With all of its growing popularity among the world’s viewers, Netflix is still not having the best times right now as its biggest premieres turned out to be the streaming’s biggest disasters ever seen.
It all started even back in 2023, when Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire hit the platform in December, and now it seems like Netflix’s highly anticipated flicks are jeopardized by the epic space opera franchise’s curse.
Though Snyder’s flops sank into oblivion as soon as they left the streaming’s top 10 chart, their fate is nonetheless repeated by a brand new sci-fi movie that, despite its reign in the top chart, appears to be even worse.
Netflix’s biggest releases this year didn’t have much luck with critics or even viewers, though they still made it to the streaming’s top. Starting with last...
It all started even back in 2023, when Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire hit the platform in December, and now it seems like Netflix’s highly anticipated flicks are jeopardized by the epic space opera franchise’s curse.
Though Snyder’s flops sank into oblivion as soon as they left the streaming’s top 10 chart, their fate is nonetheless repeated by a brand new sci-fi movie that, despite its reign in the top chart, appears to be even worse.
Netflix’s biggest releases this year didn’t have much luck with critics or even viewers, though they still made it to the streaming’s top. Starting with last...
- 5/28/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Quiver Distribution announced today the acquisition of North American rights to the upcoming psychological thriller Detained directed and co-written by Felipe Mucci (Two Deaths of Henry Baker) and Jeremy Palmer and starring Abbie Cornish and Laz Alonso.
The cast is rounded out by Moon Bloodgood, John Patrick Amedori (Dear White People), Justin H. Min, Breeda Wool, Josefine Lindegaard (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire), and Silas Weir Mitchell.
The film follows a woman (Cornish) who wakes up in a police interrogation room with no memory of the prior night and the accusations against her may have life altering implications. However, something is not quite right in this police station.
The cast is rounded out by Moon Bloodgood, John Patrick Amedori (Dear White People), Justin H. Min, Breeda Wool, Josefine Lindegaard (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire), and Silas Weir Mitchell.
The film follows a woman (Cornish) who wakes up in a police interrogation room with no memory of the prior night and the accusations against her may have life altering implications. However, something is not quite right in this police station.
- 5/16/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December, then Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (read our review of that one Here) reached the service last month… but we’ve known from early on that these PG-13 versions of the movies wouldn’t be the only versions we’d see. Snyder has also put together extended director’s cut of both films, which will each have around an hour of additional footage. They’re expected to be released through Netflix sometime this summer, possibly in August, and the director’s cut of Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire just got its rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board. It earned an R for brutal bloody violence and gore, sexual content, graphic nudity and language.
- 5/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” debuted on Netflix on April 19. Critical pans aside (IndieWire’s David Ehrlich called Part Two “almost as disastrous” as Part One and gave it a D. Perhaps David’s the real “Scargiver.”), the sequel to the 2023 “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire” became the streamer’s biggest film (in any language) for the week of April 15-21. It was watched for 44.2 million hours; based on its 2:04 runtime, Netflix translates that to 21.4 million views.
On the March 6 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Snyder said “Rebel Moon — Part One” was seen by more people (on Netflix) than the smash-hit “Barbie” (in theaters).
“Say right now, [Part One is] like almost 90 million views… 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take,” Snyder told Rogan. “They assume two viewers per screen, right? So that’s 160 million people supposedly watching… at $10 a ticket,...
On the March 6 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Snyder said “Rebel Moon — Part One” was seen by more people (on Netflix) than the smash-hit “Barbie” (in theaters).
“Say right now, [Part One is] like almost 90 million views… 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take,” Snyder told Rogan. “They assume two viewers per screen, right? So that’s 160 million people supposedly watching… at $10 a ticket,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Zack Snyder promised a spectacle with his Rebel Moon franchise following his collaboration with Netflix. After the critical bomb in the first part of Rebel Moon, the sequel followed the same fate. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver was able to claim only a 52% Rotten Tomatoes score, which was mediocre for a movie of that magnitude.
Zack Snyder. Credit: Netflix
The franchise has lost the gravity of the essence to make it huge with more installments. The second part could not get close to the first installment, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire. Also, failed to beat Gal Gadot’s critical bomb Heart of Stone in regards to the viewership numbers.
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon 2 Statistics Are Not Promising
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon movies were ambitious, but somewhere down the line, the movie series drifted away into the void of space,...
Zack Snyder. Credit: Netflix
The franchise has lost the gravity of the essence to make it huge with more installments. The second part could not get close to the first installment, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire. Also, failed to beat Gal Gadot’s critical bomb Heart of Stone in regards to the viewership numbers.
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon 2 Statistics Are Not Promising
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon movies were ambitious, but somewhere down the line, the movie series drifted away into the void of space,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver was finally released on Netflix and many critics think that it is just as bad, if not worse, than the first film.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire debuted on Netflix on December 15, 2023, with Part Two: The Scargiver following on April 19.
Both movies received extremely bad reviews from both critics and fans (Part One currently holds a 21% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes with Part Two being even lower at 15%), with many being able to point out the exact criticisms that ultimately hurt them.
Read full article on The Direct.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire debuted on Netflix on December 15, 2023, with Part Two: The Scargiver following on April 19.
Both movies received extremely bad reviews from both critics and fans (Part One currently holds a 21% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes with Part Two being even lower at 15%), with many being able to point out the exact criticisms that ultimately hurt them.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/24/2024
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver might have debuted at #1 on the English Films List for Netflix’s Top 10 with 21.4 million views, but it wasn’t enough to top the original or stand against other films on the popular streaming service. When Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire debuted in December, the Star Wars-like action film gained 23.9 million views during its opening window. While the gap between both films isn’t staggering, one has to wonder why more people failed to tune in for the continuation of Snyder’s story.
While I would say the promotional lead-up to Rebel Moon 2 felt weaker than the first, others could beg to differ. Regardless of the sequel’s opening salvo, 5.5 million viewers returned to Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire to familiarize themselves with the original before watching the sequel. Snyder has now had...
While I would say the promotional lead-up to Rebel Moon 2 felt weaker than the first, others could beg to differ. Regardless of the sequel’s opening salvo, 5.5 million viewers returned to Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire to familiarize themselves with the original before watching the sequel. Snyder has now had...
- 4/23/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
With two major sci-fi sequels debuting this week to lead the VOD and Netflix charts, the new films also inspired victory laps for the Part Ones of “Dune” and “Rebel Moon.”
“Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) leads at both iTunes and Fandango, and Netflix’s original “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” is #1 at the streamer. iTunes packaged the 2021 “Dune: Part One” with its sequel as a $34.99 purchase, and it ranks second there. (“Dune: Part Two” alone rents for 48 hours for $24.99.) “Rebel Moon — Part One” returned at #7 on Netflix’s top 10.
Three other recent theatrical releases also transitioned to home viewing, with curiously different pricing and availability strategies. The top grosser is Neon’s “Immaculate” (approaching $16 million), but it rents for the lowest price: $9.99. “Late Night with the Devil” (IFC) is $14.99, but for that price consumers own it. “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” (Goldwyn) with Liam Neeson is a standard $19.99 rental.
“Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.) leads at both iTunes and Fandango, and Netflix’s original “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” is #1 at the streamer. iTunes packaged the 2021 “Dune: Part One” with its sequel as a $34.99 purchase, and it ranks second there. (“Dune: Part Two” alone rents for 48 hours for $24.99.) “Rebel Moon — Part One” returned at #7 on Netflix’s top 10.
Three other recent theatrical releases also transitioned to home viewing, with curiously different pricing and availability strategies. The top grosser is Neon’s “Immaculate” (approaching $16 million), but it rents for the lowest price: $9.99. “Late Night with the Devil” (IFC) is $14.99, but for that price consumers own it. “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” (Goldwyn) with Liam Neeson is a standard $19.99 rental.
- 4/22/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Zack Snyder made waves during a March appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” when he claimed that his critically panned space opera “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire” was seen by more people when it dropped on Netflix than “Barbie” was during its massive theatrical run. The comments earned him plenty of criticism from cinephiles who felt that he was minimizing the importance of movie theaters, but the director is standing by the math that led him to make the claim.
“You think about Netflix, for instance, where you push a button. ‘Rebel Moon,’ right? Say right now, it’s like almost 90 million views… 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take,” Snyder said at the time. “They assume two viewers per screen, right? That’s the math… so that’s 160 million people supposedly watching. One hundred and sixty million people at $10 a ticket, that’s $1.6 billion.
“You think about Netflix, for instance, where you push a button. ‘Rebel Moon,’ right? Say right now, it’s like almost 90 million views… 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take,” Snyder said at the time. “They assume two viewers per screen, right? That’s the math… so that’s 160 million people supposedly watching. One hundred and sixty million people at $10 a ticket, that’s $1.6 billion.
- 4/21/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service this Friday – and while doing press for that film, Snyder confirmed that a Rebel Moon 3 is already in the works. But he doesn’t intend to wrap this franchise up as a trilogy. In the end, he thinks there could be a total of 4 to 6 Rebel Moon movies!
Speaking with Radio Times, “We absolutely have the story (for Rebel Moon 3) all set, we did all that work. We wrote a treatment for the movie so we’ll see how we go ahead. … I guess (a total of) 4 makes sense. 4 or 6 movies,...
Speaking with Radio Times, “We absolutely have the story (for Rebel Moon 3) all set, we did all that work. We wrote a treatment for the movie so we’ll see how we go ahead. … I guess (a total of) 4 makes sense. 4 or 6 movies,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Rebel Moon Part Two arrives on Netflix this week – and Zack Snyder confirms that his plans for a third film are ongoing.
At a point when Netflix is reportedly steering away from ‘auteur’ films to audience movies – as if those two things have to be different – it’s also on the verge of releasing the second of director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films.
The first part, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire had something of a mixed reception at best. This weekend we get Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, and then we get after that director’s cuts of both films.
In spite of the middling response, Zack Snyder mentioned at the end of last year that he’s planning more films in the saga, and he’s doubled down on that in new interview with Forbes.
“We have definitely been working on a Part Three,...
At a point when Netflix is reportedly steering away from ‘auteur’ films to audience movies – as if those two things have to be different – it’s also on the verge of releasing the second of director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films.
The first part, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire had something of a mixed reception at best. This weekend we get Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, and then we get after that director’s cuts of both films.
In spite of the middling response, Zack Snyder mentioned at the end of last year that he’s planning more films in the saga, and he’s doubled down on that in new interview with Forbes.
“We have definitely been working on a Part Three,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th – and in the build-up to that release date, we had the chance to sit down for an interview with Snyder and members of the movie’s cast! You can watch the interview in the embed above.
We’ve known for a while that extended director’s cuts of both Rebel Moon movies will eventually be released, and during this interview, Snyder revealed that both of the director’s cuts (which will each have around an hour of additional footage) will be released on the same day. He told...
We’ve known for a while that extended director’s cuts of both Rebel Moon movies will eventually be released, and during this interview, Snyder revealed that both of the director’s cuts (which will each have around an hour of additional footage) will be released on the same day. He told...
- 4/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th – and with that date swiftly approaching, Snyder took to social media to unveil a batch of character posters. You can check them out at the bottom of this article.
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films,...
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Everything You Need to Know About “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver”: Plot, Trailer, Release Date, Cast, and Crew.(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Synopsis
After the premiere of “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire,” Zack Snyder and Netflix gear up for the release of its sequel, “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver,” featuring Sofia Boutella reprising her role as warrior Kora. The sequel continues the story of Kora defending the village of Veldt against imperialistic threats.
Plot of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
In “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver,” the story follows warrior Kora and her allies as they continue their struggle to defend the village of Veldt against the oppressive forces of Motherworld and the Imperium military. As the conflict intensifies, Kora and her fellow warriors must make difficult choices and sacrifices to protect their home and people. Delving into their pasts, they uncover the...
Synopsis
After the premiere of “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire,” Zack Snyder and Netflix gear up for the release of its sequel, “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver,” featuring Sofia Boutella reprising her role as warrior Kora. The sequel continues the story of Kora defending the village of Veldt against imperialistic threats.
Plot of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver
In “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver,” the story follows warrior Kora and her allies as they continue their struggle to defend the village of Veldt against the oppressive forces of Motherworld and the Imperium military. As the conflict intensifies, Kora and her fellow warriors must make difficult choices and sacrifices to protect their home and people. Delving into their pasts, they uncover the...
- 3/19/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’ Releases First Trailer Ahead of April Premiere!
Zack Snyder is known as one of the more ambitious, but also controversial directors of our time. We all know what happened with his adaptation of Alan Moore’s Watchmen, and since then, Snyder has been polarizing fans and critics alike, with some loving and others hating his work. His most recent project is the Rebel Moon series, which he directed for Netflix. The first part of the series, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, was released by Netlifx on December 22, 2023, and a second part was announced soon.
The second movie, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, is going to be released on Netflix on April 19, 2024, and the streaming service has now released the first trailer for the movie ahead of the premiere next month. You can check the trailer out here:
The first movie was not so praised by the critics, but as it often is...
The second movie, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, is going to be released on Netflix on April 19, 2024, and the streaming service has now released the first trailer for the movie ahead of the premiere next month. You can check the trailer out here:
The first movie was not so praised by the critics, but as it often is...
- 3/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
"I have no choice... but to fight!" Here we go again. Netflix has launched the main official trailer for Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, the finale of Zack Snyder's sci-fi saga. The first half, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, is now playing on Netflix worldwide after launching in December last year. There is also supposedly an R-rated "Director's Cut" arriving sometime soon (maybe better to wait for that). Rebel Moon is an original Zack Snyder creation, a Star Wars-esque sci-fi thriller about a ragtag team of rebels. In a universe controlled by a corrupt militaristic government, the moon of Veldt is threatened by the Imperium, the army of the Mother World controlled by "Regent Balisarius". Sofia Boutella stars as Kora, a former Imperium fighter who rallies warriors from across the galaxy to fight back. Part Two features an ensemble cast lead by Djimon Hounsou,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Zack Snyder’s fan favorite “Rebel Moon” is wrapping up with its second half landing on Netflix.
Per the official synopsis, space opera “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” “continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.”
The ensemble cast includes Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, and Anthony Hopkins. Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Cleopatra Coleman, Stuart Martin, Ingvar Sigurðsson, Alfonso Herrera, Cary Elwes, Rhian Rees,...
Per the official synopsis, space opera “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” “continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.”
The ensemble cast includes Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, and Anthony Hopkins. Staz Nair, Fra Fee, Cleopatra Coleman, Stuart Martin, Ingvar Sigurðsson, Alfonso Herrera, Cary Elwes, Rhian Rees,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
There's still a rebellion to be won and an Imperium to overcome, so Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her plucky band of fighters are readying for war in the new trailer for "Rebel Moon -- Part Two: The Scargiver." The second half of this sci-fi epic from director Zack Snyder is hitting Netflix just a few months after the first chapter, "Rebel Moon -- Part One: A Child of Fire," since the two films were originally envisioned as one (until the script's anticipated runtime became unwieldy) and were shot back-to-back.
"Movie one is about collecting the team, and movie two is about the war and why we fight," is how Snyder summed things up in a recent interview with SFX magazine, in which he also revealed that the four-month gap between the movies was too long for his liking. "I wanted them out, like, a month apart, because I just felt...
"Movie one is about collecting the team, and movie two is about the war and why we fight," is how Snyder summed things up in a recent interview with SFX magazine, in which he also revealed that the four-month gap between the movies was too long for his liking. "I wanted them out, like, a month apart, because I just felt...
- 3/18/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
There’s some exciting news regarding Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver!
Per its official synopsis, the sequel to Zack Snyder‘s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire “continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.”
Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, and more will return in Part Two.
On Sunday (March 17), the official poster for the movie was unveiled!
Keep reading to find out more…...
Per its official synopsis, the sequel to Zack Snyder‘s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire “continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.”
Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, and more will return in Part Two.
On Sunday (March 17), the official poster for the movie was unveiled!
Keep reading to find out more…...
- 3/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Deadline reports that Jude Law and Jason Bateman are set to star in Black Rabbit, a limited series for Netflix created by Zack Baylin (King Richard) and Kate Susman (The Order).
The official description for Black Rabbit reads: “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalated dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.” In addition to Law and Bateman, the one-hour drama will also star Cleopatra Coleman (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire), Amaka Okafor (Bodies), Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London), and Dagmara Dominczyk (Succession).
Jason Bateman will also direct the first two episodes of Black Rabbit, as well as executive produce with Michael Costigan for Aggregate Pictures. Law will also executive produce with Ben Jackson for Riff Raff Entertainment, along with Zach Baylin and Kate Susman for Youngblood Pictures.
The official description for Black Rabbit reads: “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalated dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.” In addition to Law and Bateman, the one-hour drama will also star Cleopatra Coleman (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire), Amaka Okafor (Bodies), Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London), and Dagmara Dominczyk (Succession).
Jason Bateman will also direct the first two episodes of Black Rabbit, as well as executive produce with Michael Costigan for Aggregate Pictures. Law will also executive produce with Ben Jackson for Riff Raff Entertainment, along with Zach Baylin and Kate Susman for Youngblood Pictures.
- 3/14/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Netflix has greenlit the limited series “Black Rabbit” starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law.
The series was originally announced as being in development at the streamer back in October 2022. With the greenlight announcement, it is also confirmed that Cleopatra Coleman (“Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire”), Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and Dagmara Dominczyk will all star in the series alongside Bateman and Law.
The official logline for the series states, “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Bateman) allows his turbulent brother (Law) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.”
Zach Baylin and Kate Susman created the series and serve as executive producers. Bateman will direct the first two episodes and executive produce along with Michael Costigan under their Aggregate Films banner. Law and Ben Jackson will executive produce via Riff Raff Entertainment.
The series was originally announced as being in development at the streamer back in October 2022. With the greenlight announcement, it is also confirmed that Cleopatra Coleman (“Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire”), Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and Dagmara Dominczyk will all star in the series alongside Bateman and Law.
The official logline for the series states, “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Bateman) allows his turbulent brother (Law) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.”
Zach Baylin and Kate Susman created the series and serve as executive producers. Bateman will direct the first two episodes and executive produce along with Michael Costigan under their Aggregate Films banner. Law and Ben Jackson will executive produce via Riff Raff Entertainment.
- 3/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Zack Snyder’s braggadocio reaches new heights as the director argues to Joe Rogan that his movie Rebel Moon did better in theaters than Barbie.
“According to him, Netflix’s whole distribution model is so ‘crazy’ that he thinks more people have probably seen his movie Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child Of Fire than Barbie (when it was in theaters)—due to Netflix’s ubiquity and the fact that you can just throw something on without having to go out to a theater and buy a separate ticket. That seems completely absurd…”
Read more at The A.V. Club
Kung Fu Panda 4 set records for a DreamWorks Animation preview, which bodes well for its opening weekend.
“Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 grossed $3.8M in Thursday night previews that began at 2Pm yesterday, a figure that KOs the preview figure of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World...
“According to him, Netflix’s whole distribution model is so ‘crazy’ that he thinks more people have probably seen his movie Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child Of Fire than Barbie (when it was in theaters)—due to Netflix’s ubiquity and the fact that you can just throw something on without having to go out to a theater and buy a separate ticket. That seems completely absurd…”
Read more at The A.V. Club
Kung Fu Panda 4 set records for a DreamWorks Animation preview, which bodes well for its opening weekend.
“Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 grossed $3.8M in Thursday night previews that began at 2Pm yesterday, a figure that KOs the preview figure of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World...
- 3/8/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver” does not come out until April 19, but early press for the film has already apparently begun. Snyder recently went on the Joe Rogan podcast to promote the film and its predecessor “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” and in a new interview, its star Sofia Boutella is opening up about how wounded and hurt she was about the critical lambasting that the first film received (read our review).
Continue reading Sofia Boutella Says ‘Rebel Moon’ Critical Trashing “Really Affected Me” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Sofia Boutella Says ‘Rebel Moon’ Critical Trashing “Really Affected Me” at The Playlist.
- 3/8/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Veteran director Zack Snyder had a not-so-great 2023 due to the almost hilarious failure of his magnum opus Rebel Moon: Part One. With the director working on the movie for almost a decade, it all came down to Netflix views and the total runtime of the film.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
Well, in a recent interview, Snyder tried to defend his movie by using math. Calculating the views and multiplying that with the average movie ticket, Zack Snyder claims that Rebel Moon: Part One earned more than Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s Barbie!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder Tried To Defend Rebel Moon Using Math!
Math has always been a controversial approach to solving anything non-scientific. Talking about how Zack Snyder calculated Rebel Moon’s earnings if the movie were released in theaters instead of Netflix, the director thought he made sense, but he actually didn’t.
- 3/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Sofia Boutella is striking back at the critics who “demolished” Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire in their negative reviews of the sci-fi film.
The actress recently opened up to Vulture about her reaction to the rough reviews the Zack Snyder-directed film received last year when it released on Netflix.
“I always thought that I was fully armed to take on those punches, and then I read the critics that came down on Rebel Moon and it really affected me,” Boutella, who plays Kora in the movie, said. “And I’m just gonna be honest about it. I feel like I’m carrying it for everybody that cared so much about this project, and that’s what affected me. Not the way I look. If anything, I’ve been pretty lucky and people like my work in it, but the movie was criticized.”
Rebel Moon – Part...
The actress recently opened up to Vulture about her reaction to the rough reviews the Zack Snyder-directed film received last year when it released on Netflix.
“I always thought that I was fully armed to take on those punches, and then I read the critics that came down on Rebel Moon and it really affected me,” Boutella, who plays Kora in the movie, said. “And I’m just gonna be honest about it. I feel like I’m carrying it for everybody that cared so much about this project, and that’s what affected me. Not the way I look. If anything, I’ve been pretty lucky and people like my work in it, but the movie was criticized.”
Rebel Moon – Part...
- 3/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it comes to Apple’s Hollywood ambitions, it’s all about spending big to win big.
On March 10, the tech giant has 13 shots to take home an Oscar via two historical epics, “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Napoleon,” which nabbed 10 and three nominations, respectively. That’s given Apple the second-biggest haul among the major studios and streamers, just behind Netflix’s 18 nods and tied with Universal and Searchlight.
But at what price? Sources say the Martin Scorsese-helmed “Killers” cost an eye-popping $215 million (that includes about $40 million in Covid-related costs). In fact, Apple spent at least $700 million to make and market just three films: “Killers,” Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” and Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.” The trio have earned a combined $466 million worldwide at the box office, with “Napoleon” leading the pack at $221 million, followed by “Killers” ($157 million) and “Argylle” ($88 million).
Apple isn’t complaining, at least not about “Killers” or “Napoleon.
On March 10, the tech giant has 13 shots to take home an Oscar via two historical epics, “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Napoleon,” which nabbed 10 and three nominations, respectively. That’s given Apple the second-biggest haul among the major studios and streamers, just behind Netflix’s 18 nods and tied with Universal and Searchlight.
But at what price? Sources say the Martin Scorsese-helmed “Killers” cost an eye-popping $215 million (that includes about $40 million in Covid-related costs). In fact, Apple spent at least $700 million to make and market just three films: “Killers,” Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” and Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.” The trio have earned a combined $466 million worldwide at the box office, with “Napoleon” leading the pack at $221 million, followed by “Killers” ($157 million) and “Argylle” ($88 million).
Apple isn’t complaining, at least not about “Killers” or “Napoleon.
- 3/6/2024
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon- Part One: A Child of Fire is an epic space opera based on a story conceived by the filmmaker. The movie stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Charlie Hunnam and more. The epic space opera is set in a fictional galaxy ruled by the imperialistic Motherworld and its military threatens a farming colony on the moon; Veldt. Former Imperium soldier, Kora goes on a quest to recruit warriors to be able to take a stand against the military before they return to Veldt.
The first part of a two-part space opera was released on Netflix in December after a limited theatre release. The movie received negative reviews from the audience and the critics with them criticizing the storyline, character developments, and derivative nature. The actress has now addressed the negative comments the movie has received.
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The first part of a two-part space opera was released on Netflix in December after a limited theatre release. The movie received negative reviews from the audience and the critics with them criticizing the storyline, character developments, and derivative nature. The actress has now addressed the negative comments the movie has received.
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- 3/5/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
The Oscar-frontrunning “Maestro” was the big winner at the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (held February 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel). Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein opus took period/character makeup and special makeup effects. This puts “Maestro” in the Oscar driver’s seat (led by two-time winner Kazu Hiro) against “Poor Things,” “Oppenheimer,” “Golda,” and “Society of the Snow.”
Two non-Oscar competitors, “Saltburn”and “Barbie,” split the other wins: Emerald Fennell’s psychological thriller grabbed both contemporary makeup and hairstyling, while Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster snagged period/character hairstyling.
TV winners, meanwhile, were divided among “The Idol” (contemporary makeup), “The Crown” (period/character makeup), “The Last of Us” (special makeup effects), “The Morning Show” (contemporary hairstyling), and “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (period/character hairstyling).
As previously announced, Annette Bening (Best Actress nominee for “Nyad”) received the Distinguished Artisan Award, and Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up...
Two non-Oscar competitors, “Saltburn”and “Barbie,” split the other wins: Emerald Fennell’s psychological thriller grabbed both contemporary makeup and hairstyling, while Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster snagged period/character hairstyling.
TV winners, meanwhile, were divided among “The Idol” (contemporary makeup), “The Crown” (period/character makeup), “The Last of Us” (special makeup effects), “The Morning Show” (contemporary hairstyling), and “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (period/character hairstyling).
As previously announced, Annette Bening (Best Actress nominee for “Nyad”) received the Distinguished Artisan Award, and Oscar- and Emmy-winning make-up...
- 2/19/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
“Maestro” and “Saltburn” took home the main prizes at the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) awards.
The guild held its 11th annual awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The night kicked off with the honoree awards being presented. Oscar-nominated actor Annette Bening was honored with the Distinguished Artisan award. However, due to Covid, Diana Nyad accepted the award on her behalf.
Michael Westmore was presented with the Vanguard Award for his work on “Rocky,” “Star Trek,” “Mask” and “Raging Bull.” Kevin Haney received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Hocus Pocus 2.”
The first awards for daytime TV had a “Moonlight” “La La Land” moment when an envelope mixup resulted in the winners for hairstyling being read out instead of makeup and the team from “The Young and the Restless” came...
The guild held its 11th annual awards ceremony Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The night kicked off with the honoree awards being presented. Oscar-nominated actor Annette Bening was honored with the Distinguished Artisan award. However, due to Covid, Diana Nyad accepted the award on her behalf.
Michael Westmore was presented with the Vanguard Award for his work on “Rocky,” “Star Trek,” “Mask” and “Raging Bull.” Kevin Haney received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Hocus Pocus 2.”
The first awards for daytime TV had a “Moonlight” “La La Land” moment when an envelope mixup resulted in the winners for hairstyling being read out instead of makeup and the team from “The Young and the Restless” came...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Spoilers for "Rebel Moon – Part One" follow.
Zack Snyder's sci-fi film "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire" was released on Netflix on December 23, 2023, to middling reviews and not a lot of ballyhoo. Snyder's usual amount of visual busyness and turgid, adolescent navel-gazing was instantly recognized by the filmmaker's fans and detractors, being enjoyed or hated accordingly. The story of "Rebel Moon" is a straightforward sci-fi version of "Seven Samurai." A grain-harvesting villager named Kora (Sofia Boutella) finds that her home planet has been targeted for plunder by an evil, Nazi-like space empire. Rather than sacrifice their harvest, she gathers together a modest group of desperate warriors, hoping they will have the gumption to fight off the Empire when they arrive for their grain.
"Part One" detailed the gathering of the warriors, which included a roguish scamp (Charlie Hunnam), a former drunk (Djimon Honsou), a sword-wielding...
Zack Snyder's sci-fi film "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire" was released on Netflix on December 23, 2023, to middling reviews and not a lot of ballyhoo. Snyder's usual amount of visual busyness and turgid, adolescent navel-gazing was instantly recognized by the filmmaker's fans and detractors, being enjoyed or hated accordingly. The story of "Rebel Moon" is a straightforward sci-fi version of "Seven Samurai." A grain-harvesting villager named Kora (Sofia Boutella) finds that her home planet has been targeted for plunder by an evil, Nazi-like space empire. Rather than sacrifice their harvest, she gathers together a modest group of desperate warriors, hoping they will have the gumption to fight off the Empire when they arrive for their grain.
"Part One" detailed the gathering of the warriors, which included a roguish scamp (Charlie Hunnam), a former drunk (Djimon Honsou), a sword-wielding...
- 2/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire (read our review Here), the first part of director Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic, has been available to watch on the Netflix streaming service for over a month, and now we’re getting ready for the April 19th release of the follow-up Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver. With its release date just two months away, Rebel Moon Part Two has received its official rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language and suicide. Also earning a PG-13 rating this week is the Blumhouse horror film Imaginary, which reaches theatres on March 8th. Imaginary got its PG-13 for some violent content, drug material and language.
Neither one of these ratings comes as a surprise. Many Blumhouse movies, from Insidious to Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN, and Night Swim have PG-13 ratings. As for Rebel Moon,...
Neither one of these ratings comes as a surprise. Many Blumhouse movies, from Insidious to Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN, and Night Swim have PG-13 ratings. As for Rebel Moon,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Global streaming giant Netflix is gearing up to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings after the market close on Tuesday (Jan. 23), and its progress in building its advertising tier to scale and growth following a third-quarter gain of 9 million subscribers are among the topics in Wall Street’s focus.
Among the streamer’s big content launches of the final quarter of 2023 were the likes of Squid Game: The Challenge, new seasons of Lupin and Sex Education, the Money Heist spin-off Berlin, the conclusion of The Crown, awards season contenders, such as Bradley Cooper’s Maestro and Todd Haynes’ May December, Aardman Animation’s Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.
Some experts have raised their stock price targets heading into the earnings report amid positive investor sentiment, some forecasts that it will exceed the Wall Street average subscriber growth...
Among the streamer’s big content launches of the final quarter of 2023 were the likes of Squid Game: The Challenge, new seasons of Lupin and Sex Education, the Money Heist spin-off Berlin, the conclusion of The Crown, awards season contenders, such as Bradley Cooper’s Maestro and Todd Haynes’ May December, Aardman Animation’s Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.
Some experts have raised their stock price targets heading into the earnings report amid positive investor sentiment, some forecasts that it will exceed the Wall Street average subscriber growth...
- 1/22/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” reaped six Visual Effects Society Awards nominations on January 16. No surprise that this blockbuster is the frontrunner for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars. Among its Ves bids is one for visual effects in a photoreal feature, which is the society’s equivalent of Best Picture.
Also in competition for this top Ves award are two of its likeliest rivals for that Oscar: “The Creator” (7 nominations total) and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (3 nominations total). Also in the running in the top Ves race are “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” (2 nominations total) and “Oppenheimer” (3 nominations total).
Among the other seven films on the Oscar shortlist, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” had the strongest showing with seven Ves nominations. “Napoleon” and “Society of the Snow” each picked up a pair of bids. “Godzilla Minus One” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One” had...
Also in competition for this top Ves award are two of its likeliest rivals for that Oscar: “The Creator” (7 nominations total) and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (3 nominations total). Also in the running in the top Ves race are “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” (2 nominations total) and “Oppenheimer” (3 nominations total).
Among the other seven films on the Oscar shortlist, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” had the strongest showing with seven Ves nominations. “Napoleon” and “Society of the Snow” each picked up a pair of bids. “Godzilla Minus One” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One” had...
- 1/16/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Casting Society (CSA) announced film nominees for the 39th Artios Awards honoring the contributions of casting pros in film, TV, theatre and commercials, a list that features the casting departments for numerous Oscar-contending films including “Oppenheimer,” “Maestro,” “The Color Purple,” “Rustin,” “American Fiction,” “The Holdovers,” “Barbie,” “Past Lives” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
The Artios nominees for television, theatre, commercials, short films and short form series can be found here.
Winners will be revealed on March 7, with celebrations taking place on that day in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in New York City at the Edison Ballroom, and in London at a venue to be named. Writer-director-producer Ava DuVernay will be presented with the Lynn Stalmaster Award for career achievement during the ceremony.
The full list of film nominees for the 39th Artios Awards follows.
Feature Animation
“Elemental” “Leo” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem...
The Artios nominees for television, theatre, commercials, short films and short form series can be found here.
Winners will be revealed on March 7, with celebrations taking place on that day in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in New York City at the Edison Ballroom, and in London at a venue to be named. Writer-director-producer Ava DuVernay will be presented with the Lynn Stalmaster Award for career achievement during the ceremony.
The full list of film nominees for the 39th Artios Awards follows.
Feature Animation
“Elemental” “Leo” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem...
- 1/13/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
The Casting Society (CSA) has announced the film nominees for the 39th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America. “The Color Purple,” “Saltburn,” “Maestro,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer” are among the nominated films in big budget drama.
The awards honor casting directors’ contributions to film, television and theatre. Among the casting directors with multiple nominations are Avy Kaufman and Jessica Sherman. Also nominated are the casting directors behind “Barbie” and “The Iron Claw.”
The winners will be revealed on March 7, with celebrations being held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in New York City at the Edison Ballroom and in London, England.
As previously announced, Ava DuVernay is this year’s recipient of the Lynn Stalmaster Award Career Achievement.
The full list of nominees is below.
Feature Animation
“Elemental”
Natalie Lyon, Kevin Reher, Kate Hansen-Birnbaum (Associate Casting Director)
“Leo”
Danielle Aufiero, Amber Horn...
The awards honor casting directors’ contributions to film, television and theatre. Among the casting directors with multiple nominations are Avy Kaufman and Jessica Sherman. Also nominated are the casting directors behind “Barbie” and “The Iron Claw.”
The winners will be revealed on March 7, with celebrations being held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in New York City at the Edison Ballroom and in London, England.
As previously announced, Ava DuVernay is this year’s recipient of the Lynn Stalmaster Award Career Achievement.
The full list of nominees is below.
Feature Animation
“Elemental”
Natalie Lyon, Kevin Reher, Kate Hansen-Birnbaum (Associate Casting Director)
“Leo”
Danielle Aufiero, Amber Horn...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Casting Society has made its 2024 callbacks. The group today revealed the film nominees for its 39th Artios Awards, which honor the contribution of casting professionals.
Vying in the Feature Big Budget – Drama category are The Color Purple, Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer and Saltburn. The Feature Big Budget – Comedy race will be among Air; Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Asteroid City, Cocaine Bear and Wonka.
Up for the Zeitgeist Award are Barbie, The Flash, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
See the full list below.
The combatants for Feature Studio or Independent – Drama are The Iron Claw, May December, Past Lives, Priscilla and Rustin. Battling for the Feature Studio or Independent – Comedy will be American Fiction, Bottoms, The Holdovers, Joy Ride and Theater Camp.
Last year’s top...
Vying in the Feature Big Budget – Drama category are The Color Purple, Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer and Saltburn. The Feature Big Budget – Comedy race will be among Air; Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Asteroid City, Cocaine Bear and Wonka.
Up for the Zeitgeist Award are Barbie, The Flash, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
See the full list below.
The combatants for Feature Studio or Independent – Drama are The Iron Claw, May December, Past Lives, Priscilla and Rustin. Battling for the Feature Studio or Independent – Comedy will be American Fiction, Bottoms, The Holdovers, Joy Ride and Theater Camp.
Last year’s top...
- 1/12/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
For all his controversies, audiences are still tuning in to Dave Chappelle.
The comedian’s latest Netflix special The Dreamer was No. 2 on the English-language TV charts from January 1 to 7, its first full week on the streamer. During that window, it managed 10.2M views, which is pretty substantial for a one-hour comedy special.
This is the special’s second week on the Netflix charts after it jumped to No. 5 with just one day of viewing under its belt.
The top spot on the English TV charts went to Fool Me Once, which was also the most-watched title across the platform for the week with 37.1M viewers. The entire eight-episode series dropped on Netflix on January 1, so this accounts for an entire week of viewing.
Berlin put up another impressive week on the non-English TV list with 22.3M views, doubling its viewership from the week prior. The release of the new...
The comedian’s latest Netflix special The Dreamer was No. 2 on the English-language TV charts from January 1 to 7, its first full week on the streamer. During that window, it managed 10.2M views, which is pretty substantial for a one-hour comedy special.
This is the special’s second week on the Netflix charts after it jumped to No. 5 with just one day of viewing under its belt.
The top spot on the English TV charts went to Fool Me Once, which was also the most-watched title across the platform for the week with 37.1M viewers. The entire eight-episode series dropped on Netflix on January 1, so this accounts for an entire week of viewing.
Berlin put up another impressive week on the non-English TV list with 22.3M views, doubling its viewership from the week prior. The release of the new...
- 1/9/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Nothing marks a new year quite like the annual Times Square ball drops. This year was no exception, as partygoers gathered live in New York City and families and friends huddled in their living rooms across the country to toast 2024. The televised tradition topped the most-watched telecasts in all of broadcast, according to the Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report for the week of Dec. 25 to Dec. 31.
Dick Clark’s show on ABC has reigned as the top-rated New Year’s Eve special for over 30 years. This year’s rendition, “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” carried on the tradition, edging out all other programming for the week. Live from New York’s iconic Time Square, with co-host Rita Ora, the broadcast featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day and more.
Notably, Seacrest also scored a second spot among...
Dick Clark’s show on ABC has reigned as the top-rated New Year’s Eve special for over 30 years. This year’s rendition, “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” carried on the tradition, edging out all other programming for the week. Live from New York’s iconic Time Square, with co-host Rita Ora, the broadcast featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day and more.
Notably, Seacrest also scored a second spot among...
- 1/5/2024
- by Cole Strain
- The Wrap
Three of our five predicted nominees for Best Costume Design at the 2024 Oscars reaped bids on January 4 for the Costume Designers Guild Awards.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things”contend here in the period picture category against “Maestro,” “Napoleon” and “Oppenheimer.”
The Oscar frontrunner, “Barbie” vies here in the sci-fi/fantasy race against “Haunted Mansion,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.”
‘The contemporary costume contenders are “American Fiction,” “May December,” “Nyad,” “Renfield” and “Saltburn.”
Our two other predicted Oscar nominees — “The Color Purple” and “Wonka” — can take heart that the guild often overlook films that go on to contend at the Academy Awards. Indeed the 2020 Oscar winner for Best Costume Design, “Little Women,” was snubbed by the CDG as were two of the other nominees, “The Irishman” and “Joker.” The guild honored...
“Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things”contend here in the period picture category against “Maestro,” “Napoleon” and “Oppenheimer.”
The Oscar frontrunner, “Barbie” vies here in the sci-fi/fantasy race against “Haunted Mansion,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.”
‘The contemporary costume contenders are “American Fiction,” “May December,” “Nyad,” “Renfield” and “Saltburn.”
Our two other predicted Oscar nominees — “The Color Purple” and “Wonka” — can take heart that the guild often overlook films that go on to contend at the Academy Awards. Indeed the 2020 Oscar winner for Best Costume Design, “Little Women,” was snubbed by the CDG as were two of the other nominees, “The Irishman” and “Joker.” The guild honored...
- 1/4/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Oscar chances for Best Costume Design frontrunners “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” and “Oppenheimer” were bolstered by their nominations for the 26th Costume Designer Guild Awards on January 4. The Cdga will be held February 21, 2024, at Neuehouse Hollywood.
While “Barbie” was nominated in the sci-fi/fantasy category — and should prevail over “Haunted Mansion,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” — the other four compete in the period category against “Napoleon,” with “Poor Things” as the clear favorite here.
Meanwhile, the contemporary contenders include “American Fiction,” “May December,” “Nyad,” “Renfield,” and “Saltburn.” None is expected to make the final Oscar cut, but “Saltburn” is the flashy favorite here.
In terms of the Oscar race, it looks like a feminist battle between Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster “Barbie” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things.
While “Barbie” was nominated in the sci-fi/fantasy category — and should prevail over “Haunted Mansion,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” — the other four compete in the period category against “Napoleon,” with “Poor Things” as the clear favorite here.
Meanwhile, the contemporary contenders include “American Fiction,” “May December,” “Nyad,” “Renfield,” and “Saltburn.” None is expected to make the final Oscar cut, but “Saltburn” is the flashy favorite here.
In terms of the Oscar race, it looks like a feminist battle between Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster “Barbie” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things.
- 1/4/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
If you had your TV on this weekend and weren’t watching football, chances are decent that you might have caught a recent hit movie instead. There’s nothing unusual in that, but the difference is that not only does that hit-watching possibility extend to VOD rentals and downloads, but also when it comes to new picks at Netflix.
With a slew of newly available titles from four other top studios, the streamer (with “The Equalizer 3” as #1) is increasingly relying on non-original feature film product to earn those eyeballs. It’s not surprising that Denzel Washington’s latest “Equalizer” effort is #1. Netflix has become Sony’s streaming service, and four months after its theatrical release, it’s a quite recent film available for subscribers.
It is noteworthy, however, how often Warner Bros. is turning over key films to the streamer that they might otherwise have exclusively played on their own Max service.
With a slew of newly available titles from four other top studios, the streamer (with “The Equalizer 3” as #1) is increasingly relying on non-original feature film product to earn those eyeballs. It’s not surprising that Denzel Washington’s latest “Equalizer” effort is #1. Netflix has become Sony’s streaming service, and four months after its theatrical release, it’s a quite recent film available for subscribers.
It is noteworthy, however, how often Warner Bros. is turning over key films to the streamer that they might otherwise have exclusively played on their own Max service.
- 1/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild got a jump on the Oscars by announcing nominations for its awards before academy members start to vote. Of the 10 films that remain in the running for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the Oscars, only four are vying for these precursor prizes: three-time nominee “Maestro,” two-time contender “Poor Things” plus “Golda” and “Oppenheimer.”
A half dozen films still in contention at the Academy Awards — “Beau Is Afraid,” “Ferrari,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” “Napoleon” and “Society of the Snow” — were snubbed by the guild.
The 11th annual Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are set for Feb. 18.
Best Period and/or Character Make-up
“Barbie,” Ivana Primorac, Victoria Down, Maha Mimo,
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3,” Alexei Dmitriew, Nicole Sortillon, Amos Samantha Ward, LuAndra Whitehurs
“Maestro,” Siann Grigg, Jackie Risotto, Elisa Tallerico, Nicky Pattison-Illum
“Oppenheimer,” Luisa Abel, Jason Hamer,...
A half dozen films still in contention at the Academy Awards — “Beau Is Afraid,” “Ferrari,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” “Napoleon” and “Society of the Snow” — were snubbed by the guild.
The 11th annual Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are set for Feb. 18.
Best Period and/or Character Make-up
“Barbie,” Ivana Primorac, Victoria Down, Maha Mimo,
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3,” Alexei Dmitriew, Nicole Sortillon, Amos Samantha Ward, LuAndra Whitehurs
“Maestro,” Siann Grigg, Jackie Risotto, Elisa Tallerico, Nicky Pattison-Illum
“Oppenheimer,” Luisa Abel, Jason Hamer,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild on Tuesday revealed nominations for the 11th annual Muahs Awards, featuring 23 categories honoring outstanding achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and live theater.
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scored a leading four nominations on the movie side, landing noms in four of the five competitive categories. Netflix’s Maestro also showed well with three noms. On the TV side, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars leads all titles with five nominations, while Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has three.
See the full list of nominees below.
Winners will be announced February 18 at the 2024 Muahs Awards ceremony, where Rocky, Star Trek, Mask and Raging Bull make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award. In addition, Driving Miss Daisy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 make-up artist Kevin Haney and...
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scored a leading four nominations on the movie side, landing noms in four of the five competitive categories. Netflix’s Maestro also showed well with three noms. On the TV side, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars leads all titles with five nominations, while Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has three.
See the full list of nominees below.
Winners will be announced February 18 at the 2024 Muahs Awards ceremony, where Rocky, Star Trek, Mask and Raging Bull make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the Vanguard Award. In addition, Driving Miss Daisy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 make-up artist Kevin Haney and...
- 1/2/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards have officially unveiled their nominees.
The ceremony, taking place February 18, marks the annual awards show for the IATSE Local 706 union, honoring achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry across motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and live theater in 23 nomination categories. Julie Socash, IATSE Local 706 president, announced the 2024 nominees, which include “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” “Maestro,” “Poor Things,” and “Nyad.”
Notably shut out was “Priscilla,” Sofia Coppola’s film that IndieWire’s Bill Desowitz predicted would be a frontrunner for the 2024 Oscars.
On the TV side, “The Idol,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” “The Crown,” and “Star Trek: Picard” are among the nominees. A tie in the Best Special Make-Up Effects TV category makes for six nominees as opposed to the typical five.
As previously announced, Oscar and Emmy-winning make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the esteemed Vanguard Award during the ceremony.
The ceremony, taking place February 18, marks the annual awards show for the IATSE Local 706 union, honoring achievements in make-up and hair styling artistry across motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and live theater in 23 nomination categories. Julie Socash, IATSE Local 706 president, announced the 2024 nominees, which include “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Saltburn,” “Barbie,” “Maestro,” “Poor Things,” and “Nyad.”
Notably shut out was “Priscilla,” Sofia Coppola’s film that IndieWire’s Bill Desowitz predicted would be a frontrunner for the 2024 Oscars.
On the TV side, “The Idol,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” “The Crown,” and “Star Trek: Picard” are among the nominees. A tie in the Best Special Make-Up Effects TV category makes for six nominees as opposed to the typical five.
As previously announced, Oscar and Emmy-winning make-up artist Michael Westmore will receive the esteemed Vanguard Award during the ceremony.
- 1/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) has revealed the nominees for its annual Muahs Awards, with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 leading the feature competition with four nominations and Maestro close behind with three noms.
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians 3 earned noms in the categories for contemporary makeup, period and/or character makeup, period hairstyling and/or character hairstyling and special makeup effects. Bradley Cooper’s Netflix Leonard Bernstein drama Maestro collected noms for period and/or character makeup, period hairstyling and/or character hair styling and special makeup effects.
The Muahs Guild’s feature nominees vary quite bit from this season’s Oscar shortlist for the category. In fact, Guardians 3 was already snubbed in the makeup and hairstyling Oscar race, failing to make the shortlist of 10 films that advanced to the upcoming branch bake-off.
The films shortlisted for the makeup and hairstyling Oscar are Maestro; Poor Things,...
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians 3 earned noms in the categories for contemporary makeup, period and/or character makeup, period hairstyling and/or character hairstyling and special makeup effects. Bradley Cooper’s Netflix Leonard Bernstein drama Maestro collected noms for period and/or character makeup, period hairstyling and/or character hair styling and special makeup effects.
The Muahs Guild’s feature nominees vary quite bit from this season’s Oscar shortlist for the category. In fact, Guardians 3 was already snubbed in the makeup and hairstyling Oscar race, failing to make the shortlist of 10 films that advanced to the upcoming branch bake-off.
The films shortlisted for the makeup and hairstyling Oscar are Maestro; Poor Things,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” led the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Award nominations.
The final installment of the “Guardians” franchise used over 22,500 prosthetics, 500 wigs and 130 facial hairpieces, breaking the world record for most prosthetics used in a film. It was nominated in special makeup effects, period and character makeup and period hair styling. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also landed nods for character hair styling and contemporary makeup.
“Barbie” scored two nominations. Notably, neither that film nor “Guardians” landed on the Oscars makeup and hairstyling shortlist. “Golda,” “Maestro” and “Poor Things” were also in the running for guild nominations.
In the television category, “Dancing With the Stars” dominated with five nominations. Six makeup artists were nominated in best special makeup effects due to a tie.
As previously announced, Michael Westmore, the award-winning makeup artist behind “Rocky” and “Raging Bull,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award.
The final installment of the “Guardians” franchise used over 22,500 prosthetics, 500 wigs and 130 facial hairpieces, breaking the world record for most prosthetics used in a film. It was nominated in special makeup effects, period and character makeup and period hair styling. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” also landed nods for character hair styling and contemporary makeup.
“Barbie” scored two nominations. Notably, neither that film nor “Guardians” landed on the Oscars makeup and hairstyling shortlist. “Golda,” “Maestro” and “Poor Things” were also in the running for guild nominations.
In the television category, “Dancing With the Stars” dominated with five nominations. Six makeup artists were nominated in best special makeup effects due to a tie.
As previously announced, Michael Westmore, the award-winning makeup artist behind “Rocky” and “Raging Bull,” will be honored with the Vanguard Award.
- 1/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Before Netflix started decimating its production teams, and canceling every show, it was once the land of second opportunities. The streaming platform not only produced great shows, but also offered a place where underappreciated and underseen titles could finally find an audience. In the case of TV shows, some even got a chance to finish their stories. "Breaking Bad" became a global hit thanks to people being able to binge on Netflix, and "Arrested Development" was brought back to life almost a decade after being canceled, as were "Lucifer" and "Manifest."
Sadly, the streamer doesn't seem to be in the business of reviving titles anymore, and Netflix originals often get scant promotion and slip under the radar. And yet, the platform does still provide a platform for underappreciated titles to find a larger audience even years after their initial release. Case in point: the sudden resurgence in popularity of "The Book of Life,...
Sadly, the streamer doesn't seem to be in the business of reviving titles anymore, and Netflix originals often get scant promotion and slip under the radar. And yet, the platform does still provide a platform for underappreciated titles to find a larger audience even years after their initial release. Case in point: the sudden resurgence in popularity of "The Book of Life,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Few filmmakers experience fan loyalty like Zack Snyder. Regardless of quality, people show up in droves to indulge in his latest projects and shower him with support in the face of negative reviews. Snyder repays this loyalty by continuing to move to the beat of his own drum, never letting the shouts of negativity deter him from realizing his intended vision. Snyder’s latest film, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire, is another of his projects receiving mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. However, who’s having the last laugh? You guessed it. Zack Snyder, now that Rebel Moon is the “No. 1 movie in the world!”
Number 1 movie in the world period!!!! Thank you. pic.twitter.com/l5ow5t4Wc2
— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) December 29, 2023
Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire is sitting pretty as one of Netflix’s most-viewed titles of the year with 23.9 million views.
Number 1 movie in the world period!!!! Thank you. pic.twitter.com/l5ow5t4Wc2
— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) December 29, 2023
Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire is sitting pretty as one of Netflix’s most-viewed titles of the year with 23.9 million views.
- 12/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Director Zack Snyder's science fantasy feature “Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire” debuted December 22, 2023 on top of Netflix’ ‘English Films List’ with 23.9 million views, making it the most watched title of the week:
Rated PG-13 "for strong violence, sexual assault, bloody images, language, sexual material and partial nudity" the film stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes and Anthony Hopkins, streaming Part One "Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire", December 22, 2023 followed by Part Two "Rebel Moon: The Scargiver" streaming April 19, 2024 on Netflix.
"... a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy...
"...is threatened by the armies…
‘…of a tyrannical regent named 'Balisarius'.
"The desperate civilians dispatch 'Kora'...
"... a young woman who has a mysterious past...
"...to seek out warriors from nearby planets...
"...to help them challenge the regent..."
Click the images to enlarge.
Rated PG-13 "for strong violence, sexual assault, bloody images, language, sexual material and partial nudity" the film stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes and Anthony Hopkins, streaming Part One "Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire", December 22, 2023 followed by Part Two "Rebel Moon: The Scargiver" streaming April 19, 2024 on Netflix.
"... a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy...
"...is threatened by the armies…
‘…of a tyrannical regent named 'Balisarius'.
"The desperate civilians dispatch 'Kora'...
"... a young woman who has a mysterious past...
"...to seek out warriors from nearby planets...
"...to help them challenge the regent..."
Click the images to enlarge.
- 12/29/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire (read our review Here), the first part of director Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic, was released through the Netflix streaming service last week… and a few days later, a teaser trailer for the follow-up Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver arrived online to give us a preview of the second half of the story, which is set to start streaming on April 19th. When the trailer for Part One was released, Snyder did a “trailer breakdown” video for Netflix, and now that the teaser for Part Two is available, Snyder has sat down for another breakdown video. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story...
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story...
- 12/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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