Acclaimed actor, producer, and writer Shawn Hoffman is bringing his award-winning Holocaust story Samson: A Savior Will Rise to life on the big screen. Based on true events, this gripping narrative follows male Jewish inmates at Auschwitz, forced into brutal boxing matches for Nazi entertainment during World War II. The story centers on Samson, a Jewish American Olympic middleweight boxer, who must fight against larger heavyweight German opponents, knowing defeat means death for him and his family.
Project Overview
Set during the Holocaust, Samson: A Savior Will Rise explores the horror of Jewish inmates forced to box in Auschwitz for Nazi officials’ amusement. When Samson, an American Middleweight Olympic boxer, is discovered among the prisoners, the Nazis pit him against middleweight German fighters in a deadly competition. The stakes? If Samson loses, he and his family will be sent to the gas chambers.
Key Team Members
Executive Producer: Gerald Molen,...
Project Overview
Set during the Holocaust, Samson: A Savior Will Rise explores the horror of Jewish inmates forced to box in Auschwitz for Nazi officials’ amusement. When Samson, an American Middleweight Olympic boxer, is discovered among the prisoners, the Nazis pit him against middleweight German fighters in a deadly competition. The stakes? If Samson loses, he and his family will be sent to the gas chambers.
Key Team Members
Executive Producer: Gerald Molen,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
After witnessing the master at work, the director of Mission: Impossible 7 Christopher McQuarrie declared, “Tom’s not still here by accident.” Truer words couldn’t have been spoken. The movie star career of Tom Cruise exists on a multitude unachievable by any who came before him and can never be replicated again even if one tried. Therein lies the audience’s fanatical fascination with Cruise.
Tom Cruise flies off a cliff in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning [Credit: Paramount Pictures]
After spending 40+ years in the movie-making business, the actor has hardly slowed down at all. In fact, Cruise’s ambitions since turning 60 seem to have accelerated and grown even further. But long before he began driving motorbikes off a cliff and dangling upside-down from helicopters, Tom Cruise was known for delivering Oscar-worthy spectacles that would make the greatest directors vie for his attention.
Tom Cruise Saved Jerry Maguire from a Cringey Fate
Tom Cruise,...
Tom Cruise flies off a cliff in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning [Credit: Paramount Pictures]
After spending 40+ years in the movie-making business, the actor has hardly slowed down at all. In fact, Cruise’s ambitions since turning 60 seem to have accelerated and grown even further. But long before he began driving motorbikes off a cliff and dangling upside-down from helicopters, Tom Cruise was known for delivering Oscar-worthy spectacles that would make the greatest directors vie for his attention.
Tom Cruise Saved Jerry Maguire from a Cringey Fate
Tom Cruise,...
- 9/4/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 8:00 Pm, Vice presents a compelling episode of “Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise,” titled “The Serious Actor.” This episode dives into a pivotal moment in Tom Cruise’s career, exploring how he navigated the complex landscape of Hollywood as he sought to redefine his acting style.
The episode highlights Cruise’s journey as he transitions from his earlier roles to tackle more serious and dramatic characters. While many still associate him with lighter performances, Cruise faced the challenge of stepping out of his comfort zone, particularly in the shadow of Dustin Hoffman’s acclaimed performance in “Rain Man.” Viewers will see how Cruise’s determination and versatility led him to earn his first Oscar nomination for his groundbreaking role in “Born on the Fourth of July.”
Through insightful interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this episode sheds light on the hard work and dedication that went into crafting a...
The episode highlights Cruise’s journey as he transitions from his earlier roles to tackle more serious and dramatic characters. While many still associate him with lighter performances, Cruise faced the challenge of stepping out of his comfort zone, particularly in the shadow of Dustin Hoffman’s acclaimed performance in “Rain Man.” Viewers will see how Cruise’s determination and versatility led him to earn his first Oscar nomination for his groundbreaking role in “Born on the Fourth of July.”
Through insightful interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this episode sheds light on the hard work and dedication that went into crafting a...
- 9/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Tom Cruise, the action star who’s practically synonymous with Hollywood blockbusters, gave us all a masterclass in acting with his $354M movie. Yet, despite delivering what some might call his finest performance, the Oscars committee seemed to look the other way. Can you believe it? The guy who usually outruns explosions and jumps out of planes was finally showing off his dramatic chops—and they didn’t even give him a nod.
Paul Thomas Anderson (and audiences) want to see Tom Cruise return to more dramatic work like Rain Man | MGM
It’s like training for the Olympics, only to find out you’re competing in a backyard talent show. As we dive into this snub, one thing’s clear: Cruise was at his absolute best, and this one’s gonna sting.
Tom Cruise’s Hidden Depths in Rain Man: A Role Beyond the Glamor Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore,...
Paul Thomas Anderson (and audiences) want to see Tom Cruise return to more dramatic work like Rain Man | MGM
It’s like training for the Olympics, only to find out you’re competing in a backyard talent show. As we dive into this snub, one thing’s clear: Cruise was at his absolute best, and this one’s gonna sting.
Tom Cruise’s Hidden Depths in Rain Man: A Role Beyond the Glamor Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore,...
- 8/31/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
The 1988 film Rain Man featured Tom Cruise alongside Dustin Hoffman, in a groundbreaking portrayal of autism that captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. However, despite the film being a huge success, the marketing team initially struggled with how to promote a movie that delicately navigates such a sensitive topic.
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in a still from Rain Man | Credit: United Artists
Cruise later recalled the struggle of the marketing team in a 2017 interview, sharing that they had no idea how to promote the film, due to its unconventional title and the challenge of conveying the film’s concept.
Tom Cruise Reflected on the Challenges of Promoting Rain Man
Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man follows two brothers on a cross-country journey while exploring the realities of living with a mental illness.
Rain Man | United Artists
While it was a huge hit,...
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in a still from Rain Man | Credit: United Artists
Cruise later recalled the struggle of the marketing team in a 2017 interview, sharing that they had no idea how to promote the film, due to its unconventional title and the challenge of conveying the film’s concept.
Tom Cruise Reflected on the Challenges of Promoting Rain Man
Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man follows two brothers on a cross-country journey while exploring the realities of living with a mental illness.
Rain Man | United Artists
While it was a huge hit,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring actors whose career spans over four decades! A feat that only a few could accomplish in a cut-throat industry. His early roles in the 1980s made him the face of blockbuster franchises and he’s delivered several memorable performances.
Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Despite his impressive body of work, the actor never won an Academy Award. This glaring omission was enough for him to switch gears and revamp his filmography. Cruise’s journey reflects his decision to prioritize his longevity over traditional accolades, enabling him to secure his legacy in cinema.
Tom Cruise’s Decade-Long Iconic Performances Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man | United Artists
The late 1980s and 1990s were perhaps the most critical years of Tom Cruise’s career in terms of success because,...
Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Despite his impressive body of work, the actor never won an Academy Award. This glaring omission was enough for him to switch gears and revamp his filmography. Cruise’s journey reflects his decision to prioritize his longevity over traditional accolades, enabling him to secure his legacy in cinema.
Tom Cruise’s Decade-Long Iconic Performances Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man | United Artists
The late 1980s and 1990s were perhaps the most critical years of Tom Cruise’s career in terms of success because,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire
The acclaimed filmmaker behind the 1988 classic Rain Man, Barry Levinson, is renowned for his ability to bring out the best in his actors, even when faced with challenging scenes. In a film where character depth is paramount, even the acclaimed actor like Dustin Hoffman found himself struggling with one sequence.
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
However, Levinson’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the characters helped Hoffman overcome this hurdle, as he later recalled during an interview, sharing the creative solution he came up with to help the actor.
Barry Levinson’s Brilliant Direction Helped Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man
Barry Levinson’s 1988 film, Rain Man follows a self-centered man who discovers his estranged brother is an autistic savant, leading to an unexpected journey of bonding and self-discovery.
Dustin Hoffman as Raymond | Credit: MGM
Dustin Hoffman took on the role of Raymond, the autistic savant brother, alongside Tom Cruise in the movie.
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
However, Levinson’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the characters helped Hoffman overcome this hurdle, as he later recalled during an interview, sharing the creative solution he came up with to help the actor.
Barry Levinson’s Brilliant Direction Helped Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man
Barry Levinson’s 1988 film, Rain Man follows a self-centered man who discovers his estranged brother is an autistic savant, leading to an unexpected journey of bonding and self-discovery.
Dustin Hoffman as Raymond | Credit: MGM
Dustin Hoffman took on the role of Raymond, the autistic savant brother, alongside Tom Cruise in the movie.
- 8/24/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Earlier this year, Tom Cruise partnered with Warner Bros. to develop new theatrical titles, which will involve both original and franchise fares. With the actor set to create, star, and produce them, the first installment following the new deal has been announced, which will be helmed by Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s The Revenant | Credit: 20th Century Studios
Known for his work on Gravity and The Revenant, which is notable for ending Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar drought, the director has assembled an impeccable cast with the Mi star in the lead.
Tom Cruise Will Lead Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Upcoming Star-Studded Studio Film Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Back in February, it was reported that Tom Cruise wasted no time in initiating a meeting with Alejandro G. Iñárritu after learning the director was set to move forward with his next studio film.
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s The Revenant | Credit: 20th Century Studios
Known for his work on Gravity and The Revenant, which is notable for ending Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar drought, the director has assembled an impeccable cast with the Mi star in the lead.
Tom Cruise Will Lead Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Upcoming Star-Studded Studio Film Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Back in February, it was reported that Tom Cruise wasted no time in initiating a meeting with Alejandro G. Iñárritu after learning the director was set to move forward with his next studio film.
- 8/24/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Actor Mel Gibson has won two Academy Awards for his direction despite being more commercially successful as an actor. However, Gibson might just have had a shot at winning an Oscar for acting had he accepted one role in one of the most critically acclaimed movies starring Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman starred in 1988’s Rain Man (Credit: MGM).
Tom Cruise starred in the 1988 comedy-drama film Rain Man, which was a box office hit and even won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman. However, Hoffman’s role was initially offered to Gibson, who turned it down. On the other hand, Cruise was equally good in the movie but got snubbed by the Academy.
Rain Man Almost Starred Mel Gibson Along With Tom Cruise
The 1988 comedy-drama film Rain Man, directed by Barry Levinson, starred Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise in the lead roles.
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman starred in 1988’s Rain Man (Credit: MGM).
Tom Cruise starred in the 1988 comedy-drama film Rain Man, which was a box office hit and even won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman. However, Hoffman’s role was initially offered to Gibson, who turned it down. On the other hand, Cruise was equally good in the movie but got snubbed by the Academy.
Rain Man Almost Starred Mel Gibson Along With Tom Cruise
The 1988 comedy-drama film Rain Man, directed by Barry Levinson, starred Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise in the lead roles.
- 8/23/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Movies provide psychology majors with a unique opportunity to observe and analyze the nuances of human psychology in a dynamic and engaging format. From exploring complex mental disorders to showcasing groundbreaking psychological experiments, films can bring your studies to life in a way that textbooks alone cannot.
This list of must-watch films is curated to help you see psychology in action. To organize a proper movie night with your peers without worrying about homework, you can use an essay writing service no plagiarism guaranteed. After all, movies can be an excellent supplement to your studies. So why not take a break and enjoy them while also deepening your understanding of psychology in a practical, engaging way?
1. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
This film dives into the life of John Nash, a genius battling paranoid schizophrenia. More than just a math story, this film is a powerful portrayal of the human spirit against mental illness.
This list of must-watch films is curated to help you see psychology in action. To organize a proper movie night with your peers without worrying about homework, you can use an essay writing service no plagiarism guaranteed. After all, movies can be an excellent supplement to your studies. So why not take a break and enjoy them while also deepening your understanding of psychology in a practical, engaging way?
1. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
This film dives into the life of John Nash, a genius battling paranoid schizophrenia. More than just a math story, this film is a powerful portrayal of the human spirit against mental illness.
- 8/19/2024
- by Guest
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Whether you love him or hate him, Tom Cruise is arguably one of the biggest movie stars Hollywood has seen over the last 30 years.
Cruise was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York. His full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He spent much of his childhood traveling around the world before settling with his mom and stepdad in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Tom Cruise’s father, Thomas Mapother III, was born on October 15, 1934, and died in January 1984. His mother, Mary Lee Pfeiffer, was born on September 22, 1936, and died in February 2017. The surname Mapother is pronounced similarly to “May bother,” but with a P sound instead.
Tom starred in several box office hits, including Top Gun, Rain Man, Mission: Impossible, and Jerry Maguire (Credit: Cover Images / INSTARimages)
While a student at Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey, the “War of the Worlds” star dreamed of becoming a priest but...
Cruise was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York. His full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He spent much of his childhood traveling around the world before settling with his mom and stepdad in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Tom Cruise’s father, Thomas Mapother III, was born on October 15, 1934, and died in January 1984. His mother, Mary Lee Pfeiffer, was born on September 22, 1936, and died in February 2017. The surname Mapother is pronounced similarly to “May bother,” but with a P sound instead.
Tom starred in several box office hits, including Top Gun, Rain Man, Mission: Impossible, and Jerry Maguire (Credit: Cover Images / INSTARimages)
While a student at Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey, the “War of the Worlds” star dreamed of becoming a priest but...
- 8/17/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Tom Cruise may be known for his death-defying stunts and ageless charm, but even the Mission: Impossible star can’t dodge the inevitable ticking of the clock. The 62-year-old action legend made a recent appearance at the 2024 Olympics, and while his charisma was as magnetic as ever, fans couldn’t help but notice something different. Social media buzzed with whispers about his noticeably puffier look, sparking rumors of plastic surgery or even the effects of medication.
Paul Thomas Anderson (and audiences) want to see Tom Cruise return to more dramatic work like Rain Man | Credits: MGM
Has Father Time finally caught up with Hollywood’s eternal daredevil, or is there something else at play? Whatever the case, it seems even Tom Cruise can’t quite outrun the relentless march of time.
Tom Cruise’s Olympics Stunt Sparks Face Transformation Frenzy Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0,...
Paul Thomas Anderson (and audiences) want to see Tom Cruise return to more dramatic work like Rain Man | Credits: MGM
Has Father Time finally caught up with Hollywood’s eternal daredevil, or is there something else at play? Whatever the case, it seems even Tom Cruise can’t quite outrun the relentless march of time.
Tom Cruise’s Olympics Stunt Sparks Face Transformation Frenzy Tom Cruise | Photo by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is currently one of the most celebrated action heroes that continues to push boundaries in action filmmaking. Unlike most actors, he doesn’t employ stuntmen for physically challenging action sequences or stunts. His work in The Mission Impossible franchise proved that he is ready to take risks that even stuntmen would think twice before committing to.
Tom Cruise continues to be in his action-hero era with Mission Impossible 7 and its upcoming sequel | Paramount Pictures
However, he was not the unparalleled action hero that he currently is in his earlier works. His works in the 80s and 90s established him as an incredible dramatic performer, earning accolades for his versatility in acclaimed films. 1999’s Magnolia presented Cruise as an unhinged, arrogant yet complex motivational speaker, and audiences have not seen that level of performance from him since the 2000s.
Tom Cruise’s Frank Mackey From Magnolia May Be The...
Tom Cruise continues to be in his action-hero era with Mission Impossible 7 and its upcoming sequel | Paramount Pictures
However, he was not the unparalleled action hero that he currently is in his earlier works. His works in the 80s and 90s established him as an incredible dramatic performer, earning accolades for his versatility in acclaimed films. 1999’s Magnolia presented Cruise as an unhinged, arrogant yet complex motivational speaker, and audiences have not seen that level of performance from him since the 2000s.
Tom Cruise’s Frank Mackey From Magnolia May Be The...
- 8/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
There’s something magnetic about the big screen that turns mere mortals into legends, and one of the hottest actors of the ‘80s, Tom Cruise, epitomizes this journey like no other. Audiences first discovered him in smaller roles in films like Endless Love.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One | Paramount Pictures
But it was his breakout performance in the 1983 film Risky Business that truly lit the fuse on his skyrocketing career. From then on, Cruise blazed a trail through Hollywood, starring in timeless classics like Rain Man, Top Gun, and Jerry Maguire. Though he dabbled in dramatic roles, he soon morphed into an indomitable action star, headlining the action-packed Mission: Impossible franchise.
Yet, who would have guessed that behind the high-octane stunts and blockbuster flicks, lies a romantic side many fans know little about? Take, for instance, his relationship with his Vanilla Sky co-star Penélope Cruz.
From Co-Stars...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One | Paramount Pictures
But it was his breakout performance in the 1983 film Risky Business that truly lit the fuse on his skyrocketing career. From then on, Cruise blazed a trail through Hollywood, starring in timeless classics like Rain Man, Top Gun, and Jerry Maguire. Though he dabbled in dramatic roles, he soon morphed into an indomitable action star, headlining the action-packed Mission: Impossible franchise.
Yet, who would have guessed that behind the high-octane stunts and blockbuster flicks, lies a romantic side many fans know little about? Take, for instance, his relationship with his Vanilla Sky co-star Penélope Cruz.
From Co-Stars...
- 8/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has been in the industry for decades now and he has successfully climbed to the top of the ranks, establishing himself as a true superstar. Whether it’s films like Top Gun: Maverick or the Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise has always been a treat to watch on screen. However, not everyone is a fan of the actor’s work.
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Paramount Pictures
Many might complain that Tom Cruise usually plays roles that are similar in nature to his Mission: Impossible character, Ethan Hunt. The quintessential action hero, Tom Cruise is often pigeonholed as one. But an actor who has been in the industry since even before most of us were born must have a wide array of roles under his belt by now and Tom Cruise is no exception.
Tom Cruise Gets Critiqued for Playing the...
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Paramount Pictures
Many might complain that Tom Cruise usually plays roles that are similar in nature to his Mission: Impossible character, Ethan Hunt. The quintessential action hero, Tom Cruise is often pigeonholed as one. But an actor who has been in the industry since even before most of us were born must have a wide array of roles under his belt by now and Tom Cruise is no exception.
Tom Cruise Gets Critiqued for Playing the...
- 8/8/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, few films have made as profound an impact as Rain Man, the 1988 comedy-drama that brought together the star power of Tom Cruise alongside Dustin Hoffman. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film follows the emotional journey of two estranged brothers reunited after their father’s death.
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
Rain Man was a critical and commercial success, earning four Oscars, including a Best Actor award for Hoffman for his portrayal of Raymond, an autistic savant. However, despite the film’s success, the actor found the role challenging and even considered quitting the film altogether, as he believed he couldn’t do the character justice.
Dustin Hoffman Almost Walked Away From Rain Man Role
After landing the role of Raymond Babbitt alongside Tom Cruise in Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman threw himself into extensive research, delving into autism through books and documentaries.
Dustin Hoffman | Credit: Garry Knight/Cca By-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons...
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
Rain Man was a critical and commercial success, earning four Oscars, including a Best Actor award for Hoffman for his portrayal of Raymond, an autistic savant. However, despite the film’s success, the actor found the role challenging and even considered quitting the film altogether, as he believed he couldn’t do the character justice.
Dustin Hoffman Almost Walked Away From Rain Man Role
After landing the role of Raymond Babbitt alongside Tom Cruise in Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman threw himself into extensive research, delving into autism through books and documentaries.
Dustin Hoffman | Credit: Garry Knight/Cca By-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons...
- 8/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The fart joke could very well be the pinnacle of human humor, reliably delivering laughs across generations. Its sheer brilliance was proven in a scene from Rain Man that the Academy itself couldn’t resist bestowing an Oscar upon it.
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988) | United Artists-MGM
While the scene undoubtedly tickled the public’s funny bone, the internal turmoil that Tom Cruise, a man who routinely dances with death went through that very moment when Dustin Hoffman let one rip is something that haunts the actor to this very day!
One Stunt from Rain Man That Still Haunts Tom Cruise to This Day
Tom Cruise, in his career, has tackled quite some life-threatening stunts imaginable, showing little to no fear as he defied gravity, danger, and well, sometimes reality. However, one memorable scene left him genuinely rattled. In the iconic Rain Man moment, as the two characters bond,...
Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988) | United Artists-MGM
While the scene undoubtedly tickled the public’s funny bone, the internal turmoil that Tom Cruise, a man who routinely dances with death went through that very moment when Dustin Hoffman let one rip is something that haunts the actor to this very day!
One Stunt from Rain Man That Still Haunts Tom Cruise to This Day
Tom Cruise, in his career, has tackled quite some life-threatening stunts imaginable, showing little to no fear as he defied gravity, danger, and well, sometimes reality. However, one memorable scene left him genuinely rattled. In the iconic Rain Man moment, as the two characters bond,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
When "Deadpool" opened to $132 million in North America over Valentine's Day weekend in 2016, everything changed for Ryan Reynolds. Up until that point of his career, he'd been an immensely appealing B-level star with A-list potential. His best shot at hitting the blockbuster big time came when he slipped on the power ring as Hal Jordan in 2011's "Green Lantern." When that not-as-bad-as-its-reputation-but-not-all-that-good-either $200 million gamble stalled out with a $220 million worldwide gross, Reynolds was back to being the wisecracking comedic engine of mostly ho-hum action movies and, on occasion, a very interesting actor in pretty good indie dramas.
That he hasn't made anything in that latter category of movies post-"Deadpool" is a bummer for those of us who think Reynolds has more to offer as a performer than a shotgun spray of smug quips in forgettable four-quadrant product like "Detective Pikachu" and "Free Guy." The "Deadpool" movies are clearly personal for Reynolds,...
That he hasn't made anything in that latter category of movies post-"Deadpool" is a bummer for those of us who think Reynolds has more to offer as a performer than a shotgun spray of smug quips in forgettable four-quadrant product like "Detective Pikachu" and "Free Guy." The "Deadpool" movies are clearly personal for Reynolds,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
(Warning: This article has major spoilers for "Twisters," so proceed with caution.)
The hit 1996 disaster movie "Twister" is packed with memorable moments. Whether it's one of the visual effects-laden sequences that put Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in the middle of several deadly tornadoes, including that one with a flying cow (which isn't duplicated in "Twisters"), or the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman throwing around phrases like "the suck zone" and "imminent rueage." But perhaps the most visually striking moment of tornado mayhem comes at night when a destructive funnel cloud is only visible amidst flashes of lightning that surround it.
During one of the moments of levity between intense storm-chasing sequences, Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton), and the rest of the crew are relaxing near a motel with a drive-in movie theater just next door. "The Shining" is playing on the screen, showing the moment Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson...
The hit 1996 disaster movie "Twister" is packed with memorable moments. Whether it's one of the visual effects-laden sequences that put Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in the middle of several deadly tornadoes, including that one with a flying cow (which isn't duplicated in "Twisters"), or the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman throwing around phrases like "the suck zone" and "imminent rueage." But perhaps the most visually striking moment of tornado mayhem comes at night when a destructive funnel cloud is only visible amidst flashes of lightning that surround it.
During one of the moments of levity between intense storm-chasing sequences, Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton), and the rest of the crew are relaxing near a motel with a drive-in movie theater just next door. "The Shining" is playing on the screen, showing the moment Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson...
- 7/19/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Walt Disney brought in Steven Spielberg as a producer to turn Gary K. Wolf’s 1981 novel into Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 1988. Mark Sturdivant and Terry Gilliam were the initial choices for producer and director, however, they dropped out due to too much work. Spielberg’s addition brought his protege Robert Zemeckis into the film, who gained popularity in the Hollywood circles with his Back to the Future project.
A promotional poster of Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Walt Disney Pictures
Spielberg and Zemeckis’s successful collaboration in the film led the studio to plan another film. What they came up with was a prequel project that was set before the original, with the Nazis as the satirical villain. However, the Jaws director was not on board with the idea and Disney eventually shelved the film.
Steven Spielberg Refused To Do This Prequel Film Due to Schindler’s List A still...
A promotional poster of Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Walt Disney Pictures
Spielberg and Zemeckis’s successful collaboration in the film led the studio to plan another film. What they came up with was a prequel project that was set before the original, with the Nazis as the satirical villain. However, the Jaws director was not on board with the idea and Disney eventually shelved the film.
Steven Spielberg Refused To Do This Prequel Film Due to Schindler’s List A still...
- 7/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exactly 30 years ago, Tom Hanks joined forces with Robert Zemeckis to create a film that would be etched in cinematic history forever — Forrest Gump. Sherry Lansing was at the top of Paramount at the time and the film was the biggest gamble during her time at the studio. Interestingly, the rights for the script based on Winston Groom’s book were owned by Warner Bros.
Tom Hanks in a still from Forrest Gump | Paramount Pictures
Warner Bros. had no intentions to make a film out of it due to another film starring Tom Cruise. Paramount made a trade-off with WB to acquire the movie rights and went on to make an Oscar-winning film.
Warner Bros. Passed On Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump Due to A Tom Cruise Movie Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988) | United Artists
In the biography of movie executive Sherry Lansing, Leading Lady, she opened up...
Tom Hanks in a still from Forrest Gump | Paramount Pictures
Warner Bros. had no intentions to make a film out of it due to another film starring Tom Cruise. Paramount made a trade-off with WB to acquire the movie rights and went on to make an Oscar-winning film.
Warner Bros. Passed On Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump Due to A Tom Cruise Movie Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988) | United Artists
In the biography of movie executive Sherry Lansing, Leading Lady, she opened up...
- 7/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Danish actor Sandra Yi Sencindiver is set to appear in Noah Hawley’s highly anticipated “Alien” series for FX, though details about the project remain shrouded in secrecy.
“I think that especially the fans who love films No. 1 [Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’] and 2 [James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’] will be very pleased with the universe and the world-building in this reimagining,” Sencindiver told Variety. “A lot of brilliant people, a lot of very interesting character actors [who are] very dedicated and, of course, Noah Hawley is just a brilliant storyteller.”
Executive produced by Scott, the is show set on Earth before “Prometheus” and will reportedly explore the formation of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race to create android life. Sencindiver, a “huge ‘Alien’ fan,” who says she watched “Aliens” on repeat as a child, plays a crucial character named Yatani.
“I can’t say anything more than that, other than it’s been...
“I think that especially the fans who love films No. 1 [Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’] and 2 [James Cameron’s ‘Aliens’] will be very pleased with the universe and the world-building in this reimagining,” Sencindiver told Variety. “A lot of brilliant people, a lot of very interesting character actors [who are] very dedicated and, of course, Noah Hawley is just a brilliant storyteller.”
Executive produced by Scott, the is show set on Earth before “Prometheus” and will reportedly explore the formation of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race to create android life. Sencindiver, a “huge ‘Alien’ fan,” who says she watched “Aliens” on repeat as a child, plays a crucial character named Yatani.
“I can’t say anything more than that, other than it’s been...
- 7/3/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Jon Stewart hosted the first live episode of The Daily Show of 2024, in response to Thursday’s presidential debate/carnival sideshow. Somewhat cathartically, Stewart’s opening segment ended with the host screaming, “This cannot be real life! Fuck!”
Following a less-than-ideal performance, many pundits are now calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race, and one name that’s been suggested to replace Biden’s on the Democratic ticket is Jon Stewart — presumably because of his successful return to The Daily Show, name recognition and a mistaken belief that the electorate is brimming with Death to Smoochy fans.
This isn’t the first time that someone has floated the idea of Stewart running for president. In addition to various rumors and op-eds, back in the mid-aughts, during the height of The Daily Show’s popularity and influence, Rain Man director Barry Levinson made a movie that...
Following a less-than-ideal performance, many pundits are now calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race, and one name that’s been suggested to replace Biden’s on the Democratic ticket is Jon Stewart — presumably because of his successful return to The Daily Show, name recognition and a mistaken belief that the electorate is brimming with Death to Smoochy fans.
This isn’t the first time that someone has floated the idea of Stewart running for president. In addition to various rumors and op-eds, back in the mid-aughts, during the height of The Daily Show’s popularity and influence, Rain Man director Barry Levinson made a movie that...
- 6/30/2024
- Cracked
Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of July titles. The Tubi July 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals, as well as numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi July 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
House Of Heat...
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi July 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
House Of Heat...
- 6/18/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Tom Cruise’s Interview With The Vampire Role Was Offered To Another Actor ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )
Tom Cruise is arguably one of the biggest action movie stars in the world. Before being cast in the world-renowned franchise Mission Impossible, he had led highly successful films, including “Top Gun” and “Born on the Fourth of July.”
Starring in movies like “Rain Man” and the 1996 hit film “Interview With The Vampire” proved the action star could also shine as a dramatic actor. But director Neil Jordan revealed Tom Cruise wasn’t the first choice to play Lesat. The movie was adapted from Anne Rice’s original book of the same name.
In an excerpt from his new memoir, published in The Telegraph, Jordan reflected on his decision to cast Tom Cruise opposite Brad Pitt, revealing he originally offered the role to Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis.
Trending Top Gun: Maverick Sequel Update Shared By Film’s Producer,...
Tom Cruise is arguably one of the biggest action movie stars in the world. Before being cast in the world-renowned franchise Mission Impossible, he had led highly successful films, including “Top Gun” and “Born on the Fourth of July.”
Starring in movies like “Rain Man” and the 1996 hit film “Interview With The Vampire” proved the action star could also shine as a dramatic actor. But director Neil Jordan revealed Tom Cruise wasn’t the first choice to play Lesat. The movie was adapted from Anne Rice’s original book of the same name.
In an excerpt from his new memoir, published in The Telegraph, Jordan reflected on his decision to cast Tom Cruise opposite Brad Pitt, revealing he originally offered the role to Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis.
Trending Top Gun: Maverick Sequel Update Shared By Film’s Producer,...
- 6/15/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Tom Cruise is now popularly known as a bonafide action hero who pushes the boundaries of action filmmaking, unafraid to do his own stunts. The actor has surprised audiences with his commitment to death-defying feats throughout the years and is not stopping anytime soon.
Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in Interview With the Vampire | Warner Bros
Magnolia, A Few Good Men, Rain Man, and Interview With the Vampire are some of his finest films where fans saw Cruise’s dramatic side as an actor. He starred alongside Brad Pitt in the latter but he wasn’t the first choice for Lestat. Director Neil Jordan initially approached Daniel Day-Lewis for the role but rejected it as it would require him to do an unimaginable feat.
Daniel Day-Lewis’ Method Process Would Have Been Too Much For The Role of Lestat
Daniel Day-Lewis went full-on method for the role of Christy Brown in...
Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in Interview With the Vampire | Warner Bros
Magnolia, A Few Good Men, Rain Man, and Interview With the Vampire are some of his finest films where fans saw Cruise’s dramatic side as an actor. He starred alongside Brad Pitt in the latter but he wasn’t the first choice for Lestat. Director Neil Jordan initially approached Daniel Day-Lewis for the role but rejected it as it would require him to do an unimaginable feat.
Daniel Day-Lewis’ Method Process Would Have Been Too Much For The Role of Lestat
Daniel Day-Lewis went full-on method for the role of Christy Brown in...
- 6/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is a superstar when it comes to Hollywood. It’s not too much to say that any movie with him in it is bound to do well among audiences. Whether it is Top Gun, Mission Impossible, or any other movie he said yes to, they have done pretty well among critics as well as the box office, barring a few.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One (2023) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
So it’s not every day that a film starring Tom Cruise faces trouble when it comes to marketing. Just say it has Tom Cruise in it, and fans will be on their way to watch it. But once in his career, with one film, the movie star and the whole team of his film were perplexed with what to do with their film and how to promote it.
Tom Cruise’s Movie’s Title Became...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One (2023) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
So it’s not every day that a film starring Tom Cruise faces trouble when it comes to marketing. Just say it has Tom Cruise in it, and fans will be on their way to watch it. But once in his career, with one film, the movie star and the whole team of his film were perplexed with what to do with their film and how to promote it.
Tom Cruise’s Movie’s Title Became...
- 6/11/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
In the escalating chaos of the modern world, it makes sense that some gamers would leave their action-adventures and first-person shooters behind in order to focus on more easy-going titles meant to simulate a less stressful life. While I’ve personally avoided this new genre of “cozy games” due to my obsession with survival horror, I couldn’t help but find myself becoming fascinated by the release of Black Salt Games’ Dredge back in 2023.
A bizarre mix of fishing simulator and Lovecraftian horror, this addicting trek into uncharted waters is a terrifying delight and one of the best indie experiences in recent years. I’m clearly not the only one who thinks so, as production company Story Kitchen has already announced that it’ll be turning the game into a live-action horror film set to release in the near future. And while we anxiously wait for a release date, as...
A bizarre mix of fishing simulator and Lovecraftian horror, this addicting trek into uncharted waters is a terrifying delight and one of the best indie experiences in recent years. I’m clearly not the only one who thinks so, as production company Story Kitchen has already announced that it’ll be turning the game into a live-action horror film set to release in the near future. And while we anxiously wait for a release date, as...
- 6/11/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
If there is anything more iconic than Steven Spielberg in the film industry, it has to be his friendship with yet another renowned filmmaker, George Lucas. The two have time and again proven why they are such good friends and that they will always have each other’s back. However, Steven Spielberg began doubting his allegiance to George Lucas when he saw the reception of Tom Cruise’s Rain Man.
Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Steven Spielberg was one of the few names who were in the running to direct the road dramedy starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. However, he decided to walk away from the opportunity to direct George Lucas’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade instead, something which he sort of regrets looking back on the past.
Steven Spielberg Regrets Saying No to ‘Rain Man’ Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in...
Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Lucasfilm Ltd.
Steven Spielberg was one of the few names who were in the running to direct the road dramedy starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. However, he decided to walk away from the opportunity to direct George Lucas’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade instead, something which he sort of regrets looking back on the past.
Steven Spielberg Regrets Saying No to ‘Rain Man’ Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Mark Johnson has produced some of the most distinctive movies and TV shows of the past 40 years. Think “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Rain Man,” “The Notebook,” “The Holdovers,” “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”
Yet Johnson was a surprise choice by AMC Networks to lead its massive investment in building out the Anne Rice literary universe in multiple TV series. AMC bought the TV rights to Rice’s literary vault of Southern Gothic vampire tales in 2020.
Four years later, AMC has two successful Rice-based series on the air — “Interview With the Vampire” and “Mayfair Witches” — and a third hot prospect in development: “Talamasca,” which explores a mysterious society within the Rice universe. Johnson had little experience with the fantasy and horror genres. But he was the perfect person to steer the Rice initiative, in part because he’s not steeped in the conventions and tropes of fantasy fiction, according to Dan McDermott,...
Yet Johnson was a surprise choice by AMC Networks to lead its massive investment in building out the Anne Rice literary universe in multiple TV series. AMC bought the TV rights to Rice’s literary vault of Southern Gothic vampire tales in 2020.
Four years later, AMC has two successful Rice-based series on the air — “Interview With the Vampire” and “Mayfair Witches” — and a third hot prospect in development: “Talamasca,” which explores a mysterious society within the Rice universe. Johnson had little experience with the fantasy and horror genres. But he was the perfect person to steer the Rice initiative, in part because he’s not steeped in the conventions and tropes of fantasy fiction, according to Dan McDermott,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Sometimes, one of the shrewdest things a movie can do is to have its hero act in a way that’s not heroic or admirable or even very likable. In “Ezra,” Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian with a chip on his shoulder (he used to write for late night; now he performs edgy sets in places like the Comedy Cellar), is in a state of confused fury over what to do about his son, Ezra (William A. Fitzgerald), an owlish 11-year-old who’s autistic. Ezra attends public school in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he acts out, gets bullied, and responds to people on his own brainy but disconnected wavelength. His autistic behaviors aren’t particularly severe. He speaks in arcane pop-culture quotes, he’s scared that metal silverware will hurt his mouth, and he refuses to look you in the eye or allow himself to be hugged.
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- 5/30/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Would you like to enjoy the same widely praised and adored project twice in the entertainment industry? The buzz in Tinseltown says ‘yes’ as the WB is reportedly bringing the TV adaptation of Zack Snyder’s cinematic masterpiece, 300.
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
This 2006 epic historical action film, which became the bedrock of Snyder’s long and distinguished career, is not just known for its stylized combat sequences and heroic tale of the Spartans, but also for garnering the admiration of none other than Tom Cruise.
Zack Snyder’s 300 | Warner Bros. Pictures
Indeed, imagine the awe when Cruise, intrigued by the film, called Snyder to congratulate and delve into the creative mind behind the stunning visuals. Snyder honed his distinct visual storytelling in 300, combining slow-motion and green screen effects to create what would become his signature style.
Exploring the Potential: WB’s TV Adaptation of Zack Snyder’s 300?
An adaptation of the graphic...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Over the last few years, there have been some major shifts in the way those on the autism spectrum are understood. Conditions like autism have been reframed as an asset rather than a disability, due largely to conversations happening in spaces like TikTok. There has even been a vernacular reconfiguration, with the terms neurotypical and neurodivergent coming into wider acceptance as the more inclusive and less historically loaded categorizations.
As with basically all discourse, these positive developments have occasionally fueled actions with bad intent—like neurotypical people self-diagnosing as neurodivergent, essentially for purposes of clout. Enter Tony Goldwyn’s Ezra, which sees itself as a kind of rebuke to films like Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close for at least nominally wrestling with the notion of whether we should raise children to be as normative as possible or fully embrace their divergences.
The film’s plot concerns a New York comedian,...
As with basically all discourse, these positive developments have occasionally fueled actions with bad intent—like neurotypical people self-diagnosing as neurodivergent, essentially for purposes of clout. Enter Tony Goldwyn’s Ezra, which sees itself as a kind of rebuke to films like Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close for at least nominally wrestling with the notion of whether we should raise children to be as normative as possible or fully embrace their divergences.
The film’s plot concerns a New York comedian,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Charles Lyons-Burt
- Slant Magazine
The actor and film-maker talks from Cannes about swapping Rain Man and Hot Shots! for an arthouse epic about a pansexual femme fatale
Valeria Golino rolls into her Cannes hotel late, trailing cigarette smoke and apologies. She hasn’t even had time to check in when a publicist steers her into the garden and plumps her beneath an awning. She’s being rained on a little and has to reposition her chair. “Let us sit very close together,” she says, which is lovely when she is still and faintly alarming when she’s not. Her emphatic hand gestures almost take my nose off.
Golino won the best actress prize at Venice (for Francesco Maselli’s A Tale of Love) when she was still a teenager. She has appeared in arthouse European films and Hollywood spectaculars alike. These days she’s primarily known as a film-maker, having played in Cannes with her first two features.
Valeria Golino rolls into her Cannes hotel late, trailing cigarette smoke and apologies. She hasn’t even had time to check in when a publicist steers her into the garden and plumps her beneath an awning. She’s being rained on a little and has to reposition her chair. “Let us sit very close together,” she says, which is lovely when she is still and faintly alarming when she’s not. Her emphatic hand gestures almost take my nose off.
Golino won the best actress prize at Venice (for Francesco Maselli’s A Tale of Love) when she was still a teenager. She has appeared in arthouse European films and Hollywood spectaculars alike. These days she’s primarily known as a film-maker, having played in Cannes with her first two features.
- 5/24/2024
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Barry Levinson, director of Best Picture winner Rain Man (for which Levinson also won the Best Director Oscar), is producing a mystery thriller called American Sweatshop with Oz showrunner Tom Fontana, and Deadline reports that Riverdale, Look Both Ways, and Hustlers star Lili Reinhart has been cast in the lead role.
Emmy nominee Uta Briesewitz, whose previous credits include Stranger Things, The Wheel of Time, Westworld and This Is Us, is set to direct the film from a screenplay by Matthew Nemeth (City on a Hill).
In a device driven world, American Sweatshop will take a look at the toll of social media through the eyes of Daisy Moriarty (Reinhart), who while dealing with a chaotic personal life, finds herself sucked into the underbelly of the internet. Moriarty, and a motley group of coworkers, toil in a cottage industry of agencies that evaluate harmful and offensive pictures and videos uploaded to social media.
Emmy nominee Uta Briesewitz, whose previous credits include Stranger Things, The Wheel of Time, Westworld and This Is Us, is set to direct the film from a screenplay by Matthew Nemeth (City on a Hill).
In a device driven world, American Sweatshop will take a look at the toll of social media through the eyes of Daisy Moriarty (Reinhart), who while dealing with a chaotic personal life, finds herself sucked into the underbelly of the internet. Moriarty, and a motley group of coworkers, toil in a cottage industry of agencies that evaluate harmful and offensive pictures and videos uploaded to social media.
- 5/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Heeramandi Star Aditi Rao Hydari Recalls How Amitabh Bachchan Moved Her To Tears During Wazir- Find Out Why. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Aditi Rao Hydari, hypnotized with her beauty and grace on screen, and her recent performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is being widely praised. The actress has worked with eminent film personalities, including Bollywood’s mega-star Amitabh Bachchan. She recently remembered her time in Wazir alongside Bachchan Senior and shared her experience. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, Wazir was released in 2016, and it was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Farhan Akhtar was in the lead role alongside Ab and Aditi. It also featured Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. As per reports, it was supposed to be Chopra’s first Hollywood movie with Rain Man star Dustin Hoffman in the lead. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned,...
Aditi Rao Hydari, hypnotized with her beauty and grace on screen, and her recent performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is being widely praised. The actress has worked with eminent film personalities, including Bollywood’s mega-star Amitabh Bachchan. She recently remembered her time in Wazir alongside Bachchan Senior and shared her experience. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, Wazir was released in 2016, and it was directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Farhan Akhtar was in the lead role alongside Ab and Aditi. It also featured Manav Kaul and Neil Nitin Mukesh. As per reports, it was supposed to be Chopra’s first Hollywood movie with Rain Man star Dustin Hoffman in the lead. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
After a busy couple of weeks which saw us getting almost daily Deadpool & Wolverine updates, it's been all quiet lately. Yes, there's a rumoured runtime floating around (we've heard it's inaccurate) but that's really been it.
Now, though, Marvel Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes still showing director Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) on the threequel's Time Variance Authority set.
Those colourful costumes pop and, yet again, there's no sign of Logan's mask. It's either only in Deadpool & Wolverine for a scene or two or it's been decided that covering Jackman's face in marketing materials isn't a wise move.
"Everyone assumed that Hugh's return was the result of me or Ryan pestering or pitching him relentlessly," Levy recently said of Jackman's return as Wolverine. "But even more miraculously, this was the result of a Hugh Jackman epiphany. He wanted to do...
Now, though, Marvel Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes still showing director Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) on the threequel's Time Variance Authority set.
Those colourful costumes pop and, yet again, there's no sign of Logan's mask. It's either only in Deadpool & Wolverine for a scene or two or it's been decided that covering Jackman's face in marketing materials isn't a wise move.
"Everyone assumed that Hugh's return was the result of me or Ryan pestering or pitching him relentlessly," Levy recently said of Jackman's return as Wolverine. "But even more miraculously, this was the result of a Hugh Jackman epiphany. He wanted to do...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Riverdale and Hustlers star Lili Reinhart is set to lead mystery thriller American Sweatshop, whose producers include Oscar winner Barry Levinson (Rain Man) and acclaimed American showrunner Tom Fontana (Oz) who will be producing his first feature.
Myriad Pictures will be launching international sales in Cannes after sealing a deal with Baltimore Pictures and Germany-based Elsani & Neary. UTA Independent Film Group is handling North American sales.
In a device driven world, American Sweatshop will take a look at the toll of social media through the eyes of Daisy Moriarty (Reinhart), who while dealing with a chaotic personal life, finds herself sucked into the underbelly of the internet. Moriarty, and a motley group of coworkers, toil in a cottage industry of agencies that evaluate harmful and offensive pictures and videos uploaded to social media. With detached caution and a deranged sense of humor, they examine the millions of posts that get “flagged for review.
Myriad Pictures will be launching international sales in Cannes after sealing a deal with Baltimore Pictures and Germany-based Elsani & Neary. UTA Independent Film Group is handling North American sales.
In a device driven world, American Sweatshop will take a look at the toll of social media through the eyes of Daisy Moriarty (Reinhart), who while dealing with a chaotic personal life, finds herself sucked into the underbelly of the internet. Moriarty, and a motley group of coworkers, toil in a cottage industry of agencies that evaluate harmful and offensive pictures and videos uploaded to social media. With detached caution and a deranged sense of humor, they examine the millions of posts that get “flagged for review.
- 5/17/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Driver protagoniza el proyecto más personal de Coppola.
Se ha publicado el primer tráiler de la esperadísima película “Megalopolis”, escrita, dirigida y producida por Francis Ford Coppola (“El Padrino”).
“Megalopolis” es una fábula épica romana ambientada en una imaginada América moderna. La ciudad de Nueva Roma debe cambiar, lo que provoca un conflicto entre César Catilina, un artista genial que pretende dar el salto a un futuro utópico e idealista, y su oponente, el alcalde Franklyn Cicero, que sigue comprometido con un statu quo regresivo, perpetuando la codicia, los intereses particulares y la guerra partidista. En medio de ambos se encuentra Julia Cicero, la hija del alcalde, cuyo amor por César ha dividido sus lealtades, obligándola a descubrir lo que realmente cree que merece la humanidad.
La película cuenta con un reparto coral que incluye Adam Driver (“Historia de un Matrimonio”), Forest Whitaker (“El Último Rey de Escocia”), Nathalie Emmanuel...
Se ha publicado el primer tráiler de la esperadísima película “Megalopolis”, escrita, dirigida y producida por Francis Ford Coppola (“El Padrino”).
“Megalopolis” es una fábula épica romana ambientada en una imaginada América moderna. La ciudad de Nueva Roma debe cambiar, lo que provoca un conflicto entre César Catilina, un artista genial que pretende dar el salto a un futuro utópico e idealista, y su oponente, el alcalde Franklyn Cicero, que sigue comprometido con un statu quo regresivo, perpetuando la codicia, los intereses particulares y la guerra partidista. En medio de ambos se encuentra Julia Cicero, la hija del alcalde, cuyo amor por César ha dividido sus lealtades, obligándola a descubrir lo que realmente cree que merece la humanidad.
La película cuenta con un reparto coral que incluye Adam Driver (“Historia de un Matrimonio”), Forest Whitaker (“El Último Rey de Escocia”), Nathalie Emmanuel...
- 5/14/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Exclusive: We can tell you that James Franco and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones are leading the action thriller The Razor’s Edge from producer Corey Large and filmmaker Demian Lichtenstein (3000 Miles to Graceland).
Red Sea Media is handling international sales and will debut the film for buyers at the upcoming Marche du Film in Cannes. Cameras roll June 25 in Georgia.
Lichenstein is helming off a screenplay he wrote with Vance Duplechin. After a mob hitman vows to leave his deadly past behind, he faces an impossible choice when his daughter is kidnapped and the woman he loves becomes a target of the syndicate. He is forced to undertake one final, perilous mission while being pursued by an assassin even more lethal.
Pic is executive produced by Kirk Shaw. BondIt Media Capital is financing with Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor and Jordan Nott also executive producing.
“I’m excited that we have signed the superbly talented actors James, Suki and Tommy Lee to bring The Razor’s Edge to the big screen. They are perfectly suited to embody the protagonists in director Demian’s script,” said Large. “We cannot wait to begin filming this taut thriller next month with an assist from our seasoned executive producer Kirk,” he added.
“We’ve worked with Corey on over a dozen projects throughout the years and always appreciate his ability to get projects made in many different industry climates. We’re excited for another adventure here with Corey and his team,” commented Bond It Capital co-founder CEO Matthew Helderman.
Large is producing through his 308 Enterprises. His other feature production, Assassination directed by Rain Man Oscar winner Barry Levinson and starring Academy Award-winner Al Pacino and BAFTA winning Shia Labeouf is shooting this fall.
Franco was Oscar nominated for Best Actor for 127 Hours and is a 2x Golden Globe winner for James Dean, in which he played the title role, and took home Best Actor in Miniseries, and for The Disaster Artist which he won Best Actor Feature Comedy/Musical. He starred in Sony’s original Spider-Man trilogy from Sam Rami.
Oscar, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, and Palme d’Or winner Jones counts an Oscar and Golden Globe supporting actor win for The Fugitive and starred in Sony’s Men in Black trilogy. Jones won a Lead Actor Emmy for NBC’s The Executioners’ Song, and a Cannes Palme D’Or for Best Actor for Sony Pictures Classics’ The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada which he also directed. He also directed The Homesman which starred Hilary Swank.
Franco is represented by UTA and Anonymous Content, Jones is represented by CAA and Jacobson, Russell, Saltz, Nassim & De La Torre.
Red Sea Media is handling international sales and will debut the film for buyers at the upcoming Marche du Film in Cannes. Cameras roll June 25 in Georgia.
Lichenstein is helming off a screenplay he wrote with Vance Duplechin. After a mob hitman vows to leave his deadly past behind, he faces an impossible choice when his daughter is kidnapped and the woman he loves becomes a target of the syndicate. He is forced to undertake one final, perilous mission while being pursued by an assassin even more lethal.
Pic is executive produced by Kirk Shaw. BondIt Media Capital is financing with Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor and Jordan Nott also executive producing.
“I’m excited that we have signed the superbly talented actors James, Suki and Tommy Lee to bring The Razor’s Edge to the big screen. They are perfectly suited to embody the protagonists in director Demian’s script,” said Large. “We cannot wait to begin filming this taut thriller next month with an assist from our seasoned executive producer Kirk,” he added.
“We’ve worked with Corey on over a dozen projects throughout the years and always appreciate his ability to get projects made in many different industry climates. We’re excited for another adventure here with Corey and his team,” commented Bond It Capital co-founder CEO Matthew Helderman.
Large is producing through his 308 Enterprises. His other feature production, Assassination directed by Rain Man Oscar winner Barry Levinson and starring Academy Award-winner Al Pacino and BAFTA winning Shia Labeouf is shooting this fall.
Franco was Oscar nominated for Best Actor for 127 Hours and is a 2x Golden Globe winner for James Dean, in which he played the title role, and took home Best Actor in Miniseries, and for The Disaster Artist which he won Best Actor Feature Comedy/Musical. He starred in Sony’s original Spider-Man trilogy from Sam Rami.
Oscar, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, and Palme d’Or winner Jones counts an Oscar and Golden Globe supporting actor win for The Fugitive and starred in Sony’s Men in Black trilogy. Jones won a Lead Actor Emmy for NBC’s The Executioners’ Song, and a Cannes Palme D’Or for Best Actor for Sony Pictures Classics’ The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada which he also directed. He also directed The Homesman which starred Hilary Swank.
Franco is represented by UTA and Anonymous Content, Jones is represented by CAA and Jacobson, Russell, Saltz, Nassim & De La Torre.
- 5/13/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
10. The Social Network (2010)
While not following the exact events of Facebook’s creation, The Social Network gives a great idea of how it came to be. There once was a student whose girlfriend dumped him, and in spite of her, he created a website where guys could rate girls based on their looks. The site became popular, and things started spiraling up…
You can watch The Social Network on Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015)
Most of us can’t truly comprehend the ethereal world of mathematics, but some people know infinity — almost literally. This movie follows the life and relationships of a brilliant Indian mathematician whose friendship and collaboration with his teacher resulted in a series of breakthroughs but who suffered an unjustly grim fate.
You can watch The Man Who Knew Infinity on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. The Martian (2015)
The Martian...
While not following the exact events of Facebook’s creation, The Social Network gives a great idea of how it came to be. There once was a student whose girlfriend dumped him, and in spite of her, he created a website where guys could rate girls based on their looks. The site became popular, and things started spiraling up…
You can watch The Social Network on Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015)
Most of us can’t truly comprehend the ethereal world of mathematics, but some people know infinity — almost literally. This movie follows the life and relationships of a brilliant Indian mathematician whose friendship and collaboration with his teacher resulted in a series of breakthroughs but who suffered an unjustly grim fate.
You can watch The Man Who Knew Infinity on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. The Martian (2015)
The Martian...
- 5/12/2024
- by [email protected] (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
American actor and producer Tom Cruise, standing at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), is best known for being one of the highest-paying actors in the world, with an estimated net worth of $600 million.
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
- 5/12/2024
- by Erika Hansen
- Your Next Shoes
Adam Driver protagoniza la película que tendrá su estreno mundial en Cannes.
Ya tenemos el primer avance de la esperadísima película “Megalopolis”, escrita, dirigida y producida por Francis Ford Coppola (“El Padrino”).
“Megalopolis” es una fábula épica romana ambientada en una imaginada América moderna. La ciudad de Nueva Roma debe cambiar, lo que provoca un conflicto entre César Catilina, un artista genial que pretende dar el salto a un futuro utópico e idealista, y su oponente, el alcalde Franklyn Cicero, que sigue comprometido con un statu quo regresivo, perpetuando la codicia, los intereses particulares y la guerra partidista. En medio de ambos se encuentra Julia Cicero, la hija del alcalde, cuyo amor por César ha dividido sus lealtades, obligándola a descubrir lo que realmente cree que merece la humanidad.
La película cuenta con un reparto coral que incluye Adam Driver (“Historia de un Matrimonio”), Forest Whitaker (“El Último Rey de Escocia...
Ya tenemos el primer avance de la esperadísima película “Megalopolis”, escrita, dirigida y producida por Francis Ford Coppola (“El Padrino”).
“Megalopolis” es una fábula épica romana ambientada en una imaginada América moderna. La ciudad de Nueva Roma debe cambiar, lo que provoca un conflicto entre César Catilina, un artista genial que pretende dar el salto a un futuro utópico e idealista, y su oponente, el alcalde Franklyn Cicero, que sigue comprometido con un statu quo regresivo, perpetuando la codicia, los intereses particulares y la guerra partidista. En medio de ambos se encuentra Julia Cicero, la hija del alcalde, cuyo amor por César ha dividido sus lealtades, obligándola a descubrir lo que realmente cree que merece la humanidad.
La película cuenta con un reparto coral que incluye Adam Driver (“Historia de un Matrimonio”), Forest Whitaker (“El Último Rey de Escocia...
- 5/9/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25) has added a rendez-vouz with Italian actor and filmmaker Valeria Golino to its programme as well as two animated features and the first Cinema de la Plage titles.
Golino, whose credits include Rain Man and Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, will premiere the first episode of her new series The Art Of Joy followed by an in conversation event. The series, which will screen in Italian cinemas in July, stars Jasmine Trinca, Tecla Insolia and Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and follows a Sicilian woman in the early 1900s who dreams of a better life.
The actor...
Golino, whose credits include Rain Man and Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, will premiere the first episode of her new series The Art Of Joy followed by an in conversation event. The series, which will screen in Italian cinemas in July, stars Jasmine Trinca, Tecla Insolia and Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and follows a Sicilian woman in the early 1900s who dreams of a better life.
The actor...
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Eco-horror isn’t a sub-genre that gets talked about a ton unfortunately. It can be anything from animals attacking due to their sudden craving of human flesh like Grizzly or even just due to man not putting enough respect on the name of nature like in Long Weekend. The hey day of these is undoubtedly the 70s with things like Prophecy, The Swarm, Piranha, Phase 4, and a few other standouts. While the output certainly slowed down, there are more than a few standouts in the late 90s and even 21st century. We can’t seem to stop screwing up the planet and as we do, we get reminded that the planet may just fight back in ways like what is shown in Day After Tomorrow or to a hilarious degree in The Happening. A unique one that failed to make its budget back, even with good reviews and scores, is...
- 4/25/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Twenty years ago this month, the fairy tale-like romantic comedy “13 Going on 30” starring Jennifer Garner made its way into cinemas. The actress played Jenna Rink, a socially awkward soon-to-be 13-year-old who quickly realizes that she “hates being 13.” She makes a birthday wish to be “thirty, flirty and thriving.” With the little help of some wishing dust, she wakes up the next morning to discover that her wish has come true.
It was a defining moment in Garner’s early career. Her role as Sydney Bristow in the television action thriller series “Alias” had made her a breakout star (including at awards shows) just a few years earlier. She won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Actress in 2002 and had competed again in 2003 and earlier in 2004. She had also been nominated for two Emmy Awards one Screen Actors Guild trophy.
While Garner already had a number of film credits on her resume,...
It was a defining moment in Garner’s early career. Her role as Sydney Bristow in the television action thriller series “Alias” had made her a breakout star (including at awards shows) just a few years earlier. She won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Actress in 2002 and had competed again in 2003 and earlier in 2004. She had also been nominated for two Emmy Awards one Screen Actors Guild trophy.
While Garner already had a number of film credits on her resume,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Tom Cruise is known for his fearless heart, often executing challenging stunt sequences in his movies. Just like his professional career, his personal life has also garnered attention, as he went through three marriages. Cruise first tied the knot with actress Mimi Rogers, but their love story was short-lived.
Tom Cruise in Cocktail (1988)
However, the post-breakup phase was quite intriguing as she appeared to retract her words after making a shocking revelation about Cruise. This allegedly even contributed to their divorce.
Mimi Rogers Revealed the Alleged Reason Behind Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
Mimi Rogers delivered exceptional performances in the 1980s-1990s, leading her to prominence. Her projects include Full Body Massage (1995), The Rapture (1991), Desperate Hours (1990), and Someone to Watch Over Me (1987).
Suggested“With nothingness behind the eyes”: Tom Cruise Unknowingly Created One of the Greatest Hollywood Roles That’s Now Witnessing a Cultural Renaissance
As the actress was...
Tom Cruise in Cocktail (1988)
However, the post-breakup phase was quite intriguing as she appeared to retract her words after making a shocking revelation about Cruise. This allegedly even contributed to their divorce.
Mimi Rogers Revealed the Alleged Reason Behind Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
Mimi Rogers delivered exceptional performances in the 1980s-1990s, leading her to prominence. Her projects include Full Body Massage (1995), The Rapture (1991), Desperate Hours (1990), and Someone to Watch Over Me (1987).
Suggested“With nothingness behind the eyes”: Tom Cruise Unknowingly Created One of the Greatest Hollywood Roles That’s Now Witnessing a Cultural Renaissance
As the actress was...
- 4/14/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt have been cast in Peter Greenaway's new film.The pair are set to star in the British filmmaker's latest project which has started principal photography in Lucca, Italy.The story is based on Greenaway's original script and centres on an intelligent man called Jacob whose last big adventure is planned to be his own death. He wants to pass away in elegant, sensible and tidy fashion and leave behind as few loose ends as possible.Sofia Boutella, Giacomo Gianniotti, Jonno Davies and Laura Morante also have roles in the untitled picture – which marks Greenaway's first film since 2015.The 82-year-old director said: "The theme of this film is highly relevant and topical in these times, where the end-of-life topic is headline news on a daily basis. As such, I am very excited to be working with such an array of extraordinary actors and crew and...
- 4/12/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
The numbers are crunching for the sequel to Ben Affleck’s 2016 film The Accountant. The film, which is on the Amazon MGM slate, has announced some new actors that have been added to the cast. Among them is Allison Robertson, Robert Morgann and Grant Harvey. According to Deadline, Daniella Pineda, known for her roles on Cowboy Bebop, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World: Dominion. She was also seen recently in the Gerard Butler/Mike Colter action film Plane. It is not yet known what role that Pineda or the other new actors will be taking.
As for the plot of The Accountant 2, “The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal...
As for the plot of The Accountant 2, “The film follows Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson), who after her boss is murdered by unknown assassins is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax (Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal...
- 4/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson has enjoyed success on the big and small screens throughout his five decades. Take a tour of our photo gallery ranking his 12 greatest feature films from worst to best.
Levinson began his career as a comedy writer on various variety shows in the 1970s ultimately landing a steady job writing for 72 episodes of “The Carol Burnett Show,” for which he won Emmys in 1974 and 1975, competing again in 1976. When that show ended he began writing screenplays and had a remarkably successful run co-writing two Mel Brooks movies — “Silent Movie” and “High Anxiety” — as well as two acclaimed dramas “Inside Moves” and “and Justice for All.” He would receive his first Oscar nomination for the screenplay of “And Justice for All.”
That success led Levinson to a feature film directing career. His semi-autobiographical film “Diner,” about a group of young men hanging out in his native Baltimore, became...
Levinson began his career as a comedy writer on various variety shows in the 1970s ultimately landing a steady job writing for 72 episodes of “The Carol Burnett Show,” for which he won Emmys in 1974 and 1975, competing again in 1976. When that show ended he began writing screenplays and had a remarkably successful run co-writing two Mel Brooks movies — “Silent Movie” and “High Anxiety” — as well as two acclaimed dramas “Inside Moves” and “and Justice for All.” He would receive his first Oscar nomination for the screenplay of “And Justice for All.”
That success led Levinson to a feature film directing career. His semi-autobiographical film “Diner,” about a group of young men hanging out in his native Baltimore, became...
- 3/30/2024
- by Zach Laws, Robert Pius and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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