Recently crowned Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph has joined the cast of A24’s upcoming romantic comedy “Eternity,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Directed by David Freyne, the film also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”) and Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”). This project marks Randolph’s first feature film with A24.
The plot of “Eternity” remains under wraps, but it is described as a romantic comedy in which characters must decide who they want to spend eternity with. Patrick Cunnane, who wrote the screenplay and appeared on the 2022 Black List, is best known for penning the TV thriller “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland.
A24 is financing the film and partnering with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White (“King Richard”) under their production company Star Thrower Entertainment. Olsen and Teller will also serve as executive producers. “Eternity” is set to begin production this summer.
Randolph gained...
Directed by David Freyne, the film also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”) and Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”). This project marks Randolph’s first feature film with A24.
The plot of “Eternity” remains under wraps, but it is described as a romantic comedy in which characters must decide who they want to spend eternity with. Patrick Cunnane, who wrote the screenplay and appeared on the 2022 Black List, is best known for penning the TV thriller “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland.
A24 is financing the film and partnering with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White (“King Richard”) under their production company Star Thrower Entertainment. Olsen and Teller will also serve as executive producers. “Eternity” is set to begin production this summer.
Randolph gained...
- 5/28/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- 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
London- and Paris-based production, finance and international sales outfit Film Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive clip from Titus Kaphar’s well-received drama “Exhibiting Forgiveness.”
Film Constellation will screen the film for buyers in Cannes on Tuesday.
The film received glowing reviews after its January premiere at Sundance in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section, and was picked up for North American distribution by Roadside Attractions, with a theatrical release scheduled for the Fall awards season.
In the film, an artist finds his path to success derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a troubled man desperate to reconcile. Together they learn that forgetting may be harder than forgiving.
The directorial debut of visual artist Kaphar, “Exhibiting Forgiveness” stars Spirit Award winner and SAG nominee André Holland, Academy Award nominee, Golden Globes winner and Grammy Award winner Andra Day, Tony Award nominee John Earl Jelks, and Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
Film Constellation will screen the film for buyers in Cannes on Tuesday.
The film received glowing reviews after its January premiere at Sundance in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section, and was picked up for North American distribution by Roadside Attractions, with a theatrical release scheduled for the Fall awards season.
In the film, an artist finds his path to success derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a troubled man desperate to reconcile. Together they learn that forgetting may be harder than forgiving.
The directorial debut of visual artist Kaphar, “Exhibiting Forgiveness” stars Spirit Award winner and SAG nominee André Holland, Academy Award nominee, Golden Globes winner and Grammy Award winner Andra Day, Tony Award nominee John Earl Jelks, and Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
- 5/14/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Will Smith has been a major player in the industry for many years, starring in some of the most popular blockbusters and showing his range as an actor in some compelling dramas. He has led franchises like Bad Boys, and Men in Black while receiving enormous praise for his performances in Ali, King Richard, The Pursuit of Happiness, and Emancipation.
Will Smith as Daryl Ward in 2017’s Bright
The actor is currently gearing up for the release of the fourth Bad Boys film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The 2022 Oscar controversy took a hit on his career and many started questioning whether he would be able to win back audiences and get opportunities like he used to. While his star power remains to be tested with Bad Boys 4, he has nabbed a new film with director Stefano Sollima.
Will Smith To Lead a Vigilante Squad In New Action Thriller,...
Will Smith as Daryl Ward in 2017’s Bright
The actor is currently gearing up for the release of the fourth Bad Boys film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The 2022 Oscar controversy took a hit on his career and many started questioning whether he would be able to win back audiences and get opportunities like he used to. While his star power remains to be tested with Bad Boys 4, he has nabbed a new film with director Stefano Sollima.
Will Smith To Lead a Vigilante Squad In New Action Thriller,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld wanted Chris Rock to parody Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Oscars for his Netflix movie Unfrosted.
While appearing on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s podcast Fly on the Wall this week, Seinfeld said he initially wanted to cast Rock in the role as the host of the Bowl & Spoon Awards, which eventually went to Cedric the Entertainer.
“We shot that right after the Will Smith slap,” Seinfeld said. “I was going to have somebody come up on the stage and have Chris punch ’em out as they got there.”
However, Rock “wasn’t up to perform” the parody of the incident. “He was a little shook from that event,” Seinfeld explained. “That was what that scene was going to be, but Cedric saved the day.”
When Seinfeld asked Spade and Carvey if they thought the scene would’ve been funny with Rock, the hosts confirmed that...
While appearing on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s podcast Fly on the Wall this week, Seinfeld said he initially wanted to cast Rock in the role as the host of the Bowl & Spoon Awards, which eventually went to Cedric the Entertainer.
“We shot that right after the Will Smith slap,” Seinfeld said. “I was going to have somebody come up on the stage and have Chris punch ’em out as they got there.”
However, Rock “wasn’t up to perform” the parody of the incident. “He was a little shook from that event,” Seinfeld explained. “That was what that scene was going to be, but Cedric saved the day.”
When Seinfeld asked Spade and Carvey if they thought the scene would’ve been funny with Rock, the hosts confirmed that...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sebastian Stan and Lily James might be the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore of troubled tales.
Stan and James, who starred together in the titular roles on the Emmy-winning FX (on Hulu) series “Pam & Tommy,” will reunite for psychological horror thriller “Let the Evil Go West.” Christian Tafdrup (“Speak No Evil”) is set to direct, with a script by Xc Vs.
“Let the Evil Go West” follows a railroad worker (Stan) who stumbles upon a fortune under deeply disturbing circumstances. As horrifying visions and manifestations drive him toward madness, his wife (James) becomes convinced that an evil presence has attached itself to their family.
Tafdrup is known for directing the Danish psychological thriller “Speak No Evil,” which premiered at Sundance and landed a U.S. remake. James McAvoy leads the English-language remake; Tafdrup is executive producing.
“Let the Evil Go West” is produced by brothers Tim and Trevor White...
Stan and James, who starred together in the titular roles on the Emmy-winning FX (on Hulu) series “Pam & Tommy,” will reunite for psychological horror thriller “Let the Evil Go West.” Christian Tafdrup (“Speak No Evil”) is set to direct, with a script by Xc Vs.
“Let the Evil Go West” follows a railroad worker (Stan) who stumbles upon a fortune under deeply disturbing circumstances. As horrifying visions and manifestations drive him toward madness, his wife (James) becomes convinced that an evil presence has attached itself to their family.
Tafdrup is known for directing the Danish psychological thriller “Speak No Evil,” which premiered at Sundance and landed a U.S. remake. James McAvoy leads the English-language remake; Tafdrup is executive producing.
“Let the Evil Go West” is produced by brothers Tim and Trevor White...
- 5/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
German distributor-producer SquareOne Entertainment, part of rising European film studio Vuelta Group, has acquired German film and TV production, distribution and licensing company Telepool, which was owned by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook.
The news was announced Wednesday by Vuelta Group chairman Jerome Levy and CEO of SquareOne and Vuelta Group Germany Al Munteanu.
Munteanu will spearhead the newly combined entity under the SquareOne banner with Michael Heyd serving as CFO/COO.
The newly combined SquareOne entity will boast a library consisting of over 1,200 titles such as “Drive,” “Intouchables,” “The Olympus Has Fallen,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” “Imitation Game,” “Lone Survivor,” “Book Club,” “Transporter 3,” “King Richard,” “Maurice the Tomcat” and the recently released “One Life” among others.
“For over 60 years, Telepool has been one of the leading global content houses and we are proud of the work we did with the company,” said Westbrook CEO Kosaku Yada.
The news was announced Wednesday by Vuelta Group chairman Jerome Levy and CEO of SquareOne and Vuelta Group Germany Al Munteanu.
Munteanu will spearhead the newly combined entity under the SquareOne banner with Michael Heyd serving as CFO/COO.
The newly combined SquareOne entity will boast a library consisting of over 1,200 titles such as “Drive,” “Intouchables,” “The Olympus Has Fallen,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” “Imitation Game,” “Lone Survivor,” “Book Club,” “Transporter 3,” “King Richard,” “Maurice the Tomcat” and the recently released “One Life” among others.
“For over 60 years, Telepool has been one of the leading global content houses and we are proud of the work we did with the company,” said Westbrook CEO Kosaku Yada.
- 5/8/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Challengers Box Office (North America): Beats Will Smith’s Tennis Drama King Richard’s Domestic Collections ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Zendaya is experiencing rave reviews for her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s directorial Challengers. The film is already breaking some box office records. After becoming Luca’s second highest-grossing film, it has surpassed one of Will Smith’s movies at the domestic box office. Scroll below for more.
Before this R-rated tennis drama, Zendaya was praised for her work in Denis Villeneuve’s film Dune: Part Two, which is already one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. It featured Timothee Chalamet opposite the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress, and they are among the rising stars in Hollywood. The 27-year-old has won two Emmy Awards for her impressive performance in the HBO series Euphoria.
Luca Guadagnino’s movie Challengers has surpassed Will Smith’s tennis drama King Richards Collection at the North American box office,...
Zendaya is experiencing rave reviews for her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s directorial Challengers. The film is already breaking some box office records. After becoming Luca’s second highest-grossing film, it has surpassed one of Will Smith’s movies at the domestic box office. Scroll below for more.
Before this R-rated tennis drama, Zendaya was praised for her work in Denis Villeneuve’s film Dune: Part Two, which is already one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. It featured Timothee Chalamet opposite the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress, and they are among the rising stars in Hollywood. The 27-year-old has won two Emmy Awards for her impressive performance in the HBO series Euphoria.
Luca Guadagnino’s movie Challengers has surpassed Will Smith’s tennis drama King Richards Collection at the North American box office,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Home viewing charts inspire deja vu: “Anyone but You,” a hit as a PVOD release, just debuted at Netflix. It knocked out Netflix’s expensive “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” from first place after two weeks, falling to #6.
Similarly, “Dune: Part Two” returned for its second week as #1 at both iTunes (ranking by transactions) and Fandango (which calculates by revenue).
The “Dune” sequel fended off challenges by two recent theatrical releases. Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” (Universal), once intended as a Netflix original, is #2 at iTunes, third at Fandango. The family-oriented “Arthur the King” (Lionsgate) took second at Fandango, but only #6 at iTunes. Both initially are available to rent for 48 hours for $19.99.
Two new home-play debuts also made top 10 lists. “Cash Out” (Saban) is #9 at iTunes, renting at $6.99; starring John Travolta, the critically reviled title may be getting as much attention for its little-known director Ives. That’s...
Similarly, “Dune: Part Two” returned for its second week as #1 at both iTunes (ranking by transactions) and Fandango (which calculates by revenue).
The “Dune” sequel fended off challenges by two recent theatrical releases. Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” (Universal), once intended as a Netflix original, is #2 at iTunes, third at Fandango. The family-oriented “Arthur the King” (Lionsgate) took second at Fandango, but only #6 at iTunes. Both initially are available to rent for 48 hours for $19.99.
Two new home-play debuts also made top 10 lists. “Cash Out” (Saban) is #9 at iTunes, renting at $6.99; starring John Travolta, the critically reviled title may be getting as much attention for its little-known director Ives. That’s...
- 4/29/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
One of the most anticipated and hottest films of 2024 is finally here. We are talking about Zendaya‘s Challengers which was memed to death for a threesome scene that was shown in the trailer but if you have seen the film then you know that the brilliance of the film is much more than that one scene. Directed by Call Me By Your Name‘s Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, the sports romantic drama follows the story of a talented tennis player Tashi, and her twisted relationship with two tennis players, one of whom is her husband now. Challengers stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor in the lead role with Jordan Thompson, Faith Fay, Hailey Gates, and Tierre Diaz starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the story of ambition and toxic relationships in Challengers you should check out these films with similar themes next.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
It’s been a long time coming, but a remake of the 1994 film The Crow (which was based on the comic book series created by James O’Barr) will finally be making its way out into the world on August 23rd, which is when Lionsgate will be giving the film a theatrical release. With that release date swiftly approaching, we figured we should gather together all the information we have on this movie… and here it is, Everything We Know About The Crow Remake:
Development Hell
When the original The Crow was released, it was successful enough to spawn a franchise, with three sequels following over the next eleven years. We got The Crow: City of Angels in 1996, The Crow: Salvation in 2000, and The Crow: Wicked Prayer in 2005, with several other potential sequels (including one that would have been written and directed by Rob Zombie) being developed and scrapped along the way.
Development Hell
When the original The Crow was released, it was successful enough to spawn a franchise, with three sequels following over the next eleven years. We got The Crow: City of Angels in 1996, The Crow: Salvation in 2000, and The Crow: Wicked Prayer in 2005, with several other potential sequels (including one that would have been written and directed by Rob Zombie) being developed and scrapped along the way.
- 4/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Luca Guadagnino’s love triangle drama Challengers starts its UK-Ireland box office campaign this weekend through Warner Bros.
Opening in 702 sites with additional venues still being added, the film stars Zendaya, 2016 Screen Star of Tomorrow Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in the story of three aspiring tennis professionals fighting both for championships and romantically.
Initially programmed as the opening film of last year’s Venice Film Festival, Challengers was withdrawn following the actors’ strike, which would have prevented its starry cast from promoting the release.
It is Italian filmmaker Guadagnino’s eighth feature film. He broke out internationally with his fifth,...
Opening in 702 sites with additional venues still being added, the film stars Zendaya, 2016 Screen Star of Tomorrow Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in the story of three aspiring tennis professionals fighting both for championships and romantically.
Initially programmed as the opening film of last year’s Venice Film Festival, Challengers was withdrawn following the actors’ strike, which would have prevented its starry cast from promoting the release.
It is Italian filmmaker Guadagnino’s eighth feature film. He broke out internationally with his fifth,...
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
This weekend brings a unique hybrid, a mixing of genres that has happened in the past but is somewhat rare. Perhaps it’s because one of the genres is the sports movie, more specifically tennis. Yes, there have been a couple of prominent films within the last couple of years, though they were “inspired by true stories”, mainly the Oscar-winning King Richard and the humorous, but “for reals”, Battle Of The Sexes. This new flick is pure fiction, though gleaned from recent players, and it’s also (the other genre) a dramatic love story. Oh, and this is the big selling point for the studio, it’s a true “love triangle”, as two male tennis “hotshots” share a passion for the game and the same woman. So, in the sport and the romance, these two are truly motivated Challengers.
In the film’s opening moments, we get a few short...
In the film’s opening moments, we get a few short...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Is 2024 the year of tennis? At the movies and on our TV screens, the answer might be yes. This spring brings two major releases that both heavily feature racquets, green courts, and sweaty tennis action. The first was Peacock’s “Apples Never Fall,” a limited series based on “Big Little Lies” scribe Liane Moriarty’s novel about the family of two married tennis pros (played by Annette Bening and Sam Neill) who are forced to contend with the mysterious and sudden disappearance of their matriarch. Even more anticipated is “Challengers,” a Luca Guadagnino film that arrives — after strike-related delays — this April to tell the steamy story of a tennis coach (Zendaya) caught between her husband and an old flame as the two men go head to head in a Challenger tennis event.
These two releases mark the biggest Spring for tennis-related media in…possibly ever. Which isn’t necessarily hard...
These two releases mark the biggest Spring for tennis-related media in…possibly ever. Which isn’t necessarily hard...
- 4/24/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Game, set… but there’s not much of a match. “Challengers,” a steamy tennis drama starring Zendaya and directed by Luca Guadagnino, is poised to lead the domestic box office without much in the way of competition.
The film, from Amazon MGM, is projected to collect $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Although those are modest projections for any nationwide release, it’s this weekend’s only major new movie and shouldn’t have trouble claiming first place from A24’s “Civil War,” the reigning champion. Last weekend, “Civil War” topped the box office for the second consecutive frame with $11.1 million and has grossed $70 million globally to date. Overall, the domestic box office is 20% behind the same point in 2023, according to Comscore.
The steamy, R-rated “Challengers” was originally slated to premiere at 2023’s Venice Film Festival and hit the big screen last fall. But the...
The film, from Amazon MGM, is projected to collect $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Although those are modest projections for any nationwide release, it’s this weekend’s only major new movie and shouldn’t have trouble claiming first place from A24’s “Civil War,” the reigning champion. Last weekend, “Civil War” topped the box office for the second consecutive frame with $11.1 million and has grossed $70 million globally to date. Overall, the domestic box office is 20% behind the same point in 2023, according to Comscore.
The steamy, R-rated “Challengers” was originally slated to premiere at 2023’s Venice Film Festival and hit the big screen last fall. But the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The month of April seemingly sailed by with far too many moderate releases, and the month ends this weekend with more of the same. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino returns with the sexy tennis drama “Challengers,” starring the powerhouse trio of Zendaya (“Euphoria”), Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”) and Mike Faist (“West Side Story”) as superstar tennis players who fall into a competitive love triangle. This is Zendaya’s first movie after “Dune: Part Two,” and it will be a real test for her as a box office star, since sports dramas can be hit or miss. “Challengers” really is riding on her popularity to avoid the pitfalls of the genre.
Tennis has had an especially tough time at the box office, as seen by Will Smith‘s Oscar-winning turn in the 2021 release “King Richard,” about the father of Venus and Serena Williams,...
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino returns with the sexy tennis drama “Challengers,” starring the powerhouse trio of Zendaya (“Euphoria”), Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”) and Mike Faist (“West Side Story”) as superstar tennis players who fall into a competitive love triangle. This is Zendaya’s first movie after “Dune: Part Two,” and it will be a real test for her as a box office star, since sports dramas can be hit or miss. “Challengers” really is riding on her popularity to avoid the pitfalls of the genre.
Tennis has had an especially tough time at the box office, as seen by Will Smith‘s Oscar-winning turn in the 2021 release “King Richard,” about the father of Venus and Serena Williams,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
On June 20, 2022, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor sat at the edge of a motel bed on either side of Zendaya, kissing, licking and biting her neck. As Art and Patrick, their respective “Challengers” characters, they were desperate for more of Tashi, played by Zendaya, and desperate to mask their desperation.
Zendaya’s mind was elsewhere. “The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day,” she said. “I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest.”
“We lost Zendaya for like a week,” O’Connor recalls. “She was on set, normal, chatting with us. Then one day Beyoncé released something. They called ‘cut,’ and she immediately had headphones in. She was completely lost to the world.”
Tashi, too, is often lost to the world. Her unavailability — bordering on...
Zendaya’s mind was elsewhere. “The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day,” she said. “I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest.”
“We lost Zendaya for like a week,” O’Connor recalls. “She was on set, normal, chatting with us. Then one day Beyoncé released something. They called ‘cut,’ and she immediately had headphones in. She was completely lost to the world.”
Tashi, too, is often lost to the world. Her unavailability — bordering on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Selome Hailu and Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Roadside Attractions has acquired “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” the directorial debut of artist Titus Kaphar that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The drama, about an acclaimed painter whose life is upended by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, stars André Holland (“Moonlight”) and John Earl Jelks (“Miracle at St. Anna”), along with Oscar nominees Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”). Kaphar wrote the film, in addition to directing it.
“‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ was produced by Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof and Sean Cotton. Roadside plans to open the film nationwide for the fall awards season.
Holland stars as Tarrell Rodin, an artist who lives with his wife, singer-songwriter Aisha (Day), and young son Jermaine. His artwork explores the anguish of his youth. His path to success is derailed when his father, La’Ron (Jelks), a recovering addict desperate to make amends,...
The drama, about an acclaimed painter whose life is upended by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, stars André Holland (“Moonlight”) and John Earl Jelks (“Miracle at St. Anna”), along with Oscar nominees Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”) and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard”). Kaphar wrote the film, in addition to directing it.
“‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ was produced by Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof and Sean Cotton. Roadside plans to open the film nationwide for the fall awards season.
Holland stars as Tarrell Rodin, an artist who lives with his wife, singer-songwriter Aisha (Day), and young son Jermaine. His artwork explores the anguish of his youth. His path to success is derailed when his father, La’Ron (Jelks), a recovering addict desperate to make amends,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Known not only for the comedies, but also for the touching dramatical performances in such titles, as The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Seven Pounds (2008) and Concussion (2015), Will Smith continues to make the world fall in love with his acting skills.
In the 2021 drama he managed to do it the best way possible that he even received his first Academy Award for Best Actor. Overall, despite the movie becoming a box office failure, it gained positive critical and public reviews, mostly for the actor’s work.
The synopsis of this movie seems to be clearly simple: a father wants his two daughters to succeed in sports, while everything around is presented like obstacles in their way. However, it’s not like you may think in the beginning, but something more than that.
First of all, Will Smith’s once-in-a-lifetime performance can be the main reason to give this sports drama a try.
In the 2021 drama he managed to do it the best way possible that he even received his first Academy Award for Best Actor. Overall, despite the movie becoming a box office failure, it gained positive critical and public reviews, mostly for the actor’s work.
The synopsis of this movie seems to be clearly simple: a father wants his two daughters to succeed in sports, while everything around is presented like obstacles in their way. However, it’s not like you may think in the beginning, but something more than that.
First of all, Will Smith’s once-in-a-lifetime performance can be the main reason to give this sports drama a try.
- 4/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
“Civil War,” the new acclaimed drama from director Alex Garland, is dominating theaters everywhere, and the film’s star Kirsten Dunst gives one of her best performances in her long and varied career. In honor of her latest movie, let’s revisit her many awards races, including her first Oscar nomination for “The Power of the Dog.”
Dunst’s first role that brought the actress lots of awards attention arrived in 1994 in Neil Jordan’s “Interview with the Vampire,” starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Dunst’s performance as the young outspoken vampire Claudia earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, up against Sophia Loren in “Prét-à-Porter,” Robin Wright Penn in “Forrest Gump,” Uma Thurman in “Pulp Fiction” and Dianne Wiest, who won the trophy for “Bullets over Broadway.”
Occasionally the academy will reward a great child performance with an Oscar nomination, the way they did with...
Dunst’s first role that brought the actress lots of awards attention arrived in 1994 in Neil Jordan’s “Interview with the Vampire,” starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Dunst’s performance as the young outspoken vampire Claudia earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, up against Sophia Loren in “Prét-à-Porter,” Robin Wright Penn in “Forrest Gump,” Uma Thurman in “Pulp Fiction” and Dianne Wiest, who won the trophy for “Bullets over Broadway.”
Occasionally the academy will reward a great child performance with an Oscar nomination, the way they did with...
- 4/20/2024
- by Brian Rowe
- Gold Derby
Despite Oscars Slapgate, Will Smith Held a TikTok Record Since 2 Years: Dwayne Johnson Just Beat Him
Over the past few years, Will Smith has become quite a controversial figure. Even outside of his marriage with Jada Pinkett Smith, his actions in the past few years have made it very difficult for his fans to defend him. The perfect example of this would be his infamous encounter with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, where he went on stage and slapped the comedian after he did not like a joke that was made.
Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life (2020).
One would assume his following and success have declined since these incidents, however, evidence shows otherwise. The actor has held a very impressive record on TikTok for two years, being the most followed actor on the social media platform.
That was until Dwayne Johnson beat him and gained a bigger following.
Will Smith Has a Major Record on TikTok
Will Smith is an extremely well-known celebrity, being one...
Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life (2020).
One would assume his following and success have declined since these incidents, however, evidence shows otherwise. The actor has held a very impressive record on TikTok for two years, being the most followed actor on the social media platform.
That was until Dwayne Johnson beat him and gained a bigger following.
Will Smith Has a Major Record on TikTok
Will Smith is an extremely well-known celebrity, being one...
- 4/20/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
It was not the best time for Hollywood star Will Smith despite winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in his 2021 film, King Richard. The celebration of his Oscar win was sidelined by his behavior as he slapped presenter Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.
Chris Rock. Credit: Oscars/Yt
As Rock attempted to lighten the event with laughter, he made a joke directed at Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith while introducing the nominees for Best Documentary at the Oscars. Pinkett Smith rolled her eyes in response to the joke. Smith found it funny at first as he was seen laughing at the joke, but after seeing his wife’s response, the actor could not hold back and rushed to the stage and slapped Rock.
Denzel Washington’s Advice To Will Smith
Denzel Washington in The Tragedy of Macbeth
No one ever...
Chris Rock. Credit: Oscars/Yt
As Rock attempted to lighten the event with laughter, he made a joke directed at Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith while introducing the nominees for Best Documentary at the Oscars. Pinkett Smith rolled her eyes in response to the joke. Smith found it funny at first as he was seen laughing at the joke, but after seeing his wife’s response, the actor could not hold back and rushed to the stage and slapped Rock.
Denzel Washington’s Advice To Will Smith
Denzel Washington in The Tragedy of Macbeth
No one ever...
- 4/18/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Renowned for his whimsical humor and distinctive comedic flair, Jim Carrey stands out as a prominent figure in the film industry. Throughout his career, Carrey has garnered attention for his candid commentary, including calling out Will Smith for his actions at the 2022 Oscars.
Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when revelations of Carrey’s own controversial past emerged, including a resurfaced clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, featuring the actor kissing Alicia Silverstone without her consent.
Jim Carrey Criticized Will Smith’s Actions At the 94th Academy Awards
Will Smith slapping the actor-comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards sparked numerous discussions across Hollywood, leading many to weigh in on the situation. Jim Carrey also addressed the incident during an appearance on CBS Mornings and shared his full support for the Grown Ups star.
Will Smith won the Best...
Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when revelations of Carrey’s own controversial past emerged, including a resurfaced clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, featuring the actor kissing Alicia Silverstone without her consent.
Jim Carrey Criticized Will Smith’s Actions At the 94th Academy Awards
Will Smith slapping the actor-comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards sparked numerous discussions across Hollywood, leading many to weigh in on the situation. Jim Carrey also addressed the incident during an appearance on CBS Mornings and shared his full support for the Grown Ups star.
Will Smith won the Best...
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Bob Marley: One Love On Ott: Find Out Where To Stream This Musical Drama. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The biographical musical drama based on the life of singing legend Bob Marley has made its debut on the Ott platform. Bob Marley: One Love featured Marvel’s Secret Invasion star Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular character and, after a decent run at the box office, will be rocking the streaming platforms. Scroll below to get all the deets.
Besides the Barbie star, the movie also featured Quan-Dajai Henriques as a teenage Bob and Nolan Collignon as a young Bob. Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Ashton Barrett Jr, and Anthony Welsh were also part of the supporting cast. The movie was reportedly announced by Paramount Pictures in 2018, and the production began in December 2022 and was wrapped in April last year.
Filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, best known for the Oscar-nominated film King Richard,...
The biographical musical drama based on the life of singing legend Bob Marley has made its debut on the Ott platform. Bob Marley: One Love featured Marvel’s Secret Invasion star Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular character and, after a decent run at the box office, will be rocking the streaming platforms. Scroll below to get all the deets.
Besides the Barbie star, the movie also featured Quan-Dajai Henriques as a teenage Bob and Nolan Collignon as a young Bob. Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Ashton Barrett Jr, and Anthony Welsh were also part of the supporting cast. The movie was reportedly announced by Paramount Pictures in 2018, and the production began in December 2022 and was wrapped in April last year.
Filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, best known for the Oscar-nominated film King Richard,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Zendaya plays a former tennis player turned coach, Tashi Duncan, in her upcoming Challengers. Following her roles in the Spider-Man franchise and Dune, Zendaya was presented with a new type of challenge for this Luca Guadagnino directorial. During a recent interview, the actress revealed that she devised a very unique plan to perfectly play the role of a tennis pro.
Challengers (2024)
It was extremely hard for the Euphoria fame to elevate her tennis playing skills to an elite level. Despite being trained by some of the most renowned names in the field, the 27-year-old struggled to crack the perfect technique. Ultimately, she devised a unique idea and saw it more as a dance, which helped her to perfectly fake it on camera.
How did Zendaya make her tennis look flawless in Challengers?
Zendaya in Challengers
The upcoming movie Challengers, made by the Call Me By Your Name fame Luca Guadagnino,...
Challengers (2024)
It was extremely hard for the Euphoria fame to elevate her tennis playing skills to an elite level. Despite being trained by some of the most renowned names in the field, the 27-year-old struggled to crack the perfect technique. Ultimately, she devised a unique idea and saw it more as a dance, which helped her to perfectly fake it on camera.
How did Zendaya make her tennis look flawless in Challengers?
Zendaya in Challengers
The upcoming movie Challengers, made by the Call Me By Your Name fame Luca Guadagnino,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Netflix has a lot of hot picks this month, with the biggest being the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. The rebel warriors of Veldt prepare to face off against the might of the Motherworld, willing to risk it all to defend their home. Sofia Boutella returns as the titular Scargiver, Kora, and she is once again joined by Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, and Djimon Hounsou.
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
For those who want a little spookiness this spring, Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho’s next project, Parasyte: The Grey hits Netflix this month, as does the next entry in the Sandman universe, Dead Boy Detectives. Parasyte: The Grey follows an outbreak of an unknown alien parasite that can pass as their human hosts and infiltrate society – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with more gore.
Based on the DC Comics series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The “King Richard” actor Will Smith recently had an interview with Complex correspondent Speedy Morman in a 360 with Speedy segment that was published on Tuesday, March 26.
There, Smith shared how far he’s come in life and his career, and how well his views on finances have changed from “gathering” to “giving.”
The revelation came after Morman asked Smith during the interview if his net worth was really $350 million like Google claimed.
The “Aladdin” actor first of all laughed at the question about his real net worth before replying, “I don’t even know, man. I don’t discuss such things.”
The interview came after Variety revealed that the charity foundation Smith shares with his wife, “Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation” will be shutting down due to lack of donations which took effect after Smith’s infamous Oscars slap, aka the slap heard around the world.
Variety also reported...
There, Smith shared how far he’s come in life and his career, and how well his views on finances have changed from “gathering” to “giving.”
The revelation came after Morman asked Smith during the interview if his net worth was really $350 million like Google claimed.
The “Aladdin” actor first of all laughed at the question about his real net worth before replying, “I don’t even know, man. I don’t discuss such things.”
The interview came after Variety revealed that the charity foundation Smith shares with his wife, “Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation” will be shutting down due to lack of donations which took effect after Smith’s infamous Oscars slap, aka the slap heard around the world.
Variety also reported...
- 3/30/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Will Smith is indeed the jack of all trades in the entertainment industry. A music artist, a TV icon, a visionary film producer, and an Oscar-winning actor, he has done it all. The Men in Black actor’s career started back in the mid-1980s when he became part of a hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. However, his popularity skyrocketed when he was featured in the popular ’90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
Will Smith. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The show opened Smith’s door to stardom as he went on to embrace a wide variety of roles and starred in critically acclaimed dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Six Degrees of Separation, Ali, and many more. However, Will Smith threw all his fame and stardom away when he slapped Chris Rock, the presenter of the Best Documentary feature at 94th Academy Awards back in 2022, eventually derailing his career.
- 3/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Aside from being “life partners” and “soulmates”, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are also business owners and co-founders. One of their projects was The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1996 shortly after they started dating. However, the foundation is now set to close after years of service due to dwindling donations, particularly following the incident involving Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
Will Smith on Red Table Talk in 2020 (Credit: Facebook) Why The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Is Closing
The infamous incident involving words like “Oscar” and “slap” needs no introduction. And it has without a doubt harmed the Hollywood actor, Will Smith in more ways than one, one of which is the impact on his family foundation. Despite its previous success, tax records show a significant decline in the foundation’s revenue that is now forcing it to close.
Will Smith on Red Table Talk in 2020 (Credit: Facebook) Why The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Is Closing
The infamous incident involving words like “Oscar” and “slap” needs no introduction. And it has without a doubt harmed the Hollywood actor, Will Smith in more ways than one, one of which is the impact on his family foundation. Despite its previous success, tax records show a significant decline in the foundation’s revenue that is now forcing it to close.
- 3/27/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men, but his actions at the Oscars in 2022 became a turning point in his career. The actor had to suffer the consequences of slapping Chris Rock, who was the host that year.
A lot has been said about the infamous incident, with Smith acknowledging his mistake. However, his Bad Boys 4 co-star, John Salley, feels that the incident was probably a boon for Smith.
Was the feud a boon for Smith? (Source: Bad Boys)
Why does John Salley, the star of Bad Boys 4, feel the Oscar feud helped Will Smith?
Will Smith found himself at the heart of a massive controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. The former was nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, playing the father of tennis aces Serena Williams and Venus Williams, while the latter hosted the event.
A lot has been said about the infamous incident, with Smith acknowledging his mistake. However, his Bad Boys 4 co-star, John Salley, feels that the incident was probably a boon for Smith.
Was the feud a boon for Smith? (Source: Bad Boys)
Why does John Salley, the star of Bad Boys 4, feel the Oscar feud helped Will Smith?
Will Smith found himself at the heart of a massive controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. The former was nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, playing the father of tennis aces Serena Williams and Venus Williams, while the latter hosted the event.
- 3/27/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
They’re back again.
Four years after “Bad Boys For Life,” Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have teamed again for “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Sony released the first trailer for the fourth film in the “Bad Boys” franchise on Tuesday, nearly two years to the day that Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars before Smith later won Best Actor.
Set for release in June, “Bad Boys 4” finds its title heroes embroiled in a conspiracy that leaves them as fugitives from justice following the death of their beloved leader, Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano). The new film comes from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (credited simply as Adil & Bilall), the duo behind “Bad Boys For Life” who have also directed episodes of “Ms. Marvel” and “Snowfall.” In addition to Smith, Lawrence, and Pantoliano, the new film also stars Tiffany Haddish, Eric Dane, Ioan Guffudd, Vanessa Hudgens, and Alexander Ludwig.
Four years after “Bad Boys For Life,” Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have teamed again for “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Sony released the first trailer for the fourth film in the “Bad Boys” franchise on Tuesday, nearly two years to the day that Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars before Smith later won Best Actor.
Set for release in June, “Bad Boys 4” finds its title heroes embroiled in a conspiracy that leaves them as fugitives from justice following the death of their beloved leader, Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano). The new film comes from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (credited simply as Adil & Bilall), the duo behind “Bad Boys For Life” who have also directed episodes of “Ms. Marvel” and “Snowfall.” In addition to Smith, Lawrence, and Pantoliano, the new film also stars Tiffany Haddish, Eric Dane, Ioan Guffudd, Vanessa Hudgens, and Alexander Ludwig.
- 3/26/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Beyonce‘s career breakthrough came in the 1990s as a teenage member of Destiny’s Child. But since then she has established herself as one of the biggest music stars of the 21st century. So naturally it’s challenging to narrow down the greatest hits of her career … not that we let that stop us from trying, though. Scroll down for our countdown of her best songs — including “Countdown”! Do you agree with how we rank them?
Destiny’s Child had several hits including “Survivor” and “Bills, Bills, Bills,” but it was “Say My Name” that earned Beyonce her first Grammys when she was only 19: Best R&b Duo/Group Performance and Best R&b Song. She has since become one of the most awarded individuals in Grammy history, the most awarded woman in history, and the most nominated woman in history. But most of the top categories have eluded her.
Destiny’s Child had several hits including “Survivor” and “Bills, Bills, Bills,” but it was “Say My Name” that earned Beyonce her first Grammys when she was only 19: Best R&b Duo/Group Performance and Best R&b Song. She has since become one of the most awarded individuals in Grammy history, the most awarded woman in history, and the most nominated woman in history. But most of the top categories have eluded her.
- 3/22/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Will Smith has been a leading man in Hollywood for almost 30 years now, and the actor is not slowing down in coming up with new projects. The actor has starred in highly successful franchises like Men in Black, and Bad Boys. He has also been part of many acclaimed films in his career and won an Oscar for his role in 2021’s King Richard.
Will Smith as Richard Williams in King Richard
In addition to films, Smith also ventured into the world of gaming last year, endorsing the survival zombie apocalypse game Undawn, where he plays the lead character. The game was launched last year, and unfortunately, it has turned out to be a huge disaster.
Relatively Unknown Will Smith Game Undawn Reportedly Flopped Big Time Will Smith played the character Trey Jones in the game Undawn
Last year in May, Will Smith endorsed Tencent’s zombie apocalypse game Undawn.
Will Smith as Richard Williams in King Richard
In addition to films, Smith also ventured into the world of gaming last year, endorsing the survival zombie apocalypse game Undawn, where he plays the lead character. The game was launched last year, and unfortunately, it has turned out to be a huge disaster.
Relatively Unknown Will Smith Game Undawn Reportedly Flopped Big Time Will Smith played the character Trey Jones in the game Undawn
Last year in May, Will Smith endorsed Tencent’s zombie apocalypse game Undawn.
- 3/22/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)
Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
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Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
Top Pick for...
- 3/21/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
Denzel Washington is one of the most distinguished actors in Hollywood at present. In a career that has spanned over four decades, Washington has become synonymous with the film industry itself.
Not only has he been a part of several memorable films, but he has also set the benchmark for acting, and in the process, has won numerous accolades and awards. However, to get to where he is in his career now, he has had to make some difficult choices. It worked out in the end for The Book of Eli star and other actors who benefited from Washington giving up a few roles.
Denzel Washington has had to give up a few roles in his career (Source: The Manchurian Candidate)
Will Smith was one of the beneficiaries of Denzel Washington dropping a role
Denzel Washington and Will Smith are two of the most in-demand actors in the industry at present.
Not only has he been a part of several memorable films, but he has also set the benchmark for acting, and in the process, has won numerous accolades and awards. However, to get to where he is in his career now, he has had to make some difficult choices. It worked out in the end for The Book of Eli star and other actors who benefited from Washington giving up a few roles.
Denzel Washington has had to give up a few roles in his career (Source: The Manchurian Candidate)
Will Smith was one of the beneficiaries of Denzel Washington dropping a role
Denzel Washington and Will Smith are two of the most in-demand actors in the industry at present.
- 3/20/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Netflix has revealed every single movie and TV show being added to the streaming service in April of 2024!
There are some huge hits coming! There are some Netflix originals listed, like new seasons of The Circle and The Upshaws. There’s also established TV shows headed to the streamer, like seasons one through six of Sex and the City!
There’s also new documentaries, new comedy specials, and new movies premiering throughout the month as well!
Don’t forget, every month, there’s new titles being added but shows and movies are also being removed at the same time.
Keep reading to see the list of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix next month…
New to Netflix in April 2024:
Coming 4/1/2024
The Magic Prank Show With Justin Willman (Netflix Series)
American Graffiti
Baby Driver
Battleship
Born on the Fourth of July
Glass
Happy Gilmore
Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania 2...
There are some huge hits coming! There are some Netflix originals listed, like new seasons of The Circle and The Upshaws. There’s also established TV shows headed to the streamer, like seasons one through six of Sex and the City!
There’s also new documentaries, new comedy specials, and new movies premiering throughout the month as well!
Don’t forget, every month, there’s new titles being added but shows and movies are also being removed at the same time.
Keep reading to see the list of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix next month…
New to Netflix in April 2024:
Coming 4/1/2024
The Magic Prank Show With Justin Willman (Netflix Series)
American Graffiti
Baby Driver
Battleship
Born on the Fourth of July
Glass
Happy Gilmore
Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania 2...
- 3/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A whopping 26 (or 70.3%) of the last decade’s worth of acting Oscar recipients – including 2024’s Emma Stone (“Poor Things”), Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) – were born in the United States. Also counted here is Joaquin Phoenix, who originates from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Compared to the group of performers who prevailed between 2005 and 2014, the 2015-2024 set includes six more Americans, constituting a 16% larger majority. Considering all 96 years of Academy Awards history, the rate of unique American acting victors stands at 68.1%.
Stone, who earned her first of two Best Actress trophies for “La La Land” (2017), is now the first-ever dual honoree from Arizona, with the only other acting winner from her state being Troy Kotsur. Before they came along, the sole nominee to have been born there was Mare Winningham, who lost to New Yorker Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”).
Randolph is the 11th...
Stone, who earned her first of two Best Actress trophies for “La La Land” (2017), is now the first-ever dual honoree from Arizona, with the only other acting winner from her state being Troy Kotsur. Before they came along, the sole nominee to have been born there was Mare Winningham, who lost to New Yorker Mira Sorvino (“Mighty Aphrodite”).
Randolph is the 11th...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Netflix has greenlit a limited series starring and executive produced by Jason Bateman and Jude Law.
The two actors will play brothers in Black Rabbit, a drama from creators Zach Baylin (King Richard, Bob Marley: One Love) and Kate Susman. Bateman is also set to direct the first two episodes.
The series has been in development since October 2022 and is based on an original idea from Baylin and Susman. The series logline reads, “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.” Cleopatra Coleman, Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Dagmara Dominczyk also star.
Black Rabbit will be Bateman’s first series since Ozark concluded on Netflix in 2022. The show is the latest product of an overall film and TV deal Bateman and Michael Costigan...
The two actors will play brothers in Black Rabbit, a drama from creators Zach Baylin (King Richard, Bob Marley: One Love) and Kate Susman. Bateman is also set to direct the first two episodes.
The series has been in development since October 2022 and is based on an original idea from Baylin and Susman. The series logline reads, “When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.” Cleopatra Coleman, Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Dagmara Dominczyk also star.
Black Rabbit will be Bateman’s first series since Ozark concluded on Netflix in 2022. The show is the latest product of an overall film and TV deal Bateman and Michael Costigan...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Netflix has greenlighted Black Rabbit, a limited series headlined and executive produced by Jason Bateman and Jude Law in their first on-screen pairing. Cleopatra Coleman (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire), Amaka Okafor (Bodies), Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London) and Dagmara Dominczyk (Succession) have joined the cast of the one-hour drama, from showrunners and executive producers Zach Baylin and Kate Susman and Bateman’s Aggregate Films under the company’s creative partnership with Netflix.
Bateman will direct the first two episodes of the series, created and written by Baylin and Susman based on an original idea. In it, when the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.
Executive producing are Bateman and Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films; Law and Ben Jackson...
Bateman will direct the first two episodes of the series, created and written by Baylin and Susman based on an original idea. In it, when the owner of a New York City hotspot (Law) allows his turbulent brother (Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built.
Executive producing are Bateman and Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films; Law and Ben Jackson...
- 3/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A24 continues its run (hopefully for the better of cinema) and it’s being reported by Deadline that Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner are set to star in a romantic comedy for the blossoming studio. Star Thrower Entertainment partners with A24 for Eternity, which is set to be directed by David Freyne, who helmed the 2020 film Dating Amber. Olsen and Teller are also attached to the rom-com as executive producers.
The plot for the movie has not currently been revealed, but according to Deadline, “The film is said to be a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with. A24 will handle the global release.” Freyne directs from a screenplay that was written by Pat Cunnane — a script that appeared on the 2022 Black List. A24 will be financing and producing the feature along with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White, who will...
The plot for the movie has not currently been revealed, but according to Deadline, “The film is said to be a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with. A24 will handle the global release.” Freyne directs from a screenplay that was written by Pat Cunnane — a script that appeared on the 2022 Black List. A24 will be financing and producing the feature along with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White, who will...
- 3/14/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: A24 and Star Thrower Entertainment have partnered on director David Freyne’s romantic comedy Eternity with Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner in talks to star. Freyne will direct the pic, with Teller and Olsen exec producing.
A24 will finance and produce, with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, which is best known for producing The Post and King Richard. Pat Cunnane wrote the script, which appeared on the 2022 Black List.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film is said to be a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with. A24 will handle the global release.
After starring in the global blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, Teller has continued to stay busy and next will be seen in Apple Original Films’ The Gorge opposite Anya-Taylor Joy. He is currently filming the Michael Jackson biopic Michael,...
A24 will finance and produce, with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, which is best known for producing The Post and King Richard. Pat Cunnane wrote the script, which appeared on the 2022 Black List.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film is said to be a romantic comedy where everyone must decide who they want to spend eternity with. A24 will handle the global release.
After starring in the global blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, Teller has continued to stay busy and next will be seen in Apple Original Films’ The Gorge opposite Anya-Taylor Joy. He is currently filming the Michael Jackson biopic Michael,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Since the Academy Awards were first handed out in 1929, only 23 Oscars have been awarded to performances given by Black actresses and actors. Hattie McDaniel made history for Black performers by winning for “Gone With the Wind” (supporting in 1939), while Sidney Poitier was the first male actor to prevail for “Lilies of the Field” (lead in 1963). Denzel Washington became the first two-time Black acting champion when he claimed victory for “Glory” (supporting in 1989) and “Training Day” (lead in 2001), with Mahershala Ali joining him years later for “Moonlight” (supporting in 2016) and “Green Book” (supporting in 2018). Halle Berry was the first, and so far only, Black Best Actress thanks to “Monster’s Ball” (2001). The acting category with the most Black winners is Best Supporting Actress, with 10 including recent champ Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers” (2023). Tour our photo gallery above of every Black actress and actor who won Academy Awards.
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- 3/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The Oscar Awards is almost here, and what better way to get ready for it than to reminisce about the most outrageous and shocking winning moments that happened in the past years.
While some names and titles are already taking up space and garnering unanimous votes, there will be controversial results that will go down in history, just like these Academy Award winners.
Will Smith
Will Smith in King Richard
The comedian-actor has always been a crowd favorite, and his Best Actor win for the biographical sports drama King Richard at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 was supposed to be a glorious moment. But, just before he was announced as the winner, the infamous Oscar slap shocked the entire world.
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The award-giving body was criticized for letting Will Smith receive his award and...
While some names and titles are already taking up space and garnering unanimous votes, there will be controversial results that will go down in history, just like these Academy Award winners.
Will Smith
Will Smith in King Richard
The comedian-actor has always been a crowd favorite, and his Best Actor win for the biographical sports drama King Richard at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 was supposed to be a glorious moment. But, just before he was announced as the winner, the infamous Oscar slap shocked the entire world.
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- 3/10/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Tomorrow night, ABC is airing The Oscars. Hooray? While I’ll certainly be watching, I must admit that the Oscars have certainly lost their lustre over the years, at least as far as I’m concerned. When I was a kid, the Oscars seemed so much larger than life. I vividly remember every Oscar night being an event as a kid, with the ceremony (more often than not hosted by Billy Crystal) crowning the winners as – in my mind anyway – the kings and queens of Hollywood.
Indeed, it seemed like a movie winning an Oscar was the ultimate judge of a film’s quality. When something like The Silence of the Lambs swept the Oscars, it was as if the movie was being minted as an all-time classic (which it ended up being). However, when the Oscars happen tomorrow, does anyone think a major win will permanently change anyone’s career?...
Indeed, it seemed like a movie winning an Oscar was the ultimate judge of a film’s quality. When something like The Silence of the Lambs swept the Oscars, it was as if the movie was being minted as an all-time classic (which it ended up being). However, when the Oscars happen tomorrow, does anyone think a major win will permanently change anyone’s career?...
- 3/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10th, 2024 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel returns as the host for the ceremony for the fourth time. Oscars’ nominations were announced on 23rd January 2024 with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leading the charts with securing 13 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and more.
Emma Stone’s starrer Poor Things secured 11 nominations and Leonardo DiCaprio starrer Killers of the Flower Moon secured 10 nominations. Martin Scorsese who has received his tenth nomination for Best Director became the oldest nominee in the category. Fans are curious about one thing; is Will Smith going to attend the Oscars 2024?
Will Smith during his Best Actor acceptance speech at Oscars 2022 (PC: Reuters)
Will Smith barred from attending the Oscars till 2032
Ahead of the Oscars 2024, actor Will Smith, known as one of the most influential actors in the entertainment industry across the globe,...
Emma Stone’s starrer Poor Things secured 11 nominations and Leonardo DiCaprio starrer Killers of the Flower Moon secured 10 nominations. Martin Scorsese who has received his tenth nomination for Best Director became the oldest nominee in the category. Fans are curious about one thing; is Will Smith going to attend the Oscars 2024?
Will Smith during his Best Actor acceptance speech at Oscars 2022 (PC: Reuters)
Will Smith barred from attending the Oscars till 2032
Ahead of the Oscars 2024, actor Will Smith, known as one of the most influential actors in the entertainment industry across the globe,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
The 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Actor are Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), Colman Domingo (“Rustin”), Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Jeffrey Wright (“American Fiction”). Murphy (16/5) is favored to win by our odds, followed in order by Giamatti (18/5), Cooper (9/2), Wright (9/2), and Domingo (9/2).
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
Whereas last year’s lead male lineup was the first in almost nine decades to consist entirely of Oscars newcomers, this one includes three rookies and two general veterans. Standing alone in having already competed for this specific award is Cooper, who was previously recognized for “Silver Linings Playbook” (2013), “American Sniper” (2015), and “A Star Is Born” (2019). Since he personally helmed both “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” he is now the fourth person to direct himself to multiple acting nominations, following Laurence Olivier, Warren Beatty, and Clint Eastwood.
Cooper is concurrently nominated for co-writing the original screenplay for “Maestro” with past winner Josh Singer and is directly involved...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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
"I don't trust him. He's a liar. It's his profession." Netflix has revealed the full official trailer for their new series Ripley, arriving in April to watch soon. It's a mysterious and sneaky new black & white adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's bestselling Tom Ripley novels (the same novel turned into The Talented Mr. Ripley film from 1999). A grifter named Ripley living in 60s New York is hired by a wealthy man to go to Italy to find his son - which begins a complex life of deceit, fraud & even murder. Andrew Scott plays Tom Ripley. Dakota Fanning plays Marge Sherwood. Johnny Flynn plays Dickie Greenleaf. With Elliot Sumner, Maurizio Lombardi, Margherita Buy, with John Malkovich. All of this cinematography is shot by the legendary Dp Robert Elswit, best known for also shooting Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, Inherent Vice, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, King Richard. Created by Academy Award-winning writer Steven Zaillian.
- 3/4/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Oppenheimer” got a big boost in its bid for Best Editing at the Oscars with a win at the Ace Golden Eddie Awards on March 3. It prevailed in the drama race at these awards bestowed by American Cinema Editors over two of its Oscar rivals –“Anatomy of a Fall” and “Killers of the Flower Moon ” — as well as “Maestro” and “Past Lives.”
Another of the Oscar nominees, “The Holdovers ” won the comedy/musical category over the fifth Oscar contender, “Poor Things,” plus “Air”, “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
Since 1990, the film that came up with one of the ACEs went on to win the top prize at the Academy Awards 19 times, including the 2023 winner for best comedy/musical editing, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the 2020 winner for best drama editing, “Parasite.” And in 10 of the 14 years when the Ace barometer was wrong, at least one of the Eddie champs was a contender for Best Picture.
Another of the Oscar nominees, “The Holdovers ” won the comedy/musical category over the fifth Oscar contender, “Poor Things,” plus “Air”, “American Fiction” and “Barbie.”
Since 1990, the film that came up with one of the ACEs went on to win the top prize at the Academy Awards 19 times, including the 2023 winner for best comedy/musical editing, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the 2020 winner for best drama editing, “Parasite.” And in 10 of the 14 years when the Ace barometer was wrong, at least one of the Eddie champs was a contender for Best Picture.
- 3/4/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #385: From King Richard to Bob Marley: One...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #385: From King Richard to Bob Marley: One...
- 3/4/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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