Legendary director Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award at the 96th Academy Awards for his work on The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, receiving the award for Best Live Action Short Film. Unfortunately, the director was not at the event to accept the award himself because he was occupied with his upcoming movie, The Phoenician Scheme.
Benedict Cumberbatch in Wes Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Industry insider Jeff Sneider has revealed some interesting information about the film, including Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Threapleton’s casting. Sneider has confirmed that Anderson is in Germany right now to start the production of The Phoenician Scheme. As of now, there is no information regarding the film’s release but it’s safe to say the film won’t be released until 2025.
Wes Anderson couldn’t take his first Academy Award because of his next movie, The Phoenician Scheme...
Benedict Cumberbatch in Wes Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Industry insider Jeff Sneider has revealed some interesting information about the film, including Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Threapleton’s casting. Sneider has confirmed that Anderson is in Germany right now to start the production of The Phoenician Scheme. As of now, there is no information regarding the film’s release but it’s safe to say the film won’t be released until 2025.
Wes Anderson couldn’t take his first Academy Award because of his next movie, The Phoenician Scheme...
- 3/17/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Wes Anderson has started production on his latest feature The Phoenician Scheme in Germany.
The film is shooting at Studio Babelsberg where the US director has previously filmed of five of his previous films including The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, and Asteroid City.
Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera and Bill Murray are confirmed to star, while some of Anderson’s other regular stars are reportedly expected to feature.
The script was co-written by Anderson and frequent collaborator Roman Coppola, with details of the plot under wraps. Anderson is producing The Phoenician Scheme with Indian Paintbrush.
Last year, the...
The film is shooting at Studio Babelsberg where the US director has previously filmed of five of his previous films including The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, and Asteroid City.
Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera and Bill Murray are confirmed to star, while some of Anderson’s other regular stars are reportedly expected to feature.
The script was co-written by Anderson and frequent collaborator Roman Coppola, with details of the plot under wraps. Anderson is producing The Phoenician Scheme with Indian Paintbrush.
Last year, the...
- 3/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Grand Budapest Hotel is arguably Wes Anderson's best marriage of style, substance, whimsy, and thematic maturity. The film explores the loss of innocence, transitioning from lighthearted whimsy into melancholy. It is meticulously crafted and performed and boasts a visually stunning look and a stacked ensemble cast.
Few filmmakers today have as devoted a fanbase as Wes Anderson. His perfectly symmetrical shot composition, meticulous use of color and production/costume design, eclectic soundtracks, and whimsical tones immediately distinguish his works, making him a modern filmmaker who can genuinely be called an auteur. However, his movies can admittedly run the risk of being a bit off-putting to those unfamiliar with his vibes, and some of his recent, more experimental works like The Life Aquatic and The French Dispatch run the risk of feeling more style than substance.
However, one of his best films, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Few filmmakers today have as devoted a fanbase as Wes Anderson. His perfectly symmetrical shot composition, meticulous use of color and production/costume design, eclectic soundtracks, and whimsical tones immediately distinguish his works, making him a modern filmmaker who can genuinely be called an auteur. However, his movies can admittedly run the risk of being a bit off-putting to those unfamiliar with his vibes, and some of his recent, more experimental works like The Life Aquatic and The French Dispatch run the risk of feeling more style than substance.
However, one of his best films, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
- 3/12/2024
- by Brian Kirchgessner
- MovieWeb
Wes Anderson Shares What His Oscar Acceptance Speech Would Have Been, And Why He Couldn't Deliver It
During this year's Academy Awards, at least one longstanding wrong was finally righted. Even as someone who's generally found Wes Anderson's work to be somewhat hit or miss, it's always felt like a serious oversight that the acclaimed filmmaker had yet to win a single Oscar. You're telling me the guy behind "The Royal Tenenbaums," "Moonrise Kingdom," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and "The French Dispatch" could only muster a grand total of seven nominations over the course of 20+ years? Poppycock, I say!
Well, that ignominious streak finally ended this past Sunday. But while Anderson's long-overdue win came in the live-action short film category for "The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar," he wasn't even in attendance to accept his award. Some viewers may have interpreted his absence as an intentional thumbing of the nose towards a voting body that hasn't exactly shown him much love over the decades, but...
Well, that ignominious streak finally ended this past Sunday. But while Anderson's long-overdue win came in the live-action short film category for "The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar," he wasn't even in attendance to accept his award. Some viewers may have interpreted his absence as an intentional thumbing of the nose towards a voting body that hasn't exactly shown him much love over the decades, but...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Disney+ has unveiled a proper first look of German-Spanish actor Daniel Brühl as the titular iconic designer in the new show Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, produced by leading French film and TV company Gaumont.
Rush, Good Bye, Lenin! and Captain America: Civil War actor Brühl is shown sporting Lagerfeld’s trademark ponytail and black tailored suit of his later years.
Disney+ has also released a first subtitled trailer for the show.
The new images – which follow a silhouetted image teased by Disney+ in January – were released in unison with the announcement that the show will premiere at the Canneseries TV festival in April.
Gaumont produced the drama with Jour Premier for Disney+, which will launch the six-part bio-series on June 7. The series will be available in the U.S. on Hulu from that same date.
Adapted from Raphaëlle Bacqué’s best-seller ‘Kaiser Karl’, the series stars follows Lagerfeld’s ascension to...
Rush, Good Bye, Lenin! and Captain America: Civil War actor Brühl is shown sporting Lagerfeld’s trademark ponytail and black tailored suit of his later years.
Disney+ has also released a first subtitled trailer for the show.
The new images – which follow a silhouetted image teased by Disney+ in January – were released in unison with the announcement that the show will premiere at the Canneseries TV festival in April.
Gaumont produced the drama with Jour Premier for Disney+, which will launch the six-part bio-series on June 7. The series will be available in the U.S. on Hulu from that same date.
Adapted from Raphaëlle Bacqué’s best-seller ‘Kaiser Karl’, the series stars follows Lagerfeld’s ascension to...
- 3/12/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
After missing the chance to accept his first Oscar in person, following his win for Best Live-Action Short for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson has addressed the circumstances surrounding his absence and what he would’ve said in his speech.
“If I could have been there, I (along with [producer] Steven Rales) would have said ‘Thank You’ to: the family of Roald Dahl; the team at Netflix; Benedict [Cumberbatch] and Ralph [Fiennes] and Ben Kingsley and Dev [Patel] … and more [of the cast and crew],” Anderson stated. “And also: If I had not met Owen Wilson in a corridor at the University of Texas between classes when I was 18 years old, I would certainly not be receiving this award tonight — but unfortunately Steven and I are in Germany and we start shooting our new movie early tomorrow morning, so I did not actually receive the award [in person] or get a chance to say any of that.”
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“If I could have been there, I (along with [producer] Steven Rales) would have said ‘Thank You’ to: the family of Roald Dahl; the team at Netflix; Benedict [Cumberbatch] and Ralph [Fiennes] and Ben Kingsley and Dev [Patel] … and more [of the cast and crew],” Anderson stated. “And also: If I had not met Owen Wilson in a corridor at the University of Texas between classes when I was 18 years old, I would certainly not be receiving this award tonight — but unfortunately Steven and I are in Germany and we start shooting our new movie early tomorrow morning, so I did not actually receive the award [in person] or get a chance to say any of that.”
Anderson...
- 3/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Wes Anderson is now officially an Oscar winner, but he was not able to accept the prestigious honor in person.
At the Academy Awards on Sunday, Wes Anderson won an Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film with his Netflix movie The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. This marked the first time the accomplished filmmaker has won an Academy Award, and fans may be wondering why Anderson wasn't there in person to accept the golden statuette. In a statement released by Netflix (via Gold Derby), Anderson revealed how he wasn't able to attend as he's currently on location filming his next project. He also shared what he would've said in his acceptance speech while crediting his whole career to Loki actor Owen Wilson.
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At the Academy Awards on Sunday, Wes Anderson won an Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film with his Netflix movie The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. This marked the first time the accomplished filmmaker has won an Academy Award, and fans may be wondering why Anderson wasn't there in person to accept the golden statuette. In a statement released by Netflix (via Gold Derby), Anderson revealed how he wasn't able to attend as he's currently on location filming his next project. He also shared what he would've said in his acceptance speech while crediting his whole career to Loki actor Owen Wilson.
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- 3/11/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Some directors reach star status, drawing fans just as much as actors do. Not all directors guarantee box office success; big franchises often have an advantage with recognizable actors or characters. Directors like Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino can compete with big franchises, turning their names into their own successful brand.
Some of the most successful movie directors can become just as well-known as their biggest stars, with fans anticipating their newest movies as if they were the next installments in popular franchises. Not all directors can achieve this status. It usually requires longevity, a unique style, and original ideas. It can be interesting to take a step back and appraise a director's entire filmography as a cohesive body of work. Those who link their movies together with identifiable flair or recurring motifs can win just as many admirers as huge franchises.
There aren't many directors who can guarantee a...
Some of the most successful movie directors can become just as well-known as their biggest stars, with fans anticipating their newest movies as if they were the next installments in popular franchises. Not all directors can achieve this status. It usually requires longevity, a unique style, and original ideas. It can be interesting to take a step back and appraise a director's entire filmography as a cohesive body of work. Those who link their movies together with identifiable flair or recurring motifs can win just as many admirers as huge franchises.
There aren't many directors who can guarantee a...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
Wes Anderson was not in Los Angeles on Sunday night to accept his Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film. But it turned out he had a pretty good excuse. The filmmaker was in Germany, prepping his next film, “The Phoenician Scheme,” which is set to begin shooting (checks pocket watch quirkily) today!
The writer-director-aesthete did send a message via Netflix, the producers of the award-winning “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” one of four shorts based on Roald Dahl stories currently streaming on the platform.
“If I could have been there, I (along with [producer] Steven Rales) would have said “Thank you” to: the family of Roald Dahl, the team at Netflix, Benedict [Cumberbatch] and Ralph [Fiennes] and Ben Kingsley and Dev [Patel] and Richard [Ayoade] and Bob [probably cinematographer Robert Yeoman] and Adam [Stockhausen, Anderson’s long time production designer] and Jeremy [Dawson, producer] and John [Peet, producer] and Jim [yeah, we don’t know] and Rich [not sure] and Jim and Polly [this is probably a shout-out to nm0000985 autoJames L.
The writer-director-aesthete did send a message via Netflix, the producers of the award-winning “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” one of four shorts based on Roald Dahl stories currently streaming on the platform.
“If I could have been there, I (along with [producer] Steven Rales) would have said “Thank you” to: the family of Roald Dahl, the team at Netflix, Benedict [Cumberbatch] and Ralph [Fiennes] and Ben Kingsley and Dev [Patel] and Richard [Ayoade] and Bob [probably cinematographer Robert Yeoman] and Adam [Stockhausen, Anderson’s long time production designer] and Jeremy [Dawson, producer] and John [Peet, producer] and Jim [yeah, we don’t know] and Rich [not sure] and Jim and Polly [this is probably a shout-out to nm0000985 autoJames L.
- 3/11/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Even an Academy Awards telecast as satisfying as the 96th Oscars has some disappointing moments. From missed speeches to missed opportunities to capitalize on its presenters and a misguided attempt to honor those we’ve lost, here are four of the misfires from the Sunday, Mar. 10 telecast.
Wes Anderson misses his first Oscar win
Yes, many folks were displeased about someone of Wes Anderson’s stature crashing the Best Live Action Short category, but the majority of Oscar voters deemed “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” the best of this year’s nominees. The acclaimed director has seven prior nominations for features “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Isle of Dogs” but had surprisingly never taken home a trophy, so it would have been joyous to see him ascend the Oscar stage, statuette in hand, and deliver a trademark idiosyncratic acceptance speech.
See...
Wes Anderson misses his first Oscar win
Yes, many folks were displeased about someone of Wes Anderson’s stature crashing the Best Live Action Short category, but the majority of Oscar voters deemed “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” the best of this year’s nominees. The acclaimed director has seven prior nominations for features “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Isle of Dogs” but had surprisingly never taken home a trophy, so it would have been joyous to see him ascend the Oscar stage, statuette in hand, and deliver a trademark idiosyncratic acceptance speech.
See...
- 3/11/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Wes Anderson wins first Oscar for live-action short film after 7 previous nominations. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is based on Roald Dahl's original short story. Film follows a man's journey to learn a guru's skill of seeing without eyes to cheat at gambling.
Wes Anderson has finally won his first Oscar for his live-action short film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. The renowned filmmaker has remarkably never taken home an Oscar prior to the 96th Academy Awards.
Anderson has previously been nominated for 7 Academy Awards, his most recent being for 2018's Isle of Dogs in the Best Animated Feature Film category. His most nominated movie is The Grand Budapest Hotel, which was nominated for Best Picture in 2015.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Based on the original short story by writer Roald Dahl, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is an adventure comedy short film by director Wes Anderson.
Wes Anderson has finally won his first Oscar for his live-action short film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. The renowned filmmaker has remarkably never taken home an Oscar prior to the 96th Academy Awards.
Anderson has previously been nominated for 7 Academy Awards, his most recent being for 2018's Isle of Dogs in the Best Animated Feature Film category. His most nominated movie is The Grand Budapest Hotel, which was nominated for Best Picture in 2015.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Based on the original short story by writer Roald Dahl, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is an adventure comedy short film by director Wes Anderson.
- 3/11/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant.com
Wes Anderson is officially an Oscar winner, but he wasn’t in attendance to accept his award.
The 54-year-old filmmaker won the award for Best Live Action Short Film for his film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, which is streaming on Netflix right now.
This was Wes’ eighth nomination after previously being nominated for his movies The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, three noms for The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Isle of Dogs.
So, why wasn’t Wes at the show to accept the award?
Keep reading to find out more…
After Wes‘ award was accepted by the presenters, host Jimmy Kimmel came on stage and commented on the director’s absence, joking that he was not there because “he’s home building a diorama made of corduroy.”
Make sure to check out the complete winners list for the Oscars.
The 54-year-old filmmaker won the award for Best Live Action Short Film for his film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, which is streaming on Netflix right now.
This was Wes’ eighth nomination after previously being nominated for his movies The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, three noms for The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Isle of Dogs.
So, why wasn’t Wes at the show to accept the award?
Keep reading to find out more…
After Wes‘ award was accepted by the presenters, host Jimmy Kimmel came on stage and commented on the director’s absence, joking that he was not there because “he’s home building a diorama made of corduroy.”
Make sure to check out the complete winners list for the Oscars.
- 3/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Since we’re talking about the short films, I’ll accordingly keep this brief. Here are five reasons why “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” will win the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
1. It’s the clear standout in the category.
All five nominees are exceptional — the others being “The After,” “Red, White and Blue,” “Invincible” and “Knight of Fortune.” In a less competitive year, any one of them could easily walk away with the prize. But it’s simply too hard for anything to top “Henry Sugar.” Based on the short story of the same name by celebrated children’s author Roald Dahl, the film is seamlessly adapted to the screen with the same charm, wit and magic of the original tale. “Henry Sugar” features superb acting, exquisite costume and production design, beautiful cinematography and sharp editing. It holds an outstanding 95% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
1. It’s the clear standout in the category.
All five nominees are exceptional — the others being “The After,” “Red, White and Blue,” “Invincible” and “Knight of Fortune.” In a less competitive year, any one of them could easily walk away with the prize. But it’s simply too hard for anything to top “Henry Sugar.” Based on the short story of the same name by celebrated children’s author Roald Dahl, the film is seamlessly adapted to the screen with the same charm, wit and magic of the original tale. “Henry Sugar” features superb acting, exquisite costume and production design, beautiful cinematography and sharp editing. It holds an outstanding 95% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
It isn’t every week that two of the biggest jobs in film are filled within a matter of days, but that was the case last week. On February 26, Disney’s live-action president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey exited, making way for Searchlight’s David Greenbaum to take the top job. Two days later on Feb. 28, Rideback’s Dan Lin was tapped to take Scott Stuber’s open seat atop Netflix’s film division.
Greenbaum made his bones on prestige indie films and original, auteur-driven stories. He’s now taking the job at a company that has spent the last 15 years mining IP and playing the hits. Lin is a franchise builder now stepping into an environment known for chasing big prestige swings.
It appears Disney and Netflix are heading in opposite directions. One agent who spoke with IndieWire called it a role-reversal between Disney and Netflix; at one point,...
Greenbaum made his bones on prestige indie films and original, auteur-driven stories. He’s now taking the job at a company that has spent the last 15 years mining IP and playing the hits. Lin is a franchise builder now stepping into an environment known for chasing big prestige swings.
It appears Disney and Netflix are heading in opposite directions. One agent who spoke with IndieWire called it a role-reversal between Disney and Netflix; at one point,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The films up for the 2024 Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar are “Golda,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” and “Society of the Snow.” Our current odds show that “Maestro” (10/3) is favored to win, followed in order by “Poor Things” (71/20), “Oppenheimer” (9/2), “Society of the Snow” (9/2), and “Golda” (9/2).
This lineup is the category’s second in a row to include a 54% first-timer majority, thus constituting a new trend after 70% remained the norm for the preceding half decade. The present rookie subset consists of “Golda” trio Suzi Battersby, Karen Hartley Thomas, and Ashra Kelly-Blue as well as one artist from each other film: Luisa Abel (“Oppenheimer”), Ana López-Puigcerver (“Society of the Snow”), Lori McCoy-Bell (“Maestro”), and Josh Weston (“Poor Things”).
McCoy-Bell and Weston share their respective nominations with Kazu Hiro and Mark Coulier, each of whom succeeded on two of his previous four outings. While Coulier won for “The Iron Lady” (2012) and “The Grand Budapest Hotel...
This lineup is the category’s second in a row to include a 54% first-timer majority, thus constituting a new trend after 70% remained the norm for the preceding half decade. The present rookie subset consists of “Golda” trio Suzi Battersby, Karen Hartley Thomas, and Ashra Kelly-Blue as well as one artist from each other film: Luisa Abel (“Oppenheimer”), Ana López-Puigcerver (“Society of the Snow”), Lori McCoy-Bell (“Maestro”), and Josh Weston (“Poor Things”).
McCoy-Bell and Weston share their respective nominations with Kazu Hiro and Mark Coulier, each of whom succeeded on two of his previous four outings. While Coulier won for “The Iron Lady” (2012) and “The Grand Budapest Hotel...
- 3/6/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Clockwise from top left: Lady Bird (A24), True Grit (Paramount Pictures), The Royal Tenenbaums (Touchstone Pictures), The Irishman (Netflix)Graphic: The A.V. Club
If winning an Oscar wasn’t a big deal, why are the year’s biggest snubs and surprises the first topic of discussion following every nomination announcement?...
If winning an Oscar wasn’t a big deal, why are the year’s biggest snubs and surprises the first topic of discussion following every nomination announcement?...
- 3/6/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
The Oscar for Best Original Score has been awarded to some of the most memorable pieces of film music of all time, from “Star Wars” to “La La Land.” Many awards are considered precursors to the Oscars, so you would think the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media would be pretty accurate, right? After all, there’s surely overlap between the Recording Academy and the music branch of the motion picture academy. And musicians would naturally be more aligned with what other musicians think than with groups of journalists like the Golden Globes Association or Critics Choice Association.
The two awards bodies have overlapped a lot over the years, but they are not afraid to differ. Since 2000 Oscar-winning scores for films like “Babel,” “The Artist,” “Life of Pi” and “The Hateful Eight” have lost the Grammy, sometimes to scores they beat at the Oscars. Other Oscar champs like “Frida,...
The two awards bodies have overlapped a lot over the years, but they are not afraid to differ. Since 2000 Oscar-winning scores for films like “Babel,” “The Artist,” “Life of Pi” and “The Hateful Eight” have lost the Grammy, sometimes to scores they beat at the Oscars. Other Oscar champs like “Frida,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Sean Bailey, the producer turned executive who has overseen Walt Disney Studios’ live-action division for almost 15 years, is exiting the studio.
In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
Steve Asbell continues to oversee 20th Century Studios as president while Greenfield takes sole oversight of Searchlight as president.
Per the studio’s announcement Monday, in this new role Greenbaum will lead “a combined studio group that will be home to both iconic film brands, producing a robust collection of original and legacy projects unique to each for theatrical and streaming, while increasing collaboration across the production slate.”
The move is a jump for Greenbaum, who has demonstrated a strong record in the prestige filmmaking space, along with his partner Greenfield.
In his place, David Greenbaum, who ran Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield, will take over in a newly created role of president, Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
Steve Asbell continues to oversee 20th Century Studios as president while Greenfield takes sole oversight of Searchlight as president.
Per the studio’s announcement Monday, in this new role Greenbaum will lead “a combined studio group that will be home to both iconic film brands, producing a robust collection of original and legacy projects unique to each for theatrical and streaming, while increasing collaboration across the production slate.”
The move is a jump for Greenbaum, who has demonstrated a strong record in the prestige filmmaking space, along with his partner Greenfield.
- 2/26/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Effective immediately, Walt Disney’s President of Motion Picture Studios Sean Bailey, who turned the company’s animation vault into a multibillion-dollar live-action movie business, is departing after 15 years on the lot. Searchlight co-president David Greenbaum will take on a newly created role. He’ll be president of Disney Live action and president of 20th Century Studios.
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
Greenbaum’s new title will be President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. He’ll report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman. Steve Asbell will continue to serve as President, 20th Century Studios, a role he’s had since March 2020. He will report to Greenbaum.
This splits up the Searchlight Pictures executive team of Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield, two of the most highly regarded execs in the prestige film space who right now have Poor Things squarely in the Best Picture race and other Oscar categories. That duo succeeded longtime leaders Steve Gilula and Nancy Utley,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Wes Anderson is driving through the Spanish countryside with his eight-year-old daughter, Freya; it’s her school holiday. At the end of our half-hour phone conversation, he reaches Barcelona. He has always loved making shorts, clocking a dozen since his career launched with 1993 Sundance entry “Bottle Rocket,” the short that inspired his eventual debut feature of the same name, when we first met. Now, he has an Oscar frontrunner, Venice premiere “The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar,” the first and longest (39 minutes) of four increasingly strange Roald Dahl shorts currently on Netflix. “Henry Sugar” is notably the highest-rated live-action short of 2023 on Letterboxd.
Netflix, which owns the screen rights to the Dahl library, provided the budget for “Henry Sugar,” and when Anderson delivered the first film economically, he had some money left over and asked for a budget to complete three more shorts. Is he done? “It’s completely up to them,...
Netflix, which owns the screen rights to the Dahl library, provided the budget for “Henry Sugar,” and when Anderson delivered the first film economically, he had some money left over and asked for a budget to complete three more shorts. Is he done? “It’s completely up to them,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Since 92 films have won the Oscar for Best Costume Design, it stands to reason that there has been some overlap when it comes to their casts. Indeed, hundreds of actors have each appeared in at least two of those movies, with 31 having played credited roles in three or more. Scroll through our photo gallery to find out which 23 men and eight women have donned the most Oscar-winning outfits.
Costume designers were first honored at the 21st Academy Awards in 1949, when “Hamlet” and “Joan of Arc” were respectively chosen as the black-and-white and color films with the most impressive garments. After being temporarily combined from 1958-1959, those two categories permanently merged in 1968, the year that vibrant musical “Camelot” took the prize. Eight of said 31 performers (including half of the actresses) are on the roster thanks to their appearances in films shot in both styles.
Of the 51 movies included on this list,...
Costume designers were first honored at the 21st Academy Awards in 1949, when “Hamlet” and “Joan of Arc” were respectively chosen as the black-and-white and color films with the most impressive garments. After being temporarily combined from 1958-1959, those two categories permanently merged in 1968, the year that vibrant musical “Camelot” took the prize. Eight of said 31 performers (including half of the actresses) are on the roster thanks to their appearances in films shot in both styles.
Of the 51 movies included on this list,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Since 92 films have won the Oscar for Best Costume Design, it stands to reason that there has been some overlap when it comes to their casts. Indeed, hundreds of actors have each appeared in at least two of those movies, with 31 having played credited roles in three or more. Scroll through our photo gallery to find out which 23 men and eight women have donned the most Oscar-winning outfits.
Costume designers were first honored at the 21st Academy Awards in 1949, when “Hamlet” and “Joan of Arc” were respectively chosen as the black-and-white and color films with the most impressive garments. After being temporarily combined from 1958-1959, those two categories permanently merged in 1968, the year that vibrant musical “Camelot” took the prize. Eight of said 31 performers (including half of the actresses) are on the roster thanks to their appearances in films shot in both styles.
Of the 51 movies included on this list,...
Costume designers were first honored at the 21st Academy Awards in 1949, when “Hamlet” and “Joan of Arc” were respectively chosen as the black-and-white and color films with the most impressive garments. After being temporarily combined from 1958-1959, those two categories permanently merged in 1968, the year that vibrant musical “Camelot” took the prize. Eight of said 31 performers (including half of the actresses) are on the roster thanks to their appearances in films shot in both styles.
Of the 51 movies included on this list,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Director Wes Anderson “wasn’t quite sure for some time” how to go about adapting Roald Dahl’s short story “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” he explains in a long voicemail message. But then he came upon a realization: If he wasn’t directly adhering to the original text, he didn’t really want to turn the piece into a film at all.
“I realized that it was Roald Dahl’s words that made the stories particularly interesting, that without his language I was not really as interested in adapting them,” he tells THR. “But I found a way to do them where we kept his language at the center of them.”
That strategy involved having his actors narrate the story in direct address to camera, and hiring his The Grand Budapest Hotel star Ralph Fiennes to play Dahl himself. And while Anderson ended up making four shorts out of Dahl’s stories,...
“I realized that it was Roald Dahl’s words that made the stories particularly interesting, that without his language I was not really as interested in adapting them,” he tells THR. “But I found a way to do them where we kept his language at the center of them.”
That strategy involved having his actors narrate the story in direct address to camera, and hiring his The Grand Budapest Hotel star Ralph Fiennes to play Dahl himself. And while Anderson ended up making four shorts out of Dahl’s stories,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Some categories go together naturally, like Best Picture and Best Director. It’s no different in the below-the-line categories, either, with Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling having an interesting relationship with one another.
The three design awards are often paired or grouped together as a trio and awarded to the same film. Most recently, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” won both Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Let’s take a closer look at this trifecta of categories and examine the last 20 ceremonies to break down how often these awards overlap.
As you can see, in the past two decades, there have been 11 instances where a film has won at least two of these three design categories.
Eight films have won both Costume Design and Production Design: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in 2004, “The Aviator” in 2005, “Memoirs of a Geisha...
The three design awards are often paired or grouped together as a trio and awarded to the same film. Most recently, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” won both Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Let’s take a closer look at this trifecta of categories and examine the last 20 ceremonies to break down how often these awards overlap.
As you can see, in the past two decades, there have been 11 instances where a film has won at least two of these three design categories.
Eight films have won both Costume Design and Production Design: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in 2004, “The Aviator” in 2005, “Memoirs of a Geisha...
- 2/16/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: It is exactly 13 years to the day that Ralph Fiennes’ feature directorial debut Coriolanus – in which he also starred alongside Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox – world premiered to acclaim at the 2011 Berlinale.
The Oscar nominee and Bafta-winning actor has since directed Rudolf Nureyev biopic The White Crow and The Invisible Woman about Charles Dickens’ secret mistress, alongside appearing in another 40 films including The Menu, No Time to Die, The King’s Man and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
The Berlinale will support another first for Fiennes, this time via its European Film Market, as Cornerstone kicks off sales on the actor’s next directorial feature project, based on his first feature film screenplay.
Set against Fiennes’ native English county of Suffolk, the drama revolves around an eco-idealistic family, living on a farm in a beautiful natural landscape by the sea, whose fault lines are revealed when the daughter’s...
The Oscar nominee and Bafta-winning actor has since directed Rudolf Nureyev biopic The White Crow and The Invisible Woman about Charles Dickens’ secret mistress, alongside appearing in another 40 films including The Menu, No Time to Die, The King’s Man and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
The Berlinale will support another first for Fiennes, this time via its European Film Market, as Cornerstone kicks off sales on the actor’s next directorial feature project, based on his first feature film screenplay.
Set against Fiennes’ native English county of Suffolk, the drama revolves around an eco-idealistic family, living on a farm in a beautiful natural landscape by the sea, whose fault lines are revealed when the daughter’s...
- 2/15/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The road to the Oscars is checkered with awards group accolades, but uncertainties still lie ahead. Honors are imminent from several industry bodies — DGA, PGA, BAFTA and SAG — all of which share AMPAS members, setting the stage for potential surprises and maybe more question marks. The biggest one of all: Will the Academy go its own way, or will it unanimously favor Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer,” potentially setting a record for most wins for a best picture winner since “Slumdog Millionaire” took eight in 2008. Setting aside that known unknown, here’s a look at the races that are firmly in flux as the big night fast approaches.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
Best Actor
Maestro. Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein (Director/Writer/Producer) in Maestro. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023.
Crowding this category are five esteemed actors, each championing a compelling narrative.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
Best Actor
Maestro. Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein (Director/Writer/Producer) in Maestro. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023.
Crowding this category are five esteemed actors, each championing a compelling narrative.
- 2/8/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The White Lotus season 2 takes place in Sicily with a new cast of characters, featuring familiar faces such as Jennifer Coolidge and F. Murray Abraham. The season introduces new characters like Mia, a local Sicilian aspiring singer, and Albie, Dominic's son, who finds a love interest in Tanya's assistant. The cast also includes notable actors like Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, and Haley Lu Richardson, who play pivotal roles in the unfolding story at The White Lotus hotel in Sicily.
The White Lotus season 2 returned to the titular resort chain, though the White Lotus season 2 cast and characters were quite different the second time around. Created by Mike White, the HBO comedy-drama limited series, centered on a group of guests and employees at a fictional hotel in Hawaii, became a hit when it first aired in 2021. HBO soon renewed The White Lotus for a second season as an anthology series, taking...
The White Lotus season 2 returned to the titular resort chain, though the White Lotus season 2 cast and characters were quite different the second time around. Created by Mike White, the HBO comedy-drama limited series, centered on a group of guests and employees at a fictional hotel in Hawaii, became a hit when it first aired in 2021. HBO soon renewed The White Lotus for a second season as an anthology series, taking...
- 2/7/2024
- by Stephen Barker, Tiffany Beverley
- ScreenRant.com
Exclusive: LuckyChap and Indian Paintbrush have teamed to option rights to Olivia Gatwood’s debut novel Whoever You Are, Honey. It will publish via The Dial Press in July 2024.
Gatwood is also set to adapt her book into a feature script.
Whoever You Are, Honey takes place on the Santa Cruz waterfront and centers on a young woman and her elderly roommate, an oddball pair who are the last vestiges of a town taken over by the tech elite. But when a new couple moves in next door, the young woman’s once secluded existence is irrevocably disrupted, and she is forced to face the fact that on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nothing is off-limits, and what was once considered dystopia is now a reality in her own backyard.
Described as being in the spirit of Stepford Wives meets Grey Gardens for the age of artificial intelligence, Whoever You Are,...
Gatwood is also set to adapt her book into a feature script.
Whoever You Are, Honey takes place on the Santa Cruz waterfront and centers on a young woman and her elderly roommate, an oddball pair who are the last vestiges of a town taken over by the tech elite. But when a new couple moves in next door, the young woman’s once secluded existence is irrevocably disrupted, and she is forced to face the fact that on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, nothing is off-limits, and what was once considered dystopia is now a reality in her own backyard.
Described as being in the spirit of Stepford Wives meets Grey Gardens for the age of artificial intelligence, Whoever You Are,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In the modern canon of esteemed directors, arguably none have a filmmaking style as immediately recognizable as Wes Anderson. The director has become famous for his hyper-symmetrical framing of just about everything, which is usually paired with quirky and oddball stories, to create an experience not too far off from reading a vintage, illustrated children’s novel. This approach has established Anderson as one of the most talked-about directors in Hollywood, with it even going as far as becoming a popular trend on TikTok last summer.
Asteroid City R Release DateJune 23, 2023DirectorWes AndersonCastTom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Carell, Willem Dafoe, Hong ChauMain GenreComedy
However, despite this high profile and the frequent critical acclaim that adorns pretty much everything he works on, Anderson has never won an Academy Award. He and...
Asteroid City R Release DateJune 23, 2023DirectorWes AndersonCastTom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Scarlett Johansson, Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Carell, Willem Dafoe, Hong ChauMain GenreComedy
However, despite this high profile and the frequent critical acclaim that adorns pretty much everything he works on, Anderson has never won an Academy Award. He and...
- 1/28/2024
- by Kyle Kruske
- MovieWeb
Finding a good movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be difficult to say the least. While Amazon’s robust library of titles is available to every Amazon Prime subscriber, they don’t exactly make it easy to find what you’re looking for. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve assembled a growing list of the best movies on Amazon Prime right now. Our carefully curated selection runs the gamut from crowd-pleasing blockbusters to Oscar-winning dramas to delightful rom-coms and beyond. There’s a little something for everyone, so stop the endless scrolling and simply choose one of these great movies to watch.
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
Zola “Zola” (Photo credit: A24)
“Zola” should have been a bigger deal. The 2021 comedy premiered at the Sundance Film Festival just...
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
Zola “Zola” (Photo credit: A24)
“Zola” should have been a bigger deal. The 2021 comedy premiered at the Sundance Film Festival just...
- 1/25/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's membership has always viewed Wes Anderson with wary respect. Beginning with 2001's "The Royal Tenenbaums," the idiosyncratic filmmaker has been nominated for eight Oscars, but aside from "The Grand Budapest Hotel", the majority of voters seem puzzled by his movies. Some people outright hate them and trust me when I say that they cannot be swayed.
And if a film as warm and brilliantly constructed as last year's "Asteroid City" can't even snag what would've been Anderson's fourth Best Original Screenplay nod, there's no reason to believe he'll ever win over enough voters to take home a competitive Oscar in any of the feature categories (unless he drops the artifice and makes a more straightforward comedy about eccentrics like "Terms of Endearment").
The shorts categories, however, are a different story.
As expected, Anderson earned a Best Short Film (Live Action) nomination...
And if a film as warm and brilliantly constructed as last year's "Asteroid City" can't even snag what would've been Anderson's fourth Best Original Screenplay nod, there's no reason to believe he'll ever win over enough voters to take home a competitive Oscar in any of the feature categories (unless he drops the artifice and makes a more straightforward comedy about eccentrics like "Terms of Endearment").
The shorts categories, however, are a different story.
As expected, Anderson earned a Best Short Film (Live Action) nomination...
- 1/23/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Disney and Tsg Entertainment Finance have settled litigation from August of 2023 when the financier sued the media giant for “rampant self-dealing” and breach of the parties’ revenue participation contract.
“The matter has been resolved,” said a Disney spokesperson.
Tsg said it has financed more than 140 films to the tune of $3.3 billion over the years with Fox, which Disney acquired in 2019, including Avatar: The Way of Water, Bohemian Rhapsody, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Martian, The Grand Budapest Hotel, JoJo Rabbit, The Banshees of Inisherin, Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water and Empire of Light.
Tsg’s lawsuit filed last August in Los Angeles District Court said that Fox had promised Tsg a share of defined gross receipts for pictures under the companies’ long-term participation agreement but that the studio used “nearly every trick in the Hollywood accounting book” to not pay.
“The matter has been resolved,” said a Disney spokesperson.
Tsg said it has financed more than 140 films to the tune of $3.3 billion over the years with Fox, which Disney acquired in 2019, including Avatar: The Way of Water, Bohemian Rhapsody, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Martian, The Grand Budapest Hotel, JoJo Rabbit, The Banshees of Inisherin, Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water and Empire of Light.
Tsg’s lawsuit filed last August in Los Angeles District Court said that Fox had promised Tsg a share of defined gross receipts for pictures under the companies’ long-term participation agreement but that the studio used “nearly every trick in the Hollywood accounting book” to not pay.
- 1/16/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney and 20th Century Studios have settled a breach of contract lawsuit from film financier Tsg Entertainment, which accused them of withholding profits and self-dealing to boost subscriber numbers for their streaming platforms.
Lawyers for both sides notified the court on Jan. 5 of a deal to resolve the dueling suits. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
The case centered on an independent audit of three films Tsg invested in, including best picture winner The Shape of Water, that revealed it’s owed at least $40 million. This shortfall, the company alleged, caused it to take a worse position in its investment of Avatar: The Way of Water and deprived it of the cash necessary to exercise options to invest in other movies.
Tsg last year sued 20th Century for breach of contract and Disney for inducing that breach. Disney, in turn, filed its own suit seeking a court order that...
Lawyers for both sides notified the court on Jan. 5 of a deal to resolve the dueling suits. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
The case centered on an independent audit of three films Tsg invested in, including best picture winner The Shape of Water, that revealed it’s owed at least $40 million. This shortfall, the company alleged, caused it to take a worse position in its investment of Avatar: The Way of Water and deprived it of the cash necessary to exercise options to invest in other movies.
Tsg last year sued 20th Century for breach of contract and Disney for inducing that breach. Disney, in turn, filed its own suit seeking a court order that...
- 1/16/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An AI video imagines what The Office would look like if directed by Wes Anderson, adopting his visual style. The video also recasts most of the main characters with Anderson's frequent collaborators, including Adrian Brody, Jeff Goldblum, and Jason Schwartzman, but Steve Carell retain the role of Michael Scott. While Anderson movies have a different style of humor from The Office, the filmmaker's unique sensibilities would make for an interesting take on the workplace comedy.
The Office becomes a quirky Wes Anderson adventure in a stylish AI video. First airing in 2005 on NBC, the American version of The Office would go on to become one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show, which aired its finale in 2013, followed the daily work lives of the employees at Dunder Mifflin under the leadership of eccentric boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell)
As reports continue to emerge regarding a revival...
The Office becomes a quirky Wes Anderson adventure in a stylish AI video. First airing in 2005 on NBC, the American version of The Office would go on to become one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show, which aired its finale in 2013, followed the daily work lives of the employees at Dunder Mifflin under the leadership of eccentric boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell)
As reports continue to emerge regarding a revival...
- 1/15/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
Wes Anderson has not disclosed many details about his latest work-in-progress, but the director has let it be known that the film has to do with “espionage.” Anderson is coming off the success of Asteroid City, an introspective, extraterrestrial film with a stunning ensemble cast. So far, only three cast members have been announced; some long-time collaborators, some new, and among them is Bill Murray -- who notably missed out on Asteroid City.
Per Deadline, Bill Murray will star in an unspecified role in Anderson’s new film. This comes as little surprise to fans, as Anderson and Murray have been working together over the past two decades over and over again. Murray can count himself at the top of the list of recurring Anderson film stars, having appeared in nine of his films: Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Unlimited, The Fantastic Mr.
Per Deadline, Bill Murray will star in an unspecified role in Anderson’s new film. This comes as little surprise to fans, as Anderson and Murray have been working together over the past two decades over and over again. Murray can count himself at the top of the list of recurring Anderson film stars, having appeared in nine of his films: Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Unlimited, The Fantastic Mr.
- 1/12/2024
- by Marcello Massone
- Comic Book Resources
Wes Anderson and Bill Murray are teaming up for their tenth film collaboration. Murray has been in Anderson's movies since 1998, when he played Herman Blume in Rushmore. Murray recently appeared in Anderson's 2021 film The French Dispatch, but did not appear in Anderson's 2023 film, Asteroid City.
Wes Anderson and Bill Murray are set to collaborate again for their tenth movie together. Murray has been acting in Anderson’s films ever since he was in Rushmore in 1998. Most recently, the actor played a role in the director’s 2021 film The French Dispatch.
According to Deadline, Murray and Anderson will join forces again for the director’s next feature. The feature will be written by long-time collaborator Roman Coppola and is also set to star Benecio del Toro and Michael Cera. The film is expected to go into production later this year. The plot is as of yet under wraps.
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Wes Anderson and Bill Murray are set to collaborate again for their tenth movie together. Murray has been acting in Anderson’s films ever since he was in Rushmore in 1998. Most recently, the actor played a role in the director’s 2021 film The French Dispatch.
According to Deadline, Murray and Anderson will join forces again for the director’s next feature. The feature will be written by long-time collaborator Roman Coppola and is also set to star Benecio del Toro and Michael Cera. The film is expected to go into production later this year. The plot is as of yet under wraps.
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- 1/12/2024
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
Wes Anderson is reuniting with Bill Murray and Benicio Del Toro for his next film, with Michael Cera also joining the cast. Anderson and Murray have a long history of collaborations dating back to 1998's Rushmore. While Del Toro's collaboration with Anderson is not as extensive, he starred in Anderson's 2021 film The French Dispatch.
Wes Anderson is reuniting with Bill Murray and Benicio Del Toro for his next feature, with Michael Cera also set to star. This will mark the Barbie actor's first time working under Anderson's direction. The film, the title of which is yet to be released, is scheduled to commence production later this year, Deadline reports. Anderson and frequent collaborator Roman Coppola have co-written the upcoming project. Anderson and Coppola first worked together on 2004's The Life Acquatic with Zissou, and expanded their partnership through joint efforts on The Darjeeling Limited, Moonrise Kingdom, the animated feature Isle of Dogs,...
Wes Anderson is reuniting with Bill Murray and Benicio Del Toro for his next feature, with Michael Cera also set to star. This will mark the Barbie actor's first time working under Anderson's direction. The film, the title of which is yet to be released, is scheduled to commence production later this year, Deadline reports. Anderson and frequent collaborator Roman Coppola have co-written the upcoming project. Anderson and Coppola first worked together on 2004's The Life Acquatic with Zissou, and expanded their partnership through joint efforts on The Darjeeling Limited, Moonrise Kingdom, the animated feature Isle of Dogs,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
Willem Dafoe has a face made for film. When the sixty-something actor appears on screen, his prominent cheekbones, wide eyes, and toothy grin are difficult to take your gaze off. Combined with his slender frame and his raspy, gravely, deep voice, the actor’s portrayal of Jesus Christ allegedly prompted Sergio Leone to opine “This is not the face of our Lord, this is the face of Satan!”
Dafoe hasn’t played Satan at all over the course of his career, but he’s certainly played his share of villains, bringing his signature menace to dozens of cinematic crooks and psychopaths. After his first lead role, in Kathryn Bigelow’s 1982 biker drama “The Loveless,” his early parts were largely antagonists to the lead heroes, such as the alluring but frightening criminals in “Streets of Fire” and “To Live and Die in L.A.” The part that arguably brought him the most widespread,...
Dafoe hasn’t played Satan at all over the course of his career, but he’s certainly played his share of villains, bringing his signature menace to dozens of cinematic crooks and psychopaths. After his first lead role, in Kathryn Bigelow’s 1982 biker drama “The Loveless,” his early parts were largely antagonists to the lead heroes, such as the alluring but frightening criminals in “Streets of Fire” and “To Live and Die in L.A.” The part that arguably brought him the most widespread,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
When Willem Dafoe receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Jan. 8, the distinction will commemorate more than just a four-time Oscar nominee, but an actor so versatile that he has embodied everything from a conflicted messiah in “The Last Temptation of Christ” to the tortured father figure of “Antichrist.” Is there an actor working today with greater range?
With his deep-set eyes, sharp nose and broad smile, Dafoe has depicted his share of devils, from creepy “Nosferatu” star Max Schreck in “Shadow of the Vampire” to comic-book villain the Green Goblin in “Spider-Man 2.” But he also excels at the other end of the spectrum, as when he plays God in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” a Frankensteinian surgeon charitably committed to reanimating dead creatures, like Emma Stone’s Bella.
“My character has this beautiful predicament, because he adores her so much and she adores him, but what she needs,...
With his deep-set eyes, sharp nose and broad smile, Dafoe has depicted his share of devils, from creepy “Nosferatu” star Max Schreck in “Shadow of the Vampire” to comic-book villain the Green Goblin in “Spider-Man 2.” But he also excels at the other end of the spectrum, as when he plays God in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” a Frankensteinian surgeon charitably committed to reanimating dead creatures, like Emma Stone’s Bella.
“My character has this beautiful predicament, because he adores her so much and she adores him, but what she needs,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
“Barbie” may have won the box office battle, but “Oppenheimer” won the awards.
The Golden Globes Awards cemented Christopher Nolan’s historical drama as the Oscar frontrunner and made other contenders re-group and re-think their campaign strategies. As Hollywood recovers from an epic night of schmoozing and partying, it’s a good time to take stock of the state of the awards race. Here are eight takeaways from the 2024 Golden Globes.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
L to R: Emily Blunt (as Kitty Oppenheimer) with writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer) on the set of Oppenheimer.
“Oppenheimer” flexed its Oscar muscle.
Universal Pictures’ after-party was the place to be on Sunday, with the studio’s executives and the Nolan crew giddy over their haul. And they had every right to be. After all, “Oppenheimer” walked away with five statuettes,...
The Golden Globes Awards cemented Christopher Nolan’s historical drama as the Oscar frontrunner and made other contenders re-group and re-think their campaign strategies. As Hollywood recovers from an epic night of schmoozing and partying, it’s a good time to take stock of the state of the awards race. Here are eight takeaways from the 2024 Golden Globes.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
L to R: Emily Blunt (as Kitty Oppenheimer) with writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer) on the set of Oppenheimer.
“Oppenheimer” flexed its Oscar muscle.
Universal Pictures’ after-party was the place to be on Sunday, with the studio’s executives and the Nolan crew giddy over their haul. And they had every right to be. After all, “Oppenheimer” walked away with five statuettes,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Many iconic filmmakers may have had the term "auteur" bandied about in relation to their work without truly ever living up to that prestigious designation. However, in modern cinema, there's no doubting that the brilliant director and writer Wes Anderson has earned his stripes as one.
To be considered an auteur in its truest sense requires a director to stamp such a unique style onto a film that it can only exist as a byproduct of that person's individual mind, and no one else's. In simpler terms, it consists of a kind of artistry that only one person could can of and execute in that manner. Yet, with today's modern technology, such a notion seems almost impossible.
Artificial intelligence has progressed at a frighteningly rapid pace in the last decade, with it now having practically limitless applications. As a disruptor of the creative world, AI can now generate unique artwork,...
To be considered an auteur in its truest sense requires a director to stamp such a unique style onto a film that it can only exist as a byproduct of that person's individual mind, and no one else's. In simpler terms, it consists of a kind of artistry that only one person could can of and execute in that manner. Yet, with today's modern technology, such a notion seems almost impossible.
Artificial intelligence has progressed at a frighteningly rapid pace in the last decade, with it now having practically limitless applications. As a disruptor of the creative world, AI can now generate unique artwork,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Neville Naidoo
- MovieWeb
10 Happy Films Which Aren’t Christmas Movies But You Can Still Watch Them On Christmas!(Photo Credit –IMDb)
‘Tis that magical time of the year when we cozy up under warm blankets, bathed in the soft radiance of twinkling lights, and embrace our beloved traditions. You’ve got it right – the most delightful season: Christmas! As suggested by the title of this listicle, we’re fully immersed in the festive spirit, sharing joy and merriment. While some prefer the enduring classics such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” our cherished friends at Koimoi revel in the delight of unconventional film choices that effortlessly capture the magical essence of the holiday season.
Presenting a cinematic treat just for you – a thoughtfully curated list of the top 10 Christmas movies to amplify the holiday cheer in your season. Whether you’re nestled by the fire with a cup of...
‘Tis that magical time of the year when we cozy up under warm blankets, bathed in the soft radiance of twinkling lights, and embrace our beloved traditions. You’ve got it right – the most delightful season: Christmas! As suggested by the title of this listicle, we’re fully immersed in the festive spirit, sharing joy and merriment. While some prefer the enduring classics such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” our cherished friends at Koimoi revel in the delight of unconventional film choices that effortlessly capture the magical essence of the holiday season.
Presenting a cinematic treat just for you – a thoughtfully curated list of the top 10 Christmas movies to amplify the holiday cheer in your season. Whether you’re nestled by the fire with a cup of...
- 12/31/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
British actor Tom Wilkinson, who appeared in films including ‘The Full Monty’, ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, passed away in the U.K. He died at the age of 75 on Saturday. He won a BAFTA for supporting actor for ‘The Full Monty’, in which he plays an unemployed steel worker who joins a male striptease dance group who decide to strip completely — “go the full Monty” — in order to make money, reports Variety.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement from his family to the BBC read.
As per Variety, Wilkinson reprised his role as Gerald in ‘The Full Monty’ for the recent Disney+ series which revisited the characters 26 years later.
Wilkinson was Oscar-nominated for his roles in ‘Michael Clayton’, in which he played...
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement from his family to the BBC read.
As per Variety, Wilkinson reprised his role as Gerald in ‘The Full Monty’ for the recent Disney+ series which revisited the characters 26 years later.
Wilkinson was Oscar-nominated for his roles in ‘Michael Clayton’, in which he played...
- 12/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tom Wilkinson, a character actor who was also adept when called upon to play leading parts, has died. The charismatic performer, able to embody both warm, relatable heroes and cunning villains, was 75.
Born in Leeds before moving to Canada and then Cornwall in childhood, Wilkinson knew he was destined to work in entertainment at the age of 18 when he was asked to direct a play.
He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) before forging a career in theatre, film and TV. In 1986, he got his first major screen role in mini-series First Among Equals, based on politician-turned-author Jeffrey Archer’s best-selling novel.
That kicked off a successful career on screens big and small, with his film resume including the likes of Shakespeare In Love, Batman Begins, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Girl With A Pearl Earring, The Patriot, Selma, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind,...
Born in Leeds before moving to Canada and then Cornwall in childhood, Wilkinson knew he was destined to work in entertainment at the age of 18 when he was asked to direct a play.
He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) before forging a career in theatre, film and TV. In 1986, he got his first major screen role in mini-series First Among Equals, based on politician-turned-author Jeffrey Archer’s best-selling novel.
That kicked off a successful career on screens big and small, with his film resume including the likes of Shakespeare In Love, Batman Begins, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Girl With A Pearl Earring, The Patriot, Selma, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind,...
- 12/30/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Tom Wilkinson, the Emmy-winning actor who starred in the 1997 film The Full Monty and reprised his role in the 2023 sequel TV series, has died. He was 75.
Wilkinson passed away on Saturday at his home in the UK, according to the BBC. No cause of death has been reported.
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In The Fully Monty, Wilkinson plays an unemployed steel worker, Gerald, who joins a striptease dance group to make money.
Wilkinson passed away on Saturday at his home in the UK, according to the BBC. No cause of death has been reported.
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In The Fully Monty, Wilkinson plays an unemployed steel worker, Gerald, who joins a striptease dance group to make money.
- 12/30/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
British actor Tom Wilkinson, famous for his roles in The Full Monty, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Batman Begins, has passed away at 75. He was a renowned actor with two Oscar nominations, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe. Wilkinson's family was by his side as he died, but no information about the cause of death has been disclosed. The actor's passing was sudden, and his family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Tom Wilkinson has passed away at 75. Wilkinson was a British actor best known for his roles in The Full Monty, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Batman Begins. Wilkinson was a renowned actor, having been nominated for two Oscars and having received a BAFTA and a Golden Globe. He first began acting in 1976 and starred in The Full Monty in 2023.
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Wilkinson's family was with him as he died. There...
Tom Wilkinson has passed away at 75. Wilkinson was a British actor best known for his roles in The Full Monty, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Batman Begins. Wilkinson was a renowned actor, having been nominated for two Oscars and having received a BAFTA and a Golden Globe. He first began acting in 1976 and starred in The Full Monty in 2023.
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Wilkinson's family was with him as he died. There...
- 12/30/2023
- by Lukas Shayo
- ScreenRant.com
British actor Tom Wilkinson has died at the age of 75. According to a statement shared with the BBC, Wilkinson passed "suddenly" at his home with his wife and family in his company. The Wilkinson family asks for privacy as they mourn.
The son of a farmer, Wilkinson approached acting like a pure professional; he was committed but unsentimental, never sparing unneeded effort. He spent his early acting days in the 1980s content with roles on TV, but he shifted his focus to films in the 1990s because, as he bluntly admitted, that's where the money was. He recounted to the Guardian in 2008: "I was broke, and in a position I'd never been in before -- phoning people up to ask: 'Have you got anything for me, anything?' I knew lots of actors who were making movies, and I thought: 'I'll have a piece of that, please.'"
Sure enough,...
The son of a farmer, Wilkinson approached acting like a pure professional; he was committed but unsentimental, never sparing unneeded effort. He spent his early acting days in the 1980s content with roles on TV, but he shifted his focus to films in the 1990s because, as he bluntly admitted, that's where the money was. He recounted to the Guardian in 2008: "I was broke, and in a position I'd never been in before -- phoning people up to ask: 'Have you got anything for me, anything?' I knew lots of actors who were making movies, and I thought: 'I'll have a piece of that, please.'"
Sure enough,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Wilkinson died “suddenly at home” according to a statement on behalf of his family.
UK actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in films including The Full Monty, Shakespeare In Love and Batman Begins, has died suddenly at the age of 75.
His death was confirmed in a statement shared by his agent on behalf of his family.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time,” read the statement.
Wilkinson received two Oscar nominations, for best...
UK actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in films including The Full Monty, Shakespeare In Love and Batman Begins, has died suddenly at the age of 75.
His death was confirmed in a statement shared by his agent on behalf of his family.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time,” read the statement.
Wilkinson received two Oscar nominations, for best...
- 12/30/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Tom Wilkinson, the British actor known for his roles in films including The Full Monty, Batman Begins, and Michael Clayton, has died at the age of 75.
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at his home on Saturday, December 30th, according to statement from the actor’s family.
Over the course of his career, Wilkinson was the reciepent of a BAFTA Award and a Primetime Emmy as well as two Academy Award nominations.
He received his BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Gerald Cooper in the 1997 British comedy The Full Monty. He later reprised the character in the 2023 TV series of the same name, which aired on FX and Hulu.
Wilkinson’s other notable roles included as Benjamin Franklin in the HBO miniseries John Adams, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He received an Oscar nomination for in 2001 for his performance in...
Wilkinson died “suddenly” at his home on Saturday, December 30th, according to statement from the actor’s family.
Over the course of his career, Wilkinson was the reciepent of a BAFTA Award and a Primetime Emmy as well as two Academy Award nominations.
He received his BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance as Gerald Cooper in the 1997 British comedy The Full Monty. He later reprised the character in the 2023 TV series of the same name, which aired on FX and Hulu.
Wilkinson’s other notable roles included as Benjamin Franklin in the HBO miniseries John Adams, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He received an Oscar nomination for in 2001 for his performance in...
- 12/30/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Tom Wilkinson has sadly passed away.
On Saturday (December 30), the BAFTA-winning actor’s agent confirmed in a statement that Tom had “died suddenly” at the age of 75.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement to BBC read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.”
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For his role in the 1997 comedy film The Full Monty, Tom won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also received two Academy Award nominations – first for Best Actor for In the Bedroom and the second for Best Supporting Actor for Michael Clayton.
Tom is also known for his roles in Sense and Sensibility, Shakespeare in Love, Batman Begins, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Tom is survived by his wife Diana Hardcastle and their two daughters,...
On Saturday (December 30), the BAFTA-winning actor’s agent confirmed in a statement that Tom had “died suddenly” at the age of 75.
“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement to BBC read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.”
Keep reading to find out more…
For his role in the 1997 comedy film The Full Monty, Tom won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also received two Academy Award nominations – first for Best Actor for In the Bedroom and the second for Best Supporting Actor for Michael Clayton.
Tom is also known for his roles in Sense and Sensibility, Shakespeare in Love, Batman Begins, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Tom is survived by his wife Diana Hardcastle and their two daughters,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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