Dozens of top Hollywood creatives and activists have signed an open letter in response to the shuttering of production company Participant — imploring the industry to continue to effect change through film and television as the defunct company once did.
George Clooney, Aflonso Cuarón, Ava DuVernay, Jane Fonda, Regina King, Viola Davis, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and more are signators, in addition to groups like GLAAD and Human Rights Watch. The letter was coordinated by the National Domestic Workers Alliance (Ndwa), which collaborated with Participant and director Cuarón on a visibility campaign for his 2018 Oscar winner “Roma.”
“As we say goodbye to Participant, we must underscore that values-based storytelling is needed now more than ever,” the letter states. “There is a whole ecosystem of people, connected by the work of the last 20 years of Participant, ready to work with you.
George Clooney, Aflonso Cuarón, Ava DuVernay, Jane Fonda, Regina King, Viola Davis, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and more are signators, in addition to groups like GLAAD and Human Rights Watch. The letter was coordinated by the National Domestic Workers Alliance (Ndwa), which collaborated with Participant and director Cuarón on a visibility campaign for his 2018 Oscar winner “Roma.”
“As we say goodbye to Participant, we must underscore that values-based storytelling is needed now more than ever,” the letter states. “There is a whole ecosystem of people, connected by the work of the last 20 years of Participant, ready to work with you.
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
George Clooney has been in the movie business for over a few years. Through his lengthy career, he has experienced the entire spectrum of success. He has had some massive box-office hits and has been a part of high-profile bombs. The most well-known blunder of his career has to be his 1997 film, Batman and Robin.
George Clooney as Batman
There were many reasons why the movie failed. Its inability to take on a serious tone, the joke-like appearances of beloved characters, and its writing, were just a few reasons why the movie was completely shredded by critics. It is safe to assume that after this very public failure, Clooney needed a break and needed to work on a good film.
That was when Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight entered the picture. It would seem that the atmosphere this movie provided was exactly what Clooney needed after the DC film’s failure.
George Clooney as Batman
There were many reasons why the movie failed. Its inability to take on a serious tone, the joke-like appearances of beloved characters, and its writing, were just a few reasons why the movie was completely shredded by critics. It is safe to assume that after this very public failure, Clooney needed a break and needed to work on a good film.
That was when Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight entered the picture. It would seem that the atmosphere this movie provided was exactly what Clooney needed after the DC film’s failure.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Though not directly responsible for his fellow Avenger’s paralysis below the waist, Sam Wilson aims to clear the air with James “Rhodey” Rhodes in a deleted scene from the Disney+/Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Rhodey as War Machine (played by Don Cheadle) famously got shot down out of the sky during the epic tarmac fight of Captain America: Civil War, when Sam as Falcon (Anthony Mackie) barely dodged an energy blast from Vision’s Mind Stone.
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Rhodey as War Machine (played by Don Cheadle) famously got shot down out of the sky during the epic tarmac fight of Captain America: Civil War, when Sam as Falcon (Anthony Mackie) barely dodged an energy blast from Vision’s Mind Stone.
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- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is now available on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray Steelbook, and IGN has shared a deleted scene from the first episode of the Disney+ series.
Titled "Flight Lesson," the sequence picks up after Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gives his speech at a ceremony where Captain America's shield is being put on display at a museum. Wilson still has some reservations about taking up the mantle that was passed to him by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in Avengers: Endgame, and speaks to Col. James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) about it.
Wilson notes that his former teammate appears to be fully recovered from the accident which left him almost paralysed in Civil War, and Rhodey says he doesn't "need the hardware" any more thanks to a new procedure. Sam then apologizes for his part in what happened, and Rhodey assures his friend that there are no hard feelings.
Titled "Flight Lesson," the sequence picks up after Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) gives his speech at a ceremony where Captain America's shield is being put on display at a museum. Wilson still has some reservations about taking up the mantle that was passed to him by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in Avengers: Endgame, and speaks to Col. James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) about it.
Wilson notes that his former teammate appears to be fully recovered from the accident which left him almost paralysed in Civil War, and Rhodey says he doesn't "need the hardware" any more thanks to a new procedure. Sam then apologizes for his part in what happened, and Rhodey assures his friend that there are no hard feelings.
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Back in 2019 ahead of Avengers: Endgame release, Chris Pratt pulled back the curtain on one of the most famous sequences from the film. Sharing a rare and illegal behind-the-scenes video via Instagram, from the set of the superhero blockbuster film, Pratt shot the moment from the epic final battle sequence in the movie.
Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther entry scene in Avengers: Endgame
Recently, in celebration of the 5th anniversary of Avengers: Endgame, Chris Pratt once again uploaded the same clip on his X account stating that it’s not an illegal video anymore. Reminiscing the sequence from the massive MCU blockbuster, Pratt’s video celebrated the presence of the late actor Chadwick Boseman as well as actors like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. who left Marvel.
Chris Pratt Reshared a BTS Footage From Avengers: Endgame
The final battle scene in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Given his quirky and daring nature,...
Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther entry scene in Avengers: Endgame
Recently, in celebration of the 5th anniversary of Avengers: Endgame, Chris Pratt once again uploaded the same clip on his X account stating that it’s not an illegal video anymore. Reminiscing the sequence from the massive MCU blockbuster, Pratt’s video celebrated the presence of the late actor Chadwick Boseman as well as actors like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. who left Marvel.
Chris Pratt Reshared a BTS Footage From Avengers: Endgame
The final battle scene in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Given his quirky and daring nature,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios has several projects in the making bound to be released over the course of the next few years. Despite Iger’s recent comments that the studio should focus on quality over quantity and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ being the only movie to release in 2024, they see no signs of stopping.
Now that the strike has cleared up, there are some projects that have been stuck in development hell for quite some time now, and some projects that need to be rushed in order for the MCU timeline to make sense without too many edits. It’s time for these projects to move on with the production.
One of these projects notable to be in development for years at this point is certainly Don Cheadle’s ‘Armor Wars.’ ‘Armor Wars’ was imagined to be a movie based on the comic storyline of the same name, and it was supposed to...
Now that the strike has cleared up, there are some projects that have been stuck in development hell for quite some time now, and some projects that need to be rushed in order for the MCU timeline to make sense without too many edits. It’s time for these projects to move on with the production.
One of these projects notable to be in development for years at this point is certainly Don Cheadle’s ‘Armor Wars.’ ‘Armor Wars’ was imagined to be a movie based on the comic storyline of the same name, and it was supposed to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Despite recent comments from Iger advocating for prioritizing quality over quantity and with only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ slated for release in 2024, Marvel Studios shows no signs of slowing down.
With the strike resolved, projects that have long been stuck in development limbo are finally moving forward, and others must be expedited to maintain coherence in the MCU timeline. It’s time for these projects to advance in production.
One long-awaited project is Don Cheadle’s ‘Armor Wars.’ Initially conceived as a movie following the comic storyline of the same name, it was intended as a sequel to ‘Secret Invasion’ (released last year) and ‘Ironheart’ (release date currently unknown). Don Cheadle himself confirmed back in 2011 that a War Machine film was in the works, with Joe Robert Cole hired as the writer. Now, according to NexusPoint News, filming for the project is set to commence in January 2025 in the United Kingdom and Atlanta.
With the strike resolved, projects that have long been stuck in development limbo are finally moving forward, and others must be expedited to maintain coherence in the MCU timeline. It’s time for these projects to advance in production.
One long-awaited project is Don Cheadle’s ‘Armor Wars.’ Initially conceived as a movie following the comic storyline of the same name, it was intended as a sequel to ‘Secret Invasion’ (released last year) and ‘Ironheart’ (release date currently unknown). Don Cheadle himself confirmed back in 2011 that a War Machine film was in the works, with Joe Robert Cole hired as the writer. Now, according to NexusPoint News, filming for the project is set to commence in January 2025 in the United Kingdom and Atlanta.
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for ‘The Big Cigar,’ the upcoming limited series led by André Holland.
Based on the magazine article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman (“Argo”), who also serves as executive producer, The series tells the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution. It’s a wild caper about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production – that goes wrong every way it possibly can.
The upcoming six-episode drama which tells the incredible true story of Newton’s escape to Cuba is executive produced by NAACP Image Award winner Janine Sherman Barrois, Jim Hecht and Joshuah Bearman, with the first two episodes directed and executive produced by multi-award winner Don Cheadle.
The cast includes Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, Pj Byrne,...
Based on the magazine article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman (“Argo”), who also serves as executive producer, The series tells the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution. It’s a wild caper about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production – that goes wrong every way it possibly can.
The upcoming six-episode drama which tells the incredible true story of Newton’s escape to Cuba is executive produced by NAACP Image Award winner Janine Sherman Barrois, Jim Hecht and Joshuah Bearman, with the first two episodes directed and executive produced by multi-award winner Don Cheadle.
The cast includes Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, Pj Byrne,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple TV+ has just unveiled the trailer for “The Big Cigar,” the six-part limited series about Black Panther party founder Huey P. Newton (André Holland). The show tells the remarkable true story of how Newton, a film producer, and a whole crew of people involved in a fake movie production helped the political activist while he tried to evade the FBI in 1974.
The trailer introduces Holland as Newton and his revolutionary accomplishments, along Alessandro Nivola as producer Bert Schneider. The cast includes Tiffany Boone, Pj Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, and Glynn Turman (guest stars include Taylor Jackson as Candice Bergen and Inny Clemons as Richard Pryor). With upbeat ’70s music and the peppy fonts to go with it, the vibe is more upbeat than one would expect of a drama thriller — but as the premise underscores, there’s always more story to tell.
The trailer introduces Holland as Newton and his revolutionary accomplishments, along Alessandro Nivola as producer Bert Schneider. The cast includes Tiffany Boone, Pj Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, and Glynn Turman (guest stars include Taylor Jackson as Candice Bergen and Inny Clemons as Richard Pryor). With upbeat ’70s music and the peppy fonts to go with it, the vibe is more upbeat than one would expect of a drama thriller — but as the premise underscores, there’s always more story to tell.
- 4/24/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
André Holland takes on the role of revolutionary Huey P. Newton in the trailer for Apple TV+’s The Big Cigar.
Far from a straight biopic about the founder of the Black Panther Party, the six-episode limited series based on Joshuah Bearman’s magazine article of the same name delivers the high-impact energy of a heist as it tells the story of how Newton escaped the FBI and fled to Cuba with the help of famed Hollywood producer Bert Schneider (played by Alessandro Nivola) in perhaps the most ambitiously staged and fake movie production of all time.
“You’re the hot-shot producer, man, produce this,” Newton tells Schneider as they begin to cook up an elaborate plan to help the political activist evade a murder charge, as police attempt to pin him for the death of a 17-year-old sex trafficking victim in 1974.
Tiffany Boone stars alongside Holland as Newton’s girlfriend Gwen Fontaine,...
Far from a straight biopic about the founder of the Black Panther Party, the six-episode limited series based on Joshuah Bearman’s magazine article of the same name delivers the high-impact energy of a heist as it tells the story of how Newton escaped the FBI and fled to Cuba with the help of famed Hollywood producer Bert Schneider (played by Alessandro Nivola) in perhaps the most ambitiously staged and fake movie production of all time.
“You’re the hot-shot producer, man, produce this,” Newton tells Schneider as they begin to cook up an elaborate plan to help the political activist evade a murder charge, as police attempt to pin him for the death of a 17-year-old sex trafficking victim in 1974.
Tiffany Boone stars alongside Holland as Newton’s girlfriend Gwen Fontaine,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today, Apple TV+ revealed the trailer and key art for The Big Cigar, the upcoming limited series led by André Holland, who stars alongside Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, and Glynn Turman.
The first two episodes of The Big Cigar will make their global debut on May 17. They will be followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14.
Based on the magazine article by Joshuah Bearman (Argo), who also serves as executive producer, The Big Cigar tells the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution and the social revolution.
It’s a wild caper about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan — involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can.
Award-winning actor, producer, and director...
The first two episodes of The Big Cigar will make their global debut on May 17. They will be followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14.
Based on the magazine article by Joshuah Bearman (Argo), who also serves as executive producer, The Big Cigar tells the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution and the social revolution.
It’s a wild caper about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan — involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can.
Award-winning actor, producer, and director...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"I want to transform society. This is just the beginning." Apple TV has revealed an official trailer for a mini-series titled The Big Cigar, set to launch streaming this summer on Apple TV+. An unbelievable story of revolution through the eyes of a legend: Huey P. Newton. Based on an article by Joshuah Bearman, the same writer who wrote about the Argo story. The Black Panther Party, a fake movie production, and a nationwide manhunt. Chronicles the manhunt for Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, who seeks the help of film producer Bert Schneider (also behind Easy Rider) as he tries to escape to Cuba. This stars André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton, with the first two episodes directed & executive produced by multi-award winner Don Cheadle. The six-episode drama chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton's escape, based on the monumental,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton (played by Moonlight’s André Holland) is a wanted man in the upcoming caper The Big Cigar, premiering with the first two episodes Friday, May 17 on Apple TV+. New episodes will stream weekly through June 14.
A new trailer for the six-episode limited series previews Newton’s daring escape from the FBI, who viewed the thought leader as a threat and had been pursuing him for years.
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A new trailer for the six-episode limited series previews Newton’s daring escape from the FBI, who viewed the thought leader as a threat and had been pursuing him for years.
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- 4/24/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Celebrity supporters
Unep has 27 known supporters, including Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Susan Sarandon
Areas of work EnvironmentConservationOceans Read more about Unep's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Don Cheadle To Star In Un Climate PSAsGisele Bundchen Becomes Un Environmental AmbassadorTeam Gisele Or Team Don: Stars Face Off For World Environment DayGisele Bundchen Wants Sustainable Energy In AfricaIan Somerhalder Joins Gisele Bundchen For World Environment Day
Are you organizing an event which celebrities will attend? Tell us about it so we can spread the word!
Copyright © 2024 Look To The Stars. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this...
Celebrity supporters
Unep has 27 known supporters, including Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Susan Sarandon
Areas of work EnvironmentConservationOceans Read more about Unep's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Don Cheadle To Star In Un Climate PSAsGisele Bundchen Becomes Un Environmental AmbassadorTeam Gisele Or Team Don: Stars Face Off For World Environment DayGisele Bundchen Wants Sustainable Energy In AfricaIan Somerhalder Joins Gisele Bundchen For World Environment Day
Are you organizing an event which celebrities will attend? Tell us about it so we can spread the word!
Copyright © 2024 Look To The Stars. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this...
- 4/23/2024
- Look to the Stars
A small piece of contemporary cinema history was written last night in St Andrews, Scotland when Steven Soderbergh sat down with Joe and Anthony Russo on stage at the Sands International Film Festival to discuss their 2002 collaboration Welcome to Collinwood.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
- 4/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The Simu Liu starrer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was one of the most successful films in the recent past for the MCU. Earning more than $430 million during the pandemic, the film was lauded for its representation and action sequences. A sequel has been greenlit but there have been no new developments regarding its release.
The post credit scene of Shang-Chi shows Xu Xialing, the sister of Shang-Chi heading the Ten Rings and restarting the training, including women this time in the organization. A recent tweet revealed that the scene would directly lead to the upcoming MCU film Armor Wars, which sees several secret organizations try to steal Tony Stark’s technology.
Is Don Cheadle’s Armor Wars Still In Development? Don Cheadle as James Rhodes
Don Cheadle has been in the MCU as James Rhodes a.k.a War Machine since Iron Man 2. The actor...
The post credit scene of Shang-Chi shows Xu Xialing, the sister of Shang-Chi heading the Ten Rings and restarting the training, including women this time in the organization. A recent tweet revealed that the scene would directly lead to the upcoming MCU film Armor Wars, which sees several secret organizations try to steal Tony Stark’s technology.
Is Don Cheadle’s Armor Wars Still In Development? Don Cheadle as James Rhodes
Don Cheadle has been in the MCU as James Rhodes a.k.a War Machine since Iron Man 2. The actor...
- 4/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Terrence Howard, best known for his roles in popular flicks such as Iron Man and Hustle & Flow, recently spoke out about his alleged mistreatment and underpayment in Hollywood. However, it appears that many viewers were distracted by something else.
This time, it is not because of his acting abilities or charming smile. Well, all the focus was on his hair while he discussed his legal dispute with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). In an in-depth interview on Straight Talk with Daphne Phaneđ, Howard, 55, talked about his lawsuit and his allegations that he was underpaid while he was a cast member of the Fox series Empire.
Terrence Howard as Colonel James Rhodes in Iron Man
But his distinctive hairstyle drew more attention, with one fan even remarking that the Chicago-born actor resembles one of the original “Charlie’s Angels”. It appears that viewers can’t get enough of them.
Terrence Howard...
This time, it is not because of his acting abilities or charming smile. Well, all the focus was on his hair while he discussed his legal dispute with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). In an in-depth interview on Straight Talk with Daphne Phaneđ, Howard, 55, talked about his lawsuit and his allegations that he was underpaid while he was a cast member of the Fox series Empire.
Terrence Howard as Colonel James Rhodes in Iron Man
But his distinctive hairstyle drew more attention, with one fan even remarking that the Chicago-born actor resembles one of the original “Charlie’s Angels”. It appears that viewers can’t get enough of them.
Terrence Howard...
- 4/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios has a lineup of projects slated for release or development in the coming years. While progress on most of these projects is clear, one movie has been stuck in development limbo for quite some time, with only sporadic updates emerging. We’re referring to the War Machine movie, ‘Armor Wars.’
‘Armor Wars’ was initially envisioned as a film based on the comic storyline of the same name. It was intended to serve as a sequel to ‘Secret Invasion’ (released last year) and ‘Ironheart’ (whose release date is currently unknown). As far back as 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed the development of a War Machine film, with Joe Robert Cole brought on board to pen the script.
Nine years later, during Disney’s 2020 Investor Day, it was revealed that the ‘Armor Wars’ TV series is in the works for Disney+, with Don Cheadle reprising his role as James Rhodes. In 2021, Cheadle...
‘Armor Wars’ was initially envisioned as a film based on the comic storyline of the same name. It was intended to serve as a sequel to ‘Secret Invasion’ (released last year) and ‘Ironheart’ (whose release date is currently unknown). As far back as 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed the development of a War Machine film, with Joe Robert Cole brought on board to pen the script.
Nine years later, during Disney’s 2020 Investor Day, it was revealed that the ‘Armor Wars’ TV series is in the works for Disney+, with Don Cheadle reprising his role as James Rhodes. In 2021, Cheadle...
- 4/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel Studios has plenty of projects scheduled either to be released or developed in the next few years. And while for most of the projects, it’s clear at which stage they are currently at one movie has been in development hell for several years now, with mostly bits and pieces coming to light. Of course, we’re talking about War Machine’s movie ‘Armor Wars.’
‘Armor Wars’ was imagined to be a movie based on the comic storyline of the same name, and it was supposed to be a sequel to Secret Invasion (released last year) and Ironheart (unknown release date at the moment). Back in 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed that a War Machine film was in development, and Joe Rober Cole had been hired to write it.
But, 9 years later, During Disney’s 2020 Investor Day, it was announced that the ‘Armor Wars’ television series is in development for Disney+,...
‘Armor Wars’ was imagined to be a movie based on the comic storyline of the same name, and it was supposed to be a sequel to Secret Invasion (released last year) and Ironheart (unknown release date at the moment). Back in 2011, Don Cheadle confirmed that a War Machine film was in development, and Joe Rober Cole had been hired to write it.
But, 9 years later, During Disney’s 2020 Investor Day, it was announced that the ‘Armor Wars’ television series is in development for Disney+,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Disney's long, costly fight to deny activist investor Nelson Peltz seats on the company's board of directors is over (for now). During today's annual shareholders meeting, Disney announced that investors had voted to reelect all 12 current board members. Peltz's Trian Partners investment firm had sought two seats (one for Peltz and another for Jay Rasulo), but according to Disney their bid fell short by a "significant margin."
Vote totals will be released later today, but specifying the apparent magnitude of Peltz's defeat feels like a bit of an endzone dance by CEO Bob Iger (who's repeatedly called this battle a "distraction" for the company) as well as a warning to the 81-year-old malcontent to knock it off.
Peltz has been waging this war since last year, and in theory, had cause to question the direction of the company given its precipitous stock slide in the wake of former CEO Bob Chapek's departure.
Vote totals will be released later today, but specifying the apparent magnitude of Peltz's defeat feels like a bit of an endzone dance by CEO Bob Iger (who's repeatedly called this battle a "distraction" for the company) as well as a warning to the 81-year-old malcontent to knock it off.
Peltz has been waging this war since last year, and in theory, had cause to question the direction of the company given its precipitous stock slide in the wake of former CEO Bob Chapek's departure.
- 4/3/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Iron Man 2 was the third movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second movie in the Iron Man trilogy. With Robert Downey Jr. in the titular role, the movie features numerous other characters including Gwyneth Paltrow’s Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle’s War Machine, and Sam Rockwell’s Justin Hammer.
Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson in a still from Iron Man 2
There have been numerous instances in which movies have had alternative endings and there are also many scenes that do not make it into the final cut. Iron Man 2 was one such movie. The alternative ending of the movie was a deleted scene in which Don Cheadle’s War Machine has a chance at redemption.
Iron Man 2 Deleted Scene Could Have Redeemed War Machine’s Ex-wife Missile Failure
2008’s Iron Man successfully established Tony Stark as the face of Marvel. Henceforth, Iron Man...
Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson in a still from Iron Man 2
There have been numerous instances in which movies have had alternative endings and there are also many scenes that do not make it into the final cut. Iron Man 2 was one such movie. The alternative ending of the movie was a deleted scene in which Don Cheadle’s War Machine has a chance at redemption.
Iron Man 2 Deleted Scene Could Have Redeemed War Machine’s Ex-wife Missile Failure
2008’s Iron Man successfully established Tony Stark as the face of Marvel. Henceforth, Iron Man...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
There's an entire generation of movie lovers who first encountered Jackie Chan in the "Rush Hour" films. The actor, director and stuntsman didn't have a huge love for the franchise at the time, perhaps because they barely scratched the surface of what he was capable of as a choreographer. Still, his buddy cop films hold a special place in the hearts of countless action fans, and his rapport with co-star Chris Tucker isn't half bad, either.
The "Rush Hour" trilogy hasn't aged the best in the intervening years, thanks in part to its director, Brett Ratner, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. The film's "East meets West" humor would also never fly today, making the franchise something of a time capsule for irreverent, 2000s humor. Still, we could never get enough of Chan and Tucker — that's why we're all still holding out for that potential "Rush Hour 4." While...
The "Rush Hour" trilogy hasn't aged the best in the intervening years, thanks in part to its director, Brett Ratner, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. The film's "East meets West" humor would also never fly today, making the franchise something of a time capsule for irreverent, 2000s humor. Still, we could never get enough of Chan and Tucker — that's why we're all still holding out for that potential "Rush Hour 4." While...
- 3/31/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Deadline already told you two years ago that A Simple Favor 2 was happening with Paul Feig back in the director’s chair and Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick starring, but today Amazon MGM Studios has made it official that the movie is a go and with the original cast members returning, read Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack.
Lionsgate is co-producing the sequel to the 2018 black comedy which minted $97M off a $20M budget. Cameras roll this spring. A streaming release on Prime Video in 240 countries is planned.
In part two, we see the return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than...
Lionsgate is co-producing the sequel to the 2018 black comedy which minted $97M off a $20M budget. Cameras roll this spring. A streaming release on Prime Video in 240 countries is planned.
In part two, we see the return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than...
- 3/27/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
If it was not for Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, we would not have this concept of the cinematic universe. The MCU established a new way of tying several films, series, and comics together to weave a gigantic cinematic universe. But surprisingly, a new fan theory claims that the 2008 film was never a part of the canonical universe.
Robert Downey Jr. in and as Iron Man
The success of Iron Man started the Marvel Cinematic Universe which went on to become one of the greatest pop culture phenomenons. It amassed a massive worldwide fandom and established Robert Downey Jr. as one of the greatest names in the industry. However, a new theory states that the MCU had its inception from Iron Man 2 and not the 2008 blockbuster.
Is Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man not a part of the primary MCU? Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man...
Robert Downey Jr. in and as Iron Man
The success of Iron Man started the Marvel Cinematic Universe which went on to become one of the greatest pop culture phenomenons. It amassed a massive worldwide fandom and established Robert Downey Jr. as one of the greatest names in the industry. However, a new theory states that the MCU had its inception from Iron Man 2 and not the 2008 blockbuster.
Is Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man not a part of the primary MCU? Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man...
- 3/25/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Doug Liman is moving into podcasts via his 30 Ninjas studio.
The Swingers and Road House director’s company has teamed up with podcast network Realm to launch thriller Chinook starring Sanaa Lathan, who played Kendall Roy’s lawyer Lisa Arthur in Succession, and Kelly Marie Tran, who played Rose Tico in Stars Wars films The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
The 12-part series will premiere on Wondery+ on March 29 with its first two episodes.
Chinook follows Deputy Ruth Vogel (Tran), a cop in the small town of Chinook, Montana, whose discovery of a mangled corpse on a frozen highway embankment sends her sleepy town into a frenzy. Enter Agent Loro (Lathan), an enigmatic FBI investigator tracking a vicious conman and his evangelical cult, the Crossroads Tabernacle. Loro and Ruth form a cautious partnership to find the killer—but as the mystery unravels through Ruth’s life,...
The Swingers and Road House director’s company has teamed up with podcast network Realm to launch thriller Chinook starring Sanaa Lathan, who played Kendall Roy’s lawyer Lisa Arthur in Succession, and Kelly Marie Tran, who played Rose Tico in Stars Wars films The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
The 12-part series will premiere on Wondery+ on March 29 with its first two episodes.
Chinook follows Deputy Ruth Vogel (Tran), a cop in the small town of Chinook, Montana, whose discovery of a mangled corpse on a frozen highway embankment sends her sleepy town into a frenzy. Enter Agent Loro (Lathan), an enigmatic FBI investigator tracking a vicious conman and his evangelical cult, the Crossroads Tabernacle. Loro and Ruth form a cautious partnership to find the killer—but as the mystery unravels through Ruth’s life,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.
Today we have a conversation about what it means to be underappreciated. Not underrated necessarily. But underappreciated. And, boy, is Don Cheadle underappreciated. The Oscar-nominated actor has been elevating films in supporting roles since the late ‘80s.
Our guest today is Mitchell Beaupre, senior editor at Letterboxd.
Our B-Sides today include: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Traitor, The Guard, and No Sudden Move. There is also a brief-but-worthwhile tangent on the Scott Caan-directed (!) indie The Dog Problem. Also the Sundance darling Manic from the early 2000s.
We discuss Cheadle’s incredible ability to listen as an actor. There may not be a better active listener working today. We offer some context into legend Steve Martin (who...
Today we have a conversation about what it means to be underappreciated. Not underrated necessarily. But underappreciated. And, boy, is Don Cheadle underappreciated. The Oscar-nominated actor has been elevating films in supporting roles since the late ‘80s.
Our guest today is Mitchell Beaupre, senior editor at Letterboxd.
Our B-Sides today include: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, Traitor, The Guard, and No Sudden Move. There is also a brief-but-worthwhile tangent on the Scott Caan-directed (!) indie The Dog Problem. Also the Sundance darling Manic from the early 2000s.
We discuss Cheadle’s incredible ability to listen as an actor. There may not be a better active listener working today. We offer some context into legend Steve Martin (who...
- 3/21/2024
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Chrissy Metz (This Is Us), Jaime Ray Newman (Dopesick), Katie Lowes (Scandal), and George Ferrier (One of Us Is Lying) have been cast as series regulars in Starz’s upcoming drama series The Hunting Wives, alongside previously announced Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit. Production is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on May Cobb’s novel of the same name, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Metz plays Starr. Abby’s mother, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her daughter dates the star point guard Brad, she is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on May Cobb’s novel of the same name, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil (Snow) and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s (Åkerman) irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
Metz plays Starr. Abby’s mother, a proud working-class woman and staunch Christian. Although she’s active at church and her daughter dates the star point guard Brad, she is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives.
- 3/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a rare type of cinephile who wasn’t introduced to the idea of film as more than just idle entertainment by the ritual of the Academy Awards. And it’s an even rarer type of cinephile who didn’t soon thereafter vehemently reject the Oscar as the ultimate barometer of a film’s artistic worth. Those of us who started off with The Godfather, Schindler’s List, All About Eve, or Casablanca all eventually got around to Out of Africa, Around the World in 80 Days, The Greatest Show on Earth, Cimarron, and Cavalcade. First loves being first loves, we still find ourselves regressing if for only one night a year, succumbing to the allure of instant canonization even as it comes in the form of repeated slap-in-the-face reminders of Oscar’s bracing wrongness: Gladiator, Braveheart, Chicago, Crash. In that sense, consider this project part cathartic exorcism and part...
- 3/17/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Known for his comedic brilliance and jaw-dropping performances, Jamie Foxx has consistently entertained audiences with his charisma and talent. Foxx also is a decorated actor, including having won the most prestigious award in acting – the Academy Award.
Jamie Foxx || Spiderman: No Way Home
He took home the Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles Robinson in Taylor Hackford’s
Ray. However, Foxx had a surprising reaction to his golden statue. Forget the usual mantelpiece display – according to reports, Foxx opted not to handle his Oscar after a strange fear took hold.
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Jamie Foxx Did Not Take The Oscar Home Due To This Strange Fear
Jamie Foxx || Ray (2004)
Jamie Foxx‘s career boasts a long list of impressive films, but 2004 holds a special place. He landed a role alongside Tom Cruise...
Jamie Foxx || Spiderman: No Way Home
He took home the Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles Robinson in Taylor Hackford’s
Ray. However, Foxx had a surprising reaction to his golden statue. Forget the usual mantelpiece display – according to reports, Foxx opted not to handle his Oscar after a strange fear took hold.
SUGGESTEDJamie Foxx Got His Clothes Stolen From His Own Home After Refusing To Give Up a Recording of Whitney Houston
Jamie Foxx Did Not Take The Oscar Home Due To This Strange Fear
Jamie Foxx || Ray (2004)
Jamie Foxx‘s career boasts a long list of impressive films, but 2004 holds a special place. He landed a role alongside Tom Cruise...
- 3/17/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
The 55th NAACP Image Awards continued to honor Black excellence on Saturday night, with Queen Latifah hosting the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium.
The Color Purple continued its winning streak on the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, taking the trophy for Outstanding Motion Picture. Fantasia Barrino also took the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, with co-stars Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson winning their respective categories.
Domingo also won an award for Rustin in the Outstanding Actor category.
Usher was named Entertainer of the Year the same night the artist received the President’s Award. Previous recipients of the President’s Award include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O’Brien, among others.
Related: NAACP Image Awards Photos: The Best Of The Red Carpet...
The Color Purple continued its winning streak on the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, taking the trophy for Outstanding Motion Picture. Fantasia Barrino also took the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, with co-stars Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson winning their respective categories.
Domingo also won an award for Rustin in the Outstanding Actor category.
Usher was named Entertainer of the Year the same night the artist received the President’s Award. Previous recipients of the President’s Award include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O’Brien, among others.
Related: NAACP Image Awards Photos: The Best Of The Red Carpet...
- 3/17/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Secret Invasion’ premiered last summer, receiving mixed reactions. Despite criticism for its rushed and nonsensical adaptation of a popular Marvel comic storyline, the show garnered nominations for several smaller awards. Despite the show’s flaws, the cast delivered outstanding performances, leading to Don Cheadle winning the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor in his role as James Rhodes. Rhodes’ storyline, revealing him as a Skrull, was somewhat predictable, with suspicions arising even before the show’s release.
Additionally, Sherri Shepherd hosted a gala event recognizing talent across 20 categories. Cord Jefferson and Ava DuVernay secured Image Awards for outstanding screenplay and best director respectively. ‘Abbott Elementary’ received two awards, alongside other successful productions such as ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,’ and ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ Notable winners also included Chloe Bailey, Ayo Edebiri, and Keith Powers.
Shepherd was honored with the Outstanding Talk Show Host Award, thanking everyone for her journey.
Additionally, Sherri Shepherd hosted a gala event recognizing talent across 20 categories. Cord Jefferson and Ava DuVernay secured Image Awards for outstanding screenplay and best director respectively. ‘Abbott Elementary’ received two awards, alongside other successful productions such as ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,’ and ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ Notable winners also included Chloe Bailey, Ayo Edebiri, and Keith Powers.
Shepherd was honored with the Outstanding Talk Show Host Award, thanking everyone for her journey.
- 3/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Secret Invasion’ was released last summer and the reactions to it were mixed at best. The show failed to properly adapt a famous comic storyline and was widely criticized for being nonsensical and rushed. Still, this didn’t mean that the show wouldn’t be nominated for plenty of smaller awards. Despite the criticism of the show, the cast remained superb and due to that Don Cheadle in the role of James Rhodes recently won the NAACP Image Award for best supporting actor in the show.
Rhodes was part of a somehow predictable twist that he was a Skrull all along, something that was suspected even before the show was released.
Sherri Shepherd hosted a gala event honoring talented individuals across 20 categories. Cord Jefferson, fresh from winning an Oscar, scooped the Image Award for outstanding screenplay. Ava DuVernay claimed her third Image Award for best director. ‘Abbott Elementary’ snagged two awards,...
Rhodes was part of a somehow predictable twist that he was a Skrull all along, something that was suspected even before the show was released.
Sherri Shepherd hosted a gala event honoring talented individuals across 20 categories. Cord Jefferson, fresh from winning an Oscar, scooped the Image Award for outstanding screenplay. Ava DuVernay claimed her third Image Award for best director. ‘Abbott Elementary’ snagged two awards,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is regarded as one of the top-tier MCU projects released after Avengers: Endgame. Simu Liu and the entire cast delivered an excellent performance, and the action sequences were heavily praised. The 2021 film hinted that the character will be a key character in the Multiverse Saga moving forward. According to recent reports, the actor can reprise his role in 4 major upcoming MCU flicks.
A still from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The MCU did not have an enjoyable time after the conclusion of The Infinity Saga. The franchise giant saw everything from all-time low box office figures to bad audiences and critical reception. Shang-Chi was one of the few good things in this phase, and it looks like the MCU may utilize his popularity and make him a crucial part of the Multiverse Saga.
Shang-Chi has a promising future in...
A still from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The MCU did not have an enjoyable time after the conclusion of The Infinity Saga. The franchise giant saw everything from all-time low box office figures to bad audiences and critical reception. Shang-Chi was one of the few good things in this phase, and it looks like the MCU may utilize his popularity and make him a crucial part of the Multiverse Saga.
Shang-Chi has a promising future in...
- 3/16/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The NAACP Image Awards has revealed its fourth round of winners in the non-televised categories, including outstanding writing in a motion picture, directing, animated motion picture and more.
Thursday night’s awards were presented during a gala event at the Hollywood Palladium, hosted by Sherri Shepherd.
Winners include Ava DuVernay, who took home the award for best directing in a motion picture for Origin, and Cord Jefferson, who won outstanding writing in a motion picture for American Fiction.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse also won the award for outstanding animated motion picture. And Abbott Elementary won two awards: outstanding comedy series and best supporting actor in a comedy series (William Stanford Davis). And Ayo Edebiri added to her awards season haul with a best supporting actress in a comedy series prize for The Bear. Best drama series went to Queen Charlotte while the supporting actor and actress in a drama series...
Thursday night’s awards were presented during a gala event at the Hollywood Palladium, hosted by Sherri Shepherd.
Winners include Ava DuVernay, who took home the award for best directing in a motion picture for Origin, and Cord Jefferson, who won outstanding writing in a motion picture for American Fiction.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse also won the award for outstanding animated motion picture. And Abbott Elementary won two awards: outstanding comedy series and best supporting actor in a comedy series (William Stanford Davis). And Ayo Edebiri added to her awards season haul with a best supporting actress in a comedy series prize for The Bear. Best drama series went to Queen Charlotte while the supporting actor and actress in a drama series...
- 3/15/2024
- by Carly Thomas and Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at ‘The Big Cigar,’ the highly anticipated limited drama series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba, and is based on the monumental, eponymous magazine article of the same name.
Legendary, award-winning actor, producer and director Don Cheadle serves as director and executive producer on the first two episodes.
Based on the magazine article by Joshuah Bearman (“Argo”), who will also serve as executive producer, “The Big Cigar” is the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution: it’s a wild caper of Black Panther founder Huey Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can. And somehow, it’s all true. Mostly.
Also in news – Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Legendary, award-winning actor, producer and director Don Cheadle serves as director and executive producer on the first two episodes.
Based on the magazine article by Joshuah Bearman (“Argo”), who will also serve as executive producer, “The Big Cigar” is the incredible true story of the Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution: it’s a wild caper of Black Panther founder Huey Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can. And somehow, it’s all true. Mostly.
Also in news – Arnold Schwarzenegger...
- 3/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A poker tournament organized by Don Cheadle and Annie Duke aimed at raising money and public awareness for the crisis in Darfur.
Participants in this celebrity-studded poker match are asked to contribute half of their tournament winnings to the Enough Project and the International Rescue Committee, organizations whose goals include raising public awareness and providing aid to the survivors of Darfur.
Celebrity supporters
Ante Up For Africa has 34 known supporters, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon
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Participants in this celebrity-studded poker match are asked to contribute half of their tournament winnings to the Enough Project and the International Rescue Committee, organizations whose goals include raising public awareness and providing aid to the survivors of Darfur.
Celebrity supporters
Ante Up For Africa has 34 known supporters, including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon
Areas of work Human RightsRefugees Read more about Ante Up For Africa's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Stars Raise The Stakes For DarfurCelebrities To Raise Stakes For Africa AgainCelebrity Apprentice 2 To Feature Annie DukeAnnie Duke Blogs About Celebrity Apprentice 2Stars To Hit The Tables For Ante Up For Africa
Feature your company alongside thousands of celebrities, charities & causes →
Copyright © 2024 Look To The Stars. This article may not be reproduced without...
- 3/11/2024
- Look to the Stars
Remember when Terrence Howard was all set to don that sleek silver armor as War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Oh, what could have been, right? Instead, we got Don Cheadle stepping into the role like he owned it from the start. But let’s rewind and see how we went from Howard’s ‘next time, baby’ to Cheadle’s nonchalant takeover. Iron Man 2008 So there was Terrence Howard, casually hinting at his future as War Machine with a “Next time” in ‘Iron Man’. Fans were buzzing with anticipation, expecting to see Howard gear up in sequels. I mean, the guy...
- 3/10/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Actor are Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), Colman Domingo (“Rustin”), Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Jeffrey Wright (“American Fiction”). Murphy (16/5) is favored to win by our odds, followed in order by Giamatti (18/5), Cooper (9/2), Wright (9/2), and Domingo (9/2).
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Paul Giamatti is the everyman kind of celebrity where even though he’s an actor who has worked in big films amongst big stars, he will still go to In-N-Out Burger to celebrate an awards win. During the pandemic, when Zoom communication skyrocketed, Giamatti found a peer in Stephen Asma, an author and philosophy professor at Columbia College Chicago. Giamatti sought out the professor after being intrigued by his lectures about imagination and consciousness. He explained, “We were Zooming when Zoom was a new thing. It was nice to chat with this guy, and we found each other having these longer and longer chat. Stephen jokingly said, ‘We ought to do something with this.’ ”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Giamatti followed suit with his fellow actors who turned to podcasting, except Giamatti’s show would not feature co-stars or Hollywood friends to promote their projects, but instead have them...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Giamatti followed suit with his fellow actors who turned to podcasting, except Giamatti’s show would not feature co-stars or Hollywood friends to promote their projects, but instead have them...
- 3/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Like everyone else during the pandemic, Paul Giamatti found solace on Zoom. The veteran actor caught an online talk presented by Stephen Asma, an author and philosophy professor at Columbia College Chicago. Giamatti liked what Asma had to say about imagination and consciousness, so he did what any well-connected fan would do and reached out.
“We were Zooming when Zoom was a new thing. It was nice to chat with this guy, and we found each other having these longer and longer chats,” says Giamatti during a rare break from his best actor Oscar campaign for his role in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. “Stephen jokingly said, ‘We ought to do something with this.’ ” The joke then turned serious. To craft their pitch, they sent one of their chats to visual artist Alex Sokol, who added animation and striking images to represent things they bantered about, like aliens, UFOs and bigfoot.
“We were Zooming when Zoom was a new thing. It was nice to chat with this guy, and we found each other having these longer and longer chats,” says Giamatti during a rare break from his best actor Oscar campaign for his role in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. “Stephen jokingly said, ‘We ought to do something with this.’ ” The joke then turned serious. To craft their pitch, they sent one of their chats to visual artist Alex Sokol, who added animation and striking images to represent things they bantered about, like aliens, UFOs and bigfoot.
- 3/8/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This is going to be incredibly exciting! Rumor has it that Gwyneth Paltrow will be making a much-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside the legendary Robert Downey Jr. And not just any character, but the beloved Pepper Potts herself! Is it really true?
As per the recent scoop, Paltrow’s Pepper Potts may be making a comeback in the upcoming MCU’s Armor Wars. Although the Armor Wars television series was first revealed in December 2020, there has not been much information about Don Cheadle’s project since. The creative team behind the project appears to have made the decision to adapt the series into a feature film.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man
For those who might need a little refresher, Paltrow portrayed Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s fierce and intelligent love interest and devoted confidante, in the Iron Man films. And let’s not...
As per the recent scoop, Paltrow’s Pepper Potts may be making a comeback in the upcoming MCU’s Armor Wars. Although the Armor Wars television series was first revealed in December 2020, there has not been much information about Don Cheadle’s project since. The creative team behind the project appears to have made the decision to adapt the series into a feature film.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man
For those who might need a little refresher, Paltrow portrayed Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s fierce and intelligent love interest and devoted confidante, in the Iron Man films. And let’s not...
- 3/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The History Channel has expanded its partnership with the SpringHill Company, the production company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, by ordering three new documentary projects.
The first title is “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” (working title), which will tell the story of the the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, which was shadowed by Hitler’s white supremacist agenda, when Black track and field athlete Jesse Owens made history by winning four gold medals. Directed by Andre Gaines and narrated by Don Cheadle, the two-hour documentary will feature archival footage, animation and interviews with journalists, historians and Owens daughters as well as athletes including Carl Lewis, Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton, and Christian Coleman, among others.
“Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” is produced for the History Channel by Uninterrupted and Cinemation Studios in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment. Executive producers include James, Carter, Jamal Henderson and...
The first title is “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” (working title), which will tell the story of the the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, which was shadowed by Hitler’s white supremacist agenda, when Black track and field athlete Jesse Owens made history by winning four gold medals. Directed by Andre Gaines and narrated by Don Cheadle, the two-hour documentary will feature archival footage, animation and interviews with journalists, historians and Owens daughters as well as athletes including Carl Lewis, Noah Lyles, Erriyon Knighton, and Christian Coleman, among others.
“Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” is produced for the History Channel by Uninterrupted and Cinemation Studios in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment. Executive producers include James, Carter, Jamal Henderson and...
- 3/4/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
From once being a top star, known for featuring in the first Iron Man and earning an Oscar for Hustle & Flow, to now being the focus of a tax evasion case, Terrence Howard’s life has taken some wild turns. While the actor has been part of several acclaimed projects throughout his career that span over three decades, as of now, Howard is known for his bizarre statements and legal troubles.
Howard is no stranger to legal troubles with the government, as in the mid-2000s, state tax liens amounting to $639K were filed against his property in Plymouth Meeting. And while that was settled, the actor has now found himself in hot waters with the IRS after reportedly making some baffling statements.
Terrence Howard | Credit: Iron Man
Terrence Howard’s Baffling Response to the Tax Evasion Lawsuit
Per The Hollywood Reporter, a Philadelphia Judge has ordered the Oscar-nominated...
Howard is no stranger to legal troubles with the government, as in the mid-2000s, state tax liens amounting to $639K were filed against his property in Plymouth Meeting. And while that was settled, the actor has now found himself in hot waters with the IRS after reportedly making some baffling statements.
Terrence Howard | Credit: Iron Man
Terrence Howard’s Baffling Response to the Tax Evasion Lawsuit
Per The Hollywood Reporter, a Philadelphia Judge has ordered the Oscar-nominated...
- 3/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Josh Brolin as Thanos, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
It is always fun to know interesting behind-the-scenes stories of movies and shows. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is so big and adventurous that every actor has something interesting to share. Many Marvel actors often have something fun to share; the latest one is Josh Brolin, aka Thanos. The actor currently promoting Dune 2, shared an anecdote where Mark Ruffalo, aka Hulk, saved him during the shooting of Avengers: Endgame.
Can you imagine a reality where the Hulk saves Thanos? It sounds like an exciting premise for the Disney+ series, What If. However, in reality, Mark helped Josh during a scene where the latter forgot some of his lines. The Dune 2 actor made these revelations in an interview with GQ.
Josh Brolin shared that while they were shooting Avengers: Endgame, his character Thanos was lying on the ground,...
It is always fun to know interesting behind-the-scenes stories of movies and shows. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is so big and adventurous that every actor has something interesting to share. Many Marvel actors often have something fun to share; the latest one is Josh Brolin, aka Thanos. The actor currently promoting Dune 2, shared an anecdote where Mark Ruffalo, aka Hulk, saved him during the shooting of Avengers: Endgame.
Can you imagine a reality where the Hulk saves Thanos? It sounds like an exciting premise for the Disney+ series, What If. However, in reality, Mark helped Josh during a scene where the latter forgot some of his lines. The Dune 2 actor made these revelations in an interview with GQ.
Josh Brolin shared that while they were shooting Avengers: Endgame, his character Thanos was lying on the ground,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
It could’ve been argued that the MCU was starting to lose its appeal since the conclusion of Phase 4 of the narrative, but those claims were proven undoubtedly true in 2023 when Marvel Studios objectively recorded the worst performance in its history with almost all of its scheduled projects. Thus, 2024 seems to be the year that the cinematic juggernaut will try to bounce back from the setback.
A still from Avengers: Endgame
And despite its recent offerings not being the hottest topics of conversation outside severe hot takes, there were two in particular, namely its miniseries titled Secret Invasion as well as the major motion picture The Marvels, which acted like a wake-up call to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
Thus, he now has decided to take his foot off the gas a little and rethink the path that the company is on at the moment for a better future.
Two...
A still from Avengers: Endgame
And despite its recent offerings not being the hottest topics of conversation outside severe hot takes, there were two in particular, namely its miniseries titled Secret Invasion as well as the major motion picture The Marvels, which acted like a wake-up call to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
Thus, he now has decided to take his foot off the gas a little and rethink the path that the company is on at the moment for a better future.
Two...
- 2/28/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Former Warner Bros. exec Jay Levine has joined Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat as its new chief executive officer. Levine replaces ex-ceo Thai Randolph, who exited the company in November after nearly seven years at the helm.
In his new role, Levine will oversee all aspects of the company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its IP and experiences.
His hire comes amid a strong period of growth for Hartbeat. Last year, the company released 23 projects across TV, film, digital and audio, nearly doubled its staff, and opened its new Los Angeles headquarters.
Levine spent over a decade at Warner Bros. and Warner Media before he departed after the Discovery merger. Most recently, he led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO, and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT,...
In his new role, Levine will oversee all aspects of the company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its IP and experiences.
His hire comes amid a strong period of growth for Hartbeat. Last year, the company released 23 projects across TV, film, digital and audio, nearly doubled its staff, and opened its new Los Angeles headquarters.
Levine spent over a decade at Warner Bros. and Warner Media before he departed after the Discovery merger. Most recently, he led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO, and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat has appointed Jay Levine, who previously spent more than a decade at Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia, as CEO.
Levine takes over the chief executive role from Thai Randolph, who exited Hartbeat last fall after seven years with the company. As Hartbeat’s CEO, Levine will oversee all aspects of the multiplatform entertainment company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its intellectual property and experiences.
Most recently, Levine led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT, DC, Consumer Products, Global Brands & Experiences, and other traditional and digital content businesses. He exited the company in October 2022 after Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia to form Warner Bros. Discovery.
During his tenure at WB, Levine worked with all main creative divisions across development,...
Levine takes over the chief executive role from Thai Randolph, who exited Hartbeat last fall after seven years with the company. As Hartbeat’s CEO, Levine will oversee all aspects of the multiplatform entertainment company’s activities including development, production, marketing, distribution and other exploitation of its intellectual property and experiences.
Most recently, Levine led strategy and operations for the WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, which included WB Pictures Group, HBO and HBO Max Programming, WB Television Group, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, WB Animation, TBS, TNT, DC, Consumer Products, Global Brands & Experiences, and other traditional and digital content businesses. He exited the company in October 2022 after Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia to form Warner Bros. Discovery.
During his tenure at WB, Levine worked with all main creative divisions across development,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
With Jonathan Majors’ Kang out of the MCU’s scheme of things after his conviction last year, fans have been speculating who might be the perfect foe to replace the Conqueror in the multiversal saga. And while many have pointed to Doctor Doom as the perfect substitution following the scale of the upcoming Avengers, the MCU might already have the ideal solution to this situation.
Considering we are already halfway through the multiversal saga, setting up Doctor Doom in the limited time for the upcoming Avengers flicks isn’t going to be easy if the MCU goes that route. However, bringing back one Avengers foe from the past could work in the MCU’s favor, as he could effortlessly fill Kang’s shoes in the upcoming multiversal battle in Avengers 5 or 6.
Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror | MCU
Fans Theorize on How Ultron Could Make His Way Back to...
Considering we are already halfway through the multiversal saga, setting up Doctor Doom in the limited time for the upcoming Avengers flicks isn’t going to be easy if the MCU goes that route. However, bringing back one Avengers foe from the past could work in the MCU’s favor, as he could effortlessly fill Kang’s shoes in the upcoming multiversal battle in Avengers 5 or 6.
Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror | MCU
Fans Theorize on How Ultron Could Make His Way Back to...
- 2/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
James “Rhodey” Rhodes is a central character in the MCU—having appeared in eight films to date. The character has also featured in the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and is poised to be the main focus in Armor Wars, which is in production now. And Don Cheadle is all set to wield the suit of War Machine.
Don Cheadle as James Rhodes in a still from The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
Terrence Howard was supposed to keep playing War Machine in the Marvel movies, but he got replaced by Cheadle in Iron Man 2. It was partly due to decrease in pay. The actor didn’t get along well with Robert Downey Jr., which also added to the tension.
Suggested“This is objectively meaner than anything Scorsese has said”: Robert Downey Jr. ‘Trashing’ Iron Man Yet Again After BAFTA Win Upsets Fans Terrence Howard’s...
Don Cheadle as James Rhodes in a still from The Falcon And The Winter Soldier
Terrence Howard was supposed to keep playing War Machine in the Marvel movies, but he got replaced by Cheadle in Iron Man 2. It was partly due to decrease in pay. The actor didn’t get along well with Robert Downey Jr., which also added to the tension.
Suggested“This is objectively meaner than anything Scorsese has said”: Robert Downey Jr. ‘Trashing’ Iron Man Yet Again After BAFTA Win Upsets Fans Terrence Howard’s...
- 2/19/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Tom Hardy debuted as Eddie Brock in 2018’s Venom, a film that received mixed criticism from the audience. Some commented on its haphazard plot, though others lauded the actor’s performance for bringing to life a strange connection between his human and symbiote characters.
Tom Hardy as Venom
In 2021, the sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage also yielded a lot of negative reactions from critics. Although both films were commercially successful, the original earning $856 million and the second with $506 million against production budgets that range $110 million, the franchise was still not as revered as Sony hoped it to be.
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During his interview with Esquire, actor Tom Hardy revealed he had trepidations when it comes to portraying Eddie Brock and the overall performance of Venom.
Tom Hardy as Venom
In 2021, the sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage also yielded a lot of negative reactions from critics. Although both films were commercially successful, the original earning $856 million and the second with $506 million against production budgets that range $110 million, the franchise was still not as revered as Sony hoped it to be.
SUGGESTEDDid You Know Mad Max Almost Chose Eminem? 5 Other Stars Tom Hardy Beat for Fury Road Fans Campaign For Alan Ritchson As Eddie Brock/Venom Tom Hardy in Venom (2018)
During his interview with Esquire, actor Tom Hardy revealed he had trepidations when it comes to portraying Eddie Brock and the overall performance of Venom.
- 2/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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