biggest prize somehow, it would stand as one of the biggest upsets in history. So instead, let’s focus on the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The event — streaming for the first time on Netflix after it ran on the streaming service’s YouTube channel last year; ah, memories — could very well just rubber-stamp our expectations for the Oscar winners: “Oppenheimer” for ensemble,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Actress Jessica Chastain poses for the March 2024 issue of “Harper's Bazaar” (España) magazine, photographed by JuanKr:
“…after studying acting at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells. She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.
“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).
“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).
“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019). Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014), ‘Miss Sloane’ (2016), ‘Molly's Game’ (2017) and the TV...
“…after studying acting at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells. She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.
“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).
“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).
“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019). Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014), ‘Miss Sloane’ (2016), ‘Molly's Game’ (2017) and the TV...
- 2/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After winning five Golden Globes, seven BAFTAs and eight Critics Choice Awards, “Oppenheimer” will continue its winning streak at the upcoming 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will be handed out on Saturday, Feb. 24 on Netflix. Our official odds predict the Christopher Nolan film to win the most trophies of any movie of the night with three awards out of its four nominations. Those victories will be for Best Ensemble, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. See a complete list of winners organized by film below.
“Oppenheimer’s” three wins mean that the film will be just one shy of the all-time record set last year by “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which won four trophies; however, those three victories tie it with only four other films in the history of the awards that have won three time, which are “American Beauty,” “Chicago,...
“Oppenheimer’s” three wins mean that the film will be just one shy of the all-time record set last year by “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which won four trophies; however, those three victories tie it with only four other films in the history of the awards that have won three time, which are “American Beauty,” “Chicago,...
- 2/21/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
In the history of Black leading actresses at prestigious award shows, Halle Berry’s triumph for “Monster’s Ball” at the Oscars stands prominently, while the BAFTAs lack a similar honoree, and the upcoming Sunday ceremony seems unlikely to change that.
This year’s roster of lead actress nominees boasts a diverse array of talents. Vivian Oparah garnered attention for her breakthrough role in the romantic drama “Rye Lane,” alongside Fantasia Barrino’s captivating performance in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple.” Also vying for the coveted title are Oscar nominated actresses Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), with Margot Robbie (“Barbie”), who’s recognized in the best picture category as a producer. Speculation abounds among pundits and prognosticators, all anticipating a win for one of the three Oscar-nominated women, setting the stage for another year where Black actresses may find themselves overlooked.
This year’s roster of lead actress nominees boasts a diverse array of talents. Vivian Oparah garnered attention for her breakthrough role in the romantic drama “Rye Lane,” alongside Fantasia Barrino’s captivating performance in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple.” Also vying for the coveted title are Oscar nominated actresses Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), with Margot Robbie (“Barbie”), who’s recognized in the best picture category as a producer. Speculation abounds among pundits and prognosticators, all anticipating a win for one of the three Oscar-nominated women, setting the stage for another year where Black actresses may find themselves overlooked.
- 2/17/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
General Hospital vet Antonio Sabato Jr. is speaking out after his character John “Jagger” Cates was recast in an episode of the ABC soap that aired on Friday. The role is now being played by Adam J. Harrington.
In a since-deleted Instagram video that was reviewed and transcribed by Michael Fairman, the actor explained to the public why he hasn’t been invited to return to the daytime drama.
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In a since-deleted Instagram video that was reviewed and transcribed by Michael Fairman, the actor explained to the public why he hasn’t been invited to return to the daytime drama.
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- 2/4/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Emma Stone is wrapping up a very busy day in New York City!
The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress was all smiles as she arrived for her taping of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote her new movie Poor Things on Tuesday night (January 30) in NYC.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Emma Stone
For her appearance, Emma looked pretty in a sparkling black dress paired with black stockings and heels.
After filming her appearance, Emma was seen wearing a brown blazer over a tan sweater paired with black pants, red shoes, and a black baseball hat as she arrived at JFK Airport for a flight out of town.
While appearing on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning, Emma had an adorable reunion with one of her The Help co-stars!
Emma‘s appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs Tonight at 11:35pm Et on CBS.
The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress was all smiles as she arrived for her taping of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote her new movie Poor Things on Tuesday night (January 30) in NYC.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Emma Stone
For her appearance, Emma looked pretty in a sparkling black dress paired with black stockings and heels.
After filming her appearance, Emma was seen wearing a brown blazer over a tan sweater paired with black pants, red shoes, and a black baseball hat as she arrived at JFK Airport for a flight out of town.
While appearing on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning, Emma had an adorable reunion with one of her The Help co-stars!
Emma‘s appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert airs Tonight at 11:35pm Et on CBS.
- 1/31/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Michael Strahan was fired up after Emma Stone’s appearance on the set of Good Morning America.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was back in the studio after missing Monday’s episode due to being on the West Coast with his NFL on Fox colleagues for playoff game coverage.
Co-anchors Robin Roberts, who returned Monday after missing last Friday’s episode, and George Stephanopolous were also with him on Tuesday’s GMA.
Stone was there to discuss her Oscar-nominated film Poor Things, and she also got the opportunity to reunite with another Hollywood star at GMA.
Bryce Dallas Howard appeared on GMA to promote Argylle, her new movie, with a star-studded cast that includes Henry Cavill, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bryan Cranston.
While those projects might have been exciting for them to discuss on the show, the two friends were more excited about seeing each other at the same location.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was back in the studio after missing Monday’s episode due to being on the West Coast with his NFL on Fox colleagues for playoff game coverage.
Co-anchors Robin Roberts, who returned Monday after missing last Friday’s episode, and George Stephanopolous were also with him on Tuesday’s GMA.
Stone was there to discuss her Oscar-nominated film Poor Things, and she also got the opportunity to reunite with another Hollywood star at GMA.
Bryce Dallas Howard appeared on GMA to promote Argylle, her new movie, with a star-studded cast that includes Henry Cavill, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bryan Cranston.
While those projects might have been exciting for them to discuss on the show, the two friends were more excited about seeing each other at the same location.
- 1/30/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Do movie stars exist anymore? The consensus seems to be no. Or, at the very least, new ones aren’t being created past the generation of roughly Leonardo DiCaprio. Which is a shame, because if movie stars were still allowed to thrive in Hollywood now, Emma Stone would certainly be one of them.
After several supporting roles in films like “Superbad” and “Zombieland,” Stone practically burst onto the scene in “Easy A,” her first leading role. As the sharp-tongued but likable teen protagonist in Will Gluck’s comedy, Stone defined her star image immediately: an everywoman appeal mixed with pure charisma, a playfully snarky disposition, and a genuine talent at comedy that makes her pop off the screen. From that film and her Golden Globes nomination, the then 22-year old Stone quickly moved from the teen comedy world into broader pastures, though the projects she chose didn’t always match her potential.
After several supporting roles in films like “Superbad” and “Zombieland,” Stone practically burst onto the scene in “Easy A,” her first leading role. As the sharp-tongued but likable teen protagonist in Will Gluck’s comedy, Stone defined her star image immediately: an everywoman appeal mixed with pure charisma, a playfully snarky disposition, and a genuine talent at comedy that makes her pop off the screen. From that film and her Golden Globes nomination, the then 22-year old Stone quickly moved from the teen comedy world into broader pastures, though the projects she chose didn’t always match her potential.
- 1/30/2024
- by Wilson Chapman, Samantha Bergeson and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard are back together, even if just for a brief moment!
The former co-stars from The Help had a little reunion when they showed up for separate interviews on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning (January 30) in New York City.
Emma was on the show to promote her Oscar-nominated work in Poor Things while Bryce appeared alongside Catherine O’Hara to promote their new movie Argylle, in theaters this Friday.
Bryce was already on stage when Emma hopped over camera wires to surprise her. They jumped up and down while hugging each other!
Head inside to check out the video…
“I’m so excited!” they exclaimed. You’ve gotta watch the cute video below.
Make sure to see both of their movies in theaters this weekend.
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The former co-stars from The Help had a little reunion when they showed up for separate interviews on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning (January 30) in New York City.
Emma was on the show to promote her Oscar-nominated work in Poor Things while Bryce appeared alongside Catherine O’Hara to promote their new movie Argylle, in theaters this Friday.
Bryce was already on stage when Emma hopped over camera wires to surprise her. They jumped up and down while hugging each other!
Head inside to check out the video…
“I’m so excited!” they exclaimed. You’ve gotta watch the cute video below.
Make sure to see both of their movies in theaters this weekend.
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- 1/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Golden Globes have now come and gone, with the organization awarding “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” their night’s two Best Picture categories. Now, our attention turns to the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards, whose big prize comes in the form of Best Ensemble.
“Oppenheimer” is again expected to take home that award while we are also predicting that “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things,” and “The Color Purple” will be nominated. However, not every nomination goes that smoothly. So which movies could disrupt these predictions and land themselves a shock bid? Well, here are three we think could do just that.
“Air”
Amazon’s “Air” tells the story of how Nike’s Air Jordan shoe was first created, which includes the sportswear company’s courtship of Michael Jordan. The film’s biggest strength here is the list of A-list names. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman,...
“Oppenheimer” is again expected to take home that award while we are also predicting that “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things,” and “The Color Purple” will be nominated. However, not every nomination goes that smoothly. So which movies could disrupt these predictions and land themselves a shock bid? Well, here are three we think could do just that.
“Air”
Amazon’s “Air” tells the story of how Nike’s Air Jordan shoe was first created, which includes the sportswear company’s courtship of Michael Jordan. The film’s biggest strength here is the list of A-list names. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Emma Stone is odds on to become the fourth two-time Best Actress winner at the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards thanks to her starring role in Searchlight Pictures’ “Poor Things.” Stone, who first won the award in 2017 for “La La Land,” would join Frances McDormand, Renée Zellweger (“Chicago” in 2003 and “Judy” in 2020), and Viola Davis (“The Help” in 2012 and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” in 2021).
However, that is not the only SAG record she could match. She could also become the second person to win Best Ensemble three separate times. Michael Keaton won this award for “Birdman” (2015), “Spotlight” (2016), and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2021). Stone shared in that first win with Keaton (she played his daughter) and was also part of “The Help” ensemble.
Among the other two-time Best Ensemble winners: Ben Affleck (“Shakespeare in Love” in 1999 and “Argo” in 2013), Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush (both “Shakespeare in Love” and “The King’s Speech...
However, that is not the only SAG record she could match. She could also become the second person to win Best Ensemble three separate times. Michael Keaton won this award for “Birdman” (2015), “Spotlight” (2016), and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2021). Stone shared in that first win with Keaton (she played his daughter) and was also part of “The Help” ensemble.
Among the other two-time Best Ensemble winners: Ben Affleck (“Shakespeare in Love” in 1999 and “Argo” in 2013), Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush (both “Shakespeare in Love” and “The King’s Speech...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
“The Girl on the Train,” “A Quiet Place,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Sicario,” “Looper,” “The Young Victoria.” Those are just a select few of the many acclaimed performances delivered by Emily Blunt in her first two decades as a star. She has been nominated for seven Golden Globes, seven Critics’ Choice Awards, four SAG Awards and three BAFTAs. She’s won at the Globes (“Gideon’s Daughter”), Critics’ Choice (“Edge of Tomorrow”) and SAG (“A Quiet Place.”) So how has this widely beloved actress not had her time in the sun with the academy?
She has never been part of a Best Picture nominee. None of those aforementioned films of hers made the cut with the academy in the top category. This will undoubtedly change with “Oppenheimer.” Indeed this 3-hour pressure-cooker of an epic is widely predicted to win the top prize.
With the immense good will and...
She has never been part of a Best Picture nominee. None of those aforementioned films of hers made the cut with the academy in the top category. This will undoubtedly change with “Oppenheimer.” Indeed this 3-hour pressure-cooker of an epic is widely predicted to win the top prize.
With the immense good will and...
- 1/8/2024
- by Nick Bisa
- Gold Derby
As a former teaching colleague was very fond of saying: “You can’t make a pie out of sh*t”.
He was wrong and right. You can technically make all manner of things – up to and including pies – out of sh*t, but in the end, put any amount of sh*t in a pie and what you’ll end up with is a sh*t pie. Ingredients matter, is the point. Just ask Gordon Ramsay, or Minny Jackson from The Help.
The ingredients in the below movies and TV shows are the opposite of shit. They’re grade A, top drawer, high quality constituent parts… I really wish I hadn’t started this ‘shit’ thing. Does anybody else feel a bit queasy. And off pies?
Any road, we salute the actors below for being particularly excellent at their jobs this year, in some similarly excellent films and shows. Top work,...
He was wrong and right. You can technically make all manner of things – up to and including pies – out of sh*t, but in the end, put any amount of sh*t in a pie and what you’ll end up with is a sh*t pie. Ingredients matter, is the point. Just ask Gordon Ramsay, or Minny Jackson from The Help.
The ingredients in the below movies and TV shows are the opposite of shit. They’re grade A, top drawer, high quality constituent parts… I really wish I hadn’t started this ‘shit’ thing. Does anybody else feel a bit queasy. And off pies?
Any road, we salute the actors below for being particularly excellent at their jobs this year, in some similarly excellent films and shows. Top work,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Consider this Thelma & Louise meets Jack Ryan.
Amazon, following an intensive bidding war, has landed the action-adventure show starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer with an eight-episode, straight-to-series order.
The untitled show is based on an original idea from Tessa Coates (Feel Good) that was taken out to six of the major streamers, four of which bought the show while in the room and with the others also making offers before Amazon emerged the victor, prompting the pitch to the seventh streamer to be canceled. The series was one of few new original scripted ideas that generated multiple offers in what many Hollywood insiders say has been an unusually quiet marketplace after the writers strike.
Ted Lasso Emmy winner Waddingham and The Help Oscar winner Octavia Spencer will star as best friends Judith and Debbie, respectively, who work to repair their friendship after Debbie learns Judith is a highly trained assassin.
Amazon, following an intensive bidding war, has landed the action-adventure show starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer with an eight-episode, straight-to-series order.
The untitled show is based on an original idea from Tessa Coates (Feel Good) that was taken out to six of the major streamers, four of which bought the show while in the room and with the others also making offers before Amazon emerged the victor, prompting the pitch to the seventh streamer to be canceled. The series was one of few new original scripted ideas that generated multiple offers in what many Hollywood insiders say has been an unusually quiet marketplace after the writers strike.
Ted Lasso Emmy winner Waddingham and The Help Oscar winner Octavia Spencer will star as best friends Judith and Debbie, respectively, who work to repair their friendship after Debbie learns Judith is a highly trained assassin.
- 12/19/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jack Axelrod, the actor who played the role of Victor Jerome on General Hospital, has died. He was 93.
Multiple reports indicate that Axelrod died on Nov. 28 of natural causes in Los Angeles.
Axelrod was featured on the ABC soap for 40 episodes between 1987 and 1989. He had previously made guest appearances in Kojak (1977), Hill Street Blues (1984), Dallas (1983), The Judge (1986), Dynasty (1987), Outlaws (1987) and Night Court (1989).
“I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with him in his last years, as he had no immediate family,” representative Jennifer Garland said in a statement to EW. “We spent much time outdoors, where Jack loved to sketch, read news articles, and recite Shakespearean sonnets.”
Following his stint on General Hospital, Axelrod went on to play Arnie Zimmer on three episodes of Knots Landing between 1989 and 1990. Guest appearances would follow on shows like Murphy Brown (1992), Everybody Loves Raymond (1999), Boys Meets World (1999), Good vs Evil (1999), Jack & Jill...
Multiple reports indicate that Axelrod died on Nov. 28 of natural causes in Los Angeles.
Axelrod was featured on the ABC soap for 40 episodes between 1987 and 1989. He had previously made guest appearances in Kojak (1977), Hill Street Blues (1984), Dallas (1983), The Judge (1986), Dynasty (1987), Outlaws (1987) and Night Court (1989).
“I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with him in his last years, as he had no immediate family,” representative Jennifer Garland said in a statement to EW. “We spent much time outdoors, where Jack loved to sketch, read news articles, and recite Shakespearean sonnets.”
Following his stint on General Hospital, Axelrod went on to play Arnie Zimmer on three episodes of Knots Landing between 1989 and 1990. Guest appearances would follow on shows like Murphy Brown (1992), Everybody Loves Raymond (1999), Boys Meets World (1999), Good vs Evil (1999), Jack & Jill...
- 12/17/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Cicely Tyson is an Emmy Award-winning actress for “The Oldest Confederate Widow Tells All” in 1994 and 20 years earlier for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”
Tyson has worked steadily in film and television since the 1960s. Her Emmy nominations have come in a variety of categories and for some highly acclaimed television shows such as “Roots” and “King”.
Tyson has also had an acclaimed career on the Broadway stage. She appeared in a number of productions both on and off-Broadway throughout her life. In 2013 and at age 88, Tyson won the Tony as Best Actress in a Play for a revival of the Horton Foote play “The Trip to Bountiful.” (That was the same role that won Geraldine Page the Best Actress Oscar in 1985.)
She received an honorary Oscar for life achievement, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center Honors. But its her film career that...
Tyson has worked steadily in film and television since the 1960s. Her Emmy nominations have come in a variety of categories and for some highly acclaimed television shows such as “Roots” and “King”.
Tyson has also had an acclaimed career on the Broadway stage. She appeared in a number of productions both on and off-Broadway throughout her life. In 2013 and at age 88, Tyson won the Tony as Best Actress in a Play for a revival of the Horton Foote play “The Trip to Bountiful.” (That was the same role that won Geraldine Page the Best Actress Oscar in 1985.)
She received an honorary Oscar for life achievement, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center Honors. But its her film career that...
- 12/15/2023
- by Misty Holland, Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More
Our handy yearly feature of the Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2024 comes into play once more. And pretty high on the list is the highly anticipated Palm Beach-set series “Palm Royale,” an Apple TV+ comedy series from Laura Dern, creator Abe Sylvia (writer of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), and director Tate Taylor (“The Help”).
Continue reading ‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Palm Royale’ First Look: Apple TV+’s New Series Stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin & More at The Playlist.
- 12/12/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Jessica Chastain doesn’t want to be constrained.
“I’m quite rebellious,” she says from the Marrakech Film Festival, where the star is serving as jury president. “[Whenever] the industry and the world starts seeing me as one kind of actress, I will push against it. [I need] to show that no one’s in charge of me except for me.”
And so, once 2011’s one-two-three punch of Jeff Nichols’ “Take Shelter,” Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” and Tate Taylor’s “The Help” launched the actress into sudden, megawatt stardom – shining on her a glow of festival and auterist prestige, with an Oscar nomination to boot – Chastain immediately signed on to Andy Muschietti’s “Mama,” a horror gem that was never destined for the festival and awards circuit.
Such was her thinking a decade later, when, fresh off her best actress Oscar win for 2021’s “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” Chastain...
“I’m quite rebellious,” she says from the Marrakech Film Festival, where the star is serving as jury president. “[Whenever] the industry and the world starts seeing me as one kind of actress, I will push against it. [I need] to show that no one’s in charge of me except for me.”
And so, once 2011’s one-two-three punch of Jeff Nichols’ “Take Shelter,” Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” and Tate Taylor’s “The Help” launched the actress into sudden, megawatt stardom – shining on her a glow of festival and auterist prestige, with an Oscar nomination to boot – Chastain immediately signed on to Andy Muschietti’s “Mama,” a horror gem that was never destined for the festival and awards circuit.
Such was her thinking a decade later, when, fresh off her best actress Oscar win for 2021’s “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” Chastain...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
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