The second episode of the newly relaunched Doctor Who is a haunting, contemplative story about what might happen if the world was robbed of its love of music. Like all good Who sci-fi premises, “The Devil’s Chord” takes something that is a given about human nature, and suggests our experience of life might be totally different without that thing. Just like “Blink” made us worry about trying to control our inherent reflex to bat our eyes, “The Devil’s Chord” makes us worried about how depressing and dystopian things would become without being able to hear a tune.
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
The episode also features a bootleg version of The Beatles, which should be a slam-dunk for Doctor Who, but isn’t. Instead, in creating a timey-wimey story about the death of music in a bizarro timeline, Who makes some blunders about why The Beatles became The Beatles.
Spoilers ahead.
While some...
- 5/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
John Malkovich has transformed into Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache in first look images from biopic “The Yellow Tie.”
“The Yellow Tie” is part of a new spate of conductor biopics that also includes “Tar” and “Maestro.” The film, which Vmi Worldwide will introduce to buyers in Cannes, spans seven decades of Celibidache’s life, with Ben Schnetzer (“3 Body Problem”) playing the musical virtuoso in his youth as he battles personal and global instability to become the youngest ever conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and eventually one of the world’s most celebrated conductors.
Ben Schnetzer in ‘The Yellow Tie’ (Adi Marineci/Oblique Media courtesy of Celeb Films)
For the role, Malkovich conducted a concert in Bucharest surrounded by 4,300 extras.
“The Lord of the Rings” star Sean Bean plays Celibidache’s harsh father, who throws out his son after discovering he wants to pursue a career in classical music,...
“The Yellow Tie” is part of a new spate of conductor biopics that also includes “Tar” and “Maestro.” The film, which Vmi Worldwide will introduce to buyers in Cannes, spans seven decades of Celibidache’s life, with Ben Schnetzer (“3 Body Problem”) playing the musical virtuoso in his youth as he battles personal and global instability to become the youngest ever conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and eventually one of the world’s most celebrated conductors.
Ben Schnetzer in ‘The Yellow Tie’ (Adi Marineci/Oblique Media courtesy of Celeb Films)
For the role, Malkovich conducted a concert in Bucharest surrounded by 4,300 extras.
“The Lord of the Rings” star Sean Bean plays Celibidache’s harsh father, who throws out his son after discovering he wants to pursue a career in classical music,...
- 5/15/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Nearly a decade ago, Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser was hanging out at one of Roger and James Deakins’ famous barbecues when he was introduced to a French-Canadian man he didn’t immediately recognize. But as soon as he put a face to the name “Denis Villeneuve,” he instantly called to mind two of the filmmaker’s critically acclaimed Canadian films, Polytechnique (2009) and Incendies (2010), as well as his American debut, Prisoners (2013), that he shot with the co-host of that day’s festivities, Roger Deakins. So Fraser and Villeneuve got to know each other that day, before going their separate ways for a few years.
During the intervening time period, Fraser photographed a handful of projects including the first Star Wars spinoff film, Rogue One (2016), as well as the first live-action Star Wars series in The Mandalorian. And then, in 2018, Villeneuve reached out regarding the Dp position on his forthcoming adaptation of...
During the intervening time period, Fraser photographed a handful of projects including the first Star Wars spinoff film, Rogue One (2016), as well as the first live-action Star Wars series in The Mandalorian. And then, in 2018, Villeneuve reached out regarding the Dp position on his forthcoming adaptation of...
- 5/14/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bradley Cooper is one of the most snubbed actors in the history of Oscars, and even though he has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, the win always seems to slip through his fingers. His recent work, Maestro, earned three nominations, but the actor still went home empty-handed.
Bradley Cooper in Maestro
After the awarding event, Cooper made a surprise cameo in ABC’s Abbott Elementary as himself. The news is that his two-minute appearance in the show has been submitted for Emmy’s consideration.
Bradley Cooper’s Cameo In Abbott Elementary Vies For Emmy Awards
Fans will never forget how Bradley Cooper roasted himself in his cameo appearance in Abbott Elementary. The actor opened the scene with the line, “Whenever I’m in Philly, you know the deli across the street? That’s my first stop. My dad used to always take me there. They have the best hoagies in the city.
Bradley Cooper in Maestro
After the awarding event, Cooper made a surprise cameo in ABC’s Abbott Elementary as himself. The news is that his two-minute appearance in the show has been submitted for Emmy’s consideration.
Bradley Cooper’s Cameo In Abbott Elementary Vies For Emmy Awards
Fans will never forget how Bradley Cooper roasted himself in his cameo appearance in Abbott Elementary. The actor opened the scene with the line, “Whenever I’m in Philly, you know the deli across the street? That’s my first stop. My dad used to always take me there. They have the best hoagies in the city.
- 5/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The new "Doctor Who" season's second installment, "The Devil's Chord," is the closest the show's come to a proper musical episode. Sure, there was that brief musical number in the latest Christmas episode, and that one song-based resolution in season 7, but we've never seen the show embrace the music quite like this one. There are multiple original numbers, including a battle where the villain's using floating notations like a cowboy swinging a lasso around. It's fun when "Doctor Who" goes full weird, and this episode is an exciting promise of more musical weirdness to come.
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Biopics are a rage in several film industries. Both the West and the Hindi film industries are tapping into stories of human beings who have achieved extraordinary things for themselves and society. Bradley Cooper in Maestro, Randeep Hooda in Swatantra Veer Savarkar, Diljit Dosanjh in Amar Singh Chamkila, and Sara Ali Khan in Ae Watan mere Watan are some of the stars who’ve recently performed in biopics. Adding to this list is Srikanth, starring Rajkumar Rao as Srikanth Bolla, who happens to be India’s visually challenged entrepreneur who set up industries that offered jobs only to physically challenged men and women. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the movie chronicles the life and struggles of Srikanth Bolla as he strives to be treated equally and not as a person who forever needs sympathy.
Spoilers Ahead
What happened when Srikanth was born?
Srikanth was born in 1992 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to a family of farmers.
Spoilers Ahead
What happened when Srikanth was born?
Srikanth was born in 1992 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to a family of farmers.
- 5/12/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Alberto Barbera has extended his contract with the Venice International Film Festival and will remain on as artistic director on the Lido through 2026.
The board of directors of La Biennale di Venezia, the umbrella organization that runs the Venice festival, approved the two-year contract extension, unveiling the decision on Friday.
In a statement, the board said in his time as festival head, Barbera had been successful in “discovering and launching new talents on the international stage, in spreading and advancing the culture of cinema, and in expanding audiences” at the world’s oldest film festival.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism, and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world. I am extremely pleased that La Biennale will continue down this path with him,...
The board of directors of La Biennale di Venezia, the umbrella organization that runs the Venice festival, approved the two-year contract extension, unveiling the decision on Friday.
In a statement, the board said in his time as festival head, Barbera had been successful in “discovering and launching new talents on the international stage, in spreading and advancing the culture of cinema, and in expanding audiences” at the world’s oldest film festival.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism, and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world. I am extremely pleased that La Biennale will continue down this path with him,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Carpenter doesn’t get the hype around Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer.
“Oppenheimer was Ok. It was alright,” the Master of Horror said in an interview for music journalist Larry Fitzmaurice’s Last Donut of the Night newsletter. “Everyone’s praising it as the movie of the century — I don’t know about that.”
When asked if he liked Nolan’s movies in general, Carpenter responded, “Yeah, I guess, sure.”
However, Carpenter was impressed by Bradley Cooper’s “terrific” Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro, which he “enjoyed a great deal.”
Combined with his previous comments about Barbie, we can count Carpenter as among the relatively few moviegoers who didn’t get the Barbenheimer phenomenon as a whole. In October of last year, he said Barbie wasn’t for “my generation” and admitted the “patriarchy business” went “right over my head.”
Carpenter’s interview served as promotion for his new album,...
“Oppenheimer was Ok. It was alright,” the Master of Horror said in an interview for music journalist Larry Fitzmaurice’s Last Donut of the Night newsletter. “Everyone’s praising it as the movie of the century — I don’t know about that.”
When asked if he liked Nolan’s movies in general, Carpenter responded, “Yeah, I guess, sure.”
However, Carpenter was impressed by Bradley Cooper’s “terrific” Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro, which he “enjoyed a great deal.”
Combined with his previous comments about Barbie, we can count Carpenter as among the relatively few moviegoers who didn’t get the Barbenheimer phenomenon as a whole. In October of last year, he said Barbie wasn’t for “my generation” and admitted the “patriarchy business” went “right over my head.”
Carpenter’s interview served as promotion for his new album,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
John Carpenter wasn’t that impressed with Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”
The “Thing” director called Nolan’s Best Picture-winning historical drama just “Ok” in an interview for journalist Larry Fitzmaurice’s “Last Donut of the Night” newsletter.
“‘Oppenheimer’ was Ok. It was alright,” Carpenter said. “Everyone’s praising it as the movie of the century — I don’t know about that.”
But is Carpenter a fan of Nolan’s films in general?
“Yeah, I guess, sure,” he added.
The director instead pivoted and pointed to another 2024 Academy Award contender, saying, “I don’t want to talk about things that I haven’t enjoyed. I liked ‘Maestro’ a great deal. I thought that was terrific.”
And it turns out that Carpenter wasn’t crazy about the “Barbenheimer” craze as a whole. The filmmaker told the “Last Donut of the Night” newsletter his thoughts on “Barbie,” simply stating, “Did I like it?...
The “Thing” director called Nolan’s Best Picture-winning historical drama just “Ok” in an interview for journalist Larry Fitzmaurice’s “Last Donut of the Night” newsletter.
“‘Oppenheimer’ was Ok. It was alright,” Carpenter said. “Everyone’s praising it as the movie of the century — I don’t know about that.”
But is Carpenter a fan of Nolan’s films in general?
“Yeah, I guess, sure,” he added.
The director instead pivoted and pointed to another 2024 Academy Award contender, saying, “I don’t want to talk about things that I haven’t enjoyed. I liked ‘Maestro’ a great deal. I thought that was terrific.”
And it turns out that Carpenter wasn’t crazy about the “Barbenheimer” craze as a whole. The filmmaker told the “Last Donut of the Night” newsletter his thoughts on “Barbie,” simply stating, “Did I like it?...
- 5/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 13 members of Seventeen have been on their Follow Tour since last summer, a tour that ranged from tear-jerking performances to ones that rip pants, and the encore leg (called “Follow Again”) is nearing its end. While the tour is close to wrapping, Seventeen’s activities are not slowing down — the group has just released a new compilation album, 17 Is Right Here. With a run time of just over 96 minutes, the album features all of Seventeen’s Korean language singles, Korean versions of their Japanese-language singles since their debut nine years ago,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Kristine Kwak
- Rollingstone.com
Seventeen is celebrating their best!
17 Is Right Here, out Monday (April 29), is a best album honoring the K-Pop boy band’s legacy in the industry.
Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”
The new lead single “Maestro” weaves in elements from the band’s past 7 releases – “Adore U,” “Very Nice,” “Oh My!”, “Fear,” “Rock with you,” “Cheers,” and “Super” – while innovating a style and concept vastly original to itself, per their label.
“Aligning with the group’s core message around solidarity, this captivating dance R&b track illustrates how together, we can orchestrate our own universe like a ‘maestro.’”
The cinematic music video for “Maestro” is set in “a dark dystopian world where anything, including music and art, can be easily created with technology.
17 Is Right Here, out Monday (April 29), is a best album honoring the K-Pop boy band’s legacy in the industry.
Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”
The new lead single “Maestro” weaves in elements from the band’s past 7 releases – “Adore U,” “Very Nice,” “Oh My!”, “Fear,” “Rock with you,” “Cheers,” and “Super” – while innovating a style and concept vastly original to itself, per their label.
“Aligning with the group’s core message around solidarity, this captivating dance R&b track illustrates how together, we can orchestrate our own universe like a ‘maestro.’”
The cinematic music video for “Maestro” is set in “a dark dystopian world where anything, including music and art, can be easily created with technology.
- 4/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mumbai, April 29 (Ians) South Korean boy band ‘Seventeen’ has released their album ‘17 is Right Here’ along with a music video for the lead single ‘Maestro’.
The album, which comes in two CDs, includes four new tracks, Korean versions of eight previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, ‘Adore U’.
The song ‘Maestro’ brings in elements from the band’s past seven releases like ‘Adore U’, ‘Very’ Nice’, ‘Oh My’, ‘Fear’, ‘Rock with you’, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Super’. It’s an R&b track that aligns with the band’s core message around solidarity.
The music video of the song is set in a dark dystopian world where anything, including music and art, can be easily created with technology. The 13 members of the band explore the concept of ‘true creation’ as they confront and eventually embrace the unfamiliar beings introduced to them.
The album, which comes in two CDs, includes four new tracks, Korean versions of eight previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, ‘Adore U’.
The song ‘Maestro’ brings in elements from the band’s past seven releases like ‘Adore U’, ‘Very’ Nice’, ‘Oh My’, ‘Fear’, ‘Rock with you’, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Super’. It’s an R&b track that aligns with the band’s core message around solidarity.
The music video of the song is set in a dark dystopian world where anything, including music and art, can be easily created with technology. The 13 members of the band explore the concept of ‘true creation’ as they confront and eventually embrace the unfamiliar beings introduced to them.
- 4/29/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Behind the scenes, director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick have been instrumental in the movement for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts to recognize stunts. The director-producer husband-wife team hasn’t been shy in using their new film, “The Fall Guy,” a love letter to stunt professionals, to advance the cause. And it’s a cause that is increasingly looking like it will become a reality; a significant victory came last spring with the creation of the new Production and Technology Academy branch, which includes stunt professionals and therefore supplies the necessary pathway to a Best Stunt Design category at the Oscars.
“We’ve always been in the shadows, [but] that’s not the problem,” Leitch said when he was a guest on an upcoming episode of the Toolkit podcast to discuss “The Fall Guy.” “That was maybe the misconception for the Academy, ‘Well, these guys want awards because they...
“We’ve always been in the shadows, [but] that’s not the problem,” Leitch said when he was a guest on an upcoming episode of the Toolkit podcast to discuss “The Fall Guy.” “That was maybe the misconception for the Academy, ‘Well, these guys want awards because they...
- 4/27/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Los Angeles, April 25 (Ians) A Margot Robbie-signed ‘Barbie’ poster, the original script for ‘Love Actually’ starring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, and a signed guitar from Ed Sheeran are among several star-studded items in the latest auction for War Child, which advocates for children living through war.
Over 70 celebrities have donated rare items to the charity’s ‘Spring Clean’ fundraiser, including War Child global ambassador Carey Mulligan, who is gifting a limited edition book of the ‘Saltburn’ script signed by the cast.
Other items up for bid include a signed Dutch oven from Stanley Tucci, a jacket worn by Gillian Anderson on ‘Sex Education’, signed guitars from Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodgers, a signed drum skin from Coldplay, several costumes from ‘The Crown’, and a signed script.
Additionally, there’s the ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ script signed by Martin McDonagh, an ‘Evita’ script signed by Jonathan Pryce, a Bradley Cooper-signed ‘Maestro’ book and album,...
Over 70 celebrities have donated rare items to the charity’s ‘Spring Clean’ fundraiser, including War Child global ambassador Carey Mulligan, who is gifting a limited edition book of the ‘Saltburn’ script signed by the cast.
Other items up for bid include a signed Dutch oven from Stanley Tucci, a jacket worn by Gillian Anderson on ‘Sex Education’, signed guitars from Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodgers, a signed drum skin from Coldplay, several costumes from ‘The Crown’, and a signed script.
Additionally, there’s the ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ script signed by Martin McDonagh, an ‘Evita’ script signed by Jonathan Pryce, a Bradley Cooper-signed ‘Maestro’ book and album,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A “Barbie” poster signed by Margot Robbie and the original script for “Love Actually” are just a few of the star-studded items taking part in the latest auction for War Child, which advocates for children living through war.
Over 70 celebrities have donated rare items to the charity’s “Spring Clean” fundraiser, including War Child global ambassador Carey Mulligan, who is gifting a limited edition book of the “Saltburn” script signed by the cast. Other items available to bid on include a signed dutch oven from Stanley Tucci, a jacket worn by Gillian Anderson on “Sex Education,” signed guitars from Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodgers, a signed drum skin from Coldplay, several “The Crown” costumes and a signed script, a “Banshees of Inisherin” script signed by Martin McDonagh, an “Evita” script signed by Jonathan Pryce, a Bradley Cooper-signed “Maestro” book and album, a signed Florence + the Machine poster, an original...
Over 70 celebrities have donated rare items to the charity’s “Spring Clean” fundraiser, including War Child global ambassador Carey Mulligan, who is gifting a limited edition book of the “Saltburn” script signed by the cast. Other items available to bid on include a signed dutch oven from Stanley Tucci, a jacket worn by Gillian Anderson on “Sex Education,” signed guitars from Ed Sheeran and Nile Rodgers, a signed drum skin from Coldplay, several “The Crown” costumes and a signed script, a “Banshees of Inisherin” script signed by Martin McDonagh, an “Evita” script signed by Jonathan Pryce, a Bradley Cooper-signed “Maestro” book and album, a signed Florence + the Machine poster, an original...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Cillian Murphy obtained one of acting’s most coveted achievements when he won an Oscar for his leading role in “Oppenheimer.” But his award season run for the acclaimed Christopher Nolan film didn’t end with his big night at the Dolby Theater. The Irish actor went on to receive his home country’s highest acting honor on Sunday at the Irish Film and TV Academy Awards when he won the Lead Actor — Film category for “Oppenheimer.”
The ceremony honored the best Irish film and television of 2023, with Pat Collins’ “That They May Face the Rising Sun” winning Best Film. Other notable winners included Paul Mescal taking Supporting Actor for “All of Us Strangers” and Alison Oliver winning Supporting Actress for “Saltburn.”
Keep reading for a complete list of winners from the 2024 Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.
Best Film
“Double Blind”
“Flora and Son”
“Lies We Tell”
“Lola”
“That They May Face the Rising Sun...
The ceremony honored the best Irish film and television of 2023, with Pat Collins’ “That They May Face the Rising Sun” winning Best Film. Other notable winners included Paul Mescal taking Supporting Actor for “All of Us Strangers” and Alison Oliver winning Supporting Actress for “Saltburn.”
Keep reading for a complete list of winners from the 2024 Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.
Best Film
“Double Blind”
“Flora and Son”
“Lies We Tell”
“Lola”
“That They May Face the Rising Sun...
- 4/20/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Variety has earned its third Daytime Emmy nomination for the “Actors on Actors” series, with the first coming in 2019.
The PBS SoCal series pairs up actors for candid discussions about their recent work and thoughts on the entertainment industry. The nominated season features interviews with actors discussing their television projects including Emily Blunt (“The English”) with Brian Cox (“Succession”), Taron Egerton (“Black Bird”) with Rachel Weisz (“Dead Ringers”), Elle Fanning (“The Great”) with Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”), Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) with Steven Yeun (“Beef”), Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”) with Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face”), Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) with Claire Danes (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”), Jennifer Garner (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) with Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”) with Theo James (“The White Lotus”), Katherine Heigl (“Firefly Lane”) with Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Jennifer Coolidge (“The White Lotus”) with Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”), Jason Segel...
The PBS SoCal series pairs up actors for candid discussions about their recent work and thoughts on the entertainment industry. The nominated season features interviews with actors discussing their television projects including Emily Blunt (“The English”) with Brian Cox (“Succession”), Taron Egerton (“Black Bird”) with Rachel Weisz (“Dead Ringers”), Elle Fanning (“The Great”) with Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”), Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) with Steven Yeun (“Beef”), Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”) with Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face”), Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) with Claire Danes (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”), Jennifer Garner (“The Last Thing He Told Me”) with Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”) with Theo James (“The White Lotus”), Katherine Heigl (“Firefly Lane”) with Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Jennifer Coolidge (“The White Lotus”) with Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”), Jason Segel...
- 4/19/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA’s exclusive official podcast returns for a second series, delving into the world of television
Ahead of next month’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, BAFTA’s exclusive official podcast returns for a second series, delving into this year’s nominated TV shows and performances with industry insiders and expert voices. Fronted by TV presenter and journalist Alex Zane, listeners will enjoy informed and entertaining behind-the-scenes chat about the making of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows from the past 12 months and how these shows are impacting today’s TV.
All 26 competitive categories in the BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, spanning documentaries to drama to comedy and current affairs, will be unpacked over the course of eight 45-minute episodes. The new series will also travel to the BAFTA Television Craft Awards to meet the talented crew, writers and directors that make the public’s favourite shows.
The first episode will publish today at 13:00 BST, and is available to listen under embargo upon request.
All 26 competitive categories in the BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, spanning documentaries to drama to comedy and current affairs, will be unpacked over the course of eight 45-minute episodes. The new series will also travel to the BAFTA Television Craft Awards to meet the talented crew, writers and directors that make the public’s favourite shows.
The first episode will publish today at 13:00 BST, and is available to listen under embargo upon request.
- 4/18/2024
- Podnews.net
Bradley Cooper’s talents could aptly be summarized with the title of one of his films, Limitless. With over two decades dedicated to Hollywood, he’s undeniably one of its biggest stars. From the success of The Hangover series to his MCU journey as Rocket in The Guardians of the Galaxy, he has done quite a lot to cement his name in the industry.
Yet, despite his immense success, he hadn’t quite felt welcomed into “the club.” It was his recent departure into more serious roles, including stepping into a role replacing Leonardo DiCaprio, that allowed him to confront the insecurities and emotions he’d accrued over the years.
Bradley Cooper in the film Nightmare Alley. Photo by Kerry Hayes. © 2021 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved
Bradley Cooper’s Struggle with His Insecurities
Bradley Cooper, despite his glittering Hollywood success, grappled with an unshakeable self-doubt even in his finest of works.
Yet, despite his immense success, he hadn’t quite felt welcomed into “the club.” It was his recent departure into more serious roles, including stepping into a role replacing Leonardo DiCaprio, that allowed him to confront the insecurities and emotions he’d accrued over the years.
Bradley Cooper in the film Nightmare Alley. Photo by Kerry Hayes. © 2021 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved
Bradley Cooper’s Struggle with His Insecurities
Bradley Cooper, despite his glittering Hollywood success, grappled with an unshakeable self-doubt even in his finest of works.
- 4/13/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Billy Dee Williams is sharing his thoughts on actors wearing blackface.
If you didn’t know, blackface is the practice of non-black performers using black makeup to portray a caricature of black people on stage or on film.
In a new interview, the 87-year-old Star Wars actor looked back at the late English actor Laurence Olivier wearing blackface in the 1965 movie adaption of Othello.
Keep reading to find out more…“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Billy recalled on the Club Random with Bill Maher podcast.
“He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses…I fell out laughing,” he added.
“And Bradley Cooper thinks he’s got a problem with the nose,” host Bill Maher noted of Bradley Cooper wearing a prosthetic nose to portray composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro.
“I thought it was hysterical,” Billy chimed in. “I love that kind of stuff.
If you didn’t know, blackface is the practice of non-black performers using black makeup to portray a caricature of black people on stage or on film.
In a new interview, the 87-year-old Star Wars actor looked back at the late English actor Laurence Olivier wearing blackface in the 1965 movie adaption of Othello.
Keep reading to find out more…“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Billy recalled on the Club Random with Bill Maher podcast.
“He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses…I fell out laughing,” he added.
“And Bradley Cooper thinks he’s got a problem with the nose,” host Bill Maher noted of Bradley Cooper wearing a prosthetic nose to portray composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro.
“I thought it was hysterical,” Billy chimed in. “I love that kind of stuff.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Hollywood has been obsessed with biopics for what seems like forever, but it's hard not to admit that our current film landscape is reaching critical mass with movies about famous people. I guess when they've run out of recognizable IP, they've gotta center stories about recognizable faces instead. Last year alone we saw "Maestro," "The Iron Claw," "Napoleon," "Ferrari," "Nyad," "Priscilla," and "Big George Forman," not to mention brand movies like "Blackberry," "Tetris," "Air," and "Barbie." And then, of course, there's "Oppenheimer," which not only took home seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, but also became the highest-grossing biopic of all time. No shade to our boy Oppy, but it seems like a new film from Antoine Fuqua is coming for that title and the fact it's a movie about the most famous musical performer to ever live certainly gives the project a leg up on the father of the atomic bomb.
- 4/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Billy Dee Williams said this week he believes actors should be allowed to do blackface, specifically praising Laurence Olivier’s performance in Othello.
“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier on Sunday’s episode of Club Random With Bill Maher. In the 1965 film, Olivier wore blackface to play the film’s titular character. “He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”
Maher replied to Williams’ comment by saying, “Today, they would never let you do that.”
Williams then asked Maher, “Why?” to which Maher asked, in shock: “Blackface?”
“Why not? You should do it,” Williams said. “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”
In response to his perspective, Maher pointed out that Williams, 87, “actually lived in a period where you couldn’t play the parts you should’ve played.”
“The point is,...
“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier on Sunday’s episode of Club Random With Bill Maher. In the 1965 film, Olivier wore blackface to play the film’s titular character. “He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”
Maher replied to Williams’ comment by saying, “Today, they would never let you do that.”
Williams then asked Maher, “Why?” to which Maher asked, in shock: “Blackface?”
“Why not? You should do it,” Williams said. “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”
In response to his perspective, Maher pointed out that Williams, 87, “actually lived in a period where you couldn’t play the parts you should’ve played.”
“The point is,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Derek Cianfrance, director of The Place Beyond The Pines, has been talking about the moment the film nearly collapsed.
We’ve never met anybody whose seen 2013’s The Place Beyond The Pines and thought it was anything less than great. The script, the direction and the production design are wonderful and this writer would argue that if there was ever an award for the best opening and closing shot in movie history, The Place Beyond The Pines would definitely be in contention.
However, there was one person who wasn’t impressed with the film, and that was before cameras had even rolled. The project’s director Derek Cianfrance has revealed that at one point, one of the film’s leading men was so unimpressed with a script rewrite that he tried to quit the movie.
Bradley Cooper starred opposite Ryan Gosling in the film, but when Cianfrance brought in screenwriter...
We’ve never met anybody whose seen 2013’s The Place Beyond The Pines and thought it was anything less than great. The script, the direction and the production design are wonderful and this writer would argue that if there was ever an award for the best opening and closing shot in movie history, The Place Beyond The Pines would definitely be in contention.
However, there was one person who wasn’t impressed with the film, and that was before cameras had even rolled. The project’s director Derek Cianfrance has revealed that at one point, one of the film’s leading men was so unimpressed with a script rewrite that he tried to quit the movie.
Bradley Cooper starred opposite Ryan Gosling in the film, but when Cianfrance brought in screenwriter...
- 4/8/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Bradley Cooper is unhesitant and unequivocally bold while listing out his thoughts. Especially when it comes to the projects he takes on, he doesn’t waver to let everyone know his thoughts on the story he has chosen to work on. This is why he was almost willing to quit the very movie that had Ryan Gosling head over heels in love with the actress who later became his wife, Eva Mendes.
Bradley Cooper in The Hangover.
Yes, the film in talks here is none other than the indie masterpiece by Derek Cianfrance from 2013, The Place Beyond the Pines — also the film that started the Gosling-Mendes love story. And the reason why Cooper was so hell-bent on quitting the project after getting on board was the rewrites and the new draft presented to him, which was, quite simply, not what he had in mind for the movie.
The Place Beyond...
Bradley Cooper in The Hangover.
Yes, the film in talks here is none other than the indie masterpiece by Derek Cianfrance from 2013, The Place Beyond the Pines — also the film that started the Gosling-Mendes love story. And the reason why Cooper was so hell-bent on quitting the project after getting on board was the rewrites and the new draft presented to him, which was, quite simply, not what he had in mind for the movie.
The Place Beyond...
- 4/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Following her recent Oscar-nominated role in Bradley Cooper’s dramatic biopic “Maestro,” actress Carey Mulligan is switching it up and returning to the world of comedy. Variety reports that Universal’s Focus Features has acquired the new Mulligan film “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” formerly known as “One For The Money.”
The pic hails from the director James Griffiths (“Cuban Fury”) and is produced by veteran British comedian Steve Coogan via Baby Cow Productions with a supporting cast that includes Sian Clifford (“Fleabag”) and Akemnji Ndifornyen (“Famalam”).
Continue reading Carey Mulligan Lottery Comedy ‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ Lands At Focus Features at The Playlist.
The pic hails from the director James Griffiths (“Cuban Fury”) and is produced by veteran British comedian Steve Coogan via Baby Cow Productions with a supporting cast that includes Sian Clifford (“Fleabag”) and Akemnji Ndifornyen (“Famalam”).
Continue reading Carey Mulligan Lottery Comedy ‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ Lands At Focus Features at The Playlist.
- 4/2/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Zoe Saldaña, the actress from Avatar and Avengers: Infinity War, is getting ready for her next movie, The Absence of Eden, to hit theaters. In this thought-provoking drama, the Hollywood star plays a woman who’s living in a country without proper paperwork. The movie dives into the complexities she goes through because of her immigrant status.
Zoe Saldaña in The Absence of Eden
The actress who portrayed Gamora in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies has confirmed that she won’t be returning to the role. However, Saldaña is still a big fan of the Guardians and thinks the superhero team should carry on, even if director James Gunn isn’t involved.
Zoe Saldaña’s Time as Gamora Ends, But the Character Might Live On
Zoe Saldaña as Gamora in the MCU
Zoe Saldaña’s latest film, The Absence of Eden, hits theaters on April 12th. But fans...
Zoe Saldaña in The Absence of Eden
The actress who portrayed Gamora in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movies has confirmed that she won’t be returning to the role. However, Saldaña is still a big fan of the Guardians and thinks the superhero team should carry on, even if director James Gunn isn’t involved.
Zoe Saldaña’s Time as Gamora Ends, But the Character Might Live On
Zoe Saldaña as Gamora in the MCU
Zoe Saldaña’s latest film, The Absence of Eden, hits theaters on April 12th. But fans...
- 4/2/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
This year’s races for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were over before they started. Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers” took leads in the Gold Derby odds in their respective categories early in the season. They both went on to pick up Golden Globe, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards. By the time the Oscars rolled around, there was a “near zero” chance of either of them losing.
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
The annual SFFIlM Festival has officially unveiled its 2024 lineup, with two first-time feature filmmakers bookending the fest.
Sean Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature “Dìdi (弟弟)” opens the festival April 24 after premiering at Sundance 2024. Wang was also recently Oscar-nominated for his short film “Nai Nai & Wài Pó” which had been supported by Sffilm grants.
The 67th annual festival closes out with Josh Margolin’s “Thelma” starring June Squibb, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowell, and late actor Richard Roundtree in his final role. The feature screens April 28.
Programming highlights include “The Idea of You,” “Sing Sing,” “Janet Planet,” and Sundance award-winning documentary “Porcelain War.” A private screening of opening night film “Dìdi (弟弟)” in Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos will be held at the Dolby Cinema @ 1275 Market exclusively for cast and crew, Sffilm Festival filmmakers, and Sffilm fellows and grantees. A Sffilm members’ screening of “Mother, Couch” will also take place after the film debuted...
Sean Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature “Dìdi (弟弟)” opens the festival April 24 after premiering at Sundance 2024. Wang was also recently Oscar-nominated for his short film “Nai Nai & Wài Pó” which had been supported by Sffilm grants.
The 67th annual festival closes out with Josh Margolin’s “Thelma” starring June Squibb, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowell, and late actor Richard Roundtree in his final role. The feature screens April 28.
Programming highlights include “The Idea of You,” “Sing Sing,” “Janet Planet,” and Sundance award-winning documentary “Porcelain War.” A private screening of opening night film “Dìdi (弟弟)” in Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos will be held at the Dolby Cinema @ 1275 Market exclusively for cast and crew, Sffilm Festival filmmakers, and Sffilm fellows and grantees. A Sffilm members’ screening of “Mother, Couch” will also take place after the film debuted...
- 3/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Former head of Netflix film Scott Stuber is partnering with The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson on the Bruce Springsteen feature Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Scott Cooper, whose credits include Crazy Heart and Out Of The Furnace, is in talks to direct and the producers are understood to be targeting Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy- and SAG Award-winning star of The Bear, to play Springsteen.
A24 is in talks to board the project, which will look at the iconic American singer-songwriter’s road to recording Nebraska, his 1982 album regarded by many critics as his finest.
Goldsmith-Vein and...
Scott Cooper, whose credits include Crazy Heart and Out Of The Furnace, is in talks to direct and the producers are understood to be targeting Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy- and SAG Award-winning star of The Bear, to play Springsteen.
A24 is in talks to board the project, which will look at the iconic American singer-songwriter’s road to recording Nebraska, his 1982 album regarded by many critics as his finest.
Goldsmith-Vein and...
- 3/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Former head of Netflix film Scott Stuber is partnering with The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Eric Robinson on the Bruce Springsteen feature Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Scott Cooper, whose credits include Crazy Heart and Out Of The Furnace, is in talks to direct and the producers are understood to be targeting Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy- and SAG Award-winning star of The Bear, to play Springsteen.
A24 is in talks to board the project, which will look at the iconic American singer-songwriter’s road to recording Nebraska, his 1982 album regarded by many critics as his finest.
Goldsmith-Vein and...
Scott Cooper, whose credits include Crazy Heart and Out Of The Furnace, is in talks to direct and the producers are understood to be targeting Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy- and SAG Award-winning star of The Bear, to play Springsteen.
A24 is in talks to board the project, which will look at the iconic American singer-songwriter’s road to recording Nebraska, his 1982 album regarded by many critics as his finest.
Goldsmith-Vein and...
- 3/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Two new biopics about 20th-century Black icons entered the home viewing charts this week: “Bob Marley: One Love” (Paramount), the film about the legendary reggae artist nearing $100 million in theaters, and “Shirley” (Netflix), about the first Black Congresswoman and one-time presidential candidate, led newcomers in a week that mostly repeated top titles.
“One Love” is #1 at Fandango, which ranks by revenue. The VOD platform won’t be able to provide its whole top 10 until Monday, but the company confirms that placement. Somewhat surprisingly, “One Love” is #3 at iTunes, behind “Anyone but You” (Sony) and “The Beekeeper” (Lionsgate), now both at $5.99 to rent after earlier strong PVOD performances at $19.99.
Both Fandango and Google Play chart by transactions. But normally a film with the success in theaters that “Bob Marley” had would debut at #1. It’s unclear, with data beyond relative rankings absent, whether this might be just because the reduced price...
“One Love” is #1 at Fandango, which ranks by revenue. The VOD platform won’t be able to provide its whole top 10 until Monday, but the company confirms that placement. Somewhat surprisingly, “One Love” is #3 at iTunes, behind “Anyone but You” (Sony) and “The Beekeeper” (Lionsgate), now both at $5.99 to rent after earlier strong PVOD performances at $19.99.
Both Fandango and Google Play chart by transactions. But normally a film with the success in theaters that “Bob Marley” had would debut at #1. It’s unclear, with data beyond relative rankings absent, whether this might be just because the reduced price...
- 3/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
It turns out that there’s more to say when it comes to The Last Thing He Told Me.
Despite being conceived and pitched as a limited series, Apple has doled out a second-season renewal for its drama series based on Laura Dave’s best-selling novel. Season two will be based on the author’s newly announced sequel to her book of the same name. The latter is set to be published in 2025, ahead of the show’s return. Dave’s sequel has already been optioned by producers 20th Television.
Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse will all return for the second season of the series from Disney’s 20th TV and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner. TV vet Aaron Zelman, who wrote on his brother’s co-creation Damages and later co-created a series of his own in AMC’s Lucky Hank, has also boarded...
Despite being conceived and pitched as a limited series, Apple has doled out a second-season renewal for its drama series based on Laura Dave’s best-selling novel. Season two will be based on the author’s newly announced sequel to her book of the same name. The latter is set to be published in 2025, ahead of the show’s return. Dave’s sequel has already been optioned by producers 20th Television.
Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse will all return for the second season of the series from Disney’s 20th TV and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner. TV vet Aaron Zelman, who wrote on his brother’s co-creation Damages and later co-created a series of his own in AMC’s Lucky Hank, has also boarded...
- 3/25/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Sandler is known for his comedic prowess, but his latest role takes him in a whole new direction. The actor teams up with Carey Mulligan in the sci-fi drama Spaceman, which premiered on Netflix on March 1st.
The film follows an astronaut (Sandler), who grapples with isolation and the state of his marriage during a solo mission on the edge of the solar system.
Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan in Spaceman
Mulligan portrays his wife back on Earth, and their complex relationship takes center stage throughout the film. In a recent interview, Sandler couldn’t hold back his praise for his co-star. Seems like the two had a great working relationship, and the Hollywood actor genuinely appreciates her talent.
Adam Sandler Amazed by 3-Time Oscar Nominee’s Performance Adam Sandler in as Howard Ratner in Uncut Gems
In an interview with Movie Fone‘s Jami Philbrick, Adam Sandler and...
The film follows an astronaut (Sandler), who grapples with isolation and the state of his marriage during a solo mission on the edge of the solar system.
Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan in Spaceman
Mulligan portrays his wife back on Earth, and their complex relationship takes center stage throughout the film. In a recent interview, Sandler couldn’t hold back his praise for his co-star. Seems like the two had a great working relationship, and the Hollywood actor genuinely appreciates her talent.
Adam Sandler Amazed by 3-Time Oscar Nominee’s Performance Adam Sandler in as Howard Ratner in Uncut Gems
In an interview with Movie Fone‘s Jami Philbrick, Adam Sandler and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Cillian Murphy, with his performance in Oppenheimer, convinced the whole wide world that he is an impeccable actor. While his fans might say that he has been a wonderful actor since the very start, it was his performance in the biographical flick that the world noticed and appreciated him for his gifts, for the very first time.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Now an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-winning actor, Murphy seems to be pretty much unaware of his own talents and gifts or at least fails to acknowledge them. Even his co-star on Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt stated how Murphy won’t acknowledge that he is a good actor.
Emily Blunt on Why Cillian Murphy won’t State that He is a Good Actor Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy starred in the Oscar-winning flick Oppenheimer and ever since Blunt has been in awe of her co-star.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Now an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA-winning actor, Murphy seems to be pretty much unaware of his own talents and gifts or at least fails to acknowledge them. Even his co-star on Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt stated how Murphy won’t acknowledge that he is a good actor.
Emily Blunt on Why Cillian Murphy won’t State that He is a Good Actor Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy starred in the Oscar-winning flick Oppenheimer and ever since Blunt has been in awe of her co-star.
- 3/24/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
While it may be a tall order to replace Daniel Craig as the new face of James Bond in the 007 franchise, there are capable stars in the industry that might just make it possible. Among them, stars like Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Cillian Murphy are, at the moment, the top contenders for the role of the British superspy in the coming years.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
As far as everyone knows, the decision to cast any of these aforementioned stars by Eon Productions can go either way. But according to actor Pierce Brosnan, he feels like Murphy may be the best choice to play the role of Bond in the franchise going forward, which is a hefty compliment since he himself is one of the iconic Bond actors from the past.
Pierce Brosnan Claims Cillian Murphy Might Be The Perfect Star For...
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
As far as everyone knows, the decision to cast any of these aforementioned stars by Eon Productions can go either way. But according to actor Pierce Brosnan, he feels like Murphy may be the best choice to play the role of Bond in the franchise going forward, which is a hefty compliment since he himself is one of the iconic Bond actors from the past.
Pierce Brosnan Claims Cillian Murphy Might Be The Perfect Star For...
- 3/19/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Bradley Cooper is still recovering from the Best Actor Oscar loss to Cillian Murphy. Cooper earlier revealed to multiple sources that he spent six years in training to play the role of American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro. His six-year training was put to intense scrutiny when his conducting scene from Maestro was examined by classical music experts.
Bradley Cooper in Maestro (2023)
According to the experts, Cooper did a decent job than most other actors, who they knew butchered the music scenes. However, there were pretty basic flaws in the conducting that may force fans to question the time spent on training for the musician’s role.
Classical Music Experts Find Mistakes In Bradley Cooper’s Conducting Scene In Maestro
Bradley Cooper’s conducting scene in Maestro was analyzed by two classical music experts
Bradley Cooper started his Oscar campaign for Maestro well before any other actors by...
Bradley Cooper in Maestro (2023)
According to the experts, Cooper did a decent job than most other actors, who they knew butchered the music scenes. However, there were pretty basic flaws in the conducting that may force fans to question the time spent on training for the musician’s role.
Classical Music Experts Find Mistakes In Bradley Cooper’s Conducting Scene In Maestro
Bradley Cooper’s conducting scene in Maestro was analyzed by two classical music experts
Bradley Cooper started his Oscar campaign for Maestro well before any other actors by...
- 3/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jonathan Majors’ Red Carpet Return and 8 Other Things You Didn’t See on TV at the NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP’s 55th annual Image Awards marked the end to the months-long awards season and it went out with a bang, with stars like Oprah Winfrey and Usher, Oscar nominees including Sterling K. Brown and Jeffrey Wright, and Hall of Fame inductees like New Edition showing up for the glittering event at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Saturday.
Also among the boldface names in attendance was Jonathan Majors, accompanying girlfriend and nominee Meagan Good in the pair’s first major red carpet event together, and Majors’ most high-profile appearance since he was found guilty of assault and harassment in December.
Majors and Good took photos with fans during the commercial breaks, while other stars used the time to grab hugs with friends and admirers. Among them: Octavia Butler, who embraced honoree Amanda Gorman. With The Hollywood Reporter on the carpet and inside the room, here are the top...
Also among the boldface names in attendance was Jonathan Majors, accompanying girlfriend and nominee Meagan Good in the pair’s first major red carpet event together, and Majors’ most high-profile appearance since he was found guilty of assault and harassment in December.
Majors and Good took photos with fans during the commercial breaks, while other stars used the time to grab hugs with friends and admirers. Among them: Octavia Butler, who embraced honoree Amanda Gorman. With The Hollywood Reporter on the carpet and inside the room, here are the top...
- 3/17/2024
- by Anaja I. Smith
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood star Bradley Cooper, who was recently seen in ‘Maestro’, was seen cosying up with Gigi Hadid.
They were seen sharing a kiss, while dining outside together at an Italian restaurant in New York City, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The couple could be seen leaning into one another and looking affectionate as they mingled with Queer Eye stars Tan France and Antoni Porowski, among others, at what appeared to be a group dinner at the West Village hotspot.
As per ‘People’, the dinner appeared to be a celebration for Porowski’s 40th birthday.
“Happy birthday Angel @antoni”, Hadid wrote in an Instagram story, accompanied by a video that appeared to show Porowski blowing out candles on a birthday cake.
The ‘Maestro’ star and supermodel first made headlines back in October 2023, when they were seen leaving the same restaurant together, as shown in photos published by the Daily Mail.
Although a source...
They were seen sharing a kiss, while dining outside together at an Italian restaurant in New York City, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The couple could be seen leaning into one another and looking affectionate as they mingled with Queer Eye stars Tan France and Antoni Porowski, among others, at what appeared to be a group dinner at the West Village hotspot.
As per ‘People’, the dinner appeared to be a celebration for Porowski’s 40th birthday.
“Happy birthday Angel @antoni”, Hadid wrote in an Instagram story, accompanied by a video that appeared to show Porowski blowing out candles on a birthday cake.
The ‘Maestro’ star and supermodel first made headlines back in October 2023, when they were seen leaving the same restaurant together, as shown in photos published by the Daily Mail.
Although a source...
- 3/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
That’s a wrap on Oscar season 2024 — but first, the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast’s Roundtable dives in one last time to take a final look at the highs, lows and head scratchers from Sunday night’s ceremony. “Oppenheimer” did huge, but it didn’t quite sweep. “Poor Things” over-poor-formed. We’re still not quite sure what Al Pacino was doing before handing out the best picture Academy
Award. But overall, this year’s Oscars gets high marks for good speeches, fun segments, solid quips by host Jimmy Kimmel and perhaps — most importantly — ending early.
Listen to this week’s episode, and join Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider as we give our parting thoughts in another Roundtable Mega Edition below:
And here are some required readings from Oscar night 2024:
How to Improve the Oscars: Add New Categories, Bump the Show Up to February and More...
Award. But overall, this year’s Oscars gets high marks for good speeches, fun segments, solid quips by host Jimmy Kimmel and perhaps — most importantly — ending early.
Listen to this week’s episode, and join Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider as we give our parting thoughts in another Roundtable Mega Edition below:
And here are some required readings from Oscar night 2024:
How to Improve the Oscars: Add New Categories, Bump the Show Up to February and More...
- 3/15/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Now that the Oscar winners are known, we can determine the other winners: the studios’ and distributors’ strategic release decisions that impacted results.
Some may reflect genius or gut instinct; others are timing and preparation creating luck. In each case, distribution (or the lack thereof) played a significant role in positioning the films for success — but none of them could be considered a template.
Surprisingly, the universal non-factor appeared to be SAG strike, which constrained promotion. “Oppenheimer” completed most cast appearances in time, while “Killers of the Flower Moon” had press stockpiled from Cannes. The French “Anatomy of a Fall” was unaffected.
“The Holdovers,” along with “Priscilla,” took the biggest chances with their October releases. Both made platform debuts on the same day. Sofia Coppola’s biopic showed a faster response, but Alexander Payne’s film found awards success (as well as a near-equal box office haul and bigger home...
Some may reflect genius or gut instinct; others are timing and preparation creating luck. In each case, distribution (or the lack thereof) played a significant role in positioning the films for success — but none of them could be considered a template.
Surprisingly, the universal non-factor appeared to be SAG strike, which constrained promotion. “Oppenheimer” completed most cast appearances in time, while “Killers of the Flower Moon” had press stockpiled from Cannes. The French “Anatomy of a Fall” was unaffected.
“The Holdovers,” along with “Priscilla,” took the biggest chances with their October releases. Both made platform debuts on the same day. Sofia Coppola’s biopic showed a faster response, but Alexander Payne’s film found awards success (as well as a near-equal box office haul and bigger home...
- 3/15/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Bradley Cooper’s talent both as an actor and as a director is definitely nothing to sneeze at. After all, he has been a major force in films such as Silver Linings Playbook, The Hangover, A Star is Born and many more.
The Hangover
Bradley Cooper had a lot of things to look forward to at the Oscars, as he was one of the favorites to win the Best Actor award for his role in Maestro. However, that wasn’t the case as Cillian Murphy won in the end. In light of his crushing loss, it appears Bradley Cooper revived his iconic role as Rocket Racoon in Guardians of The Galaxy.
Bradley Cooper Revived His Iconic Rocket Raccoon Role Following His Oscar Defeat Rocket Raccoon
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has numerous famous franchises under its umbrella and that includes the beloved Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. It is focused on sci-fi,...
The Hangover
Bradley Cooper had a lot of things to look forward to at the Oscars, as he was one of the favorites to win the Best Actor award for his role in Maestro. However, that wasn’t the case as Cillian Murphy won in the end. In light of his crushing loss, it appears Bradley Cooper revived his iconic role as Rocket Racoon in Guardians of The Galaxy.
Bradley Cooper Revived His Iconic Rocket Raccoon Role Following His Oscar Defeat Rocket Raccoon
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has numerous famous franchises under its umbrella and that includes the beloved Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy. It is focused on sci-fi,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Cillian Murphy is most definitely one of the top actors in all of Hollywood right now, for a wide variety of reasons. After all, Murphy has acted in quite a few distinct roles that set him apart from the rest.
Oppenheimer
Fans continue to be drawn by Cillian Murphy’s eyes and facial expressions, or lack thereof during key scenes in films, which further elevate him in any movie or series. He is always dedicated to his craft, which was apparent in his role in Oppenheimer. However, it appears Bradley Cooper underwent a rigorous training schedule to prepare for his role in Maestro, which was even more astounding than what Cillian Murphy did.
Cillian Murphy Went Above And Beyond For His Role In Oppenheimer Cillian Murphy in another scene from Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy faced the challenge of readying himself for the role of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in just six months.
Oppenheimer
Fans continue to be drawn by Cillian Murphy’s eyes and facial expressions, or lack thereof during key scenes in films, which further elevate him in any movie or series. He is always dedicated to his craft, which was apparent in his role in Oppenheimer. However, it appears Bradley Cooper underwent a rigorous training schedule to prepare for his role in Maestro, which was even more astounding than what Cillian Murphy did.
Cillian Murphy Went Above And Beyond For His Role In Oppenheimer Cillian Murphy in another scene from Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy faced the challenge of readying himself for the role of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in just six months.
- 3/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Maybe Jason Kilar was just really into customer service.
A new poll by HarrisX, exclusive to IndieWire, found that 34 percent of U.S. adults prefer to watch movies in theaters, which means a solid two-thirds would rather wait for them to be released on streaming.
“The competition continues between streaming services and the Hollywood engine. While we still see evidence of loyal movie-goers in recent box office numbers, our study shows that 2 in 3 movie watchers prefer to stream movies at home,” Alli Brady, VP at HarrisX, told IndieWire. “Despite this causing some upheaval for the industry, it also means that the demand for content is only increasing – nearly half of consumers say they stream movies weekly, more than 7x as frequently as those who do so in theaters.”
Brady’s pollsters also found that 30 percent of us stream a movie two or more times per week — the same percentage of...
A new poll by HarrisX, exclusive to IndieWire, found that 34 percent of U.S. adults prefer to watch movies in theaters, which means a solid two-thirds would rather wait for them to be released on streaming.
“The competition continues between streaming services and the Hollywood engine. While we still see evidence of loyal movie-goers in recent box office numbers, our study shows that 2 in 3 movie watchers prefer to stream movies at home,” Alli Brady, VP at HarrisX, told IndieWire. “Despite this causing some upheaval for the industry, it also means that the demand for content is only increasing – nearly half of consumers say they stream movies weekly, more than 7x as frequently as those who do so in theaters.”
Brady’s pollsters also found that 30 percent of us stream a movie two or more times per week — the same percentage of...
- 3/14/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Fresh from his Academy Award win for best actor, “Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy now has a chance to claim the same honor at his local awards.
The Irish Film and TV Academy (IFTA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 awards, with Murphy going up against “Saltburn’s'” Barry Keoghan and “All of Us Strangers” star Andrew Scott in the best actor category. Elsewhere, Jessie Buckley (“Fingernails”) and Saoirse Ronan (“Foe”) are among those nominated for best actress, while Paul Mescal (“All of Us Strangers”) and Kenneth Branagh (“Oppenheimer”) are in the running for best supporting actor.
But it was actually Irish features leading the pack of nominees, with Lisa Mulcahy’s “Lies We Tell” landing 13, followed by “That They May Face the Rising Sun” and “Double Blind.”
The IFTAs ceremony will be take place on April 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre with Irish TV personality Baz Ashmawy on hosting duties.
The Irish Film and TV Academy (IFTA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 awards, with Murphy going up against “Saltburn’s'” Barry Keoghan and “All of Us Strangers” star Andrew Scott in the best actor category. Elsewhere, Jessie Buckley (“Fingernails”) and Saoirse Ronan (“Foe”) are among those nominated for best actress, while Paul Mescal (“All of Us Strangers”) and Kenneth Branagh (“Oppenheimer”) are in the running for best supporting actor.
But it was actually Irish features leading the pack of nominees, with Lisa Mulcahy’s “Lies We Tell” landing 13, followed by “That They May Face the Rising Sun” and “Double Blind.”
The IFTAs ceremony will be take place on April 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre with Irish TV personality Baz Ashmawy on hosting duties.
- 3/14/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Is it too soon to think about the 97th Academy Awards? Probably, but we’re going to do it anyway. Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to make their incredibly early predictions for the 2025 Oscar ceremony that will for sure miss the mark.
Unlike last year with lots of highly anticipated titles from legacy and A-list names, including “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Barbie” and “Maestro,” 2024 is tad more sparse in that regard. The only incumbent Best Director nominee who is back this season is Yorgos Lanthimos, whose next Searchlight project, “Kinds of Kindness,” is an anthology. Will the academy bite? Speaking of Best Director, Denis Villeneuve is seeking a bid for “Dune: Part Two,” which was bumped from last year to this year due to the dual strikes, after being snubbed for 2021’s “Dune.” With a less stacked field this cycle, can...
Unlike last year with lots of highly anticipated titles from legacy and A-list names, including “Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Barbie” and “Maestro,” 2024 is tad more sparse in that regard. The only incumbent Best Director nominee who is back this season is Yorgos Lanthimos, whose next Searchlight project, “Kinds of Kindness,” is an anthology. Will the academy bite? Speaking of Best Director, Denis Villeneuve is seeking a bid for “Dune: Part Two,” which was bumped from last year to this year due to the dual strikes, after being snubbed for 2021’s “Dune.” With a less stacked field this cycle, can...
- 3/14/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One paid homage to some of the world’s most iconic pop culture IPs. The action-adventure film was set in a future where the population lives vicariously in a virtual reality called the Oasis and is on an ‘Easter Egg’ hunt to find the clues left by the billionaire founder of the program.
Based on the book by Ernest Cline, the film had some key changes, inculcating several IPs that were not present in the novel. The film earned $607 million at the box office and was a commercial success. While the novel received a critically panned sequel, Spielberg recently mentioned that a Ready Player Two film was in development, although, he would not be directing it.
Steven Spielberg Will Be Producing Ready Player Two A still from Ready Player One
The novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline explored the pop culture that defined a...
Based on the book by Ernest Cline, the film had some key changes, inculcating several IPs that were not present in the novel. The film earned $607 million at the box office and was a commercial success. While the novel received a critically panned sequel, Spielberg recently mentioned that a Ready Player Two film was in development, although, he would not be directing it.
Steven Spielberg Will Be Producing Ready Player Two A still from Ready Player One
The novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline explored the pop culture that defined a...
- 3/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Films made by the likes of Netflix seem to have one chance to get noticed – and then they’re falling away, almost forgotten. A few thoughts.
You might just have noticed, but we’ve just had the Academy Awards come and go, with a traditional studio taking home the top prize. Snapping at their heels, streaming services spending a lot of money to promote their wares, but not winning a lot of gold.
Among this year’s streaming contenders: Maestro, Killers Of The Flower Moon, Nyad, Society Of The Snow and Rustin. Some smashing films there: my fear is, in some cases, that’s going to be pretty much the last we’ve heard of them.
The unsuccessful Oscar campaign is nothing fresh of course. In recent years though, streaming services – Netflix in particular – have allowed hard cash to flow into their attempt to earn Academy Awards. Of those streamers,...
You might just have noticed, but we’ve just had the Academy Awards come and go, with a traditional studio taking home the top prize. Snapping at their heels, streaming services spending a lot of money to promote their wares, but not winning a lot of gold.
Among this year’s streaming contenders: Maestro, Killers Of The Flower Moon, Nyad, Society Of The Snow and Rustin. Some smashing films there: my fear is, in some cases, that’s going to be pretty much the last we’ve heard of them.
The unsuccessful Oscar campaign is nothing fresh of course. In recent years though, streaming services – Netflix in particular – have allowed hard cash to flow into their attempt to earn Academy Awards. Of those streamers,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Maestro star Bradley Cooper took the opportunity to poke fun at himself and his Oscar losses in his cameo appearance in Abbott Elementary. The Oscar-nominated actor stopped by the show to play as himself for the cold open.
Bradley Cooper in Maestro
The sixth episode of the series aired straight after the 96th Academy Awards which saw Cooper visiting the Philadelphia school and delivering a humorous performance.
Bradley Cooper Joined Abbott Elementary In A Cameo Role
In the scene, a student brings Bradley Cooper to Melissa Schemmenti’s (Lisa Ann Walter) class, and everyone is trying to know who he is and which movie he starred in. He said to the class:
“Whenever I’m in Philly, you know the deli across the street? That’s my first stop. My dad used to always take me there. They have the best hoagies in the city.”
One of the kids who...
Bradley Cooper in Maestro
The sixth episode of the series aired straight after the 96th Academy Awards which saw Cooper visiting the Philadelphia school and delivering a humorous performance.
Bradley Cooper Joined Abbott Elementary In A Cameo Role
In the scene, a student brings Bradley Cooper to Melissa Schemmenti’s (Lisa Ann Walter) class, and everyone is trying to know who he is and which movie he starred in. He said to the class:
“Whenever I’m in Philly, you know the deli across the street? That’s my first stop. My dad used to always take me there. They have the best hoagies in the city.”
One of the kids who...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films ft Damsel ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The list of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films is now out. The list includes only English movies; dated from March 4 to March 10, 2024. Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel sits at the top of the list. The movie released on the streaming platform on March 8, 2024, and within two days, it surpassed Code 8 Part II, which was at the top from February 26 to March 3. The streaming platform released the new list recently.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel was released on Women’s Day with a twist to the fairytale of “damsel in distress”. Millie plays Elodie, who is married off to a Prince whose family sacrifices her due to a ruthless ancestral ritual. Elodie has to fight a fire-spitting dragon and save herself. The Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directorial also stars Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright and others.
Damsel At Number...
The list of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films is now out. The list includes only English movies; dated from March 4 to March 10, 2024. Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel sits at the top of the list. The movie released on the streaming platform on March 8, 2024, and within two days, it surpassed Code 8 Part II, which was at the top from February 26 to March 3. The streaming platform released the new list recently.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel was released on Women’s Day with a twist to the fairytale of “damsel in distress”. Millie plays Elodie, who is married off to a Prince whose family sacrifices her due to a ruthless ancestral ritual. Elodie has to fight a fire-spitting dragon and save herself. The Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directorial also stars Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright and others.
Damsel At Number...
- 3/13/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
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The 2024 Academy Awards have come and gone.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (which entered with the most nominations) stole the show this year with seven wins, including best picture, director, actor (Cillian Murphy), supporting actor (Robert Downy Jr.), original score, cinematography, and film editing. Best actress, meantime, went to Emmy Stone for her portrayal of Bella Baxter in Poor Things, while supporting actress went to The Holdovers‘ Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
The 2024 Academy Awards have come and gone.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (which entered with the most nominations) stole the show this year with seven wins, including best picture, director, actor (Cillian Murphy), supporting actor (Robert Downy Jr.), original score, cinematography, and film editing. Best actress, meantime, went to Emmy Stone for her portrayal of Bella Baxter in Poor Things, while supporting actress went to The Holdovers‘ Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
- 3/12/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
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