George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise has been popular for well over four decades and continues to enjoy plenty of fanfare. After completing the original trilogy of films, Lucas returned to the franchise for the prequels, which explore Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side and transformation into the nefarious Darth Vader.
Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
However, for Vader’s backstory to work, Lucas had to kill off a fan-favorite character in the final installment of the prequels. Nonetheless, Lucas’ original plans for the prequels did not involve the death of Vader’s love, Padmé. Here is everything you need to know about Lucas’ original plans for Padmé and her fate.
George Lucas’ Original Star Wars Prequels Plan Avoided Padmé’s Untimely Death
Natalie Portman‘s Padmé Amidala serves as the primary love interest for Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
However, for Vader’s backstory to work, Lucas had to kill off a fan-favorite character in the final installment of the prequels. Nonetheless, Lucas’ original plans for the prequels did not involve the death of Vader’s love, Padmé. Here is everything you need to know about Lucas’ original plans for Padmé and her fate.
George Lucas’ Original Star Wars Prequels Plan Avoided Padmé’s Untimely Death
Natalie Portman‘s Padmé Amidala serves as the primary love interest for Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
- 4/26/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Sneak Peek actresss Natalie Portman (“Lady In The Lake”) posing for the May 2024 issue of “L’Officiel” magazine, wearing Dior, Armani, Stella McCartney and a whole lot more, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth:
Portman began her acting career at age twelve, when she starred in "Léon: The Professional" (1994).
While in high school, she made her Broadway debut in a 1998 production of "The Diary of a Young Girl" then gained international recognition starring as 'Padmé Amidala' in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999).
From 1999 to 2003, Portman attended Harvard University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, while continuing to act in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy and in The Public Theater's 2001 revival of Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull".
In 2004, Portman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for the romantic drama "Closer".
Portman's career progressed with her...
Portman began her acting career at age twelve, when she starred in "Léon: The Professional" (1994).
While in high school, she made her Broadway debut in a 1998 production of "The Diary of a Young Girl" then gained international recognition starring as 'Padmé Amidala' in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999).
From 1999 to 2003, Portman attended Harvard University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, while continuing to act in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy and in The Public Theater's 2001 revival of Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull".
In 2004, Portman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for the romantic drama "Closer".
Portman's career progressed with her...
- 4/25/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Fear is the path to the dark side..." Time to return to that galaxy far, far away. 20th Century has revealed a brand new trailer for the 25th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in theaters this May. This highly anticipated prequel in the Star Wars series opened in the summer of 1999, some 25 years ago, and the hype was through the roof. I remember waiting in line just to get tickets, and all the mania waiting for it to open. Then everyone went to see it and did not like it. Now all these years later, is it time for a re-appraisal? In The Phantom Menace, two Jedi escape a hostile blockade and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory. We're introduced to Anakin, Jar Jar, Qui Gon, Amidala,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Every second counts!
So, let's get into it. Like any upscale restaurant that takes a simple dish and turns it on its head, The Bear is no different.
On paper, it's a pretty standard premise for a show.
In this case, a deceased family member passes the business to Carmen, and the results are life-changing. We couldn't have a show otherwise.
The challenges are self-evident. Busted menu. Even more busted cookware. And a rag-tag team of Og employees who can't be told "nothing 'bout nothing."
What sets The Bear apart from any other show is its uncanny ability to put the viewer right into the characters' shoes.
Each scene in Season 1 is palpable. The stress and anxiety are infused right into its core, giving the audience the sensation of being in the kitchen itself.
From the acting to the pace to the dialogue, every part works with the others to...
So, let's get into it. Like any upscale restaurant that takes a simple dish and turns it on its head, The Bear is no different.
On paper, it's a pretty standard premise for a show.
In this case, a deceased family member passes the business to Carmen, and the results are life-changing. We couldn't have a show otherwise.
The challenges are self-evident. Busted menu. Even more busted cookware. And a rag-tag team of Og employees who can't be told "nothing 'bout nothing."
What sets The Bear apart from any other show is its uncanny ability to put the viewer right into the characters' shoes.
Each scene in Season 1 is palpable. The stress and anxiety are infused right into its core, giving the audience the sensation of being in the kitchen itself.
From the acting to the pace to the dialogue, every part works with the others to...
- 4/23/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Todd Haynes’ impeccable character drama May December is getting a DVD and Blu-ray release in the UK. More details below.
In a just world, May December would have been a bigger awards contender. Todd Haynes’ stylish, addictive drama was as funny as it was disturbing. The Oscars did nominate Samy Burch’s rather brilliant script, but ultimately, the film went home empty-handed.
Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, May December was loosely based on the true story of Mary Kay Letournau, an American teacher who at 34 years old sexually abused her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, ultimately having two kids with him and marrying him.
May December is getting a DVD and Blu-ray release in the UK and will be released on the 20th May. You can pre-order it right here.
In the film, Moore plays the almost childlike Gracie who is married to Joe (Charles Melton),13 years her junior.
In a just world, May December would have been a bigger awards contender. Todd Haynes’ stylish, addictive drama was as funny as it was disturbing. The Oscars did nominate Samy Burch’s rather brilliant script, but ultimately, the film went home empty-handed.
Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, May December was loosely based on the true story of Mary Kay Letournau, an American teacher who at 34 years old sexually abused her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, ultimately having two kids with him and marrying him.
May December is getting a DVD and Blu-ray release in the UK and will be released on the 20th May. You can pre-order it right here.
In the film, Moore plays the almost childlike Gracie who is married to Joe (Charles Melton),13 years her junior.
- 4/22/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Is “SNL” new tonight? No. NBC’s late night sketch comedy series is taking a few weeks off, but it will return on Saturday, May 4 with host and musical guest Dua Lipa. The entertainer previously served as the musical guest to Natalie Portman in 2018 and to Kristen Wiig in 2020, but this will be her first time as host.
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America strike lasted from...
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America strike lasted from...
- 4/20/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The next iteration of The Office is coming together.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell comedy has cast the first two members of what will be the ensemble comedy with Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) becoming the first two to join the cast of the potential series.
Reps for Universal Television, which is producing the updated take from creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), declined to comment as the details surrounding the project remain closely guarded. A platform for the project has not yet been determined as sources say Daniels and the studio want to make sure the take is right before setting it up at a network/streamer. Peacock remains the exclusive streaming home for Daniels’ The Office after paying millions to secure the rights back from Netflix,...
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell comedy has cast the first two members of what will be the ensemble comedy with Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) becoming the first two to join the cast of the potential series.
Reps for Universal Television, which is producing the updated take from creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), declined to comment as the details surrounding the project remain closely guarded. A platform for the project has not yet been determined as sources say Daniels and the studio want to make sure the take is right before setting it up at a network/streamer. Peacock remains the exclusive streaming home for Daniels’ The Office after paying millions to secure the rights back from Netflix,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Office’: Domhnall Gleeson & ‘White Lotus’s Sabrina Impacciatore Cast In New Greg Daniels Comedy
The potential new Greg Daniels and Michael Koman comedy series in The Office universe has locked in its first two stars: Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient) and Sabrina Impacciatore (White Lotus), who will be part of an ensemble, sources close to production tell Deadline. Details regarding their roles are under wraps. The Office studio Universal Television declined to comment, other than to confirm that the project remains in development.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The prospective new series, which is not a reboot, is said to be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could...
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The prospective new series, which is not a reboot, is said to be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could...
- 4/19/2024
- by Rosy Cordero and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It seems that not a single Gunn’s announcement related to the upcoming ‘Superman’ reboot can go without controversy. A while back, when Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl, the director was criticized for having an all-white main cast of the movie.
Now the most recent outrage is directed toward the cast being “D-List” in nature. Everything started with the announcement that Pruitt Taylor Vince will be cast as Jonathan Kent in the upcoming reboot with Neva Howell cast as Martha Kent, Superman’s adoptive human mother.
Even though both actors are established in their own right with medium-sized roles, none of them in the past has led blockbusters. Vince will star as a series regular in the upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Lady in the Lake,’ alongside Natalie Portman, set to release this summer. His extensive television work includes appearances in popular series such as Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,...
Now the most recent outrage is directed toward the cast being “D-List” in nature. Everything started with the announcement that Pruitt Taylor Vince will be cast as Jonathan Kent in the upcoming reboot with Neva Howell cast as Martha Kent, Superman’s adoptive human mother.
Even though both actors are established in their own right with medium-sized roles, none of them in the past has led blockbusters. Vince will star as a series regular in the upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Lady in the Lake,’ alongside Natalie Portman, set to release this summer. His extensive television work includes appearances in popular series such as Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
It appears that every announcement about James Gunn’s upcoming ‘Superman’ reboot sparks controversy. Some time ago, when Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl, the director faced criticism for assembling an all-white main cast (despite Supergirl not being a part of main cast…)
Now, the latest uproar revolves around the perceived “D-List” nature of the cast. It all began with the announcement of Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent and Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Superman’s adoptive human parents, in the upcoming reboot.
Although both actors have established themselves with medium-sized roles, neither has previously headlined blockbuster films. Vince is set to star as a series regular in the upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Lady in the Lake,’ alongside Natalie Portman, scheduled for release this summer. His extensive television credits include appearances in popular series like Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ and NBC’s ‘Heroes Reborn....
Now, the latest uproar revolves around the perceived “D-List” nature of the cast. It all began with the announcement of Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent and Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Superman’s adoptive human parents, in the upcoming reboot.
Although both actors have established themselves with medium-sized roles, neither has previously headlined blockbuster films. Vince is set to star as a series regular in the upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Lady in the Lake,’ alongside Natalie Portman, scheduled for release this summer. His extensive television credits include appearances in popular series like Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ and NBC’s ‘Heroes Reborn....
- 4/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
AnnihilationPhoto: Paramount Pictures
Alex Garland’s Civil War may be the movie of the month, but before Kirsten Dunst or Cailee Spaeny ever picked up their cameras to document a crumbling, divided America, Natalie Portman’s Lena set out with a team of three other scientists to explore an equally...
Alex Garland’s Civil War may be the movie of the month, but before Kirsten Dunst or Cailee Spaeny ever picked up their cameras to document a crumbling, divided America, Natalie Portman’s Lena set out with a team of three other scientists to explore an equally...
- 4/18/2024
- by Josh Jackson, Drew Gillis, Matt Schimkowitz, Mary Kate Carr, Saloni Gajjar, Emma Keates, Cindy White, and Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
The Illusion singer Dua Lipa making headlines for returning to Saturday Night Live for show third time the show will be aired on date on May 4, 2024.
This is not the very first time Dua Lipa has hosted SNL. She has previously hosted two times in which she made a musical guest appearance with Natalie Portman the famous actress who hosted the SNL. In 2020 when SNL is hosted by when snl is hosted by Kristen Wiig.
Let’s appreciate her and people are very excited about that to see her shine. She will dazzle and be on the stage again.
During this guest appearance she will do two jobs he will be a host as well as a musical guest because she gets people on her humor and musical.
Also Read: Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”!
What Dua Lipa Said About Hosting “Saturday Night Live” Show!
This is not the very first time Dua Lipa has hosted SNL. She has previously hosted two times in which she made a musical guest appearance with Natalie Portman the famous actress who hosted the SNL. In 2020 when SNL is hosted by when snl is hosted by Kristen Wiig.
Let’s appreciate her and people are very excited about that to see her shine. She will dazzle and be on the stage again.
During this guest appearance she will do two jobs he will be a host as well as a musical guest because she gets people on her humor and musical.
Also Read: Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”!
What Dua Lipa Said About Hosting “Saturday Night Live” Show!
- 4/18/2024
- by Anjali Rai
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
‘Superman’ is currently the most anticipated upcoming Dcu project, even preceding the release of the Creature Commandos. After months of speculation and planning, James Gunn joyfully announced that ‘Superman’ had commenced principal photography on February 29th, coinciding with Superman’s birthday, in Svalbard, Norway’s Adventdalen Valley, chosen for its Arctic resemblance and natural beauty.
Regarding the cast, 90% of the lineup has been unveiled. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor. Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, and Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi takes on Mister Terrific, while Nathan Fillion embodies Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan appears as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord.
The main cast for the upcoming Superman reboot was finalized months ago, and today, it was revealed that...
Regarding the cast, 90% of the lineup has been unveiled. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor. Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, and Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi takes on Mister Terrific, while Nathan Fillion embodies Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan appears as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord.
The main cast for the upcoming Superman reboot was finalized months ago, and today, it was revealed that...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Superman’ is currently the hottest upcoming Dcu project, despite the Creature Commandos being released first. Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ had begun principal photography on February 29th which was, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday, in Svalbard, Norway’s Adventdalen Valley. The location was chosen for its resemblance to the Arctic and natural beauty.
As far as the cast goes, 90 % of names have already been revealed. So far, the main cast consists of David Corenswet, who will portray Clark Kent/Superman with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor on the opposite side. Rachel Brosnahan takes on the role of Lois Lane, while Isabela Merced is set to play Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi will depict Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion will bring to life Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan is cast as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer. Sara Sampaio...
As far as the cast goes, 90 % of names have already been revealed. So far, the main cast consists of David Corenswet, who will portray Clark Kent/Superman with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor on the opposite side. Rachel Brosnahan takes on the role of Lois Lane, while Isabela Merced is set to play Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi will depict Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion will bring to life Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan is cast as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer. Sara Sampaio...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Sofia Coppola’s distinguished career as a screenwriter and director came much later. Well before her fame with several acclaimed titles including The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, she made an unexpected Star Wars debut.
Sofia Coppola. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Star Wars— an immaculate creation of George Lucas— went on to become one of the most celebrated and most popular franchises of all time. Coppola’s father, legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola has been a good friend of Lucas, and she had the opportunity to hang out on the set.
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars Debut
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars cameo in The Phantom Menace with Natalie Portman and other actors
For any star, it would be a dream to be a part of the Star Wars franchise. It is huge and still standing and enduring the test of time. Sofia Coppola, although she almost forgot, Coppola appeared...
Sofia Coppola. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Star Wars— an immaculate creation of George Lucas— went on to become one of the most celebrated and most popular franchises of all time. Coppola’s father, legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola has been a good friend of Lucas, and she had the opportunity to hang out on the set.
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars Debut
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars cameo in The Phantom Menace with Natalie Portman and other actors
For any star, it would be a dream to be a part of the Star Wars franchise. It is huge and still standing and enduring the test of time. Sofia Coppola, although she almost forgot, Coppola appeared...
- 4/17/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Warner Bros/DC Studio’s Superman has cast Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, the Earth citizen father of Krypton native Superman.
Taylor Vince follows in the footsteps of such actors as Kevin Costner who portrayed the character in 2013’s Man of Steel, and Glenn Ford in 1978’s Richard Donner directed Superman.
Taylor Vince joins Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet in the title role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet Editor Perry White, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The movie is currently shooting in Georgia for a July 11, 2025 theatrical release.
Taylor Vince’s credits include the upcoming AppleTV+ series Lady in the Lake opposite Natalie Portman, True Blood, The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of Shield,...
Taylor Vince follows in the footsteps of such actors as Kevin Costner who portrayed the character in 2013’s Man of Steel, and Glenn Ford in 1978’s Richard Donner directed Superman.
Taylor Vince joins Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet in the title role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet Editor Perry White, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The movie is currently shooting in Georgia for a July 11, 2025 theatrical release.
Taylor Vince’s credits include the upcoming AppleTV+ series Lady in the Lake opposite Natalie Portman, True Blood, The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of Shield,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Out this week in theaters is Radio Silence’s Abigail, a heist-turned-bloodbath when kidnappers realize the child ballerina they’ve snatched isn’t quite human. That the petite vampire is a ballerina feels apt. After all, the deceptive art form has a reputation for dainty elegance that belies the sheer grueling dedication of its performers, both physically and mentally.
Ballet requires a high level of dedication to practice and performance and frequently spills over into body horror through broken toenails, stress fractures, and overuse injuries. In other words, ballet is often a mix of pain and beauty, which means it pairs well with horror.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to ballerinas in horror.
These horror movies feature at least one ballerina tormented by her art form, highlighting the stark, beguiling contrast between beauty and horror. Here’s where you can stream them now.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks,...
Ballet requires a high level of dedication to practice and performance and frequently spills over into body horror through broken toenails, stress fractures, and overuse injuries. In other words, ballet is often a mix of pain and beauty, which means it pairs well with horror.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to ballerinas in horror.
These horror movies feature at least one ballerina tormented by her art form, highlighting the stark, beguiling contrast between beauty and horror. Here’s where you can stream them now.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chris Hemsworth is both one of Hollywood’s favorite “Chris” stars and a beloved member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he plays the God of Thunder.
In fact, the 40-year-old actor was so well cast as Thor that he was seemingly born into the role. However, that isn’t the case. He actually faced some stiff competition from a field of very talented actors.
He began playing the Norse god in 2011′s Thor and has suited up multiple times since then. The last time he yielded his iconic hammer was in 2022′s Thor: Love and Thunder, which saw him reunite with original franchise star Natalie Portman.
While he quite simply is Thor now, he actually competed with 10 other actors to land the role, including one successful actor who recently spoke out about their experience.
Interestingly, one of Chris‘ competitors wound up making his own MCU debut alongside Chris in Thor.
In fact, the 40-year-old actor was so well cast as Thor that he was seemingly born into the role. However, that isn’t the case. He actually faced some stiff competition from a field of very talented actors.
He began playing the Norse god in 2011′s Thor and has suited up multiple times since then. The last time he yielded his iconic hammer was in 2022′s Thor: Love and Thunder, which saw him reunite with original franchise star Natalie Portman.
While he quite simply is Thor now, he actually competed with 10 other actors to land the role, including one successful actor who recently spoke out about their experience.
Interestingly, one of Chris‘ competitors wound up making his own MCU debut alongside Chris in Thor.
- 4/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dua Lipa will be pulling double duty on Saturday Night Live next month: The pop singer will host the May 4 episode and also serve as musical guest.
The news was announced in a promo during this Saturday’s SNL, hosted by Ryan Gosling with musical guest Chris Stapleton. (Grade this week’s episode here.) The show also posted the news on social media:
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The news was announced in a promo during this Saturday’s SNL, hosted by Ryan Gosling with musical guest Chris Stapleton. (Grade this week’s episode here.) The show also posted the news on social media:
More from TVLineSNL Video: Caitlin Clark Visits Weekend Update to Expose Michael Che's History of Sexist Sports JokesSNL Video: Ryan Gosling Can't Let Go of Ken, Even With Help From Emily Blunt (and a Taylor Swift...
- 4/14/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Singer Dua Lipa will be pulling double duty on the May 4 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” hosting and acting as the musical guest. The announcement was made during Saturday’s episode, hosted by Ryan Gosling and with music from Chris Stapleton.
Lipa’s upcoming third studio album “Radical Optimism” is set to drop on May 3. She has also dabbled in the acting world, last seen in this year’s big-budget spy adventure “Argylle” and last year’s “Barbie.”
Lipa recently spoke with Variety about the statement she is hoping to make with her upcoming record.
“I think for me, the importance of understanding that when things are bad, there’s always some light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “I always think about it like, when I’m in the midst of a mess of turmoil or everything’s going wrong, I always tell myself, in a couple months,...
Lipa’s upcoming third studio album “Radical Optimism” is set to drop on May 3. She has also dabbled in the acting world, last seen in this year’s big-budget spy adventure “Argylle” and last year’s “Barbie.”
Lipa recently spoke with Variety about the statement she is hoping to make with her upcoming record.
“I think for me, the importance of understanding that when things are bad, there’s always some light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “I always think about it like, when I’m in the midst of a mess of turmoil or everything’s going wrong, I always tell myself, in a couple months,...
- 4/14/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ revealed during this weekend’s episode that Dua Lipa will be guest host and musical guest on May 4. This will mark the debut appearance as a host on “SNL” but she was previously a musical guest with Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season two years ago, they are officially the longest-serving duo in the history of Weekend Update.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season two years ago, they are officially the longest-serving duo in the history of Weekend Update.
- 4/14/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
During a time when the Dceu was struggling to satisfy the fans with their offerings, Warner Bros. sought the help of filmmaker Todd Phillips, who created Joker, the superhero blockbuster of 2019 that took the world by storm.
Joaquin Phoenix in and as Joker
Everything that the film had to offer during it’s run time was appreciated by the audience to an almost unprecedented degree since each scene was so exceptionally well-executed. And of course, just like with any other film, there were many scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
But in the past, Phillips revealed that there were more than what people expected, which they can also expect to never see with their eyes anytime soon.
Todd Phillips Revealed Joker Had A Lot of Deleted Scenes That Will Never Make It To Screens Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix behind the scenes on the sets of Joker
In...
Joaquin Phoenix in and as Joker
Everything that the film had to offer during it’s run time was appreciated by the audience to an almost unprecedented degree since each scene was so exceptionally well-executed. And of course, just like with any other film, there were many scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
But in the past, Phillips revealed that there were more than what people expected, which they can also expect to never see with their eyes anytime soon.
Todd Phillips Revealed Joker Had A Lot of Deleted Scenes That Will Never Make It To Screens Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix behind the scenes on the sets of Joker
In...
- 4/11/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal headline the first of two 2025 releases from Guy Ritchie: In The Grey. More here.
Busy times in the life of Guy Ritchie. He’s currently doing promotional work for his incoming film, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which is landing over the coming weeks. Yet even as he’s talking about that, he’s already in post-production on his next project, due from Lionsgate early next year.
Things we already knew: Ritchie has written the script as well as directing, while the cast features Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaall, Eiza Gonzalez, Carlos Bardem, Fisher Stevens, Jason Wong, and Rosamund Pike.
It was revealed too that it was an action film, one that shot in the Canary Islands last autumn. In terms of further details though, they were on the scant side, and we didn’t even have a title.
Now we have a title. And...
Busy times in the life of Guy Ritchie. He’s currently doing promotional work for his incoming film, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which is landing over the coming weeks. Yet even as he’s talking about that, he’s already in post-production on his next project, due from Lionsgate early next year.
Things we already knew: Ritchie has written the script as well as directing, while the cast features Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaall, Eiza Gonzalez, Carlos Bardem, Fisher Stevens, Jason Wong, and Rosamund Pike.
It was revealed too that it was an action film, one that shot in the Canary Islands last autumn. In terms of further details though, they were on the scant side, and we didn’t even have a title.
Now we have a title. And...
- 4/11/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Eli Roth turned adapting the video game “Borderlands” into a mini film school for its young star Ariana Greenblatt.
Roth had Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis at his disposal in the space-set sci-fi adventure film, but it was “Barbie” breakout Greenblatt (also of “65” and “In the Heights”) who he says stole the feature. Roth called Greenblatt’s performance in his new film reminiscent of Natalie Portman’s turn in Luc Besson’s controversial crime thriller “Leon: The Professional.”
Pretty good company there.
As it turns out, “Leon: The Professional” is one of Greenblatt’s faves. The young actress (16 now, 13 when she auditioned for “Borderlands,” actually has quite the film palate considering her age. Especially now.
Roth assigned Greenblatt “My Dinner with Andre” to prepare for her “Borderlands” role — “just to fuck with her,” he added. But she dutifully watched it — and as Roth recalled, Greenblatt really dug “the dessert scene.
Roth had Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis at his disposal in the space-set sci-fi adventure film, but it was “Barbie” breakout Greenblatt (also of “65” and “In the Heights”) who he says stole the feature. Roth called Greenblatt’s performance in his new film reminiscent of Natalie Portman’s turn in Luc Besson’s controversial crime thriller “Leon: The Professional.”
Pretty good company there.
As it turns out, “Leon: The Professional” is one of Greenblatt’s faves. The young actress (16 now, 13 when she auditioned for “Borderlands,” actually has quite the film palate considering her age. Especially now.
Roth assigned Greenblatt “My Dinner with Andre” to prepare for her “Borderlands” role — “just to fuck with her,” he added. But she dutifully watched it — and as Roth recalled, Greenblatt really dug “the dessert scene.
- 4/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Fill the cannons with stuffed animals and watch the fluff fly as Eli Roth’s Borderlands takes the Lionsgate stage at CinemaCon! The annual entertainment event is in full swing after yesterday’s Warner Bros. panel and reveal of Todd Phillips’s Joker: Folie à Deux trailer. With film and television fans fired up about upcoming releases, Lionsgate is ready to take them to a wasteland where kooky characters try to kill each other, and a fabled vault of riches awaits.
The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin wrote the initial screenplay for Borderlands but removed his name from the project after the script was rewritten by Roth, Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Joe Crombie, Chris Bremner, and Sam Levinson. Zak Olkewicz wrote scenes for Miller during the reshoots. Elements from drafts Aaron Berg and Oren Uziel wrote before Mazin have reportedly made their way into the film as well. So...
The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin wrote the initial screenplay for Borderlands but removed his name from the project after the script was rewritten by Roth, Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Joe Crombie, Chris Bremner, and Sam Levinson. Zak Olkewicz wrote scenes for Miller during the reshoots. Elements from drafts Aaron Berg and Oren Uziel wrote before Mazin have reportedly made their way into the film as well. So...
- 4/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Box office preview: Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ will try its best not to divide the moviegoing nation
After a quieter April opening weekend, we get a slightly busier one with one high profile wide release and a handful of smaller releases. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big release of the weekend is “Civil War,” filmmaker Alex Garland‘s fourth feature film as a director, and one that is reportedly A24’s biggest budget production, reportedly costing $50 million. Set in a dystopian war-torn future America, the movie stars Oscar nominee Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny from “Priscilla” as two wartime journalists heading to D.C. to interview the President (Nick Offerman), who is about to be deposed by a group of opposing rebels. The movie also stars Jesse Plemons, Wagner Moura and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
Garland established himself as a screenwriter with films like Danny Boyle‘s “28 Days Later” and the 2012 “Dredd” movie starring Karl Urban, but his 2015 directorial debut “Ex Machina...
The big release of the weekend is “Civil War,” filmmaker Alex Garland‘s fourth feature film as a director, and one that is reportedly A24’s biggest budget production, reportedly costing $50 million. Set in a dystopian war-torn future America, the movie stars Oscar nominee Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny from “Priscilla” as two wartime journalists heading to D.C. to interview the President (Nick Offerman), who is about to be deposed by a group of opposing rebels. The movie also stars Jesse Plemons, Wagner Moura and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
Garland established himself as a screenwriter with films like Danny Boyle‘s “28 Days Later” and the 2012 “Dredd” movie starring Karl Urban, but his 2015 directorial debut “Ex Machina...
- 4/10/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
The 2019 Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix was a game changer for DC as director Todd Phillips created something unique out of the character that was never done before. Instead of the usual confrontation between Joker and Batman, the film focused on exploring Joker’s psychological deterioration in a crime-ridden Gotham City.
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in 2019’s Joker
The sequel to the film Joker: Folie à Deux is coming this October, and Phillips released the first look teaser of the film at CinemaCon during the Warner Bros presentation. The teaser showed some musical numbers featuring Phoenix and Lady Gaga. During his presentation, Phillips called out the recent rumors about the film being a musical and cleared the air about the matter.
Todd Phillips Has A Narrative Explanation About The Musical Numbers in Joker 2 Joker: Folie à Deux promises a crazy/trippy ride with the two characters
When the...
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in 2019’s Joker
The sequel to the film Joker: Folie à Deux is coming this October, and Phillips released the first look teaser of the film at CinemaCon during the Warner Bros presentation. The teaser showed some musical numbers featuring Phoenix and Lady Gaga. During his presentation, Phillips called out the recent rumors about the film being a musical and cleared the air about the matter.
Todd Phillips Has A Narrative Explanation About The Musical Numbers in Joker 2 Joker: Folie à Deux promises a crazy/trippy ride with the two characters
When the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Keep your eyes peeled for how Sunday’s extended episode of Bluey performs — its success just might decide whether TV’s most famous heeler dog family step foot in the feature film world.
In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Bluey creator Joe Brumm addressed the future of the Australia kids TV juggernaut, and it sounds like 30-minute special ‘The Sign’ — four times the length of regular episodes — will play a key role in what shape the story of anthropomorphic Australian sisters Bluey and Bingo takes next.
To date, the three seasons have all run seven-minute episodes. “I’m loving going longer on ‘The Sign’, and I’d love to try to go longer — I definitely would not rule that out,” he said. “That’s why I’m very interested to see how The Sign goes down with the audience. Obviously it’s four times as long as a normal episode.
In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Bluey creator Joe Brumm addressed the future of the Australia kids TV juggernaut, and it sounds like 30-minute special ‘The Sign’ — four times the length of regular episodes — will play a key role in what shape the story of anthropomorphic Australian sisters Bluey and Bingo takes next.
To date, the three seasons have all run seven-minute episodes. “I’m loving going longer on ‘The Sign’, and I’d love to try to go longer — I definitely would not rule that out,” he said. “That’s why I’m very interested to see how The Sign goes down with the audience. Obviously it’s four times as long as a normal episode.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in Todd Haynes’ May December, Julianne Moore has been tapped to star opposite James McAvoy in Control, an action thriller from StudioCanal and The Picture Company, on which we were first to report.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alex Garland is one of the most important voices in the sci-fi genre. He first gained fame as a novelist with The Beach which was adapted into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. His distinctive style led him to become a film writer in Hollywood where he formed a very successful collaboration with director Danny Boyle in films like 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and Never Let Me Go.
Hollywood filmmaker Alex Garland (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Garland seamlessly segued into direction and helmed many critically acclaimed films that further proved that he was a master at the sci-fi genre. His latest film Civil War which is set to release on April 12th, already received a stupendous reception at South By Southwest. The director’s films though, have not always been comprehended by all audiences. For these viewers, here are three underrated Garland masterpieces that embody his unique nuances.
Three Alex Garland...
Hollywood filmmaker Alex Garland (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Garland seamlessly segued into direction and helmed many critically acclaimed films that further proved that he was a master at the sci-fi genre. His latest film Civil War which is set to release on April 12th, already received a stupendous reception at South By Southwest. The director’s films though, have not always been comprehended by all audiences. For these viewers, here are three underrated Garland masterpieces that embody his unique nuances.
Three Alex Garland...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Alex Garland’s Civil War is merely days away from its grand release. The dystopian thriller will come to theatres worldwide on April 12. The film chronicles the story of an American society fallen into disrepair. Several states of the country have united to form an army against the President who has seized a third term of presidency.
The A24 movie has been much talked about since its first trailer was released in December 2023. Many discussed how the film showed California and Texas working together while in reality, the two states fall on the opposite end of the political spectrum. There has also been some intense speculation about the real message behind the film. However, director Garland recently revealed his true agenda behind making a film such as Civil War.
Image via Civil War Trailer – A24 | YouTube
Alex Garland’s Agenda Behind Making Civil War Isn’t What You Think
Alex...
The A24 movie has been much talked about since its first trailer was released in December 2023. Many discussed how the film showed California and Texas working together while in reality, the two states fall on the opposite end of the political spectrum. There has also been some intense speculation about the real message behind the film. However, director Garland recently revealed his true agenda behind making a film such as Civil War.
Image via Civil War Trailer – A24 | YouTube
Alex Garland’s Agenda Behind Making Civil War Isn’t What You Think
Alex...
- 4/9/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
You may recall that this January, Sir Elton John became the 19th person ever to win the coveted Egot by claiming his first Emmy. But what you may be less familiar with is the fact that Emma Stone can become just the 20th actress (and the 25th entertainer overall) to claim an Eggocc if she triumphs in the race for the Best Drama Actress prize at this year’s Emmy Awards for her performance in the Paramount+/Showtime series “The Curse.” Too, Robert Downey Jr. is poised to be only the sixth actor to claim an Eggocc should he take home the Emmy prize in September for Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor for his work in the HBO limited series “The Sympathizer.”
What is an Eggocc, you ask? Why, it’s Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar and Critics Choice statuettes, of course. And as just alluded to, winning all four...
What is an Eggocc, you ask? Why, it’s Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar and Critics Choice statuettes, of course. And as just alluded to, winning all four...
- 4/7/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Spider-Man in Sam Raimi’s trilogy captured the essence of the beloved superhero in a unique and enduring way. With his earnest portrayal, Maguire brought depth to Peter Parker’s character.
Tobey Maguire in and as Spider-Man
He captured the awkwardness of a teenage Peter, the burden of responsibility after tragedy, and the thrill of wielding incredible power. His portrayal is considered a classic, remembered for its relatable hero and organic swinging through the New York City skyline.
SUGGESTED1 Problematic Arc About Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Resurfaces as Rumors About Spider-Man 4 Heat Up Online
Also, he was someone who went through a body transformation for his role way before it became a trend for the actors who play superhero roles to make a shredded physique.
Tobey Maguire Set The Trend of Body Transformation for Superhero Roles Way Before It Became a Thing
It has become...
Tobey Maguire in and as Spider-Man
He captured the awkwardness of a teenage Peter, the burden of responsibility after tragedy, and the thrill of wielding incredible power. His portrayal is considered a classic, remembered for its relatable hero and organic swinging through the New York City skyline.
SUGGESTED1 Problematic Arc About Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man Resurfaces as Rumors About Spider-Man 4 Heat Up Online
Also, he was someone who went through a body transformation for his role way before it became a trend for the actors who play superhero roles to make a shredded physique.
Tobey Maguire Set The Trend of Body Transformation for Superhero Roles Way Before It Became a Thing
It has become...
- 4/6/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Lorne Michaels is an expert at celebrating the legacy of “Saturday Night Live.” The show’s creator has produced variety specials for the NBC program’s 15th anniversary, 25th anniversary and 40th anniversary, so the upcoming 50th season should have a highly entertaining spectacle. Nothing less than a three-hour event would be expected, but how else should “SNL” celebrate the golden anniversary season, which would begin in the autumn of 2024 and continue through May, 2025?
Here is our exciting, fun suggestion for a way to go above and beyond for the live special. Over the course of a 20-22 episode season, NBC would certainly have almost every episode featuring the current cast along with hot guest hosts and musical guests. However, for the other five episodes spread out over several months, devote an entire 90 minutes to each previous decade. Invite back the biggest cast members from a decade along with well-known guest hosts and music stars.
Here is our exciting, fun suggestion for a way to go above and beyond for the live special. Over the course of a 20-22 episode season, NBC would certainly have almost every episode featuring the current cast along with hot guest hosts and musical guests. However, for the other five episodes spread out over several months, devote an entire 90 minutes to each previous decade. Invite back the biggest cast members from a decade along with well-known guest hosts and music stars.
- 4/3/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Before I watched “Civil War,” two publicists working on the dystopian thriller assured me that it isn’t a political film.
In the movie, Kirsten Dunst plays a dogged photojournalist muscling her way through a smoldering Washington D.C., trying to document the bitter conflict between two heavily armed factions tearing America apart. I didn’t buy that it didn’t have something to say about this moment. And neither does Dunst.
“So, do you believe that it’s not political? I mean … it’s an anti war film,” Dunst tells me with a shrug. “This movie, after you see it, you want to talk about it for a while with people. And I think any movie that does that is incredible.”
We’re having lunch in Toluca Lake, where Dunst is sipping a bottle of apple juice she’s been carrying in her purse and gearing up for what...
In the movie, Kirsten Dunst plays a dogged photojournalist muscling her way through a smoldering Washington D.C., trying to document the bitter conflict between two heavily armed factions tearing America apart. I didn’t buy that it didn’t have something to say about this moment. And neither does Dunst.
“So, do you believe that it’s not political? I mean … it’s an anti war film,” Dunst tells me with a shrug. “This movie, after you see it, you want to talk about it for a while with people. And I think any movie that does that is incredible.”
We’re having lunch in Toluca Lake, where Dunst is sipping a bottle of apple juice she’s been carrying in her purse and gearing up for what...
- 4/3/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been a tumultuous few years for French filmmaker Luc Besson, to put it mildly. But with #MeToo allegations outwardly behind him and the director seemingly exonerated, it appears to be full steam ahead for the “Fifth Element” and “Leon: The Professional” director. After a four-year absence from the screen, his latest effort is the drama “DogMan,” starring Caleb Landry Jones, about a boy bruised by life who finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.
Continue reading Luc Besson Says ‘Lucy 2’ Sequel Is News To Him & Addresses Natalie Portman’s Negative Thoughts On ‘Leon’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Luc Besson Says ‘Lucy 2’ Sequel Is News To Him & Addresses Natalie Portman’s Negative Thoughts On ‘Leon’ at The Playlist.
- 3/29/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
As Joaquin Phoenix prepares for the release of his Joker sequel alongside Lady Gaga, his 2019 standalone iteration gets slammed online. Compared with Natalie Portman’s controversial 2010 movie Black Swan, Phoenix’s DC flick gets accused of being an exact rip-off of the film.
Joaquin Phoenix as and in Joker
Comparing scenes from both movies and even addressing the similarities in the plot, netizens began bashing Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker for bagging interesting elements from Black Swan. Meanwhile, Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning movie faced criticism following the controversies regarding “dancing doubles”, as ballerinas Sarah Lane and Skylar Brandt broke their silence.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Accused of Copying Black Swan
After Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as DC’s Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, fans believed that there would be no one better suited for the eccentric role. However, they were proved wrong when Joaquin Phoenix took...
Joaquin Phoenix as and in Joker
Comparing scenes from both movies and even addressing the similarities in the plot, netizens began bashing Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker for bagging interesting elements from Black Swan. Meanwhile, Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning movie faced criticism following the controversies regarding “dancing doubles”, as ballerinas Sarah Lane and Skylar Brandt broke their silence.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Accused of Copying Black Swan
After Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as DC’s Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, fans believed that there would be no one better suited for the eccentric role. However, they were proved wrong when Joaquin Phoenix took...
- 3/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Exclusive: After strong start to 2024 with Masters of the Air and Dune Part 2, Oscar-nominee Austin Butler is looking to build on that success and is teaming up with another Oscar-nominated director. Sources tell Deadline Butler is set to star in Academy Award nominee Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing for Sony Pictures. The studio recently landed the package which is based on the book by Charlie Huston. The script will be written by Huston with Protozoa producing.
“I am excited to be teaming up with my old friends at Sony Pictures to bring Charlie’s adrenaline-soaked roller coaster ride to life. I can’t wait to start working with Austin and my family of NYC filmmakers,” said Aronofsky.
Written by and based on the books by Huston, Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild...
“I am excited to be teaming up with my old friends at Sony Pictures to bring Charlie’s adrenaline-soaked roller coaster ride to life. I can’t wait to start working with Austin and my family of NYC filmmakers,” said Aronofsky.
Written by and based on the books by Huston, Caught Stealing follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild...
- 3/27/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Anne Hathaway, who is gearing up for her upcoming romantic-comedy movie, The Idea of You, opposite actor Nicholas Galitzine, is popularly recognized for her portrayal of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada. The actress starred along with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in the comedy-drama directed by David Frankel.
The movie, upon its release, received a positive response from the audience and the critics, with special mention for Streep’s performances. Both actresses; Hathaway and Blunt were also appreciated for their performances. Regarded as one of the iconic movies of all time could have had a different actress playing the role Anne Hathaway eventually got to play.
Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada
Rachel McAdams was offered ‘three’ times the role that eventually went to Anne Hathaway
According to EW, Anne Hathaway, who became a household name with her portrayal of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada,...
The movie, upon its release, received a positive response from the audience and the critics, with special mention for Streep’s performances. Both actresses; Hathaway and Blunt were also appreciated for their performances. Regarded as one of the iconic movies of all time could have had a different actress playing the role Anne Hathaway eventually got to play.
Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada
Rachel McAdams was offered ‘three’ times the role that eventually went to Anne Hathaway
According to EW, Anne Hathaway, who became a household name with her portrayal of Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise’s relationship was one full of ups and downs. Their romance lasted eleven years and ended in a cloud of smoke that left both of them gasping for air. It is safe to say that being together for so long and walking away was difficult for both of them. Cruise managed to find love in Katie Holmes, with the two having an even more complex relationship. However, Kidman’s story was a lot more different.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
The actress once revealed that the moment that she decided to move on from the actor and find her true love was interconnected with the night she had one of the biggest achievements of her career. In 2003, Kidman won the Academy Award for Best Actress. This accolade was followed up by a depressing night and an insightful epiphany.
Nicole Kidman Felt Guilty For Celebrating
In Dave Karger‘s book,...
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
The actress once revealed that the moment that she decided to move on from the actor and find her true love was interconnected with the night she had one of the biggest achievements of her career. In 2003, Kidman won the Academy Award for Best Actress. This accolade was followed up by a depressing night and an insightful epiphany.
Nicole Kidman Felt Guilty For Celebrating
In Dave Karger‘s book,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Released in 2004, Jonathan Glazer’s second feature Birth refused to spoon-feed answers to the audience, which might’ve unfortunately added to its box-office failure at the time. However, decades later, the highly polarizing film, which saw Nicole Kidman delivering her best performance since Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut, continues to resonate with fans.
While the visionary director was initially conflicted about starring Kidman, following her celebrity stature, it didn’t take long for the filmmaker to be convinced she was ready for the role. Reflecting on her character, Glazer revealed that they initially talked about de-s-xualizing Kidman’s image, but at the end of the day, he couldn’t differentiate her from herself.
Jonathan Glazer Wanted to Push Nicole Kidman Far Away From Her Usual Self in Birth
Jonathan Glazer’s Birth | New Line Cinema
Co-written by Jean-Claude Carriere, Birth follows the story of Anna, who is approached by...
While the visionary director was initially conflicted about starring Kidman, following her celebrity stature, it didn’t take long for the filmmaker to be convinced she was ready for the role. Reflecting on her character, Glazer revealed that they initially talked about de-s-xualizing Kidman’s image, but at the end of the day, he couldn’t differentiate her from herself.
Jonathan Glazer Wanted to Push Nicole Kidman Far Away From Her Usual Self in Birth
Jonathan Glazer’s Birth | New Line Cinema
Co-written by Jean-Claude Carriere, Birth follows the story of Anna, who is approached by...
- 3/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
There were countable limited series back in the 2010s that captivated audiences and Big Little Lies by David E. was one of them. Both seasons have garnered much applause and fans demanded a third season.
Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies
Nicole Kidman, the Oscar winner played the role of Celeste Wright in the series that earned her an Emmy. Giving her fans some good news, she said in late 2023 that work on the third season of the series has begun.
Suggested“There has to be a third”: Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Pushed Her for Big Little Lies Season 3 Despite Show Leaving Her Wrecked After an Extremely Violent Scene
However, for that, we need to thank Kidman’s daughter Sunday Rose. She was the one who pushed her mother for more of it after watching the show.
Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Encouraged Her to Do Big Little Lies Season 3
In an interview with Variety,...
Nicole Kidman in Big Little Lies
Nicole Kidman, the Oscar winner played the role of Celeste Wright in the series that earned her an Emmy. Giving her fans some good news, she said in late 2023 that work on the third season of the series has begun.
Suggested“There has to be a third”: Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Pushed Her for Big Little Lies Season 3 Despite Show Leaving Her Wrecked After an Extremely Violent Scene
However, for that, we need to thank Kidman’s daughter Sunday Rose. She was the one who pushed her mother for more of it after watching the show.
Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Encouraged Her to Do Big Little Lies Season 3
In an interview with Variety,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Gone are the days. Several Hollywood celebrities have walked a long road to get where they are now. But they have been sensational even at the beginning of their career. A recent video compiling the faces of celebrities created a vibe that will take fans on a nostalgic ride.
Angelina Jolie in 1996 movie Mojave Moon
Jackie Chan, Keanu Reeves, and Angelina Jolie alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jim Carrey, and several others have looked naturally unique if we go back to the old videos of the stars. Of course, their charm is still intact, but the innocence and free young spirit in their faces exhibit how time flies.
Jackie Chan, Keanu Reeves, Angelina Jolie, and Several Star Shines From The Past
Keanu Reeves in My Own Private Idaho (1991)
In a recent post, a compilation video by the popular X handle, Historic Vids, which Dwayne Johnson also follows, takes fans on a ride to nostalgia.
Angelina Jolie in 1996 movie Mojave Moon
Jackie Chan, Keanu Reeves, and Angelina Jolie alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jim Carrey, and several others have looked naturally unique if we go back to the old videos of the stars. Of course, their charm is still intact, but the innocence and free young spirit in their faces exhibit how time flies.
Jackie Chan, Keanu Reeves, Angelina Jolie, and Several Star Shines From The Past
Keanu Reeves in My Own Private Idaho (1991)
In a recent post, a compilation video by the popular X handle, Historic Vids, which Dwayne Johnson also follows, takes fans on a ride to nostalgia.
- 3/23/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Once the Hollywood strikes were over, Fifth Season, run by co-CEOs Chris Rice and Graham Taylor, moved in to get production on six series up and running by January, including The Savant, starring and executive produced by Jessica Chastain.
The new limited series for Apple TV+ is the first production under a first-look deal Fifth Season Television has made with Chastain’s Freckle Films (George & Tammy), run by President Kelly Carmichael, to develop and produce projects.
In addition to The Savant, which marks Fifth Season’s seventh series at Apple TV+, other series that ramped up quickly after the strikes include Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Severance and the upcoming The Chief Of War starring Jason Momoa and Lady In the Lake (in post-production) with Natalie Portman — all on Apple TV+ — Season 2 of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman and Australian series The Last Anniversary, which Kidman produces.
The new limited series for Apple TV+ is the first production under a first-look deal Fifth Season Television has made with Chastain’s Freckle Films (George & Tammy), run by President Kelly Carmichael, to develop and produce projects.
In addition to The Savant, which marks Fifth Season’s seventh series at Apple TV+, other series that ramped up quickly after the strikes include Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Severance and the upcoming The Chief Of War starring Jason Momoa and Lady In the Lake (in post-production) with Natalie Portman — all on Apple TV+ — Season 2 of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers starring Nicole Kidman and Australian series The Last Anniversary, which Kidman produces.
- 3/22/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Has it been that long? George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is getting a 25th anniversary re-release by Disney on May 3. That’s in time to celebrate Star Wars day, May the 4th.
As part of the “The Phantom Menace” screenings, fans will be treated to an exclusive look at Disney+/Lucasfilm new series Star Wars: The Acolyte which takes place 100 years prior to Phantom Menace, that latter movie being the origin story of Anakin Skywalker who ultimately becomes Darth Vader. The Acolyte hits Disney+ on June 4.
Also the next Star Wars Celebration is headed to Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on April 18-20, 2025. Tickets for the event will go on sale Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 P.M. Edt (US Time)/Friday, May 3, at 8:00 A.M. Jst (Japan Time).
Phantom Menace starred Ewan McGregor as young Obi Wan Kenobi, Liam Neeson as his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn,...
As part of the “The Phantom Menace” screenings, fans will be treated to an exclusive look at Disney+/Lucasfilm new series Star Wars: The Acolyte which takes place 100 years prior to Phantom Menace, that latter movie being the origin story of Anakin Skywalker who ultimately becomes Darth Vader. The Acolyte hits Disney+ on June 4.
Also the next Star Wars Celebration is headed to Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on April 18-20, 2025. Tickets for the event will go on sale Thursday, May 2, at 7:00 P.M. Edt (US Time)/Friday, May 3, at 8:00 A.M. Jst (Japan Time).
Phantom Menace starred Ewan McGregor as young Obi Wan Kenobi, Liam Neeson as his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Ridley Scott’s Alien is iconic in many ways. Not only was it a turning point for the action genre, but Sigourney Weaver became one of the first female actresses to classify as a major action hero. It set records straight and opened a new door of opportunities for the franchise itself. In the midst of this, sequels and spin-offs were made. While some were well received, others not so much.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien
The latest installment in the franchise, Alien: Romulus had a lot relying on it. To carry a legacy as big as that of Scott’s and appease the audience at the same time is no small feat. However, its attempt to honor the same may have also become its own bane.
There’s Only One Reason You Need to be Super Hyped up for ‘Alien: Romulus’ and it’s Not Ridley Scott
Everything that glitters is not always gold.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien
The latest installment in the franchise, Alien: Romulus had a lot relying on it. To carry a legacy as big as that of Scott’s and appease the audience at the same time is no small feat. However, its attempt to honor the same may have also become its own bane.
There’s Only One Reason You Need to be Super Hyped up for ‘Alien: Romulus’ and it’s Not Ridley Scott
Everything that glitters is not always gold.
- 3/21/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Italy Pm Giorgia Meloni Is Seeking Damages In the Deep Fake Video Case(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Fake videos of celebrities have been the cause of concern for years, but the latest victim will shock you. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is the newest victim of the deep fake videos. The Italian Pm, Meloni is seeking over 100,000 Euros, roughly $109 000 in Usd, as compensation damages after deep fake adult videos of her were created and made viral online.
The deep fake video dates back to 2022, before Giorgia Meloni was appointed Prime Minister. The investigators on the case traced the sources of these deep fake videos back to a 40-year-old Man and his 73-year-old father and charged them with defamation. As per reports, Police officers tracked the smartphones that were used to upload the videos onto adult video sites.
The indictment claims that the defamatory videos were watched “millions of times” after they...
Fake videos of celebrities have been the cause of concern for years, but the latest victim will shock you. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is the newest victim of the deep fake videos. The Italian Pm, Meloni is seeking over 100,000 Euros, roughly $109 000 in Usd, as compensation damages after deep fake adult videos of her were created and made viral online.
The deep fake video dates back to 2022, before Giorgia Meloni was appointed Prime Minister. The investigators on the case traced the sources of these deep fake videos back to a 40-year-old Man and his 73-year-old father and charged them with defamation. As per reports, Police officers tracked the smartphones that were used to upload the videos onto adult video sites.
The indictment claims that the defamatory videos were watched “millions of times” after they...
- 3/21/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has recently shared that not only fans but also her 15-year-old daughter Sunday Rose has been anticipating another season of the popular HBO drama Big Little Lies. The actress has earlier hinted at the possibility of a follow-up season during a fan event.
However, an official confirmation about Season 3 and the potential return of the show’s cast is uncertain so far. In her recent interview with Elle, the actress shared that her daughter played a crucial role in getting another season off the ground.
Big Little Lies
Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Wants Another Season of Big Little Lies
During a recent interview with Elle, Nicole Kidman shared that she and Reese Witherspoon have been discussing a potential third season for the HBO drama Big Little Lies. She also expressed that the timing feels right to revisit their character and explore the “next chapter” of their lives.
However, an official confirmation about Season 3 and the potential return of the show’s cast is uncertain so far. In her recent interview with Elle, the actress shared that her daughter played a crucial role in getting another season off the ground.
Big Little Lies
Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Wants Another Season of Big Little Lies
During a recent interview with Elle, Nicole Kidman shared that she and Reese Witherspoon have been discussing a potential third season for the HBO drama Big Little Lies. She also expressed that the timing feels right to revisit their character and explore the “next chapter” of their lives.
- 3/20/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In 2017, Sofia Coppola made history after becoming the second female filmmaker to win Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for The Beguiled, starring, the Queen of Cannes, Nicole Kidman. On this historic occasion, the actress vowed to continue supporting women in the industry, which has been largely dominated by men since its very inception.
While other major A-listers have also spoken in support of female filmmakers, including Natalie Portman, it has been the Eyes Wide Shut Star, who has held her promise.
Nicole Kidman Continues to Deliver on Her Promise
Nicole Kidman | Credit: Expats
Having been surrounded by strong women throughout her life, Kidman has been pretty vocal about her fondness for working with women, stressing she feels safe and comfortable around them. And considering the stats for 2016 showed that only a minuscule percentage of the top films were directed by women, Kidman decided to ameliorate things herself. Staying...
While other major A-listers have also spoken in support of female filmmakers, including Natalie Portman, it has been the Eyes Wide Shut Star, who has held her promise.
Nicole Kidman Continues to Deliver on Her Promise
Nicole Kidman | Credit: Expats
Having been surrounded by strong women throughout her life, Kidman has been pretty vocal about her fondness for working with women, stressing she feels safe and comfortable around them. And considering the stats for 2016 showed that only a minuscule percentage of the top films were directed by women, Kidman decided to ameliorate things herself. Staying...
- 3/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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