Glen Powell is now basking in his fame and glory after starring in top-grossing films like Top Gun: Maverick and the sleeper hit romantic comedy Anyone But You, but a few years ago, he was basically unknown.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
The actor has worked with action legends Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, but he only had a minor role that most fans would have forgotten. In one of the events he attended, the actor even got into a disaster after a bouncer failed to recognize him.
Glen Powell Was Kicked Out Of The Expendables 3 Party
During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he went to a party for The Expendables 3, and he was the unknown actor who got into trouble for supposedly sneaking in.
I did this movie Expendables 3 – it’s like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas,...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick / Paramount Pictures
The actor has worked with action legends Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, but he only had a minor role that most fans would have forgotten. In one of the events he attended, the actor even got into a disaster after a bouncer failed to recognize him.
Glen Powell Was Kicked Out Of The Expendables 3 Party
During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he went to a party for The Expendables 3, and he was the unknown actor who got into trouble for supposedly sneaking in.
I did this movie Expendables 3 – it’s like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The cape was once the kingmaker. But the movie stars at the top of studios’ most-wanted lists today have largely avoided cinematic universes. Instead of being pulled up to the A-list with a call from Marvel or DC (like earlier breakouts Chris Evans, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa), today’s top talents — according to THR’s survey of executives, managers and agents — were anointed by auteur directors. Austin Butler was tapped by Baz Luhrmann for Elvis, while Denis Villeneuve gave nearly a third of this list their first franchise movie with his Dune features.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch, Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“White Collar,” the police procedural that concluded on USA in 2014, made its debut on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings with 717 million minutes watched during the April 22-28 viewing window, landing in the No. 8 position.
The decade-old show’s viewership bump is thanks to what has recently become known as the Netflix effect; the streaming service has seen big success licensing titles with high episode counts that have previously finished their runs on other platforms.
But unlike “Suits,” the best example of this for its historic Nielsen run in summer 2023, “White Collar” took three weeks to make it to the chart, having been added to Netflix on April 1. This is unusual, as titles like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Killing Eve” made the overall Top 10 immediately after their Netflix debuts as well, while “White Collar” hasn’t even been on the list of the Top 10 acquired titles before now.
Per Nielsen, however, the...
The decade-old show’s viewership bump is thanks to what has recently become known as the Netflix effect; the streaming service has seen big success licensing titles with high episode counts that have previously finished their runs on other platforms.
But unlike “Suits,” the best example of this for its historic Nielsen run in summer 2023, “White Collar” took three weeks to make it to the chart, having been added to Netflix on April 1. This is unusual, as titles like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Killing Eve” made the overall Top 10 immediately after their Netflix debuts as well, while “White Collar” hasn’t even been on the list of the Top 10 acquired titles before now.
Per Nielsen, however, the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The finale of Shōgun pushed the series to its best showing so far on Nielsen’s streaming charts.
The FX-produced Hulu series had 608 million minutes of viewing time for the week of its finale, April 22-28. That’s a 45 percent jump from the prior week and Shōgun’s highest total in the nine weeks it has made the top 10. Its previous best was 513 million minutes for its premiere week, which featured the debut of two episodes.
Fallout claimed the overall No. 1 spot for the third straight week, the first such streak for a show on Amazon’s Prime Video. The series had 1.53 billion minutes of viewing, down by about 41 percent week to week. Its three-week total is now a little over 7 billion minutes.
Netflix’s water-cooler drama Baby Reindeer saw a 36 percent jump in viewing, climbing to 915 million minutes from 673 million a week earlier. Several original series also made...
The FX-produced Hulu series had 608 million minutes of viewing time for the week of its finale, April 22-28. That’s a 45 percent jump from the prior week and Shōgun’s highest total in the nine weeks it has made the top 10. Its previous best was 513 million minutes for its premiere week, which featured the debut of two episodes.
Fallout claimed the overall No. 1 spot for the third straight week, the first such streak for a show on Amazon’s Prime Video. The series had 1.53 billion minutes of viewing, down by about 41 percent week to week. Its three-week total is now a little over 7 billion minutes.
Netflix’s water-cooler drama Baby Reindeer saw a 36 percent jump in viewing, climbing to 915 million minutes from 673 million a week earlier. Several original series also made...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glen Powell is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin alongside Tom Cruise in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick. The actor recently talked about Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Antonio Banderas, the likes of whom once gave him the same advice back in the early 2010s!
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Starring alongside Tom Cruise and finding worldwide fame and love, the actor has appeared in countless unforgettable roles, including one in the 2014 film The Expendables 3. That’s when the three veteran actors gave Powell the same advice.
Glen Powell Was Advised The Same Thing By 3 Veteran Actors!
Born in 1988, Glen Powell spent his childhood watching veteran actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas, and Harrison Ford wreak havoc on the television and theater screens. Being obsessed with the early 80s and 90s heroes, Powell got the opportunity to...
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Starring alongside Tom Cruise and finding worldwide fame and love, the actor has appeared in countless unforgettable roles, including one in the 2014 film The Expendables 3. That’s when the three veteran actors gave Powell the same advice.
Glen Powell Was Advised The Same Thing By 3 Veteran Actors!
Born in 1988, Glen Powell spent his childhood watching veteran actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas, and Harrison Ford wreak havoc on the television and theater screens. Being obsessed with the early 80s and 90s heroes, Powell got the opportunity to...
- 5/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Romantic comedy used to be a thing of the past, but Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney managed to bring it back to the mainstream with Anyone But You. In this world where cinema has been saturated with superhero films and blockbuster franchises, a rom-com movie is perhaps people’s last option.
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You / Sony Pictures
That surprisingly changed when Powell and Sydney’s chemistry, along with their strategic marketing, managed to attract viewers. Now, the genre has been revived, and fans are expecting to see more rom-coms in theaters from now on.
Glen Powell On The Revitalization Of Romantic Comedies
In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he and Sydney Sweeney took the risk when they decided to release Anyone But You in theaters.
We had offers from every streamer, and it was guaranteed [paydays] and a much bigger budget,...
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You / Sony Pictures
That surprisingly changed when Powell and Sydney’s chemistry, along with their strategic marketing, managed to attract viewers. Now, the genre has been revived, and fans are expecting to see more rom-coms in theaters from now on.
Glen Powell On The Revitalization Of Romantic Comedies
In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Glen Powell revealed he and Sydney Sweeney took the risk when they decided to release Anyone But You in theaters.
We had offers from every streamer, and it was guaranteed [paydays] and a much bigger budget,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Netflix has landed John Lee Hancock’s fact-based legal drama feature Monsanto.
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern star in the high-profile package that was acquired at this year’s Cannes film market.
Hancock (The Blind Side) directs the movie from a script he wrote with Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc and Ned Benson. Producers on the film include Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Jon Levin, Philip Schulz-Deyle, Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.
Monsanto centers on the true story of untested attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) taking on the chemical company Monsanto on behalf of client Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie), a groundskeeper who used the brand’s weed-killing product Roundup. Dern plays Dr. Melinda Rogers, Monsanto’s chief toxicologist.
CAA Media Finance handled the movie’s U.S. rights and negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers, while Rocket Science repped international rights and introduced the project at Cannes.
Powell ascended...
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern star in the high-profile package that was acquired at this year’s Cannes film market.
Hancock (The Blind Side) directs the movie from a script he wrote with Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc and Ned Benson. Producers on the film include Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Jon Levin, Philip Schulz-Deyle, Adam McKay and Kevin Messick.
Monsanto centers on the true story of untested attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) taking on the chemical company Monsanto on behalf of client Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie), a groundskeeper who used the brand’s weed-killing product Roundup. Dern plays Dr. Melinda Rogers, Monsanto’s chief toxicologist.
CAA Media Finance handled the movie’s U.S. rights and negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers, while Rocket Science repped international rights and introduced the project at Cannes.
Powell ascended...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has acquired the legal drama “Monsanto,” a buzzy package from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
John Lee Hancock directed the movie, which stars Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern.
“Monsanto” tells the true story of young upstart lawyer Brent Wisner (Powell), who took on the court case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s product Roundup, a top-selling weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. During the trial, Monsanto Company’s chief toxicologist Dr. Melinda Rogers (Dern), testifies that Roundup is safe. Hancock also wrote the screenplay with Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc.
“I was drawn to this contemporary David vs. Goliath true story because I found it dramatic, moving, quite funny and of critical importance in today’s world,” Hancock said prior to the film’s sale.
John Lee Hancock directed the movie, which stars Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern.
“Monsanto” tells the true story of young upstart lawyer Brent Wisner (Powell), who took on the court case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s product Roundup, a top-selling weed and grass pesticide killer, as part of his job as a high school groundskeeper. During the trial, Monsanto Company’s chief toxicologist Dr. Melinda Rogers (Dern), testifies that Roundup is safe. Hancock also wrote the screenplay with Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc.
“I was drawn to this contemporary David vs. Goliath true story because I found it dramatic, moving, quite funny and of critical importance in today’s world,” Hancock said prior to the film’s sale.
- 5/23/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has tied up a deal in the $34M range for the John Lee Hancock-directed package Monsanto, we can reveal. The pic will star Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Oscar winner Laura Dern.
CAA Media Finance cut the presale after launching with Rocket Science last week. Netflix has been quieter at recent markets but is back at the table with the splashy deal.
This and Apple’s WW deal for Everest sherpa pic Tenzing are the two biggest deals to emerge from the Cannes market so far. The latter is understood to be in the $40M range.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part...
CAA Media Finance cut the presale after launching with Rocket Science last week. Netflix has been quieter at recent markets but is back at the table with the splashy deal.
This and Apple’s WW deal for Everest sherpa pic Tenzing are the two biggest deals to emerge from the Cannes market so far. The latter is understood to be in the $40M range.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part...
- 5/23/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to his standout role as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick and the success of his recent romcom Anyone But You, Glen Powell is well on his way to becoming one of the most highly in-demand actors in Hollywood.
When any actor starts to make waves, it almost seems inevitable that the superhero movie offers will start coming in, and Powell has emerged as a fan-favorite pick to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.
Despite (made up) rumors to the contrary, Powell hasn't actually met with Kevin Feige about potentially playing Scott Summers, but even if the opportunity were to present itself down the line, it doesn't sound like the Twisters star would have much interest.
While speaking to Powell about his career, THR reveals that he was offered lead roles in the upcoming Bourne Identity reboot and the new Jurassic World movie, before noting that the actor...
When any actor starts to make waves, it almost seems inevitable that the superhero movie offers will start coming in, and Powell has emerged as a fan-favorite pick to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.
Despite (made up) rumors to the contrary, Powell hasn't actually met with Kevin Feige about potentially playing Scott Summers, but even if the opportunity were to present itself down the line, it doesn't sound like the Twisters star would have much interest.
While speaking to Powell about his career, THR reveals that he was offered lead roles in the upcoming Bourne Identity reboot and the new Jurassic World movie, before noting that the actor...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Glen Powell is a household name these days, thanks to the box office success of Top Gun: Maverick and the romantic comedy Anyone but You. Twisters is one of his upcoming films that will be released this summer. That being said, the actor, 35, appears to be part of every new project that is being announced daily.
Well, that does not imply, however, that the actor is accepting every offer. He has actually already passed up two enormous opportunities. Recently, Powell spoke with THR about his career to date, as well as his decisions for the future.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It seems, surprisingly, that he has already made a few big choices about future endeavors. In his interview, he did not specifically say that he would not play a superhero role in a movie. But rather than quoting directly, the article’s author suggested his selective casting process.
Well, that does not imply, however, that the actor is accepting every offer. He has actually already passed up two enormous opportunities. Recently, Powell spoke with THR about his career to date, as well as his decisions for the future.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It seems, surprisingly, that he has already made a few big choices about future endeavors. In his interview, he did not specifically say that he would not play a superhero role in a movie. But rather than quoting directly, the article’s author suggested his selective casting process.
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer, he is involved with pretty much every process of filmmaking, but most recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You’ One of his breakout roles in film came with the 2016 movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which highlights the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was both a critical and commercial success.
Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up. In an extensive interview with Hollywood Reporter, Powell says that he earned the right to return to his family back in Texas, and he is also ready to move away from the spotlight.
Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up. In an extensive interview with Hollywood Reporter, Powell says that he earned the right to return to his family back in Texas, and he is also ready to move away from the spotlight.
- 5/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Steven Spielberg has worked on many different critically acclaimed films and franchises that have no doubt mesmerized the world with his entrancing skills. Working as a filmmaker, he has perfected the craft of grasping the fans’ intrigue in the best possible way. No matter the movie, he would know exactly how to grab their attention with ease. From Jaws to Indiana Jones, the franchises grow and so does their fame.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]One of the most famous of the lot happens to be the Jurassic Park films. What started out as a movie adaptation of Michael Crichton’s book was quickly turned into an incredible series of films that fans heartily enjoyed. The upcoming reboot has already gathered up Jonathan Bailey as the lead star with Scarlett Johansson also being in the talks to star alongside him.
Glen Powell Almost Made it Into Steven Spielberg...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]One of the most famous of the lot happens to be the Jurassic Park films. What started out as a movie adaptation of Michael Crichton’s book was quickly turned into an incredible series of films that fans heartily enjoyed. The upcoming reboot has already gathered up Jonathan Bailey as the lead star with Scarlett Johansson also being in the talks to star alongside him.
Glen Powell Almost Made it Into Steven Spielberg...
- 5/22/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise, the legendary actor who needs no introduction, has done a plethora of movies over the years. From starring in iconic franchises like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, Cruise has developed a knack for doing all his death-defying stunts by himself.
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One | Paramount Pictures
The actor, who reprised his role in Top Gun: Maverick, has surely earned the love of the world. However, there are some people who think that Cruise is getting a little old for the movies. Cruise’s co-star Glen Powell, who has been rumored to take the lead role in the Top Gun franchise, stated one iconic line to shut everyone up about Cruise and his age!
“There Will Never Be Another Tom Cruise”
The statement has been in the hearts of countless fans ever since the actor became famous with his iconic roles. A minority of...
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One | Paramount Pictures
The actor, who reprised his role in Top Gun: Maverick, has surely earned the love of the world. However, there are some people who think that Cruise is getting a little old for the movies. Cruise’s co-star Glen Powell, who has been rumored to take the lead role in the Top Gun franchise, stated one iconic line to shut everyone up about Cruise and his age!
“There Will Never Be Another Tom Cruise”
The statement has been in the hearts of countless fans ever since the actor became famous with his iconic roles. A minority of...
- 5/22/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Thanks to the one-two punch of “Top Gun: Maverick and the rom-com, “Anyone But You,” Glen Powell is everywhere now. Just this summer, he has both “Twisters” and “Hit Man” coming to screens. And it feels like everyday a new project with Powell attached is getting announced. But that doesn’t mean the actor is saying yes to everything.
Continue reading Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project at The Playlist.
Continue reading Glen Powell Passed On New ‘Jurassic World’ & ‘Bourne’ Films & Says He Won’t Do A Marvel Project at The Playlist.
- 5/22/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Glen Powell Reveals Why He “Ran Away” from Hollywood and Why He Turned Down the New ‘Jurassic’ Movie
He is 35 years old and he comes from Austin, TX. He is an actor and you’ve probably seen him in Top Gun: Maverick, but don’t remember him as he was not Tom Cruise. Since then, his career has been on an upward spiral, and he has had some very successful projects. His name is Glen Powell and the actor has finally managed to “conquer Hollywood” at the age of 35, which is also when he decided to retreat a bit and go back to his roots. Okay, he’s not quitting, and he has many plans for the future, but the Texan has decided to take a different approach to fame.
In a major interview for The Hollywood Reporter, Powell discussed his career, his internal struggles, as well as his future plans, revealing that while we won’t be seeing him, we will still be seeing him everywhere at the same time.
In a major interview for The Hollywood Reporter, Powell discussed his career, his internal struggles, as well as his future plans, revealing that while we won’t be seeing him, we will still be seeing him everywhere at the same time.
- 5/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Top Gun: Maverick‘s Glen Powell has been in the spotlight a lot lately for his projects and the projects that he’s been announced to be in. He’s got both Hit Man and Twisters this year alone. He’s also been reported to star in a remake of The Running Man from Edgar Wright, a thriller called Huntington, a legal drama titled Monsanto, and he’s recently been announced to be starring in an updated reimagining of the Warren Beatty film Heaven Can Wait. While he’s currently riding the wave of his Top Gun breakout with movies like Anyone But You, and despite having so much on his docket, Powell feels he’s earned the reputation of being picky after turning down some tentpole franchises.
In a recent profile from The Hollywood Reporter, the Twisters star is clear about the kinds of projects he would want...
In a recent profile from The Hollywood Reporter, the Twisters star is clear about the kinds of projects he would want...
- 5/22/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Glen Powell has been attached to star in Paramount’s reimagining of Heaven Can Wait. More on the project below.
Glen Powell truly is the man of the moment. He’s only just coming off the unexpected success of Sony’s Anyone But You and about to headline the summer’s windiest blockbuster Twisters, but he’s now eyeing up a body-switch comedy.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Powell will star in Paramount’s reimagining of Heaven Can Wait, based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name. The play was most famously adapted in 1978 and starred Warren Beatty as an NFL football player who suffers an unfortunate, untimely death but returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Warren Beatty also directed the film, which received nine Oscar nominations, winning Best Art Direction as it was called at the time. Segall’s play has also...
Glen Powell truly is the man of the moment. He’s only just coming off the unexpected success of Sony’s Anyone But You and about to headline the summer’s windiest blockbuster Twisters, but he’s now eyeing up a body-switch comedy.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Powell will star in Paramount’s reimagining of Heaven Can Wait, based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name. The play was most famously adapted in 1978 and starred Warren Beatty as an NFL football player who suffers an unfortunate, untimely death but returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Warren Beatty also directed the film, which received nine Oscar nominations, winning Best Art Direction as it was called at the time. Segall’s play has also...
- 5/22/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Glen Powell arrives at lunch through a back door toting a container of bone broth he isn’t eager to look at, much less consume. He’s more a “chicken-fried-steak-in-Austin kind of a guy,” he insists, but he’s signed on to star in an A24 revenge thriller and he’s supposed to drop 15 pounds in a matter of weeks. It means he won’t be ordering the midday margarita that Ron Perlman is nursing at the next table. Reluctantly, Powell requests a green juice.
“I’ve almost given up on this diet, like, three times,” he says, flashing a familiar smile. “I’m like, ‘Can’t we just change the character?’ “
Glen Powell was photographed March 26 at the Harvard House Motel in Los Angeles.
But Powell’s not one to give up on anything, so he hands over the broth. The restaurant’s going to store it for him,...
“I’ve almost given up on this diet, like, three times,” he says, flashing a familiar smile. “I’m like, ‘Can’t we just change the character?’ “
Glen Powell was photographed March 26 at the Harvard House Motel in Los Angeles.
But Powell’s not one to give up on anything, so he hands over the broth. The restaurant’s going to store it for him,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s taken a while for Glen Powell to truly step into the spotlight. After popping up in the likes of Hidden Figures, Set It Up and Everybody Wants Some!! (the last his first collaboration with Richard Linklater), it was 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick that saw him really take flight, giving an unforgettably hissable-yet-heroic performance as Lt Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin. Major turns have come since — box-office-busting romcom Anyone But You and another aviation adventure, Devotion — but it is with Hit Man that Powell announces himself as a movie star and a filmmaking force to be reckoned with.
Inspired by the true story of teacher-turned-pretend-assassin Gary Johnson (as reported by journalist Skip Hollandsworth in a 2001 article for Texas Monthly), Hit Man sees Powell re-team with Linklater, this time on a deeper creative level as co-writer. It takes the real-life nugget of Gary’s unusual side-hustle and expands it into a tale of murder,...
Inspired by the true story of teacher-turned-pretend-assassin Gary Johnson (as reported by journalist Skip Hollandsworth in a 2001 article for Texas Monthly), Hit Man sees Powell re-team with Linklater, this time on a deeper creative level as co-writer. It takes the real-life nugget of Gary’s unusual side-hustle and expands it into a tale of murder,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Hot on a role right now, Glen Powell is set for a reimaging of ‘Heaven Can Wait’ which is in early development at Paramount Pictures.
Based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name, the story made its way to the big screen back in 1978 and starred Warren Beatty. It focused on Beatty’s NFL quarterback who dies prematurely due to an antsy angel and returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Beatty also co-directed the film with Buck Henry and co-wrote the script with Elaine May.
Also in news – Steve Carrell set for HBO untitled comedy series
Oscar winner Stephan Gaghan is set to pen the latest iteration of the story. Powell and Gaghan’s upcoming project is reportedly not a remake and will not centre around a football player as the main character. However, it will retain the concept of a man being taken away before his time.
Based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name, the story made its way to the big screen back in 1978 and starred Warren Beatty. It focused on Beatty’s NFL quarterback who dies prematurely due to an antsy angel and returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Beatty also co-directed the film with Buck Henry and co-wrote the script with Elaine May.
Also in news – Steve Carrell set for HBO untitled comedy series
Oscar winner Stephan Gaghan is set to pen the latest iteration of the story. Powell and Gaghan’s upcoming project is reportedly not a remake and will not centre around a football player as the main character. However, it will retain the concept of a man being taken away before his time.
- 5/22/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Glen Powell is to star in a reimagining of 'Heaven Can Wait'.The 35-year-old actor has been cast in a new take on the 1978 movie with Oscar-winning screenwriter Stephen Gaghan penning the project.Based on Harry Segall's 1930s stage play, the original movie starred Warren Beatty as an NFL quarterback who dies prematurely after mistakenly being taken to heaven by his guardian angel before returning to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.Beatty directed the film alongside Buck Henry and it was nominated for nine Academy Awards – including for Best Picture.Segall's play has also been adapted for the big screen in the 1941 picture 'Here Comes Mr. Jordan', in which the main character was a boxer, and then again in the 2001 comedy 'Down to Earth' that centred on a comedian played by Chris Rock.Glen's version is not thought to be a...
- 5/22/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Glen Powell may be one of Hollywood’s most promising actors after starring in last year’s trending romcom Anyone But You alongside Sydney Sweeney, but his career was launched way before his most famous flick came around.
Unlike many other actors, Powell jumped right to the 2000s’ huge franchise for his first ever role, but later on was unfairly forgotten.
Back in 2003, 14-year-old Powell starred in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, the third movie of Robert Rodriguez’s iconic franchise about two kids following their parents’ suit and becoming young spies. The actor got a minor role of a character nicknamed Long-fingered Boy, yet he still succeeded in impressing the franchise’s director with his talent and perseverance.
In one of his recent interviews Rodriguez revealed that Powell had instantly caught his attention as he’d come for an audition in Austin where the movie was supposed to be...
Unlike many other actors, Powell jumped right to the 2000s’ huge franchise for his first ever role, but later on was unfairly forgotten.
Back in 2003, 14-year-old Powell starred in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, the third movie of Robert Rodriguez’s iconic franchise about two kids following their parents’ suit and becoming young spies. The actor got a minor role of a character nicknamed Long-fingered Boy, yet he still succeeded in impressing the franchise’s director with his talent and perseverance.
In one of his recent interviews Rodriguez revealed that Powell had instantly caught his attention as he’d come for an audition in Austin where the movie was supposed to be...
- 5/21/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
There are only a few people on this planet more in-demand in Hollywood as Glen Powell. After the success of “Top Gun: Maverick” and the recent “Anyone But You,” the actor has been landing gig after gig. And his latest one might be one of the biggest yet. You see, Glen Powell is set to star in a remake of the Oscar-nominated film “Heaven Can Wait.”
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- 5/21/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Veteran director James Gunn, who is in charge of the Dcu alongside Peter Safran, is completely obliterating false rumors by the minute. Being an active person on social media, Gunn is quick to dispel rumors and gave an update on the matter.
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]With several Dcu projects underway, there have been lots of rumors regarding potential castings and fan favorites. With a project named Booster Gold announced, fans are expecting that a certain Top Gun: Maverick actor will be the new face of Booster Gold, and James Gunn’s update on the recent rumor could help solidify the claim!
Booster Gold? But Production Hasn’t Started Yet!
With the recent exceptional performance by iconic actor Glen Powell, it is only safe to assume that the actor could turn out to be a fine choice for Dcu’s Booster Gold. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick,...
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc [Photo: Gage Skidmore]With several Dcu projects underway, there have been lots of rumors regarding potential castings and fan favorites. With a project named Booster Gold announced, fans are expecting that a certain Top Gun: Maverick actor will be the new face of Booster Gold, and James Gunn’s update on the recent rumor could help solidify the claim!
Booster Gold? But Production Hasn’t Started Yet!
With the recent exceptional performance by iconic actor Glen Powell, it is only safe to assume that the actor could turn out to be a fine choice for Dcu’s Booster Gold. Starring alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
A remake of Heaven Can Wait is in early development at Paramount with Glen Powell, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Stephen Gaghan, an Oscar winner for his script for Steven Soderbergh’s 2000 crime film Traffic, is writing the project for Powell to star. Based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name, the original 1978 movie Heaven Can Wait starred Warren Beatty and was nominated for nine Oscars including best picture, with the film notching a win for best art direction.
Heaven Can Wait centered on Beatty as an NFL quarterback who dies prematurely due to an antsy angel and returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Beatty directed the film with Buck Henry and co-wrote the script with Elaine May.
Segall’s play Heaven Can Wait had previously been adapted for the 1941 feature Here Comes Mr. Jordan, with the lead character being a boxer, and...
Stephen Gaghan, an Oscar winner for his script for Steven Soderbergh’s 2000 crime film Traffic, is writing the project for Powell to star. Based on Harry Segall’s play of the same name, the original 1978 movie Heaven Can Wait starred Warren Beatty and was nominated for nine Oscars including best picture, with the film notching a win for best art direction.
Heaven Can Wait centered on Beatty as an NFL quarterback who dies prematurely due to an antsy angel and returns to Earth in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Beatty directed the film with Buck Henry and co-wrote the script with Elaine May.
Segall’s play Heaven Can Wait had previously been adapted for the 1941 feature Here Comes Mr. Jordan, with the lead character being a boxer, and...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following the huge success of Top Gun: Maverick, the filmmakers are now moving ahead with a third installment in the franchise Top Gun 3. While details surrounding the project including its plot remain uncertain, one assurance is the return of the star-studded cast from the 2022 sequel, including Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell reprising their roles.
Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
As excitement mounts for Top Gun 3, there are certain factors that could pose challenges for the filmmakers, particularly regarding one of the supporting actors, Powell, who has experienced considerable career growth with his subsequent films.
Glen Powell Has Seen A Significant Surge Following Top Gun: Maverick
Glen Powell initially sought to play one of the leading roles in Top Gun: Maverick. While he was disappointed with losing the role of Rooster to Miles Teller, he still made a noticeable presence in the film as Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin.
Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
As excitement mounts for Top Gun 3, there are certain factors that could pose challenges for the filmmakers, particularly regarding one of the supporting actors, Powell, who has experienced considerable career growth with his subsequent films.
Glen Powell Has Seen A Significant Surge Following Top Gun: Maverick
Glen Powell initially sought to play one of the leading roles in Top Gun: Maverick. While he was disappointed with losing the role of Rooster to Miles Teller, he still made a noticeable presence in the film as Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin.
- 5/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (Warner Bros.), the year’s second-biggest grossing film so far (after the same studio’s “Dune: Part Two”). The $19.99 rental was an immediate #1 on both the iTunes (transaction counting) and Fandango (revenue) VOD charts.
The release comes 46 days after its theatrical opening, a fairly standard delay if not a bit longer. Meanwhile, “Godzilla Minus One” (Toho), the sleeper Japanese success and Oscar Visual Effects winner, has now passed the five-week mark since its domestic release with no home viewing options in sight.
The timing is tied to agreements between Legendary Films (the domestic “Godzilla” licensee) and the franchise’s Japanese owner to not directly compete with each other. As the Warners film advances in its home availability ($5.99 rentals and Max streaming still to come), it remains to be seen when Toho’s film will be permitted.
At the other end of the spectrum, Netflix...
The release comes 46 days after its theatrical opening, a fairly standard delay if not a bit longer. Meanwhile, “Godzilla Minus One” (Toho), the sleeper Japanese success and Oscar Visual Effects winner, has now passed the five-week mark since its domestic release with no home viewing options in sight.
The timing is tied to agreements between Legendary Films (the domestic “Godzilla” licensee) and the franchise’s Japanese owner to not directly compete with each other. As the Warners film advances in its home availability ($5.99 rentals and Max streaming still to come), it remains to be seen when Toho’s film will be permitted.
At the other end of the spectrum, Netflix...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Glen Powell is swiftly heading to the top of the list of Hollywood’s hottest hotshots with his projects like Anyone but You, and his upcoming presumed smash hits like Hit Man and Twisters are already paving the way for more fame for him. That said, besides these two, he has a further recently released project: The Blue Angels.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Needless to say, even the preview trailer of this documentary is enough to let fans know that it is nothing short of a masterpiece. But still, to promote it, Powell has an epic trick up his sleeve that could perfectly boost the documentary’s viewership chances. And this trick has something to do with how he and Sydney Sweeney boosted their sleeper hit together from December last year.
Glen Powell Has the Perfect Trick to Promote The Blue Angels
Besides multiple other tremendous projects,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Needless to say, even the preview trailer of this documentary is enough to let fans know that it is nothing short of a masterpiece. But still, to promote it, Powell has an epic trick up his sleeve that could perfectly boost the documentary’s viewership chances. And this trick has something to do with how he and Sydney Sweeney boosted their sleeper hit together from December last year.
Glen Powell Has the Perfect Trick to Promote The Blue Angels
Besides multiple other tremendous projects,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
DC Studios is developing Booster Gold as a TV series for Max. While rumours of production beginning imminently appear to be incorrect, it seems casting may be heating up as the Dcu readies itself for a superhero unlike any other.
In the comics, Mike Carter was a college football star in the 25th Century who ruined his career by wagering money on his own games. Forced to take a job as a security guard in the Metropolis Space Museum, he stole future tech to travel back in time and become a "superhero" (all while hoping to monetise being a good guy).
He'd later become a genuine time-travelling superhero and is a character who might be a game-changer for the Dcu. While casting such a complex character won't be easy, we have some suggestions which could do Booster justice both on streaming and in theaters.
To see who we think would...
In the comics, Mike Carter was a college football star in the 25th Century who ruined his career by wagering money on his own games. Forced to take a job as a security guard in the Metropolis Space Museum, he stole future tech to travel back in time and become a "superhero" (all while hoping to monetise being a good guy).
He'd later become a genuine time-travelling superhero and is a character who might be a game-changer for the Dcu. While casting such a complex character won't be easy, we have some suggestions which could do Booster justice both on streaming and in theaters.
To see who we think would...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sony brought together a multiverse’s worth of its filmmakers past and present together Friday at Cannes for a dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures.
The attendees at Mamo Michelangelo included Cannes jury president and Barbie director Greta Gerwig (who made Little Women for Columbia), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Oscar winners Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Bad Boys: Ride or Die directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Chloe Zhao, whose The Rider was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, Anyone But You director Will Gluck and Kraven the Hunter filmmaker J.C. Chandor.
Entrepreneur and film producer Charles Finch hosted the dinner with Tom Rothman, chairman & CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group.
During the dinner, Rothman gave a toast in which he wandered among the tables, pointing out specific talent and giving a nod to their contributions to the studio, name checking Ghostbusters: Afterlife director Jason Reitman...
The attendees at Mamo Michelangelo included Cannes jury president and Barbie director Greta Gerwig (who made Little Women for Columbia), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Oscar winners Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Bad Boys: Ride or Die directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Chloe Zhao, whose The Rider was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, Anyone But You director Will Gluck and Kraven the Hunter filmmaker J.C. Chandor.
Entrepreneur and film producer Charles Finch hosted the dinner with Tom Rothman, chairman & CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group.
During the dinner, Rothman gave a toast in which he wandered among the tables, pointing out specific talent and giving a nod to their contributions to the studio, name checking Ghostbusters: Afterlife director Jason Reitman...
- 5/19/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Glen Powell is one of those rapidly rising actors in the entertainment industry, with each new project launching him to heights more extraordinary than ever before. In fact, he has even starred alongside multiple other A-listers, including Tom Cruise, on 2022’s critically acclaimed action-adventure masterpiece, Top Gun: Maverick, where Powell played Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Much like the fun-loving cut-up he plays in Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!,” Glenn Powell likes to have a good time. When he started his career, he was eager to put himself out there in ways that made him attractive to some, but an outcast to others. In a recent profile in Vanity Fair, Powell spoke of his early days in Hollywood and how things have shifted in the last year or two with hits like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Anyone But You” and new blockbusters on approach like “Twisters.”
“I came from that college-party mentality where there are no boundaries,” Powell said of acclimating to Hollywood culture. “Nobody gives a fuck about you in Hollywood if you can’t offer them something.”
For the longest time, Powell wasn’t sure what he could offer people other than his upbeat personality and natural charisma, features that didn’t seem...
“I came from that college-party mentality where there are no boundaries,” Powell said of acclimating to Hollywood culture. “Nobody gives a fuck about you in Hollywood if you can’t offer them something.”
For the longest time, Powell wasn’t sure what he could offer people other than his upbeat personality and natural charisma, features that didn’t seem...
- 5/17/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Glen Powell remained the king of grassroots publicity at an Austin, Texas, screening of his new Netflix movie, Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man.” The leading man hit the red carpet at the event accompanied by his family, but his mother and father decided to troll their son with signs directed at the press line that read: “Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen” and “It’s never gonna happen.”
It appears Powell’s parents have been paying attention to all the press attention their son has been getting over the last few years. Every time Powell appears in a movie, be it Netflix’s “Set It Up” or Tom Cruise’s blockbuster “Top: Gun Maverick” or Sony’s rom-com “Anyone But You” with Sydney Sweeney, the press can’t help but say he’s got bona fide star power and is the next big thing. The “Hit Man” reviews also...
It appears Powell’s parents have been paying attention to all the press attention their son has been getting over the last few years. Every time Powell appears in a movie, be it Netflix’s “Set It Up” or Tom Cruise’s blockbuster “Top: Gun Maverick” or Sony’s rom-com “Anyone But You” with Sydney Sweeney, the press can’t help but say he’s got bona fide star power and is the next big thing. The “Hit Man” reviews also...
- 5/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: A mild-mannered psychology professor (Glen Powell) interested in electronics takes a sideline bugging undercover cops in sting operations, specializing in setting up phony hits. When the usual undercover guy is suspended, he’s enlisted to pose as a hitman. He turns out to be a natural at undercover work, with the police using him to entrap people taking out contracts. Things get complicated when he falls for an abused wife (Adria Arjona) wanting to take out her husband.
Review: Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is the movie where Glen Powell finally becomes a legit star. Granted, there was little to no doubt remaining in anyone’s head after his breakout turn in Top Gun: Maverick, but in Hit Man, his charisma is so white hot and old-school in that true movie star way that he should rocket to the top of everyone’s young leading man list. Linklater previously...
Review: Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is the movie where Glen Powell finally becomes a legit star. Granted, there was little to no doubt remaining in anyone’s head after his breakout turn in Top Gun: Maverick, but in Hit Man, his charisma is so white hot and old-school in that true movie star way that he should rocket to the top of everyone’s young leading man list. Linklater previously...
- 5/16/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. (L to R) Aditi Rao Hydari as Bibbo, Manisha Koirala as Mallikajaan, Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda, Richa Chadha as Lajjo in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
This month, many anticipated new releases are hitting the Netflix homepages, such as the popular Sydney Sweeney flick ‘Anyone But You’ and the newest season of ‘Bridgerton’. Many Bollywood releases have been sweeping Netflix’s new releases, especially hitting hard in the musical category. However, one of the new releases, ‘Heeramandi’ stands out from many of the releases, as this new musical series is an anticipated reunion for the Bollywood fanbase. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to...
This month, many anticipated new releases are hitting the Netflix homepages, such as the popular Sydney Sweeney flick ‘Anyone But You’ and the newest season of ‘Bridgerton’. Many Bollywood releases have been sweeping Netflix’s new releases, especially hitting hard in the musical category. However, one of the new releases, ‘Heeramandi’ stands out from many of the releases, as this new musical series is an anticipated reunion for the Bollywood fanbase. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to...
- 5/16/2024
- by Abigail Johnson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Sydney Sweeney is one of the most sought-after actresses in today’s time. With her beauty, charm, and powerful performances, the young actress has managed to wow critics and fans alike. From her dramatic roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus to becoming a rom-com lead in Anyone But You to then giving a chilling performance in the horror thriller Immaculate, the actress is making leaps in her career.
Sydney Sweeney in a frame from Madame Web (via Sony)
Sweeney also made her superhero debut with Sony’s Madame Web earlier this year. The movie was a massive flop, and her journey as Spider-Woman /Julia Carpenter seems to have ended before it could even begin. But if recent rumors are true, then it is not the end of the road for Sweeney in the superhero realm.
Sydney Sweeney Might Join The MCU Soon
While she has already made her superhero debut with Madame Web,...
Sydney Sweeney in a frame from Madame Web (via Sony)
Sweeney also made her superhero debut with Sony’s Madame Web earlier this year. The movie was a massive flop, and her journey as Spider-Woman /Julia Carpenter seems to have ended before it could even begin. But if recent rumors are true, then it is not the end of the road for Sweeney in the superhero realm.
Sydney Sweeney Might Join The MCU Soon
While she has already made her superhero debut with Madame Web,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
It’s been over 18 months since we first shared the news of Sydney Sweeney’s plans to produce and star in a reboot of Roger Vadim’s cult 1968 sci-fi Barbarella. Since then, Sweeney’s star has risen and risen, with the Euphoria sensation releasing a slew of films including rom-com Anyone But You, erotic thriller The Voyeurs, and nunsploitation flick Immaculate, leaving ol’ Barb on the back burner. But now it looks like Sweeney has found the right stuff to finally get the project off the ground. The Wright stuff, in fact.
According to Deadline, none other than Cornetto Trilogy mastermind Edgar Wright is in talks to helm the remake. Reportedly Wright has been circling the film for some time, meeting with Sweeney shortly after the remake was announced and expressing an interest in developing the project in a directorial capacity. And whilst both prospective director and star are exceptionally...
According to Deadline, none other than Cornetto Trilogy mastermind Edgar Wright is in talks to helm the remake. Reportedly Wright has been circling the film for some time, meeting with Sweeney shortly after the remake was announced and expressing an interest in developing the project in a directorial capacity. And whilst both prospective director and star are exceptionally...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Sony Pictures Entertainment has seen operating income fall nearly 10% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
The company’s operating income was $808M in dollar terms compared with $894M for the comparable period a year before, which was down 9.6%. Revenues crept up to $10.31B from $10.14B for Fy.
Sony, which is headquartered in Japan, said the Hollywood strikes had impacted its Pictures segment, which comprises TV production, motion pictures and media networks (including streaming).
Whereas in 2023 Sony had suffered from a lack of new theatrical product, this year the increased number and growth at streamer Crunchyroll helped to offset a decrease in series delivered due to the labor action and lower catalog licensing of motion pictures.
On the motion pictures side, full-year revenues were $3.74B, up slightly on the previous year, but TV fell from nearly $4B to just over $3.8B. However, media networks grew from $2.69B to $2.72B.
Sony’s...
The company’s operating income was $808M in dollar terms compared with $894M for the comparable period a year before, which was down 9.6%. Revenues crept up to $10.31B from $10.14B for Fy.
Sony, which is headquartered in Japan, said the Hollywood strikes had impacted its Pictures segment, which comprises TV production, motion pictures and media networks (including streaming).
Whereas in 2023 Sony had suffered from a lack of new theatrical product, this year the increased number and growth at streamer Crunchyroll helped to offset a decrease in series delivered due to the labor action and lower catalog licensing of motion pictures.
On the motion pictures side, full-year revenues were $3.74B, up slightly on the previous year, but TV fell from nearly $4B to just over $3.8B. However, media networks grew from $2.69B to $2.72B.
Sony’s...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s full fiscal-year 2023 operating income fell to $808 million from $894 million in dollar terms, with sales creeping up slightly to $10.32 billion from $10.14 billion.
Spe comprises motion pictures, television productions and media networks, and the fiscal-year 2023 performance of those three segments was impacted by the dual Hollywood strikes.
Sony’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and in that period, Motion Pictures unit revenue amounted to $3.74 billion, up from $3.44 billion from a year ago. Spe released 17 films during the period including Insidious: The Red Door, Love Again, The Pope’s Exorcist, The Machine, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, No Hard Feelings, Gran Turismo, The Equalizer 3, Thanksgiving, Dumb Money, Napoleon, Anyone But You and Madame Web.
In Sony’s fiscal fourth quarter, the film division saw operating income of $208 million, up from the $119 million in the year-ago quarter. In the latest quarter, the film division benefitted from the performance of the Sydney Sweeney...
Spe comprises motion pictures, television productions and media networks, and the fiscal-year 2023 performance of those three segments was impacted by the dual Hollywood strikes.
Sony’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and in that period, Motion Pictures unit revenue amounted to $3.74 billion, up from $3.44 billion from a year ago. Spe released 17 films during the period including Insidious: The Red Door, Love Again, The Pope’s Exorcist, The Machine, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, No Hard Feelings, Gran Turismo, The Equalizer 3, Thanksgiving, Dumb Money, Napoleon, Anyone But You and Madame Web.
In Sony’s fiscal fourth quarter, the film division saw operating income of $208 million, up from the $119 million in the year-ago quarter. In the latest quarter, the film division benefitted from the performance of the Sydney Sweeney...
- 5/14/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Edgar Wright will direct a remake of Barbarella starring Sydney Sweeney, and here are details of the upcoming film.
It was reported last year thar Edgar Wright was going to direct a remake of Barbarella. The original 1968 film, adapted from the French comic book series by Jean-Claude Forest and directed by Roger Vadim, followed Jane Fonda as an astronaut from the 41st century. She sets out to find and stop the evil scientist Durand Durand, whose Positronic Ray threatens to bring evil back into the galaxy.
Jane Fonda has repeatedly claimed that she pushed its producer, Dino De Laurentiis to make a feminist take on the film many times but he always refused.
According to Deadline, the new film is now officially in development, with Wright directing from a screenplay by Jane Goldman and her daughter Honey. Sydney Sweeney will star in the picture too, we now learn.
It won...
It was reported last year thar Edgar Wright was going to direct a remake of Barbarella. The original 1968 film, adapted from the French comic book series by Jean-Claude Forest and directed by Roger Vadim, followed Jane Fonda as an astronaut from the 41st century. She sets out to find and stop the evil scientist Durand Durand, whose Positronic Ray threatens to bring evil back into the galaxy.
Jane Fonda has repeatedly claimed that she pushed its producer, Dino De Laurentiis to make a feminist take on the film many times but he always refused.
According to Deadline, the new film is now officially in development, with Wright directing from a screenplay by Jane Goldman and her daughter Honey. Sydney Sweeney will star in the picture too, we now learn.
It won...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The critical and commercial success of movies like Anyone But You and Immaculate has made it easy for Sydney Sweeney to move on from Madame Web, and it looks like her Barbarella remake is now taking shape at Sony Pictures.
Deadline (via SFFGazette.com) reports that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Last Night in Soho director Edgar Wright is officially in talks to direct, with Jane Goldman, and her daughter Honey, eyed to pen the screenplay. The former will be best known to many of you for her work on comic book adaptations such as Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
If everything works out, Jane and Honey will co-write the script with Wright.
Sweeney will play Barbarella but remains one of Hollywood's busiest rising stars; as for Wright, he's prepping The Running Man reboot starring her Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell, so this movie...
Deadline (via SFFGazette.com) reports that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Last Night in Soho director Edgar Wright is officially in talks to direct, with Jane Goldman, and her daughter Honey, eyed to pen the screenplay. The former will be best known to many of you for her work on comic book adaptations such as Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
If everything works out, Jane and Honey will co-write the script with Wright.
Sweeney will play Barbarella but remains one of Hollywood's busiest rising stars; as for Wright, he's prepping The Running Man reboot starring her Anyone But You co-star Glen Powell, so this movie...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
When Sydney Sweeney brandishes a curiously phallic laser gun for her reimagining of Barbarella, she could be doing so under the watchful eye of Edgar Wright. According to Deadline, Wright is in talks to direct Barbarella, with Jane and Honey Goldman negotiating to co-write the script.
As Deadline notes, bringing Jane Goldman aboard shows how serious Sony is about assigning strong talent to Sweeney’s dream project. Jane Goldman’s writing credits include screenplays for Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service, X-Men: First Class, Stardust, the upcoming Kingsman: The Blue Blood, and more.
During the backlash for Sony’s abysmal Marvel film Madame Web, Sweeney said she joined the film to position herself to pitch Anyone But You. The rom-com was an admirable success, with $219M+ worldwide. With Sweeney being a bankable star at the studio, Sony is ready to shoot her into space for an action-packed remake of Roger Vadim...
As Deadline notes, bringing Jane Goldman aboard shows how serious Sony is about assigning strong talent to Sweeney’s dream project. Jane Goldman’s writing credits include screenplays for Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service, X-Men: First Class, Stardust, the upcoming Kingsman: The Blue Blood, and more.
During the backlash for Sony’s abysmal Marvel film Madame Web, Sweeney said she joined the film to position herself to pitch Anyone But You. The rom-com was an admirable success, with $219M+ worldwide. With Sweeney being a bankable star at the studio, Sony is ready to shoot her into space for an action-packed remake of Roger Vadim...
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Barbarella feature starring Sydney Sweeney is getting more oxygen.
Edgar Wright is in talks to direct the film for Sony Pictures, with Jane Goldman and Honey Ross in talks to write the script, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project is still in early development and is planned as a new take on the character that originated in a French comic series from Jean-Claude Forest.
Barbarella, a mercenary who travels the universe, was portrayed by Jane Fonda in a 1968 movie version that has become a cult favorite. Sweeney’s involvement in the new film was announced in 2022.
This continues Sweeney’s relationship with Sony, with the actress having starred late last year alongside Glen Powell in the studio’s rom-com Anyone but You before appearing with Dakota Johnson in this year’s superhero flick Madame Web.
Wright is known for helming films including Last Night in Soho, Baby Driver...
Edgar Wright is in talks to direct the film for Sony Pictures, with Jane Goldman and Honey Ross in talks to write the script, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project is still in early development and is planned as a new take on the character that originated in a French comic series from Jean-Claude Forest.
Barbarella, a mercenary who travels the universe, was portrayed by Jane Fonda in a 1968 movie version that has become a cult favorite. Sweeney’s involvement in the new film was announced in 2022.
This continues Sweeney’s relationship with Sony, with the actress having starred late last year alongside Glen Powell in the studio’s rom-com Anyone but You before appearing with Dakota Johnson in this year’s superhero flick Madame Web.
Wright is known for helming films including Last Night in Soho, Baby Driver...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Edgar Wright is doubling down on iconic-film remakes, potentially directing “Barbarella,” starring executive producer Sydney Sweeney.
IndieWire can confirm that Wright is in talks to direct the reimagining of the 1968 cult film that originally starred Jane Fonda as an astronaut looking to defeat an intergalactic evil force. “X-Men: First Class” screenwriters Jane Goldman and Honey Ross are also in negotiations to write the Sony film.
Deadline first reported that Wright is in the running to direct.
And speaking of running, Wright was recently announced to be writing and directing his long-awaited “Running Man” remake with Sweeney’s “Anyone But You” co-star Glen Powell in the lead. The Paramount feature has been in the works with Wright since 2017, and is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel and later the 1987 feature starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“Barbarella” is based on Jean-Claude Forest’s comic series, which was published as a serialized strip for V...
IndieWire can confirm that Wright is in talks to direct the reimagining of the 1968 cult film that originally starred Jane Fonda as an astronaut looking to defeat an intergalactic evil force. “X-Men: First Class” screenwriters Jane Goldman and Honey Ross are also in negotiations to write the Sony film.
Deadline first reported that Wright is in the running to direct.
And speaking of running, Wright was recently announced to be writing and directing his long-awaited “Running Man” remake with Sweeney’s “Anyone But You” co-star Glen Powell in the lead. The Paramount feature has been in the works with Wright since 2017, and is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel and later the 1987 feature starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“Barbarella” is based on Jean-Claude Forest’s comic series, which was published as a serialized strip for V...
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
A fun game those of legal drinking age can play while watching Roger Vadim's surreal/sexy 1968 Eurotrash space romp "Barbarella": take a drink every time Barbarella (Jane Fonda) changes costumes. One will be blindingly intoxicated by the 20-minute mark. "Barbarella" takes place in the distant future wherein the President of Earth (Claude Dauphin) has tasked the title heroine, a freelance space captain, to locate and retrieve Durand-Durand (Milo O'Shea) a scientist who has invented the positronic ray, a weapon of massive destructive power. Barbarella must trek through a picaresque adventure, stopping to be savaged by killer dolls, locked into an orgasm machine (!), and to befriend a friendly angel (John Philip Law). The film was based on the bawdy 1966 French comic by Jean-Claude Forest.
Yes, the band Duran Duran got their name from "Barbarella."
Back in October 2022, it was announced that Sony was developing a remake of "Barbarella," and...
Yes, the band Duran Duran got their name from "Barbarella."
Back in October 2022, it was announced that Sony was developing a remake of "Barbarella," and...
- 5/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Sydney Sweeney-led “Barbarella” film is taking shape, with Edgar Wright in talks to direct the picture for Sony. Jane Goldman and Honey Ross are in talks to pen the script.
Wright, best known for making the satiric zombie film “Shaun of the Dead,” is next set to direct Glen Powell in an adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man.” Wright’s other directorial credits include “Last Night in Soho,” “Hot Fuzz,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Baby Driver.”
The project also marks another step in Sweeney’s continued relationship with Sony Pictures — she’s most recently starred in “Anyone but You” and “Madame Web” for the studio. While “Madame Web” was largely panned by critics, Sweeney says her involvement in the film was a “strategic business decision” that’s since paid off.
“To me, that film was a building block, it’s what allowed me to build a relationship with Sony,...
Wright, best known for making the satiric zombie film “Shaun of the Dead,” is next set to direct Glen Powell in an adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man.” Wright’s other directorial credits include “Last Night in Soho,” “Hot Fuzz,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Baby Driver.”
The project also marks another step in Sweeney’s continued relationship with Sony Pictures — she’s most recently starred in “Anyone but You” and “Madame Web” for the studio. While “Madame Web” was largely panned by critics, Sweeney says her involvement in the film was a “strategic business decision” that’s since paid off.
“To me, that film was a building block, it’s what allowed me to build a relationship with Sony,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the success of her most recent Sony pic Anyone But You, the studio isn’t wasting any time staying in the Sydney Sweeney business as sources tell Deadline Jane and Honey Goldman are in negotiations to pen a new Barbarella pic starring Sweeney with Edgar Wright In Talks to direct. The film is still in development given Sweeney’s busy schedule and Wright deep in prep on his The Running Man reboot with Glen Powell starring, so the project will not be next up for either talent.
Even with it being in development, the Goldman being brought on to pen clearly shows the studio is not messing around in getting the film right as they see this as big franchise for all parties. Jane Goldman has helped launch such successful franchises like the rebooted X-Men movies starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as well as Matthew Vaughn’s The Kingsmen: Secret Service.
Even with it being in development, the Goldman being brought on to pen clearly shows the studio is not messing around in getting the film right as they see this as big franchise for all parties. Jane Goldman has helped launch such successful franchises like the rebooted X-Men movies starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as well as Matthew Vaughn’s The Kingsmen: Secret Service.
- 5/13/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Harvey Keitel, Dermot Mulroney, Richard Brake and Jackson Rathbone are set to star in director Phil Blattenberger’s crime thriller Laws of Man, which will be shopped to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.
Keitel will play a mysterious hippie preacher in the film about two U.S. marshals on a dangerous mission to arrest Benjamin Bonney, an outlaw wanted for murder, only to see a desert ambush thwart their plans. As the marshals navigate assassination attempts and looming catastrophe, they stumble onto a sinister plot that threatens the very foundations of peace and justice.
The film, earlier known as Without Consequence, is from Film Mode Entertainment, which handles worldwide sales, and Lost Galleon Films. The ensemble cast includes Jackson Rathbone, Graham Greene, Keith Carradine, Kelly Lynn Reiter and James Urbaniak.
Director Blattenberger, who also wrote the script for Laws of Man, will produce along with Dan Black and Jacob Keohane.
Keitel will play a mysterious hippie preacher in the film about two U.S. marshals on a dangerous mission to arrest Benjamin Bonney, an outlaw wanted for murder, only to see a desert ambush thwart their plans. As the marshals navigate assassination attempts and looming catastrophe, they stumble onto a sinister plot that threatens the very foundations of peace and justice.
The film, earlier known as Without Consequence, is from Film Mode Entertainment, which handles worldwide sales, and Lost Galleon Films. The ensemble cast includes Jackson Rathbone, Graham Greene, Keith Carradine, Kelly Lynn Reiter and James Urbaniak.
Director Blattenberger, who also wrote the script for Laws of Man, will produce along with Dan Black and Jacob Keohane.
- 5/13/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Megan Fox Didn’t Want To Be Like Scarlett Johansson(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Megan Fox and Scarlett Johansson are two of the most incredible beauties in Hollywood who were labeled as s*x symbols in the industry. They probably had to work extra hard to get people to take them seriously. However, the Jennifer’s Body star once admitted to feeling resentment to prove her worth to people. She even compared her situation with that of Marvel stars. Keep scrolling for more.
Megan and Scarlett both have addressed their objectification in their interviews often. Both have come a long way and created their industry identity. Megan was recently asked about the objectification of Sydney Sweeney in Hollywood in recent times. The Expend4bles star said that she barely survived, hence has no advice for the Anyone But You actress.
Scarlett Johansson has often faced sexist questions in her interview, and Megan Fox,...
Megan Fox and Scarlett Johansson are two of the most incredible beauties in Hollywood who were labeled as s*x symbols in the industry. They probably had to work extra hard to get people to take them seriously. However, the Jennifer’s Body star once admitted to feeling resentment to prove her worth to people. She even compared her situation with that of Marvel stars. Keep scrolling for more.
Megan and Scarlett both have addressed their objectification in their interviews often. Both have come a long way and created their industry identity. Megan was recently asked about the objectification of Sydney Sweeney in Hollywood in recent times. The Expend4bles star said that she barely survived, hence has no advice for the Anyone But You actress.
Scarlett Johansson has often faced sexist questions in her interview, and Megan Fox,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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