Nearly a lifetime ago, in 1975, Terry Gilliam submitted his five-minute short film “Miracle of Flight” to the Annecy Animation Festival in France.
An absurdist gem about homo sapiens’ disastrous desire to take to the skies — using the same cut-out technique made famous by the irreverent interstitials and opening credits Gilliam designed for the British sketch comedy series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” — the film screened, but won no prizes.
Suddenly, half a century later (as “Miracle of Flight” might put it), Annecy corrected the oversight by awarding Gilliam an Honorary Cristal. Turns out, it’s a much nicer trophy — considerably bigger and far easier to dust — awarded in appreciation of lifetime achievement in the field.
“Can you believe how long it has taken me to get this fucking award?” Gilliam joked in mock outrage. “I think they know I might not be around next year.” But the director of “Time Bandits,...
An absurdist gem about homo sapiens’ disastrous desire to take to the skies — using the same cut-out technique made famous by the irreverent interstitials and opening credits Gilliam designed for the British sketch comedy series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” — the film screened, but won no prizes.
Suddenly, half a century later (as “Miracle of Flight” might put it), Annecy corrected the oversight by awarding Gilliam an Honorary Cristal. Turns out, it’s a much nicer trophy — considerably bigger and far easier to dust — awarded in appreciation of lifetime achievement in the field.
“Can you believe how long it has taken me to get this fucking award?” Gilliam joked in mock outrage. “I think they know I might not be around next year.” But the director of “Time Bandits,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
While Clint Eastwood’s last outing was the box-office bomb Cry Macho, the legendary Hollywood actor had planned the denouement of his golden era of Westerns with 1992’s Unforgiven. The critically acclaimed feature – which deconstructs the quintessential perception of the American West – emerged triumphant with four Oscar wins from nine nominations at the 65th Academy Awards.
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven (1992) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it turns out that Eastwood’s magnum opus may not have existed had it not been for one of Martin Scorcese’s groundbreaking creations.
The Martin Scorcese Gem That Inspired Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven
In a conversation with Yahoo! Entertainment following the 30th anniversary of Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, screenwriter David Peoples unveiled the cinematic masterpiece that impelled him to pen the script for the revisionist Western feature.
Martin Scorcese’s neo-noir tour de force Taxi Driver served as one of the most...
Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven (1992) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it turns out that Eastwood’s magnum opus may not have existed had it not been for one of Martin Scorcese’s groundbreaking creations.
The Martin Scorcese Gem That Inspired Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven
In a conversation with Yahoo! Entertainment following the 30th anniversary of Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, screenwriter David Peoples unveiled the cinematic masterpiece that impelled him to pen the script for the revisionist Western feature.
Martin Scorcese’s neo-noir tour de force Taxi Driver served as one of the most...
- 6/8/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
When it comes to scripted TV shows, Syfy has had both hits and flops. Which of the current series will be cancelled or renewed for another season?
There's lots of data that Syfy execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient.
Scripted Syfy Network shows listed: 12 Monkeys, Aftermath, The Ark, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, Bitten, Blood Drive, Channel Zero, Childhood's End, Chucky, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Deadly Class, Defiance, Dominion, The Expanse, Ghost Wars, Happy!, Haven, Helix, Hunters, Incorporated, Killjoys, Krypton, Lost Girl, The Magicians, Nightflyers, Olympus, Reginald the Vampire, Resident Alien, Superstition, SurrealEstate, Vagrant Queen, Van Helsing, Wynonna Earp, and Z Nation.
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There's lots of data that Syfy execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient.
Scripted Syfy Network shows listed: 12 Monkeys, Aftermath, The Ark, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, Bitten, Blood Drive, Channel Zero, Childhood's End, Chucky, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Deadly Class, Defiance, Dominion, The Expanse, Ghost Wars, Happy!, Haven, Helix, Hunters, Incorporated, Killjoys, Krypton, Lost Girl, The Magicians, Nightflyers, Olympus, Reginald the Vampire, Resident Alien, Superstition, SurrealEstate, Vagrant Queen, Van Helsing, Wynonna Earp, and Z Nation.
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- 6/7/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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On Friday, June 7, “Power Book II: Ghost” will begin a new season of episodes for the final time. The show’s fourth season will be its last, and fans of the series likely already know that the only way to watch new episodes on-demand is with a subscription to the Starz streaming platform. There are two amazing deals available on Starz at the moment, and we can heartily endorse either if you’re looking to save money and watch the final season of “Power Book II.”
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On Friday, June 7, “Power Book II: Ghost” will begin a new season of episodes for the final time. The show’s fourth season will be its last, and fans of the series likely already know that the only way to watch new episodes on-demand is with a subscription to the Starz streaming platform. There are two amazing deals available on Starz at the moment, and we can heartily endorse either if you’re looking to save money and watch the final season of “Power Book II.”
Get 3 Months of Starz for $2.99 Each, or 6 Months for $19.99
The first offer available from Starz allows viewers who only need access to the streamer itself to save huge on a subscription. There are two options available: customers can either...
- 6/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Being in action movies is almost synonymous with getting injuries, and like many actors who are quite well-known in this genre, Bruce Willis has had his fair share of pain. The actor reportedly suffered from loss of hearing after performing a stunt in Die Hard, the movie franchise that propelled him to fame.
Bruce Willis in Die Hard / 20th Century Studios
The actor never really talked about this extensively in his interviews so it remained a speculation. He would only mention that he had difficulty hearing, but his daughters Rumer and even Tallulah seemingly confirmed the accident.
Bruce Willis Lost His Hearing While Filming Die Hard
In an interview with The Guardian, actor Bruce Willis revealed that his most unappealing habit was his tendency to ask someone to repeat what they say because he could not properly hear them.
Due to an accident on the first Die Hard, I suffer...
Bruce Willis in Die Hard / 20th Century Studios
The actor never really talked about this extensively in his interviews so it remained a speculation. He would only mention that he had difficulty hearing, but his daughters Rumer and even Tallulah seemingly confirmed the accident.
Bruce Willis Lost His Hearing While Filming Die Hard
In an interview with The Guardian, actor Bruce Willis revealed that his most unappealing habit was his tendency to ask someone to repeat what they say because he could not properly hear them.
Due to an accident on the first Die Hard, I suffer...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Brad Pitt is undoubtedly one of the biggest, if not the biggest star in Hollywood. The now 60-year-old heartthrob has been involved in a plethora of iconic projects across genres and is estimated to have a net worth of $400 million. Right from 12 Monkeys to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, to 12 Years a Slave, Pitt’s career is simply littered with iconic projects.
Brad Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. | 20th Century Studios.
Still, his involvement in superhero franchises has been utterly limited, with his only association coming in the form of a 3-second cameo in Deadpool 2 as Vanisher. The character was invisible throughout the movie, with Pitt’s face showing up only moments before its death. Regardless, due to Pitt’s friendship with Deadpool 2 director David Leitch, he ended up receiving merely $956 for making an appearance in the movie.
Regardless, there are several reasons why Vanisher can...
Brad Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. | 20th Century Studios.
Still, his involvement in superhero franchises has been utterly limited, with his only association coming in the form of a 3-second cameo in Deadpool 2 as Vanisher. The character was invisible throughout the movie, with Pitt’s face showing up only moments before its death. Regardless, due to Pitt’s friendship with Deadpool 2 director David Leitch, he ended up receiving merely $956 for making an appearance in the movie.
Regardless, there are several reasons why Vanisher can...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
There are very few names in Hollywood as legendary as Quentin Tarantino. Having given some of the biggest cult classics of the last few decades, the director is rumored to be heading into retirement after completing his self-imposed quota of ten Hollywood projects.
While there were rumors that The Movie Critic starring both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise would be his final offering to Hollywood, the project has since been scrapped, with no update on how the director plans to proceed next. One potential option seems to be a one-off Sgt. Rock movie, which Tarantino had previously admitted he himself considered.
Can James Gunn pull this off? | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
With James Gunn constantly looking for options to kickstart the upcoming Dcu, a potential Tarantino movie will be surely be a treat fans will heartily look forward to.
Quentin Tarantino once considered creating a Sgt. Rock movie
A Tarantino DC movie?...
While there were rumors that The Movie Critic starring both Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise would be his final offering to Hollywood, the project has since been scrapped, with no update on how the director plans to proceed next. One potential option seems to be a one-off Sgt. Rock movie, which Tarantino had previously admitted he himself considered.
Can James Gunn pull this off? | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
With James Gunn constantly looking for options to kickstart the upcoming Dcu, a potential Tarantino movie will be surely be a treat fans will heartily look forward to.
Quentin Tarantino once considered creating a Sgt. Rock movie
A Tarantino DC movie?...
- 5/27/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Bruce Willis’ long-standing career filled with cult classic movies, shall always be a reminder of his legacy, especially after the veteran was forced into early retirement following frontotemporal dementia. Therefore, reminiscing the exceptional highlights of his career and the indelible mark that he left on the industry, we’re here to celebrate Willis’ one thought-provoking drama in particular, that captivated audiences.
Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense (1999) | Buena Vista Pictures
Well, the movie is none other than M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, which not only shocked Bruce Willis with its ending but also turned into a classic example that revolutionized Hollywood’s approach to plot twists. Willis addressed the film’s influence on cinematic history and recalled his reaction to the ending.
Bruce Willis was Stunned by The Sixth Sense’s Ending
From being popular for his action flicks like the iconic Die Hard franchise where he portrayed John McClane,...
Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense (1999) | Buena Vista Pictures
Well, the movie is none other than M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, which not only shocked Bruce Willis with its ending but also turned into a classic example that revolutionized Hollywood’s approach to plot twists. Willis addressed the film’s influence on cinematic history and recalled his reaction to the ending.
Bruce Willis was Stunned by The Sixth Sense’s Ending
From being popular for his action flicks like the iconic Die Hard franchise where he portrayed John McClane,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
10. 11.22.63 (2016)
A large part of Fallout’s charm is its retro futurism that makes use of the 1960–1970s aesthetic. If you’re a sucker for that aesthetic, look no further than 11.22.63: in this sci-fi drama, we travel into the past alongside James Franco to try and prevent Kennedy’s assassination… And grow terrifyingly close to his new life in the past.
You can watch 11.22.63 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. The Shield (2002–2008)
Another big hook of Fallout is the complete lawlessness of the Wasteland despite there being some people who call themself “the law.” If you’re into that whole “dirty and corrupt law enforcers” kind of thing, The Shield is for you: set in a fictional completely lawless district of LA, this show follows a unit of really, really bad cops.
You can watch The Shield on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. Devs (2020)
As we saw in the flashbacks,...
A large part of Fallout’s charm is its retro futurism that makes use of the 1960–1970s aesthetic. If you’re a sucker for that aesthetic, look no further than 11.22.63: in this sci-fi drama, we travel into the past alongside James Franco to try and prevent Kennedy’s assassination… And grow terrifyingly close to his new life in the past.
You can watch 11.22.63 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. The Shield (2002–2008)
Another big hook of Fallout is the complete lawlessness of the Wasteland despite there being some people who call themself “the law.” If you’re into that whole “dirty and corrupt law enforcers” kind of thing, The Shield is for you: set in a fictional completely lawless district of LA, this show follows a unit of really, really bad cops.
You can watch The Shield on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. Devs (2020)
As we saw in the flashbacks,...
- 5/25/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Terry Matalas, guionista de ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’, tomará las riendas. © Disney Plus+
Según informa Variety, ya hay luz verde para la serie de Visión en Disney Plus+. La serie, ahora en desarrollo, supondría el regreso del icónico personaje de Paul Bettany al universo televisivo de Marvel tras su última aparición en “WandaVision”.
Terry Matalas, conocido por su trabajo como guionista en “Star Trek: Enterprise” y como showrunner de “12 Monkeys” y “Star Trek: Picard”, es el elegido para aportar una nueva perspectiva a la historia de Visión en esta nueva serie.
Aunque aún no se han revelado detalles de la trama, Deadline informó allá por 2022 que se centraría en Visión (Bettany) tratando de recuperar su memoria y humanidad después de los eventos de “WandaVision”. Además, existe la posibilidad de que Wanda Maximoff (Olsen) aparezca en la serie.
La serie de Visión se estrenará en Disney Plus+ en 2026.
© Disney Plus+
¡SÍGUENOS!
Según informa Variety, ya hay luz verde para la serie de Visión en Disney Plus+. La serie, ahora en desarrollo, supondría el regreso del icónico personaje de Paul Bettany al universo televisivo de Marvel tras su última aparición en “WandaVision”.
Terry Matalas, conocido por su trabajo como guionista en “Star Trek: Enterprise” y como showrunner de “12 Monkeys” y “Star Trek: Picard”, es el elegido para aportar una nueva perspectiva a la historia de Visión en esta nueva serie.
Aunque aún no se han revelado detalles de la trama, Deadline informó allá por 2022 que se centraría en Visión (Bettany) tratando de recuperar su memoria y humanidad después de los eventos de “WandaVision”. Además, existe la posibilidad de que Wanda Maximoff (Olsen) aparezca en la serie.
La serie de Visión se estrenará en Disney Plus+ en 2026.
© Disney Plus+
¡SÍGUENOS!
- 5/24/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
As Marvel Studios continues to expand its universe, new reports have revealed that the studio has hired the 12 Monkeys showrunner Terry Matalas for a new Disney+ series following Paul Bettany’s Vision. The series has been in talks since his last appearance alongside Elizabeth Olsen in the 2021 Disney+ series WandaVision.
WandaVision | Credit: Disney
The 2021 Marvel series featured Wanda Maximoff reincarnating the character in the series, which later introduced a ghost-white android version without memories. The new series is expected to explore his journey to regain his memories and purpose in life.
Marvel Hired Terry Matalas For an Untitled Vision Series
According to Variety, Marvel Studios has brought in the TV writer and director Terry Matalas for the new Disney+ series centered around Vision. Matalas has joined the Marvel series as the showrunner with Paul Bettany set to reprise his MCU role.
Terry Matalas | Credit: Super Festivals/Wikimedia Commons
The new...
WandaVision | Credit: Disney
The 2021 Marvel series featured Wanda Maximoff reincarnating the character in the series, which later introduced a ghost-white android version without memories. The new series is expected to explore his journey to regain his memories and purpose in life.
Marvel Hired Terry Matalas For an Untitled Vision Series
According to Variety, Marvel Studios has brought in the TV writer and director Terry Matalas for the new Disney+ series centered around Vision. Matalas has joined the Marvel series as the showrunner with Paul Bettany set to reprise his MCU role.
Terry Matalas | Credit: Super Festivals/Wikimedia Commons
The new...
- 5/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Marvel is looking to a new Vision for its next TV offering.
The Vision character played by Paul Bettany will be at the center of the studio’s first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+, with Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas installed as showrunner. A writers room for the series opened this week.
Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the WandaVision series (plus voice work on the three Iron Man movies as Jarvis, Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence creation). At the end of WandaVision, Vision’s physical body was brought back to life (with an all-white appearance), with no memories of his previous incarnation; his memories are restored by the spectral Vision Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) had conjured to manage her grief as she put a hex on the town of Westview,...
The Vision character played by Paul Bettany will be at the center of the studio’s first new series order in some time. The untitled show is currently on track for a 2026 premiere on Disney+, with Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas installed as showrunner. A writers room for the series opened this week.
Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, which spans three Marvel films and the WandaVision series (plus voice work on the three Iron Man movies as Jarvis, Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence creation). At the end of WandaVision, Vision’s physical body was brought back to life (with an all-white appearance), with no memories of his previous incarnation; his memories are restored by the spectral Vision Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) had conjured to manage her grief as she put a hex on the town of Westview,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel has tapped “Star Trek: Picard” executive producer Terry Matalas to resurrect Vision, the synthezoid played by Paul Bettany, for a new, untitled Disney+ series set for 2026, Variety has learned exclusively. Bettany will return to the role and Matalas will serve as showrunner.
After Vision died at the hands of Thanos in 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” he returned twice over in 2021’s “WandaVision,” first as a spectral creation by his beloved, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), through magic powered by grief; then as a rebuilt, nuts-and-bolts android with a ghost white appearance and zero memory of his past life. When the two Visions battled in the “WandaVision” finale, Wanda’s Vision restored the ghost Vision’s memories, then Wanda allowed her Vision to fade from existence. The new show will take place after those events, as ghost Vision presumably explores his new purpose in life.
Marvel brought in Matalas after his...
After Vision died at the hands of Thanos in 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” he returned twice over in 2021’s “WandaVision,” first as a spectral creation by his beloved, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), through magic powered by grief; then as a rebuilt, nuts-and-bolts android with a ghost white appearance and zero memory of his past life. When the two Visions battled in the “WandaVision” finale, Wanda’s Vision restored the ghost Vision’s memories, then Wanda allowed her Vision to fade from existence. The new show will take place after those events, as ghost Vision presumably explores his new purpose in life.
Marvel brought in Matalas after his...
- 5/22/2024
- by Adam B. Vary and Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Viewers who sign up to Starz through Prime Video Channels can snag the streamer for just $1.99 per month for 3 months.
The final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” is heading to Starz soon! Viewers will be able to see how Tariq St. Patrick’s story ends, or whether it ends at all starting on Friday, June 7. Fans who want to watch “Power Book II“‘s fourth and final season on-demand will need a subscription to the Starz streaming service, which also carries all the other “Power” spin-offs, the sweeping historical epic “Outlander” and much more. The service normally costs $9.99 per month but for a limited time new customers who sign up through Amazon's Prime Video Channels can get the streamer for just $1.99 per month for three months (80% off). You have to be a Prime Video subscriber to get this deal, but if you are you can start streaming Starz now for an incredible price!
The final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” is heading to Starz soon! Viewers will be able to see how Tariq St. Patrick’s story ends, or whether it ends at all starting on Friday, June 7. Fans who want to watch “Power Book II“‘s fourth and final season on-demand will need a subscription to the Starz streaming service, which also carries all the other “Power” spin-offs, the sweeping historical epic “Outlander” and much more. The service normally costs $9.99 per month but for a limited time new customers who sign up through Amazon's Prime Video Channels can get the streamer for just $1.99 per month for three months (80% off). You have to be a Prime Video subscriber to get this deal, but if you are you can start streaming Starz now for an incredible price!
- 5/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Comedian Sal Vulcano has announced that his debut hour-long stand-up special, Terrified, will debut globally on YouTube via 800 Pound Gorilla at 8 a.m. Pt on May 31st. Check out a trailer above.
While it’s unclear what all Vulcano discusses in his special, it’s said to offer a fresh perspective on his hysterical real-life experiences. Filmed at the historic Vic Theatre in Chicago, the special is executive produced by comedian Ari Shaffir.
Vulcano is best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in TBS’s hidden camera comedy show Impractical Jokers, one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, which is currently in its 10th season and in syndication with 13 international versions. While on tour with the Jokers over the last decade or so, the group has sold over a million tickets, selling out London’s O2 Arena and Radio City Music Hall in...
While it’s unclear what all Vulcano discusses in his special, it’s said to offer a fresh perspective on his hysterical real-life experiences. Filmed at the historic Vic Theatre in Chicago, the special is executive produced by comedian Ari Shaffir.
Vulcano is best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in TBS’s hidden camera comedy show Impractical Jokers, one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, which is currently in its 10th season and in syndication with 13 international versions. While on tour with the Jokers over the last decade or so, the group has sold over a million tickets, selling out London’s O2 Arena and Radio City Music Hall in...
- 5/21/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Based on Chris Marker's 1962 short film "La Jetée," Terry Gilliam's 1995 film "12 Monkeys" begins in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by a deadly virus. Cities are already being reclaimed by plants and animals, and humans have moved into cage-like, nightmarish structures underground. Despite the dire circumstances, humans still adhere to a frustrating bureaucracy, forcing mentally detached people to attend meetings and make plans. Luckily, humans also have access to a time machine, and they have selected James Cole (Bruce Willis) to go back in time to 1990 -- and then again to 1996 -- to find out more about the virus and help find a cure. Because it's a Terry Gilliam film, the picture doesn't exactly end on a note of hope.
Terry Gilliam's films tend to be fraught affairs, usually wracked with production problems, delays, and other things that are out of the filmmaker's control; he seems to be very unlucky.
Terry Gilliam's films tend to be fraught affairs, usually wracked with production problems, delays, and other things that are out of the filmmaker's control; he seems to be very unlucky.
- 5/21/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Long before Katniss Everdeen became the most popular — and most hated — person in Panem, there was Lucy Gray Baird. In “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” you get the opportunity to see the Hunger Games in their early incarnation and how those trials led to one of the most tyrannical leaders in movie history. The prequel is available to stream on Starz beginning on Tuesday, May 14, and will begin airing on the Starz premium cable at 9 p.m. Et on the same day. You can watch with a subscription to Starz.
How to Watch 'Hunger Games: Songbirds & Snakes' When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Where: Starz Stream: Watch with a subscription to Starz. Save 70%$9.99+ / month starz.com
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About 'Hunger Games: Songbirds & Snakes'
In this fascinating prequel to the Hunger Games franchise, future president Coriolanus Snow (played by Tom Blyth) is looking to...
How to Watch 'Hunger Games: Songbirds & Snakes' When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Where: Starz Stream: Watch with a subscription to Starz. Save 70%$9.99+ / month starz.com
Limited Time: Get Starz for only $3 per month!
About 'Hunger Games: Songbirds & Snakes'
In this fascinating prequel to the Hunger Games franchise, future president Coriolanus Snow (played by Tom Blyth) is looking to...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Michael Stahl-David (Cloverfield), Scottie Thompson (Crown Vic) and Michael Weston (Home Before Dark) are in production in Ohio on Down to the Felt, an indie dark comedy with action elements from filmmaker Jon Osbeck. The trio joins a cast that also includes Jo-Ann Robinson and Cullen Douglas.
Written and produced by Dino Tripodis, Ralph Scott, and Osbeck, Down to the Felt tells the story of Paul (Stahl-David), a down-on-his-luck compulsive gambler who makes a desperate deal with a psychopathic hitman (Weston) to kill him in two weeks. But then he meets Erica (Thompson), a mystery woman, and life suddenly starts dealing him aces.
Previously co-directing the award-winning military drama Minus One, Osbeck is also producing Down to the Felt through his production shingle Big Deal Pictures, alongside Douglas.
Stated Osbeck, “It’s truly an embarrassment of riches to be working with both Michaels and Scottie. Their roles all demand...
Written and produced by Dino Tripodis, Ralph Scott, and Osbeck, Down to the Felt tells the story of Paul (Stahl-David), a down-on-his-luck compulsive gambler who makes a desperate deal with a psychopathic hitman (Weston) to kill him in two weeks. But then he meets Erica (Thompson), a mystery woman, and life suddenly starts dealing him aces.
Previously co-directing the award-winning military drama Minus One, Osbeck is also producing Down to the Felt through his production shingle Big Deal Pictures, alongside Douglas.
Stated Osbeck, “It’s truly an embarrassment of riches to be working with both Michaels and Scottie. Their roles all demand...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Stefon Bristol’s 2019 debut See You Yesterday (Netflix) demonstrated the filmmaker’s deft ability to blend tones and legibly render a complex time-travel story injected with social consciousness and the Black experience. Bristol and co-screenwriter Felicia Bailey deservedly took home the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay in 2020. Now with his sophomore feature Breathe (distributed by Warner Brothers), the NY-based Spike Lee protege continues his ambitious project of telling Black-cenetered sci-fi stories on an indie film budget.
Beginning with a Black List-approved original screenplay by Doug Simon, Bristol was encouraged by producers to put his own stamp on the material, resulting in the change of setting from post-apocalyptic upstate New York to post-apocalyptic Flatbush. Bristol’s updated vision also attracted the film’s stellar cast, which includes Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Qvenzhané Wallis, Sam Worthington, Common and more.
We spoke to Bristol on the eve of Breathes...
Beginning with a Black List-approved original screenplay by Doug Simon, Bristol was encouraged by producers to put his own stamp on the material, resulting in the change of setting from post-apocalyptic upstate New York to post-apocalyptic Flatbush. Bristol’s updated vision also attracted the film’s stellar cast, which includes Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Qvenzhané Wallis, Sam Worthington, Common and more.
We spoke to Bristol on the eve of Breathes...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Warren
- Film Independent News & More
Actor Bruce Willis teamed up with Quiet Place star Emily Blunt and Joseph Gordon-Levitt for the sci-fi feature Looper. Although an action film, Willis didn’t expect the movie to pack the emotional punch that it did.
How ‘Looper’ caught Bruce Willis by surprise Bruce Willis | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Willis already knew what he was getting into with Looper. He once confided that Looper was one of a handful of projects he immediately wanted to do after reading the script. The 2012 Rian Johnson picture was about a man who illegally travels back in time and is confronted by his younger self. Willis wasn’t a stranger to time travel , films like Twelve Monkeys also focused on heroes trying to change the past. But speaking with Ain’t It Cool, Willis was excited because Looper was about more than just time travel.
“It’s such a huge leap and yet the story is…...
How ‘Looper’ caught Bruce Willis by surprise Bruce Willis | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Willis already knew what he was getting into with Looper. He once confided that Looper was one of a handful of projects he immediately wanted to do after reading the script. The 2012 Rian Johnson picture was about a man who illegally travels back in time and is confronted by his younger self. Willis wasn’t a stranger to time travel , films like Twelve Monkeys also focused on heroes trying to change the past. But speaking with Ain’t It Cool, Willis was excited because Looper was about more than just time travel.
“It’s such a huge leap and yet the story is…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here's a return no one saw coming: Aaron Stanford is appearing as the mutant Pyro in "Deadpool & Wolverine," reprising his role from "X2: X-Men United" and "X-Men: The Last Stand." It feels like the movie settling for whatever cameo it can secure since Pyro is very much a B-lister among the X-Men.
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
- 5/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
8. Source Code (2011)
Have you ever considered that the most optimal way to prevent terrorist attacks is to lock soldiers into a never-ending hell? A US soldier wakes up stuck in a military simulation: he needs to find a terrorist on a commuter train before the latter succeeds, but he only has eight minutes to do that. So he dies, over and over…
You can watch Source Code on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
7. Deja Vu (2006)
Another soldier, another terrorist attack — but this time, everything is real. He needs to prevent a bomb from going off on a ferry and killing countless civilians, and he has little time to do so. The mission becomes personal when the soldier falls in love with one of the passengers, but no matter how hard he tries, she keeps dying every time.
You can watch Deja Vu on Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
Have you ever considered that the most optimal way to prevent terrorist attacks is to lock soldiers into a never-ending hell? A US soldier wakes up stuck in a military simulation: he needs to find a terrorist on a commuter train before the latter succeeds, but he only has eight minutes to do that. So he dies, over and over…
You can watch Source Code on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
7. Deja Vu (2006)
Another soldier, another terrorist attack — but this time, everything is real. He needs to prevent a bomb from going off on a ferry and killing countless civilians, and he has little time to do so. The mission becomes personal when the soldier falls in love with one of the passengers, but no matter how hard he tries, she keeps dying every time.
You can watch Deja Vu on Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
- 5/4/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Amazon Freevee has put in development a medical drama series from Adam Sussman (12 Monkeys) and Mark Perez (Game Night).
Co-written and executive produced by Sussman and Perez, the Untitled Alternative Medical Drama is a medical procedural following doctors that utilize non-traditional approaches to solve unique cases.
Bill McGoldrick also executive produces with Sussman and Perez.
Sussman’s writing credits include 12 Monkeys, Night Stalker and The Blacklist. He’s repped by Trevor Engelson at Underground and Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Perez penned the screenplay for the 2018 feature Game Night, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Universal Pictures’ Accepted. He’s repped by CAA and Adam Kaller at Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Co-written and executive produced by Sussman and Perez, the Untitled Alternative Medical Drama is a medical procedural following doctors that utilize non-traditional approaches to solve unique cases.
Bill McGoldrick also executive produces with Sussman and Perez.
Sussman’s writing credits include 12 Monkeys, Night Stalker and The Blacklist. He’s repped by Trevor Engelson at Underground and Hansen Jacobson Teller.
Perez penned the screenplay for the 2018 feature Game Night, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, Universal Pictures’ Accepted. He’s repped by CAA and Adam Kaller at Hansen Jacobson Teller.
- 5/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Organizers of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s oldest and most important animation festival, revealed Thursday that all the big U.S. studio animation players will be in attendance this year to preview some of their most exciting upcoming titles.
Annecy has long been a launch point for global and indie animation, but over the past several years, it has become an increasingly important platform for big studios as well. This year, that trend continues and, indeed, ramps up.
Illumination will continue a popular tradition by hosting a special screening of “Despicable Me 4” in Annecy. The three previous “Despicable” films and the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” spinoff all screened at Annecy, several of them making their world premieres there.
Disney will host sneak peeks of its 2024 animated feature releases: Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2.” Paramount Pictures and Hasbro...
Annecy has long been a launch point for global and indie animation, but over the past several years, it has become an increasingly important platform for big studios as well. This year, that trend continues and, indeed, ramps up.
Illumination will continue a popular tradition by hosting a special screening of “Despicable Me 4” in Annecy. The three previous “Despicable” films and the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” spinoff all screened at Annecy, several of them making their world premieres there.
Disney will host sneak peeks of its 2024 animated feature releases: Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2.” Paramount Pictures and Hasbro...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Between Starz’s hit TV shows and blockbuster movies, we think this is a can’t-miss deal for cord-cutters.
With the prices of streaming going up at an alarming rate, it’s always wise to jump on savings whenever and wherever you can. Fortunately, the Starz streaming service is feeling generous and is offering an incredible deal that will help you save for most of the rest of 2024. For a limited time, you can sign up for a six-month subscription to the streamer for just $19.99; that’s a 66% savings over what it would cost you with a monthly subscription. With the fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” set to premiere in just over a month, now is the perfect time to sign up, binge the first three seasons, and get ready to wrap up the story with Season 4.
How to Get 6 Months of Starz for Just $19.99 Each...
With the prices of streaming going up at an alarming rate, it’s always wise to jump on savings whenever and wherever you can. Fortunately, the Starz streaming service is feeling generous and is offering an incredible deal that will help you save for most of the rest of 2024. For a limited time, you can sign up for a six-month subscription to the streamer for just $19.99; that’s a 66% savings over what it would cost you with a monthly subscription. With the fourth and final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” set to premiere in just over a month, now is the perfect time to sign up, binge the first three seasons, and get ready to wrap up the story with Season 4.
How to Get 6 Months of Starz for Just $19.99 Each...
- 4/22/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The newest Lionsgate movie will make the rounds once it heads to streaming, and we’ll give you our best guess as to when it would be.
Heads up, Guy Ritchie fans! The noted auteur is ready to debut his latest work, as his new movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is preparing to bow in theaters around the United States on Friday, April 19. The film stars Henry Cavill, all but guaranteeing explosive action and plenty of dry British wit.
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has been praised by critics as a high-octane spectacle. The film is being distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. Starz, The Roku Channel and Peacock will all stream the film, and we’ll break down which streamer will get it when. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
“The Ministry for Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a retelling of the real-life World War II mission Operation Postmaster. British...
Heads up, Guy Ritchie fans! The noted auteur is ready to debut his latest work, as his new movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is preparing to bow in theaters around the United States on Friday, April 19. The film stars Henry Cavill, all but guaranteeing explosive action and plenty of dry British wit.
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has been praised by critics as a high-octane spectacle. The film is being distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. Starz, The Roku Channel and Peacock will all stream the film, and we’ll break down which streamer will get it when. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
“The Ministry for Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a retelling of the real-life World War II mission Operation Postmaster. British...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Photo: Brendan Penny, Amanda Schull Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
Hallmark Mystery has released details of a new, original mystery moving starring Amanda Schull and Brendan Penny.
The movie tells the story of a retired army medical examiner and a charming police detective working to solve a murder. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and see images taken on the movie film set.
Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home on Hallmark Mystery Photo: Linda Ko, Amanda Schull, Brendan Penny Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
According to the official synopsis, small-town life turns deadly for retired army doctor, Dr. Rachel Hunt (Amy Schull) who returns home. Rachel is a smart, intuitive family doctor and was previously a trauma surgeon in the US Army. However, after losing her husband in combat, she retired from her commission and is now settling into a quiet new life...
Hallmark Mystery has released details of a new, original mystery moving starring Amanda Schull and Brendan Penny.
The movie tells the story of a retired army medical examiner and a charming police detective working to solve a murder. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and see images taken on the movie film set.
Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home on Hallmark Mystery Photo: Linda Ko, Amanda Schull, Brendan Penny Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
According to the official synopsis, small-town life turns deadly for retired army doctor, Dr. Rachel Hunt (Amy Schull) who returns home. Rachel is a smart, intuitive family doctor and was previously a trauma surgeon in the US Army. However, after losing her husband in combat, she retired from her commission and is now settling into a quiet new life...
- 4/11/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
After desperately clinging to his dream project, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, when the film got postponed by decades, Terry Gilliam shifted his focus to The Brothers Grimm. Making a winning combination from the start, Gilliam used his specialization in the bleak and strange to turn Heath Ledger and Matt Damon’s 2005 movie into the most beloved, dark fairy tales of all time.
Matt Damon in The Brothers Grimm
Although The Brothers Grimm featured a stellar cast including Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci, Lena Headey, and more, it was reported that Terry Gilliam initially wanted Johnny Depp instead of Matt Damon. Considering Gilliam’s preference towards Depp, even Damon was baffled when he was hired for the $105M movie, in place of the Pirates star.
Matt Damon was Terry Gilliam’s Last Choice for The Brothers Grimm
Having mainstream successes like The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys under his belt,...
Matt Damon in The Brothers Grimm
Although The Brothers Grimm featured a stellar cast including Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci, Lena Headey, and more, it was reported that Terry Gilliam initially wanted Johnny Depp instead of Matt Damon. Considering Gilliam’s preference towards Depp, even Damon was baffled when he was hired for the $105M movie, in place of the Pirates star.
Matt Damon was Terry Gilliam’s Last Choice for The Brothers Grimm
Having mainstream successes like The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys under his belt,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Watch titles like Gerard Butler’s latest action thriller “Plane” and originals like “Bmf” with a great offer from Starz and Prime Video.
Being a Prime Video customer not only allows viewers to enjoy thousands of shows and movies on-demand with their subscription, but it also includes amazing fringe benefits. One such benefit is the ability to sign up for additional streaming services through the Prime Video Channels digital marketplace and keep them all on the same monthly bill. Best yet, Prime Video Channels frequently features deals offering top streaming services at a huge discount, and they’re only available to Prime Video customers; this week, the Starz streaming service is on sale for $1.99 per month for three months (80% off).
How to Get 3 Months of Starz for $1.99 Each (80% Off) Click here to get the deal from Prime Video and Starz. Ensure you’re signed into your Prime Video account, and click “Get Started.
Being a Prime Video customer not only allows viewers to enjoy thousands of shows and movies on-demand with their subscription, but it also includes amazing fringe benefits. One such benefit is the ability to sign up for additional streaming services through the Prime Video Channels digital marketplace and keep them all on the same monthly bill. Best yet, Prime Video Channels frequently features deals offering top streaming services at a huge discount, and they’re only available to Prime Video customers; this week, the Starz streaming service is on sale for $1.99 per month for three months (80% off).
How to Get 3 Months of Starz for $1.99 Each (80% Off) Click here to get the deal from Prime Video and Starz. Ensure you’re signed into your Prime Video account, and click “Get Started.
- 3/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Lionsgate currently has distribution deals in place with The Roku Channel and Peacock, but will they survive the studio’s split from one company into two?
The long-promised split of the Lionsgate movie studio from the Starz cable/streaming bundle is getting underway in April. A new report from Deadline indicates that the studio will merge with a special purpose acquisition company (Spac) in April, and will begin trading on the Nasdaq under a different symbol than Starz.
The plan is for Lionsgate to be fully split from Starz by the end of 2024. Once the split is complete, Starz and its properties like “Outlander” and the “Power” franchise would be available for acquisition. The transactions should not have an effect on licensing deals between Lionsgate and streaming partners like Peacock and The Roku Channel. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Lionsgate filed paperwork seeking approval to split into two separate entities,...
The long-promised split of the Lionsgate movie studio from the Starz cable/streaming bundle is getting underway in April. A new report from Deadline indicates that the studio will merge with a special purpose acquisition company (Spac) in April, and will begin trading on the Nasdaq under a different symbol than Starz.
The plan is for Lionsgate to be fully split from Starz by the end of 2024. Once the split is complete, Starz and its properties like “Outlander” and the “Power” franchise would be available for acquisition. The transactions should not have an effect on licensing deals between Lionsgate and streaming partners like Peacock and The Roku Channel. Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Lionsgate filed paperwork seeking approval to split into two separate entities,...
- 3/6/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Scottie Thompson (Hellfire), David Koechner (Anchorman), Gillian White (Trouble Man!) and Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy) are currently starring in Christmas action-comedy Dashing Through The Snow.
From writer-director Prince Bagdasarian, the movie is also starring are Hunter Ives (Abstraction), James Di Giacomo (The Kill Room) and social media influencer, Nick Antonyan.
Set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, the film will see US Marshall Jo (Thompson) protecting a pregnant fugitive (White) from a bounty hunter (Ives) and a hitman Santa (Koechner), accompanied by his henchmen of elves.
Washington plays Thompson’s boss, Acting Deputy Director Winters for the US Marshal Service.
James Di Giacomo (Desperation Road) and Sasha Yelaun (The Old Way) are producing, alongside Prince Bagdasarian and Hunter Ives. Filming is underway on location in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, California.
“I aim to craft a unique blend of dark comedy and action, immersing the audience in a snow-laden...
From writer-director Prince Bagdasarian, the movie is also starring are Hunter Ives (Abstraction), James Di Giacomo (The Kill Room) and social media influencer, Nick Antonyan.
Set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, the film will see US Marshall Jo (Thompson) protecting a pregnant fugitive (White) from a bounty hunter (Ives) and a hitman Santa (Koechner), accompanied by his henchmen of elves.
Washington plays Thompson’s boss, Acting Deputy Director Winters for the US Marshal Service.
James Di Giacomo (Desperation Road) and Sasha Yelaun (The Old Way) are producing, alongside Prince Bagdasarian and Hunter Ives. Filming is underway on location in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, California.
“I aim to craft a unique blend of dark comedy and action, immersing the audience in a snow-laden...
- 3/4/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Brad Pitt is one of the best actors in all of Hollywood, whose reputation precedes himself in every way. After all, he has worked with the best of the best the industry has to offer and that includes Quentin Tarantino. Now, like many of his fans, it appears Javier Bardem has one major fantasy regarding Brad Pitt.
A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys, and many others catapulting him to the very top of the industry.
SUGGESTEDTop 5 Hiroyuki Sanada Movies if You Liked Shogun Javier Bardem Has A Major Fantasy With Brad Pitt Javier Bardem
While speaking to The Wired, Javier Bardem was asked if he wanted to act in a romantic comedy movie one day. Bardem emphatically answered that he definitely wanted to do that. When suggested he should act...
A scene from Fight Club
Brad Pitt is known for so many incredible movies over the years, with the likes of Fight Club, Snatch, 12 Monkeys, and many others catapulting him to the very top of the industry.
SUGGESTEDTop 5 Hiroyuki Sanada Movies if You Liked Shogun Javier Bardem Has A Major Fantasy With Brad Pitt Javier Bardem
While speaking to The Wired, Javier Bardem was asked if he wanted to act in a romantic comedy movie one day. Bardem emphatically answered that he definitely wanted to do that. When suggested he should act...
- 3/2/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Starz hasn’t offered this deal since August of 2023, and it’s not likely to stick around for long!
This particular moment in time is a tricky one to be searching for a new streaming platform. The NFL season is over, so subscribing to a service that carries NFL games won’t bring any extra value until September. Scripted TV series are still making their way back to airwaves after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, so there are few marquee titles that will draw fans to one streamer over another.
Fortunately, Starz is offering a fantastic incentive to potential subscribers on the hunt for a new favorite show: 70% off your subscription for three months! That will drop the price of a Starz subscription to $2.99 per month, and you’ll stay at that price for the next 90 days.
How to Get 3 Months of Starz for $2.99 Each Click here to get the deal from Starz.
This particular moment in time is a tricky one to be searching for a new streaming platform. The NFL season is over, so subscribing to a service that carries NFL games won’t bring any extra value until September. Scripted TV series are still making their way back to airwaves after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, so there are few marquee titles that will draw fans to one streamer over another.
Fortunately, Starz is offering a fantastic incentive to potential subscribers on the hunt for a new favorite show: 70% off your subscription for three months! That will drop the price of a Starz subscription to $2.99 per month, and you’ll stay at that price for the next 90 days.
How to Get 3 Months of Starz for $2.99 Each Click here to get the deal from Starz.
- 2/14/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Aaron Stanford is returning to the MCU, as it was revealed in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer released during the Superbowl on Sunday. He is reprising the role of Pyro which he portrayed in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.
“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.
While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”
In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...
“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.
While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”
In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Throughout the 96-year history of the Academy Awards, the amount of acting lineups consisting only of first-time nominees has reached 37, or about 10% of the overall total. While that number may not seem high in a general sense, these cases actually outnumber those exclusively involving veteran contenders by a ratio of three to one. However, although this list expanded as recently as 2023, rookie-only acting lineups are gradually becoming less common than veteran-only ones, the amount of which has nearly doubled within the last dozen years.
Whereas 75% of veteran-only acting quintets have involved lead performers rather than supporting ones, almost the exact opposite is true of lineups full of newcomers. For instance, only one existing case of the former kind concerns supporting actresses, whereas the same category has produced 15 rookie-only rosters. The last such group consisted of 2000 winner Angelina Jolie and nominees Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”), Catherine Keener (“Being John Malkovich...
Whereas 75% of veteran-only acting quintets have involved lead performers rather than supporting ones, almost the exact opposite is true of lineups full of newcomers. For instance, only one existing case of the former kind concerns supporting actresses, whereas the same category has produced 15 rookie-only rosters. The last such group consisted of 2000 winner Angelina Jolie and nominees Toni Collette (“The Sixth Sense”), Catherine Keener (“Being John Malkovich...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Cape Cod is outwardly a perfect vacation town. Idyllic beaches and sprawling green vistas make it seem like nothing bad ever happens on the Cape, but audiences can explore its seedy underbelly in “Hightown,” the crime drama which will begin airing its third and final season on Starz on Friday, Jan. 26. Jackie Quiñones may not have a badge anymore, but she’s not likely to let that stop her from dispensing justice. You can watch with a subscription to Starz.
How to Watch ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Premiere When: Friday, January 26, 2024 Where: Starz Stream: Watch with a subscription to Starz. Save 67% (6 Months for $20)$9.99+ / month starz.com About ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Premiere
Despite the fact that Jackie Quiñones has been booted from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, she has no interest in simply letting the criminal element of Cape Cod have its way. When a sex worker is murdered and a woman goes missing,...
How to Watch ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Premiere When: Friday, January 26, 2024 Where: Starz Stream: Watch with a subscription to Starz. Save 67% (6 Months for $20)$9.99+ / month starz.com About ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Premiere
Despite the fact that Jackie Quiñones has been booted from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, she has no interest in simply letting the criminal element of Cape Cod have its way. When a sex worker is murdered and a woman goes missing,...
- 1/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Verizon is making history as it continues to find ways to save customers money on things beyond its typical mobile phone and internet services. The company has announced that it is pairing together Netflix’s Premium subscription plan and the Starz streaming service for just $25.99. This is the first time that the two streamers have ever been in a bundle together and only Verizon customers can take advantage of the savings.
How to Get Netflix Premium and Starz from Verizon for $25.99 Click here to get the deal from +play. Click “Learn More.” If you do not already subscribe to Netflix or Starz, click “Get it now.” If you signed up for Netflix or Starz outside of +play, follow the instructions to link your services. Complete the registration process. Get +play Netflix and Starz Bundle $25.99 per month verizon.com/plusplay Save $7 per month of Netflix Premium and Starz. What Do You...
How to Get Netflix Premium and Starz from Verizon for $25.99 Click here to get the deal from +play. Click “Learn More.” If you do not already subscribe to Netflix or Starz, click “Get it now.” If you signed up for Netflix or Starz outside of +play, follow the instructions to link your services. Complete the registration process. Get +play Netflix and Starz Bundle $25.99 per month verizon.com/plusplay Save $7 per month of Netflix Premium and Starz. What Do You...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The Monty Python legend and director of 12 Monkeys and Brazil will be receiving his first Aardman Slapstick award for visual comedy next month. Ask him anything here
Terry Gilliam has directed 13 feature films including 1981 fantasy adventure Time Bandits with Sean Connery and John Cleese, 1995’s sci-fi thriller 12 Monkeys with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt and 2005 fantasy adventure The Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon and Heath Ledger. It all started, of course, with 1975’s Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the first Monty Python film, which Gilliam co-wrote and starred in along with his fellow Pythons, as well as directing.
Although American-born, Gilliam renounced his American citizenship in 2006. He was nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay for 1985 sci-fi dystopian dark comedy Brazil and a Golden Globe for best director for 1991 fantasy comedy-drama The Fisher King. In 1998, he won a Bafta for outstanding contribution to cinema and, in...
Terry Gilliam has directed 13 feature films including 1981 fantasy adventure Time Bandits with Sean Connery and John Cleese, 1995’s sci-fi thriller 12 Monkeys with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt and 2005 fantasy adventure The Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon and Heath Ledger. It all started, of course, with 1975’s Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the first Monty Python film, which Gilliam co-wrote and starred in along with his fellow Pythons, as well as directing.
Although American-born, Gilliam renounced his American citizenship in 2006. He was nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay for 1985 sci-fi dystopian dark comedy Brazil and a Golden Globe for best director for 1991 fantasy comedy-drama The Fisher King. In 1998, he won a Bafta for outstanding contribution to cinema and, in...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rich Pelley
- The Guardian - Film News
"Star Trek: Picard" shares more than a little DNA with "12 Monkeys." In its third season, the recently ended "Trek" sequel series was captained by showrunner Terry Matalas, who co-created the wild Syfy Channel adaptation of Terry Gilliam's also-wild film. Aside from a shared showrunner, "Star Trek: Picard" was home to several key cast and crew members who worked on both shows – and nearly featured one more.
In a Reddit Ama about the show's third season, user Drewski1138 pointed out several narrative choices in "Picard" that echoed "12 Monkeys," including references to a mysterious red realm, a new drug called "Splinter" (a reference to "12 Monkeys" time travel), and more. "Were there any '12 Monkeys' Easter eggs we might have missed ... Were there any that you were told you couldn't put in?" the user asked Matalas. The answer? No, but there was one Easter egg that never came to...
In a Reddit Ama about the show's third season, user Drewski1138 pointed out several narrative choices in "Picard" that echoed "12 Monkeys," including references to a mysterious red realm, a new drug called "Splinter" (a reference to "12 Monkeys" time travel), and more. "Were there any '12 Monkeys' Easter eggs we might have missed ... Were there any that you were told you couldn't put in?" the user asked Matalas. The answer? No, but there was one Easter egg that never came to...
- 1/8/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Brad Pitt Talking About How He Got Into Acting In This Old Video Has Left Fans Drooling Over His Gorgeous Looks ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
William Bradley Pitt, widely known and loved as Brad Pitt, grew up in a modest household in Missouri where people could have never imagined choosing acting as a profession back then. An old video of Brad Pitt has gone viral on social media from his initial days in the industry. Besides captivating us with his boyish charm, he also opened up about how he came to this profession.
He has an incredible filmography and is currently a producer in Hollywood. He started with minor roles and commercials on television and got recognition in 1991 with the movie Thelma & Louise, a film by Ridley Scott. He then did films like Seven, 12 Monkeys, Ocean’s Eleven, Troy, and more, which solidified his position in the industry. One of...
William Bradley Pitt, widely known and loved as Brad Pitt, grew up in a modest household in Missouri where people could have never imagined choosing acting as a profession back then. An old video of Brad Pitt has gone viral on social media from his initial days in the industry. Besides captivating us with his boyish charm, he also opened up about how he came to this profession.
He has an incredible filmography and is currently a producer in Hollywood. He started with minor roles and commercials on television and got recognition in 1991 with the movie Thelma & Louise, a film by Ridley Scott. He then did films like Seven, 12 Monkeys, Ocean’s Eleven, Troy, and more, which solidified his position in the industry. One of...
- 1/8/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Leviathan 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Leviathan plunges onto 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on February 20 via Kino Lorber. The 1989 sci-fi/horror film been newly restored in 4K from the 35mm interpositive with Dolby Vision/Hdr and 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio.
George P. Cosmatos directs from a script by David Webb Peoples and Jeb Stuart. Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson, Michael Carmine, Lisa Eilbacher, and Héctor Elizondo star.
Special features include: a new commentary by film historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson; Leviathan: Monster Melting Pot featurette; interviews with Hudson and Elizondo; the trailer; and reversible artwork.
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Leviathan 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Leviathan plunges onto 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on February 20 via Kino Lorber. The 1989 sci-fi/horror film been newly restored in 4K from the 35mm interpositive with Dolby Vision/Hdr and 5.1 surround and lossless 2.0 audio.
George P. Cosmatos directs from a script by David Webb Peoples and Jeb Stuart. Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson, Michael Carmine, Lisa Eilbacher, and Héctor Elizondo star.
Special features include: a new commentary by film historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson; Leviathan: Monster Melting Pot featurette; interviews with Hudson and Elizondo; the trailer; and reversible artwork.
Pumpkinhead & Killer Klowns Puppets from Toynk
Reach out and grab some fun with Toynk’s Reachers,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
After months of not knowing whether Lionsgate would spin off its studio or the Starz cable/streaming bundle, we now have a bit more clarity.
After months of speculation and analysis, there is finally some movement on the Lionsgate front. In July, the company filed paperwork to create two separate business entities; one for its movie and TV studio, and the other for its cable/streaming bundle Starz. Now, reports indicate that Lionsgate has made its decision, which will see its TV and movie studio spun off and merged with a special-purpose acquisition company (Spac).
Lionsgate will merge with Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp to form Lionsgate Studios Corp. Its main goal will be to raise cash and make itself a more attractive acquisition target for a bigger company. Lionsgate Studios Corp. has an 18,000-title library, including “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick.” Save 50% Today (Just $5) $9.99+ / month starz.com
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After months of speculation and analysis, there is finally some movement on the Lionsgate front. In July, the company filed paperwork to create two separate business entities; one for its movie and TV studio, and the other for its cable/streaming bundle Starz. Now, reports indicate that Lionsgate has made its decision, which will see its TV and movie studio spun off and merged with a special-purpose acquisition company (Spac).
Lionsgate will merge with Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp to form Lionsgate Studios Corp. Its main goal will be to raise cash and make itself a more attractive acquisition target for a bigger company. Lionsgate Studios Corp. has an 18,000-title library, including “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick.” Save 50% Today (Just $5) $9.99+ / month starz.com
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- 12/22/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Brad Pitt is as pure a movie star as they come, but if anything a large swath of his work is often overlooked. To celebrate the Missourian’s 60th birthday, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman and Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis look at the 20 best roles of Pitt’s career.
From “Interview With The Vampire” to “Fight Club” Pitt has morphed into hero, villain and even the (beloved) simpleminded trainer Chad Feldheimer for the Coen Brothers film “Burn After Reading.”
Just a few years shy of his best actor win for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” his portrayal of Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s film is widely considered the high-water mark of his career. But it’s certainly not the first film to grant him award’s buzz. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Burn After Reading,” “Moneyball” all landed him past nods for his acting as...
From “Interview With The Vampire” to “Fight Club” Pitt has morphed into hero, villain and even the (beloved) simpleminded trainer Chad Feldheimer for the Coen Brothers film “Burn After Reading.”
Just a few years shy of his best actor win for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” his portrayal of Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s film is widely considered the high-water mark of his career. But it’s certainly not the first film to grant him award’s buzz. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Burn After Reading,” “Moneyball” all landed him past nods for his acting as...
- 12/18/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman and Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Brad Pitt celebrated his second Oscar win thanks to his stuntman role in the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Although he’d previously won a Best Picture victory for producing “12 Years a Slave” (2013), the Best Supporting Actor trophy was his first for acting, despite three previous nominations (plus an additional two in Picture).
He could easily have become just another pretty Hollywood face – a flash in the pan romantic lead or action star. However Pitt studied acting and worked his way up the ladder to become one of the industry’s most versatile and most well-recognized actors, as well as one of the most influential as the owner of a successful award-winning production company.
Born in Oklahoma, he was raised in Springfield, Mo, where he participated in a variety of sports and activities in high school, and went on to college with a major in journalism.
He could easily have become just another pretty Hollywood face – a flash in the pan romantic lead or action star. However Pitt studied acting and worked his way up the ladder to become one of the industry’s most versatile and most well-recognized actors, as well as one of the most influential as the owner of a successful award-winning production company.
Born in Oklahoma, he was raised in Springfield, Mo, where he participated in a variety of sports and activities in high school, and went on to college with a major in journalism.
- 12/15/2023
- by Susan Pennington, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
How far would you go for the chance to win a million dollars? Tommy (Jake Johnson) and Maddy (Anna Kendrick) find out in Hulu‘s Self Reliance trailer, featuring a star-studded cast of comedic greats.
Jake Johnson is getting behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Self Reliance. This film finds the main character, Tommy, playing a dangerous game for a lofty sum of cash, but at what price? Hulu acquired the U.S. rights to Self Reliance after a competitive bid with MRC and Paramount Global Content. In addition to directing and writing the feature, Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Here’s the official synopsis for Self Reliance courtesy of Hulu:
When a middle-aged man is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn.
Jake Johnson is getting behind the camera for his feature directorial debut with Self Reliance. This film finds the main character, Tommy, playing a dangerous game for a lofty sum of cash, but at what price? Hulu acquired the U.S. rights to Self Reliance after a competitive bid with MRC and Paramount Global Content. In addition to directing and writing the feature, Johnson also stars alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg, GaTa (Dave), Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, Boban Marjanović, Christopher Lloyd and Wayne Brady.
Here’s the official synopsis for Self Reliance courtesy of Hulu:
When a middle-aged man is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn.
- 12/5/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Former Monty Python member, animator and visionary director Terry Gilliam told Variety at the Red Sea Film Festival on Sunday that he wants Johnny Depp to play Satan in his new film “Carnival at the End of Days.”
Gilliam summarized the plot as: “God wipes out humanity and the only character who wants to save them is Satan, and Johnny Depp plays Satan.”
Gilliam was attending the screening at Red Sea of a double bill of the documentaries “Lost in La Mancha” and “He Dreams of Giants,” both of which document Gilliam’s cursed and grueling attempt to make the film “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.” The film ultimately premiered in Cannes in 2018, starring Jonathan Pryce and Adam Driver.
The producer of the documentaries, Lucy Darwin, was also on stage with Gilliam to explain to the audience how she went from being a publicist on “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen...
Gilliam summarized the plot as: “God wipes out humanity and the only character who wants to save them is Satan, and Johnny Depp plays Satan.”
Gilliam was attending the screening at Red Sea of a double bill of the documentaries “Lost in La Mancha” and “He Dreams of Giants,” both of which document Gilliam’s cursed and grueling attempt to make the film “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.” The film ultimately premiered in Cannes in 2018, starring Jonathan Pryce and Adam Driver.
The producer of the documentaries, Lucy Darwin, was also on stage with Gilliam to explain to the audience how she went from being a publicist on “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen...
- 12/3/2023
- by John Bleasdale
- Variety Film + TV
Are multiverses consistent with Christian theology? Personally, I have my doubts, but in Angel Studios’ religious-minded sci-fi thriller “The Shift,” the notion that there could be infinite parallel realities offers an original, if flawed model to test its main character’s faith.
Here’s how it works: A churchgoing man named Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) meets and marries his dream woman, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), only to have his happy life whisked away from him by a steely-eyed stranger who calls himself “the Benefactor” (Neal McDonough). Kevin’s desperate to get back to his wife, but this Benefactor guy seems determined to rattle his convictions, trying to force Kevin to reject his beliefs and go along with the rest of society’s atheist attitudes.
That’s where the movie’s other big biblical connection comes in. “The Shift” is billed as a contemporary retelling of the book of Job, in which God...
Here’s how it works: A churchgoing man named Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) meets and marries his dream woman, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), only to have his happy life whisked away from him by a steely-eyed stranger who calls himself “the Benefactor” (Neal McDonough). Kevin’s desperate to get back to his wife, but this Benefactor guy seems determined to rattle his convictions, trying to force Kevin to reject his beliefs and go along with the rest of society’s atheist attitudes.
That’s where the movie’s other big biblical connection comes in. “The Shift” is billed as a contemporary retelling of the book of Job, in which God...
- 12/2/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
With his 1995 film "12 Monkeys," director Terry Gilliam found a Hollywood-scale Trojan horse through which he could launder bleak, dystopian visions into a major science-fiction hit. The filmmaker had clashed with Hollywood before, struggling to bring his provocative, idiosyncratic work to life in an industry that prioritized homogeneity. His chaotic approach to filmmaking had led not just to issues in the industry — it also terrified Sarah Polley, the child star of his 1988 film "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen."
But "12 Monkeys" would suggest, for a minute, an attempt of Gilliam's to walk the line between art and commercial Hollywood. That Gilliam was able to use major movie stars like Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, each at peaks in their careers, and have them totally sacrifice any sense of celebrity vanity, spoke volumes to his confidence in the material. How many sci-fi blockbusters were based on experimental French New Wave short films?...
But "12 Monkeys" would suggest, for a minute, an attempt of Gilliam's to walk the line between art and commercial Hollywood. That Gilliam was able to use major movie stars like Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, each at peaks in their careers, and have them totally sacrifice any sense of celebrity vanity, spoke volumes to his confidence in the material. How many sci-fi blockbusters were based on experimental French New Wave short films?...
- 11/28/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Prime Video usually has some of the best streaming deals available around Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and this year is no exception.
If you’re not a Prime Video customer yet, the incentive to join may never be greater. Not only does Prime Video offer a 30-day free trial to prospective users, it also allows customers to sign up for additional video streaming services and keep all the bills for those services in one place.
Starz is one of the apps you can subscribe to through Prime Video, and this week you can do it for a steep discount! In order to celebrate Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering Starz for $2.50 for two months of service. The streamer usually costs $9.99 per month, so you’ll save 75% off the normal price for 60 days with this deal from Prime Video and Starz.
How to Get 2 Months of Starz for Just $2.50 Each...
If you’re not a Prime Video customer yet, the incentive to join may never be greater. Not only does Prime Video offer a 30-day free trial to prospective users, it also allows customers to sign up for additional video streaming services and keep all the bills for those services in one place.
Starz is one of the apps you can subscribe to through Prime Video, and this week you can do it for a steep discount! In order to celebrate Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering Starz for $2.50 for two months of service. The streamer usually costs $9.99 per month, so you’ll save 75% off the normal price for 60 days with this deal from Prime Video and Starz.
How to Get 2 Months of Starz for Just $2.50 Each...
- 11/22/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Thierry Frémaux is best known internationally as the long-time head of France’s Cannes Film Festival, which is organized out of its offices in Paris’s trendy Marais neighborhood.
The double-hatted cinema expert is perhaps more in his element in his home city of Lyon, where he is the director of the Institut Lumière, situated on the site of the former mansion and factory of cinema pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumière.
Alongside its late co-founders Bernard Chardère and Bertrand Tavernier, Frémaux has been a driving force behind the expansion of the institute and its activities, including the creation of its classic cinema-focused Lumière Film Festival, which has just wrapped its 15th edition.
Highlights this year included German director Wim Wenders receiving its prestigious Lumière Prize, following in the footsteps of the likes of Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Jane Campion and Francis Ford Coppola. As part of the honor, the Paris,...
The double-hatted cinema expert is perhaps more in his element in his home city of Lyon, where he is the director of the Institut Lumière, situated on the site of the former mansion and factory of cinema pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumière.
Alongside its late co-founders Bernard Chardère and Bertrand Tavernier, Frémaux has been a driving force behind the expansion of the institute and its activities, including the creation of its classic cinema-focused Lumière Film Festival, which has just wrapped its 15th edition.
Highlights this year included German director Wim Wenders receiving its prestigious Lumière Prize, following in the footsteps of the likes of Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Jane Campion and Francis Ford Coppola. As part of the honor, the Paris,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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