Dwayne Johnson and John Cena’s return to WWE from their high-valued Hollywood career is a sign that things are changing around in the entertainment industry. Both these WWE stars used the pro-wrestling platform as a step-up to their big Hollywood career. However, their return means that pro-wrestling has now come on par with Hollywood in international reach, money, and content.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
Last weekend’s high-octane WrestleMania event marked a new defining moment in American television entertainment. The returning stars were not the only factor for this new pique of interest. WWE’s systematic change is something that Hollywood could learn from.
Dwayne Johnson’s Return To WWE Should Not Be Taken Lightly By Hollywood ‘The Final Boss’ Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
WrestleMania Xl became Peacock’s most-watched broadcast in history with 1.3 billion minutes of viewing (via Deadline). Professional...
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
Last weekend’s high-octane WrestleMania event marked a new defining moment in American television entertainment. The returning stars were not the only factor for this new pique of interest. WWE’s systematic change is something that Hollywood could learn from.
Dwayne Johnson’s Return To WWE Should Not Be Taken Lightly By Hollywood ‘The Final Boss’ Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania Xl (credits: WWE)
WrestleMania Xl became Peacock’s most-watched broadcast in history with 1.3 billion minutes of viewing (via Deadline). Professional...
- 4/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
There is a very good reason why Dwayne Johnson, popularly known across the globe as The Rock, is one of the biggest and most commercially successful film stars in the world today. This mostly stems from most of his films targeted at the masses who just want a fun film to experience.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
Therefore, he has naturally been sticking to entertaining the people as much as he can, which means almost no critically engaging performances or films that he’s been a part of.
Dwayne Johnson | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But it seems like that might be changing soon in the future as the star prepares himself to dedicate his time and effort towards a passion project of his, titled The Smashing Machine with none other than A24. Since this production company is known to invest in and create critical masterpieces, The Rock could be looking at changing into new lanes in his career.
- 4/16/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Denzel Washington, a prolific actor with a long list of iconic characters, revealed that his most treasured role is not from any action-packed blockbuster or historical epic. Instead, it comes from a film in which he played a civil rights lawyer who is autistic.
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
The movie is Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), which resonated deeply with the 69-year-old star. Though the movie received mixed reviews and grossed only $13 million worldwide (via The Numbers), Washington himself found great personal satisfaction in playing the character.
SUGGESTEDBoth Brad Pitt and Will Smith Got Two of the Biggest Hits of Their Acting Careers Because of Denzel Washington
He even ranks this role above all others he’s done. But fans might not know that this role was solely written for him by the director, who did not even get paid for the script.
Dan Gilroy Wrote a Script for Denzel Washington...
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
The movie is Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), which resonated deeply with the 69-year-old star. Though the movie received mixed reviews and grossed only $13 million worldwide (via The Numbers), Washington himself found great personal satisfaction in playing the character.
SUGGESTEDBoth Brad Pitt and Will Smith Got Two of the Biggest Hits of Their Acting Careers Because of Denzel Washington
He even ranks this role above all others he’s done. But fans might not know that this role was solely written for him by the director, who did not even get paid for the script.
Dan Gilroy Wrote a Script for Denzel Washington...
- 3/25/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Since the February 2nd episode of Friday Night SmackDown, The Rock has made a return to WWE programming, hinting at his regular appearances leading up to WrestleMania 40. His ongoing feud with Cody Rhodes implies that The Great One will play a significant role in WWE in the coming weeks. With that said, there was also a time when The Great One refused to travel with his old tag team partner, due to one big reason.
The Rock
Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns, but there’s also a collective desire to ensure that Cody Rhodes’ storyline isn’t overshadowed. Initially, there were concerns about this imbalance, but a more balanced approach has been adopted. As a result, there has been a shift in the trajectory of WrestleMania 40’s storyline. However, fans are now genuinely enjoying the direction it has taken, especially after the initial backlash.
The Rock
Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns, but there’s also a collective desire to ensure that Cody Rhodes’ storyline isn’t overshadowed. Initially, there were concerns about this imbalance, but a more balanced approach has been adopted. As a result, there has been a shift in the trajectory of WrestleMania 40’s storyline. However, fans are now genuinely enjoying the direction it has taken, especially after the initial backlash.
- 3/22/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Well, who doesn’t know Marlon Brando? He was widely considered one of the most influential actors of all time. Surprisingly, his influence extended to the unexpected world: American wrestling, notably for Roman Reigns. The 38-year-old is the WWE’s best superstar.
Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972)
The former footballer marked a remarkable turning point after his heel turned, capturing every fan’s fantasy in terms of booking expectations. However, it’s interesting to explore how Reigns’ heel turn changed everything.
Roman Reigns Heel Turn Solidified His Status As WWE’s Premier Talent
The world of wrestling is mostly all about the heroes and villains, it plays an important role in sparking the excitement of fans. The opponents are very crucial to helping elevate the narratives, matches, and characters.
Suggested“The Rock has already gotten in his head”: Roman Reigns Might Have Made a Grave Mistake...
Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972)
The former footballer marked a remarkable turning point after his heel turned, capturing every fan’s fantasy in terms of booking expectations. However, it’s interesting to explore how Reigns’ heel turn changed everything.
Roman Reigns Heel Turn Solidified His Status As WWE’s Premier Talent
The world of wrestling is mostly all about the heroes and villains, it plays an important role in sparking the excitement of fans. The opponents are very crucial to helping elevate the narratives, matches, and characters.
Suggested“The Rock has already gotten in his head”: Roman Reigns Might Have Made a Grave Mistake...
- 3/20/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Court documents filed with Santa Monica Superior Court Judge H. Jay Ford III on Oct. 20 indicate director Roman Polanski has waged a legal attempt to clear his name of additional allegations of sexual assault.
Polanski’s legal team uses a number of defenses in its newest filing, including that the woman’s claim is not valid because she accused him of sexual battery—which didn’t become a crime until 1990. He also argued that the plaintiff’s request for damages was based on guesswork and conjecture.
The 90-year-old director is accused of luring the girl, identified as Jane Doe in her June 16 lawsuit against him, to his home. He then allegedly gave her tequila and assaulted her. This case is separate from decades-long allegations that the director had unlawful sexual intercourse with a then-13-year-old Samantha Geimer.
Other allegations against Polanski have cropped up over the years. Actress Renate Langer...
Polanski’s legal team uses a number of defenses in its newest filing, including that the woman’s claim is not valid because she accused him of sexual battery—which didn’t become a crime until 1990. He also argued that the plaintiff’s request for damages was based on guesswork and conjecture.
The 90-year-old director is accused of luring the girl, identified as Jane Doe in her June 16 lawsuit against him, to his home. He then allegedly gave her tequila and assaulted her. This case is separate from decades-long allegations that the director had unlawful sexual intercourse with a then-13-year-old Samantha Geimer.
Other allegations against Polanski have cropped up over the years. Actress Renate Langer...
- 11/2/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Are we having fun yet?
On Party Down Season 3 Episode 1, after a protracted absence, the answer is an unqualified yes!
It's been 13 years since we last saw Henry Pollard, Ron Donald, Kyle Bradway, Roman DeBeers, and the rest of the Party Down gang.
First and foremost, it would be difficult to go awry with such a hilarious cast. This Cast, people! It's a comedy dream team.
You've got Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, and Megan Mullally for a start. Jennifer Garner and James Marsden are there to join in on the fun. Credit must also go to the slightly lesser-known but equally hilarious Ken Marino, Martin Starr, and Ryan Hansen.
Jane Lynch's comedic style has never quite been to my taste (as my reviews of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Only Murders In The Building can attest), but she is just perfect in this.
Ensemble comedy is one hundred percent her forte.
On Party Down Season 3 Episode 1, after a protracted absence, the answer is an unqualified yes!
It's been 13 years since we last saw Henry Pollard, Ron Donald, Kyle Bradway, Roman DeBeers, and the rest of the Party Down gang.
First and foremost, it would be difficult to go awry with such a hilarious cast. This Cast, people! It's a comedy dream team.
You've got Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, and Megan Mullally for a start. Jennifer Garner and James Marsden are there to join in on the fun. Credit must also go to the slightly lesser-known but equally hilarious Ken Marino, Martin Starr, and Ryan Hansen.
Jane Lynch's comedic style has never quite been to my taste (as my reviews of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Only Murders In The Building can attest), but she is just perfect in this.
Ensemble comedy is one hundred percent her forte.
- 2/25/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Korean distributors are having to fight ever harder for their share of Korea’s theatrical market share. Threats on the horizon include a slide in the performance of local movies, consolidation, the arrival of new players and the challenge from streaming services.
South Korea’s theatrical box office is now bigger than that of France or Germany despite a smaller population. But it has largely stopped growing and may be at a turning point. Admissions have plateaued since 2013, and gross revenues have increased largely due to ticket price increases.
The country’s powerhouse exhibition companies Cj-cgv and Lotte have responded by expanding abroad. But for distributors, it means a fight on many fronts.
The clearest evidence that the old order was under threat came last year when Lotte Cultureworks (formerly Lotte Entertainment), dethroned Cj Entertainment as the country’s top distributor for the first time in 15 years. Success came from...
South Korea’s theatrical box office is now bigger than that of France or Germany despite a smaller population. But it has largely stopped growing and may be at a turning point. Admissions have plateaued since 2013, and gross revenues have increased largely due to ticket price increases.
The country’s powerhouse exhibition companies Cj-cgv and Lotte have responded by expanding abroad. But for distributors, it means a fight on many fronts.
The clearest evidence that the old order was under threat came last year when Lotte Cultureworks (formerly Lotte Entertainment), dethroned Cj Entertainment as the country’s top distributor for the first time in 15 years. Success came from...
- 3/19/2019
- by Sonia Kil and Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations are in, and a slew of beloved TV and movie actors are celebrating!
On Wednesday morning, Olivia Munn and Niecy Nash announced the nominees from the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, and were full of witty banter. Those nominated for Outstanding Action Performances by Stunt Ensembles in both television and film were also announced by SAG Awards Committee Chair JoBeth Williams and SAG Awards Committee Member Elizabeth McLaughlin prior to Munn and Nash taking the stage.
The 2018 SAG Awards airs Jan. 21 on both TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. Est, with Kristen Bell as the show's first-ever host.
Niecy Nash and Olivia Munn announce the 24th Annual SAG Awards nominees at SilverScreen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on Dec. 13, 2017 in West Hollywood, California.
Getty Images
Here's a look at the list of nominees:
Film
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:
Timothée Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name
[link...
On Wednesday morning, Olivia Munn and Niecy Nash announced the nominees from the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, and were full of witty banter. Those nominated for Outstanding Action Performances by Stunt Ensembles in both television and film were also announced by SAG Awards Committee Chair JoBeth Williams and SAG Awards Committee Member Elizabeth McLaughlin prior to Munn and Nash taking the stage.
The 2018 SAG Awards airs Jan. 21 on both TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. Est, with Kristen Bell as the show's first-ever host.
Niecy Nash and Olivia Munn announce the 24th Annual SAG Awards nominees at SilverScreen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on Dec. 13, 2017 in West Hollywood, California.
Getty Images
Here's a look at the list of nominees:
Film
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:
Timothée Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name
[link...
- 12/13/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are often seen as a road to the Oscars — so, who’s in the race this year?
Below, see which of your favorite TV and movie stars have been nominated for the 24th Annual SAG Awards, announced Wednesday morning — two days after we learned the nominees for the Golden Globes, the kickoff to awards season.
The 2018 SAG Awards, hosted by Kristen Bell, will air Jan. 21 on TNT and TBS.
Film
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The Big Sick
Get Out
Lady Bird
Mudbound
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Outstanding Performance by...
Below, see which of your favorite TV and movie stars have been nominated for the 24th Annual SAG Awards, announced Wednesday morning — two days after we learned the nominees for the Golden Globes, the kickoff to awards season.
The 2018 SAG Awards, hosted by Kristen Bell, will air Jan. 21 on TNT and TBS.
Film
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The Big Sick
Get Out
Lady Bird
Mudbound
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Outstanding Performance by...
- 12/13/2017
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
The 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Award nominations are underway at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center. Presenters Olivia Munn and Niecy Nash are revealing which actors will be honored by their peers in the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-aftra) at next month’s ceremony, which for the first time will feature a host, Kristen Bell of “The Good Place.”
Read the list of film nominees below, which are being updated live.
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:
“The Big Sick”
“Get Out”
“Lady Bird
“Mudbound”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture:
Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me by Your Name”
James Franco, “The Disaster Artist”
Daniel Kaluuya, “Get Out”
Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour”
Denzel Washington, “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Steve Carell,...
Read the list of film nominees below, which are being updated live.
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:
“The Big Sick”
“Get Out”
“Lady Bird
“Mudbound”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture:
Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me by Your Name”
James Franco, “The Disaster Artist”
Daniel Kaluuya, “Get Out”
Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour”
Denzel Washington, “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:
Steve Carell,...
- 12/13/2017
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
It’s Golden Globes time. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association revealed the nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards this morning. The nominees were announced by Kristen Bell, Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund and Sharon Stone.
Read More: Best And Worst of 2018 Golden Globes Noms: Jordan Peele, Issa Rae, ‘Shape of Water’
The nominees are as follows:
Best Motion Picture – Drama
“Call Me By Your Name”
“Dunkirk”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
“The Post”
“The Shape of Water”
Best Motion Picture – Comedy
“The Disaster Artist”
“Get Out”
“The Greatest Showman”
“Lady Bird”
“I, Tonya”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Jessica Chastain, “Molly’s Game”
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water”
Frances McDormand, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Meryl Streep, “The Post”
Michelle Williams, “All The Money In The World”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me By Your Name”
Daniel Day-Lewis,...
Read More: Best And Worst of 2018 Golden Globes Noms: Jordan Peele, Issa Rae, ‘Shape of Water’
The nominees are as follows:
Best Motion Picture – Drama
“Call Me By Your Name”
“Dunkirk”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
“The Post”
“The Shape of Water”
Best Motion Picture – Comedy
“The Disaster Artist”
“Get Out”
“The Greatest Showman”
“Lady Bird”
“I, Tonya”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Jessica Chastain, “Molly’s Game”
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water”
Frances McDormand, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Meryl Streep, “The Post”
Michelle Williams, “All The Money In The World”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me By Your Name”
Daniel Day-Lewis,...
- 12/11/2017
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association rolled out a very early red carpet at the Beverly Hills Hotel (which officially kicked off at 5:15Am Pt), with presenters Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Bell, and Sharon Stone on hand to announce the full list of nominations for this year’s 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” was the big winner, pulling in seven nominations, ranging from Best Motion Picture – Drama to Best Screenplay and Best Director, plus three acting nominations.
Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” grabbed six nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Director, in addition to acting nominations for Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” also earned six nods (including Best Motion Picture – Drama and acting nods for stars Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell),
Read More:Golden Globes 2018 Film Predictions: IndieWire’s Anne Thompson Makes Bold...
Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” was the big winner, pulling in seven nominations, ranging from Best Motion Picture – Drama to Best Screenplay and Best Director, plus three acting nominations.
Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” grabbed six nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Director, in addition to acting nominations for Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” also earned six nods (including Best Motion Picture – Drama and acting nods for stars Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell),
Read More:Golden Globes 2018 Film Predictions: IndieWire’s Anne Thompson Makes Bold...
- 12/11/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Girl Talk is a weekly look at women in film — past, present, and future.
Armed with an Oscar and a distinctive filmmaking sensibility, Sofia Coppola may seem like the sort of filmmaker primed to make the jump to big studio movies. Who wouldn’t want more money and a bigger stage to spend it on? Well, Coppola doesn’t — and she’s right to stay away.
A recent article in Variety questioned if Coppola “may be trapping herself in a boutique bubble of her own,” asking if “perhaps her next move should be to work on a larger scale, to mix it up in some way, to shake herself out of her comfort zone.” Yet the filmmaker has roundly rejected such demands to somehow inflate her portfolio in the name of “growth,” balking at blockbusters and sequels, and resisting the notion that her projects should primarily exist to make a lot of money.
Armed with an Oscar and a distinctive filmmaking sensibility, Sofia Coppola may seem like the sort of filmmaker primed to make the jump to big studio movies. Who wouldn’t want more money and a bigger stage to spend it on? Well, Coppola doesn’t — and she’s right to stay away.
A recent article in Variety questioned if Coppola “may be trapping herself in a boutique bubble of her own,” asking if “perhaps her next move should be to work on a larger scale, to mix it up in some way, to shake herself out of her comfort zone.” Yet the filmmaker has roundly rejected such demands to somehow inflate her portfolio in the name of “growth,” balking at blockbusters and sequels, and resisting the notion that her projects should primarily exist to make a lot of money.
- 7/7/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Burgess and Roman’s decision to mix business with pleasure on Chicago P.D. will have life-changing consequences during tonight’s backdoor pilot for potential spinoff Chicago Justice (airing at 10/9c on NBC).
VideosChicago P.D. Sneak Peek: Voight’s History With Justice Asa Revealed
After the officers are shot at while simply sitting in their patrol car, Assistant State Attorney Peter Stone (The Player‘s Philip Winchester) starts an independent investigation, during which he discovers Burgess and Roman’s intimate history.
“That’s what the case rests on: Did Burgess react [to the shooting] the way she would have if she wasn’t sleeping with her partner?...
VideosChicago P.D. Sneak Peek: Voight’s History With Justice Asa Revealed
After the officers are shot at while simply sitting in their patrol car, Assistant State Attorney Peter Stone (The Player‘s Philip Winchester) starts an independent investigation, during which he discovers Burgess and Roman’s intimate history.
“That’s what the case rests on: Did Burgess react [to the shooting] the way she would have if she wasn’t sleeping with her partner?...
- 5/11/2016
- TVLine.com
Hollywood-set comedy Party Down ran for two great seasons, with a cast including Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Jane Lynch and more…
David Brent-isms. “The Gareth” (a haircut inversely as popular with the viewing public as “The Rachel”). Making us well up at the mere mention of Only You by Yazoo. Martin Freeman’s face.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office gave us so much, not least its intermittently excellent Us remake and the many other sitcoms it inspired. Its hand-held single camera style and wryly observed mundanity became so seminal that for a period in 2009, it was technically illegal to launch a new Us sitcom that didn’t emulate them.
Thus arrived Modern Family and Parks And Recreation, two shows filmed in the mockumentary style for no discernible reason besides a love of The Office and its Us remake. (Parks And Rec grew out of NBC originally...
David Brent-isms. “The Gareth” (a haircut inversely as popular with the viewing public as “The Rachel”). Making us well up at the mere mention of Only You by Yazoo. Martin Freeman’s face.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office gave us so much, not least its intermittently excellent Us remake and the many other sitcoms it inspired. Its hand-held single camera style and wryly observed mundanity became so seminal that for a period in 2009, it was technically illegal to launch a new Us sitcom that didn’t emulate them.
Thus arrived Modern Family and Parks And Recreation, two shows filmed in the mockumentary style for no discernible reason besides a love of The Office and its Us remake. (Parks And Rec grew out of NBC originally...
- 7/20/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
In 2007, Adrien Brody went out to the woods in Upstate New York to find himself— and a partly burned stone barn. Having just come out of filming Rian Johnson's whimsical caper comedy "The Brothers Bloom," and feeling his career adrift, the Oscar winner bought this enchanting, decaying early 20th-century structure, built by a Roman, which has been used as a nightclub, a museum and an amusement park. For seven years, Brody took on the ambitious and soul-churning process of restoring and turning it into what it now is: "Stone Barn Castle," Brody's home away from the noisy energy of acting and of New York City, and the title of the SXSW premiere doc he made with filmmaker Kevin Ford. Cinematographer/editor turned director Ford, whom Brody met when he was shooting behind the scenes on "Brothers Bloom," documents this herculean, yeoman's effort with gentle artistry, making room for the...
- 3/20/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
It is usually a bad sign when a network cancels a pilot screening near the last minute. If you read the Comic-Con schedule, you would have thought that the first episode of iZombie screened twice. It didn’t, but the extended first look and the producers’ explanation soothed my qualms. Apparently they're recasting a few roles and doing some reshoots, and they aren’t showing the pilot anywhere until that is done, but what we did see of the show was pretty fantastic. Not being recast were series stars Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley, and David Anders, along with executive producers Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright, who were all on hand to talk about the show and take audience questions. Who is getting fired? They didn’t say, but on Veronica Mars, Thomas recast the dog after the pilot, so maybe history is repeating itself.
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- 7/28/2014
- by Mily Dunbar
- GeekTyrant
Cate Blanchett had a great man by her side to celebrate her Best Actress win at the Critics’ Choice Awards, but it wasn’t her husband, Andrew Upton. Instead, her adorable son Roman, 9, was her date to the awards show, and he sat by her side the whole time!
Cate Blanchett had the perfect date to the Jan. 16 Critics Choice Awards, her son Roman! The stylish youngster, 9, was the delightful guest: he mingled with the stars at his VIP table, like Sandra Bullock, and promptly hugged his gorgeous mom when she won for Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine.
Cate Blanchett Critics Choice Awards: Son Roman Upton Is Adorable Date
Roman Upton was a perfect gentleman as he accompanied his beautiful mother to the Critics Choice Awards. He chatted with the other guests at their table, and seemed to be getting particularly close to Sandra Bullock. When it...
Cate Blanchett had the perfect date to the Jan. 16 Critics Choice Awards, her son Roman! The stylish youngster, 9, was the delightful guest: he mingled with the stars at his VIP table, like Sandra Bullock, and promptly hugged his gorgeous mom when she won for Best Actress for her role in Blue Jasmine.
Cate Blanchett Critics Choice Awards: Son Roman Upton Is Adorable Date
Roman Upton was a perfect gentleman as he accompanied his beautiful mother to the Critics Choice Awards. He chatted with the other guests at their table, and seemed to be getting particularly close to Sandra Bullock. When it...
- 1/17/2014
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Hollywood caught a bout of baby fever in 2013, bringing joy to many celebrity families and fans as their little bundles of joy arrived into the world.
Everyone from the royal family ( Kate Middleton and Prince William) to the Queen and King of pop culture ( Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) welcomed tiny tikes into their homes, making for a very exciting year full of positive headlines.
1. Prince George of Cambridge
Their fairy tale wedding was viewed across the globes and it was only a matter of time before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge caught baby fever. Fans gathered for days around St. Mary's hospital in London to await the coming of the newest heir to the throne of England.
Finally, on July 22nd at 4:24pm, Prince George of Cambridge made his debut, to the delight of his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton.
2. North West
For years her life...
Everyone from the royal family ( Kate Middleton and Prince William) to the Queen and King of pop culture ( Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) welcomed tiny tikes into their homes, making for a very exciting year full of positive headlines.
1. Prince George of Cambridge
Their fairy tale wedding was viewed across the globes and it was only a matter of time before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge caught baby fever. Fans gathered for days around St. Mary's hospital in London to await the coming of the newest heir to the throne of England.
Finally, on July 22nd at 4:24pm, Prince George of Cambridge made his debut, to the delight of his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton.
2. North West
For years her life...
- 12/26/2013
- GossipCenter
The Holiday Season is a time for family and giving, and these eight families have given us plenty of smiles and warmth all year long. Join us as we congratulate them on their first holiday celebrations!
1. Prince William & Kate Middleton:
It was arguably the most famous birth of the year, and Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed Prince George into the world on July 22nd in London, England. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate their first Christmas as proud parents, and they couldn’t be more excited about their family expansion.
Following George’s arrival, a rep from Kensington Palace announced, "Mother, son and father are all doing well this morning. We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received."
2. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
There will be plenty of presents under...
1. Prince William & Kate Middleton:
It was arguably the most famous birth of the year, and Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed Prince George into the world on July 22nd in London, England. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate their first Christmas as proud parents, and they couldn’t be more excited about their family expansion.
Following George’s arrival, a rep from Kensington Palace announced, "Mother, son and father are all doing well this morning. We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received."
2. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
There will be plenty of presents under...
- 11/29/2013
- GossipCenter
With writer/director Adam Gierasch’s noir horror thriller Schism set for its world premiere Saturday, October 12, at 7:30pm at Screamfest La, read on for our chat with the filmmaker and star Ashlynn Yennie as well as a look at some stills!
Produced by Gierasch, Jace Anderson, Kate Hoffman and Ray Markovich, Schism stars Yennie (The Human Centipede), Callum Blue (Columbiana), Vinnie Jones (The Midnight Meat Train) and Nicole Laliberte (Girls Against Boys) and revolves around Dylan White (Blue), a New Orleans native who leads a normal, boring life until horrific visions begin to interrupt his waking moments and he’s forced to face the fact that he literally doesn't know who he is.
Chatting with Schism director Gierasch, who along with his wife and long-time writing partner, Jace Anderson, penned the flick (the duo’s previous writing credits include the horror features The Mother of Tears, Autopsy and...
Produced by Gierasch, Jace Anderson, Kate Hoffman and Ray Markovich, Schism stars Yennie (The Human Centipede), Callum Blue (Columbiana), Vinnie Jones (The Midnight Meat Train) and Nicole Laliberte (Girls Against Boys) and revolves around Dylan White (Blue), a New Orleans native who leads a normal, boring life until horrific visions begin to interrupt his waking moments and he’s forced to face the fact that he literally doesn't know who he is.
Chatting with Schism director Gierasch, who along with his wife and long-time writing partner, Jace Anderson, penned the flick (the duo’s previous writing credits include the horror features The Mother of Tears, Autopsy and...
- 10/11/2013
- by Sean Decker
- DreadCentral.com
Tags: Olivia WildeIMDbThe 3 BitsVeronica MarsTina FeyPretty Little Liars
Good afternoon everyone!
Check out the promo video for the season finale of Pretty Little Liars. Hand emerging from grave! Eek!
The Hollywood Reporter named its picks for the 25 Most Powerful Stylists of 2013, including Julianne Moore and her stylist Leslie Fremar and Kerry Washington and her fashion guru Erin Walsh.
Rent’s Idina Menzel will reprise her role as Lea Michele’s musical mother on Glee.
I spy @idinamenzel at #Glee today! So excited to have my mama back!
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) March 13, 2013
Remember to tune into ABC tonight at 9 p.m. for a new episode of Grey’s Anatomy! (Dear Calzona, I’ve missed you so much! Love, Bridget)
Tina Fey is headed to Inside the Actors Studio on March 19. I can't wait to hear what turns her on and what her favorite swear word is. I'm pretty sure it's "Blerg!
Good afternoon everyone!
Check out the promo video for the season finale of Pretty Little Liars. Hand emerging from grave! Eek!
The Hollywood Reporter named its picks for the 25 Most Powerful Stylists of 2013, including Julianne Moore and her stylist Leslie Fremar and Kerry Washington and her fashion guru Erin Walsh.
Rent’s Idina Menzel will reprise her role as Lea Michele’s musical mother on Glee.
I spy @idinamenzel at #Glee today! So excited to have my mama back!
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) March 13, 2013
Remember to tune into ABC tonight at 9 p.m. for a new episode of Grey’s Anatomy! (Dear Calzona, I’ve missed you so much! Love, Bridget)
Tina Fey is headed to Inside the Actors Studio on March 19. I can't wait to hear what turns her on and what her favorite swear word is. I'm pretty sure it's "Blerg!
- 3/14/2013
- by Bridget McManus
- AfterEllen.com
Wednesday (March 13) is another day for the history books as white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to indicate a new Pope has been elected.
Earlier in the day, 76-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who will now be known as Pope Francis I, was announced as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Of course, it wouldn't be a big announcement without the stars of Tinseltown taking to Twitter to voice their reactions.
Check out some of the serious and not-so-serious thoughts that celebs had to say below:
Neil Patrick Harris: New Pope news soon! You might want to follow @TheTweetOfGod for all papal updates. He has an “in”
Carson Daly: We have a pope!!!!!
Seth Rogen: There’s also white smoke coming out of my office, but nobody seems that excited about it. #pope
Joan Rivers: A new Pope has been chosen!
Earlier in the day, 76-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who will now be known as Pope Francis I, was announced as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Of course, it wouldn't be a big announcement without the stars of Tinseltown taking to Twitter to voice their reactions.
Check out some of the serious and not-so-serious thoughts that celebs had to say below:
Neil Patrick Harris: New Pope news soon! You might want to follow @TheTweetOfGod for all papal updates. He has an “in”
Carson Daly: We have a pope!!!!!
Seth Rogen: There’s also white smoke coming out of my office, but nobody seems that excited about it. #pope
Joan Rivers: A new Pope has been chosen!
- 3/14/2013
- GossipCenter
Exclusive: Screenwriter Kurt Johnstad has covered both ancient warfare co-writing 300 and its sequel 300: Rise Of An Empire, and contemporary conflict with Act Of Valor. Now, he’s tackling a collision of completely different warriors in The Lost Legion, an epic action film he’ll write, with Dan Lin producing for Warner Bros. The Lost Legion is about the first encounter between two of the most powerful forces in the history of civilization, the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty of ancient China. In 53 BC, a Roman legion was defeated in the Middle East and the surviving Roman soldiers were sold into slavery in the far east, North of China in what is now known as Mongolia. An intrepid band of Chinese warriors freed the legionnaires from captivity, and teamed up to defend China from the fiercest army in history. Lin, who’s currently in production on the Chris Miller/Phil Lord-directed Lego,...
- 2/8/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
The ABCs of Death is now available on a variety of VOD services and will receive a limited theatrical release on March 8th. If you’re looking to learn more before checking it out, we have a new featurette with a number of the directors involved talking about the movie and their segment.
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis (Roman), Ernesto Diaz Espinoza...
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis (Roman), Ernesto Diaz Espinoza...
- 2/2/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It seems like years since Drafthouse Films announced that they’d be boldly making a 26-part anthology that would shed a bloody spotlight on 26 different ways to die. With entries like “B is for Bigfoot” and “J is for Jidai-geki,” The ABCs of Death appears to be the kind of teaching tool that’s almost perverse enough to end up in Texas public schools. We’ve seen a trailer, written a review, and now the icosikaihexagonal horror is hitting all sorts of streaming and On Demand services ahead of its theatrical release in early March. Amidst a coordinated slew of interviews, I was lucky enough to speak via email with a personal favorite, filmmaker Angela Bettis, who starred in May, directed Roman and helmed the ABCs segment “E is for Exterminate.” What excited you most about making a short for ABCs of Death? What excited me most was the opportunity to pull together some of my favorite...
- 1/31/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
A red band trailer for The ABCs of Death gave us the first good look at the anthology horror film last month. If you’re looking for more, we have the new green band trailer that was just released. The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film with 26 short chapters. Each chapter is directed by a different filmmaker, including Ti West, Xavier Gens, Adam Wingard, and more:
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.
- 12/4/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Before there was The Woman before there was The Woods before The Lost and I Know Who Killed Me before Roman and the Masters of Horror episode Sick Girl before even May Lucky McKee and Chris Siverston had 2001s All Cheerleaders Die. Now more than 10 years after their first postUSC film school project the duo is set to reimagine it through their now moreexperienced eyes and turn it into a new production.
- 11/25/2012
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to get literary and remind ourselves of our aBCs. After a run on the festival circuit, the first, very red band trailer for horror anthology The ABCs Of Death has appeared online.
The premise of the project is simple, as you may recall – twenty six directors with minimal financial resources but full creative freedom were given a letter and the request to construct an on screen death in a manner connected to that letter.
Have a look at the trailer:
Directors involved in the project are:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA
Angela Bettis (Roman), USA
Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile
Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada
Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium
Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico
Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman), France
Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico
Noburo Iguchi (Robo Geisha), Japan
Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway
Anders Morgenthaler...
The premise of the project is simple, as you may recall – twenty six directors with minimal financial resources but full creative freedom were given a letter and the request to construct an on screen death in a manner connected to that letter.
Have a look at the trailer:
Directors involved in the project are:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA
Angela Bettis (Roman), USA
Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile
Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada
Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium
Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico
Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman), France
Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico
Noburo Iguchi (Robo Geisha), Japan
Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway
Anders Morgenthaler...
- 11/15/2012
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to get literary. Yes, after a run on the festival circuit the first, very much red band, trailer for horror anthology The ABCs Of Death has arrived online. The premise of the project is simple. Twenty six directors with minimal financial resources but full creative freedom were given a letter and the request to construct an on screen death in a manner which connected to that letter. The results were mayhem.Directors involved in the project are: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA Angela Bettis (Roman), USA Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman), France Jorge Michel Grau (We Are...
- 11/15/2012
- Screen Anarchy
In yesterday’s news, we told you to expect something from The ABCs of Death this evening and we now have the first trailer for you to watch. The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film with 26 short chapters. Each chapter is directed by a different filmmaker, including Ti West, Xavier Gens, Adam Wingard, and many more:
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis...
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis...
- 11/15/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
After a number of festival screenings this year, The ABCs of Death is set for release early next year and we have two new photos to share with Daily Dead readers. The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film with 26 short chapters. Each chapter is directed by a different filmmaker, including Ti West, Xavier Gens, Adam Wingard, and many more:
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews...
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews...
- 11/13/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
One thing is certain; most Hollywood genre movie directors are total douchebags. Today we're giving props to the our favorite non-douchebags who deserve the adoration of their rabid geeky fans.
Making a list of douchebags is just mean, and our therapist tells us it's more healthy to concentrate on who's awesome. Also, you already know who the douchebags are. We all do. The non-douchebags don't seem to ever get enough credit for being cool, so let's give them some.
This list is not meant to be complete. Thankfully, there are a number of non-douchebags out there in the world who make good films. However, if you are looking for the names of excellent directors who are also not douchebags, this list is a great place to start.
1) Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is the quintessential non-douchebag horror film director. Hilarious, vulgar, imaginative, and thoroughly genuine, del Toro rose out...
Making a list of douchebags is just mean, and our therapist tells us it's more healthy to concentrate on who's awesome. Also, you already know who the douchebags are. We all do. The non-douchebags don't seem to ever get enough credit for being cool, so let's give them some.
This list is not meant to be complete. Thankfully, there are a number of non-douchebags out there in the world who make good films. However, if you are looking for the names of excellent directors who are also not douchebags, this list is a great place to start.
1) Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is the quintessential non-douchebag horror film director. Hilarious, vulgar, imaginative, and thoroughly genuine, del Toro rose out...
- 9/4/2012
- by Planet Fury
- Planet Fury
The Lego movie is gathering steam and the latest addition to the plastic block-buster (see what I did there?) is Morgan Freeman. The Warner Bros. movie will land brick by brick on February 28th and sees the likes of Will Arnett play Lego Batman. The Lego videogame franchise has been hugely popular, not to mention filling up bank accounts so it was only natural that a movie would land on the big screen. The games were funny at times, and if the movie keeps some of that attitude, Warner could be onto a winner, and considering its been written by the duo that wrote 21 Jump Street, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, I’d be expecting nothing more that hilarity. Elizabeth Banks is also pencilled in to lend her lungs and vocal talents to the animated movie. Nothing is known of her character, but Freeman is rumoured to be playing Vitruvius who was a Roman writer,...
- 8/28/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
Ordinarily, the idea of turning Lego into a movie is something that would make our stomach churn and eyes roll back into the far recesses of our head, but there is something about the approach "21 Jump Street" helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller (along with Chris McKay) are bringing to the movie. The plot is pretty inventive, centering on Emmett, a regular everyday little Lego figure, who is mistaken as a MasterBuilder and suddenly becomes part of a group on a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing everything together. It's basically an excuse to run through a variety of Lego worlds, and a pretty good one at that, and with Chris Pratt taking the lead and Will Arnett stopping by as Batman (awesome), we now hear of two more voices pitching in. Deadline reports that Morgan Freeman and Elizabeth Banks are lending their pipes to the project. Lucius...
- 8/27/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
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Piers Handling, CEO and Director of Tiff, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, made the first announcement of films to premiere at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. Films announced include titles in the Galas and Special Presentations programmes. The announced films include 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations, including 38 world premieres.
Toronto audiences will be the first to see the world premieres of films from directors Andrew Adamson, Ben Affleck, David Ayer, Maiken Baird, Noah Baumbach, J.A. Bayona, Stuart Blumberg, Josh Boone, Laurent Cantet, Sergio Castellitto, Stephen Chbosky, Lu Chuan, Derek Cianfrance, Nenad Cicin-Sain, Costa-Gavras, Ziad Doueiri, Liz Garbus, Dustin Hoffman, Rian Johnson, Neil Jordan, Baltasar Kormákur, Shola Lynch, Deepa Mehta, Roger Michell, Nishikawa Miwa, Ruba Nadda, Mike Newell, François Ozon, Sally Potter, Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, Eran Riklis, David O. Russell, Gauri Shinde, Ben Timlett & Bill Jones & Jeff Simpson, Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski & Lana Wachowski,...
Piers Handling, CEO and Director of Tiff, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, made the first announcement of films to premiere at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. Films announced include titles in the Galas and Special Presentations programmes. The announced films include 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations, including 38 world premieres.
Toronto audiences will be the first to see the world premieres of films from directors Andrew Adamson, Ben Affleck, David Ayer, Maiken Baird, Noah Baumbach, J.A. Bayona, Stuart Blumberg, Josh Boone, Laurent Cantet, Sergio Castellitto, Stephen Chbosky, Lu Chuan, Derek Cianfrance, Nenad Cicin-Sain, Costa-Gavras, Ziad Doueiri, Liz Garbus, Dustin Hoffman, Rian Johnson, Neil Jordan, Baltasar Kormákur, Shola Lynch, Deepa Mehta, Roger Michell, Nishikawa Miwa, Ruba Nadda, Mike Newell, François Ozon, Sally Potter, Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, Eran Riklis, David O. Russell, Gauri Shinde, Ben Timlett & Bill Jones & Jeff Simpson, Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski & Lana Wachowski,...
- 7/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Earlier, we brought you a snapshot glance at the first wave of programming announced for the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Shortly after, the fest released a thorough breakdown of the Galas and Special Presentations for this year’s event, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6.
So far, 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations have been announced, including 38 world premieres. Andrew Adamson, Ben Affleck, David Ayer, Maiken Baird, Noah Baumbach, J.A. Bayona, Stuart Blumberg, Josh Boone, Laurent Cantet, Sergio Castellitto, Stephen Chbosky, Lu Chuan, Derek Cianfrance, Nenad Cicin-Sain, Costa-Gavras, Ziad Doueiri, Liz Garbus, Dustin Hoffman, Rian Johnson, Neil Jordan, Baltasar Kormákur, Shola Lynch, Deepa Mehta, Roger Michell, Nishikawa Miwa, Ruba Nadda, Mike Newell, François Ozon, Sally Potter, Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, Eran Riklis, David O. Russell, Gauri Shinde, Ben Timlett & Bill Jones & Jeff Simpson, Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski & Lana Wachowski, Margarethe von Trotta, Joss Whedon and...
Hollywoodnews.com: Earlier, we brought you a snapshot glance at the first wave of programming announced for the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Shortly after, the fest released a thorough breakdown of the Galas and Special Presentations for this year’s event, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6.
So far, 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations have been announced, including 38 world premieres. Andrew Adamson, Ben Affleck, David Ayer, Maiken Baird, Noah Baumbach, J.A. Bayona, Stuart Blumberg, Josh Boone, Laurent Cantet, Sergio Castellitto, Stephen Chbosky, Lu Chuan, Derek Cianfrance, Nenad Cicin-Sain, Costa-Gavras, Ziad Doueiri, Liz Garbus, Dustin Hoffman, Rian Johnson, Neil Jordan, Baltasar Kormákur, Shola Lynch, Deepa Mehta, Roger Michell, Nishikawa Miwa, Ruba Nadda, Mike Newell, François Ozon, Sally Potter, Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman, Eran Riklis, David O. Russell, Gauri Shinde, Ben Timlett & Bill Jones & Jeff Simpson, Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski & Lana Wachowski, Margarethe von Trotta, Joss Whedon and...
- 7/24/2012
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
2012′s Toronto International Film Festival is set to officially announce its initial line-up later today, but Variety let the cat out of the bag, at least partially; and it’s quite astounding. Most of our most-anticipated films of the year will be premiering at the Canadian festival, notably Terrence Malick‘s To the Wonder, Wachowskis & Tom Tykwer‘s epic-sounding Cloud Atlas, Rian Johnson‘s Looper (which will open the fest), Ben Affleck‘s Argo, Dereck Cianfrance‘s The Place Beyond the Pines and much, more more.
Coming from Sundance, the only mentioned film was Ben Lewis‘ John Hawkes-starring The Sessions, while Cannes premieres include Matteo Garrone‘s Reality, Thomas Vinterberg‘s The Hunt, Pablo Larrain‘s No and Jacques Audiard‘s Rust and Bone. One of the biggest surprises is a new film from Noah Baumbach, starring Greta Gerwing titled Frances Ha. There’s also The Avengers director Joss Whedon...
Coming from Sundance, the only mentioned film was Ben Lewis‘ John Hawkes-starring The Sessions, while Cannes premieres include Matteo Garrone‘s Reality, Thomas Vinterberg‘s The Hunt, Pablo Larrain‘s No and Jacques Audiard‘s Rust and Bone. One of the biggest surprises is a new film from Noah Baumbach, starring Greta Gerwing titled Frances Ha. There’s also The Avengers director Joss Whedon...
- 7/24/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
As if we weren't already excited enough for the upcoming arrival of anthology film The ABCs of Death, one look at the flick's new poster was all it took to push us into a state of near frenzy! Check it out and see if you agree.
EW unveiled the movie’s poster earlier today, which was designed by Kaare Andrews, a comic book artist-writer (The Incredible Hulk, Ultimate X-Men) and filmmaker (Altitude) who, along with being one of the directors of The ABCs of Death, is also currently prepping the Cabin Fever prequel Patient X.
Synopsis:
Established directors and some of the most gifted emerging directors will make up the diverse roster of creative talent that will showcase twenty-six tales of mortality, beginning with the letter A and ending with the letter Z. This will be a celebration of death in all its forms. From the shocking and exotic to the banal and droll.
EW unveiled the movie’s poster earlier today, which was designed by Kaare Andrews, a comic book artist-writer (The Incredible Hulk, Ultimate X-Men) and filmmaker (Altitude) who, along with being one of the directors of The ABCs of Death, is also currently prepping the Cabin Fever prequel Patient X.
Synopsis:
Established directors and some of the most gifted emerging directors will make up the diverse roster of creative talent that will showcase twenty-six tales of mortality, beginning with the letter A and ending with the letter Z. This will be a celebration of death in all its forms. From the shocking and exotic to the banal and droll.
- 4/2/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
A new poster has been released for The ABC’s of Death. In case you missed out on last year’s news, this movie is an anthology horror film with 26 short chapters. Each chapter is directed by a different filmmaker, including Ti West, Xavier Gens, Adam Wingard, and many more.
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis (Roman), Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Jason Eisener...
“Twenty-six directors. Twenty-six ways to die. The ABC’s Of Death is perhaps the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning fifteen countries and featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children’s educational books, the motion picture is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death.”
Directors: Kaare Andrews (Altitude), Angela Bettis (Roman), Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Jason Eisener...
- 4/2/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Party Down's Lizzy Caplan comes to New Girl tonight, and we have a sneak peek for ya! Sources also confirm to us exclusively that yet another Party Down star has just been cast, playing a friend of Nick's (Jake Johnson). So wait a minute. Is Max Greenfield (Schmidt) finally getting his dream love interest in Kristen Bell? You know she starred on Party Down, too, right? No, it's actually Martin Starr, whom Party Down fans loved as Adam Scott's ridiculously awkward sidekick, Roman. He's playing Dirk, a friend from Nick's law school days who's going through a rough patch as he just broke off his engagement to his longtime girlfriend. Cue the Dirty Dancing screenings...
- 1/17/2012
- E! Online
While we're uncertain at this point which letter of the alphabet director Xavier Gens will be tackling for the upcoming mega-anthology The ABC's of Death, the director has shared the first still from his piece. We approve. We totally approve.
Check out the complete list of directors for the upcoming feature from Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films below.
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA Angela Bettis (Roman), USA Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman), France Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico Noburo Iguchi (RoboGeisha), Japan Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway Anders Morgenthaler (Princess), Denmark Lee Hardcastle (T is for Toilet segment), UK Yoshihrio Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police), Japan Banjong Pisathanakun (Shutter), Thailand Simon Rumley (Red, White & Blue), UK Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl), USA Jon Schnepp...
Check out the complete list of directors for the upcoming feature from Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films below.
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA Angela Bettis (Roman), USA Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman), France Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico Noburo Iguchi (RoboGeisha), Japan Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway Anders Morgenthaler (Princess), Denmark Lee Hardcastle (T is for Toilet segment), UK Yoshihrio Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police), Japan Banjong Pisathanakun (Shutter), Thailand Simon Rumley (Red, White & Blue), UK Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl), USA Jon Schnepp...
- 12/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
"So many pretty parts and no pretty wholes." That basically sums up the motivation behind the title character of Lucky McKee's 2002 breakout film, May. And there was no bigger reason that the film and director found success than the unforgettable star of the film, and the newest Doctor Gash's Tip of the Scalpel honoree, Angela Bettis.
Although she had done sporadic film and television work before starring as the lead character in May (including an outstanding supporting role in Girl, Interrupted, the horror film Bless the Child with Kim Basinger and Jimmy Smits, and the little known thriller People are Dead with Jennifer Carpenter and Kristen Bell), this was the film (premiering at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival) that launched Bettis onto the mainstream horror scene. And since her trumpeted arrival, there has been no turning back for this brilliant actress and horror mainstay.
May was a stunning film in several ways.
Although she had done sporadic film and television work before starring as the lead character in May (including an outstanding supporting role in Girl, Interrupted, the horror film Bless the Child with Kim Basinger and Jimmy Smits, and the little known thriller People are Dead with Jennifer Carpenter and Kristen Bell), this was the film (premiering at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival) that launched Bettis onto the mainstream horror scene. And since her trumpeted arrival, there has been no turning back for this brilliant actress and horror mainstay.
May was a stunning film in several ways.
- 12/2/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Although I’m generally not a fan of horror, there is one upcoming project that has me excited. Despite a few gems, many horror flicks now-a-days just seem repetitive and excessively gory with little substance. But taken in a short form, I’m much more open to the genre. Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films are teaming to deliver the ultimate in short-form horror.
They are putting together an anthology titled The ABC’s of Death that includes Hobo with a Shotgun director Jason Eisener, A Serbian Film‘s Srdjan Spasojevic, Timecrimes helmer Nacho Vigalondo and the guy behind the insane upcoming Kill List, Ben Wheatley. That is only a small portion of the 26 directors involved, each taking a letter.
The filmmakers left one letter open for anyone to submit a film. The letter was T and after whittling down to ten contenders, Lee Hardcastle‘s claymation short T...
They are putting together an anthology titled The ABC’s of Death that includes Hobo with a Shotgun director Jason Eisener, A Serbian Film‘s Srdjan Spasojevic, Timecrimes helmer Nacho Vigalondo and the guy behind the insane upcoming Kill List, Ben Wheatley. That is only a small portion of the 26 directors involved, each taking a letter.
The filmmakers left one letter open for anyone to submit a film. The letter was T and after whittling down to ten contenders, Lee Hardcastle‘s claymation short T...
- 11/17/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
We've all been waiting patiently to see who would get the "T" spot in the upcoming anthology flick The ABC's of Death, and the winner has finally been chosen. As a matter of fact, you can watch the winning short right here, right now!
Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films have announced "T is for Toilet" by Lee Hardcastle as the winner of their contest to find the "next great horror filmmaker," which finalized the lineup of their international co-production of The ABCs of Death – the highly anticipated anthology film featuring segments directed by over two dozen celebrated filmmakers.
The UK's Lee Hardcastle joins the following list of already named participating directors:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA Angela Bettis (Roman), USA Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman...
Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films have announced "T is for Toilet" by Lee Hardcastle as the winner of their contest to find the "next great horror filmmaker," which finalized the lineup of their international co-production of The ABCs of Death – the highly anticipated anthology film featuring segments directed by over two dozen celebrated filmmakers.
The UK's Lee Hardcastle joins the following list of already named participating directors:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA Angela Bettis (Roman), USA Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman; Mandrill), Chile Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico Xavier Gens (Frontiers; Hitman...
- 11/15/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
As another nudge to horror fans to remember to vote for the 26th director to be included in The ABCs of Death anthology film, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League have written a note to everyone who entered the contest and also put together a red-band compilation of some of the highlights from the "T Is for..." short films submitted for voting thus far.
The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film featuring segments directed by over two dozen leading talents in contemporary genre film from around the world. The feature is comprised of 26 individual episodes, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet inspiring a single word about death. Currently in pre-production, the film's producers reserved the 26th director slot for a worldwide contest to find tomorrow's next great horror filmmaker. A winner will be chosen after online voting ends on November 1, 2011.
The search...
The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film featuring segments directed by over two dozen leading talents in contemporary genre film from around the world. The feature is comprised of 26 individual episodes, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet inspiring a single word about death. Currently in pre-production, the film's producers reserved the 26th director slot for a worldwide contest to find tomorrow's next great horror filmmaker. A winner will be chosen after online voting ends on November 1, 2011.
The search...
- 10/20/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
It's been several weeks since we last mentioned the anthology we're all chomping at the bit to see - The ABCs of Death - and to make sure everyone remembers to vote for the 26th director slot, a new promo video has been released, entitled "T Is for Twenty Bucks". Voting has been extended until November 1st so read on for all the details!
The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film featuring segments directed by over two dozen leading talents in contemporary genre film from around the world. The feature is comprised of 26 individual episodes, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet inspiring a single word about death. Currently in pre-production, the film's producers reserved the 26th director slot for a worldwide contest to find tomorrow's next great horror filmmaker. A winner will be chosen after online voting ends on November 1, 2011. Click here...
The ABCs of Death is an anthology horror film featuring segments directed by over two dozen leading talents in contemporary genre film from around the world. The feature is comprised of 26 individual episodes, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet inspiring a single word about death. Currently in pre-production, the film's producers reserved the 26th director slot for a worldwide contest to find tomorrow's next great horror filmmaker. A winner will be chosen after online voting ends on November 1, 2011. Click here...
- 10/13/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
T is for Tag American Filmmakers show some love for Japan and make, what turns out to be, the only Japanese entry (out of nearly 200) in the "ABC's of Death" worldwide Film Contest http://26th.theabcsofdeath.com/t-is-for-tag/ The winning film (for the letter T) will be included in the new feature with films by such directors as Angela Bettis ("Roman"), Ti West ("House Of The Devil"; "The Innkeepers"), Yoshihiro Nishimura ("Tokyo Gore Police"), Xavier Gens ("Frontiers"; "Hitman"), Jason Eisener ("Hobo With A Shotgun"), Noboru Iguchi ("Machine Girl"), Adam Wingard ("Pop Skull"; "A Horrible Way To Die") and many more great filmmakers. Tag stars Mariko Miyamitsu ("Kiiroi Namida - Yellow Tears"; "YôKAI Kidan - Woman Transformation") and newcomer Eri Akita, directed by Shane Ryan...
- 10/4/2011
- www.ohmygore.com/
Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films have announced all 25 directors for the new anthology film, The ABCs of Death. The film will actually feature 26 directors, but the 26th will be a no-name director, winning a contest for the final slot. The plot, well, idea of the film will see a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet inspiring a single word about.
Here’s the list via their press release:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA
• Angela Bettis (Roman), USA
• Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman), Chile
• Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada
• Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium
• Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico
• Xavier Gens (Hitman), France
• Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico
• Noburo Iguchi, (Robo Geisha), Japan
• Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway
• Anders Morgenthaler (Princess), Denmark
• Yoshihrio Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police), Japan
• Banjong Pisathanakun (Shutter), Thailand
• Simon Rumley (Red, White & Blue), UK
• Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl...
Here’s the list via their press release:
Kaare Andrews (Altitude), USA
• Angela Bettis (Roman), USA
• Ernesto Diaz Espinoza (Mirageman), Chile
• Jason Eisener (Hobo With A Shotgun), Canada
• Bruno Forzani & Héléne Cattet (Amer), Belgium
• Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Cold Sweat), Mexico
• Xavier Gens (Hitman), France
• Jorge Michel Grau (We Are What We Are), Mexico
• Noburo Iguchi, (Robo Geisha), Japan
• Thomas Malling (Norwegian Ninja), Norway
• Anders Morgenthaler (Princess), Denmark
• Yoshihrio Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police), Japan
• Banjong Pisathanakun (Shutter), Thailand
• Simon Rumley (Red, White & Blue), UK
• Marcel Sarmiento (Deadgirl...
- 8/25/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
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