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From keeping footprints out of frame to the VFX team having to create a whole technique for the hologram scenes, everything about Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" and its sequel required meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to innovate in order to bring Frank Herbert's 1965 story to life. One of the best examples of this is the Harkonnen arena battle from "Dune: Part Two," in which three Atreides soldiers face off against Austin Butler's vicious warrior Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Shot entirely in monochrome, this sequence stands out not only for its distinct visual style but for its intensity and the creeping sense of doom it evokes. As Feyd-Rautha, nephew of the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård), takes on the captured Atreides soldiers, his unbridled glee at ending their lives and the roars of the Harkonnen crowd establish Butler's...
From keeping footprints out of frame to the VFX team having to create a whole technique for the hologram scenes, everything about Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" and its sequel required meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to innovate in order to bring Frank Herbert's 1965 story to life. One of the best examples of this is the Harkonnen arena battle from "Dune: Part Two," in which three Atreides soldiers face off against Austin Butler's vicious warrior Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Shot entirely in monochrome, this sequence stands out not only for its distinct visual style but for its intensity and the creeping sense of doom it evokes. As Feyd-Rautha, nephew of the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård), takes on the captured Atreides soldiers, his unbridled glee at ending their lives and the roars of the Harkonnen crowd establish Butler's...
- 6/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Though they're undeniably successful, large parts of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" movies can come off a little bleak. Still, there's no denying the sheer coolness factor of the ornithopters. The aircraft used by House Atreides to traverse the desert landscapes of the planet Arrakis are one of the most memorable elements of the "Dune" aesthetic, combining the form of a dragonfly with elements of helicopter design and producing something so visually striking that Lego has since produced one of the coolest building brick vehicles ever with its ornithopter set.
Production designer Patrice Vermette began working on the ornithopter back in 2018 and drew from a multitude of inspirations, including insects and birds on the natural side of things and helicopters on the more technological side. Once the design had been nailed down, the production team actually built large parts of the 'thopters to allow the "Dune" actors to interact with the hardware.
Production designer Patrice Vermette began working on the ornithopter back in 2018 and drew from a multitude of inspirations, including insects and birds on the natural side of things and helicopters on the more technological side. Once the design had been nailed down, the production team actually built large parts of the 'thopters to allow the "Dune" actors to interact with the hardware.
- 6/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“Masters of the Air” costume designer Colleen Atwood brought along Austin Butler’s jacket to Variety’s TV FYC Fest. “It’s Austin Butler’s jacket that he wore, Maj. Cleven’s jacket and hat, and I thought, ‘Well, I should bring it.’ It’s D-Day. People like seeing real stuff,'” Atwood told the audience.
Atwood was joined by her fellow artisans from the Apple TV+ series: supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Michael Minkler, composer Blake Neely, director of photography Richard Rutkowski and music supervisor Deva Anderson. The panelists acknowledged the 80th anniversary of D-Day with Neely sharing news. “I just found out that a piece from ‘Masters of the Air’ is what opened the D-Day Normandy event,” he told his fellow department heads.
Adapted from Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, the miniseries is the third installment of the “Band of Brothers” trilogy. “Masters of the Air...
Atwood was joined by her fellow artisans from the Apple TV+ series: supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Michael Minkler, composer Blake Neely, director of photography Richard Rutkowski and music supervisor Deva Anderson. The panelists acknowledged the 80th anniversary of D-Day with Neely sharing news. “I just found out that a piece from ‘Masters of the Air’ is what opened the D-Day Normandy event,” he told his fellow department heads.
Adapted from Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, the miniseries is the third installment of the “Band of Brothers” trilogy. “Masters of the Air...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like Jennifer Lopez will be touring this summer after all. And while that’s certainly a crime against Pride Month if not humanity itself, it at least frees up some extra time–and money–to watch some movies. And while 2024 looks to be a rather tepid year for blockbusters, there are still plenty of Don’t-Miss Indies out there ready to crawl into your eyes and ears.
Someday We’LL Tell Each Other Everything
When You Can Watch: June 7
Where You Can Watch: Theaters
Director: Emily Atef
Cast: Marlene Burow, Felix Kramer, Cedric Eich
Why We’re Excited: After directing multiple episodes of the hit BBC America series Killing Eve, filmmaker Emily Atef returns to the big screen with a May-December romance, set in the muggy summer of 1990 in the East German countryside of Thuringia just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Based on Daniela Krien’s 2011 novel,...
Someday We’LL Tell Each Other Everything
When You Can Watch: June 7
Where You Can Watch: Theaters
Director: Emily Atef
Cast: Marlene Burow, Felix Kramer, Cedric Eich
Why We’re Excited: After directing multiple episodes of the hit BBC America series Killing Eve, filmmaker Emily Atef returns to the big screen with a May-December romance, set in the muggy summer of 1990 in the East German countryside of Thuringia just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Based on Daniela Krien’s 2011 novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Su Fang Tham
- Film Independent News & More
Miley Cyrus isn’t jaded about Hollywood, but she sure as hell isn’t going to take roles that don’t resonate with her.
The Grammy winner told W magazine that after more than five years away from leading roles, she is looking to return to acting. Cyrus most recently led a 2019 “Black Mirror” episode.
“So, I would like to act again. But the role would really need to be right,” Cyrus sad, “since it’s kind of hard for people to see past me and buy into a character. The character would either need to be an extension of myself, or someone — or something — with a personality that can conquer my own. I would need a character that is bigger than me.”
And presumably, not two characters. Cyrus began her career in iconic dual roles for “Hannah Montana” on the Disney Channel.
The former child star reflected on being a Disney alum,...
The Grammy winner told W magazine that after more than five years away from leading roles, she is looking to return to acting. Cyrus most recently led a 2019 “Black Mirror” episode.
“So, I would like to act again. But the role would really need to be right,” Cyrus sad, “since it’s kind of hard for people to see past me and buy into a character. The character would either need to be an extension of myself, or someone — or something — with a personality that can conquer my own. I would need a character that is bigger than me.”
And presumably, not two characters. Cyrus began her career in iconic dual roles for “Hannah Montana” on the Disney Channel.
The former child star reflected on being a Disney alum,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was the first big blockbuster of the year and led to a horde of new fans joining the fandom. The Timothée Chalamet starrer was based on Frank Herbert’s popular sci-fi novels and was the sequel of 2021’s Dune: Part One. The film also starred Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and more.
While the film’s release led to many ‘Lisan-al-Gaib’ memes, nothing from the film went as viral as the infamous Dune popcorn bucket. The sandworm-shaped bucket was an object of ridicule from fans as well as the stars themselves. Ryan Reynolds recently released the Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket as a joke, to which Villeneuve has responded.
Denis Villeneuve Responds To Ryan Reynolds’ Popcorn Bucket Denis Villeneuve | Credits: Warner Bros.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two became a worldwide phenomenon after its theatrical release earlier this year. The sci-fi epic...
While the film’s release led to many ‘Lisan-al-Gaib’ memes, nothing from the film went as viral as the infamous Dune popcorn bucket. The sandworm-shaped bucket was an object of ridicule from fans as well as the stars themselves. Ryan Reynolds recently released the Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket as a joke, to which Villeneuve has responded.
Denis Villeneuve Responds To Ryan Reynolds’ Popcorn Bucket Denis Villeneuve | Credits: Warner Bros.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two became a worldwide phenomenon after its theatrical release earlier this year. The sci-fi epic...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Capturing Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer on the Set of ‘The Bikeriders’ (Exclusive Photos)
Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders is a rousing look into motorcycle gangs, one of the most American of subcultures. The film takes place in the 1960s when the wild freedom of riding in packs of bikes along the open roads of the United States with one’s club transformed into the heavy violence and wild mayhem of a biker gang. Starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy, the long-awaited movie about an outlaw motorcycle gang in Chicago is set to open June 21, after its previous release date of Dec. 1 was pushed.
The Focus Features film is inspired by the work of photographer Danny Lyon, who first became noticed for his photos in the early 1960s documenting the Civil Rights movement. He followed and then joined the Chicago chapter of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. From 1963 to 1967, he took thousands of photos, engaging club members and, just as importantly, their wives and girlfriends in interviews,...
The Focus Features film is inspired by the work of photographer Danny Lyon, who first became noticed for his photos in the early 1960s documenting the Civil Rights movement. He followed and then joined the Chicago chapter of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. From 1963 to 1967, he took thousands of photos, engaging club members and, just as importantly, their wives and girlfriends in interviews,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jon Alain Guzik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir will be posthumously published this fall, with her daughter Riley Keough serving as co-author on the tome.
The book, titled From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir, arrives October 15 via Random House, which said in its description of the book, “Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley was never truly understood . . . until now. Before...
Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir will be posthumously published this fall, with her daughter Riley Keough serving as co-author on the tome.
The book, titled From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir, arrives October 15 via Random House, which said in its description of the book, “Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley was never truly understood . . . until now. Before...
- 6/4/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of the Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
The cast includes Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Fast and Norman Reedus.
From director Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders opens only in theaters June 21.
The St. Louis advance screening is Tuesday, June 18, 7pm at Marcus Ronnies 20 Cine (5:30Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/hdYPO56716
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
This film...
The cast includes Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Fast and Norman Reedus.
From director Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders opens only in theaters June 21.
The St. Louis advance screening is Tuesday, June 18, 7pm at Marcus Ronnies 20 Cine (5:30Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/hdYPO56716
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
This film...
- 6/4/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Nickelodeon has revealed a star-studded list of nominees for its annual Kids’ Choice Awards. Leading the pack with six noms is Taylor Swift, followed by Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé, with four noms each.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
"The Bikeriders" is a new 'biker' drama feature, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus, recently acquired by film distributor Focus Features for a June 21, 2024 wide theatrical release:
"...set in the 1960’s, 'The Bikeriders' follows the rise of a Chicago-based motorcycle gang.
“…’Kathy’ (Comer), a strong-willed member of the ‘Vandals’ who’s married to a wild, reckless bikerider named ‘Benny’ (Butler), recounts the Vandals’ evolution over the course of a decade…
“…beginning as a local club of outsiders united by good times, rumbling bikes, and respect for their strong, steady leader ‘Johnny’ (Hardy).
“Over the years, Kathy tries her best to navigate her husband’s untamed nature and his allegiance to Johnny, with whom she feels she must compete for Benny’s attention.
“As life in the Vandals gets more dangerous, and the club threatens to become a more sinister gang,...
"...set in the 1960’s, 'The Bikeriders' follows the rise of a Chicago-based motorcycle gang.
“…’Kathy’ (Comer), a strong-willed member of the ‘Vandals’ who’s married to a wild, reckless bikerider named ‘Benny’ (Butler), recounts the Vandals’ evolution over the course of a decade…
“…beginning as a local club of outsiders united by good times, rumbling bikes, and respect for their strong, steady leader ‘Johnny’ (Hardy).
“Over the years, Kathy tries her best to navigate her husband’s untamed nature and his allegiance to Johnny, with whom she feels she must compete for Benny’s attention.
“As life in the Vandals gets more dangerous, and the club threatens to become a more sinister gang,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Tom Hardy and Venom have paired up for one final waltz around the big screen. Venom: The Last Dance marks the actor’s third and final outing as the titular Marvel Comics character and will arrive in theaters Oct. 25 via Sony Pictures.
In the action-packed first trailer for the film, Hardy is back as journalist Eddie Brock, a man who bonded with an alien symbiote to become Venom. The entwined duo are on the run, hunted by aliens and humans alike, but not before Venom chomps a few heads. The film’s synopsis notes,...
In the action-packed first trailer for the film, Hardy is back as journalist Eddie Brock, a man who bonded with an alien symbiote to become Venom. The entwined duo are on the run, hunted by aliens and humans alike, but not before Venom chomps a few heads. The film’s synopsis notes,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Filmmaker Ari Aster is known for his brand of horror films such as Hereditary and Midsommar. The filmmaker’s unique style has garnered him a loyal fanbase from only three films in his filmography. He has worked with renowned actors such as Toni Collette, Florence Pugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Gabriel Byrne, and more.
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The story of Dave Bautista's Hollywood career is the story of him trying to prove he's not your average wrestler-turned-actor. To be fair, Bautista's best movies really do suggest he has the talent to take his acting career beyond the tough-man roles so many former grapplers come to embody. He proved that he has potential with his role as Sapper Morton in "Blade Runner 2049," and then followed through on that promising turn with his performance as Leonard in 2023's "Knock at the Cabin." But despite charting a diverse filmography and being recognized as the best wrestler-turned-actor by his "Glass Onion" director Rian Johnson, it's always seemed like Bautista has wanted more.
Though he claims to have proven himself with "Knock at the Cabin," that doesn't mean he's done demonstrating his talents. This year, we've seen him finally given more to do in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" duology...
Though he claims to have proven himself with "Knock at the Cabin," that doesn't mean he's done demonstrating his talents. This year, we've seen him finally given more to do in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" duology...
- 6/1/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Masters of the Air is a war drama miniseries created by John Shiban and John Orloff. Based on the Donald Miller book of the same name, it serves as a spiritual successor to 2001’s Band of Brothers. The series stars Anthony Boyle as real-life professor and navigator Lt. Harry Crosby. During an interview, Boyle spoke about working on the World War II drama and revealed several insights about its making.
Anthony Boyle plays a real-life war hero in Masters of the Air (Credit: Apple TV+).
Boyle also revealed the piece of advice the show’s team received directly from Tom Hanks, who is credited as an executive producer on the series. Given the success of the series, it is safe to say that Hanks’ advice was on point and served the team well. Here is what Anthony Boyle had to say about Tom Hanks’ advice for Masters of the Air.
Anthony Boyle plays a real-life war hero in Masters of the Air (Credit: Apple TV+).
Boyle also revealed the piece of advice the show’s team received directly from Tom Hanks, who is credited as an executive producer on the series. Given the success of the series, it is safe to say that Hanks’ advice was on point and served the team well. Here is what Anthony Boyle had to say about Tom Hanks’ advice for Masters of the Air.
- 6/1/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Hacks and Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans FYC event
Ryan Murphy joined the Feud cast, including Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny and Demi Moore, at a For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Chloë Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Demi Moore, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander and Diane Lane
Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence celebrated their fourth Bad Boys movie at its L.A. premiere on Thursday, where Smith was supported by wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three kids.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Adil El Arbi, Martin Lawrence, Will Smith and Bilal Fallah Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris Thomas Rothman, chairman and...
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans FYC event
Ryan Murphy joined the Feud cast, including Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny and Demi Moore, at a For Your Consideration event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Chloë Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Demi Moore, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander and Diane Lane
Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence celebrated their fourth Bad Boys movie at its L.A. premiere on Thursday, where Smith was supported by wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three kids.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Adil El Arbi, Martin Lawrence, Will Smith and Bilal Fallah Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris Thomas Rothman, chairman and...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"The Bikeriders" is a new 'biker' drama feature, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus, recently acquired by film distributor Focus Features for a June 21, 2024 wide theatrical release:
"...set in the 1960’s, 'The Bikeriders' follows the rise of a Chicago-based motorcycle gang.
"As seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang…
“… threatening the original group's unique way of life..."
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"...set in the 1960’s, 'The Bikeriders' follows the rise of a Chicago-based motorcycle gang.
"As seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang…
“… threatening the original group's unique way of life..."
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- 5/31/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Masters of the Air” has no shortage of Emmys allure. With a roster of executive producers that includes Emmy winners Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, a highly acclaimed cast, and the fact that it’s a companion series to “Band of Brothers” (2001) and “The Pacific” (2010), which have won a combined 15 Emmys, expectations were high. The Apple TV+ limited series did not disappoint. Among its many strengths is undoubtedly the star-making performance delivered by Nate Mann as Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, the B-17 commander of the 100th bomb group who flew an astounding 52 successful missions, earning 16 decorations and establishing a legacy that continues to this day.
Mann, whose screen credits include supporting roles in two feature films, “Licorice Pizza” (2021) and “Ex-Husbands” (2023), and this year’s Peacock miniseries, “Apples Never Fall,” is a relative newcomer, but you wouldn’t know it by examining his performance in “Masters of the Air.” He...
Mann, whose screen credits include supporting roles in two feature films, “Licorice Pizza” (2021) and “Ex-Husbands” (2023), and this year’s Peacock miniseries, “Apples Never Fall,” is a relative newcomer, but you wouldn’t know it by examining his performance in “Masters of the Air.” He...
- 5/30/2024
- by Frank Foresta
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Media Res, the company behind Apple’s The Morning Show, has paid 7-figures to secure rights to Adrian McKinty’s global bestselling novel The Chain. The plan is to turn the thriller into a TV series.
Writer/producer Shane Salerno (Avatar: The Way of Water) will be executive producer along with Media Res’ Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer. McKinty will be a Co-ep. Media Res and Salerno will next enlist a showrunner and actress to play the lead role and shop that package.
The Chain is a conspiracy thriller page-turner about an ordinary mother facing every parent’s worst nightmare: Her child is taken on her way to school. To get her back, the people behind the kidnapping plot – they call themselves The Chain – demand she do the unimaginable in exchange. A wicked, delirious puzzle piece that places audiences in the protagonist’s heart-pounding dilemma, The Chain is an...
Writer/producer Shane Salerno (Avatar: The Way of Water) will be executive producer along with Media Res’ Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer. McKinty will be a Co-ep. Media Res and Salerno will next enlist a showrunner and actress to play the lead role and shop that package.
The Chain is a conspiracy thriller page-turner about an ordinary mother facing every parent’s worst nightmare: Her child is taken on her way to school. To get her back, the people behind the kidnapping plot – they call themselves The Chain – demand she do the unimaginable in exchange. A wicked, delirious puzzle piece that places audiences in the protagonist’s heart-pounding dilemma, The Chain is an...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
May kicked off with Variety celebrating the Power of Women New York, where Glenn Close helped honor – and have some fun on the red carpet with – Mariska Hargitay. In Sydney, Anya Taylor-Joy stunned in a gold ensemble at the “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” premiere and Austin Butler was in Beverly Hills taking part in an Emmy FYC event for “Masters of the Air.”
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
- 5/30/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
A24 and IMAX will keep you cool this summer. Very cool.
The next three A24 films that will be available in the IMAX Experience for its monthly screening series are the highly-anticipated director’s cut of “Midsommar” on Thursday, June 20, Mat Whitecross’ “Oasis: Supersonic” on Tuesday, July 16, and Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once” on Wednesday, August 28.
The A24 x IMAX Present screening series continues every month for the next year, with IMAX digitally remastering classics from A24’s premium library of more than 140 feature films. Previous remastered and launched films include Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina,” Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” and the Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”
Screenings will be held across more than 300 IMAX locations nationwide and select locations internationally. Tickets are available here.
A24 and IMAX also collaborated on remastering Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense.” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
The next three A24 films that will be available in the IMAX Experience for its monthly screening series are the highly-anticipated director’s cut of “Midsommar” on Thursday, June 20, Mat Whitecross’ “Oasis: Supersonic” on Tuesday, July 16, and Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once” on Wednesday, August 28.
The A24 x IMAX Present screening series continues every month for the next year, with IMAX digitally remastering classics from A24’s premium library of more than 140 feature films. Previous remastered and launched films include Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina,” Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” and the Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems.”
Screenings will be held across more than 300 IMAX locations nationwide and select locations internationally. Tickets are available here.
A24 and IMAX also collaborated on remastering Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense.” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Geek Girl is a British teen comedy-drama series directed by Declan O’Dwyer. Based on a 2013 young adult novel of the same name by Holly Smale, the Netflix series follows the story of an awkward teen girl Harriet Manners whose life turns upside down when she is suddenly thrust into the fashion world after she is spotted to be a model. Geek Girl stars Emily Carey in the lead role with Emmanuel Imani, Sarah Parish, Liam Woodrum, Tim Downie, Zac Looker, Jemima Rooper, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, and Daisy Jelley starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the impossibly high heels, great fashion, and a cute supermodel in Geek Girl, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Ugly Betty Credit – ABC
Ugly Betty is a teen comedy-drama series created by Silvio Horta. Based on a Colombian telenovela titled Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, the ABC...
Ugly Betty Credit – ABC
Ugly Betty is a teen comedy-drama series created by Silvio Horta. Based on a Colombian telenovela titled Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, the ABC...
- 5/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In the week since our 2024 Emmy predictions center expanded to include the guest acting categories, a strong consensus has formed around four potential winners from three different series. The one show that is expected to achieve double victories in this area is FX’s “The Bear,” which won’t have much trouble doing so if our users are correct about it taking up seven of the possible 12 comedy guest nomination slots.
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
- 5/28/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Glen Powell may have a lock on a slew of beloved 1970s and 1980s franchise reboots, but the actor almost traveled to a galaxy far, far away a decade ago.
Powell told GQ UK that he was amid the final casting round to play Han Solo in “Star Wars” prequel film “Solo” circa 2018.
“I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition,” Powell admitted.
Ansel Elgort also auditioned but it was Alden Ehrenreich who was instead cast in the lead role. The feature, directed by Ron Howard, bombed at the box office.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell added. “But that’s one of the parts of [the Hollywood myth] that’s not true. That was always somebody else’s ride to go on. You know what I mean? It was never yours to go on. If you put your time in, you’ll get your ride.”
It...
Powell told GQ UK that he was amid the final casting round to play Han Solo in “Star Wars” prequel film “Solo” circa 2018.
“I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition,” Powell admitted.
Ansel Elgort also auditioned but it was Alden Ehrenreich who was instead cast in the lead role. The feature, directed by Ron Howard, bombed at the box office.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell added. “But that’s one of the parts of [the Hollywood myth] that’s not true. That was always somebody else’s ride to go on. You know what I mean? It was never yours to go on. If you put your time in, you’ll get your ride.”
It...
- 5/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Top Gun: Maverick was not only a treat to the film industry but to the eyes as well thanks to Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and of course, Glen Powell. The actors put their best foot forward into making the film what it is and somewhere along the way, we fell in love with every single face we saw on the screen. Whether it was the film’s intense, emotional, or fun scenes like the one on the beach, everything was crafted to perfection.
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
The beach football scene in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
In short, Top Gun: Maverick did everything right to make it big at the box office and become a fan favorite. However, Glen Powell almost missed out on being a part of this iconic film because of his disappointment. The actor really wanted to be a part of Top Gun’s sequel but wanted to play a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
If it weren’t for the press, I would totally forget that Marvel’s Thunderbolts* is a movie that’s coming out. The semi-sequel to Black Widow is happening, and one of its stars is making bank!
The Hollywood Reporter published a list of Hollywood’s new talent who are making waves. Several familiar faces are included, including one who may soon play Hercules in Disney’s live-action remake.
Aside from Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, and Sydney Sweeney, another name on THR’s Meet the New A-List: The 10 Young Movie Stars Taking Hollywood by Storm is making bank with only a few appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Florence Pugh has made multiple appearances in the MCU, including a theatrical film and a Disney+ series. However, her return to the big screen could net her an eight-figure salary.
According to THR’s list, Pugh “earned an eight-figure payday for two Marvel films.
The Hollywood Reporter published a list of Hollywood’s new talent who are making waves. Several familiar faces are included, including one who may soon play Hercules in Disney’s live-action remake.
Aside from Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, and Sydney Sweeney, another name on THR’s Meet the New A-List: The 10 Young Movie Stars Taking Hollywood by Storm is making bank with only a few appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Florence Pugh has made multiple appearances in the MCU, including a theatrical film and a Disney+ series. However, her return to the big screen could net her an eight-figure salary.
According to THR’s list, Pugh “earned an eight-figure payday for two Marvel films.
- 5/27/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Could Michael B. Jordan be out as the hero of Olympus? Could a Kingsman alumni be scooping up the role instead?
In a recent discussion on Disney rumors, The DisInsider‘s Skyler Shuler and Boardwalk Times‘ Zach Perilstein had some exciting news regarding the casting of upcoming movies. We’ve known for sometime that both actors were being eyed by Disney for the lead, but something may have recently changed.
When asked about the “top choices” for the role of the Greek hero and son of Zeus, Shuler had the following to say:
“Last I heard, Egerton was high on Disney’s “wishlist” as is Austin Butler, Jordan’s was not mentioned to me in my recent discussion with a source.“
That’s not much to go on. I’m not saying the “insider” info isn’t solid, but the longer Disney waits to pull the trigger, the more scheduling...
In a recent discussion on Disney rumors, The DisInsider‘s Skyler Shuler and Boardwalk Times‘ Zach Perilstein had some exciting news regarding the casting of upcoming movies. We’ve known for sometime that both actors were being eyed by Disney for the lead, but something may have recently changed.
When asked about the “top choices” for the role of the Greek hero and son of Zeus, Shuler had the following to say:
“Last I heard, Egerton was high on Disney’s “wishlist” as is Austin Butler, Jordan’s was not mentioned to me in my recent discussion with a source.“
That’s not much to go on. I’m not saying the “insider” info isn’t solid, but the longer Disney waits to pull the trigger, the more scheduling...
- 5/27/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Everything about the making of 1954's "Godzilla" feels miraculous. The movie is a feat of filmmaking on every level, from its now aged yet still impressive practical effects to its bold nuclear threat story set in post-war Japan. The film utilized every trick in the book to bring its eponymous kaiju to life, from building a monster costume out of plastic and concrete to creating Godzilla's infamous roar by rubbing the loosened strings of a double bass.
The team behind the original "Godzilla" movie, which included director Ishirō Honda, special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, and the team at Toho Studios, got creative with their moviemaking at every opportunity. Still, no amount of creative problem-solving could save the cast and crew from the forces of nature, which apparently conspired against the production during some especially sweltering days in Japan's Mie prefecture.
In the 2019 Life magazine special edition "Life: Godzilla," the...
The team behind the original "Godzilla" movie, which included director Ishirō Honda, special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, and the team at Toho Studios, got creative with their moviemaking at every opportunity. Still, no amount of creative problem-solving could save the cast and crew from the forces of nature, which apparently conspired against the production during some especially sweltering days in Japan's Mie prefecture.
In the 2019 Life magazine special edition "Life: Godzilla," the...
- 5/26/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Are you ready for the next generation of Hollywood superstars? The entertainment industry is always evolving, and a new crop of young actors is currently making their mark on the silver screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new list consists of the top 10 young movie stars taking the film industry by storm.
This bevy of prodigious artists, including Anya Taylor-Joy with her gripping performances and Austin Butler, who has recently generated buzz for his portrayal of music legend Elvis, brings a kaleidoscope of potential to Tinseltown.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Columbia Pictures
While certain skeptics may yearn for the bygone eras of Tom Cruise or Johnny Depp, it’s impossible to ignore that some newcomers have already etched their names in the annals of Hollywood fame, unequivocally proving their box office mettle.
Breaking Down the New A-Listers List of Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Why Fans Are Divided
In recent years,...
This bevy of prodigious artists, including Anya Taylor-Joy with her gripping performances and Austin Butler, who has recently generated buzz for his portrayal of music legend Elvis, brings a kaleidoscope of potential to Tinseltown.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Columbia Pictures
While certain skeptics may yearn for the bygone eras of Tom Cruise or Johnny Depp, it’s impossible to ignore that some newcomers have already etched their names in the annals of Hollywood fame, unequivocally proving their box office mettle.
Breaking Down the New A-Listers List of Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Why Fans Are Divided
In recent years,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Each generation has its sweethears and each generation has its proper stars. This is a normal thing when Hollywood is concerned and whether you’re 20 or 80, you will certainly know most of the popular names from each acting generation you’ve witnessed during your lifetime. This generation is, of course, not an exception and the current A-list of the biggest young stars in Hollywood at this moment has been published by The Hollywood Reporter, finally revealing the most sought after names whose appearances are more or less a guarantee of a movie’s success at the box office.
Since this is undoubtedly a major event in the movie industry, we have decided to provide you with the names on the list and give our own impressions on whether these names deserve to be here or not when compared to some other colleagues. A lot has to be taken in here – popularity,...
Since this is undoubtedly a major event in the movie industry, we have decided to provide you with the names on the list and give our own impressions on whether these names deserve to be here or not when compared to some other colleagues. A lot has to be taken in here – popularity,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The ever-changing Hollywood has a range of young prodigies whose presence effectively guaranty surefire success. According to a recent list published by The Hollywood Reporter, these Hollywood actors are set to dominate the box office in the upcoming seasons. Here is the roster of the 10 most sought-after young A-listers, whose talents and charisma have captivated audiences in their limited time in the industry.
1. Austin Butler
Austin Butler as Feyd Rautha in Dune 2 | Warner Bros. Pictures
This actor currently has a slew of movies lined up, with scripts pouring in daily, particularly following his successes in Elvis and Dune 2. Most recently, Jeff Nichols has brought him on board for The Bikeriders, set in the ’60s while Darren Aronofsky has selected Austin Butler to star in his next film, Caught Stealing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Everybody wants him to be the lead of everything,” making the actor the everything...
1. Austin Butler
Austin Butler as Feyd Rautha in Dune 2 | Warner Bros. Pictures
This actor currently has a slew of movies lined up, with scripts pouring in daily, particularly following his successes in Elvis and Dune 2. Most recently, Jeff Nichols has brought him on board for The Bikeriders, set in the ’60s while Darren Aronofsky has selected Austin Butler to star in his next film, Caught Stealing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Everybody wants him to be the lead of everything,” making the actor the everything...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The cape was once the kingmaker. But the movie stars at the top of studios’ most-wanted lists today have largely avoided cinematic universes. Instead of being pulled up to the A-list with a call from Marvel or DC (like earlier breakouts Chris Evans, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa), today’s top talents — according to THR’s survey of executives, managers and agents — were anointed by auteur directors. Austin Butler was tapped by Baz Luhrmann for Elvis, while Denis Villeneuve gave nearly a third of this list their first franchise movie with his Dune features.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch, Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal hat den zweiten Trailer von Jeff Nichols‘ neuem Film veröffentlicht. „The Bikeriders“ – mit u.a. einer Starbesetzung um Tom Hardy, Austin Butler und Jodie Comer – feierte 2023 in Toronto Weltpremiere und kommt am 20. Juni in die deutschen Kinos.
Aller guten Dinge sind zwei: Universal hat zur Bewerbung des Kinostarts am 20. Juni einen zweiten Trailer von „The Bikeriders“ in die Öffentlichkeit geschickt. Der neue Film von Jeff Nichols glänzt mit prominenter Besetzung um Austin Butler, Tom Hardy und Jodie Comer und verfolgt den Aufstieg eines fiktiven Motorradclubs aus dem Mittleren Westen der 1960er Jahre anhand des Lebens seiner Mitglieder, dem jungen Biker Benny (Austin Butler) und Johnny (Tom Hardy), dem Anführer der Gang.
Aller guten Dinge sind zwei: Universal hat zur Bewerbung des Kinostarts am 20. Juni einen zweiten Trailer von „The Bikeriders“ in die Öffentlichkeit geschickt. Der neue Film von Jeff Nichols glänzt mit prominenter Besetzung um Austin Butler, Tom Hardy und Jodie Comer und verfolgt den Aufstieg eines fiktiven Motorradclubs aus dem Mittleren Westen der 1960er Jahre anhand des Lebens seiner Mitglieder, dem jungen Biker Benny (Austin Butler) und Johnny (Tom Hardy), dem Anführer der Gang.
- 5/24/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
Keanu Reeves has always had a career worth the envy of his contemporaries. From his righteous indignance against violence in turning down Oliver Stoneʼs Platoon to becoming one of the most in-demand action movie stars, even in his late 50s, Reeves doesnʼt leave much to the imagination as far as his success is concerned. But even those set on the path of success can sometimes tread down the wrong path.
Keanu Reeves [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]
Despite the direction in which Reeves was later bound to go in his career, in hindsight, the actor got his start playing charming go-getters stuck in difficult predicaments. Be it Speed or Constantine or The Devilʼs Advocate, he has always been the quiet charmer with a chip on his shoulder, fighting against all odds for the selfless greater good.
Keanu Reeves Makes a Career-Ending Choice in the Mid-90s
Just as Keanu Reevesʼ career took off...
Keanu Reeves [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]
Despite the direction in which Reeves was later bound to go in his career, in hindsight, the actor got his start playing charming go-getters stuck in difficult predicaments. Be it Speed or Constantine or The Devilʼs Advocate, he has always been the quiet charmer with a chip on his shoulder, fighting against all odds for the selfless greater good.
Keanu Reeves Makes a Career-Ending Choice in the Mid-90s
Just as Keanu Reevesʼ career took off...
- 5/23/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
According to rumors, James Gunn will make Green Arrow a part of his Justice League team in the Dcu. The character has a decent fanbase, thanks to Stephen Amell’s eight-season run as Oliver Queen in The CW show, Arrow. Earlier, Zack Snyder tried to include the character in the Dceu, with another actor considered for the role, but it didn’t ultimately work out. Interestingly, rumors also suggest that Dcu will make Black Canary his partner.
Stephen Amell as Green Arrow in Arrow | The CW
Amell expressed interest in reprising the character for a film version, which also didn’t happen probably due to Amell’s personal life troubles. The character Black Canary appeared in the Dceu, played by Jurnee Smollett, in the film Birds of Prey.
James Gunn Might Bring Both Green Arrow and Black Canary Into The Dcu
James Gunn is reportedly bringing DC Comics’ Green Arrow...
Stephen Amell as Green Arrow in Arrow | The CW
Amell expressed interest in reprising the character for a film version, which also didn’t happen probably due to Amell’s personal life troubles. The character Black Canary appeared in the Dceu, played by Jurnee Smollett, in the film Birds of Prey.
James Gunn Might Bring Both Green Arrow and Black Canary Into The Dcu
James Gunn is reportedly bringing DC Comics’ Green Arrow...
- 5/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to capture the life and musical career of Amy Winehouse.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
- 5/22/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. You can read all of our magazine stories here.
For Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders’ long road trip began with a handful of photographs. Among them in grainy black and white was a lone figure, captured in blurred motion and with his head turned away as he zoomed across the Ohio River. The only clear details were the leathered texture of his jacket and the gleam flashing off his Harley’s steel. When discovering this image and many like it in 2003, Nichols was in no way a motorcycle connoisseur. To this day, big bikes terrify him. But he instantly knew how the pictures—taken by New Journalism legend Danny Lyon between 1963 and 1967—made him feel. And he needed to express that sensation onscreen.
“Photographs can lie to us,” Nichols says 21 years later on a sunny Texan morning. “They’re very romantic,...
For Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders’ long road trip began with a handful of photographs. Among them in grainy black and white was a lone figure, captured in blurred motion and with his head turned away as he zoomed across the Ohio River. The only clear details were the leathered texture of his jacket and the gleam flashing off his Harley’s steel. When discovering this image and many like it in 2003, Nichols was in no way a motorcycle connoisseur. To this day, big bikes terrify him. But he instantly knew how the pictures—taken by New Journalism legend Danny Lyon between 1963 and 1967—made him feel. And he needed to express that sensation onscreen.
“Photographs can lie to us,” Nichols says 21 years later on a sunny Texan morning. “They’re very romantic,...
- 5/22/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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“Dune: Part Two” is barreling to streaming. The epic sci-fi sequel, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, is now available to stream on Max, after becoming available on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD earlier this month.
Stream Dune: Part Two On Max $9.99/Month
After releasing in theaters in March, the Denis Villeneuve film has become the highest-grossing film of 2024 at the domestic and worldwide box office, surpassing the $500 million mark. As of this writing, it has collected more than $665 million worldwide.
Based on the second half of Frank Herbert’s seminal 1965 novel, the story continues the mythic quest of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, who seeks safety in the desert after powerful royals betray his family. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken join the sprawling cast of Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson,...
“Dune: Part Two” is barreling to streaming. The epic sci-fi sequel, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, is now available to stream on Max, after becoming available on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD earlier this month.
Stream Dune: Part Two On Max $9.99/Month
After releasing in theaters in March, the Denis Villeneuve film has become the highest-grossing film of 2024 at the domestic and worldwide box office, surpassing the $500 million mark. As of this writing, it has collected more than $665 million worldwide.
Based on the second half of Frank Herbert’s seminal 1965 novel, the story continues the mythic quest of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, who seeks safety in the desert after powerful royals betray his family. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken join the sprawling cast of Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
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“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
- 5/22/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" movies are truly the definition of "star-studded." Bleak though "Dune: Part Two" may be, the sequel in particular is packed with big-name actors, from stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya to Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Javier Bardem. Villeneuve even managed to coax Christopher Walken out of a four-year acting hiatus for his follow-up to 2021's "Dune." All of which amounted to a set that must have been intimidating for even seasoned actors.
Take Dave Bautista, for example. When shooting "Dune: Part Two," the wrestler-turned-actor was particularly intimidated by "Elvis" star Austin Butler, before being surprised at how warm and supportive he was. Even Butler himself admitted to being unnerved by the scale of the production, revealing in a behind-the-scenes clip that he was nervous about the shoot and that arriving on set felt like "the first day of school."
Then, there's David Dastmalchian, who played Piter De Vries,...
Take Dave Bautista, for example. When shooting "Dune: Part Two," the wrestler-turned-actor was particularly intimidated by "Elvis" star Austin Butler, before being surprised at how warm and supportive he was. Even Butler himself admitted to being unnerved by the scale of the production, revealing in a behind-the-scenes clip that he was nervous about the shoot and that arriving on set felt like "the first day of school."
Then, there's David Dastmalchian, who played Piter De Vries,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
As the Television Academy continues to review submissions, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will see at least 17 of its 20 guest hosts of Season 49 listed on the Emmy ballot in the guest acting race, the highest number of the past five seasons.
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
To celebrate the physical release of Dune: Part Two, Warner Bros. UK have given us 2 Blu-ray copies to give away to some lucky fans!
The Dune saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning Dune.
Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Cast:
Zendaya (Chani)
Timotheé Chalamet (Paul Atreides)
Austin Butler (Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen)
Florence Pugh (Princess Irulan Corrino...
The Dune saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on Dune: Part Two, the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning Dune.
Dune: Part Two will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Cast:
Zendaya (Chani)
Timotheé Chalamet (Paul Atreides)
Austin Butler (Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen)
Florence Pugh (Princess Irulan Corrino...
- 5/21/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A24 has nabbed U.S. rights to “The Death of Robin Hood,” one of the hottest packages at this year’s Cannes. The Sherwood Forest-set film stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer and is directed by Michael Sarnoski, the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed “Pig” and this summer’s “A Quiet Place: Day One.”
According to the official logline, the film will find Robin Hood “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder.” Instead of the merry outlaw seen in certain previous versions of the story, like the one portrayed by Errol Flynn, this Robin Hood is “a battle-worn loner [who] finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.” Production on “The Death of Robin Hood” is set to begin in 2025. A24 will release the film theatrically. Negotiations were highly competitive with several potential buyers circling the film.
According to the official logline, the film will find Robin Hood “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder.” Instead of the merry outlaw seen in certain previous versions of the story, like the one portrayed by Errol Flynn, this Robin Hood is “a battle-worn loner [who] finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.” Production on “The Death of Robin Hood” is set to begin in 2025. A24 will release the film theatrically. Negotiations were highly competitive with several potential buyers circling the film.
- 5/21/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
An actor who has embodied a range of characters from playing a superhero to portraying iconic real-life figures on the screen, Val Kilmer excels when it comes to portraying complex characters. He also showcased his acting prowess in Michael Mann’s 1995 film Heat as he took on the role of Chris Shiherlis, starring alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Val Kilmer in Heat | Credit: Warner Bros.
Despite starring alongside such acclaimed names, Kilmer stood out in the film. And as the filmmaker gears up for the production of a sequel, he recently reflected on his time working with the Riddle star and his distinctive and potentially difficult-to-replace presence.
Michael Mann Reflected on Working With Val Kilmer in Heat
In a recent conversation with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, filmmaker Michael Mann reflected on working with the cast of Heat, including Val Kilmer, and shared some insight into the upcoming sequel of the 1995 film.
Val Kilmer in Heat | Credit: Warner Bros.
Despite starring alongside such acclaimed names, Kilmer stood out in the film. And as the filmmaker gears up for the production of a sequel, he recently reflected on his time working with the Riddle star and his distinctive and potentially difficult-to-replace presence.
Michael Mann Reflected on Working With Val Kilmer in Heat
In a recent conversation with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, filmmaker Michael Mann reflected on working with the cast of Heat, including Val Kilmer, and shared some insight into the upcoming sequel of the 1995 film.
- 5/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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Now that "Dune: Part Two" has crossed box office milestones and set up director Denis Villenueve to keep the spice flowing with a forthcoming "Dune 3," we can forget all about claims that Frank Herbert's original "Dune" novel was "unfilmable." We no longer need to worry that Villeneuve's adaptation would be too arcane and dense with sci-fi lore to appeal to mass audiences. We can simply take in his "Dune" duology for the breathtaking spectacle that it is.
The "Dune" discourse will likely veer toward the forthcoming threequel and the "Dune: Prophecy" series, set to hit Max this fall, but in the meantime, Villeneuve can simply revel in his latest blockbuster's success. But this isn't just a commercial win for Villeneuve. The French Canadian director has, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette, achieved technical feats with the "Dune" films,...
Now that "Dune: Part Two" has crossed box office milestones and set up director Denis Villenueve to keep the spice flowing with a forthcoming "Dune 3," we can forget all about claims that Frank Herbert's original "Dune" novel was "unfilmable." We no longer need to worry that Villeneuve's adaptation would be too arcane and dense with sci-fi lore to appeal to mass audiences. We can simply take in his "Dune" duology for the breathtaking spectacle that it is.
The "Dune" discourse will likely veer toward the forthcoming threequel and the "Dune: Prophecy" series, set to hit Max this fall, but in the meantime, Villeneuve can simply revel in his latest blockbuster's success. But this isn't just a commercial win for Villeneuve. The French Canadian director has, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser and production designer Patrice Vermette, achieved technical feats with the "Dune" films,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It is time to journey into the deserts of Arrakis as the big-screen blockbuster “Dune: Part 2” arrives on Max on Tuesday, May 21. The second installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved novel was an instant hit at the box office earlier this year and now the continued tales of Paul Atreides are available to stream at home. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
- 5/21/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Sci-fi production design may well have peaked with "Blade Runner." This quote from director Christopher Nolan is a favorite of mine, simply because of how well it sums up the way in which Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, despite its fantastical sci-fi aesthetic, constructs a world that feels real:
"The atmosphere of 'Blade Runner' was also important, that feeling that there was this whole world outside the frame of the scene. You really felt there were things going on outside of those rooms where you've seen the film take place [...] Every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image that the audience is seeing."
Nolan has previously spoken about the importance of establishing a "cinematic reality" — evoking a feeling in the audience that what they're seeing, regardless of its factual accuracy, is really happening. It's a trick I think...
"The atmosphere of 'Blade Runner' was also important, that feeling that there was this whole world outside the frame of the scene. You really felt there were things going on outside of those rooms where you've seen the film take place [...] Every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact image that the audience is seeing."
Nolan has previously spoken about the importance of establishing a "cinematic reality" — evoking a feeling in the audience that what they're seeing, regardless of its factual accuracy, is really happening. It's a trick I think...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
While the franchise started losing its appeal as time passed, Disney still found massive success with its Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Johnny Depp deserves much of the credit for that, but Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence and a series of messy court battles led to Disney scrapping plans for a sixth movie. Depp's Hollywood career was put on hold and the studio went back to the drawing board with the franchise.
It's unclear exactly who is developing the next iteration, though the expectation is that the spotlight will shift to another character in place of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow.
Talking to Et Online, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer made it clear that, he at least, is willing to bring Depp back into the fold.
"If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp," he said. "He's a great actor and good friend.
Johnny Depp deserves much of the credit for that, but Amber Heard's allegations of domestic violence and a series of messy court battles led to Disney scrapping plans for a sixth movie. Depp's Hollywood career was put on hold and the studio went back to the drawing board with the franchise.
It's unclear exactly who is developing the next iteration, though the expectation is that the spotlight will shift to another character in place of the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow.
Talking to Et Online, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer made it clear that, he at least, is willing to bring Depp back into the fold.
"If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp," he said. "He's a great actor and good friend.
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Michael Mann confirmed during his press tour for Ferrari that his next film project would be adapting his novel, Heat 2, which serves as both a sequel and a prequel to his popular 1995 film that famously pitted together legendary actors Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Not much is known about the film other than Mann being keen to work with Adam Driver again after Ferrari. However, speculation had grown that Elvis’ Austin Butler would be occupying the role of Chris Shiherlis, which had previously been played by Val Kilmer. Then, there would be fuel added to the fire of rumors thanks to a viral video that was making the rounds which shows Butler doing some gun training at Taran Tactical, which is the same facility where Keanu Reeves trains for the John Wick films.
Butler is currently doing the press tour for his upcoming project The Bikeriders, which sees...
Butler is currently doing the press tour for his upcoming project The Bikeriders, which sees...
- 5/20/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6: Producer Reflects On Johnny Depp’s Potential Return In The Reboot(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
Johnny Depp won several hearts for his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But with his court trial against Amber Heard and the domestic abuse allegations made Disney fire him from the franchise. There have been a lot of speculations and gossip around his alleged return in the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 movie. A few days back, Dune 2 star Austin Butler’s name came up, and he is allegedly being considered for the reboot. Amidst it all, the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed speaking to Depp about appearing in the movie.
The actor has appeared in all of the movies in this franchise and has been a central part of it. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises in Hollywood, and the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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