Jackie Chan has made a lot of successful movies both in his homeland and in the international arena. With the hundreds of projects under his belt, some were not well-received by the audience. One of the action star’s most popular Hollywood films is Disney’s Around the World in 80 Days.
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
It was helmed as a reboot of the highly acclaimed 1956 version and an adaptation of Jules Verne’s 1873 novel. Apart from Chan, the film starred Steve Coogan and Cecile de France.
Around the World in 80 Days Was A Gigantic Mess
While the title sounds really exciting, Around the World in 80 Days was a critical and commercial flop. It only earned over $72 million worldwide against a production budget of $110 million, which means it lost a profit of at least $38 million. This seems not a really large amount, but the negative reviews...
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
It was helmed as a reboot of the highly acclaimed 1956 version and an adaptation of Jules Verne’s 1873 novel. Apart from Chan, the film starred Steve Coogan and Cecile de France.
Around the World in 80 Days Was A Gigantic Mess
While the title sounds really exciting, Around the World in 80 Days was a critical and commercial flop. It only earned over $72 million worldwide against a production budget of $110 million, which means it lost a profit of at least $38 million. This seems not a really large amount, but the negative reviews...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ian Fleming’s secret agent with a license to kill, James Bond has been brought to life by seven actors. It began with Sean Connery in 1962 and most recently, Daniel Craig finished his stint as Agent 007.
Daniel Craig || No Time to Die
Craig’s performance as the character is critically acclaimed, and some even call his portrayal the best ever. However, it might surprise one that Craig was initially hesitant to take on the role. While he might have been a bit reluctant to don that iconic tuxedo, the producers knew exactly what the movie needed and managed to have him on board.
Daniel Craig Told The Producers Why He Was Not The Best Fit For James Bond
Daniel Craig || Casino Royale
The on-screen adaptation of James Bond began in 1962 with Sean Connery. David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan also took the role before Craig stepped in.
Daniel Craig || No Time to Die
Craig’s performance as the character is critically acclaimed, and some even call his portrayal the best ever. However, it might surprise one that Craig was initially hesitant to take on the role. While he might have been a bit reluctant to don that iconic tuxedo, the producers knew exactly what the movie needed and managed to have him on board.
Daniel Craig Told The Producers Why He Was Not The Best Fit For James Bond
Daniel Craig || Casino Royale
The on-screen adaptation of James Bond began in 1962 with Sean Connery. David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan also took the role before Craig stepped in.
- 3/19/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Since the inception of the Academy Awards, the U.S.-based organization behind them has always strived to honor worldwide film achievements. Their extensive roster of competitive acting winners alone consists of artists from 30 unique countries, three of which first gained representation during the 2020s. The last full decade’s worth of triumphant performers hail from eight countries, while 42.1% of the individual actors nominated during that time originate from outside of America.
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
John Cena made a bold appearance at the Oscar Awards. In a skit led by host Jimmy Kimmel, Kimmel played a clip of a streaker who ran across the stage behind David Niven at the Oscars in 1974.
“Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?” Kimmel said.
Cena poked his head out from behind the wings and called Kimmel over.
The two shared playful banter, all part of the skit, where Cena said he didn’t “want to do the streaker bit anymore.”
Kimmel expressed frustration at Cena, eventually convincing him to come out. Covering his groin area with the Best Costume Design envelope, Cena stepped on stage wearing nothing but sandals.
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“Costumes are so important,” he said. “Maybe the most important.
“Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?” Kimmel said.
Cena poked his head out from behind the wings and called Kimmel over.
The two shared playful banter, all part of the skit, where Cena said he didn’t “want to do the streaker bit anymore.”
Kimmel expressed frustration at Cena, eventually convincing him to come out. Covering his groin area with the Best Costume Design envelope, Cena stepped on stage wearing nothing but sandals.
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“Costumes are so important,” he said. “Maybe the most important.
- 3/11/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
John Cena's nude Oscars bit was actually a clever homage to a past Oscars streaker. Despite some awkward moments, Cena's commitment to the costume illusion was impressive, as a backstage image reveals what he was actually wearing. The viral moment highlighted the importance of costume design in movies while paying tribute to Oscars history.
The 2024 Oscars featured a weird moment with John Cena presenting nude, and a new behind-the-scenes image reveals exactly what he was wearing during the bit. Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 96th Academy Awards, and as part of the late-night host's efforts to pull off an entertaining show for both the celebrities attending and the people watching at home, he recruited some personalities for some special segments. That includes pro-wrestler-turned-actor Cena presenting the 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Costume Design.
Instead of simply coming out on the stage and doing the lead-up to the announcement of the winner,...
The 2024 Oscars featured a weird moment with John Cena presenting nude, and a new behind-the-scenes image reveals exactly what he was wearing during the bit. Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 96th Academy Awards, and as part of the late-night host's efforts to pull off an entertaining show for both the celebrities attending and the people watching at home, he recruited some personalities for some special segments. That includes pro-wrestler-turned-actor Cena presenting the 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Costume Design.
Instead of simply coming out on the stage and doing the lead-up to the announcement of the winner,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ana Dumaraog
- ScreenRant.com
Wrestler and actor John Cena was the driver of surprise and shock at the ongoing 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He appeared naked on the Oscars stage as he presented the award for Best Costume Design to ‘Poor Things’, reports ‘Variety’.
John’s bit paid homage to one of the craziest moments in the history of the Academy Awards back in 1974 when a naked man ran on stage at the 46th Oscars while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor.
As per ‘Variety’, it was at the height of the 1970s streaking fan, when nude people frequently interrupted public events.
“Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?”, Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment.
“I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up...
John’s bit paid homage to one of the craziest moments in the history of the Academy Awards back in 1974 when a naked man ran on stage at the 46th Oscars while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor.
As per ‘Variety’, it was at the height of the 1970s streaking fan, when nude people frequently interrupted public events.
“Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?”, Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment.
“I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up...
- 3/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Returning for his fourth stint as host, Jimmy ‘safe pair of hands’ Kimmel delivered some strong one-liners in his opening monologue and throughout the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony, held last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Referencing the strikes, he said: “It was also a great year for movies, despite the fact that everything stopped. The people in this room somehow managed to come up with so many excellent films and memorable performances. This night is full of enormous talent, and untold potential, but so was Madame Web.”
Poking fun at Republican senator Katie Britt’s much ridiculed response...
Referencing the strikes, he said: “It was also a great year for movies, despite the fact that everything stopped. The people in this room somehow managed to come up with so many excellent films and memorable performances. This night is full of enormous talent, and untold potential, but so was Madame Web.”
Poking fun at Republican senator Katie Britt’s much ridiculed response...
- 3/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
From Billie Eilish’s heartrending performance to John Cena’s beefcake cameo, the 96th Academy Awards served up some pretty terrific moments and more than a few surprises.
Here were the highlights — and lowlights — from Sunday’s telecast on ABC.
Great Moment when members of Osage Nation walked the red carpet. Like the costumes we saw in Killers of the Flower Moon, their Indigenous attire was both extravagant and gorgeous.
Surprise how the show started five minutes late because some attendees still hadn’t made it into the theater. Arrivals has been complicated by the security measures meant to keep pro-Palestinian protesters at a distance, and that led to “hundreds of people” getting stuck outside the entrance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Hollywood, CA ahead of 96th Oscars
Snub delayed for Greta Gerwig and how she didn’t get a nomination for Best Director.
Here were the highlights — and lowlights — from Sunday’s telecast on ABC.
Great Moment when members of Osage Nation walked the red carpet. Like the costumes we saw in Killers of the Flower Moon, their Indigenous attire was both extravagant and gorgeous.
Surprise how the show started five minutes late because some attendees still hadn’t made it into the theater. Arrivals has been complicated by the security measures meant to keep pro-Palestinian protesters at a distance, and that led to “hundreds of people” getting stuck outside the entrance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Hollywood, CA ahead of 96th Oscars
Snub delayed for Greta Gerwig and how she didn’t get a nomination for Best Director.
- 3/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscars 2024: John Cena Appears On Stage N*de Just With An Envelope Covering His Asset ( Photo Credit – Flickr )
Oscars 2024: It is the biggest award night ever, and all were decked up in their most glam avatar. But John Cena took things up a notch by going n*de on stage! Yes, you read that right! The former WWE star and now a notable Hollywood actor walked across the stage wearing nothing. But why? Keep scrolling for more.
Yargos Lanthimos directed Poor Things, which took home multiple Academy Awards, including Best Hair & Makeup and Set Production. Emma Stone was one of the frontrunners for the Best Actress in a Leading Role. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo lost the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar to his Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr.
Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone’s movie Poor Things was also nominated for Best Costume, and to announce the winner,...
Oscars 2024: It is the biggest award night ever, and all were decked up in their most glam avatar. But John Cena took things up a notch by going n*de on stage! Yes, you read that right! The former WWE star and now a notable Hollywood actor walked across the stage wearing nothing. But why? Keep scrolling for more.
Yargos Lanthimos directed Poor Things, which took home multiple Academy Awards, including Best Hair & Makeup and Set Production. Emma Stone was one of the frontrunners for the Best Actress in a Leading Role. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo lost the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar to his Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr.
Mark Ruffalo and Emma Stone’s movie Poor Things was also nominated for Best Costume, and to announce the winner,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Oscars 2024 just got a little Nsfw after John Cena walked onto the stage naked to present the Best Costume Design category. Cena’s point was to prove why costumes were so important and his Barbie co-star Margot Robbie couldn’t stop blushing and laughing at his hilarious antics. But fans also noticed how well-maintained the WWE star’s body was. His clearly demarcated abs were one of the highlights of this Oscar evening.
John Cena in Ricky Stanicky
In comparison, another WWE wrestler-turned-actor could never dream of having the new Oscar streaker’s abs. Dwayne Johnson, who is known for his muscular, well-toned body in Hollywood, cannot have a six-pack due to medical reasons.
John Cena’s Streaker Moment At the Oscars Has Everyone Drooling Over His Six-Pack John Cena at the 96th Academy Awards
Families watching the Oscar night on television were in for a gasping moment when John...
John Cena in Ricky Stanicky
In comparison, another WWE wrestler-turned-actor could never dream of having the new Oscar streaker’s abs. Dwayne Johnson, who is known for his muscular, well-toned body in Hollywood, cannot have a six-pack due to medical reasons.
John Cena’s Streaker Moment At the Oscars Has Everyone Drooling Over His Six-Pack John Cena at the 96th Academy Awards
Families watching the Oscar night on television were in for a gasping moment when John...
- 3/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Cena hilariously interrupted Kimmel's devious plans at the Oscars, awkwardly using a giant envelope to cover his dignity. Holly Waddington's lavish costumes in "Poor Things" combine Victorian elegance with steampunk vibes, a hit at award show. Waddington's bold designs for Emma Stone's childlike character reflect a unique style, even embracing exaggerated Leg of Mutton sleeves.
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the 96th Academy Awards, and is doing a pretty good job of it. One of his best bits of the night came when he wanted to supposedly honor the infamous nude streaker 50 years ago, at the 46th Academy Awards, who emerged from the curtains behind David Niven. As such, John Cena appeared behind the stage, shirtless and peaking out, having second thoughts about imitating the streaker.
"This is a classy event," said Cena, telling Kimmel that he "should be ashamed" of himself for even thinking of the idea. Kimmel relented,...
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the 96th Academy Awards, and is doing a pretty good job of it. One of his best bits of the night came when he wanted to supposedly honor the infamous nude streaker 50 years ago, at the 46th Academy Awards, who emerged from the curtains behind David Niven. As such, John Cena appeared behind the stage, shirtless and peaking out, having second thoughts about imitating the streaker.
"This is a classy event," said Cena, telling Kimmel that he "should be ashamed" of himself for even thinking of the idea. Kimmel relented,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Matt Mahler
- MovieWeb
Tonight, the Peacemaker was a Disrupter, so to speak.
John Cena gave out the Oscar for Best Costume Design (spoiler: the winner was Poor Things) nearly nude with a big placard covering his cajones that read “Costume Design”.
Host Jimmy Kimmel wanted to pay homage to the 1974 streaking incident which involved the late Robert Opel, who ran naked behind an unsuspecting David Niven onstage, who was introducing Elizabeth Taylor at the time.
After the laughter simmered, Niven beamed at the time, “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen … But isn’t it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?”
Related: Oscar Winners List – Updating Live On Hollywood’s Biggest Night
Tonight, as Kimmel was trying to cue the streaker to streak, Cena popped his head out from behind some scenery...
John Cena gave out the Oscar for Best Costume Design (spoiler: the winner was Poor Things) nearly nude with a big placard covering his cajones that read “Costume Design”.
Host Jimmy Kimmel wanted to pay homage to the 1974 streaking incident which involved the late Robert Opel, who ran naked behind an unsuspecting David Niven onstage, who was introducing Elizabeth Taylor at the time.
After the laughter simmered, Niven beamed at the time, “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen … But isn’t it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?”
Related: Oscar Winners List – Updating Live On Hollywood’s Biggest Night
Tonight, as Kimmel was trying to cue the streaker to streak, Cena popped his head out from behind some scenery...
- 3/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
John Cena appeared naked on the Oscars stage while presenting the award for best costume design to “Poor Things.” It was all part of a bit that paid homage to one of the craziest moments in the history of the Academy Awards when a naked man ran on stage at the 46th Oscars in 1974 while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. It was at the height of the ’70s streaking fan, when nude people frequently interrupted public events.
Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up a bit where a streaker would run across the stage during the 2024 ceremony. That’s when a shirtless John Cena popped his head out from the corner of the stage.
Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up a bit where a streaker would run across the stage during the 2024 ceremony. That’s when a shirtless John Cena popped his head out from the corner of the stage.
- 3/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
During his monologue for the 2024 Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel was quick to call out the Film Academy for failing to nominate Greta Gerwig for Barbie.
“It was a hard year but it was also a great year for movies despite the fact that everything stopped,” Kimmel reflected, alluding to the 2023 actors and writers strikes.
“Here we are all dressed up celebrating the best of the best beginning with Barbie,” Kimmel said, describing the film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as a “monster hit.”
“What an achievement to take a plastic doll no one even liked anymore… Now Barbie is a feminist icon thanks to Greta Gerwig who many believe deserved to be nominated for best director,” Kimmel added. After the audience erupted into an applause Kimmel quipped, “I know you’re clapping, but you’re the ones who didn’t vote for her by the way. Don’t act...
“It was a hard year but it was also a great year for movies despite the fact that everything stopped,” Kimmel reflected, alluding to the 2023 actors and writers strikes.
“Here we are all dressed up celebrating the best of the best beginning with Barbie,” Kimmel said, describing the film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as a “monster hit.”
“What an achievement to take a plastic doll no one even liked anymore… Now Barbie is a feminist icon thanks to Greta Gerwig who many believe deserved to be nominated for best director,” Kimmel added. After the audience erupted into an applause Kimmel quipped, “I know you’re clapping, but you’re the ones who didn’t vote for her by the way. Don’t act...
- 3/10/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on who should play the iconic spy in future movies, setting his sights on Academy Award-nominated actor Cillian Murphy.
During his appearance at the annual Oscar Wilde Awards, former 007 spy Pierce Brosnan also opened up about who should play James Bond Next. Pierce Brosnan appeared in four Bond films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. Following these films, the role went to Daniel Craig, who played the enigmatic spy in five films. However, there will be a new Bond in the future as Craig stepped down.
Related James Bond Producer Offers Disappointing Update on Next Film James Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli provides an update on plans for a reboot of the acclaimed spy thriller film series.
"Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty's Secret Service,...
During his appearance at the annual Oscar Wilde Awards, former 007 spy Pierce Brosnan also opened up about who should play James Bond Next. Pierce Brosnan appeared in four Bond films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. Following these films, the role went to Daniel Craig, who played the enigmatic spy in five films. However, there will be a new Bond in the future as Craig stepped down.
Related James Bond Producer Offers Disappointing Update on Next Film James Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli provides an update on plans for a reboot of the acclaimed spy thriller film series.
"Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty's Secret Service,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Monica Coman
- Comic Book Resources
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting 2024 Oscars for his 4th time. As an experienced and proven host, he's navigated live mishaps in past ceremonies. The diverse lineup of star presenters includes past Oscar winners, Best Actors/Actresses, and stars from upcoming films. The 96th Academy Awards airs March 10, 2024. Watch on ABC at 7 pm Est/4 pm Pst.
The 2024 Oscars are airing on Sunday, March 10th, so here is a breakdown of who is hosting and presenting during the ceremony. The first-ever Academy Awards were held on May 16, 1929, and were hosted by William deMille & Douglas Fairbanks, founding members of the Academy. Since then, there have been more than 60 people who have hosted the Oscars.
In 1957, the animated character Donald Duck even served as a co-host of the awards, working alongside David Niven, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, and Rosalind Russell. Throughout the 96-year history, there have only been a few instances when the Academy Awards went without a host,...
The 2024 Oscars are airing on Sunday, March 10th, so here is a breakdown of who is hosting and presenting during the ceremony. The first-ever Academy Awards were held on May 16, 1929, and were hosted by William deMille & Douglas Fairbanks, founding members of the Academy. Since then, there have been more than 60 people who have hosted the Oscars.
In 1957, the animated character Donald Duck even served as a co-host of the awards, working alongside David Niven, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, and Rosalind Russell. Throughout the 96-year history, there have only been a few instances when the Academy Awards went without a host,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Emma Wagner
- ScreenRant.com
What is the worst moment in Oscars history? There are certainly a few to choose from. It could be the streaker that ran across the stage at the 1974 Oscars, prompting actor David Niven to say, "Isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?" Maybe it's when La La Land won Best Picture, only it didn't: Moonlight did. John Travolta announcing Idina Menzel's Oscar win, calling her "Adele Dazeem" is bad, but perhaps not the worst. If it isn't any of these - and it isn't - then surely, surely, it's the slap heard around the world. Will Smith storming the stage and slapping Chris Rock, a move which resulted in Smith being banned for a whopping ten years from Academy events. Close, but no cigar.
- 3/7/2024
- by Lloyd Farley
- Collider.com
Lily Gladstone made Oscar history as the first Native American to be nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” While we thought she would try her luck in the featured category, she opted to campaign in lead. Her importance to the plot suggests that she is a co-star, despite her screen-time (especially in the second half of the film and compared to that of Leonardo DiCaprio).
It isn’t often that a performance that could go supporting is campaigned as a lead, but it’s happened in the past – even the very recent past.
SEEOscar Experts say it’s Emma Stone vs. Lily Gladstone for Best Actress
Last year, Michelle Williams was at one point the odds-on favorite to win Best Supporting Actress for “The Fabelmans.” Though her reason for going lead in anyone’s guess, some suggest that...
It isn’t often that a performance that could go supporting is campaigned as a lead, but it’s happened in the past – even the very recent past.
SEEOscar Experts say it’s Emma Stone vs. Lily Gladstone for Best Actress
Last year, Michelle Williams was at one point the odds-on favorite to win Best Supporting Actress for “The Fabelmans.” Though her reason for going lead in anyone’s guess, some suggest that...
- 2/23/2024
- by Sebastian Ochoa Mendoza
- Gold Derby
Bond 26 faces a challenge in living up to past success and the legacy of Daniel Craig's reinvention of the character. The new Bond film's delay suggests careful planning, but risks losing momentum in a rapidly changing industry. The future Bond actor must navigate high expectations, evolving storytelling, and stiff competition in the spy genre.
James Bond is one of the most enduring franchises in movie history, but making Bond 26 as successful as past iterations is going to be a challenge. Daniel Craig, the last actor to take up the mantle of 007, reshaped the character of Bond in many ways, as did the films he starred in. Audience members have high expectations for who will be the next actor to embody the role, as well as the tonal shift the next film needs to take to stay relevant.
Much of the decision-making process behind Bond 26 remains shrouded in mystery,...
James Bond is one of the most enduring franchises in movie history, but making Bond 26 as successful as past iterations is going to be a challenge. Daniel Craig, the last actor to take up the mantle of 007, reshaped the character of Bond in many ways, as did the films he starred in. Audience members have high expectations for who will be the next actor to embody the role, as well as the tonal shift the next film needs to take to stay relevant.
Much of the decision-making process behind Bond 26 remains shrouded in mystery,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant.com
After 15 years and five films, Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of James Bond in 2021’s No Time To Die. His swan song cleverly tied all his previous Bond outings together while raising the stakes higher than ever. However, while fans hailed Craig’s performance and the movie’s sense of finality, the climactic death scene left many scratching their heads over a seeming plot hole.
What was the ending of Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die?
Daniel Craig in Casino Royale
In No Time To Die, James Bond sacrifices himself to ensure the destruction of villain Lyutsifer Safin’s (Rami Malek) stronghold and the deadly bioweapon Safin planned to unleash. This leads to an emotional farewell between Bond and his love Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux). However, his preceding encounter with Safin muddies the waters.
After initially opening the silo so British missiles can strike Safin’s complex,...
What was the ending of Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die?
Daniel Craig in Casino Royale
In No Time To Die, James Bond sacrifices himself to ensure the destruction of villain Lyutsifer Safin’s (Rami Malek) stronghold and the deadly bioweapon Safin planned to unleash. This leads to an emotional farewell between Bond and his love Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux). However, his preceding encounter with Safin muddies the waters.
After initially opening the silo so British missiles can strike Safin’s complex,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
There’s no question that the James Bond film franchise – the second longest-running such series in cinema history after Godzilla – comes with certain expectations in the minds of viewers. We can predict, mostly like clockwork, that 007 will wear a tux at some point in every film, he will bed at least one or more beautiful women, he’ll drive an Aston Martin (or some other high-end vehicle), and that he’ll have one polite conversation with the villain before the shooting really starts. There will also be a surreal, psychedelic credits sequence, often a big action scene before the credits, and so on.
But all those iconic trademarks of the Bond film franchise didn’t happen overnight. They were gradually introduced, especially in the early films, with some of them springing from the original Ian Fleming books and others invented by the filmmakers who adapted them. Some have remained virtually the same since their inception,...
But all those iconic trademarks of the Bond film franchise didn’t happen overnight. They were gradually introduced, especially in the early films, with some of them springing from the original Ian Fleming books and others invented by the filmmakers who adapted them. Some have remained virtually the same since their inception,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Clockwise from top left: Priceless (Screengrab); 2 Days In Paris (Screengrab); Jeffrey (Screengrab); Something’s Gotta Give (Screengrab); The Big Sick (Amazon/Lionsgate); My Man Godfrey (Screengrab)
Lovers of romantic comedies have an array of options on Amazon Prime Video—particularly when it comes to oldies but goodies. Cary Grant classics abound,...
Lovers of romantic comedies have an array of options on Amazon Prime Video—particularly when it comes to oldies but goodies. Cary Grant classics abound,...
- 2/10/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
Lashana Lynch, who played Nomi in No Time to Die, has not been approached about a potential return to the James Bond franchise. Lynch questions whether the fandom is ready for a female-led movie in the James Bond franchise. She also confirms she only signed on for one movie, and she hasn't heard anything else so far.
No Time to Die star Lashana Lynch weighs in on speculation that she will become the next James Bond lead following Daniel Craig’s departure. Lynch, who played the MI6 agent Nomi, caused a stir among the James Bond fandom when it was revealed her character was assigned the 007 code name in No Time to Die following Bond’s retirement from the British Secret Service. While Lynch’s character would later insist on giving it back to Bond, the death of Craig’s character sparked rumors that instead of recasting the role, the...
No Time to Die star Lashana Lynch weighs in on speculation that she will become the next James Bond lead following Daniel Craig’s departure. Lynch, who played the MI6 agent Nomi, caused a stir among the James Bond fandom when it was revealed her character was assigned the 007 code name in No Time to Die following Bond’s retirement from the British Secret Service. While Lynch’s character would later insist on giving it back to Bond, the death of Craig’s character sparked rumors that instead of recasting the role, the...
- 2/2/2024
- by TC Phillips
- ScreenRant.com
In the 95-year history of the Academy Awards, 88 films have each received nominations for both Best Actor and Best Actress. Although there have been 19 cases of two or more movies doing so in a single year, there hasn’t been such an occurrence since 1996, when both lead lineups included performers from “Dead Man Walking” and “Leaving Las Vegas.” However, according to Gold Derby’s late-stage 2024 Oscar nominations predictions, that nearly three-decade gap is set to soon be closed by costar pairs from “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Maestro.”
The vast majority of the Oscars prognosticators who’ve been shaping our odds all season agree that Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) will all clinch academy mentions for their lead performances. The last such quartet consisted of eventual winners Nicolas Cage (“Leaving Las Vegas”) and Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”) and their respective costars,...
The vast majority of the Oscars prognosticators who’ve been shaping our odds all season agree that Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) will all clinch academy mentions for their lead performances. The last such quartet consisted of eventual winners Nicolas Cage (“Leaving Las Vegas”) and Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”) and their respective costars,...
- 1/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
John Hamlin, who contributed to 45 Academy Awards telecasts at NBC and ABC as an executive or consultant and produced many other TV specials during his long career, has died. He was 92.
Hamlin died Monday at a family home in Pacific Palisades after he was hospitalized for severe dehydration from stomach flu, his family announced.
Hamlin worked with everyone from Bob Hope and Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson and said the highlight of his career was meeting Charlie Chaplin at the 1972 Academy Awards when the legend emerged from exile to receive an honorary Oscar.
He also had the truth about the streaker Robert Opel, who flashed across the stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the 1974 Academy Awards, saying the whole thing was planned and that co-host David Niven’s impromptu response about the naked man’s “shortcomings” was prewritten.
When anyone was new to working on the Oscars, they often...
Hamlin died Monday at a family home in Pacific Palisades after he was hospitalized for severe dehydration from stomach flu, his family announced.
Hamlin worked with everyone from Bob Hope and Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson and said the highlight of his career was meeting Charlie Chaplin at the 1972 Academy Awards when the legend emerged from exile to receive an honorary Oscar.
He also had the truth about the streaker Robert Opel, who flashed across the stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the 1974 Academy Awards, saying the whole thing was planned and that co-host David Niven’s impromptu response about the naked man’s “shortcomings” was prewritten.
When anyone was new to working on the Oscars, they often...
- 1/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Felix Leiter actor Jeffrey Wright says the next James Bond could be Black if the producers find the right actor. Bond has now been played by seven actors, and all of them have been white. Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has suggested that the next 007 could be any race or ethnicity, and the current crop of Bond hopefuls reflects this.
Former James Bond franchise actor Jeffrey Wright, who played Felix Leiter, comments on whether there could be a Black 007. Based on the acclaimed novels by author Ian Fleming, the role of Bond has now been played by seven actors (counting David Niven) across almost many decades. Daniel Craig was the most recent star to take on the role, and, after his exit as 007 during No Time To Die's emotional ending, countless rumors and reports have surfaced regarding who could be next in line.
Now, as news on Bond 26 remains scarce,...
Former James Bond franchise actor Jeffrey Wright, who played Felix Leiter, comments on whether there could be a Black 007. Based on the acclaimed novels by author Ian Fleming, the role of Bond has now been played by seven actors (counting David Niven) across almost many decades. Daniel Craig was the most recent star to take on the role, and, after his exit as 007 during No Time To Die's emotional ending, countless rumors and reports have surfaced regarding who could be next in line.
Now, as news on Bond 26 remains scarce,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Not all movie adaptations stay true to their source material, sometimes choosing to go in a completely different direction. Changes made in movie adaptations can range from subtle but significant to completely unrecognizable. Successful adaptations can take inspiration from books or novels to create incredible movies, like Stephen King's work and Harry Potter.
Movies inspired by other sources are always going to have discrepancies, but some movies choose to go in a completely different direction from their source material. Pulling an idea from an original novel or show is often a great way to create incredible movies. For example, the work of Stephen King has been adapted countless times and created some of the best horror films of all time. Likewise, coming-of-age stories set in a fantastical reality, such as Harry Potter, were inspired by books and mostly tried to deliver the story as it was written.
However, not all adaptations are created equally.
Movies inspired by other sources are always going to have discrepancies, but some movies choose to go in a completely different direction from their source material. Pulling an idea from an original novel or show is often a great way to create incredible movies. For example, the work of Stephen King has been adapted countless times and created some of the best horror films of all time. Likewise, coming-of-age stories set in a fantastical reality, such as Harry Potter, were inspired by books and mostly tried to deliver the story as it was written.
However, not all adaptations are created equally.
- 1/2/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant.com
1964's "The Pink Panther" is not a complex film. There is little to suggest a full-fledged film series in its story of a jewel with the shape of a panther buried deep within. Somehow, that premise resulted in a series of films lasting decades, with eleven unique (or mostly unique) live-action entries. And the cartoon character who showed up in the title sequence, dancing to Henry Mancini's iconic theme music? There was a Saturday morning series starring him that ran in various incarnations from 1969 to 1980.
When writer Maurice Richlin pursued director Blake Edwards with an idea for a film about a jewel thief, neither man could have predicted the surprising longevity of that idea. Certainly, they couldn't have predicted that the extremely thin premise of "The Pink Panther" would result in a series of films running into the 1990s. Nor could they have predicted that the protagonist would be...
When writer Maurice Richlin pursued director Blake Edwards with an idea for a film about a jewel thief, neither man could have predicted the surprising longevity of that idea. Certainly, they couldn't have predicted that the extremely thin premise of "The Pink Panther" would result in a series of films running into the 1990s. Nor could they have predicted that the protagonist would be...
- 12/16/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Watching James Bond movies in order requires investigating the franchise's history and knowing that the films do not follow the correct order of the novels. Dr. No was the first Bond movie filmed due to budgeting reasons, and Casino Royale was sold to a different producer, resulting in Dr. No being the first film in the franchise. Different actors have portrayed Bond, each bringing their own take on the character, which is why fans love the franchise so much. Roger Moore holds the record for the most Bond appearances.
Watching all the James Bond movies in order is a huge undertaking and requires a little investigating into the franchise's history in order to pull off. Based on the books by Ian Fleming, the MI6 agent was inspired by Fleming’s time in the British Naval Intelligence Division while serving in World War II. There are 40 officially licensed Bond books written by six different authors,...
Watching all the James Bond movies in order is a huge undertaking and requires a little investigating into the franchise's history in order to pull off. Based on the books by Ian Fleming, the MI6 agent was inspired by Fleming’s time in the British Naval Intelligence Division while serving in World War II. There are 40 officially licensed Bond books written by six different authors,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Colin McCormick
- ScreenRant.com
Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ (Photo by Kerry Brown / Bleecker Street)
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
- 12/9/2023
- by Kurt Anthony Krug
- Showbiz Junkies
Clockwise from bottom left: A Very Harold And Kumar Christmas, Miracle On 34th Street, An American Christmas Carol, It’s A Wonderful LifeGraphic: The A.V. Club
Happy holidays from The A.V. Club to you! If you’re anything like us, the winter season is for curling up in front...
Happy holidays from The A.V. Club to you! If you’re anything like us, the winter season is for curling up in front...
- 12/2/2023
- by Jack Smart
- avclub.com
Actors who served in the military can bring authenticity to their war movie performances, drawing on their own experiences and understanding of military life. Sidney Poitier lied about his age and served as a military hospital assistant, gaining insight into the challenges faced by soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress. Clint Eastwood's near-death experience in the military informs his role as a troubled drill sergeant in Heartbreak Ridge, adding depth to his performance.
War movies are often judged based on their accuracy, and some actors can benefit from real-life experience serving in the military. Millions of young men were conscripted to fight in World War II and the Korean War, so it's no surprise that some of these men would later go on to become successful actors. Other actors chose to join the military for other reason, either because they were seeking a better life or because they had a passion to serve their countries.
War movies are often judged based on their accuracy, and some actors can benefit from real-life experience serving in the military. Millions of young men were conscripted to fight in World War II and the Korean War, so it's no surprise that some of these men would later go on to become successful actors. Other actors chose to join the military for other reason, either because they were seeking a better life or because they had a passion to serve their countries.
- 11/24/2023
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSSubscribe to Notebook magazine before November 1 to receive Issue 4, which explores cinematic soundscapes in their diverse sonic forms and includes contributions from filmmakers like Pedro Costa, Garrett Bradley, and Dominga Sotomayor, pop musician Julia Holter, plus a wide range of artists, writers, and scholars. Subscribers will also receive with this issue a very special gift, a seven-inch record featuring a song by filmmaker Gus Van Sant and a field recording by sound designer Leslie Shatz.This week brought the sad, shocking news that the legendary Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien has retired from filmmaking due to illness. Hou's family confirmed in a statement that he is battling Alzheimer's, and the effects of long Covid have forced him to stop making films; they requested privacy during this time, adding that he is healthy overall, in the presence of family.
- 10/25/2023
- MUBI
Bond 26 should learn from Dr. No's successful adaptation of the character and stay true to Ian Flemming's creation when introducing a new version for modern audiences. Bond 26 could follow in the footsteps of Casino Royale by infusing jokes and challenging genre clichés, similar to how the Kingsman franchise did, to differentiate itself from other Bond films. Bond 26 could improve the character and create a new star by casting a fresh face instead of an established A-lister, as demonstrated by Roger Moore's successful debut in Live and Let Die.
The anticipated Bond 26 has yet to cast a new actor in the beloved role, but the producers of the still-developing project can learn a lot from the previous seven actors who've already portrayed the suave MI6 agent. James Bond is one of the most universally recognizable onscreen spies in pop culture, and audiences have gotten used to seeing new versions...
The anticipated Bond 26 has yet to cast a new actor in the beloved role, but the producers of the still-developing project can learn a lot from the previous seven actors who've already portrayed the suave MI6 agent. James Bond is one of the most universally recognizable onscreen spies in pop culture, and audiences have gotten used to seeing new versions...
- 10/20/2023
- by Micah Bailey
- ScreenRant.com
They made 24 often morally complex pictures before falling out of fashion. Now, as a monumental BFI retrospective kicks off, can their stricken pilots and posh ballerinas speak to our divided era?
It is May 1945 and night has fallen across Europe. The world is at war, cities are aflame and a Lancaster bomber is falling from the sky. Inside the burning cockpit, squadron leader Peter Carter gives his name and age then outlines his politics. “Conservative by nature,” he says. “Labour by experience.” Played by David Niven, the hero of A Matter of Life and Death is your emblematic Englishman – in that he is a muddle. He is trad and prog, romantic and practical, and amiably optimistic even in the teeth of disaster (and perhaps then most of all). He is describing himself as the plane goes down. By proxy, he is describing the film-makers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, too.
It is May 1945 and night has fallen across Europe. The world is at war, cities are aflame and a Lancaster bomber is falling from the sky. Inside the burning cockpit, squadron leader Peter Carter gives his name and age then outlines his politics. “Conservative by nature,” he says. “Labour by experience.” Played by David Niven, the hero of A Matter of Life and Death is your emblematic Englishman – in that he is a muddle. He is trad and prog, romantic and practical, and amiably optimistic even in the teeth of disaster (and perhaps then most of all). He is describing himself as the plane goes down. By proxy, he is describing the film-makers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, too.
- 10/16/2023
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Mark Goddard, who played Major Don West, the hot-tempered pilot of the Jupiter 2, on the 1960s CBS adventure series Lost in Space, has died. He was 87.
Goddard died Tuesday in Hingham, Massachusetts, his wife Evelyn Pezzulich told The Hollywood Reporter.
Goddard had worked as a regular on the Four Star Television series Johnny Ringo and The Detectives when he was approached by his agent about coming aboard the new Lost on Space, created and produced by Irwin Allen.
The sci-fi show revolved around the adventures of the Robinson family: Professor John Robinson (Guy Williams), his biochemist wife, Maureen (June Lockhart) and their children Judy, Penny and Will (Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright and Billy Mumy).
Major West also was on board, as was a stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), and a robot (designed by Forbidden Planet‘s Robert Kinoshita, played by Bob May and voiced by Dick Tufeld). Their space colonization mission,...
Goddard died Tuesday in Hingham, Massachusetts, his wife Evelyn Pezzulich told The Hollywood Reporter.
Goddard had worked as a regular on the Four Star Television series Johnny Ringo and The Detectives when he was approached by his agent about coming aboard the new Lost on Space, created and produced by Irwin Allen.
The sci-fi show revolved around the adventures of the Robinson family: Professor John Robinson (Guy Williams), his biochemist wife, Maureen (June Lockhart) and their children Judy, Penny and Will (Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright and Billy Mumy).
Major West also was on board, as was a stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), and a robot (designed by Forbidden Planet‘s Robert Kinoshita, played by Bob May and voiced by Dick Tufeld). Their space colonization mission,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyrannical and brilliant, director Michael Curtiz created film legends out of mere stars, and turned movies into myth. Here are some of his greatest films.
When movie enthusiasts think of legendary director Michael Curtiz, the first thing that pops into their mind is Casablanca (1942), consistently named to, and occasionally topping, lists of the greatest films of all time. Although if we’re being honest, most people think of it as a Humphrey Bogart movie. The same could be said of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). These are known for their stars, James Cagney, and Errol Flynn, the latter of whom Curtiz put on the map with Captain Blood (1935). In the director’s hands, actors and characters merged into a mythology which exceeded mere signature roles, becoming universal symbols.
Curtiz worked in the motion picture business from its infancy, but began in the theater, graduating Budapest’s...
When movie enthusiasts think of legendary director Michael Curtiz, the first thing that pops into their mind is Casablanca (1942), consistently named to, and occasionally topping, lists of the greatest films of all time. Although if we’re being honest, most people think of it as a Humphrey Bogart movie. The same could be said of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). These are known for their stars, James Cagney, and Errol Flynn, the latter of whom Curtiz put on the map with Captain Blood (1935). In the director’s hands, actors and characters merged into a mythology which exceeded mere signature roles, becoming universal symbols.
Curtiz worked in the motion picture business from its infancy, but began in the theater, graduating Budapest’s...
- 9/27/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Synopsis
Black Hawk Down
From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (The Martian) and renowned producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pearl Harbor) comes the gripping true story about bravery, camaraderie, and the complex reality of war.
Black Hawk Down stars an exceptional cast including Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, and Eric Bana. In 1993, an elite group of American Rangers and Delta Force soldiers are sent to Somalia on a critical mission to capture a violent warlord whose corrupt regime has led to the starvation of hundreds of thousands of Somalis. When the mission goes quickly and terribly wrong, the men find themselves outnumbered and literally fighting for their lives.
The Guns Of Navarone
Academy Award®-winners Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn star as a team of Allied military specialists recruited for a dangerous but imperative mission: to infiltrate a Nazi-occupied fortress and disable two long-range field guns so that 2,000 trapped British soldiers may be rescued.
Black Hawk Down
From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (The Martian) and renowned producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pearl Harbor) comes the gripping true story about bravery, camaraderie, and the complex reality of war.
Black Hawk Down stars an exceptional cast including Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, and Eric Bana. In 1993, an elite group of American Rangers and Delta Force soldiers are sent to Somalia on a critical mission to capture a violent warlord whose corrupt regime has led to the starvation of hundreds of thousands of Somalis. When the mission goes quickly and terribly wrong, the men find themselves outnumbered and literally fighting for their lives.
The Guns Of Navarone
Academy Award®-winners Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn star as a team of Allied military specialists recruited for a dangerous but imperative mission: to infiltrate a Nazi-occupied fortress and disable two long-range field guns so that 2,000 trapped British soldiers may be rescued.
- 9/17/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
There’s no shortage of brilliant detectives in novels, film and television, but one of the greatest — or at least the one with the fanciest facial hair — is Hercule Poirot. The Belgian investigator, created by Agatha Christie, has appeared 33 novels, more than 50 short stories, and has been played by a variety of iconic actors.
But for whatever reason, Poirot has only sporadically appeared on the big screen, with many of his earliest movie appearances being lost to time, while some of his other noteworthy adventures were rewritten as vehicles for Christie’s other beloved creation, Miss Marple.
Here we take a look at the various theatrically-released adventures of Hercule Poirot, from the 1930s to today, and see which of his mysteries were truly worth solving.
Photo credit: Columbia
Honorable Mention: “Murder By Death” (1976)
Neil Simon’s wacky spoof of the supersleuth genre, directed by Robert Moore, features an all-star cast...
But for whatever reason, Poirot has only sporadically appeared on the big screen, with many of his earliest movie appearances being lost to time, while some of his other noteworthy adventures were rewritten as vehicles for Christie’s other beloved creation, Miss Marple.
Here we take a look at the various theatrically-released adventures of Hercule Poirot, from the 1930s to today, and see which of his mysteries were truly worth solving.
Photo credit: Columbia
Honorable Mention: “Murder By Death” (1976)
Neil Simon’s wacky spoof of the supersleuth genre, directed by Robert Moore, features an all-star cast...
- 9/15/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Jimmy Kimmel Live! has proven to be one of the staples of late night TV, with the show more than 3,500 episodes and 20 seasons deep. With this sort of run, Kimmel currently stands as the longest-running late night talk show host. But as it turns out, he almost got out earlier this year, saying he had plans to retire from his namesake program.
Speaking on the first episode of the podcast Strike Force Five – in which he and other notably late night talk show hosts details the goings-on of the continued WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes – Jimmy Kimmel said, “I was very intent on retiring right around the time where the strike started…And now, I realize, Oh yeah, it’s kind of nice to work.” Still, he added, “I was serious, I was very, very serious.” Kimmel really must have been considering the move since he signed a three-year contract extension just last year.
Speaking on the first episode of the podcast Strike Force Five – in which he and other notably late night talk show hosts details the goings-on of the continued WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes – Jimmy Kimmel said, “I was very intent on retiring right around the time where the strike started…And now, I realize, Oh yeah, it’s kind of nice to work.” Still, he added, “I was serious, I was very, very serious.” Kimmel really must have been considering the move since he signed a three-year contract extension just last year.
- 8/31/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The name Errol Flynn is still synonymous with the Classic Hollywood era decades after his death and a look back on his best movies explains why this is the case. Errol Flynn was one of the first true movie stars. An Australian-born actor, Flynn moved to Hollywood in the early ‘30s after gaining a few minor roles in Australian movies. In California, Flynn became a bigger star than he could have ever dreamed when he got the lead role in 1935’s Captain Blood. This classic swashbuckling adventure movie proved that Flynn had charisma to spare and, before long, he was one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men.
A string of hits followed, as well as a turbulent private life and some legendarily troubled productions like Flynn’s infamous Adventures of Don Juan. However, despite Flynn’s hard-partying lifestyle and on-set spats, the actor remains one of the biggest and...
A string of hits followed, as well as a turbulent private life and some legendarily troubled productions like Flynn’s infamous Adventures of Don Juan. However, despite Flynn’s hard-partying lifestyle and on-set spats, the actor remains one of the biggest and...
- 8/16/2023
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Jamie Lee Curtis' parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, did not win Oscars like their famous daughter, despite their notable Hollywood careers. Jamie Lee Curtis' Oscar win was well-deserved and a testament to her long and successful career in the industry. Jamie Lee Curtis defended her own achievements in the face of controversy surrounding nepotism in Hollywood, highlighting that she has carved her own path in the industry.
Jamie Lee Curtis' parents were Hollywood royalty themselves, but did Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis ever win Oscars like their famous daughter? Curtis' 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscar win was the culmination of her lengthy career, and she rose to the heights of Hollywood much like her parents who were also celebrated movie stars in their day. Everything Everywhere All at Once allowed Curtis to shine like never before, and the long-time star finally got the award recognition that she so rightly deserved.
Jamie Lee Curtis' parents were Hollywood royalty themselves, but did Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis ever win Oscars like their famous daughter? Curtis' 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscar win was the culmination of her lengthy career, and she rose to the heights of Hollywood much like her parents who were also celebrated movie stars in their day. Everything Everywhere All at Once allowed Curtis to shine like never before, and the long-time star finally got the award recognition that she so rightly deserved.
- 8/5/2023
- by Dalton Norman
- ScreenRant.com
Way back in 2011, long before he was cast in the TV adaptation of Good Omens, actor Michael Sheen (Aziraphale) told MTV that his favourite film was Powell and Pressburger’s 1945 masterpiece A Matter of Life and Death. That was still the case in 2019, as confirmed on social media. For someone currently appearing as an angel, it’s an incredibly appropriate favourite film – and the makers of Good Omens must have been listening, because there are several Easter eggs nodding to the film appearing in the fantasy-comedy’s second season.
An Unusual Origin
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger were British film-makers who started a production company called The Archers in 1939, just a few years after Pressburger came to Britain having fled the Nazis. As well as producing, they wrote and directed several very well-known and hugely influential films during the 1940s, including The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus,...
An Unusual Origin
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger were British film-makers who started a production company called The Archers in 1939, just a few years after Pressburger came to Britain having fled the Nazis. As well as producing, they wrote and directed several very well-known and hugely influential films during the 1940s, including The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The world of spy films is currently dominated by two franchises: James Bond and Mission: Impossible. Both are based on different mediums, but both have received multiple video game adaptations over the years. However, while the much more successful James Bond games have historically recreated the faces of the Bond actors with pixelated approximations, the Mission: Impossible games have never featured a recreation (or even an approximation) of Tom Cruise.
Actually, despite the fact that there are several games based on various Tom Cruise movies, the superstar actor has not only never appeared in a video game but has never had his likeness recreated in a video game. Why is that?
For additional context, the James Bond films have been running strong since 1962, and six (seven if you count David Niven) actors have starred as the titular character in major movies so far. While Sean Connery arguably remains film’s most iconic Bond actor,...
Actually, despite the fact that there are several games based on various Tom Cruise movies, the superstar actor has not only never appeared in a video game but has never had his likeness recreated in a video game. Why is that?
For additional context, the James Bond films have been running strong since 1962, and six (seven if you count David Niven) actors have starred as the titular character in major movies so far. While Sean Connery arguably remains film’s most iconic Bond actor,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
The Pink Panther franchise is one of the most iconic and beloved series in film history. From its debut in 1963 with the original movie to its most recent installment in 2009, the Pink Panther has been a staple of comedy-mystery films for generations.
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Inspector Clouseau’s misadventures have captivated audiences worldwide and left them laughing, guessing, and wanting more.
The films were mainly created by Blake Edwards and had theme music composed by Henry Mancini. Other forms of media, such as books, comic books, video games, and animated series, were later produced based on the elements and characters from the films.
With its unique blend of slapstick humor, witty dialogue, and clever mysteries, it’s no wonder why this franchise has become so popular over the years. In this blog post, we’ll look at all the Pink Panther movies in order...
Related: 10 Best Comedies of All Time, Ranked by Viewers
Inspector Clouseau’s misadventures have captivated audiences worldwide and left them laughing, guessing, and wanting more.
The films were mainly created by Blake Edwards and had theme music composed by Henry Mancini. Other forms of media, such as books, comic books, video games, and animated series, were later produced based on the elements and characters from the films.
With its unique blend of slapstick humor, witty dialogue, and clever mysteries, it’s no wonder why this franchise has become so popular over the years. In this blog post, we’ll look at all the Pink Panther movies in order...
- 6/18/2023
- by Israr Ahmed
- buddytv.com
According to an Ian Fleming rule from the James Bond books, many of the actors who played the role were too old. The 007 featured in Fleming's novels and the one seen in the Bond movies aren't necessarily the same character. The rougher edges of Bond were sanded down when he made the leap to movies, though his womanizing, boozing and talent for killing remained intact. The relatively unknown Sean Connery wasn't at all who Fleming had in mind for 007, and he was thinking along the lines of Cary Grant or David Niven.
Of course, Connery proved perfect casting, and over 60 years on, still defines the spy for fans of the James Bond movies. In the years that followed, five more actors have played 007, with Daniel Craig being the most recent. Casting for James Bond 26 will likely see an actor in the early to mid-30s inheriting the mantle, ensuring...
Of course, Connery proved perfect casting, and over 60 years on, still defines the spy for fans of the James Bond movies. In the years that followed, five more actors have played 007, with Daniel Craig being the most recent. Casting for James Bond 26 will likely see an actor in the early to mid-30s inheriting the mantle, ensuring...
- 6/16/2023
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant.com
If nothing else, the Indiana Jones movies are great for watching Nazis get punched. Hitler's Germany makes for good, easy-to-despise villains, and the Third Reich's obsession with the occult dovetails easily into Indy's signature search for mystic artifacts. The franchise is always at its best with Nazis as the antagonists, a fact that the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny acknowledges.
But Raiders of the Lost Ark wasn't the first movie to feature Harrison Ford kicking Nazi butt. 1978's Force 10 from Navarone is regarded as a minor entry on his resume. But not only does it prominently feature the Third Reich as its villains, but a surprising number of actors went on to play Nazis in Indiana Jones movies. Having found a mother lode, Ford apparently didn't forget about them when Dr. Jones needed a few sparring partners.
Related: Indiana Jones 5 Reveals a Better Look at...
But Raiders of the Lost Ark wasn't the first movie to feature Harrison Ford kicking Nazi butt. 1978's Force 10 from Navarone is regarded as a minor entry on his resume. But not only does it prominently feature the Third Reich as its villains, but a surprising number of actors went on to play Nazis in Indiana Jones movies. Having found a mother lode, Ford apparently didn't forget about them when Dr. Jones needed a few sparring partners.
Related: Indiana Jones 5 Reveals a Better Look at...
- 5/28/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has explained why plans for his version of Casino Royale never eventuated. The first book published by original James Bond author Ian Fleming, Casino Royale introduced the world to the suave British spy and paved the way for his eventual jump to the big screen in 1962’s Dr. No. In 1967, the book eventually went on to inspire a parody film starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, and 39 years later, it was finally given the proper Bond treatment for Daniel Craig’s official 007 debut. Long before Craig assumed the lead role in Casino Royale, Tarantino planned on making his adaptation following 1994’s Pulp Fiction.
During a recent interview with Deadline, the director revealed that his plans for the movie would have cast a new Bond and set the action during the 1960s, but the project ultimately fell through due to rights issues. Contrary to the director...
During a recent interview with Deadline, the director revealed that his plans for the movie would have cast a new Bond and set the action during the 1960s, but the project ultimately fell through due to rights issues. Contrary to the director...
- 5/26/2023
- by TC Phillips
- ScreenRant.com
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star as Inspector Clouseau in the “Pink Panther” movie, based on the classic property at MGM, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
“Sonic the Hedgehog” filmmaker Jeff Fowler is attached to direct. Chris Bremner wrote the screenplay.
Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich (“Aladdin”) are producing the project via their Rideback banner.
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Inspector Clouseau is a bumbling, accident-prone Parisian detective who was featured in the previous “Pink Panther” films. The character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven but was ultimately played in the 1960s by Peter Sellers, who brought his own unique comedic style to the role.
Inspector Clouseau is known for his lack of judgment and skill, as well as his tendency to stumble blindly over carpets and clues. Despite his shortcomings, Clouseau manages to solve his...
“Sonic the Hedgehog” filmmaker Jeff Fowler is attached to direct. Chris Bremner wrote the screenplay.
Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich (“Aladdin”) are producing the project via their Rideback banner.
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Inspector Clouseau is a bumbling, accident-prone Parisian detective who was featured in the previous “Pink Panther” films. The character was originally conceived as a vehicle for David Niven but was ultimately played in the 1960s by Peter Sellers, who brought his own unique comedic style to the role.
Inspector Clouseau is known for his lack of judgment and skill, as well as his tendency to stumble blindly over carpets and clues. Despite his shortcomings, Clouseau manages to solve his...
- 5/17/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Arguably one of the most enduring film franchises the film industry has ever seen is that of the famous MI6 agent, James Bond. The adventures of Mr. Bond have spanned over sixty years, producing twenty-seven movies for the viewing pleasure of audiences across the decades. The role is one of the coveted ones out there, and over the years, starring as the dashing spy almost certainly immortalizes the legacy of the actor playing him, except perhaps for David Niven who starred in 1967's Casino Royale.
- 4/13/2023
- by Makuochi Echebiri
- Collider.com
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