Actor and presenter Warwick Davis, known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchise, recently bid goodbye to social media. The actor recently lost his wife, Samantha Davis, on March 24. Her passing has been hard on their family, and the actor has decided to bid farewell to social media.
Warwick Davis in Harry Potter series
The actor met his wife on the set of Willow (1998), and they soon married in 1991. The couple have two children – daughter Annabelle and son Harrison. The couple, along with acting, also founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 for the dwarfism community.
Warwick David Says Adieu to Social Media Warwick Davis with wife Samantha Davis (credits: @warwickadavis | Instagram)
After the death of his wife Samantha, Warwick Davis has decided to take time off social media. His wife of 35 years, who also had dwarfism like the actor, passed away at the age of 53 last month.
Warwick Davis in Harry Potter series
The actor met his wife on the set of Willow (1998), and they soon married in 1991. The couple have two children – daughter Annabelle and son Harrison. The couple, along with acting, also founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 for the dwarfism community.
Warwick David Says Adieu to Social Media Warwick Davis with wife Samantha Davis (credits: @warwickadavis | Instagram)
After the death of his wife Samantha, Warwick Davis has decided to take time off social media. His wife of 35 years, who also had dwarfism like the actor, passed away at the age of 53 last month.
- 4/22/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Warwick Davis’ children have said the actor is “taking some time away from social media” after a tweet in which he posted “I’m done here” caused concern.
The Willow star’s wife Samantha Davis died last month aged 53 and the news was revealed by Davis in a statement to the BBC a few days ago.
Last night, Davis posted on X saying “I’m done here. Signing off,” but his children quickly sought to reassure with a post calming concerns.
“Thank you everyone for looking out for our Dad, he is taking some time away from social media,” they posted from his X account. “He apologises if his last message caused anyone concern. We appreciate all of your love and support, Annabelle and Harrison x.”
Davis has appeared in the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises, along with British series like Life’s Too Short with Ricky Gervais.
He met...
The Willow star’s wife Samantha Davis died last month aged 53 and the news was revealed by Davis in a statement to the BBC a few days ago.
Last night, Davis posted on X saying “I’m done here. Signing off,” but his children quickly sought to reassure with a post calming concerns.
“Thank you everyone for looking out for our Dad, he is taking some time away from social media,” they posted from his X account. “He apologises if his last message caused anyone concern. We appreciate all of your love and support, Annabelle and Harrison x.”
Davis has appeared in the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises, along with British series like Life’s Too Short with Ricky Gervais.
He met...
- 4/22/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift debuted her “Fortnight” music video on YouTube Friday evening, along with lyric videos for both that song and the rest of her new surprise double-album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The video features “Dead Poets Society” actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles in cameos, whom she joked about in social media posts where she shared the creative inspiration behind the striking, largely black-and-white clip.
“I’m still laughing from getting to work with the coolest guys on earth, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles,” Swift wrote — perhaps also chuckling at her own self-referential cameos. She then added an explicit nod to the clear inspiration for her new album’s title: “(tortured poets, meet your colleagues from down the hall, the dead poets).”
The music video has a complex narrative, ranging from Swift being experimented on by Charles and Hawke in a Frankenstein-esque laboratory to Swift sitting across from Post Malone...
“I’m still laughing from getting to work with the coolest guys on earth, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles,” Swift wrote — perhaps also chuckling at her own self-referential cameos. She then added an explicit nod to the clear inspiration for her new album’s title: “(tortured poets, meet your colleagues from down the hall, the dead poets).”
The music video has a complex narrative, ranging from Swift being experimented on by Charles and Hawke in a Frankenstein-esque laboratory to Swift sitting across from Post Malone...
- 4/20/2024
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
The Taylor Swift drops just keep coming.
At midnight, Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” — and then announced two hours later that it’s a surprise double album, leaving casual fans and Swifites alike to spend the day decoding who the songs are about. (How many Friday afternoon Slack messages were devoted to parsing if a song was about Swift exes Joe Alwyn or Matty Healy?) And then came the album’s first music video for single “Fortnite,” co-written by and featuring Post Malone.
In addition to “Dead Poets Society” (note that neither title uses an apostrophe) alums Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, the music video boasts another big name: Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (“Killers of the Flower Moon”).
This isn’t the first time Prieto has collaborated with Swift. The cinematographer previously worked on the 2020 music videos for Swift’s songs “The Man,” “Cardigan,” and “Willow.
At midnight, Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” — and then announced two hours later that it’s a surprise double album, leaving casual fans and Swifites alike to spend the day decoding who the songs are about. (How many Friday afternoon Slack messages were devoted to parsing if a song was about Swift exes Joe Alwyn or Matty Healy?) And then came the album’s first music video for single “Fortnite,” co-written by and featuring Post Malone.
In addition to “Dead Poets Society” (note that neither title uses an apostrophe) alums Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, the music video boasts another big name: Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto (“Killers of the Flower Moon”).
This isn’t the first time Prieto has collaborated with Swift. The cinematographer previously worked on the 2020 music videos for Swift’s songs “The Man,” “Cardigan,” and “Willow.
- 4/20/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Samantha Davis, the wife of Willow star Warwick Davis who appeared alongside her husband in various films and co-founded with him the charity Little People UK for the dwarfism community, died March 24. She was 53.
Her death was announced by Warwick Davis in a statement to BBC yesterday. No cause of death was listed, but her husband said she had been in declining health in recent years. The couple and their children live near Peterborough, England.
Disney, the network the Willow series was on, said Samantha Davis was “a beloved member of the UK film and TV community”, adding, “Our thoughts are with the Davis family during this difficult time.”
In his statement, Warwick Davis said, “My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed. The most open, warm person I have ever known.
Her death was announced by Warwick Davis in a statement to BBC yesterday. No cause of death was listed, but her husband said she had been in declining health in recent years. The couple and their children live near Peterborough, England.
Disney, the network the Willow series was on, said Samantha Davis was “a beloved member of the UK film and TV community”, adding, “Our thoughts are with the Davis family during this difficult time.”
In his statement, Warwick Davis said, “My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed. The most open, warm person I have ever known.
- 4/19/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Ellie Bamber has been cast in 'Animal Friends'.The 'Willow' actress will feature alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the film that will combine both live-action and animated characters.The plot is being kept under wraps – although insiders are billing the film as an R-rated road trip adventure - and Peter Atencio is set to direct from a script by writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.The film is being produced by entertainment company Legendary, Reynolds’ Maximum Effort banner and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios.Meanwhile, Ellie is set to play Kate Moss in the biopic 'Moss and Freud' which tells the story of the supermodel's decision to pose naked for the artist Lucian Freud – who will be portrayed in the picture by screen and stage veteran Sir Derek Jacobi.Kate has been involved in...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ayaan Ali
- Bang Showbiz
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
Samantha Davis, actress and wife of Warwick Davis, has died at 53. Warwick confirmed in a statement shared by LucasFilm that his spouse died on March 24.
“My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed,” he shared in a statement.
“The most open, warm person I have ever known. Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs,” Warwick continued. “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life. She had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes.”
He additionally noted the role that his late wife’s support had on his career, adding, “Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad series 3 (It was her suggestion that...
“My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed,” he shared in a statement.
“The most open, warm person I have ever known. Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs,” Warwick continued. “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life. She had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes.”
He additionally noted the role that his late wife’s support had on his career, adding, “Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad series 3 (It was her suggestion that...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: The Grace family moves from Brooklyn, New York, to their ancestral home in Henson, Michigan, the Spiderwick Estate. Helen makes the move with her 15-year-old fraternal twin boys, Jared and Simon, and her older daughter, Mallory. Shortly after moving to the Spiderwick Estate, Jared discovers a boggart and realizes that magical creatures are real! The only one to believe him is his great-aunt Lucinda, who implores Jared to find the pages of her father’s field guide to magical creatures and protect them from the murderous Ogre, Mulgarath.
Review: Based on the popular young adult novel series of the same name, The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a decade-and-a-half after Paramount Pictures’ big-screen adaptation was a moderate success at the box office and with critics. Taking a cue from other YA films like A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, and other similar early 21st-century franchises, The Spiderwick Chronicles books combines fantasy,...
Review: Based on the popular young adult novel series of the same name, The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a decade-and-a-half after Paramount Pictures’ big-screen adaptation was a moderate success at the box office and with critics. Taking a cue from other YA films like A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, and other similar early 21st-century franchises, The Spiderwick Chronicles books combines fantasy,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Samantha Davis, wife of Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 53. In a statement released to BBC, the actor paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife of 33 years. He shared that she was a unique character with a wicked sense of humor and added that her passing has left a huge hole in the lives of him and his children.
Harry Potter star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha Davis passed away last month at the age of 53
Davis met his wife on the sets of the 1988 film Willow, where the actor played the titular role of Willow Ufgood. Samantha Davis and her father had minor roles as villagers in the film. They got married in 1991 and had three children, one of whom tragically died nine days after he was born.
Warwick Davis Shares A Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Wife Samantha Davis Warwick Davis with...
Harry Potter star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha Davis passed away last month at the age of 53
Davis met his wife on the sets of the 1988 film Willow, where the actor played the titular role of Willow Ufgood. Samantha Davis and her father had minor roles as villagers in the film. They got married in 1991 and had three children, one of whom tragically died nine days after he was born.
Warwick Davis Shares A Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Wife Samantha Davis Warwick Davis with...
- 4/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Samantha Davis, the co-founder of dwarfism charity Little People UK and wife of Harry Potter and Willow star Warwick Davis, has died. She was 53. Warwick announced the news in a statement to the BBC, revealing Samantha passed away on Sunday, March 24. A cause of death was not provided. “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family,” Warwick said in his statement, referring to Samantha as his “favorite human” and “most trusted confidante and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.” The couple, who had been married for 32 years, met on the set of Ron Howard‘s 1988 cult classic Willow. They shared two children together, Harrison and Annabelle, who also paid tribute to their late mother. “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers,” Harrison and Annabelle told the BBC. Warwick Davis with his wife...
- 4/18/2024
- TV Insider
Warwick Davis has announced that his beloved wife Samantha has passed away.
On Wednesday (April 17), the 54-year-old actor – best known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises – shared a statement revealing that his wife died on March 24 at the age of 53.
Warwick and Samantha met on the set of Willow in 1988 and married three years later.
Keep reading to find out more…“Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs,” Warwick shared with BBC.
Warwick went on to call Samantha his “favorite human,” adding that she was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.”
“She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes,” Warwick continued.
The couple’s son Harrison and daughter...
On Wednesday (April 17), the 54-year-old actor – best known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises – shared a statement revealing that his wife died on March 24 at the age of 53.
Warwick and Samantha met on the set of Willow in 1988 and married three years later.
Keep reading to find out more…“Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs,” Warwick shared with BBC.
Warwick went on to call Samantha his “favorite human,” adding that she was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.”
“She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes,” Warwick continued.
The couple’s son Harrison and daughter...
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
General Hospital spoilers tease that Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) will be getting married in the next few weeks.
They moved up the date in order to make sure Chase’s father, Gregory Chase (Gregory Harrison) could attend since he is fading fast due to the symptoms of Als. Gregory is even officiating the ceremony.
While tragedy for Gregory may be around the corner, Brook Lynn and Chase plan to celebrate while they can with an Italian honeymoon! But they may find more than they bargained for. Or more specifically, someone they never expected to see!
General Hospital Spoilers – From Palm Springs To Italy!
Chase and Brook Lynn had originally decided to go to Palm Springs on their honeymoon, but Chase surprised Brook Lynn with a huge upgrade.
General Hospital Spoilers Tuesday, April 16: Money & Marriage, Laura’s Epiphany, Maxie Frightened, Sonny Gets Info View...
They moved up the date in order to make sure Chase’s father, Gregory Chase (Gregory Harrison) could attend since he is fading fast due to the symptoms of Als. Gregory is even officiating the ceremony.
While tragedy for Gregory may be around the corner, Brook Lynn and Chase plan to celebrate while they can with an Italian honeymoon! But they may find more than they bargained for. Or more specifically, someone they never expected to see!
General Hospital Spoilers – From Palm Springs To Italy!
Chase and Brook Lynn had originally decided to go to Palm Springs on their honeymoon, but Chase surprised Brook Lynn with a huge upgrade.
General Hospital Spoilers Tuesday, April 16: Money & Marriage, Laura’s Epiphany, Maxie Frightened, Sonny Gets Info View...
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Celebrating The Soaps
A few days ago, Fangoria ran an article on character actor Ralph Ineson, whose credits include The Witch, The First Omen, Brahms: The Boy II, The Creator, Willow, The Green Knight, and much more, naming him “a modern horror icon.” Ineson took to social media to thank Fangoria for their kind words – and in response to Ineson’s post, director Guillermo del Toro revealed that Ineson has a “pivotal cameo” in his latest film, Frankenstein! He added that Ineson is amazing and fun to work with.
Ineson responded to del Toro, saying, “Thank you Boss, your set is a joyous place to be.”
Del Toro’s Frankenstein, which is a long-awaited passion project for the filmmaker, might have the following logline: Set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century, the story of Dr. Pretorius, who needs to track down Frankenstein’s monster- who is believed to have died in a...
Ineson responded to del Toro, saying, “Thank you Boss, your set is a joyous place to be.”
Del Toro’s Frankenstein, which is a long-awaited passion project for the filmmaker, might have the following logline: Set in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century, the story of Dr. Pretorius, who needs to track down Frankenstein’s monster- who is believed to have died in a...
- 4/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The "Star Wars" universe is stuffed with memorable baddies, and since the theatrical films have mostly been shot in London, these villains are typically from the United Kingdom. Everyone's got a favorite: Ian McDiarmid's sinister Emperor Palpatine, Peter Cushing's ruthless Grand Moff Tarkin (who was digitally resurrected for "Rogue One"), Kenneth Colley's stressed out Admiral Piett ... there's really no wrong answer here. But if I absolutely have to place one member of the Galactic Empire over all the others, I might just go with Julian Glover's delectably evil General Maximillian Veers.
Why? Even though he doesn't get much screen time in "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back", Glover is just such a strikingly nasty piece of work during the assault on the Rebels' Hoth base of operations that I find myself wishing Lucas had found more for him to do.
No one should...
Why? Even though he doesn't get much screen time in "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back", Glover is just such a strikingly nasty piece of work during the assault on the Rebels' Hoth base of operations that I find myself wishing Lucas had found more for him to do.
No one should...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Cailee Spaeny Talks ‘Civil War,’ Taylor Swift’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ Fandom and Manifesting ‘Matrix 5’
If Civil War star Cailee Spaeny isn’t already on every casting shortlist in town, then her 2024 is about to etch her name in stone.
Coming off of her Golden Globe-nominated performance as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, the Missouri native returns to the big screen with another critically acclaimed A24 film in Alex Garland’s Civil War. The duo previously collaborated together on Garland’s sci-fi miniseries Devs, and fulfilling a promise he made years ago to write his cast new roles, Spaeny is one of six Devs actors in the British filmmaker’s new action-thriller.
Spaeny plays aspiring war photographer, Jessie Cullen, and after being saved on the streets of New York City by her photojournalist hero, Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst), she maneuvers her way into joining Lee’s road trip to Washington, D.C. Along with two other journalists, Joel (Wagner Moura) and Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson...
Coming off of her Golden Globe-nominated performance as Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, the Missouri native returns to the big screen with another critically acclaimed A24 film in Alex Garland’s Civil War. The duo previously collaborated together on Garland’s sci-fi miniseries Devs, and fulfilling a promise he made years ago to write his cast new roles, Spaeny is one of six Devs actors in the British filmmaker’s new action-thriller.
Spaeny plays aspiring war photographer, Jessie Cullen, and after being saved on the streets of New York City by her photojournalist hero, Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst), she maneuvers her way into joining Lee’s road trip to Washington, D.C. Along with two other journalists, Joel (Wagner Moura) and Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
General Hospital spoilers for the week of March 25 reveal that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) will have to deal with the police at some point.
Since Jason calls Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennesy), the lawyer might urge her new client to turn himself in.
Next On General Hospital
Meanwhile, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) might continue bonding with John Cates (Adam Harrington). Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) learn shocking news.
Plus, Ava Jerome (Maura West) will likely continue getting closer to Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Jason Morgan’s Arrest
Gh spoilers for the week of March 25 reveal that Jason is still on the run. Willow Tait Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) is already panicking over John questioning Elizabeth “Liz” Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) at the hospital.
Fans will also see Willow panic to Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) about the Jason situation. Jason is already worried about how many people are roped into his predicament.
Since Jason calls Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennesy), the lawyer might urge her new client to turn himself in.
Next On General Hospital
Meanwhile, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) might continue bonding with John Cates (Adam Harrington). Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) learn shocking news.
Plus, Ava Jerome (Maura West) will likely continue getting closer to Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Jason Morgan’s Arrest
Gh spoilers for the week of March 25 reveal that Jason is still on the run. Willow Tait Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) is already panicking over John questioning Elizabeth “Liz” Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) at the hospital.
Fans will also see Willow panic to Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) about the Jason situation. Jason is already worried about how many people are roped into his predicament.
- 3/22/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
As the social and political turmoil of 1960s America spilled into the 1970s, network television executives and producers knew they could no longer ignore the thorny issues being argued over kitchen tables and at work/school. The Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Equal Rights Amendment, etc. were driving a wedge between families and neighbors. So when Norman Lear trotted out the unrepentant bigot Archie Bunker on "All in the Family" in 1971, many people in the country felt seen. And while they might not agree on the hot-button topics explored on this show, they could at least laugh through their many disagreements.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
There came a point, however (somewhere between President Richard M. Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War), where television viewers grew weary of all these socially conscious sitcoms. Yes, they were still watching them in huge numbers, but they needed a break from the nonstop tumult of their lives.
- 3/17/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The first concert tour ever to cross the $1 billion mark is now available to watch at home. And thanks to Disney+, there is now a new version of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. It appears the original version of the film has been pulled from circulation.
This new version features “Wildest Dreams,“ “The Archer,“ and “Long Live.“ After the credits, stick around for an acoustic set with the all-new “I Can See You,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “You Are in Love,” and “Maroon.”
What if you want to jump to one specific song? We cataloged the timestamps for every song in the film to help you jump from era to era and hit to hit. So kick back, turn up the volume, and get down to this sick beat!
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This new version features “Wildest Dreams,“ “The Archer,“ and “Long Live.“ After the credits, stick around for an acoustic set with the all-new “I Can See You,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” “You Are in Love,” and “Maroon.”
What if you want to jump to one specific song? We cataloged the timestamps for every song in the film to help you jump from era to era and hit to hit. So kick back, turn up the volume, and get down to this sick beat!
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Eras Tour (Taylor’s...
- 3/16/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has taken the world by storm for the past year, and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. For fans who haven’t been able to score tickets to the live shows, or simply for those who wish to relive the experience at their leisure, the show has also received theatrical release, for purchase digitally and soon will be available to stream on Disney+.
But each version of The Eras Tour concert movie has its differences, with the Disney+ edition touting itself as being “the concert film in its entirety for the first time,” according to a press release. In addition to the songs found in the other versions, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will have five additional songs.
As you plan your watch parties and prepare your friendship bracelets, here’s what you need to know about The Eras...
But each version of The Eras Tour concert movie has its differences, with the Disney+ edition touting itself as being “the concert film in its entirety for the first time,” according to a press release. In addition to the songs found in the other versions, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will have five additional songs.
As you plan your watch parties and prepare your friendship bracelets, here’s what you need to know about The Eras...
- 3/12/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: PhantomFX, an Indian VFX powerhouse that has worked on everything from The Avengers and The Walking Dead franchise to Outlander, is set to acquire a majority stake in Tippett Studio, the animation and visual effects production company of Oscar-winning filmmaker Phil Tippett.
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift, 34, embraced her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, 34, with a passionate kiss after her Sydney performance on Friday. The passionate moment occurred just a day after the couple enjoyed a romantic outing at the zoo.
Captured on video by an attendee at the concert, Swift bid farewell to her fans before she sought out the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Dressed in a vibrant pink top, the singer beelined for Kelce. Their arms intertwined tightly and they shared a tender kiss. Kelce playfully spun Swift around before the pair walked off together, with Swift’s hand lovingly placed on his back.
Swift and Kelce began their relationship in September and have since been unabashedly open about their affection for one another. Swift has been a supportive presence at many of Kelce’s football games, including his recent Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
With Kelce’s football season concluded,...
Captured on video by an attendee at the concert, Swift bid farewell to her fans before she sought out the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Dressed in a vibrant pink top, the singer beelined for Kelce. Their arms intertwined tightly and they shared a tender kiss. Kelce playfully spun Swift around before the pair walked off together, with Swift’s hand lovingly placed on his back.
Swift and Kelce began their relationship in September and have since been unabashedly open about their affection for one another. Swift has been a supportive presence at many of Kelce’s football games, including his recent Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
With Kelce’s football season concluded,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
During the climax of Richard Marquand's 1983 film "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," the evil Empire's second Death Star was destroyed by the Rebel Army, the ghoulish Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) was killed, and his right-hand warlock Darth Vader (David Prowse) died in the conflagration. It seemed that evil had been vanquished and that everything was well in the galaxy. For many, many years, fans didn't see what happened after that film, presumably because a new era of peace had begun and the Star Wars were over.
It wasn't until the release of J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015 that we learned the dark truth. It seems the universe of "Star Wars" can't help but creep back slowly toward fascism with every generation. Decades after the fall of the Empire, the New Order rose in its place, now even more Nazi-like than ever. Stormtroopers were back,...
It wasn't until the release of J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015 that we learned the dark truth. It seems the universe of "Star Wars" can't help but creep back slowly toward fascism with every generation. Decades after the fall of the Empire, the New Order rose in its place, now even more Nazi-like than ever. Stormtroopers were back,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Independent Artist Group has signed Ruby Cruz, one of the young stars of Orion’s critical darling Bottoms, for representation.
Cruz appears opposite Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in the teen comedy, directed by Emma Seligman, which hit theaters in the U.S. via MGM in August following a buzzy debut at the SXSW Film Festival. Co-written by Seligman and Sennott, the film watches as two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club in order to get laid before graduation.
Cruz played Hazel Callahan, a shy outsider who is friends with Edebiri’s Josie and Sennott’s Pj.
On the television side, Cruz was most recently seen starring in the Disney+ series Willow, produced by Imagine Entertainment and Lucas Television, which served as a sequel to the same-name 1988 fantasy adventure flick starring Warwick Davis. Previously, she portrayed a teenaged Lizzy Caplan in Hulu’s Castle Rock, also...
Cruz appears opposite Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in the teen comedy, directed by Emma Seligman, which hit theaters in the U.S. via MGM in August following a buzzy debut at the SXSW Film Festival. Co-written by Seligman and Sennott, the film watches as two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club in order to get laid before graduation.
Cruz played Hazel Callahan, a shy outsider who is friends with Edebiri’s Josie and Sennott’s Pj.
On the television side, Cruz was most recently seen starring in the Disney+ series Willow, produced by Imagine Entertainment and Lucas Television, which served as a sequel to the same-name 1988 fantasy adventure flick starring Warwick Davis. Previously, she portrayed a teenaged Lizzy Caplan in Hulu’s Castle Rock, also...
- 2/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
It was a clean sweep for Taylor Swift at the 2024 Gold Derby Music Awards. She came into our fourth annual event with nine nominations and walked away with nine victories including Artist of the Year for the fourth year in a row. Watch the announcement video above for winners in all categories, and scroll down for the complete list.
In the history of the GDMAs thus far, Swift is the only artist who has won Artist of the Year. She’s also the only artist who has won Record of the Year and Song of the Year. But her Album of the Year victory for “Midnights” is only her second in that race. She previously won in 2021 for “Folklore,” but Lana Del Rey claimed that honor in 2022 for “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” and Beyonce prevailed in 2023 for “Renaissance.”
Swift’s other victories included her third for Best Music Video...
In the history of the GDMAs thus far, Swift is the only artist who has won Artist of the Year. She’s also the only artist who has won Record of the Year and Song of the Year. But her Album of the Year victory for “Midnights” is only her second in that race. She previously won in 2021 for “Folklore,” but Lana Del Rey claimed that honor in 2022 for “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” and Beyonce prevailed in 2023 for “Renaissance.”
Swift’s other victories included her third for Best Music Video...
- 2/2/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery, Chris Beachum, Denton Davidson, Marcus James Dixon, Joyce Eng, Ray Richmond and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Paramount Global’s streaming service Paramount+ is removing some international original content across its markets and will not debut some planned programming sourced outside the U.S. as part of the entertainment giant’s goal of “managing costs” and “maximizing content with the biggest impact,” including a focus on big U.S. studio franchises and a reduction in local, international originals.
On Wednesday, Paramount+ in foreign markets started removing such international original fare as the film At Midnight, starring Top Gun: Maverick breakout Monica Barbaro, Brazilian series Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo, and U.K. drama No Escape.
In addition, some international content previously set to debut on the streamer across markets will not launch on it, including German thriller series Turmschatten, Italian series Miss Fallaci, which tells “the true story of one of the most controversial Italian and international journalism icons,” Oriana Fallaci and
German anthology series Zeit Verbrechen, starring Sandra Hüller and Lars Eidinger,...
On Wednesday, Paramount+ in foreign markets started removing such international original fare as the film At Midnight, starring Top Gun: Maverick breakout Monica Barbaro, Brazilian series Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo, and U.K. drama No Escape.
In addition, some international content previously set to debut on the streamer across markets will not launch on it, including German thriller series Turmschatten, Italian series Miss Fallaci, which tells “the true story of one of the most controversial Italian and international journalism icons,” Oriana Fallaci and
German anthology series Zeit Verbrechen, starring Sandra Hüller and Lars Eidinger,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Originally announced back in 2021, Halle Berry had been set to star in an original sci-fi movie for Netflix titled The Mothership, and in fact, the movie finished filming that same year.
So where is it? When can we expect to see it? Well, a new report has come out this week – first from The Insneider, and now from Variety – indicating that Netflix has made the decision to scrap The Mothership completely. In other words, it’s never going to see the light of day.
Variety explains in their report this afternoon, “The movie finished filming in 2021, but it couldn’t be completed after multiple delays in post-production, Variety has confirmed.”
It’s the latest in a concerning trend in Hollywood where major studios and streamers are essentially wiping films off the face of the Earth, in part for tax write-offs. Long story short, if a finished or nearly finished movie...
So where is it? When can we expect to see it? Well, a new report has come out this week – first from The Insneider, and now from Variety – indicating that Netflix has made the decision to scrap The Mothership completely. In other words, it’s never going to see the light of day.
Variety explains in their report this afternoon, “The movie finished filming in 2021, but it couldn’t be completed after multiple delays in post-production, Variety has confirmed.”
It’s the latest in a concerning trend in Hollywood where major studios and streamers are essentially wiping films off the face of the Earth, in part for tax write-offs. Long story short, if a finished or nearly finished movie...
- 1/24/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Indian star Shruti Haasan will headline India-u.K. film co-production “Chennai Story.”
Haasan, who is also a renowned musician, has acting credits across India’s various language film industries and in the U.S. and U.K. In 2023, she was one of the leads in “Salaar,” one of India’s biggest hits of the year, and led British thriller “The Eye.” In 2019, she had a key role in USA series “Treadstone.”
Adapted from Timeri N. Murari’s bestselling 2004 novel “The Arrangements of Love,” “Chennai Story” is a coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of Wales and India where Haasan takes on the pivotal role of Anu, a spunky private detective. The role was previously supposed to be played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu who is now taking a year’s sabbatical due to health reasons. The cast also includes Viveik Kalra, who was the lead in “Blinded by the Light...
Haasan, who is also a renowned musician, has acting credits across India’s various language film industries and in the U.S. and U.K. In 2023, she was one of the leads in “Salaar,” one of India’s biggest hits of the year, and led British thriller “The Eye.” In 2019, she had a key role in USA series “Treadstone.”
Adapted from Timeri N. Murari’s bestselling 2004 novel “The Arrangements of Love,” “Chennai Story” is a coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of Wales and India where Haasan takes on the pivotal role of Anu, a spunky private detective. The role was previously supposed to be played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu who is now taking a year’s sabbatical due to health reasons. The cast also includes Viveik Kalra, who was the lead in “Blinded by the Light...
- 1/24/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
David Lowery, Greg Papalia, Wynn P. Thomas and Francine West will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 28th annual Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) Awards, which will be presented Feb. 10 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.
Thomas, who won Adg Awards for Hidden Figures and Da 5 Bloods, is the first African American production designer to join the Guild. His additional credits include A Beautiful Mind and A Bronx Tale, as well as the 2023 Academy Award best picture nominee King Richard. During his long-standing relationship with Spike Lee, Thomas has designed the director’s major films including Malcolm X and Do The Right Thing.
Thomas recently completed a six-year term as a Governor of the Designers Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
“Wynn P. Thomas has significantly shaped the landscape of filmmaking, and his diverse body of work reflects his innovative approach and commitment to storytelling. Beyond his artistic achievements,...
Thomas, who won Adg Awards for Hidden Figures and Da 5 Bloods, is the first African American production designer to join the Guild. His additional credits include A Beautiful Mind and A Bronx Tale, as well as the 2023 Academy Award best picture nominee King Richard. During his long-standing relationship with Spike Lee, Thomas has designed the director’s major films including Malcolm X and Do The Right Thing.
Thomas recently completed a six-year term as a Governor of the Designers Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
“Wynn P. Thomas has significantly shaped the landscape of filmmaking, and his diverse body of work reflects his innovative approach and commitment to storytelling. Beyond his artistic achievements,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir and Adwoa Aboah star in psychological drama “Satisfaction.”
The film is the narrative feature debut of theater and commercial director Alex Burunova, who is also known for the acclaimed shorts “Pale Blue” and “Lonely Planet.” Set against the backdrop of the Greek isles, the film follows Lola (Laird) who takes revenge against her sexual partner Philip (Whitehead). Things begin to unravel when they encounter the enigmatic Elena (Amir), who intoxicates Lola with her uninhibited way of being and emboldens her to face the roots of her pain. Amir, best actress winner at Cannes 2022 for “Holy Spider,” also serves as executive producer for the female empowerment tale.
The film, which has wrapped principal photography, is shot by Budapest-based cinematographer Mate Herbai (Oscar-nominated “On Body and Soul”). The film is a Ukrainian co-production with Ukrainian companies Constant Production and Kristi Films.
Burunova said: “I wanted to...
The film is the narrative feature debut of theater and commercial director Alex Burunova, who is also known for the acclaimed shorts “Pale Blue” and “Lonely Planet.” Set against the backdrop of the Greek isles, the film follows Lola (Laird) who takes revenge against her sexual partner Philip (Whitehead). Things begin to unravel when they encounter the enigmatic Elena (Amir), who intoxicates Lola with her uninhibited way of being and emboldens her to face the roots of her pain. Amir, best actress winner at Cannes 2022 for “Holy Spider,” also serves as executive producer for the female empowerment tale.
The film, which has wrapped principal photography, is shot by Budapest-based cinematographer Mate Herbai (Oscar-nominated “On Body and Soul”). The film is a Ukrainian co-production with Ukrainian companies Constant Production and Kristi Films.
Burunova said: “I wanted to...
- 1/17/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Spider-Society has webbed in a few honors. The Visual Effects Society has announced their nominations for the 22nd annual Ves Awards, with “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” leading the pack.
Held every winter, the Ves Awards honor the best achievements in visual effects artistry over the previous calendar year, with VFX professionals in film, television, video games, and commercials receiving recognition. Nominees in 25 categories are selected by Ves members through a process of 39 in-person and virtual nomination events, held worldwide and conducted during a 36-hour period. A minimum of three judging panels review each submission for the awards, looking at “Before and Afters” for each prospective nominee. Ves judging panels this year included members of the society from 25 different countries.
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” was the top animated film to receive nominations this year, gaining seven nominations including Outstanding Effects in an Animated Feature and specific nods for modeling, character animation,...
Held every winter, the Ves Awards honor the best achievements in visual effects artistry over the previous calendar year, with VFX professionals in film, television, video games, and commercials receiving recognition. Nominees in 25 categories are selected by Ves members through a process of 39 in-person and virtual nomination events, held worldwide and conducted during a 36-hour period. A minimum of three judging panels review each submission for the awards, looking at “Before and Afters” for each prospective nominee. Ves judging panels this year included members of the society from 25 different countries.
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” was the top animated film to receive nominations this year, gaining seven nominations including Outstanding Effects in an Animated Feature and specific nods for modeling, character animation,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Each week on “The Pit Stop,” Trixie Mattel recaps the latest episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 alongside a guest host. Following Friday’s second episode, YouTube personality and Trixie’s friend of 17 years Brittany Broski sat down to celebrate their love of drag by critiquing the seven queens that introduced themselves to the world this week. Watch the full episode above via the official RuPaul’s Drag Race channel on YouTube.
In their recap of the episode, Trixie and Brittany liked Geneva Karr‘s entrance look, but were confused over whether her name is intended to be a pun or not and appreciated her pride in being a leg hair artist on the internet. When it came to the divisive Plane Jane, they both lived for her first impression look and think that only someone that looks that good could come in guns blazing. The queen they did not live for is Megami.
In their recap of the episode, Trixie and Brittany liked Geneva Karr‘s entrance look, but were confused over whether her name is intended to be a pun or not and appreciated her pride in being a leg hair artist on the internet. When it came to the divisive Plane Jane, they both lived for her first impression look and think that only someone that looks that good could come in guns blazing. The queen they did not live for is Megami.
- 1/14/2024
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
This is why we can’t have nice things. Disney+ announced today that it will not move forward with a second season of the action-fantasy series American Born Chinese. The decision to cancel the series comes seven months after Disney debuted the eight-episode series on its streaming service, Disney+. The cancelation is raising a red flag for fans of the series, as Disney tends to purge content from Disney+ to save money and digital real estate. We’ve seen the mouse-eared streamer purge content before, with shows like Willow, Turner & Hooch, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and more. According to Deadline, options on the cast expired yesterday. However, there could be a silver lining to this disappointing news. 20th Television still plans to shop the series to other outlets, giving the show a chance to live again through another platform.
Per Disney+, here’s the...
Per Disney+, here’s the...
- 1/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Every single person knows the sting of their favorite TV show getting canceled but it’s only gotten worse in recent years. The streaming era has been incredibly inconsistent. With an algorithm choosing the fates of shows, these days you’re lucky if a show gets ten episodes, let alone released at all. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance was canceled by Netflix after a single season. Willow was not only canned by Disney+ after one season but also removed from its catalog. The same thing happened with Gordita Chronicles on HBO Max.
Streaming services like Netflix, once known for picking up canceled shows such as Arrested Development and giving creatives limitless freedom are now more known for not giving anything a chance unless it’s a massive Squid Game like success. Before word of mouth even spreads about a show, you often find out it’s canceled or removed entirely.
Streaming services like Netflix, once known for picking up canceled shows such as Arrested Development and giving creatives limitless freedom are now more known for not giving anything a chance unless it’s a massive Squid Game like success. Before word of mouth even spreads about a show, you often find out it’s canceled or removed entirely.
- 1/2/2024
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Every broadcast network and streaming platform is focused on the same thing heading into 2024: trying to get back up and running following a year in which Hollywood’s historic dual strikes shut down production for months.
In the wake of the writers and performers strikes, streamers and networks are attempting to solidify their programming pipelines as several scripted comedies and dramas have been hampered by the work stoppage. HBO, for example, was quick to announce that the third seasons of Euphoria and The White Lotus as well as the sophomore run of The Last of Us will now arrive in 2025. Other platforms, like Amazon, have scrapped programming because delayed production is now affecting their marketing plans for 2025, when the streamer already has a heavy spend planned.
With all that in mind, The Hollywood Reporter has surveyed the TV landscape to see what new scripted (and U.S.-produced) comedies...
In the wake of the writers and performers strikes, streamers and networks are attempting to solidify their programming pipelines as several scripted comedies and dramas have been hampered by the work stoppage. HBO, for example, was quick to announce that the third seasons of Euphoria and The White Lotus as well as the sophomore run of The Last of Us will now arrive in 2025. Other platforms, like Amazon, have scrapped programming because delayed production is now affecting their marketing plans for 2025, when the streamer already has a heavy spend planned.
With all that in mind, The Hollywood Reporter has surveyed the TV landscape to see what new scripted (and U.S.-produced) comedies...
- 1/1/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Percy Jackson And The Olympians" may have just debuted on Disney+, but the show's young cast is already thinking ahead to the future. In a recent Deadline story, it wasn't the second season on their minds, but something even bigger: a crossover event with one of the streamers' flagship franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "I hope that there will eventually be an Avengers–Percy Jackson crossover," Grover actor Aryan Simhadri told the outlet, earning nods of approval from co-stars Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries.
Obviously, Marvel doesn't really do inter-franchise crossovers, but Simhadri's idea isn't that out there as the massive superhero machine isn't immune to passionate calls for cameos. Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire appeared in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" after fans wished and hoped for their returns for years, while Megan Thee Stallion ended up in "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" after mutual friend Jameela Jamil found out...
Obviously, Marvel doesn't really do inter-franchise crossovers, but Simhadri's idea isn't that out there as the massive superhero machine isn't immune to passionate calls for cameos. Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire appeared in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" after fans wished and hoped for their returns for years, while Megan Thee Stallion ended up in "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" after mutual friend Jameela Jamil found out...
- 12/30/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
British actor Ralph Ineson is suing Disney in a suit that alleges he sustained injury filming a scene in fantasy TV show Willow.
The UK’s Sun newspaper reports that Ineson, 54, claims to have suffered permanent shoulder damage in a night shoot during the production in the UK of the Disney+ TV sequel to the hit 1988 movie.
His claim in the London High Court details that, on set in South Wales in July 2021, Ineson was dressed as a knight in armour and battling with a nine-foot-tall ogre called The Scourge when he fell awkwardly and dislocated his shoulder.
Ineson is now suing the Walt Disney Company Ltd for damages of up to £150,000, claiming that his injuries have prevented him taking on subsequent physical roles, with his ability to play roles involving fighting and horse-riding permanently impaired. His suit details that the producers are liable through exerting pressure of filming to deadline,...
The UK’s Sun newspaper reports that Ineson, 54, claims to have suffered permanent shoulder damage in a night shoot during the production in the UK of the Disney+ TV sequel to the hit 1988 movie.
His claim in the London High Court details that, on set in South Wales in July 2021, Ineson was dressed as a knight in armour and battling with a nine-foot-tall ogre called The Scourge when he fell awkwardly and dislocated his shoulder.
Ineson is now suing the Walt Disney Company Ltd for damages of up to £150,000, claiming that his injuries have prevented him taking on subsequent physical roles, with his ability to play roles involving fighting and horse-riding permanently impaired. His suit details that the producers are liable through exerting pressure of filming to deadline,...
- 12/23/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
As December winds down, the credits are rolling on 2023 – and it’s been another tumultuous year in film. There have been highs, with incredible movies making their way to the screen, a raft of great directors making long-awaited comebacks, and exciting new voices making themselves heard. It’s been full of surprises, with thrilling announcements, rules broken, and big swings. And there have been lows too, with challenges for so many people in the industry, titles disappearing from circulation, and plenty of beloved names lost along the way.
Revisit the rollercoaster ride that was 2023 in Empire’s epic roundup of the biggest movie (and TV) news this year.
Game adaptations go huge
When it came to making game-to-screen adaptations that felt really successful, 2023 was when Hollywood finally hit ‘Start’. First there was The Last Of Us on HBO – the long-form series adaptation of Naughty Dog’s apocalyptic epic proving another...
Revisit the rollercoaster ride that was 2023 in Empire’s epic roundup of the biggest movie (and TV) news this year.
Game adaptations go huge
When it came to making game-to-screen adaptations that felt really successful, 2023 was when Hollywood finally hit ‘Start’. First there was The Last Of Us on HBO – the long-form series adaptation of Naughty Dog’s apocalyptic epic proving another...
- 12/20/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
As the streaming industry has come down from its blank-check era, it has rediscovered a time-honored way to keep revenue flowing: licensing TV series and movies to other outlets. Acquired shows are among the most watched programming on streaming — it’s the year of Suits, after all — and shows with high episode counts help keep users inside a streamer’s ecosystem.
Just as reliable is the uproar when streamers remove shows for tax write-downs or other cost savings, whether it’s a signature series (à la HBO’s Westworld being removed from Max last year) or originals that seemingly never had much chance to find an audience (as with Disney+ and Hulu purging Willow and Y: The Last Man, among others, this year).
The perception, fueled by big content removals, is that streamers are ruthlessly paring back the number of movies and series available to users and at the same time raising subscription rates.
Just as reliable is the uproar when streamers remove shows for tax write-downs or other cost savings, whether it’s a signature series (à la HBO’s Westworld being removed from Max last year) or originals that seemingly never had much chance to find an audience (as with Disney+ and Hulu purging Willow and Y: The Last Man, among others, this year).
The perception, fueled by big content removals, is that streamers are ruthlessly paring back the number of movies and series available to users and at the same time raising subscription rates.
- 12/18/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alyson Hannigan spent most of her days learning complex routines choreographed by her professional partner, Sasha Farber, throughout her Dancing with the Stars journey. However, the actor wasn’t planning on the upside of ballroom life, including a dramatic 20-pound weight loss and a shedding lot of “emotional baggage.”
Alyson Hannigan shared before and after pics of her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ journey
In September 2023, Alyson Hannigan was announced as one of the celebrities competing in season 32 of Dancing with the Stars. The television star stunned in a white, fringed dress as she took a series of first promotional photos alongside Sasha Farber.
What Hannigan didn’t expect throughout the competition was a dramatic weight loss of 20 pounds that gave her a leaner look. She also didn’t count on shedding lots of “emotional baggage.”
Hannigan shared a before and after series of photos on her Instagram page to honor her journey.
Alyson Hannigan shared before and after pics of her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ journey
In September 2023, Alyson Hannigan was announced as one of the celebrities competing in season 32 of Dancing with the Stars. The television star stunned in a white, fringed dress as she took a series of first promotional photos alongside Sasha Farber.
What Hannigan didn’t expect throughout the competition was a dramatic weight loss of 20 pounds that gave her a leaner look. She also didn’t count on shedding lots of “emotional baggage.”
Hannigan shared a before and after series of photos on her Instagram page to honor her journey.
- 12/12/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift Reveals She Moved To A Foreign Country After Kim Kardashian Leaked Her Private Call With Kanye West! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has been named Time’s “Person of the Year” for 2023. The singer, who rarely gives interviews now, recently sat down for a chat with the magazine, wherein she reflected on her (in)famous years-old feud with Kanye West and his former wife Kim Kardashian. In the cover interview, Tay revealed that she relocated out of the United States to a different country in an attempt to disappear from the public eye entirely after the massive backlash that she received following her beef with the ‘Power’ singer.
Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s drama went down years ago. So, here’s a quick recap: In 2009, the rapper ambushed Swift’s acceptance speech for the 2009 VMAs. He later apologized. However, the ‘Bad Blood’ between the...
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has been named Time’s “Person of the Year” for 2023. The singer, who rarely gives interviews now, recently sat down for a chat with the magazine, wherein she reflected on her (in)famous years-old feud with Kanye West and his former wife Kim Kardashian. In the cover interview, Tay revealed that she relocated out of the United States to a different country in an attempt to disappear from the public eye entirely after the massive backlash that she received following her beef with the ‘Power’ singer.
Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s drama went down years ago. So, here’s a quick recap: In 2009, the rapper ambushed Swift’s acceptance speech for the 2009 VMAs. He later apologized. However, the ‘Bad Blood’ between the...
- 12/7/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
"Jack - let's just leave our old baggage at the door." Vertigo Releasing has revealed an official trailer for an minimalistic action thriller from the UK called Jackdaw, marking the feature debut of filmmaker Jamie Childs. This premiered at both Fantastic Fest & Sitges Film Festival this year, playing at these two most prestigious genre festivals. A former motocross champion and army vet is now caring for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. The film then sends him on a journey through the nocturnal underworld of northern England's industrial wasteland. Most of the film follows Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack Dawson (hence "Jackdaw") on his motorbike, trying to stay ahead of the other drug dealers and criminals after him. The cast includes Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. This is a slick thriller, I quite...
- 11/30/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Here’s Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Combined Net Worth! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Hollywood’s hottest couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, has been making us all swoon over their la-la-land romance, which appears straight out of a romantic song written by the singer herself. From Taylor running backstage after wrapping up the tour to plant a kiss on Travis to the NFL star openly professing his love for the songstress during his brother Jason Kelce’s podcast, the couple’s extensive Pda has been the talk of the town.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor and Tarvis confirmed their romance in September when the Grammy winner accepted his invitation to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri. Well, it was Travis who made the first move via his podcast in July, and the rest is history. For the uninitiated, Taylor called it quits...
Hollywood’s hottest couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, has been making us all swoon over their la-la-land romance, which appears straight out of a romantic song written by the singer herself. From Taylor running backstage after wrapping up the tour to plant a kiss on Travis to the NFL star openly professing his love for the songstress during his brother Jason Kelce’s podcast, the couple’s extensive Pda has been the talk of the town.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor and Tarvis confirmed their romance in September when the Grammy winner accepted his invitation to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri. Well, it was Travis who made the first move via his podcast in July, and the rest is history. For the uninitiated, Taylor called it quits...
- 11/28/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
The new Muppets show is the latest in a string of cancellations at Disney+ as the streamer cuts back on original programming.
It’s a tough time to work in the TV and Film industry right now. With cancellations coming left right and centre, and still relatively few new shows announced after the conclusion of the writers and actors strikes, it looks like streamers might be looking at some of their existing programming and wondering how on earth it’s supposed to turn a profit.
The latest casualty of these tightening purse strings is The Muppets Mayhem, which won’t be renewed by Disney+ after its first season aired in May this year.
It follows Disney+ original shows National Treasure, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., Willow, Big Shot and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, all of which have been axed this year. The Spiderwick Chronicles, an upcoming adaptation of the fantasy novels...
It’s a tough time to work in the TV and Film industry right now. With cancellations coming left right and centre, and still relatively few new shows announced after the conclusion of the writers and actors strikes, it looks like streamers might be looking at some of their existing programming and wondering how on earth it’s supposed to turn a profit.
The latest casualty of these tightening purse strings is The Muppets Mayhem, which won’t be renewed by Disney+ after its first season aired in May this year.
It follows Disney+ original shows National Treasure, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., Willow, Big Shot and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, all of which have been axed this year. The Spiderwick Chronicles, an upcoming adaptation of the fantasy novels...
- 11/22/2023
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
The Electric Mayhem Band is breaking up after Disney+ canceled its latest Muppets show.
The streamer has axed live-action series The Muppets Mayhem, which comes from The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg, after one season.
The ten-part series was released in May but Disney+ never disclosed any ratings for the show.
The cancellation marks a blow for plans for a wider Muppetverse; Goldberg previously expressed interest in branching out using the classic IP, which includes some of Disney’s most recognizable characters.
It is the latest cancelation at Disney+ this year; other shows to have been axed include The Spiderwick Chronicles, which has since been shopped to Roku, National Treasure, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., Willow, Big Shot and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Developed and written by Goldberg and Muppets veteran Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes, the series followed The Electric Mayhem Band as they went on an epic musical journey...
The streamer has axed live-action series The Muppets Mayhem, which comes from The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg, after one season.
The ten-part series was released in May but Disney+ never disclosed any ratings for the show.
The cancellation marks a blow for plans for a wider Muppetverse; Goldberg previously expressed interest in branching out using the classic IP, which includes some of Disney’s most recognizable characters.
It is the latest cancelation at Disney+ this year; other shows to have been axed include The Spiderwick Chronicles, which has since been shopped to Roku, National Treasure, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., Willow, Big Shot and Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Developed and written by Goldberg and Muppets veteran Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes, the series followed The Electric Mayhem Band as they went on an epic musical journey...
- 11/21/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Films and TV shows have a danger of vanishing from history if they only exist on streaming services, Christopher Nolan notes. “They come and go.”
Just last week, Christopher Nolan caught the internet’s ear when he talked about the physical disc release of Oppenheimer. The DVD and Blu-ray is, he said, “A version you can buy and own at home and put on a shelf so no evil streaming service can steal it from you.”
As Nolan has recently underlined, that oft-shared quote was intended as a wry joke, but it gets to a serious issue we’ve seen as streaming services have become the go-to means of watching movies: if a film, documentary or TV show only appears on a platform like Netflix or Amazon Prime, there’s always the possibility that it will one day vanish.
Only a couple of months ago, we saw Disney+ delete an...
Just last week, Christopher Nolan caught the internet’s ear when he talked about the physical disc release of Oppenheimer. The DVD and Blu-ray is, he said, “A version you can buy and own at home and put on a shelf so no evil streaming service can steal it from you.”
As Nolan has recently underlined, that oft-shared quote was intended as a wry joke, but it gets to a serious issue we’ve seen as streaming services have become the go-to means of watching movies: if a film, documentary or TV show only appears on a platform like Netflix or Amazon Prime, there’s always the possibility that it will one day vanish.
Only a couple of months ago, we saw Disney+ delete an...
- 11/20/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
While the physical media business has been in freefall over the last decade, THR is reporting that DVDs and Blu-rays might be making a comeback similar to those experienced by CDs and Vinyl Records. According to the report, while Best Buy and Netflix have both exited the physical media sphere, Amazon and other online giants aren’t planning on giving up on the technology. Many see the resurgence of physical media for music as an early precursor of better times ahead for DVD/Blu-ray.
While unlikely to ever again reach its 2012 peak of $1.1 billion in revenue, many see physical media as having a comeback as a more niche media.
Update: it turns out the business was much bigger that we let on, with the following correction sent:
This article has misleading information. The peak sales number of $1.1 billion from 2012 and $146 million in 2022 was just Netflix and their DVD service.
The...
While unlikely to ever again reach its 2012 peak of $1.1 billion in revenue, many see physical media as having a comeback as a more niche media.
Update: it turns out the business was much bigger that we let on, with the following correction sent:
This article has misleading information. The peak sales number of $1.1 billion from 2012 and $146 million in 2022 was just Netflix and their DVD service.
The...
- 11/12/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Sofia Coppola, whose awards contender “Priscilla” is now in theaters, is just one of several filmmakers whose parents were already major names in the industry. Both her father, Francis Ford Coppola, and her mother, Eleanor Coppola, are directors, as is her brother Roman.
Here are some of the most notable second-generation directors in Hollywood, including Jason Reitman, Rob Reiner, Mario Van Peebles and Colin Hanks.
We’re also a big fan of Francesca Scorsese’s TikTok videos with her dad, Martin Scorsese, especially the one where he auditions the family dog.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Ivan and Jason Reitman
Jason has picked up the “Ghostbusters” mantle from his father, who died in Feb. 2022. He directed “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the fourth film in the franchise is due in 2024. Jason’s films include “Up in the Air,” “Juno” and “Thank You For Smoking.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Brandon and David Cronenberg
The...
Here are some of the most notable second-generation directors in Hollywood, including Jason Reitman, Rob Reiner, Mario Van Peebles and Colin Hanks.
We’re also a big fan of Francesca Scorsese’s TikTok videos with her dad, Martin Scorsese, especially the one where he auditions the family dog.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Ivan and Jason Reitman
Jason has picked up the “Ghostbusters” mantle from his father, who died in Feb. 2022. He directed “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the fourth film in the franchise is due in 2024. Jason’s films include “Up in the Air,” “Juno” and “Thank You For Smoking.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Brandon and David Cronenberg
The...
- 11/9/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Bob Iger says Disney is going all-in on streaming.
The Disney CEO laid out a new course on Wednesday for the company’s streaming business, saying the company would launch a beta version of a combined Disney+ and Hulu app offering in December and make achieving “significant and sustained profitability” for its streaming business a top priority.
The company’s confidence was supported by strong streaming results in Q4, adding 7 million subscribers to Disney+, mostly international.
With the company set to purchase Comcast’s remaining 33% minority stake of Hulu for at least $8.61 billion in 2024 and a fully direct-to-consumer version of ESPN targeting a 2025 launch, Disney has laid the groundwork to execute a more focused assault on its competitors.
“If you think about the portfolio of streaming assets that we will have — Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN — that’s a very, very strong hand,” Iger said on the company’s Q4 call with analysts.
The Disney CEO laid out a new course on Wednesday for the company’s streaming business, saying the company would launch a beta version of a combined Disney+ and Hulu app offering in December and make achieving “significant and sustained profitability” for its streaming business a top priority.
The company’s confidence was supported by strong streaming results in Q4, adding 7 million subscribers to Disney+, mostly international.
With the company set to purchase Comcast’s remaining 33% minority stake of Hulu for at least $8.61 billion in 2024 and a fully direct-to-consumer version of ESPN targeting a 2025 launch, Disney has laid the groundwork to execute a more focused assault on its competitors.
“If you think about the portfolio of streaming assets that we will have — Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN — that’s a very, very strong hand,” Iger said on the company’s Q4 call with analysts.
- 11/9/2023
- by Alexei Barrionuevo
- The Wrap
Flavor Flav is in his Swiftie era. The rapper has formed a surprising yet wholesome bond with Taylor Swift, cheering her on through one of her busiest years to date. Their budding friendship seems to date back to March, when Flav attended the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards proudly wearing a shirt that read, "I come back stronger than a '90s trend," in reference to Swift's "Willow" lyrics. When asked about his outfit choice on the red carpet, he told Billboard, "Love me some Taylor Swift, man, always did." The pair wound up crossing paths later that evening and captured the selfie seen 'round the world. They've been charming the internet ever since.
Flav has consistently shown support for Swift following their first in-person meetup. He spent a not-so-cruel summer attending two of her Eras Tour concerts - and yes, he dressed up in on-theme outfits and traded friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties.
Flav has consistently shown support for Swift following their first in-person meetup. He spent a not-so-cruel summer attending two of her Eras Tour concerts - and yes, he dressed up in on-theme outfits and traded friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties.
- 11/7/2023
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
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