Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson is slated to take on a new mantle, in an even bigger capacity, in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Starring as the new Captain America of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mackie looks good as always with the Vibranium shield and a new suit.
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier as the new Captain America
Yet it is Harrison Ford who takes away the spotlight as Thaddeus Ross. Replacing the late actor William Hurt as the character, this will be the Indiana Jones star’s first outing as Ross. Now a president, the movie makes a subtle reference to Ford replacing Hurt.
Captain America 4 Makes a Meta Reference to Harrison Ford Replacing William Hurt Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford is Marvel’s new Thaddeus Ross
William Hurt was among his generation’s brightest of actors. Having won countless accolades including an Oscar,...
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier as the new Captain America
Yet it is Harrison Ford who takes away the spotlight as Thaddeus Ross. Replacing the late actor William Hurt as the character, this will be the Indiana Jones star’s first outing as Ross. Now a president, the movie makes a subtle reference to Ford replacing Hurt.
Captain America 4 Makes a Meta Reference to Harrison Ford Replacing William Hurt Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford is Marvel’s new Thaddeus Ross
William Hurt was among his generation’s brightest of actors. Having won countless accolades including an Oscar,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Justin Lin is ready to announce his next project, Stakehorse. Is it about a horse made of wooden stakes? Doubtful. Sources say the forthcoming crime thriller is like Ben Affleck’s 2010 banger The Town. The screenplay hails from Justin Piasecki, with a plot revolving around a horse veterinarian who has a side hustle patching up criminals who need medical attention under the table.
After shooting several chapters of the Fast and Furious saga and more, Lin is a clever and creative director with a sleek style all his own. In addition to directing Stakehorse, Lin will produce through his Perfect Storm Entertainment studio with Todd Lieberman and Alex Young of Hidden Pictures. Perfect Storm’s Andrew Schneider and Sal Gatdula will exec produce.
Lin, a champion of the Fast and Furious franchise, directed The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five (still the best one), Fast & Furious 6,...
After shooting several chapters of the Fast and Furious saga and more, Lin is a clever and creative director with a sleek style all his own. In addition to directing Stakehorse, Lin will produce through his Perfect Storm Entertainment studio with Todd Lieberman and Alex Young of Hidden Pictures. Perfect Storm’s Andrew Schneider and Sal Gatdula will exec produce.
Lin, a champion of the Fast and Furious franchise, directed The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five (still the best one), Fast & Furious 6,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Joel Edgerton is playing a physicist who cannot control (or fathom) the constraints of the scientific world once he wakes up in a parallel reality.
Edgerton executives produces and stars in Apple TV+ sci-fi series “Dark Matter,” based on Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name. Author Crouch adapts his own book for the screen, penning the pilot of the nine-episode series and serving as showrunner.
The official logline reads: “There are infinite realities. This is the one where Jason Dessen (Edgerton) kidnaps himself.”
“Dark Matter” centers on Edgerton’s Jason Dessen, who is a physicist, professor, and family man. That is, until one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago, he’s abducted into an alternate version of his life. As Jason tries to return to his reality amid the multiverse of lives he could have lived, he also struggles to unravel the science behind the phenom,...
Edgerton executives produces and stars in Apple TV+ sci-fi series “Dark Matter,” based on Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name. Author Crouch adapts his own book for the screen, penning the pilot of the nine-episode series and serving as showrunner.
The official logline reads: “There are infinite realities. This is the one where Jason Dessen (Edgerton) kidnaps himself.”
“Dark Matter” centers on Edgerton’s Jason Dessen, who is a physicist, professor, and family man. That is, until one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago, he’s abducted into an alternate version of his life. As Jason tries to return to his reality amid the multiverse of lives he could have lived, he also struggles to unravel the science behind the phenom,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lionsgate spilled more details about Now You See Me 3 at CinemaCon 2024 on Wednesday (April 10th), revealing the sequel will feature the original cast alongside “a new generation of magician thieves,” reports DiscussingFilm.
As previously announced by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake in an investor call last year, Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer will helm the movie. At the time, Drake described the sequel as a “reimagining” of the first two films and said production was slated for this spring.
Last month, star Jesse Eisenberg gave another update, telling Collider that he had already read the script for Now You See Me 3. He also speculated production could begin in “the next six months.”
Directed by Louis Leterrier, the original Now You See Me was released in 2013 and starred Eisenberg as the leader of the Four Horsemen, a group of bank-robbing magicians also comprised of Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher,...
As previously announced by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake in an investor call last year, Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer will helm the movie. At the time, Drake described the sequel as a “reimagining” of the first two films and said production was slated for this spring.
Last month, star Jesse Eisenberg gave another update, telling Collider that he had already read the script for Now You See Me 3. He also speculated production could begin in “the next six months.”
Directed by Louis Leterrier, the original Now You See Me was released in 2013 and starred Eisenberg as the leader of the Four Horsemen, a group of bank-robbing magicians also comprised of Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The Incredible Hulk remains the black sheep of the Marvel Cinematic Universe despite being one of the earliest installments in the multi-billion dollar franchise. The film marks Edward Norton’s only appearance as Bruce Banner / Hulk from the Marvel Studios. However, the film also introduced the late William Hurt’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross who became a major supporting player in the MCU.
William Hurt as General Ross in Captain America: Civil War.
During an interview, the film’s director Louis Leterrier spoke about the tumultuous production process, which was only hampered by his constant arguments with Hurt. Leterrier revealed that he once had to resort to slight violence to assert his dominance over Hurt. Here is what Leterrier revealed about not getting along with Hurt on The Incredible Hulk.
Louis Leterrier Talks Jostling With the Late William Hurt on the Sets of The Incredible Hulk
The late William Hurt, who...
William Hurt as General Ross in Captain America: Civil War.
During an interview, the film’s director Louis Leterrier spoke about the tumultuous production process, which was only hampered by his constant arguments with Hurt. Leterrier revealed that he once had to resort to slight violence to assert his dominance over Hurt. Here is what Leterrier revealed about not getting along with Hurt on The Incredible Hulk.
Louis Leterrier Talks Jostling With the Late William Hurt on the Sets of The Incredible Hulk
The late William Hurt, who...
- 4/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Louis Leterrier's "The Incredible Hulk" was released in August of 2008, a year before Disney made their notorious $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment. Once the Disney purchase was finalized, the company announced its plan to build out the then-new Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was novel at the time. Disney also retconned Paramount's "Iron Man," and Leterrier's movie (made for Universal) into the MCU, using a foundation that had already been built. The announcement of a whole string of interconnected superhero movies set the pop world on fire, and the ensuing decade would be crushed -- both positively and negatively -- by Marvel.
"The Incredible Hulk" was sort of the red-headed stepchild of those early films. It starred Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, and Norton, as with any of his films, attempted to assert creative control over the project. The tone of "Incredible" is steelier and more machine-like than the...
"The Incredible Hulk" was sort of the red-headed stepchild of those early films. It starred Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, and Norton, as with any of his films, attempted to assert creative control over the project. The tone of "Incredible" is steelier and more machine-like than the...
- 4/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The feud between Rebel Wilson and her former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen has escalated, with both actors accusing the other of making false claims.
Wilson previously named the Borat star as the actor whom she accuses in her forthcoming memoir of behaving like “an a**hole” on a movie set. The pair appeared together in the 2016 movie The Brothers Grimsby.
An extract from the book reveals Wilson accusing Cohen of sexually harassing her, asking her to stick her finger up his behind for a scene, something she refused to do.
Friday saw a video published in the Daily Mail, showing the pair blocking out the scene, with Wilson apparently in agreement with Cohen’s request. The video, filmed on mobile phone at the closed set, also shows the pair kissing as part of the scene.
The Australian actress can be heard telling Cohen, “I’ll do a slap [of your butt] and I...
Wilson previously named the Borat star as the actor whom she accuses in her forthcoming memoir of behaving like “an a**hole” on a movie set. The pair appeared together in the 2016 movie The Brothers Grimsby.
An extract from the book reveals Wilson accusing Cohen of sexually harassing her, asking her to stick her finger up his behind for a scene, something she refused to do.
Friday saw a video published in the Daily Mail, showing the pair blocking out the scene, with Wilson apparently in agreement with Cohen’s request. The video, filmed on mobile phone at the closed set, also shows the pair kissing as part of the scene.
The Australian actress can be heard telling Cohen, “I’ll do a slap [of your butt] and I...
- 3/30/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Rebel Wilson issued a scathing response to leaked footage from her movie with “massive a-shole” Sacha Baron Cohen.
If you missed it, last week the 44-year-old actress alleged that Sacha was threatening her over references to him in her forthcoming memoir Rebel Rising.
An excerpt from the book revealed that Rebel claimed her The Brothers Grimsby costar was frequently requesting to film nude scenes. Rebel also alleged that Sacha pressured her to film a scene where she “stuck [her] finger up [his] a-s.”
Rebel wrote that she was “scared” and refused the request. Instead she slapped him on the butt to get some content.
Sacha‘s team has denied the allegations against him.
On Friday (March 29), never-before-seen footage from the movie has come out, seemingly calling Rebel‘s version of events into question, and she reacted to the leak.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Daily Mail obtained the footage. In the clip,...
If you missed it, last week the 44-year-old actress alleged that Sacha was threatening her over references to him in her forthcoming memoir Rebel Rising.
An excerpt from the book revealed that Rebel claimed her The Brothers Grimsby costar was frequently requesting to film nude scenes. Rebel also alleged that Sacha pressured her to film a scene where she “stuck [her] finger up [his] a-s.”
Rebel wrote that she was “scared” and refused the request. Instead she slapped him on the butt to get some content.
Sacha‘s team has denied the allegations against him.
On Friday (March 29), never-before-seen footage from the movie has come out, seemingly calling Rebel‘s version of events into question, and she reacted to the leak.
Keep reading to find out more…
The Daily Mail obtained the footage. In the clip,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rebel Wilson has revealed that her Grimsby co-star Sacha Baron Cohen is the previously unnamed Hollywood “asshole” that is allegedly attempting to stop her writing about him in her upcoming memoir, Rebel Rising.
A spokesperson for Baron Cohen told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
Last week, in an Instagram post, Wilson revealed that she intended to dedicate a whole chapter in her book to “a massive asshole” she had previously worked with in Hollywood, although she didn’t reveal the person’s name, the project they worked on together or provide any further details.
“When I first came to Hollywood, people were like, yeah, ‘I have a no-asshole policy, [it] means like,...
A spokesperson for Baron Cohen told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
Last week, in an Instagram post, Wilson revealed that she intended to dedicate a whole chapter in her book to “a massive asshole” she had previously worked with in Hollywood, although she didn’t reveal the person’s name, the project they worked on together or provide any further details.
“When I first came to Hollywood, people were like, yeah, ‘I have a no-asshole policy, [it] means like,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Through a spokesman, Sacha Baron Cohen is disputing characterizations by actress Rebel Wilson that he behaved like a “massive a**hole” while shooting the Louis Leterrier-directed hard R-rated comedy The Brothers Grimsby. She played the wife of his character Nobby, a soccer hooligan who is enlisted by his secret agent brother (Mark Strong) to thwart a plan to set off two bombs during a football match. The film is full of outrageous comic scenes, and Wilson claimed Baron Cohen pressured her to appear nude and do other unsavory things.
“While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
There will be more to come on this as Baron Cohen presses his case. While Wilson will describe in her memoir,...
“While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
There will be more to come on this as Baron Cohen presses his case. While Wilson will describe in her memoir,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel’s The Hulk happens to be one of the most crucial and significant characters within the franchise and over the years, the character has played a major role in the narration of the story. The Strongest Avenger is always on the list for being the most powerful Avenger, as he has fought many compelling foes including his own Avenger team at one time or another.
Smart Hulk
The character has been smashing through the franchise and fans, but over the years the character has been portrayed by Mark Ruffalo but before him, Edward Norton played the role. However, the superhero franchise has made a mockery of the character. Naturally, the fans are divided as they debate over which actor played the role of Bruce Banner better, Norton or Ruffalo.
Marvel Makes a Complete Mockery Out of The Hulk
There’s no denying that The Hulk is one of the...
Smart Hulk
The character has been smashing through the franchise and fans, but over the years the character has been portrayed by Mark Ruffalo but before him, Edward Norton played the role. However, the superhero franchise has made a mockery of the character. Naturally, the fans are divided as they debate over which actor played the role of Bruce Banner better, Norton or Ruffalo.
Marvel Makes a Complete Mockery Out of The Hulk
There’s no denying that The Hulk is one of the...
- 3/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Rebel Wilson is naming Sacha Baron Cohen as a previously unidentified Hollywood star who allegedly threatened her with legal action to try to block her memoir.
In a post on social media, Wilson called out the Borat actor as the “a**hole” she wrote about in her book.
“I will not be bullied or silenced by high priced lawyers or PR crisis managers,” read the statement on Wilson’s Instagram Stories.
She continued, “The a**hole that I am talking about in One Chapter of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen.”
A representative for Cohen said in a statement to Deadline, “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
Rebel Wilson’s Instagram Stories post
In an Instagram post last week,...
In a post on social media, Wilson called out the Borat actor as the “a**hole” she wrote about in her book.
“I will not be bullied or silenced by high priced lawyers or PR crisis managers,” read the statement on Wilson’s Instagram Stories.
She continued, “The a**hole that I am talking about in One Chapter of my book is: Sacha Baron Cohen.”
A representative for Cohen said in a statement to Deadline, “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.”
Rebel Wilson’s Instagram Stories post
In an Instagram post last week,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mythology offers some of the most enduring and rich stories when it comes to epic storytelling. And at the top of the pantheon of mythical figures sits Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Throughout Hollywood history, many stars have tried their hands at playing this powerful deity, with varying degrees of success.
Having said that, it makes sense that we should honor the actors who gorgeously portrayed Zeus on screen. Since he is the undisputed leader of Mount Olympus, it is about time he had his own list. Those who have portrayed Zeus on screen have done so with a certain stoicism that is more in line with ancient Greek depictions.
Russell Crowe as Zeus in a still from Thor: Love and Thunder
Here are six actors who have truly nailed it as Zeus on the big screen.
1. Luke Evans in Immortals (2011)
Greek mythology is adapted in...
Having said that, it makes sense that we should honor the actors who gorgeously portrayed Zeus on screen. Since he is the undisputed leader of Mount Olympus, it is about time he had his own list. Those who have portrayed Zeus on screen have done so with a certain stoicism that is more in line with ancient Greek depictions.
Russell Crowe as Zeus in a still from Thor: Love and Thunder
Here are six actors who have truly nailed it as Zeus on the big screen.
1. Luke Evans in Immortals (2011)
Greek mythology is adapted in...
- 3/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Fast & Furious film franchise is a hit!
The 10th movie in the popular series, directed by Louis Leterrier, arrived in theaters in 2023 as the second-to-last film in the franchise, with the final installment Fast X Part 2 set to arrive in April 2025.
The movie features plenty of fan-favorites who’ve been featured throughout the series, as well as some A-list surprises as well.
The series of action films kicked off with the original in 2001, largely centered around street racing, heists, spies, and family, and has ballooned into short films, a TV series, toys, video games, and even live shows and attractions. Of course, many of the stars of the series have amassed a fortune!
We’ve gathered up the cast of Fast & Furious, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth. You might be surprised who came out on top!
Find out who are the richest...
The 10th movie in the popular series, directed by Louis Leterrier, arrived in theaters in 2023 as the second-to-last film in the franchise, with the final installment Fast X Part 2 set to arrive in April 2025.
The movie features plenty of fan-favorites who’ve been featured throughout the series, as well as some A-list surprises as well.
The series of action films kicked off with the original in 2001, largely centered around street racing, heists, spies, and family, and has ballooned into short films, a TV series, toys, video games, and even live shows and attractions. Of course, many of the stars of the series have amassed a fortune!
We’ve gathered up the cast of Fast & Furious, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth. You might be surprised who came out on top!
Find out who are the richest...
- 3/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s Berlinale Panorama premiere Sex has landed further theatrical deals for M-Appeal across Europe.
Deals have now been closed in Germany (Alamode), Austria (Polyfilm), Benelux (September Film Distribution), Spain (Filmin) and Italy (Wanted Cinema).
Sex follows two men, played by Jan Gunnar Røise and Thorbjørn Harr, both in heterosexual marriages, who have an unexpected experience that challenges them to reconsider their understanding of sexuality, gender and identity.
It is produced by Yngve Sæther and Hege Hauff Hvattum for Norway’s Motlys, and is the first in a planned trilogy, with Dreams and Love to follow.
Deals have now been closed in Germany (Alamode), Austria (Polyfilm), Benelux (September Film Distribution), Spain (Filmin) and Italy (Wanted Cinema).
Sex follows two men, played by Jan Gunnar Røise and Thorbjørn Harr, both in heterosexual marriages, who have an unexpected experience that challenges them to reconsider their understanding of sexuality, gender and identity.
It is produced by Yngve Sæther and Hege Hauff Hvattum for Norway’s Motlys, and is the first in a planned trilogy, with Dreams and Love to follow.
- 3/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Veteran international film executive Rosa Bosch has partnered with Spanish distributor and sales agency Begin Again Films, joining the company’s international department.
Madrid-based Begin Again Films is known for handling arthouse fare such as doc The Year of Discovery, Zaida Carmona’s Girlfriends and Girlfriends and Nestor Ruiz Medina’s 21 Paradise.
Bosch joins as Begin Again also takes on sales for Anna Cornudella’s The Human Hibernation, winner of the Fipresci Award in the Forum section of the Berlinale 2024.
A veteran of the international film industry, Bosch’s career includes roles at AFI Fest, the London Film Festival...
Madrid-based Begin Again Films is known for handling arthouse fare such as doc The Year of Discovery, Zaida Carmona’s Girlfriends and Girlfriends and Nestor Ruiz Medina’s 21 Paradise.
Bosch joins as Begin Again also takes on sales for Anna Cornudella’s The Human Hibernation, winner of the Fipresci Award in the Forum section of the Berlinale 2024.
A veteran of the international film industry, Bosch’s career includes roles at AFI Fest, the London Film Festival...
- 3/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Actor Omar Sy has teamed with Lupin and Fast X director Louis Leterrier and former Pulse Films CEO Thomas Benski to launch Carrousel Studios.
Carrousel Studios is billed as an artists-first European independent studio and media company with a focus on producing commercial films and high-end TV series for global audiences. Carrousel will lean into genres such as elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy.
A statement announcing the launch of Carrousel said the founding trio “plan to modernise the process of developing, financing and producing films and series, and take advantage of myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production,...
Carrousel Studios is billed as an artists-first European independent studio and media company with a focus on producing commercial films and high-end TV series for global audiences. Carrousel will lean into genres such as elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy.
A statement announcing the launch of Carrousel said the founding trio “plan to modernise the process of developing, financing and producing films and series, and take advantage of myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production,...
- 3/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
“Lupin” star Omar Sy, “Fast X” director Louis Leterrier and “Gangs of London” producer Thomas Benski have launched Carrousel Studios, a European independent production company with offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal.
The banner will finance and produce film and TV projects, with an emphasis on elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy. The company will look to tap into tax credits, European incentives and brands to finance content. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture.
Sy, Leterrier and Benski, who have worked together on several series and films, said the name of the company, Carrousel, reflects its inclusive DNA. “A carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained the trio in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments. Our Carrousel will have that same feel,...
The banner will finance and produce film and TV projects, with an emphasis on elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy. The company will look to tap into tax credits, European incentives and brands to finance content. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture.
Sy, Leterrier and Benski, who have worked together on several series and films, said the name of the company, Carrousel, reflects its inclusive DNA. “A carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained the trio in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments. Our Carrousel will have that same feel,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
French star Omar Sy (Lupin, The Intouchables) is joining forces with Fast X and Transporter director Louis Leterrier and producer Thomas Benski (American Honey, Gangs of London) to launch Carrousel Studios, a new European independent studio.
Billed as an “artists-first” studio, Carrousel aims to focus on elevated genre, in the film and TV, to “lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects,” according to a statement, by taking advantage of “myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production, incredible talent (in front and behind the camera) as well as other European incentives.”
All three men are represented by CAA and CAA Media Finance set up the financing for the venture. Carrousel Studios will have offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal.
The company name is meant to evoke a spirit of entertainment. “By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from,...
Billed as an “artists-first” studio, Carrousel aims to focus on elevated genre, in the film and TV, to “lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects,” according to a statement, by taking advantage of “myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production, incredible talent (in front and behind the camera) as well as other European incentives.”
All three men are represented by CAA and CAA Media Finance set up the financing for the venture. Carrousel Studios will have offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal.
The company name is meant to evoke a spirit of entertainment. “By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor and producer Omar Sy (Lupin), director-producer Louis Leterrier (Fast X) and producer and Pulse Films founder Thomas Benski (American Honey) are launching Carrousel Studios with bases in Paris, London, LA and Senegal.
The film and TV company will develop and produce projects for the global market and look to work closely with emerging and established talent. While not exclusive to the genres, the firm plans to lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects. It will also incorporate in-house marketing and communications for its projects. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture.
“By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained Sy, Leterrier and Benski in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments. Our Carrousel will have that same feel,...
The film and TV company will develop and produce projects for the global market and look to work closely with emerging and established talent. While not exclusive to the genres, the firm plans to lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects. It will also incorporate in-house marketing and communications for its projects. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture.
“By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained Sy, Leterrier and Benski in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments. Our Carrousel will have that same feel,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Omar Sy has teamed with Lupin and Fast X director Louis Leterrier and former Pulse Films CEO Thomas Benski to launch Carousel Studios.
Carousel Studios is billed as an artists-first European independent studio and media company with a focus on producing commercial films and high-end TV series for global audiences. Carousel will lean into genres such as elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy.
A statement announcing the launch of Carousel said the founding trio “plan to modernise the process of developing, financing and producing films and series, and take advantage of myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production,...
Carousel Studios is billed as an artists-first European independent studio and media company with a focus on producing commercial films and high-end TV series for global audiences. Carousel will lean into genres such as elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy.
A statement announcing the launch of Carousel said the founding trio “plan to modernise the process of developing, financing and producing films and series, and take advantage of myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production,...
- 3/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Magician heist sequel Now You See Me 3 – in the works for years – is finally set to begin filming in the next six months according to star Jesse Eisenberg.
Proving that time itself is a dark illusion, it’s now over a decade since the original Now You See Me materialised in cinemas. Directed by Louis Leterrier, its magician-based twist on the knock-about heist format – a kind of Oceans 11 with wands – made it a decent hit, spawning a miniature franchise.
According to Jesse Eisenberg, who recently spoke to Collider, Now You See Me 3 – a sequel talked about as long ago as 2015 – is finally due to get underway this year.
Responding that he’s read the script, Eisenberg told the outlet that “Hopefully it will happen in the next six months,” and added that “it’s really great.”
Both the 2013 original and its 2016 sequel were enlivened by their starry ensemble casts,...
Proving that time itself is a dark illusion, it’s now over a decade since the original Now You See Me materialised in cinemas. Directed by Louis Leterrier, its magician-based twist on the knock-about heist format – a kind of Oceans 11 with wands – made it a decent hit, spawning a miniature franchise.
According to Jesse Eisenberg, who recently spoke to Collider, Now You See Me 3 – a sequel talked about as long ago as 2015 – is finally due to get underway this year.
Responding that he’s read the script, Eisenberg told the outlet that “Hopefully it will happen in the next six months,” and added that “it’s really great.”
Both the 2013 original and its 2016 sequel were enlivened by their starry ensemble casts,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Actor Jason Statham is known for playing characters that are described as tough, gritty, or violent in packed action-thriller movies. The actor has been credited for leading the resurgence of action movies during the 2000s and 2010s. Statham is known to be one of the most bankable stars in the industry, and Bruce Willis is to be thanked for it, in a way.
Jason Statham has appeared in movies, including the Transporter trilogy, The Italian Job, Crank, War, Fast & Furious franchise, and more. The actor has, over the years, managed to not only impress the audience with his performances but also become one of the most influential celebrities in the world.
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Jason Statham has appeared in movies, including the Transporter trilogy, The Italian Job, Crank, War, Fast & Furious franchise, and more. The actor has, over the years, managed to not only impress the audience with his performances but also become one of the most influential celebrities in the world.
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- 2/26/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Vin Diesel is updating fans on the future of his Fast and Furious franchise amid legal issues surrounding the star.
Diesel took to Instagram on Friday to share that he met earlier that day with the writers and team behind the planned finale for Universal Pictures’ action movie series. This marks the first public update on the film saga following Diesel’s former assistant suing him for sexual battery in December stemming from an alleged 2010 incident at a hotel during production on Fast Five. Diesel, who also produces the car-focused films, has denied any wrongdoing.
“Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team… to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement,” Diesel wrote in his Friday post. He went on to thank fans for supporting the franchise and added: “This grand finale is not just an ending...
Diesel took to Instagram on Friday to share that he met earlier that day with the writers and team behind the planned finale for Universal Pictures’ action movie series. This marks the first public update on the film saga following Diesel’s former assistant suing him for sexual battery in December stemming from an alleged 2010 incident at a hotel during production on Fast Five. Diesel, who also produces the car-focused films, has denied any wrongdoing.
“Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team… to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement,” Diesel wrote in his Friday post. He went on to thank fans for supporting the franchise and added: “This grand finale is not just an ending...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
More information about Mark Ruffalo‘s future as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been revealed!
The 56-year-old actor made his debut as the big green monster, also known as Dr. Bruce Banner, in 2012′s The Avengers. He took over the role for Edward Norton, who starred in 2008′s The Incredible Hulk.
Mark has since appeared in eight more MCU projects, most recently featuring in the 2022 Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
After Mark stated that he would appear in 2025′s Captain America: Brave New World during an appearance at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a new report has offered some clarity.
Keep reading to find out more…
During the conversation, Mark was asked if he’s going to appear in the upcoming film and if he’s allowed to talk about it.
“Yeah,” he replied. “It’s going to be great!”
On Monday (February 12), Variety confirmed...
The 56-year-old actor made his debut as the big green monster, also known as Dr. Bruce Banner, in 2012′s The Avengers. He took over the role for Edward Norton, who starred in 2008′s The Incredible Hulk.
Mark has since appeared in eight more MCU projects, most recently featuring in the 2022 Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
After Mark stated that he would appear in 2025′s Captain America: Brave New World during an appearance at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a new report has offered some clarity.
Keep reading to find out more…
During the conversation, Mark was asked if he’s going to appear in the upcoming film and if he’s allowed to talk about it.
“Yeah,” he replied. “It’s going to be great!”
On Monday (February 12), Variety confirmed...
- 2/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
With 10 entries in the core franchise (and one spin-off), Fast & Furious has worked hard to up the action throughout, often taking it to the extreme with its over-the-top sequences and stunts. Let’s see, there have been skyscraper jumps, bank vault heists (and chases), aircraft carriers pulled out of the sky, and even a trip to space! But with the upcoming Fast 11, the filmmakers are looking to ground the series a bit…and not with grappling hooks.
According to The InSneider (via ComingSoon), Fast 11 will take a “lean and mean” approach. One thing being trimmed is the budget, which is said to not exceed $200 million. That’s still one hell of a budget but considering Fast X’s was pegged at $340 million (10 times the amount as 2001’s original), that’s a lot of shredded cash. Another aspect that will change with Fast 11 is toning down the constant travel of the crew,...
According to The InSneider (via ComingSoon), Fast 11 will take a “lean and mean” approach. One thing being trimmed is the budget, which is said to not exceed $200 million. That’s still one hell of a budget but considering Fast X’s was pegged at $340 million (10 times the amount as 2001’s original), that’s a lot of shredded cash. Another aspect that will change with Fast 11 is toning down the constant travel of the crew,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Fast & Furious 11 is reportedly going back to basics with a measly budget of $200 million. More details here.
The 11th Fast & Furious film, which is currently slated for release in 2025, is reportedly Vin Diesel’s last as Dominic Toretto. Aside from 2 Fast 2 Furious, Diesel has appeared in every other Fast & Furious film, including a cameo in Tokyo Drift.
The news comes from industry insider Jeff Sneider (spotted by World Of Reel). Sneider’s report also mentions that the next film will be a considerably more scaled back effort, with a budget of only $200 million.
Of course, the words ‘only’ and ‘$200 million’ don’t usually go together, but considering the budget for Fast X was reportedly $340 million, it’s a pretty big cut. Then again, Fast X received middling to negative reviews and grossed $714 million worldwide, which wasn’t quite enough to make the film profitable. You can...
The 11th Fast & Furious film, which is currently slated for release in 2025, is reportedly Vin Diesel’s last as Dominic Toretto. Aside from 2 Fast 2 Furious, Diesel has appeared in every other Fast & Furious film, including a cameo in Tokyo Drift.
The news comes from industry insider Jeff Sneider (spotted by World Of Reel). Sneider’s report also mentions that the next film will be a considerably more scaled back effort, with a budget of only $200 million.
Of course, the words ‘only’ and ‘$200 million’ don’t usually go together, but considering the budget for Fast X was reportedly $340 million, it’s a pretty big cut. Then again, Fast X received middling to negative reviews and grossed $714 million worldwide, which wasn’t quite enough to make the film profitable. You can...
- 1/15/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For regular updates, sign up for our weekly email newsletter and follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSDry Leaf.On Criterion’s Daily, David Hudson has shared a useful roundup of films that might be expected to premiere during 2024. Among the inclusions are: Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s first film since Parasite (2019); It’s Not Me, Leos Carax’s latest collaboration with Denis Lavant; and Dry Leaf, the enticing-sounding new film by Alexandre Koberidze (What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? [2021]), which is said to be about “a photographer who shoots soccer stadiums [who] goes missing.”A list of international filmmakers including Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Pedro Costa, Radu Jude, Ira Sachs, Claire Denis, and Abderrahmane Sissako have signed a letter, published during the holiday season in the French newspaper Libération, demanding (as translated by the Film Stage) “an immediate end to the bombings on Gaza,...
- 1/10/2024
- MUBI
Justin Lin walked away from Fast X after just one week of shooting and was replaced by Louis Leterrier. The news came as a shock to everyone, particularly as Lin was the franchise’s most prolific director. Now, nearly two years later, Lin has broken his silence on his exit from the movie.
“I look back now, it’s like a year and a half, there’s nothing but love for the cast,” Justin Lin told Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. “Everyone jokes about family, family family, that’s how I feel. This is a crazy business, and to be able to go through 15 to 18 years with a group of people and to be able to just grow together, it’s very special.“
Lin continued, “The studio has been nothing but trusting. It really just means everything to me. Whether I like it or not, I’m...
“I look back now, it’s like a year and a half, there’s nothing but love for the cast,” Justin Lin told Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. “Everyone jokes about family, family family, that’s how I feel. This is a crazy business, and to be able to go through 15 to 18 years with a group of people and to be able to just grow together, it’s very special.“
Lin continued, “The studio has been nothing but trusting. It really just means everything to me. Whether I like it or not, I’m...
- 1/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"Fast X" is one of the best over-the-top movies of the year (the first annual /Film Movie Awards even said so), but it just got even better. In an interview with Happy Sad Confused podcast's Josh Horowitz, director Louis Leterrier confessed that he snuck a familiar "Star Wars" sound effect into the action-packed driving movie. "In my last movie, in 'Fast X,' I put Tie fighter sounds in it," Leterrier told the host.
Though Leterrier doesn't say exactly where he snuck in the familiar sound of the Imperial fleet, Syfy Wire was able to trace the sound effect to the 1-hour 54-minute mark of the film, which features a climactic chase scene involving the film's unforgettably wild villain, Dante (Jason Momoa). Fans with an ear for sound effects also clocked the Tie fighter noise on Reddit soon after the movie's release. The Starfighters have some of the most...
Though Leterrier doesn't say exactly where he snuck in the familiar sound of the Imperial fleet, Syfy Wire was able to trace the sound effect to the 1-hour 54-minute mark of the film, which features a climactic chase scene involving the film's unforgettably wild villain, Dante (Jason Momoa). Fans with an ear for sound effects also clocked the Tie fighter noise on Reddit soon after the movie's release. The Starfighters have some of the most...
- 12/30/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
2023 was a surprisingly great year for several movie genres, but action fans in particular had a bounty of terrific options to choose from. When it came time for a few of the /Film writers and editors to get together and rank our favorites, our individual lists were overflowing with great titles. But in accordance with the unwritten laws/demands of the Internet, we were forced to make some tough decisions, whittle our choices down to a collective ten films, and rank them accordingly.
As is often the case, the movies that didn't make this list could easily comprise an impressive list of their own. When the inventive and propulsive "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the energetic and comedic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," the brutal and pulpy "Sisu," the touching and hilarious "Polite Society," and the moody and subversive "The Killer" get relegated to honorable mentions, it becomes clear how...
As is often the case, the movies that didn't make this list could easily comprise an impressive list of their own. When the inventive and propulsive "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the energetic and comedic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," the brutal and pulpy "Sisu," the touching and hilarious "Polite Society," and the moody and subversive "The Killer" get relegated to honorable mentions, it becomes clear how...
- 12/12/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Jon Favreau's "Iron Man" and Louis Leterrier's "The Incredible Hulk" (both 2008) in many important ways weren't yet part of the then-nascent Marvel Cinematic Universe when they were first made. Favreau put in a post-credits stinger with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury more as a wink to fans than as an announcement that larger film projects were afoot. Additionally, Downey's cameo in "Incredible" was treated equally casually, with the actors reportedly improvising their dialogue. It would only be until after Disney purchased the Marvel library in 2009 that plans for an MCU would be put into place in earnest. In many ways, then, it would be Favreau's "Iron Man 2" in 2010 that launched the MCU properly and put plans for an "Avengers" feature film into motion.
Of course, constructing a Marvel Cinematic Universe from the ground up required a new kind of filmmaking. Individual features now had to be...
Of course, constructing a Marvel Cinematic Universe from the ground up required a new kind of filmmaking. Individual features now had to be...
- 12/12/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
THR reports that Daniel Craig and Charlize Theron are set to star in Two for the Money, a heist thriller to be directed by Justin Lin.
Apple Original Films snagged the rights to the project in a heated multi-studio bidding war. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the film is said to follow “the evolution of the relationship between two career thieves [Daniel Craig & Charlize Theron] over the course of three big jobs.” Dan Mazeau, who worked with Justin Lin on Fast X, is writing the script for Two for the Money.
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Speaking Fast X, this project actually came to life during the development of the Fast & Furious sequel. Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau came up with the story during their time on Fast X and pitched Charlize Theron on the concept, who loved it and suggested...
Apple Original Films snagged the rights to the project in a heated multi-studio bidding war. Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the film is said to follow “the evolution of the relationship between two career thieves [Daniel Craig & Charlize Theron] over the course of three big jobs.” Dan Mazeau, who worked with Justin Lin on Fast X, is writing the script for Two for the Money.
Related Andrew Scott didn’t think he was good in Spectre
Speaking Fast X, this project actually came to life during the development of the Fast & Furious sequel. Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau came up with the story during their time on Fast X and pitched Charlize Theron on the concept, who loved it and suggested...
- 12/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"The Incredible Hulk" was an early stumbling block for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Released in June 2008, a mere month after "Iron Man," lightning did not strike twice for Marvel Studios' burgeoning movie enterprise; "Incredible Hulk" got a shrug from critics and underperformed at the box office.
Even so, Marvel Studios steamrolled ahead. Star Edward Norton didn't return for any future MCU films and Bruce Banner was recast with Mark Ruffalo for "The Avengers." The behind-the-scenes book "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios" by Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards, and Joanna Robinson features a chapter about "The Incredible Hulk" and its gamma radiation-flavored fallout. The book ultimately puts the production's unpleasant memories on the shoulders of Edward Norton, suggesting his actor-as-auteur approach solidified Marvel's top-down filmmaking tactics.
An unnamed "Marvel performer" tells the authors, "We have a no-a**hole policy on our movies," and the book traces this policy back to Norton's behavior.
Even so, Marvel Studios steamrolled ahead. Star Edward Norton didn't return for any future MCU films and Bruce Banner was recast with Mark Ruffalo for "The Avengers." The behind-the-scenes book "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios" by Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards, and Joanna Robinson features a chapter about "The Incredible Hulk" and its gamma radiation-flavored fallout. The book ultimately puts the production's unpleasant memories on the shoulders of Edward Norton, suggesting his actor-as-auteur approach solidified Marvel's top-down filmmaking tactics.
An unnamed "Marvel performer" tells the authors, "We have a no-a**hole policy on our movies," and the book traces this policy back to Norton's behavior.
- 12/9/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Apple Original Films has prevailed in a bidding war for Two for the Money, a heist thriller package to star Academy Award winner Charlize Theron and former Bond franchise star Daniel Craig, which has the Fast & Furious franchise’s Justin Lin aboard to direct and produce.
In the film based on an original idea by Lin and his Fast X co-writer Dan Mazeau, Theron and Craig will play career thieves whose relationship spans the course of three big jobs. Pic is being developed by Lin’s Perfect Storm Entertainment, Theron’s Denver & Delilah banner, and Jeff Kirschebaum and Joe Roth’s Rk Films, with Apple Studios serving as the studio. The producers are Theron for Denver & Delilah, Lin for Perfect Storm, and Kirschenbaum and Roth produce for Rk Films.
The project comes following Lin’s work, not only with Mazeau, but also with Theron and Rk Films on Fast X,...
In the film based on an original idea by Lin and his Fast X co-writer Dan Mazeau, Theron and Craig will play career thieves whose relationship spans the course of three big jobs. Pic is being developed by Lin’s Perfect Storm Entertainment, Theron’s Denver & Delilah banner, and Jeff Kirschebaum and Joe Roth’s Rk Films, with Apple Studios serving as the studio. The producers are Theron for Denver & Delilah, Lin for Perfect Storm, and Kirschenbaum and Roth produce for Rk Films.
The project comes following Lin’s work, not only with Mazeau, but also with Theron and Rk Films on Fast X,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Back in 2016, Lionsgate gave the green light to a third Now You See Me film — before the second one had even hit theaters. Now that the sequel is out (and seven years old), the production company is finally moving forward with Now You See Me 3.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake announced the news during an investors call this week. He also confirmed that Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer was onboard to helm the project.
Drake described the forthcoming installment as a “reimagining” of the first two films, with production set to begin next spring.
The first Now You See Me, released in 2013, starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film centered on a group of justice seeking, bank robbing magicians being followed by the FBI. Jon M. Chu helmed the sequel, which arrived three years later.
It’s unclear if...
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake announced the news during an investors call this week. He also confirmed that Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer was onboard to helm the project.
Drake described the forthcoming installment as a “reimagining” of the first two films, with production set to begin next spring.
The first Now You See Me, released in 2013, starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film centered on a group of justice seeking, bank robbing magicians being followed by the FBI. Jon M. Chu helmed the sequel, which arrived three years later.
It’s unclear if...
- 11/12/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
David Harbour has suggested that Stranger Things is one of the many productions set to resume right away now that the actor’s strike is resolved.
“Harbour… enthusiastically conveyed his eagerness to return to Hawkins, Indiana. He emphasized a keen sense of urgency, suggesting that production might start up again in as little as a couple of days, when he was asked what was first on his post-strike schedule. After all, he also has the small matter of a massive Marvel blockbuster in the form of Thunderbolts on the horizon.”
Read more at Collider
Speaking of the SAG-AFTRA strike being over, many actors are anxious to share trailer links and other promotional material on social media now that they’re free to do so.
“It’s hard to deny the excitement that’s been expressed, as everybody involved is clearly feeling joyful at getting back to work after a multi-month absence.
“Harbour… enthusiastically conveyed his eagerness to return to Hawkins, Indiana. He emphasized a keen sense of urgency, suggesting that production might start up again in as little as a couple of days, when he was asked what was first on his post-strike schedule. After all, he also has the small matter of a massive Marvel blockbuster in the form of Thunderbolts on the horizon.”
Read more at Collider
Speaking of the SAG-AFTRA strike being over, many actors are anxious to share trailer links and other promotional material on social media now that they’re free to do so.
“It’s hard to deny the excitement that’s been expressed, as everybody involved is clearly feeling joyful at getting back to work after a multi-month absence.
- 11/10/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Most of Marvel Studios’s films are the cinematic equivalent of breadcrumbs, which have been dropped into theaters strategically so as to keep one looking for the next sequel or crossover, when the endless televisual exposition will eventually, theoretically yield an event of actual consequence. Occasionally, however, a Marvel film transcends this impersonality and justifies one’s patience. Weird, stylish, and surprisingly lyrical, Ant-Man, Iron Man 3, and Doctor Strange attest to the benefits of the old Hollywood-style studio system that Marvel has resurrected: Under the umbrella of structure and quota is security, which can bequeath qualified freedom. On the occasion of the release of Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels, here’s a ranking of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to date. Chuck Bowen
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 25, 2018.
33. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The aesthetic dexterity and psychological depth of Ang Lee’s...
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 25, 2018.
33. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The aesthetic dexterity and psychological depth of Ang Lee’s...
- 11/9/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
The director of Fast X and the upcoming Fast X: Part 2, Louis Leterrier, recently took part in an episode of Watchalong, which is a Happy Sad Confused spin-off in which Horowitz watches an entire movie alongside a filmmaker. The two would watch Leterrier’s 2008 film, The Incredible Hulk. During the session, Leterrier gave a lot of insightful commentary on some of the behind-the-scene tidbits that would end up plaguing the film’s future. For example, he offered the revelation that a big part of Edward Norton’s departure from the universe may have been attributed to a conflict on the soundtrack for the film.
According to Variety, Leterrier would also regale listeners with stories of some of the tense working days with the late William Hurt, who portrayed General Ross in the film. Leterrier explained, “William Hurt didn’t want the mustache to act him out. The size of the mustache was a discussion.
According to Variety, Leterrier would also regale listeners with stories of some of the tense working days with the late William Hurt, who portrayed General Ross in the film. Leterrier explained, “William Hurt didn’t want the mustache to act him out. The size of the mustache was a discussion.
- 11/9/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
“The Incredible Hulk” director Louis Leterrier was the first guest on the new “Happy Sad Confused” spinoff series “Watchalong” and he got frank while discussing his 2008 comic book movie. The film, which starred Edward Norton as Bruce Banner and the Hulk, was the second movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but its critical and commercial reception nosedived compared to “Iron Man,” which opened a month before. “The Incredible Hulk” only grossed $264 million worldwide, a sharp decline from “Iron Man’s” $585 million.
It’s well known by now that Marvel scrapped all the follow-up plans it had for Norton continuing as Hulk. He was later replaced by Mark Ruffalo. Norton clashed with Marvel during the making of the film, with Leterrier saying that the movie’s tone was perhaps the biggest point of contention.
“The whole way, everybody was in lock step. It just got tense at the end,” the director remembered.
It’s well known by now that Marvel scrapped all the follow-up plans it had for Norton continuing as Hulk. He was later replaced by Mark Ruffalo. Norton clashed with Marvel during the making of the film, with Leterrier saying that the movie’s tone was perhaps the biggest point of contention.
“The whole way, everybody was in lock step. It just got tense at the end,” the director remembered.
- 11/8/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
If you haven’t watched it by now, the Happy. Sad. Confused. watch-along with “The Incredible Hulk” director Louis Leterrier is filled with all sorts of gems. The filmmaker talks about all aspects of his Marvel Studios film, warts and all. And that includes an uncomfortable interaction he experienced with actor William Hurt.
Read More: ‘The Marvels’ Review: Nia DaCosta’s Superhero Adventure Explores Revenge In A Successful, But Naggingly Familiar Lark
In the conversation about “The Incredible Hulk,” the discussion turned towards working with the late William Hurt, who sounds like he was fun to work with but also a little bit challenging at times, which is maybe the way the actor wanted it.
Continue reading ‘Incredible Hulk’ Director Louis Leterrier Says William Hurt Screamed At Him: “You Don’t Know Anything About Actors!” at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘The Marvels’ Review: Nia DaCosta’s Superhero Adventure Explores Revenge In A Successful, But Naggingly Familiar Lark
In the conversation about “The Incredible Hulk,” the discussion turned towards working with the late William Hurt, who sounds like he was fun to work with but also a little bit challenging at times, which is maybe the way the actor wanted it.
Continue reading ‘Incredible Hulk’ Director Louis Leterrier Says William Hurt Screamed At Him: “You Don’t Know Anything About Actors!” at The Playlist.
- 11/8/2023
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
The irony of ironies! Filmmaker Louis Leterrier was on the Happy Sad Confused podcast this week, doing a Watchalong for his Marvel film, “The Incredible Hulk.” In a casual conversation that ranged from all of Leterrier’s films to his work on the semi-controversial ‘Hulk’ movie—at least infamous for the very public way it parted ways with its star Edward Norton— Leterrier and Hsc host Josh Horowitz covered a litany of topics.
Continue reading Louis Leterrier Pitched A ‘Star Wars’ Series With A ‘Lone Wolf & Cub’ Influence & Was Interested In Boba Fett at The Playlist.
Continue reading Louis Leterrier Pitched A ‘Star Wars’ Series With A ‘Lone Wolf & Cub’ Influence & Was Interested In Boba Fett at The Playlist.
- 11/7/2023
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
After playing Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk, Edward Norton had a pretty public falling out with Marvel Studios over the final cut of the movie and was replaced by Mark Ruffalo for all subsequent appearances in the MCU.
The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier recently sat down with Josh Horowitz for Watchalong, a Happy Sad Confused spin-off in which Horowitz watches an entire movie alongside a filmmaker. During the watch, Leterrier shed a few more details on Edward Norton’s premature exit from the franchise, and he believes issues about the soundtrack may have played a part.
“Frankly, it’s maybe [because of the soundtrack],” Leterrier said. “I don’t remember if it was the teaser or the overall soundtrack, but Edward is great friends with Thom Yorke and he wanted Radiohead to do the music and that was genius, but we know what Radiohead sounds like and I think Marvel was pushing...
The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier recently sat down with Josh Horowitz for Watchalong, a Happy Sad Confused spin-off in which Horowitz watches an entire movie alongside a filmmaker. During the watch, Leterrier shed a few more details on Edward Norton’s premature exit from the franchise, and he believes issues about the soundtrack may have played a part.
“Frankly, it’s maybe [because of the soundtrack],” Leterrier said. “I don’t remember if it was the teaser or the overall soundtrack, but Edward is great friends with Thom Yorke and he wanted Radiohead to do the music and that was genius, but we know what Radiohead sounds like and I think Marvel was pushing...
- 11/6/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Despite being listed towards the bottom of many MCU diehards’ list of favorite films, “The Incredible Hulk” really isn’t all that bad. Hindsight being what it is, we can nitpick various things, including the casting of Edward Norton, but honestly, given what we’re seeing with Marvel films as of late, Louis Leterrier’s ‘Incredible Hulk’ is pretty fun. Regardless of its quality, there are many who still see it as the first big MCU misfire, and a film that ultimately went off the rails.
Continue reading ‘Incredible Hulk’: Edward Norton Wanted Radiohead On The Soundtrack & Director Said Film Only Went Off The Rails At The End at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Incredible Hulk’: Edward Norton Wanted Radiohead On The Soundtrack & Director Said Film Only Went Off The Rails At The End at The Playlist.
- 11/6/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
When people think of the origins of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they go back to 2008’s “Iron Man.” And that’s a fair beginning. But, often, people tend to forget 2008 also saw the release of Marvel Studios‘ second film, “The Incredible Hulk,” directed by Louis Leterrier. And according to the filmmaker, he could have been a much bigger part of the MCU, but it didn’t work out.
Continue reading Louis Leterrier Says He Wanted ‘Iron Man,’ Was Given ‘Hulk’ Instead & Passed On ‘Thor’ & ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Louis Leterrier Says He Wanted ‘Iron Man,’ Was Given ‘Hulk’ Instead & Passed On ‘Thor’ & ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ at The Playlist.
- 11/6/2023
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Josh Horowitz, the entertainment journalist behind the Happy Sad Confused podcast, is expanding his footprint in the interview space.
On Monday, Horowitz launched Watch-a-Long, a spinoff miniseries in which Horowitz invites filmmakers to rewatch one of their films in full while the two chat. The inaugural episode features Louis Leterrier and his 2008 Marvel Studios feature, The Incredible Hulk.
Among the other guests and films lined up are Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), Francis Lawrence ( The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) and Chad Stahelski watching John Wick: Chapter 4. Each episode is edited down to around 45 to 60 minutes, described as a “Best of” edit, but the unedited conversations will be available on the Happy Sad Confused Patreon page.
“As a lifelong obsessive of DVD filmmaker commentaries, I’m thrilled to bring my own Happy Sad Confused spin to this format by hosting this series,” Horowitz said in a statement.
On Monday, Horowitz launched Watch-a-Long, a spinoff miniseries in which Horowitz invites filmmakers to rewatch one of their films in full while the two chat. The inaugural episode features Louis Leterrier and his 2008 Marvel Studios feature, The Incredible Hulk.
Among the other guests and films lined up are Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), Francis Lawrence ( The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) and Chad Stahelski watching John Wick: Chapter 4. Each episode is edited down to around 45 to 60 minutes, described as a “Best of” edit, but the unedited conversations will be available on the Happy Sad Confused Patreon page.
“As a lifelong obsessive of DVD filmmaker commentaries, I’m thrilled to bring my own Happy Sad Confused spin to this format by hosting this series,” Horowitz said in a statement.
- 11/6/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Now You See Me films brought a new twist on the heist movie concept by making the team a group of magicians who were able to use their sleight-of-hand expertise in their plans. Though the films haven’t broken the box office, they have become a humbly successful franchise from Lionsgate, and both movies have been able to showcase an incredible ensemble cast. The director of action films such as this summer’s Fast X, Louis Leterrier, helmed both movies and brought a certain amount of fun with some of the more outrageous logic. However, Ruben Fleischer, who directed the movie’s stars Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg in the Zombieland movies, will be stepping in the director’s position for the third entry.
According to Screen Daily, Lionsgate International will be launching American Film Market sales this week for Now You See Me 3 as well as a...
According to Screen Daily, Lionsgate International will be launching American Film Market sales this week for Now You See Me 3 as well as a...
- 10/30/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Lupin Part 3 of the hit French heist thriller promises a perfect blend of comedy and action. We can’t wait!
‘Lupin’ was created by George Kay and Francois Uzan and directed by Louis Leterrier and a few others.
The show has been a global hit for the streamers since part 1 which was believed to have been watched by over 70 million households within its first 28 days of streaming!
The story of ‘Lupin’ goes like this – a professional thief named Assane Diop became an orphan when his father was framed for the theft of an expensive diamond necklace by his powerful boss, Hubert Pellegrini, thereby causing the former to hang himself in prison.
Twenty-five years later, armed with the mastery and skillfulness of thievery and knowledge, Assane is all set out to get revenge on the Pellegrini family by exposing Hubert’s atrocious crimes.
The thirst for an act of revenge is...
‘Lupin’ was created by George Kay and Francois Uzan and directed by Louis Leterrier and a few others.
The show has been a global hit for the streamers since part 1 which was believed to have been watched by over 70 million households within its first 28 days of streaming!
The story of ‘Lupin’ goes like this – a professional thief named Assane Diop became an orphan when his father was framed for the theft of an expensive diamond necklace by his powerful boss, Hubert Pellegrini, thereby causing the former to hang himself in prison.
Twenty-five years later, armed with the mastery and skillfulness of thievery and knowledge, Assane is all set out to get revenge on the Pellegrini family by exposing Hubert’s atrocious crimes.
The thirst for an act of revenge is...
- 9/21/2023
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
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“Fast X” has zoomed its way to streamers. The 10th installment in Universal’s high-octane franchise, which came out in May, is now available to stream on Peacock.
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Directed by Louis Leterrier, “Fast X” follows Vin Diesel’s street racer Dom Toretto and crew as they confront a lethal opponent. In the process, they engage in many death and gravity-defying stunts. Jason Momoa plays the film’s antagonist Dante Reyes, the son of a drug lord who is seeking revenge for the loss of his family’s fortune from a prior heist in Rio de Janeiro. The ensemble cast includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers to the family, including Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Rita Moreno. Already,...
“Fast X” has zoomed its way to streamers. The 10th installment in Universal’s high-octane franchise, which came out in May, is now available to stream on Peacock.
Peacock $5.99/Month Buy Now
Directed by Louis Leterrier, “Fast X” follows Vin Diesel’s street racer Dom Toretto and crew as they confront a lethal opponent. In the process, they engage in many death and gravity-defying stunts. Jason Momoa plays the film’s antagonist Dante Reyes, the son of a drug lord who is seeking revenge for the loss of his family’s fortune from a prior heist in Rio de Janeiro. The ensemble cast includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers to the family, including Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Rita Moreno. Already,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Brie Larson stars in the fascinating trailer for the forthcoming Apple TV+ drama Lessons in Chemistry.
With less than a month till the premiere of the highly anticipated novel Adaption Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser, which features Brie Larson in her first appearance on television in over a decade.
Larson stars as Elizabeth Zott, a scientist who must deal with the sad reality that she is a woman in the early 1950s.
Despite her intelligence, her hopes for a long scientific career are dashed, and she finds herself in a new field as a cookery show host. In the latest trailer, she shares recipes with her working women audience while teaching them science and opposing prejudice.
Lessons in Chemistry | Official Trailer
Brie Larson Bunsen Criticizes The Patriarchy In The ‘Lessons in Chemistry Trailer.’ As shown in the teaser, Larson plays Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant but...
With less than a month till the premiere of the highly anticipated novel Adaption Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser, which features Brie Larson in her first appearance on television in over a decade.
Larson stars as Elizabeth Zott, a scientist who must deal with the sad reality that she is a woman in the early 1950s.
Despite her intelligence, her hopes for a long scientific career are dashed, and she finds herself in a new field as a cookery show host. In the latest trailer, she shares recipes with her working women audience while teaching them science and opposing prejudice.
Lessons in Chemistry | Official Trailer
Brie Larson Bunsen Criticizes The Patriarchy In The ‘Lessons in Chemistry Trailer.’ As shown in the teaser, Larson plays Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant but...
- 9/16/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
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