Clockwise from left: Mica Levi (Dimitrios Vellis/Wikimedia Commons), David Byrne (Shutterstock), Jonny Greenwood (Shutterstock), Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Shutterstock)Graphic: The A.V. Club
If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
- 4/26/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Exclusive: Netflix’s new feature Boss Dan Lin has tapped former DreamWorks Animation and Coyote Vs. Acme producer Chris deFaria to consult for the streamer’s animation department, we hear on very good authority.
Lin and deFaria worked together on the mega success of The Lego Movie when the duo were at Warners. Essentially, what is being sorted at Netflix is how to eventize their animation movies more. The streamer, together with Annapurna, saved the Blue Sky axed Disney LGBTQ+ movie Nimona, a casualty of the Disney-Fox merger; the pic wound up getting an Oscar nomination for Animated Feature.
Animation reports into Lin. Karen Toliver serves as VP of Animated Film.
At Warners deFaria worked as the president of Animation and Innovative Technology. He held that position for four years between 2013 and 2017, which included co-oversight of the studio’s Warner Animation Group. While at Warners, deFaria’s credits included Man of Steel,...
Lin and deFaria worked together on the mega success of The Lego Movie when the duo were at Warners. Essentially, what is being sorted at Netflix is how to eventize their animation movies more. The streamer, together with Annapurna, saved the Blue Sky axed Disney LGBTQ+ movie Nimona, a casualty of the Disney-Fox merger; the pic wound up getting an Oscar nomination for Animated Feature.
Animation reports into Lin. Karen Toliver serves as VP of Animated Film.
At Warners deFaria worked as the president of Animation and Innovative Technology. He held that position for four years between 2013 and 2017, which included co-oversight of the studio’s Warner Animation Group. While at Warners, deFaria’s credits included Man of Steel,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Baltasar Kormákur is back directing — but this time it’s not a survival drama, it’s a romance.
The “Adrift” and “Everest” filmmaker directs Focus Features’ “Touch,” based on the bestselling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson. The film tells a romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, with one widower trying to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago.
Director Kormákur co-wrote the screenplay with novelist Ólafsson. The original Icelandic novel was published by Ecco/Harper Collins in the U.S. in August 2022. The film was shot in Iceland and Japan.
The ensemble cast is led by Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Meg Kubota, and Tatsuya Tagawa, with Charles Nishikawa, Sigurður Ingvarsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Kieran Buckeridge, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, and Masatoshi Nakamura also starring.
Writer/director Kormákur produces along with Agnes Johansen and Mike Goodridge. Kormákur most recently directed 2022’s “Beast...
The “Adrift” and “Everest” filmmaker directs Focus Features’ “Touch,” based on the bestselling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson. The film tells a romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents, with one widower trying to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago.
Director Kormákur co-wrote the screenplay with novelist Ólafsson. The original Icelandic novel was published by Ecco/Harper Collins in the U.S. in August 2022. The film was shot in Iceland and Japan.
The ensemble cast is led by Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki, Yoko Narahashi, Meg Kubota, and Tatsuya Tagawa, with Charles Nishikawa, Sigurður Ingvarsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Kieran Buckeridge, Ruth Sheen, María Ellingsen, and Masatoshi Nakamura also starring.
Writer/director Kormákur produces along with Agnes Johansen and Mike Goodridge. Kormákur most recently directed 2022’s “Beast...
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
When it comes to collabs, barely any game will beat Fortnite. Be it with John Wick, Star Wars, or Lego, this popular battle royale title has given us so many memorable opportunities to live our favorite franchise in our favorite game.
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Epic Games’ Fortnite is a beast at pushing out an endless stream of updates and collaborations. With each new season, players experience a fresh wave of excitement as they try to figure out what epic crossovers and skins are set to hit the game next.
In the latest news surrounding the popular battle royale, leaks from reliable sources hint at the arrival of Phase 3 MCU skins that look fantastic. Fans are ecstatic at the new skins that might hit the game soon and are bracing themselves for what could be an epic collaboration.
Fortnite X MCU Collaboration Adds New Thor: Ragnarok Skins
The new Fortnite MCU skins look well-polished
Reliable Fortnite leaker Hypex has electrified the community with exciting news: new MCU skins are on the horizon. Specifically, some Thor: Ragnarok-themed skins featuring none other than the Hulk and Hela, two iconic characters from the franchise.
New Marvel Skins pic.
In the latest news surrounding the popular battle royale, leaks from reliable sources hint at the arrival of Phase 3 MCU skins that look fantastic. Fans are ecstatic at the new skins that might hit the game soon and are bracing themselves for what could be an epic collaboration.
Fortnite X MCU Collaboration Adds New Thor: Ragnarok Skins
The new Fortnite MCU skins look well-polished
Reliable Fortnite leaker Hypex has electrified the community with exciting news: new MCU skins are on the horizon. Specifically, some Thor: Ragnarok-themed skins featuring none other than the Hulk and Hela, two iconic characters from the franchise.
New Marvel Skins pic.
- 4/24/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Whether one’s a fan or not, it’s become difficult to deny the impact that Fortnite has had on the industry, as Epic’s battle royale keeps touching new heights and doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop anytime soon. Not only did it popularize the genre that even franchises like Call of Duty have been trying their luck with, but it also proved to be a virtual world.
Players could log on and catch up with their friends, regardless of their physical location. It may have started as a free-to-play battle royale where gamers had to survive, but it transformed into something grander, and the original director, Donald Mustard, was one of the key reasons for that.
Live Events in Fortnite Used to Be Virtual Spectacles
Fortnite used to host massive concerts for its player base, giving gamers a space to enjoy virtual events with their friends.
Players could log on and catch up with their friends, regardless of their physical location. It may have started as a free-to-play battle royale where gamers had to survive, but it transformed into something grander, and the original director, Donald Mustard, was one of the key reasons for that.
Live Events in Fortnite Used to Be Virtual Spectacles
Fortnite used to host massive concerts for its player base, giving gamers a space to enjoy virtual events with their friends.
- 4/24/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says “there’s no appetite to make fewer films” at the streamer under the new film chief Dan Lin, disputing a recent New York Times article that said Netflix would move forward valuing quality over quantity and audience engagement over auteurs.
Sarandos on Thursday’s Netflix Q1 earnings call responded to a piece this week in the New York Times that said “the aim is to make Netflix’s movies better, cheaper and less frequent.”
“That was not a quote from Dan, and I would say that nor did we participate in that article. There is no appetite to make fewer films,” Sarandos responded. “But there is an unlimited appetite to make better films always, even though we have made and are making great films, we want to make them better of course.”
Lin joined Netflix at the start of April to replace Scott Stuber, who...
Sarandos on Thursday’s Netflix Q1 earnings call responded to a piece this week in the New York Times that said “the aim is to make Netflix’s movies better, cheaper and less frequent.”
“That was not a quote from Dan, and I would say that nor did we participate in that article. There is no appetite to make fewer films,” Sarandos responded. “But there is an unlimited appetite to make better films always, even though we have made and are making great films, we want to make them better of course.”
Lin joined Netflix at the start of April to replace Scott Stuber, who...
- 4/18/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom was born out of the comedian’s humiliating exit from another popular sitcom at the time, Benson. He was fired from the series without prior notice due to the creative differences between him and the producer. Seinfeld, the sitcom that he created, continues to entertain the new generation of viewers with its dead-pan humor and striking one-liners.
Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jason Alexander in Seinfeld
Seinfeld, created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, ran for nine successful seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show continues to fund the bank accounts of its four main leads – Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Firing From One Sitcom Inspired Him To Develop Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld in the sitcom Benson, from which he was fired abruptly
Jerry Seinfeld was fired from the sitcom Benson in 1980. He played the role of a mail-delivery boy, Frankie, in the...
Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jason Alexander in Seinfeld
Seinfeld, created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, ran for nine successful seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show continues to fund the bank accounts of its four main leads – Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Firing From One Sitcom Inspired Him To Develop Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld in the sitcom Benson, from which he was fired abruptly
Jerry Seinfeld was fired from the sitcom Benson in 1980. He played the role of a mail-delivery boy, Frankie, in the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
7 Pirate Games to Sink Your Sword Into if You Missed out on PlayStation’s Sea of Thieves Closed Beta
Sea of Thieves was a massive hit for Xbox. The title frequently received updates and new content, ensuring it stayed relevant in the grand scheme. A closed beta was also announced after it was confirmed to be coming to PlayStation.
However, as the name implies, not everyone can make it to the closed beta, and only a few can sail the high seas with the ship’s crew of their choice. But there are still other titles that should whet your appetite before the title’s full release on the PS5.
#7 Sea of Thieves (Xbox One / PC) Sea of Thieves is available on PC and Xbox.
The most fitting entry on the list is Sea of Thieves, which has been on Xbox One and PC for a long time – six years to be precise. Also, even if one has a work-oriented PC that isn’t incredibly dated, the title won...
However, as the name implies, not everyone can make it to the closed beta, and only a few can sail the high seas with the ship’s crew of their choice. But there are still other titles that should whet your appetite before the title’s full release on the PS5.
#7 Sea of Thieves (Xbox One / PC) Sea of Thieves is available on PC and Xbox.
The most fitting entry on the list is Sea of Thieves, which has been on Xbox One and PC for a long time – six years to be precise. Also, even if one has a work-oriented PC that isn’t incredibly dated, the title won...
- 4/15/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld is the man. Known for being one of the greatest comedians of an entire generation, he has carved out quite a reputation for himself in the industry. His antics and comic timing have made him iconic, but that isn’t the only thing that makes him a comedian who is in his own league. The star of Seinfeld might be one of the most highly-rated comedians out there, but he doesn’t give a f**k about what others will think of him for saying a particular thing.
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian like no other
Jerry Seinfeld is an anachronism in this age
An all-rounder, Jerry Seinfeld has done it all in his life. He has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a couple of Screentime Actors Guild awards. He is already royalty in the industry. And as if that wasn’t enough to stamp his authority,...
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian like no other
Jerry Seinfeld is an anachronism in this age
An all-rounder, Jerry Seinfeld has done it all in his life. He has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a couple of Screentime Actors Guild awards. He is already royalty in the industry. And as if that wasn’t enough to stamp his authority,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld is a master comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sitcom named after himself. The show, which ran for nine seasons, changed the landscape of comedy shows at large and expanded the scope of storytelling.
Seinfeld took inspiration from a lot of mundane places, but he was capable of weaving it into something extraordinary. This is a testament to his comic genius, as proven by the fact that even reruns of the show are popular, even if they seem ordinary. Moreover, he went The Honeymooners‘ way with his answer when asked about the longevity of his work.
Jerry Seinfeld’s show is an important piece of media (Source: Seinfeld)
Jerry Seinfeld answers why his show is still so popular
Jerry Seinfeld has been in the show business for nearly five decades. In that time, he has managed to evoke laughter like no other, and...
Seinfeld took inspiration from a lot of mundane places, but he was capable of weaving it into something extraordinary. This is a testament to his comic genius, as proven by the fact that even reruns of the show are popular, even if they seem ordinary. Moreover, he went The Honeymooners‘ way with his answer when asked about the longevity of his work.
Jerry Seinfeld’s show is an important piece of media (Source: Seinfeld)
Jerry Seinfeld answers why his show is still so popular
Jerry Seinfeld has been in the show business for nearly five decades. In that time, he has managed to evoke laughter like no other, and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Dan Lin has only been in the new Netflix film chief role for a little over a week, but he’s already making his mark.
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
From Phil Lord and Chris Miller comes the screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, with Ryan Gosling filming in London this summer.
Based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir, the movie Project Hail Mary is pressing ahead, and filming is set to get underway this summer. That in itself isn’t a big surprise, given that the news of production beginning landed earlier this year. What we now know is that the cast and crew are heading to London to shoot the movie.
Ryan Gosling is starring in Project Hail Mary, which is being directed by Phil Lord and Chirs Miller. Lord and Miller have become more known for their producing in recent times, and this is their first directorial effort since – crikey – 2014’s duo of The Lego Movie and 22 Jump Street.
They were, of course, set to direct 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story,...
Based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir, the movie Project Hail Mary is pressing ahead, and filming is set to get underway this summer. That in itself isn’t a big surprise, given that the news of production beginning landed earlier this year. What we now know is that the cast and crew are heading to London to shoot the movie.
Ryan Gosling is starring in Project Hail Mary, which is being directed by Phil Lord and Chirs Miller. Lord and Miller have become more known for their producing in recent times, and this is their first directorial effort since – crikey – 2014’s duo of The Lego Movie and 22 Jump Street.
They were, of course, set to direct 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Dan Lin, Netflix’s new head of film is said to want to create a film slate at the company with better quality films that are made for a more modest budget.
Last month it was announced that Dan Lin would be taking over the reins of Netflix’s film division following the exit of Scott Stuber.
For years, Stuber had been in charge of the Silicon Valley company’s movie slate and had overseen a huge ramp-up in development that at one point saw Netflix releasing a new film onto its service every week.
Of course, that made Netflix’s movie slate far, far larger than any of its studio competitors and while Stuber would eventually begin to shrink the number of films that the company put out, the general consensus was that Netflix suffered from quality control issues given that one person had responsibility for so many projects.
Last month it was announced that Dan Lin would be taking over the reins of Netflix’s film division following the exit of Scott Stuber.
For years, Stuber had been in charge of the Silicon Valley company’s movie slate and had overseen a huge ramp-up in development that at one point saw Netflix releasing a new film onto its service every week.
Of course, that made Netflix’s movie slate far, far larger than any of its studio competitors and while Stuber would eventually begin to shrink the number of films that the company put out, the general consensus was that Netflix suffered from quality control issues given that one person had responsibility for so many projects.
- 4/2/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Despite “Barbie’s” recent box office domination, the history of toy-to-film franchises has not always been easy. Often dismissed as a cash grab (“Battleship”) or popcorn fare, turning toys into critically and commercially successful content is no skate in the park.
For Mattel and co, there was another toy that had to walk before “Barbie” could fly: Lego. Written and directed by Lord and Miller, “The Lego Movie” proved that movies based on toys could be so much more than a 90-minute commercial when it was released ten years ago. Although snubbed at the Oscars (not even garnering a nomination for best animated film), the Warner Bros. pic — like its eventual successor “Barbie” — was a hit with both audiences and critics.
Buoyed by “The Lego Movie’s” success, a string of spin-offs and sequels quickly followed – “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” in 2017 and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part...
For Mattel and co, there was another toy that had to walk before “Barbie” could fly: Lego. Written and directed by Lord and Miller, “The Lego Movie” proved that movies based on toys could be so much more than a 90-minute commercial when it was released ten years ago. Although snubbed at the Oscars (not even garnering a nomination for best animated film), the Warner Bros. pic — like its eventual successor “Barbie” — was a hit with both audiences and critics.
Buoyed by “The Lego Movie’s” success, a string of spin-offs and sequels quickly followed – “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie” in 2017 and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part...
- 3/29/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Epic Games’ brought Lego-themed crafting survival mode to Fortnite back in December 2023, along with other game Fortnite Festival and Rocket Racing modes, and it has been a major hit among the community. The mode recorded a higher player count than the battle royale in just days of its release.
Fortnite is now bringing more Lego content to the game as part of its ongoing collaboration with the brand, and it will allow players to create their own Lego islands. This has sparked discussion among the fans about the content and where the game is headed.
Fortnite Fans React to New Lego Islands Announcement
Fortnite has added new Lego tools, allowing players to create their own islands.
tDuring the State of Unreal 2024 livestream at the Gdc, Epic Games announced that it is bringing a set of tools and other items for Unreal Editor for Fortnite that will allow players to create their own islands.
Fortnite is now bringing more Lego content to the game as part of its ongoing collaboration with the brand, and it will allow players to create their own Lego islands. This has sparked discussion among the fans about the content and where the game is headed.
Fortnite Fans React to New Lego Islands Announcement
Fortnite has added new Lego tools, allowing players to create their own islands.
tDuring the State of Unreal 2024 livestream at the Gdc, Epic Games announced that it is bringing a set of tools and other items for Unreal Editor for Fortnite that will allow players to create their own islands.
- 3/21/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Margot Robbie is going from the plastic world of Barbie to the digital world of The Sims. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress’ production company, LuckyChap, has signed on to produce a movie adaptation of the long-running computer game.
The project is still in its earliest stages, but it does have a director: Kate Herron, who helmed the Disney+ series Loki and was tapped to direct some episodes of Season Two of The Last of Us. Herron will co-write the script with Briony Redman, with whom she just co-wrote an episode of Doctor Who.
The project is still in its earliest stages, but it does have a director: Kate Herron, who helmed the Disney+ series Loki and was tapped to direct some episodes of Season Two of The Last of Us. Herron will co-write the script with Briony Redman, with whom she just co-wrote an episode of Doctor Who.
- 3/21/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Once any story hits the internet, it doesn’t just belong to the people who made it; fan art, fiction, edits, music, tattoos, and all sorts of reinterpretation follow, to say nothing of the barrage of reboots and remakes the corporations running the entertainment world are so enamored of. But there’s something interesting that happens, from both an artistic and an audience perspective, when much loved characters get transposed into a medium where their range of expression and even their physicality is different.
When we want to see the moments we love from the sitcoms we love but a little bit different? Increasingly, we turn them into Lego.
In addition to the officially licensed “The Lego Movie” films and “Lego Batman” spinoffs, there’s a brace of creators online who can make their livelihoods animating film and TV show clips into Lego, sometimes side-by-side with the original. This even...
When we want to see the moments we love from the sitcoms we love but a little bit different? Increasingly, we turn them into Lego.
In addition to the officially licensed “The Lego Movie” films and “Lego Batman” spinoffs, there’s a brace of creators online who can make their livelihoods animating film and TV show clips into Lego, sometimes side-by-side with the original. This even...
- 3/20/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
The biggest scoop of the century is pinning the British royal family to a sex trafficking scandal, as relived in Netflix film “Scoop.”
The feature, directed by Philip Martin and based on former “Newsnight” producer Sam McAlister’s memoir “Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interview,” stars Gillian Anderson as BBC anchor Emily Maitlis, who infamously interviewed a disgraced Prince Andrew (Rufus Sewell) about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019.
“Scoop” is written by Peter Moffatt and Geoff Bussetil, with Billie Piper starring as producer/author McAlister. Keeley Hawes and Romola Garai co-star.
The film debuts on Netflix, following the conclusion of royal family drama “The Crown” in 2023. To note, “Scoop” lead star Anderson appeared on “The Crown” as Margaret Thatcher.
“Scoop” centers on the behind-the-scenes push to land an interview with Prince Andrew after the royal was listed in court papers as part of a U.
The feature, directed by Philip Martin and based on former “Newsnight” producer Sam McAlister’s memoir “Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interview,” stars Gillian Anderson as BBC anchor Emily Maitlis, who infamously interviewed a disgraced Prince Andrew (Rufus Sewell) about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019.
“Scoop” is written by Peter Moffatt and Geoff Bussetil, with Billie Piper starring as producer/author McAlister. Keeley Hawes and Romola Garai co-star.
The film debuts on Netflix, following the conclusion of royal family drama “The Crown” in 2023. To note, “Scoop” lead star Anderson appeared on “The Crown” as Margaret Thatcher.
“Scoop” centers on the behind-the-scenes push to land an interview with Prince Andrew after the royal was listed in court papers as part of a U.
- 3/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he wants to pull together a group of investors to buy TikTok.
Mnuchin, who also has connections to Hollywood, announced his plans on CNBC Thursday morning.
The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would force TikTok owner Bytedance to divest the video platform, and while the bill’s future in the Senate is uncertain, potential buyers like Mnuchin are already beginning to pull together game plans, should it pass.
“I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold,” Mnuchin said. “It’s a great business, and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok.”
“This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,” he added.
It is not clear what other companies, firms or people Mnuchin has spoken to,...
Mnuchin, who also has connections to Hollywood, announced his plans on CNBC Thursday morning.
The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would force TikTok owner Bytedance to divest the video platform, and while the bill’s future in the Senate is uncertain, potential buyers like Mnuchin are already beginning to pull together game plans, should it pass.
“I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold,” Mnuchin said. “It’s a great business, and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok.”
“This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,” he added.
It is not clear what other companies, firms or people Mnuchin has spoken to,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
To say that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was great would be a major understatement, as it greatly impacted how major studios perceived 3D animation. Following its impeccable quality, accompanied by a great story, arguably the best of all Spider-Man features. the Shameik Moore-led film was deservedly awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
And with its sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, being on par with the first one, it seemed like another Academy win awaited the IP, but it fell inches short of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron. Reacting to this loss, lead star Moore took to social media to share a one-word response “Robbed”, which landed him in hot waters, and the actor has finally broken his silence amidst the backlash.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Shameik Moore Asks for Forgiveness for His Initial Reaction to the Oscar Loss
Considering The Boy and Heron was...
And with its sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, being on par with the first one, it seemed like another Academy win awaited the IP, but it fell inches short of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron. Reacting to this loss, lead star Moore took to social media to share a one-word response “Robbed”, which landed him in hot waters, and the actor has finally broken his silence amidst the backlash.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Shameik Moore Asks for Forgiveness for His Initial Reaction to the Oscar Loss
Considering The Boy and Heron was...
- 3/13/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The new Fortnite season brings Greek mythology to the players with eye-catching locations that may fix anyone’s gaze upon them. It’s gods like Zeus that await players in the game to face off in fierce battles to get hold of their Mythic weapons and wreak havoc over others. Epic’s tendency to keep the roster of Mythics is not new and this time it has added five new weapons for players to conquer the battlefield.
Chapter 5 Season 2 likely has a lifespan of two and a half months with players requiring reaching level 200 in order to get all the rewards there are in the season. Anyone who can beat 3 levels a day can easily get to the end of the rainbow to emerge as a champion in a godlike manner. But this won’t be a cakewalk, especially when it comes to acquiring Mythics.
It Will Take More Than...
Chapter 5 Season 2 likely has a lifespan of two and a half months with players requiring reaching level 200 in order to get all the rewards there are in the season. Anyone who can beat 3 levels a day can easily get to the end of the rainbow to emerge as a champion in a godlike manner. But this won’t be a cakewalk, especially when it comes to acquiring Mythics.
It Will Take More Than...
- 3/12/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Rebecca Ferguson is making a smooth move from the desert vibes of Arrakis to a whole new thriller scene. After wowing us in Dune Part Two, she’s gearing up to rock the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ latest thriller, Mercy. Teaming up with Chris Pratt and guided by producer Charles Roven (the guy behind Oppenheimer), the 44-year-old’s skills are set to dial up the suspense in this upcoming flick.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
Fans are buzzing with excitement to see her bring the heat once more. From the dunes to the drama, it looks like Ferguson is keeping the show going strong in this much-anticipated collaboration.
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As per Deadline, Ferguson and...
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
Fans are buzzing with excitement to see her bring the heat once more. From the dunes to the drama, it looks like Ferguson is keeping the show going strong in this much-anticipated collaboration.
SUGGESTEDRebecca Ferguson Didn’t Want to be Tom Cruise’s Teammate in Mission Impossible 7, Wished to Exit the Franchise in a Completely Different Fashion Rebecca Ferguson Teams Up With Chris Pratt For Thriller Mercy
As per Deadline, Ferguson and...
- 3/5/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann gave Scott Stuber a shoutout when discussing the state of the streaming giant’s film operation, saying the exec deserves “a lot of credit” for “what he built.”
In an appearance Monday at the Morgan Stanley Tech, Media & Telecom Conference, Neumann was asked about the state of the company’s film efforts in light of the executive turnover. Stuber is leaving this month after nearly seven years to start his own media company. Dan Lin, a producer and exec known for his involvement with hits like The Lego Movie and the It franchise, is coming aboard in a top film role, reporting to Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria.
Execs are “feeling really good about the film business,” Neumann said, though he noted that “it’s very difficult to ascribe a specific Roi on a specific genre or title of content in our subscription bundle.”
Film has...
In an appearance Monday at the Morgan Stanley Tech, Media & Telecom Conference, Neumann was asked about the state of the company’s film efforts in light of the executive turnover. Stuber is leaving this month after nearly seven years to start his own media company. Dan Lin, a producer and exec known for his involvement with hits like The Lego Movie and the It franchise, is coming aboard in a top film role, reporting to Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria.
Execs are “feeling really good about the film business,” Neumann said, though he noted that “it’s very difficult to ascribe a specific Roi on a specific genre or title of content in our subscription bundle.”
Film has...
- 3/4/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In her first move since the big debut for Dune: Part Two, Rebecca Ferguson has signed on to star opposite Chris Pratt in Mercy, the sci-fi thriller for Amazon MGM Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will helm the film from a script by Marco van Belle. Pratt stars as a detective in the thriller set in the near future when capital crime is on the rise and he finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence.
Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven brought the project to Amazon MGM Studios and will produce Mercy with Robert Amidon at Atlas Entertainment, Bekmambetov and his Bel banner and Majd Nassif.
A spring 2024 start of production is in the works, with Amazon MGM Studios looking to a worldwide theatrical release. After e-commerce giant Amazon acquired MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, the Amazon MGM Studios banner launched a...
Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov will helm the film from a script by Marco van Belle. Pratt stars as a detective in the thriller set in the near future when capital crime is on the rise and he finds himself accused of a violent crime and having to prove his innocence.
Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven brought the project to Amazon MGM Studios and will produce Mercy with Robert Amidon at Atlas Entertainment, Bekmambetov and his Bel banner and Majd Nassif.
A spring 2024 start of production is in the works, with Amazon MGM Studios looking to a worldwide theatrical release. After e-commerce giant Amazon acquired MGM Studios for $8.45 billion, the Amazon MGM Studios banner launched a...
- 3/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2022, Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and “It,” was in negotiations to become head of DC Studios. It was a singular opportunity to reimagine the company behind Superman, Batman and other costumed heroes. But talks broke down. Among the reported reasons was that David Zaslav, the head of DC’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lin could not agree on a way to properly compensate him for leaving his production company Rideback for the new gig.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
- 3/1/2024
- by Brent Lang, Matt Donnelly and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
(Welcome to Animation Celebration, a recurring feature where we explore the limitless possibilities of animation as a medium. In this edition: season 3 of "Clone High" and "Jellystone!")
Animation fans (and fans of good movies regardless of style) have been thrust into an emotional tornado spinning as wildly as the Tasmanian Devil regarding the release of director Dave Green ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows") and writer Samy Burch's ("May December") live-action/animated hybrid Looney Tunes courtroom flick, "Coyote vs. Acme." What should be an absolute no-brainer hit at the box office is at risk of being scrapped for a tax write-off despite positive test screenings, the result of yet another frustrating corporate decision prioritizing capitalism over creativity, and an all-out attack on the art of filmmaking.
Of course, you realize, this means war.
Listen, I don't think I need to tell anyone that despite the animation industry...
Animation fans (and fans of good movies regardless of style) have been thrust into an emotional tornado spinning as wildly as the Tasmanian Devil regarding the release of director Dave Green ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows") and writer Samy Burch's ("May December") live-action/animated hybrid Looney Tunes courtroom flick, "Coyote vs. Acme." What should be an absolute no-brainer hit at the box office is at risk of being scrapped for a tax write-off despite positive test screenings, the result of yet another frustrating corporate decision prioritizing capitalism over creativity, and an all-out attack on the art of filmmaking.
Of course, you realize, this means war.
Listen, I don't think I need to tell anyone that despite the animation industry...
- 3/1/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
As Netflix shifts its film production strategy, producer Dan Lin will be taking on leadership of the company’s movie slate.
Dan Lin has been named as the new head of films at Netflix. Lin is an admired producer who has long been tipped for a high-profile role like this. You might recall that a couple of years ago, he was a frontrunner for the job to take over the DC Universe at Warner Bros. That role eventually went to James Gunn and Peter Safran, but Lin was very much in the running for that role; ultimately, his involvement with non-profit production company Rideback was said to be one of the reasons why he didn’t take the hot seat.
As broken by The Hollywood Reporter, Lin replaces Scott Stuber, whose departure was announced back in January. It marks a pretty quick turnaround for Netflix, given that Stuber firmed up...
Dan Lin has been named as the new head of films at Netflix. Lin is an admired producer who has long been tipped for a high-profile role like this. You might recall that a couple of years ago, he was a frontrunner for the job to take over the DC Universe at Warner Bros. That role eventually went to James Gunn and Peter Safran, but Lin was very much in the running for that role; ultimately, his involvement with non-profit production company Rideback was said to be one of the reasons why he didn’t take the hot seat.
As broken by The Hollywood Reporter, Lin replaces Scott Stuber, whose departure was announced back in January. It marks a pretty quick turnaround for Netflix, given that Stuber firmed up...
- 2/29/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Netflix has named Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action adaptation, as the new Chairman of Film to replace Scott Stuber, the company announced Wednesday.
The film industry veteran will begin on April 1 and report to Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. Stuber, who announced his exit last month and that he would step down in March, was with the streamer seven years.
“Dan’s experience as both an executive and a producer is marked by a consistent ability to draw in exceptional filmmakers,” content chief Bela Bajaria said in a statement. “But what really got my attention was his creation of Rideback, a dynamic community for filmmakers, fostering collaborative and creative environments. His visionary approach has led to the establishment of incubators and residencies, propelling the careers of extraordinary talent, as well as a steady slate of blockbuster films.
The film industry veteran will begin on April 1 and report to Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. Stuber, who announced his exit last month and that he would step down in March, was with the streamer seven years.
“Dan’s experience as both an executive and a producer is marked by a consistent ability to draw in exceptional filmmakers,” content chief Bela Bajaria said in a statement. “But what really got my attention was his creation of Rideback, a dynamic community for filmmakers, fostering collaborative and creative environments. His visionary approach has led to the establishment of incubators and residencies, propelling the careers of extraordinary talent, as well as a steady slate of blockbuster films.
- 2/28/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Wyldstyle and Emmet at the premiere of The Lego MoviePhoto: Imeh Akpanudosen (Getty Images)
The idea of a movie based on a toy has always been shorthand for the complete creative bankruptcy of the film industry—an idea so craven and depressingly capitalistic that it seems to go against the very idea of art.
The idea of a movie based on a toy has always been shorthand for the complete creative bankruptcy of the film industry—an idea so craven and depressingly capitalistic that it seems to go against the very idea of art.
- 2/20/2024
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
We might see the battle for superhero supremacy hitting the top. James Gunn, the architect of DC’s revamped cinematic universe, has most probably set his sights on a powerful duo to challenge Kevin Feige’s MCU dominance. Gunn’s strategic move to tap into the visionary duo’s talents signifies a potential game-changer, as he seeks to infuse the Dcu with fresh energy and innovation.
James Gunn | Photo: Screengrab/YouTube/DC
Armed with a trump card that could tip the scales, Gunn aims to bring the dynamic filmmaking duo, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, into the Dcu fold. Known for their success in the animated realm with Spider-Verse, these producers have captured the imagination of audiences with their unique storytelling approach.
Suggested“They looked at me and didn’t want to have me”: James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy Actor Shares His Side of the Story After...
James Gunn | Photo: Screengrab/YouTube/DC
Armed with a trump card that could tip the scales, Gunn aims to bring the dynamic filmmaking duo, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, into the Dcu fold. Known for their success in the animated realm with Spider-Verse, these producers have captured the imagination of audiences with their unique storytelling approach.
Suggested“They looked at me and didn’t want to have me”: James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy Actor Shares His Side of the Story After...
- 2/20/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Tennis great Serena Williams is taking her game to the next level with the help of The Avatar. A 30-second spot touting Netflix’s anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired Sunday during the NBA All-Star Game, features Williams on fire (and water and earth and air) on the tennis court after she enters The Avatar State. You can watch the video above.
The Netflix live-action series is an adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series of the same name. It takes place in a world that is divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. “Benders” are people that have the ability to telekinetically manipulate and control the element corresponding to their nation, using gestures based on Chinese martial arts. The “Avatar” is the only individual with the ability to bend all four elements.
Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio...
The Netflix live-action series is an adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series of the same name. It takes place in a world that is divided into four nations: the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. “Benders” are people that have the ability to telekinetically manipulate and control the element corresponding to their nation, using gestures based on Chinese martial arts. The “Avatar” is the only individual with the ability to bend all four elements.
Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio...
- 2/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In response to the passionate pleas of Ps Plus subscribers, Sony has announced an exceptional gaming lineup for February, featuring blockbuster titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Outer Worlds, and the much-anticipated arrival of Need for Speed Unbound on February 20. This month’s addition to the ever-expanding Ps Plus collection spans genres and generations, promising something for everyone.
A total of 13 games will be added to the catalog, with nine games for Extra and Premium subscribers and four Classics titles exclusive to the Premium tier. With the recent influx of exciting games into the catalog, it’s no wonder gamers are feeling more content with this month’s additions. This boost in satisfaction comes at a welcome time, especially after Sony fans had to grapple with a roughly 30% subscription price hike back in 2023 that still stings for some.
Which Games Are Being Added to the Ps Plus Lineup in...
A total of 13 games will be added to the catalog, with nine games for Extra and Premium subscribers and four Classics titles exclusive to the Premium tier. With the recent influx of exciting games into the catalog, it’s no wonder gamers are feeling more content with this month’s additions. This boost in satisfaction comes at a welcome time, especially after Sony fans had to grapple with a roughly 30% subscription price hike back in 2023 that still stings for some.
Which Games Are Being Added to the Ps Plus Lineup in...
- 2/15/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Anthony Daniels has been stirringly loyal to the "Star Wars" media empire ever since its inception in 1977. Daniels played the prissy, cowardly droid C-3Po, an automaton built to aid in translation and matters of diplomacy. Curiously, he was programmed to flee from danger, and frequently comments on how his carbon-based compatriots are reckless and foolhardy. He may have a point, as C-3Po is dismembered and reassembled several times throughout "Star Wars" history.
Daniels has appeared inside the droid costume, or at least provided the voice for C-3Po in 14 feature films, not all of them "Star Wars" related. He played the part in "The Lego Movie," for instance. He also voice the popular droid in "The Star Wars Holiday Special," appeared on both "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street," starred in the animated series "Droids," and acted in over a dozen "Star Wars" and "Lego Star Wars" video games.
Daniels has appeared inside the droid costume, or at least provided the voice for C-3Po in 14 feature films, not all of them "Star Wars" related. He played the part in "The Lego Movie," for instance. He also voice the popular droid in "The Star Wars Holiday Special," appeared on both "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street," starred in the animated series "Droids," and acted in over a dozen "Star Wars" and "Lego Star Wars" video games.
- 2/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Artists have secured a small but meaningful win in their lawsuit against generative artificial intelligence art generators in what’s considered the leading case over the uncompensated and unauthorized use of billions of images downloaded from the internet to train AI systems. A federal judge refused to acknowledge that the companies can avail themselves of free speech protections and stated that the case is in the public interest.
U.S. District Judge William Orrick, in an order issued on Thursday night, rebuffed arguments from StabilityAI, Midjourney and StabilityAI that they are entitled to a First Amendment defense arising under a California statute allowing for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech. They had argued that the suit targets their “speech” because the creation of art reflecting new ideas and concepts — like those conveyed in text prompts to elicit hyper-realistic graphics — is constitutionally protected activity.
The suit, filed...
U.S. District Judge William Orrick, in an order issued on Thursday night, rebuffed arguments from StabilityAI, Midjourney and StabilityAI that they are entitled to a First Amendment defense arising under a California statute allowing for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech. They had argued that the suit targets their “speech” because the creation of art reflecting new ideas and concepts — like those conveyed in text prompts to elicit hyper-realistic graphics — is constitutionally protected activity.
The suit, filed...
- 2/9/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to Max this month in what’s being called the show’s final season (for now). If you’re not ready for the Larry David-centric comedy series to end, you can binge all eleven of the show’s previous seasons on Max right now before hitting the new episodes.
Tokyo Vice will also be back in February for season 2. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, and Ayumi Ito are joined by Kubozuka and Miki Maya this time around, as Jake Adelstein feels the danger closing in on him. Max also welcomes you to the premiere of the highly acclaimed (and highly depraved) Dicks: The Musical this month, as a couple of self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re identical twins and decided to bring their divorced parents back together.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
HBO...
Tokyo Vice will also be back in February for season 2. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu, and Ayumi Ito are joined by Kubozuka and Miki Maya this time around, as Jake Adelstein feels the danger closing in on him. Max also welcomes you to the premiere of the highly acclaimed (and highly depraved) Dicks: The Musical this month, as a couple of self-obsessed businessmen discover they’re identical twins and decided to bring their divorced parents back together.
Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…
HBO...
- 2/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
It takes multiple hands of masters, artists and filmmakers to bring a story to life, no matter the cinematic medium. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has designated categories to recognize the achievements of artists working on animation, documentary features, and shorts, an opportunity to be rewarded. However, just because you directed or produced one of these specialty films doesn’t mean these contributions will be officially named in the Oscar nominations.
To the untrained Oscar eye, it might not be obvious that despite “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” picking up a nomination for best animated feature, one of the three directors, Joaquim Dos Santos, was not among the listed nominees. It’s an arbitrary rule of the Academy that only four “teams” may be recognized in the animated feature category.
The official nominees from “Spider-Verse” are Dos Santos’ fellow directors Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson, producing partners Phil Lord and Christopher Miller,...
To the untrained Oscar eye, it might not be obvious that despite “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” picking up a nomination for best animated feature, one of the three directors, Joaquim Dos Santos, was not among the listed nominees. It’s an arbitrary rule of the Academy that only four “teams” may be recognized in the animated feature category.
The official nominees from “Spider-Verse” are Dos Santos’ fellow directors Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson, producing partners Phil Lord and Christopher Miller,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
February may be the shortest month, but Max is staying true to its name with a jam-packed schedule of additions all month long!
In addition to dozens of library shows and movies getting added to the platform throughout February—from classics like “Citizen Kane” and “A Clockwork Orange” to recent A24 favorites like “Midsommar” and “Dicks: The Musical“—several major HBO premieres are coming this week to the cabler and its streamer, including Season 11 of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the final season of the long-running “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for February, and continue below to the full list of everything new on Max this month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in February 2024? “Chasing Flavor” | Thursday, Feb. 1
“The Chew” host and “Top Chef” fan favorite Carla Hall hits the...
In addition to dozens of library shows and movies getting added to the platform throughout February—from classics like “Citizen Kane” and “A Clockwork Orange” to recent A24 favorites like “Midsommar” and “Dicks: The Musical“—several major HBO premieres are coming this week to the cabler and its streamer, including Season 11 of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the final season of the long-running “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for February, and continue below to the full list of everything new on Max this month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in February 2024? “Chasing Flavor” | Thursday, Feb. 1
“The Chew” host and “Top Chef” fan favorite Carla Hall hits the...
- 1/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Pharrell Williams has come a long way from producing music as part of the Neptunes and as part of the rap/rock band N.E.R.D. Williams went on to do some of the most catchy, ear-wormy pop hits that radio and television would play ad nauseam. Pharrell would also break through into movies as he composed music for such films as the Despicable Me movies, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Hidden Figures. Additionally, his pop hits would be all over countless trailers and be featured in movies like Trolls Band Together and Sing 2.
Recently, Pharrell took to his Instagram to announce that his life story will be told in Lego form in a film from Focus Features, titled Piece by Piece. The film is due to hit theaters on October 11. On his post, Pharrell would include the teaser poster, which parodies the “evolution of man” poster with...
Recently, Pharrell took to his Instagram to announce that his life story will be told in Lego form in a film from Focus Features, titled Piece by Piece. The film is due to hit theaters on October 11. On his post, Pharrell would include the teaser poster, which parodies the “evolution of man” poster with...
- 1/26/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Curb Your Enthusiasm begins its 12th and final season and Tokyo Vice returns for season two as part of Max’s February 2024 lineup. The streaming service has also set a February 18th launch date for season 11 of the award-winning, critically acclaimed series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Chef and bestselling author Carla Hall’s Chasing Flavor makes its debut on February 1st, and one of the best seasons of True Detective, True Detective: Night Country with Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, wraps up its too-short season on February 25th. The popular animated series Clone High releases new season two episodes beginning on February 1st.
‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (Photograph by Courtesy of HBO) Series & Films Arriving On Max In January 2024
February 1
Bad Education (2004)
Batman vs. Robin (2015)
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
The Bling Ring (2013)
Brooklyn (2015)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Citizen Kane (1941)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Dying of the Light (2014)
Everest...
Chef and bestselling author Carla Hall’s Chasing Flavor makes its debut on February 1st, and one of the best seasons of True Detective, True Detective: Night Country with Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, wraps up its too-short season on February 25th. The popular animated series Clone High releases new season two episodes beginning on February 1st.
‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (Photograph by Courtesy of HBO) Series & Films Arriving On Max In January 2024
February 1
Bad Education (2004)
Batman vs. Robin (2015)
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
The Bling Ring (2013)
Brooklyn (2015)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Citizen Kane (1941)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Dying of the Light (2014)
Everest...
- 1/26/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Updated: Netflix has released the official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender ahead of its February 22 premiere. “The Fire Nation is embarked on a dark path. And the world might never recover. The world needs the Avatar. It needs you, Aang.” The trailer begins with the voiceover in a plea to Aang to save the world. In the video, we also get the first looks at Bumi, the Earth Kingdom ruler of Omashu played by Utkarsh Ambudkar and the creature Nyla that’s mounted by bounty hunter June (Arden Cho). Check out the trailer above.
Previous, Nov. 9: “Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up. There’s only one way to keep it straight. Always remember who you are.” The voiceover at the beginning of the first trailer sets the stage for Netflix’s anticipated live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender. You can watch it above.
Previous, Nov. 9: “Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up. There’s only one way to keep it straight. Always remember who you are.” The voiceover at the beginning of the first trailer sets the stage for Netflix’s anticipated live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender. You can watch it above.
- 1/23/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Best Adapted Screenplay category at the 2024 Oscars has gained some pink heels.
The Writers Branch executive committee of the academy recently determined that Warner Bros.’ box office behemoth “Barbie,” written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, was not eligible for the Best Original Screenplay race because it was based on the popular Mattel dolls. Variety first reported the news. That prompted a category switcheroo in Gold Derby’s predictions center in early January, and now the script has officially cracked into our Top 5 in the adapted race.
As of this writing, “Barbie’s” four strongest contenders in Best Adapted Screenplay look to be “Oppenheimer” by Christopher Nolan, “Poor Things” by Tony McNamara, “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Eric Roth & Martin Scorsese, and “American Fiction” by Cord Jefferson. Also watch out for potential spoilers like “The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer and “All of Us Strangers” by Andrew Haigh...
The Writers Branch executive committee of the academy recently determined that Warner Bros.’ box office behemoth “Barbie,” written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, was not eligible for the Best Original Screenplay race because it was based on the popular Mattel dolls. Variety first reported the news. That prompted a category switcheroo in Gold Derby’s predictions center in early January, and now the script has officially cracked into our Top 5 in the adapted race.
As of this writing, “Barbie’s” four strongest contenders in Best Adapted Screenplay look to be “Oppenheimer” by Christopher Nolan, “Poor Things” by Tony McNamara, “Killers of the Flower Moon” by Eric Roth & Martin Scorsese, and “American Fiction” by Cord Jefferson. Also watch out for potential spoilers like “The Zone of Interest” by Jonathan Glazer and “All of Us Strangers” by Andrew Haigh...
- 1/18/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: A pair of UK execs are unveiling a plan to bring TV commissioning and brands closer together, as they launch London-based content agency and production firm House of Oddities (Hoo).
Sachini Imbuldeniya and Darren Smith have teamed to open Hoo, which launches this morning.
Imbuldeniya has exited Argonon-owned branded content company Nemorin and will be CEO of the new venture, while her creative partner Smith is Chief Creative Officer. He joins from fintech firm APLYiD, but also previously worked at Nemorin.
Prior to Argonon, which counts The Masked Singer producer Bandicoot and Leopard Pictures among its ranks, the pair led News UK’s Bridge Studio and have worked with numerous networks, streamers and production companies.
They are joined at Hoo by co-founders Juan Leon, a filmmaker who will be executive producer, and Juliette Otterburn-Hall, who is non-executive director.
The company is being billed as a “full-service content agency,...
Sachini Imbuldeniya and Darren Smith have teamed to open Hoo, which launches this morning.
Imbuldeniya has exited Argonon-owned branded content company Nemorin and will be CEO of the new venture, while her creative partner Smith is Chief Creative Officer. He joins from fintech firm APLYiD, but also previously worked at Nemorin.
Prior to Argonon, which counts The Masked Singer producer Bandicoot and Leopard Pictures among its ranks, the pair led News UK’s Bridge Studio and have worked with numerous networks, streamers and production companies.
They are joined at Hoo by co-founders Juan Leon, a filmmaker who will be executive producer, and Juliette Otterburn-Hall, who is non-executive director.
The company is being billed as a “full-service content agency,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, Hollywood took stock of the potential — and dangers — of generative artificial intelligence. As use of the human-mimicking chatbots evolved into a sticking point in the strikes, creators took to the courts, accusing AI firms of mass-scale copyright infringement after their works were allegedly used as training materials. In the backdrop of these legal volleys, a question stands out: Why haven’t any major studios sued to protect their intellectual property like other rights holders?
One answer involves the possibility that they’re still negotiating with AI companies, with the aim of striking a licensing deal. A grimmer scenario involves the potential that they want to harness the tools for themselves to cut labor costs. Another involves the possibility that they’re biding their time to compile evidence and keep an eye on how the other cases are progressing.
Studios could now have some of the proof they need to get off the sidelines,...
One answer involves the possibility that they’re still negotiating with AI companies, with the aim of striking a licensing deal. A grimmer scenario involves the potential that they want to harness the tools for themselves to cut labor costs. Another involves the possibility that they’re biding their time to compile evidence and keep an eye on how the other cases are progressing.
Studios could now have some of the proof they need to get off the sidelines,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Has there ever been a worse idea than David Wallace’s “Suck It” shop-vac for kids? Not according to the United States Military, who paid enough lettuce for the idea to put the disgraced Dunder Mifflin CFO back on the map. By the end of US version of The Office, Wallace was head of his old company once again and thriving. Makes you wonder what would have been had Michael Scott actually joined his former boss for “Suck It” in the season 6 episode “Sabre” and made his millions. For one thing, “Scott’s Tots” would have a much happier ending.
You can’t completely blame Michael for being so shortsighted, though. As David describes it while hanging out with Michael in the hot tub, “Suck It” sounds like a desperate unemployed man’s fever dream of a second coming.
“You know how kids leave their toys everywhere?” David explains in the episode.
You can’t completely blame Michael for being so shortsighted, though. As David describes it while hanging out with Michael in the hot tub, “Suck It” sounds like a desperate unemployed man’s fever dream of a second coming.
“You know how kids leave their toys everywhere?” David explains in the episode.
- 1/5/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
(from left) Pam (Elizabeth Banks), Uncle Dan (Danny DeVito), Gwen (Tresi Gazal), Mack (Kumail Nanjiani), Dax (Caspar Jennings), Delroy (Keegan-Michael Key) and Chump (Awkwafina) in Illumination’s Migration, directed by Benjamin Renner. It was 10 years ago that Keegan-Michael Key got his first voice casting in an animated film, The Lego Movie. It was the start of a big new career for him — since then, he’s made 13 more, including the new film Migration. Key told us that, as he’s gotten more experience working as an animated voiceover artist, he’s learned more and more about how to bring characters to life, which usually has him getting pretty animated himself. (Click on the media bar below to hear Keegan-Michael Key) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Keegan_Michael-_Key_Voicing_Migration_-1.mp3 Migration is now playing in theaters.
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- 1/1/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Neither Wile E. Coyote nor lawyer Will Forte look at all confident about their case in a first photo from Coyote vs. Acme, the live-action/animation hybrid film that Warner Bros. recently decided to shelve, and as such now is seeking a streaming home.
Veteran voice actor Eric Bauza, who plays Wile E., shared the first-look photo on Sunday via X (fka Twitter/how much longer do we have to keep making that delineation for everyone?).
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Veteran voice actor Eric Bauza, who plays Wile E., shared the first-look photo on Sunday via X (fka Twitter/how much longer do we have to keep making that delineation for everyone?).
More from TVLineJeremy Renner Offers Mayor of Kingstown Update, 1 Year After Near-Fatal Snowplow AccidentPrime Video Sets Start Date for the Addition of Commercial BreaksMichelle...
- 12/31/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
As part of Variety’s 100 Greatest Shows of All Time issue, we asked writers on our staff to name their favorite cult shows — series that may lack the clout, the following, or the prestige to quite notch an entry on our list, but ones for which our writers have a special fondness. Here are seven shows that are, to us, the greatest.
Alias
So the central mythology, about the mystical inventor Milo Rambaldi, came to little as the show went on. No big deal. On “Alias,” it was all about the ride. That’s meant very literally: Each week, the show crash-landed into an episode-ending cliffhanger. As played by a luminous, game, and utterly committed Jennifer Garner, superspy double agent Sydney Bristow changed her loyalties, her allies, and her wigs. The only constant in her life was chaos, into which a writing team led by J.J. Abrams thrust her week after week.
Alias
So the central mythology, about the mystical inventor Milo Rambaldi, came to little as the show went on. No big deal. On “Alias,” it was all about the ride. That’s meant very literally: Each week, the show crash-landed into an episode-ending cliffhanger. As played by a luminous, game, and utterly committed Jennifer Garner, superspy double agent Sydney Bristow changed her loyalties, her allies, and her wigs. The only constant in her life was chaos, into which a writing team led by J.J. Abrams thrust her week after week.
- 12/20/2023
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Two of the most joyous cinematic moments of the year came when unlikely characters raised their voices in song. In “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Jack Black brought the house down as Bowser with his plaintive plea to “Peaches.” And Ryan Gosling stole the show in “Barbie” with his declaration of independence, “I’m Just Ken.” Sure, both tones hit our collective funny bones but they also get to our hearts.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
- 12/19/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
2023 has been, broadly speaking, a very good year at the box office. The domestic total for the year will be at or near $9 billion — far exceeding 2022's $7.366 billion total, representing an increase of more than 20 percent year-over-year. More than that, the top three movies of the year, which are "Barbie" ($1.44 billion), "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion), and "Oppenheimer" ($953 million), were not sequels. It's the first time in decades that this has been the case. Unfortunately, the party is going to come to a screeching halt in January as the 2024 release calendar is a barren wasteland, at least for the first chunk of the year.
The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that the 2024 domestic box office could take a hit as large as $2 billion. That would be devastating, to put it lightly. Movie theaters have been operating on anything but stable ground since the pandemic arrived in 2020. The good news is...
The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that the 2024 domestic box office could take a hit as large as $2 billion. That would be devastating, to put it lightly. Movie theaters have been operating on anything but stable ground since the pandemic arrived in 2020. The good news is...
- 12/18/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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