The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds teamed up together to create an iconic movie titled If which could have been quite an interesting tale. With Emily Blunt, Steve Carrell, and, Awkwafina joining the cast, the movie had great potential, but something turned out to be missing.
Ryan Reynolds in a still from If (2024)
The reason why we say that it “could” have been a huge blockbuster is because of its early ratings. Although the film hasn’t been released yet, the early reviews are here and people did not like the movie too much. It seems that the critics hated the film even more, judging by the movie’s current ratings.
Ryan Reynolds’ If Could Have Been Something Bigger!
With John Krasinski being the director of the film while also starring alongside Ryan Reynolds, If had quite an iconic reception when the trailer for the film was released. Gathering millions of views,...
Ryan Reynolds in a still from If (2024)
The reason why we say that it “could” have been a huge blockbuster is because of its early ratings. Although the film hasn’t been released yet, the early reviews are here and people did not like the movie too much. It seems that the critics hated the film even more, judging by the movie’s current ratings.
Ryan Reynolds’ If Could Have Been Something Bigger!
With John Krasinski being the director of the film while also starring alongside Ryan Reynolds, If had quite an iconic reception when the trailer for the film was released. Gathering millions of views,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
- 5/15/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski proudly makes movies for and about the whole family. Maybe his vastly successful “A Quiet Place” franchise, with all its screechy monsters, is too much for youngsters to handle. But there’s still an undeniable, innocent loveliness to those movies, with warm moments that lean closely into the bonds of an adoring family that only grow stronger in the face of danger and despair.
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
Legendary entertainer Carol Burnett will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 49th annual Gracie Awards. The world-renowned comedian is still going strong at 91 years of age, having just won her seventh career Emmy Award for “Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love.” The event will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel located in Los Angeles, with the 2024 theme centered upon “Feminine Strength.” Tamera Mowry-Housley will host this year’s gala.
“Saturday Night Live” alum Kristen Wiig will present Burnett, her current “Palm Royale” co-star, with the prestigious honor. Additionally, Rachel Platten will perform during the 2024 Gracie Awards and Raegan Revord (“Young Sheldon”) will serve as the Digital Impact Ambassador for The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf).
Every year, the Gracie Awards recognize astounding achievements for women in media, entertainment and news across diverse backgrounds and various platforms. The ceremony serves...
“Saturday Night Live” alum Kristen Wiig will present Burnett, her current “Palm Royale” co-star, with the prestigious honor. Additionally, Rachel Platten will perform during the 2024 Gracie Awards and Raegan Revord (“Young Sheldon”) will serve as the Digital Impact Ambassador for The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Awmf).
Every year, the Gracie Awards recognize astounding achievements for women in media, entertainment and news across diverse backgrounds and various platforms. The ceremony serves...
- 5/14/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
John Krasinski planned a large portion of his new movie If around longtime friend Steve Carell — before he had spoken to his former The Office co-star about the role.
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney’s “Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.8 million ($4.7 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski has assembled a star-studded lineup of celebrity friends who will accompany him on a global culinary adventure in his upcoming Nat Geo docuseries No Taste Like Home. Awkwafina (A Real Bug’s Life), Henry Golding (The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare), James Marsden (Jury Duty), Florence Pugh (Oppenheimer), Issa Rae (Insecure) and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) take a journey toward cultural and personal discovery with Porowski as their gastronomic guide in the docuseries produced by Gordon Ramsay’s Studio Global Ramsay. No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski is slated to premiere in spring 2025.
Rae, Pugh, Golding, Marsden, Awkwafina and Theroux, alongside Porowski, explore their rich heritages by way of their ancestors’ food traditions, techniques and culinary experiences, according to Nat Geo. “With Rae in Senegal, Pugh in the United Kingdom, Golding in Malaysian Borneo, Marsden in Germany, Awkwafina in South Korea and Theroux in Italy, each episode is an epic adventure,...
Rae, Pugh, Golding, Marsden, Awkwafina and Theroux, alongside Porowski, explore their rich heritages by way of their ancestors’ food traditions, techniques and culinary experiences, according to Nat Geo. “With Rae in Senegal, Pugh in the United Kingdom, Golding in Malaysian Borneo, Marsden in Germany, Awkwafina in South Korea and Theroux in Italy, each episode is an epic adventure,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds & Bradley Cooper (Photo Credit – IMDb)
John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
Trending Orlando Bloom Reveals He Hated Being Part...
John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
Trending Orlando Bloom Reveals He Hated Being Part...
- 5/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of John Krasinski’s upcoming film, If, is the all-star voice cast he lined up for it.
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2019, Sandra Oh simultaneously received her seventh and eighth acting Emmy nominations for “Killing Eve” (drama lead) and “Saturday Night Live” (comedy guest). Five years later, her performance bid total is set to reach an even dozen thanks to her respective lead and supporting performances in the telefilm “Quiz Lady” and the limited series “The Sympathizer.” Earning TV academy recognition for these two roles would make her the eighth woman to compete for both possible limited program acting awards at once.
In “Quiz Lady,” which premiered on Hulu last November, Oh plays Jenny Yum, a vivacious yet reckless woman who reunites with her estranged younger sister (Awkwafina) to resolve their mother’s gambling debts. “The Sympathizer,” which began airing on HBO in April, features her in the role of Sofia Mori, a 1970s Japanese American secretary who becomes entangled with a communist spy (Hoa Xuande).
Prior to amassing her four...
In “Quiz Lady,” which premiered on Hulu last November, Oh plays Jenny Yum, a vivacious yet reckless woman who reunites with her estranged younger sister (Awkwafina) to resolve their mother’s gambling debts. “The Sympathizer,” which began airing on HBO in April, features her in the role of Sofia Mori, a 1970s Japanese American secretary who becomes entangled with a communist spy (Hoa Xuande).
Prior to amassing her four...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Since her debut at the world’s most prestigious fashion event in 2011, Chrissy Teigen has partied the night away at several Met Galas. Many fans expected to see her grace the famous carpet in a boundary-pushing outfit. However, the 38-year-old model took to her Instagram stories on the day of the Met Gala to explain her absence. Wearing a neck brace, Teigen said she injured herself but later walked her statement back, clarifying that she was “never going to the Met this year.”
Chrissy Teigen at the 30th Anniversary Ace Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Accessories Council; 2nd photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Teigen called herself “so stupid” for making her injury “a thing,” according to Page Six. The Cravings: All Together cookbook author didn’t purchase one of the $75,000 tickets to this year’s Met Gala. However, she was perfectly on theme one day...
Chrissy Teigen at the 30th Anniversary Ace Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Accessories Council; 2nd photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Teigen called herself “so stupid” for making her injury “a thing,” according to Page Six. The Cravings: All Together cookbook author didn’t purchase one of the $75,000 tickets to this year’s Met Gala. However, she was perfectly on theme one day...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since her debut at the world’s most prestigious fashion event in 2011, Chrissy Teigen has partied the night away at several Met Galas. Many fans expected to see her grace the famous carpet in a boundary-pushing outfit. However, the 38-year-old model took to her Instagram stories on the day of the Met Gala to explain her absence. Wearing a neck brace, Teigen said she injured herself but later walked her statement back, clarifying that she was “never going to the Met this year.”
Chrissy Teigen at the 30th Anniversary Ace Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Accessories Council; 2nd photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Teigen called herself “so stupid” for making her injury “a thing,” according to Page Six. The Cravings: All Together cookbook author didn’t purchase one of the $75,000 tickets to this year’s Met Gala. However, she was perfectly on theme one day...
Chrissy Teigen at the 30th Anniversary Ace Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Accessories Council; 2nd photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Teigen called herself “so stupid” for making her injury “a thing,” according to Page Six. The Cravings: All Together cookbook author didn’t purchase one of the $75,000 tickets to this year’s Met Gala. However, she was perfectly on theme one day...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Cineworld Leicester Square was abuzz this evening for the UK Red Carpet Premiere of If. Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
The movie hits cinemas on May 17th with advance screenings on May 11th and 12th. Scott Davis and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
If Premiere Interviews...
The movie hits cinemas on May 17th with advance screenings on May 11th and 12th. Scott Davis and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
If Premiere Interviews...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Today, ahead of its inaugural upfront presentation on May 14, Prime Video released the first photos from its upcoming original action comedy Jackpot.
In the near future, a “Grand Lottery” has been newly established in California—the catch: Kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot.
When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket.
Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena), who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.
Jackpot was rated R by the MPA for pervasive language, violence, and sexual references.
Previously titled “Grand Death Lotto,” Jackpot...
In the near future, a “Grand Lottery” has been newly established in California—the catch: Kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot.
When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket.
Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena), who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.
Jackpot was rated R by the MPA for pervasive language, violence, and sexual references.
Previously titled “Grand Death Lotto,” Jackpot...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Kung Fu Panda 4 Box Office (Worldwide) Achieves A Fantastic Feat Globally(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Laura Harrier and Alison Brie step out for the Anine Bing Sounds the Spirit of LA event held at Chateau Marmont on Thursday (May 2) in Los Angeles.
The two actresses joined several other celebs to help celebrate the designer’s new summer collection as well as her new album Therapy.
Also seen in attendance at the event include Ashley Madekwe, Abigail Spencer, Georgia May Jagger, Awkwafina, Georgie Flores, Ava Phillippe, Elsa Hosk and Akira Akbar, as well as Winona Oak, who performed, and sisters Aurora and Sophia Culpo.
Therapy marks Anine‘s return to music after a 14 year break, and includes 12 tracks. Check it out on Apple Music!
“Yesterday, I released my album Therapy. After a 14 year break from music, it felt so empowering to share this new album with the world,” Anine shared on Instagram after the event. “I stepped out of my comfort zone last night and performed...
The two actresses joined several other celebs to help celebrate the designer’s new summer collection as well as her new album Therapy.
Also seen in attendance at the event include Ashley Madekwe, Abigail Spencer, Georgia May Jagger, Awkwafina, Georgie Flores, Ava Phillippe, Elsa Hosk and Akira Akbar, as well as Winona Oak, who performed, and sisters Aurora and Sophia Culpo.
Therapy marks Anine‘s return to music after a 14 year break, and includes 12 tracks. Check it out on Apple Music!
“Yesterday, I released my album Therapy. After a 14 year break from music, it felt so empowering to share this new album with the world,” Anine shared on Instagram after the event. “I stepped out of my comfort zone last night and performed...
- 5/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Cynthia Erivo attended her first Met Gala in 2017.
“Walking on the Met Gala carpet that year was really fucking nerve-wracking,” she told me Sunday night at UTA’s pre-Met party at Nubeluz at the Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. “I had just finished ‘The Color Purple’ [on Broadway]. I went with Coach.
“I was new so I didn’t know what to expect,” she continued. “It’s that weird thing where I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m supposed to be here.’ It was a lot of imposter syndrome.”
Monday’s gala will mark Erivo’s sixth time in attendance.
Asked to describe this year’s look, Erivo teased, “It’s almost like I have run through a garden and things have fallen on me.” Her signature long nails were already in place on Sunday—they’re an earthy palette and decorated with small flowers and foliage.
This year’s...
“Walking on the Met Gala carpet that year was really fucking nerve-wracking,” she told me Sunday night at UTA’s pre-Met party at Nubeluz at the Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. “I had just finished ‘The Color Purple’ [on Broadway]. I went with Coach.
“I was new so I didn’t know what to expect,” she continued. “It’s that weird thing where I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m supposed to be here.’ It was a lot of imposter syndrome.”
Monday’s gala will mark Erivo’s sixth time in attendance.
Asked to describe this year’s look, Erivo teased, “It’s almost like I have run through a garden and things have fallen on me.” Her signature long nails were already in place on Sunday—they’re an earthy palette and decorated with small flowers and foliage.
This year’s...
- 5/6/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
In American animation, talking animal movies are a dime-a-dozen, but the "Kung Fu Panda" series is a gem. A big part of the appeal comes from the charming lead performance of Jack Black as Dragon Warrior Po (read /Film's interview with Black on the "Kung Fu Panda" circuit here). Another reason is the Wuxia-inspired action, where the bouncy CGI complements the characters' acrobatics and allows filmmakers to execute "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" style wire-fu with no need for actual wires.
Then there's the other secret ingredient: the villains. In each of the four films made so far (with the "Kung Fu Panda 4" box office making it likely another chapter won't be far behind), Po faces a new adversary, one with a new power he must overcome while also advancing on his own spiritual journey. Pretty typical hero's journey stuff, but like in martial arts, it's all about the proper execution.
Then there's the other secret ingredient: the villains. In each of the four films made so far (with the "Kung Fu Panda 4" box office making it likely another chapter won't be far behind), Po faces a new adversary, one with a new power he must overcome while also advancing on his own spiritual journey. Pretty typical hero's journey stuff, but like in martial arts, it's all about the proper execution.
- 5/5/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Entertainment Weekly is taking a look at the upcoming summer movies in their latest issue. One film that the publication is previewing comes from Spy and Bridesmaids director, Paul Feig. His latest action comedy is titled Jackpot, which stars John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu. Jackpot will be hitting Prime Video on August 15 and EW has the first look photos from the film.
The synopsis according to Entertainment Weekly reads,
“The film follows new Los Angeles transplant Katie (Awkwafina), who accidentally finds herself with a winning lottery ticket that makes her a target in the Grand Lottery, a new contest in an economically challenged California that allows others to seize the ticket (and its prize) if they kill the winner by sundown.
When Katie joins forces with Noel (John Cena), an amateur jackpot protector, they try to survive the day, facing off against random adversaries and Louis Lewis (Simu Liu...
The synopsis according to Entertainment Weekly reads,
“The film follows new Los Angeles transplant Katie (Awkwafina), who accidentally finds herself with a winning lottery ticket that makes her a target in the Grand Lottery, a new contest in an economically challenged California that allows others to seize the ticket (and its prize) if they kill the winner by sundown.
When Katie joins forces with Noel (John Cena), an amateur jackpot protector, they try to survive the day, facing off against random adversaries and Louis Lewis (Simu Liu...
- 5/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 crossed the $500M mark globally this past weekend, reaching the milestone on a staggered release pattern that has worked well for the partners in the past (think Puss in Boots: The Last Wish). Through Wednesday, it’s at $324M international box office and $509M worldwide.
Directed by Mike Mitchell (and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine), the fourquel arrived eight years after the third installment of the franchise that began in 2008 and is the first of the series released by Universal after the studio acquired Dwa in 2016. All told thus far, the series has grossed $2.328B, the No .2 highest-grossing Dwa franchise behind Shrek.
KFP4, which has done gangbusters in Mexico ($35.6M through Wednesday) and logged the biggest April animation opening of all time in Korea, is poised to become the third-highest-grossing film of the bunch. Although if comping to current exchange rates...
Directed by Mike Mitchell (and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine), the fourquel arrived eight years after the third installment of the franchise that began in 2008 and is the first of the series released by Universal after the studio acquired Dwa in 2016. All told thus far, the series has grossed $2.328B, the No .2 highest-grossing Dwa franchise behind Shrek.
KFP4, which has done gangbusters in Mexico ($35.6M through Wednesday) and logged the biggest April animation opening of all time in Korea, is poised to become the third-highest-grossing film of the bunch. Although if comping to current exchange rates...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Before making your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress, take a tour of our photo gallery that highlights the leading contenders. Currently in the frontrunner position is Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”), who has yet to even be nominated for an acting Emmy at this point in her 55-year career.
Foster would be the first actress to receive an Emmy mention for “True Detective,” which has produced four seasons over the past decade. Its previous three acting notices went to inaugural season costars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey (who competed for Best Drama Actor in 2014) and third season lead Mahershala Ali (2019).
Hoping to soon achieve second wins in this category are Claire Danes (“Full Circle”; formerly of “Temple Grandin”), Kate Winslet (“The Regime”; “Mildred Pierce” and “Mare of Easttown”), Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”; “Game Change”), Nicole Kidman (“Expats”; “Big Little Lies”), and Amanda Seyfried (“The Crowded Room...
Foster would be the first actress to receive an Emmy mention for “True Detective,” which has produced four seasons over the past decade. Its previous three acting notices went to inaugural season costars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey (who competed for Best Drama Actor in 2014) and third season lead Mahershala Ali (2019).
Hoping to soon achieve second wins in this category are Claire Danes (“Full Circle”; formerly of “Temple Grandin”), Kate Winslet (“The Regime”; “Mildred Pierce” and “Mare of Easttown”), Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”; “Game Change”), Nicole Kidman (“Expats”; “Big Little Lies”), and Amanda Seyfried (“The Crowded Room...
- 4/29/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ryan Gosling, Ry Barrett, Garfield, Odie, Owen TeaguePhoto: Warner Bros. Pictures, Eric Laciste (Universal Pictures), Pierce Derks (IFC Films & Shudder), Project G Productions, LLC, 20th Century Studios
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
The year 2023 was an embarrassment of riches when it came to animation. Movies like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” became massive commercial successes and crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office, while movies like “Nimona” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” hit big with audiences and critics. There were films that boasted wildly different aesthetics and showed the power of the animation medium, like “Blue Giant” and “The First Slam Dunk.” We also saw the return of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, who gave us his most personal film to date with “The Boy and the Heron.”
That’s a lot for 2024 to live up to — luckily, it seems the year will bring with it a healthy mix of big studio franchises and more grown-up animated fare. There are still big and highly anticipated animated movies slated to be released in 2024. Here is a rundown of 2024 animated releases with updates to come.
That’s a lot for 2024 to live up to — luckily, it seems the year will bring with it a healthy mix of big studio franchises and more grown-up animated fare. There are still big and highly anticipated animated movies slated to be released in 2024. Here is a rundown of 2024 animated releases with updates to come.
- 4/25/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor and Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Writer-director John Krasinski’s upcoming summer movie If already looks like it will have plenty of friends when hitting theaters.
The Paramount movie is tracking to open to $40 million-plus, or a range of $38 million to $42 million, an impressive figure for an original family film. And based on raw data, some box office pundits believe it has a shot at $45 million to $50 million.
Unaided awareness is well above average, as well as interest and first choice. For Paramount, the tracking numbers show that the studio is able to keep to the job at hand, versus getting stymied by talks of a looming sale.
If‘s cast list reads like a who’s who of top Hollywood stars, led by Ryan Reynolds.
The live-action/animated film tells the tale of young girl, played by Cailey Fleming, who is suddenly able to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind by...
The Paramount movie is tracking to open to $40 million-plus, or a range of $38 million to $42 million, an impressive figure for an original family film. And based on raw data, some box office pundits believe it has a shot at $45 million to $50 million.
Unaided awareness is well above average, as well as interest and first choice. For Paramount, the tracking numbers show that the studio is able to keep to the job at hand, versus getting stymied by talks of a looming sale.
If‘s cast list reads like a who’s who of top Hollywood stars, led by Ryan Reynolds.
The live-action/animated film tells the tale of young girl, played by Cailey Fleming, who is suddenly able to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind by...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s been a long time coming.
In a new promo for his directorial project If, John Krasinski and Steve Carell met up for the first time in years. “Reunited and it feeeeels so gooooood!” the Quiet Place filmmaker wrote in a social media post.
“[Carell] happens to be a dear friend,” Krasinski says in the video. “We actually worked together on this little thing a long time ago.”
The footage captures Krasinski and Carell embracing in a recording studio. “So good to see you,” Krasinski says. “Oh my Lord,” Carell responds. “I was just telling you guys — has it been years?” Krasinski asks. “I’m glad we’re getting it,” Carell jokes, pointing to the camera. “This is so intimate.”
“I just love that this is the fifth take and you did great on this,” Krasinski said, causing Carell to head back to the door for a retake of their greeting.
In a new promo for his directorial project If, John Krasinski and Steve Carell met up for the first time in years. “Reunited and it feeeeels so gooooood!” the Quiet Place filmmaker wrote in a social media post.
“[Carell] happens to be a dear friend,” Krasinski says in the video. “We actually worked together on this little thing a long time ago.”
The footage captures Krasinski and Carell embracing in a recording studio. “So good to see you,” Krasinski says. “Oh my Lord,” Carell responds. “I was just telling you guys — has it been years?” Krasinski asks. “I’m glad we’re getting it,” Carell jokes, pointing to the camera. “This is so intimate.”
“I just love that this is the fifth take and you did great on this,” Krasinski said, causing Carell to head back to the door for a retake of their greeting.
- 4/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you ready for your imagination to run wild? It will, along with you literally laughing out loud, as you watch the trailer for Paramount Pictures’ new movie, If, by John Krasinski.
If, written and directed by John Krasinski, follows a young girl who uncovers her ability to perceive everyone’s imaginary friends. She begins a whimsical journey to reunite these forgotten companions with their respective children.
The film features a cast including Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and voice talents such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Carell, Will Hader, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Awkwafina among many others – portraying a diverse array of characters that showcase the boundless creativity of a child’s mind.
Check it out!
All set to be releasedo the big screen starting the 17th of May.
If, written and directed by John Krasinski, follows a young girl who uncovers her ability to perceive everyone’s imaginary friends. She begins a whimsical journey to reunite these forgotten companions with their respective children.
The film features a cast including Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and voice talents such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Carell, Will Hader, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Awkwafina among many others – portraying a diverse array of characters that showcase the boundless creativity of a child’s mind.
Check it out!
All set to be releasedo the big screen starting the 17th of May.
- 4/23/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
When was the last time a simple compliment had the power to totally change your day? Have you ever been in a state of self-doubt, only to be lifted by the unexpected kindness of co-workers? That is exactly the touching story Anne Hathaway told about her time on the set of Gary Ross’ Ocean’s 8, a film about a group of female thieves.
It would seem that the glamour of the A-list cast, which featured Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna, would eclipse one’s own insecurities. However, Hathaway’s candid recounting of the ‘comments’ when she was feeling insecure about her weight speaks volumes about the supportive spirit among these leading ladies.
Anne Hathaway in Ocean’s 8
Previously, during her appearance on The Ellen Show, Hathaway discussed her experience filming Ocean’s 8 and how comments from Bullock and Rihanna boosted her confidence.
Anne Hathaway Found Family in Ocean’s...
It would seem that the glamour of the A-list cast, which featured Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna, would eclipse one’s own insecurities. However, Hathaway’s candid recounting of the ‘comments’ when she was feeling insecure about her weight speaks volumes about the supportive spirit among these leading ladies.
Anne Hathaway in Ocean’s 8
Previously, during her appearance on The Ellen Show, Hathaway discussed her experience filming Ocean’s 8 and how comments from Bullock and Rihanna boosted her confidence.
Anne Hathaway Found Family in Ocean’s...
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The vast and vibrant animated franchise of Kung Fu Panda has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Starring Jack Black as the lovable panda turned Dragon Warrior Po, the film series has now become a cultural phenomenon. However, with the release of Kung Fu Panda 4, fans found themselves in utter disappointment over how the film ended.
A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4
Shifting the responsibility of a Dragon Warrior onto the next generation, Kung Fu Panda 4 severely upset fans as they dismissed Jack Black’s Po to appoint Awkwafina’s Zhen in the new role. Fans wage war on social media as they call out the film for appointing Zhen over the deserving candidate – Tigress.
Zhen Becomes the New Dragon Warrior After Jack Black’s Po
Kung Fu Panda 4 released in 2024 witnessed the end of Po’s (Jack Black) journey as the dragon warrior. While the movie mostly received positive reviews,...
A scene from Kung Fu Panda 4
Shifting the responsibility of a Dragon Warrior onto the next generation, Kung Fu Panda 4 severely upset fans as they dismissed Jack Black’s Po to appoint Awkwafina’s Zhen in the new role. Fans wage war on social media as they call out the film for appointing Zhen over the deserving candidate – Tigress.
Zhen Becomes the New Dragon Warrior After Jack Black’s Po
Kung Fu Panda 4 released in 2024 witnessed the end of Po’s (Jack Black) journey as the dragon warrior. While the movie mostly received positive reviews,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Sometimes, streaming is for the birds, and in this case, they’d be right. On Friday, April 19, Illumination’s hit animated film “Migration” is coming to Peacock and bringing a motley crew of feathered friends and A-list voice actors along for the ride. Having grossed nearly $300 million at the global box office, “White Lotus” Emmy winner Mike White’s film about a bird family flying south for the winter only to end up in New York City is fun for the whole family — whether human or aviary. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
How to Watch Illumination's Animated Movie 'Migration' When: Friday, April 19, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About Illumination's Animated Movie 'Migration'
Illumination’s latest animated movie “Migration” features the studio’s signature subversive humor, authentic heart, and unforgettable characters. With a screenplay by...
How to Watch Illumination's Animated Movie 'Migration' When: Friday, April 19, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About Illumination's Animated Movie 'Migration'
Illumination’s latest animated movie “Migration” features the studio’s signature subversive humor, authentic heart, and unforgettable characters. With a screenplay by...
- 4/19/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The hit Hulu telefilm “Quiz Lady” showcases Sandra Oh and Awkwafina by giving each a chance to play against type. They’re a pair of sisters forced to compete on a game show to pay off their mother’s gambling debts. Awkwafina is the quiet, reserved Anne while Oh featured is the wild and crazy Jenny. Oh delivers a pitch-perfect performance and critics showered her with praise.
Marya E. Gates (Roger Ebert) proclaimed: “The film works largely thanks to the irrepressible charm of star Sandra Oh… Oh, on the other hand, is clearly having a blast playing this hot mess. She nails her pratfalls and plays the comedy as broad as possible with aplomb. However, Oh can also find the hurt, love, and complexity beneath Jenny’s superfluous surface.”
Kristy Puchko (Mashable) observed: “From the moment she storms onscreen, Oh is game to go outrageous… Often mesmerizing for her electrifying screen presence,...
Marya E. Gates (Roger Ebert) proclaimed: “The film works largely thanks to the irrepressible charm of star Sandra Oh… Oh, on the other hand, is clearly having a blast playing this hot mess. She nails her pratfalls and plays the comedy as broad as possible with aplomb. However, Oh can also find the hurt, love, and complexity beneath Jenny’s superfluous surface.”
Kristy Puchko (Mashable) observed: “From the moment she storms onscreen, Oh is game to go outrageous… Often mesmerizing for her electrifying screen presence,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Crazy Rich Asians has it’s eyes set on Broadway!
It was just announced on Wednesday (April 17) that Warner Bros is currently developing a musical adaptation of the film, according to Variety.
The film’s director Jon M Chu is set to return to direct the stage musical on Broadway!
Keep reading to find out more…
This will mark Jon‘s Broadway directorial debut, following his feature film adaptations of hit Broadway musicals In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked movies.
Leah Nanako Winkler is set to write the book for the musical, with music by Helen Park and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong.
The premise for Crazy Rich Asians is that it “takes a fun, engaging and hilarious look at what can happen when young love collides with old money.”
There were talks about a Crazy Rich Asians movie sequel, but it has yet to see the light of day.
It was just announced on Wednesday (April 17) that Warner Bros is currently developing a musical adaptation of the film, according to Variety.
The film’s director Jon M Chu is set to return to direct the stage musical on Broadway!
Keep reading to find out more…
This will mark Jon‘s Broadway directorial debut, following his feature film adaptations of hit Broadway musicals In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked movies.
Leah Nanako Winkler is set to write the book for the musical, with music by Helen Park and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong.
The premise for Crazy Rich Asians is that it “takes a fun, engaging and hilarious look at what can happen when young love collides with old money.”
There were talks about a Crazy Rich Asians movie sequel, but it has yet to see the light of day.
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Awkwafina rose to fame with her idiosyncratic, trademark comedic stylings. Then she wowed us all with her against-type performance in Lulu Wang‘s “The Farewell,” which very nearly earned her an Oscar nomination back in 2019. She delivers another quiet, subdued role in the Hulu telefilm “Quiz Lady,” which could well reap her a career-first Emmy bid for acting.
Awkwafina plays the reserved Anne, who must compete on the game show she is obsessed with alongside her loud, abrasive, estranged sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) in order to pay off their mom’s gambling debts. The result is a heartwarming comedy that is one of the sweet treats of the year. Critics loved the movie and singled out Awkafina for particular praise.
Tania Hussain (Collider) exclaimed: “While Awkwafina has shown audiences a whacky, often one-dimensional side in some of her roles like the sitcom ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,’ she is able...
Awkwafina plays the reserved Anne, who must compete on the game show she is obsessed with alongside her loud, abrasive, estranged sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) in order to pay off their mom’s gambling debts. The result is a heartwarming comedy that is one of the sweet treats of the year. Critics loved the movie and singled out Awkafina for particular praise.
Tania Hussain (Collider) exclaimed: “While Awkwafina has shown audiences a whacky, often one-dimensional side in some of her roles like the sitcom ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,’ she is able...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: M88 has signed actor Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) for representation.
Best known for starring in Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which saw him make history as the first Asian lead in the MCU, Liu was more recently seen starring opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s record-setting Barbie, taking on the role of Rival Ken in the Warner Bros juggernaut.
The actor broke out with his starring role in the popular CBC/Netflix sitcom Kim’s Convenience and has also previously been seen on Max’s comedy series The Other Two.
Next up, Liu will star in an espionage thriller series for Peacock, which he will also executive produce alongside James Wan for Atomic Monster. Other upcoming projects include the Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas, in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lopez, and Amazon’s action comedy Grand Death Lotto from director Paul Feig,...
Best known for starring in Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which saw him make history as the first Asian lead in the MCU, Liu was more recently seen starring opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s record-setting Barbie, taking on the role of Rival Ken in the Warner Bros juggernaut.
The actor broke out with his starring role in the popular CBC/Netflix sitcom Kim’s Convenience and has also previously been seen on Max’s comedy series The Other Two.
Next up, Liu will star in an espionage thriller series for Peacock, which he will also executive produce alongside James Wan for Atomic Monster. Other upcoming projects include the Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas, in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lopez, and Amazon’s action comedy Grand Death Lotto from director Paul Feig,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lucy Freyer (Paint), Malik Elassal, Owen Thiele (Dollface), Amita Rao and Jack Innanen (The Dessert) have been cast as the leads of FX’s ensemble comedy pilot Snowflakes, written by former The Tonight Show scribes Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and to be directed by Jonathan Krisel (Baskets).
Snowflakes is a twenty-something ensemble comedy following a group of codependent housemates — Billie (Freyer), Samir (Elassal), Anton (Thiele), Issa (Rao) and Paul Baker (Innanen) — trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet.
Nick Kroll and Alicia Van Couvering, who runs his Good at Business production banner, executive produce alongside Kronengold, Shaw, Krisel and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens showrunner Karey Dornetto. FX Productions, where Good at Business is under a first-look deal, is the studio.
Freyer is repped by Gersh and Mj Management; Elassal by UTA and Strig Artist Management; Thiele by UTA, Entertainment 360 and Hansen...
Snowflakes is a twenty-something ensemble comedy following a group of codependent housemates — Billie (Freyer), Samir (Elassal), Anton (Thiele), Issa (Rao) and Paul Baker (Innanen) — trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet.
Nick Kroll and Alicia Van Couvering, who runs his Good at Business production banner, executive produce alongside Kronengold, Shaw, Krisel and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens showrunner Karey Dornetto. FX Productions, where Good at Business is under a first-look deal, is the studio.
Freyer is repped by Gersh and Mj Management; Elassal by UTA and Strig Artist Management; Thiele by UTA, Entertainment 360 and Hansen...
- 4/16/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Known for her distinct low and raspy voice, Awkwafina has had a growing list of voice roles in movies. Over the years, Awkwafina’s career timeline has seen her go from a YouTube sensation to one of Hollywood’s most sought-after female comedians. The multi-talented actress also has a successful career as a rapper and comedian. The New York-born actress was born to a Korean American mother and a Chinese American father. Awkwafina’s first voice role was in the 2016 Storks, where she was cast in a minor role as the Quail. Since then, she has voiced more iconic characters. Focusing on
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- 4/14/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
If Movie 2024 Guide: Here’s All You Need To Know About This Ryan Reynolds Led Movie. (Photo Credit – Youtube)
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
IFScreenshot: Paramount Pictures/YouTube
Ryan Reynolds, who perfected the whole “guy talking to little animated creatures” thing in Detective Pikachu, is back at it again in the new trailer for If. At last year’s CinemaCon, Reynolds teased that he and writer-director John Krasinski have been formulating the idea of If for years,...
Ryan Reynolds, who perfected the whole “guy talking to little animated creatures” thing in Detective Pikachu, is back at it again in the new trailer for If. At last year’s CinemaCon, Reynolds teased that he and writer-director John Krasinski have been formulating the idea of If for years,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Paramount Pictures has unloaded a brand new trailer for John Krasinski’s fantasy comedy ‘If.’
The movie follows a young girl who has the ability to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind after their real-life pals grew up. She sets out to help them.
Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
The movie follows a young girl who has the ability to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind after their real-life pals grew up. She sets out to help them.
Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
- 4/11/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The trailer for the new film If, written and directed by John Krasinski, is here, and it’s teasing quite the magical world!
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
John Krasinski’s follow-up to his Quiet Place series has just as many monsters and far fewer jump-scares. Check out the If trailer below:
How does a relatively fresh-faced actor-director follow-up one of the most successful new horror/thriller franchises of recent years? By making what star Ryan Reynolds has called ‘a live-action Pixar film’.
When a young girl called Bea acquires the ability to see everyone’s old imaginary friends, she joins forces with Reynolds’ ‘the man upstairs’ to stop them all being forgotten for good.
Matt Damon, Awkwafina and Steve Carell join a stacked voice cast alongside Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Cailey Fleming (young Rey in The Force Awakens) in the real world.
Check out the final trailer for If, that’s just been released, and the first trailer from the end of last year just below it…
With talking bananas, a dragon sat on a castle and...
How does a relatively fresh-faced actor-director follow-up one of the most successful new horror/thriller franchises of recent years? By making what star Ryan Reynolds has called ‘a live-action Pixar film’.
When a young girl called Bea acquires the ability to see everyone’s old imaginary friends, she joins forces with Reynolds’ ‘the man upstairs’ to stop them all being forgotten for good.
Matt Damon, Awkwafina and Steve Carell join a stacked voice cast alongside Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Cailey Fleming (young Rey in The Force Awakens) in the real world.
Check out the final trailer for If, that’s just been released, and the first trailer from the end of last year just below it…
With talking bananas, a dragon sat on a castle and...
- 4/11/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Prepare to let your imagination go as the new trailer for John Krasinski’s family comedy, If, releases its final trailer. The new preview gives audiences a little bit more of a peek into the population of the imaginary friends. In addition to the trailer, Paramount has also released a collection of character posters featuring some newer peeks of the rest of the IFs. The posters have also revealed an impressive array of guest voices that will be featured in this film. If is set to hit theaters on May 17.
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
“From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
The official synopsis from Paramount reads,
“From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...
- 4/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ahead of tomorrow’s release of the film’s final trailer, twenty-one new character posters have been released for the forthcoming film If.
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
- 4/10/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The invitation read “dress code: Fashion,” and guests at the second annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards didn’t disappoint – with Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Jessica Biel, Andra Day, Awkwafina, Heidi Klum, Janelle Monaé and Kelsea Ballerini showing up in head-turning looks.
“Get ready for a wild night,” host Zooey Deschanel improvised, as she waited for the starry crowd to take their seats inside the tented dinner held in the backyard of a sprawling Beverly Hills estate on Tuesday. The actress kept things moving with a series of lighthearted jokes between awards. “It’s clear the world needs fashion more than ever because without fashion, all the problems of the world would still exist but everyone would be naked and naked is boring.”
The evening was anything but that thanks, in part, to a surprise appearance from Macy Gray, who sang a four-song set. The performance brought the crowd to their...
“Get ready for a wild night,” host Zooey Deschanel improvised, as she waited for the starry crowd to take their seats inside the tented dinner held in the backyard of a sprawling Beverly Hills estate on Tuesday. The actress kept things moving with a series of lighthearted jokes between awards. “It’s clear the world needs fashion more than ever because without fashion, all the problems of the world would still exist but everyone would be naked and naked is boring.”
The evening was anything but that thanks, in part, to a surprise appearance from Macy Gray, who sang a four-song set. The performance brought the crowd to their...
- 4/10/2024
- by Lindzi Scharf
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jack Black's desire "to put on a show" keeps him coming back to the 'Kung Fu Panda' franchise.The 54-year-old actor lends his voice to the titular Po in the fourth installment of the martial arts animation comedy franchise and is always open to featuring in films that have good "stories".Speaking to the Metro newspaper, Jack said: "You know, I love to put on a show. And if someone's got a good idea for a new story, I'm always down. Whether it be a 'Kung Fu Panda', new journey or any kind of cool movie. I like to tell stories."The 'School of Rock' star revealed that he takes inspiration from the late Robin Williams as the Genie in 'Aladdin' and Steve Carell as Gru in the 'Despicable Me' franchise when it comes to voice roles.Jack explained:...
- 4/10/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The stars are stepping out in style!
Jenna Dewan, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Sophia Bush, and Paris Hilton hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2024 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards on Tuesday (April 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Fashion Trust U.S. is a “nonprofit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.”
The event this year was hosted by Zooey Deschanel.
Following the event, we recapped all of the stars on the red carpet so that you can see what everyone wore.
Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alexandra Shipp
Alison Brie
Fyi: Alison Brie is wearing a Tory Burch dress.
Alton Mason
Andra Day
Fyi: Andra Day is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress with Effy jewelry.
Ashley Graham
Aurora James
Awkwafina...
Jenna Dewan, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Sophia Bush, and Paris Hilton hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2024 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards on Tuesday (April 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Fashion Trust U.S. is a “nonprofit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.”
The event this year was hosted by Zooey Deschanel.
Following the event, we recapped all of the stars on the red carpet so that you can see what everyone wore.
Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alexandra Shipp
Alison Brie
Fyi: Alison Brie is wearing a Tory Burch dress.
Alton Mason
Andra Day
Fyi: Andra Day is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress with Effy jewelry.
Ashley Graham
Aurora James
Awkwafina...
- 4/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kung Fu Panda 4 is kicking its way onto home screens today (April 9th) with the film’s release on digital platforms like Apple TV+ and Prime Video. The movie features another vibrant performance from Jack Black as Po, the titular giant panda whose big heart and martial arts moves help him save the day time and time again. To embrace the awesomeness of both the film and its star, Consequence is thrilled to be able to offer you the chance to win a Kung Fu Panda 4 print — signed by Jack Black himself! (Enter here)
Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the adventures of Po as he seeks a successor for the role of Dragon Warrior. In addition to the already impressive returning voice cast, the film introduces new characters played by Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Ke Huy Quan, Lori Tan Chinn, and more. (That’s a lot of Oscar and Emmy winners.
Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the adventures of Po as he seeks a successor for the role of Dragon Warrior. In addition to the already impressive returning voice cast, the film introduces new characters played by Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Ke Huy Quan, Lori Tan Chinn, and more. (That’s a lot of Oscar and Emmy winners.
- 4/9/2024
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Film News
DreamWorks Animation has the best animated franchises, delivering consistently good, theatrically-released franchises that are unique within the animation landscape. One of their best ones is "Kung Fu Panda," a franchise with some of the best fight sequences in animation, and one of the few instances where an all-star stunt voice cast isn't detrimental to the films' quality.
Even if "Kung Fu Panda 4" doesn't reach the heights of the first two films, it still isn't without redeeming qualities. As our own Ethan Anderton wrote in his review for /Film, "This movie still has plenty of ways to entertain, from the eye-popping animated action sequences to Jack Black's pitch-perfect portrayal of Po, not to mention a stellar score from composer Hans Zimmer and his composing partner and collaborator, Steve Mazzaro."
This is a fun movie with a fantastic cast led by Jack Black and Awkwafina, starting what could be a new trilogy in the franchise.
Even if "Kung Fu Panda 4" doesn't reach the heights of the first two films, it still isn't without redeeming qualities. As our own Ethan Anderton wrote in his review for /Film, "This movie still has plenty of ways to entertain, from the eye-popping animated action sequences to Jack Black's pitch-perfect portrayal of Po, not to mention a stellar score from composer Hans Zimmer and his composing partner and collaborator, Steve Mazzaro."
This is a fun movie with a fantastic cast led by Jack Black and Awkwafina, starting what could be a new trilogy in the franchise.
- 4/8/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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