In a world where superhero movies reign supreme, a new contender emerged in 2023, as the fifth installment in The Toxic Avenger film series. Well, it’s not your typical caped crusader tale, but Elijah Wood and Peter Dinklage’s film still contained the potential to take the DC Universe by storm.
Peter Dinklage in The Toxic Avenger | Legendary Pictures
Delivering a cocktail of weirdness that even the notorious Batman & Robin would fear to compete with, Macon Blair’s DC-inspired horror comedy The Toxic Avenger garnered a stunning 91% rating, despite its eccentricities. Considering that Blair’s strangest visions become a delightful source of entertainment, let’s dig deeper into the 2023 movie and its DC inspiration.
Macon Blair Reimagined Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon as DC Villains
Reimagining the 1984 low-budget cult classic, Macon Blair came up with the fifth installment in the franchise – The Toxic Avenger reboot, in 2023. Unlike the inaugural installment...
Peter Dinklage in The Toxic Avenger | Legendary Pictures
Delivering a cocktail of weirdness that even the notorious Batman & Robin would fear to compete with, Macon Blair’s DC-inspired horror comedy The Toxic Avenger garnered a stunning 91% rating, despite its eccentricities. Considering that Blair’s strangest visions become a delightful source of entertainment, let’s dig deeper into the 2023 movie and its DC inspiration.
Macon Blair Reimagined Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon as DC Villains
Reimagining the 1984 low-budget cult classic, Macon Blair came up with the fifth installment in the franchise – The Toxic Avenger reboot, in 2023. Unlike the inaugural installment...
- 6/14/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Exclusive: SpectreVision, the award-winning production company founded by Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah, has brought on Lawrence Inglee as Partner and President of Production, Deadline can exclusively reveal.
A veteran producer with 25 years of industry experience, Inglee will work alongside Wood and Noah in overseeing all aspects of the company’s business as SpectreVision rapidly expands across multiple avenues. He comes to the company after producing such notable films as the Academy Award-, Golden Globe and Spirit Award-nominated The Messenger starring Woody Harrelson; the Daniels’ debut feature, Sundance Best Director Winner Swiss Army Man; and HBO’s Emmy, Golden Globe and Spirit Award-nominated The Tale, starring Laura Dern. Previously, he served as Co-President of The Mark Gordon Company, where he shepherded international blockbusters including The Day After Tomorrow and Source Code, having begun his career at Imagine Entertainment.
(L-r) Steven Demmler and Michael Risley
With regard to their hiring of Inglee,...
A veteran producer with 25 years of industry experience, Inglee will work alongside Wood and Noah in overseeing all aspects of the company’s business as SpectreVision rapidly expands across multiple avenues. He comes to the company after producing such notable films as the Academy Award-, Golden Globe and Spirit Award-nominated The Messenger starring Woody Harrelson; the Daniels’ debut feature, Sundance Best Director Winner Swiss Army Man; and HBO’s Emmy, Golden Globe and Spirit Award-nominated The Tale, starring Laura Dern. Previously, he served as Co-President of The Mark Gordon Company, where he shepherded international blockbusters including The Day After Tomorrow and Source Code, having begun his career at Imagine Entertainment.
(L-r) Steven Demmler and Michael Risley
With regard to their hiring of Inglee,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
British singer-composer Sir Elton John has vowed to support his sons if they follow him into the music industry. The 75-year-old singer has two sons Zachary (11) and Elijah (9), with his husband David Furnish, and Elton has promised to support his kids in whatever careers they choose, reports Female First UK.
He told E! News: “They are still so young, so not entirely sure [what they want to do]. But of course, whatever their dreams and ambitions are, my husband David and I will fully support them.”
Sir Elton recently finished the American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and he’s now looking forward to spending more time with his kids.
He said, quoted by Female First UK: “I am of course looking forward to spending more time with my sons. I am also looking forward to being able to dedicate more of my time to other projects, like the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
He told E! News: “They are still so young, so not entirely sure [what they want to do]. But of course, whatever their dreams and ambitions are, my husband David and I will fully support them.”
Sir Elton recently finished the American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and he’s now looking forward to spending more time with his kids.
He said, quoted by Female First UK: “I am of course looking forward to spending more time with my sons. I am also looking forward to being able to dedicate more of my time to other projects, like the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
- 11/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Forty seven years after he took the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in a sequined-studded baseball uniform as the world’s biggest pop star, Elton John walked on to the same stage on Sunday night wearing a bedazzled Dodgers bathrobe, a uniform more fitting for a 75-year-old man on the verge of retirement.
The crowd of more than 50,000 roared at the moment that came in the final minutes of the final North American concert of a tour John says will be his last.
“I want to spend time with my family because I’ll be 76 next year, he said. “I want to bring them out and show you why I’m retiring.”
He embraced and kissed his husband, David Furnish, while his two sons, 11-year-old Zachary and 9-year-old Elijah, wearing matching Dodgers jackets that read “Elton” on the back, waved gleefully at the crowd.
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The crowd of more than 50,000 roared at the moment that came in the final minutes of the final North American concert of a tour John says will be his last.
“I want to spend time with my family because I’ll be 76 next year, he said. “I want to bring them out and show you why I’m retiring.”
He embraced and kissed his husband, David Furnish, while his two sons, 11-year-old Zachary and 9-year-old Elijah, wearing matching Dodgers jackets that read “Elton” on the back, waved gleefully at the crowd.
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- 11/21/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
From the opening minutes of this past Sunday night’s penultimate episode you immediately know it’s going to be an impactful one. Judith Grimes once again narrates the intro sequence, this time over a montage of our survivors picking up their trusty weapons from a large chest in Alexandria. The period of peace in the Commonwealth is over, and once again the crew needs to arm up and fight…hopefully for one final time. Judith picks up one of Michonne’s swords and Rick’s infamous python. She places Carl’s sheriff hat on R.J. Grimes.
The swan song of “The Walking Dead” has begun.
Surprisingly, the Outpost 22 variation of Alexandria is not the grand finale setting for the series. It seems as if the over-taking of the soldiers during last episode’s lineup resulted in the saving of Alexandria from Commonwealth command. Such a drastic win for...
The swan song of “The Walking Dead” has begun.
Surprisingly, the Outpost 22 variation of Alexandria is not the grand finale setting for the series. It seems as if the over-taking of the soldiers during last episode’s lineup resulted in the saving of Alexandria from Commonwealth command. Such a drastic win for...
- 11/14/2022
- by Noah Levine
- bloody-disgusting.com
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Sunday’s eventful episode of The Walking Dead. If you haven’t watched yet, you may want to do so before reading on.
The term “a doozy” was all but coined to describe Sunday’s episode of The Walking Dead. As Pamela’s troopers led a swarm toward the Commonwealth, all so that she could go through the motions of a lockdown, Aaron, Jerry and Lydia became separated from Elijah, Luke and Jules. Lydia tried so desperately not to let go of her boyfriend as he was swept away by the horde that she wound up being bitten.
The term “a doozy” was all but coined to describe Sunday’s episode of The Walking Dead. As Pamela’s troopers led a swarm toward the Commonwealth, all so that she could go through the motions of a lockdown, Aaron, Jerry and Lydia became separated from Elijah, Luke and Jules. Lydia tried so desperately not to let go of her boyfriend as he was swept away by the horde that she wound up being bitten.
- 11/14/2022
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
It appears our round table team has a problem with one character on The Rookie Season 5 Episode 7. Can you guess who that is?
Our TV Fanatics, Jasmine and Christine, are joined by The Rookie fan, Kate, to debate Lucy's undercover op, Thorsen calling out Tim, Wesley's apology tour, and just what the problem is with Bailey.
Was Thorsen right? Was Tim holding back on pulling the teen out of the party because having him there helped Lucy?
Jasmine: I thought Thorsen was right the whole episode. He was right about pulling the kid but slightly off about the reasoning Tim was holding back.
I think it was less about helping Lucy regarding her career (which was implied) and more about trying to protect Lucy's cover and minimize risks to her.
Christine: I thought Tim didn't want to risk blowing Lucy's cover, but it's clear that Thorsen has picked up on...
Our TV Fanatics, Jasmine and Christine, are joined by The Rookie fan, Kate, to debate Lucy's undercover op, Thorsen calling out Tim, Wesley's apology tour, and just what the problem is with Bailey.
Was Thorsen right? Was Tim holding back on pulling the teen out of the party because having him there helped Lucy?
Jasmine: I thought Thorsen was right the whole episode. He was right about pulling the kid but slightly off about the reasoning Tim was holding back.
I think it was less about helping Lucy regarding her career (which was implied) and more about trying to protect Lucy's cover and minimize risks to her.
Christine: I thought Tim didn't want to risk blowing Lucy's cover, but it's clear that Thorsen has picked up on...
- 11/8/2022
- by Christine Orlando
- TVfanatic
Shady Grove Opening On Digital Platforms On October 25 Directed by Dale Resteghini, Shady Grove tells the story of a young African-American couple, Shaina (Niki McElroy) and Mark (Todd Anthony), as they leave behind their party lifestyle to find tranquility in an isolated rental cabin with their friend, Elijah (Juhahn Jones). It doesn’t take long for …
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- 10/14/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Musician Elton John has turned down “head-spinning” offers to offload his back catalogue. Deciding against following the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen by handing over the rights to some of his biggest hits, the 75-year-old singer says he doesn’t need the money and still “cares passionately” about his songs, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“He cares passionately about his songs, the whole notion of giving up control over that very important part of his life is something he doesn’t want to entertain, at the moment,” Elton’s husband, David Furnish, said.
“Unless you really, genuinely needed the money, why would you get out now? Effectively you are getting out of the game when you sell your publishing. That would be a shame because we’re having so much fun celebrating his catalogue and the opportunities new media offers.”
The singer is planning to give up touring next July...
“He cares passionately about his songs, the whole notion of giving up control over that very important part of his life is something he doesn’t want to entertain, at the moment,” Elton’s husband, David Furnish, said.
“Unless you really, genuinely needed the money, why would you get out now? Effectively you are getting out of the game when you sell your publishing. That would be a shame because we’re having so much fun celebrating his catalogue and the opportunities new media offers.”
The singer is planning to give up touring next July...
- 9/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: The Good Doctor co-ep David Renaud, Brandon Magee (Redd Zone), and Howard Burkons are developing a limited series based on the young adult memoir, A Small If, written by disability advocate Elijah Stacy when he was 17 years old.
Renaud, who was paralyzed at the age of 19, will helm the project, direct it, and will assemble an all-disabled writers’ room.
The 13-episode limited series follows Elijah’s tragedies and triumphs from his early childhood years through young adulthood. Drawing on his boundless willpower, his quest for agency, and his deep love for his family, he succeeds in transcending his limitations. Elijah’s struggles ultimately transform him into a confident and compassionate leader and an optimistic and energetic advocate motivated to change the ableist world he has grown up in. This mission leads him to the office of one of the world’s richest and most powerful men – Jeff Bezos.
Renaud, who was paralyzed at the age of 19, will helm the project, direct it, and will assemble an all-disabled writers’ room.
The 13-episode limited series follows Elijah’s tragedies and triumphs from his early childhood years through young adulthood. Drawing on his boundless willpower, his quest for agency, and his deep love for his family, he succeeds in transcending his limitations. Elijah’s struggles ultimately transform him into a confident and compassionate leader and an optimistic and energetic advocate motivated to change the ableist world he has grown up in. This mission leads him to the office of one of the world’s richest and most powerful men – Jeff Bezos.
- 9/8/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Remembering is an eight-minute Ar (augmented reality) short film that premieres at midnight tonight on Disney+. The film is directed by Elijah Allan-Blitz and stars Brie Larson as a young woman who uses her inner child to recall her greatest forgotten ideas. As far as I know, this project has been three years in the making and when I first met Elijah in 2019, he explained the project to me but didn’t realize the scope until seeing it for myself.
Back in 2019 at the Toronto Film Festival after party for Just Mercy, I met Oscar winning actress Brie Larson, and her guest Elijah. She introduced us and said, “he’s really smart, and working on something mind-blowing.” Of course, I was curious to know what it was so I asked, He told me he was working on an interactive Ar (augmented reality) project that would was similar to the 3D,...
Back in 2019 at the Toronto Film Festival after party for Just Mercy, I met Oscar winning actress Brie Larson, and her guest Elijah. She introduced us and said, “he’s really smart, and working on something mind-blowing.” Of course, I was curious to know what it was so I asked, He told me he was working on an interactive Ar (augmented reality) project that would was similar to the 3D,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy were famously close, even getting matching tattoos before the end of production. But what is heartening to see now is that they also have solidarity with the new cast members of Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” who have already come under fire for the show’s more diverse approach to casting.
Original Hobbits Elijah Wood (aka Frodo), Billy Boyd (aka Pippin) and Dominic Monaghan (aka Merry) posed for a photo posted on Wood’s Twitter account, which you can see at the top of this post. They’re all wearing matching T-shirts, with different ear shapes of different creatures of Middle-earth, in different skin tones. In Elvish, the shirt says: “You All Are Welcome Here.”
Later Wednesday, the Amazon show’s cast released a comprehensive statement, saying “we stand in solidarity with our...
Original Hobbits Elijah Wood (aka Frodo), Billy Boyd (aka Pippin) and Dominic Monaghan (aka Merry) posed for a photo posted on Wood’s Twitter account, which you can see at the top of this post. They’re all wearing matching T-shirts, with different ear shapes of different creatures of Middle-earth, in different skin tones. In Elvish, the shirt says: “You All Are Welcome Here.”
Later Wednesday, the Amazon show’s cast released a comprehensive statement, saying “we stand in solidarity with our...
- 9/7/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The title of Walter Hill’s “Dead for a Dollar” makes it sound like a spaghetti Western, and the picture opens with stunning vistas and a wistfully valorous neo-Morricone score that gives you the impression — maybe the hope — that it will be. It ends on a very different note: a series of titles explaining, with precise dates and details, what happened to each of the main characters, as if the film were based on a true story. It’s the “American Graffiti” gambit of treating fictional characters as though they were real, only in this case it ends up revealing something essential about the drama we’ve been watching. Namely, how it could be so avid, specific, and scrupulously carpentered…yet remote.
Hill, who is now 80 but still directs with his lean-and-mean vigor and classical rawhide stoicism, builds “Dead for a Dollar” around a vintage confrontation between two men: Max Borlund,...
Hill, who is now 80 but still directs with his lean-and-mean vigor and classical rawhide stoicism, builds “Dead for a Dollar” around a vintage confrontation between two men: Max Borlund,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
What room is left for an honest gunslinger in a world where their tropes are repackaged ad infinitum? Have meticulous imitators like Red Dead Redemption actually killed their makers? These are the half-truths that Walter Hill must contend with in Dead for a Dollar—as he must with shadows of past glories and, frankly, his film’s aesthetic limitations. Hill rounds up an Aish-list cast for a setup reminiscent of many modern Westerns, but with a few well-worn contemporary revisions thrown into the mix. “It’s an attempt,” Hill recently explained, “to deal with the modern issues of race and gender that we still struggle with today.” Well, no shame in trying.
His film is neither chore nor triumph: mythology is sincere, action slaps in that old Peckinpah way, and its actors, not least Willem Dafoe (hardly one to phone it in), make the appropriate amount of effort. Which is...
His film is neither chore nor triumph: mythology is sincere, action slaps in that old Peckinpah way, and its actors, not least Willem Dafoe (hardly one to phone it in), make the appropriate amount of effort. Which is...
- 9/6/2022
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
Let Walter Hill take you back to the Old West and diplomacy, 1897-style, where differences are figured out with card games and bullwhips, and folks have itching powder all over their trigger fingers. Shooting someone dead is presented as a go-to for how to resolve an argument in this world. References to guns are made with such regularity that it becomes unclear whether this is a straight Western or a pastiche. Dialogue tends to unfold like this. Sneering goon: “Who are you?” Witty good guy, “I’m the fella with the gun!”
That’s “Dead for a Dollar” for ya. One of the main fellas with a gun is famed bounty hunter Max Borlund (Christoph Waltz) who has been hired by the well-to-do Martin Kidd (Hamish Linklater) to find his teacher wife Rachel (Rachel Brosnahan) after she disappears with her Black student Elijah (Brandon Scott). The way that Martin tells it,...
That’s “Dead for a Dollar” for ya. One of the main fellas with a gun is famed bounty hunter Max Borlund (Christoph Waltz) who has been hired by the well-to-do Martin Kidd (Hamish Linklater) to find his teacher wife Rachel (Rachel Brosnahan) after she disappears with her Black student Elijah (Brandon Scott). The way that Martin tells it,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Sophie Monks Kaufman
- Indiewire
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As the credits come up on screen at the end of Dead for a Dollar, the dedication “In Memory of Budd Boetticher” is bannered so prominently next to the title, it could almost serve as a subtitle for the film itself.
In fact, it’s not entirely clear whether or not it officially is the film’s subtitle. Either way, this entertaining latest feature from venerable writer-producer-director Walter Hill is soaked in elegiac love for the clean lines, brisk storytelling and moral clarity of classic westerns, like the kind Boetticher used to make, such as The Cimarron Kid (1952), The Man From the Alamo (1953) or Comanche Station (1960). Even the highly jiggery-pokered look of the film, presumably shot on digital but adjusted in post so that all the blues get filtered out, makes the movie look like something made 60 or 70 years ago. The palette is a study in earth tones,...
As the credits come up on screen at the end of Dead for a Dollar, the dedication “In Memory of Budd Boetticher” is bannered so prominently next to the title, it could almost serve as a subtitle for the film itself.
In fact, it’s not entirely clear whether or not it officially is the film’s subtitle. Either way, this entertaining latest feature from venerable writer-producer-director Walter Hill is soaked in elegiac love for the clean lines, brisk storytelling and moral clarity of classic westerns, like the kind Boetticher used to make, such as The Cimarron Kid (1952), The Man From the Alamo (1953) or Comanche Station (1960). Even the highly jiggery-pokered look of the film, presumably shot on digital but adjusted in post so that all the blues get filtered out, makes the movie look like something made 60 or 70 years ago. The palette is a study in earth tones,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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