According to industry insider reports, Warner Bros. is purposefully dumping its highly anticipated Bong Joon-ho project, Mickey 17. Earlier this year, reports emerged that the film was delayed to January 2025 in favor of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. However, the new reports tell a different story; that of a creative difference between Bong and the studio.
Robert Pattinson in a still from Mickey 17 | Warner Bros.
It almost appears that WB is making the same mistake again that it did with Zack Snyder’s Dceu film Justice League. The studio interference led to several changes in the film and fans absolutely hated the film. The whole ruckus caused WB to release the Snyder cut of the film.
Warner Bros. Is About To Repeat Their Justice League Mistake With Mickey 17
Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Ray Fisher in a still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Warner Bros.
Robert...
Robert Pattinson in a still from Mickey 17 | Warner Bros.
It almost appears that WB is making the same mistake again that it did with Zack Snyder’s Dceu film Justice League. The studio interference led to several changes in the film and fans absolutely hated the film. The whole ruckus caused WB to release the Snyder cut of the film.
Warner Bros. Is About To Repeat Their Justice League Mistake With Mickey 17
Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Ray Fisher in a still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Warner Bros.
Robert...
- 6/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The history of film is teeming with alternate endings that never saw the light of day, whether it's because of production troubles, executive meddling, or writers and directors simply changing their minds. In franchise-oriented blockbuster cinema, the practice of studying, testing, and even shooting different endings is especially prevalent, as those movies have to weather a host of artistic and commercial ambitions that the ending must facilitate simultaneously.
Superhero movies, with their precise storytelling geometry and enormous cultural presence, are particularly susceptible to having their endings reconsidered or reshot. There is an enormous pressure for superhero movie endings to work, to resolve the plot efficiently, to send viewers home buzzing for the right reasons. While that sometimes leads to great, refreshingly thoughtful storytelling decisions, it can also lead to conformity, blandness, and incongruence just as often -- especially when the ending has been changed out of sheer executive pressure.
This...
Superhero movies, with their precise storytelling geometry and enormous cultural presence, are particularly susceptible to having their endings reconsidered or reshot. There is an enormous pressure for superhero movie endings to work, to resolve the plot efficiently, to send viewers home buzzing for the right reasons. While that sometimes leads to great, refreshingly thoughtful storytelling decisions, it can also lead to conformity, blandness, and incongruence just as often -- especially when the ending has been changed out of sheer executive pressure.
This...
- 6/8/2024
- by Leo Noboru Lima
- Slash Film
Despite Gal Gadot's insistence that she'll return as Diana Prince, all signs point to her time as Wonder Woman having ended. James Gunn has already cast a new Superman and is searching for Batman, so there's no reason to believe he'd round out the Dcu's Trinity with the Justice League star.
As noted, Gadot has talked repeatedly about meeting with Gunn and Peter Safran. Promoting Netflix's Heart of Stone, she claimed they assured her she would return as the iconic DC Comics character in a new Wonder Woman movie.
Despite that, the plug had been pulled on Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 3 almost immediately after DC Studios was formed as it didn't fit into the Dcu's new direction.
Shortly after Gadot's comments about her Wonder Woman return started making headlines, a firm denial was published in the trades, making a liar out of the actress at a time when...
As noted, Gadot has talked repeatedly about meeting with Gunn and Peter Safran. Promoting Netflix's Heart of Stone, she claimed they assured her she would return as the iconic DC Comics character in a new Wonder Woman movie.
Despite that, the plug had been pulled on Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman 3 almost immediately after DC Studios was formed as it didn't fit into the Dcu's new direction.
Shortly after Gadot's comments about her Wonder Woman return started making headlines, a firm denial was published in the trades, making a liar out of the actress at a time when...
- 6/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Since taking the keys to the DC universe, James Gunn has been pretty transparent with fans online, which isn’t common in the space of studio heads. From debunking certain rumors to shedding light on future DC projects, Gunm hasn’t shied away from giving a glimpse into the upcoming Dcu, which is set to kickstart with Creature Commandos.
But recently, while clarifying fans’ concerns about the upcoming animated show, which will set things in motion for the Dcu, Gunn seems to have confirmed the recasting of Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Seemingly Confirms Wonder Woman Recasting
Gal Gadot | Wonder Woman (Warner Bros.)
Since the cancellation of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3, things have been pretty uncertain when it comes to Gal Gadot‘s tenure as Diana Prince. Moreover, a Wonder Woman-centered project is yet to be announced in the Dcu, as the planned HBO show Paradise Lost is set to...
But recently, while clarifying fans’ concerns about the upcoming animated show, which will set things in motion for the Dcu, Gunn seems to have confirmed the recasting of Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Seemingly Confirms Wonder Woman Recasting
Gal Gadot | Wonder Woman (Warner Bros.)
Since the cancellation of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3, things have been pretty uncertain when it comes to Gal Gadot‘s tenure as Diana Prince. Moreover, a Wonder Woman-centered project is yet to be announced in the Dcu, as the planned HBO show Paradise Lost is set to...
- 6/8/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Explore the Cast of Sex Education 1. Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn – 6ft (182.9 cm) 2. Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley – 5ft 7 in. (170.2 cm) 3. Gillian Anderson as Jean Milburn – 5ft 2 ¼ in. (158.1 cm) 4. Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong – 5ft 9 ¾ in. (177.2 cm) 5. Connor Swindells as Adam Groff – 6ft (182.9 cm) 6. Aimee Lou Wood as Aimee Gibbs – 5ft 6 in. (167.6 cm) 7. Kedar Williams-Stirling as Jackson Marchetti – 5ft 10 in. (178 cm) 8. Mimi Keene as Ruby Matthews – 5ft 2 ½ in. (158.8 cm) 9. Mikael Persbrandt as Jakob Nyman – 6ft 2 ½ in. (189 cm)
Discover the real faces behind the beloved characters of Sex Education as we take a sneak peek into the lives of the show’s talented cast.
This British series premiered on January 11, 2019. It introduced us to the intriguing world of hypersexual high school students seeking clarity and personal growth alongside a captivating mix of rising stars and recognizable figures. It made us all embark on a thrilling journey.
The fourth and final series...
Discover the real faces behind the beloved characters of Sex Education as we take a sneak peek into the lives of the show’s talented cast.
This British series premiered on January 11, 2019. It introduced us to the intriguing world of hypersexual high school students seeking clarity and personal growth alongside a captivating mix of rising stars and recognizable figures. It made us all embark on a thrilling journey.
The fourth and final series...
- 6/4/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Beck Bennett is an iconic actor known for voicing the role of voicing the role of Grayson Mathers in season 33 of The Simpsons. Alongside having other projects to his name, Bennett is also known for being an acclaimed part of Saturday Night Live.
Beck Bennett in a still from Saturday Night Live | Broadway Video
As per recent reports, the actor and comedian was spotted somewhere where he wouldn’t be normally seen. Being on the set of James Gunn and David Corenswet’s upcoming film Superman, Bennett boasted of a mustache that looks very familiar!
Beck Bennett Allegedly Joins David Corenswet’s Superman!
Although nothing can be confirmed or denied yet, the presence of Beck Bennett alongside the cast of David Corenswet and James Gunn’s Superman doesn’t seem like just a coincidence. Bennett, who is known for being an acclaimed member of Saturday Night Live and voicing a character in The Simpsons,...
Beck Bennett in a still from Saturday Night Live | Broadway Video
As per recent reports, the actor and comedian was spotted somewhere where he wouldn’t be normally seen. Being on the set of James Gunn and David Corenswet’s upcoming film Superman, Bennett boasted of a mustache that looks very familiar!
Beck Bennett Allegedly Joins David Corenswet’s Superman!
Although nothing can be confirmed or denied yet, the presence of Beck Bennett alongside the cast of David Corenswet and James Gunn’s Superman doesn’t seem like just a coincidence. Bennett, who is known for being an acclaimed member of Saturday Night Live and voicing a character in The Simpsons,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan worked alongside each other on the spy thriller Heart of Stone, and one of the things that made them closer was their similarities. Apart from sharing the same Zodiac sign, Taurus, they are also parents to three girls.
Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone / Netflix
The Wonder Woman star is married to entrepreneur Jaron Varsano while the Fifty Shades of Grey actor is with musician Amelia Warner. Heart of Stone was their first movie together, and they instantly hit it off on the set.
Gal Gadot Reveals Jamie Dornan Canceled Their Play Date
In an interview with People, actress Gal Gadot said that she and costar Jamie Dornan “kind of hit it right from the get-go.” The latter claimed their connection just instantly happened; the twist was that their children had quite a difficult time becoming friends.
The duo arranged a play date where they...
Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone / Netflix
The Wonder Woman star is married to entrepreneur Jaron Varsano while the Fifty Shades of Grey actor is with musician Amelia Warner. Heart of Stone was their first movie together, and they instantly hit it off on the set.
Gal Gadot Reveals Jamie Dornan Canceled Their Play Date
In an interview with People, actress Gal Gadot said that she and costar Jamie Dornan “kind of hit it right from the get-go.” The latter claimed their connection just instantly happened; the twist was that their children had quite a difficult time becoming friends.
The duo arranged a play date where they...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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- 6/4/2024
- by Hanna Callora
- Your Next Shoes
In the ever-evolving realm of the superhero genre, where renowned franchises like Marvel and DC are constantly churning sequels, reboots, and origin stories, there appears a beacon of admiration among fans, for Gal Gadot’s 2017 film Wonder Woman. On the theatrical release anniversary of Gadot’s inaugural journey as the iconic Amazonian princess, Diana of Themyscira, fans express their love for the film.
Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017) | Warner Bros.
Despite the disastrous reception of Wonder Woman 1984, Gal Gadot’s first installment Wonder Woman remains a cherished gem among DC fans. Celebrating the 7th anniversary of the movie, as X threads buzz with praise netizens even compare the film’s sentiment with another legendary origin story Batman Begins.
Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
It’s been seven years since Gal Gadot’s 2017 DC flick Wonder Woman flew into the theaters to captivate fans with the actress’ portrayal of the iconic Amazonian warrior,...
Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017) | Warner Bros.
Despite the disastrous reception of Wonder Woman 1984, Gal Gadot’s first installment Wonder Woman remains a cherished gem among DC fans. Celebrating the 7th anniversary of the movie, as X threads buzz with praise netizens even compare the film’s sentiment with another legendary origin story Batman Begins.
Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
It’s been seven years since Gal Gadot’s 2017 DC flick Wonder Woman flew into the theaters to captivate fans with the actress’ portrayal of the iconic Amazonian warrior,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Bad sequels are far from a rarity, as there have been numerous instances where a sequel fails to recapture the original’s spirit, and Wonder Woman 1984 is no exception. Despite dropping the ball hard with the main conflict between Batman and Superman, Dawn of Justice did succeed in doing Diana Prince’s introduction to the Dceu justice.
Moreover, this was followed by arguably the best film in the Dceu, Wonder Woman, which made waves upon its release, making Gal Gadot one of the biggest names in the business. Unfortunately, the sequel failed to live up to its universally acclaimed predecessor, and its weak antagonist isn’t the lone aspect that contributed to it.
Wonder Woman 1984 Failed to Deliver on Many Fronts A still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros.
Throughout its run, the Dceu had a major villain problem, whether it be Steppenwolf in the theatrical version of Justice League or Enchantress in Suicide Squad.
Moreover, this was followed by arguably the best film in the Dceu, Wonder Woman, which made waves upon its release, making Gal Gadot one of the biggest names in the business. Unfortunately, the sequel failed to live up to its universally acclaimed predecessor, and its weak antagonist isn’t the lone aspect that contributed to it.
Wonder Woman 1984 Failed to Deliver on Many Fronts A still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros.
Throughout its run, the Dceu had a major villain problem, whether it be Steppenwolf in the theatrical version of Justice League or Enchantress in Suicide Squad.
- 6/1/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Avengers filmmaker Joss Whedon famously jumped ship to DC to rewrite and finish Zack Snyder’s original Justice League. But a couple of years prior, Whedon was adamant that he wouldn’t do what Snyder has done for quite a few of his comic book properties.
Joss Whedon had a different approach to filmmaking than Zack Snyder did Joss Whedon | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
There have been a few times where Snyder’s films have been watered down when they hit theaters. Moviegoers often see a slightly shorter version of Snyder movies than the movies the director envisioned in his head. This has resulted in Snyder releasing director’s cuts, which he’s become known for over the years. The director’s cuts show the actor’s full vision for his projects in all of its glory, with minimal or no interference from the studio.
Snyder once explained why he was...
Joss Whedon had a different approach to filmmaking than Zack Snyder did Joss Whedon | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
There have been a few times where Snyder’s films have been watered down when they hit theaters. Moviegoers often see a slightly shorter version of Snyder movies than the movies the director envisioned in his head. This has resulted in Snyder releasing director’s cuts, which he’s become known for over the years. The director’s cuts show the actor’s full vision for his projects in all of its glory, with minimal or no interference from the studio.
Snyder once explained why he was...
- 5/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The DC Extended Universe delivered the odd hit, but for the most part, it's likely to be remembered as a failure. That was evident from most of 2023's offerings and the news of a Dcu reboot from the newly formed DC Studios was welcomed by most fans.
There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
We're hoping to be proved wrong, but you can find the Dcu's biggest mistakes by hitting the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
We're hoping to be proved wrong, but you can find the Dcu's biggest mistakes by hitting the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Neben einer Reihe weiterer, zum Teil fest erwarteter Titel bestätigt Variety, dass „Joker: Folie A Deux“ bereits fix ist für die diesjährige 81. Mostra in Venedig. Der Vorgänger, „Joker“, konnte 2019 den Goldenen Löwen gewinnen. Außerdem ausgewählt sind wohl bereits neue Arbeiten von Luca Guadagnino, Pablo Larraín, Julian Schnabel, Johnny Depp und Jon Watts.
Nach Cannes ist vor Venedig. Gerade einmal wurden die Palmen vergeben, richtet man den Blick bereits an das zweite ganz große europäische A-Festival, das aktuell von Alberto Barbera zusammengestellt wird: Die 81. Mostra in Venedig findet vom 28. August bis 7. September auf dem Lido statt. Über viele Titel wird seit Längerem spekuliert. Nun soll es laut Variety erste Entscheidungen geben.
Wenig überraschend ist die Einladung von „Joker: Folie A Deux“ von Todd Phillips mit Joaquin Phoenixund Lady Gaga. Der erste Teil hatte 2019 unerwartet aber nicht unverdient von der Jury unter der damaligen Präsidentin Lucrecia Martel den Goldenen Löwen als bester...
Nach Cannes ist vor Venedig. Gerade einmal wurden die Palmen vergeben, richtet man den Blick bereits an das zweite ganz große europäische A-Festival, das aktuell von Alberto Barbera zusammengestellt wird: Die 81. Mostra in Venedig findet vom 28. August bis 7. September auf dem Lido statt. Über viele Titel wird seit Längerem spekuliert. Nun soll es laut Variety erste Entscheidungen geben.
Wenig überraschend ist die Einladung von „Joker: Folie A Deux“ von Todd Phillips mit Joaquin Phoenixund Lady Gaga. Der erste Teil hatte 2019 unerwartet aber nicht unverdient von der Jury unter der damaligen Präsidentin Lucrecia Martel den Goldenen Löwen als bester...
- 5/30/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
To the majority of the women of this generation, Gal Gadot represents Wonder Woman more than anything else. The actress who first debuted as a superhero in 2016 then fell out with DC when their business flourished. But the saga that carried Gadot from relative anonymity to all-encompassing fame is a wholesome and inspiring one.
Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone [Credit: Netflix]Despite the tidal wave of fame and commitment that came to Gadot after her Fast and Furious role and later, taking up the mantle of the Amazon goddess, her resolve is unbelievable even in the face of uncertainty. Now that the actress has secured her position in the industry, Gal Gadot feels a call to devote her attention to both halves that make her whole — her family and her career.
Gal Gadot Spills Her Real-Life Romantic Tale With Husband
For the longest time, the agonizing and undivided commitment to...
Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone [Credit: Netflix]Despite the tidal wave of fame and commitment that came to Gadot after her Fast and Furious role and later, taking up the mantle of the Amazon goddess, her resolve is unbelievable even in the face of uncertainty. Now that the actress has secured her position in the industry, Gal Gadot feels a call to devote her attention to both halves that make her whole — her family and her career.
Gal Gadot Spills Her Real-Life Romantic Tale With Husband
For the longest time, the agonizing and undivided commitment to...
- 5/30/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The upcoming Venice Film Festival is shaping up to be a star-studded affair with Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Gal Gadot and Ana de Armas among top Hollywood talents likely to be launching high-profile titles from the Lido.
Though festival chief Alberto Barbera has yet to see several submitted works that are likely to make the cut, a clutch of globally buzzy movies have already secured a coveted Venice berth, though some of the more mainstream entries will probably be bowing out-of-competition.
“Joker 2: Folie à Deux,” Todd Phillips’ edgy musical sequel to his 2019 Golden Lion prizewinning “Joker,” starring Gaga and Phoenix, is a competition shoo-in, along with Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” starring Jolie in the title role.
Larraín’s previous two tragic female biopics — “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and “Jackie” with Natalie Portman as...
Though festival chief Alberto Barbera has yet to see several submitted works that are likely to make the cut, a clutch of globally buzzy movies have already secured a coveted Venice berth, though some of the more mainstream entries will probably be bowing out-of-competition.
“Joker 2: Folie à Deux,” Todd Phillips’ edgy musical sequel to his 2019 Golden Lion prizewinning “Joker,” starring Gaga and Phoenix, is a competition shoo-in, along with Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” starring Jolie in the title role.
Larraín’s previous two tragic female biopics — “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and “Jackie” with Natalie Portman as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Eight time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close (Heart of Stone) is the newest addition to the cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in the Knives Out franchise from writer-director Rian Johnson, Deadline can confirm.
Details as to her role are under wraps, as is the plot of the threequel. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc, with Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott and Kerry Washington also on board. Production kicks off this month, with the film to launch sometime in 2025.
A contemporary revival of the murder mystery genre, the Knives Out franchise centers on the investigations of Craig’s character, Blanc. The series of launched with Johnson’s 2019 whodunit of the same name, starring Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer and more, which grossed over $310 million worldwide. Following the popularity of the first film,...
Details as to her role are under wraps, as is the plot of the threequel. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc, with Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott and Kerry Washington also on board. Production kicks off this month, with the film to launch sometime in 2025.
A contemporary revival of the murder mystery genre, the Knives Out franchise centers on the investigations of Craig’s character, Blanc. The series of launched with Johnson’s 2019 whodunit of the same name, starring Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer and more, which grossed over $310 million worldwide. Following the popularity of the first film,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
James Gunn has plans to bring the most ruthless assassin in the DC comics into his film universe. Gunn recently gave a hint that Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke will be a part of the Dcu. The supervillain is an archenemy of the Teen Titans and has also gone face-to-face with Batman and the entire Justice League. Gunn recently announced a Teen Titans project, which makes it even more convenient for a major Deathstroke appearance.
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
James Gunn is set to bring Deathstroke into the Dcu (credits: DC Comics)
The character was an elite operative in the U.S. Army who gained enhanced physical and mental abilities from a super-soldier serum. Joe Manganiello portrayed the character in a brief appearance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League but further plans for the character went nowhere.
James Gunn Hints At Bringing Back Deathstroke After Zack Snyder’s Failed Attempts
Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in Justice League...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
James Gunn, the co-head of the DC Studios, is currently trying to handle a range of universes and characters all at once, and… it seems to be working! Although it might make people somewhat sad, an iconic DC villain that Ben Affleck initially wanted for his Batman film, is returning to the Dcu!
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
From retiring actors like Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck to bringing back actors like Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa, James Gunn surely had a rough start for his Dcu. The recent speculation, however, will be like an arrow to the hearts of Ben Affleck fans, since this was his vision of a film!
James Gunn Is Allegedly Bringing This Iconic Villain In The Dcu!
People must have surely heard the name of Slade Wilson. Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke is a supervillain appearing in the DC Comics who...
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
From retiring actors like Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck to bringing back actors like Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa, James Gunn surely had a rough start for his Dcu. The recent speculation, however, will be like an arrow to the hearts of Ben Affleck fans, since this was his vision of a film!
James Gunn Is Allegedly Bringing This Iconic Villain In The Dcu!
People must have surely heard the name of Slade Wilson. Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke is a supervillain appearing in the DC Comics who...
- 5/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jackie Chan and John Cena’s Hidden Strike Defies Poor Reviews With Over 73 Million Views On Netflix ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
In an unexpected pairing, Hidden Strike stars Jackie Chan and John Cena in an action-packed martial arts adventure. They play ex-special forces soldiers tasked with escorting civilians along Baghdad’s infamous Highway of Death. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Arash Amel, this film emerged as one of the top streaming hits of 2023.
Premiering on July 6, 2023, in the UAE and hitting Netflix on July 28, Hidden Strike didn’t make it to U.S. theatres, leading to a box office total of under $1 million against its $80 million budget. However, it found success on Netflix. According to the “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report” for July to December 2023, Hidden Strike was the sixth most viewed movie, with 73.3 million views and nearly 126 million hours watched.
Despite its massive streaming success, Hidden Strike received lacklustre critical ratings,...
In an unexpected pairing, Hidden Strike stars Jackie Chan and John Cena in an action-packed martial arts adventure. They play ex-special forces soldiers tasked with escorting civilians along Baghdad’s infamous Highway of Death. Directed by Scott Waugh and written by Arash Amel, this film emerged as one of the top streaming hits of 2023.
Premiering on July 6, 2023, in the UAE and hitting Netflix on July 28, Hidden Strike didn’t make it to U.S. theatres, leading to a box office total of under $1 million against its $80 million budget. However, it found success on Netflix. According to the “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report” for July to December 2023, Hidden Strike was the sixth most viewed movie, with 73.3 million views and nearly 126 million hours watched.
Despite its massive streaming success, Hidden Strike received lacklustre critical ratings,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
The Anya Taylor-Joy starrer Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released earlier this week to positive responses. Though the film seemed to have had a less-than-stellar opening at the box office, most fans seemed to have been impressed with George Miller’s return to the Wasteland. The film is a prequel/spinoff to Mad Max: Fury Road.
Taylor-Joy replaced Charlize Theron in the prequel as a younger Imperator Furiosa. The film follows Furiosa’s childhood in the Green Place and her eventual admission into Immortan Joe’s Citadel. However, a much younger Furiosa was played by Alyla Browne, whose features were reportedly fused with Taylor-Joy’s with AI.
Furiosa Used AI To Make Alyla Browne Look More Like Anya Taylor-Joy Anya Taylor-Joy in Fursioa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the titular character...
Taylor-Joy replaced Charlize Theron in the prequel as a younger Imperator Furiosa. The film follows Furiosa’s childhood in the Green Place and her eventual admission into Immortan Joe’s Citadel. However, a much younger Furiosa was played by Alyla Browne, whose features were reportedly fused with Taylor-Joy’s with AI.
Furiosa Used AI To Make Alyla Browne Look More Like Anya Taylor-Joy Anya Taylor-Joy in Fursioa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the titular character...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Daniel Warren Johnson’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth is one of the most intriguing Elseworlds stories to come out of DC. The writer is known for his work with Transformers and Marvel’s Beta Ray Bill, which have also received high praise from fans and critics alike.
James Gunn took to his Threads account to personally praise the comic book writer, whose work Gunn read recently, especially the Elseworld Wonder Woman story.
Wonder Woman | DC Comics
Wonder Woman: Dead Earth follows Diana through a post-apocalyptic setting. The Princess of Themiscyra wakes up in a world that has met its end and then some.
Diana then treks through the world, making friends, and trying to figure out how she slept through the apocalypse in her cryogenic pod. While this is far from a Wonder Woman story that can make its way into Gunn’s Dcu, given that he now heads DC as its co-chairman,...
James Gunn took to his Threads account to personally praise the comic book writer, whose work Gunn read recently, especially the Elseworld Wonder Woman story.
Wonder Woman | DC Comics
Wonder Woman: Dead Earth follows Diana through a post-apocalyptic setting. The Princess of Themiscyra wakes up in a world that has met its end and then some.
Diana then treks through the world, making friends, and trying to figure out how she slept through the apocalypse in her cryogenic pod. While this is far from a Wonder Woman story that can make its way into Gunn’s Dcu, given that he now heads DC as its co-chairman,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Soon after James Gunn announced that the Justice League in his new Dcu would be played by an entirely different cast, the fans started to speculate several names. After David Corenswet was cast as the new Superman, the fan-casting for the other members also gained hype.
Gal Gadot gained widespread praise for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the Dceu. She even had a threequel planned before it was scrapped by James Gunn. Despite being disappointed, the fans have been keen to know who will play the next Diana Prince. Now, it looks like people have come up with a new name who can be perfect in the role- Charlee Fraser.
Charlee Fraser in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Village Roadshow Pictures
After her film debut in 2023’s Anyone but You, Charlee Fraser recently appeared as Mary Jabassa in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Can Charlee Fraser...
Gal Gadot gained widespread praise for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the Dceu. She even had a threequel planned before it was scrapped by James Gunn. Despite being disappointed, the fans have been keen to know who will play the next Diana Prince. Now, it looks like people have come up with a new name who can be perfect in the role- Charlee Fraser.
Charlee Fraser in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Village Roadshow Pictures
After her film debut in 2023’s Anyone but You, Charlee Fraser recently appeared as Mary Jabassa in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Can Charlee Fraser...
- 5/26/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
James Gunn’s Dcu announced the writing team for Max’s Lanterns series on Saturday. The writing team involved DC writer Tom King along with Lost creator Damon Lindelof and Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy. While Gunn gave a hearty welcome to both Lindelof and Mundy, his comments against the Lost creator resurfaced on social media. Gunn had some scathing remarks about Lindelof for ruining the ending of the 2004 series.
James Gunn (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Gunn’s other brutal criticism also resurfaced along with his remarks on Lindelof, this time against the legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott. Interestingly, the resurfaced comments ignited a discussion about what changed Gunn’s mind about Lindelof and hiring him as Lanterns writer.
James Gunn’s Past Scathing Remarks About New Lanterns Writer Resurfaces A still from Damon Lindelof’s Lost | ABC
James Gunn‘s Dcu project Lanterns gets a new writing team and the...
James Gunn (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Gunn’s other brutal criticism also resurfaced along with his remarks on Lindelof, this time against the legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott. Interestingly, the resurfaced comments ignited a discussion about what changed Gunn’s mind about Lindelof and hiring him as Lanterns writer.
James Gunn’s Past Scathing Remarks About New Lanterns Writer Resurfaces A still from Damon Lindelof’s Lost | ABC
James Gunn‘s Dcu project Lanterns gets a new writing team and the...
- 5/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- 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
Gal Gadot Led Heart Of Stone Becomes #2 On Netflix’s Most Watched Movies In Latter Half Of 2023. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Netflix is one of the leading streaming platforms globally, catering to a wide variety of entertainment. Several movies find their home on the Ott platform after their theatrical release, while some are released directly there. The streaming giant has released data on films with the most views from July 1 to December 31, 2023. Gal Gadot’s Heart of Stone has beaten several other movies to grab the #2 spot, but can you guess which movie is at the top of the list?
The movie Heart of Stone featured Gal, Jamie Dornan, and Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The plot revolves around an international intelligence operative who must go on a mission to protect a mysterious artificial intelligence system known as The Heart.
Heart of Stone was directed by Tom Harper. Its reported budget was $150 million,...
Netflix is one of the leading streaming platforms globally, catering to a wide variety of entertainment. Several movies find their home on the Ott platform after their theatrical release, while some are released directly there. The streaming giant has released data on films with the most views from July 1 to December 31, 2023. Gal Gadot’s Heart of Stone has beaten several other movies to grab the #2 spot, but can you guess which movie is at the top of the list?
The movie Heart of Stone featured Gal, Jamie Dornan, and Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt in leading roles. The plot revolves around an international intelligence operative who must go on a mission to protect a mysterious artificial intelligence system known as The Heart.
Heart of Stone was directed by Tom Harper. Its reported budget was $150 million,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Leave The World Behind was the most viewed feature film on Netflix over the second half of 2023, according to the streamer’s second biannual viewing report.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
- 5/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
Dystopian thriller “Leave the World Behind” was the most-watched film — and title overall — on Netflix globally in the second half of 2023, while anime-inspired live action series “One Piece” led on the TV side among individual series seasons.
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
A year removed from the start of the WGA strike, we’re just starting to see what recovery looks like. It’s rough: TIFF and AFM were disappointing, and Berlin didn’t offer many appealing talent packages. Projects are taking a long time to come together, if they’re happening at all.
However, Cannes may offer a silver lining: The post-strike market may mean a decline in the annual onslaught of trade announcements for movie projects that go nowhere.
“There’s still a lag in the marketplace where stuff isn’t filming; that’s going to affect what’s going on in production right now,” said one domestic sales agent. “During the WGA strike, a lot of talent had taken a seat and said, ‘What is it we really want from the marketplace? We want a different kind of quality.’ You hear it a lot from actors: ‘We want better movies.
However, Cannes may offer a silver lining: The post-strike market may mean a decline in the annual onslaught of trade announcements for movie projects that go nowhere.
“There’s still a lag in the marketplace where stuff isn’t filming; that’s going to affect what’s going on in production right now,” said one domestic sales agent. “During the WGA strike, a lot of talent had taken a seat and said, ‘What is it we really want from the marketplace? We want a different kind of quality.’ You hear it a lot from actors: ‘We want better movies.
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Thousands took to the streets in Malmö, Sweden to protest the Israel-Hamas war and the decision to allow Israel’s contestant Eden Golan to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest and its Saturday final. Some estimates said there were more than 15,000 protesters, though police pegged the demonstration at between 6,000 and 8,000 demonstrators. Israel and Golan ended up finishing in fifth place, with Switzerland ultimately taking home the victory, though Israel took a brief lead with a strong showing in the fan vote as the votes were announced.
In video shared on social media, protesters chanted “We will crush Zionism” and “There’s only one solution — Intifada revolution.”
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (C) wearing the keffiyeh scarf is removed by police during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Malmo Arena venue ahead of the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest (Getty Images)
Protestors in Malmö include Greta Thunberg, who previously...
In video shared on social media, protesters chanted “We will crush Zionism” and “There’s only one solution — Intifada revolution.”
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (C) wearing the keffiyeh scarf is removed by police during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Malmo Arena venue ahead of the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest (Getty Images)
Protestors in Malmö include Greta Thunberg, who previously...
- 5/11/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
‘Peacemaker’: Frank Grillo To Reprise His Animated ‘Creature Commandos’ Role In Live-Action Season 2
James Gunn’s series “Peacemaker,” starring John Cena, will be one of the rare DC properties that will carry over into the newly rebooted and reset DC Universe. While Gunn’s new DC Studios basically scrapped much of the past Dceu a new casting announcement for the second “Peacemaker” season is highlighting some of the connective tissue he intends to bring to the new DC.
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Continue reading ‘Peacemaker’: Frank Grillo To Reprise His Animated ‘Creature Commandos’ Role In Live-Action Season 2 at The Playlist.
- 5/10/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
More than two years after "Peacemaker" season 1 aired its finale, the second season of the DC series is finally coming together. DC Studios co-head James Gunn has revealed an intriguing bit of casting for the show as production gets going, with Frank Grillo returning to the DC Universe as Rick Flag Sr. We say "returning" because Grillo is already playing the part in the upcoming animated TV series "Creature Commandoes." So yes, he will be making the jump from animation to live-action. This brings a plan Gunn has had in place since the beginning of this DC reboot full circle.
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"Pleased to announce the great Frank Grillo will be reprising the role of Rick Flag, Sr -- the role he'll first play in animated form in 'Creature Commandos' -- throughout Season 2 of #Peacemaker," Gunn said alongside a photo...
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"Pleased to announce the great Frank Grillo will be reprising the role of Rick Flag, Sr -- the role he'll first play in animated form in 'Creature Commandos' -- throughout Season 2 of #Peacemaker," Gunn said alongside a photo...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
You can now watch Poolman only in theaters.
It’s nearly impossible to overemphasize positive thinking as a film critic. In fact, we are trained to forgo any suppression of negative emotions or experiences and embrace them so we can look at films with a critical eye. However, Chirs Pine is a likable actor that you want to root for Poolman. Yet, it was nearly impossible to sit through whenever I tried to watch his freshman film.
God bless the few brave souls who enjoyed Pine’s directorial debut over the festival circuit. Yes, it’s wonderful to have an optimistic perspective on life. And yes, we should all try to look at life like a glass half full. However, I’m worried those few have such a positive outlook on life that it borders on toxic.
Perhaps that is the only explanation of how such a dull, incoherent, and...
It’s nearly impossible to overemphasize positive thinking as a film critic. In fact, we are trained to forgo any suppression of negative emotions or experiences and embrace them so we can look at films with a critical eye. However, Chirs Pine is a likable actor that you want to root for Poolman. Yet, it was nearly impossible to sit through whenever I tried to watch his freshman film.
God bless the few brave souls who enjoyed Pine’s directorial debut over the festival circuit. Yes, it’s wonderful to have an optimistic perspective on life. And yes, we should all try to look at life like a glass half full. However, I’m worried those few have such a positive outlook on life that it borders on toxic.
Perhaps that is the only explanation of how such a dull, incoherent, and...
- 5/10/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Despite mostly positive initial reactions, Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman 1984 was widely panned by critics and fans alike when it was released, but the movie does still have its share of loyal supporters - and can count one of its stars among them.
After being killed off at the end of the first movie, Chris Pine's Steve Trevor returned under somewhat bizarre circumstances in the sequel for a reunion with Gal Gadot's Amazonian hero. In the end, Diana was forced to "wish" Trevor back out of existence in order to defeat Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), and the couple shared an emotional farewell.
While chatting about his most iconic roles with Entertainment Weekly, Pine defended WW84, and said he believed the movie was given such a hard time because it focused more on "forgiveness and compassion" than the usual superhero fare.
"I just thought, how powerful that there's a superhero...
After being killed off at the end of the first movie, Chris Pine's Steve Trevor returned under somewhat bizarre circumstances in the sequel for a reunion with Gal Gadot's Amazonian hero. In the end, Diana was forced to "wish" Trevor back out of existence in order to defeat Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), and the couple shared an emotional farewell.
While chatting about his most iconic roles with Entertainment Weekly, Pine defended WW84, and said he believed the movie was given such a hard time because it focused more on "forgiveness and compassion" than the usual superhero fare.
"I just thought, how powerful that there's a superhero...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Bieber are expecting their first child together. The couple announced the news on Hailey’s Instagram on Thursday, sharing a sweet video as well as pictures from a professional photo shoot featuring what looks to be a vow renewal between the pair.
In Hailey’s Instagram announcement, she and Justin are seen kissing amid what looks like a vow renewal, with Hailey in a white dress that resembles her wedding gown. The video and subsequent photos show Hailey with a noticeable baby bump, and in the Instagram caption itself, Hailey merely tagged Justin.
The couple received love from friends and fans. Several stars including Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Demi Lovato and more took to the comments section to congratulate the couple.
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In Hailey’s Instagram announcement, she and Justin are seen kissing amid what looks like a vow renewal, with Hailey in a white dress that resembles her wedding gown. The video and subsequent photos show Hailey with a noticeable baby bump, and in the Instagram caption itself, Hailey merely tagged Justin.
The couple received love from friends and fans. Several stars including Gigi Hadid, Gal Gadot, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Demi Lovato and more took to the comments section to congratulate the couple.
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- 5/10/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Patty Jenkins Confirms Wonder Woman 3 Is Dead; Says DC Studios Are "Not Interested" In The Character
Despite Gal Gadot's insistence that she'll return as Diana Prince, all signs point to her time as Wonder Woman having ended. James Gunn has already cast a new Superman and is searching for Batman, so there's no reason to believe he'd keep the Dceu actress around.
The plug was pulled on Wonder Woman 3 pretty soon after DC Studios was formed as it didn't fit into their direction for the new Dcu.
That meant Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 writer/director Patty Jenkins was given her marching orders, and she confirmed the planned threequel isn't happening during a recent interview.
Asked if the movie has been scrapped, the filmmaker said, "Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever." Asked if another director would take her place, Jenkins responded, "No, they’re not interested in doing any Wonder Woman for the time being."
"It’s not an easy task, what’s going on with DC,...
The plug was pulled on Wonder Woman 3 pretty soon after DC Studios was formed as it didn't fit into their direction for the new Dcu.
That meant Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 writer/director Patty Jenkins was given her marching orders, and she confirmed the planned threequel isn't happening during a recent interview.
Asked if the movie has been scrapped, the filmmaker said, "Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever." Asked if another director would take her place, Jenkins responded, "No, they’re not interested in doing any Wonder Woman for the time being."
"It’s not an easy task, what’s going on with DC,...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Zack Snyder was quite impressed by Gal Gadot during her audition for the role of Wonder Woman. The actress played Diana Prince in her debut appearance in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. She later on reprised the role in Wonder Woman and Justice League.
Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman
Apart from her beauty and acting skills, Gadot used her intimidating presence to amaze both Snyder and her co-star, Ben Affleck. In the end, she got the coveted role.
Zack Snyder On Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Audition
During his interview via The Film Junkie, director Zack Snyder recalled the time Gal Gadot tried out for the part of Wonder Woman and did a screen test with Ben Affleck.
“When we did the casting of Gal… They were doing a scene that’s not in the movie, we had just written it for the audition, and she was just confronting him about his drinking,...
Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman
Apart from her beauty and acting skills, Gadot used her intimidating presence to amaze both Snyder and her co-star, Ben Affleck. In the end, she got the coveted role.
Zack Snyder On Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Audition
During his interview via The Film Junkie, director Zack Snyder recalled the time Gal Gadot tried out for the part of Wonder Woman and did a screen test with Ben Affleck.
“When we did the casting of Gal… They were doing a scene that’s not in the movie, we had just written it for the audition, and she was just confronting him about his drinking,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Each streaming platform has its own way of doing business and staying afloat in the competitive industry. This, of course, includes in-house production and careful consideration of what kind of movies and shows to add to the library.
Every month we wait to see what the streaming services have in store for us viewers, and even when they release the god-forgotten movies, we are absolutely happy because we are reminded of the gems once created.
Peacock's May premiere list is big enough, and we will tell you about the six must-see ones.
1. Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele's horror thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, searching for clues throughout the entire running time. The story centers on a young interracial couple. When the black boyfriend visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, his bubbling discomfort with their acceptance of him eventually reaches a boiling point.
“In...
Every month we wait to see what the streaming services have in store for us viewers, and even when they release the god-forgotten movies, we are absolutely happy because we are reminded of the gems once created.
Peacock's May premiere list is big enough, and we will tell you about the six must-see ones.
1. Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele's horror thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, searching for clues throughout the entire running time. The story centers on a young interracial couple. When the black boyfriend visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, his bubbling discomfort with their acceptance of him eventually reaches a boiling point.
“In...
- 5/7/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Chris Pine unarguably looks effortlessly perfect in every single role he dons, and the same was the case when he played the fan-favorite character of Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman franchise. Yet, as immaculately as he performed in this role that went on to win the hearts of fans from all across the globe, what’s surprising is that the actor actually never wanted to play him.
Chris Pine. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it may seem unbelievable to many, it is only true that Pine rejected the role of the beloved husband-material Steve — not once, but twice. But the reason behind his turning down the iconic part was only understandable because he felt like his character “sounded like a second fiddle,” and he, for one, had “no interest,” whatsoever “in playing the boyfriend” in a superhero movie.
Chris Pine Never Really Wanted to Play Steve in the...
Chris Pine. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it may seem unbelievable to many, it is only true that Pine rejected the role of the beloved husband-material Steve — not once, but twice. But the reason behind his turning down the iconic part was only understandable because he felt like his character “sounded like a second fiddle,” and he, for one, had “no interest,” whatsoever “in playing the boyfriend” in a superhero movie.
Chris Pine Never Really Wanted to Play Steve in the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Chris Pine Gets Candid on Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation: "I'm Stunned" - Main Image
Chris Pine recently opened up about the cancellation of Wonder Woman 3 by DC Studios despite the franchise's box office track record.
When James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the management of DC Studios in late 2022, Wonder Woman 3 was one of the projects that were shelved, abruptly ending the tenure of Gal Gadot as the iconic hero.
The franchise has since then moved forward with the new Dcu reboot that is set to introduce a new incarnation of Wonder Woman. So far, no new actress has been cast in the role yet.
Also Read: Superman: James Gunn Unveils Man of Steel's Dcu Suit
Chris Pine Admits He's 'Stunned' by Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation
In a recent interview, Pine weighed in on the cancellation of Wonder Woman 3 and admitted that he feels stunned by the studio's decision.
"I'm...
Chris Pine recently opened up about the cancellation of Wonder Woman 3 by DC Studios despite the franchise's box office track record.
When James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the management of DC Studios in late 2022, Wonder Woman 3 was one of the projects that were shelved, abruptly ending the tenure of Gal Gadot as the iconic hero.
The franchise has since then moved forward with the new Dcu reboot that is set to introduce a new incarnation of Wonder Woman. So far, no new actress has been cast in the role yet.
Also Read: Superman: James Gunn Unveils Man of Steel's Dcu Suit
Chris Pine Admits He's 'Stunned' by Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation
In a recent interview, Pine weighed in on the cancellation of Wonder Woman 3 and admitted that he feels stunned by the studio's decision.
"I'm...
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
Patty Jenkins discusses the end of one project and the beginning of another as she gives an update on the status of her planned Star Wars movie.
Ever since the release of Wonder Woman 1984 back in 2020, Patty Jenkins has jumped from blockbuster project to blockbuster project, but without ever getting to the point of actually entering production. As such, we’re now four years on from the release of that film and Jenkins is still developing films to make.
While we’re hoping that her career doesn’t undergo a 14 year movie directing hiatus like the gap that exists on her filmography between 2003’s Monster and 2017’s Wonder Woman, it has been four years now where she’s moved from project to project as the tectonic plates of Hollywood have continually shifted beneath her.
There was a Cleopatra project with Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot that Jenkins was set to direct.
Ever since the release of Wonder Woman 1984 back in 2020, Patty Jenkins has jumped from blockbuster project to blockbuster project, but without ever getting to the point of actually entering production. As such, we’re now four years on from the release of that film and Jenkins is still developing films to make.
While we’re hoping that her career doesn’t undergo a 14 year movie directing hiatus like the gap that exists on her filmography between 2003’s Monster and 2017’s Wonder Woman, it has been four years now where she’s moved from project to project as the tectonic plates of Hollywood have continually shifted beneath her.
There was a Cleopatra project with Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot that Jenkins was set to direct.
- 5/7/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Filmmaker Patty Jenkins has shared an update on ‘Wonder Woman 3’, and said that the Gal Gadot-starrer will most likely never happen.
When questioned about the status of the third instalment of ‘Wonder Woman’, Jenkins said: “Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever.”
The director appeared on Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast, where she shared all the details, reports deadline.com.
Asked if another director would take on the film, Jenkins said: “No, they’re not interested in doing any ‘Wonder Woman’ for the time being.”
“So, when I left Star Wars to do ‘Wonder Woman 3’, and I started working on that, we talked about, ‘Well, maybe I’ll come back to Star Wars after ‘Wonder Woman 3’, so we started a deal for that to happen,” she said.
“When ‘Wonder Woman 3’ then went away, Lucasfilm and I were like, ‘Oh, we’ve got to finish this deal.’ We...
When questioned about the status of the third instalment of ‘Wonder Woman’, Jenkins said: “Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever.”
The director appeared on Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast, where she shared all the details, reports deadline.com.
Asked if another director would take on the film, Jenkins said: “No, they’re not interested in doing any ‘Wonder Woman’ for the time being.”
“So, when I left Star Wars to do ‘Wonder Woman 3’, and I started working on that, we talked about, ‘Well, maybe I’ll come back to Star Wars after ‘Wonder Woman 3’, so we started a deal for that to happen,” she said.
“When ‘Wonder Woman 3’ then went away, Lucasfilm and I were like, ‘Oh, we’ve got to finish this deal.’ We...
- 5/7/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chris Pine is sharing his thoughts on DC axing a third installment of Wonder Woman.
The actor, who starred in 2017’s Wonder Woman and 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, recently told Business Insider that he was “stunned” after learning a third movie in the superhero franchise wasn’t happening.
“I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” the Poolman director said. “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character. Patty [Jenkins] is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine played Steve Trevor, the love interest of Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince/Wonder Woman character, in the first two movies; however, he noted that he wouldn’t have been involved in a third film.
“Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo. It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back,...
The actor, who starred in 2017’s Wonder Woman and 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, recently told Business Insider that he was “stunned” after learning a third movie in the superhero franchise wasn’t happening.
“I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” the Poolman director said. “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character. Patty [Jenkins] is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine played Steve Trevor, the love interest of Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince/Wonder Woman character, in the first two movies; however, he noted that he wouldn’t have been involved in a third film.
“Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo. It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Patty Jenkins is giving an update on film projects she’s been attached to, such as Wonder Woman 3 and Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.
In a new interview, the filmmaker says another sequel to the DC superhero movie will most likely never happen.
While appearing on Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast, Ben Mankiewicz asked the Wonder Woman director if the third installment was done.
“Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever,” she said.
When asked if another director would take on the film, Jenkins said, “No, they’re not interested in doing any Wonder Woman for the time being.”
Jenkins was developing a third movie in the franchise starring Gal Gadot. However, as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, they had a different vision for the Dceu and Wonder Woman 3 was axed for now.
“It’s not an easy task, what’s going on with DC,...
In a new interview, the filmmaker says another sequel to the DC superhero movie will most likely never happen.
While appearing on Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast, Ben Mankiewicz asked the Wonder Woman director if the third installment was done.
“Yeah, for the time being, but probably easily forever,” she said.
When asked if another director would take on the film, Jenkins said, “No, they’re not interested in doing any Wonder Woman for the time being.”
Jenkins was developing a third movie in the franchise starring Gal Gadot. However, as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, they had a different vision for the Dceu and Wonder Woman 3 was axed for now.
“It’s not an easy task, what’s going on with DC,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pine opens up about DC not moving forward with a third installment of Wonder Woman and recalls how Princess Diaries 2 changed his life.
Pine played Wonder Woman’s love interest, Steve Trevor, in the superhero saga opposite Gal Gadot and was “stunned” when the third movie was axed.
“I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” the Poolman director said in an interview with Business Insider. “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character. Patty [Jenkins] is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine noted that if a third movie had moved forward, he most likely wouldn’t have starred in it, adding, “Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo. It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back.”
The actor also gave insight into booking the role,...
Pine played Wonder Woman’s love interest, Steve Trevor, in the superhero saga opposite Gal Gadot and was “stunned” when the third movie was axed.
“I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” the Poolman director said in an interview with Business Insider. “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character. Patty [Jenkins] is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine noted that if a third movie had moved forward, he most likely wouldn’t have starred in it, adding, “Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo. It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back.”
The actor also gave insight into booking the role,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Gal Gadot become one of the few Dceu actors to reprise their characters in the Dcu?
If you've lost score at home, the important tidbits to remember regarding the current status of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman is that James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the Dcu film slate in January 2023 and it was absent a standalone Wonder Woman movie.
Yet, despite that fact, in August 2023, Gal Gadot told the media that she had met with Gunn and Safran and had been assured that she would be returning to the role.
Since then, there's been a series of conflicting rumors and reports that state that Gadot will be back as Wonder Woman or that she's out.
Back in September 2023, the ever "reliable" @MyTimeToShine said that Gadot would be returning as Wonder Woman.
However, a new report from Variety affirms that Gunn and Safran, "are creating a new DC Universe and...
If you've lost score at home, the important tidbits to remember regarding the current status of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman is that James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled the Dcu film slate in January 2023 and it was absent a standalone Wonder Woman movie.
Yet, despite that fact, in August 2023, Gal Gadot told the media that she had met with Gunn and Safran and had been assured that she would be returning to the role.
Since then, there's been a series of conflicting rumors and reports that state that Gadot will be back as Wonder Woman or that she's out.
Back in September 2023, the ever "reliable" @MyTimeToShine said that Gadot would be returning as Wonder Woman.
However, a new report from Variety affirms that Gunn and Safran, "are creating a new DC Universe and...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Admittedly, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson isn’t the easiest person to work with: several reports suggest that he and Ryan Reynolds got into an on-set fight during the filming of Red Notice and had problems working together. But nothing is what it seems with all the speculations and drama, so we decided to learn more about this conflict, its origins, and its implication — specifically, for Red Notice 2.
What Happened Between Reynolds and The Rock?
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Dwayne Johnsons, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot were filming Red Notice. The Covid-related restrictions understandably made the principal photography hard already, but The Rock added fuel to the flame of everyone’s frustration: reportedly, he was consistently hours late to the set.
According to The Wrap, one time, Johnson arrived 5 hours late — and Ryan Reynolds stood up to him, demanding the former respect everyone’s schedule. There was a...
What Happened Between Reynolds and The Rock?
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Dwayne Johnsons, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot were filming Red Notice. The Covid-related restrictions understandably made the principal photography hard already, but The Rock added fuel to the flame of everyone’s frustration: reportedly, he was consistently hours late to the set.
According to The Wrap, one time, Johnson arrived 5 hours late — and Ryan Reynolds stood up to him, demanding the former respect everyone’s schedule. There was a...
- 5/6/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
A third Wonder Woman movie was in development at Warner Bros. right up until James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-heads of the relaunched DC Studios, and the decision to scrap the project came as a surprise to a lead actor from the previous films.
While promoting his new movie, Poolman, during an interview with Business Insider, Chris Pine (Steve Trevor) said he was "shocked" that the studio would pull the plug on a franchise that took in almost $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
"I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere. I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character; Patty is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine wasn't going to reprise his role after being killed off (again) in Wonder Woman 1984. “It would be...
While promoting his new movie, Poolman, during an interview with Business Insider, Chris Pine (Steve Trevor) said he was "shocked" that the studio would pull the plug on a franchise that took in almost $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
"I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere. I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character; Patty is such a thoughtful director.”
Pine wasn't going to reprise his role after being killed off (again) in Wonder Woman 1984. “It would be...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The DC Extended Universe we knew is a thing of the past now. After 15 movies in the office, the men in power of the franchise decided that things were not working out for the Universe. The Box Office returns and criticism from fans casting a lot of doubt about how things would pan out for the franchise that was once being touted as a competition to the MCU.
But it wasn’t meant to be. That also meant that a rumored sequel to WW84 would have to be scrapped. And Chris Pine had no qualms with that, for one peculiar reason.
Wonder Woman was one of the best that Dceu had to offer
Wonder Woman was well received by fans and critics alike l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The first few years of the Dceu were ones of prosperity. Kicking off with Man of Steel in 2014, things seemed to be going...
But it wasn’t meant to be. That also meant that a rumored sequel to WW84 would have to be scrapped. And Chris Pine had no qualms with that, for one peculiar reason.
Wonder Woman was one of the best that Dceu had to offer
Wonder Woman was well received by fans and critics alike l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The first few years of the Dceu were ones of prosperity. Kicking off with Man of Steel in 2014, things seemed to be going...
- 5/6/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Chris Pine’s role in the DC Universe was certainly iconic. Being one of the most beloved actors in the industry, his portrayal of Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman franchise came with nothing short of appreciation. Especially following the course of the first movie, his ultimate sacrifice touched the hearts of many, making it cruel to learn that his appearance in the sequel was next to nothing.
A still from Wonder Woman
Although the first film had a lot going on for it, including the growing reputation of Patty Jenkins because of its success, a lot relied on the second film. Gal Gadot’s portrayal as the titular character was taken well, as was every other aspect of the franchise; up until the sequel. However, Pine has something different to say about the same.
Chris Pine Was Surpised About The Fate of Wonder Woman
Chris Pine recently gave an...
A still from Wonder Woman
Although the first film had a lot going on for it, including the growing reputation of Patty Jenkins because of its success, a lot relied on the second film. Gal Gadot’s portrayal as the titular character was taken well, as was every other aspect of the franchise; up until the sequel. However, Pine has something different to say about the same.
Chris Pine Was Surpised About The Fate of Wonder Woman
Chris Pine recently gave an...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Wes Ball is ready to rumble with his upcoming release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. After the reboot trilogy with Andy Serkis’ Ceasar in the lead came to an end, Ball took on the reigns with new characters and a new story but set in the same (or at least similar) world. This time, instead of Ceasar, we have Noa, a young chimpanzee hunter at the heart of the story, played by Owen Teague.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The movie will be out in theaters this weekend, but it already has a lot of positive responses from critics and industry veterans like Serkis and Matt Reeves. The latter served as the director of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and War of the Planet of the Apes (2017). The reboot series was a huge hit among audiences, and the upcoming movie is...
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The movie will be out in theaters this weekend, but it already has a lot of positive responses from critics and industry veterans like Serkis and Matt Reeves. The latter served as the director of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and War of the Planet of the Apes (2017). The reboot series was a huge hit among audiences, and the upcoming movie is...
- 5/6/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
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