Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy still remains one of the most iconic comic book movie trilogies of all time, since it introduced a plethora of villains long before MCU was a thing. One of those villains was Molina’s Doc Ock.
Molina portrayed the character’s arc flawlessly, transitioning from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and ultimately becoming a genuine hero. Molina excelled in both emotional and action-packed scenes, adding depth to the character of Doc Ock and making him one of Spider-Man’s most compelling movie villains.
Now in his recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina revealed that he was surprised he was asked to reprise his role. He was a bit worried however due to his advanced age, but Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me.
Molina portrayed the character’s arc flawlessly, transitioning from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and ultimately becoming a genuine hero. Molina excelled in both emotional and action-packed scenes, adding depth to the character of Doc Ock and making him one of Spider-Man’s most compelling movie villains.
Now in his recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina revealed that he was surprised he was asked to reprise his role. He was a bit worried however due to his advanced age, but Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me.
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy remains one of the most iconic comic book movie trilogies, introducing numerous villains before the MCU era. Among them was Molina’s portrayal of Doc Ock.
Molina’s seamless portrayal captured the character’s evolution from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and eventual hero. Excelling in both emotional and action-packed scenes, Molina added depth to Doc Ock, solidifying him as one of Spider-Man’s most captivating movie villains.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina disclosed his surprise at being approached to reprise his role. Despite some concerns about his age, Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me. When they asked me, I said, ‘You realize I’m quite a bit older? I’ve got crow’s feet, I’ve got a wattle,...
Molina’s seamless portrayal captured the character’s evolution from a brilliant scientist to a mind-controlled villain and eventual hero. Excelling in both emotional and action-packed scenes, Molina added depth to Doc Ock, solidifying him as one of Spider-Man’s most captivating movie villains.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Molina disclosed his surprise at being approached to reprise his role. Despite some concerns about his age, Pascal and Watts reassured him they had the technology to “fix it.”
“Coming back 17 years later to play the character again, no one was more surprised than me. When they asked me, I said, ‘You realize I’m quite a bit older? I’ve got crow’s feet, I’ve got a wattle,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The MCU has a lineup of upcoming movies, despite Marvel Studios facing challenges with recent projects. There’s been discussion about reducing the number of releases, as fans are growing weary of lower-quality shows and movies. However, Spider-Man continues to be a major draw, consistently delivering profits for Marvel, regardless of the medium.
In the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has had three standalone movies, with a fourth one in the works. This was confirmed months ago by producer Amy Pascal. The sequel’s development was paused during the WGA Strike but has since resumed. In this guide, we’ll summarize everything we know about the upcoming Spider-Man movie.
The plot could either explore the Multiverse or take a street-level direction
‘Spider-Man 3’ introduced the Multiversal theme that the rest of the franchise is now exploring, and although the movie was well-received, there’s been speculation that Feige has different plans for the upcoming installment.
In the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has had three standalone movies, with a fourth one in the works. This was confirmed months ago by producer Amy Pascal. The sequel’s development was paused during the WGA Strike but has since resumed. In this guide, we’ll summarize everything we know about the upcoming Spider-Man movie.
The plot could either explore the Multiverse or take a street-level direction
‘Spider-Man 3’ introduced the Multiversal theme that the rest of the franchise is now exploring, and although the movie was well-received, there’s been speculation that Feige has different plans for the upcoming installment.
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has quite a slate of movies coming up, even though Marvel Studios has hit a rough patch with the last couple of projects. There have been talks about releasing fewer projects, as fans are definitely becoming tired of shows and movies of lower quality; still, if one character always managed to drag people to movies, it’s Spider-Man, by far the most profitable Marvel franchise, no matter the product you’re looking at.
So far, talking about the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has three standalone movies and a fourth on the way. This was confirmed several months ago by producer Amy Pascal, who confirmed that the work on the sequel has been ongoing but stopped due to the solidarity with the ongoing WGA Strike at the time. Now that the development of the movie is back on, we decided to summarize everything we know about it in this comprehensive guide.
So far, talking about the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has three standalone movies and a fourth on the way. This was confirmed several months ago by producer Amy Pascal, who confirmed that the work on the sequel has been ongoing but stopped due to the solidarity with the ongoing WGA Strike at the time. Now that the development of the movie is back on, we decided to summarize everything we know about it in this comprehensive guide.
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Although “Challengers” screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes and director Luca Guadagnino are no strangers to working with each other, their collaboration process on the upcoming film “Queer,” an adaptation of a William S. Burroughs novel that will star Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, was entirely different.
The Black List alum previously told IndieWire on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of “Challengers” that accepting the task of his first adapted screenplay was a “no brainer.” Elaborating on how exactly the task of making “Queer,” a film adaptation both Guadagnino and other filmmakers had been chasing, came to be, Kuritzkes later told IndieWire over Zoom, “One day, on the set of ‘Challengers,’ [Luca] just gave me this book and said, ‘Read this tonight and tell me if you want to write it for me.’”
He added, “I was so completely honored and touched that Luca would trust me with this movie. And...
The Black List alum previously told IndieWire on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of “Challengers” that accepting the task of his first adapted screenplay was a “no brainer.” Elaborating on how exactly the task of making “Queer,” a film adaptation both Guadagnino and other filmmakers had been chasing, came to be, Kuritzkes later told IndieWire over Zoom, “One day, on the set of ‘Challengers,’ [Luca] just gave me this book and said, ‘Read this tonight and tell me if you want to write it for me.’”
He added, “I was so completely honored and touched that Luca would trust me with this movie. And...
- 4/29/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
'Challengers' screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes thinks the "cinematic" nature of tennis made it ideal for a movie.The scribe has penned the script for Luca Guadagnino's new movie that focuses on a love triangle on the tennis circuit and realised that the sport was ripe for the big screen after watching the controversial US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in 2018.Justin told Variety: "I just happened to be watching the US Open in 2018. It was the match between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams in the final, and it was very controversial because Serena Williams got penalised for receiving coaching from the sidelines. She got very upset and said that she didn't do that – but that was the first time I had heard about that rule."Immediately, it struck me as really cinematic, that you're all alone on the court, that there's only one other person...
- 4/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
This article will contain some spoilers for Challengers, so reader beware if you haven’t seen Luca Guadagnino’s new film…
Tennis isn’t for everyone – some people just want their Spidey fix. That’s what happens in one scene of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, where the daughter of Tashi (Zendaya) and Art (Mike Faist) asks to watch a Spider-Verse movie instead of tennis. But as the director explains, it wasn’t meant to be directly linked to Zendaya’s own Spider-Man movies.
As Guadagnino told Entertainment Weekly, those thinking that Spider-Verse moment in Challengers was an intentional easter egg are mistaken, as it was really just out of circumstances. “When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated. Amy Pascal, our amazing producer, was of help there. I said, ‘Amy, can we use one of your catalog titles so it’s going...
Tennis isn’t for everyone – some people just want their Spidey fix. That’s what happens in one scene of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, where the daughter of Tashi (Zendaya) and Art (Mike Faist) asks to watch a Spider-Verse movie instead of tennis. But as the director explains, it wasn’t meant to be directly linked to Zendaya’s own Spider-Man movies.
As Guadagnino told Entertainment Weekly, those thinking that Spider-Verse moment in Challengers was an intentional easter egg are mistaken, as it was really just out of circumstances. “When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated. Amy Pascal, our amazing producer, was of help there. I said, ‘Amy, can we use one of your catalog titles so it’s going...
- 4/28/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Challengers: Zendaya & Luca Guadagnino. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers movie was recently released in theatres. The sports romantic drama stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor in the lead roles. The movie has received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. From the first promo itself, cine-goers have shared their excitement for Luca’s movie.
In the movie, Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, a former Tennis player who’s married to Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), also a Tennis Player. Tashi is not only Art’s wife but also his coach. The couple has a daughter named Lily (Aj Lister). Josh O’Connor plays Patric Zweig, also a Tennis player, who was Tashi’s love interest during college. Luca’s movie is a non-linear narrative of the messed-up love story and the trio’s passion for sport.
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Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers movie was recently released in theatres. The sports romantic drama stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor in the lead roles. The movie has received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. From the first promo itself, cine-goers have shared their excitement for Luca’s movie.
In the movie, Zendaya plays Tashi Duncan, a former Tennis player who’s married to Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), also a Tennis Player. Tashi is not only Art’s wife but also his coach. The couple has a daughter named Lily (Aj Lister). Josh O’Connor plays Patric Zweig, also a Tennis player, who was Tashi’s love interest during college. Luca’s movie is a non-linear narrative of the messed-up love story and the trio’s passion for sport.
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- 4/28/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Luca Guadagnino didn't deliberately insert a 'Spider-Man' "in-joke" into 'Challengers'.The director's new movie stars Zendaya as tennis prodigy Tashi Duncan, and a scene features the alter ego of the actress - who plays Mj opposite her real-life boyfriend Tom Holland in the superhero films - talking with her husband Art (Mike Faist) when they are interrupted by their daughter Lily, who asks if she can watch the 'Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse' animated movie.And while fans of the superhero saga were thrilled by the Easter egg, Luca admitted he didn't think about the tie to Zendaya when the line was written.He explained to EW.com: “When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated.“Amy Pascal, our amazing producer, was of help there. I said, ‘Amy, can we use one of your catalog titles so it’s going...
- 4/28/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details about Challengers.
Luca Guadagnino, director of Challengers, inadvertently linked his latest film to the Spider-Man universe by having Zendaya be that connection.
Zendaya plays Mj opposite Tom Holland in the latest Spider-Man movies, and she is currently starring as tennis prodigy Tashi in Challengers.
At a point in the film, Tashi is discussing tennis with her husband Art, played by Mike Faist, when their daughter Lily walks in and asks if she can watch the animated Spider-Verse. The Easter egg lit up Spider-Man fans when the Marvel superhero was mentioned.
Although Zendaya doesn’t voice a character in the Spider-Verse animated film, she is part of the Spider-Verse at Sony. Guadagnino is now revealing that the connection wasn’t on purpose.
“When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated,” Guadagnino said in an interview with EW.
Luca Guadagnino, director of Challengers, inadvertently linked his latest film to the Spider-Man universe by having Zendaya be that connection.
Zendaya plays Mj opposite Tom Holland in the latest Spider-Man movies, and she is currently starring as tennis prodigy Tashi in Challengers.
At a point in the film, Tashi is discussing tennis with her husband Art, played by Mike Faist, when their daughter Lily walks in and asks if she can watch the animated Spider-Verse. The Easter egg lit up Spider-Man fans when the Marvel superhero was mentioned.
Although Zendaya doesn’t voice a character in the Spider-Verse animated film, she is part of the Spider-Verse at Sony. Guadagnino is now revealing that the connection wasn’t on purpose.
“When you get rights for something to be used in a movie, it’s very complicated,” Guadagnino said in an interview with EW.
- 4/28/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
As Zendaya’s star rises in the wake of “Dune: Part Two” and now “Challengers,” the tennis film reminds viewers that she also has Marvel’s “Spider-Man” franchise with Tom Holland under her belt.
“Challengers” watches Zendaya play a fierce and ambitious woman whose career-stopping injury puts her in the position of coaching her professional tennis-playing husband, Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Strategizing, she decides that a low-stakes Challenger tournament in New Rochelle might get some of Art’s mojo back — but things get complicated when the washed-up Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) takes the wild card slot to try and qualify for the U.S. Open. Patrick dated Tashi when she was in college at Stanford alongside Art, who used to play doubles with Patrick when they went to boarding school.
A line in the film calls to mind the actress’ rendition of “Mj,” aka Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Challengers” watches Zendaya play a fierce and ambitious woman whose career-stopping injury puts her in the position of coaching her professional tennis-playing husband, Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Strategizing, she decides that a low-stakes Challenger tournament in New Rochelle might get some of Art’s mojo back — but things get complicated when the washed-up Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) takes the wild card slot to try and qualify for the U.S. Open. Patrick dated Tashi when she was in college at Stanford alongside Art, who used to play doubles with Patrick when they went to boarding school.
A line in the film calls to mind the actress’ rendition of “Mj,” aka Michelle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 4/27/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Luca Guadagnino isn’t exactly known for mainstream box office success, with credits on his resume like Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria and Bones and All. However, you take a young rising star like Zendaya and create a sexy love triangle around her in a sports setting, then as the late great Carl Weathers would say, “Baby, you got a stew going!” Guadagnino’s sports romance drama, Challengers, would open to $1.9 million at the box office in Thursday night previews.
According to Variety, while the R-rated film isn’t going to bust any blocks, as romance dramas rarely do, but the Amazon MGM movie is expected to win the weekend with an estimated $12 million to $15 million gross. Challengers is expected to overtake Civil War for the number one spot at the box office for the week. Civil War would enjoy two weeks at the top, becoming the biggest earner...
According to Variety, while the R-rated film isn’t going to bust any blocks, as romance dramas rarely do, but the Amazon MGM movie is expected to win the weekend with an estimated $12 million to $15 million gross. Challengers is expected to overtake Civil War for the number one spot at the box office for the week. Civil War would enjoy two weeks at the top, becoming the biggest earner...
- 4/26/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
They don’t call the scammer who fooled hundreds of entertainment gig workers out of their money, time, and dreams the “Hollywood Con Queen” for nothing. Filmmaker Chris Smith’s three-part docuseries starts streaming May 8 on Apple TV+ and aims to flesh out the staggering impact of an anonymous fraudster who preyed on hundreds of industry hopefuls from across the globe.
The criminal mastermind — whose identity you can Google but is the linchpin dramatic question in the forthcoming true crime project — posed as various major players from across development. Pretending to be everyone from Amy Pascal to Deborah Snyder to Kathleen Kennedy, the mysterious female voice dangled the promise of life-changing career opportunities in Southeast Asia before exploiting the unlucky creatives who actually tried to take them.
Based on the original reporting of “The Hollywood Reporter” journalist Scott Johnson and his book for Harper Collins (“Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt...
The criminal mastermind — whose identity you can Google but is the linchpin dramatic question in the forthcoming true crime project — posed as various major players from across development. Pretending to be everyone from Amy Pascal to Deborah Snyder to Kathleen Kennedy, the mysterious female voice dangled the promise of life-changing career opportunities in Southeast Asia before exploiting the unlucky creatives who actually tried to take them.
Based on the original reporting of “The Hollywood Reporter” journalist Scott Johnson and his book for Harper Collins (“Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt...
- 4/25/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
[Editor’s note: The following interview includes some spoilers for “Challengers.”]
Justin Kuritzkes managed to hit an ace with the first feature-length screenplay he’d ever written “that I felt good enough to share with anybody,” he joked during a recent interview with IndieWire over Zoom.
The playwright, author, and to some most memorably “Potion Seller,” credits the controversial 2018 U.S. Open final between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that began to devolve after an umpire penalized the latter tennis legend for allegedly receiving coaching from the sidelines.
“She immediately got really upset and said, ‘I didn’t do that. I would never do that.’ And I had never heard this rule before because I wasn’t massively into tennis. But immediately, this struck me as intensely cinematic,” said Kuritzkes. “You’re all alone on the court and there’s this one person in the stands who cares as much about what happens to you as you do, but you can’t talk to them.
Justin Kuritzkes managed to hit an ace with the first feature-length screenplay he’d ever written “that I felt good enough to share with anybody,” he joked during a recent interview with IndieWire over Zoom.
The playwright, author, and to some most memorably “Potion Seller,” credits the controversial 2018 U.S. Open final between Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams that began to devolve after an umpire penalized the latter tennis legend for allegedly receiving coaching from the sidelines.
“She immediately got really upset and said, ‘I didn’t do that. I would never do that.’ And I had never heard this rule before because I wasn’t massively into tennis. But immediately, this struck me as intensely cinematic,” said Kuritzkes. “You’re all alone on the court and there’s this one person in the stands who cares as much about what happens to you as you do, but you can’t talk to them.
- 4/25/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Who loves Zendaya? Show of hands? Well if you do, and Amazon MGM Studios is betting that plenty of 18-24 olds do, you can watch the Euphoria Emmy winner in Imax in Amazon MGM Studio’s Challengers this weekend, then sit around and watch her again in Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two.
The R-rated menage a trois tennis romantic comedy, Challengers, finally steps on the court this weekend after being pushed from its Sept. 15 release date due to the actors strike, with an eye at a $15M domestic opening at 3,400 locations, give or take. The pic will serve as a testament to Zendaya’s box office drawing power sans any attachments to major IP, read Dune or Spider-Man. Already working in the favor of the Luca Guadagnino directed, Amy Pascal produced movie are excellent reviews at 95% certified fresh. If this movie can truly breakout, it’s a win...
The R-rated menage a trois tennis romantic comedy, Challengers, finally steps on the court this weekend after being pushed from its Sept. 15 release date due to the actors strike, with an eye at a $15M domestic opening at 3,400 locations, give or take. The pic will serve as a testament to Zendaya’s box office drawing power sans any attachments to major IP, read Dune or Spider-Man. Already working in the favor of the Luca Guadagnino directed, Amy Pascal produced movie are excellent reviews at 95% certified fresh. If this movie can truly breakout, it’s a win...
- 4/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon MGM Studios has released the final trailer for Challengers, starring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.
Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick—his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
As their pasts and present collide and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it will cost to win. In addition to the trailer, you can also watch a featurette on the film’s music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, and graphic nudity. The drama will open in theaters on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Guadagnino directed the movie from a script by Justin Kuritzkes.
Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick—his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
As their pasts and present collide and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it will cost to win. In addition to the trailer, you can also watch a featurette on the film’s music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, and graphic nudity. The drama will open in theaters on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Guadagnino directed the movie from a script by Justin Kuritzkes.
- 4/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Challengers, Abigail, Under the Bridge and Coachella.
PaleyFest
The annual TV festival kicked off on April 12 and runs through the 21st, with events for The Morning Show, Loki, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Aniston, moderator Kara Swisher, Reese Witherspoon, Karen Pittman and Mark Duplass for The Morning Show event Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, Iain Armitage, Annie Potts, Emily Osment and Lance Barber at the Young Sheldon event Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers for the Late Night with Seth Meyers panel Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm event.
Breakthrough Prize
Stars including Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close,...
PaleyFest
The annual TV festival kicked off on April 12 and runs through the 21st, with events for The Morning Show, Loki, Young Sheldon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Nestor Carbonell, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Aniston, moderator Kara Swisher, Reese Witherspoon, Karen Pittman and Mark Duplass for The Morning Show event Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, Iain Armitage, Annie Potts, Emily Osment and Lance Barber at the Young Sheldon event Andy Samberg and Seth Meyers for the Late Night with Seth Meyers panel Judd Apatow, Jeff Schaffer, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm event.
Breakthrough Prize
Stars including Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
T-minus two years for the release date of the upcoming Project Hail Mary. Amazon MGM Studios has finally set a date for the Ryan Gosling astronaut thriller. Deadline recently reported that the film, which is being directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is preparing for launch on March 20, 2026. There are currently no other big titles scheduled for that weekend. Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord, Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O’Connor and Andy Weir are all on board as producers of the film. Drew Goddard wrote the adapted screenplay based on the Andy Weir novel. Weir had also written the novel for The Martian, which served as source material for the Matt Damon film of the same name. Goddard is also set to executive produce with his Goddard Textiles partner Sarah Esberg, along with Ken Kao.
“The movie, filmed for Imax, is based on Weir’s (The Martian) novel and set in the near future.
“The movie, filmed for Imax, is based on Weir’s (The Martian) novel and set in the near future.
- 4/19/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios has begun the countdown for Project Hail Mary, its Ryan Gosling-starring, Phil Lord- and Christopher Miller-directed space adventure, which has been given a March 20, 2026 release date. No other wide entries are on that weekend.
Producers are Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord, Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O’Connor and Andy Weir.
The movie, filmed for Imax, is based on Weir’s (The Martian) novel and set in the near future. Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher-turned-astronaut who wakes up from a coma, alone, on a space station with no memory of who he is or his mission. His memory returns in bursts and he pieces together that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to reverse the impact of a space event that had already hurled our planet into the early stages of an Ice Age. As details of the mission unravel,...
Producers are Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord, Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O’Connor and Andy Weir.
The movie, filmed for Imax, is based on Weir’s (The Martian) novel and set in the near future. Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher-turned-astronaut who wakes up from a coma, alone, on a space station with no memory of who he is or his mission. His memory returns in bursts and he pieces together that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to reverse the impact of a space event that had already hurled our planet into the early stages of an Ice Age. As details of the mission unravel,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of Challengers at the Mjr Troy on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00pm!
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
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Genre: Drama Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist Director: Luca...
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
About The Film
Genre: Drama Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist Director: Luca...
- 4/17/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Actor Nathan Fillion’s star power grew thanks to starring in shows like Castle and The Rookie. But before those two hit shows, he considered his sci-fi cult hit Firefly as the show that kick-started his career.
Nathan Fillion revealed that no one heard of him before ‘Firefly’ Nathan Fillion | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Fillion initially didn’t know he’d be able to make a living from acting. In an interview with Closer, he confided that he saw acting as more of a side gig when he went to school. But getting an actual acting job that paid decently changed Fillion’s trajectory.
“I was going to finish off schooling and four months before graduation I got a job on a soap and moved to New York City. I did three years there, moved to Los Angeles on the advice of Bob Woods, who played my uncle on the show.
Nathan Fillion revealed that no one heard of him before ‘Firefly’ Nathan Fillion | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Fillion initially didn’t know he’d be able to make a living from acting. In an interview with Closer, he confided that he saw acting as more of a side gig when he went to school. But getting an actual acting job that paid decently changed Fillion’s trajectory.
“I was going to finish off schooling and four months before graduation I got a job on a soap and moved to New York City. I did three years there, moved to Los Angeles on the advice of Bob Woods, who played my uncle on the show.
- 4/17/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Journalist Scott Johnson in a scene from ‘Hollywood Con Queen’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
Journalist Scott Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas’ investigation into the scam artist known as the “Con Queen” unfolds in the documentary series Hollywood Con Queen. Apple TV+ set a May 8, 2024 premiere date for the three-part docuseries, based on Johnson’s Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
“A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
Journalist Scott Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas’ investigation into the scam artist known as the “Con Queen” unfolds in the documentary series Hollywood Con Queen. Apple TV+ set a May 8, 2024 premiere date for the three-part docuseries, based on Johnson’s Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
“A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple is turning the story of the Hollywood con queen into a documentary series.
The streamer is launching Hollywood Con Queen, which tells the story of a scam that targeted the likes of Kathleen Kennedy, Sherry Lansing, Amy Pascal, Wendi Deng Murdoch and Stacey Snider, on May 8.
The series comes from Tiger King and Fyre filmmaker Chris Smith and his production company Library Films.
It tells the story of an international con artist impersonating the industry’s most powerful women.
The scam involved the con artist approaching production staff, claiming to be an executive or senior figure in the industry, to work on a project in Indonesia. In 2020, it emerged that the FBI and Department of Justice had arrested a suspect in Manchester, UK.
The series is based on the reporting of Scott Johnson, who wrote a book – Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
It is the...
The streamer is launching Hollywood Con Queen, which tells the story of a scam that targeted the likes of Kathleen Kennedy, Sherry Lansing, Amy Pascal, Wendi Deng Murdoch and Stacey Snider, on May 8.
The series comes from Tiger King and Fyre filmmaker Chris Smith and his production company Library Films.
It tells the story of an international con artist impersonating the industry’s most powerful women.
The scam involved the con artist approaching production staff, claiming to be an executive or senior figure in the industry, to work on a project in Indonesia. In 2020, it emerged that the FBI and Department of Justice had arrested a suspect in Manchester, UK.
The series is based on the reporting of Scott Johnson, who wrote a book – Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
It is the...
- 4/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Original deep reporting by The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Johnson is getting the true-crime docuseries treatment at Apple TV+.
The streaming giant has picked up the three-parter Hollywood Con Queen from director Chris Smith, based in part on Johnson’s book Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius from Harper Collins.
The docuseries, to premiere May 8, promises an in-depth exploration of a mysterious Indonesian man and the masquerade behind his elaborate Con Queen scam. This was no garden-variety swindler. His criminal exploits eventually drew the attention of THR investigative journalist Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas as they set out to unmask the serial imposter by tearing back the layers of one of Hollywood’s most elaborate schemes.
As part of Johnson’s original reporting, he interviewed unwitting victims of the Con Queen’s daring schemes, which wreaked havoc across the entertainment industry and impacted a who’s who of Hollywood.
The streaming giant has picked up the three-parter Hollywood Con Queen from director Chris Smith, based in part on Johnson’s book Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius from Harper Collins.
The docuseries, to premiere May 8, promises an in-depth exploration of a mysterious Indonesian man and the masquerade behind his elaborate Con Queen scam. This was no garden-variety swindler. His criminal exploits eventually drew the attention of THR investigative journalist Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas as they set out to unmask the serial imposter by tearing back the layers of one of Hollywood’s most elaborate schemes.
As part of Johnson’s original reporting, he interviewed unwitting victims of the Con Queen’s daring schemes, which wreaked havoc across the entertainment industry and impacted a who’s who of Hollywood.
- 4/15/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Despite missing some important personnel, Marvel Studios and Sony are reportedly looking to get a new Spider-Man film before the cameras this year.
Sony and Marvel have either done a great job of tying up plenty of key details for their collaboration on Spider-Man 4… well, either that or the studios have simply pencilled in a date and will try to figure out their collective to-do list in a mad flurry of activity as the summer commences.
According to reports that originated with reporter Daniel Richtman, both Marvel and Sony are working towards a September start date for the follow-up to the 2021’s monstrously successful Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Here are two of the missing details that have been floating around in the news sphere for a while now, although we should preface this list by stating that it is entirely possible that these issues have now been sorted. We’d hope so,...
Sony and Marvel have either done a great job of tying up plenty of key details for their collaboration on Spider-Man 4… well, either that or the studios have simply pencilled in a date and will try to figure out their collective to-do list in a mad flurry of activity as the summer commences.
According to reports that originated with reporter Daniel Richtman, both Marvel and Sony are working towards a September start date for the follow-up to the 2021’s monstrously successful Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Here are two of the missing details that have been floating around in the news sphere for a while now, although we should preface this list by stating that it is entirely possible that these issues have now been sorted. We’d hope so,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Amazon MGM Studios’ latest featurette for Challengers features the film’s stars – Zendaya (Dune Parts 1 and 2), Mike Faist (West Side Story), and Josh O’Connor (The Crown) – discussing the R-rated drama. Zendaya, the center of a love triangle in the mesmerizing sports drama, says the film’s a rollercoaster of emotions that challenges the audience.
Oscar nominated director Luca Guadagnino describes the film as a “passionate love story where the rules of the game of tennis become the rules of the game of seduction.” And Zendaya considers tennis to be just the outlet for the characters to express their chaos.
Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi and Josh O’Connor as Patrick in ‘Challengers’ (Photo Credit © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc)
“From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.
Oscar nominated director Luca Guadagnino describes the film as a “passionate love story where the rules of the game of tennis become the rules of the game of seduction.” And Zendaya considers tennis to be just the outlet for the characters to express their chaos.
Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi and Josh O’Connor as Patrick in ‘Challengers’ (Photo Credit © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc)
“From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.
- 4/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Zendaya is switching up her look in the midst of promoting her new movie Challengers!
The 27-year-old actress has traveled the globe in the last few weeks, making appearances at premieres and press events for the tennis movie, which she stars in with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
On Thursday (April 11), her jam-packed schedule continued with a photocall for the movie at Claridges Hotel in London, England. However, the appearance was notable as she used it to make a pretty big change to her appearance.
Keep reading to find out more…
Zendaya wore a cheeky, striped outfit with a feathered accent on the back for the outing. However, the focus was largely on her hair. While she’s worn it in a variety of styles on the press tour, her latest look featured a blunt bang.
Fans will likely recall that this isn’t the first time that Zendaya has played with bangs this year.
The 27-year-old actress has traveled the globe in the last few weeks, making appearances at premieres and press events for the tennis movie, which she stars in with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
On Thursday (April 11), her jam-packed schedule continued with a photocall for the movie at Claridges Hotel in London, England. However, the appearance was notable as she used it to make a pretty big change to her appearance.
Keep reading to find out more…
Zendaya wore a cheeky, striped outfit with a feathered accent on the back for the outing. However, the focus was largely on her hair. While she’s worn it in a variety of styles on the press tour, her latest look featured a blunt bang.
Fans will likely recall that this isn’t the first time that Zendaya has played with bangs this year.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Zendaya is well-known these days, especially with younger audiences, thanks to her roles in ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Dune,’ and the ‘Spider-Man’ movies. What’s great about her is how genuine she seems, often praised for her effortless charm.
Before becoming a huge star, Zendaya’s career was already taking off, even though Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige hadn’t heard of her at the time.
In a recent article in Vogue about Zendaya, Amy Pascal shared that neither she nor Feige recognized the young actress at first. However, she quickly impressed them, and they were convinced she had to be in the movie.
To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie. And then we found...
Before becoming a huge star, Zendaya’s career was already taking off, even though Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige hadn’t heard of her at the time.
In a recent article in Vogue about Zendaya, Amy Pascal shared that neither she nor Feige recognized the young actress at first. However, she quickly impressed them, and they were convinced she had to be in the movie.
To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie. And then we found...
- 4/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Zendaya is currently a household name, mostly among the younger audiences due to her roles in ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Dune,’ and MCU’s ‘Spider-Man’ film series. The best part about the young actress is how down-to-earth she appears, as she is always commended as having almost effortless and natural charm.
Zendaya wasn’t always a mega-popular star, but her career did take off even before she starred alongside Holland’s Spider-Man. Unfortunately, both Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige were totally unaware of her.
In a recent Vogue feature covering Zendaya, Amy Pascal revealed that neither she nor Feige knew who the young actress was, but she totally won them over and they just knew she had to be in the movie:
To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like,...
Zendaya wasn’t always a mega-popular star, but her career did take off even before she starred alongside Holland’s Spider-Man. Unfortunately, both Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige were totally unaware of her.
In a recent Vogue feature covering Zendaya, Amy Pascal revealed that neither she nor Feige knew who the young actress was, but she totally won them over and they just knew she had to be in the movie:
To be honest with you, neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was. She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Amidst a sea of talented artists, Zendaya has already established herself as an actress to look out for. Even though she has been in the acting industry since she was a teen, her career truly took off when she was cast as Mj in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The Dune star has enjoyed tremendous success, and these are still fairly early days for her. However, she owes it to her parents, especially her mother, who ended up shaping her career as a thespian.
Zendaya shot to fame with her MCU debut (Source: Spider-man: Homecoming)
How Zendaya’s mother helped shape her into a superstar
Zendaya is currently the face of Hollywood. With projects such as Dune, Euphoria, and the upcoming Challengers to her name, the actress has gone from strength to strength with each role. From directors to co-stars, everyone who has worked with her has only had praise to shower on the young actress.
The Dune star has enjoyed tremendous success, and these are still fairly early days for her. However, she owes it to her parents, especially her mother, who ended up shaping her career as a thespian.
Zendaya shot to fame with her MCU debut (Source: Spider-man: Homecoming)
How Zendaya’s mother helped shape her into a superstar
Zendaya is currently the face of Hollywood. With projects such as Dune, Euphoria, and the upcoming Challengers to her name, the actress has gone from strength to strength with each role. From directors to co-stars, everyone who has worked with her has only had praise to shower on the young actress.
- 4/10/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
CinemaCon is in full swing. Studios are unveiling some new exclusive pictures and information at upcoming projects. We’ve gotten first looks at movies like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and trailers for Trap and The Joker: Folie à Deux. Some promotional materials have shown a look at Gladiator II and Wolverine’s new mask for Deadpool & Wolverine. Recently, Amazon MGM has revealed some new footage of the upcoming Christmas comedy Red One, which stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons.
Deadline reports on the ten minutes that Amazon has screened for the CinemaCon audience. First off, while this is a movie that has been set for Prime Video, the footage is said to be very theatrical and it is revealed that Red One will indeed be hitting theaters on November 15. Not much can be said by way of details as those who saw the footage are instructed to keep their lips sealed.
Deadline reports on the ten minutes that Amazon has screened for the CinemaCon audience. First off, while this is a movie that has been set for Prime Video, the footage is said to be very theatrical and it is revealed that Red One will indeed be hitting theaters on November 15. Not much can be said by way of details as those who saw the footage are instructed to keep their lips sealed.
- 4/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
While Amazon MGM Studios didn’t take the stage at CinemaCon, they did meet with exhibitors and key press to strut their future theatrical slate, in particular they showed off ten minutes of the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ movie Red One. While we agree to keep mum about the details of the Santa Claus rescue movie, let’s just say the originally conceived for Prime Video title is definitely meant for theatrical, which is where it’s going on Nov. 15; the only wide release currently on that weekend.
Let’s just say that Red One is a fire-breathing Christmas action movie that completely reinvents the holiday genre. There hasn’t been a mass appealing Christmas tentpole in six years, the last being Illumination/Universal’s The Grinch which made over a half billion worldwide. Red One is a really fun original action film for both Johnson and Evans, and...
Let’s just say that Red One is a fire-breathing Christmas action movie that completely reinvents the holiday genre. There hasn’t been a mass appealing Christmas tentpole in six years, the last being Illumination/Universal’s The Grinch which made over a half billion worldwide. Red One is a really fun original action film for both Johnson and Evans, and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya has ruled both small and big screens for the past few years. Her portrayal of Rue in HBO Max’s Euphoria not only made the show a fan favorite but also made her the youngest woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress.
The actress, 27, has secured several notable roles in movies, such as Chani in Dune and Anne Wheeler in The Greatest Showman. However, before taking on any of those roles, she established herself in the superhero genre by playing Michelle Jones, also known as ‘Mj’, in the MCU’s Spider-Man films. In fact, her first major motion picture role was in 2017 with Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she went on to star in its follow-ups.
Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home
However, when the actress showed up for her audition, producer Amy Pascal claimed that neither she nor Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had any idea who Zendaya was.
The actress, 27, has secured several notable roles in movies, such as Chani in Dune and Anne Wheeler in The Greatest Showman. However, before taking on any of those roles, she established herself in the superhero genre by playing Michelle Jones, also known as ‘Mj’, in the MCU’s Spider-Man films. In fact, her first major motion picture role was in 2017 with Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she went on to star in its follow-ups.
Zendaya and Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home
However, when the actress showed up for her audition, producer Amy Pascal claimed that neither she nor Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had any idea who Zendaya was.
- 4/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Amy Pascal, who served as a producer for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, admitted that neither she nor Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige knew who Zendaya was when she auditioned for the character of Mj.
“She was wearing no make-up, and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie’,” Pascal told Vogue, reports deadline.com.
Pascal added: “And then we found out she was a totally famous person and felt really stupid.”
Zendaya stepped into acting at a young age in the Disney Channel show ‘Shake It Up’.
In an interview with Vogue, Zendaya reflected on her childhood as an adult.
“I don’t know how much of a choice I had,” she told the magazine.
“I have complicated feelings about kids and fame and being in the public eye, or being a child actor.”
Zendaya...
“She was wearing no make-up, and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie’,” Pascal told Vogue, reports deadline.com.
Pascal added: “And then we found out she was a totally famous person and felt really stupid.”
Zendaya stepped into acting at a young age in the Disney Channel show ‘Shake It Up’.
In an interview with Vogue, Zendaya reflected on her childhood as an adult.
“I don’t know how much of a choice I had,” she told the magazine.
“I have complicated feelings about kids and fame and being in the public eye, or being a child actor.”
Zendaya...
- 4/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Zendaya landed her big breakout film when she was cast opposite Tom Holland in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. However, producer Amy Pascal said neither she nor Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige knew who the star was when she auditioned for the role of Mj.
“She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie,'” Pascal told Vogue. “And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid.”
In the new interview, Zendaya opened up about her career and revealed how she lost much of her childhood as she became a “breadwinner” for her family.
The Challengers star began acting at a young age in the Disney Channel show Shake It Up. In an interview with Vogue, Zendaya reflected on her childhood as an adult.
“She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie,'” Pascal told Vogue. “And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid.”
In the new interview, Zendaya opened up about her career and revealed how she lost much of her childhood as she became a “breadwinner” for her family.
The Challengers star began acting at a young age in the Disney Channel show Shake It Up. In an interview with Vogue, Zendaya reflected on her childhood as an adult.
- 4/10/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya was already a big star when she was cast as Mj in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” By that point in her career she had already amassed a huge following as the star of two Disney Channel hits, “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover,” plus popped up in Beyonce’s “Lemonade” film and was a runner-up on “Dancing With the Stars.” None of that apparently registered for “Spider-Man” producer Amy Pascal.
“To be honest with you, neither [Marvel Studios president] Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was,” Pascal admitted in Vogue magazine as part of its Zendaya cover story. “She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie.’ And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid.
“To be honest with you, neither [Marvel Studios president] Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was,” Pascal admitted in Vogue magazine as part of its Zendaya cover story. “She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie.’ And then we found out she was a totally famous person, and felt really stupid.
- 4/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to preparing for roles and giving auditions, every actor wants to be at their very best and Zendaya is no exception to that. Starting off as a child actress, she has seen growth not only in her own talent but also in the quality of movies and TV shows she has transitioned into.
From Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover to Dune and Euphoria, there has been not a single moment of doubt when it comes to such a talented actress.
Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures
When getting some of the best roles, there is a strong chance that her previously established fame played a role stronger than many would realize. However, the same was not the case for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Her audition story for Tom Holland’s trilogy was perhaps the most mundane she has ever been seen.
From Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover to Dune and Euphoria, there has been not a single moment of doubt when it comes to such a talented actress.
Zendaya as Mj in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures
When getting some of the best roles, there is a strong chance that her previously established fame played a role stronger than many would realize. However, the same was not the case for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Her audition story for Tom Holland’s trilogy was perhaps the most mundane she has ever been seen.
- 4/9/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Zendaya is continuing her fashionable Parisian takeover while attending the premiere of her new movie Challengers.
The 27-year-old actress is in the City of Love promoting the steamy tennis movie, and she’s delivering a masterclass on poise and style with every appearance she makes.
Her winning streak continued on Saturday evening (April 6) when she arrived at the premiere with costars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in Paris, France.
Keep reading to find out more…
Posing outside the Ugc Normandie, Zendaya wowed in a strapless white dress. She wore her hair straight and accessorized with a multitude of diamonds.
The trio’s costar Darnell Appling was also in attendance. As was director Luca Guadagnino and producers Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor. We’ve got photos of everyone in the gallery.
Challengers premieres in theaters on April 26! Check out the trailer to get a better idea of the plot.
See what Zendaya...
The 27-year-old actress is in the City of Love promoting the steamy tennis movie, and she’s delivering a masterclass on poise and style with every appearance she makes.
Her winning streak continued on Saturday evening (April 6) when she arrived at the premiere with costars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in Paris, France.
Keep reading to find out more…
Posing outside the Ugc Normandie, Zendaya wowed in a strapless white dress. She wore her hair straight and accessorized with a multitude of diamonds.
The trio’s costar Darnell Appling was also in attendance. As was director Luca Guadagnino and producers Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor. We’ve got photos of everyone in the gallery.
Challengers premieres in theaters on April 26! Check out the trailer to get a better idea of the plot.
See what Zendaya...
- 4/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the weeks since the 2024 Academy Awards, figures throughout Hollywood have continued to declare their support for director Jonathan Glazer. While accepting the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film for The Zone of Interest, a film that centers on the Holocaust, the Jewish director criticized the dehumanization of “victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza.”
The most recent show of support comes from an open letter signed by more than 150 Jewish creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Ilana Glazer, Chloe Fineman, Todd Haynes,...
The most recent show of support comes from an open letter signed by more than 150 Jewish creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Ilana Glazer, Chloe Fineman, Todd Haynes,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of Spider-Man has become one of the most iconic versions of the character. Embodying the very essence of the character, including his charm, his wittiness, and his ability to joke in the more inappropriate of times, the love that the actor gets for this character is well deserved.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Although these opinions are held by the majority, when the film was originally coming out, a lot of people had a lot of things to say. This is not surprising as the films had to follow up the ridiculously high standards set by Tobey Maguire’s films. Such a strong love for the Sam Raimi films made many publicly voice their opinions on the casting of the web-slinger.
Suggested“They all ignored me”: Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland Refused to Listen to Amy Pascal Who Reportedly Threw a Sandwich at Kevin Feige for...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Although these opinions are held by the majority, when the film was originally coming out, a lot of people had a lot of things to say. This is not surprising as the films had to follow up the ridiculously high standards set by Tobey Maguire’s films. Such a strong love for the Sam Raimi films made many publicly voice their opinions on the casting of the web-slinger.
Suggested“They all ignored me”: Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland Refused to Listen to Amy Pascal Who Reportedly Threw a Sandwich at Kevin Feige for...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
When Tom Holland entered the MCU as the enthusiastic teenager Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, Marvel fans got behind him wholeheartedly. The British star who was 18 years old when he was cast for Captain America: Civil War, had the boyish looks and charm that made viewers believe he was the perfect choice for the role.
Hollywood star Tom Holland (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
But Holland’s continued youthful appearance at age 27 is now being regarded as a liberty being taken a little too far following rumors about his next role. According to reports coming in, the Marvel alum is speculated to be in the reckoning to play the popular superhero Danny Phantom. Netizens firmly felt that the star is too old to be portraying a 14-year-old character.
Tom Holland’s Next Potential Role Is Raising A Few Eyebrows Among Netizens
Being a teenager at the time of his debut Spider-Man appearance...
Hollywood star Tom Holland (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
But Holland’s continued youthful appearance at age 27 is now being regarded as a liberty being taken a little too far following rumors about his next role. According to reports coming in, the Marvel alum is speculated to be in the reckoning to play the popular superhero Danny Phantom. Netizens firmly felt that the star is too old to be portraying a 14-year-old character.
Tom Holland’s Next Potential Role Is Raising A Few Eyebrows Among Netizens
Being a teenager at the time of his debut Spider-Man appearance...
- 4/2/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Amazon MGM Studio’s new one-minute video for Challengers features brief interview clips with Zendaya discussing her character. Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino also briefly chimes in, complimenting Zendaya as both a wonderful producer and vibrant, collaborative actor.
The R-rated drama also stars Mike Faist (West Side Story) and Josh O’Connor (The Crown) Oscar nominee Luca Guadagnino directed from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, with Zendaya, Amy Pascal, and Rachel O’Connor producing.
“Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend,” reads Amazon MGM’s synopsis. “As their pasts and presents collide,...
The R-rated drama also stars Mike Faist (West Side Story) and Josh O’Connor (The Crown) Oscar nominee Luca Guadagnino directed from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, with Zendaya, Amy Pascal, and Rachel O’Connor producing.
“Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Faist), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend,” reads Amazon MGM’s synopsis. “As their pasts and presents collide,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Spider-Man Producer Once Threw A Food Item At Marvel Boss Kevin Feige – Find Out Why. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, finally got its own Spider-Man in Tom Holland when Sony decided to share the universe with MCU. But there was reportedly a time when the studio was clueless about in which direction to go after Andrew Garfield led The Amazing Spider-Man 2—after finishing Tasm 2, producer Amy Pascal called Marvel boss Kevin Feige asking for some help. But it took an unexpected turn for Feige as Pascal hurled her lunch at him.
Peter Parker has been under Sony since Tobey Maguire’s franchise, followed by Andrew’s film series. Sony’s decision to share their Spider-Man universe with the MCU led to the making of No Way Home with all three Peter Parker actors. It was both critically and commercially successful. Tobey and Andrew are now part of the MCU,...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, finally got its own Spider-Man in Tom Holland when Sony decided to share the universe with MCU. But there was reportedly a time when the studio was clueless about in which direction to go after Andrew Garfield led The Amazing Spider-Man 2—after finishing Tasm 2, producer Amy Pascal called Marvel boss Kevin Feige asking for some help. But it took an unexpected turn for Feige as Pascal hurled her lunch at him.
Peter Parker has been under Sony since Tobey Maguire’s franchise, followed by Andrew’s film series. Sony’s decision to share their Spider-Man universe with the MCU led to the making of No Way Home with all three Peter Parker actors. It was both critically and commercially successful. Tobey and Andrew are now part of the MCU,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Die-hard fans of the Spider-Man universe must have noticed this one similarity between Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield, where both actors came into a relationship with their Marvel co-stars. After Garfield played Spider-Man from 2012-2014 in The Amazing Spider-Man films, the actor turned his professional relationship with Emma Stone into a romantic one.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Similarly, even Tom Holland who appeared as the current version of Spider-Man following his MCU debut in 2016 Captain America: Civil War, entered into a headline-making romantic relationship with his co-star Zendaya, from his standalone Spider-Man movies. But according to reports, Sony producer Amy Pascal had advised both the stars to refrain from falling for their co-stars. But it seems Garfield and Holland both ignored Pascal.
Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s Relationship with Co-Stars
Over the years, three different actors have played the role of Marvel’s web-slinger. Starting with Sam Raimi...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man
Similarly, even Tom Holland who appeared as the current version of Spider-Man following his MCU debut in 2016 Captain America: Civil War, entered into a headline-making romantic relationship with his co-star Zendaya, from his standalone Spider-Man movies. But according to reports, Sony producer Amy Pascal had advised both the stars to refrain from falling for their co-stars. But it seems Garfield and Holland both ignored Pascal.
Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s Relationship with Co-Stars
Over the years, three different actors have played the role of Marvel’s web-slinger. Starting with Sam Raimi...
- 3/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It is no secret that Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man has played a significant role when it comes to the overall success and popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only did Rdj’s charismatic portrayal help establish the Marvel brand, but it also provided the boost Marvel Studios needed to become what it is now.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
And so while countless Marvel fans lament the loss of Downey’s Iron Man, they remain in the dark about Iron Man’s role in bringing Spider-Man into the MCU. Known for their rivalry over profit sharing, Disney/Marvel-Sony’s longstanding feud was broken and the web-slinger made it to the MCU only because of Iron Man.
Reason Why Spider-Man Made It To The MCU Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland as Tony Stark...
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in a still from Avengers: Infinity War
And so while countless Marvel fans lament the loss of Downey’s Iron Man, they remain in the dark about Iron Man’s role in bringing Spider-Man into the MCU. Known for their rivalry over profit sharing, Disney/Marvel-Sony’s longstanding feud was broken and the web-slinger made it to the MCU only because of Iron Man.
Reason Why Spider-Man Made It To The MCU Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland as Tony Stark...
- 3/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Before Spider-Man: No Way Home gathered decades of web-slinging adventures, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had to persuade Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal to allow him to make films for her.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
In 2021, the two talked to The New York Times about how Pascal contacted Feige to discuss Spidey’s future after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received unfavorable reviews in 2014. Starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, the film was helmed by Marc Webb.
Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man
Pascal has acknowledged, though, that she was not, at first, fond of the idea of Peter Parker joining the MCU, which led her to throw a “sandwich” at the Marvel boss. It is hardly surprising that Sony looked to Marvel for support following the critical whipping The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received.
It seemed like Sony was at a loss for what to do with its Webslinger at the time.
- 3/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The MCU has a bunch of movies lined up, despite Marvel Studios facing some challenges with recent projects. There’s been talk about scaling back on releases because fans are getting tired of lower-quality shows and movies. However, Spider-Man remains a big draw, being the most profitable Marvel franchise regardless of the medium.
When it comes to the MCU, Spider-Man already has three standalone movies with a fourth in the works, confirmed several months back by producer Amy Pascal. Work on the sequel had started but paused during the WGA Strike. Rumors were floating around a few months ago that Jon Watts would return as the director for “Spider-Man 4,” but then there were whispers that Drew Goddard might take over instead.
Variety’s exclusive report, based on their insider sources, reveals that the script for ‘Spider-Man 4’ is still in progress, without a director or start date confirmed yet.
When it comes to the MCU, Spider-Man already has three standalone movies with a fourth in the works, confirmed several months back by producer Amy Pascal. Work on the sequel had started but paused during the WGA Strike. Rumors were floating around a few months ago that Jon Watts would return as the director for “Spider-Man 4,” but then there were whispers that Drew Goddard might take over instead.
Variety’s exclusive report, based on their insider sources, reveals that the script for ‘Spider-Man 4’ is still in progress, without a director or start date confirmed yet.
- 3/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has quite a slate of movies coming up, even though Marvel Studios has hit a rough patch with the last couple of projects. There have been talks about releasing fewer projects, as fans are definitely becoming tired of shows and movies of lower quality; still, if one character always managed to drag people to movies, it’s Spider-Man, by far the most profitable Marvel franchise, no matter the product you’re looking at.
So far, talking about the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has three standalone movies and a fourth on the way. This was confirmed several months ago by producer Amy Pascal, who confirmed that the work on the sequel has been ongoing but stopped due to the solidarity with the ongoing WGA Strike at the time. Just several months ago, rumors were circulating that Watts is ready to return again as ‘Spider-Man’ 4 director. But then rumors appeared that Drew Goddard...
So far, talking about the MCU specifically, Spider-Man has three standalone movies and a fourth on the way. This was confirmed several months ago by producer Amy Pascal, who confirmed that the work on the sequel has been ongoing but stopped due to the solidarity with the ongoing WGA Strike at the time. Just several months ago, rumors were circulating that Watts is ready to return again as ‘Spider-Man’ 4 director. But then rumors appeared that Drew Goddard...
- 3/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The famous upside-down kiss between Spider-Man and Mary Jane has endured for years, and fans still can’t get over it. The scene in which Kirsten Dunst’s Mary Jane Watson kisses Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker while he hangs upside down is unforgettable and romantic at the same time. What many fans may not realize is that filming that iconic scene wasn’t quite as idyllic as it appeared on screen.
No matter how many Spider-Man flicks have come and gone, the scene has never attempted to be replicated. Dunst played Peter’s love interest in all three of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy films, which were released between 2002 and 2007.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (2002)
In a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the actress, 41, disclosed that the kissing scene in Raimi’s 2002 flick was actually “miserable”.
Creating the Famous Spider-Man Upside-Down Kiss was Not Easy
With Tobey Maguire playing the title character,...
No matter how many Spider-Man flicks have come and gone, the scene has never attempted to be replicated. Dunst played Peter’s love interest in all three of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy films, which were released between 2002 and 2007.
Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man (2002)
In a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the actress, 41, disclosed that the kissing scene in Raimi’s 2002 flick was actually “miserable”.
Creating the Famous Spider-Man Upside-Down Kiss was Not Easy
With Tobey Maguire playing the title character,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The point where Tom Holland’s Spider-Man was left behind in Spider-Man: No Way Home, opens up endless ways for the fate of the friendly neighborhood hero to unfold. And thus, now, the internet is divided. While some fans are eager to see Peter Parker reunite with his old pals Mj and Ned, many also yearn for Holland’s Spider-Man to move on and start a new life.
As discussions about a fourth installment dominate the internet and rumors circulate regarding the movie reportedly being at the early stages of production, only time will reveal what lies ahead, leaving fans hopeful.
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures
Zendaya’s Potential Mj Arc in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4
After teaming up with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man to save the universe in the most heroic and iconic way possible, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man...
As discussions about a fourth installment dominate the internet and rumors circulate regarding the movie reportedly being at the early stages of production, only time will reveal what lies ahead, leaving fans hopeful.
Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures
Zendaya’s Potential Mj Arc in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4
After teaming up with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man to save the universe in the most heroic and iconic way possible, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man...
- 3/27/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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