The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck, is a divisive film with a 52% critical score but a 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics are conflicted about the plot and portrayal of autism, but audiences praise Affleck's performance and original concept. Fans of Ben Affleck and mystery thrillers will find The Accountant intriguing, especially with a sequel on the horizon in 2025.
Ben Aflleck's 2016 movie The Accountant is currently trending on Netflix despite not receiving the greatest reviews. The action-crime conspiracy thriller stars the Academy Award-winning writer/director as Christian Wolff, a highly intelligent freelance accountant who also happens to be a math genius. Based on the premise alone, The Accountant appears to be a compelling and unique take on the action-thriller genre. However, by the end of The Accountant, critics were largely divided about the overall impact and quality of the Gavin O'Connor film.
The Accountant features an all-star cast led by Affleck,...
Ben Aflleck's 2016 movie The Accountant is currently trending on Netflix despite not receiving the greatest reviews. The action-crime conspiracy thriller stars the Academy Award-winning writer/director as Christian Wolff, a highly intelligent freelance accountant who also happens to be a math genius. Based on the premise alone, The Accountant appears to be a compelling and unique take on the action-thriller genre. However, by the end of The Accountant, critics were largely divided about the overall impact and quality of the Gavin O'Connor film.
The Accountant features an all-star cast led by Affleck,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant.com
This year’s races for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were over before they started. Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers” took leads in the Gold Derby odds in their respective categories early in the season. They both went on to pick up Golden Globe, Critics Choice, BAFTA and SAG Awards. By the time the Oscars rolled around, there was a “near zero” chance of either of them losing.
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
In contrast, the lead acting contests provided considerably more suspense. Bradley Cooper in “Maestro,” Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers” and Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” were all looking strong at different point in the derby, before Murphy really exploded and ultimately won the Best Actor Oscar. And Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things” kept trading the top spot in the Best Actress odds. Gladstone finally reclaimed...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
J.K. Simmons has joined the cast of Jason Reitman’s SNL 1975, and not only will the Oscar winner be playing Hollywood legend Milton Berle, but he’ll have the notable distinction of becoming the first actual SNL host to join the cast of the Sony movie.
Simmons hosted the Jan. 31, 2015 episode of Saturday Night Live, which featured D’Angelo as the musical guest. At the time, Simmons was riding high off an Oscar nomination for Whiplash, and he would go on to win the Academy Award following his SNL hosting stint.
Meanwhile, Berle hosted SNL on April 14, 1979, and Ornette Coleman was his musical guest. It’s unclear where Berle fits into Reitman’s movie at this moment in time.
SNL 1975 is a behind-the-scenes account of the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. The film will reportedly unfold in real-time.
On the heels of playing Steven Spielberg in The Fabelmans,...
Simmons hosted the Jan. 31, 2015 episode of Saturday Night Live, which featured D’Angelo as the musical guest. At the time, Simmons was riding high off an Oscar nomination for Whiplash, and he would go on to win the Academy Award following his SNL hosting stint.
Meanwhile, Berle hosted SNL on April 14, 1979, and Ornette Coleman was his musical guest. It’s unclear where Berle fits into Reitman’s movie at this moment in time.
SNL 1975 is a behind-the-scenes account of the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. The film will reportedly unfold in real-time.
On the heels of playing Steven Spielberg in The Fabelmans,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeff Sneider
- LateNighter
SNL 1975, one of the year's most curious prospects, has added another heavyweight actor to its bulging cast in the shape of Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Simmons, renowned for his wide variety of roles from Whiplash to Spider-Man, while also known for being devastatingly funny when the role requires it, will portray the legendary comedian Milton Berle in the Jason Reitman-directed film according to a report from Deadline.
- 3/25/2024
- by Chris McPherson
- Collider.com
When it comes to compelling antagonists in the MCU, it has been a kind of mixed bag, as, for every Killmonger, we have had the likes of Malekith and Whiplash. Fortunately, Daniel Bruhl’s Zemo was one of the more interesting villains the cinematic giant had to offer, who despite lacking any superpower of his own, succeeded in breaking the Avengers.
And while Zemo is still out there in the MCU, Bruhl is seemingly putting his future in the MCU in jeopardy with his upcoming HBO show The Franchise.
Daniel Bruhl Is Set to Risk His MCU Future With The Franchise
Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo | Disney
From being the prime antagonist of Captain America: Civil War to becoming an enthralling anti-hero and one of the best aspects of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans can’t get enough of Zemo. But his future in the MCU might be a bit uncertain,...
And while Zemo is still out there in the MCU, Bruhl is seemingly putting his future in the MCU in jeopardy with his upcoming HBO show The Franchise.
Daniel Bruhl Is Set to Risk His MCU Future With The Franchise
Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo | Disney
From being the prime antagonist of Captain America: Civil War to becoming an enthralling anti-hero and one of the best aspects of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans can’t get enough of Zemo. But his future in the MCU might be a bit uncertain,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
David Ayer is following up the success of The Beekeeper with a new dramatic thriller from producer Damien Chazelle.
Ayer is set to direct Paramount Pictures’ Heart of the Beast from a script by Cameron Alexander. The feature, which has been in development since 2017, follows a former Navy Seal and his combat dog amid their attempt to find civilization after getting stranded deep in the Alaskan terrain.
Producers include Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton of Wild Chickens Productions, in addition to Ayer and Chris Long of Cedar Park Entertainment.
Ayer most recently helmed Amazon MGM Studios’ The Beekeeper, the Jason Statham-led thriller that surpassed $150 million at the global box office. The filmmaker, who wrote Training Day and worked on the script for The Fast and the Furious, has previously directed Fury, Suicide Squad and Bright.
Chazelle’s directing credits include Whiplash, La La Land, First Man and Babylon. During a...
Ayer is set to direct Paramount Pictures’ Heart of the Beast from a script by Cameron Alexander. The feature, which has been in development since 2017, follows a former Navy Seal and his combat dog amid their attempt to find civilization after getting stranded deep in the Alaskan terrain.
Producers include Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton of Wild Chickens Productions, in addition to Ayer and Chris Long of Cedar Park Entertainment.
Ayer most recently helmed Amazon MGM Studios’ The Beekeeper, the Jason Statham-led thriller that surpassed $150 million at the global box office. The filmmaker, who wrote Training Day and worked on the script for The Fast and the Furious, has previously directed Fury, Suicide Squad and Bright.
Chazelle’s directing credits include Whiplash, La La Land, First Man and Babylon. During a...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Ayer recently turned heads with The Beekeeper, a seemingly run-of-the-mill Jason Statham action film that turned out to be a strange mish-mash of ideas and bold choices that still feels like a fever dream. Ayer has had some hits under his belt, but as a whole, the filmmaker’s resume has some divisive receptions among them. This brings us to the interesting partnering with the Whiplash, La La Land and Babylon director Damien Chazelle. As Chazelle attempts to recover from Babylon‘s flopping, the First Man director will only be producing the new film that Ayer will helm.
Deadline reports that Ayer will be directing Heart of the Beast. The film will come from Chazelle and spouse Olivia Hamilton’s company, Wild Chicken Productions, as part of their first look deal with Paramount. Ayer and Chris Long will also produce alongside under their Cedar Park Entertainment banner. The screenplay comes from scribe Cameron Alexander,...
Deadline reports that Ayer will be directing Heart of the Beast. The film will come from Chazelle and spouse Olivia Hamilton’s company, Wild Chicken Productions, as part of their first look deal with Paramount. Ayer and Chris Long will also produce alongside under their Cedar Park Entertainment banner. The screenplay comes from scribe Cameron Alexander,...
- 3/22/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Director Isaiah and Yassier Lester's outrageous comedy, The Gutter, world premiered at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Starring Shameik Moore (Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse), Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise), D’Arcy Carden (Barry), and Paul Reiser (Whiplash), The Gutter is about a frequently fired man named Walt (Moore) who finally finds a job tending bar and de-roaching shoes at his local bowling alley. When the alley is threatened by money problems, Walt teams up with a former pro-bowler and current champion drinker (Carden) to use his incredible bowling skills and in-your-face style on the pro tour. But as his dominant play threatens the records of bowling-legend Linda “The Crusher” Curson (Sarandon), Walt title opportunity might be in jeopardy.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kimberly Meza
- Collider.com
As Invincible returns for the back half of its second season on Prime Video, the acclaimed animated series upped the ante for its superhero spectacle. These raised physical and emotional stakes also applied to the show's complicated father figure, Nolan Grayson, voiced by Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. In Season 1, Nolan revealed his superhero persona, Omni-Man, to be an elaborate ruse. He used this facade to disguise his true extraterrestrial mission of conquering Earth on behalf of the Viltrum Empire. This led to a bloody showdown with his son Mark in the first season finale. They reconciled in Season 2, only to be ambushed by the Viltrumites on a faraway planet in retaliation for Nolan's failure to fulfill his mission.
In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Invincible star J.K. Simmons talks about escalating the action and drama in Season 2, reflects on reprising his role as Omni-Man for Mortal Kombat 1, and...
In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Invincible star J.K. Simmons talks about escalating the action and drama in Season 2, reflects on reprising his role as Omni-Man for Mortal Kombat 1, and...
- 3/22/2024
- by Sam Stone
- Comic Book Resources
Come April, it will be time to say goodbye to some big titles on Netflix!
If you don’t know, each and every month, Netflix has to remove certain titles from the streaming service, likely due to the expiration of various deals with studios. Meaning, you won’t be able to stream some of these hits for much longer!
We’ve compiled the list of every show and film that is leaving the streamer, plus, what date it’ll be removed. So be sure to note which titles you want to watch Asap!
Head inside to see the full list of Netflix’s movies & TV shows that won’t be available to stream anymore…
Netflix Titles Expiring in April 2024
Leaving 4/4/24
Day of the Dead: Bloodline
Imposters: Seasons 1-2
Leaving 4/7/24
Marshall
Leaving 4/8/24
The Nice Guys
Leaving 4/9/24
Horrible Bosses 2
Leaving 4/11/24
Deliver Us from Evil
Leaving 4/15/24
Rush
Synchronic
The Zookeeper’s Wife
Leaving 4/22/24
The Meg...
If you don’t know, each and every month, Netflix has to remove certain titles from the streaming service, likely due to the expiration of various deals with studios. Meaning, you won’t be able to stream some of these hits for much longer!
We’ve compiled the list of every show and film that is leaving the streamer, plus, what date it’ll be removed. So be sure to note which titles you want to watch Asap!
Head inside to see the full list of Netflix’s movies & TV shows that won’t be available to stream anymore…
Netflix Titles Expiring in April 2024
Leaving 4/4/24
Day of the Dead: Bloodline
Imposters: Seasons 1-2
Leaving 4/7/24
Marshall
Leaving 4/8/24
The Nice Guys
Leaving 4/9/24
Horrible Bosses 2
Leaving 4/11/24
Deliver Us from Evil
Leaving 4/15/24
Rush
Synchronic
The Zookeeper’s Wife
Leaving 4/22/24
The Meg...
- 3/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Descubre más sobre la emocionante producción y el elenco de lujo que la encabeza.
De acuerdo con Deadline, A24 y Star Thrower Entertainment se han unido para producir “Eternity”, la nueva comedia romántica del director David Freyne (“Dating Amber”) y con un guion destacado en la Black List de 2022 escrito por Pat Cunnane.
Aunque aún no se han dado a conocer todos los detalles de la trama, se afirma que la película es una comedia romántica en la que cada uno debe decidir con quién quiere pasar la eternidad.
Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen y Callum Turner se encuentran en conversaciones para protagonizar la película, que también contará con Teller y Olsen como productores ejecutivos.
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De acuerdo con Deadline, A24 y Star Thrower Entertainment se han unido para producir “Eternity”, la nueva comedia romántica del director David Freyne (“Dating Amber”) y con un guion destacado en la Black List de 2022 escrito por Pat Cunnane.
Aunque aún no se han dado a conocer todos los detalles de la trama, se afirma que la película es una comedia romántica en la que cada uno debe decidir con quién quiere pasar la eternidad.
Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen y Callum Turner se encuentran en conversaciones para protagonizar la película, que también contará con Teller y Olsen como productores ejecutivos.
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- 3/19/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Blumhouse's Imaginary is projected to earn $5.5 million in its second weekend at the domestic box office. have a strong second weekend, with only a 44% drop in box office revenue. This gross marks a 44% drop from its $9.9 million opening weekend. Imaginary has had the best second-weekend drop for any Blumhouse movie since their smash hit M3GAN debuted in January 2023.
Blumhouse's Imaginary is turning out a stellar week 2 result that is competing with their 2023 hit M3GAN. The new movie, which was co-written and directed by Truth or Dare's Jeff Wadlow, follows Jessica (DeWanda Wise), whose recent marriage has given her two stepdaughters. When the younger sister Alice (Pyper Braun) becomes attached to Jessica's old teddy bear Chauncey, she is charmed at first but soon learns that her former imaginary friend is a real entity that has grown sinister and violent since she left it behind.
Per Variety, the Imaginary release is...
Blumhouse's Imaginary is turning out a stellar week 2 result that is competing with their 2023 hit M3GAN. The new movie, which was co-written and directed by Truth or Dare's Jeff Wadlow, follows Jessica (DeWanda Wise), whose recent marriage has given her two stepdaughters. When the younger sister Alice (Pyper Braun) becomes attached to Jessica's old teddy bear Chauncey, she is charmed at first but soon learns that her former imaginary friend is a real entity that has grown sinister and violent since she left it behind.
Per Variety, the Imaginary release is...
- 3/17/2024
- by Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant.com
Actor J.K. Simmons has played many comic book characters in his career. Apart from being the one true and only iteration of J Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man films, Simmons has also been lauded for his performance as Nolan Grayson a.k.a Omni-Man in the Amazon Prime Video series Invincible.
While the popular animated series is currently airing its second season, a film based on the comics by Robert Kirkman is reportedly still in the works. Many fans have campaigned for Jon Hamm and Joe Manganiello to play the role of the Viltruimite but J.K. Simmons had two other actors in mind for the role of Omni-Man.
Why Doesn’t J.K. Simmons Want To Play Omni-Man? J.K. Simmons as Omni-Man in Invincible
Actor J.K. Simmons’ distinctive authoritarian voice perfectly fits the anti-hero Omni-Man in the Amazon Prime Video series Invincible. Playing the role of...
While the popular animated series is currently airing its second season, a film based on the comics by Robert Kirkman is reportedly still in the works. Many fans have campaigned for Jon Hamm and Joe Manganiello to play the role of the Viltruimite but J.K. Simmons had two other actors in mind for the role of Omni-Man.
Why Doesn’t J.K. Simmons Want To Play Omni-Man? J.K. Simmons as Omni-Man in Invincible
Actor J.K. Simmons’ distinctive authoritarian voice perfectly fits the anti-hero Omni-Man in the Amazon Prime Video series Invincible. Playing the role of...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been slammed by the maker of the documentary Leaving Neverland, with Dan Reed calling the movie’s script “a complete whitewash.”
Reed, whose 2019 film featured claims by Wade Robson and James Safechuck that Jackson had abused them as children, told The Times of London he had seen a draft script of the biopic, due for release next year. He said:
“It’s an out-and-out attempt to completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand, and contains complete lies. You never even see him alone with any boys, when it is a matter of fact that he shared his bed with small children for many years.”
The biopic has drawn a pedigree team in director Antoine Fuqua, who made Training Day, and writer John Logan, Oscar-nominated for Gladiator, The Aviator and Hugo.
Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo is playing Jackson’s abusive father, Joe, while Miles Teller will play John Branca, Jackson’s manager.
The newspaper adds that music sales data suggests that Jackson’s appeal is growing again after his star waned prior to his death in 2009. It cites Sony’s confirmation last month that it will acquire half of Jackson’s catalog in a deal that valued his assets at $1.2 billion — the largest transaction for a single musician’s work. And Billboard reports that consumption of Jackson’s music worldwide grew last year by more than 38 per cent to 6.5 billion on-demand streams.
The musical Mj, telling the story of the star’s life and using his music, has also arrived in London, fresh from success on Broadway, with German and Australian tour dates also scheduled. The musical makes no mention of the abuse allegations that Jackson faced.
Reed, whose 2019 film featured claims by Wade Robson and James Safechuck that Jackson had abused them as children, told The Times of London he had seen a draft script of the biopic, due for release next year. He said:
“It’s an out-and-out attempt to completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand, and contains complete lies. You never even see him alone with any boys, when it is a matter of fact that he shared his bed with small children for many years.”
The biopic has drawn a pedigree team in director Antoine Fuqua, who made Training Day, and writer John Logan, Oscar-nominated for Gladiator, The Aviator and Hugo.
Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo is playing Jackson’s abusive father, Joe, while Miles Teller will play John Branca, Jackson’s manager.
The newspaper adds that music sales data suggests that Jackson’s appeal is growing again after his star waned prior to his death in 2009. It cites Sony’s confirmation last month that it will acquire half of Jackson’s catalog in a deal that valued his assets at $1.2 billion — the largest transaction for a single musician’s work. And Billboard reports that consumption of Jackson’s music worldwide grew last year by more than 38 per cent to 6.5 billion on-demand streams.
The musical Mj, telling the story of the star’s life and using his music, has also arrived in London, fresh from success on Broadway, with German and Australian tour dates also scheduled. The musical makes no mention of the abuse allegations that Jackson faced.
- 3/17/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
A whopping 26 (or 70.3%) of the last decade’s worth of acting Oscar recipients – including 2024’s Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) – were born in the United States. Also counted here is Joaquin Phoenix, who originates from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Compared to the group of performers who prevailed between 2005 and 2014, the 2015-2024 set includes six more Americans, constituting a 16% larger majority. Considering all 96 years of Academy Awards history, the rate of unique American acting victors stands at 68.1%.
Stone, who earned her first of two Best Actress trophies for “La La Land” (2017), is now the first-ever dual honoree from Arizona, with the only other acting winner from her state being Troy Kotsur. Before they came along, the sole nominee to have been born there was Mare Winningham, who lost to New Yorker Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”).
Randolph is the 11th...
Stone, who earned her first of two Best Actress trophies for “La La Land” (2017), is now the first-ever dual honoree from Arizona, with the only other acting winner from her state being Troy Kotsur. Before they came along, the sole nominee to have been born there was Mare Winningham, who lost to New Yorker Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”).
Randolph is the 11th...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Oscar-nominee Miles Teller, MCU alumni Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts) are reportedly in talks to co-star in A24’s upcoming rom-com movie titled Eternity. So far, details are still scarce and we are only reporting rumors, but if all three of them agree, the movie is definitely going to have a star-filled cast with some major names.
Eternity is still a very enigmatic project, as far as we know. There is no predicted release window for the movie, but we do have some other production details for you. The script was written by former Obama aide Pat Cunnane, and the story is described as a “romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with.” We still don’t know what that means exactly, but the somewhat dystopian element to the story seemingly adds some flavor. This is also Cunnane’s first major script.
Alongside...
Eternity is still a very enigmatic project, as far as we know. There is no predicted release window for the movie, but we do have some other production details for you. The script was written by former Obama aide Pat Cunnane, and the story is described as a “romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with.” We still don’t know what that means exactly, but the somewhat dystopian element to the story seemingly adds some flavor. This is also Cunnane’s first major script.
Alongside...
- 3/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Melissa Benoist kickstarted her journey as a screen actress with a role in 2008’s road drama film Tennesse alongside singer Mariah Carey. While a student at Marymount Manhattan College, she continued to appear in shows like Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Blue Bloods, Homeland, and The Good Wife.
Melissa Benoist in Whiplash
Benoist gained recognition as Marley Rose, who appeared in the fourth and fifth seasons of the musical comedy-drama series Glee. She played numerous others after her run as Marley Rose in the series. However, the role she gained the most attention for later was Supergirl in the eponymous superhero adventure series. Recently, she admitted the truth about playing that role with respect to her acting career.
Supergirl Might Have Been a Little Hard on Melissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist as Supergirl
Actress Melissa Benoist spent years playing the role of Kara Zor-El in the Supergirl series. The series is about Kara Danvers,...
Melissa Benoist in Whiplash
Benoist gained recognition as Marley Rose, who appeared in the fourth and fifth seasons of the musical comedy-drama series Glee. She played numerous others after her run as Marley Rose in the series. However, the role she gained the most attention for later was Supergirl in the eponymous superhero adventure series. Recently, she admitted the truth about playing that role with respect to her acting career.
Supergirl Might Have Been a Little Hard on Melissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist as Supergirl
Actress Melissa Benoist spent years playing the role of Kara Zor-El in the Supergirl series. The series is about Kara Danvers,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Blumhouse Productions' low-budget, risk-taking model led to some of the greatest horror releases of recent times. Successful beyond horror, the studio's drama films like BlacKkKlansman and Whiplash received critical acclaim. The studio's best movies, including Insidious and The Purge: Election Year, earned awards and accolades for their quality.
The American production company Blumhouse Productions has been responsible for some of the most exciting movies of the 21st century and has received numerous accolades and awards. Founded in the year 2000 and known for mainly producing horror movies, Blumhouse had a company model based on low-budget releases that provided filmmakers with significant creative freedom. While this philosophy may occasionally lead to box office bombs or critical failures, it was this type of risk-taking that led to some of the studio’s greatest releases and contributed to its unique and effective charm.
As the studio behind major horror franchises like Paranormal Activity, Insidious,...
The American production company Blumhouse Productions has been responsible for some of the most exciting movies of the 21st century and has received numerous accolades and awards. Founded in the year 2000 and known for mainly producing horror movies, Blumhouse had a company model based on low-budget releases that provided filmmakers with significant creative freedom. While this philosophy may occasionally lead to box office bombs or critical failures, it was this type of risk-taking that led to some of the studio’s greatest releases and contributed to its unique and effective charm.
As the studio behind major horror franchises like Paranormal Activity, Insidious,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant.com
Dev Patel is hopped up on the visual language and legacy of action cinema in Monkey Man, a walloping sucker punch of a debut feature from the star of Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight. Based on Patel’s original story, written alongside Paul Angunawela and John Collee, and produced by Jordan Peele through Monkeypaw Productions, the film is a blood and sweat slicked coming out party not just for a sharp new directorial talent, but a self-styled action star that no one expected.
Set in the fictional city of Yatana, Patel stars as Kid, a haunted young man who barely makes a living in an underground fighting ring. Drawing strength from the tale of Hanuman, the Hindu ape deity his mother told him tales of as a child, Kid dons a gorilla mask and takes falls against more popular fighters to make cash to scrape by. After years of suppressing his rage,...
Set in the fictional city of Yatana, Patel stars as Kid, a haunted young man who barely makes a living in an underground fighting ring. Drawing strength from the tale of Hanuman, the Hindu ape deity his mother told him tales of as a child, Kid dons a gorilla mask and takes falls against more popular fighters to make cash to scrape by. After years of suppressing his rage,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- DailyDead
The Girls on the Bus mirrors real-life politics, revolving around female journalists on the campaign trail for a candidate who will hopefully become the first female president. The talented ensemble cast brings authenticity to the characters, including Melissa Benoist as an optimistic young journalist seeking redemption. Viewers can expect drama with Grace, Lola, Kimberlyn, Sadie, Loafers, Felicity, and other striking supporting characters.
The Girls on the Bus is a new Max original series that follows a group of female journalists on the campaign trail that will hopefully end in the election of the first female president. The political drama series was inspired by Amy Chozick’s 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary, which told the story of her time on Hillary Clinton’s bus during her 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns. Chozick created the show along with The Vampire Diaries co-creator Julie Plec. Other experienced executive producers working on Girls on the Bus include Greg Berlanti...
The Girls on the Bus is a new Max original series that follows a group of female journalists on the campaign trail that will hopefully end in the election of the first female president. The political drama series was inspired by Amy Chozick’s 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary, which told the story of her time on Hillary Clinton’s bus during her 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns. Chozick created the show along with The Vampire Diaries co-creator Julie Plec. Other experienced executive producers working on Girls on the Bus include Greg Berlanti...
- 3/13/2024
- by Kayla Laguerre-Lewis
- ScreenRant.com
The fictional underground fight club in Dev Patel’s erratic directorial debut feature Monkey Man looks like many others: a dilapidated space crowded with bodies thrusting fistfuls of cash in the air while hurling insults at their least favorite contender. No amount of harsh overhead lighting can shake the shadowy atmosphere of the venue, which is run by a slippery figure (Sharlto Copley), who handles rupees with unnerving greed. Here, in this claustrophobic environment, a young man regularly subjects himself to humiliating defeats.
The fighter, a scrawny guy whose swagger looks put-on, hides his face in a monkey mask. It is an ill-fitting piece of headwear that stays permanently askew. They call him the Kid (Patel) and it soon becomes clear that these beatings are part performance and part masochistic ritual. Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence. The...
The fighter, a scrawny guy whose swagger looks put-on, hides his face in a monkey mask. It is an ill-fitting piece of headwear that stays permanently askew. They call him the Kid (Patel) and it soon becomes clear that these beatings are part performance and part masochistic ritual. Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence. The...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With a premise that is as simple or as complex as you’d like it to be, Monkey Man anoints Dev Patel as a new action director and star. Filmed on location in Mumbai and Indonesia in the height of the Covid pandemic and saved from a Netflix direct-to-streaming deal by Jordan Peele and Universal, this film about reinvention bursts with the same frenetic energy of a Danny Boyle or John Woo picture, with Patel––co-writer, director, star, and sometimes camera operator––throwing everything he has at the screen, and then some.
The plot, on one level, is a simple revenge tale unfolding for reasons revealed at the narrative’s midpoint. Inspired by the Hindu myth of Hanuman Patel’s unnamed Kid embraces this persona in wrestling matches that have left him battle-tested before he undergoes a profound spiritual awakening. The training comes in handy when he plots his big...
The plot, on one level, is a simple revenge tale unfolding for reasons revealed at the narrative’s midpoint. Inspired by the Hindu myth of Hanuman Patel’s unnamed Kid embraces this persona in wrestling matches that have left him battle-tested before he undergoes a profound spiritual awakening. The training comes in handy when he plots his big...
- 3/12/2024
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
After many setbacks, Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man premiered at the SXSW film festival to a standing ovation from the Austin crowd.
Patel stars in the film that follows an underground Mumbai fighter who starts a campaign of vengeance against his city’s corrupt elites, who are responsible for the murder of his mother. The film, which has been compared to John Wick, is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. For his part, Patel said he was inspired by The Raid and classic Bruce Lee movies.
At first, the plan was for Patel to co-write the screenplay and the production would find someone else to direct. “I took it to Neil Blomkamp, originally,” said Patel, who worked with the director and Monkey Man star Sharlto Copley on sci-fi feature Chappie. “Me and Neil were talking, and he went, ‘Man I thought you should do this. You know every corner of it.
Patel stars in the film that follows an underground Mumbai fighter who starts a campaign of vengeance against his city’s corrupt elites, who are responsible for the murder of his mother. The film, which has been compared to John Wick, is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. For his part, Patel said he was inspired by The Raid and classic Bruce Lee movies.
At first, the plan was for Patel to co-write the screenplay and the production would find someone else to direct. “I took it to Neil Blomkamp, originally,” said Patel, who worked with the director and Monkey Man star Sharlto Copley on sci-fi feature Chappie. “Me and Neil were talking, and he went, ‘Man I thought you should do this. You know every corner of it.
- 3/12/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS has found its young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Austin Stowell will play the iconic character in the upcoming NCIS prequel series NCIS: Origins.
Austin Stowell cast as Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’ [L-r] Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs; Austin Stowell | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
NCIS: Origins will follow Gibbs during his early days as an NCIS agent. The show, which received a straight-to-series order earlier this year, will premiere during the 2024-25 broadcast season.
Stowell’s previous TV credits include A Friend of the Family, The Hating Game, and Breathe. He also starred in Hulu’s limited series Catch 22, the Steven Spielberg anthology series Amazing Stories, and Public Morals. His feature film credits include Battle of the Sexes, Bridge of Spies, This Tempting Madness, 12 Strong, and Whiplash. Stowell also appeared in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.
Mark Harmon starred as Gibbs on NCIS for 19 seasons.
Austin Stowell cast as Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’ [L-r] Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs; Austin Stowell | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
NCIS: Origins will follow Gibbs during his early days as an NCIS agent. The show, which received a straight-to-series order earlier this year, will premiere during the 2024-25 broadcast season.
Stowell’s previous TV credits include A Friend of the Family, The Hating Game, and Breathe. He also starred in Hulu’s limited series Catch 22, the Steven Spielberg anthology series Amazing Stories, and Public Morals. His feature film credits include Battle of the Sexes, Bridge of Spies, This Tempting Madness, 12 Strong, and Whiplash. Stowell also appeared in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.
Mark Harmon starred as Gibbs on NCIS for 19 seasons.
- 3/10/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Imaginary, produced by Blumhouse, joins a disappointing lineup of films with low critical ratings, continuing the losing streak. Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, and an eerie stuffed bear named Chauncey, the supernatural thriller lacks scares and engaging storyline. Despite recent flops, Blumhouse has had successes like Get Out and plans for upcoming projects like Speak No Evil.
Imaginary is continuing Blumhouse Productions' losing streak. The supernatural thriller marks the fourth consecutive film produced by the low-budget production company that failed to impress critics. The other films that make up this group are Night Swim, Five Nights at Freddy's, and The Exorcist: Believer (the first of a planned - but now seeminly defunct - trilogy).
Imaginary Horror 2.5/5 Release DateMarch 8, 2024DirectorJeff WadlowCastDeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Betty Buckley, Veronica Falcn, Taegen Burns, Pyper BraunWritersGreg Erb, Jason Oremland, Jeff WadlowStudioBlumhouse Productions, Lions Gate Films, Tower of Babble EntertainmentTaglineMeet Chauncey. He's not imaginary, and he's not your friend.
Imaginary is continuing Blumhouse Productions' losing streak. The supernatural thriller marks the fourth consecutive film produced by the low-budget production company that failed to impress critics. The other films that make up this group are Night Swim, Five Nights at Freddy's, and The Exorcist: Believer (the first of a planned - but now seeminly defunct - trilogy).
Imaginary Horror 2.5/5 Release DateMarch 8, 2024DirectorJeff WadlowCastDeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Betty Buckley, Veronica Falcn, Taegen Burns, Pyper BraunWritersGreg Erb, Jason Oremland, Jeff WadlowStudioBlumhouse Productions, Lions Gate Films, Tower of Babble EntertainmentTaglineMeet Chauncey. He's not imaginary, and he's not your friend.
- 3/10/2024
- by Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
Blumhouse Productions -- the studio that has become synonymous with franchises such as Paranormal Activity, Insidious, David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, and one-off projects like Damien Chazelle's Whiplash and Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman -- has often padded its output with lower-budget horror fare that requires looking at IMDb to make heads or tails of what's what. For every potential franchise or awards nominee, some films beguile and baffle in equal measure, dollar-bin movies requiring a savvy spelunker to find the real treasures. For all of their interchangeable homogeneity, these smaller projects can still and often offer the stumbled-upon detail that sticks to the ribs.
Jeff Wadlow's Imaginary is the latest theatrical release to bear the Blumhouse name in partnership with Lionsgate. Its box office success will likely dictate potential offshoots, of which there is a prerequisite ass-covering in the film's finale should there be more in the ImaginaryVerse.
Jeff Wadlow's Imaginary is the latest theatrical release to bear the Blumhouse name in partnership with Lionsgate. Its box office success will likely dictate potential offshoots, of which there is a prerequisite ass-covering in the film's finale should there be more in the ImaginaryVerse.
- 3/8/2024
- by Howard W.
- Comic Book Resources
Chazelle fears future film budgets post-Babylon flop. Babylon's ambitious storytelling divides critics, risks trust in director. Chazelle should stick to smaller projects while proving box office potential.
Director Damien Chazelle revealed his 2022 flop Babylon has now given him fear regarding the budgets his future films might get, but it would still be a major shame if studios didn’t trust him with bigger projects. Damien Chazelle’s career has been defined by narratives of control. Both his 2009 debut Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and 2016’s La La Land were bittersweet musicals about couples whose inability to control their careers cost them dearly. Meanwhile, 2013’s suspense thriller Grand Piano (which Chazelle wrote) and the following year’s Whiplash were both intense stories of musicians risking everything, including their lives, to master their art and play perfectly.
As such, it was ironic and almost inevitable that the ending...
Director Damien Chazelle revealed his 2022 flop Babylon has now given him fear regarding the budgets his future films might get, but it would still be a major shame if studios didn’t trust him with bigger projects. Damien Chazelle’s career has been defined by narratives of control. Both his 2009 debut Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and 2016’s La La Land were bittersweet musicals about couples whose inability to control their careers cost them dearly. Meanwhile, 2013’s suspense thriller Grand Piano (which Chazelle wrote) and the following year’s Whiplash were both intense stories of musicians risking everything, including their lives, to master their art and play perfectly.
As such, it was ironic and almost inevitable that the ending...
- 3/5/2024
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
The NCIS Universe has its new Gibbs.
A new NCIS spin-off debuts this fall that will tell stories from the earlier days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
The downside for some fans is that Mark Harmon won’t star in the show, even though he does have extensive involvement.
While Mark won’t appear on screen, he will narrate and executive produce NCIS: Origins.
Mark’s son Sean is also involved in the project. Sean played Gibbs during several flashback episodes of NCIS.
Now we know who will play the (new) younger version of Gibbs.
NCIS: Origins adds Austin Stowell as Gibbs
It has been confirmed that actor Austin Stowell will star as Gibbs on NCIS: Origins.
The news comes from CBS Studios and ends months of speculation from fans.
As a reminder, NCIS: Origins begins in 1991 when Gibbs and Mike Franks work at a Camp Pendleton office.
Gibbs and Franks...
A new NCIS spin-off debuts this fall that will tell stories from the earlier days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
The downside for some fans is that Mark Harmon won’t star in the show, even though he does have extensive involvement.
While Mark won’t appear on screen, he will narrate and executive produce NCIS: Origins.
Mark’s son Sean is also involved in the project. Sean played Gibbs during several flashback episodes of NCIS.
Now we know who will play the (new) younger version of Gibbs.
NCIS: Origins adds Austin Stowell as Gibbs
It has been confirmed that actor Austin Stowell will star as Gibbs on NCIS: Origins.
The news comes from CBS Studios and ends months of speculation from fans.
As a reminder, NCIS: Origins begins in 1991 when Gibbs and Mike Franks work at a Camp Pendleton office.
Gibbs and Franks...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Austin Stowell joins NCIS: Origins as "Young Gibbs", exploring the character's early career in a new prequel series set in 1991. Mark Harmon returns to reprise his role as the older Gibbs in the new series set to premiere in September 2024. NCIS uncovers more of its universe with new shows in the pipeline, including a European spin-off and the return of Tony and Ziva.
NCIS: Origins has cast its “Young Gibbs” with Austin Stowell stepping into the coveted role. The casting news comes hot on the heels of the announcement of a new Tony and Ziva spin-off heading into production, making it an exciting time for fans of the long-running drama.
NCIS CrimeMystery Release DateSeptember 23, 2003CastMark Harmon, sean murray, Wilmer Valderrama, david mccallum, Rocky Carroll, Brian DietzenSeasons17
The new series, which is set to air in September 2024, is a prequel to CBS’ ever-popular procedural drama. The new series adds another string to the NCIS bow,...
NCIS: Origins has cast its “Young Gibbs” with Austin Stowell stepping into the coveted role. The casting news comes hot on the heels of the announcement of a new Tony and Ziva spin-off heading into production, making it an exciting time for fans of the long-running drama.
NCIS CrimeMystery Release DateSeptember 23, 2003CastMark Harmon, sean murray, Wilmer Valderrama, david mccallum, Rocky Carroll, Brian DietzenSeasons17
The new series, which is set to air in September 2024, is a prequel to CBS’ ever-popular procedural drama. The new series adds another string to the NCIS bow,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
First announced in early January, CBS has given a series order for “NCIS: Origins,” which takes place in 1991, years before the events of “NCIS” and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (narrated by Mark Harmon) through his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks. Playing a young Gibbs will be Austin Stowell, the network announced today.
Stowell’s television credits include “A Friend of the Family,” “The Hating Game” opposite Lucy Hale, and “Breathe.” He also starred opposite George Clooney, Chris Abbott and Hugh Laurie in the limited series “Catch 22,” the Steven Spielberg anthology series “Amazing Stories,” and “Public Morals,” which was also executive produced by Spielberg and Ed Burns.
Sowell’s feature film credits include “Battle of the Sexes” alongside Emma Stone, “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks,...
Stowell’s television credits include “A Friend of the Family,” “The Hating Game” opposite Lucy Hale, and “Breathe.” He also starred opposite George Clooney, Chris Abbott and Hugh Laurie in the limited series “Catch 22,” the Steven Spielberg anthology series “Amazing Stories,” and “Public Morals,” which was also executive produced by Spielberg and Ed Burns.
Sowell’s feature film credits include “Battle of the Sexes” alongside Emma Stone, “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
It was reported earlier this year that CBS had given a straight-to-series order to NCIS: Origins, a prequel series about young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Well, the role of the iconic character has now been filled as it was announced today that Austin Stowell will be playing the character in the new series.
NCIS: Origins will be narrated by Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and takes place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. The description reads: “In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Austin Stowell is known for movies such as Dolphin Tale, Whiplash, Bridge of Spies, Colossal, Battle of the Sexes, Fantasy Island, and more, as well as TV shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager...
NCIS: Origins will be narrated by Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and takes place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. The description reads: “In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Austin Stowell is known for movies such as Dolphin Tale, Whiplash, Bridge of Spies, Colossal, Battle of the Sexes, Fantasy Island, and more, as well as TV shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager...
- 3/4/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Austin Stowell will play the young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, it's been revealed who will play the younger Gibbs in the upcoming NCIS prequel series. Austin Stowell has been tapped to play the role of Gibbs, and his real-life age, 39, coincides with the prequel beginning about 12 years before the start of Mark Harmon's run playing the character in 2003, when he was 51. Harmon will be providing the voice of the older Gibbs as the show's narrator, and the actor is also serving as a producer on the series.
Related NCIS Producers Explain Mark Harmon's Absence in Ducky Tribute Episode The NCIS EPs have explained why Mark Harmon didn't return as Gibbs as some fans expected in the Ducky tribute episode. Close
Austin Stowell previously got involved with the NCIS franchise with a guest role in a 2010 episode of NCIS: Los Angeles. He is also...
Per The Hollywood Reporter, it's been revealed who will play the younger Gibbs in the upcoming NCIS prequel series. Austin Stowell has been tapped to play the role of Gibbs, and his real-life age, 39, coincides with the prequel beginning about 12 years before the start of Mark Harmon's run playing the character in 2003, when he was 51. Harmon will be providing the voice of the older Gibbs as the show's narrator, and the actor is also serving as a producer on the series.
Related NCIS Producers Explain Mark Harmon's Absence in Ducky Tribute Episode The NCIS EPs have explained why Mark Harmon didn't return as Gibbs as some fans expected in the Ducky tribute episode. Close
Austin Stowell previously got involved with the NCIS franchise with a guest role in a 2010 episode of NCIS: Los Angeles. He is also...
- 3/4/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
The ever-expanding universe of NCIS has found the young version of the man who started it all -- Jethro Gibbs.
With as much as we know about Gibbs at this point, it's exciting to imagine how he became the man he is today.
Casting the part is as important as writing it, and now we know who will be playing the young Jethro.
CBS announced today that Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the new drama NCIS: Origins.
The show has previously been ordered to series for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent...
With as much as we know about Gibbs at this point, it's exciting to imagine how he became the man he is today.
Casting the part is as important as writing it, and now we know who will be playing the young Jethro.
CBS announced today that Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the new drama NCIS: Origins.
The show has previously been ordered to series for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent...
- 3/4/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Austin Stowell (Catch-22 TV series) is taking on Mark Harmon’s signature NCIS character Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Stowell has been cast as young Gibbs in CBS’ new drama NCIS: Origins, a prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season. CBS Studios is producing.
Narrated by Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the series, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon, who portrayed Gibbs in flashbacks on NCIS and was a driving force behind the prequel, executive produce alongside David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal who are co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners.
Narrated by Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the series, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon, who portrayed Gibbs in flashbacks on NCIS and was a driving force behind the prequel, executive produce alongside David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal who are co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners.
- 3/4/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The “NCIS” prequel series in the works at CBS has cast Austin Stowell in the read role of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “NCIS: Origins,” was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Stowell’s recent TV credits include “Three Women” at Starz, “A Friend of the Family” at Peacock, “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, and “Catch 22” at Hulu. He has also starred in films such as “Bridge of Spies,...
The series, titled “NCIS: Origins,” was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Stowell’s recent TV credits include “Three Women” at Starz, “A Friend of the Family” at Peacock, “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, and “Catch 22” at Hulu. He has also starred in films such as “Bridge of Spies,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Netflix reboot of Avatar: The Last Airbender revived not only the hype for the franchise but also the long list of Hollywood celebrities who partook in the original animated series.
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Surely, many fans are not aware that some of these characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, were voiced by famous celebrities. Would you believe Star Wars alum Mark Hamill voiced Fire Lord Ozai? Yes, and many other names will definitely shock you!
Suggested“Feels like a show made by an algorithm”: Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Gets Brutalized By Critics Despite Stellar Ratings Serena Williams Serena Williams via CNN
Former tennis player Serena Williams worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. She played a Fire Nation prison guard called Ming and a female sage in the sequel series.
Williams...
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Surely, many fans are not aware that some of these characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, were voiced by famous celebrities. Would you believe Star Wars alum Mark Hamill voiced Fire Lord Ozai? Yes, and many other names will definitely shock you!
Suggested“Feels like a show made by an algorithm”: Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Gets Brutalized By Critics Despite Stellar Ratings Serena Williams Serena Williams via CNN
Former tennis player Serena Williams worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. She played a Fire Nation prison guard called Ming and a female sage in the sequel series.
Williams...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Following the huge financial disappointment of 2022’s Babylon, Damien Chazelle states that he’s not even sure if his next script will get made.
Damien Chazelle is at an interesting point in his career. Up until 2022’s Babylon, everything the director’s previous three films had earned critical plaudits or made lots of cash. In the case of Whiplash and La La Land, those two films did both and solidified Chazelle’s reputation as one of a handful of directors set to revive Hollywood’s output and lead a new generation of American filmmakers.
However, the last few years have seen something of a bump in the road for Chazelle.
Following his Oscar for Best Director in the wake of La La Land, Chazelle has made 2018’s First Man and then 2022’s Babylon. The former didn’t exactly set the box office on fire but it did enough, and picked up some critical praise.
Damien Chazelle is at an interesting point in his career. Up until 2022’s Babylon, everything the director’s previous three films had earned critical plaudits or made lots of cash. In the case of Whiplash and La La Land, those two films did both and solidified Chazelle’s reputation as one of a handful of directors set to revive Hollywood’s output and lead a new generation of American filmmakers.
However, the last few years have seen something of a bump in the road for Chazelle.
Following his Oscar for Best Director in the wake of La La Land, Chazelle has made 2018’s First Man and then 2022’s Babylon. The former didn’t exactly set the box office on fire but it did enough, and picked up some critical praise.
- 3/4/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Babylon struggled at the box office due to timing and competition, despite boasting an impressive cast and story. Director Chazelle is uncertain about the impact of Babylon's performance on future projects, but remains focused on creativity. With the debate over streaming vs. theatrical releases ongoing, the future of cinema and big sequels remains uncertain.
Babylon director Damien Chazelle has addressed his fears for his next release following the poor performance of the Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt-led movie at the box office. In a time when cinemas are struggling to entice large audiences through their doors, a financial and critical bomb like Babylon is often remembered longer than having a run of hit movies.
Babylon RDramaComedyHistory Release DateDecember 23, 2022DirectorDamien ChazelleCastOlivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Samara Weaving, Tobey MaguireRuntime3hr 9minWritersDamien ChazelleStudioMarc Platt Productions,Material Pictures, Paramount PicturesTaglineAlways make a scene.
Chazelle is no stranger to success, having...
Babylon director Damien Chazelle has addressed his fears for his next release following the poor performance of the Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt-led movie at the box office. In a time when cinemas are struggling to entice large audiences through their doors, a financial and critical bomb like Babylon is often remembered longer than having a run of hit movies.
Babylon RDramaComedyHistory Release DateDecember 23, 2022DirectorDamien ChazelleCastOlivia Wilde, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Samara Weaving, Tobey MaguireRuntime3hr 9minWritersDamien ChazelleStudioMarc Platt Productions,Material Pictures, Paramount PicturesTaglineAlways make a scene.
Chazelle is no stranger to success, having...
- 3/3/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Babylon's box office flop may impact future projects for director Damien Chazelle. The film's high production budget and lengthy runtime contributed to its financial struggles. Chazelle remains unsure about his next film's budget and potential success post-Babylon.
Award-winning director Damien Chazelle believes Babylon’s box office flop will hurt the chances of his forthcoming movie. Released in 2022, the epic historical comedy-drama focuses on the glamorous lifestyles and decadence of various characters during the great Hollywood boom, a period when silent films moved to talking pictures. Even though Babylon featured a great ensemble cast and had a sizable production budget of $78-80 million, the film was a huge box office failure.
Now, while on TCM's Talking Pictures podcast (via IndieWire), Chazelle, who was also responsible for films like La La Land and Whiplash, admits that Babylon did not work out at all in financial terms. He also reveals...
Award-winning director Damien Chazelle believes Babylon’s box office flop will hurt the chances of his forthcoming movie. Released in 2022, the epic historical comedy-drama focuses on the glamorous lifestyles and decadence of various characters during the great Hollywood boom, a period when silent films moved to talking pictures. Even though Babylon featured a great ensemble cast and had a sizable production budget of $78-80 million, the film was a huge box office failure.
Now, while on TCM's Talking Pictures podcast (via IndieWire), Chazelle, who was also responsible for films like La La Land and Whiplash, admits that Babylon did not work out at all in financial terms. He also reveals...
- 3/2/2024
- by Boluwatife Adeyemi
- ScreenRant.com
Having delivered acclaimed gems including La La Land, First Man, and Whiplash, Damien Chazelle was given a huge budget and full creative control for Babylon. While the director didn’t compromise his vision for the film and delivered what he set out to make, the underwhelming returns at the box office have now created concerns for his next feature.
Opposed to its budget of $80 million, Babylon only managed to rack in $15 million domestically, becoming a major flop for Paramount. The acclaimed director is now unsure whether his next project will see the end of the tunnel or not, as fans come forward to express their love for Babylon.
Babylon (2022)
Damien Chazelle Is Unsure if His Next Film Will Get Made
While box-office figures don’t dictate the quality of a film, they certainly play a major role in getting certain passion projects of filmmakers greenlit. And with Babylon being a financial flop,...
Opposed to its budget of $80 million, Babylon only managed to rack in $15 million domestically, becoming a major flop for Paramount. The acclaimed director is now unsure whether his next project will see the end of the tunnel or not, as fans come forward to express their love for Babylon.
Babylon (2022)
Damien Chazelle Is Unsure if His Next Film Will Get Made
While box-office figures don’t dictate the quality of a film, they certainly play a major role in getting certain passion projects of filmmakers greenlit. And with Babylon being a financial flop,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Director Damien Chazelle became the youngest recipient of the Oscar for Best Director when he won the coveted award for his musical romance La La Land. He has helmed multiple critical darlings such as Whiplash and First Man, which have given him the status of a modern-day auteur due to certain directorial trademarks that he employs in his films.
While he had an amazing record at the box office and during Awards season with the above-mentioned films, he seemed to have missed the mark with his last film Babylon. Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, the film was a box office disaster. Chazelle recently mentioned that he might not be able to make his next film due to Babylon’s failure.
Damien Chazelle Is Unsure About His Next Film Brad Pitt in Babylon
Damien Chazelle became a wunderkind of sorts when he broke into the scene with his...
While he had an amazing record at the box office and during Awards season with the above-mentioned films, he seemed to have missed the mark with his last film Babylon. Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, the film was a box office disaster. Chazelle recently mentioned that he might not be able to make his next film due to Babylon’s failure.
Damien Chazelle Is Unsure About His Next Film Brad Pitt in Babylon
Damien Chazelle became a wunderkind of sorts when he broke into the scene with his...
- 3/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In Hollywood, they say you’re only as good as your last credit.
Damien Chazelle is weighing what that means for him following the box office failure of his big-budget film Babylon starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Diego Calva. Made for a reported $80 million before marketing costs, the Paramount Pictures release opened to a disastrous $3.6 million before topping out at $15.3 million domestic. With international grosses, it finished at $63.4 million worldwide.
“Certainly, in financial terms, Babylon didn’t work at all,” the Oscar-winning filmmaker told Ben Mankiewicz during an interview on his podcast, Talking Pictures. “You try to not have that affect what you’re doing creatively, but, at some level, it can’t help but affect it. But maybe that’s Ok? I have [a] very mixed mind about it. Who knows? Maybe I won’t be able to get this one made. I have no idea. We’ll have to wait and see.
Damien Chazelle is weighing what that means for him following the box office failure of his big-budget film Babylon starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Diego Calva. Made for a reported $80 million before marketing costs, the Paramount Pictures release opened to a disastrous $3.6 million before topping out at $15.3 million domestic. With international grosses, it finished at $63.4 million worldwide.
“Certainly, in financial terms, Babylon didn’t work at all,” the Oscar-winning filmmaker told Ben Mankiewicz during an interview on his podcast, Talking Pictures. “You try to not have that affect what you’re doing creatively, but, at some level, it can’t help but affect it. But maybe that’s Ok? I have [a] very mixed mind about it. Who knows? Maybe I won’t be able to get this one made. I have no idea. We’ll have to wait and see.
- 3/1/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
About a decade ago, Damien Chazelle was Hollywood’s hottest young filmmaker. His indie hit “Whiplash” made tens of millions of dollars in profit and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He followed it up with “La La Land,” which earned hundreds of millions in profit and made him the youngest Best Director Oscar winner ever at age 32. He was riding high. But what goes up must come down.
His next film, 2018’s “First Man,” underperformed at the box office and the Oscars. And 2022’s “Babylon” was an outright flop, losing money, winning no Academy Awards, and earning mixed reviews from critics and a fair amount of derision for its three-hour runtime and over-the-top spectacle – this despite a loyal hive of fans who remain convinced it will age like a lost masterpiece. Regardless, it was the kind of exercise in excess that can derail a director...
His next film, 2018’s “First Man,” underperformed at the box office and the Oscars. And 2022’s “Babylon” was an outright flop, losing money, winning no Academy Awards, and earning mixed reviews from critics and a fair amount of derision for its three-hour runtime and over-the-top spectacle – this despite a loyal hive of fans who remain convinced it will age like a lost masterpiece. Regardless, it was the kind of exercise in excess that can derail a director...
- 3/1/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Damien Chazelle has no illusions about the hit that “Babylon” took on his career.
The “La La Land” Oscar winner wrote and directed the 2022 epic starring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt. The feature flopped at the box office, grossing just $15 million domestically against an $80 million budget. The sprawling film received mixed reviews and was iced out of awards season.
Chazelle said during TCM’s “Talking Pictures” podcast (below) that while he is working on a new project, he worries it may not receive funding due to the commercial failure of “Babylon.”
“Certainly, in financial terms, ‘Babylon’ didn’t work at all,” Chazelle said. “You try to not have that effect what you’re doing creatively, but, at some level, it can’t help but affect it. But maybe that’s Ok? I have a very mixed mind about it. Who knows. Maybe I won’t be able to get this one made.
The “La La Land” Oscar winner wrote and directed the 2022 epic starring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt. The feature flopped at the box office, grossing just $15 million domestically against an $80 million budget. The sprawling film received mixed reviews and was iced out of awards season.
Chazelle said during TCM’s “Talking Pictures” podcast (below) that while he is working on a new project, he worries it may not receive funding due to the commercial failure of “Babylon.”
“Certainly, in financial terms, ‘Babylon’ didn’t work at all,” Chazelle said. “You try to not have that effect what you’re doing creatively, but, at some level, it can’t help but affect it. But maybe that’s Ok? I have a very mixed mind about it. Who knows. Maybe I won’t be able to get this one made.
- 3/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix says its ad-supported plan includes “the vast majority” of TV shows and movies available on the standard no-ads tiers — but more than a year after the streamer introduced the cheaper option, several popular titles remain unavailable to customers with the ad plan.
Most recently, Netflix customers noticed that Eli Roth’s horror film “Thanksgiving” (pictured above), added Feb. 17 for subscribers on ad-free tiers, is unavailable on the ad plan. The service notes that the slasher pic — currently at the No. 3 spot on Netflix’s top 10 movies in the U.S. — is not available to members on the ad plan because of licensing restrictions.
“While the vast majority of TV shows and movies are available on an ad-supported plan, a small number are not due to licensing restrictions,” the streamer says in an article on its help site. “These titles will appear with a lock icon when you search or browse Netflix.
Most recently, Netflix customers noticed that Eli Roth’s horror film “Thanksgiving” (pictured above), added Feb. 17 for subscribers on ad-free tiers, is unavailable on the ad plan. The service notes that the slasher pic — currently at the No. 3 spot on Netflix’s top 10 movies in the U.S. — is not available to members on the ad plan because of licensing restrictions.
“While the vast majority of TV shows and movies are available on an ad-supported plan, a small number are not due to licensing restrictions,” the streamer says in an article on its help site. “These titles will appear with a lock icon when you search or browse Netflix.
- 2/22/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
As was the case last year, only six of the current 10 Oscar nominees for screenplay achieved similar recognition from the Writers Guild of America. Three of the four films that were excluded from the WGA rosters revealed on February 21 – “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest” – had been deemed ineligible in January, while “Maestro” simply failed to garner enough support from the guild.
Although it’s competing for the adapted screenplay Oscar, “Barbie” is included in the WGA’s original lineup. This marks the third such instance in 10 years, following the cases of “Whiplash” (2015) and “Moonlight” (2017), the latter of which won the favor of both organizations. The remaining original WGA contenders are “Air” and Oscar hopefuls “The Holdovers,” “May December,” and “Past Lives.”
The films presently running first and second in Gold Derby’s adapted Oscar race – “Oppenheimer” and “American Fiction” – will also face off at the WGA Awards,...
Although it’s competing for the adapted screenplay Oscar, “Barbie” is included in the WGA’s original lineup. This marks the third such instance in 10 years, following the cases of “Whiplash” (2015) and “Moonlight” (2017), the latter of which won the favor of both organizations. The remaining original WGA contenders are “Air” and Oscar hopefuls “The Holdovers,” “May December,” and “Past Lives.”
The films presently running first and second in Gold Derby’s adapted Oscar race – “Oppenheimer” and “American Fiction” – will also face off at the WGA Awards,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Following the October parliamentary election that saw the defeat of the right-wing Law and Justice party and appointment of leader of the opposition party Donald Tusk as prime minister, Polish filmmakers are cautiously readying for change.
“So far, our cinema authorities have not changed. It remains to be seen whether they will change their approach to funding more topical or controversial projects. Recent years have been very difficult in this regard,” says acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland.
Holland’s latest film, refugee drama “Green Border,” had been attacked by the right-wing government last year. Her next film, “Franz,” about Franz Kafka, is a Czech-German-Polish co-production to be sold at EFM by Films Boutique.
“We know everything and nothing about Kafka. There are dozens of detailed biographies and the reasons for his growing importance remain a mystery. I am trying to put this film together like a scattered jigsaw puzzle,” she adds.
“So far, our cinema authorities have not changed. It remains to be seen whether they will change their approach to funding more topical or controversial projects. Recent years have been very difficult in this regard,” says acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland.
Holland’s latest film, refugee drama “Green Border,” had been attacked by the right-wing government last year. Her next film, “Franz,” about Franz Kafka, is a Czech-German-Polish co-production to be sold at EFM by Films Boutique.
“We know everything and nothing about Kafka. There are dozens of detailed biographies and the reasons for his growing importance remain a mystery. I am trying to put this film together like a scattered jigsaw puzzle,” she adds.
- 2/17/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Whiplash's riveting finale showcases a captivating musical battle, conveying the film's raw emotional intensity. Billy Elliot's intensely cathartic payoff grants Billy his dream and captures his transformation into a great dancer. The Shawshank Redemption's climactic escape signifies enduring hope and the timeless dignity of the human spirit.
There are films that conclude with a final scene so powerful that it’s impossible to not be left speechless as the credits start to roll. These scenes evoke intense feelings, requiring a moment for viewers to process the depth of emotion that was just witnessed. A movie’s ending has remarkable strength to cement its message and connections with the audience. When done right, the finale can elicit overwhelming catharsis, redefine perceptions of the story, or profoundly affirm the humanity at a film’s core.
Some of the best movies of all time have closing scenes that lift a movie...
There are films that conclude with a final scene so powerful that it’s impossible to not be left speechless as the credits start to roll. These scenes evoke intense feelings, requiring a moment for viewers to process the depth of emotion that was just witnessed. A movie’s ending has remarkable strength to cement its message and connections with the audience. When done right, the finale can elicit overwhelming catharsis, redefine perceptions of the story, or profoundly affirm the humanity at a film’s core.
Some of the best movies of all time have closing scenes that lift a movie...
- 2/14/2024
- by Kayla Turner
- ScreenRant.com
10 years ago, Whiplash surprised everyone who saw it. The film was about a drummer named Andrew (Miles Teller) who will do anything to be a great musician, and the teacher who can get him there, Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), even if his methods include being sexist, homophobic, violence, and psychological manipulation. The move was not only the announcement of a great new director in Damien Chazelle and proof that Miles Teller was an actor to watch for, but also a new representation of musicians on screen, dramatizing the process of becoming one.
Whiplash R Release DateOctober 10, 2014DirectorDamien ChazelleCastMiles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate LangRuntime105Main GenreDrama
There have been many movies about musicians before, both real and fictitious, but none as unique as this one. Why? Because it shows how difficult it really is to be a great musician, proving that talent will only take you that far.
Whiplash R Release DateOctober 10, 2014DirectorDamien ChazelleCastMiles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate LangRuntime105Main GenreDrama
There have been many movies about musicians before, both real and fictitious, but none as unique as this one. Why? Because it shows how difficult it really is to be a great musician, proving that talent will only take you that far.
- 2/10/2024
- by Rafa Boladeras
- MovieWeb
Normally, when you think of the kinds of roles that lend themselves to Oscar nominations and wins, it’s the big, splashy attention-getters that usually come to mind. Playing a historical figure or an A-list celebrity in a biopic is usually a good bet, for example, as is any prestige role that can bury an actor under latex and prosthetics. But if you take a quick look at many of the professions of the characters that have led its actors to Oscar nominations, you’ll find one route that might surprise you — play a teacher.
In a way, that makes sense, because teachers are, in their own way, performers, communicating facts and ideas in the most persuasive way possible. Even so, there is a wide array of personalities drawn to teaching — from nurturing caregivers (John Keating in “Dead Poets Society” comes to mind) to borderline sociopaths — that have proven to...
In a way, that makes sense, because teachers are, in their own way, performers, communicating facts and ideas in the most persuasive way possible. Even so, there is a wide array of personalities drawn to teaching — from nurturing caregivers (John Keating in “Dead Poets Society” comes to mind) to borderline sociopaths — that have proven to...
- 2/9/2024
- by Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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