Known for portraying the DC superhero Aquaman, Jason Momoa started his acting career in the late 90s with the Television series Baywatch Hawaii. Over the years, he has solidified his presence in the industry, landing roles in major franchises like the DC Extended Universe and Fast and Furious. And the actor seems to hold his recent projects in higher regard than his earlier works, as he has shared that he does not let his kids watch his earlier movies and shows.
Jason Momoa returns as Aquaman
While Game of Thrones is an obvious exception, the actor seems more adamant about restricting his children from watching one of the initial films of his career, Conan the Barbarian.
Jason Momoa’s Children Are Not Allowed to See His Earlier Work
Speaking to Australian radio show Fitzy and Wippa, Jason Momoa opened up about his stance on his children Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, whom...
Jason Momoa returns as Aquaman
While Game of Thrones is an obvious exception, the actor seems more adamant about restricting his children from watching one of the initial films of his career, Conan the Barbarian.
Jason Momoa’s Children Are Not Allowed to See His Earlier Work
Speaking to Australian radio show Fitzy and Wippa, Jason Momoa opened up about his stance on his children Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, whom...
- 2/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Pinar Toprak, the Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer who has lent her talents to everything from the Brie Larson-led Captain Marvel to Epic Games’ Fortnite, has joined Artist International Group for representation in conjunction with her long-time agents, Kraft-Engel Management.
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Momoa is living the dream. Those are his words, as he describes his latest project, Max’s unscripted travel series, “On the Roam,” during which he travels the country to seek out craftsmanship, art, adventure and friendship, meeting different people with an assortment of skills along the way.
“This is everything I love to do, and I wanted to make a show about all the things that I love, respect and honor,” he tells Variety of the series, which debuts on Jan. 18. “Some of these people are the people I idolize. You think of it as a travel show, but it’s really all of these people opening their homes and lives to you. The more they’re peeling back these layers and letting me in, it was just an honor to find out their paths and how they got there.
“Every person in the world is going to...
“This is everything I love to do, and I wanted to make a show about all the things that I love, respect and honor,” he tells Variety of the series, which debuts on Jan. 18. “Some of these people are the people I idolize. You think of it as a travel show, but it’s really all of these people opening their homes and lives to you. The more they’re peeling back these layers and letting me in, it was just an honor to find out their paths and how they got there.
“Every person in the world is going to...
- 1/18/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge competition series topped Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals.
The reality-tv offshoot of the hit Korean thriller racked up 1.4 billion minutes viewed for Thanksgiving Week, across its first five episodes.
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Last week’s champ, Netflix’s The Crown, in turn dipped to No. 2 with 835 million minutes viewed across 57 total episodes, followed by Netflix...
The reality-tv offshoot of the hit Korean thriller racked up 1.4 billion minutes viewed for Thanksgiving Week, across its first five episodes.
More from TVLineRatings: CBS' Dick Van Dyke Birthday Party Draws Thursday's Biggest CrowdTVLine Items: Love on the Spectrum Season 2 Trailer, Hallmark's Ride on The CW and MoreMy Life With the Walter Boys Earns Speedy Season 2 Renewal at Netflix
Last week’s champ, Netflix’s The Crown, in turn dipped to No. 2 with 835 million minutes viewed across 57 total episodes, followed by Netflix...
- 12/21/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The November streaming slump finally ended during the week of Thanksgiving, as audiences in the U.S. had some extra time to catch up on film and TV.
There were three titles with over 1B minutes viewed from November 20 to 26, as well as two with over 900M. In first place was the Adam Sandler animated Netflix film Leo, which racked up 1.5B minutes viewed and also dominated Netflix’s Top 10 as the streamer’s biggest animated film debut ever.
Squid Game: The Challenge was in second place with 1.4B minutes viewed. Despite all the critiques about the Netflix reality competition series missing the point of its scripted predecessor, audiences’ interests were clearly piqued.
Bluey was the final title to rocket over 1B viewing minutes — likely because families needed to keep the kids entertained while they enjoyed their Thanksgiving celebrations. The Disney+ series is a staple on the Nielsen Top 10, though...
There were three titles with over 1B minutes viewed from November 20 to 26, as well as two with over 900M. In first place was the Adam Sandler animated Netflix film Leo, which racked up 1.5B minutes viewed and also dominated Netflix’s Top 10 as the streamer’s biggest animated film debut ever.
Squid Game: The Challenge was in second place with 1.4B minutes viewed. Despite all the critiques about the Netflix reality competition series missing the point of its scripted predecessor, audiences’ interests were clearly piqued.
Bluey was the final title to rocket over 1B viewing minutes — likely because families needed to keep the kids entertained while they enjoyed their Thanksgiving celebrations. The Disney+ series is a staple on the Nielsen Top 10, though...
- 12/21/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this week, we heard that Francis Lawrence, whose previous credits include Constantine, I Am Legend, Water for Elephants, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts 1 and 2, Red Sparrow, Slumberland, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is the latest director to be attached to helm an adaptation of The Long Walk, a Stephen King novel that was published under the Richard Bachman pen name back in 1979. Now The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that The Long Walk is set up at Lionsgate, with Lawrence in “final talks” to direct. So this will be a continuation of the working relationship Lionsgate and Lawrence have had on the Hunger Game films.
Joe Drake of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group provided the following statement: “When you have enjoyed the strong creative collaboration and success that we have had working with Francis, you want to repeat that experience as much as possible.
Joe Drake of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group provided the following statement: “When you have enjoyed the strong creative collaboration and success that we have had working with Francis, you want to repeat that experience as much as possible.
- 11/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Long Walk has new spring in its step as Lionsgate is now behind a big-screen adaptation of the Stephen King book.
Lionsgate has picked up the rights to the 1979 dystopian novel, with Francis Lawrence in final talks to direct. Jt Mollner will pen the script. The move puts Lawrence back in business with Lionsgate, for whom he directed The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which is currently in theaters and has grossed more than $200 million globally.
Roy Lee is producing Long Walk with Lawrence.
New Line was previously developing the project with director André Øvredal and a script from James Vanderbilt before the rights lapsed in the summer of 2022. Now Lionsgate will begin anew with its own take.
“When you have enjoyed the strong creative collaboration and success that we have had working with Francis, you want to repeat that experience as much as possible,” said Joe Drake,...
Lionsgate has picked up the rights to the 1979 dystopian novel, with Francis Lawrence in final talks to direct. Jt Mollner will pen the script. The move puts Lawrence back in business with Lionsgate, for whom he directed The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which is currently in theaters and has grossed more than $200 million globally.
Roy Lee is producing Long Walk with Lawrence.
New Line was previously developing the project with director André Øvredal and a script from James Vanderbilt before the rights lapsed in the summer of 2022. Now Lionsgate will begin anew with its own take.
“When you have enjoyed the strong creative collaboration and success that we have had working with Francis, you want to repeat that experience as much as possible,” said Joe Drake,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An adaptation of The Long Walk, a Stephen King novel that was published under the Richard Bachman pen name back in 1979, has been trudging through development hell for decades. At one point, the rights were in the hands of Frank Darabont, who made the King adaptations The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. Then the rights passed over to New Line Cinema, where Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark director André Øvredal was hired to direct the film from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, whose credits include the two most recent Scream movies. While doing the press rounds for his film The Last Voyage of the Demeter earlier this year, Øvredal revealed that he was no longer involved with The Long Walk, and said not making that movie is one of the big regrets of his life. Now we know who has replaced him at the helm: Francis Lawrence.
- 11/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The 2023 Clio Entertainment Awards, recognizing creative excellence in entertainment marketing, were handed out Thursday night in Hollywood, with Barbie, Tár, Wednesday and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story among the big winners.
During the ceremony, Netflix was announced as network of the year, Activision/ Blizzard as game publisher of the year, Universal Pictures as studio of the year and Av Squad as agency of the year.
“In a year that brought whiplash to the industry — with a summer where entertainment marketing captivated the popular culture and had Barbenheimer audiences flocking to theaters, only to be mostly shut down by two strikes — creativity was the key to converting consumers into fans,” Ashley Falls, executive director of Clio Entertainment, said in a statement. “It’s no surprise that the Barbie integrated campaign by Warner Bros. Pictures took home top honors in the form of a Grand Clio Entertainment Award, but our...
During the ceremony, Netflix was announced as network of the year, Activision/ Blizzard as game publisher of the year, Universal Pictures as studio of the year and Av Squad as agency of the year.
“In a year that brought whiplash to the industry — with a summer where entertainment marketing captivated the popular culture and had Barbenheimer audiences flocking to theaters, only to be mostly shut down by two strikes — creativity was the key to converting consumers into fans,” Ashley Falls, executive director of Clio Entertainment, said in a statement. “It’s no surprise that the Barbie integrated campaign by Warner Bros. Pictures took home top honors in the form of a Grand Clio Entertainment Award, but our...
- 11/10/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jason Momoa is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood nowadays, from starring in the DC cinematic multiverse as Aquaman to taking on the villain role in "Fast X." But the actor's career trajectory could have gone in a radically different direction had he not made a bold decision roughly a decade ago. Long before Momoa was a household name, he actually backed out of auditioning for Drax in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," with the role ultimately going to Dave Bautista. The film, as we know, became a smash hit and spawned an entire trilogy.
It seemed like a bad move at the time. Momoa was only just beginning to become a bigger name back then, his turns on "Baywatch" and "Stargate: Atlantis" having led to his role as Khal Drogo on "Game of Thrones" in 2011. That same year, however, he also starred in the "Conan the Barbarian" reboot,...
It seemed like a bad move at the time. Momoa was only just beginning to become a bigger name back then, his turns on "Baywatch" and "Stargate: Atlantis" having led to his role as Khal Drogo on "Game of Thrones" in 2011. That same year, however, he also starred in the "Conan the Barbarian" reboot,...
- 5/26/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Legendary has set an all-star cast for their forthcoming film Animal Friends, combining live-action and animated characters from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool 3), Jason Momoa (Fast X), Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey) and Aubrey Plaza (Megalopolis) coming aboard for roles.
Plot details for the project, described as an R-rated road trip adventure, are being kept under wraps. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio (The Machine) is at the helm.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows & Mider and Patrick Gooing, an executive at Reynolds’ production company, Maximum Effort. Producing alongside Legendary are Maximum Effort and Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg.
Most recently starring opposite Will Ferrell in Apple’s popular holiday musical comedy Spirited, Reynolds prior to that starred in The Adam Project and Red Notice...
Plot details for the project, described as an R-rated road trip adventure, are being kept under wraps. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio (The Machine) is at the helm.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows & Mider and Patrick Gooing, an executive at Reynolds’ production company, Maximum Effort. Producing alongside Legendary are Maximum Effort and Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg.
Most recently starring opposite Will Ferrell in Apple’s popular holiday musical comedy Spirited, Reynolds prior to that starred in The Adam Project and Red Notice...
- 4/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
After the heartbreaking and heartwarming “Jiro’s Story” with Ian Anthony Dale last week, it looks like Accused is set up for a thriller tonight, April 11, on Fox. Accused Episode 12, “Morgan’s Story,” was written by Zakiyyah Alexander and directed by Milan Cheylov. It follows a woman who is going through a messy divorce and finds herself arrested for a crime she allegedly didn’t commit. Read on to find out more about the two leading stars in Accused Episode 12 and the other cast members of “Morgan’s Story.”
‘Accused’ Episode 12 cast members Allison Hossack as Kate and Meaghan Rath as Morgan | Robin Cymbaly/Fox Meagan Rath as Morgan Knight
Taking on the lead role of Morgan is Meagan Rath. As seen in the preview trailer, Morgan has an affair and tells her husband, Jason, that she wants a divorce. However, Jason will do anything to prevent Morgan from taking their son.
‘Accused’ Episode 12 cast members Allison Hossack as Kate and Meaghan Rath as Morgan | Robin Cymbaly/Fox Meagan Rath as Morgan Knight
Taking on the lead role of Morgan is Meagan Rath. As seen in the preview trailer, Morgan has an affair and tells her husband, Jason, that she wants a divorce. However, Jason will do anything to prevent Morgan from taking their son.
- 4/12/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head” returns to Paramount+ for its second season, beginning with two episodes on Thursday, April 20.
According to Paramount+, Beavis and Butt-Head will “triumphantly return as two guys who like things that are cool and don’t like things that suck.” Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, fans can check out “Beavis and Butt-head Do the Universe,” the 1996 movie “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America” and the remastered versions of the original MTV series all on Paramount+.
Judge executive produces the series alongside Lew Morton, Michael Rotenberg, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Ben Kalina and Antonio Canobbio for Titmouse.
Watch below for the “Beavis and Butt-Head” teaser.
Also in today’s TV news:
Casting
Mattel announced Melissa Benoist will voice heroine Teela in “Masters of the Universe: Revolution,” a sequel to Netflix’s “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.”
Benoist joins the cast after her run as Supergirl in CW...
According to Paramount+, Beavis and Butt-Head will “triumphantly return as two guys who like things that are cool and don’t like things that suck.” Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, fans can check out “Beavis and Butt-head Do the Universe,” the 1996 movie “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America” and the remastered versions of the original MTV series all on Paramount+.
Judge executive produces the series alongside Lew Morton, Michael Rotenberg, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Ben Kalina and Antonio Canobbio for Titmouse.
Watch below for the “Beavis and Butt-Head” teaser.
Also in today’s TV news:
Casting
Mattel announced Melissa Benoist will voice heroine Teela in “Masters of the Universe: Revolution,” a sequel to Netflix’s “Masters of the Universe: Revelation.”
Benoist joins the cast after her run as Supergirl in CW...
- 3/9/2023
- by Charna Flam and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Jason Momoa has amassed so many fans it’s difficult to keep track of when they became supporters. Of course, many Momoa enthusiasts likely caught wind of him as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones. But regardless of which project is their favorite, his fans are also obsessed with the actor’s wholesome interactions with them. Recently, one such encounter even went viral.
Jason Momoa has been acting in movies and TV since the 1990s Jason Momoa | Samir Hussein/WireImage
Game of Thrones might have put Jason Momoa on the map for mainstream audiences. But sci-fi fans had likely already discovered him as Ronon Dex on Stargate Atlantis. From 2005 to 2009, Momoa appeared in that TV series. But even before the show’s debut, he landed his first major acting role on Baywatch: Hawaii. From 1999 to 2001, he appeared with star David Hasselhoff in that Baywatch spinoff.
Since Game of Thrones, Momoa has broken into movies.
Jason Momoa has been acting in movies and TV since the 1990s Jason Momoa | Samir Hussein/WireImage
Game of Thrones might have put Jason Momoa on the map for mainstream audiences. But sci-fi fans had likely already discovered him as Ronon Dex on Stargate Atlantis. From 2005 to 2009, Momoa appeared in that TV series. But even before the show’s debut, he landed his first major acting role on Baywatch: Hawaii. From 1999 to 2001, he appeared with star David Hasselhoff in that Baywatch spinoff.
Since Game of Thrones, Momoa has broken into movies.
- 2/12/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tfc has recruited Sugar23’s Kelly Wu to spearhead its production arm.
The new division, Tfc Productions, is an extension of the company’s ongoing management work, with Tfc beginning to selectively produce alongside its clients. The boutique firm, which was co-founded by former WME partner David Stone and former UTA partner Ben Jacobson early in the pandemic, has enlisted Wu to run the division day to day.
“We are so thrilled to have Kelly join us to spearhead our efforts across Tfc Productions,” the duo noted in a joint statement. “She’s a brilliant executive, a wonderful person, and a huge value-add for our company, our clients, and our entire film and television slate.”
Wu got her Hollywood start working for the head of TV at WME, where she was integral to the formation of the agency’s first company-wide Aapi Heritage Month programming initiative. From there, she moved...
The new division, Tfc Productions, is an extension of the company’s ongoing management work, with Tfc beginning to selectively produce alongside its clients. The boutique firm, which was co-founded by former WME partner David Stone and former UTA partner Ben Jacobson early in the pandemic, has enlisted Wu to run the division day to day.
“We are so thrilled to have Kelly join us to spearhead our efforts across Tfc Productions,” the duo noted in a joint statement. “She’s a brilliant executive, a wonderful person, and a huge value-add for our company, our clients, and our entire film and television slate.”
Wu got her Hollywood start working for the head of TV at WME, where she was integral to the formation of the agency’s first company-wide Aapi Heritage Month programming initiative. From there, she moved...
- 2/9/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Over the last year, director and VFX artist Kane Parsons has shot his YouTube following into the stratosphere with the viral success of his mysterious short, “The Backrooms (Found Footage).” It’s the first in a series of found-footage horror videos which have thus far garnered nearly 100 million views and will now be adapted for the big screen by A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps.
Parsons — who’s just 17 years old — will direct from a script by Roberto Patino (Dmz). He’ll just have to wait till his summer vacation.
Details as to the plot of the sci-fi horror feature are under wraps. But in the ’90s-set original short (which you can view below), a young filmmaker’s fall into another dimension leaves him wandering through an unsettlingly yellow, empty and labyrinthine office space, which may or may not be home to otherworldly beings. The film’s title...
Parsons — who’s just 17 years old — will direct from a script by Roberto Patino (Dmz). He’ll just have to wait till his summer vacation.
Details as to the plot of the sci-fi horror feature are under wraps. But in the ’90s-set original short (which you can view below), a young filmmaker’s fall into another dimension leaves him wandering through an unsettlingly yellow, empty and labyrinthine office space, which may or may not be home to otherworldly beings. The film’s title...
- 2/6/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Momoa isn’t saying goodbye to Aquaman just yet.
This month, the actor sat down with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, where he debuted his new documentary “Deep Rising” and talked about his place int he DC Universe.
Read More: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Co-Stars Jason Momoa And Emilia Clarke Reunite At Snowy Sundance Film Festival
“The beautiful thing (about “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”) is me and my partner wrote the first treatment for it and it was about a 55-page treatment, and a lot of it has to deal with me talking to the U.N. about what’s happening with the melting ice caps,” Momoa said of the upcoming sequel. “There’s no far-off galaxy coming to destroy us or aliens from another place. It’s us ruining our planet. We need to get it together and save our home.”
But amid changes at DC Studios,...
This month, the actor sat down with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, where he debuted his new documentary “Deep Rising” and talked about his place int he DC Universe.
Read More: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Co-Stars Jason Momoa And Emilia Clarke Reunite At Snowy Sundance Film Festival
“The beautiful thing (about “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”) is me and my partner wrote the first treatment for it and it was about a 55-page treatment, and a lot of it has to deal with me talking to the U.N. about what’s happening with the melting ice caps,” Momoa said of the upcoming sequel. “There’s no far-off galaxy coming to destroy us or aliens from another place. It’s us ruining our planet. We need to get it together and save our home.”
But amid changes at DC Studios,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Production is underway on “How to Fail as a Popstar,” Canadian streamer CBC Gem’s original series based on artist, author and musician Vivek Shraya’s debut theatrical work of the same name.
The theatrical work featured Shraya in a one-person performance, reflecting on the power of pop culture, dreams, disappointments and self-determination.
The eight-episode limited comedy series is described by the producers as being “about a queer brown boy with a huge voice doing everything he can to become a popstar – as told by the queer trans femme that boy becomes, looking back on how and why that dream was never realized.”
The series stars Shraya, Adrian Pavone (“Star Trek: Discovery”) and Chris D’Silva (“Slumberland”) as Vivek at various stages of life. Written by Shraya, the series is directed by Vanessa Matsui (“Midnight at the Paradise”) with Shraya co-directing one episode, with filming to continue in Toronto for three weeks.
The theatrical work featured Shraya in a one-person performance, reflecting on the power of pop culture, dreams, disappointments and self-determination.
The eight-episode limited comedy series is described by the producers as being “about a queer brown boy with a huge voice doing everything he can to become a popstar – as told by the queer trans femme that boy becomes, looking back on how and why that dream was never realized.”
The series stars Shraya, Adrian Pavone (“Star Trek: Discovery”) and Chris D’Silva (“Slumberland”) as Vivek at various stages of life. Written by Shraya, the series is directed by Vanessa Matsui (“Midnight at the Paradise”) with Shraya co-directing one episode, with filming to continue in Toronto for three weeks.
- 1/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Avatar: The Way of Water” has set a new record for nominations from the Visual Effects Society’s Ves Awards, which were announced on Tuesday morning.
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic picked up 14 nominations in the Ves’ 25 categories, beating the 13 received by “The Mandalorian” in 2021. The previous record for a feature film was 11, which was set by the original “Avatar” in 2010.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” led all broadcast nominees with seven, while “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” was the top animated film with six.
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The 14 nominations for “Avatar: The Way of Water” include one for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, the category that serves as the most direct point of comparison to the Oscars’ Best Visual Effects category. At the Ves Awards, it will face competition in...
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic picked up 14 nominations in the Ves’ 25 categories, beating the 13 received by “The Mandalorian” in 2021. The previous record for a feature film was 11, which was set by the original “Avatar” in 2010.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” led all broadcast nominees with seven, while “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” was the top animated film with six.
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‘Bardo,’ ‘Close,’ ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Make Oscars’ Entirely Predictable International Shortlist
The 14 nominations for “Avatar: The Way of Water” include one for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, the category that serves as the most direct point of comparison to the Oscars’ Best Visual Effects category. At the Ves Awards, it will face competition in...
- 1/17/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
While the number of truly great video game adaptations is tragically small, the fact of the matter is that there’s still a bit of a gold rush for familiar properties. As such, it seems that every studio and streaming service in the world is looking to adapt one video game or another.
Seriously, the number of video game adaptations currently in some stage of development is insane. You may occasionally hear about some video game adaptation popping up here and there, but it’s hard to fully grasp the extent of this movement until you see every adaptation listed in one place. As such, that’s what we’re here to do.
Before we dive into the list, though, please note that there is a truly ridiculous number of video game adaptations possibly in development at this time. That being the case, we will not only be updating this article as needed,...
Seriously, the number of video game adaptations currently in some stage of development is insane. You may occasionally hear about some video game adaptation popping up here and there, but it’s hard to fully grasp the extent of this movement until you see every adaptation listed in one place. As such, that’s what we’re here to do.
Before we dive into the list, though, please note that there is a truly ridiculous number of video game adaptations possibly in development at this time. That being the case, we will not only be updating this article as needed,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
After a string of records broken on the streaming giant Netflix Top 10, series ‘Wednesday’ starring Jenna Ortega has arrived on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 to do the same.
The Tim Burton-directed series starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams family daughter was watched for nearly 6 billion minutes during the November 21-27 viewing window, during which it was only available for the last five days, reports ‘Variety’.
This marks the second biggest week of streaming ever recorded by Nielsen, following only the first full week of availability of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, during which the series was watched for 7.2 billion minutes.
It’s also presumable that ‘Wednesday’ will best itself on the chart next week with the measurement of its first full week of availability. According to Netflix’s self-reported numbers, the series jumped from 341.2 million hours watched in its first five days on the streamer to 411.3 million the following week.
The Tim Burton-directed series starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams family daughter was watched for nearly 6 billion minutes during the November 21-27 viewing window, during which it was only available for the last five days, reports ‘Variety’.
This marks the second biggest week of streaming ever recorded by Nielsen, following only the first full week of availability of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, during which the series was watched for 7.2 billion minutes.
It’s also presumable that ‘Wednesday’ will best itself on the chart next week with the measurement of its first full week of availability. According to Netflix’s self-reported numbers, the series jumped from 341.2 million hours watched in its first five days on the streamer to 411.3 million the following week.
- 12/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By now, it should come as no surprise that Netflix‘s Wednesday generated a massive audience in its opening week. The series landed at the top of Nielsen’s U.S. streaming charts in its first week on Netflix with a massive 5.9B minutes viewed.
That’s the second highest weekly viewing total for a streaming title since the beginning of 2020 — just behind Stranger Things (which generated over 7B minutes viewed in the week following the release of Season 4 Volume 1).
The impressive numbers for Wednesday almost make it easy to look past the four other titles that hit over 1B minutes viewed the week of November 21 to November 27.
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That’s the second highest weekly viewing total for a streaming title since the beginning of 2020 — just behind Stranger Things (which generated over 7B minutes viewed in the week following the release of Season 4 Volume 1).
The impressive numbers for Wednesday almost make it easy to look past the four other titles that hit over 1B minutes viewed the week of November 21 to November 27.
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- 12/21/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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Wednesday has already taken its place as one of Netflix’s biggest series based on the streamer’s internal measurement. Now comes outside confirmation of the show’s breakout.
The Addams Family offshoot racked up almost 6 billion minutes — 5.988 billion, to be precise — of viewing time in the United States during its premiere week of Nov. 21-27, according to Nielsen. That’s the second largest week in the two-year history of Nielsen’s weekly rankings, trailing only the 7.2 billion for Stranger Things 4 from May 30-June 5.
The series is just the fourth to pass 5 billion minutes of watch time in a week. Stranger Things has done so three times, while Tiger King and Ozark each did once at the height of pandemic lockdowns in March and April 2020.
The previous week’s top series, The Crown, fell off by about 38 percent, though it still crested the...
Wednesday has already taken its place as one of Netflix’s biggest series based on the streamer’s internal measurement. Now comes outside confirmation of the show’s breakout.
The Addams Family offshoot racked up almost 6 billion minutes — 5.988 billion, to be precise — of viewing time in the United States during its premiere week of Nov. 21-27, according to Nielsen. That’s the second largest week in the two-year history of Nielsen’s weekly rankings, trailing only the 7.2 billion for Stranger Things 4 from May 30-June 5.
The series is just the fourth to pass 5 billion minutes of watch time in a week. Stranger Things has done so three times, while Tiger King and Ozark each did once at the height of pandemic lockdowns in March and April 2020.
The previous week’s top series, The Crown, fell off by about 38 percent, though it still crested the...
- 12/21/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a string of records broken on the Netflix Top 10, “Wednesday” has arrived on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 to do the same.
The Tim Burton-directed series starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams family daughter was watched for nearly 6 billion minutes during the Nov. 21-27 viewing window, during which it was only available for the last five days. This marks the second biggest week of streaming ever recorded by Nielsen, following only the first full week of availability of “Stranger Things” Season 4, during which the series was watched for 7.2 billion minutes.
It’s also presumable that “Wednesday” will best itself on the chart next week with the measurement of its first full week of availability. According to Netflix’s self-reported numbers, the series jumped from 341.2 million hours watched in its first five days on the streamer to 411.3 million the following week. There’s an obvious discrepancy due to Netflix...
The Tim Burton-directed series starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams family daughter was watched for nearly 6 billion minutes during the Nov. 21-27 viewing window, during which it was only available for the last five days. This marks the second biggest week of streaming ever recorded by Nielsen, following only the first full week of availability of “Stranger Things” Season 4, during which the series was watched for 7.2 billion minutes.
It’s also presumable that “Wednesday” will best itself on the chart next week with the measurement of its first full week of availability. According to Netflix’s self-reported numbers, the series jumped from 341.2 million hours watched in its first five days on the streamer to 411.3 million the following week. There’s an obvious discrepancy due to Netflix...
- 12/21/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has ridden its way back to Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 chart with two western-themed titles. During the Nov. 14-20 viewing window, the streaming service earned the No. 8 spot on the overall programs list with “Yellowstone.” The drama, which premiered its fifth season on Nov. 13, recorded 643 million minutes viewed.
While the current season airs exclusively on Paramount network, seasons 1-4 are available for streaming on Peacock. NBCUniversal picked up the series for the streaming service in 2020 in an exclusive licensing deal with ViacomCBS.
“Nope,” which landed on Peacock on Nov. 18 following its theatrical run, also cracked the movies chart at No. 7 with 274 million minutes viewed. Hailing from creator Jordan Peele, the film collected more than 100 million at the domestic box office after three weeks in theaters. Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya star in the horror flick as siblings who run a California horse ranch that discover something both exciting and dangerous in the skies above.
While the current season airs exclusively on Paramount network, seasons 1-4 are available for streaming on Peacock. NBCUniversal picked up the series for the streaming service in 2020 in an exclusive licensing deal with ViacomCBS.
“Nope,” which landed on Peacock on Nov. 18 following its theatrical run, also cracked the movies chart at No. 7 with 274 million minutes viewed. Hailing from creator Jordan Peele, the film collected more than 100 million at the domestic box office after three weeks in theaters. Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya star in the horror flick as siblings who run a California horse ranch that discover something both exciting and dangerous in the skies above.
- 12/15/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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The Crown rose to the top of the streaming charts for Nov. 14-20 — despite falling off in total viewing time from the previous week. The final season of Dead to Me brought that series into the rankings, and Peacock had two titles on the board for the first time.
The Crown led Nielsen’s weekly rankings with 1.78 billion minutes viewed, a 16 percent drop from the 2.13 billion minutes it logged a week earlier. The debut of the show’s fifth season hasn’t brought the Netflix drama to the heights it hit in season four, when its first two weeks of release combined for 5.57 billion minutes vs. 3.91 billion this time around.
Dead to Me finished second overall with 1.39 billion minutes of viewing the week of its third and final season premiere on Nov. 17. It edged out Manifest (1.28 billion), which fell by 44 percent week to week.
The Crown rose to the top of the streaming charts for Nov. 14-20 — despite falling off in total viewing time from the previous week. The final season of Dead to Me brought that series into the rankings, and Peacock had two titles on the board for the first time.
The Crown led Nielsen’s weekly rankings with 1.78 billion minutes viewed, a 16 percent drop from the 2.13 billion minutes it logged a week earlier. The debut of the show’s fifth season hasn’t brought the Netflix drama to the heights it hit in season four, when its first two weeks of release combined for 5.57 billion minutes vs. 3.91 billion this time around.
Dead to Me finished second overall with 1.39 billion minutes of viewing the week of its third and final season premiere on Nov. 17. It edged out Manifest (1.28 billion), which fell by 44 percent week to week.
- 12/15/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The week of November 14 to 20 was a big viewing week for Netflix, with four different programs notching over a billion viewing minutes, according to Nielsen’s U.S. streaming charts.
The Crown reigned over the charts during its second week on the streamer, notching 1.78B minutes viewed. That’s just a tad below the 2.13B viewing minutes it logged in its debut week.
Dead To Me took the No. 2 spot, thanks to its third and final season — which hit Netflix on November 17. The comedy, starring Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate, managed 1.39B minutes viewed. Meanwhile Manifest dropped to No. 3, down from the top spot the week prior. The sci-fi series racked up 1.28B viewing minutes.
Where The Crawdads Sing was in fourth place with 1.09B minutes viewed after hitting Netflix on November 12.
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The Crown reigned over the charts during its second week on the streamer, notching 1.78B minutes viewed. That’s just a tad below the 2.13B viewing minutes it logged in its debut week.
Dead To Me took the No. 2 spot, thanks to its third and final season — which hit Netflix on November 17. The comedy, starring Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate, managed 1.39B minutes viewed. Meanwhile Manifest dropped to No. 3, down from the top spot the week prior. The sci-fi series racked up 1.28B viewing minutes.
Where The Crawdads Sing was in fourth place with 1.09B minutes viewed after hitting Netflix on November 12.
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- 12/15/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
If there are two action stars that understand the importance of not taking themselves too seriously, they are John Cena and Jason Momoa. Sure, the two of them can headline big action blockbusters, but that doesn't mean they can't do projects like "Blockers," "Slumberland," or "Peacemaker" every once and a while. Perhaps that balance between being talented action stunt-men and being eager to show their silly sides are why they are as charming as they are.
It also sounds like that balance won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Variety reported that the two stars will be joining forces on an upcoming action comedy titled "Killer Vacation." If a movie with that title starring Cena and Momoa isn't enough to hook you, then what in the world will?
Details on "Killer Vacation" beyond its existence are currently a bit slim. That doesn't mean, however, that there's nothing about it for us to speculate about.
It also sounds like that balance won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Variety reported that the two stars will be joining forces on an upcoming action comedy titled "Killer Vacation." If a movie with that title starring Cena and Momoa isn't enough to hook you, then what in the world will?
Details on "Killer Vacation" beyond its existence are currently a bit slim. That doesn't mean, however, that there's nothing about it for us to speculate about.
- 12/13/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Although the future of the existing DC Universe may be in flux, John Cena and Jason Momoa aren’t going anywhere. Variety has reported that the pair are attached to star in Killer Vacation, a “rowdy new action comedy” for Warner Bros.
Plot details about Killer Vacation are being kept under wraps at this time, but those familiar with the project told Variety that it compares to “fun, splashy adventures like True Lies.” John Cena and Jason Momoa met while on the set for Fast X, the upcoming Fast & Furious sequel, and were “looking to take their natural chemistry to another film.” Killer Vacation has been scripted by Mark and Brian Gunn, with John Rickard and Peter Safran producing.
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John Cena will be reprising his role of Jakob Torreto for Fast X, who first appeared in F9. Jason Momoa will be taking on the role of...
Plot details about Killer Vacation are being kept under wraps at this time, but those familiar with the project told Variety that it compares to “fun, splashy adventures like True Lies.” John Cena and Jason Momoa met while on the set for Fast X, the upcoming Fast & Furious sequel, and were “looking to take their natural chemistry to another film.” Killer Vacation has been scripted by Mark and Brian Gunn, with John Rickard and Peter Safran producing.
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John Cena will be reprising his role of Jakob Torreto for Fast X, who first appeared in F9. Jason Momoa will be taking on the role of...
- 12/13/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
John Cena and Jason Momoa are partnering up to star in “Killer Vacation,” a new action-comedy in the works at Warner Bros.
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, one can probably expect a rowdy adventure in the vein of the blockbusters for which both are known. Cena headlined HBO Max’s “Peacemaker” series, a spinoff of his character in 2021’s “The Suicide Squad.”
Momoa has starred as Aquaman in a handful of movies and television series, most recently making a cameo at the end of “Peacemaker.” Other than that brief exchange, the actors have never shared the screen together.
Mark and Brian Gunn, the team behind the Dwayne Johnson-starring “Journey 2: Mysterious Island” and “Brightburn” will collaborate on the script. A director has not been named.
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Though plot details are being kept under wraps, one can probably expect a rowdy adventure in the vein of the blockbusters for which both are known. Cena headlined HBO Max’s “Peacemaker” series, a spinoff of his character in 2021’s “The Suicide Squad.”
Momoa has starred as Aquaman in a handful of movies and television series, most recently making a cameo at the end of “Peacemaker.” Other than that brief exchange, the actors have never shared the screen together.
Mark and Brian Gunn, the team behind the Dwayne Johnson-starring “Journey 2: Mysterious Island” and “Brightburn” will collaborate on the script. A director has not been named.
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- 12/13/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
John Cena (Peacemaker) and Jason Momoa (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) have signed on to star in the action-comedy Killer Vacation from Warner Bros., Deadline can confirm.
Details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. But Mark and Brian Gunn (Brightburn) wrote the script. John Rickard and Peter Safran will produce the pic, which had been set up at the studio before Safran and James Gunn took charge of DC.
Cena currently stars in HBO Max’s series Peacemaker, having first portrayed the DC character of the same name in Warner Bros.’ The Suicide Squad. Additional upcoming projects for the actor include Pierre Morel’s action-comedy Freelance, Clay Tarver’s Vacation Friends sequel Honeymoon Friends and Peter Farrelly’s comedy Ricky Stanicky.
Momoa has previously worked with Warner Bros. on Aquaman and its sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is slated for release on December 25, 2023, as well...
Details as to the film’s plot are under wraps. But Mark and Brian Gunn (Brightburn) wrote the script. John Rickard and Peter Safran will produce the pic, which had been set up at the studio before Safran and James Gunn took charge of DC.
Cena currently stars in HBO Max’s series Peacemaker, having first portrayed the DC character of the same name in Warner Bros.’ The Suicide Squad. Additional upcoming projects for the actor include Pierre Morel’s action-comedy Freelance, Clay Tarver’s Vacation Friends sequel Honeymoon Friends and Peter Farrelly’s comedy Ricky Stanicky.
Momoa has previously worked with Warner Bros. on Aquaman and its sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is slated for release on December 25, 2023, as well...
- 12/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Don’t let the #1 slot on iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu fool you: There’s lots more going on beyond “Black Adam” (Warner Bros. Discovery/19.99). In a landscape packed with franchise fare and Christmas contenders, “Bullet Train” (Sony/5.99) placed on all three charts and #1 as a new availability at Netflix.
The success of “Bullet Train” also speaks to the value of a film first enjoying a major theatrical presence. Its #1 slot Netflix comes after a 100 million+ domestic gross, followed by multiple weeks of VOD success. It replicates the platform’s immediate interest in Sony’s “Where the Crawdads Sing,” which spent more than a week at #1 (and is still #10).
The battle within that holly-jolly battle: Four Christmas-themed titles occupy nearly a third of the top 10 chart positions. The clear winner is Universal’s 2018 animated “The Grinch” (3.99), which ranks as high as #2 at iTunes, top 10 elsewhere. Universal’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas...
The success of “Bullet Train” also speaks to the value of a film first enjoying a major theatrical presence. Its #1 slot Netflix comes after a 100 million+ domestic gross, followed by multiple weeks of VOD success. It replicates the platform’s immediate interest in Sony’s “Where the Crawdads Sing,” which spent more than a week at #1 (and is still #10).
The battle within that holly-jolly battle: Four Christmas-themed titles occupy nearly a third of the top 10 chart positions. The clear winner is Universal’s 2018 animated “The Grinch” (3.99), which ranks as high as #2 at iTunes, top 10 elsewhere. Universal’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas...
- 12/6/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Jason Momoa is sticking with the Hawaiian malo, a traditional form of dress that re.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Aquaman star revealed that he is going to wear the malo every day to prepare for his role on AppleTV+’s Chief Of War series.
“I was just getting ready for the role, ’cause I like to get into character, and so I was tanning my white ass,” he said. “I actually don’t even like wearing clothes anymore.”
Momoa is now showing off the malo while in Hawaii. Along with the star was martial artist Gordon King Ryan, who also donned the traditional garb while also getting a matching tattoo.
In the video posted to Instagram, the two show off their new look while also both getting a bit cheeky, showing off their backsides to the camera. Momoa says, “He’s full local now, look at that.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Aquaman star revealed that he is going to wear the malo every day to prepare for his role on AppleTV+’s Chief Of War series.
“I was just getting ready for the role, ’cause I like to get into character, and so I was tanning my white ass,” he said. “I actually don’t even like wearing clothes anymore.”
Momoa is now showing off the malo while in Hawaii. Along with the star was martial artist Gordon King Ryan, who also donned the traditional garb while also getting a matching tattoo.
In the video posted to Instagram, the two show off their new look while also both getting a bit cheeky, showing off their backsides to the camera. Momoa says, “He’s full local now, look at that.
- 11/27/2022
- by Max Kerwick
- Uinterview
It’s the week of Thanksgiving… but movie fans are already getting prepared for Christmas, according to Whip Media’s latest movie ranker. (Or maybe the Lindsday Lohan renaissance is just in full swing now.)
“Falling for Christmas,” the new Netflix holiday rom-com starring Lohan and Chord Overstreet, was the most streamed movie in the U.S. last weekend, according to Whip Media’s viewer data. The flick, directed by Janeen Damien, was in second place the week prior; it ended up leapfrogging another strong recent performer for Netflix – “Enola Holmes 2,” which had been the most streamed movie for two straight weeks.
Overall, Netflix claimed 4 of the top 10 most streamed movies of the week – down two films from last week.
Disney+ grabbed the bronze medal with “Disenchanted,” while Peacock returned to the weekly ranker with the streaming debut of “Nope.” The Jordan Peele horror picture debuted in the eighth spot overall,...
“Falling for Christmas,” the new Netflix holiday rom-com starring Lohan and Chord Overstreet, was the most streamed movie in the U.S. last weekend, according to Whip Media’s viewer data. The flick, directed by Janeen Damien, was in second place the week prior; it ended up leapfrogging another strong recent performer for Netflix – “Enola Holmes 2,” which had been the most streamed movie for two straight weeks.
Overall, Netflix claimed 4 of the top 10 most streamed movies of the week – down two films from last week.
Disney+ grabbed the bronze medal with “Disenchanted,” while Peacock returned to the weekly ranker with the streaming debut of “Nope.” The Jordan Peele horror picture debuted in the eighth spot overall,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Netflix’s “The Swimmers” is already making waves on social media.
The film finally hit Netflix after making the rounds at the festival circuit, and fans are loving the film.
Twitter users are expressing their love for the film, especially praising the emotional beats.
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“#TheSwimmers on Netflix: between tears and goosebumps, A much needed movie on a popular platform. Wonderful,” wrote one fan.
#TheSwimmers on Netflix: between tears and goosebumps,
A much needed movie on a popular platform. Wonderful
— Cécile (@CecileHascoet) November 24, 2022
Others praised the film how inspirational it was.
Love being inspired #TheSwimmers @YusraMardini
— kyra maharaj (@KyraMaharaj) November 24, 2022
#TheSwimmers thank you for making me believe again.
— Mariam (@Mariam_Halaby) November 24, 2022
Watched #TheSwimmers and it has left me speechless. Respect.
— Rijosh Joseph (@rijosh) November 24, 2022
Twitter users were also glad the film shone a spotlight on the...
The film finally hit Netflix after making the rounds at the festival circuit, and fans are loving the film.
Twitter users are expressing their love for the film, especially praising the emotional beats.
Read More: ‘The Swimmers’ Chosen As Toronto International Film Festival Opening Night Gala Film
“#TheSwimmers on Netflix: between tears and goosebumps, A much needed movie on a popular platform. Wonderful,” wrote one fan.
#TheSwimmers on Netflix: between tears and goosebumps,
A much needed movie on a popular platform. Wonderful
— Cécile (@CecileHascoet) November 24, 2022
Others praised the film how inspirational it was.
Love being inspired #TheSwimmers @YusraMardini
— kyra maharaj (@KyraMaharaj) November 24, 2022
#TheSwimmers thank you for making me believe again.
— Mariam (@Mariam_Halaby) November 24, 2022
Watched #TheSwimmers and it has left me speechless. Respect.
— Rijosh Joseph (@rijosh) November 24, 2022
Twitter users were also glad the film shone a spotlight on the...
- 11/24/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Jason Momoa’s new movie is already tugging at Twitter’s heartstrings.
The actor stars in Netflix’s new family adventure “Slumberland” alongside Marlow Barkley as her loveable wise-cracking companion as she adventures through the titular dreamworld.
The film is a fantasy adventure for all ages, but along with the laughs are heartbreaking moments that are bringing fans to tears on social media.
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Okay I’m watching Slumberland and it’s so good
— A-aron (@A_aron2223) November 22, 2022
One fan praised the film for the emotional connection as well as the hearkening to everyone’s inner child, writing, “It tugs at the child in you. It tugs at forever dreamer in you .It tugs the parts of you that you let die out of sadness and abandonment. It tugs at the parts of you needing to be found...
The actor stars in Netflix’s new family adventure “Slumberland” alongside Marlow Barkley as her loveable wise-cracking companion as she adventures through the titular dreamworld.
The film is a fantasy adventure for all ages, but along with the laughs are heartbreaking moments that are bringing fans to tears on social media.
Read More: Jason Momoa Adopted A ‘Wild And Feral’ Pig After Filming ‘Slumberland’
Okay I’m watching Slumberland and it’s so good
— A-aron (@A_aron2223) November 22, 2022
One fan praised the film for the emotional connection as well as the hearkening to everyone’s inner child, writing, “It tugs at the child in you. It tugs at forever dreamer in you .It tugs the parts of you that you let die out of sadness and abandonment. It tugs at the parts of you needing to be found...
- 11/22/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
“Slumberland” is here.
But instead of putting you to sleep, “Slumberland” will thrill you with its tale of a young girl named Nemo (Marlow Barkley), who, after suffering the tragic loss of her father (Kyle Chandler), starts slipping into a fantasy realm when she dreams. That’s where she teams up with the impish Flip (Jason Momoa) and together they go on a series of daring adventures across various dream realms (including one where everyone is made up of flowers). Based, in part, on the “Little Nemo” comic by Winsor McCay, “Slumberland” is an imaginative and fun-filled romp.
Bringing all of this whimsy to life is director Francis Lawrence, who fully admits that his filmography is mostly full of dystopian stories like “I Am Legend,” three “Hunger Games” movies and Jennifer Lawrence’s very R-rated spy thriller “Red Sparrow.”
TheWrap talked to the filmmaker about bringing these imagined worlds to life,...
But instead of putting you to sleep, “Slumberland” will thrill you with its tale of a young girl named Nemo (Marlow Barkley), who, after suffering the tragic loss of her father (Kyle Chandler), starts slipping into a fantasy realm when she dreams. That’s where she teams up with the impish Flip (Jason Momoa) and together they go on a series of daring adventures across various dream realms (including one where everyone is made up of flowers). Based, in part, on the “Little Nemo” comic by Winsor McCay, “Slumberland” is an imaginative and fun-filled romp.
Bringing all of this whimsy to life is director Francis Lawrence, who fully admits that his filmography is mostly full of dystopian stories like “I Am Legend,” three “Hunger Games” movies and Jennifer Lawrence’s very R-rated spy thriller “Red Sparrow.”
TheWrap talked to the filmmaker about bringing these imagined worlds to life,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
“Smile” (19.99), Paramount’s sleeper original horror hit, debuted on PVOD 45 days into release. After grossing an unexpected 105 million domestic gross so far, plus even more overseas, the 17 million production should have been expected to be an easy #1 on all VOD charts.
Instead, it leads only at Vudu, where its premium price guaranteed a #1 position with that site ranking by revenue, not transactions. It is currently #5 at Google Play, and #10 at iTunes (where it earlier peaked at #4), and there only by not including a five-film “Pirates of the Caribbean” package that sits at #8.
So, what happened?
The easiest explanation is that, unlike when the studio placed “Top Gun: Maverick” on VOD platforms, “Smile” is also streaming on Paramount + free for subscribers. That hasn’t been the norm recently, as studios like Universal (Peacock), Disney (Disney +), and Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO Max) have tended to take the lucrative cash from a...
Instead, it leads only at Vudu, where its premium price guaranteed a #1 position with that site ranking by revenue, not transactions. It is currently #5 at Google Play, and #10 at iTunes (where it earlier peaked at #4), and there only by not including a five-film “Pirates of the Caribbean” package that sits at #8.
So, what happened?
The easiest explanation is that, unlike when the studio placed “Top Gun: Maverick” on VOD platforms, “Smile” is also streaming on Paramount + free for subscribers. That hasn’t been the norm recently, as studios like Universal (Peacock), Disney (Disney +), and Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO Max) have tended to take the lucrative cash from a...
- 11/21/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
"It's a story you may think you know, but uh – you don't." The holidays are right around the corner!! In celebration of the 2022 holiday season, Netflix has debuted a short 90 second promo video that plays like a commercial for TV. They are focusing on their four big movies of this season plus events/pop-ups in Los Angeles. Via Netflix: "This holiday season, wonder is everywhere only on Netflix. Make every night a family movie night with Enola Holmes 2 starring Millie Bobby Brown, Slumberland starring Jason Momoa, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio a magical stop-motion adventure, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and many more." Two of these are already available, with plenty more to come in December. "Netflix will be spreading holiday joy this season with a diverse selection of films and series that the whole family can enjoy and a plethora of interactive holiday events and experiences for fans...
- 11/21/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In Francis Lawrence's new Netflix fantasy adventure "Slumberland," young Nemo (Marlow Barkley) is enjoying a whimsical childhood as the daughter of lighthouse keeper Peter (Kyle Chandler) when circumstance forces her out of their little world and into a new life in the big city. Her new guardian is an uncle she's never met before (Chris O'Dowd) who rarely leaves his apartment building, fawns over his doorknob collection, and doesn't have the first clue how to go about raising a child.
That's just fine by Nemo, who doesn't have much interest in the waking world anyway. After she discovers her father's old outlaw partner, Flip (Jason Momoa), in one of her dreams, she learns that it's possible to navigate Slumberland and go exploring through other people's dreams. There's even a hidden treasure that will enable Nemo to wish for whatever she wants in her dreams -- and Flip knows how to find it.
That's just fine by Nemo, who doesn't have much interest in the waking world anyway. After she discovers her father's old outlaw partner, Flip (Jason Momoa), in one of her dreams, she learns that it's possible to navigate Slumberland and go exploring through other people's dreams. There's even a hidden treasure that will enable Nemo to wish for whatever she wants in her dreams -- and Flip knows how to find it.
- 11/20/2022
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
When you think of Jason Momoa, you probably recall his time as Khal Drogo, the frighting war lord who spoke little and murdered plenty in the first season of "Game of Thrones." Or maybe you think of Arthur Curry, the muscle-bound King of Atlantis who is due to wield his trident at some point in 2023. If you're really cool, then you probably remember his time as the wonderfully named warm hugger and badass swordmaster Duncan Idaho. But the point is this: various roles have established Momoa as an oft-shirtless, very dangerous-looking muscly guy. This is exactly why he jumped at a chance to star in "Slumberland," where he plays the imaginary friend of any kid's dream.
Jason Momoa Gets Silly In Slumberland
"Slumberland" tells the story of a little girl named Nemo, who escapes reality to reunite with her recently deceased father via her dreams. Because no grand adventure would...
Jason Momoa Gets Silly In Slumberland
"Slumberland" tells the story of a little girl named Nemo, who escapes reality to reunite with her recently deceased father via her dreams. Because no grand adventure would...
- 11/19/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
For all the many modern advances in neurology, science still doesn't have a clear answer for why people dream -- or why those dreams so often involve having to take an exam that you haven't studied for. But for Nemo (Marlow Barkley), the young protagonist of Netflix's fantasy adventure "Slumberland," her dreams do have a purpose: they're a way of escaping the realities of her waking life, and getting back to the whimsical life she's lost.
Directed by Francis Lawrence ("The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"), "Slumberland" is based on Winsor McCay's early 20th-century comic strip "Little Nemo in Slumberland" and features its own take on Flip, the comic's green-faced, cigar-chewing, trouble-making clown. Jason Momoa ("Aquaman") portrays Flip as a rambunctious dream outlaw with sharp teeth and horns, who used to go on wild dream heists with Nemo's father, Peter (Kyle Chandler). When Nemo encounters this odd character in one of her dreams,...
Directed by Francis Lawrence ("The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"), "Slumberland" is based on Winsor McCay's early 20th-century comic strip "Little Nemo in Slumberland" and features its own take on Flip, the comic's green-faced, cigar-chewing, trouble-making clown. Jason Momoa ("Aquaman") portrays Flip as a rambunctious dream outlaw with sharp teeth and horns, who used to go on wild dream heists with Nemo's father, Peter (Kyle Chandler). When Nemo encounters this odd character in one of her dreams,...
- 11/19/2022
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Jason Momoa has been acting since 1999 when he first donned those iconic red swim trunks on TV’s Baywatch: Hawaii as a beardless 19-year-old. It took a lot of roles before the Hawaiian-born Aquaman actor got his big break as Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones. While he’s often typecast as something of a brute, the actor best known for maiming folks with his sword is ready for his comedic debut in Netflix’s fantastical family-friendly film, Slumberland.
So it’s the perfect time to look back at a TV and movie career that’s benefited just as much from Momoa’s offscreen charm as it has from his considerable time in the gym. Momoa’s most admirable use of his fame just might be the way he uplifts and inspires indigenous communities across the world. Momoa gives viewers an awful lot to love about his characters, even when...
So it’s the perfect time to look back at a TV and movie career that’s benefited just as much from Momoa’s offscreen charm as it has from his considerable time in the gym. Momoa’s most admirable use of his fame just might be the way he uplifts and inspires indigenous communities across the world. Momoa gives viewers an awful lot to love about his characters, even when...
- 11/19/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Netflix's latest original movie just dropped, and it's a family-friendly fantasy romp featuring Jason Momoa in horns and fangs, a bearded lighthouse keeper played by Kyle Chandler, and a whole host of fantastical elements that could only exist in a dream world. That is, after all, what "Slumberland" is about. The story follows Nemo (Marlow Barkley), a girl who disappears into the titular dream world in hopes of finding her dad (Chandler), who passed away.
Francis Lawrence's film is a riff on the famous "Little Nemo in Slumberland" comic strip by Winsor McCay, which appeared in newspapers in the early 1900s. One of the film's cast members, though, takes inspiration not just from the source material, but from a legendary on-screen icon of decades past. "I May Destroy You" star Weruche Opia plays Agent Green, a member of the Bureau of Subconscious Activity who attempts to stop Nemo...
Francis Lawrence's film is a riff on the famous "Little Nemo in Slumberland" comic strip by Winsor McCay, which appeared in newspapers in the early 1900s. One of the film's cast members, though, takes inspiration not just from the source material, but from a legendary on-screen icon of decades past. "I May Destroy You" star Weruche Opia plays Agent Green, a member of the Bureau of Subconscious Activity who attempts to stop Nemo...
- 11/18/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Plot: A young girl goes on a magical, dreamscape adventure, along with a roguish fellow by the name of Flip.
Review: Jason Momoa has a lot of charm, doesn’t he? The actor has fought long and hard for his career. And it sure has paid off for him. That’s why it’s nice to see him do something different. His latest, the Netflix fantasy adventure, Slumberland, is a dream-fueled, family fable. Alongside Momoa, the film offers a delightful turn from young Marlow Barkley, with Chris O’Dowd and Kyle Chandler. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film finds a balance between dreamscape and reality, with a decent amount of action and humor thrown into the mix.
Slumberland is a sad story. Like many a childhood fable, the loss of a parent plays a considerable part after young Nemo’s (Barkley) father’s untimely passing. The lighthouse keeper’s daughter must...
Review: Jason Momoa has a lot of charm, doesn’t he? The actor has fought long and hard for his career. And it sure has paid off for him. That’s why it’s nice to see him do something different. His latest, the Netflix fantasy adventure, Slumberland, is a dream-fueled, family fable. Alongside Momoa, the film offers a delightful turn from young Marlow Barkley, with Chris O’Dowd and Kyle Chandler. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film finds a balance between dreamscape and reality, with a decent amount of action and humor thrown into the mix.
Slumberland is a sad story. Like many a childhood fable, the loss of a parent plays a considerable part after young Nemo’s (Barkley) father’s untimely passing. The lighthouse keeper’s daughter must...
- 11/18/2022
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Slumberland is a fantasy adventure movie starring Jason Momoa and Kyle Chandler. It is directed by Francis Lawrence. The story is based on the comic strip written and illustrated by Winsor McCay entitled ‘Little Nemo in Slumberland‘.
A beautifully produced movie for the entire family to enjoy.
Premise
Nemo and her father live in a lighthouse. One stormy night her father is called to see to an incident in the rough seas. Sadly, his boat capsizes and he drowns with it. Now an orphan, Nemo is sent to live in the city with her uncle. Amidst the terrible loss and trauma, she seeks comfort in her dreams where she discovers a secret map to the magical world of Slumberland. In that other world, and with the help of the eccentric outlaw, Flip, she navigates through dreams and escapes nightmares with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
A beautifully produced movie for the entire family to enjoy.
Premise
Nemo and her father live in a lighthouse. One stormy night her father is called to see to an incident in the rough seas. Sadly, his boat capsizes and he drowns with it. Now an orphan, Nemo is sent to live in the city with her uncle. Amidst the terrible loss and trauma, she seeks comfort in her dreams where she discovers a secret map to the magical world of Slumberland. In that other world, and with the help of the eccentric outlaw, Flip, she navigates through dreams and escapes nightmares with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
- 11/18/2022
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
If you look at it from a certain angle, dreams are the fixations of all artists in any medium. Probably since the first time a restless soul etched markings in a cave somewhere, we’ve had dreamers attempting to convey how they see the world when their eyes are closed.
This idea has only grown more pronounced after the advent of cinema, with directors often likening their films to “dreams”—visions that need to be told whether by way of surrealist set designs or spinning hotel corridors. And director Francis Lawrence of Constantine and Hunger Games fame can be added to that list with this weekend’s Slumberland, a new family film that co-opts the dreams conjured by another medium a hundred years ago… and then adds Jason Momoa with fangs.
Indeed, Slumberland is a loose adaptation of a now relatively obscure comic strip from the turn of the 20th century.
This idea has only grown more pronounced after the advent of cinema, with directors often likening their films to “dreams”—visions that need to be told whether by way of surrealist set designs or spinning hotel corridors. And director Francis Lawrence of Constantine and Hunger Games fame can be added to that list with this weekend’s Slumberland, a new family film that co-opts the dreams conjured by another medium a hundred years ago… and then adds Jason Momoa with fangs.
Indeed, Slumberland is a loose adaptation of a now relatively obscure comic strip from the turn of the 20th century.
- 11/18/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Jason Momoa can’t get enough of his new favourite clothing.
On Wednesday, the “Aquaman” star shared a post on Instagram in which he once again sports a Hawaiian malo, revealing his bare behind.
Read More: Jason Momoa Strips Down To A Traditional Hawaiian Malo On ‘Kimmel’
In the post Momoa pals around with two friends, writing in the caption, “had the pleasure of meeting these two badasses gordon and sonny,” adding, “welcome to my ohana.”
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A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies)
Included in the post is martial artist Gordon King Ryan, and in a video in the post, Momoa remarks, “So my new bro, he’s fully Hawaiian now. He got tatted, he’s got his malo on, we got him drinking mananalu.”
Showing off their butts in their malos, Momoa laughs, “He’s full local now, look at that. Appreciate that view,...
On Wednesday, the “Aquaman” star shared a post on Instagram in which he once again sports a Hawaiian malo, revealing his bare behind.
Read More: Jason Momoa Strips Down To A Traditional Hawaiian Malo On ‘Kimmel’
In the post Momoa pals around with two friends, writing in the caption, “had the pleasure of meeting these two badasses gordon and sonny,” adding, “welcome to my ohana.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies)
Included in the post is martial artist Gordon King Ryan, and in a video in the post, Momoa remarks, “So my new bro, he’s fully Hawaiian now. He got tatted, he’s got his malo on, we got him drinking mananalu.”
Showing off their butts in their malos, Momoa laughs, “He’s full local now, look at that. Appreciate that view,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
"Never forget… You can do anything." Apparently everything except render good-looking CGI! Netflix has revealed a second official trailer for the dreamy adventure movie Slumberland, the new Francis Lawrence-directed creation streaming on Netflix this week. I guess no one is planning to watch this one, hence another trailer so last minute? They seem worried. We've posted two other trailers before this one and none of them are that exciting, unfortunately. A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again. Lawrence is a visual filmmaker who knows how to make magical worlds feel grounded, though most of this looks like CGI and it's hard to shake that feeling. Jason Momoa stars as Flip, with Marlow Barkley as Nemo, and a cast including Chris O’Dowd,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Slumberland,” the latest big-budget adventure film from Netflix, is something like an “Inception” for kids, featuring a precocious young girl, a cute stuffed pig, and a towering, stinky sidekick. Written by David Guion and Michael Handelman, “Slumberland” has some snazzy fun with the concept of how dreams take us to similar experiences—about forgetting to wear pants, driving a runaway truck, or endless staircases.
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- 11/16/2022
- by Nick Allen
- The Playlist
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