Katy Perry became a judge on “American Idol” in 2018 and instantly set the internet on fire with her unpredictable personality and eye-popping wardrobe. The 13-time Grammy nominee is always at her absolute best on “Idol’s” annual Disney Night, where she goes all-in on the theme and dresses up in extravagant costumes as some of the most well-known characters of all time. Tinker Bell? Check! Snow White? Check! Urusula (with tentacles)? Check! Her cohorts Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest have yet to dress up, though they always have fun playing off of Katy’s unbridled enthusiasm. Relive all of Katy Perry’s Disney costumes on “American Idol” by scrolling through our photos above (or click here for direct access). What will she dress up as next?
Katy Perry as Cinderella — April 29, 2018 (Season 16)
In the lead-up to Katy’s first-ever Disney Night, she appeared in a pre-taped video as...
Katy Perry as Cinderella — April 29, 2018 (Season 16)
In the lead-up to Katy’s first-ever Disney Night, she appeared in a pre-taped video as...
- 5/12/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
If you took a poll of movie lovers and asked for a list of the best actors of the past 50 years, Daniel Day-Lewis would certainly be among them -- he may even occupy the number one slot. The versatile performer has been wowing audiences with his all-in, committed performance style for decades, and legends are legion about the lengths to which he'll go to immerse himself in his characters.
But only one of his films has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, and it's somewhat surprising: It's not "Gangs of New York," "My Left Foot," or even "In the Name of the Father," but 1985's "A Room With a View," directed by James Ivory. Set in the early 1900s, the film follows a young Englishwoman named Lucy (Helena Bonham Carter) and her chaperone (Maggie Smith) on a trip to Italy, where she ignites a brief relationship with a man (Julian Sands...
But only one of his films has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, and it's somewhat surprising: It's not "Gangs of New York," "My Left Foot," or even "In the Name of the Father," but 1985's "A Room With a View," directed by James Ivory. Set in the early 1900s, the film follows a young Englishwoman named Lucy (Helena Bonham Carter) and her chaperone (Maggie Smith) on a trip to Italy, where she ignites a brief relationship with a man (Julian Sands...
- 5/12/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Vijay Deverakonda on Dhanush & Ranbir Kapoor. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda turns 35 today. The talented and handsome actor has been ruling hearts since 2011. In his career spanning over a decade, Vijay has been in several popular movies—Yevade Subramanyam, Pelli Choopulu, Arjun Reddy, Dear Comrade, and others. The actor was last seen in Parasuram’s ‘The Family Star’.
From the beginning of his career, Vijay Deverakonda has been passionate about acting. In an old interview, the Liger star shared that he used to have stage fright. However, he still used to push himself to perform in plays, to overcome his fears. Today, he faces the camera with great confidence. Hence, he has such a huge fan following. But did you know, there are two actors whose films Vijay enjoys watching? The actors are Dhanush and Ranbir Kapoor.
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Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda turns 35 today. The talented and handsome actor has been ruling hearts since 2011. In his career spanning over a decade, Vijay has been in several popular movies—Yevade Subramanyam, Pelli Choopulu, Arjun Reddy, Dear Comrade, and others. The actor was last seen in Parasuram’s ‘The Family Star’.
From the beginning of his career, Vijay Deverakonda has been passionate about acting. In an old interview, the Liger star shared that he used to have stage fright. However, he still used to push himself to perform in plays, to overcome his fears. Today, he faces the camera with great confidence. Hence, he has such a huge fan following. But did you know, there are two actors whose films Vijay enjoys watching? The actors are Dhanush and Ranbir Kapoor.
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- 5/9/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Who Plays El Sucre in Netflix's Unfrosted? Meet Felix Solis the Hilarious Sugar Baron - Main Image
Who plays El Sucre in Netflix's Unfrosted? The sugar baron shined the brightest among the star-studded cast of the comedy pop-tart flick on the streamer. Here's where you may have seen the sugar baron actor Felix Solis before this.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Unfrosted, so proceed with caution.
Where You've Seen Felix Solis Before
Felix Solis is an American actor, film director, and producer who considers himself a "Nuyorican" for being born on the Upper West Side and raised in Greenwich Village in New York City by his Puerto Rico-born parents.
Felix is best known for taking small roles that impact fans and viewers in the short moments he had been shown on screen.
Some of these include the short 2014 film Tinto, 2004's The Forgotten as Brasher, and...
Who plays El Sucre in Netflix's Unfrosted? The sugar baron shined the brightest among the star-studded cast of the comedy pop-tart flick on the streamer. Here's where you may have seen the sugar baron actor Felix Solis before this.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Unfrosted, so proceed with caution.
Where You've Seen Felix Solis Before
Felix Solis is an American actor, film director, and producer who considers himself a "Nuyorican" for being born on the Upper West Side and raised in Greenwich Village in New York City by his Puerto Rico-born parents.
Felix is best known for taking small roles that impact fans and viewers in the short moments he had been shown on screen.
Some of these include the short 2014 film Tinto, 2004's The Forgotten as Brasher, and...
- 5/8/2024
- EpicStream
Batman, a character with a rich history in comics, has been portrayed by numerous actors across various mediums, from live-action films to animated projects. Some actors have had brief appearances as the Caped Crusader, while others have portrayed him for years.
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the comics. From various live-action movies to animated projects, there are quite a few names that have been attached to the role.
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Jerry Seinfeld had lofty dreams for his film directorial debut. The comedian said on Tuesday he wanted to cast Daniel Day-Lewis as a sugar drug lord in his Netflix Pop-Tart comedy Unfrosted.
“We have a sugar drug lord who controls all the world’s sugar, his name is El Sucre,” Seinfeld explained during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I wanted Daniel Day-Lewis to play it like Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood,” a reference to Day-Lewis’ Oscar-winning performance as a ruthless oilman during the 19th and 20th century Southern California oil boom.
(There Will Be Blood is one of three Oscars that Day-Lewis has won; he was also knighted by the British monarchy in 2014.)
Unfrosted co-writer Spike Feresten previously mentioned the Day-Lewis dream to ScreenRant, saying, “We would watch There Will Be Blood, and that end scene, where they’re beating each other up with bowling pins, all...
“We have a sugar drug lord who controls all the world’s sugar, his name is El Sucre,” Seinfeld explained during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I wanted Daniel Day-Lewis to play it like Daniel Plainview from There Will Be Blood,” a reference to Day-Lewis’ Oscar-winning performance as a ruthless oilman during the 19th and 20th century Southern California oil boom.
(There Will Be Blood is one of three Oscars that Day-Lewis has won; he was also knighted by the British monarchy in 2014.)
Unfrosted co-writer Spike Feresten previously mentioned the Day-Lewis dream to ScreenRant, saying, “We would watch There Will Be Blood, and that end scene, where they’re beating each other up with bowling pins, all...
- 5/1/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s almost hard to imagine anyone else doing Bill Cutting in place of the legendary Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York, or Tim Robbins’ Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption but Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks came pretty close to playing several iconic characters including Cutting and Dufresne. The actor was also in negotiation to play one of Keanu Reeves’ roles.
Tom Hanks and Tyler Hoechlin in Road to Perdition
Of course, it’s not John Wick, it would have been kind of weird seeing Hanks as John Wick, as for fans, Reeves was immersed in the character and he is now hard to replace. But Hanks almost booked the slot of the 1994 hit action thriller, Speed. But the role eventually went to the John Wick star.
Tom Hanks Turned Down Speed Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks has an astonishing legacy as an actor with the...
Tom Hanks and Tyler Hoechlin in Road to Perdition
Of course, it’s not John Wick, it would have been kind of weird seeing Hanks as John Wick, as for fans, Reeves was immersed in the character and he is now hard to replace. But Hanks almost booked the slot of the 1994 hit action thriller, Speed. But the role eventually went to the John Wick star.
Tom Hanks Turned Down Speed Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks has an astonishing legacy as an actor with the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
When we think of the greatest actors who opted to retire, there are really so few that ended on a high note. Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread is the first one that comes to mind, but who else would even be close? Unfortunately, it isn’t Gene Hackman, who left Hollywood after a 40+ year on the screen following 2004’s Welcome to Mooseport…which is just about the most embarrassing way to cap off such a legendary career. Then again, maybe it’s just the sort of movie that would make you want to retire.
By the time filming began on what would be his last movie, Gene Hackman was in his mid-70s and had seen enough in the business to know who was competent and, well, who would be directing Welcome to Mooseport. As co-star Maura Tierney remembered, Hackman and Donald Petrie did not get along at all when making the movie.
By the time filming began on what would be his last movie, Gene Hackman was in his mid-70s and had seen enough in the business to know who was competent and, well, who would be directing Welcome to Mooseport. As co-star Maura Tierney remembered, Hackman and Donald Petrie did not get along at all when making the movie.
- 4/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In the summer of 2017, Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis surprised Hollywood, London and the entire entertainment world when he revealed that he retired from acting and would make no more films. His final performance in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Phantom Thread” (2017) brought Day-Lewis his sixth Oscar nomination, his eighth Golden Globe nom and his seventh BAFTA bid (losing all three to Gary Oldman for “Darkest Hour”).
One of the most respected actors of his generation, Day-Lewis is the only man who has won three Oscars for Best Actor. Those victories were for “My Left Foot” (1989), “There Will Be Blood” (2007), and “Lincoln” (2012). In fact he is one of only three men to win acting Oscars three times; the others are Walter Brennan and Jack Nicholson. In addition, he has won two Best Actor awards each from the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes.
Most importantly (if retirement actually happens), he will...
One of the most respected actors of his generation, Day-Lewis is the only man who has won three Oscars for Best Actor. Those victories were for “My Left Foot” (1989), “There Will Be Blood” (2007), and “Lincoln” (2012). In fact he is one of only three men to win acting Oscars three times; the others are Walter Brennan and Jack Nicholson. In addition, he has won two Best Actor awards each from the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes.
Most importantly (if retirement actually happens), he will...
- 4/27/2024
- by Misty Holland, Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Among the new productions on Broadway this spring is a revival of the classic musical “Cabaret,” starring Eddie Redmayne. In 2014 he starred as Stephen Hawking in director James Marsh‘s biopic “The Theory of Everything.” His performance won him an Oscar for Best Actor (making him the eighth youngest winner in that category at age 33), overcoming stiff competition from Michael Keaton, the star of the Best Picture winner of that year, “Birdman.” How did Redmayne pull through? Here are five reasons.
1. The industry felt he came into his own
Prior to “The Theory of Everything,” Redmayne was a rising star. In 2010 he won a Tony for his Broadway debut starring opposite Alfred Molina in John Logan‘s play “Red.” He went on to get more prominent film roles where critics, audiences and the industry started to take notice of him. Among them were Simon Curtis‘s 2011 Oscar-nominated biopic “My Week with Marilyn...
1. The industry felt he came into his own
Prior to “The Theory of Everything,” Redmayne was a rising star. In 2010 he won a Tony for his Broadway debut starring opposite Alfred Molina in John Logan‘s play “Red.” He went on to get more prominent film roles where critics, audiences and the industry started to take notice of him. Among them were Simon Curtis‘s 2011 Oscar-nominated biopic “My Week with Marilyn...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
That Time Meryl Streep Was Motivated By Money To Take A TV Role For The Sake Of The Love Of Her Life
Hollywood is not the place you think of first when it comes to stories of true love or long-lasting romantic relationships. But just like in her professional life, famed thespian Meryl Streep bucked the trend with her real-life relationship with the late actor John Cazale. The relationship even made the fastidious Streep break her own rule of doing a role purely for the sake of money.
When Meryl Streep Met John Cazale
Meryl Streep with John Cazale in The Deer Hunter
Cazale was a rising star in Hollywood when he first made Streep’s acquaintance thanks to their joint work in a 1976 stage production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Streep was in her 20s, while Cazale was 14 years older and making a name for himself with prominent roles in The Godfather and its sequel, The Conversation, and Dog Day Afternoon.
The couple were head-over-heels in love, but tragedy struck...
When Meryl Streep Met John Cazale
Meryl Streep with John Cazale in The Deer Hunter
Cazale was a rising star in Hollywood when he first made Streep’s acquaintance thanks to their joint work in a 1976 stage production of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Streep was in her 20s, while Cazale was 14 years older and making a name for himself with prominent roles in The Godfather and its sequel, The Conversation, and Dog Day Afternoon.
The couple were head-over-heels in love, but tragedy struck...
- 4/23/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
The film industry often comes across people who will never be forgotten for centuries to come. With their expert skills and undeniable charm, these people manage to make a mark on the industry that does not dull with time. The Godfather’s John Cazale was one such extraordinary actor who managed to deliver one great performance after the other.
John Cazale in The Godfather (1972)
Unfortunately, his time in Hollywood was limited as the actor passed away in 1978, just after being a part of six total films. Even though John Cazale doesn’t have an extensive filmography to his name, he holds a record that no actor has been or will be able to break. From his feature film debut in 1972 to his last film in 1978, all five of them have been cinematic masterpieces.
The Godfather’s John Cazale Holds a Unique Record
A still from Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Hollywood has...
John Cazale in The Godfather (1972)
Unfortunately, his time in Hollywood was limited as the actor passed away in 1978, just after being a part of six total films. Even though John Cazale doesn’t have an extensive filmography to his name, he holds a record that no actor has been or will be able to break. From his feature film debut in 1972 to his last film in 1978, all five of them have been cinematic masterpieces.
The Godfather’s John Cazale Holds a Unique Record
A still from Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Hollywood has...
- 4/22/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr. had a career renaissance when he starred in 2008 as Tony Stark in Iron Man. The film laid the foundations of the MCU and is still considered to be one of the most important superhero films to be made, despite releasing in the same year as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
However, Iron Man was not the only character Downey Jr. played in 2008. A few months after he appeared in the MCU film, he starred as Kirk Lazarus in Ben Stiller’s satire action film Tropic Thunder. He was even nominated for an Oscar for his role as a method actor who altered his skin color to play a Black man in a film. The role has attracted controversy since its release for its use of Blackface on the star.
Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Blackface’ Role In Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. in...
However, Iron Man was not the only character Downey Jr. played in 2008. A few months after he appeared in the MCU film, he starred as Kirk Lazarus in Ben Stiller’s satire action film Tropic Thunder. He was even nominated for an Oscar for his role as a method actor who altered his skin color to play a Black man in a film. The role has attracted controversy since its release for its use of Blackface on the star.
Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Blackface’ Role In Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. in...
- 4/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. in “Oppenheimer” had it easy this year.
He took the early lead in Gold Derby’s official Oscar odds for Best Supporting Actor. He widened that lead in the following months. He then swept the precursor awards. And despite landing in a powerhouse lineup that included Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling in “Barbie” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” there was a “near zero” chance of Downey not being called to the stage to accept the Academy Award.
But not every past recipient of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar has cruised to victory like Downey. There have been numerous nail-biters over the years.
I recall one contest in particular from three decades ago. The 1993 fabulous five included first-time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio as the autistic younger brother of Johnny Depp in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Ralph Fiennes...
He took the early lead in Gold Derby’s official Oscar odds for Best Supporting Actor. He widened that lead in the following months. He then swept the precursor awards. And despite landing in a powerhouse lineup that included Sterling K. Brown in “American Fiction,” Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Ryan Gosling in “Barbie” and Mark Ruffalo in “Poor Things,” there was a “near zero” chance of Downey not being called to the stage to accept the Academy Award.
But not every past recipient of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar has cruised to victory like Downey. There have been numerous nail-biters over the years.
I recall one contest in particular from three decades ago. The 1993 fabulous five included first-time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio as the autistic younger brother of Johnny Depp in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Ralph Fiennes...
- 4/20/2024
- by Tariq Khan
- Gold Derby
Jack Nicholson has been in retirement for a while now. Taking a cue from the title of the last movie he appeared in, 2010’s “How Do You Know,” how do we know? When I talked to Nicholson for this reunion with director James L. Brooks – an unfortunate flop – I asked him why he waited three years to do another movie after his hit, “The Bucket List.” His response: “I’ve been reading scripts. Yes, they are all very similar. You just keep getting these stories about retirement, or the wife dying on you or going to Vegas. I’m definitely at the stage where I just don’t want to make another movie.”
Let’s then applaud this Oscar kingpin, who still holds the record among men for the most nominations and shares most wins (three) for a male actor with Daniel Day-Lewis and Walter Brennan. His victories were for...
Let’s then applaud this Oscar kingpin, who still holds the record among men for the most nominations and shares most wins (three) for a male actor with Daniel Day-Lewis and Walter Brennan. His victories were for...
- 4/20/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Chris Beachum and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Brian Cox has gained a reputation in recent years as being, well, frank and outspoken in his opinions. That goes for his stance on method acting in particular, which he deems “f*cking annoying” and blames Daniel Day-Lewis for its popularity. Cox’s 2021 book had some choice words about fellow actors, too, including Johnny Depp (“so overblown, so overrated”) and Edward Norton (“a bit of a pain in the arse”), among others.
Continue reading Brian Cox Criticizes Joaquin Phoenix’s “Terrible” Performance In ‘Napoleon’: “It Really Is Appalling, I Don’t Know What He Was Thinking” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Brian Cox Criticizes Joaquin Phoenix’s “Terrible” Performance In ‘Napoleon’: “It Really Is Appalling, I Don’t Know What He Was Thinking” at The Playlist.
- 4/18/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
There are demanding directors, and then there's Stanley Kubrick. He was notoriously picky about his work, pushing his actors through take after take in the name of perfection. This meant that whatever ended up on the screen eventually was his ideal vision and often it was some truly brilliant stuff — but at what cost? It's one thing to want your work to be its best possible version but another entirely to basically torture people to make that happen. Kubrick was especially challenging to work with on his 1980 horror film "The Shining," based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, forcing stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall through all kinds of misery in the name of his nightmarish epic. He was tough on Nicholson, putting the actor through at least 60 takes for an 8-minute sequence in a bathroom, but he was much harder on Duvall, abusing her verbally in...
- 4/9/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
You may recall that this January, Sir Elton John became the 19th person ever to win the coveted Egot by claiming his first Emmy. But what you may be less familiar with is the fact that Emma Stone can become just the 20th actress (and the 25th entertainer overall) to claim an Eggocc if she triumphs in the race for the Best Drama Actress prize at this year’s Emmy Awards for her performance in the Paramount+/Showtime series “The Curse.” Too, Robert Downey Jr. is poised to be only the sixth actor to claim an Eggocc should he take home the Emmy prize in September for Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor for his work in the HBO limited series “The Sympathizer.”
What is an Eggocc, you ask? Why, it’s Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar and Critics Choice statuettes, of course. And as just alluded to, winning all four...
What is an Eggocc, you ask? Why, it’s Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar and Critics Choice statuettes, of course. And as just alluded to, winning all four...
- 4/7/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
2019’s Uncut Gems is notable for being a far cry from Adam Sandler’s usual comedic roles, which saw the actor putting his dramatic chops to the display. But while the Grown Ups Star was certainly the highlight of it, he wasn’t the lone reason why the Netflix original was a massive success, as newcomer Julia Fox wasn’t far behind in terms of performance.
While many major stars were eyed for the part of Julia De Fiore in the film, Fox wasn’t deterred by the noise surrounding her, as she was assured the role was made for her.
Julia Fox Was Unfazed Despite Facing Stiff Competition for Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems (2019)
Years before Uncut Gems finally hit Netflix, the directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie would cross paths with Julia Fox at the SoHo café Jack’s Wife Freda. Following their encounter, Fox would succeed in...
While many major stars were eyed for the part of Julia De Fiore in the film, Fox wasn’t deterred by the noise surrounding her, as she was assured the role was made for her.
Julia Fox Was Unfazed Despite Facing Stiff Competition for Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems (2019)
Years before Uncut Gems finally hit Netflix, the directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie would cross paths with Julia Fox at the SoHo café Jack’s Wife Freda. Following their encounter, Fox would succeed in...
- 4/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Arnold Schwarzenegger still regrets losing a blockbuster film to Nicolas Cage in 1996. Cage starred alongside Sean Connery in the action thriller film, The Rock. The producers of the film, Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson, initially approached Schwarzenegger for the role of FBI chemical weapons specialist Stanley Godspeed. However, they came with a half-baked script to meet with the Predator star, who asked them to come back when they were completely done with the script.
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger lost one role to Nicolas Cage that he regrets even today
The film received critical acclaim and was even nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Sound. Schwarzenegger admitted that he missed out on a great opportunity but still believed that a completed script is crucial to commit to a role.
Nicolas Cage Accepted A Hit Movie Role That Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down Nicolas Cage appeared alongside Sean...
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger lost one role to Nicolas Cage that he regrets even today
The film received critical acclaim and was even nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Sound. Schwarzenegger admitted that he missed out on a great opportunity but still believed that a completed script is crucial to commit to a role.
Nicolas Cage Accepted A Hit Movie Role That Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down Nicolas Cage appeared alongside Sean...
- 4/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. plays Australian actor Kirk Lazarus in his Oscar-nominated role in Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr.’s Lazarus takes the extreme step in Method acting and undergoes pigmentation alteration surgery to play an African-American man. The role was clearly a satire that mocked the extreme lengths some actors were willing to go to for a role. Downey Jr.’s co-star in the film, Danny McBride, revealed how the actor stayed in character the whole time.
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder
Downey Jr.’s portrayal in the film received criticism for donning Blackface, but his acting in the film was praised by many. He was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar that year, which he lost to Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight.
Robert Downey Jr. Went Full Method To Play The Exaggerated Version Of A Method Actor Robert Downey Jr. played...
- 4/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Chris Pratt revealed that filming Guardians of the Galaxy was a collaborative effort. So much so that the cast and crew didn’t always need to stick to the script, which might’ve only improved the film.
How Chris Pratt came up with the ‘Who?’ joke in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Chris Pratt | Andrew Toth/Getty Images
Guardians of the Galaxy seemed like the perfect film for Pratt. The actor was able to apply some of his own humor as the superhero Peter Quill in James Gunn’s superhero flick. In an interview with Pursuitist, it was mentioned that Pratt did a lot of improvisation in his comedy show Parks and Recreation. Pratt was asked if he could improvise in a similar way with Guardians of the Galaxy.
“We got to do a little bit but you’ve got to be careful when you’re on a movie that costs,...
How Chris Pratt came up with the ‘Who?’ joke in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Chris Pratt | Andrew Toth/Getty Images
Guardians of the Galaxy seemed like the perfect film for Pratt. The actor was able to apply some of his own humor as the superhero Peter Quill in James Gunn’s superhero flick. In an interview with Pursuitist, it was mentioned that Pratt did a lot of improvisation in his comedy show Parks and Recreation. Pratt was asked if he could improvise in a similar way with Guardians of the Galaxy.
“We got to do a little bit but you’ve got to be careful when you’re on a movie that costs,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We are somehow now into the spring season, and while cinemas have been a tad dull, noteworthy new books have arrived at a frantic pace. Here are some that should be on your radar, and please note that our next column will include, among other treats, a lengthy rundown of recent noteworthy novels.
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)
Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...
- 3/21/2024
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
The next project from Narcos creator Chris Brancato may be a Peaky Blinders-esque period drama series about Irish gangs in New York.
Brancanto, speaking at the TV festival Series Mania in Lille, France on Wednesday, said he was developing the period crime series for MGM+.
Brancanto made the announcement in the final few minutes of his talk at Series Mania, which was focused on his new MGM+ show Hotel Cocaine, one of the highlighted series in the competition lineup at the French TV fest. He declined to give many details about his new project, except to note the show’s working title — The Westies — and that the series will follow the “fearsome Irish gangs” in New York in the late 19th century.
Martin Scorsese famously depicted the same era in his 2002 multi-Oscar nominated Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis. The film follows the rise of Irish gangs,...
Brancanto, speaking at the TV festival Series Mania in Lille, France on Wednesday, said he was developing the period crime series for MGM+.
Brancanto made the announcement in the final few minutes of his talk at Series Mania, which was focused on his new MGM+ show Hotel Cocaine, one of the highlighted series in the competition lineup at the French TV fest. He declined to give many details about his new project, except to note the show’s working title — The Westies — and that the series will follow the “fearsome Irish gangs” in New York in the late 19th century.
Martin Scorsese famously depicted the same era in his 2002 multi-Oscar nominated Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis. The film follows the rise of Irish gangs,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Dcu films in the Zack Snyder era were undoubtedly divisive among fans. The discourse around the films has mostly steered towards the negative side with many feeling underwhelmed by the undercooked narratives and the unsatisfying world-building. While there were bright spots such as Wonder Woman, Shazam!, and Aquaman, others were not received as well as the three.
Many DC films including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice are now streaming on Netflix
In addition to Max, Netflix also streamed most of the Dcu films of that era, making them accessible to people all over the world, especially in countries where Max is not available yet. Unfortunately, it seems Netflix is now removing various DC titles from its content by the end of March 2024.
Netflix Reportedly Removing 11 DC Films By The End of March 2024
Netflix is removing many DC films including Man of Steel very soon
Last year in November,...
Many DC films including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice are now streaming on Netflix
In addition to Max, Netflix also streamed most of the Dcu films of that era, making them accessible to people all over the world, especially in countries where Max is not available yet. Unfortunately, it seems Netflix is now removing various DC titles from its content by the end of March 2024.
Netflix Reportedly Removing 11 DC Films By The End of March 2024
Netflix is removing many DC films including Man of Steel very soon
Last year in November,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel relaunched the Superman franchise, with Henry Cavill taking on the titular role. It is indeed a favorite of many superhero fans and is also one of the most successful. Just like fans, Korean animator, Yongje Park has high regard for the movie, particularly highlighting the director’s take on Superman and the quality of action sequences used in the movie.
Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel
In a viral video, he is seen claiming that comic book movies (CBMs) reign supreme in action. However, it is exciting to see his points on how Korean animators understood the whole thing.
Korean Animator Yongje Park Declared Man Of Steel Tops In Action
Yongje Park is well known for being the author & artist of Strongest Fighter and The God of High School. Given his interest in the action genre, he sparked the whole superhero...
Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel
In a viral video, he is seen claiming that comic book movies (CBMs) reign supreme in action. However, it is exciting to see his points on how Korean animators understood the whole thing.
Korean Animator Yongje Park Declared Man Of Steel Tops In Action
Yongje Park is well known for being the author & artist of Strongest Fighter and The God of High School. Given his interest in the action genre, he sparked the whole superhero...
- 3/19/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
It has been three full years since Zack Snyder’s mammoth 4-hour version of Justice League came out. The film was initially plagued by controversy when the director stepped back midway to allow Joss Whedon to take over the reins. This move did not work well on many levels with regard to Whedon’s association with the narrative and the cast, which then prompted Snyder to complete the film in his original vision.
Zack Snyder on the sets of Justice League
To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of his labor of love, the Watchmen director uploaded a dark and edgy image of Jared Leto who played Joker in the film. But judging from the reactions of fans on social media, this version of the DC villain wasn’t appreciated then, and is continuing to garner some negative responses.
Fans Troll Zack Snyder For Plugging Jared Leto’s Photo As Joker
In many ways,...
Zack Snyder on the sets of Justice League
To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of his labor of love, the Watchmen director uploaded a dark and edgy image of Jared Leto who played Joker in the film. But judging from the reactions of fans on social media, this version of the DC villain wasn’t appreciated then, and is continuing to garner some negative responses.
Fans Troll Zack Snyder For Plugging Jared Leto’s Photo As Joker
In many ways,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Since the inception of the Academy Awards, the U.S.-based organization behind them has always strived to honor worldwide film achievements. Their extensive roster of competitive acting winners alone consists of artists from 30 unique countries, three of which first gained representation during the 2020s. The last full decade’s worth of triumphant performers hail from eight countries, while 42.1% of the individual actors nominated during that time originate from outside of America.
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
For those who are unaware of Nicolas Cage’s Hollywood legacy, the actor once played himself in a 2022 movie – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Although most actors play themselves when it comes to autobiographies or documentaries, Cage apparently played himself in a commercial film, alongside Pedro Pascal.
Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
Considering Nicolas Cage’s role in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent an unconventional one, screenwriter Kevin Etten revealed that the filmmakers had considered other actors for the role, in case Cage refused. Now, the list of actors sought as backup might baffle your mind, for Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Christian Bale were eyed by the filmmakers.
Nicolas Cage Played Himself in Pedro Pascal’s 2022 Movie
Having a legacy of his own and an Oscar under his belt, Nicolas Cage is popularly known for his appearance as Ghost Rider. Adding to his list of achievements and filmography,...
Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
Considering Nicolas Cage’s role in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent an unconventional one, screenwriter Kevin Etten revealed that the filmmakers had considered other actors for the role, in case Cage refused. Now, the list of actors sought as backup might baffle your mind, for Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Christian Bale were eyed by the filmmakers.
Nicolas Cage Played Himself in Pedro Pascal’s 2022 Movie
Having a legacy of his own and an Oscar under his belt, Nicolas Cage is popularly known for his appearance as Ghost Rider. Adding to his list of achievements and filmography,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Cillian Murphy and writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of ‘Oppenheimer’ (Photo © Universal Pictures)
Since Cillian Murphy just became the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor Oscar, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a list of the most notable Irish actors who have been honored by the Academy with either Oscar gold or a nomination.
1. Cillian Murphy
Murphy has played non-Irish roles so often and so well that some people may not realize or remember that he is Irish. His best Irish films include Breakfast on Pluto and The Wind that Shakes the Barley. And as noted above, he is the first Irish-born actor to take home an Academy Award in the Best Actor category.
Vicky Krieps and Daniel Day-Lewis in writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Phantom Thread’ (Photo by Laurie Sparham / Focus Features)
2. Daniel Day-Lewis
Day-Lewis...
Since Cillian Murphy just became the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor Oscar, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a list of the most notable Irish actors who have been honored by the Academy with either Oscar gold or a nomination.
1. Cillian Murphy
Murphy has played non-Irish roles so often and so well that some people may not realize or remember that he is Irish. His best Irish films include Breakfast on Pluto and The Wind that Shakes the Barley. And as noted above, he is the first Irish-born actor to take home an Academy Award in the Best Actor category.
Vicky Krieps and Daniel Day-Lewis in writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Phantom Thread’ (Photo by Laurie Sparham / Focus Features)
2. Daniel Day-Lewis
Day-Lewis...
- 3/17/2024
- by Beth Accomando
- Showbiz Junkies
Retired English actor Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors in cinema’s history. Although picky, the actor won numerous accolades throughout his career. Most of his performances, if not all, have been critically acclaimed. The proof of this fact is that he has three Academy Awards, making him the actor with the most Academy Awards for Best Actor.
Back to the part about him being picky, Day-Lewis has rejected roles in some great movies. For instance, he rejected the lead role in 1993’s Philadelphia and the role of the vampire Lestat in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire.
Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot
Another such role that Day-Lewis reportedly rejected was Batman. Zack Snyder once approached the actor for a role in Man of Steel, and it was not until much later that he revealed which role it was.
Zack Snyder on the Role He Had Written for...
Back to the part about him being picky, Day-Lewis has rejected roles in some great movies. For instance, he rejected the lead role in 1993’s Philadelphia and the role of the vampire Lestat in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire.
Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot
Another such role that Day-Lewis reportedly rejected was Batman. Zack Snyder once approached the actor for a role in Man of Steel, and it was not until much later that he revealed which role it was.
Zack Snyder on the Role He Had Written for...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche is the new president of the European Film Academy.
The Efa board on Thursday said they voted unanimously to name The English Patient and The Taste of Things star to succeed Polish director Agnieszka Holland (The Green Border) as president.
Binoche’s appointment will be put to a vote by Efa members and, assuming she receives majority support, she will take over as president on May 1, 2024.
The French star will be only the second female head of the Efa, after Holland, who took over the role in 2021, succeeding German director Wim Wenders.
“I am not a person to easily step aside, but I have come to the conclusion that I am a filmmaker first and foremost. And this is what I want to focus on in the years to come,” said Holland. “For me, it is time to step aside now. Knowing that Juliette Binoche...
The Efa board on Thursday said they voted unanimously to name The English Patient and The Taste of Things star to succeed Polish director Agnieszka Holland (The Green Border) as president.
Binoche’s appointment will be put to a vote by Efa members and, assuming she receives majority support, she will take over as president on May 1, 2024.
The French star will be only the second female head of the Efa, after Holland, who took over the role in 2021, succeeding German director Wim Wenders.
“I am not a person to easily step aside, but I have come to the conclusion that I am a filmmaker first and foremost. And this is what I want to focus on in the years to come,” said Holland. “For me, it is time to step aside now. Knowing that Juliette Binoche...
- 3/14/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The role of Batman has been played by many different actors in diverse ways over the years. In 1989, Michael Keaton headlined the cinematic adaptation of the iconic DC superhero in Tim Burton’s Batman. The actor-director duo collaborated on two successful films before Keaton announced that he would step down from playing the character in the 3rd installment.
Michael Keaton in Batman
While Val Kilmer was chosen for the 1995 film Batman Forever, he was not the first choice to take on the role. Among the many potential celebrities who were considered, Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis was on top of the list. The method-acting genius though, turned down the coveted offer.
Daniel Day-Lewis Was In Line To Play Batman
In Tim Burton’s Batman, Michael Keaton gave audiences an impressive glimpse into the Caped Crusader who enlivened the pages of DC comics over many years. Both celebrities formed a memorable partnership...
Michael Keaton in Batman
While Val Kilmer was chosen for the 1995 film Batman Forever, he was not the first choice to take on the role. Among the many potential celebrities who were considered, Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis was on top of the list. The method-acting genius though, turned down the coveted offer.
Daniel Day-Lewis Was In Line To Play Batman
In Tim Burton’s Batman, Michael Keaton gave audiences an impressive glimpse into the Caped Crusader who enlivened the pages of DC comics over many years. Both celebrities formed a memorable partnership...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
By delivering performances that add up to almost four and a half hours, the four acting Oscar winners of 2024 came within six minutes of setting a new academy record for highest single-year screen time average. Ultimately, they landed in fifth place with a mean of one hour, four minutes, and 57 seconds, thus becoming only the 12th winning quartet (and sixth in 10 years) to exceed 60 minutes.
Newly crowned Best Actor and Actress champs Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) are credited with a whopping 81% of their foursome’s screen time total, respectively clocking in at 1:53:10 and 1:37:19 and outpacing all of the 2024 nominees by at least four minutes. Supporting honorees Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) gave the fourth and sixth shortest nominated performances of the year, reaching individual screen times of 23:50 and 25:29.
Considering this group’s screen time percentages,...
Newly crowned Best Actor and Actress champs Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) are credited with a whopping 81% of their foursome’s screen time total, respectively clocking in at 1:53:10 and 1:37:19 and outpacing all of the 2024 nominees by at least four minutes. Supporting honorees Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) gave the fourth and sixth shortest nominated performances of the year, reaching individual screen times of 23:50 and 25:29.
Considering this group’s screen time percentages,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Since 1940, the record for highest average screen time between same-year lead acting Oscar winners has been held by Robert Donat and Vivien Leigh (“Gone with the Wind”), whose mean of one hour, 54 minutes, and 43 seconds will likely never be surpassed. Nonetheless, there is a brand new pair in second place, as 2024 Best Actor and Actress champs Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) came within 10 minutes of dethroning the long-reigning duo. Indeed, both together and separately, their especially lengthy performances inspired several brushes with Oscars screen time history.
Murphy was specifically awarded for one hour, 53 minutes, and 10 seconds of acting work, while Stone clocked in slightly lower at one hour, 37 minutes, and 19 seconds. Understandably, each far outpaced all of their fellow nominees, respectively landing 27 and 22 minutes above their lineups’ averages. Their own average of one hour, 45 minutes, and 15 seconds makes them only the second pair of lead victors to exceed 100 minutes.
Murphy was specifically awarded for one hour, 53 minutes, and 10 seconds of acting work, while Stone clocked in slightly lower at one hour, 37 minutes, and 19 seconds. Understandably, each far outpaced all of their fellow nominees, respectively landing 27 and 22 minutes above their lineups’ averages. Their own average of one hour, 45 minutes, and 15 seconds makes them only the second pair of lead victors to exceed 100 minutes.
- 3/12/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The South by Southwest festival is known for many things. Whether it is the incredible collection of geniuses, the amazing BBQ, or the next big band. But the thing that makes South by Southwest stand out from any other festival is the screenings at the Paramount Theater.
There is nothing like a SxSw premiere at Paramount. The audiences are hyped up and ready to go. You are guaranteed for cheers, screams, uproarious laughter, and the best time. The world premiere of Doug Liman’s reimagining of Road House will go down as one of the most fun SxSw screenings of all time.
It turns out Road House and the Paramount Theater were a match made in heaven. The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and featuring the acting debut of UFC legend Conor McGregor, is definitely not gunning for any Oscars but instead possibly the title of the most ridiculous, most fun...
There is nothing like a SxSw premiere at Paramount. The audiences are hyped up and ready to go. You are guaranteed for cheers, screams, uproarious laughter, and the best time. The world premiere of Doug Liman’s reimagining of Road House will go down as one of the most fun SxSw screenings of all time.
It turns out Road House and the Paramount Theater were a match made in heaven. The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and featuring the acting debut of UFC legend Conor McGregor, is definitely not gunning for any Oscars but instead possibly the title of the most ridiculous, most fun...
- 3/11/2024
- by Nathan McVay
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Even an Academy Awards telecast as satisfying as the 96th Oscars has some disappointing moments. From missed speeches to missed opportunities to capitalize on its presenters and a misguided attempt to honor those we’ve lost, here are four of the misfires from the Sunday, Mar. 10 telecast.
Wes Anderson misses his first Oscar win
Yes, many folks were displeased about someone of Wes Anderson’s stature crashing the Best Live Action Short category, but the majority of Oscar voters deemed “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” the best of this year’s nominees. The acclaimed director has seven prior nominations for features “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Isle of Dogs” but had surprisingly never taken home a trophy, so it would have been joyous to see him ascend the Oscar stage, statuette in hand, and deliver a trademark idiosyncratic acceptance speech.
See...
Wes Anderson misses his first Oscar win
Yes, many folks were displeased about someone of Wes Anderson’s stature crashing the Best Live Action Short category, but the majority of Oscar voters deemed “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” the best of this year’s nominees. The acclaimed director has seven prior nominations for features “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Isle of Dogs” but had surprisingly never taken home a trophy, so it would have been joyous to see him ascend the Oscar stage, statuette in hand, and deliver a trademark idiosyncratic acceptance speech.
See...
- 3/11/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Best Actress has come down to the two-horse race we always thought it would do as we enter Oscars weekend. “Poor Things” star Emma Stone took home the Best Comedy Actress Golden Globe as well as the Critics Choice and BAFTA awards for Best Actress. Meanwhile, “Killers of the Flower Moon” performer Lily Gladstone landed the Best Drama Actress Golden Globe and snagged the SAG award for Best Actress. That has left us Oscarologists split. Gladstone is slightly ahead in our Oscars odds chart for Best Actress but, truthfully, it could go either way.
Or could it go the same way?
Could Stone and Gladstone produce a delightful shock and share the Best Actress Oscar in a tie? Wouldn’t that be fun? Stone and Gladstone both seem like they’d be overjoyed if that were to happen, and so would we be. Best Actress has ended in a tie before.
Or could it go the same way?
Could Stone and Gladstone produce a delightful shock and share the Best Actress Oscar in a tie? Wouldn’t that be fun? Stone and Gladstone both seem like they’d be overjoyed if that were to happen, and so would we be. Best Actress has ended in a tie before.
- 3/9/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Most Social Capital Lost in 10 Minutes: Jo Koy Jo Koy
Proverbial gun to head, few awards show aficionados could name a more embarrassing monologue than Jo Koy’s turn at the 2024 Golden Globes — a slow-motion car wreck that will live in infamy for the crickets and cringes he drew from his A-list audience. Fellow comics have pointed to the emcee’s absence of established rapport with the crowd as reason for his undoing, but the fact remains that his big moment at bat was so bad, it even broke Taylor Swift’s iron curtain of composure.
Most Categorically Confusing Categories: Adapted vs. Original Screenplay Barbie and Leonard Bernstein
The Film Academy left many scratching their heads when Barbie, a script based on a doll with no backstory, was deemed an adaptation in the Oscar race — while Maestro, a biopic drawing on the well-documented life of Leonard Bernstein, was permitted to compete as an original work.
Proverbial gun to head, few awards show aficionados could name a more embarrassing monologue than Jo Koy’s turn at the 2024 Golden Globes — a slow-motion car wreck that will live in infamy for the crickets and cringes he drew from his A-list audience. Fellow comics have pointed to the emcee’s absence of established rapport with the crowd as reason for his undoing, but the fact remains that his big moment at bat was so bad, it even broke Taylor Swift’s iron curtain of composure.
Most Categorically Confusing Categories: Adapted vs. Original Screenplay Barbie and Leonard Bernstein
The Film Academy left many scratching their heads when Barbie, a script based on a doll with no backstory, was deemed an adaptation in the Oscar race — while Maestro, a biopic drawing on the well-documented life of Leonard Bernstein, was permitted to compete as an original work.
- 3/7/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Succession is one of the most popular television dramas of the recent past. The series completed its four-season run in 2023 and had a stellar awards season in 2024, winning several accolades. Actor Jeremy Strong played the role of Kendall Roy in all four seasons and received critical acclaim for his performance in the series.
Jeremy Strong in a still from Succession
Strong was recently seen signing autographs and interacting with fans after the show’s conclusion. During the interaction, Strong had a simple reply for fans after one of them expressed their appreciation for his Succession character. As a result, it seems Strong is done and dusted with his time as Kendall Roy, and here is how the internet feels about it.
Suggested“I didn’t know I was gonna do that”: Succession Star Jeremy Strong Nearly Killed Himself Over 1 Shot Before His Co-Star Rushed Over to Save Him
Jeremy...
Jeremy Strong in a still from Succession
Strong was recently seen signing autographs and interacting with fans after the show’s conclusion. During the interaction, Strong had a simple reply for fans after one of them expressed their appreciation for his Succession character. As a result, it seems Strong is done and dusted with his time as Kendall Roy, and here is how the internet feels about it.
Suggested“I didn’t know I was gonna do that”: Succession Star Jeremy Strong Nearly Killed Himself Over 1 Shot Before His Co-Star Rushed Over to Save Him
Jeremy...
- 3/7/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Last year, Brendan Fraser won Best Actor for “The Whale,” which also won Best Makeup and Hairstyling for artists Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Annemarie Bradley. This is a combination of Oscar categories that have popped up several times over the years. But could it happen again this year? Well, theoretically, yes.
The brilliant makeup artist Kazu Hiro, also known as Kazuhiro Tsuji, turned Bradley Cooper into Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s “Maestro.” Kazu Hiro landed himself an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling alongside Kay Georgiou and Lori McCoy-Bell. Meanwhile, Cooper is nominated for Best Actor.
Along with “The Whale,” several other movies have done well with this pair of Oscar categories. In 2018, “Darkest Hour” won Best Actor for Gary Oldman and Hiro won Best Makeup and Hairstyling alongside David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick. In 2014, “Dallas Buyers Club” won both awards, too, with Matthew McConaughey winning for acting...
The brilliant makeup artist Kazu Hiro, also known as Kazuhiro Tsuji, turned Bradley Cooper into Leonard Bernstein in Netflix’s “Maestro.” Kazu Hiro landed himself an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling alongside Kay Georgiou and Lori McCoy-Bell. Meanwhile, Cooper is nominated for Best Actor.
Along with “The Whale,” several other movies have done well with this pair of Oscar categories. In 2018, “Darkest Hour” won Best Actor for Gary Oldman and Hiro won Best Makeup and Hairstyling alongside David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick. In 2014, “Dallas Buyers Club” won both awards, too, with Matthew McConaughey winning for acting...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Robert Downey Jr. looks to have Best Supporting Actor locked up after he swept the precursors for his sterling turn in Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer.” But while Downey Jr. would be more than a deserving winner for his phenomenal performance, the Oscars always throws up a surprise or two on the actual night. Could we see an upset in Best Supporting Actor?
Downey Jr. is nominated alongside Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), and Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Gosling has lots of support for his sublime “Barbie” performance while Ruffalo and Brown also have their backers, too. However, the legendary De Niro could prove to be the closest challenger to Downey Jr. thanks to his iconic career and status.
This is De Niro’s ninth Oscar nomination. He’s been nominated for Best Actor five times — in 1977 for “Taxi Driver,...
Downey Jr. is nominated alongside Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), Sterling K. Brown (“American Fiction”), and Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Gosling has lots of support for his sublime “Barbie” performance while Ruffalo and Brown also have their backers, too. However, the legendary De Niro could prove to be the closest challenger to Downey Jr. thanks to his iconic career and status.
This is De Niro’s ninth Oscar nomination. He’s been nominated for Best Actor five times — in 1977 for “Taxi Driver,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The Academy Award, popularly known as the Oscars, is the most prestigious award that someone from within the film fraternity can win. It is every actor’s dream to etch their name in the annals of film history, a recognition of their mastery over the art form that takes a significant amount of time to refine. Over the years, several actors have won the award, thus setting themselves apart from the rest. In this article, we will take a look at five such actors whose Oscar records will not be broken anytime soon.
The film industry has seen the rise and fall of actors. While not everyone can make it big, those who have managed to do so have left their mark forever.
It is worth noting that an Oscar alone does not determine one’s talent, as it is merely a reward for the work that they put in.
The film industry has seen the rise and fall of actors. While not everyone can make it big, those who have managed to do so have left their mark forever.
It is worth noting that an Oscar alone does not determine one’s talent, as it is merely a reward for the work that they put in.
- 3/6/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Alexander Payne movies always do well in two areas come the Oscar nominations: writing and acting. Five of Payne’s movies have been nominated for writing while five of his flicks have also snagged acting bids. However, while “Sideways” and “The Descendants” both took home Oscars for their writing (both for Best Adapted Screenplay), no Payne movie has ever won for acting. Here’s the record.
“About Schmidt” procured a Best Actor nomination in 2003 for Jack Nicholson. He was in a two-horse race for the Best Actor gong with “Gangs of New York” star Daniel Day-Lewis but it was Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) who ended up winning by splitting the votes. Kathy Bates was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “About Schmidt” but she lost to Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”).
Paul Giamatti was cruelly snubbed for a Best Actor bid for “Sideways” in 2005 but two of his costars were nominated.
“About Schmidt” procured a Best Actor nomination in 2003 for Jack Nicholson. He was in a two-horse race for the Best Actor gong with “Gangs of New York” star Daniel Day-Lewis but it was Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) who ended up winning by splitting the votes. Kathy Bates was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “About Schmidt” but she lost to Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”).
Paul Giamatti was cruelly snubbed for a Best Actor bid for “Sideways” in 2005 but two of his costars were nominated.
- 3/6/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Ever since Daniel Day-Lewis made a rare appearance to present an award to Martin Scorsese, speculations have been spreading on the internet about his return to films with a Scorsese project. However, that dream may not happen anytime soon as one of the close friends of the actor has revealed that he is done with films. The revelation came from Day-Lewis’s My Left Foot director Jim Sheridan.
Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York
Scorsese is riding high this awards season as his latest film Killers of the Flower Moon is currently nominated for ten Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Martin Scorsese’s next film will be a spiritual movie on Jesus and rumors suggested that Day-Lewis may play the central role.
Daniel Day-Lewis May Not Return For Martin Scorsese Film After Disappointing Update
Daniel Day-Lewis in Jim Sheridan’s film My Left Foot...
Daniel Day-Lewis in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York
Scorsese is riding high this awards season as his latest film Killers of the Flower Moon is currently nominated for ten Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Martin Scorsese’s next film will be a spiritual movie on Jesus and rumors suggested that Day-Lewis may play the central role.
Daniel Day-Lewis May Not Return For Martin Scorsese Film After Disappointing Update
Daniel Day-Lewis in Jim Sheridan’s film My Left Foot...
- 3/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Daniel Day-Lewis will remain retired from acting, despite best efforts to lure him back. Apparently the actor is also most displeased with “streamers”.
We’ve known for a while that Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor known for roles in films like Phantom Thread, There Will Be Blood and Gangs Of New York, has retired from acting.
Just to be clear, nothing has changed on that front. In fact, we’ve simply got further confirmation that Day-Lewis is not looking to make a comeback of any sorts.
Director Jim Sheridan, speaking to ScreenDaily, said he still talks to Day-Lewis, but the actor isn’t interested in making another film.
“I’d love to do something with him again. He’s like everybody else, he opens up the streamers and there’s seven thousand choices, none of them are good. Film has been moved out of the public domain into a private domain – you have a remote,...
We’ve known for a while that Daniel Day-Lewis, the actor known for roles in films like Phantom Thread, There Will Be Blood and Gangs Of New York, has retired from acting.
Just to be clear, nothing has changed on that front. In fact, we’ve simply got further confirmation that Day-Lewis is not looking to make a comeback of any sorts.
Director Jim Sheridan, speaking to ScreenDaily, said he still talks to Day-Lewis, but the actor isn’t interested in making another film.
“I’d love to do something with him again. He’s like everybody else, he opens up the streamers and there’s seven thousand choices, none of them are good. Film has been moved out of the public domain into a private domain – you have a remote,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Three-time Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest living actors working today, which is why it’s puzzling to many that he decided to leave the profession altogether following the making of the Paul Thomas Anderson film “Phantom Thread.” The acclaimed drama earned Day-Lewis his sixth Best Actor Oscar nomination, playing a dressmaker who falls in love and places himself in a power-struggle relationship with his romantic partner.
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- 3/5/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Despite Martin Scorsese teasing a possible collaboration with his “Gangs of New York” star Daniel Day-Lewis, the famed Oscar-winning Method actor is still firmly retired, according to director Jim Sheridan.
Sheridan worked with Day-Lewis on “My Left Foot,” “In the Name of the Father,” and “The Boxer,” with “My Left Foot” landing Day-Lewis one of his three Best Actor Academy Awards. Day-Lewis officially announced his retirement from acting in 2017 with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” as his last film.
“He says he’s done. I keep talking to him,” Sheridan told ScreenDaily. “I’d love to do something with him again. It’d be great to see Daniel coming back and doing something because he’s so good.”
You know what’s not “so good”? Streaming content — and that medium’s takeover has (further) soured the serious actor on the entertainment business, Sheridan said.
“He’s like everybody else,...
Sheridan worked with Day-Lewis on “My Left Foot,” “In the Name of the Father,” and “The Boxer,” with “My Left Foot” landing Day-Lewis one of his three Best Actor Academy Awards. Day-Lewis officially announced his retirement from acting in 2017 with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” as his last film.
“He says he’s done. I keep talking to him,” Sheridan told ScreenDaily. “I’d love to do something with him again. It’d be great to see Daniel coming back and doing something because he’s so good.”
You know what’s not “so good”? Streaming content — and that medium’s takeover has (further) soured the serious actor on the entertainment business, Sheridan said.
“He’s like everybody else,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Based on the entire history of the Oscars, Best Actor is the category that typically features the longest nominated performances, and that certainly rings true this year. While the modern academy has seen fit to recognize several unusually short lead male turns, they refrained from doing so in 2024 and instead made the current lineup the first since 2019’s to exclusively include actors who pass the one-hour and 50% screen time marks. By both metrics, this constitutes only the 14th such instance ever.
The 2024 Best Actor nominees have an average screen time of one hour, 25 minutes, and 54 seconds, or 64.31% of their respective films. These amounts are over 15 minutes and 5% greater than those applying to the 2023 contenders. In terms of actual time, their average is the eighth highest in the category’s 96-year existence, while their percentage mean is the 20th highest.
The last 10 winners of this award appeared on screen for an average of one hour,...
The 2024 Best Actor nominees have an average screen time of one hour, 25 minutes, and 54 seconds, or 64.31% of their respective films. These amounts are over 15 minutes and 5% greater than those applying to the 2023 contenders. In terms of actual time, their average is the eighth highest in the category’s 96-year existence, while their percentage mean is the 20th highest.
The last 10 winners of this award appeared on screen for an average of one hour,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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