Kevin Macdonald's High & Low – John Galliano is now showing exclusively on Mubi in many countries.High & Low – John Galliano.What are the limits of forgiveness? Is making a documentary about a disgraced public figure, in which that remorseful person is allowed to try to explain their actions, inherently an act of damage-control propaganda? Or can it be a way of letting them tighten their own noose? Since its premiere at Telluride last September, Kevin Macdonald’s High & Low – John Galliano (2023) has fueled such heated conversations. Leaving many of its inquiries open-ended, this documentary is about neither complete condemnation nor exoneration. Instead, Macdonald tries to make sense of the enigma at his film’s center: a man who does not deny committing a hate crime over a decade ago, but who still claims to have no memory of the events or how he got there.Widely admired for his audacious style and designs,...
- 4/26/2024
- MUBI
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup is expanding thanks to the newly unveiled Immersive competition.
The inaugural offering includes location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, projection mapping, and holographic works. Actors such as Colin Farrell (“Gloomy Eyes”), Olivia Cooke (“Emperor”), Jessica Chastain, Millie Bobby Brown, and Patti Smith (“Spheres”) lend their respective voices to the projects created with cutting-edge technology.
The festival will host eight projects as part of the Immersive Competition, ushering in a new era of storytelling while “challenging convention, embracing new technologies, and above all celebrating new artists as well as old,” per the official press statement.
Outside of the competition, six non-competitive works will be featured at the exhibition exploring the evolution of the medium and drawing parallels between virtual reality, virtual production, cinema, and collective storytelling.
The Best Immersive Work Award will be presented by the President of the Jury at the Closing Ceremony on...
The inaugural offering includes location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, projection mapping, and holographic works. Actors such as Colin Farrell (“Gloomy Eyes”), Olivia Cooke (“Emperor”), Jessica Chastain, Millie Bobby Brown, and Patti Smith (“Spheres”) lend their respective voices to the projects created with cutting-edge technology.
The festival will host eight projects as part of the Immersive Competition, ushering in a new era of storytelling while “challenging convention, embracing new technologies, and above all celebrating new artists as well as old,” per the official press statement.
Outside of the competition, six non-competitive works will be featured at the exhibition exploring the evolution of the medium and drawing parallels between virtual reality, virtual production, cinema, and collective storytelling.
The Best Immersive Work Award will be presented by the President of the Jury at the Closing Ceremony on...
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Cannes Film Festival (May 15-24) has unveiled the eight titles for its inaugural immersive competition, including projects featuring Cate Blanchett, Millie Bobby Brown, Patti Smith, Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain.
The competition includes location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, as well as projection mapping and holographic works.
Evolver is voiced by Blanchett, and has previously played at Tribeca and Geneva International Film Festiva. It is helmed by Barnaby Steel, Ersin Han Ersin and Robin McNicholas of London-based art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. Dirty Films is also a production company, and Coco Francini, Blanchett, and Andrew Upton are executive producers on the virtual reality project,...
The competition includes location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, as well as projection mapping and holographic works.
Evolver is voiced by Blanchett, and has previously played at Tribeca and Geneva International Film Festiva. It is helmed by Barnaby Steel, Ersin Han Ersin and Robin McNicholas of London-based art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast. Dirty Films is also a production company, and Coco Francini, Blanchett, and Andrew Upton are executive producers on the virtual reality project,...
- 4/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the inaugural lineup for its Immersive Competition section, the first-ever selection of augmented and virtual reality works to screen at the austere French film fest.
The 8 competition titles and 6 out-of-competition screenings include works featuring such talents as Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, Millie Bobby Brown, and Tahar Rahim. The lineup highlights cutting-edge VR and Ar techniques and includes location-based virtual reality, mixed reality experiences, projection mapping, and holographic works.
Introducing the new immersive section, Cannes said it hoped to “spotlight the next generation of international artists who are redefining storytelling and inventing new narrative-driven experiences that move beyond the traditional two-dimensional cinema screen.” The section is being organized with support from the French national film board, the Cnc. The immersive works will be presented at an exhibition space in the Cannes Cineum complex on the outskirts of the city and at the campus of Cannes’s Georges Méliès film school.
The 8 competition titles and 6 out-of-competition screenings include works featuring such talents as Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, Millie Bobby Brown, and Tahar Rahim. The lineup highlights cutting-edge VR and Ar techniques and includes location-based virtual reality, mixed reality experiences, projection mapping, and holographic works.
Introducing the new immersive section, Cannes said it hoped to “spotlight the next generation of international artists who are redefining storytelling and inventing new narrative-driven experiences that move beyond the traditional two-dimensional cinema screen.” The section is being organized with support from the French national film board, the Cnc. The immersive works will be presented at an exhibition space in the Cannes Cineum complex on the outskirts of the city and at the campus of Cannes’s Georges Méliès film school.
- 4/23/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Cannes Film Festival has announced the selections for its Immersive lineup, including projects voiced by stars like Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain.
According to a press release, the Immersive competition includes “collective location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, and projection mapping and holographic works. These carefully selected immersive works showcase the cutting edge of this new era in storytelling, challenging convention, embracing new technologies, and above all celebrating new artists as well as old.”
The eight projects in competition include the French premiere of “Evolver,” voiced by Blanchett, and the European premiere of “Maya: The Birth of a Superhero,” which counts “Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran among its voice cast.
The out-of-competition lineup comprises six projects, including “Emperor” with “House of the Dragon” star Olivia Cooke; “Gloomy Eyes,” the English version of which is voiced by Farrell; and Eliza McNitt’s “Spheres” with Chastain, Millie Bobby Brown and Patti Smith.
According to a press release, the Immersive competition includes “collective location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, and projection mapping and holographic works. These carefully selected immersive works showcase the cutting edge of this new era in storytelling, challenging convention, embracing new technologies, and above all celebrating new artists as well as old.”
The eight projects in competition include the French premiere of “Evolver,” voiced by Blanchett, and the European premiere of “Maya: The Birth of a Superhero,” which counts “Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran among its voice cast.
The out-of-competition lineup comprises six projects, including “Emperor” with “House of the Dragon” star Olivia Cooke; “Gloomy Eyes,” the English version of which is voiced by Farrell; and Eliza McNitt’s “Spheres” with Chastain, Millie Bobby Brown and Patti Smith.
- 4/23/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Legendary has cast Ellie Bamber in Animal Friends, a star-studded feature combining live-action and animated characters from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. Peter Atencio is set to direct.
Bamber joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the movie, the plot of which is being kept under wraps but is being billed an an R-rated road-trip adventure.
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by Dneg.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive Patrick Gooing.
Bamber was most recently seen in Lucasfilm’s eight-part series Willow for Disney+. She will soon commence shooting the feature Moss & Freud with Derek Jacobi, playing the lead role of Kate Moss. Her TV credits include BBC-Netflix...
Bamber joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the movie, the plot of which is being kept under wraps but is being billed an an R-rated road-trip adventure.
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by Dneg.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive Patrick Gooing.
Bamber was most recently seen in Lucasfilm’s eight-part series Willow for Disney+. She will soon commence shooting the feature Moss & Freud with Derek Jacobi, playing the lead role of Kate Moss. Her TV credits include BBC-Netflix...
- 4/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Brian Cox wasn’t impressed with fellow actor Joaquin Pheonix’s performance in ‘Napoleon’.
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
- 4/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
During a history-celebrating festival in the United Kingdom, Scottish actor Brian Cox lost his temper and attacked actors, theater critics, and politicians. Napoleon (2023), helmed by Ridley Scott, was the first flick he targeted. The yearly gathering discusses historical events with academics, educators, and prominent people.
Cox first took issue with Joaquin Phoenix’s depiction of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in Scott’s $221 million historical epic. The actor, who played Logan Roy on Succession for four seasons between 2018 and 2023, spoke candidly about his thoughts on Phoenix’s performance at HistFest, calling it “terrible”. Reacting quickly to Cox’s remarks, fans questioned why a great actor would ‘hate’ another great actor.
Joaquin Phoenix in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon
Take note that the movie was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design.
Brian Cox’s Shady Comments on Joaquin Phoenix’s Performance as Napoleon
Even...
Cox first took issue with Joaquin Phoenix’s depiction of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in Scott’s $221 million historical epic. The actor, who played Logan Roy on Succession for four seasons between 2018 and 2023, spoke candidly about his thoughts on Phoenix’s performance at HistFest, calling it “terrible”. Reacting quickly to Cox’s remarks, fans questioned why a great actor would ‘hate’ another great actor.
Joaquin Phoenix in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon
Take note that the movie was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design.
Brian Cox’s Shady Comments on Joaquin Phoenix’s Performance as Napoleon
Even...
- 4/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
SYNOPSISMadame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present. Disc Details And Bonus Materials
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & Digital Extras
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
DVD
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. Cast And CREWDirected by: Sj Clarkson...
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & Digital Extras
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
DVD
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. Cast And CREWDirected by: Sj Clarkson...
- 4/9/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Tom Holland ventured into the entertainment business at a young age. Before transitioning to film, he built a career in theatre. His first significant stage role was the titular character in the West End production of the coming-of-age musical Billy Elliot the Musical in 2008. He previously starred as the best friend of the protagonist.
Tom Holland in The Crowded Room
The turning point in Holland’s acting career came in 2012 when he worked with Naomi Watts in the disaster drama film The Impossible. Three years later, he had his breakthrough in Hollywood with his portrayal of Peter Parker and his alter-ego Marvel superhero Spider-Man.
It is a role that he has played numerous times. While fans do not seem to have gotten enough of the actor in the Spidey suit, recent Madame Web concept art featuring him is not something they seemed to be eager about.
Tom Holland Almost Starred...
Tom Holland in The Crowded Room
The turning point in Holland’s acting career came in 2012 when he worked with Naomi Watts in the disaster drama film The Impossible. Three years later, he had his breakthrough in Hollywood with his portrayal of Peter Parker and his alter-ego Marvel superhero Spider-Man.
It is a role that he has played numerous times. While fans do not seem to have gotten enough of the actor in the Spidey suit, recent Madame Web concept art featuring him is not something they seemed to be eager about.
Tom Holland Almost Starred...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
We present our interview with a HeyUGuys favourite, Dakota Johnson, who sat down with Sarah Cook to talk all things Madame Web, Sony & Marvel’s latest MCU film. Directed by Sj Clarkson, Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott star.
Johnson talks about creating the character on screen, how the comics influenced this, as well as her favourite film.
Madame Web – Buy Or Rent The Home Premiere From Saturday 30th March
Plot:
“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, ‘Madame Web’ tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Johnson talks about creating the character on screen, how the comics influenced this, as well as her favourite film.
Madame Web – Buy Or Rent The Home Premiere From Saturday 30th March
Plot:
“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, ‘Madame Web’ tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Projects from Oscar-winning Scottish director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), Philippine filmmaker Erik Matti (On the Job) and Austrian auteur Barbara Albert (Nordrand) have been picked as the most promising new TV pitches at this year’s Series Mania festival.
Macdonald’s George Blake, a real-life spy thriller about the famed double agent, and Matti’s The Squatter, an East-meets-West crime story about a secretive Filipino maid and a tenacious Ukrainian detective who team up, won this year’s Beta Development Awards and will receive $54,000 (€ 50,000) each in development cash from European production and sales company Beta Group.
In addition to his feature work, which includes The Mauritanian with Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster, and State of Play starring Ben Affleck and Russell Crowe, Macdonald has helmed several acclaimed documentaries, including the Oscar-winning One Day in September (2000), 2004’s Touching The Void and 2013’s Marley.
Matti’s crime thriller On the Job 2: The Missing 8...
Macdonald’s George Blake, a real-life spy thriller about the famed double agent, and Matti’s The Squatter, an East-meets-West crime story about a secretive Filipino maid and a tenacious Ukrainian detective who team up, won this year’s Beta Development Awards and will receive $54,000 (€ 50,000) each in development cash from European production and sales company Beta Group.
In addition to his feature work, which includes The Mauritanian with Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster, and State of Play starring Ben Affleck and Russell Crowe, Macdonald has helmed several acclaimed documentaries, including the Oscar-winning One Day in September (2000), 2004’s Touching The Void and 2013’s Marley.
Matti’s crime thriller On the Job 2: The Missing 8...
- 3/20/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The underperforming and much-mocked Madame Web has arrived on streaming services for purchase or rent, allowing audiences to make their own decisions.
Synopsis
Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Digital Extras*
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
Cast And Crew
Directed by Sj Clarkson
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Based on The Marvel Comics
Story by Kerem Sanga and Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker & Sj Clarkson
Executive Producers: Adam Merims,...
Synopsis
Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Digital Extras*
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
Cast And Crew
Directed by Sj Clarkson
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Based on The Marvel Comics
Story by Kerem Sanga and Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker & Sj Clarkson
Executive Producers: Adam Merims,...
- 3/15/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Sydney Sweeney, known as the latest internet sensation, is making a comeback for Euphoria Season 3, and fans are hyped. The 26-year-old’s been super busy with projects like Anyone But You, Madame Web, and Immaculate showing off her skills left and right.
Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate
Instead of taking a breather after all that, she’s diving right into her next cinematic adventure. Fans can’t wait to see her on-screen again, drawn in by her natural charm. Sweeney’s performances keep us glued to our seats, confirming her as one of Hollywood’s top stars.
Sydney Sweeney Confirms Her Return to Euphoria For Season 3
Guess what? Sydney Sweeney, the awesome actress from Euphoria, just spilled the beans: she’s coming back for Season 3! Yep, you heard it right. She’s not taking a break, no sire! In a recent chat with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, she dropped the bombshell...
Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate
Instead of taking a breather after all that, she’s diving right into her next cinematic adventure. Fans can’t wait to see her on-screen again, drawn in by her natural charm. Sweeney’s performances keep us glued to our seats, confirming her as one of Hollywood’s top stars.
Sydney Sweeney Confirms Her Return to Euphoria For Season 3
Guess what? Sydney Sweeney, the awesome actress from Euphoria, just spilled the beans: she’s coming back for Season 3! Yep, you heard it right. She’s not taking a break, no sire! In a recent chat with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, she dropped the bombshell...
- 3/15/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney Reacts to Madame Web Failure. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
It has been a month since Madame Web was released in theatres. The superhero movies stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts and Celeste O’Connor. The movie mostly received negative reviews from the critics. Even the audience wasn’t impressed with the female superhero saga.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, everyone was excited to see Spider-Women on the big screen when Madame Web was announced. However, the movie mainly focused on Dakota Johnson’s Cassie Webb, whereas the three girls, who were supposed to be Spider-women, had no powers till the end. Actress Sydney Sweeney, who plays Julia Carpenter in the film, has now opened up about the film’s failure.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sydney Sweeney was asked how Madame Web was mocked after its release. The actress responded, “I...
It has been a month since Madame Web was released in theatres. The superhero movies stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts and Celeste O’Connor. The movie mostly received negative reviews from the critics. Even the audience wasn’t impressed with the female superhero saga.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, everyone was excited to see Spider-Women on the big screen when Madame Web was announced. However, the movie mainly focused on Dakota Johnson’s Cassie Webb, whereas the three girls, who were supposed to be Spider-women, had no powers till the end. Actress Sydney Sweeney, who plays Julia Carpenter in the film, has now opened up about the film’s failure.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sydney Sweeney was asked how Madame Web was mocked after its release. The actress responded, “I...
- 3/14/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Dakota Johnson on Madame Web’s Negative Response ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Dakota Johnson entered the world of superheroes with Sony’s Madame Web, based on Marvel comics. The S.J. Clarkson directorial also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim and Adam Scott. In the superhero film, Dakota plays Cassie Webb, who has the powers of clairvoyance and precognition.
When Madame Web was announced, everyone was excited to watch the Spider-Women story on the big screen. Madame Webb is a pivotal character in the comics who possesses some excellent powers. However, S.J. Clarkson’s movie turned out to be a huge disappointment. The film not only earned poor numbers at the box office but also received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.
Now, actress Dakota Johnson has opened up about the film’s failure. The actress even said that she won’t do something like this again.
Dakota Johnson entered the world of superheroes with Sony’s Madame Web, based on Marvel comics. The S.J. Clarkson directorial also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim and Adam Scott. In the superhero film, Dakota plays Cassie Webb, who has the powers of clairvoyance and precognition.
When Madame Web was announced, everyone was excited to watch the Spider-Women story on the big screen. Madame Webb is a pivotal character in the comics who possesses some excellent powers. However, S.J. Clarkson’s movie turned out to be a huge disappointment. The film not only earned poor numbers at the box office but also received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.
Now, actress Dakota Johnson has opened up about the film’s failure. The actress even said that she won’t do something like this again.
- 3/6/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Following its global theatrical run and seven combined Academy and BAFTA Award nominations, Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon” makes its streaming debut on Apple TV+. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French emperor and military leader, the action-filled drama looks at Bonaparte’s life from his origins to his ruthless climb to emperor, through the lens of his volatile relationship with his wife Josephine (Vanessa Kirby). “Napoleon” will become available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning Friday, March 1. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch 'Napoleon' Starring Joaquin Phoenix When: Friday, March 1, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About 'Napoleon' Starring Joaquin Phoenix
Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, the 2023 historical epic action-drama “Napoleon” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title Napoleon Bonaparte,...
How to Watch 'Napoleon' Starring Joaquin Phoenix When: Friday, March 1, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About 'Napoleon' Starring Joaquin Phoenix
Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, the 2023 historical epic action-drama “Napoleon” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title Napoleon Bonaparte,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Spider-Man.. Spider-Man.. does whatever a spider can – and everybody knows it. Unless you’ve been living under a literal rock since the 1960s, chances are you’ve at least heard of the web-slinger Peter Parker a.k.a Spider-Man. The Marvel comic-book character has become an immortal symbol of hope for his never-ending fan base and transcending time by still being (arguably) the most popular Marvel comic-book character to date.
Fans know Spider-Man is a deeply complex character with sacrifice allegedly built into his backstory/canon. Yet, he still manages to always look out for the little guy by staying true to his humble title of a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – and that’s why audiences the world over love and relate to him. These qualities and obstacles make Spider-Man the perfect character for on-screen interpretations, and Hollywood has milked that cow for as much as they possibly could over the...
Fans know Spider-Man is a deeply complex character with sacrifice allegedly built into his backstory/canon. Yet, he still manages to always look out for the little guy by staying true to his humble title of a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – and that’s why audiences the world over love and relate to him. These qualities and obstacles make Spider-Man the perfect character for on-screen interpretations, and Hollywood has milked that cow for as much as they possibly could over the...
- 2/24/2024
- by Jon Meschutt
- JoBlo.com
Actress Dakota Johnson is not making headlines this time around for her role in a romantic drama or a gripping thriller. Instead, it is due to her disappointment with the cast of the recently released superhero film, Madame Web. The actress, 34, participated in extensive driving stunt training for Sony’s film, but she was not permitted to do any “crazy things” while working on the film.
During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Johnson was asked if she was excited to be doing her own stunts in Madame Web, helmed by the British director S. J. Clarkson. The film is based on the same-named character from Marvel Comics. Johnson plays Cassandra Webb, better known as Madame Webb, a clairvoyant with the ability to foresee future occurrences in the ‘spider world’.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web in Sony’s Madame Web
Madame Web’s Dakota Johnson...
During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Johnson was asked if she was excited to be doing her own stunts in Madame Web, helmed by the British director S. J. Clarkson. The film is based on the same-named character from Marvel Comics. Johnson plays Cassandra Webb, better known as Madame Webb, a clairvoyant with the ability to foresee future occurrences in the ‘spider world’.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web in Sony’s Madame Web
Madame Web’s Dakota Johnson...
- 2/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
This Madame Web article contains spoilers.
“With great power comes great responsibility” might be the most important line in superhero fiction. It crystalizes a theme present in the best superhero stories even before Spider-Man‘s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s Superman tales and Bill Parker, and C.C. Beck’s Captain Marvel adventures. The line transforms superhero stories from mere power fantasies to stories about service and care, about empowering others instead of consolidating power for yourself.
So when a member of Las Arañas, Madame Web‘s ill-advised magical natives, tells Cass Webb (Dakota Johnson), “When you take on the responsibility, great power will come,” it’s clear the production team has lost the plot.
Director S.J. Clarkson, who co-wrote the script with Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker, and certainly a boardroom of IP lawyers, intends the line to break Cass out of her...
“With great power comes great responsibility” might be the most important line in superhero fiction. It crystalizes a theme present in the best superhero stories even before Spider-Man‘s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s Superman tales and Bill Parker, and C.C. Beck’s Captain Marvel adventures. The line transforms superhero stories from mere power fantasies to stories about service and care, about empowering others instead of consolidating power for yourself.
So when a member of Las Arañas, Madame Web‘s ill-advised magical natives, tells Cass Webb (Dakota Johnson), “When you take on the responsibility, great power will come,” it’s clear the production team has lost the plot.
Director S.J. Clarkson, who co-wrote the script with Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker, and certainly a boardroom of IP lawyers, intends the line to break Cass out of her...
- 2/20/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Lorenzo di Bonaventura wanted to keep 'Madame Web' detached from the rest of Sony's 'Spider-Man' Universe.The 67-year-old producer has worked on the new superhero film and revealed how he and director S.J. Clarkson felt it would be better for the development of Dakota Johnson's character Cassie Webb if a standalone approach was taken.In an interview with Collider, Lorenzo said: "Before I was involved there was a script, and before S.J. was involved as well. Both of us really saw the advantage in not having the burden of the attachment of all this other stuff that has gone on."You'd be silly to think you don't pay homage to it and some acknowledgement, which we do, but it really freed us in a way to tell a pure story."Di Bonaventura explained that the isolated story allowed them to focus completely on the plot,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Sony Pictures needs to head back to the drawing board with its Marvel universe because "Madame Web" crashed and burned in every way imaginable over the weekend. The studio's latest "Spider-Man" franchise spin-off film hit theaters on Valentine's Day against "Bob Marley: One Love." Conventional wisdom would tell you that the superhero movie would easily beat the middle-of-the-road music biopic. That's not what happened and, frankly, it wasn't even close.
"Madame Web" pulled in just $26.2 million across its first six days of release, counting from Wednesday through the Monday President's Day holiday. It made just $15.3 million over the weekend, coming in second to "One Love." The biopic pulled in a surprisingly large $28.6 million over the weekend and $52 million over its first six days, including a record-breaking opening day in Jamaica. Paramount gets to celebrate, while Sony is left to pick up the pieces because it's only going to get worse...
"Madame Web" pulled in just $26.2 million across its first six days of release, counting from Wednesday through the Monday President's Day holiday. It made just $15.3 million over the weekend, coming in second to "One Love." The biopic pulled in a surprisingly large $28.6 million over the weekend and $52 million over its first six days, including a record-breaking opening day in Jamaica. Paramount gets to celebrate, while Sony is left to pick up the pieces because it's only going to get worse...
- 2/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Does The Movie Madame Web Have A Post Credit Scene? Well, the movie Madame Web is finally in theaters, and it’s the fourth movie in Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff series. Dakota Johnson plays the main character in this film directed by S.J. Clarkson. The movie explores the Spider-Verse, which is an exciting part of the Spider-Man universe.
Even though Madame Web is a Marvel film, fans might be surprised to learn that there are no post or mid-credit scenes in this movie. People who attended press screenings have confirmed this.
So, if you’re curious about what happens after the credits roll, keep reading to find out all the details about the post-credit scene in Madame Web.
Does The Movie Madame Web Have A Post Credit Scene? Digital Spy
Marvel movies usually include post and mid-credit scenes. These scenes often hint at what might happen in future movies.
However,...
Even though Madame Web is a Marvel film, fans might be surprised to learn that there are no post or mid-credit scenes in this movie. People who attended press screenings have confirmed this.
So, if you’re curious about what happens after the credits roll, keep reading to find out all the details about the post-credit scene in Madame Web.
Does The Movie Madame Web Have A Post Credit Scene? Digital Spy
Marvel movies usually include post and mid-credit scenes. These scenes often hint at what might happen in future movies.
However,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Nolita Cinema’s musical Hear Me Love, starring France’s biggest pop star Clara Luciani in her first lead role, has started shooting in Paris as part of a revival of the film musical in France.
Set between Paris and Rome’s Cinecitta’s Studios in the 1970s, Hear Me Love (Joli Joli) follows a struggling writer looking for inspiration for his second novel who falls in love with a famous movie star. It is the fifth feature by French film and theatre director Diastème and is being scored by composer Alex Beaupain.
Ginger & Fed is selling the film...
Set between Paris and Rome’s Cinecitta’s Studios in the 1970s, Hear Me Love (Joli Joli) follows a struggling writer looking for inspiration for his second novel who falls in love with a famous movie star. It is the fifth feature by French film and theatre director Diastème and is being scored by composer Alex Beaupain.
Ginger & Fed is selling the film...
- 2/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
What keeps writing about the box office fun and interesting for me is that there are always unexpected surprises. This Presidents Day weekend, what could have been a close race between two very different movies went in a completely different direction than I was expecting, with one of those movies absolutely demolishing the other. Read on for the weekend box office report.
Paramount’s biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch, opened in 3,539 theaters on Valentine’s Day to mixed-to-negative reviews, but it ended up with an astounding $14 million opening day, building on word-of-mouth and a fantastic “A” CinemaScore to achieve an estimated three-day weekend of $27.7 million, $33.2 million when you include Monday, which brings the film to a whopping $51 million in its first six days. That makes it unquestionably the best showing for a 2024 release after many months of disappointing results. With that kind of haul,...
Paramount’s biopic “Bob Marley: One Love,” starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch, opened in 3,539 theaters on Valentine’s Day to mixed-to-negative reviews, but it ended up with an astounding $14 million opening day, building on word-of-mouth and a fantastic “A” CinemaScore to achieve an estimated three-day weekend of $27.7 million, $33.2 million when you include Monday, which brings the film to a whopping $51 million in its first six days. That makes it unquestionably the best showing for a 2024 release after many months of disappointing results. With that kind of haul,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Sony Pictures’ recent release Madame Web is directed by S.J. Clarkson from a screenplay she co-wrote with Claire Parker and a writing team of Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. The movie stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim and more.
The movie is a suspense thriller that follows the story of Madame Web’s origin story in a standalone universe. Madame Web is a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and opened up to negative reviews from the critics as well as the audience. Dedicated fans of Marvel Comics mentioned how the writers of the movie do not have a single successful movie under their kitty.
Suggested“We all owe The Rock an apology”: Fans are Turning to the Dcu After Madame Web’s Horrific Reviews Leave Them Disappointed
Dakota Johnson, Sydeny Sweeney and Isabela Merced
Madame Web’s writer Matt Sazama criticized for back-to-back...
The movie is a suspense thriller that follows the story of Madame Web’s origin story in a standalone universe. Madame Web is a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and opened up to negative reviews from the critics as well as the audience. Dedicated fans of Marvel Comics mentioned how the writers of the movie do not have a single successful movie under their kitty.
Suggested“We all owe The Rock an apology”: Fans are Turning to the Dcu After Madame Web’s Horrific Reviews Leave Them Disappointed
Dakota Johnson, Sydeny Sweeney and Isabela Merced
Madame Web’s writer Matt Sazama criticized for back-to-back...
- 2/18/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Napoleon Actor Joaquin Phoenix (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Joaquin Phoenix is one actor whose versatility has no bounds. From Her to Joker, the actor has time and again proved why he’s one of the best male actors in Hollywood. Last year, the Academy Award winner impressed everyone with her remarkable act in the movie Napoleon. He owned every scene with a supporting cast that was as good as him.
Napoleon was released in theatres on November 22, 2023. The movie received a positive response from the film critics. Since then, many have been waiting for the epic historical drama to drop on a streaming platform. Well, you don’t have to wait longer, as the movie finally has an Ott release date. To read more details about the same, keep reading this space further.
Napoleon Cast and Crew
The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte, Vanessa Kirby as Empress Joséphine, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras,...
Joaquin Phoenix is one actor whose versatility has no bounds. From Her to Joker, the actor has time and again proved why he’s one of the best male actors in Hollywood. Last year, the Academy Award winner impressed everyone with her remarkable act in the movie Napoleon. He owned every scene with a supporting cast that was as good as him.
Napoleon was released in theatres on November 22, 2023. The movie received a positive response from the film critics. Since then, many have been waiting for the epic historical drama to drop on a streaming platform. Well, you don’t have to wait longer, as the movie finally has an Ott release date. To read more details about the same, keep reading this space further.
Napoleon Cast and Crew
The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte, Vanessa Kirby as Empress Joséphine, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Dakota Johnson starring Sony Pictures’ Madame Web released in theaters on 14th February 2024. Directed by S.J. Clarkson from a screenplay she co-wrote with Claire Parker Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Based on the character of the same name from Marvel Comics, Madame Web upon its premiere opened to a negative response from the audience and critics.
The movie also stars Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. The story follows Cassie Webb played by Johnson trying to save three women and their future from Ezekiel Sims played by Rahim along with confronting her past. Madame Web is the fourth movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and it was recently known that the movie has a connection with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 2.
Suggested“They saw the reactions…and folded”: Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web May be Responsible for Sony Scrapping Upcoming...
The movie also stars Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. The story follows Cassie Webb played by Johnson trying to save three women and their future from Ezekiel Sims played by Rahim along with confronting her past. Madame Web is the fourth movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe and it was recently known that the movie has a connection with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man 2.
Suggested“They saw the reactions…and folded”: Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web May be Responsible for Sony Scrapping Upcoming...
- 2/17/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” continued its run as box office leader through the specialized six-day holiday frame, adding $7.4 million on Friday from 3,539 locations to bump its domestic tally to $25.3 million. The biopic about the reggae legend could even double the six-day haul of Sony’s new superhero film “Madame Web,” which earned $4.3 million from 4,013 theaters on Friday. North American haul for the Marvel Comics adaptation currently stands at $12.5 million.
Both features opened on Valentine’s Day and are hoping to carry momentum through the Presidents’ Day holiday. “One Love” asserted itself out of the gate with an impressive $14 million on Wednesday, boosted by a handful of premium large-format auditoriums (“Madame Web” has the majority though). Though the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed drama landed mediocre reviews, it resonated with early audiences, nabbing an “A” grade from surveyor Cinema Score. Paramount raised some eyebrows when it punted the film from...
Both features opened on Valentine’s Day and are hoping to carry momentum through the Presidents’ Day holiday. “One Love” asserted itself out of the gate with an impressive $14 million on Wednesday, boosted by a handful of premium large-format auditoriums (“Madame Web” has the majority though). Though the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed drama landed mediocre reviews, it resonated with early audiences, nabbing an “A” grade from surveyor Cinema Score. Paramount raised some eyebrows when it punted the film from...
- 2/17/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Madame Web is the talk of the town at the moment. Despite its poor impression on the critics and its lackluster performance at the box office, the movie has created a significant amount of buzz among cinephiles. Apart from the fact that the movie is the newest addition to Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, Dakota Johnson being in the lead role also attracted a fair amount of attention.
Although the movie is not performing too well on the critical and commercial front, the press tour for the movie has fans pretty hooked. The promotional interviews for the film are as chaotic as they can be, and fans are all here for it. In a recent interview, Dakota Johnson’s co-stars bonded over the fact that none of them got a reply from the actress when they texted her.
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced in Madame Web
Dakota Johnson...
Although the movie is not performing too well on the critical and commercial front, the press tour for the movie has fans pretty hooked. The promotional interviews for the film are as chaotic as they can be, and fans are all here for it. In a recent interview, Dakota Johnson’s co-stars bonded over the fact that none of them got a reply from the actress when they texted her.
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced in Madame Web
Dakota Johnson...
- 2/17/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
Highly awaited Sony Pictures’ Madame Web starring Dakota Johnson based on the Marvel character of the same name was recently released. The fourth movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe was directed by S.J. Clarkson and also starred Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott and more. The movie follows Cassie Webb who is forced to confront her past and at the same time try to save three young women from Ezekiel Sims.
The movie was released on 14th February 2024 and has received negative reviews from the critics as well as the audience compared to what the team had expected. Madame Web in its early reviews was dubbed as the ‘worst comic book movie’ yet according to Forbes and has only managed to have a 13% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The failure of Madame Web has been said to affect Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man series.
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney,...
The movie was released on 14th February 2024 and has received negative reviews from the critics as well as the audience compared to what the team had expected. Madame Web in its early reviews was dubbed as the ‘worst comic book movie’ yet according to Forbes and has only managed to have a 13% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The failure of Madame Web has been said to affect Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man series.
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Madame Web Movie Still (Picture Credit: YouTube)
With Madame Web, Sony expanded their Spider-Man universe. The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel and others. S. J. Clarkson has directed the superhero film. The article contains spoilers from the movie.
In Madame Web, it is shown that Cassie possesses unique powers because the spider was used to save her during her birth. Ezekiel keeps getting a vision that Julia, Anya and Mattie will kill him. In his vision of the future, the three girls wear Spider-women costumes and possess power. However, till the end of the film, none of the girls have any superpowers. They aren’t even aware of why Ezekiel was trying to kill them.
In an interview with Comicbook, director S. J.
With Madame Web, Sony expanded their Spider-Man universe. The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel and others. S. J. Clarkson has directed the superhero film. The article contains spoilers from the movie.
In Madame Web, it is shown that Cassie possesses unique powers because the spider was used to save her during her birth. Ezekiel keeps getting a vision that Julia, Anya and Mattie will kill him. In his vision of the future, the three girls wear Spider-women costumes and possess power. However, till the end of the film, none of the girls have any superpowers. They aren’t even aware of why Ezekiel was trying to kill them.
In an interview with Comicbook, director S. J.
- 2/17/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Madame Web, The New Look and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The 10-day festival toasted a star-studded group of honorees including Robert Downey Jr., Lily Gladstone, America Ferrera, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Scorsese, Justine Triet, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright.
Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. and Rob Lowe Greta Lee, Andrew Scott, Charles Melton, America Ferrera, Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Finneas and Billie Eilish Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone Justine Triet and Martin Scorsese Paul Giamatti and Virginia Madsen Jeffrey Wright
Madame Web premiere
Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts,
Adam Scott and Zosia Mamet joined writer-director S.J. Clarkson at the Los Angeles premiere of their superhero film on Monday.
Celeste O’Connor,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony and Marvel Studios have been collaborating on the recent Spider-Man films that are connected to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe – but on the side, Sony also has their “Spider-Man Universe” films, which are not connected to the MCU Spider-Man movies but are based on characters who were introduced in issues of Marvel’s Spider-Man comic books. Sony makes these movies without the input of Marvel Studios, and the latest entry in this franchise – following Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Morbius – is Madame Web, which just reached theatres a couple days ago. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray has given the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link – but now we want to know, what did you think of Madame Web? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, whose credits include episodes of Jessica Jones and The Defenders, from a...
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, whose credits include episodes of Jessica Jones and The Defenders, from a...
- 2/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This week's Empire Podcast brings you a double bill of wonderful actors, nattering away about their latest projects. How lovely. First up, Kingsley Ben-Adir talks to Amon Warmann about Bob Marley: One Love, the film that shines the spotlight on two pivotal years in the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, and the madness of being part of Greta Gerwig's Barbie. (22-46.00 — 41:52.00) And Chris Hewitt has a lovely talk with Tahar Rahim, star of Madame Web, about finally saying yes to Hollywood, what he would do if he knew when he was going to die, and working with Ridley Scott on Napoleon. (1:08:18.00 — 1:23:07.00)
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss billion dollar movies that should have been nominated for Best Picture, the week's movie news including the revelation of the Fantastic Four casting and the Super Bowl trailers,...
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss billion dollar movies that should have been nominated for Best Picture, the week's movie news including the revelation of the Fantastic Four casting and the Super Bowl trailers,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Without Valentine’s Day date nights to bolster grosses, ticket sales for “Bob Marley: One Love” fell sharply on Thursday.
The drama about the reggae legend earned $3.8 million in its second day of release, a 73% drop from its debut that brings its stateside total to $17.9 million. The Paramount release is hoping to hit the right notes over Presidents Day. It is projected to earn $30 million to $35 million over the six-day holiday stretch.
Its main competition is from Sony’s “Madame Web,” which is the studio’s latest attempt to expand its Spider-verse of Peter Parker-adjacent heroes and villains. Sony has had a mixed track record, scoring with the likes of “Venom” while falling flat with “Morbius.” “Madame Web” grossed $2.2 million its second day of release, bringing its domestic total to $8.2 million. The film should earn $26.8 million over the extended holiday period. Sony will try again in August with “Kraven the Hunter,...
The drama about the reggae legend earned $3.8 million in its second day of release, a 73% drop from its debut that brings its stateside total to $17.9 million. The Paramount release is hoping to hit the right notes over Presidents Day. It is projected to earn $30 million to $35 million over the six-day holiday stretch.
Its main competition is from Sony’s “Madame Web,” which is the studio’s latest attempt to expand its Spider-verse of Peter Parker-adjacent heroes and villains. Sony has had a mixed track record, scoring with the likes of “Venom” while falling flat with “Morbius.” “Madame Web” grossed $2.2 million its second day of release, bringing its domestic total to $8.2 million. The film should earn $26.8 million over the extended holiday period. Sony will try again in August with “Kraven the Hunter,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Fans drew a comparison between the terribly-made Dakota Johnson film, Madame Web, and the critically acclaimed Michael B. Jordan film series, Creed. The idea for a comparison between the two films arises from the fact that both explore the origin story of a supporting character from a massively successful IP. While Creed came from the Rocky universe, Madame Web was Sony’s standalone origin story from its Spider-Man Universe.
Dakota Johnson in Madame Web
While Creed received a highly favorable review from critics scoring 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 315 reviews, Madame Web only managed to receive a 13% score from its current 149 reviews. It appears that Sony failed the Spider-Man fandom by making a film that no one asked or cared about.
Why Did Creed Succeed And Madame Web Fail As Unpopular Entries From Popular IPs?
Fans compare Madame Web with Creed
Madame Web featured an ensemble cast including Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney,...
Dakota Johnson in Madame Web
While Creed received a highly favorable review from critics scoring 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 315 reviews, Madame Web only managed to receive a 13% score from its current 149 reviews. It appears that Sony failed the Spider-Man fandom by making a film that no one asked or cared about.
Why Did Creed Succeed And Madame Web Fail As Unpopular Entries From Popular IPs?
Fans compare Madame Web with Creed
Madame Web featured an ensemble cast including Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love leads the UK and Ireland box office releases this weekend with 687 locations while Sony’s Madame Web has 572.
The Jamaican musician’s biopic is among 2024’s biggest releases in the UK and Ireland so far, eclipsing the distributor’s January release of Mean Girls which opened in 647 venues. Event cinema release Dear England still holds the overall record after releasing in 716 UK venues through National Theatre Live.
Bob Marley: One Life is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the Reggae icon, exploring his rise to fame and eventual death in...
The Jamaican musician’s biopic is among 2024’s biggest releases in the UK and Ireland so far, eclipsing the distributor’s January release of Mean Girls which opened in 647 venues. Event cinema release Dear England still holds the overall record after releasing in 716 UK venues through National Theatre Live.
Bob Marley: One Life is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the Reggae icon, exploring his rise to fame and eventual death in...
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Madame Web Ending Explained ft Dakota Johnson (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Madame Web Ending Explained: The superhero film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel, and Emma Roberts as Mary Parker. The film is directed by S. J. Clarkson, and the screenplay was written by Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, and Claire Parker.
The story is about Cassie, a paramedic who learns the secrets of a rare spider species and how it’s connected to her and her late mother. Cassie is tangled in a deadly game of fate, where she has to protect Julia, Anya and Mattie from Ezekiel. We learn about her powers and why Ezekiel wants the girls dead.
Madame Web Ending Explained: Who Defeats Ezekiel?
Madame Web ends with Cassie defeating Ezekiel. After returning...
Madame Web Ending Explained: The superhero film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel, and Emma Roberts as Mary Parker. The film is directed by S. J. Clarkson, and the screenplay was written by Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, and Claire Parker.
The story is about Cassie, a paramedic who learns the secrets of a rare spider species and how it’s connected to her and her late mother. Cassie is tangled in a deadly game of fate, where she has to protect Julia, Anya and Mattie from Ezekiel. We learn about her powers and why Ezekiel wants the girls dead.
Madame Web Ending Explained: Who Defeats Ezekiel?
Madame Web ends with Cassie defeating Ezekiel. After returning...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is experienced in big projects. In the ’90s, he worked at Warner Bros. and played a major role in getting The Matrix made and getting the rights to the Harry Potter books. Recently, he partnered with Sony to bring Madame Web to the screen.
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web
Madame Web is the newest big project for Di Bonaventura, who recently worked on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Meg 2: The Trench, and Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, all released last year.
Despite his work, he has made a controversial comment about Marvel and DC movies. As a result, he is getting a lot of criticism online. The producer believes that numerous comic book movies are currently facing difficulties because they seem like “homework” to viewers.
SUGGESTEDDakota Johnson’s Madame Web hasn’t Even Surpassed Demon Slayer’s New Movie with First Day Sales
Madame Web...
Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web
Madame Web is the newest big project for Di Bonaventura, who recently worked on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Meg 2: The Trench, and Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, all released last year.
Despite his work, he has made a controversial comment about Marvel and DC movies. As a result, he is getting a lot of criticism online. The producer believes that numerous comic book movies are currently facing difficulties because they seem like “homework” to viewers.
SUGGESTEDDakota Johnson’s Madame Web hasn’t Even Surpassed Demon Slayer’s New Movie with First Day Sales
Madame Web...
- 2/16/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Spider-Verse films are always a great piece of attraction for comic book fans and connoisseurs who enjoy watching superheroes save the day. Marvel’s Madame Web also had high hopes from the fans, as it featured Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts, and many more. However, upon its release, the film was so disappointing that it amassed negative reviews from fans and critics alike.
Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb
Madame Web was disappointing for a plethora of reasons, one being the dialogues were poorly written. In spite of the backlash, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the producer of the Marvel film is hopeful that the film will produce a sequel, which is surprisingly optimistic. The Marvel fans were surprised by the statement and expressed their surprise and disappointment on social media.
Madame Web’s Producer is Optimistic For a Sequel in The Future
Madame Web tells the origin story of Cassie Webb aka Madame Web,...
Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb
Madame Web was disappointing for a plethora of reasons, one being the dialogues were poorly written. In spite of the backlash, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the producer of the Marvel film is hopeful that the film will produce a sequel, which is surprisingly optimistic. The Marvel fans were surprised by the statement and expressed their surprise and disappointment on social media.
Madame Web’s Producer is Optimistic For a Sequel in The Future
Madame Web tells the origin story of Cassie Webb aka Madame Web,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The problem with ‘Madame Web’ begins with its title. It appears that the makers had some thoughts around introducing a spider girl/woman universe, which apparently did not translate as expected and were lost for a title to whatever was made. ‘Madame Web’ was conceived in 2019, approved for production in 2020, filmed in 2022, and reportedly underwent reshoots. It probably aimed to expand the ‘Spider’ universe following the success of ‘Venom’ and ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ in 2018.
‘Madame Web’ with its uncertain tone and complex storyline is categorised as a suspense thriller. The film reimagines an elderly clairvoyant character from the comics as a young paramedic portrayed by Dakota Johnson. However, the movie struggles to define its identity.
It starts awkwardly with a poorly executed scene set in 1970s Peru with a pregnant Mary Parker (Emma Roberts) expecting a baby during one of her expeditions, which also doubles up as Cassandra Webb aka...
‘Madame Web’ with its uncertain tone and complex storyline is categorised as a suspense thriller. The film reimagines an elderly clairvoyant character from the comics as a young paramedic portrayed by Dakota Johnson. However, the movie struggles to define its identity.
It starts awkwardly with a poorly executed scene set in 1970s Peru with a pregnant Mary Parker (Emma Roberts) expecting a baby during one of her expeditions, which also doubles up as Cassandra Webb aka...
- 2/16/2024
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
Madame Web Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts, Kerry Bishe
Director: S. J. Clarkson
Madame Web Review Ft Dakota Johnson(Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The build-up
What’s Bad: Boring characters, weak script
Loo Break: You can take as many as you want, and the story will still struggle to make good progress
Watch or Not?: Only if you love Dakota Johnson blindly and are okay with watching her perform poorly
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 116 minutes
User Rating:
In the 1970s, a pregnant Constance Webb (Kerry Bishe) and her colleague Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) are in the Amazon forest, looking for a rare species of spider that could cure many diseases. However, Ezekiel betrays Constance, leaving her harmed in the jungle. The members of Las Arañas help Constance give birth to...
Star Cast: Dakota Johnson, Tahar Rahim, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts, Kerry Bishe
Director: S. J. Clarkson
Madame Web Review Ft Dakota Johnson(Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The build-up
What’s Bad: Boring characters, weak script
Loo Break: You can take as many as you want, and the story will still struggle to make good progress
Watch or Not?: Only if you love Dakota Johnson blindly and are okay with watching her perform poorly
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 116 minutes
User Rating:
In the 1970s, a pregnant Constance Webb (Kerry Bishe) and her colleague Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) are in the Amazon forest, looking for a rare species of spider that could cure many diseases. However, Ezekiel betrays Constance, leaving her harmed in the jungle. The members of Las Arañas help Constance give birth to...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
This Madame Web article contains spoilers.
It’s a big year for Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While Disney powers forward with Deadpool & Wolverine as its lone theatrical release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony has three Spider-adjacent movies in the form of Kraven the Hunter, Venom 3, and Madame Web. Potential connections between the first two and the Marvel Cinematic Universe remain unclear, whereas Madame Web serves as an unconnected origin story for Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb.
As the name suggests, it’s Cassandra who is at the center of the spandex-clad caper, although she’s not alone. Johnson is joined by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced as adaptations of various Spider-Woman and Spider-Girl personas, however, this isn’t the only tie to the wider Spider-Verse. Peter Parker himself doesn’t appear, although there’s another major Spidey connection that unfortunately feels completely wasted in the movie.
It’s a big year for Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While Disney powers forward with Deadpool & Wolverine as its lone theatrical release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony has three Spider-adjacent movies in the form of Kraven the Hunter, Venom 3, and Madame Web. Potential connections between the first two and the Marvel Cinematic Universe remain unclear, whereas Madame Web serves as an unconnected origin story for Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb.
As the name suggests, it’s Cassandra who is at the center of the spandex-clad caper, although she’s not alone. Johnson is joined by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced as adaptations of various Spider-Woman and Spider-Girl personas, however, this isn’t the only tie to the wider Spider-Verse. Peter Parker himself doesn’t appear, although there’s another major Spidey connection that unfortunately feels completely wasted in the movie.
- 2/15/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web film had a restrained social media presence during its promotions. Despite being one of Sony’s multiversal Marvel films introducing new characters the high anticipation did not translate into favorable ratings or reviews for the project. With that said, Dakota Johnson recently made a statement about Madame Web that has essentially confirmed that Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is doomed for good.
Madame Web
As mentioned above, Johnson took on the role of Madame Web, while Sydney Sweeney portrayed Julia Carpenter. The cast also features Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Adam Scott, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, and Zosia Mamet. Sj Clarkson, known for her work on Succession, was responsible for directing the film.
Suggested‘Madame Web’ Writers Get Humiliated on Social Media After Duo’s Historic Run of Critically-Panned Films For Past Decade Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Confession Will Leave Fans In Despair Another...
Madame Web
As mentioned above, Johnson took on the role of Madame Web, while Sydney Sweeney portrayed Julia Carpenter. The cast also features Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Adam Scott, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, and Zosia Mamet. Sj Clarkson, known for her work on Succession, was responsible for directing the film.
Suggested‘Madame Web’ Writers Get Humiliated on Social Media After Duo’s Historic Run of Critically-Panned Films For Past Decade Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web Confession Will Leave Fans In Despair Another...
- 2/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” stirred things up at the Valentine’s Day box office. The biopic about the reggae legend is outpacing estimates after opening to $14 million domestically. It added $4.9 million to its haul from 10 overseas markets, including the U.K., France and Spain. Its global gross stands at $19.4 million.
Those domestic numbers easily overshadow the opening of Sony’s “Madame Web,” the latest entry in the studio’s hit-and-miss, cinematic Spider-verse. The comic book adaptation generated a little over $6 million domestically.
“Bob Marley: One Love” was initially projected to collect $30 million to $35 million stateside between Wednesday and President’s Day on Monday. But unless the grosses are front-loaded, it could exceed those estimates. “Madame Web” is expected to generate $26 million during the same six-day period.
Neither film was cheap. “Bob Marley” cost $70 million and “Madame Web” carries an $80 million budget — and those figures don’t includes...
Those domestic numbers easily overshadow the opening of Sony’s “Madame Web,” the latest entry in the studio’s hit-and-miss, cinematic Spider-verse. The comic book adaptation generated a little over $6 million domestically.
“Bob Marley: One Love” was initially projected to collect $30 million to $35 million stateside between Wednesday and President’s Day on Monday. But unless the grosses are front-loaded, it could exceed those estimates. “Madame Web” is expected to generate $26 million during the same six-day period.
Neither film was cheap. “Bob Marley” cost $70 million and “Madame Web” carries an $80 million budget — and those figures don’t includes...
- 2/15/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web has now been released in theatres worldwide, and unfortunately, the film has not connected at all with audiences. The film has been slaughtered by critics who all criticized its lazy writing, performances, and inability to deliver an entertaining superhero film.
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web in Sony’s Madame Web
Johnson and the cast have been extensively promoting the film, talking about their great experience in shooting the film. Johnson seems to be open to returning for a potential sequel. However, fans are not impressed and are assuming that she wants to return only to get another big paycheck.
Fans Are Mocking Dakota Johnson’s Desire to Return in Madame Web Sequel
Dakota Johnson is open to returning for a Madame Web sequel
Sony has now released Madame Web, which is the fourth film in their shared universe of their Spider-Man characters after...
Dakota Johnson plays Cassandra Webb/ Madame Web in Sony’s Madame Web
Johnson and the cast have been extensively promoting the film, talking about their great experience in shooting the film. Johnson seems to be open to returning for a potential sequel. However, fans are not impressed and are assuming that she wants to return only to get another big paycheck.
Fans Are Mocking Dakota Johnson’s Desire to Return in Madame Web Sequel
Dakota Johnson is open to returning for a Madame Web sequel
Sony has now released Madame Web, which is the fourth film in their shared universe of their Spider-Man characters after...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Madame Web,” a spin-off (grin) of Spider-Man, who first appeared in Marvel Comics back in 1980. This origin story also features a three-woman team (teenagers in the film) that also eventually spin their webs. In theaters on February 14th.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Dakota Johnson is Cassie Webb, a paramedic in early 2000s New York City. After suffering a near fatal drowning, she begins to have odd visions of events happening before they happen. She shares this power with Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) who has visions of his demise through a team of Spider Women. Both Cassie and Ezekiel have spider venom in their blood that was discovered in South America by Cassie’s mother in the 1970s. How they use these powers is the origin of “Madame Web.”
“Madame Web” is in theaters on February 14th. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor,...
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Dakota Johnson is Cassie Webb, a paramedic in early 2000s New York City. After suffering a near fatal drowning, she begins to have odd visions of events happening before they happen. She shares this power with Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim) who has visions of his demise through a team of Spider Women. Both Cassie and Ezekiel have spider venom in their blood that was discovered in South America by Cassie’s mother in the 1970s. How they use these powers is the origin of “Madame Web.”
“Madame Web” is in theaters on February 14th. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor,...
- 2/14/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sony's Spider-Man Universe is back with Madame Web, a film that struggles to find an identity through chaotic (and spoilery) events.
Starring Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb, the character embarks on an unpredictable journey, trying to take control of her newfound precognition abilities.
She is joined by Adam Scott, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, and Celeste O'Connor.
Read full article on The Direct.
Starring Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb, the character embarks on an unpredictable journey, trying to take control of her newfound precognition abilities.
She is joined by Adam Scott, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, and Celeste O'Connor.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/14/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
This article contains major spoilers for "Madame Web."
Good news, fellow arachnophobes! Yes, it's an unfortunate inevitability that any film related to "Spider-Man" is going to feature at least a little bit of spidery spookiness at some point in the story. The same remains true of "Madame Web," the newly-released standalone film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. But here's the biggest point in our favor: All those pesky, eight-legged arachnids are rendered in wholly unconvincing CGI, thus making this a far, far cry from Shelob in "The Return of the King" or that jump-scare early on in the first "Dune" movie. Yet even if they only exist in ones and zeroes, the nasty little critters are still chiefly responsible for, well, all the superpowered action taking place in the movie.
The opening scene immediately sets the stage for us, explaining how rare spiders in the Amazon jungle are apparently...
Good news, fellow arachnophobes! Yes, it's an unfortunate inevitability that any film related to "Spider-Man" is going to feature at least a little bit of spidery spookiness at some point in the story. The same remains true of "Madame Web," the newly-released standalone film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. But here's the biggest point in our favor: All those pesky, eight-legged arachnids are rendered in wholly unconvincing CGI, thus making this a far, far cry from Shelob in "The Return of the King" or that jump-scare early on in the first "Dune" movie. Yet even if they only exist in ones and zeroes, the nasty little critters are still chiefly responsible for, well, all the superpowered action taking place in the movie.
The opening scene immediately sets the stage for us, explaining how rare spiders in the Amazon jungle are apparently...
- 2/14/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
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