After Sony dropped the newest Morbius trailer Monday, many fans have mixed feelings about a cameo from Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes, AKA Vulture.
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Peacemaker and Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn got his start in the entertainment industry 25 years ago, working for Lloyd Kaufman at Troma Entertainment, the independent production and distribution company responsible for such cult classics as Kaufman’s The Toxic Avenger, and Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical.
On Monday, Gunn celebrated the 25th anniversary of his first film credit, Tromeo & Juliet, a transgressive modern day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet (‘Tromeo,’ after Troma Entertainment, get it?)
Given the current climate and what’s going on in the world around us, it’s hard to believe that a huge number of people are actively seeking out war movies as a means to whittle away a couple of hours, but 15 Minutes of War looks to be the exception that proves the rule.
As per FlixPatrol, the 2019 French/Belgian co-production has rocketed up the iTunes most-watched list to come within touching distance of the global Top 20. The true-life story was mildly received by critics to put it lightly, but a 43% Rotten Tomatoes score is vastly outweighed by an 88% user rating, so it’s clearly been appealing to audiences to a greater degree.
Some actors get into the business for love, while others do it for the money, but there’s also a select few who sign on to as many projects as humanly possible for no other reason than they enjoy the work, and actively seek to keep themselves as busy as possible, and Frank Grillo is definitely among that number.
Not content with appearing in nine movies and a TV show last year, the grizzled badass just keeps on going. Deadline has revealed that Grillo will be co-starring with Harvey Keitel in action thriller Hard Matter, and if you can believe it, this marks the fourth new outing he’s been confirmed for in less than two weeks.
The beloved musical theater production Wicked is finally flying to the big screen, with lead roles filled by award-winning performers Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The stars of the film have been eager to share the process so far, and to share their joy with fans at being cast in the movie adaption.
Grande is probably as well known as they get — both in the music world, and for her role in Nickelodeon’s Victorious as ditzy Cat Valentine. She first starred on Broadway when she was 15 years old as Charlotte in the musical 13, and went on to play Penny in Hairspray Live! back in 2016. The pop princess will be taking on the role of Glinda the “good” witch, opposite Erivo’s “wicked” witch, Elphaba. Erivo has plenty of stage and screen experience under her belt, as well as various accolades for her acting and singing, including a Grammy and Tony awards, and an Oscar nomination.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are finally here, and honors will be given to actors who have wholly and graciously dedicated themselves to their craft — talking about how important actors are.
The focus solely on the performers is unique to the SAG Awards and the actors who breathe life into characters we love and loathe.
After years stuck in development hell and then facing multiple COVID-related delays, Uncharted seemed destined to become a huge flop. And yet, while you wouldn’t quite say it’s reaching uncharted heights of success, Sony’s video game adaptation is proving to be a pretty big hit with audiences. The lack of critical praise hasn’t stopped cinemagoers lapping up the action/adventure, with the movie already outgrossing a couple of other notable would-be blockbusters from the past few months.
After opening in U.S. theaters two weeks ago, Uncharted has earned more than $226 million globally, with this figure factoring in the $23 million that came in this weekend, which saw Uncharted hold on to the top spot at the worldwide box office. This means that the film has already brought home more than more Dwayne Johnson vehicle Jungle Cruise and legacy sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which grossed $220 million and $197 million respectively across their entire runs.
There are a number of comic book movie stars who seemed fated for their roles. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine… Actors like those two embodied their characters so well, it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing them. And maybe we’re about to add one more to that select list. Morbius director Daniel Espinosa has declared he believes Jared Leto is so perfectly cast in the title role that it was “predestination” that he got the part.
In comments released via a press release from Sony, Espinosa summed up why Leto was the only person able to play Dr. Michael Morbius, a brilliant scientist who subjects himself to a dangerous treatment in an attempt to cure his rare blood disease, causing him to transform into a blood-sucking bat-human hybrid in the process.
Morbius, what with its living vampire protagonist, won’t be the most realistic movie you’ll see in a theater this year, but one of the Sony/Marvel film’s stars has revealed that they based their own performance on a fascinating real-life figure. With Jared Leto in the leading role, Morbius follows brilliant scientist Dr. Michael Morbius as he attempts to cure his rare blood disease, but ends up transforming himself into a blood-sucking monster in the process.
Portraying Michael’s fiancée and fellow scientist Martine Bancroft is Adria Arjona (6 Underground, Pacific Rim: Uprising). In the official Morbius press notes, Arjona opened up about how she approached her role, which is loosely adapted from the character of the same name from the comics. The Good Omens actress praised Martine’s confidence and intelligence, calling her “Morbius’ rock.”
Audiences have always tended to be fascinated by despicable people, which is why the true crime docuseries has proven to be a relentlessly popular medium for networks and streaming services. It’s also just as true in the fictional realm, too, as evidenced by the latest dramatization of the Ted Kaczynski story.
Even though it’s been less than five years since Paul Bettany played the role in Discovery’s nine-episode series Manhunt: Unabomber, Sharlto Copley tackles the infamous domestic terrorist in Ted K, which scored a limited theatrical and VOD release last weekend.
Kodi Smit-McPhee might not be a household name just yet, but that could change for the young actor very soon, especially since his Oscar-nominated appearance in the Netflix awards season darling The Power of the Dog which also netted him a Golden Globe. Even red-hot young actors are fans too though, and Smit-McPhee loves Patrick Stewart as much as the rest of us, and he’s excited about the veteran actor’s return as Charles Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Smit-McPhee played Nightcrawler in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse, where he got to work directly with Stewart, so he has a bit more experience with him as Charles Xavier than the rest of us. In a recent interview with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, the young actor expressed just how excited he was about the prospect of Xavier’s return in the Marvel Extended Universe.
Basking in the glory of his GOAT hashtag given to him by his fans on Twitter, Justice League director Zack Snyder reached out to his social media following to encourage them to vote for his 2021 film Army of the Dead, to get the “Fan Favorite” Academy Award.
The film, a “spiritual successor” to 2004’s Snyder-directed Dawn of the Dead remake scripted by James Gunn, stars David Bautista as a mercenary hired to break into a casino in zombie-ridden Las Vegas and steal $200 million from its vault. The film received mixed reviews on its release, with a 67% “fresh rating” on critical aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and a score on Metacritic of 57 out of 100. However, that didn’t stop Netflix from immediately greenlighting an Army of the Dead prequel, Army of Thieves, which also released in 2021.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a flood of refugees to neighboring countries and now star Ryan Reynolds is stepping up to help double donations to those who fled the battlefields.
Today the Free Guy actor tweeted that he and wife Blake Lively were willing to match donations made to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which has helped people find a new home or go back once strife has settled in their original one since 1950.
Zazzie Beetz is trading in her mutant mercenary title for now, and turning over a new leaf for a Rapunzel film unlike that which we’ve seen before. Beetz and her partner, David Rysdahl, want to take audiences to the next place of Rapunzel’s story — after the happily ever after.
Rysdahl spoke with Screen Rant about his love for writing and how excited they both are to create a new chapter for the princess. As for Beetz, who will be playing the role of Rapunzel, there’s something else exciting here too.
Last year, Tyler Perry fans were surprised to learn that, contrary to his earlier vow to retire the character, Perry’s popular Mabel “Madea” Simmons would be returning to the big screen for the 11th film in the record-breaking Madea series. Netflix’ Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming sees the titular character returning home for her great-grandson’s graduation from college. Perry has now warned us that his iconic character will not just continue to live on through the movies, he has plans for future Madea projects.
In an interview with Collider, Perry outlined future plans for Madea properties, including Mabel, a prequel series.
General Grievous, Supreme Commander of the Droid Armies, was one tough cyborg. More machine than man, the Kaleesh warlord earned a reputation as the most successful Jedi hunter in the galaxy, with the trophies to prove it.
Grievous killed more than a dozen Jedi Knights (some speculate upwards of 30), after being secretly trained in lightsaber combat by Count Dooku. Equipped with all manner of cybernetic enhancements, by the time Grievous faced off with General Kenobi, the only organic body parts he had left were his eyes and brain. Talk about commitment.
Although Peter Sarsgaard is in The Batman, he agrees that we might have too many superhero films, but he gives one distinction that sets this movie apart from the rest.
In an interview with The Guardian, the actor answered candidly when asked whether superhero movies have reached a saturation point. “Probably,” Sarsgaard replied. “So, if you’re going to do one, you’d better be damn sure Matt Reeves is directing it.”
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz sat down with Good Morning America in the lead-up to the world premiere of The Batman next month. The highly anticipated film with Pattinson as Batman and Kravitz as Catwoman — or Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle respectively, is sure to become a can’t miss superhero-sized blockbuster.
During their interview with GMA, Pattinson talked about the Batsuit and how he actually got to audition in George Clooney’s suit. Indeed a monumental occasion, he said it was also a situation that left him with “no fluid in his body” as he was sweating so much; he said the experience left him nervous about the whole thing.
In a new featurette announcing the final trailer for the living-vampire thriller, Morbius, starring Jared Leto, spotlights the origins and lore behind this not-quite-undead Marvel anti-hero. The final trailer will debut on Monday, while the theatrical release was announced for April 1.
Pandemic-related setbacks have kept fans waiting for Morbius for what seems like forever. But after enduring ever-changing release dates, we’re excited to nab theater seats and witness Biochemist Michael Morbius and his thirst — both for a cure for his rare blood disease, and, well, for blood. You can learn more Morbius lore in the featurette below.
Sally Kellerman passed away on Thursday at age 84 from complications of dementia following a stay in assisted living. Kellerman was a Hollywood stalwart, regularly working in television and film for over sixty years. Today, her friends, fans, and fellow stars took to social media to remember the iconic actor and singer.
Kellerman received praise for her Oscar-nominated role of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s M*A*S*H and opposite Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School, as well as Television roles in Star Trek, American Virgin, and Maron. She went on to appear in two more Altman projects; the quirky black comedy Brewster McCloud and a cameo performance in his star-studded satire on the film industry, The Player. Kellerman was nearly in Altman’s surreal Country and Western send-up Nashville as well, but it didn’t work out. Kellerman recounted in her memoir, Read my Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life, “Bob called me one day at home. “Sally, do you want to be in my picture after next?” he asked. ‘Only if it’s a good part,’ I said. He hung up on me.”
The problem with the constant deluge of horror-tinged content that tends to arrive in theaters, on streaming or VOD on a weekly basis is that some great movies end up slipping through the cracks to go undiscovered for the longest time, but the underrated and overlooked The Lodge is finally experiencing a renaissance on Netflix.
Co-written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the chilling psychological story premiered in January 2019, but didn’t score a limited theatrical release until the following February, resulting in a meager box office haul of just over $3 million.
Actors learn a great many things when preparing for a role, and Benedict Cumberbatch recently revealed his knowledge from The Power of the Dog helped him bust up a bovine bunch for a scared family.
Today Insider reported the actor, who is up for an Oscar for his role as ranch owner Phil Burbank in the Netflix drama, told the audience on a coming episode of The Graham Norton Show about the incident. It happened at a beach in the U.K. he visited after wrapping the 2021 film. Cumberbatch encountered a group who was terrified of a herd of cattle on the field they had to cross to access the water and as a result, he used what he knew to make their day better.
Zack Snyder is truly humbled over being dubbed the greatest of all time — or GOAT for short — with his name hashtag having a goat emoji attached to it on Twitter.
The honor is a rarity doled out by the social media platform and has included Olympic athlete Simon Biles and football players Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, among others.
Ashley Greene, Twilight‘s Alice Cullen, has a surprise in store for those of us who just can’t put our Team Edward/Jacob gear into storage just yet. Greene is starting a podcast for fans who are still — or have just fallen — in love with all things Twilight.
So if you’ve been dreaming of dreary days in Forks, WA, or waiting for a mysteriously handsome guy to drive down the street in a silver Volvo, this is the podcast for you. New fans are still discovering Twilight magic, as Greene told EW in a conversation about The Twilight Effect, launching next month.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Marvel’s Benedict Cumberbatch had signed up to lead an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, as directed by Wes Anderson, for Netflix. This isn’t the first time the British actor has been attached to a project based on one of the acclaimed children’s writer’s works, though. Back in Nov. 2019, his production company SunnyMarch landed the rights to make a film based on Danny, the Champion of the World, with Cumberbatch also due to star.
The production never materialized, however, and that’s now causing Cumberbatch some legal repercussions. As per Variety, Portobello Productions has filed a lawsuit against SunnyMarch for allegedly wrongfully holding onto the rights for the script that was penned for the film by David Nicholls (One Day) even though their agreement has expired. SunnyMarch and Portobello originally commissioned Nicholls to provide a script together, with the idea being to find a director to work alongside him within 12 months.
