Will Smith was once known as one of cinema’s biggest blockbuster stars. There was a time when any movie released with his name attached was guaranteed money. But over the years, the 55-year-old believes he hasn’t commanded the same box-office numbers as he once did. And Smith wondered if the recent pandemic played a hand in this.
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
Will Smith reveals how the pandemic affected his box-office career Will Smith | Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Smith made it his mission to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He more than achieved this goal by starring in multiple hit films that drew a fortune and broke records. But every once in a while, Smith has wondered if his status as a major box-office draw might’ve lessened over the years. He once spoke of the jealousy he had toward stars like Dwayne Johnson, who was in his position.
“I...
- 5/18/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A couple of years ago, it was announced that Warner Bros. and producer Akiva Goldsman‘s company Weed Road are working on a sequel to the 2007 Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend (watch it Here), which will see Will Smith reprising the role of Dr. Robert Neville, now joined in the cast by an unspecified character played by Michael B. Jordan. We haven’t heard much about I Am Legend 2 as time has gone by – but Entertainment Tonight caught up with Smith at a screening of the new Bad Boys sequel Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and he confirmed that it’s still in the works, adding that there are “really solid ideas” for this sequel.
Smith said that he and Jordan “had a couple weeks together about a month ago. I think it’s looking good. [We have some] really solid ideas… I think we’re going to make it on screen together.
Smith said that he and Jordan “had a couple weeks together about a month ago. I think it’s looking good. [We have some] really solid ideas… I think we’re going to make it on screen together.
- 5/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This article contains spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" isn't a reboot of the beloved franchise, nor is it a direct sequel to the most recent trilogy, but instead a standalone sequel set hundreds of years after the time of Caesar, the evolved patriarchal leader played by Andy Serkis. Caesar in this series differs from the character played by Roddy McDowell in the original, as this version sees apes and humans as unlikely equals rather than inherently viewing the latter as subservient, and even lets fellow ape Koba fall to his death for ruining the chance for apes and humans to have peace.
Humans are being ravaged by the simian flu, a condition that allows the apes to flourish from an evolutionary standpoint but wipes out a majority of humanity. Those that survive due to genetic immunity splinter into small communities,...
Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" isn't a reboot of the beloved franchise, nor is it a direct sequel to the most recent trilogy, but instead a standalone sequel set hundreds of years after the time of Caesar, the evolved patriarchal leader played by Andy Serkis. Caesar in this series differs from the character played by Roddy McDowell in the original, as this version sees apes and humans as unlikely equals rather than inherently viewing the latter as subservient, and even lets fellow ape Koba fall to his death for ruining the chance for apes and humans to have peace.
Humans are being ravaged by the simian flu, a condition that allows the apes to flourish from an evolutionary standpoint but wipes out a majority of humanity. Those that survive due to genetic immunity splinter into small communities,...
- 5/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Francis Lawrence's 2007 post-apocalyptic drama "I Am Legend" is based loosely on the celebrated 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. The original novel is set in the near future of 1976 when a destructive war has ravaged the Earth, and a horrible virus has infected the survivors. The virus transforms its victims into pale-skinned, nocturnal ghouls with an appetite for human blood, more or less making them vampires. The novel follows Robert Neville, seemingly the last human alive, as he tries to survive in a ravaged Los Angeles and study the virus during the daylight hours. The title comes from the novel's famous twist ending.
"I Am Legend" was adapted to film in 1964 as "The Last Man on Earth," and in 1971 as "The Omega Man," before Lawrence's 2007 version. Lawrence's version transposes the action to New York and makes Neville (Will Smith) into a surviving virologist attempting to come up with a cure for the vampire virus.
"I Am Legend" was adapted to film in 1964 as "The Last Man on Earth," and in 1971 as "The Omega Man," before Lawrence's 2007 version. Lawrence's version transposes the action to New York and makes Neville (Will Smith) into a surviving virologist attempting to come up with a cure for the vampire virus.
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Conners are making way for a big milestone as Aunt Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) becomes the first in the family to officially retire of her own free will as she plans to pass the Lunch Box’s reigns to grandniece Harris (Emma Kenney) in the May 1 episode, “Campaign U-Turn and a Hard Write.” In an exclusive sneak peek clip, above, Jackie sits with a crown upon her head as she’s flanked by her family, including Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Ben (Jay R. Ferguson), Mark (Ames McNamara), Neville (Nat Faxon), Becky (Lecy Goranson), and Dan (John Goodman). “We are gathered here today to commemorate Jackie’s retirement from the Lunch Box and the smooth transfer of power to Harris,” Becky announces in the sneak peek, above. Disney/Christopher Willard With resounding applause, Harris addresses the crowd, saying, “Ever since I was a little girl I had a dream and it died...
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider
‘The Saint Of Second Chances’ Review: Brilliant Netflix Documentary About A Failing Man’s Redemption
It wouldn’t be wrong of me to say Netflix’s greatest strength is the way they tell real-life stories. Their latest documentary, The Saint of Second Chances, is not only another glorious testament to that; it is probably one of the best documentaries to come out of Netflix yet. The selling point about the documentary is its accessibility. Whether you are a fan of baseball or not, you are bound to enjoy this Jeff Malmberg and Morgan Neville-directed documentary. It is extremely entertaining, very engaging, and brilliantly made from the start to the finish.
Every baseball aficionado probably knows about the infamous “Disco Demolition”, which happened way back on July 12, 1979. It was the brainchild of Mike Veeck, who was in charge of the PR and promotional activities of the Chicago White Sox. The idea seemed like a brilliant one in terms of bringing in the bucks from a full-house stadium,...
Every baseball aficionado probably knows about the infamous “Disco Demolition”, which happened way back on July 12, 1979. It was the brainchild of Mike Veeck, who was in charge of the PR and promotional activities of the Chicago White Sox. The idea seemed like a brilliant one in terms of bringing in the bucks from a full-house stadium,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
In the Harry Potter movies, the evil villain Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is obsessed with racial purity. It seems that magical ability is a genetic trait in the Wizarding World, and two magical parents typically have magical children. Occasionally, though, magical children will be born to non-magical -- or muggle -- parents. Voldemort sought to murder any children with muggle blood and leave only his wicked Death Eater cult standing. The films' dark themes of eugenics aren't too openly discussed in dialogue, however, and none of the Harry Potter characters draw a parallel between Voldemort and, say, Adolf Hitler. They're too busy evading capture and seeking magical Horcruxes to stop and talk.
One of Voldemort's disciples is a wicked witch named Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), who is introduced while serving a hefty sentence in Azkaban prison. In the series' fifth film -- David Yates' "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix...
One of Voldemort's disciples is a wicked witch named Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), who is introduced while serving a hefty sentence in Azkaban prison. In the series' fifth film -- David Yates' "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix...
- 8/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Did Neville get answers?
On The Conners Season 5 Episode 21, he confronted Jackie about the money she gave Dan.
Meanwhile, Darlene attempted to play matchmaker for Mark, but there was a big curveball thrown in for good measure.
Elsewhere, Harris tried to bounce back following some recent events.
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On The Conners Season 5 Episode 21, he confronted Jackie about the money she gave Dan.
Meanwhile, Darlene attempted to play matchmaker for Mark, but there was a big curveball thrown in for good measure.
Elsewhere, Harris tried to bounce back following some recent events.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Chris Pang has joined Hulu’s Interior Chinatown in a pivotal recurring role.
The casting marks a reunion with Interior Chinatown lead Jimmy O. Yang. The two were in Crazy Rich Asians together, where Yang’s Bernard threw Pang’s Colin a bachelor bacchanal aboard a cargo ship in international waters. This time around, Pang plays Older Brother, the charming and talented beloved sibling of protagonist Willis Wu (Yang) whose mysterious disappearance years ago tore the family apart. Now, Willis has an opportunity to investigate his brother’s case when Det. Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) arrives in the neighborhood with new information.
Interior Chinatown is based on the National Book Award-winning novel of the same name from Charles Yu, who serves as showrunner and is an executive producer on the project alongside Rideback’s Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore and Elsie Choi, Participant’s Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite and Dive’s...
The casting marks a reunion with Interior Chinatown lead Jimmy O. Yang. The two were in Crazy Rich Asians together, where Yang’s Bernard threw Pang’s Colin a bachelor bacchanal aboard a cargo ship in international waters. This time around, Pang plays Older Brother, the charming and talented beloved sibling of protagonist Willis Wu (Yang) whose mysterious disappearance years ago tore the family apart. Now, Willis has an opportunity to investigate his brother’s case when Det. Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) arrives in the neighborhood with new information.
Interior Chinatown is based on the National Book Award-winning novel of the same name from Charles Yu, who serves as showrunner and is an executive producer on the project alongside Rideback’s Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore and Elsie Choi, Participant’s Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite and Dive’s...
- 4/11/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2021, director Morgan Neville made headlines when he revealed that he and his team had built an AI model of the late Anthony Bourdain's voice for his documentary "Roadrunner," and Neville had secretly slipped AI-generated narration into the doc alongside narrations that Bourdain himself actually read aloud. In this case, the AI narrations were for lines the acclaimed chef and television personality had written in books or articles but never physically recorded, but controversy swirled about the ethics of that decision.
In 2022, actor James Earl Jones, who has provided the voice of Darth Vader since the original "Star Wars" in 1977, made his own headlines when he allowed a start-up company called Respeecher to use artificial intelligence to generate new vocal performances using his early archival recordings as source material, letting Lucasfilm retain a consistency to Darth Vader's iconic intonations instead of recasting the role. Jones, now 92 years old, reportedly...
In 2022, actor James Earl Jones, who has provided the voice of Darth Vader since the original "Star Wars" in 1977, made his own headlines when he allowed a start-up company called Respeecher to use artificial intelligence to generate new vocal performances using his early archival recordings as source material, letting Lucasfilm retain a consistency to Darth Vader's iconic intonations instead of recasting the role. Jones, now 92 years old, reportedly...
- 4/11/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
It’s been a packed seven days of all sorts of “Parties & Premieres” here in Hollywood, as Oscar Week is finally here, after what seemed like a full year of studios campaigning via special events for Academy Award glory. Ironically, two of the biggest things that happened were TV events as the casts of both “Ted Lasso” and “House of the Dragon” hit Tinseltown to remind everyone that movies are definitely not the only thing people watch these days. Fabulous women were feted all over town, fashion was at the forefront and the Irish contingent partied hard in the name of Oscar Wilde, one of history’s all-time party lovers.
“Ted Lasso” Season 3 Premiere
Village Theater, Westwood
(Left to Right) Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein celebrate at the Apple Original Series Ted Lasso Season 3 Red Carpet Premiere Event at Westwood Village Theater In Westwood.
Apple TV+ transplanted the...
“Ted Lasso” Season 3 Premiere
Village Theater, Westwood
(Left to Right) Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein celebrate at the Apple Original Series Ted Lasso Season 3 Red Carpet Premiere Event at Westwood Village Theater In Westwood.
Apple TV+ transplanted the...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jenny Peters
- The Wrap
U2’s Bono and the Edge and David Letterman joined forces again at the Wednesday night premiere of the Disney+ special “A Sort of Homecoming,” with the band members explaining that they needed the former late-night host to add some irreverence to the Morgan Neville-directed documentary, set to begin streaming March 17.
Said Bono to the audience at downtown L.A.’s Orpheum Theatre, “The thing that Dave brought — I don’t know if you agree, Edge — is that he brought the comedy to the tragedy. And you know, there’s a reason why Willie Shakespeare wrote that form. And our music is just better with him around, I thought. Musically, it was better just by him being in the room, kind of taking the piss out of it.”
The Edge tried to beat Letterman at his own game at the post-premiere Q&a. Asked why they got Letterman involved,...
Said Bono to the audience at downtown L.A.’s Orpheum Theatre, “The thing that Dave brought — I don’t know if you agree, Edge — is that he brought the comedy to the tragedy. And you know, there’s a reason why Willie Shakespeare wrote that form. And our music is just better with him around, I thought. Musically, it was better just by him being in the room, kind of taking the piss out of it.”
The Edge tried to beat Letterman at his own game at the post-premiere Q&a. Asked why they got Letterman involved,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
In upcoming concert doc Bono and The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman, U2’s Bono and The Edge return to Dublin with longtime fan David Letterman in tow.
On Wednesday evening, the stars gathered at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the film’s premiere. Following the screening, the trio and director Morgan Neville took the stage for a Q&a panel moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Nekesa Mumbi Moody.
In the Disney+ film, Letterman joins Bono and The Edge as they dive into the history of U2, Irish culture and the nearly 50-year songwriting partnership between the two friends.
“[Letterman] brought the comedy to the tragedy and there’s a reason why Shakespeare loved that form. Our music is just better with him around,” Bono praised the host. “The music is better itself just by him being in the room, taking the piss out of us.
On Wednesday evening, the stars gathered at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the film’s premiere. Following the screening, the trio and director Morgan Neville took the stage for a Q&a panel moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Nekesa Mumbi Moody.
In the Disney+ film, Letterman joins Bono and The Edge as they dive into the history of U2, Irish culture and the nearly 50-year songwriting partnership between the two friends.
“[Letterman] brought the comedy to the tragedy and there’s a reason why Shakespeare loved that form. Our music is just better with him around,” Bono praised the host. “The music is better itself just by him being in the room, taking the piss out of us.
- 3/9/2023
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Akiva Goldsman is behind some pretty well-loved scripts, including "Practical Magic," "A Beautiful Mind," and the post-apocalypse flick, "I Am Legend." The 2007 adaptation of Richard Matheson's famous book of the same name was a massive success, taking in over $585 million worldwide at the box office. Goldsman inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. and announced a handful of new projects to celebrate. One of those films is a sequel to "I Am Legend," with Michael B. Jordan joining Will Smith in the leading roles.
The first film takes place after a plague destroys all of humanity, turning folks that somehow survive into Darkseekers, vampiric, cannibalistic mutants that must avoid sunlight. Smith plays U.S. Army virologist Dr. Robert Neville, who lives an isolated life in a deserted Manhattan with his beloved German Shepard, Sam. Neville believes to be the only human left alive and spends most of his time desperately...
The first film takes place after a plague destroys all of humanity, turning folks that somehow survive into Darkseekers, vampiric, cannibalistic mutants that must avoid sunlight. Smith plays U.S. Army virologist Dr. Robert Neville, who lives an isolated life in a deserted Manhattan with his beloved German Shepard, Sam. Neville believes to be the only human left alive and spends most of his time desperately...
- 2/25/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Disney+ reveals the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated docu-special, “Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman,” is set to premiere globally on Disney+ on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, coinciding with U2’s highly anticipated album “Songs Of Surrender” ― a collection of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band’s catalog, re-recorded and reimagined. In the docu-special, from Disney Branded Television, Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before. From Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries, Neville’s Tremolo Productions, and Dave Letterman’s Worldwide Pants, “Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman” is part concert movie, part travel adventure plus...
- 2/23/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Today Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming docu-special "Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman." Not only are we getting a chance to watch U2's Bono and The Edge head back to Dublin, but they're also taking the talk show host with them for his first-ever visit to Ireland. The band members have been friends with Letterman for 25 years, but they've never been off U.S. soil together.
The whole thing is set to coincide with the release of U2's new album "Songs of Surrender," which is "a collection of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band's catalog, re-recorded and reimagined." The use of "reimagined" is interesting here because, in the trailer, Letterman mentions the changing of lyrics to some of the songs as things have changed in their lives. He introduces the band members to a crowd at a concert, which...
The whole thing is set to coincide with the release of U2's new album "Songs of Surrender," which is "a collection of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band's catalog, re-recorded and reimagined." The use of "reimagined" is interesting here because, in the trailer, Letterman mentions the changing of lyrics to some of the songs as things have changed in their lives. He introduces the band members to a crowd at a concert, which...
- 2/23/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
About eleven months ago, it was announced that Warner Bros. and producer Akiva Goldsman‘s company Weed Road are working on a sequel to the 2007 Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend (watch it Here), which will see Will Smith reprising the role of Dr. Robert Neville, now joined in the cast by an unspecified character played by Michael B. Jordan. This announcement has caused some confusion, as the version of I Am Legend that reached theatres ended with Neville sacrificing himself (using a grenade to blow up himself and the attacking “Darkseeker” creatures) to protect other characters. But that ending was actually a reshoot. The original ending was more low-key, with Neville making peace with the Darkseekers after realizing that he was the monster in the eyes of these creatures. That alternate ending was included on the special edition home video release of I Am Legend – and a couple days ago,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
To celebrate the release of American Nightmare – The Best of Cody Rhodes, we are giving away a DVD.
A 2-disc set collecting the very best matches from “the American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, from his WWE debut in 2007 to his stunning return in 2022! Featuring matches against Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins, and more!
Raw – July 16, 2007 – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Hell in a Cell – October 4, 2009 – Hell in a Cell Match: Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase vs. D-Generation X WrestleMania Xxvii – April 3, 2011 – Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio Battleground – October 6, 2013 – Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Shield SummerSlam – August 23, 2015 – King Barrett & Stardust vs. Neville & Stephen Amell WrestleMania 38 – April 2, 2022 – Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins Plus lots more action!
When Cody Rhodes made his shocking WWE return at WrestleMania 38, he instantly became one of the hottest Superstars in the industry. This 2-disc DVD collection now charts the American Nightmare’s journey to WWE immortality!
A 2-disc set collecting the very best matches from “the American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, from his WWE debut in 2007 to his stunning return in 2022! Featuring matches against Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins, and more!
Raw – July 16, 2007 – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Hell in a Cell – October 4, 2009 – Hell in a Cell Match: Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase vs. D-Generation X WrestleMania Xxvii – April 3, 2011 – Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio Battleground – October 6, 2013 – Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Shield SummerSlam – August 23, 2015 – King Barrett & Stardust vs. Neville & Stephen Amell WrestleMania 38 – April 2, 2022 – Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins Plus lots more action!
When Cody Rhodes made his shocking WWE return at WrestleMania 38, he instantly became one of the hottest Superstars in the industry. This 2-disc DVD collection now charts the American Nightmare’s journey to WWE immortality!
- 2/17/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The upcoming “I Am Legend” sequel will be based on the alternate ending of the first film, in which Will Smith’s character lives, producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman told Deadline this week.
In the theatrical version released in 2007, Dr. Robert Neville (Smith) sacrifices himself, but ensures the survival of the human race against the tide of bloodthirsty mutants. The alternative coda, in which Neville lives, was filmed and released on a special 2008 DVD.
Both Smith and Michael B. Jordan’s casting was announced last year, but how Smith’s character could return was left up in the air until now.
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As Goldsman explained, he’s going back to the original ending in Richard Matheson’s much-filmed 1954 novel. “We trace back to the original Matheson book, and the alternate ending as...
In the theatrical version released in 2007, Dr. Robert Neville (Smith) sacrifices himself, but ensures the survival of the human race against the tide of bloodthirsty mutants. The alternative coda, in which Neville lives, was filmed and released on a special 2008 DVD.
Both Smith and Michael B. Jordan’s casting was announced last year, but how Smith’s character could return was left up in the air until now.
Also Read:
Who Dies in ‘The Last of Us’? A Complete Guide to the HBO Show’s Heartbreaking Deaths
As Goldsman explained, he’s going back to the original ending in Richard Matheson’s much-filmed 1954 novel. “We trace back to the original Matheson book, and the alternate ending as...
- 2/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The sequel to Will Smith’s 2007 zombie hit I Am Legend is taking influence from HBO’s beloved new series from the same genre, The Last of Us.
Writer-producer Akiva Goldsman revealed he is working on the movie with returning star Smith who will be joined by Michael B Jordan.
“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman told Deadline in an interview.
“I’m obsessed with The Last of Us, where we see the world just post-apocalypse but also after a 20-to-30-year lapse. You see how the earth reclaims the world, and there’s something beautiful in the question of, as man steps away from being the primary tenant, what happens?
“That will be especially visual in New York. I don’t know if they’ll climb up to the Empire State Building, but the possibilities are endless.”
The Last of Us follows the outbreak of brain-infecting Cordyceps fungus,...
Writer-producer Akiva Goldsman revealed he is working on the movie with returning star Smith who will be joined by Michael B Jordan.
“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman told Deadline in an interview.
“I’m obsessed with The Last of Us, where we see the world just post-apocalypse but also after a 20-to-30-year lapse. You see how the earth reclaims the world, and there’s something beautiful in the question of, as man steps away from being the primary tenant, what happens?
“That will be especially visual in New York. I don’t know if they’ll climb up to the Empire State Building, but the possibilities are endless.”
The Last of Us follows the outbreak of brain-infecting Cordyceps fungus,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
The sequel to Will Smith’s 2007 zombie hit I Am Legend is taking influence from HBO’s beloved new series from the same genre, The Last of Us.
Writer-producer Akiva Goldsman revealed he is working on the movie with returning star Smith who will be joined by Michael B Jordan.
“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman told Deadline in an interview.
“I’m obsessed with The Last of Us, where we see the world just post-apocalypse but also after a 20-to-30-year lapse. You see how the earth reclaims the world, and there’s something beautiful in the question of, as man steps away from being the primary tenant, what happens?
“That will be especially visual in New York. I don’t know if they’ll climb up to the Empire State Building, but the possibilities are endless.”
The Last of Us follows the outbreak of brain-infecting Cordyceps fungus,...
Writer-producer Akiva Goldsman revealed he is working on the movie with returning star Smith who will be joined by Michael B Jordan.
“This will start a few decades later than the first,” Goldsman told Deadline in an interview.
“I’m obsessed with The Last of Us, where we see the world just post-apocalypse but also after a 20-to-30-year lapse. You see how the earth reclaims the world, and there’s something beautiful in the question of, as man steps away from being the primary tenant, what happens?
“That will be especially visual in New York. I don’t know if they’ll climb up to the Empire State Building, but the possibilities are endless.”
The Last of Us follows the outbreak of brain-infecting Cordyceps fungus,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
‘The Conners': Will George Clooney’s Booker Return and Shake Up Jackie’s Marriage? (Exclusive Video)
Laurie Metcalf’s Jackie on “The Conners” finally has the marriage to a stable guy who adores her. But there is one man from her past that, if he returned to Lanford, could pose a serious threat to her happily ever after. That man is her former boss and boyfriend Booker Brooks played in 1988 by a then little-known actor named George Clooney.
“Neville would be absolutely furious to see an old boyfriend [of Jackie’s] who looks like that,” showrunner Bruce Helford tells TheWrap. “He’s an insecure guy to begin with.”
On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Conners,” Jackie’s moral fortitude is put to the test when Becky takes a spill at The Lunchbox, and Neville points out that what she is doing is wrong. (Check out the exclusive clip at the top.) As far as significant others go, Neville has been rock-solid. But as fans of the Og “Roseanne” remember from its first season,...
“Neville would be absolutely furious to see an old boyfriend [of Jackie’s] who looks like that,” showrunner Bruce Helford tells TheWrap. “He’s an insecure guy to begin with.”
On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Conners,” Jackie’s moral fortitude is put to the test when Becky takes a spill at The Lunchbox, and Neville points out that what she is doing is wrong. (Check out the exclusive clip at the top.) As far as significant others go, Neville has been rock-solid. But as fans of the Og “Roseanne” remember from its first season,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Filmmaker Morgan Neville will helm a new documentary about Paul McCartney’s life following The Beatles, including his relationship with Linda McCartney and the formation of Wings.
Entitled Man on the Run, the film will draw on “unprecedented access to a never-before-seen archive of Paul and Linda’s home videos and photos, as well as new interviews,” according to a press release. It will specifically chronicle the timeframe between The Beatles’ breakup in 1970 and Wings’ heyday in the mid-1970s.
Neville, who earned an Academy Award for 2013 documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, most recently helmed the Anthony Bourdain retrospective, Roadrunner.
“As a lifelong obsessive of all things McCartney, I’ve always felt that the 1970s were the great under-examined part of his story,” Neville said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to have the chance to explore and reappraise this crucial moment in a great artist’s life and work.”
The...
Entitled Man on the Run, the film will draw on “unprecedented access to a never-before-seen archive of Paul and Linda’s home videos and photos, as well as new interviews,” according to a press release. It will specifically chronicle the timeframe between The Beatles’ breakup in 1970 and Wings’ heyday in the mid-1970s.
Neville, who earned an Academy Award for 2013 documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, most recently helmed the Anthony Bourdain retrospective, Roadrunner.
“As a lifelong obsessive of all things McCartney, I’ve always felt that the 1970s were the great under-examined part of his story,” Neville said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to have the chance to explore and reappraise this crucial moment in a great artist’s life and work.”
The...
- 2/5/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Film News
U2’s Bono and the Edge give David Letterman a tour of their native Dublin as well as the band’s catalog in an upcoming Disney+ music special.
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, With Dave Letterman finds the former late-night host accepting the U2 duo’s invitation to spend time with them in Dublin, marking Letterman’s first-ever trip to Ireland. With documentary cameras in tow, Bono, the Edge, and Letterman toured the city and its music scene, culminating in an intimate concert performed by the U2 duo at a local landmark.
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, With Dave Letterman finds the former late-night host accepting the U2 duo’s invitation to spend time with them in Dublin, marking Letterman’s first-ever trip to Ireland. With documentary cameras in tow, Bono, the Edge, and Letterman toured the city and its music scene, culminating in an intimate concert performed by the U2 duo at a local landmark.
- 1/13/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Terry Gilliam’s grandest, most joyful fantasy is still a marvel, a fully adult adventure that will equally spark younger imaginations. Creative tricks and eye-popping Italo designs bring us a magical, satirical world of absurd wars, sultan’s hareems and a flight of fancy to the moon. John Neville’s ideal Baron is abetted by spunky Sarah Polley and a gallery of winning characterizations, from Eric Idle, Oliver Reed, Jonathan Pryce, Uma Thurman, Jack Purvis, Robin Williams, Valentina Cortese, Sting. So what if the Baron is history’s most notorious liar: we understand his complaint when performing a technically preposterous trip through outer space: “This is Precisely the sort of thing nobody Ever believes.”
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1166
1988 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 126 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date January 3, 2023 / 49.95
Starring: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown,...
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1166
1988 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 126 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date January 3, 2023 / 49.95
Starring: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Charles McKeown,...
- 1/10/2023
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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