Despite all the changes and shifts that happened in Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy has managed to “survive” as the president of the company and she is still running the Star Wars franchise in collaboration with Disney, despite many negative comments on her work, as well as some of the recent Star Wars projects. And while Kennedy is certainly responsible for a lot of the franchise’s successes, she has also been blamed for a lot of the failures.
Kennedy is known for voicing her opinion, and her opinions have often been subject to criticism as well, but this has not stopped her from speaking out. Not so long ago, the president of Lucasfilm talked about the issue of recasting popular roles, and from what we can understand, she is not a big fan of the practice.
This was said as a reaction to the relatively lukewarm reception of Solo: A Star Wars Story,...
Kennedy is known for voicing her opinion, and her opinions have often been subject to criticism as well, but this has not stopped her from speaking out. Not so long ago, the president of Lucasfilm talked about the issue of recasting popular roles, and from what we can understand, she is not a big fan of the practice.
This was said as a reaction to the relatively lukewarm reception of Solo: A Star Wars Story,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Not everyone anticipated that George Lucas’ space opera, which tells the story of characters’ adventures from ‘A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away’, would even be a hit before it was released in 1977. Significantly, even after more than 40 years, Star Wars would continue to rank among the most celebrated franchises in popular culture.
For a long time, fans have been enthralled by Star Wars movies; nevertheless, not every flick in the franchise has been well-received by critics or has done well at the box office. There have been highs and lows, which is pretty much inevitable, even though the best of the movies are undeniably classics.
Harrison Ford in Star Wars
With nine main saga films and multiple spin-offs, the series has certainly had its fair share of highs and lows. But which film is unquestionably the worst of them all? Well, without further ado, let us...
For a long time, fans have been enthralled by Star Wars movies; nevertheless, not every flick in the franchise has been well-received by critics or has done well at the box office. There have been highs and lows, which is pretty much inevitable, even though the best of the movies are undeniably classics.
Harrison Ford in Star Wars
With nine main saga films and multiple spin-offs, the series has certainly had its fair share of highs and lows. But which film is unquestionably the worst of them all? Well, without further ado, let us...
- 4/17/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
This post contains minor spoilers for "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
Every "Star Wars" fan knows about Han Solo's not-so-humble boast about the Millenium Falcon, a ship that purportedly "made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs." Although this sounds cool, it is a rather vague descriptor that is challenging to visualize. After all, a parsec is a unit of distance, not time, where one parsec is roughly equivalent to 3.26 light years. Even without diving into the scientific nuances of the concept, it is understandable why Solo's claims became a topic for debate and discussion, giving rise to fascinating theories over the years. However, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" effectively answers all our questions about the Kessen Run discourse by approaching Han's boast in ways that are interesting and grounded in practicality.
For quick context, Han (Alden Ehrenreich) and co. need to evade an Imperial blockade in "Solo" and...
Every "Star Wars" fan knows about Han Solo's not-so-humble boast about the Millenium Falcon, a ship that purportedly "made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs." Although this sounds cool, it is a rather vague descriptor that is challenging to visualize. After all, a parsec is a unit of distance, not time, where one parsec is roughly equivalent to 3.26 light years. Even without diving into the scientific nuances of the concept, it is understandable why Solo's claims became a topic for debate and discussion, giving rise to fascinating theories over the years. However, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" effectively answers all our questions about the Kessen Run discourse by approaching Han's boast in ways that are interesting and grounded in practicality.
For quick context, Han (Alden Ehrenreich) and co. need to evade an Imperial blockade in "Solo" and...
- 4/8/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Ever since the Dceu came to an end, fans have been going wild with speculation about who could be playing the new versions of the DC superheroes appearing in James Gunn’s Dcu. While we already know about some, thanks to Superman currently being in production, some of the key characters are yet to be cast. One of them is the other half of The World’s Finest – the Caped Crusader, Batman.
Jensen Ackles played the role of the titular superhero in Batman: The Last Halloween
Fans have been putting forth their choices for Bruce Wayne in Dcu, since it was confirmed that Ben Affleck will be hanging up the bat-cowl for good. Some of the most favored actors that social media has been repeatedly campaigning for range from the huge and muscly Reacher lead Alan Ritchson, to the devilishly handsome Supernatural star Jensen Ackles. And looking at several parameters,...
Jensen Ackles played the role of the titular superhero in Batman: The Last Halloween
Fans have been putting forth their choices for Bruce Wayne in Dcu, since it was confirmed that Ben Affleck will be hanging up the bat-cowl for good. Some of the most favored actors that social media has been repeatedly campaigning for range from the huge and muscly Reacher lead Alan Ritchson, to the devilishly handsome Supernatural star Jensen Ackles. And looking at several parameters,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Remember "Solo: A Star Wars Story"? Sure you do! It was the second "Star Wars" anthology film — that is, a film set outside the main "Star Wars" Skywalker Saga timeline — following "Rogue One," and its less-than-great reception essentially killed off the idea of Disney doing new anthology films. Instead, the studio stuck with finishing out the Skywalker Saga in a disappointing fashion and then shifted to a bevy of Disney+ shows (some of which are soon to make the jump from the small to the big screen).
Directed by Ron Howard, "Solo" tells us how Han Solo became Han Solo, which was apparently a concept audiences weren't particularly interested in at the time, since the flick ended up being the first box office bomb in "Star Wars" history. All that said, I think "Solo" is better than its reputation suggests. It's not a great movie, but it's not an abomination,...
Directed by Ron Howard, "Solo" tells us how Han Solo became Han Solo, which was apparently a concept audiences weren't particularly interested in at the time, since the flick ended up being the first box office bomb in "Star Wars" history. All that said, I think "Solo" is better than its reputation suggests. It's not a great movie, but it's not an abomination,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
When the character Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne) made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut back in 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the idea was that we’d be seeing the character again the following year in her own Disney+ show Ironheart… but 2023 came and went without Ironheart, and the show still doesn’t have an official premiere date. This has caused some fans to speculate that Marvel and Disney+ might have decided to scrap Ironheart, along with the series Wonder Man, which had Yahya Abdul-Mateen II taking on the role of the title character, who is also known as Simon Williams and hasn’t been seen in the MCU yet. But no, Ironheart and Wonder Man are not being scrapped, and in a new interview with Agents of Fandom, Marvel Studios’ Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation Brad Winderbaum described the shows as spectacular, amazing, and different.
Winderbaum told Agents of Fandom,...
Winderbaum told Agents of Fandom,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Walken can currently be seen as the Emperor of the Known Universe in "Dune: Part Two," but once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, the quirky actor had a chance to appear in another huge sci-fi epic. As Walken himself recently told Vanity Fair, he auditioned for the role of Han Solo in the first "Star Wars" film, aka "Star Wars: A New Hope." Of course, Walken didn't get the part — and it's hard to imagine anyone other than Harrison Ford playing the loveable rogue.
To hear Walken tell it, he auditioned for the part along with a wealth of other actors, so it's not clear how close he came to actually landing the role of Han Solo. In other words, lots of people were being considered for the film, and Walken was just one name of many on a list of auditioning actors. But interestingly enough,...
To hear Walken tell it, he auditioned for the part along with a wealth of other actors, so it's not clear how close he came to actually landing the role of Han Solo. In other words, lots of people were being considered for the film, and Walken was just one name of many on a list of auditioning actors. But interestingly enough,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious filmmakers in the world. Hot off his Oscar win for “Oppenheimer,” it’s worth looking back over his career to revisit his incredible resume. From the Christian Bale Batman films to the breakthrough brain-buster “Memento” to the jaw-dropping visuals of “Inception,” Nolan has delivered crowd-pleasing adventures and critically acclaimed narratives. Start streaming his masterpieces today!
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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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- 3/12/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of Hollywood history, you’re probably already subscribed to a streaming service that can help. We’ve compiled a list of every Best Picture Oscar winner since the first award was handed out on May 16, 1929.
Our favorites include “Parasite,” “The Hurt Locker,” “No Country For Old Men,” “The Departed,” “Gladiator,” “Unforgiven,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “The Godfather” and its sequel, “The Apartment,” “On the Waterfront,” and “Casablanca.”
Make no mistake - the Academy frequently gets it wrong. But the vast majority of these movies are legitimately great achievements. This page will automatically update, even if a movie jumps from one service to another. Happy viewing!
How to Watch Every Best Picture Winner Online
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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role...
Our favorites include “Parasite,” “The Hurt Locker,” “No Country For Old Men,” “The Departed,” “Gladiator,” “Unforgiven,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “The Godfather” and its sequel, “The Apartment,” “On the Waterfront,” and “Casablanca.”
Make no mistake - the Academy frequently gets it wrong. But the vast majority of these movies are legitimately great achievements. This page will automatically update, even if a movie jumps from one service to another. Happy viewing!
How to Watch Every Best Picture Winner Online
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2020s Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
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- 3/11/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
With the 2024 Academy Awards in the books, Variety is celebrating the Oscar wins of the stars and filmmaking talent that took home gold at the ceremony Sunday evening. Many of the night’s biggest winners graced the cover of Variety, guested on the Awards Circuit podcast and featured in the Actors on Actors series throughout the season. Revisit the coverage below.
Variety covers:
Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”), best picture and director: Christopher Nolan on Turning ‘Oppenheimer’ Into a Near-$1 Billion Hit — And What’s Next
Kris Bowers (“The Last Repair Shop”), best documentary (short subject): ‘Origin’ and ‘The Color Purple’ Composer Kris Bowers Shares Gratitude for Kobe Bryant Mentorship, Ava DuVernay Collaborations and Scoring Empowering Stories
Billie Eilish (“Barbie”), best original song: Billie Eilish Was Made for This: ‘Being a Woman Is Just a War, Forever’
Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), best actress: Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos on ‘Poor Things,...
Variety covers:
Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”), best picture and director: Christopher Nolan on Turning ‘Oppenheimer’ Into a Near-$1 Billion Hit — And What’s Next
Kris Bowers (“The Last Repair Shop”), best documentary (short subject): ‘Origin’ and ‘The Color Purple’ Composer Kris Bowers Shares Gratitude for Kobe Bryant Mentorship, Ava DuVernay Collaborations and Scoring Empowering Stories
Billie Eilish (“Barbie”), best original song: Billie Eilish Was Made for This: ‘Being a Woman Is Just a War, Forever’
Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), best actress: Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos on ‘Poor Things,...
- 3/11/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood’s biggest night saw Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” continue the dominance that it has exhibited throughout the entirety of this awards season at Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards. The film won seven awards, including three of the four biggest honors of the night. However, it was not the only winner, as Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” picked up four Oscars of its own, including the Best Actress trophy for Emma Stone.
In total, 13 different films were awarded trophies across the 23 categories, and nearly all of them are available to stream. The Streamable’s experts have compiled a dynamic list of each 2024 Oscar winner and where you can stream it. As these films invariably jump between different platforms, this list will change along with them, so you will never have to be confused about where to watch “Barbie,” “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Zone of Interest,” and more.
In total, 13 different films were awarded trophies across the 23 categories, and nearly all of them are available to stream. The Streamable’s experts have compiled a dynamic list of each 2024 Oscar winner and where you can stream it. As these films invariably jump between different platforms, this list will change along with them, so you will never have to be confused about where to watch “Barbie,” “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Zone of Interest,” and more.
- 3/11/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
There comes a time in every heterosexual woman or queer man’s life where we have to wonder: What is it about men that is at once so despicable and so alluring?
There are statistically more male serial killers, more male sociopaths, and — let’s be real — more male assholes than there are female counterparts. That’s just scientific fact. Sure, you can click on the hyperlinks, but do you really need to read a Psychology Today post between looking at this review and scrolling through the dating apps?
But the foundation of heteronormative rom-coms goes as follows: Girl meets boy, girl falls for boy, girl changes herself slightly for boy, and boy proposes. The end, happily ever after, everyone is great and good. Yeah, if you’re currently dating (or have been on dates at all in the 21st century), you know that’s not how it works, especially when situationships,...
There are statistically more male serial killers, more male sociopaths, and — let’s be real — more male assholes than there are female counterparts. That’s just scientific fact. Sure, you can click on the hyperlinks, but do you really need to read a Psychology Today post between looking at this review and scrolling through the dating apps?
But the foundation of heteronormative rom-coms goes as follows: Girl meets boy, girl falls for boy, girl changes herself slightly for boy, and boy proposes. The end, happily ever after, everyone is great and good. Yeah, if you’re currently dating (or have been on dates at all in the 21st century), you know that’s not how it works, especially when situationships,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2024 Oscars Predictions:
Best Actor The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti, 2023. ph: Seacia Pavao / © Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection
Weekly Commentary: The realm of lead actor has been ruled by Cillian Murphy’s captivating portrayal in Nolan’s cinematic opus “Oppenheimer.” However, the final stretch of voting has seen two seasoned industry...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2024 Oscars Predictions:
Best Actor The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti, 2023. ph: Seacia Pavao / © Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection
Weekly Commentary: The realm of lead actor has been ruled by Cillian Murphy’s captivating portrayal in Nolan’s cinematic opus “Oppenheimer.” However, the final stretch of voting has seen two seasoned industry...
- 3/7/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
From left: Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in Drive-Away Dolls (Focus Features), Kathryn Hunter in The Tragedy Of Macbeth (Apple), Denzel Washington in The Tragedy Of Macbeth (Apple)Graphic: Karl Gustafson
“I had a partner. He threw himself off the George Washington Bridge.” - Llewyn Davis
Absence defines Joel and...
“I had a partner. He threw himself off the George Washington Bridge.” - Llewyn Davis
Absence defines Joel and...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Known for his iconic portrayal of the Marvel superhero Iron Man in the MCU, Robert Downey Jr. has once again emerged victorious in the realm of acting. The 58-year-old actor has enjoyed a series of wins this award season for his compelling performance as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and has added yet another feather to his cap by clinching the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for Oppenheimer.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
As Downey Jr. took the stage to accept his well-deserved award, he didn’t miss the chance to playfully tease his fellow nominees, including Ryan Gosling and Robert De Niro among others.
Robert Downey Jr. Won the SAG For Best Supporting Actor
Beloved Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. once again stole the spotlight as he graciously accepted the prestigious SAG Award for his performance as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster Oppenheimer.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
As Downey Jr. took the stage to accept his well-deserved award, he didn’t miss the chance to playfully tease his fellow nominees, including Ryan Gosling and Robert De Niro among others.
Robert Downey Jr. Won the SAG For Best Supporting Actor
Beloved Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. once again stole the spotlight as he graciously accepted the prestigious SAG Award for his performance as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster Oppenheimer.
- 2/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
A catchy nickname for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer crew has emerged during awards season: the Oppenhomies. During his acceptance speech for best actor at Saturday’s SAG Awards, Cillian Murphy made sure to give credit where it’s due by revealing the specific Oppenhomie who came up with it.
“Just an Fyi on that exquisite moniker, Oppenhomies, that was actually invented by the great Olivia Thirlby,” Murphy said of the actress who plays Lilli Hornig in Nolan’s epic about American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the events surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb. “So Olivia, I think you should immediately trademark that and start merching the shit out of it because someone else will.”
Murphy then got serious by calling his peers “the greatest group of actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.” It’s a long and impressive list, too, that includes Emily Blunt,...
“Just an Fyi on that exquisite moniker, Oppenhomies, that was actually invented by the great Olivia Thirlby,” Murphy said of the actress who plays Lilli Hornig in Nolan’s epic about American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the events surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb. “So Olivia, I think you should immediately trademark that and start merching the shit out of it because someone else will.”
Murphy then got serious by calling his peers “the greatest group of actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.” It’s a long and impressive list, too, that includes Emily Blunt,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The cast of Oppenheimer had a fantastic evening at the 2024 SAG Awards on Saturday (February 24).
The cast of the blockbuster movie went into the awards show with four nominations and took home three of them!
Cillian Murphy was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr. took home Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role and the cast beat out the competition to win Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Head inside to see photos from the red carpet and the acceptance speeches…
Robert kicked off the sweep, joking that he “will never grow tired of the sound of my own voice” in his acceptance speech. He shouted out director Christopher Nolan and his wife Susan.
Cillian used his speech to celebrate his “Oppenhomies,” pointing out that the nickname was invented by costar Olivia Thirlby. Kenneth Branagh delivered...
The cast of the blockbuster movie went into the awards show with four nominations and took home three of them!
Cillian Murphy was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr. took home Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role and the cast beat out the competition to win Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Head inside to see photos from the red carpet and the acceptance speeches…
Robert kicked off the sweep, joking that he “will never grow tired of the sound of my own voice” in his acceptance speech. He shouted out director Christopher Nolan and his wife Susan.
Cillian used his speech to celebrate his “Oppenhomies,” pointing out that the nickname was invented by costar Olivia Thirlby. Kenneth Branagh delivered...
- 2/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Robert Downey Jr. won the best supporting actor in a movie award at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday night. Following an awards season full of comedic acceptance speeches by the actor, he took a moment to list off actors (and his wife) that inspired him throughout the years.
“This is actually incredibly meaningful to me, thank you very much,” Downey Jr. said. “Why me? Why now? Why do things seem to be going my way? Unlike my fellow nominees, I will never grow tired from the sound of my own voice.”
Downey Jr., who won for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, continued: “I’m going to do a name check. I have Chris Nolan in my ear. Basically the only note he gave me, ‘maybe just one with nothing on it.’ Teri Garr, James Spader, Anthony Michael Hall, Mel Gibson, Whoopi Goldberg, Alfre Woodard,...
“This is actually incredibly meaningful to me, thank you very much,” Downey Jr. said. “Why me? Why now? Why do things seem to be going my way? Unlike my fellow nominees, I will never grow tired from the sound of my own voice.”
Downey Jr., who won for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, continued: “I’m going to do a name check. I have Chris Nolan in my ear. Basically the only note he gave me, ‘maybe just one with nothing on it.’ Teri Garr, James Spader, Anthony Michael Hall, Mel Gibson, Whoopi Goldberg, Alfre Woodard,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In season 3, episode 3 of Supernatural, Dean Winchester (aka Jensen Ackles) states I’m Batman! And it seems his dream has come true in a new fan-made trailer of the upcoming DC movie, Brave and the Bold. A popular choice of DC fans for many years, the actor has voiced the Dark Knight numerous times in various projects.
Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester in Supernatural
Previously rumored to be Batman in the upcoming movie Brave and the Bold, fans just cannot seem to have enough of the actor and want him to star in the DC role. And so, a recent fan-made trailer for the movie shows the actor as Batman after Ben Affleck’s exit, and it cannot get more perfect than this!
Fan-Made Trailer Makes Jensen Ackles Batman!
Jensen Ackles voiced Batman in Batman: The Long Halloween
For years ever since the hit Supernatural ended, fans have wanted...
Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester in Supernatural
Previously rumored to be Batman in the upcoming movie Brave and the Bold, fans just cannot seem to have enough of the actor and want him to star in the DC role. And so, a recent fan-made trailer for the movie shows the actor as Batman after Ben Affleck’s exit, and it cannot get more perfect than this!
Fan-Made Trailer Makes Jensen Ackles Batman!
Jensen Ackles voiced Batman in Batman: The Long Halloween
For years ever since the hit Supernatural ended, fans have wanted...
- 2/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the reins of DC, fans have been excited about the prospect of seeing some of their favorite characters star in revamped projects as well as witness the return of several forgotten characters. One of these most popular characters is Hal Jordan from the Green Lanterns Corps.
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern
Last appearing in the complete disaster of a movie starring Ryan Reynolds, the character is a fan-favorite of comic book fans who have been dying to witness a more faithful adaptation. With Gunn rebooting the entire DC verse and Jordan set to appear in the upcoming DC show, Lanterns, fans have found the perfect actor for the role. And it is Robert Downey Jr.’s Oppenheimer co-star, Alden Ehrenreich.
Oppenheimer Star Alden Ehrenreich is a Popular Choice for Hal Jordan Alden Ehrenreich in Solo- A Star Wars...
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern
Last appearing in the complete disaster of a movie starring Ryan Reynolds, the character is a fan-favorite of comic book fans who have been dying to witness a more faithful adaptation. With Gunn rebooting the entire DC verse and Jordan set to appear in the upcoming DC show, Lanterns, fans have found the perfect actor for the role. And it is Robert Downey Jr.’s Oppenheimer co-star, Alden Ehrenreich.
Oppenheimer Star Alden Ehrenreich is a Popular Choice for Hal Jordan Alden Ehrenreich in Solo- A Star Wars...
- 2/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Variety is celebrating the 2024 Oscar nominees who have graced the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and Directors on Directors, and spoken on the Awards Circuit podcast this season. The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, with “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Barbie” and “Maestro” among the best picture contenders.
Revisit Variety‘s best coverage and interviews with the nominees below.
Variety covers:
Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), best actress: Lily Gladstone on Welcoming ‘Flower Moon’ Criticism, Mollie’s Agency and Scorsese’s Limitations While Telling an Osage Story
Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”), best picture, director and adapted screenplay: Christopher Nolan on Turning ‘Oppenheimer’ Into a Near-$1 Billion Hit — And What’s Next
Margot Robbie & LuckyChap (“Barbie”), best picture: Margot Robbie & LuckyChap’s Entertainment Empire: How They’re Thriving Off ‘Barbie,’ ‘Saltburn’ Shocks and ‘Being Original Every Time’
Carey Mulligan...
Revisit Variety‘s best coverage and interviews with the nominees below.
Variety covers:
Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), best actress: Lily Gladstone on Welcoming ‘Flower Moon’ Criticism, Mollie’s Agency and Scorsese’s Limitations While Telling an Osage Story
Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”), best picture, director and adapted screenplay: Christopher Nolan on Turning ‘Oppenheimer’ Into a Near-$1 Billion Hit — And What’s Next
Margot Robbie & LuckyChap (“Barbie”), best picture: Margot Robbie & LuckyChap’s Entertainment Empire: How They’re Thriving Off ‘Barbie,’ ‘Saltburn’ Shocks and ‘Being Original Every Time’
Carey Mulligan...
- 1/24/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Following last week’s Golden Globes, the following days were filled with seemingly endless events, in which film and TV stars gathered at venues on both coasts to collect more honors. For the winners at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, mustering up an impressive acceptance speech was mostly feat of stamina.
Several postponements in response to the dual WGA and SAG strikes stacked things up to create arguably the busiest week of all time for awards contenders. One could theoretically have attended the Governors Awards in Hollywood on Tuesday, January 9, flown to New York City to make it to the National Board of Review Awards on Thursday, January 11, and then rushed back to Los Angeles for the the AFI Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday, January 12.
Who would blame any Critics Choice attendees for feeling a little disoriented on Sunday night?
What may not have helped was new venue the Barker Hangar,...
Several postponements in response to the dual WGA and SAG strikes stacked things up to create arguably the busiest week of all time for awards contenders. One could theoretically have attended the Governors Awards in Hollywood on Tuesday, January 9, flown to New York City to make it to the National Board of Review Awards on Thursday, January 11, and then rushed back to Los Angeles for the the AFI Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday, January 12.
Who would blame any Critics Choice attendees for feeling a little disoriented on Sunday night?
What may not have helped was new venue the Barker Hangar,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Oh no! Alden Ehrenreich took a little tumble up the stairs at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards after winning an award alongside his Oppenheimer co-stars.
The cast of Oppenheimer won the award for Best Acting Ensemble on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The stars won the award over the casts of Air, Barbie, The Color Purple, The Holdovers, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Keep reading to find out more…
While walking on stage, Alden tripped up the stairs, but quickly regained his composure and took his spot on stage next to his co-stars while Emily Blunt accepted the award. Also there to accept were Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, and David Krumholtz.
One fan tweeted, “Not Alden Nearly Tripping Up The Stairs!!! ❤️...
The cast of Oppenheimer won the award for Best Acting Ensemble on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The stars won the award over the casts of Air, Barbie, The Color Purple, The Holdovers, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Keep reading to find out more…
While walking on stage, Alden tripped up the stairs, but quickly regained his composure and took his spot on stage next to his co-stars while Emily Blunt accepted the award. Also there to accept were Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, and David Krumholtz.
One fan tweeted, “Not Alden Nearly Tripping Up The Stairs!!! ❤️...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There are so many celebs in attendance at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards and we have all the red carpet photos for you in one place!
The stars stepped out on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The show was supposed to be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, but was moved because of the strikes happening at the venue.
The Critics Choice Awards show is being hosted by Chelsea Handler this year, marking her second year in a row as host. The ceremony airs on The CW starting at 4pm Pt/7pm Et and is airing live on both coasts. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations!
Make sure to check out the Best Dressed list for our 20 favorite looks.
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs on the red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of celebs on the red carpet…...
The stars stepped out on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The show was supposed to be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, but was moved because of the strikes happening at the venue.
The Critics Choice Awards show is being hosted by Chelsea Handler this year, marking her second year in a row as host. The ceremony airs on The CW starting at 4pm Pt/7pm Et and is airing live on both coasts. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations!
Make sure to check out the Best Dressed list for our 20 favorite looks.
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs on the red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of celebs on the red carpet…...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The 2024 Critics Choice Awards were handed out during a live ceremony on Sunday, January 14. For the second year in a row, Chelsea Handler hosted the annual movie and TV honors, the former portion of which serves as a preview of the 96th Oscars on March 10. Final voting for those nominations ends Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Heading into this star-studded event, the pressure was on “Barbie” to make good on its record-breaking 18 nominations across 16 categories. Although it finished with an impressive six victories, it was still outpaced by its former box office rival, “Oppenheimer,” which collected eight out of a possible 13 prizes, including Best Picture. Whereas five films each received multiple Cca Awards last year, that only applied to three this time, with the last being triple acting winner “The Holdovers.”
If you missed any of the 29th Critics Choice Movie Awards being handed out in real time, you can catch up using...
Heading into this star-studded event, the pressure was on “Barbie” to make good on its record-breaking 18 nominations across 16 categories. Although it finished with an impressive six victories, it was still outpaced by its former box office rival, “Oppenheimer,” which collected eight out of a possible 13 prizes, including Best Picture. Whereas five films each received multiple Cca Awards last year, that only applied to three this time, with the last being triple acting winner “The Holdovers.”
If you missed any of the 29th Critics Choice Movie Awards being handed out in real time, you can catch up using...
- 1/14/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Universal Pictures wants more people to witness the majesty of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer while in the throes of Oscar season by bringing the film to Peacock on February 16. Oppenheimer’s streaming date is a boon for Peacock subscribers who’ve yet to purchase the film digitally or physically (per Nolan’s recommendation).
Nolan is already running out of room on shelves to house his awards for Oppenheimer. The fan-favorite director recently won five Golden Globe awards, including the prizes for Best Director, Best Feature Drama, Best Actor Drama Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr, and Best Original Score for composer Ludwig Göransson.
Speaking of awards, Oppenheimer is nominated for 13 Critics Choice Awards categories this weekend, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actress Emily Blunt, Best Supporting Actor Downey Jr., Best Actor Cillian Murphy, Best Score, Production Design, Editing,...
Nolan is already running out of room on shelves to house his awards for Oppenheimer. The fan-favorite director recently won five Golden Globe awards, including the prizes for Best Director, Best Feature Drama, Best Actor Drama Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr, and Best Original Score for composer Ludwig Göransson.
Speaking of awards, Oppenheimer is nominated for 13 Critics Choice Awards categories this weekend, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actress Emily Blunt, Best Supporting Actor Downey Jr., Best Actor Cillian Murphy, Best Score, Production Design, Editing,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The 2024 Governors Awards brought out so many stars for the big event!
Stars including Margot Robbie, Florence Pugh, Leonardo DiCaprio, Zac Efron, and hit the red carpet at the 14th annual event on Tuesday evening (January 9) held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, Calif.
During this year’s Governors Awards, Angela Bassett, filmmaker Mel Brooks, Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter, and editor Carol Littleton will all be awarded honorary Oscars for their contributions to the film industry.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement.
Since it was such a big event, we pulled together photos of everyone who attended. That way you can see what they were wearing and who was there!
Keep scrolling to see...
Stars including Margot Robbie, Florence Pugh, Leonardo DiCaprio, Zac Efron, and hit the red carpet at the 14th annual event on Tuesday evening (January 9) held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, Calif.
During this year’s Governors Awards, Angela Bassett, filmmaker Mel Brooks, Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter, and editor Carol Littleton will all be awarded honorary Oscars for their contributions to the film industry.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement.
Since it was such a big event, we pulled together photos of everyone who attended. That way you can see what they were wearing and who was there!
Keep scrolling to see...
- 1/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As we head into Oscar balloting on Thursday, let’s not forget about Chloe Domont’s Fair Play which reawakened the erotic thriller, and specifically spoke to the Me-Too era. The MRC and T-Street production went into Sundance last year under the radar and became the fest’s first big deal with Netflix scooping up the Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor movie for $20M.
The movie further propelled Domont from being a working TV episodic director on shows such as Billions, Ballers and Star Trek Discovery, to auteur status with this original screenplay she had been “compounding for years.”
You can listen to our Crew Call interview:
Fair Play tells the story about a promising, young, very successful couple, who are engaged to marry — except they work at the same Wall Street hedge fund. She winds up getting a promotion over him, which leaves the man spiraling as his fiancée...
The movie further propelled Domont from being a working TV episodic director on shows such as Billions, Ballers and Star Trek Discovery, to auteur status with this original screenplay she had been “compounding for years.”
You can listen to our Crew Call interview:
Fair Play tells the story about a promising, young, very successful couple, who are engaged to marry — except they work at the same Wall Street hedge fund. She winds up getting a promotion over him, which leaves the man spiraling as his fiancée...
- 1/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Christopher Nolan was lauded as best director at the Golden Globes for “Oppenheimer,” a grim, three-hour historical drama that ignited the box office.
It marks Nolan’s first Globe win, having been previously nominated for writing 2000’s “Memento,” writing and directing 2010’s “Inception” and directing 2017’s “Dunkirk.” In this year’s director race, Nolan was up against Bradley Cooper for “Maestro,” Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things,” Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Celine Song for “Past Lives.”
“The only time I’ve ever been on this stage before was accepting one of these on behalf of our dear friend, Heath Ledger, and that was complicated and challenging for me,” Nolan said. “In the middle of speaking, I got all stuck, and Robert Downey Jr. caught my eye and gave me a look of love and support — the same look he’s giving me now.
It marks Nolan’s first Globe win, having been previously nominated for writing 2000’s “Memento,” writing and directing 2010’s “Inception” and directing 2017’s “Dunkirk.” In this year’s director race, Nolan was up against Bradley Cooper for “Maestro,” Greta Gerwig for “Barbie,” Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things,” Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Celine Song for “Past Lives.”
“The only time I’ve ever been on this stage before was accepting one of these on behalf of our dear friend, Heath Ledger, and that was complicated and challenging for me,” Nolan said. “In the middle of speaking, I got all stuck, and Robert Downey Jr. caught my eye and gave me a look of love and support — the same look he’s giving me now.
- 1/8/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
As we continue to explore the best in 2023, today we’re taking a look at the articles that you, our dear readers, enjoyed the most throughout the past twelve months. Spanning reviews, interviews, features, podcasts, news, and trailers, check out the highlights below and return for more year-end coverage as well as a glimpse into 2024.
Most-Read Reviews
1. Body Parts
2. The Exorcist: Believer
3. Barbie
4. Beau Is Afraid
5. Priscilla
6. Suzume
7. Hypnotic
8. No Hard Feelings
9. The Zone of Interest
10. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Most-Read Interviews
1. Claire Simon on Capturing the Female Body and What Sets Her Apart From Frederick Wiseman
2. “I Don’t Think Directors Should Be Amenable”: Erik Messerschmidt on Shooting The Killer and David Fincher’s Simple Process
3. Richard Kelly on Creative Heartbreak, Political Cinema, and Future Projects
4. Christopher Blauvelt on May December, Formatting for Netflix and 35mm, and Life Lessons from Harris Savides
5. Brandon Cronenberg on Infinity Pool,...
Most-Read Reviews
1. Body Parts
2. The Exorcist: Believer
3. Barbie
4. Beau Is Afraid
5. Priscilla
6. Suzume
7. Hypnotic
8. No Hard Feelings
9. The Zone of Interest
10. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Most-Read Interviews
1. Claire Simon on Capturing the Female Body and What Sets Her Apart From Frederick Wiseman
2. “I Don’t Think Directors Should Be Amenable”: Erik Messerschmidt on Shooting The Killer and David Fincher’s Simple Process
3. Richard Kelly on Creative Heartbreak, Political Cinema, and Future Projects
4. Christopher Blauvelt on May December, Formatting for Netflix and 35mm, and Life Lessons from Harris Savides
5. Brandon Cronenberg on Infinity Pool,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2023, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists.
In 2023, I wanted to laugh. Perhaps more than I realized, because when I finally calculated my top-rated films that came out this year, a great portion of my selections turned out to be either straight-up comedies or gripping comedy-dramas. 2023 was the year I embraced funny and moving movie coming-of-age stories probably more than any other, but to me, that genre isn’t only limited to what happens when 11-year-old girls experience their period for the first time or when Elvis Presley decides to take a child bride. For example, Paul Giamatti’s acidic classics teacher experiences something like a middle-aged puberty when he’s forced to care for an abandoned prep school kid during Christmas break in The Holdovers. In Beau is Afraid, we watch a stunted...
In 2023, I wanted to laugh. Perhaps more than I realized, because when I finally calculated my top-rated films that came out this year, a great portion of my selections turned out to be either straight-up comedies or gripping comedy-dramas. 2023 was the year I embraced funny and moving movie coming-of-age stories probably more than any other, but to me, that genre isn’t only limited to what happens when 11-year-old girls experience their period for the first time or when Elvis Presley decides to take a child bride. For example, Paul Giamatti’s acidic classics teacher experiences something like a middle-aged puberty when he’s forced to care for an abandoned prep school kid during Christmas break in The Holdovers. In Beau is Afraid, we watch a stunted...
- 1/1/2024
- by Robyn Bahr
- The Film Stage
Oppenheimer, one of the year’s most significant box office bangers, will return to IMAX theaters in 70mm in early 2024. The film’s third theatrical release happens in January, with the premium screening format treating cinephiles to the ultimate Oppenheimer screening.
Oppenheimer is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world to save it.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist, and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar-winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and...
Oppenheimer is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven, and Christopher Nolan. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world to save it.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist, and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar-winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and...
- 12/22/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
From its subtly orchestrated opening scene to its devastating and explosive climax, writer-director Chloe Domont’s “Fair Play” is one of the most confident and controlled feature debuts in years, a provocative and brainy drama with the propulsive aggression of a classic thriller. As in the best films of Alfred Hitchcock and Claude Chabrol, Domont uses the mechanisms of genre to explore personal and complicated ideas about class, sex, gender, and power; and like those directors, Domont is a master when it comes to marshaling all of the cinematic tools at her disposal to pull it off. “When I was writing the script, I described it as an emotional thriller,” Domont told IndieWire. “The intention was to use genre to shine a light on an emotional terror that I feel is too often normalized.”
Although “Fair Play” contains only a few minutes of overt physical violence, emotional violence is pervasive and relentless.
Although “Fair Play” contains only a few minutes of overt physical violence, emotional violence is pervasive and relentless.
- 12/22/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Ambition paired with jealousy can be a dangerous cocktail. Especially when gender expectations are thrown into the mix.
Prestige offerings, from “Fair Play” and “Oppenheimer” to “Past Lives” and “Lessons in Chemistry,” have mined that tricky terrain this year. “Maestro” and the latest seasons of female-led “Julia” and “The Morning Show” have tackled it as well.
And while men suffer the slings and arrows of jealousy in several high-profile Oscar contenders, women arguably experience more fallout from it than their male counterparts. This goes for female characters who are ambitious themselves or those partnered with men who suck all the air out of the room, as in “Oppenheimer” and “Maestro.”
“Nobody likes an ambitious woman,” Sarah Lancashire’s Julia Child advises a female colleague in Season 2 of the Max series named for her, explaining why she credited men at Wgbh with advocating for “The French Chef” when the show had...
Prestige offerings, from “Fair Play” and “Oppenheimer” to “Past Lives” and “Lessons in Chemistry,” have mined that tricky terrain this year. “Maestro” and the latest seasons of female-led “Julia” and “The Morning Show” have tackled it as well.
And while men suffer the slings and arrows of jealousy in several high-profile Oscar contenders, women arguably experience more fallout from it than their male counterparts. This goes for female characters who are ambitious themselves or those partnered with men who suck all the air out of the room, as in “Oppenheimer” and “Maestro.”
“Nobody likes an ambitious woman,” Sarah Lancashire’s Julia Child advises a female colleague in Season 2 of the Max series named for her, explaining why she credited men at Wgbh with advocating for “The French Chef” when the show had...
- 12/15/2023
- by Diane Garrett
- Variety Film + TV
“Busy” is a relative concept in Hollywood, but it’s safe to say actors Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Alden Ehrenreich haven’t taken many vacation days recently. She’s the breakout star of Alexander Payne’s heartwarming comedy “The Holdovers,” where she portrays Mary, the head cook of a boarding school in the 1970s. (She also showed her range as the jaded manager to a troubled pop star in HBO’s controversial summer series “The Idol.”) He’s the familiar face who played a young Han Solo in the “Star Wars” franchise and, this year, shows off his dramatic chops as a toxic boyfriend and financial analyst in Chloe Domont’s Sundance darling “Fair Play.” Here, they compare notes on preparation, keeping momentum and dating other actors.
Alden Ehrenreich: How did you get involved with Alexander Payne?
Da’Vine Joy Randolph: I recently found out that Alexander had me in mind [for “The Holdovers”] initially,...
Alden Ehrenreich: How did you get involved with Alexander Payne?
Da’Vine Joy Randolph: I recently found out that Alexander had me in mind [for “The Holdovers”] initially,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
A “Black Panther” animated series is in the works at Marvel Studios.
Titled “Eyes of Wakanda,” the new project was teased on Monday night by Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum at an event to promote the second season of the studio’s inaugural animated series, “What If…?”.
“Throughout Wakandan history, brave warriors have been tasked to travel the world retrieving dangerous vibranium artifacts. This is their story,” reads the official logline, per Marvel. The studio has been developing multiple series set in Wakanda with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, and a source tells Variety Coogler will also be involved in the forthcoming animated project. Coogler is currently under a multi-year overall TV deal with the Walt Disney Company through his Proximity Media banner.
Along with “Eyes of Wakanda,” the sizzle reel at the “What If…?” event highlighted two other previously announced animated series: “X-Men ’97,” expected to debut in 2024, and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,...
Titled “Eyes of Wakanda,” the new project was teased on Monday night by Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum at an event to promote the second season of the studio’s inaugural animated series, “What If…?”.
“Throughout Wakandan history, brave warriors have been tasked to travel the world retrieving dangerous vibranium artifacts. This is their story,” reads the official logline, per Marvel. The studio has been developing multiple series set in Wakanda with “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, and a source tells Variety Coogler will also be involved in the forthcoming animated project. Coogler is currently under a multi-year overall TV deal with the Walt Disney Company through his Proximity Media banner.
Along with “Eyes of Wakanda,” the sizzle reel at the “What If…?” event highlighted two other previously announced animated series: “X-Men ’97,” expected to debut in 2024, and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,...
- 12/12/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The line-up for the new series of Variety’s Actors On Actors has been revealed, with high profile movie performers interviewing each other.
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together or, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh.
This year’s “Actors on Actors” lineup includes:
Margot Robbie (“Barbie”) & Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”)
Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) & Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”)
Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”) & Anne Hathaway (“Eileen...
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together or, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh.
This year’s “Actors on Actors” lineup includes:
Margot Robbie (“Barbie”) & Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”)
Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) & Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”)
Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”) & Anne Hathaway (“Eileen...
- 12/7/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Rashida “Sheedz” Olayiwola, one of the stars of Disney+’s forthcoming Marvel miniseries Ironheart, has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
While details as to Olayiwola’s role are under wraps, she’s part of an ensemble led by Dominique Thorne, which also includes Anthony Ramos, Shakira Barrera, Alden Ehrenreich and more. The six-episode series created by Chinaka Hodge sees Thorne reprise her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever role of Riri Williams, a genius inventor out of MIT who has created the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man’s.
An actress, writer and comedian, Olayiwola is best known for her role as Bailiff Nikki in Amazon Freevee’s singular comedy series Jury Duty from creators Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, which went viral earlier this year and garnered three Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. That show, of course, presents a fake jury trial, where all but one...
While details as to Olayiwola’s role are under wraps, she’s part of an ensemble led by Dominique Thorne, which also includes Anthony Ramos, Shakira Barrera, Alden Ehrenreich and more. The six-episode series created by Chinaka Hodge sees Thorne reprise her Black Panther: Wakanda Forever role of Riri Williams, a genius inventor out of MIT who has created the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man’s.
An actress, writer and comedian, Olayiwola is best known for her role as Bailiff Nikki in Amazon Freevee’s singular comedy series Jury Duty from creators Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, which went viral earlier this year and garnered three Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. That show, of course, presents a fake jury trial, where all but one...
- 12/5/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Moments before the climactic duel of 2017's "Star Wars: Episode VIII -- The Last Jedi," Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) arrives in a cave that's holding the last vestiges of the Resistance. Their leader, his sister Leia (Carrie Fisher), is among them, and Luke gives her a gift that goes unexplained: a set of gold-plated dice with unique symbols on them. In a moment heavy with the weight of final farewells, this little grace note, as well as Luke's line that "no one's ever really gone," shines particularly bright.
Luke leaves Leia, sacrificing himself to give the Resistance enough time to flee the planet of Crait. His plan, to distract his villainous nephew (and Leia's son) Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), proves successful -- a vast array of laser beams can't kill him, and neither can Kylo's lightsaber. As it turns out, this Luke isn't really there. He's been using the...
Luke leaves Leia, sacrificing himself to give the Resistance enough time to flee the planet of Crait. His plan, to distract his villainous nephew (and Leia's son) Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), proves successful -- a vast array of laser beams can't kill him, and neither can Kylo's lightsaber. As it turns out, this Luke isn't really there. He's been using the...
- 11/27/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Deadline’s annual Read the Screenplay series spotlighting awards season’s most talked-about scripts kicks off this year with Fair Play, Chloe Domont’s debut feature that Netflix acquired after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Domont, whose TV directing credits include Billions and Suits, made her feature screenwriting and helming debut with the pic, which was spawned via T-Street and MRC’s Emerging Filmmaker Program and counts Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman among the executive producers.
The script for the relationship thriller follows Emily (Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynover) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich), who work together at a cutthroat financial firm and are also a couple. When a coveted promotion arises, the pair’s once supportive exchanges begin to sour as power and gender dynamics irrevocably shift, forcing them to face the true price of success and the limits of ambition.
Dumont said the film’s themes resonate in these times.
Domont, whose TV directing credits include Billions and Suits, made her feature screenwriting and helming debut with the pic, which was spawned via T-Street and MRC’s Emerging Filmmaker Program and counts Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman among the executive producers.
The script for the relationship thriller follows Emily (Bridgerton‘s Phoebe Dynover) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich), who work together at a cutthroat financial firm and are also a couple. When a coveted promotion arises, the pair’s once supportive exchanges begin to sour as power and gender dynamics irrevocably shift, forcing them to face the true price of success and the limits of ambition.
Dumont said the film’s themes resonate in these times.
- 11/20/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles on Saturday drew 28 of this season’s biggest and buzziest films for our annual panel showcase of cast and creatives, with a list of films that included everything from Barbie and Oppenheimer to John Wick: Chapter 4 and Trolls Band Together and every kind of movie in between.
Click here to launch this year’s streaming site.
This weekend’s event at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles was the first Contenders since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and as a result saw a swath of actors hitting the awards circuit, many talking up their latest projects for the first time.
In-person panelists included Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy, Taraji P. Henson, Annette Bening, Jeffrey Wright, Carey Mulligan, Colman Domingo, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rachel Sennott, Alden Ehrenreich and Abby Rider Fortson among many others.
Click here to launch this year’s streaming site.
This weekend’s event at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles was the first Contenders since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and as a result saw a swath of actors hitting the awards circuit, many talking up their latest projects for the first time.
In-person panelists included Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy, Taraji P. Henson, Annette Bening, Jeffrey Wright, Carey Mulligan, Colman Domingo, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rachel Sennott, Alden Ehrenreich and Abby Rider Fortson among many others.
- 11/20/2023
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Margot Robbie in Barbie (courtesy Warner Bros.), Lily Gladstone in Killers Of The Flower Moon (courtesy Apple), Carey Mulligan in Maestro (courtesy Netflix), Emma Stone in Poor Things (courtesy Searchlight Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
We’ve already identified 22 films competing for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars,...
We’ve already identified 22 films competing for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Contenders Film: Los Angeles photo studio hosted talent on November 18 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles as cast members of films stopped by including Cillian Murphy from Oppenheimer; The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule and actors Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks & Fantasia Barrino; director Cord Jefferson & Jeffrey Wright from American Fiction, Rachel Sennott & director Emma Seligman from Bottoms & Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan for Maestro.
Talent that attended the afternoon panels included director Chloe Domont & actor Alden Ehrenreich from Fair Play; director Todd Haynes with actors Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman & Charles Melton from May December; Coleman Domingo for Rustin; director Greta Gerwig with Margot Robbie & America Ferrera from Warner Bros. Barbie, Lily Gladstone from Killers of the Flower Moon and Eve Hewson & Joseph Gordon-Levitt from Flora and Son.
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Talent that attended the afternoon panels included director Chloe Domont & actor Alden Ehrenreich from Fair Play; director Todd Haynes with actors Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman & Charles Melton from May December; Coleman Domingo for Rustin; director Greta Gerwig with Margot Robbie & America Ferrera from Warner Bros. Barbie, Lily Gladstone from Killers of the Flower Moon and Eve Hewson & Joseph Gordon-Levitt from Flora and Son.
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- 11/19/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Fair Play star Alden Ehrenreich and writer-director Chloe Domont said they have been approached by many viewers who describe similar experiences to those portrayed in the film. The pic premiered at Sundance and is streaming on Netflix, so they have had many such encounters in 2023.
“At Sundance, the whole world there was very interesting,” Ehrenreich shared Saturday at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles. “You’re walking down the street and having people come up to you. This woman came up to me and said, ‘Me and my husband work together at this place.’ She makes more money than him. They were secretly dating and didn’t tell anybody. ‘This is our story.’”
Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor play Luke and Emily, a couple working together at a financial firm. When Emily gets a promotion Luke was expecting for himself, it puts a strain on both their relationship and careers.
“I...
“At Sundance, the whole world there was very interesting,” Ehrenreich shared Saturday at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles. “You’re walking down the street and having people come up to you. This woman came up to me and said, ‘Me and my husband work together at this place.’ She makes more money than him. They were secretly dating and didn’t tell anybody. ‘This is our story.’”
Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor play Luke and Emily, a couple working together at a financial firm. When Emily gets a promotion Luke was expecting for himself, it puts a strain on both their relationship and careers.
“I...
- 11/18/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadline’s annual daylong awards-season kickoff event, Contenders Film: Los Angeles hosted stars and talent of films vying for the top honors during awards season.
Held at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles, on November 18, the event featured 28 movies from film studios to promote their latest releases.
Panelists in the morning were Cilian Murphy from Universal Pictures’ Oppenheimer; Warner Bros. The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule and actors Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks & Fantasia Barrino; director Alexander Payne from Focus Features The Holdovers; Kemp Powers & Amy Pascal from Columbia Pictures Spider-Man: Across the Universe; director Cord Jefferson & Jeffrey Wright from American Fiction, Rachel Sennott and director Emma Seligman from Amazon MGM Studios Bottoms & Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and the crew of Maestro from Netflix.
Afternoon panelists included director Chloe Domont & actor Alden Ehrenreich from Fair Play; director Todd Haynes with actors Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman & Charles Melton...
Held at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles, on November 18, the event featured 28 movies from film studios to promote their latest releases.
Panelists in the morning were Cilian Murphy from Universal Pictures’ Oppenheimer; Warner Bros. The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule and actors Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks & Fantasia Barrino; director Alexander Payne from Focus Features The Holdovers; Kemp Powers & Amy Pascal from Columbia Pictures Spider-Man: Across the Universe; director Cord Jefferson & Jeffrey Wright from American Fiction, Rachel Sennott and director Emma Seligman from Amazon MGM Studios Bottoms & Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and the crew of Maestro from Netflix.
Afternoon panelists included director Chloe Domont & actor Alden Ehrenreich from Fair Play; director Todd Haynes with actors Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman & Charles Melton...
- 11/18/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
“We’re in a post #MeToo world. Now what?” declares “Fair Play” writer/director Chloe Domont. For our recent webchat about her new erotic thriller she adds, “I made this film to start conversation and debate around that subject matter,” she says. “My intention was to create something thrilling and riveting and entertaining, but ultimately asking important questions that I don’t think have been asked.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See ‘Fair Play’ reviews: Chloe Domont’s feature directorial debut is ‘sexy, intelligent thriller for an adult audience’
In “Fair Play,” Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and Alden Ehrenreich (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”) star as Emily and Luke, a newly engaged couple whose passionate relationship is pushed to the brink following an unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund firm. The psychological drama, which was written and directed by Domont (making her feature directorial debut), was snapped up by...
See ‘Fair Play’ reviews: Chloe Domont’s feature directorial debut is ‘sexy, intelligent thriller for an adult audience’
In “Fair Play,” Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) and Alden Ehrenreich (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”) star as Emily and Luke, a newly engaged couple whose passionate relationship is pushed to the brink following an unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund firm. The psychological drama, which was written and directed by Domont (making her feature directorial debut), was snapped up by...
- 11/16/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Thanks to his recent appearance in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” Alden Ehrenreich is back in the spotlight five years after the biggest role of his career in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
While that galactic spin-off got mixed reviews and poor box office numbers, Ehrenreich says that looking back he doesn’t think he had enough experience yet to step into the shoes of Harrison Ford’s legendary smuggler.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 33-year-old Ehrenreich said he saw “Solo” as a “great platform in which I could do my own thing,” but realized after finishing the film that he didn’t have enough of a sense of who he was as an actor to properly play the character. There were even reports that Lucasfilm hired an acting coach to help Ehrenreich after the studio wasn’t impressed with his initial performance.
After “Solo” was released and flopped at the box office,...
While that galactic spin-off got mixed reviews and poor box office numbers, Ehrenreich says that looking back he doesn’t think he had enough experience yet to step into the shoes of Harrison Ford’s legendary smuggler.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 33-year-old Ehrenreich said he saw “Solo” as a “great platform in which I could do my own thing,” but realized after finishing the film that he didn’t have enough of a sense of who he was as an actor to properly play the character. There were even reports that Lucasfilm hired an acting coach to help Ehrenreich after the studio wasn’t impressed with his initial performance.
After “Solo” was released and flopped at the box office,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage, reflects Scott’s best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these projections by drawing upon conversations with voters and other industry insiders, analysis of marketing and awards campaigns, results of awards ceremonies that precede the Oscars and the history of the Oscars itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
* * *
Best Picture
Frontrunners
1. American Fiction (Amazon/MGM)
2. Oppenheimer (Universal)
3. Barbie (Warner Bros.)
4. Poor Things (Searchlight)
5. Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple)
6. Past Lives (A24)
7. Maestro (Netflix)
8. The Holdovers (Focus)
9. The Zone of Interest (A24)
10. May December (Netflix)
Major Threats
11. Rustin (Netflix)
12. All of Us Strangers (Searchlight)
13. Anatomy of a Fall (Neon)
14. Nyad (Netflix)
15. Origin (Neon)
16. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Sony)
Possibilities
17. Ferrari (Neon)
18. Air (Amazon/MGM...
* * *
Best Picture
Frontrunners
1. American Fiction (Amazon/MGM)
2. Oppenheimer (Universal)
3. Barbie (Warner Bros.)
4. Poor Things (Searchlight)
5. Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple)
6. Past Lives (A24)
7. Maestro (Netflix)
8. The Holdovers (Focus)
9. The Zone of Interest (A24)
10. May December (Netflix)
Major Threats
11. Rustin (Netflix)
12. All of Us Strangers (Searchlight)
13. Anatomy of a Fall (Neon)
14. Nyad (Netflix)
15. Origin (Neon)
16. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Sony)
Possibilities
17. Ferrari (Neon)
18. Air (Amazon/MGM...
- 11/14/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alex Edelman‘s Broadway hit Just For Us is now playing in Los Angeles and he celebrated with a star-studded opening event over the weekend!
The 34-year-old rising star was joined by celeb pals at the opening night celebration on Saturday (November 11) at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.
In attendance were Alden Ehrenreich, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, Natalie Morales, Nia Vardalos, Bradley Whitford and Amy Landecker, and former NCIS: Los Angeles co-stars Barrett Foa and Daniela Ruah, among others.
Just For Us is written and performed by Edelman. In the wake of a string of anti-Semitic rhetoric pointed in his direction online, standup comic Edelman decides to go straight to the source; specifically, Queens, where he covertly attends a meeting of White Nationalists and comes face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards.
The play is running through November 26.
The 34-year-old rising star was joined by celeb pals at the opening night celebration on Saturday (November 11) at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.
In attendance were Alden Ehrenreich, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, Natalie Morales, Nia Vardalos, Bradley Whitford and Amy Landecker, and former NCIS: Los Angeles co-stars Barrett Foa and Daniela Ruah, among others.
Just For Us is written and performed by Edelman. In the wake of a string of anti-Semitic rhetoric pointed in his direction online, standup comic Edelman decides to go straight to the source; specifically, Queens, where he covertly attends a meeting of White Nationalists and comes face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards.
The play is running through November 26.
- 11/14/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Alden Ehrenreich is an American actor of Jewish heritage. Over his almost 20-year career, he has appeared in several films, television series, and video games. He has also received recognition for his performances, especially as a breakthrough actor. Although he never finished his degree at acting school, he has gone on to have a steady career. Ehrenreich stars in the Netflix film, Fair Play which was released for streaming in October 2023. This article provides an overview of the actor’s life and career. The Early Life Of Alden Caleb Ehrenreich Alden Ehrenreich was born on 22 November 1989 in Los...
- 11/13/2023
- by Nkem
- TVovermind.com
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