"The Godfather Part III," "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," "Jaws 3-D," "Superman III" ... there are tons of examples of film trilogies that feature a dramatic drop in quality in their third entries. "Beverly Hills Cop III" definitely belongs on that list; the 1994 stinker, directed by John Landis, plopped Eddie Murphy's beloved fish-out-of-water Detroit cop character Axel Foley back in Beverly Hills, but this time, it takes place largely in a ... theme park. Thanks to scripting issues and scheduling problems, the film also broke up the beloved trio of Murphy, John Ashton, and Judge Reinhold, the latter of whom play Taggart and Rosewood, the Beverly Hills police officers who go from being Axel's pesky babysitters in the first movie to lifelong pals and de facto partners in the second. Ashton dodged a bullet by not appearing in the third film at all, and that movie's lousy script didn't do...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
It looks like Snake Plissken will be trapped in New York a bit longer: a planned reboot of the John Carpenter classic "Escape From New York" has lost its directors again, according to ComicBook.com. "Scream" legacy sequel directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, who are better known as Radio Silence (the name of their production group), were attached to the project as of 2022, but say they're no longer officially on board.
"We are not [developing it], unfortunately," Gillett told the outlet in a new interview, explaining, "I think titles like that bounce around for a while and I think they've tried to get that out of the blocks a few times. I think it's just ultimately a tricky rights issue thing." It sounds like it's not that Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin aren't interested in pursuing the project, but that they weren't able to make it within a set window of time before the...
"We are not [developing it], unfortunately," Gillett told the outlet in a new interview, explaining, "I think titles like that bounce around for a while and I think they've tried to get that out of the blocks a few times. I think it's just ultimately a tricky rights issue thing." It sounds like it's not that Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin aren't interested in pursuing the project, but that they weren't able to make it within a set window of time before the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Bryan Fuller has dramatically quit as showrunner on A24’s Friday The 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, citing creative differences.
Bryan Fuller, previously known for hit TV series Hannibal, has quit his role as showrunner on A24’s upcoming Friday The 13th prequel show, Crystal Lake.
Fuller made the announcement in an Instagram post, in which he stated that “A24 has elected to go a different direction with the material.”
“Adapting classic horror is something I have some experience with,” Fuller wrote, as shared by TheWrap. “These shows require a vision that elevates and transforms, as well as delivers what audiences have come to expect, which is an ambitious and risky endeavour. It requires people to take the leap with me.”
Fuller then sought to remind his followers of his previous success with Hannibal, which served as a prequel to the likes of Michael Mann’s Manhunter and Jonathan Demme’s Silence Of The Lambs.
Bryan Fuller, previously known for hit TV series Hannibal, has quit his role as showrunner on A24’s upcoming Friday The 13th prequel show, Crystal Lake.
Fuller made the announcement in an Instagram post, in which he stated that “A24 has elected to go a different direction with the material.”
“Adapting classic horror is something I have some experience with,” Fuller wrote, as shared by TheWrap. “These shows require a vision that elevates and transforms, as well as delivers what audiences have come to expect, which is an ambitious and risky endeavour. It requires people to take the leap with me.”
Fuller then sought to remind his followers of his previous success with Hannibal, which served as a prequel to the likes of Michael Mann’s Manhunter and Jonathan Demme’s Silence Of The Lambs.
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Deadpool 3 is expected to be among the most highly anticipated films of the year, and it seems that each new piece of information released raises the level of excitement. Well, recently, fans have been buzzing with speculation about one scene, in particular, from the trailer, which could have a connection to Brett Ratner’s X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Fans may recall that after unleashing the Phoenix and destroying everything in her path, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) was killed by Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in the 2006 flick. For a brief while, Jean regained control and begged Wolverine to use his claws to kill her. Wolverine was, thus, plagued by guilt for killing the woman he loved.
Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Now, the Deadpool 3 scene, in question, suggests that this variant of Wolverine failed to take out Jean Grey in time, resulting in the X-Men’s demise. But what if...
Fans may recall that after unleashing the Phoenix and destroying everything in her path, Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) was killed by Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in the 2006 flick. For a brief while, Jean regained control and begged Wolverine to use his claws to kill her. Wolverine was, thus, plagued by guilt for killing the woman he loved.
Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Now, the Deadpool 3 scene, in question, suggests that this variant of Wolverine failed to take out Jean Grey in time, resulting in the X-Men’s demise. But what if...
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Heracles, or Hercules in the Roman interpretation, is probably one of the most recognizable figures of ancient mythology. In fact, along with the Mesopotamian Gilgamesh, the stories associated with Hercules are among the oldest representatives of adventure fiction that still have a significant impact on pop culture.
But obviously, given the mythical nature of the life of the famous ancient Greek hero, many movies and shows about Heracles were set in the fantasy genre and therefore did not care too much about historicity. But is this really the case, or did some filmmakers still try to convey period-accurate aspects?
Renowned Dutch historian Dr. Roel Konijnendijk, who specializes in classical Greek warfare, has evaluated a number of battles in films about antiquity, and one of them was 2014's Hercules, in which Dwayne Johnson took on the titular role. The film was rather coldly received by critics, but Konijnendijk gave it a much warmer reception,...
But obviously, given the mythical nature of the life of the famous ancient Greek hero, many movies and shows about Heracles were set in the fantasy genre and therefore did not care too much about historicity. But is this really the case, or did some filmmakers still try to convey period-accurate aspects?
Renowned Dutch historian Dr. Roel Konijnendijk, who specializes in classical Greek warfare, has evaluated a number of battles in films about antiquity, and one of them was 2014's Hercules, in which Dwayne Johnson took on the titular role. The film was rather coldly received by critics, but Konijnendijk gave it a much warmer reception,...
- 4/19/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Although recent years have witnessed fewer performances from Edward Norton, it is safe to say that fans do miss him. Norton has a reputation for being particularly intense on film sets, however, when he does, people are sure something great is going to come out on the other side. American History X was one such movie! His co-star in the movie, Edward Furlong, recently revealed what it was like working with such an actor.
Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in a still from The Incredible Hulk
Edward Norton’s Acting Process on the Set of American History X
Edward Norton‘s reputation for maintaining a no-nonsense attitude on set is well-known, yet it’s fascinating how his seriousness seamlessly aligned with the demands of American History X. The film required a gritty and intense portrayal, which Norton undoubtedly delivered flawlessly.
Suggested“Marvel went ahead and made a complete mockery of...
Edward Norton as Bruce Banner in a still from The Incredible Hulk
Edward Norton’s Acting Process on the Set of American History X
Edward Norton‘s reputation for maintaining a no-nonsense attitude on set is well-known, yet it’s fascinating how his seriousness seamlessly aligned with the demands of American History X. The film required a gritty and intense portrayal, which Norton undoubtedly delivered flawlessly.
Suggested“Marvel went ahead and made a complete mockery of...
- 4/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
There's an entire generation of movie lovers who first encountered Jackie Chan in the "Rush Hour" films. The actor, director and stuntsman didn't have a huge love for the franchise at the time, perhaps because they barely scratched the surface of what he was capable of as a choreographer. Still, his buddy cop films hold a special place in the hearts of countless action fans, and his rapport with co-star Chris Tucker isn't half bad, either.
The "Rush Hour" trilogy hasn't aged the best in the intervening years, thanks in part to its director, Brett Ratner, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. The film's "East meets West" humor would also never fly today, making the franchise something of a time capsule for irreverent, 2000s humor. Still, we could never get enough of Chan and Tucker — that's why we're all still holding out for that potential "Rush Hour 4." While...
The "Rush Hour" trilogy hasn't aged the best in the intervening years, thanks in part to its director, Brett Ratner, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. The film's "East meets West" humor would also never fly today, making the franchise something of a time capsule for irreverent, 2000s humor. Still, we could never get enough of Chan and Tucker — that's why we're all still holding out for that potential "Rush Hour 4." While...
- 3/31/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Saying that James Marsden rose to fame as Cyclops (Scott Summers) after he starred in Fox’s 2000 flick adaptation of the mutant team, X-Men, won’t be wrong. Playing the mutant Scott Summers, who shoots intense energy beams from his eyes, Marsden made his X-Men team debut alongside Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey, and Halle Berry’s Storm.
Despite being a prominent character in Marvel Comics, Cyclops’ role in the X-Men films was nevertheless greatly diminished. And he seemed so unimportant that the third installment of the series, X-Men: The Last Stand, could have done without him.
James Marsden as Cyclops
Let us discover more about the film first.
Behind-the-Scenes: Hugh Jackman’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Director Brett Ratner took over X-Men: The Last Stand after Bryan Singer left the series to work on Warner Bros.’ Superman Returns, as per the report from Variety.
Despite being a prominent character in Marvel Comics, Cyclops’ role in the X-Men films was nevertheless greatly diminished. And he seemed so unimportant that the third installment of the series, X-Men: The Last Stand, could have done without him.
James Marsden as Cyclops
Let us discover more about the film first.
Behind-the-Scenes: Hugh Jackman’s X-Men: The Last Stand
Director Brett Ratner took over X-Men: The Last Stand after Bryan Singer left the series to work on Warner Bros.’ Superman Returns, as per the report from Variety.
- 3/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The upcoming film Deadpool and Wolverine will see the official integration of the X-Men into the MCU. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Jennifer Garner reprising their respective roles from the Fox franchise, the MCU will finally feature mutants along with the rest of the Marvel roster.
However, one actor who deserves to get a second shot at the character is James Marsden, who played Scott Summers a.k.a Cyclops in the X-Men films. Marsden played the role in the first three films of the franchise and had a cameo in X-Men: Days of Future Past. However, the actor reportedly always felt that he never fit into the role as much.
James Marsden Never Felt Right For The Role Of Cyclops James Marsden as Cyclops in X-Men
While Hugh Jackman was the breakout star of the X-Men franchise by Fox Studios, many A-list talents worked on the film...
However, one actor who deserves to get a second shot at the character is James Marsden, who played Scott Summers a.k.a Cyclops in the X-Men films. Marsden played the role in the first three films of the franchise and had a cameo in X-Men: Days of Future Past. However, the actor reportedly always felt that he never fit into the role as much.
James Marsden Never Felt Right For The Role Of Cyclops James Marsden as Cyclops in X-Men
While Hugh Jackman was the breakout star of the X-Men franchise by Fox Studios, many A-list talents worked on the film...
- 3/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
As Oscar night fades in the rearview, arguments over who got robbed and who had the nicest dress continue to recede. One story, however, continues to rage on — a backlash (and backlash to the backlash) to the acceptance speech given by Jonathan Glazer alongside producers James Wilson and Len Blavatnik when The Zone of Interest won for best international film. THR has learned that that, even though Glazer claimed to speak for all three of them, he had not run his comments by Blavatnik, according to a spokesperson for the billionaire.
Glazer, The Zone of Interest’s writer-director, said (and it’s important to get this right) that his Auschwitz-set movie “shows where dehumanization leads at its worst” and continued “right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people,...
Glazer, The Zone of Interest’s writer-director, said (and it’s important to get this right) that his Auschwitz-set movie “shows where dehumanization leads at its worst” and continued “right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is one of the highly awaited movies. The movie is going to see the Time Variance Authority pulling Deadpool from his quiet and peaceful life and sending him on a mission, which is going to change the history of the MCU with Wolverine.
Writer Rhett Reese describes the movie as a ‘fish-out-of-water’ story of a character who is trying to adjust to his newfound Marvel reality while still being a zany, outrageous character compared to the grounded characters of MCU. Deadpool 3 was reportedly being developed at 20th Century Fox but was put on hold after Disney acquired the studio in 2019. The original plotline of the movie has now been revealed.
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson a.k.a. Deadpool
Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds was intended to be a ‘road trip movie’
Actor Karan Soni who plays Dopinder...
Writer Rhett Reese describes the movie as a ‘fish-out-of-water’ story of a character who is trying to adjust to his newfound Marvel reality while still being a zany, outrageous character compared to the grounded characters of MCU. Deadpool 3 was reportedly being developed at 20th Century Fox but was put on hold after Disney acquired the studio in 2019. The original plotline of the movie has now been revealed.
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson a.k.a. Deadpool
Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds was intended to be a ‘road trip movie’
Actor Karan Soni who plays Dopinder...
- 3/12/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
“It’s such a drama putting that suit on,” said Vinnie Jones, explaining why he turned down the chance to play Juggernaut in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Besides the title characters played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine will include a whole raft of superhero cameos from what we can gather (assuming superheroes hang around on rafts).
One actor who won’t be reprising a familiar role, though, is Vinnie Jones, last seen as Juggernaut in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. In an interview with Yahoo Movies, Jones revealed that he’d been asked whether he fancied reprising his role as the heavyweight villain in this summer’s latest opus. But despite having an affection for 2016’s Deadpool, Jones turned the role down – due to the physical and mental toll of putting on the old costume again, and also because of his less-than-happy memories of making X-Men 3.
“Funnily enough,...
Besides the title characters played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine will include a whole raft of superhero cameos from what we can gather (assuming superheroes hang around on rafts).
One actor who won’t be reprising a familiar role, though, is Vinnie Jones, last seen as Juggernaut in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. In an interview with Yahoo Movies, Jones revealed that he’d been asked whether he fancied reprising his role as the heavyweight villain in this summer’s latest opus. But despite having an affection for 2016’s Deadpool, Jones turned the role down – due to the physical and mental toll of putting on the old costume again, and also because of his less-than-happy memories of making X-Men 3.
“Funnily enough,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
He’s not the Juggernaut, bitch!
There was one big obstacle to getting Vinnie Jones back into character as Juggernaut in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds–Hugh Jackman film, “Deadpool & Wolverine”: That was Jones himself.
In an interview with Yahoo, the 59-year-old English actor said he’d been approached by director Shawn Levy to reprise the role of the villainous mutant he portrayed in Brett Ratner’s 2006 film “X-Men: The Last Stand.”
“It’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” he said. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw. So we couldn’t strike the deal for ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine.’]”
Jones, whose first substantial role was in Guy Ritchie’s “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” in 2008 can currently be seen in Ritchie’s series “The Gentlemen” on Netflix.
There was one big obstacle to getting Vinnie Jones back into character as Juggernaut in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds–Hugh Jackman film, “Deadpool & Wolverine”: That was Jones himself.
In an interview with Yahoo, the 59-year-old English actor said he’d been approached by director Shawn Levy to reprise the role of the villainous mutant he portrayed in Brett Ratner’s 2006 film “X-Men: The Last Stand.”
“It’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” he said. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw. So we couldn’t strike the deal for ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine.’]”
Jones, whose first substantial role was in Guy Ritchie’s “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” in 2008 can currently be seen in Ritchie’s series “The Gentlemen” on Netflix.
- 3/7/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Vinnie Jones rejected the chance to appear in 'Deadpool and Wolverine'.The 59-year-old star previously played the role of Cain Marko/Juggernaut in the 2006 film 'X-Men: The Last Stand' but turned down the opportunity to make a cameo as the villain in the hotly-anticipated flick alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as he couldn't face the physical and mental toil of getting into costume.Vinnie told Yahoo Movies UK: "Funnily enough I just got asked to do 'Deadpool', the new one now, and I spoke to the director and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically."It had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw. So we couldn’t strike the deal for 'Deadpool [and Wolverine]'."The former footballer admits...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
In a surprising twist, Vinnie Jones, famous for playing Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand, turned down the chance to come back as his iconic character in the much-awaited Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Fans were buzzing when they heard the 59-year-old said no to being the Juggernaut in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Vinnie Jones in a still from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
People are speculating, like crazy, about why he said no and what it could mean for the movie. It’s got everyone curious about why Jones decided to pass on the role this time around.
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Vinnie Jones turning down the Deadpool 3 gig,...
Vinnie Jones in a still from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
People are speculating, like crazy, about why he said no and what it could mean for the movie. It’s got everyone curious about why Jones decided to pass on the role this time around.
Suggested“I don’t take it for granted”: Deadpool 3 Star Ryan Reynolds Credits One Person For Saving Him After All the Damages and Injuries From Movie Stunts Why Did Vinnie Jones Firmly Decline The Deadpool 3 Offer?
Vinnie Jones turning down the Deadpool 3 gig,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
I think we all know that Deadpool and Wolverine will be packed with cameos from across the Marvel Multiverse, but one character who won’t be appearing is Juggernaught, at least not with Vinnie Jones in the costume.
Vinnie Jones played Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand, and he recently told Yahoo Movies UK that he was actually asked to reprise the role for Deadpool and Wolverine, but they couldn’t reach a deal. “Funnily enough I just got asked to do ‘Deadpool,’ the new one now, and I spoke to the director and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” Jones explained. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw. So we couldn’t strike the deal for ‘Deadpool [and Wolverine].’“
Jones added,...
Vinnie Jones played Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand, and he recently told Yahoo Movies UK that he was actually asked to reprise the role for Deadpool and Wolverine, but they couldn’t reach a deal. “Funnily enough I just got asked to do ‘Deadpool,’ the new one now, and I spoke to the director and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” Jones explained. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw. So we couldn’t strike the deal for ‘Deadpool [and Wolverine].’“
Jones added,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Deadpool & Wolverine, the official title of Deadpool 3, very nearly featured one of the X-Men’s most iconic villains: The Juggernaut.
Vinnie Jones, who brought the unstoppable character to life in 2006′s X-Men: The Last Stand, explained that he turned down an opportunity to appear in the forthcoming movie.
He opened up about the decision and shared some unfavorable thoughts about his X-Men experience in a recent interview.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Yahoo Movies UK, Vinnie revealed that he’d been in touch with director Shawn Levy about filming something. However, it didn’t pan out.
“I spoke to the director, and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” he recalled. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw.
Vinnie Jones, who brought the unstoppable character to life in 2006′s X-Men: The Last Stand, explained that he turned down an opportunity to appear in the forthcoming movie.
He opened up about the decision and shared some unfavorable thoughts about his X-Men experience in a recent interview.
Keep reading to find out more…
Speaking to Yahoo Movies UK, Vinnie revealed that he’d been in touch with director Shawn Levy about filming something. However, it didn’t pan out.
“I spoke to the director, and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” he recalled. “I mean it had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw.
- 3/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Deadpool” star Karan Soni (Dopinder) told Variety this week that a ton of surprise cameos were filmed for the upcoming third installment, “Deadpool and Wolverine,” adding: “Let’s just say a lot of people traveled to London [for filming].” One actor who apparently did not make it to London was Vinnie Jones, who debuted as Juggernaut in “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Jones recently told Yahoo Movies UK that he turned down a request to reprise the character in “Deadpool and Wolverine” because getting in his Juggernaut suit isn’t the best experience.
“Funnily enough I just got asked to do ‘Deadpool,’ the new one now, and I spoke to the director and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” Jones said. “It had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw.
“Funnily enough I just got asked to do ‘Deadpool,’ the new one now, and I spoke to the director and I just said it’s such a drama putting that suit on mentally and physically,” Jones said. “It had its mental toll as well because you’re in it and you can’t do anything all day, you can only drink through a straw.
- 3/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh off his appearance in Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentleman” Netflix spin-off series (read our review), actor Vinnie Jones is opening up about his “disappointing” turn as the Juggernaut in Brett Ratner’s “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Additionally, the actor reveals he turned down a role to appear in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which he suggests was money related, but describes it as a “budget” problem.
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Continue reading Vinnie Jones Says He Rejected A Juggernaut ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameo & Called The Original Experience A “Shambles” at The Playlist.
- 3/6/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
U2 wrapped the inaugural residency at Las Vegas’ $2.3 billion technical and visual marvel Sphere this weekend, closing out a 40-show run that started in September. Fittingly, the legendary band did so by bringing things full circle.
The shows commemorated one of U2’s most successful records, the chart-topping 1991 release Achtung Baby, played in its entirety with selected tracks from other U2 efforts over the years. To further honor the album, U2 bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Bram van den Berg (sitting in during the residency for an ailing Larry Mullen Jr.) welcomed Achtung Baby producer Daniel Lanois to the stage Saturday night to play guitar and sing backup on the track “One.”
“There would be no Achtung Baby without Daniel Lanois,” Bono said in welcoming him up the back stairs with a request to the audience. “Show him your light,” and they did by holding up smartphone flashbulbs in a beautiful scene.
The shows commemorated one of U2’s most successful records, the chart-topping 1991 release Achtung Baby, played in its entirety with selected tracks from other U2 efforts over the years. To further honor the album, U2 bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Bram van den Berg (sitting in during the residency for an ailing Larry Mullen Jr.) welcomed Achtung Baby producer Daniel Lanois to the stage Saturday night to play guitar and sing backup on the track “One.”
“There would be no Achtung Baby without Daniel Lanois,” Bono said in welcoming him up the back stairs with a request to the audience. “Show him your light,” and they did by holding up smartphone flashbulbs in a beautiful scene.
- 3/4/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you’ve ever watched a Dwayne Johnson film or wrestling match, you’ll know a thing for sure: he has several seriously iconic catchphrases. From ‘If you smell what The Rock is cooking?’ to ‘It doesn’t matter what you think!’ the man has the ability to deliver a line that will leave you grinning, cheering, or just plain confused.
Over the years, he has coined and popularized numerous catchphrases, which have become synonymous with his image. However, recently, The Rock ended up receiving some hilarious trolling after it was discovered that he actually owns the trademark for over 20 of his most famous catchphrases.
Dwayne Johnson. Credit: Hart to Heart/Peacock
Yes, The Rock is now the owner of ‘Roody Poo’, ‘Candy As*’, and even Jabroni. Even so, jokes and memes about his unexpected ownership of some extremely ridiculous phrases began to appear everywhere, and the internet could not contain its amusement.
Over the years, he has coined and popularized numerous catchphrases, which have become synonymous with his image. However, recently, The Rock ended up receiving some hilarious trolling after it was discovered that he actually owns the trademark for over 20 of his most famous catchphrases.
Dwayne Johnson. Credit: Hart to Heart/Peacock
Yes, The Rock is now the owner of ‘Roody Poo’, ‘Candy As*’, and even Jabroni. Even so, jokes and memes about his unexpected ownership of some extremely ridiculous phrases began to appear everywhere, and the internet could not contain its amusement.
- 3/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Dune: Part Two star Rebecca Ferguson recently revealed that she was screamed at on the set of a film early in her career by a huge star. The actress mentioned that she later told the star to “F off” after the altercation and refused to work with them, which drew flack from the producers as the other actor was ‘Call Sheet No.1’.
While Ferguson did not reveal who the screamer was, the Internet has gone with speculations. The actress assured that it was neither Tom Cruise nor Hugh Jackman while Dwayne Johnson, her Hercules co-star seemingly cleared his name. A recent clip with Star Wars star Ewan McGregor showed Ferguson being extremely comfortable with the actor, clearing his name too.
Rebecca Ferguson Got Screamed At On Set By An A-Lister Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two
Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson has starred in many blockbusters in her career. Moving to...
While Ferguson did not reveal who the screamer was, the Internet has gone with speculations. The actress assured that it was neither Tom Cruise nor Hugh Jackman while Dwayne Johnson, her Hercules co-star seemingly cleared his name. A recent clip with Star Wars star Ewan McGregor showed Ferguson being extremely comfortable with the actor, clearing his name too.
Rebecca Ferguson Got Screamed At On Set By An A-Lister Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two
Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson has starred in many blockbusters in her career. Moving to...
- 2/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Hollywood’s buzzing with gossip lately, especially about Rebecca Ferguson. She’s caught up in some serious allegations that have everyone talking. But in the middle of all this drama, Emily Blunt stands out as the innocent one. While the 40-year-old deals with accusations from a co-star on the set, Blunt comes out untouched, showing her integrity.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
Everyone’s curious about what really went down, but Blunt’s just showing us all how to keep it cool and classy in the midst of chaos. It’s definitely worth keeping an eye on this story.
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How Is Emily Blunt Shielded From Rebecca Ferguson’s Allegations?
How does Emily Blunt dodge the drama amidst accusations swirling around Rebecca Ferguson?...
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
Everyone’s curious about what really went down, but Blunt’s just showing us all how to keep it cool and classy in the midst of chaos. It’s definitely worth keeping an eye on this story.
Suggested“He’s also stylishly trying to clear his name”: Dwayne Johnson’s Heartfelt Support for Rebecca Ferguson Feels Like Damage Control to a Few Fans for the Wrong Reasons
How Is Emily Blunt Shielded From Rebecca Ferguson’s Allegations?
How does Emily Blunt dodge the drama amidst accusations swirling around Rebecca Ferguson?...
- 2/29/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Dune: Part Two is one of the most anticipated films and sequels to be released in 2024. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Zendaya. Ahead of the film’s release, Rebecca Ferguson spoke about her experience of working on the second movie.
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune (2021)
During an interview, Ferguson revealed a funny anecdote about trying to catch the attention of co-star Josh Brolin, who was at the time working on a book documenting his experience on the Dune movies. Ferguson revealed she badly wanted to feature in Brolin’s book and made desperate moves to get Brolin’s attention. Here is what Ferguson said about her on-set antics to grasp Brolin’s attention.
Suggested“He’s also stylishly trying to clear his name”: Dwayne Johnson’s Heartfelt Support for Rebecca Ferguson Feels Like...
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune (2021)
During an interview, Ferguson revealed a funny anecdote about trying to catch the attention of co-star Josh Brolin, who was at the time working on a book documenting his experience on the Dune movies. Ferguson revealed she badly wanted to feature in Brolin’s book and made desperate moves to get Brolin’s attention. Here is what Ferguson said about her on-set antics to grasp Brolin’s attention.
Suggested“He’s also stylishly trying to clear his name”: Dwayne Johnson’s Heartfelt Support for Rebecca Ferguson Feels Like...
- 2/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Rebecca Ferguson, known for her captivating performances, has once again taken the spotlight with her role in the highly anticipated sequel, Dune 2. Her portrayal in the film has ignited discussions among Hollywood enthusiasts and industry insiders alike, praising her phenomenal talent and contribution to the cinematic landscape.
However, Ferguson’s prominence extends beyond her on-screen prowess, as she recently disclosed a harrowing incident involving an unnamed A-list actor’s reprehensible behavior towards her.
Rebecca Ferguson in Silo
The revelation of this distressing encounter has resonated deeply within the industry, shedding light on the pervasive issue of misconduct and abuse of power. Ferguson’s courage in speaking out against such misconduct has garnered widespread acclaim, with many commending her resilience and strength in confronting injustice.
In a heartening display of solidarity, Ferguson has received support from various quarters, including her former co-star Dwayne Johnson, who took to social media to stand by her side.
However, Ferguson’s prominence extends beyond her on-screen prowess, as she recently disclosed a harrowing incident involving an unnamed A-list actor’s reprehensible behavior towards her.
Rebecca Ferguson in Silo
The revelation of this distressing encounter has resonated deeply within the industry, shedding light on the pervasive issue of misconduct and abuse of power. Ferguson’s courage in speaking out against such misconduct has garnered widespread acclaim, with many commending her resilience and strength in confronting injustice.
In a heartening display of solidarity, Ferguson has received support from various quarters, including her former co-star Dwayne Johnson, who took to social media to stand by her side.
- 2/28/2024
- by Pritha Roy
- FandomWire
In the movie world, where desert sands collide with ancient Greek arenas, a clash of titans is happening. Rebecca Ferguson, the lead in Dune 2, hits a roadblock when asked about Dwayne Johnson’s Hercules due to its link with the disgraced director Brett Ratner.
Rebecca Ferguson
Her silence says a lot, echoing a Hollywood trend where stars wrestle with filmmakers tainted by controversy. As the industry treads through ethical challenges, Ferguson’s stand highlights the tricky task of untangling art from its creators.
Suggested“I’m sure he was delighted”: Rebecca Ferguson Confessed Her Massive Crush on Tom Cruise After Watching His 1 Movie That Started the Infamous Brad Pitt Rivalry
Rebecca Ferguson Avoids Discussing Hercules Due To Shamed Director Brett Ratner
Rebecca Ferguson avoids chatting about Hercules because of its link to disgraced director Brett Ratner. On the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, she mentioned a studio-heavy film she worked on,...
Rebecca Ferguson
Her silence says a lot, echoing a Hollywood trend where stars wrestle with filmmakers tainted by controversy. As the industry treads through ethical challenges, Ferguson’s stand highlights the tricky task of untangling art from its creators.
Suggested“I’m sure he was delighted”: Rebecca Ferguson Confessed Her Massive Crush on Tom Cruise After Watching His 1 Movie That Started the Infamous Brad Pitt Rivalry
Rebecca Ferguson Avoids Discussing Hercules Due To Shamed Director Brett Ratner
Rebecca Ferguson avoids chatting about Hercules because of its link to disgraced director Brett Ratner. On the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, she mentioned a studio-heavy film she worked on,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
A former senior executive at Def Jam Recordings is suing the label’s co-founder Russell Simmons, alleging he raped her in 1997 and that was sexually harassed, assaulted and battered during their time working together.
The plaintiff identified only as Jane Doe claims her “career in the music industry was disrupted and derailed by a devastating experience at the hands of Mr. Simmons.” The lawsuit filed today in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (read it here) labels the mogul “a rich and powerful celebrity whose wealth and influence allowed his abusive behavior to go unchallenged for decades.”
“While at first Mr. Simmons and Ms. Doe had a professional working relationship, Mr. Simmons revealed his true colors and, through his assaultive behavior, disabled Ms. Doe’s career at Def Jam, a job she loved, at the height of her success and financial viability,” reads the 18-page complaint.
The plaintiff identified only as Jane Doe claims her “career in the music industry was disrupted and derailed by a devastating experience at the hands of Mr. Simmons.” The lawsuit filed today in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (read it here) labels the mogul “a rich and powerful celebrity whose wealth and influence allowed his abusive behavior to go unchallenged for decades.”
“While at first Mr. Simmons and Ms. Doe had a professional working relationship, Mr. Simmons revealed his true colors and, through his assaultive behavior, disabled Ms. Doe’s career at Def Jam, a job she loved, at the height of her success and financial viability,” reads the 18-page complaint.
- 2/13/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Logistically, Rob Reiner's filmed adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" sounds like a breeze of a production. Set mostly in one location with two actors, it could've easily been shot as a glorified stage play — and King's narrative is viciously compelling enough that it would've worked just fine via proscenium framing.
But Reiner, riding one of cinema's most impressive hit streaks, wanted to plunge audiences into Victorian romance author Paul Sheldon's life-or-death struggle with Annie Wilkes, his number one fan. So he hired cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, renowned for his visually dynamic collaborations with Joel and Ethan Coen, to drive home the literally immobilizing terror of a bed-ridden writer tortured into bringing a character he detests back to life.
Paul is in bad shape when Annie rescues him from a blizzard-caused car crash, and, initially, it seems like the worst he'll endure is flattery from a fan he secretly despises.
But Reiner, riding one of cinema's most impressive hit streaks, wanted to plunge audiences into Victorian romance author Paul Sheldon's life-or-death struggle with Annie Wilkes, his number one fan. So he hired cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, renowned for his visually dynamic collaborations with Joel and Ethan Coen, to drive home the literally immobilizing terror of a bed-ridden writer tortured into bringing a character he detests back to life.
Paul is in bad shape when Annie rescues him from a blizzard-caused car crash, and, initially, it seems like the worst he'll endure is flattery from a fan he secretly despises.
- 1/27/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Nancy Green-Keyes, a casting director who worked on the first two Rush Hour films and on six films directed by Nick Cassavetes, including John Q, The Notebook and My Sister’s Keeper, has died. She was 68.
Green-Keyes died Wednesday of respiratory failure at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, her brother Andrew told The Hollywood Reporter.
A former agent, Green-Keyes launched Barry/Green-Keyes Casting with a former client, actor Matthew Barry, and they got their start on Rush Hour (1998), directed by Brett Ratner. They would share Artois Awards from the Casting Society of America in 2002 for The Family Man and in 2005 for The Notebook.
They also cast the Cassavetes films Alpha Dog (2006) — on which they received producer credit, too — Yellow (2012) and The Other Woman (2014).
Green-Keyes also was a producer on 100 Mile Mule (2002), Lonely Street (2008), Bad Country (2014) and Of Mind and Music (2014).
Born on May 29, 1955, in Providence, Rhode Island, Green-Keyes graduated from Brandeis University...
Green-Keyes died Wednesday of respiratory failure at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, her brother Andrew told The Hollywood Reporter.
A former agent, Green-Keyes launched Barry/Green-Keyes Casting with a former client, actor Matthew Barry, and they got their start on Rush Hour (1998), directed by Brett Ratner. They would share Artois Awards from the Casting Society of America in 2002 for The Family Man and in 2005 for The Notebook.
They also cast the Cassavetes films Alpha Dog (2006) — on which they received producer credit, too — Yellow (2012) and The Other Woman (2014).
Green-Keyes also was a producer on 100 Mile Mule (2002), Lonely Street (2008), Bad Country (2014) and Of Mind and Music (2014).
Born on May 29, 1955, in Providence, Rhode Island, Green-Keyes graduated from Brandeis University...
- 1/20/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former U.S. treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin has added to his stake in Lionsgate, which now totals nearly $50 million, including last year’s purchases.
In a securities filing Thursday, an equity fund controlled by Mnuchin disclosed a 7.9 percent stake in Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.’s Class A voting shares. That’s a step up from the 5.5 percent holding in the Hollywood studio first acquired by Mnuchin’s fund in fall 2023 for about $30.8 million.
A Lionsgate spokesperson declined comment on Mnuchin’s latest stock accumulation, part of share purchases revealed in the regulatory filing by Liberty Strategic Capital, a private equity fund led by Mnuchin and which has no ties to John Malone’s Liberty Global.
Mnuchin raising his stake in Lionsgate comes as the major studio presses ahead with plans to separate its TV production and Motion Picture Group divisions and a 20,000-title film and TV library from Starz. Lionsgate...
In a securities filing Thursday, an equity fund controlled by Mnuchin disclosed a 7.9 percent stake in Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.’s Class A voting shares. That’s a step up from the 5.5 percent holding in the Hollywood studio first acquired by Mnuchin’s fund in fall 2023 for about $30.8 million.
A Lionsgate spokesperson declined comment on Mnuchin’s latest stock accumulation, part of share purchases revealed in the regulatory filing by Liberty Strategic Capital, a private equity fund led by Mnuchin and which has no ties to John Malone’s Liberty Global.
Mnuchin raising his stake in Lionsgate comes as the major studio presses ahead with plans to separate its TV production and Motion Picture Group divisions and a 20,000-title film and TV library from Starz. Lionsgate...
- 1/19/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Hart is back with another Netflix film but this time instead of a comedy we see him as a master thief. Directed by F. Gary Gray, the Netflix film Lift revolves around a group of thieves who join hands with Interpol to get immunity for their past crime, but to do that they have to steal half a billion dollars worth of gold from a flying airplane without being caught by the owner of the gold, who is surprise surprise the bad guy. Lift also stars Úrsula Corberó, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington, Billy Magnussen, Kim Yoon-ji, Jean Reno, and Vincent D’Onofrio starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Lift and all of its action here are some similar films you could watch next.
The Italian Job (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount Pictures
From the same director and in the same genre as Lift, this film deserves to be on this list.
The Italian Job (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Paramount Pictures
From the same director and in the same genre as Lift, this film deserves to be on this list.
- 1/13/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Who would have thought that one of the more enduring family movies in the last 20 years would come from Brett Ratner and star Nicolas Cage? Indeed, The Family Man was only a modest success when it came out over the holiday season in 2000, but it has since inspired rip-offs and remakes and is a beloved classic for many of us.
In it, Nicolas Cage plays a high-flying businessman named Jack Campbell, who doesn’t appreciate the little things in life, such as Christmas. It’s lonely at the top, but he consoles himself with his Ferrari, penthouse apartment in New York, and hook-ups with women such as supermodel Amber Valletta, who has a small role as his bedmate early in the film. Yet, being alone on Christmas Eve, he does a good deed when he intervenes in a convenience store standoff by showing empathy towards a wired, gun-toting customer, played by Don Cheadle,...
In it, Nicolas Cage plays a high-flying businessman named Jack Campbell, who doesn’t appreciate the little things in life, such as Christmas. It’s lonely at the top, but he consoles himself with his Ferrari, penthouse apartment in New York, and hook-ups with women such as supermodel Amber Valletta, who has a small role as his bedmate early in the film. Yet, being alone on Christmas Eve, he does a good deed when he intervenes in a convenience store standoff by showing empathy towards a wired, gun-toting customer, played by Don Cheadle,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Bryan Singer's "X2: X-Men United" may remain, even at this late date, one of the better superhero films out there. In "X2," Halle Berry reprised her role as Ororo Munroe, better known by her superheroine name Storm. She can control the weather with her mind, perhaps making her the most powerful being on Earth, even if the movies don't posit her as such. In "X2," Storm spends a good deal of time tracking down and befriending a mysterious teleporting blue-skinned mutant named Kurt (Alan Cumming), also known as Nightcrawler. The two characters bond and they have a few intimate moments together.
This was an improvement for Storm over the 2000 "X-Men" film, wherein she ... didn't do much. Storm was a supporting character in "X-Men" who only used her superpowers a few times. Berry was fine, but was given very little to work with. Storm, despite being one of the more...
This was an improvement for Storm over the 2000 "X-Men" film, wherein she ... didn't do much. Storm was a supporting character in "X-Men" who only used her superpowers a few times. Berry was fine, but was given very little to work with. Storm, despite being one of the more...
- 12/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
While it can’t be denied that The Marvels dire box office isn’t cause for any celebration at Marvel, the silver lining is fan reaction to a post-credits scene that opens the door to a potentially huge MCU franchise:
Spoilers Ahead!
The X-Men. Having not been seen on-screen since 2019’s Dark Phoenix, the characters seemed primed to make a significant comeback in 2024 and beyond. While the initial plan seemed to have been to recast all of the most iconic roles, Patrick Stewart’s cameo as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Hugh Jackman’s co-starring role as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 seems to hint this is no longer the case.
Indeed, The Marvels’ post-credit sequence reveals another icon X-Men actor reprising their role…
More Spoilers!
…none other than Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Hank McCoy, aka Beast! This may strike some as a surprising cameo,...
Spoilers Ahead!
The X-Men. Having not been seen on-screen since 2019’s Dark Phoenix, the characters seemed primed to make a significant comeback in 2024 and beyond. While the initial plan seemed to have been to recast all of the most iconic roles, Patrick Stewart’s cameo as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Hugh Jackman’s co-starring role as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 seems to hint this is no longer the case.
Indeed, The Marvels’ post-credit sequence reveals another icon X-Men actor reprising their role…
More Spoilers!
…none other than Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Hank McCoy, aka Beast! This may strike some as a surprising cameo,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Breaking: A new ‘Prison Break’ series is in the works at Hulu, set in the same universe as the original, but without the original characters.
Hulu has announced that it is developing a new series based on the popular Fox drama Prison Break, which ran for five seasons from 2005 to 2017. The new series will be set in the same world as the original, but will feature a new cast of characters and a new storyline.
The original Prison Break followed the exploits of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a structural engineer who deliberately got himself incarcerated in a maximum-security prison to help his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) escape death row. Along the way, they uncovered a vast conspiracy involving a shadowy organization known as The Company. The series was praised for its thrilling plot twists, action sequences, and ensemble cast.
The new series will be executive produced by Paul Scheuring,...
Hulu has announced that it is developing a new series based on the popular Fox drama Prison Break, which ran for five seasons from 2005 to 2017. The new series will be set in the same world as the original, but will feature a new cast of characters and a new storyline.
The original Prison Break followed the exploits of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a structural engineer who deliberately got himself incarcerated in a maximum-security prison to help his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) escape death row. Along the way, they uncovered a vast conspiracy involving a shadowy organization known as The Company. The series was praised for its thrilling plot twists, action sequences, and ensemble cast.
The new series will be executive produced by Paul Scheuring,...
- 11/2/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
“Prison Break” is getting another sentence, as a new series set in the world of the beloved Fox drama is being developed by Hulu, Variety has confirmed.
“Mayans M.C.” co-creator and showrunner Elgin James is writing the show, which is in early stages of development, via his Sierra Drive banner. The new installment, via 20th Television, is not expected to feature the characters at the center of the original jailhouse drama, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell).
James executive produces alongside Dawn Olmstead, “Prison Break” creator Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein and Neal Moritz. In addition to the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff “Mayans,” James also co-created with Stephen Merchant the Amazon Studios/BBC One series “The Outlaws,” starring Christopher Walken.
“Prison Break” ran for five seasons on Fox and spawned a TV movie, “The Final Break,” and a low-budget spinoff, “Prison Break: Proof of Innocence,” which...
“Mayans M.C.” co-creator and showrunner Elgin James is writing the show, which is in early stages of development, via his Sierra Drive banner. The new installment, via 20th Television, is not expected to feature the characters at the center of the original jailhouse drama, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell).
James executive produces alongside Dawn Olmstead, “Prison Break” creator Paul Scheuring, Marty Adelstein and Neal Moritz. In addition to the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff “Mayans,” James also co-created with Stephen Merchant the Amazon Studios/BBC One series “The Outlaws,” starring Christopher Walken.
“Prison Break” ran for five seasons on Fox and spawned a TV movie, “The Final Break,” and a low-budget spinoff, “Prison Break: Proof of Innocence,” which...
- 11/2/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Andy Garcia is a highly acclaimed and versatile Cuban-American actor, director, and musician. Born as Andrés Arturo García Menéndez on April 12, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, he has made a significant impact in the film industry with his iconic characters and dedication to his craft. Despite his success, Garcia remains a private and guarded individual, focusing on his acting roots and personal projects. Let’s take a closer look at his journey, from his early life to his rise to stardom and his notable contributions to the world of cinema.
Andy Garcia. Depositphotos
Andy Garcia’s parents, Amelie Menéndez and René García Núñez, were both Cuban natives. His mother was an English teacher, while his father worked as an attorney and avocado farmer. Garcia’s family was relatively affluent until Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba. In 1961, when Garcia was just two years old, his family fled to Miami Beach, seeking refuge from the political turmoil.
Andy Garcia. Depositphotos
Andy Garcia’s parents, Amelie Menéndez and René García Núñez, were both Cuban natives. His mother was an English teacher, while his father worked as an attorney and avocado farmer. Garcia’s family was relatively affluent until Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba. In 1961, when Garcia was just two years old, his family fled to Miami Beach, seeking refuge from the political turmoil.
- 10/26/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
It's possible that the 20th Century Fox-financed "X-Men" is the most important superhero movie ever made. There were hit folks-in-spandex flicks prior to Bryan Singer's 2000 blockbuster, but, even with movies like Richard Donner's "Superman" and Tim Burton's "Batman," you could sense a lack of traction. Studios didn't know how to franchise comic book movies back then because the executives didn't read or get comic books.
Singer's film changed this. Stephen Norrington's surprise 1998 hit "Blade" was the Marvel geek aperitif, but "X-Men" was, for Gen-x comic book readers, the realization of a lifelong dream. We never thought we'd get a big-screen adaptation of Marvel Comics' uncanny characters, but the time was right for Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The advances in computer-generated visual effects allowed Singer to make -- on a smallish budget given the film's tentpole ambitions -- a vibrant comic book movie...
Singer's film changed this. Stephen Norrington's surprise 1998 hit "Blade" was the Marvel geek aperitif, but "X-Men" was, for Gen-x comic book readers, the realization of a lifelong dream. We never thought we'd get a big-screen adaptation of Marvel Comics' uncanny characters, but the time was right for Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The advances in computer-generated visual effects allowed Singer to make -- on a smallish budget given the film's tentpole ambitions -- a vibrant comic book movie...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Prior to Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox and the studio's entire library of intellectual property, the long-running "X-Men" franchise stood out as one of Fox's most consistent (at the box office, at least) and long-running franchises. Unlike Kevin Feige's stewardship of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who is gearing up for a reboot of the property to fold into preexisting continuity, Fox opted for more of a revolving door approach. Filmmakers like Bryan Singer, Brett Ratner, Matthew Vaughn, and even James Mangold were able to take turns behind the director's chair and put their own stamps on each movie. But one major creative remained deeply involved throughout almost every installment of the main series, from 2006's "The Last Stand" to 2019's "Dark Phoenix": writer-producer Simon Kinberg.
With the future of "X-Men" now under the creative direction of whoever Feige picks to spearhead this pressure-packed project, Kinberg has since moved on to other productions,...
With the future of "X-Men" now under the creative direction of whoever Feige picks to spearhead this pressure-packed project, Kinberg has since moved on to other productions,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Girl you know it’s – girl you know it’s – girl you know it’s –. Milli Vanilli’s lip-syncing scandal was one of the biggest pop culture controversies of the 1990s, which is really saying something. That it happened so early in the duo’s career made them both a blip and a punchline in the music world. Now, surviving member Fab Morvan is reflecting on the most trying time of his career ahead of the release of the aptly titled documentary Milli Vanilli this month.
Speaking with The Messenger, Morvan said the public perception turned incredibly fast on Milli Vanilli. “We were not what people thought we were, which is the puppet master of everybody and everything. We were the front people, but behind, there was so much more. Unfortunately, the journalists didn’t investigate properly.” As it turns out, the decision to have both Morvan and Rob Pilatus...
Speaking with The Messenger, Morvan said the public perception turned incredibly fast on Milli Vanilli. “We were not what people thought we were, which is the puppet master of everybody and everything. We were the front people, but behind, there was so much more. Unfortunately, the journalists didn’t investigate properly.” As it turns out, the decision to have both Morvan and Rob Pilatus...
- 10/19/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Halle Berry was reportedly misled about the scope of her role within 2006′s X-Men: The Last Stand, according to director Matthew Vaughn.
The 57-year-old actress brought the weather-controlling mutant Storm to life in four movies with the X-Men franchise, starting in 2000 and ending with 2014′s Days of Future Past.
The Last Stand was directed by Brett Ratner after Matthew dropped out of the role. During a recent appearance, he opened up about his decision to give up the job.
Keep reading to find out more…
While attending New York Comic Con over the weekend, Matthew recounted a story about how an executive was trying to lie to Halle to entice her to return for the movie.
“One of the main reasons I quit X-Men 3, and this is a true story. Hollywood is really political and odd,” he recalled, according to ScreenRant “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an X3 script.
The 57-year-old actress brought the weather-controlling mutant Storm to life in four movies with the X-Men franchise, starting in 2000 and ending with 2014′s Days of Future Past.
The Last Stand was directed by Brett Ratner after Matthew dropped out of the role. During a recent appearance, he opened up about his decision to give up the job.
Keep reading to find out more…
While attending New York Comic Con over the weekend, Matthew recounted a story about how an executive was trying to lie to Halle to entice her to return for the movie.
“One of the main reasons I quit X-Men 3, and this is a true story. Hollywood is really political and odd,” he recalled, according to ScreenRant “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an X3 script.
- 10/17/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Matthew Vaughn is opening up about one of the reasons he had for quitting directing X-Men: The Last Stand. The director revealed during New York Comic Con he left the film after finding out a scheme to get Halle Berry to sign on to reprise her role of Storm by tricking her with a fake script.
“One of the main reasons I quit X-Men 3, and this is a true story. Hollywood is really political and odd,” he said during Nycc (via ScreenRant). “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an X3 script. It was a lot fatter. I asked, ‘What is this draft?’ They were like, ‘Don’t worry about it.'”
He continued, “So I grabbed it, and opened the first page, and it said, ‘Africa. Kids dying from no water, and Storm creates a thunderstorm to save all these children.’ I thought it was a pretty cool idea.
“One of the main reasons I quit X-Men 3, and this is a true story. Hollywood is really political and odd,” he said during Nycc (via ScreenRant). “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an X3 script. It was a lot fatter. I asked, ‘What is this draft?’ They were like, ‘Don’t worry about it.'”
He continued, “So I grabbed it, and opened the first page, and it said, ‘Africa. Kids dying from no water, and Storm creates a thunderstorm to save all these children.’ I thought it was a pretty cool idea.
- 10/16/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Before Matthew Vaughn earned critical acclaim for rebooting the “X-Men” movie franchise with 2011’s “X-Men: First Class,” he was courted to replace Bryan Singer as the director of 2006’s “X-Men: The Last Stand.” That tentpole served as the third film in the storyline led by Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, but Vaughn recently revealed at New York City Comic-Con (via ScreenRant) that he rejected the offer to direct the sequel after discovering a studio executive’s plan to deceive Halle Berry into reprising her role as Storm.
“One of the main reasons I quit ‘X-Men 3,’ and this is a true story,” Vaughn said. “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an ‘X3’ script. It was a lot fatter. I asked, ‘What is this draft?’ They were like, ‘Don’t worry about it.’ So I grabbed it, and opened the first page, and it said, ‘Africa. Kids dying from no water,...
“One of the main reasons I quit ‘X-Men 3,’ and this is a true story,” Vaughn said. “I went to an executive’s office and I saw an ‘X3’ script. It was a lot fatter. I asked, ‘What is this draft?’ They were like, ‘Don’t worry about it.’ So I grabbed it, and opened the first page, and it said, ‘Africa. Kids dying from no water,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
If you weren’t already aware, Matthew Vaughn’s history with the “X-Men” franchise goes beyond making “X-Men: First Class,” attempting to cast Tom Hardy as a younger version of Wolverine, and developing “X-Men: Days of Future Past” before handing it over to now-disgraced director Bryan Singer. Once upon a time, 20th Century Fox was lucky enough to convince Vaughn to direct “X-Men: The Last Stand,” but he ultimately exited and was replaced with Brett Ratner (something of another Hollywood pariah due to his own sexual misconduct/sexual assault allegations).
Continue reading ‘X-Men 3’: Director Matthew Vaughn Quit After Halle Berry Was Duped Into Signing On Based On Fake Script From Execs at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘X-Men 3’: Director Matthew Vaughn Quit After Halle Berry Was Duped Into Signing On Based On Fake Script From Execs at The Playlist.
- 10/16/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Matthew Vaughn is revealing the lengths Fox went to to ensure Halle Berry’s return to the “X-Men” franchise for third film “X-Men: The Last Stand.”
Vaughn, who was slated to direct the 2006 movie, revealed during the 2023 New York Comic Con (via The Hollywood Reporter) that a fake script was allegedly created for Halle Berry, catering to her vision for superhero character Storm. After Berry agreed to reprise the role, the script would be axed, according to Vaughn’s interpretation of the events.
“I went into one of the executive’s offices and I saw an ‘X3’ script, and I immediately knew it was a lot fatter,” Vaughn said. “I was like, ‘What the hell is this draft?’ He went, ‘Don’t worry about it,’ and I’m like, ‘No, no. I’m the director. I’m worrying about this draft.’ He wouldn’t tell me, so I grabbed it...
Vaughn, who was slated to direct the 2006 movie, revealed during the 2023 New York Comic Con (via The Hollywood Reporter) that a fake script was allegedly created for Halle Berry, catering to her vision for superhero character Storm. After Berry agreed to reprise the role, the script would be axed, according to Vaughn’s interpretation of the events.
“I went into one of the executive’s offices and I saw an ‘X3’ script, and I immediately knew it was a lot fatter,” Vaughn said. “I was like, ‘What the hell is this draft?’ He went, ‘Don’t worry about it,’ and I’m like, ‘No, no. I’m the director. I’m worrying about this draft.’ He wouldn’t tell me, so I grabbed it...
- 10/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
"I don't like boring, serious films; I like entertaining escapism," filmmaker Matthew Vaughn said of his films at the New York Comic Con 2023 "Matthew Vaughn: From Kickass to Kingsman to Argylle" panel. Best known for directing genre-subverting movies like "Kingsman" (he and comic creator Mark Millar thought James Bond was getting "too serious") and "Kick-Ass", Vaughn prefers his action told with style.
While reflecting on his career since the 2007 film "Layer Cake," Vaughn reiterated his plans for "Kingsman 3" and "Kick-Ass: Reboot," with the latter starting filming next year and going a much different route than his original "Kick-Ass" film. He mentioned too that he's directing a musical that he can't talk about yet ("Elton John's catalog [referring to his producing work in 'Rocketman'] is pretty hard to beat"). He also dropped some interesting "Kingsman" trivia: Daniel Kaluuya and John Boyega were among Vaughn's top picks for Eggsy, the lead Kingsman. Though Vaughn went...
While reflecting on his career since the 2007 film "Layer Cake," Vaughn reiterated his plans for "Kingsman 3" and "Kick-Ass: Reboot," with the latter starting filming next year and going a much different route than his original "Kick-Ass" film. He mentioned too that he's directing a musical that he can't talk about yet ("Elton John's catalog [referring to his producing work in 'Rocketman'] is pretty hard to beat"). He also dropped some interesting "Kingsman" trivia: Daniel Kaluuya and John Boyega were among Vaughn's top picks for Eggsy, the lead Kingsman. Though Vaughn went...
- 10/15/2023
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
Brett Ratner, the “Rush Hour” director accused of sexual misconduct by at least six women, has immigrated to Israel, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post.
On Tuesday, Ratner uploaded a video clip to his Instagram Story featuring an Israeli immigration certificate and national insurance documents, accompanied by the Hebrew caption, “Brett Shai Ratner.”
Ratner shares a close friendship with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Just last month, they had a meeting in New York while Netanyahu was attending the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Ratner also took to Instagram to share a photo of himself alongside Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu and attorney Alan Dershowitz.
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Ratner was accused of sexual misconduct in October 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement by at least six women, including actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge.
On Tuesday, Ratner uploaded a video clip to his Instagram Story featuring an Israeli immigration certificate and national insurance documents, accompanied by the Hebrew caption, “Brett Shai Ratner.”
Ratner shares a close friendship with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Just last month, they had a meeting in New York while Netanyahu was attending the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Ratner also took to Instagram to share a photo of himself alongside Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu and attorney Alan Dershowitz.
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Ratner was accused of sexual misconduct in October 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement by at least six women, including actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge.
- 10/4/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Rush Hour director Brett Ratner has reportedly immigrated to Israel.
On Tuesday, The Jerusalem Post’s Walla news site reported that Ratner posted to his Instagram Story a clip of an Israeli immigration certificate and national insurance documents. He captioned the clip in Hebrew, “Brett Shai Ratner.”
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Ratner’s company RatPac Entertainment for comment.
The X-Men: The Last Stand filmmaker is friendly with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and last month met with him in New York during Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations for the 78th General Assembly. Israeli media reports that Ratner and Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz were Netanyahu’s guests during his speech to the General Assembly. On his Instagram, the filmmaker posted a picture of himself with Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu and Dershowitz.
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On Tuesday, The Jerusalem Post’s Walla news site reported that Ratner posted to his Instagram Story a clip of an Israeli immigration certificate and national insurance documents. He captioned the clip in Hebrew, “Brett Shai Ratner.”
The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Ratner’s company RatPac Entertainment for comment.
The X-Men: The Last Stand filmmaker is friendly with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and last month met with him in New York during Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations for the 78th General Assembly. Israeli media reports that Ratner and Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz were Netanyahu’s guests during his speech to the General Assembly. On his Instagram, the filmmaker posted a picture of himself with Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu and Dershowitz.
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- 10/4/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Once upon a time, in the pre-mcu age, there was an X-Men franchise at 20th Century Fox, and ... it wasn't half-bad! At first!
Bryan Singer's "X-Men" was the first Marvel-derived blockbuster in the history of motion pictures ("Blade" had been a standalone hit before), and the beneficiary of crackerjack casting with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Greenlit on a tight budget by a leery studio, the film's massive success meant Singer got close to carte blanche on the sequel "X2," which delivered the kind of mutant mayhem comic book fans had been jonesing to see on the big screen since Chris Claremont and John Byrne's 1970s heyday.
When Warner Bros. lured Singer away to direct the creepy "Superman Returns," Hollywood cockroach Brett Ratner crawled up and onto the director's chair and delivered the execrable "X-Men: The Last Stand."
The franchise didn't die, but it was threatening to become Wolverine-centric.
Bryan Singer's "X-Men" was the first Marvel-derived blockbuster in the history of motion pictures ("Blade" had been a standalone hit before), and the beneficiary of crackerjack casting with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Greenlit on a tight budget by a leery studio, the film's massive success meant Singer got close to carte blanche on the sequel "X2," which delivered the kind of mutant mayhem comic book fans had been jonesing to see on the big screen since Chris Claremont and John Byrne's 1970s heyday.
When Warner Bros. lured Singer away to direct the creepy "Superman Returns," Hollywood cockroach Brett Ratner crawled up and onto the director's chair and delivered the execrable "X-Men: The Last Stand."
The franchise didn't die, but it was threatening to become Wolverine-centric.
- 9/25/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
While it’s hard not to pick favorites, there’s no such thing as a definitive version of a story. Sure, some retellings are bound to be more popular than others, but there’s nothing necessarily wrong with updating a compelling idea for a new audience. That being said, it’s quite rare for a new version of an established intellectual property to stand on its own merits, with most remakes and adaptations being content with simply rehashing the things that made their predecessors successful instead of finding a new angle from which to tell an original story.
In television, this means that we’ve seen plenty of forgettable shows based on existing franchises, with everything from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to Clueless spawning soulless spin-offs meant to capitalize on brand awareness. And when it comes to horror, the situation was even more dire before the genre renaissance of the mid 2010s,...
In television, this means that we’ve seen plenty of forgettable shows based on existing franchises, with everything from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to Clueless spawning soulless spin-offs meant to capitalize on brand awareness. And when it comes to horror, the situation was even more dire before the genre renaissance of the mid 2010s,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
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