Top Gun is one of the most memorable ventures in Tom Cruise’s career. The film’s brilliant performances, the pathbreaking aerial action scenes, and the iconic soundtrack continue to captivate the fans to date.
Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
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Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
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- 5/19/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Shrek 2 turns twenty years old today, that is, May 19. The film was released all the way back in 2004 as a sequel to one of the best and most entertaining animated comedy films known to mankind. The sequel was undoubtedly a success in terms of both box office collection and reviews. Shrek 2 made $935 million at the worldwide box office which is enough proof that fans of the beloved green ogre absolutely loved the movie.
Shrek 2 (2004) | DreamWorks Animation
The best part about the sequel has got to be the many, many pop-culture references in the film. From a mermaid who looks quite like Ariel from The Little Mermaid to an iconic line from Seinfeld, Shrek 2 left no stone unturned to give its audience a gazillion easter eggs to look out for. However, the Mission: Impossible tribute in the film takes the cake for the best reference.
Shrek 2...
Shrek 2 (2004) | DreamWorks Animation
The best part about the sequel has got to be the many, many pop-culture references in the film. From a mermaid who looks quite like Ariel from The Little Mermaid to an iconic line from Seinfeld, Shrek 2 left no stone unturned to give its audience a gazillion easter eggs to look out for. However, the Mission: Impossible tribute in the film takes the cake for the best reference.
Shrek 2...
- 5/19/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has portrayed unforgettable characters in numerous films, but Top Gun stands out as one of his most iconic performances. Despite his breathtaking stunts in the Mission: Impossible franchise and outstanding roles in other movies, Cruise’s portrayal of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun will be remembered for generations to come.
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
- 5/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is one of those rapidly rising actors in the entertainment industry, with each new project launching him to heights more extraordinary than ever before. In fact, he has even starred alongside multiple other A-listers, including Tom Cruise, on 2022’s critically acclaimed action-adventure masterpiece, Top Gun: Maverick, where Powell played Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Director Steven Spielberg has made some of the most memorable and impactful films of all time. The acclaimed filmmaker has won three Academy Awards in his lengthy career. However, there is one Oscar-winning movie outside his revered filmography that left Spielberg stunned and speechless upon watching it for the first time.
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
Steven Spielberg was profoundly impacted by 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. (Image via CBS News)
Spielberg watched the movie for the first time during his childhood and admitted to being profoundly impacted by it. The film that left Spielberg stunned and speechless and most likely shaped the type of filmmaker he would go on to become was the 1962 epic biographical adventure drama Lawrence of Arabia. Here is what Spielberg revealed about his experience of watching Lawrence of Arabia.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Being Speechless After Watching Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean won seven Oscars. | Columbia Pictures...
- 5/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 action film, Top Gun, Val Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman, serving as a rival to Cruise’s Pete Maverick, a role he would later reprise in the 2022 sequel. Their dynamic, which evolved from a playful rivalry to a deep friendship, captivated fans.
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
- 5/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
New generation fans of Tom Cruise were shocked to learn that he was part of many of the fighter jet stunts in his 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick. However, little do they know about the challenges he had to face inside real jets during the filming of the first film, Top Gun, which was released in 1986. During the training sessions, Cruise was paired with Lieutenant Commander Lloyd ‘Bozo’ Abel, who was a badass fighter jet pilot in the U.S. Navy.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun is one of the legendary actor’s earliest landmark projects that ended up thrusting him into the mainstream. Recognized as arguably the biggest action star in Hollywood since a decade or two, Top Gun is still seen as one of his most stellar projects yet.
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Tim Blake Nelson made an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, speaking about his career and revealing some juicy behind-the-scenes details about some of Hollywood’s greatest films. The actor/playwright has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, both of whom intimidated Nelson a little, albeit not deliberately.
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
A still from Minority Report/ 20th Century Fox
The actor has worked with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg on Minority Report, which had a few scenes that he was more than a little nervous to pull off. Speaking to Michael Rosenbaum, the actor revealed a lot about his time on the set of Minority Report, and how Spielberg and Cruise might have come on a little strong with how good they were at what they do.
Tim Blake Nelson says Steven Spielberg could do anything on set, save acting
Steven Spielberg in an interview with BBC
Speaking...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis garnered a well-deserved standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Now, IMAX has pledged its support to the film for exclusive screening, irrespective of the distributor it aligns with. This announcement stands as monumental news within the industry, signaling a major boost for cinematic ventures.
Megalopolis [Credit: American Zoetrope] | One mediaThe film’s success owes much to the dedicated efforts of talented individuals like Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise, whose influence within Hollywood and advocating for theatrical releases has contributed vastly!
How Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise Helped Secure Global IMAX Release for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
IMAX rocketed to success last year all thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s epic Oppenheimer, a billion-dollar juggernaut in 2023, matching pre-pandemic glory. It was the very thing the cinema needed at the moment! Captured entirely on IMAX film, Oppenheimer seized 20% of IMAX’s global box office, netting over $190 million...
Megalopolis [Credit: American Zoetrope] | One mediaThe film’s success owes much to the dedicated efforts of talented individuals like Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise, whose influence within Hollywood and advocating for theatrical releases has contributed vastly!
How Christopher Nolan and Tom Cruise Helped Secure Global IMAX Release for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
IMAX rocketed to success last year all thanks to Christopher Nolan‘s epic Oppenheimer, a billion-dollar juggernaut in 2023, matching pre-pandemic glory. It was the very thing the cinema needed at the moment! Captured entirely on IMAX film, Oppenheimer seized 20% of IMAX’s global box office, netting over $190 million...
- 5/18/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
There is one masterpiece that continues to cast a long, illustrious shadow over the film industry: Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather.
Isn’t it remarkable how a film can so thoroughly capture the collective imagination, resonating with audiences decade after decade? Steeped in authenticity, the 1972 gangster masterpiece is heralded as one of the most acclaimed films of all time, etching its lines, scenes, and characters into the very fabric of cinematic history.
Al Pacino in The Godfather II | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Take Coppola’s ensemble cast, which starred Diane Keaton, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert Duvall. The latter played Tom Hagen, the unofficially adopted son of Vito Corleone, played by Brando. Well, his portrayal of Tom in Paramount Pictures’ series is iconic, and it’s no surprise that his favorite scene from the film revolves around the revelation that he is the adopted son.
Isn’t it remarkable how a film can so thoroughly capture the collective imagination, resonating with audiences decade after decade? Steeped in authenticity, the 1972 gangster masterpiece is heralded as one of the most acclaimed films of all time, etching its lines, scenes, and characters into the very fabric of cinematic history.
Al Pacino in The Godfather II | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Take Coppola’s ensemble cast, which starred Diane Keaton, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert Duvall. The latter played Tom Hagen, the unofficially adopted son of Vito Corleone, played by Brando. Well, his portrayal of Tom in Paramount Pictures’ series is iconic, and it’s no surprise that his favorite scene from the film revolves around the revelation that he is the adopted son.
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Tim Blake Nelson, the talented actor known for his roles in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, who is also set to appear in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, has opened up about his experience being cut from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two. Appearing on the Inside of You podcast, Nelson recalled being heartbroken when his role was ultimately cut from the final version of Dune 2.
Tim Blake Nelson in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Annapurna Television/Netflix
However, while addressing his heartbreaking cut from Dune: Part Two, Tim Blake Nelson mentioned how his experience bears a striking resemblance to the legendary story of Stanley Kubrick’s compassionate firing of a mystery actor. Nelson discussed how his story runs parallel with Kubrick’s incident of firing an unnamed actor from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s 1999 film, Eyes Wide Shut.
Stanley Kubrick’s Unusual Approach to Firing...
Tim Blake Nelson in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Annapurna Television/Netflix
However, while addressing his heartbreaking cut from Dune: Part Two, Tim Blake Nelson mentioned how his experience bears a striking resemblance to the legendary story of Stanley Kubrick’s compassionate firing of a mystery actor. Nelson discussed how his story runs parallel with Kubrick’s incident of firing an unnamed actor from Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s 1999 film, Eyes Wide Shut.
Stanley Kubrick’s Unusual Approach to Firing...
- 5/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It won’t be wrong to say that success is often measured by awards and accolades in the entertainment industry. But for Tom Cruise—the man who scaled the Burj Khalifa (remember the Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol sequence) and soared as Maverick—it seems that the true measure of achievement lies in the journey rather than the destination.
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Robert Alonzo, a two-time SAG Award winner known as one of the top action design professionals in Hollywood, is getting into producing at the action-focused production company Tremor House. His partner in the endeavor is longtime friend and collaborator Jonathan Spano, an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose film technology and stunt work have also earned him a SAG Award.
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
Tremor House will develop, produce, and/or finance mid-range budget action films. As its first deal, Tremor House has entered into a joint venture to co-finance and co-produce commercial action projects with CAT5, the burgeoning action label from Alexis Garcia.
“Tremor House provides us an opportunity to combine our talents, experience, relationships and resources to create projects with maximum entertainment impact,” said Alonzo and Spano in a joint statement to Deadline. “Using the precision and perspective that comes with understanding how to run a business and putting the right people in the right jobs,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Timed to coincide with TV’s upfronts in New York, a real estate-focused event that also calls itself the Upfronts — a luxury property reveal thrown by The Society Group — took over The Wallis in Beverly Hills on May 15. Held in the Bram Goldsmith Theater, the confab saw L.A.’s biggest power brokers gather to preview some of the world’s most luxurious listings coming to market.
“This is fun for me because usually I’m sitting in the audience where you’re sitting looking at a performance,” Carolwood’s Linda May noted, “so it’s really nice to look out and see so many friends here enjoying the theater.”
Despite a few technical Av hiccups, the Upfronts ran like clockwork, with exuberant presenters giving succinct pitches to an involved audience about new-to-market skyscraper penthouses in NYC, $100 million-plus mansions in L.A. and even Hollywood production studios. After his presentation, Fredrik Eklund even joked,...
“This is fun for me because usually I’m sitting in the audience where you’re sitting looking at a performance,” Carolwood’s Linda May noted, “so it’s really nice to look out and see so many friends here enjoying the theater.”
Despite a few technical Av hiccups, the Upfronts ran like clockwork, with exuberant presenters giving succinct pitches to an involved audience about new-to-market skyscraper penthouses in NYC, $100 million-plus mansions in L.A. and even Hollywood production studios. After his presentation, Fredrik Eklund even joked,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Hadley Meares
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Withering exasperation is not an emotion one usually expects to encounter at great length in a family film. But what else could John Krasinski have been seeking when he secured Ryan Reynolds to star as a sad clown in his mawkish new live-action fairy tale, If? Reynolds plays Cal, a New York City lump who’s saddled himself with the responsibility of looking after a cavalry of imaginary friends, a.k.a. fanciful cartoon critters forgotten by the children who dreamt them into existence. His handsome face swallowed by hangover stubble,...
- 5/17/2024
- by A.A. Dowd
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell’s journey to superstardom began in a creative writing class at Austin’s Westwood High School. He was the only one of the kids who was trying his hand at writing screenplays.
“My teacher, Dr. [F.J.] Schaak was like, ‘Hey, you love writing screenplays. There is no better guy than Richard Linklater. Study all of his movies,'” the actor told IndieWire.
Through Schaak, Powell, who’d already been pursuing acting — his name is still written on the dressing room wall of Austin’s Paramount Theatre, where he performed in “The Sound of Music” as a teenager — met Linklater as well. And Linklater’s longtime editor Sandra Adair spoke to his class.
“I remember watching ‘Waking Life’ in his class, and obviously ‘Dazed,'” Powell said. “And we were sitting there going, ‘Man, this guy can do ‘Before Sunset,’ all these things,’ and we were just like, ‘This guy can kind of do anything,...
“My teacher, Dr. [F.J.] Schaak was like, ‘Hey, you love writing screenplays. There is no better guy than Richard Linklater. Study all of his movies,'” the actor told IndieWire.
Through Schaak, Powell, who’d already been pursuing acting — his name is still written on the dressing room wall of Austin’s Paramount Theatre, where he performed in “The Sound of Music” as a teenager — met Linklater as well. And Linklater’s longtime editor Sandra Adair spoke to his class.
“I remember watching ‘Waking Life’ in his class, and obviously ‘Dazed,'” Powell said. “And we were sitting there going, ‘Man, this guy can do ‘Before Sunset,’ all these things,’ and we were just like, ‘This guy can kind of do anything,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Glen Powell might just be a perfect man — at least, that’s how his former castmates and collaborators describe the Top Gun: Maverick actor.
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
- 5/17/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even months before its release, Hiroyuki Sanada’s latest series was already garnering massive anticipation from fans. And, needless to say, as soon as it hit the screens, Shōgun didn’t hesitate to immaculately deliver to all of those expectations and do justice to the source material, becoming one of the biggest talks of the entire world and an internet sensation overnight.
Shōgun (2024). | Credit: FX.
However, that just might be about to change following recent reports about the series getting a second and third season greenlit by FX and being led by Sanada. Unarguably enough, that sounds just like what happened with Game of Thrones — i.e. the very saga Sanada’s series was being widely compared with — and things don’t seem to be looking all too good because of that.
Shōgun Reportedly Gets a Second and Third Season Greenlit
When fans finally got to witness Shōgun, their excitement was truly at its peak,...
Shōgun (2024). | Credit: FX.
However, that just might be about to change following recent reports about the series getting a second and third season greenlit by FX and being led by Sanada. Unarguably enough, that sounds just like what happened with Game of Thrones — i.e. the very saga Sanada’s series was being widely compared with — and things don’t seem to be looking all too good because of that.
Shōgun Reportedly Gets a Second and Third Season Greenlit
When fans finally got to witness Shōgun, their excitement was truly at its peak,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
IMAX reveals a sizeable list of films coming to the format in 2025: here’s what to expect and when to expect it.
When it was reported around this time last year that Tom Cruise was engaged in a rather ‘spirited’ series of conversations with studio executives regarding Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning's IMAX allocation, it ushered into the foreground a fact that had steadily been emerging over the last few years.
The IMAX technology (and ticket price uplift that accompanies it) has established itself as something of a kingmaker in Hollywood. Studios that can secure the longest IMAX runs for their films can gain a much-needed commercial edge over their rivals.
Such was the case with Dead Reckoning, as the film’s brief IMAX window was surely a factor in it being beaten at the box office by Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a movie mostly featuring people in rooms talking.
When it was reported around this time last year that Tom Cruise was engaged in a rather ‘spirited’ series of conversations with studio executives regarding Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning's IMAX allocation, it ushered into the foreground a fact that had steadily been emerging over the last few years.
The IMAX technology (and ticket price uplift that accompanies it) has established itself as something of a kingmaker in Hollywood. Studios that can secure the longest IMAX runs for their films can gain a much-needed commercial edge over their rivals.
Such was the case with Dead Reckoning, as the film’s brief IMAX window was surely a factor in it being beaten at the box office by Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a movie mostly featuring people in rooms talking.
- 5/17/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Glen Powell remained the king of grassroots publicity at an Austin, Texas, screening of his new Netflix movie, Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man.” The leading man hit the red carpet at the event accompanied by his family, but his mother and father decided to troll their son with signs directed at the press line that read: “Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen” and “It’s never gonna happen.”
It appears Powell’s parents have been paying attention to all the press attention their son has been getting over the last few years. Every time Powell appears in a movie, be it Netflix’s “Set It Up” or Tom Cruise’s blockbuster “Top: Gun Maverick” or Sony’s rom-com “Anyone But You” with Sydney Sweeney, the press can’t help but say he’s got bona fide star power and is the next big thing. The “Hit Man” reviews also...
It appears Powell’s parents have been paying attention to all the press attention their son has been getting over the last few years. Every time Powell appears in a movie, be it Netflix’s “Set It Up” or Tom Cruise’s blockbuster “Top: Gun Maverick” or Sony’s rom-com “Anyone But You” with Sydney Sweeney, the press can’t help but say he’s got bona fide star power and is the next big thing. The “Hit Man” reviews also...
- 5/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been over two decades since the world witnessed Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren in Edward Zwick’s 2003 blockbuster The Last Samurai. However, the movie still remains a hot topic of discussion, regarding the critical stunts that Cruise pulled off with ease. This time, a stuntman joined the conversation to explain how one scene in the film perfectly captured Cruise’s performance.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai (2003)
During the latest episode of Corridor Crew‘s Stuntmen React series, professional stunt person Gui DaSilva-Greene reacted to one iconic scene in The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. Addressing how the sequence perfectly captured Cruise’s physical performance, DaSilva-Greene reacted to the actor’s battle with the master swordsman Ujio.
Professional Stuntman Explained a Scene from The Last Samurai
Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Nathan Algren in The Last Samurai transcends boundaries as it stands as a testament to his exceptional acting talent.
- 5/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
James Clavell’s 1975 novel Shogun chronicled feudal Japan in the 1600s. It delved into a historic retelling of how English sailor John Blackthorne ended up trapped on the shores of Japan after an unfortunate shipwreck. Thrust into the unknown political landscape of the country, Blackthorne’s character represented one of the first instances of a troupe which has since become extremely common in Hollywood.
When a capable hero is left trapped in a completely unknown world with no help or support, they must learn on the go and do whatever it takes in order to survive. With Shogun recently receiving a mini-series via FX and Hulu, her daughter and executive producer of the project, Michaella Clavell, recently talked about the various ways in which her father’s novel inspired even projects such as Hugh Jackman’s The Wolverine and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, despite being released decades earlier.
When a capable hero is left trapped in a completely unknown world with no help or support, they must learn on the go and do whatever it takes in order to survive. With Shogun recently receiving a mini-series via FX and Hulu, her daughter and executive producer of the project, Michaella Clavell, recently talked about the various ways in which her father’s novel inspired even projects such as Hugh Jackman’s The Wolverine and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, despite being released decades earlier.
- 5/16/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Brad Pitt has starred in several incredible movies but his zombie horror flick, World War Z, is an underrated classic that fans love. Released in 2013, it is one of his most successful movies of all time despite its moderate critical reviews. Inspired by a 2006 novel of the same name by author Max Brooks, fans have been waiting for a sequel for a long time.
Brad Pitt in World War Z
While a sequel was said to be in the works and was later canceled, there is one awesome detail about the film that fans would want to know: a clip of Zombies dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. After Pitt revealed years ago that such a video exists and promised that he would show it someday, it has been long enough for Pitt to release it finally.
Brad Pitt Ought to Release Zombie Dancing Clip from the Sets of World War Z...
Brad Pitt in World War Z
While a sequel was said to be in the works and was later canceled, there is one awesome detail about the film that fans would want to know: a clip of Zombies dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. After Pitt revealed years ago that such a video exists and promised that he would show it someday, it has been long enough for Pitt to release it finally.
Brad Pitt Ought to Release Zombie Dancing Clip from the Sets of World War Z...
- 5/16/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
One Cannes ritual is IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond’s annual press lunch. IMAX is thriving in the global marketplace, with more than 1,700 screens in 90 countries, as audiences continue to recognize and embrace the global brand for giant film and digital cameras and big-screen formats. Helfand announced the company’s upcoming 2025 filmed for IMAX slate (below) while at Cannes, which he believes will break records for the company. Thanks to IMAX believer Chris Nolan‘s global blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” IMAX performed at peak capacity with over $1 billion in revenue in 2023, matching the company’s 2019 pre-pandemic record.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
- 5/16/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Wolf Man remains one of the horror genre's most iconic movie monsters and in 2017, there were plans for him to take centre stage in Universal's ill-fated "Dark Universe."
The idea of an McU-inspired shared world featuring these creatures crumbled when The Mummy bombed, leaving the studio with no other choice than to part ways with Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, and Javier Bardem.
There's been some chatter about Universal attempting to revive its Dark Universe, but filmmaker Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man won't be part of them.
"As an outsider, I would say that The Mummy's Dark Universe, in my humble opinion, felt like it was reactive to what was going on with all the superhero stuff - the MCU and DC universe," producer Ken Kao tells Screen Rant (via FearHQ.com). "And we know there's been a lot of talk about what...
The idea of an McU-inspired shared world featuring these creatures crumbled when The Mummy bombed, leaving the studio with no other choice than to part ways with Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, and Javier Bardem.
There's been some chatter about Universal attempting to revive its Dark Universe, but filmmaker Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man won't be part of them.
"As an outsider, I would say that The Mummy's Dark Universe, in my humble opinion, felt like it was reactive to what was going on with all the superhero stuff - the MCU and DC universe," producer Ken Kao tells Screen Rant (via FearHQ.com). "And we know there's been a lot of talk about what...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Henry Cavill’s Last 5 Theatrical Releases At The Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The last couple of years haven’t been good for Henry Cavill as more than positive moments, the actor found himself in the headlines mostly for negative reasons. No doubt, he’s a good performer, but when it comes to displaying his potential at the box office, Cavill has been highly inconsistent and is yet to deliver a major commercial success. Keep reading to know more!
Speaking about the five recent full-fledged theatrical releases, Cavill has tasted failure on three occasions, which obviously not a good track record. Even his recently released, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, failed to ignite any fireworks at the worldwide box office and is heading for major losses.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Starting in the order of latest to oldest releases, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was released in theatres...
The last couple of years haven’t been good for Henry Cavill as more than positive moments, the actor found himself in the headlines mostly for negative reasons. No doubt, he’s a good performer, but when it comes to displaying his potential at the box office, Cavill has been highly inconsistent and is yet to deliver a major commercial success. Keep reading to know more!
Speaking about the five recent full-fledged theatrical releases, Cavill has tasted failure on three occasions, which obviously not a good track record. Even his recently released, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, failed to ignite any fireworks at the worldwide box office and is heading for major losses.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Starting in the order of latest to oldest releases, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare was released in theatres...
- 5/16/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Courtroom movies are the dramas on which it’s easy to get hooked, watching the stress and the technicalities of trials and trying to figure out who is right: the prosecution or the defense. They attract millions of viewers observing the attempts to maintain law and order not only in the courthouse, but also in the participants’ minds.
Here are 5 of the subgenre’s must-watches, chosen by Reddit’s fair judgment and available on Netflix.
A Few Good Men (1992)
Starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, it appears to be one of the most popular legal dramas. It follows a trial that takes place in a military court, and the case itself involves two U.S. Marines, accused of murdering their companion. The movie’s great cast, impeccably written dialogues and development of the plot make it worth-watching not only for the genre’s fans, but for all cinema lovers.
The Trial of the Chicago 7...
Here are 5 of the subgenre’s must-watches, chosen by Reddit’s fair judgment and available on Netflix.
A Few Good Men (1992)
Starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, it appears to be one of the most popular legal dramas. It follows a trial that takes place in a military court, and the case itself involves two U.S. Marines, accused of murdering their companion. The movie’s great cast, impeccably written dialogues and development of the plot make it worth-watching not only for the genre’s fans, but for all cinema lovers.
The Trial of the Chicago 7...
- 5/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The usual Cannes opening night ritual — introduce the jury and its president (auteur Greta Gerwig) who will weigh in on 22 competition titles — was co-opted by the larger-than-life presence of Meryl Streep, resplendent in white. She graciously accepted the Palme d’Or from a sincere Juliette Binoche, resplendent in red, who wrote her heartfelt tribute from one artist to another.
“You changed how women are portrayed,” Binoche said, crying. The two actresses were well-matched. And the black tie audience at the Palais gave Streep a lengthy, sustained ovation, which clearly both delighted and embarrassed her. She pretended to leave.
That ovation repeated Wednesday at the packed Salle Debussy, as Streep, a little worse for wear after debating the merits of Quentin Dupieux’s acting comedy “The Second Act” at the Cannes after-party, answered questions from Didier Allouch. “I didn’t go to bed until 3 talking about the amazing film,” she said.
“You changed how women are portrayed,” Binoche said, crying. The two actresses were well-matched. And the black tie audience at the Palais gave Streep a lengthy, sustained ovation, which clearly both delighted and embarrassed her. She pretended to leave.
That ovation repeated Wednesday at the packed Salle Debussy, as Streep, a little worse for wear after debating the merits of Quentin Dupieux’s acting comedy “The Second Act” at the Cannes after-party, answered questions from Didier Allouch. “I didn’t go to bed until 3 talking about the amazing film,” she said.
- 5/15/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep revealed her admiration for actresses who move into production having achieved fame on the big screen in an onstage conversation Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival.
“There are so many women are producing for themselves and I’m so in awe of the ones who have done that. Reese [Witherspoon] and Nicole [Kidman], Natalie Portman. Everybody has their own production company,” she said.
“I have a production company of babies and that’s what I’ve produced, but I didn’t ever want to get phone calls after seven o’clock at night. So, I never did that. I’m in awe of people who do that. There are only so many hours in the day,”’ said Streep, who had highlighted earlier that she was a mother of four, and grandmother of five.
Streep was speaking to a packed Debussy Theatre in Cannes, where she was the...
“There are so many women are producing for themselves and I’m so in awe of the ones who have done that. Reese [Witherspoon] and Nicole [Kidman], Natalie Portman. Everybody has their own production company,” she said.
“I have a production company of babies and that’s what I’ve produced, but I didn’t ever want to get phone calls after seven o’clock at night. So, I never did that. I’m in awe of people who do that. There are only so many hours in the day,”’ said Streep, who had highlighted earlier that she was a mother of four, and grandmother of five.
Streep was speaking to a packed Debussy Theatre in Cannes, where she was the...
- 5/15/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
When you think of Michael Jackson, your thoughts probably go to his iconic songs, groundbreaking dance moves, and legendary persona. But when it came to endorsements, did you know that he also had astute business sense?
Also, did you know that the King of Pop wasn’t one for the limelight of sponsorship deals? Surprising as it may seem, when it came to his historic partnership with PepsiCo, his altruism shone as brightly as his talent. He agreed to the collaboration primarily for his family…how loving the late music icon-philanthropist was.
Michael Jackson from his music video – They Don’t Care About Us
Yet he had stipulations that highlighted his distinctive style: Jackson insisted he wouldn’t be caught on screen clutching a Pepsi can and that his face would grace the frame for no more than a brief “three-second” flash.
Michael Jackson’s Face-Time Limit in the Pepsi...
Also, did you know that the King of Pop wasn’t one for the limelight of sponsorship deals? Surprising as it may seem, when it came to his historic partnership with PepsiCo, his altruism shone as brightly as his talent. He agreed to the collaboration primarily for his family…how loving the late music icon-philanthropist was.
Michael Jackson from his music video – They Don’t Care About Us
Yet he had stipulations that highlighted his distinctive style: Jackson insisted he wouldn’t be caught on screen clutching a Pepsi can and that his face would grace the frame for no more than a brief “three-second” flash.
Michael Jackson’s Face-Time Limit in the Pepsi...
- 5/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Clarity Unfolds on Maverick’s Future and the Welcomed Return of Penny Benjamin In an era where sequels strive to maintain the ardor of their originals, “Top Gun 3” emerges not merely as a continuation but as a testament to character evolution and a refining of past narratives. The upcoming film promises to stitch a seamless narrative bridge between nostalgia and new beginnings. The Defining Arcs from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Crucial to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ was the transformation seen in Tom Cruise’s iconic Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. The film portrayed Maverick’s quest for redemption while intertwined with palpable personal struggles which rooted
The post Top Gun 3 Confirmed with Maverick and Penny Returning first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Top Gun 3 Confirmed with Maverick and Penny Returning first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Robert Doweny Jr. has been exposed to many different methods of acting over his lengthy career. From playing envious scientists to egotistical billionaires, he has certainly explored his range as an actor throughout his decades-long career. Despite this, it would seem that his latest work has taught him something that none in the past were able to.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
The Sympathizer follows a nameless protagonist played by Hoa Xuande named The Captain through seven episodes. In his escape from the Vietnam War to the United States, he encounters an awful lot of American men who look like Tony Stark. It is quite a well-known fact that Downey is playing four different characters in the miniseries. It is safe to say that executing this was not easy.
The Four Faces of Robert Downey Jr.
The Sympathizer sees Robert Downey Jr. in four different skins. At the very beginning,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
The Sympathizer follows a nameless protagonist played by Hoa Xuande named The Captain through seven episodes. In his escape from the Vietnam War to the United States, he encounters an awful lot of American men who look like Tony Stark. It is quite a well-known fact that Downey is playing four different characters in the miniseries. It is safe to say that executing this was not easy.
The Four Faces of Robert Downey Jr.
The Sympathizer sees Robert Downey Jr. in four different skins. At the very beginning,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Meryl Streep, the most celebrated screen actress of her time, added another prize to her collection — one of the few that she hadn’t received already — when she was presented with an honorary Palme d’Or during the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night.
Upon being called to the stage and handed the gold-plated emblem of the city of Cannes by French actress Juliette Binoche, the 74-year-old received a thunderous 2.5-minute standing ovation from the more than 2,000 guests who packed the Grand Lumiere Theatre. Among them was Greta Gerwig, Streep’s Little Women director and this year’s Cannes jury president, who wiped away tears as Streep basked in the applause.
“You changed the way we look at women,” said Binoche, choking up with emotion as Streep comforted her.
“This prize is unique in the world of cinema and I’m very, very honored to receive it,...
Upon being called to the stage and handed the gold-plated emblem of the city of Cannes by French actress Juliette Binoche, the 74-year-old received a thunderous 2.5-minute standing ovation from the more than 2,000 guests who packed the Grand Lumiere Theatre. Among them was Greta Gerwig, Streep’s Little Women director and this year’s Cannes jury president, who wiped away tears as Streep basked in the applause.
“You changed the way we look at women,” said Binoche, choking up with emotion as Streep comforted her.
“This prize is unique in the world of cinema and I’m very, very honored to receive it,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Cruise is an iconic actor who probably needs no introduction. Starring in several movies like Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and The Mummy, Cruise is a daredevil who has a knack for doing stunts by himself.
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
When we think about the world’s richest actors, Robert Downey Jr, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise are the names we cannot just skip. However, many would be surprised to know that the richest actor in the world has not been an active face in the industry for now. We’ve been referring to The Lost Boys actor Jami Gertz who has a massive net worth of $3 billion as of 2023.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are among the most iconic pairings of all time. Having starred together in 1994’s Speed, the two have been a fan favorite casting, with many wanting to see more of them on-screen. Unfortunately, such a miracle is yet to happen, for after starring in The Lake House (which hardly featured them together), they have never managed to work together.
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock (in The Lake House)
Despite stating countless times that they would love to reunite on-screen, a potential Speed 3 has never happened. And if it were to ever take place, it would be even more iconic since Bullock wasn’t even the first or second choice for the role of Annie.
Sandra Bullock Wasn’t The First Choice for Speed Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves will probably go down in history for their epic on-screen chemistry and friendship,...
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock (in The Lake House)
Despite stating countless times that they would love to reunite on-screen, a potential Speed 3 has never happened. And if it were to ever take place, it would be even more iconic since Bullock wasn’t even the first or second choice for the role of Annie.
Sandra Bullock Wasn’t The First Choice for Speed Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves will probably go down in history for their epic on-screen chemistry and friendship,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
If you’re a fan of the Mission: Impossible franchise, you owe a debt of gratitude to none other than Steven Spielberg. That’s right, the legendary filmmaker, 77, not only inspired Tom Cruise to offer the directing gig to Brian De Palma for the first film in the series, but he also played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Cruise’s career.
Mission: Impossible, which was released in 1996, is one of Cruise’s most notable films. This marked not only his first work as a producer, but also his first serious attempt at a major franchise. But above all, it is an exceptional flick that set the standard for the greatest franchise that continues to this day.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996) Image via Paramount Pictures
Back in 2021, during a chat with Collider, Cruise revealed that his close relationship with Spielberg had a profound impact on his decision...
Mission: Impossible, which was released in 1996, is one of Cruise’s most notable films. This marked not only his first work as a producer, but also his first serious attempt at a major franchise. But above all, it is an exceptional flick that set the standard for the greatest franchise that continues to this day.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996) Image via Paramount Pictures
Back in 2021, during a chat with Collider, Cruise revealed that his close relationship with Spielberg had a profound impact on his decision...
- 5/14/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Exclusive: German actor Matthias Schweighöfer, who most recently starred in Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, is joining forces with German director Erik Schmitt for upcoming project The Life of Wishes (working title).
The film, which is based on Thomas Glavinic’s best-selling novel Das Leben Der Wuensche, follows a disillusioned family man who is lost in a world where more is always better. When he is given the power to grant his every wish, he soon becomes confronted with his own dark and unconscious desires.
The film will be produced by Pantaleon Films’ Dan Maag, Marco Beckmann, Schweighöfer and Alexander Dreissig as well as ProU Producers United Film’s Willi Geike.
Fabian Gasmia of Seven Elephants, who most recently produced Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry starrer Treasure, will co-produce the project with Stefan Gärtner of SevenPictures Film. ProU Producers United Film will distribute the film in Germany and discussions for a sales agent are currently underway.
The film, which is based on Thomas Glavinic’s best-selling novel Das Leben Der Wuensche, follows a disillusioned family man who is lost in a world where more is always better. When he is given the power to grant his every wish, he soon becomes confronted with his own dark and unconscious desires.
The film will be produced by Pantaleon Films’ Dan Maag, Marco Beckmann, Schweighöfer and Alexander Dreissig as well as ProU Producers United Film’s Willi Geike.
Fabian Gasmia of Seven Elephants, who most recently produced Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry starrer Treasure, will co-produce the project with Stefan Gärtner of SevenPictures Film. ProU Producers United Film will distribute the film in Germany and discussions for a sales agent are currently underway.
- 5/14/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever since her very public split from former soccer star Gerard Piqué, Shakira‘s love life has been in the spotlight.
There were rumors that she was romanticly involved with NBA star Jimmy Butler at one point and chatter that she may have been seeing A-lister Tom Cruise and later Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton when they were spotted out together.
Reports surfaced recently linking the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer to another famous man, actor Lucien Laviscount. This time, multiple outlets confirmed that they are casually dating after meeting on the set of her music video “Puntería.” Here’s more about the pair, including what their age difference is.
Shakira and Laviscount’s age gap Lucien Laviscount attends Shakira performance live at Tsx in Times Square | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tsx Entertainment
Laviscount was born in Lancashire in North West England to parents Eugene and Sonia on June...
There were rumors that she was romanticly involved with NBA star Jimmy Butler at one point and chatter that she may have been seeing A-lister Tom Cruise and later Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton when they were spotted out together.
Reports surfaced recently linking the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer to another famous man, actor Lucien Laviscount. This time, multiple outlets confirmed that they are casually dating after meeting on the set of her music video “Puntería.” Here’s more about the pair, including what their age difference is.
Shakira and Laviscount’s age gap Lucien Laviscount attends Shakira performance live at Tsx in Times Square | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tsx Entertainment
Laviscount was born in Lancashire in North West England to parents Eugene and Sonia on June...
- 5/14/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The MTV Movie & TV Awards is taking another break. Variety has confirmed that the event, which would have normally taken place around this time of year, will instead sit 2024 out — with an eye toward returning next year, perhaps in a different, “reimagined” format.
It’s been a bumpy decade for the MTV Movie & TV Awards, which first began in 1992 (as the MTV Movie Awards). Last’s year’s event was forced to pivot to a pre-taped clip show in light of the Hollywood writers’ strike, as host Drew Barrymore bowed out and the WGA announced plans to picket the ceremony.
Meanwhile, in 2020, the MTV Movie & TV Awards also didn’t take place, due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also because the network had planned to move the franchise (long a spring/early summer staple) to December. Ultimately, instead of an awards show, MTV ran a “MTV Movie & TV...
It’s been a bumpy decade for the MTV Movie & TV Awards, which first began in 1992 (as the MTV Movie Awards). Last’s year’s event was forced to pivot to a pre-taped clip show in light of the Hollywood writers’ strike, as host Drew Barrymore bowed out and the WGA announced plans to picket the ceremony.
Meanwhile, in 2020, the MTV Movie & TV Awards also didn’t take place, due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also because the network had planned to move the franchise (long a spring/early summer staple) to December. Ultimately, instead of an awards show, MTV ran a “MTV Movie & TV...
- 5/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
There are few actors as versatile and intensely arresting as Lakeith Stanfield. Since appearing in Destin Daniel Cretton's Short Term 12 upon graduating from high school, Stanfield has gone on to work with premier talents, including Ava DuVernay, Jordan Peele and Donald Glover. Most recently, he joined his contemporaries Jonathan Majors, Regina King and Idris Elba in Netflix’s thunderous Western The Harder They Fall.
Typically, Hollywood’s leading men have been charismatic but often hyper-masculine. That’s why moviegoers have historically gravitated toward everyone from Tom Cruise to Denzel Washington. Though Cruise is seen as a heartthrob, many of his top-grossing films like the Mission: Impossible franchise center on his ability to perform death-defying, heroic stunts. As a result, these roles tend to lack a true emotional pull. Washington’s career has been more diverse, but some of his biggest films, including Training Day and American Gangster,still center on...
Typically, Hollywood’s leading men have been charismatic but often hyper-masculine. That’s why moviegoers have historically gravitated toward everyone from Tom Cruise to Denzel Washington. Though Cruise is seen as a heartthrob, many of his top-grossing films like the Mission: Impossible franchise center on his ability to perform death-defying, heroic stunts. As a result, these roles tend to lack a true emotional pull. Washington’s career has been more diverse, but some of his biggest films, including Training Day and American Gangster,still center on...
- 5/13/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Tudum - Netflix
The Mummy (1999) director Stephen Sommers looks back on his masterpiece starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz on its 25th anniversary. One of the most popular and enduring action-adventure films of all time, The Mummy proved to have stood the test of time.
Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser in The Mummy Returns
When it received a reboot in 2017 starring Tom Cruise, it seemed like all the magic and wonder vanished after it flopped critically. The movie was planned to be a part of Universal Picture’s Dark Universe, but due to the backlash it earned, the franchise was canceled altogether.
Stephen Sommers Was Upset No One Told Him About The Mummy Reboot
While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in celebration of The Mummy’s 25th anniversary, director Stephen Sommers recalled with bitterness how Tom Cruise and his team failed to inform him about the reboot.
“I was kind of insulted because...
Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser in The Mummy Returns
When it received a reboot in 2017 starring Tom Cruise, it seemed like all the magic and wonder vanished after it flopped critically. The movie was planned to be a part of Universal Picture’s Dark Universe, but due to the backlash it earned, the franchise was canceled altogether.
Stephen Sommers Was Upset No One Told Him About The Mummy Reboot
While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in celebration of The Mummy’s 25th anniversary, director Stephen Sommers recalled with bitterness how Tom Cruise and his team failed to inform him about the reboot.
“I was kind of insulted because...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Twenty-five years ago, director Stephen Sommers turned a respected, but admittedly pretty dusty, Universal horror movie into a rip-roarin’ adventure. It’s fair to say all these years later that 1999’s The Mummy the best Indiana Jones movie not directed by Steven Spielberg. And yet, when Universal wanted to remake it again, they didn’t even bother to consult Sommers.
Is it any wonder, then, that 2017’s The Mummy was a colossal flop?
Talking with Sommers about the 25th anniversary of The Mummy ’99, The Hollywood Reporter asked if he had any involvement with the 2017 film, to which the director gave a short, clear response.
“No,” he answered. “Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I was going to take over somebody’s thing.”
Perhaps the most surprising part of that statement is...
Is it any wonder, then, that 2017’s The Mummy was a colossal flop?
Talking with Sommers about the 25th anniversary of The Mummy ’99, The Hollywood Reporter asked if he had any involvement with the 2017 film, to which the director gave a short, clear response.
“No,” he answered. “Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I was going to take over somebody’s thing.”
Perhaps the most surprising part of that statement is...
- 5/13/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Released in 1999, The Mummy was a box office hit with $409 million worldwide. Two sequels followed, as did a spin-off - 2002's The Scorpion King - which put Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on the map as an actor.
Stephen Sommers directed the first two movies, passing the baton to Rob Cohen for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Then, in 2017, The Mummy franchise was rebooted as part of Universal's short-lived "Dark Universe."
Tom Cruise took centre stage in what proved to be a rare critical and commercial flop for the A-Lister, and Sommers recently shared his thoughts on the movie while talking to The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com).
"No," he responded when asked if the studio reached out to him. "Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director [Alex Kurtzman] of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I...
Stephen Sommers directed the first two movies, passing the baton to Rob Cohen for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Then, in 2017, The Mummy franchise was rebooted as part of Universal's short-lived "Dark Universe."
Tom Cruise took centre stage in what proved to be a rare critical and commercial flop for the A-Lister, and Sommers recently shared his thoughts on the movie while talking to The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com).
"No," he responded when asked if the studio reached out to him. "Actually, I was kind of insulted because the writers and director [Alex Kurtzman] of that Tom Cruise one, no one ever contacted me. I contact people if I...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Though Brendan Fraser-led horror comedy franchise The Mummy was seemingly put to its end back in 2008 with its third installment Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, some are still patiently waiting for the team of famous adventurers to come back to screens.
Throughout the years that passed since the latest movie hit the cinemas, The Mummy’s main cast repeatedly notes that they were more than eager to revive the fan-favorite franchise, but now, as its director finally speaks out, the chances turn out to be lower than everyone ever expected.
Back in the day, Stephen Sommers directed two of The Mummy’s films with the third one being passed on to Rob Cohen’s directorial view, yet Sommers still kept a significant position in the franchise’s future as one of the producers.
Though The Mummy’s potential sequels after the third film’s release have been repeatedly discussed,...
Throughout the years that passed since the latest movie hit the cinemas, The Mummy’s main cast repeatedly notes that they were more than eager to revive the fan-favorite franchise, but now, as its director finally speaks out, the chances turn out to be lower than everyone ever expected.
Back in the day, Stephen Sommers directed two of The Mummy’s films with the third one being passed on to Rob Cohen’s directorial view, yet Sommers still kept a significant position in the franchise’s future as one of the producers.
Though The Mummy’s potential sequels after the third film’s release have been repeatedly discussed,...
- 5/13/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The 2024 summer movie season has seen its fair share of surprises at the box office with highly anticipated projects like The Fall Guy, Challengers, and underrated films like Cocorico and Tarot. However, despite the buzz, not all films managed to witness global success. Take, for example, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s star-studded The Fall Guy, which unfortunately failed to multiply it’s box office collection, despite initial hype.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
Meanwhile, the underrated horror flick Tarot managed to make quite the impression at the global box office. Therefore, comparing the budget of the films and the money spent on marketing, The Fall Guy and Tarot showcased stark contrast in the fortune they made following their global run.
Miserable Box Office Collection of Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy
The globally hyped action-thriller directed by David Leitch, The Fall Guy, starring an impressive...
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
Meanwhile, the underrated horror flick Tarot managed to make quite the impression at the global box office. Therefore, comparing the budget of the films and the money spent on marketing, The Fall Guy and Tarot showcased stark contrast in the fortune they made following their global run.
Miserable Box Office Collection of Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy
The globally hyped action-thriller directed by David Leitch, The Fall Guy, starring an impressive...
- 5/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Whenever we talk about The Mummy franchise, the first character that comes to our mind is Brendan Fraser’s Rick O’Connell, set in the 1920s Egypt, the film revolves around the adventurer and a librarian who unknowingly releases Imhotep, a centuries-old mummy. The group takes responsibility as they prevent the rise of the evil pharaoh, and stop him from destroying the world.
Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell
The 1999 film was a massive hit as it received two more sequels, making it one of the best trilogies out there. However, in 2017, fans were disappointed when they learned that instead of getting a 4th film featuring the original cast, the $1.4 billion franchise would get a reboot. Needless to say, the film was not liked by the fans of the original series. But now, the wait for The Mummy 4 featuring Fraser comes to an end as the film’s director gives an update.
Brendan Fraser as Rick O’Connell
The 1999 film was a massive hit as it received two more sequels, making it one of the best trilogies out there. However, in 2017, fans were disappointed when they learned that instead of getting a 4th film featuring the original cast, the $1.4 billion franchise would get a reboot. Needless to say, the film was not liked by the fans of the original series. But now, the wait for The Mummy 4 featuring Fraser comes to an end as the film’s director gives an update.
- 5/13/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg's filmmaking techniques took a large bound forward in 2001 with the release of "A.I. Artificial Intelligence." The sci-fi film, set in a near future populated by conscious androids, was a project Spielberg took over from an ailing Stanley Kubrick, who passed on it when he felt Spielberg could do it better. In "A.I.," Spielberg's photography and editing were very different from the slick, adventure films and glossy prestige pictures he had become popular making. Now everything was hazy, staid, more deliberate.
Although he had already won three Oscars (two for "Schindler's List" and one for "Saving Private Ryan") and was widely considered to be a reigning master of Hollywood's blockbuster class, Spielberg evolved. After 2001, Spielberg's career bifurcated into dispassionate effects-based thrillers wherein the filmmaker was merely experimenting, and deeply passionate political thrillers that used the politics of the past to reflect on issues of the day.
The official...
Although he had already won three Oscars (two for "Schindler's List" and one for "Saving Private Ryan") and was widely considered to be a reigning master of Hollywood's blockbuster class, Spielberg evolved. After 2001, Spielberg's career bifurcated into dispassionate effects-based thrillers wherein the filmmaker was merely experimenting, and deeply passionate political thrillers that used the politics of the past to reflect on issues of the day.
The official...
- 5/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Barbie star and the the internet’s darling, Ryan Gosling, along with his arch-nemesis of the box office, Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt, joined forces to bring a new flavor to the theaters recently with their latest flick The Fall Guy. Yet, to everyone’s disappointment, the audience failed to embrace it. Despite its ingenuity, the film fell short and is now aiming to end its theatrical run, barely scraping above its production costs.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
This setback left Gosling disheartened once more, reminiscent of the time when The Nice Guys took a similar plunge eight years ago. Seems like audiences just don’t appreciate good cinema anymore!
The Fall Guy Box Office Collections Are Criminally Low!
In early May, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt hand in hand brought a breath of fresh air to cinemas with their latest movie, The Fall Guy.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
This setback left Gosling disheartened once more, reminiscent of the time when The Nice Guys took a similar plunge eight years ago. Seems like audiences just don’t appreciate good cinema anymore!
The Fall Guy Box Office Collections Are Criminally Low!
In early May, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt hand in hand brought a breath of fresh air to cinemas with their latest movie, The Fall Guy.
- 5/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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