Giancarlo Esposito has been in the entertainment industry for over four decades. He is best known for his role as Gus Fring in the crime drama series- Breaking Bad and its spin-off- Better Call Saul. He won the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the former.
Furthermore, Esposito was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series thrice. He has been in talks about playing the X-Men character Professor X for quite some time. Recently, he said something regarding this, which did not sit well with netizens, who had a furious outburst.
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian
Giancarlo Esposito Wants Marvel to Race Swap Two Major X-Men Characters and Fans Aren’t Too Happy About It
Giancarlo Esposito has appeared in many series such as the Amazon series- The Boys, the Disney+ series- The Mandalorian,...
Furthermore, Esposito was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series thrice. He has been in talks about playing the X-Men character Professor X for quite some time. Recently, he said something regarding this, which did not sit well with netizens, who had a furious outburst.
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian
Giancarlo Esposito Wants Marvel to Race Swap Two Major X-Men Characters and Fans Aren’t Too Happy About It
Giancarlo Esposito has appeared in many series such as the Amazon series- The Boys, the Disney+ series- The Mandalorian,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
As we wait for Disney and Marvel to usher in a new era of X-Men-related film content, questions about who could play the iconic mutants continue to burn in fans’ minds. For several years, fan casts for the part of Wolverine have run rampant online, with everyone from Jared Kesso to Daniel Radcliffe and Taron Egerton floated as someone to play the adamantium-clawed Canadian hero. But what about Professor Charles Xavier? The mutant mentalist is one of the franchise’s most iconic characters. After Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy’s performances, playing the bald father figure to many mutants will take someone extraordinary. How about Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, and Kaleidoscope actor Giancarlo Esposito?
Speaking with Amon Warmann from the Fade to Black podcast, Giancarlo Esposito says it’d be great to play Professor X in an X-Men project, though he’d like to change an aspect of the character’s mobility.
Speaking with Amon Warmann from the Fade to Black podcast, Giancarlo Esposito says it’d be great to play Professor X in an X-Men project, though he’d like to change an aspect of the character’s mobility.
- 3/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
This week's Empire Podcast brings you a double bill of wonderful actors, nattering away about their latest projects. How lovely. First up, Kingsley Ben-Adir talks to Amon Warmann about Bob Marley: One Love, the film that shines the spotlight on two pivotal years in the life of the legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, and the madness of being part of Greta Gerwig's Barbie. (22-46.00 — 41:52.00) And Chris Hewitt has a lovely talk with Tahar Rahim, star of Madame Web, about finally saying yes to Hollywood, what he would do if he knew when he was going to die, and working with Ridley Scott on Napoleon. (1:08:18.00 — 1:23:07.00)
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss billion dollar movies that should have been nominated for Best Picture, the week's movie news including the revelation of the Fantastic Four casting and the Super Bowl trailers,...
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss billion dollar movies that should have been nominated for Best Picture, the week's movie news including the revelation of the Fantastic Four casting and the Super Bowl trailers,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
"Say hi to your family for me!" Mark Wahlberg, star of the action comedy The Family Plan, returns to the Empire Podcast for the first time in aaaaaaages this week, and brings his on-screen wife, Michelle Monaghan, with him for a fun chat with Chris Hewitt that takes in everything from kids swearing in front of their parents to Adele's impact on Wahlberg's sleep cycle. Chris is also in the interviewer's chair for a fun audience with Zachary Levi, the star of :a[Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/chicken-run-dawn-of-the-nugget/' }.
And, in the antepenultimate episode of the year (no Christmas break for us!), Chris hosts from his home office this week, and is joined by Amon Warmann and James Dyer to tackle a couple of Christmas movie-related questions, take a look at the week's movie news, including the sad death of Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher,...
And, in the antepenultimate episode of the year (no Christmas break for us!), Chris hosts from his home office this week, and is joined by Amon Warmann and James Dyer to tackle a couple of Christmas movie-related questions, take a look at the week's movie news, including the sad death of Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Empire Podcast #593: Richard Curtis, William Oldroyd & Thomasin McKenzie, Riz Ahmed & Jessie Buckley
It's another guest-packed jamboree on this week's Empire Podcast, folks. First, Chris Hewitt asks Richard Curtis about revisiting his BBC Christmas classic, Bernard & The Genie, as the new Sky Cinema film, :a[Genie]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/genie/' }. Chris also chats with William Oldroyd, director of the new thriller :a[Eileen]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/eileen/' }, and his star, Thomasin McKenzie. And then Amon Warmann Zooms in for a lovely natter with :a[Fingernails]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/fingernails/' } stars, Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley. We really do spoil you lot.
And either side of all those is another fun episode as Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to talk about the forthcoming live show to mark our 600th episode (:a[on sale now]{href='https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-empire-podcast-600th-episode-live/' } -- be quick!
And either side of all those is another fun episode as Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to talk about the forthcoming live show to mark our 600th episode (:a[on sale now]{href='https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-empire-podcast-600th-episode-live/' } -- be quick!
- 12/1/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Another hat-trick of directors on this week's beautifully-designed, utterly symmetrical Empire Podcast, folks. First, Ben Travis says what a marvellous day for a chat with David Gordon Green, director of :a[The Exorcist: Believer]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-exorcist-believer/' }. Then, Beth Webb chats with Chloe Domont, the writer/director of the savage relationship drama, :a[Fair Play]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/fair-play/' }. And then John Nugent travels to Venice to have a chat with the one and only Wes Anderson – who was wearing pyjamas monogrammed with his own initials – about his Roald Dahl short films, currently streaming on Netflix. John didn't have any pod equipment with him, which is why his audio is slightly spotty in this one.
Then, back in the virtual podbooth, Chris Hewitt hosts and is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann for a fun episode in which they review The Exorcist: Believer,...
Then, back in the virtual podbooth, Chris Hewitt hosts and is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann for a fun episode in which they review The Exorcist: Believer,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
The Golden Globes have locked their 2023-24 voting body. The organization announced Monday that it expanded to 300 voters for its 81st annual celebration of film, TV and a few new categories, boasting 60% diversity across 76 countries.
The announcement comes after a recent spate of controversy involving the roster of voters for the beleaguered awards organization after the dissolve of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The new roster includes international voters from countries like Armenia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Serbia and Tanzania. The new breakdown is 47% female,and 60% racially and ethnically diverse, with 26.3% identifying as Latinx, 13.3% Asian, 11% Black and 9% Middle Eastern.
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” Helen Hoehne, president, Golden Globes, said in a statement. “Our voters represent 76 countries, bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
“I was very impressed by the number of...
The announcement comes after a recent spate of controversy involving the roster of voters for the beleaguered awards organization after the dissolve of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The new roster includes international voters from countries like Armenia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Serbia and Tanzania. The new breakdown is 47% female,and 60% racially and ethnically diverse, with 26.3% identifying as Latinx, 13.3% Asian, 11% Black and 9% Middle Eastern.
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” Helen Hoehne, president, Golden Globes, said in a statement. “Our voters represent 76 countries, bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
“I was very impressed by the number of...
- 10/2/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
The Golden Globes have revealed the full list of voters who will be voting on its 2024 awards.
The group of 300 journalists from around the world is 60 percent racially and ethnically diverse, the organization said Monday, proclaiming that the voting body is the “most ethnically diverse of all the major awards shows.”
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne said in a statement. “Our voters represent 76 countries bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
Countries represented by the voting group include Armenia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Serbia and Tanzania. The voting body is 47 percent female and 26.3 percent of the group identify as Latinx, 13 percent as Asian, 11 percent Black and 9 percent Middle Eastern.
In order to be selected, the Globes said, voters “underwent a rigorous review and accreditation process” with the...
The group of 300 journalists from around the world is 60 percent racially and ethnically diverse, the organization said Monday, proclaiming that the voting body is the “most ethnically diverse of all the major awards shows.”
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne said in a statement. “Our voters represent 76 countries bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
Countries represented by the voting group include Armenia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Serbia and Tanzania. The voting body is 47 percent female and 26.3 percent of the group identify as Latinx, 13 percent as Asian, 11 percent Black and 9 percent Middle Eastern.
In order to be selected, the Globes said, voters “underwent a rigorous review and accreditation process” with the...
- 10/2/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Golden Globes have announced the full list of voters for the 81st Golden Globe Awards, which will take place Jan. 7. It totals 300 journalists. The breakdown, per the organization, is: 47% female, and 60% racially and ethnically diverse, with 26.3% Latinx, 13.3% Asian, 11% Black, and 9% Middle Eastern..
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Our voters represent 76 countries bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
This year’s newly added voters include Deadline’s Zac Ntim (United Kingdom) and Variety’s Elsa Keslassy (France). Also joining are Trinidad Barleycorn (Switzerland), Paola Casella (Italy), Ankit Jhunjhunwala (Canada), Sona Karapoghosyan (Armenia), Wael Khairy (Egypt), Juan Claudio Matossian Güell (Spain), Naman Ramachandran (United Kingdom), Mohammed Rouda (Egypt) and Amon Warmann (United Kingdom).
A complete list of all 300 voting members can be found here. As Deadline reported last month,...
“Our commitment to maintaining the diversity of our voting body continues,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Our voters represent 76 countries bringing a unique international perspective on nominating the best in motion pictures and television this year.”
This year’s newly added voters include Deadline’s Zac Ntim (United Kingdom) and Variety’s Elsa Keslassy (France). Also joining are Trinidad Barleycorn (Switzerland), Paola Casella (Italy), Ankit Jhunjhunwala (Canada), Sona Karapoghosyan (Armenia), Wael Khairy (Egypt), Juan Claudio Matossian Güell (Spain), Naman Ramachandran (United Kingdom), Mohammed Rouda (Egypt) and Amon Warmann (United Kingdom).
A complete list of all 300 voting members can be found here. As Deadline reported last month,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On June 29, 2023, Netflix released the third season of “The Witcher.” The sci-fi drama received predominantly positive reviews from critics, resulting in a score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series focuses on Geralt (Henry Cavill in his final season), a monster hunter continuing his adventures in a world where humanity is often more cruel than the creatures they battle. The ensemble cast includes Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, Eamon Farren, Mimi Ndiweni and MyAnna Buring.
The critics consensus for this third cycle reads, “Capably shouldered by Henry Cavill’s gruff charm, ‘The Witcher’s’ plotty third season pays a fittingly fond farewell to this particular Geralt of Rivia.” Read our full review round-up below.
See What to watch this weekend: TV awards contenders
Amon Warmann of Empire Magazine praises the series, stating, “If ever a series needed a ‘Previously On…’ recap, it’s ‘The Witcher.’ The sprawling universe that has...
The critics consensus for this third cycle reads, “Capably shouldered by Henry Cavill’s gruff charm, ‘The Witcher’s’ plotty third season pays a fittingly fond farewell to this particular Geralt of Rivia.” Read our full review round-up below.
See What to watch this weekend: TV awards contenders
Amon Warmann of Empire Magazine praises the series, stating, “If ever a series needed a ‘Previously On…’ recap, it’s ‘The Witcher.’ The sprawling universe that has...
- 7/3/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Amazon Prime Video’s hit drama series “The Boys” has gone from strength to strength in each of its three seasons so far, as proven by their increasingly impressive Rotten Tomatoes score.
Eric Kripke‘s superhero satire started off with a score of 85% for its debut season before its sophomore outing jumped up to 97%. Now, its third and most recent season, which will be hoping to compete at this year’s Emmys, has earned the show its highest Rt score yet with a near-perfect 98%.
The series follows Karl Urban‘s Butcher and Jack Quaid‘s Hughie as they lead the fight against superhero company Vought International and their team of terrible supes The Seven, led by Antony Starr‘s evil Homelander. In season three, the series ramped it up a notch to give viewers some of its most shocking moments yet and a tantalizing pay-off that teases even darker things...
Eric Kripke‘s superhero satire started off with a score of 85% for its debut season before its sophomore outing jumped up to 97%. Now, its third and most recent season, which will be hoping to compete at this year’s Emmys, has earned the show its highest Rt score yet with a near-perfect 98%.
The series follows Karl Urban‘s Butcher and Jack Quaid‘s Hughie as they lead the fight against superhero company Vought International and their team of terrible supes The Seven, led by Antony Starr‘s evil Homelander. In season three, the series ramped it up a notch to give viewers some of its most shocking moments yet and a tantalizing pay-off that teases even darker things...
- 5/29/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
At the Star Wars Celebration fan convention in London, Lucasfilm made a major series of announcements on the future of “Star Wars.” Three new features are on the way, recruiting directors Dave Filoni and James Mangold, and four series, including “Ahsoka.” Produced by Jon Favreau and writer Filoni, the series will follow Anakin Skywalker’s beloved Togruta padawan, Ahsoka Tano. The highly anticipated event is set to premiere in August on Disney+.
“Star Wars” viewers ‘were first introduced to Ahsoka in 2008, in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated film. The film was first commissioned as an introductory arc to the TV series of the same name, which follow Ahsoka as she learned from her mentor, Anakin Skywalker, who will become Darth Vader.
Quickly Ahsoka became a “Star Wars” favorite. The character returned six years later in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series, now a powerful Jedi warrior.
Ahsoka came to...
“Star Wars” viewers ‘were first introduced to Ahsoka in 2008, in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated film. The film was first commissioned as an introductory arc to the TV series of the same name, which follow Ahsoka as she learned from her mentor, Anakin Skywalker, who will become Darth Vader.
Quickly Ahsoka became a “Star Wars” favorite. The character returned six years later in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series, now a powerful Jedi warrior.
Ahsoka came to...
- 4/8/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
This week's Empire Podcast has more stars than Frank Lampard has had managerial jobs at Chelsea, folks. First up, Amon Warmann is The Pope's Exorcist's star's interviewer, as he talks to the great Russell Crowe about accents, Gladiator 2 and more. Then Amon gives Air stars Matt Damon and Marlon Wayans the big old Nike tick of approval in another fun chat. And finally Chris Hewitt rounds things off with a fun if chaotic chat with Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, the stars of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Then Chris and Amon are joined in the podbooth by James Dyer for an episode in which they talk about great movie scenes featuring eggs, discuss a ton of movie news, and review all of the above movies, along with Guy Ritchie's Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your...
Then Chris and Amon are joined in the podbooth by James Dyer for an episode in which they talk about great movie scenes featuring eggs, discuss a ton of movie news, and review all of the above movies, along with Guy Ritchie's Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your...
- 4/7/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Dave Filoni and James Mangold are set to direct two new “Star Wars” movies, Lucasfilm revealed on Friday.
The directors will helm two separate films in the franchise. Meanwhile, a third movie that centers on Daisy Ridley’s Rey will be directed by Emmy- and Oscar-winning helmer Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy made the shock announcement at the studio’s showcase during London’s Star Wars Celebration, where fans were expecting the announcement of a single film and were pleasantly surprised by a trifecta of projects.
Mangold’s movie will go back to the dawn of the Jedi, while Filoni’s project will focus on the New Republic, and “close out” the interconnected stories that are told in series including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Ahsoka” and other Disney+ shows.
“It’s a chance to tell the entire story of its own, the birth of the force,...
The directors will helm two separate films in the franchise. Meanwhile, a third movie that centers on Daisy Ridley’s Rey will be directed by Emmy- and Oscar-winning helmer Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy made the shock announcement at the studio’s showcase during London’s Star Wars Celebration, where fans were expecting the announcement of a single film and were pleasantly surprised by a trifecta of projects.
Mangold’s movie will go back to the dawn of the Jedi, while Filoni’s project will focus on the New Republic, and “close out” the interconnected stories that are told in series including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Ahsoka” and other Disney+ shows.
“It’s a chance to tell the entire story of its own, the birth of the force,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees another onslaught of incredible guests, as Ian Freer chats with Babylon's director-composer duo of Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz about their working relationship and long friendship, and Chris Hewitt talks scary VHS covers with We Have A Ghost director Christopher Landon, and stepping into the directorial breach with Creed III star (and shot caller), Michael B. Jordan.
Then, in the podbooth, Helen O'Hara hosts this week, and she's joined by James Dyer and Amon Warmann to discuss movies with small casts, the week's movie news (such as it is), and review Creed III, Close, The Strays, and The Independent. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your choice — or via the PlanetRadio player above.
Then, in the podbooth, Helen O'Hara hosts this week, and she's joined by James Dyer and Amon Warmann to discuss movies with small casts, the week's movie news (such as it is), and review Creed III, Close, The Strays, and The Independent. Enjoy.
Listen to the episode on the pod app of your choice — or via the PlanetRadio player above.
- 3/3/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
“Here we go again.” That’s what I thought to myself as it slowly but surely became evident that, once again, the BAFTAs were going to end with every single winner being white. Cue the exasperated sighs.
In the wake of the first trending #BAFTAsSoWhite hashtag eight years ago, BAFTA made a pledge to review its nominations process. And even as recently as 2020, BAFTA chairman Krishnendu Majumdar committed to producing “meaningful and sustainable progress” to move towards a more inclusive and diverse awards and wider industry. A groundbreaking diversity review made a sweeping number of changes that have inserted jury involvement across the performance and directing categories to ensure a diverse group of nominees. But on Sunday night, the results spoke for themselves.
Let’s get this out of the way: no one is saying someone should win solely because of their race, and we’re not here to argue...
In the wake of the first trending #BAFTAsSoWhite hashtag eight years ago, BAFTA made a pledge to review its nominations process. And even as recently as 2020, BAFTA chairman Krishnendu Majumdar committed to producing “meaningful and sustainable progress” to move towards a more inclusive and diverse awards and wider industry. A groundbreaking diversity review made a sweeping number of changes that have inserted jury involvement across the performance and directing categories to ensure a diverse group of nominees. But on Sunday night, the results spoke for themselves.
Let’s get this out of the way: no one is saying someone should win solely because of their race, and we’re not here to argue...
- 2/20/2023
- by Amon Warmann
- Variety Film + TV
On the last Empire Podcast of the year, we have something of a The Prestige reunion, which is nice. First, Christian Bale, star of The Pale Blue Eye, talks to Chris Hewitt about being mistaken for Gareth Bale, and his experiences working with directors on multiple occasions, including Adam McKay, Scott Cooper, and Terrence Malick. Then Hugh Jackman, Golden Globe-nominated star of The Son (which opens here in February), talks to Amon Warmann about his experiences on that movie, working with Anthony Hopkins for a day, and why he's about to play Wolverine again in Deadpool 3. Then, Kate Hudson and Jessica Henwick, neither of whom were in The Prestige, more than make up for it by having a freewheeling and very funny chat with Chris about their new movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, life with an assistant, British sitcoms, and John Carpenter and Kurt Russell.
And if that weren't enough,...
And if that weren't enough,...
- 12/23/2022
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Christmas is coming, folks, and that means that the Empire Podcast's sack is simply heaving with guests this week. First, Toy Story 3 and Coco director, Lee Unkrich, pops into the booth for a bit to talk about his new, definitive book about the making of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, and tackle this week's listener question (about Christmas songs in movies). Then Chris Hewitt chats with Resurrection star Rebecca Hall and Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua, and Amon Warmann gets to the heart of The Silent Twins' silent twins, Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance. And yes, he asks about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to talk about the week's movie news, including the possible demise of Wonder Woman 3, and review Emancipation, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Resurrection. Bumper-sized! Jam-packed! Ho ho ho! Enjoy!
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Then, in the podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to talk about the week's movie news, including the possible demise of Wonder Woman 3, and review Emancipation, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Resurrection. Bumper-sized! Jam-packed! Ho ho ho! Enjoy!
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- 12/9/2022
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
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The first press reactions to Avatar: The Way of Water are in, and the response is largely gushing.
The long-long awaited sequel to director James Cameron’s fantasy epic is being called better than the 2009 original in both its story and its cutting-edge visual effects.
While some chided Cameron for the film’s length (it is more than three hours) or took issue with its myriad of characters and storylines, most seemed impressed — even overwhelmed — by the film’s underwater visuals.
Here is a sample of reactions now that the film’s social media embargo has lifted for journalists who saw screenings of the film, as well as from those attending Tuesday’s London premiere (full critic reviews will be posted Dec. 13):
Mike Ryan of Uproxx: “Yeah never bet against James Cameron. Trying to spare hyperbole, but I’ve never seen anything like this from a technical,...
The first press reactions to Avatar: The Way of Water are in, and the response is largely gushing.
The long-long awaited sequel to director James Cameron’s fantasy epic is being called better than the 2009 original in both its story and its cutting-edge visual effects.
While some chided Cameron for the film’s length (it is more than three hours) or took issue with its myriad of characters and storylines, most seemed impressed — even overwhelmed — by the film’s underwater visuals.
Here is a sample of reactions now that the film’s social media embargo has lifted for journalists who saw screenings of the film, as well as from those attending Tuesday’s London premiere (full critic reviews will be posted Dec. 13):
Mike Ryan of Uproxx: “Yeah never bet against James Cameron. Trying to spare hyperbole, but I’ve never seen anything like this from a technical,...
- 12/6/2022
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whether you’ve been eager to return to Pandora or not, it’s safe to say that we’ve had an awfully long wait for Avatar: The Way of Water, the first of multiple sequels to James Cameron’s epic sci-fi saga. The first reactions to Avatar: The Way of Water have emerged and it sounds like James Cameron has done it again.
Just saw #AvatarTheWayOfWater – will certainly divide people as there are some cheesy bits But James Cameron is a master and you really do, utterly invest in the characters, and nothing else comes close to being this immersive. I was cool on the original but I loved this.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) December 6, 2022
Really enjoyed #AvatarTheWayOfWater about as much as the first movie. Stunning visuals and a story that you can tell Cameron has been wanting to tell for ages. But it does feel like Cameron has one more left and not multiple sequels.
Just saw #AvatarTheWayOfWater – will certainly divide people as there are some cheesy bits But James Cameron is a master and you really do, utterly invest in the characters, and nothing else comes close to being this immersive. I was cool on the original but I loved this.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) December 6, 2022
Really enjoyed #AvatarTheWayOfWater about as much as the first movie. Stunning visuals and a story that you can tell Cameron has been wanting to tell for ages. But it does feel like Cameron has one more left and not multiple sequels.
- 12/6/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Blimey, folks, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast has more guests than Jamie Lee Curtis' home on Christmas Day. Helen O'Hara has a lovely chat with White Noise star Greta Gerwig about casting herself, her desire to make a musical, and more. Then Chris Hewitt has a lovely natter with action movie ace Frank Grillo, who's spreading his wings as the star of Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend.
And, in the studio this week, Chris and Helen are joined by the brilliant Damian Lewis and Nick Murphy, star and director respectively of the Itvx drama, A Spy Among Friends. Lewis and Murphy occupy the third and fourth chairs with remarkable grace, fielding questions about spies, breakfasts and buttocks, while tackling this week's listener question, about the best time jumps in movies and TV.
Then, Chris and Helen are joined by Amon Warmann to discuss the week's movie news...
And, in the studio this week, Chris and Helen are joined by the brilliant Damian Lewis and Nick Murphy, star and director respectively of the Itvx drama, A Spy Among Friends. Lewis and Murphy occupy the third and fourth chairs with remarkable grace, fielding questions about spies, breakfasts and buttocks, while tackling this week's listener question, about the best time jumps in movies and TV.
Then, Chris and Helen are joined by Amon Warmann to discuss the week's movie news...
- 12/2/2022
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Another bumper belting bangily-banger this week, folks, as the Empire Podcast marks the eagerly-awaited arrival of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by dispatching Amon Warmann to talk to two of its stars, Dania Gurira — Okoye herself — and the McU's latest menace, Namor The Sub-Mariner, aka Tenoch Huerta Mejía. Then, Chris Hewitt has a chat with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, the filmmaking duo behind the trippy and terrific Something In The Dirt.
But that's not all — in the virtual podbooth this week, Chris is joined by Amon, James Dyer, and Helen O'Hara to talk about the Christmas movies they wish could have sequels (and things take a turn for the dark pretty quickly), discuss the week's movie news, review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hellraiser, The Wonder, My Father's Dragon, Slumberland and Is That Black Enough For You?, while all trying desperately to name every movie Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg have made together.
But that's not all — in the virtual podbooth this week, Chris is joined by Amon, James Dyer, and Helen O'Hara to talk about the Christmas movies they wish could have sequels (and things take a turn for the dark pretty quickly), discuss the week's movie news, review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hellraiser, The Wonder, My Father's Dragon, Slumberland and Is That Black Enough For You?, while all trying desperately to name every movie Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg have made together.
- 11/11/2022
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
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