Exclusive: Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been played by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet on the big screen.
He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.
Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.
The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.
We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...
He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.
Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.
The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.
We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...
- 5/9/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Colin Farrell is an Irish actor who has captivated audiences since the 1900s. He's played every type of role, earning him credits in over 64 productions.
Farrell started his acting career in Ireland, where he starred for 18 episodes in a 1998 BBC drama series called Ballykissangel.
The US got their first taste of his brooding good looks, sexy voice, great hair, and extensive talent in The War Zone in 1999.
In the following years, he racked up multiple acting credits, including some of his best works from 2002 to 2024.
Although he's more of a movie actor, that hasn't stopped him from lending his talents to several series over the years.
Along with a series to be released in 2024, and his newest work, which is first on this list of essential viewing opportunities for Colin Farrell fans.
Sugar (2024)
Role: John Sugar. Streaming on Apple+
Farrell shocked the TV world by taking on the role of Sugar,...
Farrell started his acting career in Ireland, where he starred for 18 episodes in a 1998 BBC drama series called Ballykissangel.
The US got their first taste of his brooding good looks, sexy voice, great hair, and extensive talent in The War Zone in 1999.
In the following years, he racked up multiple acting credits, including some of his best works from 2002 to 2024.
Although he's more of a movie actor, that hasn't stopped him from lending his talents to several series over the years.
Along with a series to be released in 2024, and his newest work, which is first on this list of essential viewing opportunities for Colin Farrell fans.
Sugar (2024)
Role: John Sugar. Streaming on Apple+
Farrell shocked the TV world by taking on the role of Sugar,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
The creators of ‘Young Sheldon’ are really invested in saying a proper goodbye to the series by bringing back two of our favorite characters from the original ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
Jim Parsons played the eccentric genius Sheldon Cooper – the character around whom the whole series revolves – and Mayim Bialik played Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, an equally brilliant scientist who also happens to be Sheldon Cooper’s love interest. Together, they’re making sure ‘Young Sheldon’ ends on the highest note possible.
‘Young Sheldon’ – Teases Jim Parsons And Mayim Bialik’s Appearances With New Photos
On May 16, CBS will air the final episode of ‘Young Sheldon,’ but before that, they’ve taken the time to get fans all excited for the upcoming episode by sharing a glimpse of Sheldon and Amy’s life probably years since we last saw them in ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
Parsons already serves as an...
Jim Parsons played the eccentric genius Sheldon Cooper – the character around whom the whole series revolves – and Mayim Bialik played Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, an equally brilliant scientist who also happens to be Sheldon Cooper’s love interest. Together, they’re making sure ‘Young Sheldon’ ends on the highest note possible.
‘Young Sheldon’ – Teases Jim Parsons And Mayim Bialik’s Appearances With New Photos
On May 16, CBS will air the final episode of ‘Young Sheldon,’ but before that, they’ve taken the time to get fans all excited for the upcoming episode by sharing a glimpse of Sheldon and Amy’s life probably years since we last saw them in ‘The Big Bang Theory.’
Parsons already serves as an...
- 5/9/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Sometimes the overall critical and commercial success doesn’t guarantee the movie’s cult classic status that would eventually cement it in the viewers’ memory, and the 2011 Western animated movie Rango is sadly one of the most striking examples.
Being a total hit upon its release back in the day, Rango was unfairly quick to fade from everyone’s list of favorites — and it may be due to some certain reasons that, in fact, make the movie even better.
Starring Johnny Depp as the voice actor for the main character, eccentric and ambitious chameleon Rango, Gore Verbinski’s film follows the same pet chameleon struggling with identity crisis. Being a sheltered family pet before, Rango strives for standing out in some way he has no idea about yet while his whole nature tells him to blend in with everything that surrounds him.
When Rango suddenly finds himself in a small town called Dirt that,...
Being a total hit upon its release back in the day, Rango was unfairly quick to fade from everyone’s list of favorites — and it may be due to some certain reasons that, in fact, make the movie even better.
Starring Johnny Depp as the voice actor for the main character, eccentric and ambitious chameleon Rango, Gore Verbinski’s film follows the same pet chameleon struggling with identity crisis. Being a sheltered family pet before, Rango strives for standing out in some way he has no idea about yet while his whole nature tells him to blend in with everything that surrounds him.
When Rango suddenly finds himself in a small town called Dirt that,...
- 5/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The April 25 decision by the New York Court of Appeals to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s felony sex crime conviction looked like a major blow to the #MeToo movement in the U.S. and to the progress made within the U.S. film industry since 2017 (when the first allegations against Weinstein were made public) to protect Hollywood’s most vulnerable from harassment and abuse.
In France, they are still waiting for that first wave of progress. The outrage triggered by #MeToo echoed across la grande nation — it even spawned a French counterpart, #Balancetonporc, or “Expose Your Pig” — but, until very recently, efforts to challenge the structure of the industry came to very little.
That, it seems, is changing. U.S.-style measures, including the use of intimacy coordinators for sex scenes or chaperons to supervise the treatment of minors, are slowly becoming standard practice on French movie sets. #MeToo is “really...
In France, they are still waiting for that first wave of progress. The outrage triggered by #MeToo echoed across la grande nation — it even spawned a French counterpart, #Balancetonporc, or “Expose Your Pig” — but, until very recently, efforts to challenge the structure of the industry came to very little.
That, it seems, is changing. U.S.-style measures, including the use of intimacy coordinators for sex scenes or chaperons to supervise the treatment of minors, are slowly becoming standard practice on French movie sets. #MeToo is “really...
- 5/7/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last year, the Cannes Film Festival shrugged off protests by women’s rights groups to open with Maïwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, a period movie starring alleged abuser Johnny Depp as the king of France.
A year and a mini-#MeToo revolution later, Cannes has picked Moi Aussi (Me Too), a short film by French actress turned activist and filmmaker Judith Godrèche to open its Un Certain Regard sidebar.
Best known in the U.S. for the Oscar-nominated Ridicule (1996) and The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Godrèche became a key figure in France’s #MeToo movement after she accused acclaimed directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Both men have denied the claims.
The allegations, and Godrèche’s standing as one of France’s best-known actresses and a beloved former child star, helped bring #MeToo back into the spotlight in France. Her...
A year and a mini-#MeToo revolution later, Cannes has picked Moi Aussi (Me Too), a short film by French actress turned activist and filmmaker Judith Godrèche to open its Un Certain Regard sidebar.
Best known in the U.S. for the Oscar-nominated Ridicule (1996) and The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), Godrèche became a key figure in France’s #MeToo movement after she accused acclaimed directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Both men have denied the claims.
The allegations, and Godrèche’s standing as one of France’s best-known actresses and a beloved former child star, helped bring #MeToo back into the spotlight in France. Her...
- 5/7/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The intense feud between pop superstar Taylor Swift and record executive Scooter Braun is set to be the subject of a new docuseries airing on Discovery+ in the U.K. and Ireland. As reported by Variety, the series is tentatively titled Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood and is part of the Warner Bros. Discovery U.K.’s “vs” series. Previous editions include Johnny vs. Amber, about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard legal battle, and Kim vs. Kanye, about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s separation. The two-part documentary is set to air in the U.K. and Ireland on Discovery+ in June. It doesn’t yet have a U.S. airdate, though it’s sure to land on this side of the pond eventually, given the huge success of the previous instalments, particularly Johnny vs. Amber. Produced by Optomen TV, the doc will focus on the fallout...
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
The long-running feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun is set to be explored in a new docuseries commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. and Ireland.
Tentatively titled “Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood,” the two-part documentary is part of Wbd U.K.’s “vs” series, which includes “Johnny vs. Amber,” about the legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and “Kim vs. Kanye: The Divorce,” about Kim Kardashian’s separation from Kanye West. Optomen TV, an All3Media company, will produce.
The doc will focus on the fallout between Swift and Braun after the music mogul purchased the rights to Swift’s first six albums in a $300 million deal in June 2019.
“True to the ‘vs’ format, the two episodes will examine the opposing sides of the argument; one exploring Swift’s side that the sale was conducted without consulting her and that she has since been blocked from buying back her masters,...
Tentatively titled “Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood,” the two-part documentary is part of Wbd U.K.’s “vs” series, which includes “Johnny vs. Amber,” about the legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and “Kim vs. Kanye: The Divorce,” about Kim Kardashian’s separation from Kanye West. Optomen TV, an All3Media company, will produce.
The doc will focus on the fallout between Swift and Braun after the music mogul purchased the rights to Swift’s first six albums in a $300 million deal in June 2019.
“True to the ‘vs’ format, the two episodes will examine the opposing sides of the argument; one exploring Swift’s side that the sale was conducted without consulting her and that she has since been blocked from buying back her masters,...
- 5/7/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter is one of the most anticipated shows which is on the verge of release. Based on the story of an expert in astrophysics, the show sees the choices of people and how they lead to consequences that they aren’t prepared for.
With iconic actor Joel Edgerton portraying the lead role of Jason Dessen in the series, there was a certain aspect of humanity in the character. In an interview, the executive producers of Dark Matter praised Edgerton for deviating from the original book and making his character more human!
A still from Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter
There Are No Villains In Dark Matter, Only Bad Choices!
The first thing that sets this show apart from other shows is that there are no villains in the story, per se. With characters making choices and facing the consequences of their actions,...
With iconic actor Joel Edgerton portraying the lead role of Jason Dessen in the series, there was a certain aspect of humanity in the character. In an interview, the executive producers of Dark Matter praised Edgerton for deviating from the original book and making his character more human!
A still from Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter
There Are No Villains In Dark Matter, Only Bad Choices!
The first thing that sets this show apart from other shows is that there are no villains in the story, per se. With characters making choices and facing the consequences of their actions,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Gore Verbinski would seem to have hit a snag in his big-budget blockbuster career after his Lone Ranger movie for Disney became a notoriously bloated flop. However, he was able to return with a smaller directorial effort after that, with the suspense film A Cure for Wellness. It has been eight years since the release of A Cure for Wellness, and Verbinski returns from his hiatus to helm an action-adventure film with the humorous title Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. The movie sports an impressive cast, including Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz and Juno Temple. The film has just started production on location in South Africa.
The description of the movie’s plot, according to Deadline, reads, “The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit...
The description of the movie’s plot, according to Deadline, reads, “The film, written by Matthew Robinson (Love & Monsters), centers on a man from the future (Rockwell) who arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit...
- 5/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
'The Maze Runner' is being rebooted.20th Century Studios are bringing back the sci-fi adventure franchise and have approached Jack Paglen - who is best known for writting Johnny Depp's sci-fi film 'Transcendence' - to write the script for the new film, The Hollywood Reporter reports.Wes Ball, who directed the original 2014-2018 trilogy, will be involved as a producer alongside original producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill.The original films were based on James Dashner's best selling books, with the first movie focused on a group of teenagers who arrived at a walled setting named the Glade with their memories having been wiped. Beyond the four walls is a maze, filled with deadly mechanical creatures and a door that closes every night, but one new arrival figures out the key to...
- 5/5/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
John Leguizamo, Patrick Swayze, and Wesley Snipes portrayed three drag queens in the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everthing! Julie Newmar. The road movie follows the three New York City drag queens as they embark on a journey to Los Angeles to compete in the Miss Drag Queen of America Pageant. While all three lead actors gave praiseworthy performances, Leguizamo found the late Swayze difficult to work with during the film.
Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, and Patrick Swayze in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Leguizamo revealed that he improvised many of his lines in the film, which didn’t sit well with the Road House star. He also added that he and Wesley Snipes got along so well during the film since they were people of color, but didn’t share the same camaraderie with Swayze.
John Leguizamo Found It Difficult To Work With A ‘Neurotic...
Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, and Patrick Swayze in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Leguizamo revealed that he improvised many of his lines in the film, which didn’t sit well with the Road House star. He also added that he and Wesley Snipes got along so well during the film since they were people of color, but didn’t share the same camaraderie with Swayze.
John Leguizamo Found It Difficult To Work With A ‘Neurotic...
- 5/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
If there ever was a list of the most talented actors in Hollywood who have never won an Oscar, Johnny Depp’s name would probably be pretty high on it. The 60-year-old actor and musician is known for his versatile roles, and has gone from being Tinseltown’s heartthrob to playing the quirkiest characters. However, there is one DC role fans are dying to see him play.
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
It has been 5 years since Avengers: Endgame was released to the world. With everything on point in the film, fans also praised the music and the grandiose score of Endgame and how it culminated into something greater.
Alan Silvestri, the composer known for giving music to Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Infinity War, and, Avengers: Endgame, has also made some news about his potential return to the cinematic universe and fans are excited!
A still from the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Endgame.
Alan Silvestri Hints At His Return To The Avengers’ World!
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back on its feet slowly but surely, it seems that some of the OGs are returning to the field once again. Being the composer for several iconic movies like Back to the Future franchise, Predator, and, The Polar Express, Alan Silvestri has also been an integral part of the MCU.
Film composer...
Alan Silvestri, the composer known for giving music to Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Infinity War, and, Avengers: Endgame, has also made some news about his potential return to the cinematic universe and fans are excited!
A still from the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Endgame.
Alan Silvestri Hints At His Return To The Avengers’ World!
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back on its feet slowly but surely, it seems that some of the OGs are returning to the field once again. Being the composer for several iconic movies like Back to the Future franchise, Predator, and, The Polar Express, Alan Silvestri has also been an integral part of the MCU.
Film composer...
- 5/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Materialists: Chris Evans & Dakota Johnson Leave The Fans Impressed With Their First Look From The Movie. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
After the box office disaster of Madame Web, Dakota Johnson bounced off to another project, and the first look from the movie Materialists went viral on social media. The pictures feature Dakota, and one of her lead actors, Chris Evans, could be seen beside her in the viral pic. The netizens have spoken and given their verdicts online. Keep scrolling for more.
Chris became famous for playing Captain America in the MCU, and recently, Dakota appeared in Sony’s Marvel movie Madame Web. The actress received a lot of criticism for her carefree attitude about the Marvel movie, and the producers at Sony alleged that she did not take responsibility for the film’s failure. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a crucial role.
Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson starrer Materialists...
After the box office disaster of Madame Web, Dakota Johnson bounced off to another project, and the first look from the movie Materialists went viral on social media. The pictures feature Dakota, and one of her lead actors, Chris Evans, could be seen beside her in the viral pic. The netizens have spoken and given their verdicts online. Keep scrolling for more.
Chris became famous for playing Captain America in the MCU, and recently, Dakota appeared in Sony’s Marvel movie Madame Web. The actress received a lot of criticism for her carefree attitude about the Marvel movie, and the producers at Sony alleged that she did not take responsibility for the film’s failure. It also featured Sydney Sweeney in a crucial role.
Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson starrer Materialists...
- 5/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Former Collaborators Kendrick Lamar and Drake Continue to Target Each Other With A String of Diss Tracks. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s decade-long feud continued to gain steam this week after the former released the newest diss titled “6:16 In LA,” which also sampled Al Green’s 1972 classic, “What a Wonderful Thing Love Is.” While sampling other artists’ music doesn’t raise eyebrows, Lamar using Green’s 1972 classic in his track has led fans to unearth the soul singer’s connection to Drake’s family.
The one-time collaborators Drake and Kendrick Lamar began to butt heads in 2013 after Lamar rapped on Big Sean’s track “Control” and called out multiple artists, including Drake by name.
While Drake didn’t officially respond to Lamar’s track, his 2013 song “The Language” was rumored to be targeted at the rapper. However, Drake’s camp denied the claim and even praised...
Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s decade-long feud continued to gain steam this week after the former released the newest diss titled “6:16 In LA,” which also sampled Al Green’s 1972 classic, “What a Wonderful Thing Love Is.” While sampling other artists’ music doesn’t raise eyebrows, Lamar using Green’s 1972 classic in his track has led fans to unearth the soul singer’s connection to Drake’s family.
The one-time collaborators Drake and Kendrick Lamar began to butt heads in 2013 after Lamar rapped on Big Sean’s track “Control” and called out multiple artists, including Drake by name.
While Drake didn’t officially respond to Lamar’s track, his 2013 song “The Language” was rumored to be targeted at the rapper. However, Drake’s camp denied the claim and even praised...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Johnny Depp Is Leading A Quiet Life In London, Claims An Insider. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Johnny Depp has had his share of controversies over the years, and his feud with ex-wife Amber Heard still tops the list. However, the actor came out victorious in the defamation case but at the cost of his career, as he was dropped from some significant movie franchises. A source has now shared details on his life in London. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, Depp and Heard officially got hitched with a civil ceremony at their Los Angeles mansion in 2015. Later on, they celebrated their nuptials on Johnny’s private island in the Bahamas. Amber reportedly filed for divorce from the Pirates of the Caribbean Star in 2016, following that the actress obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp.
A source close to Johnny Depp told the People magazine about the actor’s life in London.
Johnny Depp has had his share of controversies over the years, and his feud with ex-wife Amber Heard still tops the list. However, the actor came out victorious in the defamation case but at the cost of his career, as he was dropped from some significant movie franchises. A source has now shared details on his life in London. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, Depp and Heard officially got hitched with a civil ceremony at their Los Angeles mansion in 2015. Later on, they celebrated their nuptials on Johnny’s private island in the Bahamas. Amber reportedly filed for divorce from the Pirates of the Caribbean Star in 2016, following that the actress obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp.
A source close to Johnny Depp told the People magazine about the actor’s life in London.
- 5/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Maiwenn as Jeanne du Barry and Johnny Depp as King Louis Xv, in Jeanne Du Barry. Courtesy of Vertical
Johnny Depp as France’s King Louis Xv? Speaking French? Yeah, I want to see that. That was my first thought on French director/star Maiwenn’s Jeanne Du Barry, her costume drama about the king’s scandalous commoner mistress in pre-Revolution France.
Expecting a lot of historical accuracy seems foolish for a film like this but entertainment and lush period details seem a a more realistic hope. So does it deliver?
Well, yes, it does. And Johnny Depp is pretty darn good too as King Louis Xv, the French king in between the Sun King and the one who lost his head in the Revolution. Depp plays an older king, and the actor is about the right age for the role. Depp does speak French, having lived there on and off for several years,...
Johnny Depp as France’s King Louis Xv? Speaking French? Yeah, I want to see that. That was my first thought on French director/star Maiwenn’s Jeanne Du Barry, her costume drama about the king’s scandalous commoner mistress in pre-Revolution France.
Expecting a lot of historical accuracy seems foolish for a film like this but entertainment and lush period details seem a a more realistic hope. So does it deliver?
Well, yes, it does. And Johnny Depp is pretty darn good too as King Louis Xv, the French king in between the Sun King and the one who lost his head in the Revolution. Depp plays an older king, and the actor is about the right age for the role. Depp does speak French, having lived there on and off for several years,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jack Paglen (Transcendence) is in talks to write a new Maze Runner film for 20th Century Studios, Deadline can confirm.
While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps for the moment, it’s described as a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather than a direct sequel.
Based on the dystopian YA book series by James Dashner, The Maze Runner takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of young survivors must navigate deadly mazes, treacherous landscapes, and sinister organizations as they uncover the truth about their past and fight for their freedom. Wes Ball directed the original 2014 film, as well as sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), all ahead of Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario starred in the films, which grossed over $948 million worldwide in total.
After producing the original trilogy,...
While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps for the moment, it’s described as a continuation of the story of the last three films, released between 2014 and 2018, rather than a direct sequel.
Based on the dystopian YA book series by James Dashner, The Maze Runner takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of young survivors must navigate deadly mazes, treacherous landscapes, and sinister organizations as they uncover the truth about their past and fight for their freedom. Wes Ball directed the original 2014 film, as well as sequels Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), all ahead of Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario starred in the films, which grossed over $948 million worldwide in total.
After producing the original trilogy,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Maze Runner is back at the starting line.
20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018.
The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen, perhaps best known for writing the Johnny Depp-starring sci-fi movie Transcendence, to pen the script for a new installment.
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill, who produced the original trilogy, are back to produce this one. Wes Ball, who directed the original trilogy, will also be involved as a producer.
Based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, the first Maze Runner tome, and the movie adaptation, centered on a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly...
20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018.
The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen, perhaps best known for writing the Johnny Depp-starring sci-fi movie Transcendence, to pen the script for a new installment.
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman of Gotham Group and Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill, who produced the original trilogy, are back to produce this one. Wes Ball, who directed the original trilogy, will also be involved as a producer.
Based on the best-selling books by James Dashner, the first Maze Runner tome, and the movie adaptation, centered on a group of teens who find themselves arriving in a walled setting named the Glade with their memories wiped out. Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly...
- 5/3/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With a filmography spanning from critically acclaimed projects like The Social Network to donning the superhero suit for Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man films, Andrew Garfield has worked with several renowned Hollywood stars throughout his decorated career. But one collaboration that changed his life was with the late actor Heath Ledger.
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man
Ahead of The Dark Knight actor’s untimely demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to share the screen with him in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. During their brief time of collaboration, Garfield learned lessons from Heath Ledger that not only etched a place in his heart but also inspired his role as Spider-Man.
Heath Ledger Left a Lasting Impression on Andrew Garfield
Ahead of Heath Ledger’s unfortunate demise, Andrew Garfield had the opportunity to work with the star on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus...
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Vanity Affair: Maïwenn Tarries with Madame du Barry
For her sixth feature film, Maïwenn tackles her first period piece with Jeanne du Barry, resurrecting a historical footnote in the refreshed trend of obsessive royalty porn. Fittingly, a film dealing specifically with a royal scandal created one of its own when Johnny Depp was cast as Louis Xv of France, the actor’s first film in three years following a high profile divorce, sullying his reputation in the court of public opinion. Such flotsam will eventually fade to the background while Maïwenn’s stab at royal fan fiction will more likely be remembered as a rather ho hum, cautiously attenuated escapade completely void of any real emotional authenticity (not to mention the film plays like the nadir of romantic melodrama).…...
For her sixth feature film, Maïwenn tackles her first period piece with Jeanne du Barry, resurrecting a historical footnote in the refreshed trend of obsessive royalty porn. Fittingly, a film dealing specifically with a royal scandal created one of its own when Johnny Depp was cast as Louis Xv of France, the actor’s first film in three years following a high profile divorce, sullying his reputation in the court of public opinion. Such flotsam will eventually fade to the background while Maïwenn’s stab at royal fan fiction will more likely be remembered as a rather ho hum, cautiously attenuated escapade completely void of any real emotional authenticity (not to mention the film plays like the nadir of romantic melodrama).…...
- 5/3/2024
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Actor Ryan Gosling has climbed new heights of success with his work in Barbie, which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Gosling is currently busy promoting his next feature film, the action comedy The Fall Guy. While promoting his new film, Gosling was asked about his past projects, particularly if he wanted another go at any one of them.
Ryan Gosling in an interview with WSJ Magazine
In an interview, Gosling revealed that he made a mistake in La La Land, which made him want a do-over for the film. Moreover, Gosling’s mistake ended up being in the Academy Award-winning film’s poster, which continues to haunt the actor even today. Here is what Ryan Gosling did wrong in La La Land and why it haunts him.
Ryan Gosling Says He Wants a Do-Over For His La La Land Role
Ryan Gosling is currently starring in The Fall Guy,...
Ryan Gosling in an interview with WSJ Magazine
In an interview, Gosling revealed that he made a mistake in La La Land, which made him want a do-over for the film. Moreover, Gosling’s mistake ended up being in the Academy Award-winning film’s poster, which continues to haunt the actor even today. Here is what Ryan Gosling did wrong in La La Land and why it haunts him.
Ryan Gosling Says He Wants a Do-Over For His La La Land Role
Ryan Gosling is currently starring in The Fall Guy,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The new action-comedy movie The Fall Guy is being criticized for a joke involving Amber Heard and Johnny Depp.
As you’re probably aware, Amber and Johnny got married in 2015 and then ended their marriage just over a year later. They ended up in a legal battle for years over several claims from both sides, including domestic violence allegations.
In The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who, having left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie — being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt) – goes missing.
The Amber-Johnny joke in the movie is delivered by Hannah Waddingham, who plays producer Gail Meyer.
Keep reading to find out more…
Gail walks into a messy trailer on set and remarks, “It’s like Amber and Johnny were just in here.
As you’re probably aware, Amber and Johnny got married in 2015 and then ended their marriage just over a year later. They ended up in a legal battle for years over several claims from both sides, including domestic violence allegations.
In The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who, having left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health, is drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie — being directed by his ex, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt) – goes missing.
The Amber-Johnny joke in the movie is delivered by Hannah Waddingham, who plays producer Gail Meyer.
Keep reading to find out more…
Gail walks into a messy trailer on set and remarks, “It’s like Amber and Johnny were just in here.
- 5/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As a film star, Ryan Gosling is the recipient of multiple titles, such as Gangster Squad and Drive. Even so, the actor, 43, has not yet made an appearance in the superhero genre, despite having received a few role offers from Marvel and DC Studios.
Have you ever been astounded by the fortunate decisions that Hollywood’s best actors make to shape their careers? Consider the Barbie star, a strategic mastermind, when it comes to career-defining decisions. The actor made an especially wise decision when he graciously stepped aside from donning the character of Green Lantern in Martin Campbell’s 2011 flick.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
This very role in Green Lantern, which Ryan Reynolds embraced with open arms, almost dimmed the vibrant light of his acting career.
Ryan Gosling’s Smart Move: The Impact of Saying No to Green Lantern
Ryan Gosling does not seem to...
Have you ever been astounded by the fortunate decisions that Hollywood’s best actors make to shape their careers? Consider the Barbie star, a strategic mastermind, when it comes to career-defining decisions. The actor made an especially wise decision when he graciously stepped aside from donning the character of Green Lantern in Martin Campbell’s 2011 flick.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
This very role in Green Lantern, which Ryan Reynolds embraced with open arms, almost dimmed the vibrant light of his acting career.
Ryan Gosling’s Smart Move: The Impact of Saying No to Green Lantern
Ryan Gosling does not seem to...
- 5/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
We celebrate the 40th anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street on a very special episode of the Nightmare on Film Street podcast, recorded live from Panic Fest! Your horror hosts Kimmi and Jon were joined by Nancy Thompson herself, Heather Langenkamp, to celebrate the supernatural slasher classic and honor the legacy of horror’s most resourceful final girl of all time!
During this full-length Q&a with Heather Langenkamp, we talk about what it was like working with the legendary Wes Craven, how scary it was to do those terrifying scenes alongside Robert Englund, working with the other young actors, including Johnny Depp, and get into her modern horror projects; like working with Mike Flanagan for The Midnight Club, as well as whether she’d ever consider returning to the role of Nancy!
Get into survival and Joinnn usss…
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Nightmare on Film Street is a labor of love – and Terror!
During this full-length Q&a with Heather Langenkamp, we talk about what it was like working with the legendary Wes Craven, how scary it was to do those terrifying scenes alongside Robert Englund, working with the other young actors, including Johnny Depp, and get into her modern horror projects; like working with Mike Flanagan for The Midnight Club, as well as whether she’d ever consider returning to the role of Nancy!
Get into survival and Joinnn usss…
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Nightmare on Film Street is a labor of love – and Terror!
- 5/2/2024
- by Nightmare on Film Street
A line of dialogue in The Fall Guy is already causing discourse among some viewers, prior to it opening in theaters.
In the David Leitch-directed action-comedy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham’s character, Gail Meyer, at one point makes a reference to Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s turbulent relationship.
In the scene, Waddingham, who plays an executive producer in the movie, reportedly walks into a trailer while looking disheveled and tells director Jody Moreno (Blunt), “It’s like Amber and Johnny were just in here.”
Some viewers have since taken to social media to criticize the line, with one user writing on X (formerly Twitter), “‘The Fall Guy’ made a distasteful “joke” about the domestic abuse amber suffered at the hands of johnny. it’s 2024, why are we writing these kinds of lines into movies? nasty work.”
Another social media user wrote that the film...
In the David Leitch-directed action-comedy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham’s character, Gail Meyer, at one point makes a reference to Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s turbulent relationship.
In the scene, Waddingham, who plays an executive producer in the movie, reportedly walks into a trailer while looking disheveled and tells director Jody Moreno (Blunt), “It’s like Amber and Johnny were just in here.”
Some viewers have since taken to social media to criticize the line, with one user writing on X (formerly Twitter), “‘The Fall Guy’ made a distasteful “joke” about the domestic abuse amber suffered at the hands of johnny. it’s 2024, why are we writing these kinds of lines into movies? nasty work.”
Another social media user wrote that the film...
- 5/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the 1990s and 2000s, May (and specifically Memorial Day) typically marked the beginning of Summer Movie Season. Multiplexes nationwide were packed to the emergency exits with big names, big explosions and (presumably) big box office. The film industry has changed since then, obviously, and summer no longer packs the same high-octane punch that it once did. But in this evolution, release schedule space has opened up for a stellar month of Don’t-Miss Indies titles.
Jeanne Du Barry
When You Can Watch: May 3
Where You Can Watch: Theaters
Director: Maiwenn
Cast: Maiwenn, Johnny Depp, Benjamin Lavernhe, Melvin Poupaud, Pierre Richard
Why We’re Excited: In 18th-century France, Jeanne Vaubernier, a common girl eager to climb the social ladder uses her distinct charms to convince her lover, the Count du Barry (Melvin Poupaud) to introduce her to the King, Louis Xv (Depp). The Count organizes the meeting through the intermediary...
Jeanne Du Barry
When You Can Watch: May 3
Where You Can Watch: Theaters
Director: Maiwenn
Cast: Maiwenn, Johnny Depp, Benjamin Lavernhe, Melvin Poupaud, Pierre Richard
Why We’re Excited: In 18th-century France, Jeanne Vaubernier, a common girl eager to climb the social ladder uses her distinct charms to convince her lover, the Count du Barry (Melvin Poupaud) to introduce her to the King, Louis Xv (Depp). The Count organizes the meeting through the intermediary...
- 5/1/2024
- by Su Fang Tham
- Film Independent News & More
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Wonka
Warner Bros
As moviegoers returned post-Covid, movie musicals were thought dead after the dismal performances of feature takes of Broadway musicals West Side Story, Dear Evan Hansen and In the Heights. Then along comes Wonka, an original feature musical with songs from Divine Comedy lead singer Neil Hannon,...
The Film
Wonka
Warner Bros
As moviegoers returned post-Covid, movie musicals were thought dead after the dismal performances of feature takes of Broadway musicals West Side Story, Dear Evan Hansen and In the Heights. Then along comes Wonka, an original feature musical with songs from Divine Comedy lead singer Neil Hannon,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Every successful man has a strong woman behind him, and Eva Mendes is the perfect example of that. After a string of hit movies, such as Derek Cianfrance’s smash hit The Place Beyond the Pines, which sparked a protracted romance between her and Ryan Gosling, Mendes became a prominent actor in her own right.
The 2012 flick may have contributed to their off-screen romance, but the Barbie star genuinely detested his character. That being said, despite his reputation for giving melancholic and enticing performances on screen, Gosling found it difficult to fall in love with one particular role: that of the character in The Place Beyond the Pines. In fact, he hated the character so much that he felt “ashamed” to even look at himself in the mirror.
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines
Let’s learn more about his disdain for the role, but before that,...
The 2012 flick may have contributed to their off-screen romance, but the Barbie star genuinely detested his character. That being said, despite his reputation for giving melancholic and enticing performances on screen, Gosling found it difficult to fall in love with one particular role: that of the character in The Place Beyond the Pines. In fact, he hated the character so much that he felt “ashamed” to even look at himself in the mirror.
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond the Pines
Let’s learn more about his disdain for the role, but before that,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
“In the Streets” is the first edition of the Notebook Insert, a seasonal supplement on moving-image culture.Illustration by Lale Westvind.I started errantly watching live streams at work not long after the Sphere first blinked its enormous electric eye in September 2023. This was a vestige of a pandemic-era habit, lockdown having been a good time to virtually peer into places one could never go. Jellyfish floating in seemingly limitless blue suspension at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, some rural trail in South Dakota, the top of the Eiffel Tower. You could drop in to any of these streams and feel, reassuringly, that nothing consequential was happening. After spending some time letting these feeds unspool in the background, one begins to wonder who set these cameras up; who maintains the connection, checks on the equipment, wipes dirt off the lens; who decided this or that perspective was the best, the most representative,...
- 4/29/2024
- MUBI
It’s not just the bad guys who have to watch their backs anymore. In the chilling wake of the new film Abigail, where a seemingly straightforward kidnapping spirals into a vampire-fueled frenzy, we’ve been inspired to delve into the murky depths of horror movies where it’s evil squaring off against evil. These 12 films twist the usual fright formula by pitting traditional villains—think thieves, rogue agents, and hardened criminals—against adversaries that are unexpectedly more sinister and supernatural.So, buckle up as we unleash a list that explores the darkest corners of human (and non-human) nature, where everyone’s morality is grey and the bad guys get way more than they bargained for…
Lionsgate 12. Red State (2011)
Director Kevin Smith takes a sharp turn from his usual comedic fare with Red State, a gritty, intense horror-thriller. When three teenagers are lured into an isolated compound, they expect a typical rebellious night.
Lionsgate 12. Red State (2011)
Director Kevin Smith takes a sharp turn from his usual comedic fare with Red State, a gritty, intense horror-thriller. When three teenagers are lured into an isolated compound, they expect a typical rebellious night.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Josh O’Connor has his sights set on his dream role: playing a “darker version” of Willy Wonka.
Much like his “Challengers” co-star and “West Side Story” alum Mike Faist, O’Connor is looking to lean into the musical theater elements of the famed fictional chocolatier. Timothée Chalamet most recently played the Roald Dahl character in “Wonka,” with Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder leading other iterations of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
In a recent WSJ Magazine video, O’Connor revealed that Wonka is his ideal part.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka, but like a dark Willy Wonka,” he said. “I know they’ve just made a ‘Wonka’ film with Timothée Chalamet, but I would really like to play a story of darker version of him.”
According to O’Connor, the original portrayal of the character by actor Wilder is a haunting performance.
“I think Gene Wilder’s version of him is very dark.
Much like his “Challengers” co-star and “West Side Story” alum Mike Faist, O’Connor is looking to lean into the musical theater elements of the famed fictional chocolatier. Timothée Chalamet most recently played the Roald Dahl character in “Wonka,” with Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder leading other iterations of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
In a recent WSJ Magazine video, O’Connor revealed that Wonka is his ideal part.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka, but like a dark Willy Wonka,” he said. “I know they’ve just made a ‘Wonka’ film with Timothée Chalamet, but I would really like to play a story of darker version of him.”
According to O’Connor, the original portrayal of the character by actor Wilder is a haunting performance.
“I think Gene Wilder’s version of him is very dark.
- 4/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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In this digital-dominated era, the allure of physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays remains robust, transcending mere nostalgia. These formats offer a tangible, personal connection to the artistry of film and television—a curated collection that one can physically handle, showcase, and possess.
As the industry increasingly veers towards streaming as its primary mode of distribution, collecting physical media is becoming a niche yet cherished pastime. It remains the most reliable method to ensure access to a broad spectrum of titles, often in the highest possible quality. A 4K Blu-ray on your shelf guarantees immediate, uninterrupted viewing—free from buffering or service outages—of your favorite films and TV shows in stunning resolution. Moreover, these discs frequently include a wealth of bonus content, ranging from archival gems to freshly...
In this digital-dominated era, the allure of physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays remains robust, transcending mere nostalgia. These formats offer a tangible, personal connection to the artistry of film and television—a curated collection that one can physically handle, showcase, and possess.
As the industry increasingly veers towards streaming as its primary mode of distribution, collecting physical media is becoming a niche yet cherished pastime. It remains the most reliable method to ensure access to a broad spectrum of titles, often in the highest possible quality. A 4K Blu-ray on your shelf guarantees immediate, uninterrupted viewing—free from buffering or service outages—of your favorite films and TV shows in stunning resolution. Moreover, these discs frequently include a wealth of bonus content, ranging from archival gems to freshly...
- 4/29/2024
- by Clayton Davis and Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Josh O’Connor is currently starring in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers and recently revealed what character he would love to play in the future.
In a recent interview, the actor said he is open to giving like to a “dark” version of the Willy Wonka character from Roal Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka,” O’Connor said in an interview with WSJ Magazine. “But like a dark Willy Wonka.”
O’Connor acknowledged that Timothée Chalamet starred in Wonka, an origin story to the Willy Wonka character, recently.
“But I would really like to play a story of darker version of him,” he added.
The Crown actor also noted that Gene Wilder’s version of the character from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory “is very dark.”
“It’s not dark in a sinister way. I think he’s a really angry man,...
In a recent interview, the actor said he is open to giving like to a “dark” version of the Willy Wonka character from Roal Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka,” O’Connor said in an interview with WSJ Magazine. “But like a dark Willy Wonka.”
O’Connor acknowledged that Timothée Chalamet starred in Wonka, an origin story to the Willy Wonka character, recently.
“But I would really like to play a story of darker version of him,” he added.
The Crown actor also noted that Gene Wilder’s version of the character from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory “is very dark.”
“It’s not dark in a sinister way. I think he’s a really angry man,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Maïwenn’s Jeanne du Barry is a work without a unifying thesis. Born Jeanne Bécu in 1743, Louis Xv’s favorite mistress (played as an adult by Maïwenn herself) was a courtesan who was elevated to a countess, and to the scandalized horror of the French court. At first, the film seems primed to deliver a send-up of courtly ritual and hypocritical noble decorum, à la Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. But like the real Countess du Barry, it’s eventually caught up in the very pomp and splendor that it initially lampoons.
It’s in that initial, comical examination of court etiquette that Maïwenn’s film is at its strongest. When Jeanne, a courtesan favored by aristocrats who take her along to court, arrives at Versailles and is offered like livestock to Louis Xv (Johnny Depp), we see through her eyes how the palace has turned every single action into...
It’s in that initial, comical examination of court etiquette that Maïwenn’s film is at its strongest. When Jeanne, a courtesan favored by aristocrats who take her along to court, arrives at Versailles and is offered like livestock to Louis Xv (Johnny Depp), we see through her eyes how the palace has turned every single action into...
- 4/28/2024
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
"Jeanne du Barry", set in France 1768, is directed by Maïwenn, starring Johnny Depp, Maïwenn, Melvil Poupaud and Pierre Richard, releasing May 2, 2024 in theaters:
“…the film follows the life of ‘Jeanne Bécu’ (Maïwenn), who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743…
“…and went on to rise through the Court of Louis Xv (Depp)...
"...to become his last official mistress…”
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“…the film follows the life of ‘Jeanne Bécu’ (Maïwenn), who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743…
“…and went on to rise through the Court of Louis Xv (Depp)...
"...to become his last official mistress…”
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- 4/28/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
We could have received another popular cinematic universe if Universal had been successful in kickstarting the Dark Universe. Sadly, 2017’s The Mummy, which was supposed to kickstart the universe involving the classic Universal monsters failed hard and the plans were scrapped. However, the failure was taken very positively by The Mummy director Alex Kurtzman.
Annabelle Wallis and Tom Cruise in a still from The Mummy
Alex Kurtzman’s The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, was a reboot of the classic Mummy franchise and featured a unique take. It was very different from the iconic Brendan Fraser movies most audiences were familiar with. The critics and the audiences bashed the film for several weak points. Despite being such a massive mess, Kurtzman stated that the film taught him a lot.
What does Alex Kurtzman feel about The Mummy?
Alex Kurtzman (credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The concept of shared cinematic universes has been highly...
Annabelle Wallis and Tom Cruise in a still from The Mummy
Alex Kurtzman’s The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, was a reboot of the classic Mummy franchise and featured a unique take. It was very different from the iconic Brendan Fraser movies most audiences were familiar with. The critics and the audiences bashed the film for several weak points. Despite being such a massive mess, Kurtzman stated that the film taught him a lot.
What does Alex Kurtzman feel about The Mummy?
Alex Kurtzman (credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The concept of shared cinematic universes has been highly...
- 4/28/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Too Hot To Handle’s Harry Jowsey. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Harry Jowsey became immensely popular with Too Hot To Handle. The TV personality and social media star recently shared a shocking update with his fans and followers. Jowsey is diagnosed with skin cancer. The news has shaken his fans, who wished him well on social media.
In 2020, Harry Jowsey appeared on Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. He became a fan favourite and won hearts with his good looks and charm. On April 26, the YouTuber took to his TikTok page to share an update about getting diagnosed with skin cancer.
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Harry Jowsey became immensely popular with Too Hot To Handle. The TV personality and social media star recently shared a shocking update with his fans and followers. Jowsey is diagnosed with skin cancer. The news has shaken his fans, who wished him well on social media.
In 2020, Harry Jowsey appeared on Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. He became a fan favourite and won hearts with his good looks and charm. On April 26, the YouTuber took to his TikTok page to share an update about getting diagnosed with skin cancer.
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- 4/27/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Despite not having any new acting credits, Johnny Depp has had his name making constant headlines recently.
After a scandalous trial with ex-wife Amber Heard back in 2022, the actor started afresh all his professional life which was marked by his leading role in a French historical drama Jeanne du Barry — but even here Depp wouldn’t avoid a controversial story with his part in it.
Now that some revelations about the actor’s inappropriate behavior on set have seen the light with everybody’s interest in it, the movie’s director suddenly decided to debunk it all.
What’s Up With Johnny Depp Again?
It all started with Jeanne du Barry’s director and main actress Maïwenn who recently revealed that working with Johnny Depp was probably one of the hardest challenges in her career — as she stated, the whole crew felt scared when the actor was present on set.
After a scandalous trial with ex-wife Amber Heard back in 2022, the actor started afresh all his professional life which was marked by his leading role in a French historical drama Jeanne du Barry — but even here Depp wouldn’t avoid a controversial story with his part in it.
Now that some revelations about the actor’s inappropriate behavior on set have seen the light with everybody’s interest in it, the movie’s director suddenly decided to debunk it all.
What’s Up With Johnny Depp Again?
It all started with Jeanne du Barry’s director and main actress Maïwenn who recently revealed that working with Johnny Depp was probably one of the hardest challenges in her career — as she stated, the whole crew felt scared when the actor was present on set.
- 4/26/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
When one of the Kings of big budget movies says big budget movies are nearing the end of their tether, maybe we should listen?
As he prepares to premiere his new French-language movie, “Jeanne Du Barry” in the US on May 2, he’s shared his opinion on big budget movies and whether they’re becoming disposable.
Johnny Depp – Says Big Budget Movies Don’t Provide Something New To Audiences
Is it true? Are we being fed the same plot over and over again but in slightly different ways? Whether you agree or not, Depp thinks it’s a given. He believes that big budget movies are always being approved by studios even though they’re replications of each other.
During his latest chat with Metro UK, the actor said, “By and large, for the majority of the years I’ve been wandering around aimlessly talking to people, they really want the same thing.
As he prepares to premiere his new French-language movie, “Jeanne Du Barry” in the US on May 2, he’s shared his opinion on big budget movies and whether they’re becoming disposable.
Johnny Depp – Says Big Budget Movies Don’t Provide Something New To Audiences
Is it true? Are we being fed the same plot over and over again but in slightly different ways? Whether you agree or not, Depp thinks it’s a given. He believes that big budget movies are always being approved by studios even though they’re replications of each other.
During his latest chat with Metro UK, the actor said, “By and large, for the majority of the years I’ve been wandering around aimlessly talking to people, they really want the same thing.
- 4/26/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Inside Out 2 To Release In India On Jun 14, 2024 (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Inside Out 2 is officially a go and will hit the Indian theaters sooner than we thought. The emotionally thrilling and deeply thoughtful movie, which navigates the specificities of each emotion, has been widely loved and celebrated. Recently,
Critics and fans recently saw a 30-minute preview of Pixar Animation’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2. Many were thrilled to post their thoughts on social media, confirming that the film’s remaining emotions, charisma, humor, and surprises left viewers wanting more.
Fans launched into a parade of praises and described it as “A perfect sequel” and “fave Pixar film.” In contrast, others shared a long trail of thoughts appreciating the pacing, hilarious new entries, and compelling storyline. A fellow netizen also took it far, hailing Inside Out 2 as the ‘Best Pixar film in a decade,’ over a Twitter...
Inside Out 2 is officially a go and will hit the Indian theaters sooner than we thought. The emotionally thrilling and deeply thoughtful movie, which navigates the specificities of each emotion, has been widely loved and celebrated. Recently,
Critics and fans recently saw a 30-minute preview of Pixar Animation’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2. Many were thrilled to post their thoughts on social media, confirming that the film’s remaining emotions, charisma, humor, and surprises left viewers wanting more.
Fans launched into a parade of praises and described it as “A perfect sequel” and “fave Pixar film.” In contrast, others shared a long trail of thoughts appreciating the pacing, hilarious new entries, and compelling storyline. A fellow netizen also took it far, hailing Inside Out 2 as the ‘Best Pixar film in a decade,’ over a Twitter...
- 4/26/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
When Johnny Depp praised and thanked his Jeanne du Barry director for giving him a chance when nearly no other filmmaker would, it showed genuine appreciation. But then director Maïwenn seemed to betray her star, giving an interview in The Independent that painted Depp as “scary” on the set and Maïwenn as disloyal. Now, Maïwenn is trying to right the wrongs ahead of the film’s North American release next week.
Speaking with Variety, Maïwenn said that her quotes about Johnny Depp had been misrepresented. “When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,’ I was talking about his charisma, his notoriety, his star status, etc… was shocked when I discovered that the newspaper had headlined that ‘The crew were afraid of [Johnny Depp]’ because written like that, and without its context and subtleties, it absolutely no longer means the same thing. The journalist did not want to grasp the subtlety of my words....
Speaking with Variety, Maïwenn said that her quotes about Johnny Depp had been misrepresented. “When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,’ I was talking about his charisma, his notoriety, his star status, etc… was shocked when I discovered that the newspaper had headlined that ‘The crew were afraid of [Johnny Depp]’ because written like that, and without its context and subtleties, it absolutely no longer means the same thing. The journalist did not want to grasp the subtlety of my words....
- 4/26/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Even amidst the glitz and glamour of the silver screen, the names people have come to adore aren’t always as genuine as they seem. For actors like Emma Stone and Michael Keaton, adopting stage names was a strategic move, whether to avoid confusion or create a memorable persona. However, Emma Stone recently revealed a surprising truth. Despite the fame attached to her moniker, she’s grown tired of being referred to as “Emma.”
Emma Stone in Poor Things.
Emma Stone Is No Longer Fond of Her Stage Name!
Before Emma Stone dazzled audiences on the big screen, she faced the challenge of sharing a name with another star in the entertainment industry called Emily. Thus, she opted for a stage name to stand out. Initially, Stone embraced her new identity with enthusiasm, rather eager to get rid of her original name.
Suggested“How can we possibly hope to stand...
Emma Stone in Poor Things.
Emma Stone Is No Longer Fond of Her Stage Name!
Before Emma Stone dazzled audiences on the big screen, she faced the challenge of sharing a name with another star in the entertainment industry called Emily. Thus, she opted for a stage name to stand out. Initially, Stone embraced her new identity with enthusiasm, rather eager to get rid of her original name.
Suggested“How can we possibly hope to stand...
- 4/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Johnny Depp’s legal conflict with his ex Amber Heard has almost derailed his glorious Hollywood career. The actor appeared in French filmmaker Maïwenn’s historical romance drama, Jeanne du Barry, alongside the director who played the title character.
Johnny Depp in Jeanne Du Barry
Earlier this month, in an interview with The Independent, Maïwenn commented on working with Depp in the movie. However, she claimed that the outlet had twisted her words, keeping the actor in a bad light in the headline. Now, she clarified her comment on the Pirates of the Caribbean star.
Maïwenn Clarified her Comments On Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp in Jeanne du Barry
Maïwenn revealed that he was saddened and concerned after her interview was twisted to explicitly reveal a different meaning. It has cast a shadow of negativity on Johnny Depp and his reputation. In a chat with Variety, the director and Depp’s...
Johnny Depp in Jeanne Du Barry
Earlier this month, in an interview with The Independent, Maïwenn commented on working with Depp in the movie. However, she claimed that the outlet had twisted her words, keeping the actor in a bad light in the headline. Now, she clarified her comment on the Pirates of the Caribbean star.
Maïwenn Clarified her Comments On Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp in Jeanne du Barry
Maïwenn revealed that he was saddened and concerned after her interview was twisted to explicitly reveal a different meaning. It has cast a shadow of negativity on Johnny Depp and his reputation. In a chat with Variety, the director and Depp’s...
- 4/26/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Emily Blunt has expressed her disappointment over the increasing usage of algorithms in Hollywood to make projects. The landscape of the industry has changed a lot with technological advancements. However, Blunt doesn’t see it as a positive change and claims that a critically acclaimed film like Oppenheimer would not have been made if the producers trusted the algorithm.
Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
Following the massively successful Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt is all set to appear alongside Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. They both took to an interview to suggest how the algorithm is slowly destroying the industry by getting involved in decision-making. Recently, director Brian Helgeland also stated that the Netflix algorithm foiled his plans for A Knight’s Tale sequel.
What did Emily Blunt say about algorithms?
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
In recent times, several artists have expressed their displeasure with...
Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
Following the massively successful Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt is all set to appear alongside Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy. They both took to an interview to suggest how the algorithm is slowly destroying the industry by getting involved in decision-making. Recently, director Brian Helgeland also stated that the Netflix algorithm foiled his plans for A Knight’s Tale sequel.
What did Emily Blunt say about algorithms?
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)
In recent times, several artists have expressed their displeasure with...
- 4/26/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Johnny Depp‘s Jeanne du Barry director Maïwenn is clearing the air after one of her comments about the actor got taken out of context.
When speaking to The Independent, she said that “the crew were afraid” of Johnny on set of the project. The quote was highlighted at the top of the feature.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I have to be honest. It’s difficult to shoot with him… all the crew were scared because he has a different kind of humour and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be Ok to say his lines… I mean, even if he was there on set, on time, the crew were afraid of him,” she told the outlet.
However, she did not mean that Johnny was scary in the traditional sense.
“When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,...
When speaking to The Independent, she said that “the crew were afraid” of Johnny on set of the project. The quote was highlighted at the top of the feature.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I have to be honest. It’s difficult to shoot with him… all the crew were scared because he has a different kind of humour and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be Ok to say his lines… I mean, even if he was there on set, on time, the crew were afraid of him,” she told the outlet.
However, she did not mean that Johnny was scary in the traditional sense.
“When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Maïwenn is holding court when it comes to the viral coverage of working with Johnny Depp on “Jeanne du Barry.”
Maïwenn recently told The Independent that it was “difficult” to work with Depp because the crew was “scared” and “afraid” of the actor in part due to his “different kind of humor and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be Ok to say his lines.”
“Jeanne du Barry” marks Depp’s return to the big screen following his highly-publicized court case against ex-wife Amber Heard. However, Depp has shrugged off the label of “Jeanne du Barry” as his comeback film.
Now, actress/director Maïwenn is calling out The Independent for manufacturing “controversy” about her comments regarding Depp, saying that the outlet took her statement to have a “malicious” tone and out of context.
“When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,...
Maïwenn recently told The Independent that it was “difficult” to work with Depp because the crew was “scared” and “afraid” of the actor in part due to his “different kind of humor and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be Ok to say his lines.”
“Jeanne du Barry” marks Depp’s return to the big screen following his highly-publicized court case against ex-wife Amber Heard. However, Depp has shrugged off the label of “Jeanne du Barry” as his comeback film.
Now, actress/director Maïwenn is calling out The Independent for manufacturing “controversy” about her comments regarding Depp, saying that the outlet took her statement to have a “malicious” tone and out of context.
“When I made a remark about Johnny being ‘scary,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Jeanne du Barry” director Maïwenn is speaking out against The Independent after her interview with the publication, which posted online earlier this month, was headlined with a quote in which the filmmaker said her crew was “scared” of star Johnny Depp.
“I have to be honest. It’s difficult to shoot with him… all the crew were scared because he has a different kind of humor and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be ok to say his lines,” Maïwenn said during The Independent interview. “I mean, even if he was there on set, on time, the crew were afraid of him.”
Maïwenn clarified the comment in a statement to Variety, saying that she was referring to Depp’s “charisma” and “star status” when discussing why he was “scary.” Nothing about Depp’s behavior on set made anyone afraid of him,...
“I have to be honest. It’s difficult to shoot with him… all the crew were scared because he has a different kind of humor and we didn’t know if he was going to be on time, or if he was going to be ok to say his lines,” Maïwenn said during The Independent interview. “I mean, even if he was there on set, on time, the crew were afraid of him.”
Maïwenn clarified the comment in a statement to Variety, saying that she was referring to Depp’s “charisma” and “star status” when discussing why he was “scary.” Nothing about Depp’s behavior on set made anyone afraid of him,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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