There are still two months to go before the highly- anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine finally hits the theatres. Ever since it was announced that Ryan Reynolds would be coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hugh Jackman would be reprising his Wolverine role, and that the film would be R-rated, fans’ excitement knew no bounds.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
It was always quite clear that Deadpool & Wolverine was going to be the film that revived that theatres and now, it has been proven that the film is indeed a messiah. The Ryan Reynolds-starrer has set a new record by being the film that has the most first-day advance ticket sales, beating every R-rated movie that has ever been released.
Deadpool & Wolverine Has Already Begun Shattering Records Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
There was no doubt to the fact...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
It was always quite clear that Deadpool & Wolverine was going to be the film that revived that theatres and now, it has been proven that the film is indeed a messiah. The Ryan Reynolds-starrer has set a new record by being the film that has the most first-day advance ticket sales, beating every R-rated movie that has ever been released.
Deadpool & Wolverine Has Already Begun Shattering Records Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
There was no doubt to the fact...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to capture the life and musical career of Amy Winehouse.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
- 5/22/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The hit and miss nature of both early 2000s horror and the premise are quite obvious in today’s selection. While the original Willard and its sequel Ben are known entities, it’s not like they are the heaviest of hitters in terms of horror property. In fact, Willard is Exactly the type of property that I will always argue needs a remake. Well, needs is a strong word, but it lends itself better to a remake than something as perfect as the first Halloween or Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Willard is a solid movie but underseen by today’s audience and would have maybe been more attractive to the audiences of 21 years ago who maybe grew up with the original. Sadly, that didn’t happen as it was arguably one of 2003’s biggest flops and that’s a huge bummer because not only is the movie fun with great, mostly practical effects,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Oscar-nominated director Spike Jonze 2013 dramatic feature "Her", stars Joaquin Phoenix, Olivia Wilde, Rooney Mara and Scarlett Johansson:
"...set in Los Angeles, slightly in the future, 'Her' follows 'Theodore Twombly', a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people.
"Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user.
"Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet 'Samantha' (Johansson), a bright, female voice, who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny.
"As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other..."
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"...set in Los Angeles, slightly in the future, 'Her' follows 'Theodore Twombly', a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people.
"Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user.
"Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet 'Samantha' (Johansson), a bright, female voice, who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny.
"As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other..."
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- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Update: Scarlett Johansson has reacted to the AI voice in OpenAI’s ChatGPT system, saying she was “shocked” and “angered” by how closely the voice resembled her own. She also revealed that the company had actually wanted to hire her to voice the chatbot last year, but she turned down the offer, making it all the more suspicious when the final voice sounded so much like her.
You can read Johansson’s full statement below:
Last September, I received an offer from Sam Altman, who wanted to hire me to voice the current ChatGPT 4.0 system. He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system, I could bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives and help consumers to feel comfortable with the seismic shift concerning humans and Al. He said he felt that my voice would be comforting to people.
After much consideration and for personal reasons,...
You can read Johansson’s full statement below:
Last September, I received an offer from Sam Altman, who wanted to hire me to voice the current ChatGPT 4.0 system. He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system, I could bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives and help consumers to feel comfortable with the seismic shift concerning humans and Al. He said he felt that my voice would be comforting to people.
After much consideration and for personal reasons,...
- 5/20/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Updated, 4:15 Pm: Something called “Sky” that sounds a lot like Scarlett Johansson’s voice no longer is on OpenAI, but the Her star says there’s a lot more behind the story.
For one thing, she maintains that OpenAI founder Sam Altman was advised of the actor’s objections to the voice feature but still pushed forward with the update.
Hours after OpenAI dropped the interactive “Sky” voice, one of five in its ChatGPT update, Johansson put out a statement in her own voice, literally and figuratively. It details her account of events, in which Altman sought permission to use her tones, got rejected, but moved ahead anyway – at least until lawyers were called in.
Here is Johansson’s full statement:
Last September, I received an offer from Sam Altman, who wanted to hire me to voice the current ChatGPT 4.0 system. He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system,...
For one thing, she maintains that OpenAI founder Sam Altman was advised of the actor’s objections to the voice feature but still pushed forward with the update.
Hours after OpenAI dropped the interactive “Sky” voice, one of five in its ChatGPT update, Johansson put out a statement in her own voice, literally and figuratively. It details her account of events, in which Altman sought permission to use her tones, got rejected, but moved ahead anyway – at least until lawyers were called in.
Here is Johansson’s full statement:
Last September, I received an offer from Sam Altman, who wanted to hire me to voice the current ChatGPT 4.0 system. He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dade Hayes and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated on Tuesday, May 21 at 11:45 a.m. Et with a statement from Sam Altman.
Scarlett Johansson said that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman contacted her last September about voicing the current ChatGPT 4.0 system but that she declined. After the launch of “Sky” that resembles her voice, Johansson said she’s hired legal counsel to demand more information about how the company created the AI voice model, leading the company to today “pause” its usage.
“When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice so eerily similar to mine that my closest friends and news outlets could not tell the difference,” Johansson said in a statement shared with IndieWire on Monday, May 20.
Johansson said Altman contacted her agents two days before the release of ChatGPT 4.0 asking her to reconsider, but the demo featuring Sky was launched before they had the chance to meet.
Scarlett Johansson said that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman contacted her last September about voicing the current ChatGPT 4.0 system but that she declined. After the launch of “Sky” that resembles her voice, Johansson said she’s hired legal counsel to demand more information about how the company created the AI voice model, leading the company to today “pause” its usage.
“When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice so eerily similar to mine that my closest friends and news outlets could not tell the difference,” Johansson said in a statement shared with IndieWire on Monday, May 20.
Johansson said Altman contacted her agents two days before the release of ChatGPT 4.0 asking her to reconsider, but the demo featuring Sky was launched before they had the chance to meet.
- 5/20/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Todd Phillips may be blessed with a keen eye when it comes to cinema but his comments on Christopher Nolan’s universally recognized classic, the Dark Knight trilogy, is a scarily contentious opinion. But as sacred as Christian Bale’s DC outing may have been, there exists a limitation to the height of the pedestal that one is allowed to be raised to.
Batman Begins (2005) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]With the passage of time, it may have become easier to cope with the withdrawal of Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. However, it is with loyalty, dedication, and love that the audience time and again returns to the Dark Knight trilogy. This shows not only an instinctive pull towards the series but also an admiration unmarred by time or repeated watching.
The Spirituality of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy
It’s not every day that one can claim to live through the golden era of DC.
Batman Begins (2005) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]With the passage of time, it may have become easier to cope with the withdrawal of Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. However, it is with loyalty, dedication, and love that the audience time and again returns to the Dark Knight trilogy. This shows not only an instinctive pull towards the series but also an admiration unmarred by time or repeated watching.
The Spirituality of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy
It’s not every day that one can claim to live through the golden era of DC.
- 5/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
In season 6 of My Hero Academia, Dabi lets loose the biggest family secret of Endeavor. Fans immediately began to doubt the sense of justice of the top heroes and the hero association itself. How can they be trusted with serving justice when they oppress their own families?
Additionally, Kohei Horikoshi shared a sketch of Dabi, which looked inspired by Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the Joker. The viral “Dabi dance,” along with Horikoshi’s sketch, made fans compare Dabi with the Joker even more.
Why is Kohei Horikoshi’s Dabi Similar to the Joker?
Dabi – My Hero Academia | Crunchyroll
The more we learn about Dabi, the more he resembles My Hero Academia‘s version of Joker. Fans had connected the dots between Joker and Dabi early on, and only now are the theories being revealed.
ヒロアカアニメこのあとすぐです pic.twitter.com/8QsHEq9Pnt
— 堀越耕平 (@horikoshiko) December 10, 2022
The Dark Knight‘s Joker is...
Additionally, Kohei Horikoshi shared a sketch of Dabi, which looked inspired by Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the Joker. The viral “Dabi dance,” along with Horikoshi’s sketch, made fans compare Dabi with the Joker even more.
Why is Kohei Horikoshi’s Dabi Similar to the Joker?
Dabi – My Hero Academia | Crunchyroll
The more we learn about Dabi, the more he resembles My Hero Academia‘s version of Joker. Fans had connected the dots between Joker and Dabi early on, and only now are the theories being revealed.
ヒロアカアニメこのあとすぐです pic.twitter.com/8QsHEq9Pnt
— 堀越耕平 (@horikoshiko) December 10, 2022
The Dark Knight‘s Joker is...
- 5/19/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Fresh from his highly appreciated performance in Dune: Part Two, Austin Butler is rumored to be in talks to join the cast of Michael Mann’s acclaimed sequel, Heat 2. The film is a follow-up to Mann’s intense 1995 heist thriller Heat, which starred Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures
Austin Butler’s potential involvement in the project has sparked excitement among fans. However, the actor maintained radio silence and coyly avoided questions, which even led many fans to draw comparisons to Andrew Garfield’s secrecy over his rumored Amazing Spider-Man 3.
Austin Butler is Keeping Mum About His Rumored Role in Heat 2
Following the success of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro’s 1995 crime thriller Heat, by Michael Mann, the filmmaker recently announced his desire to develop a sequel to his cult classic. With Mann being back in the director’s chair,...
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures
Austin Butler’s potential involvement in the project has sparked excitement among fans. However, the actor maintained radio silence and coyly avoided questions, which even led many fans to draw comparisons to Andrew Garfield’s secrecy over his rumored Amazing Spider-Man 3.
Austin Butler is Keeping Mum About His Rumored Role in Heat 2
Following the success of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro’s 1995 crime thriller Heat, by Michael Mann, the filmmaker recently announced his desire to develop a sequel to his cult classic. With Mann being back in the director’s chair,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Eight years ago, the writer-director Andrea Arnold packed up her handheld-camera brand of kitchen-sink British austerity and took it across the pond to make “American Honey,” a movie about a wolf pack of kids in a van who seemed to incarnate the tumult of the 21st century. The movie, crafted in a style that I thought of as hip-hop Dardenne brothers, was an indie explosion that felt like a landmark. Now, though, in “Bird,” the first dramatic feature that Arnold has made since, she’s back to chronicling the miserablism of aimless, scroungy British young folk who experience their lives as a dead zone. Forgive me if I wish she hadn’t left the party so soon.
For years, Arnold has been a Cannes darling, and a critics’ darling too. So I expect to be out of the loop when I say that “Bird,” which premiered at Cannes today, doesn...
For years, Arnold has been a Cannes darling, and a critics’ darling too. So I expect to be out of the loop when I say that “Bird,” which premiered at Cannes today, doesn...
- 5/17/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
For the twelfth year, CinemaCon was held inside Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and provided a platform for studios like Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Universal Pictures and Walt Disney Studios to present exclusive first looks at upcoming projects. CinemaCon ran from April 8-11 and was sponsored by The National Association of Theatre Owners, according to the website it was the “biggest convention to date.” The footage revealed at CinemaCon is typically not released to the public, but the major announcements were all reported after they were announced. From ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ to the newest Damien Chazelle film, here are the notable revelations made at CinemaCon 2024.
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- 5/16/2024
- by Kaitlyn Murphy
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Mark Hamill has been synonymous with two classic characters in pop culture history. While he remains the face of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, he lent his vocal talents to Batman’s arch-nemesis Joker in the Dcau. Beginning with Batman: The Animated Series, Hamill has lent his voice to the character in multiple Dcau shows and movies.
One of Hamill’s most distinctive qualities as the Joker is his laugh. The laugh of the animated Joker has been forever associated with the character and many have tried to emulate the maniacal nuance of Hamill’s iteration. The actor mentioned that he used the laugh not just to create an eerie characteristic but also to communicate his feelings with just a cackle.
Mark Hamill Created A Vocabulary With His Laughs As The Joker Mark Hamill in Star Wars
Apart from being extremely unpredictable and impulsive, one of the most...
One of Hamill’s most distinctive qualities as the Joker is his laugh. The laugh of the animated Joker has been forever associated with the character and many have tried to emulate the maniacal nuance of Hamill’s iteration. The actor mentioned that he used the laugh not just to create an eerie characteristic but also to communicate his feelings with just a cackle.
Mark Hamill Created A Vocabulary With His Laughs As The Joker Mark Hamill in Star Wars
Apart from being extremely unpredictable and impulsive, one of the most...
- 5/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Originally conceived as a standalone film without sequels, ‘Joker’ (2019) was intended to inaugurate DC Black, a series of darker and more experimental films distinct from the DC Extended Universe. Despite this, director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel.
By November 2019, the sequel was officially confirmed to be in development. In 2023, Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ would not be part of the mainline Dcu; instead, it would be released under the ‘Elseworlds’ label, aligning with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is set, with Joaquin Phoenix portraying Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga takes on the role of Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes fixated on Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
By November 2019, the sequel was officially confirmed to be in development. In 2023, Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ would not be part of the mainline Dcu; instead, it would be released under the ‘Elseworlds’ label, aligning with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is set, with Joaquin Phoenix portraying Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga takes on the role of Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes fixated on Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Joker’ (2019) was initially meant to be a standalone film without sequels. However, Warner Bros. planned for it to inaugurate DC Black, a series of darker, more experimental films separate from the DC Extended Universe. Director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel despite the original intention.
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is clear. Joaquin Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga stars as Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes obsessed with Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is clear. Joaquin Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga stars as Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes obsessed with Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Joaquin Phoenix is coming back soon as Arthur Fleck in Joker: Folie à Deux. While it won’t be the first superhero musical, it certainly is one of its kind in recent years. Starring Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel, a.k.a. Harley Quinn, the movie is expected to be filled with several memorable scenes, both entertaining and grotesque, apart from several songs.
Joker 2 promises a crazy ride with the two characters
Apart from the two titular characters and actors, the British-Irish comedian and actor, Steve Coogan is also included in Joker 2’s ensemble cast. And those who know the violent ending of Joker will figure out what Coogan’s teased scene from the upcoming movie might feature.
Steve Coogan on Joker 2: Teases an Interesting Scene with Joaquin Phoenix Steve Coogan (in a still from And Those Feet… with Alan Partridge)
To say that Joker’s...
Joker 2 promises a crazy ride with the two characters
Apart from the two titular characters and actors, the British-Irish comedian and actor, Steve Coogan is also included in Joker 2’s ensemble cast. And those who know the violent ending of Joker will figure out what Coogan’s teased scene from the upcoming movie might feature.
Steve Coogan on Joker 2: Teases an Interesting Scene with Joaquin Phoenix Steve Coogan (in a still from And Those Feet… with Alan Partridge)
To say that Joker’s...
- 5/14/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
After a disastrous 2023 for the DC brand, Warner Bros. hopes to deliver at least one hit comic book movie this year with Joker: Folie à Deux.
2019's Joker grossed over $1 billion on a modest $55 million budget. However, with reports swirling that the sequel cost upwards of $200 million, the studio will surely be hoping it hasn't allowed filmmaker Todd Phillips to indulge too much with this follow-up. After all, musicals are a tough sell at the best of times and comic book adaptations have struggled greatly post-covid.
We'll see what happens, but when the first teaser trailer dropped last month, one of the biggest surprises was an appearance from British actor and filmmaker Steve Coogan.
Best known in the UK for portraying comedy icon Alan Partridge, his film and television credits include Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, Minions, the Night at the Museum franchise, Happyish, and The Reckoning.
Talking at the BAFTA TV Awards yesterday evening,...
2019's Joker grossed over $1 billion on a modest $55 million budget. However, with reports swirling that the sequel cost upwards of $200 million, the studio will surely be hoping it hasn't allowed filmmaker Todd Phillips to indulge too much with this follow-up. After all, musicals are a tough sell at the best of times and comic book adaptations have struggled greatly post-covid.
We'll see what happens, but when the first teaser trailer dropped last month, one of the biggest surprises was an appearance from British actor and filmmaker Steve Coogan.
Best known in the UK for portraying comedy icon Alan Partridge, his film and television credits include Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, Minions, the Night at the Museum franchise, Happyish, and The Reckoning.
Talking at the BAFTA TV Awards yesterday evening,...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The year of 2022 was quite fruitful for horror features, as we saw such genre’s gems, as Barbarian, The Menu, Smile and Scream. However, they all didn’t make enough noise to be everywhere on the Net not only at the time, but over the course of these 2 years too.
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
- 5/12/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in May 2023. It has since been updated with new entries in honor of Mother’s Day 2024.]
Movies offer an excellent excuse to ruminate on your deepest fears, and they’re certainly cheaper than therapy. So if you’re struggling with some deep mommy issues, why not cue up a matriarchal tale of terror and sort through some of that trauma in style?
Auteurs have been hashing out their issues with their mothers on the big screen for decades, to varying degrees of success. Consider mother-centric horror as its own subgenre, and you’ll notice there’s a tendency among filmmakers to take more than one stab at the thorny subject matter. Alfred Hitchcock used the real crimes of serial killer Ed Gein and added a profoundly morbid murder of a mother at a motel to brilliantly realize Norma and Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) for his exquisite “Psycho” in 1960, of course. But he’d whipped up something just as insidiously spectacular with Leopoldine Konstantin for his earlier...
Movies offer an excellent excuse to ruminate on your deepest fears, and they’re certainly cheaper than therapy. So if you’re struggling with some deep mommy issues, why not cue up a matriarchal tale of terror and sort through some of that trauma in style?
Auteurs have been hashing out their issues with their mothers on the big screen for decades, to varying degrees of success. Consider mother-centric horror as its own subgenre, and you’ll notice there’s a tendency among filmmakers to take more than one stab at the thorny subject matter. Alfred Hitchcock used the real crimes of serial killer Ed Gein and added a profoundly morbid murder of a mother at a motel to brilliantly realize Norma and Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) for his exquisite “Psycho” in 1960, of course. But he’d whipped up something just as insidiously spectacular with Leopoldine Konstantin for his earlier...
- 5/11/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series, which kickstarted the DC Animated Universe (Dcau) is regarded as the best adaptation of the Caped Crusader by many. Besides the plot, one of the primary reasons for its popularity was the iconic voice castings. The late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and Joker have left an indelible mark on the viewers’ minds.
Kevin Conroy’s Batman and Mark Hamill’s Joker
While Conroy is often hailed as the best Batman ever, Mark Hamill’s performance is considered even more praiseworthy than the critically acclaimed live-action works. However, the Star Wars star was not the first choice to play a Dcau role. It was only for voice director Andrea Romano, that Hamill could give us the legendary Joker performance.
How did Mark Hamill get the role of Dcau’s Joker?
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi...
Kevin Conroy’s Batman and Mark Hamill’s Joker
While Conroy is often hailed as the best Batman ever, Mark Hamill’s performance is considered even more praiseworthy than the critically acclaimed live-action works. However, the Star Wars star was not the first choice to play a Dcau role. It was only for voice director Andrea Romano, that Hamill could give us the legendary Joker performance.
How did Mark Hamill get the role of Dcau’s Joker?
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi...
- 5/9/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Lady Gaga is bringing the “Chromatica Ball Tour” home. On May 25th, her new concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, will premiere on HBO and Max, centered on the Dodger Stadium stop of the pop star’s 2022 tour.
With Lady Gaga’s trademark spectacle, choreography, and inimitable energy, Gaga Chromatica Ball captures the eras-spanning set list, promising footage of cuts like “Stupid Love,” “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Shallow,” and “Rain on Me,” all delivered to the sold-out crowd of 52,000 Little Monsters. The concert film will air live on HBO at 8:00 p.m. Et and will be available to stream simultaneously on Max. The special was even created, produced, and directed by Gaga herself.
Get Lady Gaga Tickets Here
“This film chronicles a time of immense creativity… the fashion, the dance, the music,” the Mother Monster herself shared. “Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each...
With Lady Gaga’s trademark spectacle, choreography, and inimitable energy, Gaga Chromatica Ball captures the eras-spanning set list, promising footage of cuts like “Stupid Love,” “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Shallow,” and “Rain on Me,” all delivered to the sold-out crowd of 52,000 Little Monsters. The concert film will air live on HBO at 8:00 p.m. Et and will be available to stream simultaneously on Max. The special was even created, produced, and directed by Gaga herself.
Get Lady Gaga Tickets Here
“This film chronicles a time of immense creativity… the fashion, the dance, the music,” the Mother Monster herself shared. “Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Film News
Lady Gaga is bringing the “Chromatica Ball Tour” home. On May 25th, her new concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, will premiere on HBO and Max, centered on the Dodger Stadium stop of the pop star’s 2022 tour.
With Lady Gaga’s trademark spectacle, choreography, and inimitable energy, Gaga Chromatica Ball captures the eras-spanning set list, promising footage of cuts like “Stupid Love,” “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Shallow,” and “Rain on Me,” all delivered to the sold-out crowd of 52,000 Little Monsters. The concert film will air live on HBO at 8:00 p.m. Et and will be available to stream simultaneously on Max. The special was even created, produced, and directed by Gaga herself.
Get Lady Gaga Tickets Here
“This film chronicles a time of immense creativity… the fashion, the dance, the music,” the Mother Monster herself shared. “Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each...
With Lady Gaga’s trademark spectacle, choreography, and inimitable energy, Gaga Chromatica Ball captures the eras-spanning set list, promising footage of cuts like “Stupid Love,” “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Shallow,” and “Rain on Me,” all delivered to the sold-out crowd of 52,000 Little Monsters. The concert film will air live on HBO at 8:00 p.m. Et and will be available to stream simultaneously on Max. The special was even created, produced, and directed by Gaga herself.
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“This film chronicles a time of immense creativity… the fashion, the dance, the music,” the Mother Monster herself shared. “Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
Fans love a good violent Batman movie once in a while, but when a promising animated film gets censored after it proved to be the perfect avenue to channel the grim and grotesque nature of the franchise, it surely was a massive disappointment for the audience.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Nobody’s safe when it comes to Brian Cox speaking out about the industry and even some other staff that have nothing to do with the cinema. Though the actor’s triumphant show Succession has been over for a while now, Cox has seemingly never left his character (or he was just being himself all that time).
With all the fuss around his harsh words towards Joaquin Phoenix and his horrible performance in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, some may have forgotten that it wasn’t the first time Brian Cox was harsh about someone or something — in fact, there’s a whole list of things or people the actor unapologetically hates.
Quentin Tarantino
Brian Cox had quite a lot to say in his 2022 memoir Putting the Rabbit in the Hat — and he didn’t shy away from pointing some fingers at the movie industry’s biggest names. The actor admitted...
With all the fuss around his harsh words towards Joaquin Phoenix and his horrible performance in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, some may have forgotten that it wasn’t the first time Brian Cox was harsh about someone or something — in fact, there’s a whole list of things or people the actor unapologetically hates.
Quentin Tarantino
Brian Cox had quite a lot to say in his 2022 memoir Putting the Rabbit in the Hat — and he didn’t shy away from pointing some fingers at the movie industry’s biggest names. The actor admitted...
- 5/6/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The first reviews for the Gladiator 2 trailer footage have been released online after critics reacted to footage shown at CinemaCon.
Fans are highly anticipating the release of Ridley Scott's Roman epic later this year, starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal. Scott is back to direct the sequel following 2000's Gladiator, led by Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.
After initially being announced in 2018, filming took place in 2023 and was interrupted by the writers' and actors' strikes, but is now fully complete and ready to be released.
Read full article on The Direct.
Fans are highly anticipating the release of Ridley Scott's Roman epic later this year, starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal. Scott is back to direct the sequel following 2000's Gladiator, led by Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.
After initially being announced in 2018, filming took place in 2023 and was interrupted by the writers' and actors' strikes, but is now fully complete and ready to be released.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/6/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
If there ever was a list of the most talented actors in Hollywood who have never won an Oscar, Johnny Depp’s name would probably be pretty high on it. The 60-year-old actor and musician is known for his versatile roles, and has gone from being Tinseltown’s heartthrob to playing the quirkiest characters. However, there is one DC role fans are dying to see him play.
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
It might feel like we just rang in the new year last week, but believe it or not, summer is already here -- at the movies, anyway.
With the release of the Ryan Gosling-Emily Blunt action-romcom The Fall Guy, Hollywood's most lucrative season has officially arrived.
But the calendar is light on sure bets this year, and that's mostly because of recent box office trends that have left studio execs in a very uncertain position.
As you probably recall, Barbie and Oppenheimer were the summer box office success stories of 2023.
In retrospect, it seems like a foregone conclusion that two films that so dominated the zeitgeist would also win big commercially.
After all, prior to last year, you had to go all the way back to 2010 for a year in which the highest-grossing movie was neither a sequel nor a superhero flick.
That was the year that James Cameron...
With the release of the Ryan Gosling-Emily Blunt action-romcom The Fall Guy, Hollywood's most lucrative season has officially arrived.
But the calendar is light on sure bets this year, and that's mostly because of recent box office trends that have left studio execs in a very uncertain position.
As you probably recall, Barbie and Oppenheimer were the summer box office success stories of 2023.
In retrospect, it seems like a foregone conclusion that two films that so dominated the zeitgeist would also win big commercially.
After all, prior to last year, you had to go all the way back to 2010 for a year in which the highest-grossing movie was neither a sequel nor a superhero flick.
That was the year that James Cameron...
- 5/4/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Ryan Gosling On Rejecting Dark Roles(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Ryan Gosling is receiving amazing reviews for his latest theatrical release, The Fall Guy. The action comedy also stars Emily Blunt in the lead role. Along with the movie, Ryan’s performance as a goofy and fun-loving stuntman, Colt Seavers, is being hailed a lot. Many have compared his fun and loving nature to his performance as Ken in the 2023 film ‘Barbie’.
The movie-going audience is a fan of Ryan Gosling for the kind of roles he chooses. From The Notebook to La La Land to Barbie, the actor has many beautiful characters on screen. Often, Ryan’s characters leave you in awe and rarely put you in a serious zone. But did you know the actor consciously makes such choices in his career? In a new interview, The Fall Guy star revealed that he doesn’t like to do dark roles.
Ryan Gosling is receiving amazing reviews for his latest theatrical release, The Fall Guy. The action comedy also stars Emily Blunt in the lead role. Along with the movie, Ryan’s performance as a goofy and fun-loving stuntman, Colt Seavers, is being hailed a lot. Many have compared his fun and loving nature to his performance as Ken in the 2023 film ‘Barbie’.
The movie-going audience is a fan of Ryan Gosling for the kind of roles he chooses. From The Notebook to La La Land to Barbie, the actor has many beautiful characters on screen. Often, Ryan’s characters leave you in awe and rarely put you in a serious zone. But did you know the actor consciously makes such choices in his career? In a new interview, The Fall Guy star revealed that he doesn’t like to do dark roles.
- 5/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Brian Cox is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Logan Roy in the iconic HBO show Succession. Starring in one of the major roles, Cox portrayed the role for 6 years before the series ended in 2023.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
- 5/3/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Josh Brolin Is More In Love With Cable Than Thanos Reveals Whether He’s Part Of Deadpool & Wolverine Or Not ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
- 5/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Deadpool & Wolverine: Kevin Feige Advised Hugh Jackman Against Returning As Logan, But He Couldn’t Le Go Off The Chance To Work With Ryan Reynolds ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; IMDb )
Hugh Jackman is returning as the fan favorite Logan, aka Wolverine, in Deadpool & Wolverine. It is a great chance for the fans to witness the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh, especially after watching their banters on social media. Both the actors were made for the parts. However, Jackman retired from the role a few years back, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige was moved by his role in 2017, which is how his story ended.
A few months back, when people were speculating about Robert Downey Jr’s return, Feige said they would not magically undo his death. However, a few weeks ago, Rdj said he would return to play Iron Man in a heartbeat. The film’s...
Hugh Jackman is returning as the fan favorite Logan, aka Wolverine, in Deadpool & Wolverine. It is a great chance for the fans to witness the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh, especially after watching their banters on social media. Both the actors were made for the parts. However, Jackman retired from the role a few years back, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige was moved by his role in 2017, which is how his story ended.
A few months back, when people were speculating about Robert Downey Jr’s return, Feige said they would not magically undo his death. However, a few weeks ago, Rdj said he would return to play Iron Man in a heartbeat. The film’s...
- 5/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The director of the first Doctor Strange movie is opening up about almost casting Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role.
The actor had been in early talks to bring the Marvel character to life, but months later it was revealed those talks were “dead.”
Of course, the role ended up going to Benedict Cumberbatch, who director Scott Derrickson was his first choice and he met with other actors after not thinking he would be able to get him.
Now, after Doctor Strange’s two solo movies and several appearances in the MCU, Scott is revealing why Joaquin never landed the role.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Well, all I’ll say is I spent some time with him. I spent a couple of long afternoons with him and really was really impressed with him personally and his thought process. This is what I’ll say: I think he was giving,...
The actor had been in early talks to bring the Marvel character to life, but months later it was revealed those talks were “dead.”
Of course, the role ended up going to Benedict Cumberbatch, who director Scott Derrickson was his first choice and he met with other actors after not thinking he would be able to get him.
Now, after Doctor Strange’s two solo movies and several appearances in the MCU, Scott is revealing why Joaquin never landed the role.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Well, all I’ll say is I spent some time with him. I spent a couple of long afternoons with him and really was really impressed with him personally and his thought process. This is what I’ll say: I think he was giving,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Daniel Radcliffe Opens Up About J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Remarks on Transgender Rights. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Marvel Announces Return of Infinity Stones in Infinity Watch Annuals - Main Image
Marvel Comics has announced the return of the Infinity Stones in the upcoming Infinity Watch annuals.
The Infinity Stones have become a staple in the Marvel lore for decades now and it even became the focal point during the later part of the Infinity Saga in the MCU.
Fortunately for fans, they will be revisited again in the comic pages soon in the upcoming annuals featuring several of the fan-favorite Marvel characters and it will be penned by an acclaimed writer.
Also Read: Doctor Strange Director Reveals Why Joaquin Phoenix Declined to Play MCU Hero
The Infinity Stones Returns in Infinity Watch
Marvel Comics announced that they are releasing the Infinity Watch annuals this summer season.
Acclaimed writer Derek Landy is penning the crossover while artist Sara Pichelli will help with backup stories in each of the nine annuals.
Marvel Comics has announced the return of the Infinity Stones in the upcoming Infinity Watch annuals.
The Infinity Stones have become a staple in the Marvel lore for decades now and it even became the focal point during the later part of the Infinity Saga in the MCU.
Fortunately for fans, they will be revisited again in the comic pages soon in the upcoming annuals featuring several of the fan-favorite Marvel characters and it will be penned by an acclaimed writer.
Also Read: Doctor Strange Director Reveals Why Joaquin Phoenix Declined to Play MCU Hero
The Infinity Stones Returns in Infinity Watch
Marvel Comics announced that they are releasing the Infinity Watch annuals this summer season.
Acclaimed writer Derek Landy is penning the crossover while artist Sara Pichelli will help with backup stories in each of the nine annuals.
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Russo Brothers Say Iron Man Isn't Returning to the MCU - Main Image
Iron Man is one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, it's hard to imagine the MCU without Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic portrayal of Iron Man. However, Downey Jr.'s sentiments about returning left the Russo brothers, the masterminds behind the MCU, confused.
In a recent interview with Esquire, Downey Jr. dropped a bombshell—he’d be more than happy to don the Iron Man suit again. He even stated that being Iron Man was integral to his DNA, and he wouldn't be surprised if they would bring him back.
Related: First Look at Captain America 4's New Falcon Revealed by… McDonald’s?
The Russo Brothers Say Iron Man’s Story Has Ended
The Russo brothers, directors of Avengers: Endgame, were surprised by Downey Jr.'s comments about putting on the Iron Man suit again.
Iron Man is one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, it's hard to imagine the MCU without Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic portrayal of Iron Man. However, Downey Jr.'s sentiments about returning left the Russo brothers, the masterminds behind the MCU, confused.
In a recent interview with Esquire, Downey Jr. dropped a bombshell—he’d be more than happy to don the Iron Man suit again. He even stated that being Iron Man was integral to his DNA, and he wouldn't be surprised if they would bring him back.
Related: First Look at Captain America 4's New Falcon Revealed by… McDonald’s?
The Russo Brothers Say Iron Man’s Story Has Ended
The Russo brothers, directors of Avengers: Endgame, were surprised by Downey Jr.'s comments about putting on the Iron Man suit again.
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Doctor Strange Director Reflects On Why Joaquin Phoenix Did Not Get The Marvel Role( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Benedict Cumberbatch is an accomplished actor whose fame increased after starring as Doctor Strange in the MCU. Things would have been different if Joaquin Phoenix had donned the Cloak of Levitation. Director Scott Derrickson has recently opened up on why Phoenix did not land the Marvel role. Phoenix found his place in the DC Universe and even won an Oscar for his performance as the twisted villain, Joker.
Derrickson was associated with the Doctor Strange movie, released in 2016. The film was made on a reported budget of $165 million and earned a staggering $677.8 million globally. The movie featured an ensemble of cast members, including Mads Mikkelson, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Joaquin Phoenix was reportedly being considered for the role of Doctor Strange, which eventually went to Benedict Cumberbatch. In an interview with Slash Film,...
Benedict Cumberbatch is an accomplished actor whose fame increased after starring as Doctor Strange in the MCU. Things would have been different if Joaquin Phoenix had donned the Cloak of Levitation. Director Scott Derrickson has recently opened up on why Phoenix did not land the Marvel role. Phoenix found his place in the DC Universe and even won an Oscar for his performance as the twisted villain, Joker.
Derrickson was associated with the Doctor Strange movie, released in 2016. The film was made on a reported budget of $165 million and earned a staggering $677.8 million globally. The movie featured an ensemble of cast members, including Mads Mikkelson, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Joaquin Phoenix was reportedly being considered for the role of Doctor Strange, which eventually went to Benedict Cumberbatch. In an interview with Slash Film,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Doctor Strange Director Reveals Why Joaquin Phoenix Declined to Play MCU Hero - Main Image
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson spilled the details on almost casting Joaquin Phoenix to play the McU's Sorcerer Supreme.
Before Benedict Cumberbatch was cast, Marvel Studios was considering Phoenix to potentially play the MCU character before he eventually declined the offer.
There is still some curiosity from fans regarding why Phoenix bowed out to join the MCU and wondering how close he was to agreeing to play the Sorcerer Supreme before he declined.
Also Read: Chris Hemsworth Admits He Blames Himself for Thor: Love and Thunder's Divisive Reception
Scott Derrickson Explains Joaquin Phoenix Declining to Play Doctor Strange
In an interview, Derrickson shared the details of his conversations with Phoenix when they were in talks for the actor to potentially play Doctor Strange in the MCU.
While the Oscar winner was in serious contention, the...
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson spilled the details on almost casting Joaquin Phoenix to play the McU's Sorcerer Supreme.
Before Benedict Cumberbatch was cast, Marvel Studios was considering Phoenix to potentially play the MCU character before he eventually declined the offer.
There is still some curiosity from fans regarding why Phoenix bowed out to join the MCU and wondering how close he was to agreeing to play the Sorcerer Supreme before he declined.
Also Read: Chris Hemsworth Admits He Blames Himself for Thor: Love and Thunder's Divisive Reception
Scott Derrickson Explains Joaquin Phoenix Declining to Play Doctor Strange
In an interview, Derrickson shared the details of his conversations with Phoenix when they were in talks for the actor to potentially play Doctor Strange in the MCU.
While the Oscar winner was in serious contention, the...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Joaquin Phoenix "didn't really belong" in 'Doctor Strange'.The 49-year-old actor was once eyed to play the lead role in the Marvel movie - but director Scott Derrickson now admits that Benedict Cumberbatch is much more suited to the part.Scott, 57, told SlashFilm: "I met with a bunch of actors, and Joaquin was the one that I spent the most time with. "As we continued to talk, it became clear to me that Joaquin didn't really belong in that movie and probably never belonged in the MCU. "He's a very specific guy with very specific goals as an actor, and a very specific way of performing. I think it became clear to both of us that this might not be a good fit, really is what it came down to."Scott "spent a couple of long afternoons" with Joaquin, but Benedict was always his number one choice for the role.
- 5/1/2024
- by Josh Evans
- Bang Showbiz
Till now everyone has seen those incredible clips of Benedict Cumberbatch owning the stage in theaters. Well, what many don’t realize is that there was a moment when he almost said no to playing Doctor Strange. Why? Because he was getting ready to take on the iconic Shakespearean tragedy ‘Hamlet’, the same play that’s now making waves all over the internet.
Benedict Cumberbatch | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
It was quite the dilemma for him, caught between the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and his deep love for the stage. Yet, as they often say, the show had to go on. Ultimately, his dedication to his craft won, and the rest is history.
Why Benedict Cumberbatch Initially Turned Down Doctor Strange?
Benedict Cumberbatch still to this day continues to mesmerize audiences with his unforgettable performance in Hamlet. Whether it’s through reels or YouTube shorts, there are countless reminders of his undeniable talent.
Benedict Cumberbatch | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
It was quite the dilemma for him, caught between the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and his deep love for the stage. Yet, as they often say, the show had to go on. Ultimately, his dedication to his craft won, and the rest is history.
Why Benedict Cumberbatch Initially Turned Down Doctor Strange?
Benedict Cumberbatch still to this day continues to mesmerize audiences with his unforgettable performance in Hamlet. Whether it’s through reels or YouTube shorts, there are countless reminders of his undeniable talent.
- 5/1/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The Dark Knight trilogy, directed by Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan, is considered one of the best superhero franchises out there. Starring Christian Bale in the lead as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the movies went on to become hugely successful and even got a posthumous Oscar win for actor Heath Ledger, who played Joker in the second movie.
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
- 4/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The iconic character of Doctor Strange in the MCU has become one of the most loved ones over the years, and a major credit for this goes to none other than the fan-favorite Benedict Cumberbatch. In fact, the 47-year-old actor was so widely loved in the role that even those fans who rallied for Joaquin Phoenix for the role can’t imagine someone else playing the character.
Doctor Strange in the comics.
That being said, Phoenix got really, really close to nabbing that role from Cumberbatch. However, fortunately enough, things went in the favor of The Imitation Game actor. What’s more, even though his involvement in the movie cost Marvel millions of dollars due to scheduling conflicts, the franchise still agreed, as per what the director of the 2016 movie Scott Derrickson recently confessed.
Scott Derrickson on Benedict Cumberbatch Becoming Doctor Strange
Although it may come as a surprise to many,...
Doctor Strange in the comics.
That being said, Phoenix got really, really close to nabbing that role from Cumberbatch. However, fortunately enough, things went in the favor of The Imitation Game actor. What’s more, even though his involvement in the movie cost Marvel millions of dollars due to scheduling conflicts, the franchise still agreed, as per what the director of the 2016 movie Scott Derrickson recently confessed.
Scott Derrickson on Benedict Cumberbatch Becoming Doctor Strange
Although it may come as a surprise to many,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Dr. Strange is at this point one of the most notable characters in the MCU, and one of the most important. Despite his origin story being a bit more humble than today’s releases, he managed to perform strong and will be a huge part of the MCU going forward.
Even though Benedict Cumberbatch is by many fans considered to be the perfect Dr. Strange, it wasn’t always like that, the role was originally supposed to go to Joaquin Phoenix, but one decision altered the course of the MCU, and endangered ‘Doctor Strange’s’ box office since the role simply had to go to Cumberbatch.
In his recent Slash Film interview director of the origin movie, Scott Derrickson explained how Marvel Studios sacrificed the summer release to nab the popular actor. The studio went along with their proposal and it paid off in the long run.
So after giving...
Even though Benedict Cumberbatch is by many fans considered to be the perfect Dr. Strange, it wasn’t always like that, the role was originally supposed to go to Joaquin Phoenix, but one decision altered the course of the MCU, and endangered ‘Doctor Strange’s’ box office since the role simply had to go to Cumberbatch.
In his recent Slash Film interview director of the origin movie, Scott Derrickson explained how Marvel Studios sacrificed the summer release to nab the popular actor. The studio went along with their proposal and it paid off in the long run.
So after giving...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Doctor Strange has become one of the most recognizable and significant characters in the MCU. Although his beginnings were more modest compared to recent releases, he has emerged as a pivotal figure and will play a significant role in the future of the MCU.
While many fans now see Benedict Cumberbatch as the ideal Doctor Strange, it wasn’t always that way. Originally, the role was intended for Joaquin Phoenix. However, a single decision changed the direction of the MCU. Ultimately, casting Cumberbatch was deemed essential for the success of “Doctor Strange” at the box office.
In a recent interview with Slash Film, Scott Derrickson, the director of the origin movie, explained how Marvel Studios opted to forgo a summer release to secure the popular actor. The studio agreed to the plan, and it ultimately proved to be a wise decision.
So after giving [Joaquin Phoenix’s casting] a shot — we didn’t have a script,...
While many fans now see Benedict Cumberbatch as the ideal Doctor Strange, it wasn’t always that way. Originally, the role was intended for Joaquin Phoenix. However, a single decision changed the direction of the MCU. Ultimately, casting Cumberbatch was deemed essential for the success of “Doctor Strange” at the box office.
In a recent interview with Slash Film, Scott Derrickson, the director of the origin movie, explained how Marvel Studios opted to forgo a summer release to secure the popular actor. The studio agreed to the plan, and it ultimately proved to be a wise decision.
So after giving [Joaquin Phoenix’s casting] a shot — we didn’t have a script,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
When Marvel Studios was searching for its Doctor Strange in the mid-2010s, a lot of very interesting names were in the mix. Chief among them was Joaquin Phoenix, an actor it was hard to imagine ever joining the MCU.
Ultimately, it didn't happen, and Benedict Cumberbatch landed the role. It's hard to imagine anyone else playing the Sorcerer Supreme now, of course, and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson revealed just how close the Joker star came to being cast in an interview with Slash Film.
"Well, all I'll say is I spent some time with him. I spent a couple of long afternoons with him and really was really impressed with him personally and his thought process," the filmmaker explained. "This is what I'll say: I think he was giving, I think he was opening his mind to the possibility. I think he was investigating the possibility."
"I met with a bunch of actors,...
Ultimately, it didn't happen, and Benedict Cumberbatch landed the role. It's hard to imagine anyone else playing the Sorcerer Supreme now, of course, and Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson revealed just how close the Joker star came to being cast in an interview with Slash Film.
"Well, all I'll say is I spent some time with him. I spent a couple of long afternoons with him and really was really impressed with him personally and his thought process," the filmmaker explained. "This is what I'll say: I think he was giving, I think he was opening his mind to the possibility. I think he was investigating the possibility."
"I met with a bunch of actors,...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Here’s a hot one. Following their collaboration on hit horror Talk To Me, A24 and filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou are re-teaming on original horror movie Bring Her Back, we can reveal.
The team have set two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape Of Water) to star in the movie, which is due to begin production this summer.
Plot details re being kept under wraps on the secretive project, which is being produced by Talk To Me duo Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton from Causeway Films, whose credits also include The Babadook and The Nightingale.
Last summer, Talk to Me became A24’s highest-grossing horror film domestically. The Philippous’ are also developing the sequel for the studio and a documentary project inspired by their own journey into the world of international underground deathmatch wrestling.
Brit actress Hawkins has only appeared in one horror movie before back in 2007 but...
The team have set two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape Of Water) to star in the movie, which is due to begin production this summer.
Plot details re being kept under wraps on the secretive project, which is being produced by Talk To Me duo Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton from Causeway Films, whose credits also include The Babadook and The Nightingale.
Last summer, Talk to Me became A24’s highest-grossing horror film domestically. The Philippous’ are also developing the sequel for the studio and a documentary project inspired by their own journey into the world of international underground deathmatch wrestling.
Brit actress Hawkins has only appeared in one horror movie before back in 2007 but...
- 4/30/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Lady Gaga is playing some tennis with her boyfriend.
The 38-year-old “Bad Romance” entertainer and her boyfriend Michael Polansky spent the afternoon playing tennis together on Sunday (April 28) in Malibu, Calif.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Lady Gaga
For their outing, Gaga wore a neon yellow sweatshirt with a light gray skirt while Michael sported an olive-green zip-up hoodie and black shorts.
The night before, Gaga was seen wearing a leather trenchcoat and sunglasses as she and Michael left Nobu through the back door after a quiet date night.
Gaga will next be starring as Harley Quinn in the highly-anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux alongside Joaquin Phoenix, which hits theaters on October 4. Watch the first trailer here!
Click through the gallery inside for + pictures of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky during their recent outings…...
The 38-year-old “Bad Romance” entertainer and her boyfriend Michael Polansky spent the afternoon playing tennis together on Sunday (April 28) in Malibu, Calif.
Photos: Check out the latest pics of Lady Gaga
For their outing, Gaga wore a neon yellow sweatshirt with a light gray skirt while Michael sported an olive-green zip-up hoodie and black shorts.
The night before, Gaga was seen wearing a leather trenchcoat and sunglasses as she and Michael left Nobu through the back door after a quiet date night.
Gaga will next be starring as Harley Quinn in the highly-anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux alongside Joaquin Phoenix, which hits theaters on October 4. Watch the first trailer here!
Click through the gallery inside for + pictures of Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky during their recent outings…...
- 4/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Back in 2016, director Scott Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill's "Doctor Strange" walked so the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe could run. The underrated origin film might not have indulged in the same kind of cameo trend and crossover hype tactics as some of the bigger titles that followed in its footsteps, not to mention reaching the same heights at the box office, but the movie still established quite a few benchmarks the franchise would continue to rely upon. For one thing, Derrickson and his creative team clearly defined the visuals of the cosmic side of the MCU -- something we've seen even in the latest "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer. For another, taking the time to flesh out Stephen Strange's unique backstory allowed subsequent projects to hit the ground running (such as "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" or the Disney+ "What If?" series) and further...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
One of the most highly anticipated films of 2024 is Joker: Folie à Deux. The sequel to the billion-dollar film sees the return of Todd Phillips as the director and Joaquin Phoenix as the title character. The biggest addition to the series is Harley Quinn, which Lady Gaga is stepping in as the infamous villain this time around. Thus far, an official synopsis for the sequel has yet to be released. In fact, there hasn’t been much revealed about Joker: Folie à Deux except for a couple of on-set photos that looked pretty good. Since there’s limited info about the upcoming
The post Something Feels Off About Joker: Folie à Deux first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Something Feels Off About Joker: Folie à Deux first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/29/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Scott Derrickson has been working pretty steadily in Hollywood for just about 25 years now, and in that time, he's amassed a fascinating collection of credits. I had the good fortune of speaking with him recently about his pretty wild career from top to bottom. From his feature directorial debut "Hellraiser: Inferno" to his Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster "Doctor Strange," Derrickson has a varied resume, to put it lightly. From insanely high highs to borderline tragic lows, the man's career has endured an awful lot. Taken as a whole, his filmography is a compelling case study. It's also one that has a very clear "before" and "after" element to it.
The big moment of change, at first glance, was his 2012 low-budget horror hit "Sinister," a movie that helped establish the Blumhouse model of success in addition to being regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made. It's something I had...
The big moment of change, at first glance, was his 2012 low-budget horror hit "Sinister," a movie that helped establish the Blumhouse model of success in addition to being regarded as one of the scariest movies ever made. It's something I had...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There is something about the period of the Napoleonic Wars and the personality of Napoleon Bonaparte himself that keeps world-renowned filmmakers returning to the subject. Maybe it's the aesthetics of the early 19th century and the epic battles of the time. Maybe it's the fascination of the life of the great French general and emperor that ambitious filmmakers are drawn to.
Whatever the reason, each of these films either failed commercially or received mixed reviews from critics. Abel Gance's Napoleon, Sergei Bondarchuk's War and Peace and Waterloo, Peter Weir's Master and Commander, and of course Ridley Scott's recent Napoleon – despite epic scales, a talented cast and crew, and sometimes even a great script, all of the above films failed in one way or another.
Ridley Scott's new feature, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is both commercially and critically underwhelming. Despite its grandeur, its Rotten Tomatoes score was a...
Whatever the reason, each of these films either failed commercially or received mixed reviews from critics. Abel Gance's Napoleon, Sergei Bondarchuk's War and Peace and Waterloo, Peter Weir's Master and Commander, and of course Ridley Scott's recent Napoleon – despite epic scales, a talented cast and crew, and sometimes even a great script, all of the above films failed in one way or another.
Ridley Scott's new feature, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is both commercially and critically underwhelming. Despite its grandeur, its Rotten Tomatoes score was a...
- 4/26/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
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