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Universal’s movie adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked” is flying into theatres this year and brings with it a flurry of stars including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. But those stars aren’t the only ones who may shine bright in the film as the movie’s trailer displayed a dazzling array of designs that could mean it’s set for Oscar attention. In particular, it could be a key player for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Paul Tazewell is on costuming duty here. He was nominated for Best Costume Design in 2022 for another musical, “West Side Story.” Although he lost to Jenny Beavan for “Cruella,” musicals are often nominated in this category. Along with “West Side Story,” movie musicals such as “Cyrano,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “La La Land,” “Cinderella,” and “Into the Woods” have...
Paul Tazewell is on costuming duty here. He was nominated for Best Costume Design in 2022 for another musical, “West Side Story.” Although he lost to Jenny Beavan for “Cruella,” musicals are often nominated in this category. Along with “West Side Story,” movie musicals such as “Cyrano,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “La La Land,” “Cinderella,” and “Into the Woods” have...
- 8/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
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The announcement of Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been bittersweet for fans. While many could not be happier about his comeback, they cannot help but pay extra attention to the circumstances and nature of his return. Some cannot help but focus on how the franchise immediately ran back to him when it started to fail.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios
At the same time, many fans cannot help but wonder if he was the best choice for the role of Doctor Doom. It is safe to say that the conversation and the suddenness of the casting have caused many to wonder what ulterior motives were present in the minds of all those who were involved.
Recently, there has been a report of how much Downey Jr. will be earning for his role, and to say that the...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame | Credits: Marvel Studios
At the same time, many fans cannot help but wonder if he was the best choice for the role of Doctor Doom. It is safe to say that the conversation and the suddenness of the casting have caused many to wonder what ulterior motives were present in the minds of all those who were involved.
Recently, there has been a report of how much Downey Jr. will be earning for his role, and to say that the...
- 8/26/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Glen Powell was the hit of the summer. That winning smile, the Texas charm, the confidence mixed with dorkiness that permeated his characters in the blockbuster “Twisters,” screwball Netflix comedy “Hit Man” and traditional rom-com “Anyone but You.”
Hollywood’s no stranger to “it” stars of the moment, and each charts his or her own course that may or may not manifest the next Brad Pitt or Julia Roberts. But as the conversation around whether Powell is a “movie star” surged, the actor seized his in-demand status and took a different route: creating his own destiny.
As Glen Powell Summer was heating up, the actor was offered the lead in the next “Jurassic World” movie — a reboot to a franchise that’s made over $6 billion worldwide and that Chris Pratt carried over the last three movies.
He turned it down.
“It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life,...
Hollywood’s no stranger to “it” stars of the moment, and each charts his or her own course that may or may not manifest the next Brad Pitt or Julia Roberts. But as the conversation around whether Powell is a “movie star” surged, the actor seized his in-demand status and took a different route: creating his own destiny.
As Glen Powell Summer was heating up, the actor was offered the lead in the next “Jurassic World” movie — a reboot to a franchise that’s made over $6 billion worldwide and that Chris Pratt carried over the last three movies.
He turned it down.
“It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life,...
- 8/26/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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Stanley Kubrick's 1964 classic "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" remained depressingly relevant. We live on a planet wherein humans have invented single explosive devices powerful enough to eliminate all life on Earth, and yet they are being handled by whiny, insecure, clownish politicians and violence-obsessed military wonks with impotence and delusions of grandeur. It's telling that one of the biggest hits of 2023, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," was also about how petty egos tend to take precedence over the profound immoral invention of the nuclear bomb.
1964 was a time when phrases like "balance of power" were bandied about in the news, all while politicians and pundits argued about the moral righteousness of every major global superpower possessing the ability to destroy the world with equal skill. If everyone on Earth can blow up the planet, surely, then, everything is in perfect balance.
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1964 was a time when phrases like "balance of power" were bandied about in the news, all while politicians and pundits argued about the moral righteousness of every major global superpower possessing the ability to destroy the world with equal skill. If everyone on Earth can blow up the planet, surely, then, everything is in perfect balance.
Kubrick...
- 8/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Ontario Creates’ International Financing Forum (Iff) will feature 40 projects from Canadian and international teams bringing new work from Malcolm McDowell, Clement Virgo, and Rafael Kapelinski, director of 2017 Berlin Crystal Bear winner Butterfly Kisses.
The forum, now in its 19th year, runs September 8-9 in Toronto in association with Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It brings together jury-selected producers looking to find co-producers and secure financing for upcoming projects.
Canadian projects include The Benefactor starring McDowell from A Clockwork Orange and Mozart In The Jungle in the story of a widower who believes his house is haunted.
Ontario’s Byron A. Martin of Byron A.
The forum, now in its 19th year, runs September 8-9 in Toronto in association with Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It brings together jury-selected producers looking to find co-producers and secure financing for upcoming projects.
Canadian projects include The Benefactor starring McDowell from A Clockwork Orange and Mozart In The Jungle in the story of a widower who believes his house is haunted.
Ontario’s Byron A. Martin of Byron A.
- 8/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Oppenheimer , Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and Ripley were among the winners at the 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International (Lmgi) Awards.
Also taking home prizes were HBO’s Fargo and Prime Video’s Fallout, for outstanding use of location in a television series, contemporary and period, respectively.
Winning the lifetime achievement award was location manager Sue Quinn, whose credits include the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.
Bill Bowling, known for his work on films such as Jupiter Ascending and Cloud Atlas, won the Trailblazer Award.
The Lmgi Humanitarian Award was given to the Motion Picture & Television Fund...
Also taking home prizes were HBO’s Fargo and Prime Video’s Fallout, for outstanding use of location in a television series, contemporary and period, respectively.
Winning the lifetime achievement award was location manager Sue Quinn, whose credits include the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.
Bill Bowling, known for his work on films such as Jupiter Ascending and Cloud Atlas, won the Trailblazer Award.
The Lmgi Humanitarian Award was given to the Motion Picture & Television Fund...
- 8/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Emmy nominees “Fallout,” “Fargo” and “Ripley” were the top television series winners at the 11th annual Location Managers Guild International (Lgmi) Awards, which were handed out on Saturday evening in Los Angeles.
“Fallout” won the award for period television series, while “Fargo” won for contemporary TV series and “Ripley” won for limited series, anthologies or movies.
Recent Oscar Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” received the awards for period and contemporary films, respectively.
Film in Iceland was honored with the film commission award for its work on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) received the Humanitarian Award for its commitment to exceptional work at the forefront of providing a wide range of health and social services to the entertainment community. Jennifer Jorge, MPTF’s director of community social services, accepted the award from presenter Camilla Belle.
Veteran location manager Sue Quinn,...
“Fallout” won the award for period television series, while “Fargo” won for contemporary TV series and “Ripley” won for limited series, anthologies or movies.
Recent Oscar Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” received the awards for period and contemporary films, respectively.
Film in Iceland was honored with the film commission award for its work on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) received the Humanitarian Award for its commitment to exceptional work at the forefront of providing a wide range of health and social services to the entertainment community. Jennifer Jorge, MPTF’s director of community social services, accepted the award from presenter Camilla Belle.
Veteran location manager Sue Quinn,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Philiana Ng
- The Wrap
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The 2024 Location Managers Guild Awards were presented Saturday night.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Oppenheimer were among the film winners while Fallout, Fargo and Ripley were among the TV winners.
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part 1 — filmed in Norway, the UK and Italy — won outstanding locations in a contemporary feature film. Oppenheimer, filmed throughout New Mexico, followed its Oscars dominance with the award for outstanding locations in a period feature film.
Fallout — filmed in Utah, New York and Namibia — won outstanding locations in a period TV series. Fargo, season five, filmed in Alberta, Canada, won outstanding locations in a contemporary TV series. Ripley, filmed around Italy, won outstanding locations in a TV serial program, anthology, movie of the week or limited series. All three series are nominated for multiple Emmy awards this year.
Toyota: “Present from the Past” (shot in Washington state) won best commercial while Film in Iceland...
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Oppenheimer were among the film winners while Fallout, Fargo and Ripley were among the TV winners.
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning – Part 1 — filmed in Norway, the UK and Italy — won outstanding locations in a contemporary feature film. Oppenheimer, filmed throughout New Mexico, followed its Oscars dominance with the award for outstanding locations in a period feature film.
Fallout — filmed in Utah, New York and Namibia — won outstanding locations in a period TV series. Fargo, season five, filmed in Alberta, Canada, won outstanding locations in a contemporary TV series. Ripley, filmed around Italy, won outstanding locations in a TV serial program, anthology, movie of the week or limited series. All three series are nominated for multiple Emmy awards this year.
Toyota: “Present from the Past” (shot in Washington state) won best commercial while Film in Iceland...
- 8/25/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmy contenders “Fallout,” “Fargo” and “Ripley” were among the winners at the 11th annual Location Managers Guild International Awards, presented Saturday at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.
Additionally, motion picture awards went to Best Picture Oscar recipient “Oppenheimer,” which was filmed throughout New Mexico, and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1,” filmed in Norway, Italy and in the U.K.
“Fallout” was lensed in Utah, New York and Namibia; “Fargo,” in Alberta, Canada; and “Ripley,” in Italy. “Toyota: “Present from the Past,” filmed in Washington State, topped the commercial category.
Film in Iceland received the Outstanding Film Commission Award, on the strength of its support for “True Detective: Night Country.”
Also during the ceremony, which was hosted by actress and producer Rachael Harris, several previously-announced awards were handed out. David Shepheard, vp of Martini Film Studios, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to supervising location manager Sue Quinn,...
Additionally, motion picture awards went to Best Picture Oscar recipient “Oppenheimer,” which was filmed throughout New Mexico, and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1,” filmed in Norway, Italy and in the U.K.
“Fallout” was lensed in Utah, New York and Namibia; “Fargo,” in Alberta, Canada; and “Ripley,” in Italy. “Toyota: “Present from the Past,” filmed in Washington State, topped the commercial category.
Film in Iceland received the Outstanding Film Commission Award, on the strength of its support for “True Detective: Night Country.”
Also during the ceremony, which was hosted by actress and producer Rachael Harris, several previously-announced awards were handed out. David Shepheard, vp of Martini Film Studios, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to supervising location manager Sue Quinn,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
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Actor Josh Hartnett has been around for quite awhile, breaking hearts as a teenager in films like "The Faculty" before going on to have a prolific career with quite a bit of range. One might imagine that because of that amount of experience, he's heard every bit of acting advice out there. However, it turns out that Matt Damon had some new advice for him when they worked together on Christopher Nolan's historical drama "Oppenheimer," and it came at the worst time possible.
While on "The Tonight Show" (via Entertainment Weekly), Hartnett shared a story about filming with Damon and revealed that the "Good Will Hunting" actor had some advice that came a bit too late, which made it pretty darn moot. Thankfully, he said that Damon also gave him plenty of great acting advice and that he learned a lot from their time working together -- except, again,...
While on "The Tonight Show" (via Entertainment Weekly), Hartnett shared a story about filming with Damon and revealed that the "Good Will Hunting" actor had some advice that came a bit too late, which made it pretty darn moot. Thankfully, he said that Damon also gave him plenty of great acting advice and that he learned a lot from their time working together -- except, again,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
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The work of British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, past and recent, merits even greater appreciation when compared to Chinese director Chen Sicheng’s ambitious but saccharine and mostly dull “Decoded,” an adaptation of the 2002 novel of the same name by Mai Jia. This cradle-to-grave portrait of fictional character Rong Jinzhen (Haoran Liu), a prodigious orphan turned valuable government asset in the 1940s, chronicles how his unique skillset ultimately helped clear the path for China to establish its own nuclear weapons program.
While the magnitude of his task and its global repercussions might immediately induce comparisons to Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” if one takes “Decoded” as “China’s answer” to the recent best picture Oscar winner, the moniker must come with the caveat that this means it’s a toothless film as it relates to moral ambiguity. It’s not a dissident work of art made to question the pursuit of such armament,...
While the magnitude of his task and its global repercussions might immediately induce comparisons to Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” if one takes “Decoded” as “China’s answer” to the recent best picture Oscar winner, the moniker must come with the caveat that this means it’s a toothless film as it relates to moral ambiguity. It’s not a dissident work of art made to question the pursuit of such armament,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
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Two more actors have said goodbye to Bold & Beautiful as they move to another popular soap opera. The latest switch-up has fans calling B&b “a mess.” So, who is leaving the soap and where are they going? Keep reading to find out.
Danny & Christine Leave Genoa City
Danny Romalotti (played by Michael Damian) and Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) are leaving Bold & Beautiful for The Young & The Restless. The two soap stars previously appeared in a crossover episode between B&b and Y&R.
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Now that the story arc is complete, Michael and Lauralee are headed back to The Young & The Restless. Longtime viewers were excited to see the pair when they returned to the soap in 2023. Then, this month, they returned for two episodes of Y&r, which aired the week of August 12.
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The episodes featuring Michael and Lauralee brought in around 2.6 million viewers.
Danny & Christine Leave Genoa City
Danny Romalotti (played by Michael Damian) and Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) are leaving Bold & Beautiful for The Young & The Restless. The two soap stars previously appeared in a crossover episode between B&b and Y&R.
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Now that the story arc is complete, Michael and Lauralee are headed back to The Young & The Restless. Longtime viewers were excited to see the pair when they returned to the soap in 2023. Then, this month, they returned for two episodes of Y&r, which aired the week of August 12.
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The episodes featuring Michael and Lauralee brought in around 2.6 million viewers.
- 8/23/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
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Carrie Coon has had quite a year.
Not only is she going into the Emmys as a nominee for her work as Bertha Russell in “The Gilded Age” but she spent months in Thailand shooting the third season of Mike White’s HBO anthology series “The White Lotus.”
“I got back from Thailand a few weeks ago, and I went back to ‘The Gilded Age’ 48 hours after I landed,” Coon says on the latest episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I wasn’t supposed to stay that long, but ‘The White Lotus’ ran over a little bit because of the weather. I didn’t have any time in between, and it was very jarring, to say the least, to go from wearing bathing suits to wearing a corset. It was a little extreme.
“And I was terrible. I was just terrible the first couple days,” she continues. “I said,...
Not only is she going into the Emmys as a nominee for her work as Bertha Russell in “The Gilded Age” but she spent months in Thailand shooting the third season of Mike White’s HBO anthology series “The White Lotus.”
“I got back from Thailand a few weeks ago, and I went back to ‘The Gilded Age’ 48 hours after I landed,” Coon says on the latest episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I wasn’t supposed to stay that long, but ‘The White Lotus’ ran over a little bit because of the weather. I didn’t have any time in between, and it was very jarring, to say the least, to go from wearing bathing suits to wearing a corset. It was a little extreme.
“And I was terrible. I was just terrible the first couple days,” she continues. “I said,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
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Robert Downey Jr. could be about to join an exclusive actors club by becoming just the fourth person to win both an Oscar and an Emmy for acting in the same calendar year.
Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Oscars for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer.” That Christopher Nolan biopic, which also won Best Picture, followed Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and depicted the scientist’s creation, and later guilt, of the atomic bomb. Downey Jr’s Strauss was a politician who was once an ally of Oppenheimer only to become his rival. Downey Jr’s portrayal of Strauss, the film’s villain, made him the obvious choice for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and that remained throughout awards season. He won the BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG awards before he eventually won the Academy Award, beating fellow Oscar nominees Sterling K. Brown...
Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Oscars for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer.” That Christopher Nolan biopic, which also won Best Picture, followed Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and depicted the scientist’s creation, and later guilt, of the atomic bomb. Downey Jr’s Strauss was a politician who was once an ally of Oppenheimer only to become his rival. Downey Jr’s portrayal of Strauss, the film’s villain, made him the obvious choice for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and that remained throughout awards season. He won the BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG awards before he eventually won the Academy Award, beating fellow Oscar nominees Sterling K. Brown...
- 8/21/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
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Rotten Tomatoes, the industry’s largest film review aggregation site, has launched a new badge to honor fan-favorite films with a high score rating.
The new “Verified Hot” badge will complement the popular “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer badge. The latter is given to the highest praised films by critics, and the latest badge will be awarded to films with verified audience scores of 90% or higher.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and deciding what they want to watch next,” said Amanda Norvell, SVP of direct-to-consumer services at the site’s owner Fandango. “With the addition of Verified Hot, we are excited to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the theatrical films that fans have unanimously embraced and have taken the time to share their incredible moviegoing experience.”
Rotten Tomatoes is also celebrating the first films...
The new “Verified Hot” badge will complement the popular “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer badge. The latter is given to the highest praised films by critics, and the latest badge will be awarded to films with verified audience scores of 90% or higher.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and deciding what they want to watch next,” said Amanda Norvell, SVP of direct-to-consumer services at the site’s owner Fandango. “With the addition of Verified Hot, we are excited to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the theatrical films that fans have unanimously embraced and have taken the time to share their incredible moviegoing experience.”
Rotten Tomatoes is also celebrating the first films...
- 8/21/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
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Rotten Tomatoes is about to make it easier for audiences to recognize the best movies in the business thanks to a new “Verified Hot” badge system. The badge signifies a quality above the average popcorn muncher, honoring the best-verified reviewed theatrical films by fans. The “Verified Hot” initiative compliments the site’s “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer badge, awarded to the highest-reviewed films by professional critics. In contrast, “Verified Hot” represents theatrical films that achieve a Verified Audience Score of 90% or higher on the Popcornmeter and meet other eligibility requirements.
Rotten Tomatoes plans to brand select summer films with the “Verified Hot” badge, including Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Twisters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fly Me to the Moon, It Ends with Us, and more.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and...
Rotten Tomatoes plans to brand select summer films with the “Verified Hot” badge, including Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Twisters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fly Me to the Moon, It Ends with Us, and more.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and...
- 8/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Adam Sandler confirmed on “The Tonight Show” that cameras are set to start rolling on “Happy Gilmore 2” in just a couple of weeks. The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 comedy classic will be shooting in New Jersey with a cast that will include real professional golfers and cameos like Travis Kelce, Sandler confirmed during the interview.
“We’re going to do ‘Happy Gilmore,’ thank you. This is happening,” Sandler said. “We’re getting ready to shoot it in New Jersey. We start in a couple weeks. It’s good. We worked hard on the script. We didn’t want to let anybody down. People have been asking me for a long time. We’re really excited about it. We wrote our asses off. So many of the golfers are being nice and will be a part of it.”
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“We’re going to do ‘Happy Gilmore,’ thank you. This is happening,” Sandler said. “We’re getting ready to shoot it in New Jersey. We start in a couple weeks. It’s good. We worked hard on the script. We didn’t want to let anybody down. People have been asking me for a long time. We’re really excited about it. We wrote our asses off. So many of the golfers are being nice and will be a part of it.”
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- 8/21/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that conversations about his Marvel return to play Doctor Doom started a year ago.The 59-year-old actor left the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after Iron Man died in 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’, but has been confirmed to return to the franchise as the Fantastic Four villain in Joe and Anthony Russo’s upcoming films ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, and has now detailed the story of how Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige pitched the new role to him and his wife Susan Downey.During an appearance on ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter’ podcast, he recalled: "Susan and I were sitting down with Feige at one point, and he said, 'It just keeps occurring to me that, if you were to come back…’ And Susan was like, ‘Wait, wait, come back as what?’ "And then we both realized, over time, that it was another thing...
- 8/21/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
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Tobey Maguire is best known for his role as Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. The actor became the symbol of hope for a generation with his innocent and relentless iteration of the web-slinging superhero. While other actors have since taken the mantel, Maguire remains an inspirational figure.
The Babylon star’s stint with Marvel not only inspired millions of fans, but also one of the most important people in the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. recently revealed that he was inspired to go in the superhero direction after visiting the sets of Spider-Man and seeing Tobey Maguire hard at work.
Robert Downey Jr. Was Inspired By Tobey Maguire To Become Iron Man Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures
With three live-action iterations of Spider-Man in recent memory, fans have often debated who the best actor to portray was. Tom Holland, the most recent iteration,...
The Babylon star’s stint with Marvel not only inspired millions of fans, but also one of the most important people in the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. recently revealed that he was inspired to go in the superhero direction after visiting the sets of Spider-Man and seeing Tobey Maguire hard at work.
Robert Downey Jr. Was Inspired By Tobey Maguire To Become Iron Man Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures
With three live-action iterations of Spider-Man in recent memory, fans have often debated who the best actor to portray was. Tom Holland, the most recent iteration,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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“It was a bear,” the actor Robert Downey Jr. acknowledged on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast as we began discussing The Sympathizer, Park Chan-wook’s HBO limited series in which he appeared earlier this year just one month after winning an Oscar for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
In The Sympathizer, an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about Vietnam, Downey plays five different characters who cross paths with “The Captain,” a North Vietnamese mole in the South Vietnamese army: Claude, a CIA operative; Professor Hammer, an Asian-American Studies professor; Rep. Ned Godwin, a war-hawk congressman; Niko Damianos, an arrogant filmmaker; and a French priest.
“It was exhausting,” Downey continues. “I really had to prepare. In a lot of ways, it was the ultimate in extremes: You can’t fake it if you haven’t prepared for each one individually, and you also want to kind...
In The Sympathizer, an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about Vietnam, Downey plays five different characters who cross paths with “The Captain,” a North Vietnamese mole in the South Vietnamese army: Claude, a CIA operative; Professor Hammer, an Asian-American Studies professor; Rep. Ned Godwin, a war-hawk congressman; Niko Damianos, an arrogant filmmaker; and a French priest.
“It was exhausting,” Downey continues. “I really had to prepare. In a lot of ways, it was the ultimate in extremes: You can’t fake it if you haven’t prepared for each one individually, and you also want to kind...
- 8/20/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Fall doesn’t technically start in our hemisphere until September 22, but north of the film industry equator, autumn truly kicks off at the end of August. New releases unseen until now, past festival films finally getting their due, and fall festival premieres with distribution abound. Who said the fall movie season was dead this year because of last year’s strikes?
Well, whoever did was dead wrong, because there’s a firehose of sparkling new movies coming to theaters through the rest of the year. We’ve got Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and his sons Malcolm and John David, Pedro Almodóvar with high priestesses of cinema Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan in not one but two Oscar contenders, Amy Adams back on the big screen, real pains, different men, and complete unknowns. Plus, horror readies for spooky season (and after a great horror summer) with a gluttony of gross-outs,...
Well, whoever did was dead wrong, because there’s a firehose of sparkling new movies coming to theaters through the rest of the year. We’ve got Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and his sons Malcolm and John David, Pedro Almodóvar with high priestesses of cinema Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan in not one but two Oscar contenders, Amy Adams back on the big screen, real pains, different men, and complete unknowns. Plus, horror readies for spooky season (and after a great horror summer) with a gluttony of gross-outs,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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Claudia Doumit, who is best known for playing congresswoman Victoria Neuman on the Prime Video series The Boys, is the latest to join the cast of SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe” that is set to reach theatres on January 2, 2026. We’ve previously heard that the film is set to star Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl, whose credits include Fargo season 5, The Family, No Exit, Black Mirror, Oppenheimer, and Booger. The news of Doumit’s involvement was broken by Deadline today.
As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by James Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).
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As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by James Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).
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- 8/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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My Hero Academia: You’re Next, the fourth film based in the popular manga and anime franchise, has become the 10th highest grossing film of 2024 to date at the Japanese box office after just three weekends on release.
The film, which is distributed by Toho and animated by Studio Bones, has earned $16.25m (¥2.38bn) and sold 1.65 million tickets since opening in Japanese cinemas on August 2.
It has overtaken films stronger performers such as anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira Training, which has taken $15.5m (¥2.31bn) since opening on February 2; Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which was finally released...
The film, which is distributed by Toho and animated by Studio Bones, has earned $16.25m (¥2.38bn) and sold 1.65 million tickets since opening in Japanese cinemas on August 2.
It has overtaken films stronger performers such as anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira Training, which has taken $15.5m (¥2.31bn) since opening on February 2; Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which was finally released...
- 8/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Robert Downey Jr. has done everything from small character-driven dramas to big-budget blockbusters. The Oscar winner’s performances in films like Chaplin, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Judge, and Oppenheimer have been appreciated by fans and critics. However, his career-defining role as Iron Man in the MCU made him a global superstar.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom casting announcement at Comic-Con | Credits: Instagram- @marvelstudios
The actor is set to return to the franchise in a villainous turn as Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films. The character recently debuted in Fortnite and the terrifying supervillain did heinous things to some beloved heroes. Fans hope the MCU’s version does not replicate what he did to Mr. Fantastic in the game.
Marvel Fans Will Erupt In Tears If The MCU’s Mr. Fantastic Gets The Fortnite Treatment
Doom in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 | Credits: Epic Games
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Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom casting announcement at Comic-Con | Credits: Instagram- @marvelstudios
The actor is set to return to the franchise in a villainous turn as Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films. The character recently debuted in Fortnite and the terrifying supervillain did heinous things to some beloved heroes. Fans hope the MCU’s version does not replicate what he did to Mr. Fantastic in the game.
Marvel Fans Will Erupt In Tears If The MCU’s Mr. Fantastic Gets The Fortnite Treatment
Doom in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 | Credits: Epic Games
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- 8/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Christopher Nolan is a legend in every definition of the word. He has produced more masterpieces in a decade than many do in their entire careers, proving to the world just how talented and skilled he is as a filmmaker. Not only has he been an inspiration for many, but he has also gained a huge following of dedicated fans who watch every story that he wants to tell.
Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet I Credit: Warner Bros.
Considering just how much profit he brings to the table, it is safe to say that releasing one of his films is a great opportunity for a studio. Since the early years of his career, Nolan had been tied to the hip with Warner Bros., releasing some of his biggest projects to date with their help and bringing them billions in profits. However, this changed during the release of Oppenheimer,...
Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet I Credit: Warner Bros.
Considering just how much profit he brings to the table, it is safe to say that releasing one of his films is a great opportunity for a studio. Since the early years of his career, Nolan had been tied to the hip with Warner Bros., releasing some of his biggest projects to date with their help and bringing them billions in profits. However, this changed during the release of Oppenheimer,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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Kinomagier Steven Spielberg ist mit der Besetzung seines nächsten Projekts beschäftigt. Als Hauptdarsteller soll der britische Oscarpreisträger Colin Firth in Frage kommen.
Colin Firth (Credit: Imago / Avalon.red)
Für sein nächstes Projekt ist Steven Spielberg noch auf der Suche nach dem Hauptdarsteller. Angeblich gehört Oscarpreisträger Colin Firth („The King’s Speech – Die Rede des Königs“) nun zum engeren Kreis des noch unbetitelten Projekts. Bereits im Mai wurde bekannt, dass Emily Blunt die weibliche Hauptrolle spielen soll. Dies wäre die erste Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Britin, die unlängst für „Oppenheimer“ eine Oscarnominierung erhielt, und Spielberg. Auch mit Firth hat der dreifache Oscarpreisträger noch nicht gearbeitet. Firth ist aktuell mit den Serien „Young Sherlock“ und „Lockerbie“ beschäftigt.
Die Idee zum Projekt kommt vom Kinomagier himself, sein langjähriger Weggefährte David Koepp soll das Drehbuch schreiben, so Deadline. Um was es geht, ist natürlich streng geheim. Produktionell aufgestellt wird das Projekt bei Amblin und Universal.
Colin Firth (Credit: Imago / Avalon.red)
Für sein nächstes Projekt ist Steven Spielberg noch auf der Suche nach dem Hauptdarsteller. Angeblich gehört Oscarpreisträger Colin Firth („The King’s Speech – Die Rede des Königs“) nun zum engeren Kreis des noch unbetitelten Projekts. Bereits im Mai wurde bekannt, dass Emily Blunt die weibliche Hauptrolle spielen soll. Dies wäre die erste Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Britin, die unlängst für „Oppenheimer“ eine Oscarnominierung erhielt, und Spielberg. Auch mit Firth hat der dreifache Oscarpreisträger noch nicht gearbeitet. Firth ist aktuell mit den Serien „Young Sherlock“ und „Lockerbie“ beschäftigt.
Die Idee zum Projekt kommt vom Kinomagier himself, sein langjähriger Weggefährte David Koepp soll das Drehbuch schreiben, so Deadline. Um was es geht, ist natürlich streng geheim. Produktionell aufgestellt wird das Projekt bei Amblin und Universal.
- 8/17/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
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Robert Downey Jr. is easily one of the best and most popular actors on the planet. He tasted commercial success with his stint as Iron Man in the MCU while his performance in Oppenheimer earned him much-needed Oscar recognition. As a result, it is a lofty praise when Downey Jr commends another actor’s performance.
Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. is a fan of Rami Malek (Credit: Marvel Studios)
During an interview, Downey lauded praise on actor Rami Malek. In recent years, Malek has also transitioned to commercial films, having won his first Oscar for his mercurial performance in 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. However, Downey’s praise for Malek predates his Oscar win, which ended up setting a record, and here is what the veteran had to say.
Robert Downey Jr. Praised Rami Malek Who Became the First Egyptian to Win an Oscar
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Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. is a fan of Rami Malek (Credit: Marvel Studios)
During an interview, Downey lauded praise on actor Rami Malek. In recent years, Malek has also transitioned to commercial films, having won his first Oscar for his mercurial performance in 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. However, Downey’s praise for Malek predates his Oscar win, which ended up setting a record, and here is what the veteran had to say.
Robert Downey Jr. Praised Rami Malek Who Became the First Egyptian to Win an Oscar
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- 8/17/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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Steven Spielberg looks set to add another big name to his next film after Emily Blunt started talks to join the Amblin and Universal event movie.
Kingsman actor Colin Firth is in early talks to board Spielberg’s unnamed feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The movie project, based on a story by Spielberg, is written by David Koepp, who worked with the director on Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Universal has dated the film for a May 15, 2026 theatrical release, marking Spielberg’s first summer offering in a decade following The Bfg in 2016. No plot details are available for the project, but it is described as an event film, a genre the filmmaker helped invent with features such as Jaws and Indiana Jones.
Other recent credits for Firth include the Kingsman films, Sam Mendes...
Kingsman actor Colin Firth is in early talks to board Spielberg’s unnamed feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The movie project, based on a story by Spielberg, is written by David Koepp, who worked with the director on Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Universal has dated the film for a May 15, 2026 theatrical release, marking Spielberg’s first summer offering in a decade following The Bfg in 2016. No plot details are available for the project, but it is described as an event film, a genre the filmmaker helped invent with features such as Jaws and Indiana Jones.
Other recent credits for Firth include the Kingsman films, Sam Mendes...
- 8/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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It’s official: Marvel Studios and Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine has become the top-grossing R-rated film of all time at the global box office, not adjusted for inflation.
Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in what proved to be a stroke of casting magic, the movie shattered its latest — and most important record — on Thursday when passing up Todd Phillips’ Joker. Reynolds first shared the news on social media.
The Deadpool threequel finished Thursday with a global tally of $1.086 billion. That includes $516.8 million domestically and $568.8 million internationally.
Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, grossed $1.079 billion in 2019, not adjusted for inflation. They are the only two R-rated movies to have crossed $1 billion.
No. 3 on the list of top R-rated global performer is Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film Oppenheimer ($974.5 million), followed by Reynolds’ two previous Deadpool pics, The Matrix Reloaded and The Passion of the Christ.
Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in what proved to be a stroke of casting magic, the movie shattered its latest — and most important record — on Thursday when passing up Todd Phillips’ Joker. Reynolds first shared the news on social media.
The Deadpool threequel finished Thursday with a global tally of $1.086 billion. That includes $516.8 million domestically and $568.8 million internationally.
Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, grossed $1.079 billion in 2019, not adjusted for inflation. They are the only two R-rated movies to have crossed $1 billion.
No. 3 on the list of top R-rated global performer is Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film Oppenheimer ($974.5 million), followed by Reynolds’ two previous Deadpool pics, The Matrix Reloaded and The Passion of the Christ.
- 8/16/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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"Deadpool & Wolverine" has just broken a major box office record: It's now officially the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.
The film has surpassed Todd Phillips' bleak 2019 supervillain film "Joker" to grab the top spot on the list of the highest-grossing R-rated movies in history. Per Forbes, "Marvel's sequel topped $1.3 billion last weekend, and expects to pass ["Joker"'s] gross Thursday." For reference, "Joker" earned a worldwide haul of $1.079 billion. Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, wasted no time posting the news to Twitter.
Now imagine if Hugh had done full frontal. With the cowl on of course. #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
The film has surpassed Todd Phillips' bleak 2019 supervillain film "Joker" to grab the top spot on the list of the highest-grossing R-rated movies in history. Per Forbes, "Marvel's sequel topped $1.3 billion last weekend, and expects to pass ["Joker"'s] gross Thursday." For reference, "Joker" earned a worldwide haul of $1.079 billion. Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, wasted no time posting the news to Twitter.
Now imagine if Hugh had done full frontal. With the cowl on of course. #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
- 8/16/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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Robert Downey Jr. is all set to turn heel in the MCU as Doctor Doom, despite being the face of the franchise for more than a decade as Tony Stark. Starting his tenure in Iron Man, the actor became the definitive Tony Stark and one of the world’s biggest stars as he led the Avengers. His ultimate sacrifice made him a legendary hero.
While fans seem to be on the fence about his appearance as Doctor Doom messing with his legacy as Iron Man, the character seems to have many variants in the comics that might make sense in the Multiversal Saga of the MCU. Some of his variants are so evil that they put Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine variants to shame.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark Has Many Evil Variants In The MCU Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
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While fans seem to be on the fence about his appearance as Doctor Doom messing with his legacy as Iron Man, the character seems to have many variants in the comics that might make sense in the Multiversal Saga of the MCU. Some of his variants are so evil that they put Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine variants to shame.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark Has Many Evil Variants In The MCU Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
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- 8/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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The entertainment and media market in the United Kingdom is projected to experience significant growth over the next decade, according to a new report. The entertainment industry is expected to surpass $128 billion in revenue this year and climb to $155 billion by 2028, the report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) revealed.
This growth would see the U.K. overtake Germany as the largest entertainment market in Europe by 2025. Streaming services and the cinema sector will play key roles in powering the expansion. Streaming revenue is forecast to rise from $8.2 billion in 2024 to $10.7 billion in 2028. However, the rate of streaming growth will slow as the market matures.
In response, streaming companies are exploring additional revenue streams and strategies. They are using their content and original shows to attract more subscribers. But people may need multiple subscriptions or switch between services to access desired shows. Ads are also becoming an important way for services to offer lower priced subscription options,...
This growth would see the U.K. overtake Germany as the largest entertainment market in Europe by 2025. Streaming services and the cinema sector will play key roles in powering the expansion. Streaming revenue is forecast to rise from $8.2 billion in 2024 to $10.7 billion in 2028. However, the rate of streaming growth will slow as the market matures.
In response, streaming companies are exploring additional revenue streams and strategies. They are using their content and original shows to attract more subscribers. But people may need multiple subscriptions or switch between services to access desired shows. Ads are also becoming an important way for services to offer lower priced subscription options,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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Fast hätte es „Deadpool & Wolverine“ noch am 20. Tag geschafft: 21 Tage dauerte es, bis der Marvel-Hit in den deutschen Kinos als fünfter Titel in diesem Jahr die Zwei-Mio.-Ticket-Hürde nehmen konnte. In den USA war ebenfalls eine wichtige Rekordmarke fällig.
„Deadpool & Wolverine“ (Credit: © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and 2024 Marvel)
Die Affenhitze in Deutschland hat „Deadpool & Wolverine“ (und alle weiteren Filme in den deutschen Kinos) zwar etwas langsamer werden lassen, seine Attraktivität beim Publikum hat indes nicht nachgelassen: Nach 21 Tagen ist der Marvel-Hit unverändert die Nummer ein in Deutschland. Am gestrigen Dienstag kam der Überflieger auf 43.000 Tickets / 460.000 Euro und knackte damit endgültig die Zwei-Mio.-Besuche-Marke. „Deadpool & Wolverine“ ist damit der fünfte Film in diesem Jahr und der zweite im dritten Quartal gestartete Film, dem dieser Erfolgsschritt gelang.
Im ersten Quartal hatten es ebenfalls zwei Starts geschafft, im zweiten Quartal nur einer. „Deadpool & Wolverine“ hält jetzt überzeugend Kurs, in...
„Deadpool & Wolverine“ (Credit: © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and 2024 Marvel)
Die Affenhitze in Deutschland hat „Deadpool & Wolverine“ (und alle weiteren Filme in den deutschen Kinos) zwar etwas langsamer werden lassen, seine Attraktivität beim Publikum hat indes nicht nachgelassen: Nach 21 Tagen ist der Marvel-Hit unverändert die Nummer ein in Deutschland. Am gestrigen Dienstag kam der Überflieger auf 43.000 Tickets / 460.000 Euro und knackte damit endgültig die Zwei-Mio.-Besuche-Marke. „Deadpool & Wolverine“ ist damit der fünfte Film in diesem Jahr und der zweite im dritten Quartal gestartete Film, dem dieser Erfolgsschritt gelang.
Im ersten Quartal hatten es ebenfalls zwei Starts geschafft, im zweiten Quartal nur einer. „Deadpool & Wolverine“ hält jetzt überzeugend Kurs, in...
- 8/14/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
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Streaming services and cinema are set to play pivotal roles in the U.K.’s entertainment and media (E&m) market, which is on track to become Europe’s largest by 2025, overtaking Germany, according to PwC’s latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2024-2028.
The report projects U.K. E&m revenue to surpass £100 billion ($128 billion) this year and reach £121 billion ($155 billion) by 2028, growing at a compound annual rate of 4%.
The U.K.’s streaming market, the largest in Western Europe and third globally, is navigating a maturing landscape. While subscriptions are expected to rise from £6.5 billion in 2024 to £8.3 billion in 2028, growth rates are slowing. In response, streaming platforms are exploring new revenue streams.
Ben Bird, entertainment and media sector leader at PwC U.K., noted: “Operators are leveraging their content rights and original productions to boost take up, leaving consumers needing to subscribe to multiple services or rotate platforms to access the content they desire.
The report projects U.K. E&m revenue to surpass £100 billion ($128 billion) this year and reach £121 billion ($155 billion) by 2028, growing at a compound annual rate of 4%.
The U.K.’s streaming market, the largest in Western Europe and third globally, is navigating a maturing landscape. While subscriptions are expected to rise from £6.5 billion in 2024 to £8.3 billion in 2028, growth rates are slowing. In response, streaming platforms are exploring new revenue streams.
Ben Bird, entertainment and media sector leader at PwC U.K., noted: “Operators are leveraging their content rights and original productions to boost take up, leaving consumers needing to subscribe to multiple services or rotate platforms to access the content they desire.
- 8/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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Tom Cruise has cemented himself as a household name in the entertainment world thanks to his action-star persona. While he has explored a variety of genres as an actor, his action projects remained on top, due to their critical and commercial success.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Image Credit: Paramount Pictures
Among his films, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) garnered immense acclaim, particularly standing out for revitalizing theaters in a way that no other film had done post-pandemic.
Post-Pandemic Movies That Entered the $1 Billion Club
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the film industry faced a critical period as theatres were closed, leaving release schedules to be thrown into chaos. Given that the future of cinema felt uncertain, movies were unable to resurge the hype of the theatrical experience.
Since box-office numbers have been a significant factor in a movie’s success, a selected few managed to defy the odds...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Image Credit: Paramount Pictures
Among his films, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) garnered immense acclaim, particularly standing out for revitalizing theaters in a way that no other film had done post-pandemic.
Post-Pandemic Movies That Entered the $1 Billion Club
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the film industry faced a critical period as theatres were closed, leaving release schedules to be thrown into chaos. Given that the future of cinema felt uncertain, movies were unable to resurge the hype of the theatrical experience.
Since box-office numbers have been a significant factor in a movie’s success, a selected few managed to defy the odds...
- 8/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
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To this date, Interstellar remains Christopher Nolan’s most emotional outing, as apart from its eye-popping visuals and environmental dystopia, at the core, the sci-fi epic is about parents and children. The sentimental aspect of the Matthew McConaughey-led flick was also the highlight of the film’s script for Matt Damon, who later joined forces with Nolan for his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer.
Although the role of Dr. Mann, the film’s main antagonist, is pretty brief, this didn’t hinder the actor’s decision to take the gig, as he recalled being teary-eyed while reading the script.
Matt Damon Resonated With Interstellar’s Core Themes Matt Damon in Interstellar | Credit: Paramount Pictures
In a recent interview (via People), Casey Affleck and Matt Damon touched on the latter’s collaboration with Christopher Nolan. While expressing their love for Interstellar, which has continued to stand the test of time since its release...
Although the role of Dr. Mann, the film’s main antagonist, is pretty brief, this didn’t hinder the actor’s decision to take the gig, as he recalled being teary-eyed while reading the script.
Matt Damon Resonated With Interstellar’s Core Themes Matt Damon in Interstellar | Credit: Paramount Pictures
In a recent interview (via People), Casey Affleck and Matt Damon touched on the latter’s collaboration with Christopher Nolan. While expressing their love for Interstellar, which has continued to stand the test of time since its release...
- 8/13/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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Exclusive: James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Barry), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer) and Rob Huebel (Transparent) are among those set to star in Grind, a four-part horror anthology from writer-directors Brea Grant (Torn Hearts) and Ed Dougherty (Paint It Black).
Recently wrapping production in Los Angeles, Grind‘s stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and the evils of late-stage capitalism.
Others in the cast of the indie include Barbara Crampton (Suitable Flesh), Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Aubrey Shea (Nashville), Courtney Pauroso (Reno 911!), Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew), Jessika Van (Seoul Searching), James A. Janisse (Scream), Sharlene Cruz (In the Summers), Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die), Teri Gamble (Mrs. Davis), Hannah Alline (Doom Patrol) and Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock).
Grant and Dougherty produced alongside Chelsea Stardust.
Most recently directing Torn Hearts, an Epix/Blumhouse horror pic starring Katey Sagal, Grant has...
Recently wrapping production in Los Angeles, Grind‘s stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and the evils of late-stage capitalism.
Others in the cast of the indie include Barbara Crampton (Suitable Flesh), Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Aubrey Shea (Nashville), Courtney Pauroso (Reno 911!), Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew), Jessika Van (Seoul Searching), James A. Janisse (Scream), Sharlene Cruz (In the Summers), Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die), Teri Gamble (Mrs. Davis), Hannah Alline (Doom Patrol) and Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock).
Grant and Dougherty produced alongside Chelsea Stardust.
Most recently directing Torn Hearts, an Epix/Blumhouse horror pic starring Katey Sagal, Grant has...
- 8/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Last week, it was announced that Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan will play the lead in SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe.” Now Deadline has broken the news that Sullivan is being joined in the cast by David Rysdahl, whose credits include Fargo season 5, The Family, No Exit, Black Mirror, Oppenheimer, and Booger.
As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).
James Wan, his wife Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines) crafted the story for this one, with Jordan writing the first draft of the screenplay. Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) is on board to direct the film and has done...
As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).
James Wan, his wife Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines) crafted the story for this one, with Jordan writing the first draft of the screenplay. Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) is on board to direct the film and has done...
- 8/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Forget what you thought you knew about Deadpool and Wolverine’s epic team-up! Ryan Reynolds had an even wilder idea for the ending that nearly went off the rails. Imagine this: instead of the usual craziness, Reynolds was pushing for a darker, more intense showdown involving zombies. That’s right, the Merc with a Mouth was set to slice through hordes of undead in a blood-soaked finale.
Wade Wilson eventually became the lump-faced Deadpool. | 20th Century Fox
While this version didn’t make the cut, it shows just how far Reynolds was willing to go to make Deadpool’s world as outrageous and thrilling as possible.
Deadpool’s Zombie Apocalypse: Reynolds’ Crazy Idea That Almost Was Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | 20th Century Studios
Who knew the Merc with a Mouth had such a dark side? Before Deadpool and Wolverine teamed up, Ryan Reynolds had an even...
Wade Wilson eventually became the lump-faced Deadpool. | 20th Century Fox
While this version didn’t make the cut, it shows just how far Reynolds was willing to go to make Deadpool’s world as outrageous and thrilling as possible.
Deadpool’s Zombie Apocalypse: Reynolds’ Crazy Idea That Almost Was Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) | 20th Century Studios
Who knew the Merc with a Mouth had such a dark side? Before Deadpool and Wolverine teamed up, Ryan Reynolds had an even...
- 8/13/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
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What do Robert Downey Jr., Idris Elba, Lily Gladstone and Maya Rudolph have in common?
These four stars are not only nominees at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards but are also the sole representatives of their respective series: Downey (supporting actor in a limited series for “The Sympathizer”), Elba (lead drama actor for “Hijack”), Gladstone (supporting actress in a limited series for “Under the Bridge”) and Rudolph (lead comedy actress for “Loot”). While each of these talented actors has a shot at winning, history shows that it’s rare for someone to take home an Emmy when their show has no other nominations.
Over the past four decades, only six actors have won an Emmy as the sole nominee from their show: Louie Anderson (supporting comedy actor for “Baskets” in 2016), Richard Kiley (lead drama actor for “A Year in the Life” in 1987), Regina King (lead actress limited for “Seven Seconds...
These four stars are not only nominees at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards but are also the sole representatives of their respective series: Downey (supporting actor in a limited series for “The Sympathizer”), Elba (lead drama actor for “Hijack”), Gladstone (supporting actress in a limited series for “Under the Bridge”) and Rudolph (lead comedy actress for “Loot”). While each of these talented actors has a shot at winning, history shows that it’s rare for someone to take home an Emmy when their show has no other nominations.
Over the past four decades, only six actors have won an Emmy as the sole nominee from their show: Louie Anderson (supporting comedy actor for “Baskets” in 2016), Richard Kiley (lead drama actor for “A Year in the Life” in 1987), Regina King (lead actress limited for “Seven Seconds...
- 8/12/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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Led by Disney’s “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine,” with a big assist from Universal’s “Despicable Me 4,” this has been a terrific box-office summer. It gives real hope for the future when it was in short supply.
However, there’s a fly in the White Claw. The foreign takes are way, way down, to the point that it may force studios to reassess the budget parameters that can actually turn a profit.
We looked at the top 10 summer grosses in the U.S./Canada for 2019, 2023, and 2024 to date (skipping the Covid-impacted 2020-2022). The results show a sharp drop in share of foreign gross even as domestic recovers.
Top 10 Summer Domestic HitsU.S./CanadaForeign2019: $10B34% ($3.37B)66% ($6.67B)2023: $5.7B41% ($2.88B)59% ($3.41B)2024 (to date) $5.1B46% ($2.35B)54% ($2.75B)
A summer isn’t the year, but it’s the sweet spot for the most-expensive, biggest-grossing films. This summer has...
However, there’s a fly in the White Claw. The foreign takes are way, way down, to the point that it may force studios to reassess the budget parameters that can actually turn a profit.
We looked at the top 10 summer grosses in the U.S./Canada for 2019, 2023, and 2024 to date (skipping the Covid-impacted 2020-2022). The results show a sharp drop in share of foreign gross even as domestic recovers.
Top 10 Summer Domestic HitsU.S./CanadaForeign2019: $10B34% ($3.37B)66% ($6.67B)2023: $5.7B41% ($2.88B)59% ($3.41B)2024 (to date) $5.1B46% ($2.35B)54% ($2.75B)
A summer isn’t the year, but it’s the sweet spot for the most-expensive, biggest-grossing films. This summer has...
- 8/12/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
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Worldwide box office August 9-11 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $112m $1.03bn $57.8m $535.2m 53 2. It Ends With Us (Sony) $80m $80m $30m $30m 42 3. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $26.8m $807.2m $7.5m $78.8m 78 4. Successor (various) $24.9m $411.1m $24.6m $410m 6 5. Upstream (various) $22.8m $25.1m $22.8m $25.1m 1 6. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $19.5m $1.6bn $14.5m $957.3m 53 7. Twisters (Warner Bros / Universal) $19.1m $310.1m $4.1m $87.8m 75 8. White Snake: Afloat (various) $18.8m $23.8m $18.8m $23.8m 1 9. Trap (Warner Bros) $16.8m $45.3m $10.1m $16.6m 68 10. Borderlands (Lionsgate) $16.5m $16.5m $7.7m $7.7m 74
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘It Ends...
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘It Ends...
- 8/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Worldwide box office August 9-11 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney) $112m $1.03bn $57.8m $535.2m 53 2. It Ends With Us (Sony) $80m $80m $30m $30m 42 3. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) $26.8m $807.2m $7.5m $78.8m 78 4. Successor (various) $24.9m $411.1m $24.6m $410m 6 5. Upstream (various) $22.8m $25.1m $22.8m $25.1m 1 6. Inside Out 2 (Disney) $19.5m $1.6bn $14.5m $957.3m 53 7. Twisters (Warner Bros / Universal) $19.1m $310.1m $4.1m $87.8m 75 8. White Snake: Afloat (various) $18.8m $23.8m $18.8m $23.8m 1 9. Trap (Warner Bros) $16.8m $45.3m $10.1m $16.6m 68 10. Borderlands (Lionsgate) $16.5m $16.5m $7.7m $7.7m 74
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘It Ends...
Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.
‘It Ends...
- 8/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
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In 2023, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige said that the company would be slowing down its Disney+ TV slate, which included the highly-anticipated "Ironheart" series. The announcement came after the first D23 celebration following the quarantine era of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022, where a short preview look was shown to an eager audience. It's been two years since the footage of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) in her solo adventure series was presented to the public and since the character made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," but 2024's D23 event showed our best look at Riri yet.Joining Thorne is "In the Heights" breakout Anthony Ramos, who will play The Hood, alongside "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and "Oppenheimer" star Alden Ehrenreich. Lyric Ross ("This Is Us"), drag queen Shea Couleé, Shakira Barrera ("Glow"), Manny Montana, and Zoe Terakes round out the supporting cast.
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- 8/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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With the Summer Olympics 2024 coming to a close and after a thrilling victory against Serbia, Team USA men’s basketball makes the gold medal game against Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert and the France national team on Saturday, Aug. 10.
In addition, the bronze medal game happens beforehand with Germany and Serbia playing for third place.
At a Glance: How to Watch Men’s Basketball Summer Olympics Paris 2024 Online
When Saturday, Aug. 10 Network NBC and USA Network Stream online Peacock watch Men's Basketball Summer Olympics 2024 on Peacock
Men’s basketball ends at Bercy Arena in Paris on Saturday, Aug. 10. For the gold medal games, Team USA takes on France on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12:30 p.m. Pt/3:30 p.m. Et on NBC.
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch men’s basketball during the Summer Olympics in Paris, including with and without cable, as well as the schedule.
In addition, the bronze medal game happens beforehand with Germany and Serbia playing for third place.
At a Glance: How to Watch Men’s Basketball Summer Olympics Paris 2024 Online
When Saturday, Aug. 10 Network NBC and USA Network Stream online Peacock watch Men's Basketball Summer Olympics 2024 on Peacock
Men’s basketball ends at Bercy Arena in Paris on Saturday, Aug. 10. For the gold medal games, Team USA takes on France on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12:30 p.m. Pt/3:30 p.m. Et on NBC.
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch men’s basketball during the Summer Olympics in Paris, including with and without cable, as well as the schedule.
- 8/9/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Robert Downey Jr. understood the concept of a miracle in the early 2000s shortly after a stint in the prison. After a decade of lost time and forgotten memories, the reputation that the A-lister had accrued for himself until then no longer held any charm to it. The 21st century brought with it a fresh start for the actor who would soon go on to become a cinematic legend.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man [Credit: Marvel Studios]
But before any of that could come true, Robert Downey Jr. had to face the demons of his past. After spending nearly his entire life high on substances, the actor had to find the courage to set himself straight, accept accountability for his actions, and take back control of his destiny moving forward.
In simpler terms, Robert Downey Jr. learned, evolved, adapted, lived up to his potential, and rose to greatness.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man [Credit: Marvel Studios]
But before any of that could come true, Robert Downey Jr. had to face the demons of his past. After spending nearly his entire life high on substances, the actor had to find the courage to set himself straight, accept accountability for his actions, and take back control of his destiny moving forward.
In simpler terms, Robert Downey Jr. learned, evolved, adapted, lived up to his potential, and rose to greatness.
Robert Downey Jr.
- 8/9/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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Exclusive: Sam Okun Productions has optioned Dark Side of the Moon: Wernher von Braun, the Third Reich and the Space Race, a historical work from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wayne Biddle, for development as an ongoing one-hour drama series, Deadline has learned.
Based on true accounts, along with additional source material from the book, the show follows a rebellious MIT graduate who shatters glass ceilings to join NASA, where, under the mentorship of Wernher von Braun, mastermind of America’s space program, she becomes a rising star. But while navigating the roiling sexual, social and political landscape of the ’60s and the Cold War, her dream becomes a nightmare when she uncovers Von Braun’s dark past.
The show is described as character-driven, with two intertwined timelines, falling tonally somewhere between Lessons in Chemistry and Oppenheimer.
Bosch‘s Daniel Pyne will serve as showrunner and exec alongside writer-producer Michael Esser, who...
Based on true accounts, along with additional source material from the book, the show follows a rebellious MIT graduate who shatters glass ceilings to join NASA, where, under the mentorship of Wernher von Braun, mastermind of America’s space program, she becomes a rising star. But while navigating the roiling sexual, social and political landscape of the ’60s and the Cold War, her dream becomes a nightmare when she uncovers Von Braun’s dark past.
The show is described as character-driven, with two intertwined timelines, falling tonally somewhere between Lessons in Chemistry and Oppenheimer.
Bosch‘s Daniel Pyne will serve as showrunner and exec alongside writer-producer Michael Esser, who...
- 8/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe doesn’t like to leave loose ends. Well, the gods of the MCU surely seem to work in favor of Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom despite his appearance as Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr. via Instagram
The theory dates back to 2021 when the world was greeted with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson’s iconic duo in Loki. The mind-blowing theory can easily connect Robert Downey Jr.’s appearance as Doctor Doom and fans are simply in awe.
How Loki Season 1 Can Bring Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom
During Season 1, a scene was shown when Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston talk about some deaths that were out of time. The genius of this scene is that even though it felt like a story within the MCU (like any other), it was allegedly about Doctor Doom!
Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s...
Robert Downey Jr. via Instagram
The theory dates back to 2021 when the world was greeted with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson’s iconic duo in Loki. The mind-blowing theory can easily connect Robert Downey Jr.’s appearance as Doctor Doom and fans are simply in awe.
How Loki Season 1 Can Bring Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom
During Season 1, a scene was shown when Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston talk about some deaths that were out of time. The genius of this scene is that even though it felt like a story within the MCU (like any other), it was allegedly about Doctor Doom!
Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s...
- 8/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Stars: Rachel Noll James, Johnny Ferro, Christopher Clark, Tim DeKay, Barbara Deering | Written and Directed by Rachel Noll James
Ingress, as the film’s titles inform us, means the act of entering, or a way in. In the first feature film from writer/director/star Rachel Noll James, the entrance being sought is one into alternate dimensions. The seeker is Riley (Rachel Noll James), who has been left devastated by the death of her husband Toby. Complicating this is the fact she can still catch brief glimpses of him in dreams and visions that seem to indicate he’s alive in a different reality. Or may just be grief-induced hallucinations.
After hearing an interview with Daniel (Christopher Clark), a writer who believes he can channel entities from these alternate dimensions, she attends a presentation by him at the local library. During the presentation, he channels Lucas who refers to Riley by name,...
Ingress, as the film’s titles inform us, means the act of entering, or a way in. In the first feature film from writer/director/star Rachel Noll James, the entrance being sought is one into alternate dimensions. The seeker is Riley (Rachel Noll James), who has been left devastated by the death of her husband Toby. Complicating this is the fact she can still catch brief glimpses of him in dreams and visions that seem to indicate he’s alive in a different reality. Or may just be grief-induced hallucinations.
After hearing an interview with Daniel (Christopher Clark), a writer who believes he can channel entities from these alternate dimensions, she attends a presentation by him at the local library. During the presentation, he channels Lucas who refers to Riley by name,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
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Some of the best breakdancers in the world are set to pop and lock at the Olympics — but it’s not the first time that the sport has taken the stage at the international games. As AP previously reported, Lionel Richie brought over 100 B-boys (including a 16-year-old Cuba Gooding Jr.) and B-girls during his closing ceremony show at the 1984 games in Los Angeles.
At a Glance: How to Watch Olympic Breaking Online
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Athletes from over a dozen countries will break for the gold, including China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Ukraine and the United States. Many fans will have their eyes on Team USA’s Victor Montalvo (B-boy Victor), Logan Edra (B-girl Logistx), Sunny Choi (B-girl Sunny) and Jeffrey Louis (B-boy Jeffro).
Judges will assess the breakers’ execution, technique, vocabulary, originality and musicality. In short,...
At a Glance: How to Watch Olympic Breaking Online
When Aug. 9-10 Channels NBC, E!, Telemundo Stream online Peacock Stream Olympic Breaking on Peacock
Athletes from over a dozen countries will break for the gold, including China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Ukraine and the United States. Many fans will have their eyes on Team USA’s Victor Montalvo (B-boy Victor), Logan Edra (B-girl Logistx), Sunny Choi (B-girl Sunny) and Jeffrey Louis (B-boy Jeffro).
Judges will assess the breakers’ execution, technique, vocabulary, originality and musicality. In short,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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