Gwyneth Paltrow is an incredible actress who broke into the mainstream thanks to her roles in movies like Se7en and Emma. An incredibly talented actress, it is a fact that not many know; Steven Spielberg is her Godfather. A good friend of her father, film producer-director Bruce Paltrow, the actress has thus been often hailed a nepo-baby by several fans.
Gwyneth Paltrow [PC: ABC/ Shark Tank | YouTube]While she has tried to deny it, and she is in fact a very talented actress, Paltrow might never beat such allegations after fans know how her highly acclaimed Godfather put her on the map.
Gwyneth Paltrow is Never Beating Nepo Baby Allegations
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons]Gwyneth Paltrow was born to actress Blythe Danner and the film producer-director Bruce Paltrow. having several of her family members in the entertainment business, the actress too started as an actress at a young age, making...
Gwyneth Paltrow [PC: ABC/ Shark Tank | YouTube]While she has tried to deny it, and she is in fact a very talented actress, Paltrow might never beat such allegations after fans know how her highly acclaimed Godfather put her on the map.
Gwyneth Paltrow is Never Beating Nepo Baby Allegations
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons]Gwyneth Paltrow was born to actress Blythe Danner and the film producer-director Bruce Paltrow. having several of her family members in the entertainment business, the actress too started as an actress at a young age, making...
- 6/8/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
When Tom Cruise parted ways from his ex-wife Katie Holmes over a decade ago, their separation also catalyzed his reported estrangement from their daughter, Suri Cruise. In fact, the father-daughter duo has barely been seen together since then, if at all.
Meanwhile, the Top Gun star seems to be a goldmine of sweetness when it comes to Dakota Fanning, who played Cruise’s daughter in the sci-fi action feature, War of the Worlds.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Whether Cruise is channeling his fatherly affections or not, the endearing birthday ritual he seems to have upheld with Fanning will certainly melt your heart into a puddle.
Tom Cruise’s Sweet Birthday Tradition For Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning celebrated her 11th birthday with her co-stars on the set of Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. And what was her gift? A Motorola Razr,...
Meanwhile, the Top Gun star seems to be a goldmine of sweetness when it comes to Dakota Fanning, who played Cruise’s daughter in the sci-fi action feature, War of the Worlds.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Whether Cruise is channeling his fatherly affections or not, the endearing birthday ritual he seems to have upheld with Fanning will certainly melt your heart into a puddle.
Tom Cruise’s Sweet Birthday Tradition For Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning celebrated her 11th birthday with her co-stars on the set of Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. And what was her gift? A Motorola Razr,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas worked together to develop the highly successful Indiana Jones franchise. But Spielberg has always asserted that Indiana Jones is Lucas’ story first. However, he did take credit for making one small contribution to the franchise.
Steven Spielberg once took credit for this ‘Indiana Jones’ idea Steven Spielberg | Jc Olivera/Getty Images
Spielberg has been very loyal to Lucas when it comes to the Indiana Jones movies. Although a team effort, Lucas initially came up with the idea. And Spielberg simply did his best to bring Lucas’ ideas to life, even if he didn’t agree with them. The filmmaker wasn’t a huge fan of the direction Lucas wanted to take in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for instance. But he acquiesced to his friend’s instincts.
“I am best friends with George and I’m very obedient to the stories that he writes. I...
Steven Spielberg once took credit for this ‘Indiana Jones’ idea Steven Spielberg | Jc Olivera/Getty Images
Spielberg has been very loyal to Lucas when it comes to the Indiana Jones movies. Although a team effort, Lucas initially came up with the idea. And Spielberg simply did his best to bring Lucas’ ideas to life, even if he didn’t agree with them. The filmmaker wasn’t a huge fan of the direction Lucas wanted to take in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for instance. But he acquiesced to his friend’s instincts.
“I am best friends with George and I’m very obedient to the stories that he writes. I...
- 6/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The highly anticipated Return to Silent Hill movie has just given fans a tantalizing first look. This new trailer dives into the eerie atmosphere and complex narrative of the horror franchise, adapting the critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2. Director Christophe Gans returns, having helmed the original 2006 film. His presence brings a comforting familiarity for fans who loved his initial vision. This reboot, however, does more than reconnect with past efforts; it takes faithful steps towards recreating the game’s iconic elements. Jeremy Irvine, known for his role in Steven Spielberg’s film War Horse, steps into the shoes of James Sunderland,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Despite a copious amount of violence, multiple deaths, and slimy, goopy scenes wherein little monsters get blended, torched, melted, and otherwise horribly mutilated, Joe Dante's Frank Capra spoof "Gremlins" was released on June 8, 1984, with a PG rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Producer Steven Spielberg recognized that "Gremlins," in being so tonally whimsical, wasn't quite raw enough to warrant an R-rating, yet also realized that it might be a little too terrifying for the kids who were allowed to see PG-rated movies. Spielberg suggested to the MPAA that it introduce a PG-13 rating to cover films like "Gremlins." It should also be noted that, in 1984, a PG rating was similarly given to Spielberg's violent adventure film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," so it was high time a stop-gap be included.
The PG-13 rating was introduced on July 1, less than a month after "Gremlins" opened. Weirdly,...
The PG-13 rating was introduced on July 1, less than a month after "Gremlins" opened. Weirdly,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Deadline reports that Kristen Stewart will make her small-screen debut with The Challenger, a limited series following Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space.
The Challenger is based on The New Guys, written by Meredith E. Bagby, and comes from Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions, which set it up at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin. Sally Ride was part of the first class of NASA astronauts to include women. After completing her training, she flew aboard the space shuttle Challenger on several missions, becoming the first American woman to fly in space. When the Challenger exploded in 1986, she became part of the Rogers Commission, which investigated the reason behind the explosion. It was later revealed that she had provided key information about the O-rings, which were later determined to be the cause.
Related Flesh of the Gods: Kristen Stewart, Oscar Isaac to star in ’80s vampire...
The Challenger is based on The New Guys, written by Meredith E. Bagby, and comes from Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions, which set it up at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin. Sally Ride was part of the first class of NASA astronauts to include women. After completing her training, she flew aboard the space shuttle Challenger on several missions, becoming the first American woman to fly in space. When the Challenger exploded in 1986, she became part of the Rogers Commission, which investigated the reason behind the explosion. It was later revealed that she had provided key information about the O-rings, which were later determined to be the cause.
Related Flesh of the Gods: Kristen Stewart, Oscar Isaac to star in ’80s vampire...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Joe Dante's "Gremlins" is a one-of-a-kind blockbuster from an era when studios hadn't quite yet developed the formula for producing hit movies. In the early 1980s, executives under pressure to find projects capable of breaking the coveted $100 million domestic mark relied heavily on movie stars or bestselling books, but to strike gold you needed vision. That meant finding a visionary.
There were two 30-something film brats who fit this profile during that period: George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. And since Lucas was, at the moment, a two-franchise man with "Star Wars" and the just-taking-off Indiana Jones series, Spielberg, who'd just set up his production company Amblin Entertainment at Universal Pictures, was the closest thing to a Walt Disney alive and unfrozen in Hollywood.
After scoring a one-two box-office knockout in 1982 with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Poltergeist," Spielberg was eager to expand his burgeoning showbiz empire. For his first official,...
There were two 30-something film brats who fit this profile during that period: George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. And since Lucas was, at the moment, a two-franchise man with "Star Wars" and the just-taking-off Indiana Jones series, Spielberg, who'd just set up his production company Amblin Entertainment at Universal Pictures, was the closest thing to a Walt Disney alive and unfrozen in Hollywood.
After scoring a one-two box-office knockout in 1982 with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Poltergeist," Spielberg was eager to expand his burgeoning showbiz empire. For his first official,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
These days Netflix's global chart is taken by storm with a new thriller that focuses on a scientist who must save Paris from a giant shark that swims deep in the Seine. Under Paris has clearly rekindled people’s interest in thrillers and horrors with sharks.
Here are 6 worth-watching shark flicks that are available on Netflix.
1. Jaws (1975)
First comes the best and the most notorious shark film ever made. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it follows a police chief, a biologist and a shark hunter in their attempt to beat a large shark attacking beachgoers at a resort. If you still haven’t seen it, why not?
2. The Shallows (2016)
Blake Lively’s survival horror centers on a medical student stranded on an isolated rock, where she is threatened to be eaten by a great white shark. The actress’ stellar performance added by the growing suspense makes a must-watch of it.
Here are 6 worth-watching shark flicks that are available on Netflix.
1. Jaws (1975)
First comes the best and the most notorious shark film ever made. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it follows a police chief, a biologist and a shark hunter in their attempt to beat a large shark attacking beachgoers at a resort. If you still haven’t seen it, why not?
2. The Shallows (2016)
Blake Lively’s survival horror centers on a medical student stranded on an isolated rock, where she is threatened to be eaten by a great white shark. The actress’ stellar performance added by the growing suspense makes a must-watch of it.
- 6/7/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Kristen Stewart will make her TV series starring debut in The Challenger, a limited series in which she’ll play Sally Ride, the astronaut and physicist who became the first American woman to fly in space. She did this as part of a NASA space shuttle astronaut class of 1978 that was the first to be diversified and not comprised of all white men.
Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions developed and brought the project to Amblin and is Executive Producing with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners and Stewart’ through her Nevermind production label.
Maggie Cohn will serve as the writer and showrunner, and her credits include American Crime Story, The Staircase and Narcos: Mexico. This has been the hot property on the TV auction block this week, and Amazon is close to tying it down. The series Series executive producers are Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners, Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions,...
Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions developed and brought the project to Amblin and is Executive Producing with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners and Stewart’ through her Nevermind production label.
Maggie Cohn will serve as the writer and showrunner, and her credits include American Crime Story, The Staircase and Narcos: Mexico. This has been the hot property on the TV auction block this week, and Amazon is close to tying it down. The series Series executive producers are Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners, Kyra Sedgwick’s Big Swing Productions,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The sky must have been the limit for a young Harrison Ford sailing through Hollywood during the peak of his fame and popularity. But unlike the immortality of his legendary on-screen characters, the actor was very much bound to become a victim of his advancing age, and slowly recede into the backgrounds in favor of newer, fresher, and younger talents.
Harrison Ford in 1923 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, despite the volume of his achievements and the weight of his filmography, an actor of Ford’s caliber can hardly be done with trying to reach for higher limits as long as he breathes. Creativity runs through the blood of artists like the Star Wars veteran and just like Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, he refuses to give up on working until he can no longer do so.
Harrison Ford’s Reason for Being in 1923 Might Be a Bit Sad
It is with the...
Harrison Ford in 1923 [Credit: Paramount Network]However, despite the volume of his achievements and the weight of his filmography, an actor of Ford’s caliber can hardly be done with trying to reach for higher limits as long as he breathes. Creativity runs through the blood of artists like the Star Wars veteran and just like Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, he refuses to give up on working until he can no longer do so.
Harrison Ford’s Reason for Being in 1923 Might Be a Bit Sad
It is with the...
- 6/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about and controversial topics of our time as it is quickly being developed by organizations like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. People are afraid that it will take their jobs and in some cases it already has, it was also a big part of the 2023 writers and actors strike but don’t forget that AI has also been the topic of some of the greatest films ever made more recently it became the main villain in Tom Cruise‘s action-adventure film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1. So, we compiled a list of the 10 best films featuring AI that show us artificial intelligence in different lights including villainous and sympathetic roles.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Credit – Warner Bros.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a sci-fantasy film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Based on a 1969 short story titled Supertoys Last All Summer Long by author Brian Aldiss,...
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Credit – Warner Bros.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a sci-fantasy film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Based on a 1969 short story titled Supertoys Last All Summer Long by author Brian Aldiss,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Steven Spielberg has delivered some impeccable Hollywood projects that continue to serve as a great inspiration for filmmakers. However, many often forget that the director himself was a newbie once upon a time, just like any other in the industry. Despite facing challenges, he created a masterpiece like Jaws (his second feature film), which was a complete nightmare to shoot.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
Nevertheless, it ended up cementing its place in the cinematic world and heavily inspired M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter in the making of her new horror project, The Watcher, starring Dakota Fanning.
M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter Credits Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as Inspiration for The Watcher
M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter makes her directorial debut with The Watcher, based on the novel of the same name by A. M. Shine. The movie revolves around 28-year-old artist Mina (Dakota Fanning) who gets stranded in an expansive,...
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Gage Skidmore (Wikimedia Commons)
Nevertheless, it ended up cementing its place in the cinematic world and heavily inspired M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter in the making of her new horror project, The Watcher, starring Dakota Fanning.
M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter Credits Steven Spielberg’s Jaws as Inspiration for The Watcher
M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter makes her directorial debut with The Watcher, based on the novel of the same name by A. M. Shine. The movie revolves around 28-year-old artist Mina (Dakota Fanning) who gets stranded in an expansive,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
As we near the 40th anniversary of the original Gremlins film on June 8, Max has revealed a new title for Season 2 of the animated prequel series. It will be called Gremlins: The Wild Batch and is set for premiere this fall. Max also released a teaser, which you can watch above.
Season 2 follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
Returning series regulars include Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, Bd Wong, Izaac Wang, Aj LoCascio, and Gabrielle Nevaeh. A guest cast will be announced later.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.
Season 2 follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
Returning series regulars include Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, Bd Wong, Izaac Wang, Aj LoCascio, and Gabrielle Nevaeh. A guest cast will be announced later.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.
- 6/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, after more than thirty years, we finally got a new entry in the Gremlins franchise – and this was an unexpected addition, coming in the form of the animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, which serves as a prequel to the 1984 classic Gremlins (watch it Here). The show was released through the Max streaming service, and now Max has announced that a second season, now titled Gremlins: The Wild Batch, is coming this fall!
Made by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
The...
Made by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
The...
- 6/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Matrix. Risky Business. Memento. Midnight Run. Bound. Four Bad Boys movies. Joe Pantoliano (or Joey Pants – as everyone calls him) is one of the most successful and iconic character actors of our time – and that’s just from his movies! Let’s also not forget that the man played perhaps the most vicious Sopranos character of all time (the dreaded Ralph Cifaretto on twenty-one episodes). Indeed, Joey Pants has had a career like no other. I gotta say, it was truly an honour to chat with the man on Zoom in honour of this return in Bad Boys: For Life, with his character, Captain Conrad Howard, so popular that it looks like Will Smith himself pushed for him to return despite having been killed off in the last movie.
In our wide-ranging chat, Pantoliano talks about how delighted he is to still be making Bad Boys movies nearly thirty...
In our wide-ranging chat, Pantoliano talks about how delighted he is to still be making Bad Boys movies nearly thirty...
- 6/7/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Mark Andrews, director of Pixar’s Academy Award winning animated feature “Brave” and a writer on Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Primal” and “Samurai Jack,” is attached as the showrunner of animated series “Kyōryū,” about samurai dinosaurs living in a postapocalyptic Japan.
In development at Wellington, New Zealand-based Floating Rock, an animation and VFX studio, “Kyōryū” is set in Japan in a future where dinosaurs have outlasted humanity. Genetically engineered, they are far more intelligent than their pre-historic ancestors. That said, atavistic instincts can flare, making for tribal wars.
Unveiled last September, the “Kyōryū” proof-of-concept trailer went viral, with 1 million views in its first 10 days of release, now 2.1 million views to date on YouTube, and an estimated reach of over a million.
The trailer also attracted Andrews. “‘Dinosaurs in postapocalyptic Japan?’ I want to see that show without even knowing what the story’s about! We’re going to give the audience...
In development at Wellington, New Zealand-based Floating Rock, an animation and VFX studio, “Kyōryū” is set in Japan in a future where dinosaurs have outlasted humanity. Genetically engineered, they are far more intelligent than their pre-historic ancestors. That said, atavistic instincts can flare, making for tribal wars.
Unveiled last September, the “Kyōryū” proof-of-concept trailer went viral, with 1 million views in its first 10 days of release, now 2.1 million views to date on YouTube, and an estimated reach of over a million.
The trailer also attracted Andrews. “‘Dinosaurs in postapocalyptic Japan?’ I want to see that show without even knowing what the story’s about! We’re going to give the audience...
- 6/7/2024
- by John Hopewell and Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The second season of the Max animated series “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” is officially titled “Gremlins: The Wild Batch,” and it’s headed to the streaming service in Fall 2024.
From Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation, “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem.
“Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.”
Returning series regulars Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, Bd Wong, Izaac Wang, Aj LoCascio, and Gabrielle Nevaeh will be joined by an all-star guest cast to be announced at a later date.
“Gremlins: The Wild Batch” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Steven Spielberg serves as executive producer,...
From Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation, “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem.
“Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.”
Returning series regulars Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, Bd Wong, Izaac Wang, Aj LoCascio, and Gabrielle Nevaeh will be joined by an all-star guest cast to be announced at a later date.
“Gremlins: The Wild Batch” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Steven Spielberg serves as executive producer,...
- 6/7/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Steven Spielberg has proved that he is the Jack of all trades and master of everything when it comes to versatility in cinema. A filmmaker who has never been boxed into any specific genre when it comes to his filmography, Spielberg has also worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest superstars including Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford.
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
While his films like the Indiana Jones series and War of the Worlds featuring Ford and Cruise have become massive blockbusters, the Jaws director revealed that it was the genius of Daniel Day-Lewis whom he directed in Lincoln, that stunned him. In an interview, Spielberg revealed his reasons for considering Lewis as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Steven Spielberg Was Completely Awestruck By Daniel Day-Lewis
In 2012, Steven Spielberg took on the herculean task of recreating the life of the 16th President of the United States,...
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
While his films like the Indiana Jones series and War of the Worlds featuring Ford and Cruise have become massive blockbusters, the Jaws director revealed that it was the genius of Daniel Day-Lewis whom he directed in Lincoln, that stunned him. In an interview, Spielberg revealed his reasons for considering Lewis as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Steven Spielberg Was Completely Awestruck By Daniel Day-Lewis
In 2012, Steven Spielberg took on the herculean task of recreating the life of the 16th President of the United States,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Editor’s note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline’s political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, you can follow all the news in the Biden & Trump rematch and more on the ElectionLine hub on Deadline.
“We had a dry run in 2016, we saw more of it in 2020, it’s going to be worse than ever here in 2024,” George Stephanopoulos told the Deadline ElectionLine podcast this week regarding disinformation campaigns and tactics that are going to be unleashed on America as we get closer to this year’s general election in November.
One of the most recognizable journalists in America, Stephanopoulos has been at the highest level in...
“We had a dry run in 2016, we saw more of it in 2020, it’s going to be worse than ever here in 2024,” George Stephanopoulos told the Deadline ElectionLine podcast this week regarding disinformation campaigns and tactics that are going to be unleashed on America as we get closer to this year’s general election in November.
One of the most recognizable journalists in America, Stephanopoulos has been at the highest level in...
- 6/7/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Folk horror aims for the darkest parts of our imaginations. The creatures that dwell out of sight can frighten and speak to larger cultural concerns. Ishana Shyamalan tackles the genre in her debut feature, The Watchers. With some interesting mythical characters, The Watchers touches on some interesting topics. However, a frustrating screenplay and questionable structure sink the film, especially in its final act.
SUGGESTEDHorror Film, Barbarian, Will Receive a Video Game Adaptation From Diversion3 Entertainment The Watchers Plot
Mina (Dakota Fanning) continues to struggle with the death of her mother. More than fifteen years after a car accident, she remains estranged from her sister. When her boss at the pet store asks her to deliver a bird to the zoo, Mina takes the gig to avoid facing her grief. However, after her car breaks down in the woods, she becomes trapped in a bunker with three strangers. Outside the shelter,...
SUGGESTEDHorror Film, Barbarian, Will Receive a Video Game Adaptation From Diversion3 Entertainment The Watchers Plot
Mina (Dakota Fanning) continues to struggle with the death of her mother. More than fifteen years after a car accident, she remains estranged from her sister. When her boss at the pet store asks her to deliver a bird to the zoo, Mina takes the gig to avoid facing her grief. However, after her car breaks down in the woods, she becomes trapped in a bunker with three strangers. Outside the shelter,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has always been one of a kind. His impact on Hollywood is nothing short of legendary. His ability to captivate audiences with captivating stories, groundbreaking visual effects, and memorable characters has set the bar very high.
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc (Credit: Gage Skidmore| Wikimedia Commons)
From iconic blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan to critically acclaimed dramas like Schindler’s List, Spielberg’s body of work spans through genres and generations and has cemented his place as one of the most significant directors in cinematic history. His contributions have not only shaped the film industry but have also left an unforgettable mark on the world of cinema.
Steven Spielberg is a True Movie Genius
Steven Spielberg’s ability to work across genres illustrates how profoundly his mind operates. His process can be characterized by a unique blend of spontaneity and meticulous craftsmanship.
“You know, this is...
Steven Spielberg at the 2017 Sdcc (Credit: Gage Skidmore| Wikimedia Commons)
From iconic blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Saving Private Ryan to critically acclaimed dramas like Schindler’s List, Spielberg’s body of work spans through genres and generations and has cemented his place as one of the most significant directors in cinematic history. His contributions have not only shaped the film industry but have also left an unforgettable mark on the world of cinema.
Steven Spielberg is a True Movie Genius
Steven Spielberg’s ability to work across genres illustrates how profoundly his mind operates. His process can be characterized by a unique blend of spontaneity and meticulous craftsmanship.
“You know, this is...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Tom Hanks was fated to lead Penny Marshall’s comedy feature that made history more than three decades ago. But, as it turns out, two rather exceptional actors reportedly passed down the film that was well on its way to becoming a box-office sensation.
Big (1988) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
Both Batman star Michael Keaton and Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner were apparently offered to play the ebullient protagonist in the fantasy drama, Big. But thanks to their refusals, Hanks ended up swiping the opportunity from them, starring in the first-ever movie by a female director to reach $100 million at the box office.
How Tom Hanks Came to Lead Penny Marshall’s Big (1988)
When industry titan Steven Spielberg’s sister, Anne Spielberg churned out the brilliant idea of a young boy trapped in the body of an old man, the Jaws creator decided to step down as the director out of respect for his sibling.
Big (1988) (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
Both Batman star Michael Keaton and Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner were apparently offered to play the ebullient protagonist in the fantasy drama, Big. But thanks to their refusals, Hanks ended up swiping the opportunity from them, starring in the first-ever movie by a female director to reach $100 million at the box office.
How Tom Hanks Came to Lead Penny Marshall’s Big (1988)
When industry titan Steven Spielberg’s sister, Anne Spielberg churned out the brilliant idea of a young boy trapped in the body of an old man, the Jaws creator decided to step down as the director out of respect for his sibling.
- 6/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Can you imagine a film where the Tardis doors swung open to reveal Tom Cruise, with Pamela Anderson potentially at his side, all under the visionary direction of Steven Spielberg?
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
In 1980s Poland, Tadeusz Baranowski’s comic books stood out by a mile, full of color, absurd humor, and odd characters. Now, director Wojtek Wawszczyk is referencing them in his hybrid CG/live-action animated feature Diplodocus, which screens in this year’s Annecy Presents sidebar at the iconic French festival.
“That’s how I started to draw – I was copying these comics! I discovered them as a 6-year-old. Without them, I wouldn’t be doing this,” he told Variety ahead of the film’s debut.
He first met Baranowski – who has a cameo in the film – as a student. Soon, a friendship was forged.
“I actually approached him back then, 20 years ago, and said I would like to bring his comics to the screen one day. Last December, I showed him and his wife Ania the almost-finished film. They told me the spirit of Baranowski is present in every frame.
“That’s how I started to draw – I was copying these comics! I discovered them as a 6-year-old. Without them, I wouldn’t be doing this,” he told Variety ahead of the film’s debut.
He first met Baranowski – who has a cameo in the film – as a student. Soon, a friendship was forged.
“I actually approached him back then, 20 years ago, and said I would like to bring his comics to the screen one day. Last December, I showed him and his wife Ania the almost-finished film. They told me the spirit of Baranowski is present in every frame.
- 6/7/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Forrest Gump, helmed by Robert Zemeckis, became an instant hit in 1994, even though Hollywood insiders had doubts about its chances of success. The endearing portrayal of Forrest by Tom Hanks will commemorate its 30th anniversary next month.
Imagine if you had the flu and had to endure the demanding schedule of a movie set. That’s precisely the grit Hanks displayed, once sharing an intimate behind-the-scenes anecdote about how he soldiered through iconic scenes with sickness. Despite struggling with flu, the acclaimed actor, 67, remained true to his enigmatic character & his admirable professional motto, “show up, and be on time”.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994) | Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, not everyone was charmed by Forrest Gump’s story, including Taylor Sheridan. The co-creator of Yellowstone communicated his unfiltered critique & expressed contempt for Paramount Pictures’ flick.
Forrest Gump: The Grueling Journey Behind Tom Hanks’ Oscar-Winning Performance
Tom Hanks is a household name in Tinseltown,...
Imagine if you had the flu and had to endure the demanding schedule of a movie set. That’s precisely the grit Hanks displayed, once sharing an intimate behind-the-scenes anecdote about how he soldiered through iconic scenes with sickness. Despite struggling with flu, the acclaimed actor, 67, remained true to his enigmatic character & his admirable professional motto, “show up, and be on time”.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994) | Paramount Pictures
Interestingly, not everyone was charmed by Forrest Gump’s story, including Taylor Sheridan. The co-creator of Yellowstone communicated his unfiltered critique & expressed contempt for Paramount Pictures’ flick.
Forrest Gump: The Grueling Journey Behind Tom Hanks’ Oscar-Winning Performance
Tom Hanks is a household name in Tinseltown,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mahershala Ali, renowned for his Oscar-winning performances in Moonlight and Green Book, is in negotiations to join the upcoming Jurassic World movie. Ali would be starring alongside Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Who Will Be Behind the Camera Gareth Edwards, known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is reported to be directing this new addition to the franchise. Edwards’ recent work, The Creator, also added gravitas to his directorial portfolio. An All-Star Production Team The production team comprises industry heavyweights such as Steven Spielberg, who will executive produce through Amblin Entertainment, and producers Frank Marshall...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In the wake of the five-season animated series “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,” Netflix’s sequel series “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” debuted its first season last month, and the streaming service has announced tonight that a second season is on the way very soon.
Netflix tweets, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory has been renewed! Season 2 premieres this Fall.”
In the CG-animated series from Universal, DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment…
“Six years later, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.
“Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.”
Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners,...
Netflix tweets, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory has been renewed! Season 2 premieres this Fall.”
In the CG-animated series from Universal, DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment…
“Six years later, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them.
“Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.”
Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley serve as Executive Producers and Showrunners,...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Jan de Bont's "Twister" might be regarded nowadays as one of the most thrilling blockbusters of the 1990s, but when it hit theaters on May 10, 1996, the first, heavily-hyped summer tentpole out of the gate that year, it felt like a bit of a miss. Responses varied, mostly because you really needed to see the film on a massive screen in a theater outfitted with top-grade sound –- this way, the visual/aural sensation concocted by de Bont and the best of the best at Ilm and Skywalker Sound could blow you up, up and out of the cineplex, thus distracting you from the bland characters and preposterously thin plot. (Helen Hunt's character needs to face and survive an F5 tornado to exorcize her childhood demons.)
Actually, there's a world in which this is an awesomely preposterous plot, but "Twister" offers only mechanical blockbuster storytelling. The film –- from...
Actually, there's a world in which this is an awesomely preposterous plot, but "Twister" offers only mechanical blockbuster storytelling. The film –- from...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
A new season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is lurking.
Netflix announced Thursday that Season 2 of the animated series will launch this fall. The announcement was made as part of the streamer’s “Next on Netflix: Animation” campaign, which also included first look photos from the upcoming installment.
One of the images can be seen above, while the other is below. Here’s a synopsis for Season 2:
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.
Netflix announced Thursday that Season 2 of the animated series will launch this fall. The announcement was made as part of the streamer’s “Next on Netflix: Animation” campaign, which also included first look photos from the upcoming installment.
One of the images can be seen above, while the other is below. Here’s a synopsis for Season 2:
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.
- 6/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: James Rollins’ bestselling Sigma Force techno-thriller novels are getting the small screen treatment. A television adaptation of the book series is in development from Absentia creator Matt Cirulnick, Amazon MGM Studios, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, Oakhurst Entertainment and Talaria Media.
Sigma Force is a globe-trotting thriller series centered around a top secret U.S. Government counter terrorist program. The division is made up of Special Forces operatives who leverage expert military and scientific training to handle global counterterrorism efforts and investigate scientific matters that could pose a threat to the United States.
Cirulnick is writing the adaptation and will serve as showrunner/executive producer alongside DiCaprio and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, Marina Grasic for Oakhurst, and Bobby Morgan for Talaria.
Launched in 2004 and published by Harper, the book series consists of 17 novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ 18thinstallment, Arkangel, is set to publish in August.
Sigma Force is a globe-trotting thriller series centered around a top secret U.S. Government counter terrorist program. The division is made up of Special Forces operatives who leverage expert military and scientific training to handle global counterterrorism efforts and investigate scientific matters that could pose a threat to the United States.
Cirulnick is writing the adaptation and will serve as showrunner/executive producer alongside DiCaprio and Phillip Watson for Appian Way, Marina Grasic for Oakhurst, and Bobby Morgan for Talaria.
Launched in 2004 and published by Harper, the book series consists of 17 novels, all of which are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ 18thinstallment, Arkangel, is set to publish in August.
- 6/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
With 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Steven Spielberg and George Lucas reimagined the pulp heroes of the 1930s and '40s and introduced the world to their version in the form of Indiana Jones. Their archeologist adventurer could handle himself in a fight (although he always managed to barely scrape by as opposed to dominating every brawl in which he found himself), was a romantic at heart, and seemed to be perpetually on the hunt for cool artifacts, a combination of character traits that I'm shocked was not blatantly ripped off more frequently by a film industry constantly scrambling to repeat successful formulas. Five years later, that particular formula found its way to Hong Kong when Jackie Chan co-wrote, directed, and starred in "Armour of God," an adventure flick that allowed him to put his own martial arts-infused spin on the concept.
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
Chan plays Jackie, also known as "Asian Hawk,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Almost 20 years later, and Will Smith is still happiest with his performance in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
The critically acclaimed 2006 film is based on the true story of an unhoused San Francisco-based single father who rises up in the ranks of a tech company, beginning with door-to-door sales. Smith recently said during an episode of First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series that “The Pursuit of Happyness” is the “best movie” of his career.
“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,'” Smith said. “Right behind that is the first ‘Men In Black.’ The direction, cinematography, and music…”
Smith later reunited with “The Pursuit of Happyness” director Gabriele Muccino for drama “Seven Pounds.”
The actor, who won the Oscar for “King Richard,” added to “Hot Ones” that he also has some beloved franchise installments.
“I think among the most...
- 6/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Imagine you’re seeing a poster for a movie. With 12 people sitting in a courtroom, you see that the movie is of a crime/thriller genre. However, as you get closer to the image, the faces of the 12 people turn into absolute horror. Well… that is exactly what happened with Amazon and Prime Video.
12 Angry Men (1957) | Orion-Nova Productions
With the posters of classic movies being displayed on the Ott streaming service, fans were in for a little surprise. Well, that surprise turned into a nightmare as the usage of AI has become increasingly frustrating for people who prefer originality a bit more.
Amazon Prime Video And 12 Angry Men Scared Away The Viewers!
If you saw the above image, you are now a part of the 12 Angry Men discussion. The 1957 film was an adaptation of a 1954 teleplay by the same name. Despite the movie being more than 50 years old,...
12 Angry Men (1957) | Orion-Nova Productions
With the posters of classic movies being displayed on the Ott streaming service, fans were in for a little surprise. Well, that surprise turned into a nightmare as the usage of AI has become increasingly frustrating for people who prefer originality a bit more.
Amazon Prime Video And 12 Angry Men Scared Away The Viewers!
If you saw the above image, you are now a part of the 12 Angry Men discussion. The 1957 film was an adaptation of a 1954 teleplay by the same name. Despite the movie being more than 50 years old,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
David Iacono is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World movie.
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.
Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.
Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.
Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hans Zimmer is one of the most renowned music composers in Hollywood with several of his scores used in blockbuster films. He usually works with popular filmmakers, but most notably with Christopher Nolan.
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Suzanne Collins’ dystopian sci-fi novel series The Hunger Games trilogy was adapted to the big screen starring Jennifer Lawrence in the lead role, and became hugely successful with young adults all over the world. The author’s prequel book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was also made into a movie in 2023 starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth.
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Lee Gabler, a talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency, died June 3 in Los Angeles after suffering a brain injury. He was 84.
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Lee Gabler, the talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency who orchestrated pioneering television deals, died June 3 in Los Angeles of a brain injury. He was 84 years old.
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
- 6/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Hiddleston had a great time on the set of the Disney+ series Loki and revealed that he got to work with an amazing crew. Emotionally, Hiddleston is still not over his character as the Greek God of Mischief, but the conclusion of Loki was sort of a significant ending for him. He revealed that the director of the series, Aaron Moorhead, gave him an idea to bring out his best performance in his final scenes.
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Lee Gabler, the powerful Hollywood agent who orchestrated landmark television deals during a four-decade career that included 25 years as a stalwart at CAA and a long relationship with David Letterman, has died. He was 84.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, there are a few actors who have successfully captivated audiences with their heroic as well as villainous characters and their journeys across galaxies far, far away. Yet, among the iconic figures and celebrated performances, there exists an underrated gem, discovered by the acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Alden Ehrenreich, the actor entrusted with the portrayal of the legendary character Han Solo, in the 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story was miraculously found by Steven Spielberg from his daughter’s friend’s bat mitzvah. However, despite impressing Spielberg and delivering iconic performances in Hollywood, Ehrenreich remained an unsung star among fans.
Alden Ehrenreich’s Anecdote of Getting Discovered by Steven Spielberg
Back in the day, aspiring actors would often stand at Hollywood hotspots, hoping to get noticed by filmmakers and producers for their big breaks. However, with the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
With great action comes great effort. Glen Powell teased “one of the most incredible action sequences of all time” in this summer’s Twisters, coming July 19.
The actor recounted his experience shooting the storm sequence in a Fandango’s Big Ticket interview, which he says “all happens in a oner.” The appearance was pegged to the film’s tickets going on sale.
“We shot that in December, with a rain machine,” Powell says in the clip. “One of the coldest nights I’ve ever experienced, getting dragged across a pool by a wire. I think it was the most physical thing that I’ve ever done.”
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell’s Twisters co-star, agrees “completely,” she says.
“You’re talking about humans getting sucked up into a tornado,” Powell continues. “But you’re recreating what it’s like to be getting hit by debris and all that stuff. So you’re...
The actor recounted his experience shooting the storm sequence in a Fandango’s Big Ticket interview, which he says “all happens in a oner.” The appearance was pegged to the film’s tickets going on sale.
“We shot that in December, with a rain machine,” Powell says in the clip. “One of the coldest nights I’ve ever experienced, getting dragged across a pool by a wire. I think it was the most physical thing that I’ve ever done.”
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Powell’s Twisters co-star, agrees “completely,” she says.
“You’re talking about humans getting sucked up into a tornado,” Powell continues. “But you’re recreating what it’s like to be getting hit by debris and all that stuff. So you’re...
- 6/6/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before being hailed for his shocking transformations and commendable versatility, Christian Bale started as a child actor with not many roles in his now accolade-brimming career. Thanks to one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers, the English actor soon found himself on the path to fame after being cast in Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun.
Empire of the Sun (1987) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it was owing to Spielberg’s then-wife, Amy Irving, that Bale wound up on the radar of the West Side Story director.
Steven Spielberg’s Wife Helped Christian Bale Set Off His Career
From an Oscar-winning role in the 2010 Micky Ward biopic, The Fighter, to Christopher Nolan’s globally hailed The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christian Bale has starred in many a megahit in the span of his highly successful career. But before reaching such fabled heights of Hollywood, the Amsterdam star started as a mere...
Empire of the Sun (1987) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
But it was owing to Spielberg’s then-wife, Amy Irving, that Bale wound up on the radar of the West Side Story director.
Steven Spielberg’s Wife Helped Christian Bale Set Off His Career
From an Oscar-winning role in the 2010 Micky Ward biopic, The Fighter, to Christopher Nolan’s globally hailed The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christian Bale has starred in many a megahit in the span of his highly successful career. But before reaching such fabled heights of Hollywood, the Amsterdam star started as a mere...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, is all set to make her directorial debut with The Watchers. The upcoming horror feature will star the War of the Worlds star Dakota Fanning alongside Georgina Campbell and others.
The senior Shyamalan is known for his works in the horror and supernatural genres with movies like The Sixth Sense and Split. Dakota Fanning, who is hopeful about Ishana Night Shyamalan’s horror flick, revealed that working in The Watchers unexpectedly fulfilled her life-long desire.
Dakota Fanning in The Watchers | New Line Cinema
The Ocean’s 8 actress claimed that The Watchers was a special experience for her as she always wanted to work in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. The latter is associated as a producer in his daughter’s first directorial.
The War of the Worlds star thanks The Watchers for fulfilling her childhood wish
Dakota Fanning has been...
The senior Shyamalan is known for his works in the horror and supernatural genres with movies like The Sixth Sense and Split. Dakota Fanning, who is hopeful about Ishana Night Shyamalan’s horror flick, revealed that working in The Watchers unexpectedly fulfilled her life-long desire.
Dakota Fanning in The Watchers | New Line Cinema
The Ocean’s 8 actress claimed that The Watchers was a special experience for her as she always wanted to work in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. The latter is associated as a producer in his daughter’s first directorial.
The War of the Worlds star thanks The Watchers for fulfilling her childhood wish
Dakota Fanning has been...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day in a speech with a warning of current perils to democracy, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the risks of a fracturing of the NATO alliance.
Before dozens of surviving veterans, a number of them centenarians who traveled for the Normandy ceremony, Biden said, “We are not far off from the time, the last living voices of those who fought and bled on D-Day will no longer be with us. So we have a special obligation. We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of years to come.”
Among those in the crowd were Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, whose Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers helped elevate the stories of D-Day — including the sacrifices and heroism of servicemen — to new generations. The influence was apparent as the Band of Brothers soundtrack, by Michael Kamen, could...
Before dozens of surviving veterans, a number of them centenarians who traveled for the Normandy ceremony, Biden said, “We are not far off from the time, the last living voices of those who fought and bled on D-Day will no longer be with us. So we have a special obligation. We cannot let what happened here be lost in the silence of years to come.”
Among those in the crowd were Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, whose Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers helped elevate the stories of D-Day — including the sacrifices and heroism of servicemen — to new generations. The influence was apparent as the Band of Brothers soundtrack, by Michael Kamen, could...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Since actors work with different directors all the time, it is inevitable that they might end up finding the one that truly brings out the potential in them. For Matt Damon, it is Clint Eastwood. The two film industry A-listers have collaborated together on two films so far, Invictus (2009) and Hereafter (2010), both of which received nominations at the Academy Awards for something or the other.
A still from Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Matt Damon commended Clint Eastwood’s ability to avoid being pigeonholed in the many years he spent in the industry. He even stated that the filmmaker is the best example of what his friends – Ben Affleck and George Clooney – want their career to look like eventually and added that the environment he creates on set helps him become a better actor.
How Clint Eastwood Helped Matt Damon Be the Best Version of Him Matt Damon in Hereafter (2010) | Warner Bros.
A still from Invictus (2009) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Matt Damon commended Clint Eastwood’s ability to avoid being pigeonholed in the many years he spent in the industry. He even stated that the filmmaker is the best example of what his friends – Ben Affleck and George Clooney – want their career to look like eventually and added that the environment he creates on set helps him become a better actor.
How Clint Eastwood Helped Matt Damon Be the Best Version of Him Matt Damon in Hereafter (2010) | Warner Bros.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The mystical realm of Harry Potter serves as the perfect backdrop for a go-to comfort movie. Under the aegis of directors like Chris Columbus and David Yates, the movie adaptations of the globally cherished novel series were a prominent success. But would the wizardly creations have been as revered, had someone like the three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg helmed the project?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s War Of The Worlds Co-Star Dakota Fanning Reveals The Hollywood Star Sends Her The Same Gift Every Year ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Dakota Fanning went viral in April for revealing that not only did Tom Cruise gift her a cell phone when she celebrated her 11th birthday on the set of their 2005 movie “War of the Worlds” but that he’s also proceeded to send her a birthday gift every year since. That’s nearly two decades worth of birthday presents, all of which have apparently been shoes. Fanning revealed the specifics of Cruise’s gifting habits during a new interview on Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show (via Entertainment Weekly).
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
- 6/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy, France. Code-named Operation Overlord, it marked the largest amphibious invasion in military history and resulted in the defeat of German Nazi forces at Reims.
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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