Actor Michelle Rodriguez has starred in several box-office successes like the Fast and Furious franchise and Avatar. She’s also dabbled in a few indie films as well. To her, it seemed blockbusters became more worthwhile, even if the movie had little depth.
Why Michelle Rodriguez preferred blockbusters over indie dramas Michelle Rodriguez | Massimo Insabato/Getty Images
Rodriguez isn’t a stranger to doing indies. The actor famously had her start with the small feature Girlfight. The indie focused on a female boxer trying to prove herself as a fighter. Her performance in the flick impressed Vin Diesel, who invited her to become a part of his Fast and the Furious franchise.
According to Girlfight director Karyn Kusama, Rodriguez knew early on that Fast and Furious would be a hit. Ironically, Rodriguez also saw herself starring in a series of Resident Evil movies before the video game’s film adaptations became realized.
Why Michelle Rodriguez preferred blockbusters over indie dramas Michelle Rodriguez | Massimo Insabato/Getty Images
Rodriguez isn’t a stranger to doing indies. The actor famously had her start with the small feature Girlfight. The indie focused on a female boxer trying to prove herself as a fighter. Her performance in the flick impressed Vin Diesel, who invited her to become a part of his Fast and the Furious franchise.
According to Girlfight director Karyn Kusama, Rodriguez knew early on that Fast and Furious would be a hit. Ironically, Rodriguez also saw herself starring in a series of Resident Evil movies before the video game’s film adaptations became realized.
- 5/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A live-action TV adaptation of Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game has run out of hit points at Paramount+, which had given the project an eight-episode, straight-to-series order back in January 2023.
Sources tell TVLine that creative differences brought the series to a halt at Paramount+, and that after being redeveloped with a new creative team Tbd, Hasbro plans to shop the series elsewhere.
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Sources tell TVLine that creative differences brought the series to a halt at Paramount+, and that after being redeveloped with a new creative team Tbd, Hasbro plans to shop the series elsewhere.
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- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series was in development for Paramount+ and had even been given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order by the streaming service, but Deadline now reports that the project is no longer moving forward.
However, the Dungeons & Dragons series isn’t entirely dead, as Hasbro Entertainment will be shopping it to other potential buyers. It’s also said the series will receive a creative update which will be tackled by a new creative team. The version which was sold to Paramount+ was overseen by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Skyscraper), who wrote the pilot script and was going to direct the first episode. Drew Crevello (WeCrashed) was brought on to serve as executive producer and showrunner last year.
The report states that Hasbro remains committed to the Dungeons & Dragons TV series, meaning that it will likely be a matter of when, not if, the project emerges elsewhere.
However, the Dungeons & Dragons series isn’t entirely dead, as Hasbro Entertainment will be shopping it to other potential buyers. It’s also said the series will receive a creative update which will be tackled by a new creative team. The version which was sold to Paramount+ was overseen by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Skyscraper), who wrote the pilot script and was going to direct the first episode. Drew Crevello (WeCrashed) was brought on to serve as executive producer and showrunner last year.
The report states that Hasbro remains committed to the Dungeons & Dragons TV series, meaning that it will likely be a matter of when, not if, the project emerges elsewhere.
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Nightlife guru Richie Akiva knows how to throw a soiree. Thursday night was no different, when Akiva threw his annual The After party following the amfAR gala during the Cannes Film Festival.
Tucked away at a villa in Cannes, a stone’s throw from Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc (where the prestigious amfAR gala was held), the afterparty, thrown by Akiva and co-host Badius, lured celebrities and featured a rotating roster of DJs who kept the party going until 9:30 a.m.
Among the celebrities in attendance were Michelle Rodriguez, music stars Tyga and Future, models Alton Mason and Winnie Harlow, and Cher with boyfriend Alexander “Ae” Edwards, who allegedly was at the center of a physical altercation with fellow attendee Travis Scott, according to reports. (The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to reps for Scott and Tyga, who was reportedly involved in the fight, for comment, but they have not responded.
Tucked away at a villa in Cannes, a stone’s throw from Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc (where the prestigious amfAR gala was held), the afterparty, thrown by Akiva and co-host Badius, lured celebrities and featured a rotating roster of DJs who kept the party going until 9:30 a.m.
Among the celebrities in attendance were Michelle Rodriguez, music stars Tyga and Future, models Alton Mason and Winnie Harlow, and Cher with boyfriend Alexander “Ae” Edwards, who allegedly was at the center of a physical altercation with fellow attendee Travis Scott, according to reports. (The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to reps for Scott and Tyga, who was reportedly involved in the fight, for comment, but they have not responded.
- 5/24/2024
- by Allyson Portee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Back in 2006, Wes Craven produced a killer dog movie called The Breed (watch it Here), which was directed by Nicholas Mastandrea from a screenplay by Robert Conte and Peter Martin Wortmann and starred Michelle Rodriguez, Oliver Hudson, Taryn Manning, Eric Lively, Hill Harper, Nick Boraine, and Lisa-Marie Schneider. I thought the movie just slipped into obscurity, since I don’t think I’ve heard anyone reference it in the eighteen years since its release, but apparently it has gained enough of a cult following that it’s now getting the remake treatment. A couple weeks ago, we learned that Grace Caroline Currey of Fall is set to star in the film, and now Variety reports that Page Kennedy – who had to deal with man-eating sharks in The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench – has joined Currey in the cast of this killer dog redo.
Kennedy will be playing a character called Farmer John,...
Kennedy will be playing a character called Farmer John,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
We recently learned that the 2006 killer dog horror movie The Breed, produced by the late Wes Craven, is getting a remake, and Variety brings us more casting news this week.
Page Kennedy (The Meg) has joined the previously announced Grace Caroline Currey (Fall) in the film, being directed by filmmaking brothers Sean and Bryan Furst.
The remake is described as “an unconventional reimagining of the Wes Craven cult classic,” though again the original movie wasn’t directed by Craven and isn’t quite a cult classic.
In any event, Curmudgeon Films will be producing The Breed. In the new take on the 2006 horror movie, “Violet [Grace Caroline Currey] is a rebel icon and badass on a mission to search for abandoned dogs on a remote island which leads to complete adrenaline-fueled terror.”
Director Nicholas Mastandrea’s 2006 movie starred Michelle Rodriguez and Taryn Manning.
‘The Breed’ (2006)
The post Page Kennedy Starring in Remake of...
Page Kennedy (The Meg) has joined the previously announced Grace Caroline Currey (Fall) in the film, being directed by filmmaking brothers Sean and Bryan Furst.
The remake is described as “an unconventional reimagining of the Wes Craven cult classic,” though again the original movie wasn’t directed by Craven and isn’t quite a cult classic.
In any event, Curmudgeon Films will be producing The Breed. In the new take on the 2006 horror movie, “Violet [Grace Caroline Currey] is a rebel icon and badass on a mission to search for abandoned dogs on a remote island which leads to complete adrenaline-fueled terror.”
Director Nicholas Mastandrea’s 2006 movie starred Michelle Rodriguez and Taryn Manning.
‘The Breed’ (2006)
The post Page Kennedy Starring in Remake of...
- 5/24/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Forget about all the studio-thrown premiere after-parties at prior Cannes, from Paramount’s Rocketman with Elton John performing at the beach, and Warner Bros’ Elvis which touted a King of Rock ‘n’ Roll drone show. amfAR’s annual gala, this year counting 30 years, blew them all away, capped off early Friday Am by a mind-blowing mini-concert by Cher who got the crowd on its feet after a four-hour auction with such hits as “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” and covers of Abba’s “Waterloo” and Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis”. Vocally and in regards to sheer stage dynamic, Cher, at 78, is a force to be reckoned with; delivering a truly unforgettable pitch-perfect performance.
Throughout the course of its 30 years, the amfAR gala has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars in which this year’s host Demi Moore exclaimed has “become the most single important...
Throughout the course of its 30 years, the amfAR gala has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars in which this year’s host Demi Moore exclaimed has “become the most single important...
- 5/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Which performance received the best reviews at Cannes? Cher managed to conquer this year’s film festival even without appearing on screen.
At 12:30 a.m. in the South of France, decked out in a dazzling sequined purple pantsuit, Cher took the stage at Cannes amfAR, the charity gala devoted to raising money for research for HIV and AIDS. “I thought you guys would be drunk, but obviously you’re not,” Cher said after performing an acoustic rendition of “Walking in Memphis,” the Marc Cohn ballad she covered on her 1995 album “It’s a Man’s World,” that had hundreds of guests cheering her on.
Three songs later — and one costume change into a black sparkling jacket over couture negligee — Cher had emerged victorious. The crowd at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc would have given her the biggest standing ovation of Cannes, except they never sat during her 15-minute set.
Before belting out her pop hit “Believe,...
At 12:30 a.m. in the South of France, decked out in a dazzling sequined purple pantsuit, Cher took the stage at Cannes amfAR, the charity gala devoted to raising money for research for HIV and AIDS. “I thought you guys would be drunk, but obviously you’re not,” Cher said after performing an acoustic rendition of “Walking in Memphis,” the Marc Cohn ballad she covered on her 1995 album “It’s a Man’s World,” that had hundreds of guests cheering her on.
Three songs later — and one costume change into a black sparkling jacket over couture negligee — Cher had emerged victorious. The crowd at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc would have given her the biggest standing ovation of Cannes, except they never sat during her 15-minute set.
Before belting out her pop hit “Believe,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
On January 22, 2000, writer/director Karyn Kusama‘s feature debut “Girlfight” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and, like “sex, lies, and videotape” and “Reservoir Dogs” before it, announced the arrival of a born filmmaker. Kusama has gone on to direct a wide array of great films and television episodes, including the once underrated but now properly exalted horror movie “Jennifer’s Body” and her searing masterpiece “Destroyer,” but “Girlfight” holds its own against Kusama’s later, more well-resourced work — her tale of a troubled teenager (a then-unknown Michelle Rodriguez) who channels her aggression into boxing has held up beautifully thanks to Kusama’s intensely personal investment in the story and her instinctive awareness of where to place the camera to tell that story with maximum impact.
If the movie, which Criterion has recently released on Blu-ray with a gorgeous new transfer supervised by Kusama, looks even better now than when it was released,...
If the movie, which Criterion has recently released on Blu-ray with a gorgeous new transfer supervised by Kusama, looks even better now than when it was released,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
In a September 12, 1997 piece for The Wall Street Journal titled “Gridiron Feminism,” Camille Paglia argued that not only is football “congruent with an enlightened feminism,” but that the sport “is one of the best educational tools for showing women how to advance in the ‘hostile workplace,’—which current sexual harassment regulations try to control through intrusive, after-the-fact legal remedies.”
Karyn Kusama’s feature-length directorial debut, Girlfight, maps out a similar argument using the template of a boxing film, as high school student Diana (Michelle Rodriguez), perpetually surrounded by men who belittle her, including her patronizing father Sandro (Paul Calderón), trains to become an amateur fighter. Near the film’s end, as Diana prepares for a bout billed as “New York’s first gender-blind amateur boxing event,” it’s evident that Kusama’s film is tinged with a certain hard-nosed fantasy, one in which female equity extends to being able to...
Karyn Kusama’s feature-length directorial debut, Girlfight, maps out a similar argument using the template of a boxing film, as high school student Diana (Michelle Rodriguez), perpetually surrounded by men who belittle her, including her patronizing father Sandro (Paul Calderón), trains to become an amateur fighter. Near the film’s end, as Diana prepares for a bout billed as “New York’s first gender-blind amateur boxing event,” it’s evident that Kusama’s film is tinged with a certain hard-nosed fantasy, one in which female equity extends to being able to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Clayton Dillard
- Slant Magazine
Late A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Last House on the Left and Scream director Wes Craven was responsible for some of the most iconic movies, characters and moments in horror cinema, but he was also behind his share of duds, and one of 'em is getting a remake.
Craven didn't actually direct 2006's The Breed, but he was a producer on the film, and recruited his A New Nightmare assistant director Nick Mastandrea to helm.
The movie focuses on two brothers and their friends who travel to an island cabin they inherited from their recently deceased uncle for a relaxing weekend getaway. The group is then besieged by genetically enhanced dogs bred to kill via an abandoned training facility on the Island.
The Breed was not well-received (to say the least), earning a 27% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, Variety reports that brothers Nathan and Griff Furst are set to direct a remake,...
Craven didn't actually direct 2006's The Breed, but he was a producer on the film, and recruited his A New Nightmare assistant director Nick Mastandrea to helm.
The movie focuses on two brothers and their friends who travel to an island cabin they inherited from their recently deceased uncle for a relaxing weekend getaway. The group is then besieged by genetically enhanced dogs bred to kill via an abandoned training facility on the Island.
The Breed was not well-received (to say the least), earning a 27% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, Variety reports that brothers Nathan and Griff Furst are set to direct a remake,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In an interesting bit of remake news, a 2006 film that was produced by horror icon Wes Craven will be remade for a new horror reimagining. The Breed starred Fast & Furious family member Michelle Rodriguez and Oliver Hudson. Variety reports that director brothers Sean and Bryan Furst will be sitting in the director seats for the new incarnation, which has been described as an “unconventional reimagining of the Wes Craven cult classic.” The brothers will produce the horror film together through their company, Curmudgeon Films.
It has also now being said that Grace Caroline Currey, who is known as Mary in both Shazam and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, as well as starring in 2022’s suspense flick Fall, is set to star in the remake for the Furst brothers. The plot of the movie revolves around Currey’s character Violet, who is “a rebel icon and badass on a mission...
It has also now being said that Grace Caroline Currey, who is known as Mary in both Shazam and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, as well as starring in 2022’s suspense flick Fall, is set to star in the remake for the Furst brothers. The plot of the movie revolves around Currey’s character Violet, who is “a rebel icon and badass on a mission...
- 5/9/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Anyone remember The Breed? Released in 2006, the Nicholas Mastandrea-directed killer dog movie is notable for being produced by the late Wes Craven, though it’s been largely forgotten in the many years since its release. Almost 20 years later, The Breed gets a remake!
Variety reports this week that Grace Caroline Currey (Fall) will star in the upcoming remake of The Breed, which will be directed by filmmaking brothers Sean and Bryan Furst.
The remake is described as “an unconventional reimagining of the Wes Craven cult classic,” though again the original movie wasn’t directed by Craven and isn’t quite a cult classic.
In any event, Curmudgeon Films will be producing The Breed. In the new take on the 2006 horror movie, “Violet [Grace Caroline Currey] is a rebel icon and badass on a mission to search for abandoned dogs on a remote island which leads to complete adrenaline-fueled terror.”
The original movie was loaded with familiar faces,...
Variety reports this week that Grace Caroline Currey (Fall) will star in the upcoming remake of The Breed, which will be directed by filmmaking brothers Sean and Bryan Furst.
The remake is described as “an unconventional reimagining of the Wes Craven cult classic,” though again the original movie wasn’t directed by Craven and isn’t quite a cult classic.
In any event, Curmudgeon Films will be producing The Breed. In the new take on the 2006 horror movie, “Violet [Grace Caroline Currey] is a rebel icon and badass on a mission to search for abandoned dogs on a remote island which leads to complete adrenaline-fueled terror.”
The original movie was loaded with familiar faces,...
- 5/9/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
James Cameron’s Hollywood career has been nothing but outstanding throughout his many decades as a movie director. In the list of the highest-grossing movies of all time, Cameron confidently holds several top spots; he’s famous and celebrated across different genres from romantic drama to sci-fi; and he’s unapologetic when it comes to work, being a perfectionist to the bone.
But even James Cameron has his guilty cinematic pleasures — and he doesn’t shy away from them.
What Is James Cameron’s Guilty Pleasure Movie?
Generally speaking, you’d expect the director of Cameron’s scale to indulge in something huge, dramatic, and classic, but that’s not exactly the case. While talking to Empire in 2020, the Avatar director admitted that his favorite flick is… A “cheesy and formulaic” live-action video game adaptation from 2002, over two decades ago.
“One of my guilty-pleasure films that I actually think is...
But even James Cameron has his guilty cinematic pleasures — and he doesn’t shy away from them.
What Is James Cameron’s Guilty Pleasure Movie?
Generally speaking, you’d expect the director of Cameron’s scale to indulge in something huge, dramatic, and classic, but that’s not exactly the case. While talking to Empire in 2020, the Avatar director admitted that his favorite flick is… A “cheesy and formulaic” live-action video game adaptation from 2002, over two decades ago.
“One of my guilty-pleasure films that I actually think is...
- 5/8/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
It all started back in 2001 when a car chase action movie was released. Fast forward more than 20 years later, the Fast & Furious franchise is still alive and remains one of the most popular and lucrative franchises in history. The franchise managed to endure many setbacks, the biggest of which was the tragic death of Paul Walker, as well as bad reviews, remaining lucrative until the very end. Now, after ten movies and several additional works, it seems that the Fast & Furious franchise is actually coming to an end, as Fast XI has been announced as the final installment in the series. In this article, you will find all the available information about the movie.
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming Fast XI movie in one place. You are going to find out all...
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming Fast XI movie in one place. You are going to find out all...
- 5/5/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Series regular Tyrese Gibson says Fast & Furious 11 won’t start filming until early next year, calling its original April 2025 release date into question.
Following the shuddering, $340m ball of fire that was Fast X, it’s been said that the currently untitled sequel we’re calling Fast & Furious 11 will be the last in the franchise. Universal Pictures has previously had that sequel scheduled for release on the 4th April 2025 – a date that now has a huge question mark over it following comments by series regular Tyrese Gibson.
Talking to Cbr, Gibson indicated that Fast & Furious 11, listed on IMDb as Fast X: Part 2, won’t begin filming until January 2025 at the earliest – a knock-on effect, he said, of 2022’s strikes.
“Because of the strike, both strikes, there were some real delays in writing and kind of getting the film up on its feet,” Gibson said. “I’m hearing that we...
Following the shuddering, $340m ball of fire that was Fast X, it’s been said that the currently untitled sequel we’re calling Fast & Furious 11 will be the last in the franchise. Universal Pictures has previously had that sequel scheduled for release on the 4th April 2025 – a date that now has a huge question mark over it following comments by series regular Tyrese Gibson.
Talking to Cbr, Gibson indicated that Fast & Furious 11, listed on IMDb as Fast X: Part 2, won’t begin filming until January 2025 at the earliest – a knock-on effect, he said, of 2022’s strikes.
“Because of the strike, both strikes, there were some real delays in writing and kind of getting the film up on its feet,” Gibson said. “I’m hearing that we...
- 5/2/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
With one movie, Michelle Rodriguez went from a Toys “R” Us employee with zero acting experience to a bona fide movie star. That movie was 2000’s Girlfight.
Karyn Kusama, the writer-director of that indie — which tied for the grand jury prize at Sundance — joined The Hollywood Reporter‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast to reminisce about making the landmark boxing film.
From the start, Rodriguez, 21 at the time, saw the blueprint for what would become a lasting career in the glare of the Hollywood mainstream.
“I remember really vividly after Sundance, after getting all this attention, she was telling me what she wanted to do,” Kusama said. “She was like, ‘You know, there’s this video game I love called Resident Evil. I really want to see if there’s a movie of that. And if there is, I want to be in it. And I read this script that...
Karyn Kusama, the writer-director of that indie — which tied for the grand jury prize at Sundance — joined The Hollywood Reporter‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast to reminisce about making the landmark boxing film.
From the start, Rodriguez, 21 at the time, saw the blueprint for what would become a lasting career in the glare of the Hollywood mainstream.
“I remember really vividly after Sundance, after getting all this attention, she was telling me what she wanted to do,” Kusama said. “She was like, ‘You know, there’s this video game I love called Resident Evil. I really want to see if there’s a movie of that. And if there is, I want to be in it. And I read this script that...
- 4/30/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megan Thee Stallion Accused Of Hostile Work Environment By Photographer! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
A former employee who worked as a photographer for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her. Emilio Garcia claims he was forced to watch the rapper go intimate with another woman in a moving SUV. The allegations also include a hostile working environment, brutal fat shaming, and abusive behavior. Scroll below for all the details!
The incident allegedly took place in 2022. After a night out in Ibiza, Spain, Megan began having s*x with another woman who sat right next to him in the SUV. He intended to give them privacy but couldn’t escape a moving car. The cameraman also claimed he would be lost in an unknown country, even if he would have been allowed to get out of the vehicle.
According to an AP report, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
A former employee who worked as a photographer for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her. Emilio Garcia claims he was forced to watch the rapper go intimate with another woman in a moving SUV. The allegations also include a hostile working environment, brutal fat shaming, and abusive behavior. Scroll below for all the details!
The incident allegedly took place in 2022. After a night out in Ibiza, Spain, Megan began having s*x with another woman who sat right next to him in the SUV. He intended to give them privacy but couldn’t escape a moving car. The cameraman also claimed he would be lost in an unknown country, even if he would have been allowed to get out of the vehicle.
According to an AP report, Emilio Garcia filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
- 4/24/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Fast and Furious has a very dedicated following. Fans have been following the world of Dominic Toretto since 2001 and have become increasingly obsessed with each movie that comes out. Throughout its ten films, they have been collecting A-list stars like Infinity Stones, adding actors like Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, John Cena, and Jason Momoa.
Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in The Fast and The Furious
Many Marvel actors have also made their way behind the wheel, with Kurt Russell being the perfect example. Playing the role of Mr. Nobody, his character became an iconic part of the series.
SUGGESTEDOne Punch Man: Sony’s Live-Action Adaptation Hires Rick and Morty Writers With Fast and Furious Director Justin Lin at the Helm
Considering the type of audience the films have, they have been put in a category of movies that specifically have action, thrills, and crime. Even though Russell was okay with...
Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in The Fast and The Furious
Many Marvel actors have also made their way behind the wheel, with Kurt Russell being the perfect example. Playing the role of Mr. Nobody, his character became an iconic part of the series.
SUGGESTEDOne Punch Man: Sony’s Live-Action Adaptation Hires Rick and Morty Writers With Fast and Furious Director Justin Lin at the Helm
Considering the type of audience the films have, they have been put in a category of movies that specifically have action, thrills, and crime. Even though Russell was okay with...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Fast & Furious Star Michelle Rodriguez Once Admitted Turning To S*x To Get Over Co-Star Paul Walker’s Death(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
- 4/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Resident Evil films, as we know them, could’ve been different only if the late George A. Romero had entered the arena. He was an American-Canadian director known for the Night of the Living Dead series, which was also a major contributor to shaping the presentation of zombies as we see them today. Little did many know that he was this close to directing the first Re movie.
The first film in the action-horror series arrived in 2002, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Joseph May, and more. Though the movie was a commercial success, generating $103 million in revenue against a $33 million budget, it wasn’t received well by the fans and critics. What’s more, it landed on the most hated list of renowned Chicago Sun-Times journalist Roger Ebert.
Sir Romero’s Resident Evil Films Might Have Been Different Leon S. Kennedy remains one of the beloved Resident Evil characters.
Directed by Brandon Salisbury,...
The first film in the action-horror series arrived in 2002, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Joseph May, and more. Though the movie was a commercial success, generating $103 million in revenue against a $33 million budget, it wasn’t received well by the fans and critics. What’s more, it landed on the most hated list of renowned Chicago Sun-Times journalist Roger Ebert.
Sir Romero’s Resident Evil Films Might Have Been Different Leon S. Kennedy remains one of the beloved Resident Evil characters.
Directed by Brandon Salisbury,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
[Editor’s note: This list was originally published in 2017. It has since been updated many times.]
With everything going the way it is in the world right now, we’re laughing to keep less cheery emotions at bay. At least this bizarre, still-very-much-in-progress century has already produced a slew of spectacular, silly, snarky, and cynical comedies: ready to fire up whenever you need a serotonin burst or distraction thanks to the ever-growing cadre of streaming services.
The pandemic may be in the rearview for the U.S. federal government, but the specter of war, a tortured economy, and human rights issues across the globe have occupied the minds of many instead. So, in desperate need of some humor, we thought it was more important than ever to give our Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century list, originally published in 2017, yet another rethink. Since the list was originally published, we’ve expanded it to 90 entries, including titles released since then that deserved including and other titles we somehow overlooked the first time.
With everything going the way it is in the world right now, we’re laughing to keep less cheery emotions at bay. At least this bizarre, still-very-much-in-progress century has already produced a slew of spectacular, silly, snarky, and cynical comedies: ready to fire up whenever you need a serotonin burst or distraction thanks to the ever-growing cadre of streaming services.
The pandemic may be in the rearview for the U.S. federal government, but the specter of war, a tortured economy, and human rights issues across the globe have occupied the minds of many instead. So, in desperate need of some humor, we thought it was more important than ever to give our Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century list, originally published in 2017, yet another rethink. Since the list was originally published, we’ve expanded it to 90 entries, including titles released since then that deserved including and other titles we somehow overlooked the first time.
- 3/26/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Ever since Rocky took the world by storm in 1976, people have been enamored with the idea of an underdog fighting his way to victory. There is something about two people entering an arena and just seeing who is the best. Movies help us find the themes and metaphors we can use for this mentality in our everyday life. If you’re in a funk and then play the Rocky theme, you suddenly become more motivated than ever to get over that mountain called life. With Creed IV reportedly in the works, we figured this would be a great time to put together a list of the best fighting movies other than Rocky.
Warrior (2011)
Tommy returns home after a stint in the Marines to find his father has cleaned himself up. They begin training for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament offering the sport’s biggest payday. Tommy’s estranged...
Warrior (2011)
Tommy returns home after a stint in the Marines to find his father has cleaned himself up. They begin training for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament offering the sport’s biggest payday. Tommy’s estranged...
- 3/24/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Vin Diesel wants to create the biggest Fast & Furious project in his follow-up to 2023’s Fast X. The tenth film in the franchise saw many of the star cast from over the years return to their roles, blowing up the budget beyond what the producers had anticipated. Diesel is reportedly making a similar ask, $250 million, from the studio for Fast 11, but they are not ready to give it to the actor.
Vin Diesel in Fast X
The global distribution rights for Fast & Furious movies are handled by Universal Pictures. Interestingly, the studio emerged as the most successful Hollywood studio at the global, North American, and international box office in 2023.
Vin Diesel’s Fast 11 Budget Gets Out Of Hand As Studio Begs For Few Sacrifices
Universal reportedly doesn’t want Vin Diesel to cast pricey actors like John Cena
According to The Wrap, Vin Diesel‘s Fast X budget was $340 million,...
Vin Diesel in Fast X
The global distribution rights for Fast & Furious movies are handled by Universal Pictures. Interestingly, the studio emerged as the most successful Hollywood studio at the global, North American, and international box office in 2023.
Vin Diesel’s Fast 11 Budget Gets Out Of Hand As Studio Begs For Few Sacrifices
Universal reportedly doesn’t want Vin Diesel to cast pricey actors like John Cena
According to The Wrap, Vin Diesel‘s Fast X budget was $340 million,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 9, 2024, for MPTF's 22nd Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit.
Co-Chaired by Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathé, America Ferrera & Ryan Piers-Williams, Jodie Foster, and Paul Giamatti, the annual event raised over $4.3 million.
“MPTF and I have such a rich, wonderful history together of taking care of our own. I’m so proud to support this incredible organization and help raise crucial funds to support our industry family when they need it most,” said Jodie Foster.
America Ferrera stated, “I’m proud to be part of a benefit that brings our community together while helping sustain the important mission of MPTF.”
Sterling K. Brown noted, “I’ve been involved with MPTF for many years and am honored to chair the Night Before with my peers. This is not only a great...
Co-Chaired by Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathé, America Ferrera & Ryan Piers-Williams, Jodie Foster, and Paul Giamatti, the annual event raised over $4.3 million.
“MPTF and I have such a rich, wonderful history together of taking care of our own. I’m so proud to support this incredible organization and help raise crucial funds to support our industry family when they need it most,” said Jodie Foster.
America Ferrera stated, “I’m proud to be part of a benefit that brings our community together while helping sustain the important mission of MPTF.”
Sterling K. Brown noted, “I’ve been involved with MPTF for many years and am honored to chair the Night Before with my peers. This is not only a great...
- 3/14/2024
- Look to the Stars
Actor Michelle Rodriguez knew what it was like to play action stars after doing a feature like Girlfight. She looked forward to seeing another actor lace up boxing gloves in Clint Eastwood’d Million Dollar Baby. But although she enjoyed the film to a point, she felt it eventually let down her expectations.
What Michelle Rodriguez found disappointing about ‘Million Dollar Baby’ Michelle Rodriguez | Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Warning: Spoilers for ‘Million Dollar Baby’ is in this article
One of the reasons why Rodriguez was excited about seeing Million Dollar Baby was because it reminded her of her very first movie. Rodriguez got her breakthrough role doing Girlfight. There, she played a high school student trying to channel her aggression by becoming a boxer. She noticed the role by checking out Backstage magazine on a whim.
“Basically I was doing extra work for about a year before that, and I was...
What Michelle Rodriguez found disappointing about ‘Million Dollar Baby’ Michelle Rodriguez | Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Warning: Spoilers for ‘Million Dollar Baby’ is in this article
One of the reasons why Rodriguez was excited about seeing Million Dollar Baby was because it reminded her of her very first movie. Rodriguez got her breakthrough role doing Girlfight. There, she played a high school student trying to channel her aggression by becoming a boxer. She noticed the role by checking out Backstage magazine on a whim.
“Basically I was doing extra work for about a year before that, and I was...
- 3/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Motion Picture & Television Fund raised more than $4.3 million at its 22nd annual star-studded benefit on Saturday night.
The exclusive event was co-chaired by Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathé, America Ferrera and Ryan Piers-Williams, Jodie Foster and Paul Giamatti.
Funds raised from the event will be used to support industry members and their families who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services, such as financial assistance, crisis counseling, caregiving support and residency on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, which now serves as “home” to many television and film veterans. During the recent work stoppages, MPTF received over 13,000 calls for aid and provided more than $8 million in charitable financial assistance.
“MPTF and I have such a rich, wonderful history together of taking care of our own,” said Foster. “I’m so proud to support this incredible organization and help raise crucial funds to support our industry family when they need it most.
The exclusive event was co-chaired by Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathé, America Ferrera and Ryan Piers-Williams, Jodie Foster and Paul Giamatti.
Funds raised from the event will be used to support industry members and their families who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services, such as financial assistance, crisis counseling, caregiving support and residency on the Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, which now serves as “home” to many television and film veterans. During the recent work stoppages, MPTF received over 13,000 calls for aid and provided more than $8 million in charitable financial assistance.
“MPTF and I have such a rich, wonderful history together of taking care of our own,” said Foster. “I’m so proud to support this incredible organization and help raise crucial funds to support our industry family when they need it most.
- 3/10/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zac Efron once had a much-talked about love scene with on-screen partner Nicole Kidman in The Paperboy. Efron’s ex-partner, Michelle Rodriguez, was one of many who saw the feature. And she was as candid as usual about her thoughts.
Michelle Rodriguez’s response to Zac Efron’s love scenes with Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman | Brian To/WireImage
Rodriguez confided that she enjoyed The Paperboy, although that didn’t seem to be the popular opinion at the time. The movie was a Matthew McConaughey-led picture directed by Lee Daniels, and featured several stars including John Cusack and David Oyelowo. Despite its star-power, the movie received mixed-reviews that leaned over to the negative. But Rodriguez didn’t care for the critics’ opinion.
“I say f*** them because they don’t get it,” Rodriguez once told Vulture. “He’s so good at keeping me entertained. When I don’t like the dialogue,...
Michelle Rodriguez’s response to Zac Efron’s love scenes with Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman | Brian To/WireImage
Rodriguez confided that she enjoyed The Paperboy, although that didn’t seem to be the popular opinion at the time. The movie was a Matthew McConaughey-led picture directed by Lee Daniels, and featured several stars including John Cusack and David Oyelowo. Despite its star-power, the movie received mixed-reviews that leaned over to the negative. But Rodriguez didn’t care for the critics’ opinion.
“I say f*** them because they don’t get it,” Rodriguez once told Vulture. “He’s so good at keeping me entertained. When I don’t like the dialogue,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Michelle Rodriguez made a fortune off of the Fast and Furious franchise. She’s also starred in some of cinema’s biggest blockbusters over the years, all of which resulted in a sizable 2024 net worth.
What is Michelle Rodriguez’s overall current net worth? Michelle Rodriguez | Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Rodriguez came a long way from her humble beginnings. She didn’t start off wanting to be an actor and instead saw herself as more of a writer. But she also had to support herself to fulfill her passion, so her brother encouraged her to go to school and work a regular job.
“I was doing extra work because I quit school early and got my Ged. I wanted to be a writer and I didn’t know how to go about it. My brother told me to go to a technical school because they actually help you get...
What is Michelle Rodriguez’s overall current net worth? Michelle Rodriguez | Monica Schipper/Getty Images
Rodriguez came a long way from her humble beginnings. She didn’t start off wanting to be an actor and instead saw herself as more of a writer. But she also had to support herself to fulfill her passion, so her brother encouraged her to go to school and work a regular job.
“I was doing extra work because I quit school early and got my Ged. I wanted to be a writer and I didn’t know how to go about it. My brother told me to go to a technical school because they actually help you get...
- 3/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2024 Oscars Predictions:
Best Actress in a Leading Role Emma Stone in “Poor Things”
Weekly Commentary: In best actress, the competition is as fierce as it gets. Emma Stone’s transformation into a woman with a child’s brain surgically implanted in Yorgos Lanthimos’ sci-fi comedy “Poor Things” has garnered substantial support.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2024 Oscars Predictions:
Best Actress in a Leading Role Emma Stone in “Poor Things”
Weekly Commentary: In best actress, the competition is as fierce as it gets. Emma Stone’s transformation into a woman with a child’s brain surgically implanted in Yorgos Lanthimos’ sci-fi comedy “Poor Things” has garnered substantial support.
- 3/7/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Austin Butler shined in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi adventure Dune: Part Two with his spectacular performance opposite Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson. However, his immaculate performance was not born out of thin air. The actor had undergone a horrendous training process for the movie.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
- 3/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Fast and Furious franchise has been around since 2001, wowing audiences with its thrilling car chases, street racing, heists, and so much more. Starting the movie series with The Fast and the Furious starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and others, it kickstarted a franchise thay has endured for more than two decades. Its latest addition was Fast X, which saw the return of many actors, including Dwayne Johnson, who had bid goodbye to the franchise some years back.
Vin Diesel in The Fast and the Furious franchise
With only two more movies left in the main timeline, expectations are soaring high. The two movies left – a bridge movie before the concluding Fast X – Part II – are currently in the pre-production phase, and some unsettling rumors have made their way into social media. Things are not looking too good for the Jumanji actor, who came back to...
Vin Diesel in The Fast and the Furious franchise
With only two more movies left in the main timeline, expectations are soaring high. The two movies left – a bridge movie before the concluding Fast X – Part II – are currently in the pre-production phase, and some unsettling rumors have made their way into social media. Things are not looking too good for the Jumanji actor, who came back to...
- 2/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Actor Charlize Theron joined Vin Diesel’s blockbuster Fast and Furious franchise. In a famous sequence during the movie, Theron and Diesel are shown being intimate with each other. But Theron didn’t seem as proud of the scene as Diesel was.
Charlize Theron and Vin Diesel had differing opinions on their ‘Fate of the Furious’ kiss Charlize Theron and Vin Diesel | Maurizio Gambarini/Getty Images
Diesel had high praise for Theron’s involvement in the Fate of the Furious franchise. She’s been a fixture of the franchise ever since being cast in the role of Cypher. At the time, Diesel considered Theron a big selling point of the movie. The trailers leading up to the film showed a seemingly villainous Dom Toretto making out with Theron’s character, which Diesel felt generated interest.
“Since you were a kid, there is no trailer that has ever been viewed as...
Charlize Theron and Vin Diesel had differing opinions on their ‘Fate of the Furious’ kiss Charlize Theron and Vin Diesel | Maurizio Gambarini/Getty Images
Diesel had high praise for Theron’s involvement in the Fate of the Furious franchise. She’s been a fixture of the franchise ever since being cast in the role of Cypher. At the time, Diesel considered Theron a big selling point of the movie. The trailers leading up to the film showed a seemingly villainous Dom Toretto making out with Theron’s character, which Diesel felt generated interest.
“Since you were a kid, there is no trailer that has ever been viewed as...
- 2/15/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea Iff) has confirmed the fourth edition of the festival will take place from the 5th to the 14th December 2024 in Jeddah, taking place in the brand-new headquarters in Al Balad.
The recently wrapped third edition showcased 125 films from 75 countries, with internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann presiding as Head of the Jury, with 17 features and 25 short films in competition. The festival and industry Souk welcomed over 5,000 delegates attending screenings and panels, with 938 companies in attendance networking and dealmaking.
The festival, in its previous editions, also hosted masterclasses and ‘In Conversations with', providing audiences with intimate interviews and sessions in addition to notable A list attendees to date which included this year Oscar nominee Kaouther Ben Hania, Chris Hemsworth, Guy Ritchie, Luca Guadanino, Oliver Stone, Jason Statham, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Nadine Labaki, Spike Lee, Giuseppe Tornatore,...
The recently wrapped third edition showcased 125 films from 75 countries, with internationally renowned writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann presiding as Head of the Jury, with 17 features and 25 short films in competition. The festival and industry Souk welcomed over 5,000 delegates attending screenings and panels, with 938 companies in attendance networking and dealmaking.
The festival, in its previous editions, also hosted masterclasses and ‘In Conversations with', providing audiences with intimate interviews and sessions in addition to notable A list attendees to date which included this year Oscar nominee Kaouther Ben Hania, Chris Hemsworth, Guy Ritchie, Luca Guadanino, Oliver Stone, Jason Statham, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Nadine Labaki, Spike Lee, Giuseppe Tornatore,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Margot Robbie is staying in business with Warner Bros. and she hosted a star-studded party to celebrate the exciting news!
The 33-year-old actress, who is nominated for her third Oscar this year, was joined by husband and producing partner Tom Ackerley at their party on Monday night (February 12) at Delilah in West Hollywood, Calif.
Some of the celebs who stepped out to celebrate included America Ferrera, Glen Powell, Shailene Woodley, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, Steven Yeun, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Zane, Michelle Rodriguez, Samara Weaving, and Rose Byrne, among others.
It was announced this week that LuckyChap, the production company run by Margot, Tom, and Josey McNamara, has signed a first look deal with Warner Bros. following the success of Barbie.
“Margot, Tom and Josey have built a unique home for storytellers at LuckyChap, where filmmakers are doing incredible work in a supportive and creatively freeing environment. As we build our theatrical film slate,...
The 33-year-old actress, who is nominated for her third Oscar this year, was joined by husband and producing partner Tom Ackerley at their party on Monday night (February 12) at Delilah in West Hollywood, Calif.
Some of the celebs who stepped out to celebrate included America Ferrera, Glen Powell, Shailene Woodley, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, Steven Yeun, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Zane, Michelle Rodriguez, Samara Weaving, and Rose Byrne, among others.
It was announced this week that LuckyChap, the production company run by Margot, Tom, and Josey McNamara, has signed a first look deal with Warner Bros. following the success of Barbie.
“Margot, Tom and Josey have built a unique home for storytellers at LuckyChap, where filmmakers are doing incredible work in a supportive and creatively freeing environment. As we build our theatrical film slate,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
How does one repay a team of producers for launching its highest grossing film of all time? Give them the key to the studio — literally.
On Monday, “Barbie” producers, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara inked a first-look deal at Warner Bros., which distributed the $1.4 billion-grossing movie. So, to celebrate, Warner Bros. Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEO Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca decided to resurrect an old tradition, started by WB co-founder Jack Warner.
“Every once in a while, when a significant piece of talent signed a deal with the studio, he presented that company, that talent, with a key to the studio,” De Luca said as he and Abdy raised a toast to the trio. “We are so delighted to have our first key to our studio be given to LuckyChap.”
This historical artifact, De Luca noted, was particularly special, as the LuckyChap team received...
On Monday, “Barbie” producers, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara inked a first-look deal at Warner Bros., which distributed the $1.4 billion-grossing movie. So, to celebrate, Warner Bros. Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEO Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca decided to resurrect an old tradition, started by WB co-founder Jack Warner.
“Every once in a while, when a significant piece of talent signed a deal with the studio, he presented that company, that talent, with a key to the studio,” De Luca said as he and Abdy raised a toast to the trio. “We are so delighted to have our first key to our studio be given to LuckyChap.”
This historical artifact, De Luca noted, was particularly special, as the LuckyChap team received...
- 2/13/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In the wake Barbie racking up eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture and becoming Warner Bros’ highest grossing movie of all-time at $1.44 billion, here’s another female power event project that’s in the works under the Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy administration.
We understand that Tim Burton is attached to direct Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman, a reimagined telling of the 1958 Warner Bros. movie classic, which Primetime Emmy nominee Gillian Flynn is writing.
The original sci-fi cult classic made for a reported $88K starred Allison Hayes as a wealthy heiress whose close encounter with an alien triggers her to grow into a giantess, complicating her marriage which is already in turmoil no thanks to her philandering husband.
Burton has delivered reimagined ’50s sci-fi movies before for a mass audience, that being 1996’s Mars Attacks (which was actually based on the Topps trading cars) and featured an ensemble cast of Jack Nicholson,...
We understand that Tim Burton is attached to direct Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman, a reimagined telling of the 1958 Warner Bros. movie classic, which Primetime Emmy nominee Gillian Flynn is writing.
The original sci-fi cult classic made for a reported $88K starred Allison Hayes as a wealthy heiress whose close encounter with an alien triggers her to grow into a giantess, complicating her marriage which is already in turmoil no thanks to her philandering husband.
Burton has delivered reimagined ’50s sci-fi movies before for a mass audience, that being 1996’s Mars Attacks (which was actually based on the Topps trading cars) and featured an ensemble cast of Jack Nicholson,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: WME has promoted Annabel Gualazzi, Max Maulitz, and Daniel Molina to Partner in the agency’s talent department, Deadline can exclusively reveal. The rising trio will continue to be based out of the agency’s Beverly Hills office.
Gualazzi has been with WME since 2007 and represents actors and directors alike. She brokered Selena Gomez’s deal for Hulu’s Emmy-winning murder mystery series Only Murders in the Building, catapulted Wednesday breakout Emma Myers into roles in the forthcoming Minecraft and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and recently closed Rami Malek’s deal for James Vanderbilt’s historical drama Nuremberg. Other notable clients include Justice Smith, who has been all over Sundance this year with The American Society of Magical Negroes (Focus Features) and I Saw the TV Glow (A24); Eliza Scanlen, who will next be seen in BBC One’s Dope Girls and New Line thriller Caddo Lake; and Sophie Wilde,...
Gualazzi has been with WME since 2007 and represents actors and directors alike. She brokered Selena Gomez’s deal for Hulu’s Emmy-winning murder mystery series Only Murders in the Building, catapulted Wednesday breakout Emma Myers into roles in the forthcoming Minecraft and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and recently closed Rami Malek’s deal for James Vanderbilt’s historical drama Nuremberg. Other notable clients include Justice Smith, who has been all over Sundance this year with The American Society of Magical Negroes (Focus Features) and I Saw the TV Glow (A24); Eliza Scanlen, who will next be seen in BBC One’s Dope Girls and New Line thriller Caddo Lake; and Sophie Wilde,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The following contains spoilers for "Echo."
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, which can make it difficult for various stories to stand apart or make their mark. The MCU shows on Disney+ have even more working against them, as there's so much TV out there that divesting people's attention can be difficult. For the latest entry in the MCU, "Echo," the series drew its greatest strength not from other comic books or even superhero cinema, but from another major franchise: "The Fast and the Furious."
While it may not be intentional, "Echo" mirrors "Fast and Furious" in the way Maya (Alaqua Cox) is aided by her extended family, including her estranged grandmother Chula (Tantoo Cardinal), her cousins Biscuits (Cody Lightning) and Bonnie (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs), her uncle Henry (Chaske Spencer), and her sorta-grandfather Skully (Graham Greene). Each character offers something very different to Maya, much like the way the...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, which can make it difficult for various stories to stand apart or make their mark. The MCU shows on Disney+ have even more working against them, as there's so much TV out there that divesting people's attention can be difficult. For the latest entry in the MCU, "Echo," the series drew its greatest strength not from other comic books or even superhero cinema, but from another major franchise: "The Fast and the Furious."
While it may not be intentional, "Echo" mirrors "Fast and Furious" in the way Maya (Alaqua Cox) is aided by her extended family, including her estranged grandmother Chula (Tantoo Cardinal), her cousins Biscuits (Cody Lightning) and Bonnie (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs), her uncle Henry (Chaske Spencer), and her sorta-grandfather Skully (Graham Greene). Each character offers something very different to Maya, much like the way the...
- 1/12/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
This article contains mild spoilers for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Between Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3, fans of the popular tabletop roleplaying game (Ttrpg) Dungeons & Dragons had a lot going for them in 2023. Both have a lot to offer longtime fans, and prove that the game can transcend mediums and still be thoroughly enjoyable. But what’s even more compelling about the love that Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3 have received is the fact that they’ve brought so many newcomers into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
Even if you don’t know a thing about D&d, Honor Among Thieves is such a fun movie to watch. The story makes this fantasy world accessible, and the cast does a great job of bringing the film’s chaotic but well-meaning band of misfits to life. There are plenty of easter eggs for D&d lovers,...
Between Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3, fans of the popular tabletop roleplaying game (Ttrpg) Dungeons & Dragons had a lot going for them in 2023. Both have a lot to offer longtime fans, and prove that the game can transcend mediums and still be thoroughly enjoyable. But what’s even more compelling about the love that Honor Among Thieves and Baldur’s Gate 3 have received is the fact that they’ve brought so many newcomers into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
Even if you don’t know a thing about D&d, Honor Among Thieves is such a fun movie to watch. The story makes this fantasy world accessible, and the cast does a great job of bringing the film’s chaotic but well-meaning band of misfits to life. There are plenty of easter eggs for D&d lovers,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
When we surveyed our readers about Vin Diesel's best role in 2023, the results were rather illuminating. The actor's "Fast & Furious" counterpart, Dominic Toretto, came in shockingly low, lagging well behind The Iron Giant and Groot. That's right, a giant robot with a limited vocabulary and a sentient tree that only repeats the same sentence over and over were considered better roles for him than the Fast Fam's supposedly beloved patriarch. The number one spot went to Riddick B. Riddick, a morally flexible antihero who would just as soon leave his pals for dead than stick his neck out for them.
Why do these characters fit Diesel so well? Well, if I may be so bold, I would say it's because they all have one thing in common: They don't require him to be remotely sexy.
Now, it's worth clarifying that when I say Diesel isn't "sexy," I'm in no way trashing his appearance.
Why do these characters fit Diesel so well? Well, if I may be so bold, I would say it's because they all have one thing in common: They don't require him to be remotely sexy.
Now, it's worth clarifying that when I say Diesel isn't "sexy," I'm in no way trashing his appearance.
- 1/9/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The "Fast & Furious" movies just haven't been the same since Paul Walker died. Oh sure, it's been entertaining watching the series relentlessly try to top itself (even sending its heroes to space for real) and later additions John Cena and Jason Momoa have helped inject some fresh energy into the Fast Saga's increasingly strained machinery. But Walker was always the heart and soul of these films. Without him, they just ring hollow.
Vin Diesel, whose offscreen conduct has overshadowed his contributions to these movies of late, needed Walker to play off of. The brotherhood that formed between their characters -- law-breaking street racer Dominic Toretto and undercover police officer Brian O'Conner -- in the original "The Fast and the Furious" extended to the actors' relationship in real life. As much as The Fast Saga has desperately tried to sell audiences on the "epic" romance between Dom and Letty Ortiz...
Vin Diesel, whose offscreen conduct has overshadowed his contributions to these movies of late, needed Walker to play off of. The brotherhood that formed between their characters -- law-breaking street racer Dominic Toretto and undercover police officer Brian O'Conner -- in the original "The Fast and the Furious" extended to the actors' relationship in real life. As much as The Fast Saga has desperately tried to sell audiences on the "epic" romance between Dom and Letty Ortiz...
- 1/7/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The year began, as they usually do, with so much promise. This was, after all, supposed to be the year that DC came roaring back, with Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the long-awaited The Flash, Blue Beetle, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Marvel had its own big slate. We were to be in a Shangri-La of screen superheroes. Yet in the end, it appeared the comic book movies failed audiences.
Or did they? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, based on comics from the 1980s, is one of the top animated movies of the year. David Fincher’s stylish The Killer is based on a French graphic novel. And of course, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is a towering achievement even beyond the medium of animation.
In other corners, movies based on toys, for the most part, are looked down upon and are considered jokes. But here, too, 2023 surprised us.
Or did they? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, based on comics from the 1980s, is one of the top animated movies of the year. David Fincher’s stylish The Killer is based on a French graphic novel. And of course, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is a towering achievement even beyond the medium of animation.
In other corners, movies based on toys, for the most part, are looked down upon and are considered jokes. But here, too, 2023 surprised us.
- 1/4/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for a night of celebrity fun on “Barmageddon” as Season 2 kicks off with an epic showdown titled “Kelly Clarkson vs. Michelle Rodriguez: Behind the Bar.” Airing at 11:00 Pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, on USA, this special episode features the dynamic duo of Kelly Clarkson and Michelle Rodriguez going head-to-head, and it’s not your typical bar encounter.
In this unique competition, the two celebrities take on a challenge involving some serious ball-kicking action. But that’s not all – viewers are in for a treat as the episode offers a special behind-the-scenes look behind the bar, giving an exclusive glimpse into the hilarious and entertaining moments that unfold during the competition.
Tune in at 11:00 Pm on USA for “Barmageddon: Kelly Clarkson vs. Michelle Rodriguez: Behind the Bar.” It’s an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and a closer look at what happens when celebrities try their hand at the art of bartending.
In this unique competition, the two celebrities take on a challenge involving some serious ball-kicking action. But that’s not all – viewers are in for a treat as the episode offers a special behind-the-scenes look behind the bar, giving an exclusive glimpse into the hilarious and entertaining moments that unfold during the competition.
Tune in at 11:00 Pm on USA for “Barmageddon: Kelly Clarkson vs. Michelle Rodriguez: Behind the Bar.” It’s an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and a closer look at what happens when celebrities try their hand at the art of bartending.
- 12/25/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Last month, we learned that five James Cameron movies would be receiving news 4K releases in the month of December: Titanic, The Abyss, Aliens, True Lies, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water. Titanic got its 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition 4K Uhd release on December 5th, while 4K digital releases for The Abyss, Aliens, True Lies, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water follows on December 12th. Next up, on December 19th, we’re getting special edition physical media releases of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. “Avatar will be released in a 4K Collector’s Edition, 3D Blu-ray bundle, and also as a Limited Edition Steelbook (exclusive to Best Buy), while Avatar: The Way of Water will have its own 4K Collector’s Edition.” In anticipation of those releases, we’ve gotten our hands on an Exclusive clip from the Avatar bonus features, and you can check...
- 12/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon Figure from Neca
Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon will join Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line in January. Pre-order are up for $34.99.
Packed to the gills with accessories, the 7” scale action figure comes with six interchangeable hands, two harpoon katanas, attachable wrist bone blade, and turtle. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.
This is the line’s eighth release, following Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Donatello as The Invisible Man, and Casey Jones as The Phantom.
The Boogens...
- 12/15/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
This episode of Revisited was Written by Cody Hamman, Narrated by Travis Hopson, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Adam Walton and Chris Bumbray, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Over-the-top action sequences. Bone-crunching fights between titans of the action genre. A popular horror director getting his chance to make a massive-budget blockbuster. Fast & Furious 7 (watch it Here) brings all of those elements to the table. But it’s primarily remembered for being a production that was disrupted by tragedy. And we’re going to look into how it all played out in this episode of Revisited.
Universal Pictures doesn’t have a lot of major blockbuster franchises. In 2012, Jurassic Park had been dormant for a decade and the Bourne Identity movies had lost Jason Bourne. So they really only had Fast and Furious. It makes sense that while they were sending the sixth movie out into the world,...
Over-the-top action sequences. Bone-crunching fights between titans of the action genre. A popular horror director getting his chance to make a massive-budget blockbuster. Fast & Furious 7 (watch it Here) brings all of those elements to the table. But it’s primarily remembered for being a production that was disrupted by tragedy. And we’re going to look into how it all played out in this episode of Revisited.
Universal Pictures doesn’t have a lot of major blockbuster franchises. In 2012, Jurassic Park had been dormant for a decade and the Bourne Identity movies had lost Jason Bourne. So they really only had Fast and Furious. It makes sense that while they were sending the sixth movie out into the world,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When Zac Eforn’s Ex-gf Vanessa Hudgens Was Mean To His Female Fans ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were adored by the teenagers when they appeared together on Disney’s High School Musical films. Soon after appearing in the movie, the duo started dating in real life as well, and after being together for a few years, they drifted apart. The actor was undoubtedly a teenage heartthrob, which apparently made the actress and his then-girlfriend mean towards Zac’s female fans.
The actress recently married Cole Tucker, a pro basketball player, on December 2nd this year. She had a destination wedding in Tulum, Mexico, and they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. Her High School Musical co-star Monique Coleman attended Vanessa’s beach wedding. As per reports, Zac and Vanessa started going out in 2005, and after being together for a few years, they broke up in...
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were adored by the teenagers when they appeared together on Disney’s High School Musical films. Soon after appearing in the movie, the duo started dating in real life as well, and after being together for a few years, they drifted apart. The actor was undoubtedly a teenage heartthrob, which apparently made the actress and his then-girlfriend mean towards Zac’s female fans.
The actress recently married Cole Tucker, a pro basketball player, on December 2nd this year. She had a destination wedding in Tulum, Mexico, and they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. Her High School Musical co-star Monique Coleman attended Vanessa’s beach wedding. As per reports, Zac and Vanessa started going out in 2005, and after being together for a few years, they broke up in...
- 12/13/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Red Sea International Film Festival Closing Night Gala was attended by Halle Berry, Nicolas Cage, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Andrew Garfield, Henry Golding, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joel Kinnaman Jason Statham on December 07, 2023 in Jeddah.
The Festival Awards night will close with the Mena Premiere of Ferrari, the new biopic from Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz. Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent film The Boy and the Heron, will screen as the Public Closing Film.
In celebration of female voices in film, the Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe hosted the 5th Women In Cinema Dinner event this evening, shining a light on the achievements of women both on and behind the camera who are helping shape the film industry and inspire a new generation of talent in Saudi Arabia, Africa, and India.
The event was held at the Shangri-La in Jeddah,...
The Festival Awards night will close with the Mena Premiere of Ferrari, the new biopic from Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz. Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s most recent film The Boy and the Heron, will screen as the Public Closing Film.
In celebration of female voices in film, the Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe hosted the 5th Women In Cinema Dinner event this evening, shining a light on the achievements of women both on and behind the camera who are helping shape the film industry and inspire a new generation of talent in Saudi Arabia, Africa, and India.
The event was held at the Shangri-La in Jeddah,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
The stars are stepping out for the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival.
Johnny Depp, Michelle Williams, and Will Smith attended the screening of Hwjn held during opening night of the ceremony held on Thursday evening (November 30) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Other stars also at the screening included Diane Kruger, Baz Luhrmann and wife Catherine Martin, Joel Kinnaman, Alessandra Ambrosio, Frieda Pinto, and Sharon Stone.
Keep reading to find out more…
The following night, Michelle, Diane, Sharon, Alessandra, and Frieda joined Zoe Saldana and husband Marco Perego, Michelle Rodriguez, along with Ed Westwick and girlfriend Amy Jackson at the Women In Cinema Gala.
The Red Sea International Film Festival‘s website states that the multi-day event is “for film lovers, filmmakers, and the global film industry.”
Fashion credits for the Hwjn screening: Michelle Williams and Diane are both wearing Giambattista Valli. Frieda is wearing a Rami Kadi dress. Sharon is wearing a Tony Ward dress.
Johnny Depp, Michelle Williams, and Will Smith attended the screening of Hwjn held during opening night of the ceremony held on Thursday evening (November 30) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Other stars also at the screening included Diane Kruger, Baz Luhrmann and wife Catherine Martin, Joel Kinnaman, Alessandra Ambrosio, Frieda Pinto, and Sharon Stone.
Keep reading to find out more…
The following night, Michelle, Diane, Sharon, Alessandra, and Frieda joined Zoe Saldana and husband Marco Perego, Michelle Rodriguez, along with Ed Westwick and girlfriend Amy Jackson at the Women In Cinema Gala.
The Red Sea International Film Festival‘s website states that the multi-day event is “for film lovers, filmmakers, and the global film industry.”
Fashion credits for the Hwjn screening: Michelle Williams and Diane are both wearing Giambattista Valli. Frieda is wearing a Rami Kadi dress. Sharon is wearing a Tony Ward dress.
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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