The results are in after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held elections for 17 seats on its 55-person board of governors, and the newly constituted board will include five rookies, one comeback kid and 11 continuing incumbents.
The five first-time governors will be Patricia Cardoso (directors branch), a 1996 Student Academy Award winner best known for helming 2002’s Real Women Have Curves, who will succeed Susanne Bier; Jennifer Fox (producers), an Oscar nominee for Michael Clayton and five-time producer of the Academy’s Governors Awards, who will succeed Jennifer Todd; K.K. Barrett (production design), an Oscar nominee for Her, who will succeed Tom Duffield; Andy Nelson (sound), a 24-time Oscar nominee who has taken home statuettes for Saving Private Ryan and Les Misérables, who will succeed Gary C. Bourgeois; and Chris Tashima (short films), an Oscar winner for the live action short Visas and Virtue, who becomes the first governor of the short films branch.
The five first-time governors will be Patricia Cardoso (directors branch), a 1996 Student Academy Award winner best known for helming 2002’s Real Women Have Curves, who will succeed Susanne Bier; Jennifer Fox (producers), an Oscar nominee for Michael Clayton and five-time producer of the Academy’s Governors Awards, who will succeed Jennifer Todd; K.K. Barrett (production design), an Oscar nominee for Her, who will succeed Tom Duffield; Andy Nelson (sound), a 24-time Oscar nominee who has taken home statuettes for Saving Private Ryan and Les Misérables, who will succeed Gary C. Bourgeois; and Chris Tashima (short films), an Oscar winner for the live action short Visas and Virtue, who becomes the first governor of the short films branch.
- 6/10/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you were around in 1980, you can, sadly, imagine the confusion that might be caused if a woman drove up to the 20th Century Fox gate on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles and claimed to be the new head of the studio. This simply didn't happen. Women didn't run Hollywood studios.
Someone had to shatter that glass ceiling, and Sherry Lansing was as qualified as anyone to do it. She started out as an actor (appearing opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks' swan song "Rio Lobo"), but quickly grew dissatisfied with that area of the industry. She was far more interested in the behind-the-scenes aspect of filmmaking, and quickly proved she possessed the savvy and good taste to succeed as an executive. At Columbia Pictures, she was one of the driving forces behind such critical/commercial successes as "The China Syndrome" and "Kramer vs. Kramer".
This made Lansing a hot Hollywood commodity,...
Someone had to shatter that glass ceiling, and Sherry Lansing was as qualified as anyone to do it. She started out as an actor (appearing opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks' swan song "Rio Lobo"), but quickly grew dissatisfied with that area of the industry. She was far more interested in the behind-the-scenes aspect of filmmaking, and quickly proved she possessed the savvy and good taste to succeed as an executive. At Columbia Pictures, she was one of the driving forces behind such critical/commercial successes as "The China Syndrome" and "Kramer vs. Kramer".
This made Lansing a hot Hollywood commodity,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The Amityville Horror (1979)
The Movie Says: A family moves into a home that had been the site of a grisly mass murder, and soon realize the house is incredibly haunted. The movie is based on the bestselling 'non-fiction' book.
In Real Life: After the previous inhabitants of a certain Amityville house were murdered, the Lutz family moved in – though they were worried about making the mortgage payments on the $80,000 home (just under half a million dollars today).
The idea of writing a book about the house being 'haunted' post-murder was actually proposed by the killer's lawyer, who thought it would make a pile of cash.
Long story short: the book got published and sold 11 million copies, the Lutzes got rich off of their lie, and nobody else who lived in the house ever experienced paranormal activity. So 'The Amityville Horror' isn't based on a true story so much...
The Movie Says: A family moves into a home that had been the site of a grisly mass murder, and soon realize the house is incredibly haunted. The movie is based on the bestselling 'non-fiction' book.
In Real Life: After the previous inhabitants of a certain Amityville house were murdered, the Lutz family moved in – though they were worried about making the mortgage payments on the $80,000 home (just under half a million dollars today).
The idea of writing a book about the house being 'haunted' post-murder was actually proposed by the killer's lawyer, who thought it would make a pile of cash.
Long story short: the book got published and sold 11 million copies, the Lutzes got rich off of their lie, and nobody else who lived in the house ever experienced paranormal activity. So 'The Amityville Horror' isn't based on a true story so much...
- 4/28/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
It used to be said that every movie, no matter how badly it did at the box office or critically, went to heaven. Heaven, of course, meant physical media. First, it was VHS, then it was Laserdisc, then DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K Blu-rays; every movie would get some kind of physical media release. After all, rentals and sales were important to a film’s profitability. In fact, some movies that tanked theatrically did so well on DVD that they became perennials, such as Donnie Darko or The Transporter, with the DVD sales of that movie directly influencing the studio to greenlight a sequel and give Jason Statham a legit career as an action star. Yet, despite physical media making a comeback, it’s worth noting that some of the most popular movies in recent memory have never gotten a physical media release. And we’re not only talking about...
- 4/27/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Brian Cox probably didn’t even have to engage the whole power of his acting talent in his recently ended black comedy drama show Succession — his character’s boldness and straightforward manner of speaking the truth seem to be a part of the actor’s personality too.
While nobody would find a safe place to hide from Cox’s harsh criticism towards actors and films at HistFest a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t only Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon that got all the heat, but also Mel Gibson’s biggest achievement in the industry.
A proud Scottish man, Brian Cox is definitely into historical accuracy — and he won’t tolerate it when this accuracy isn’t 100%. At the same HistFest the actor revealed that he’s definitely not a fan of Braveheart, Mel Gibson’s 1995 directorial and acting feature that took home five Academy awards, including for Best Picture.
While nobody would find a safe place to hide from Cox’s harsh criticism towards actors and films at HistFest a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t only Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon that got all the heat, but also Mel Gibson’s biggest achievement in the industry.
A proud Scottish man, Brian Cox is definitely into historical accuracy — and he won’t tolerate it when this accuracy isn’t 100%. At the same HistFest the actor revealed that he’s definitely not a fan of Braveheart, Mel Gibson’s 1995 directorial and acting feature that took home five Academy awards, including for Best Picture.
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
“You know you can watch that at home, right?” Such was the advice directed my way by a wisecracking passerby while queued up for a screening at the 2024 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival in Hollywood, California. They were clearly not a festival passholder, but the indifference heard right there on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was another instance of the trampling of history that both the festival and its parent channel aim to counter.
Probably the most even-handed response to that trampling would be a reminder—to flip a well-known phrase—that a home is not a house (not a movie house anyway). The folks who flock to Los Angeles every year from all over the world to attend this festival, probably all subscribers or rabid devotees of the channel that bears its name, cough up a prodigious amount of money to do so. It’s clear that for them,...
Probably the most even-handed response to that trampling would be a reminder—to flip a well-known phrase—that a home is not a house (not a movie house anyway). The folks who flock to Los Angeles every year from all over the world to attend this festival, probably all subscribers or rabid devotees of the channel that bears its name, cough up a prodigious amount of money to do so. It’s clear that for them,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Dennis Cozzalio
- Slant Magazine
From sharing repugnance towards Wbd’s handling of Turner Classic Movies to blasting Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon, Brian Cox has never bothered filtering his opinions. Recently, while sharing his distaste for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, the Succession star stressed that Phoenix was terrible in the role, claiming he’d done a better job as France’s first emperor.
However, his criticisms weren’t limited to Scott’s historical epic, as the actor also took shots at one of Mel Gibson’s most acclaimed works to date, which scored five Oscar wins, including Best Picture.
Mel Gibson’s Performance Is the Lone Saving Grace of Braveheart per Brian Cox
Brian Cox | Credit: Succession (via HBO)
While there are many reasons to love Braveheart, ranging from its grand scale to Mel Gibson‘s best impeccable performance, historically, the film wasn’t quite accurate. From Gibson’s dodgy Scottish accent to its simplistic politics,...
However, his criticisms weren’t limited to Scott’s historical epic, as the actor also took shots at one of Mel Gibson’s most acclaimed works to date, which scored five Oscar wins, including Best Picture.
Mel Gibson’s Performance Is the Lone Saving Grace of Braveheart per Brian Cox
Brian Cox | Credit: Succession (via HBO)
While there are many reasons to love Braveheart, ranging from its grand scale to Mel Gibson‘s best impeccable performance, historically, the film wasn’t quite accurate. From Gibson’s dodgy Scottish accent to its simplistic politics,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
From his lack of interest in Jeremy Strong’s Method acting to his distaste for Warner Bros. Discovery’s handling of Turner Classic Movies, Brian Cox has never been a man who hides his true opinions. The latest target of his colorful ire? Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.”
In a recent appearance at HitsFest in London (via The Standard), Cox made it clear that he was no fan of Scott’s film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French general-turned-emperor. While the “Succession” star didn’t have anything redeeming to say about the film as a whole, he placed most of the blame on Phoenix for his performance.
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the film. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him.
In a recent appearance at HitsFest in London (via The Standard), Cox made it clear that he was no fan of Scott’s film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French general-turned-emperor. While the “Succession” star didn’t have anything redeeming to say about the film as a whole, he placed most of the blame on Phoenix for his performance.
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the film. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him.
- 4/20/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Brian Cox Calls Joaquin Phoenix’s Performance In Napoleon “Truly Terrible”; Pokes Fun At His Name, “Wackeen… Wacky” (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Succession Star Brian Cox is not one to mince his words. The Veteran Actor, who has played timeless roles, has always made headlines because of his candor. He had feelings about Joaquin Phoenix‘s Napolean portrayal and is letting everyone know. Cox made some shocking revelations and said, “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix.” Ouch, but if you think that is harsh, you will be surprised by his statements.
Brian played the role of Media Moghul Logan Roy, the patriarch who puts his kids through a game of hoops and leaps to take over the seat of the media conglomerate in the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series. The actor, the polar opposite of his character, has been known to stir feelings up because of his new statements at a London fest.
Succession Star Brian Cox is not one to mince his words. The Veteran Actor, who has played timeless roles, has always made headlines because of his candor. He had feelings about Joaquin Phoenix‘s Napolean portrayal and is letting everyone know. Cox made some shocking revelations and said, “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix.” Ouch, but if you think that is harsh, you will be surprised by his statements.
Brian played the role of Media Moghul Logan Roy, the patriarch who puts his kids through a game of hoops and leaps to take over the seat of the media conglomerate in the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series. The actor, the polar opposite of his character, has been known to stir feelings up because of his new statements at a London fest.
- 4/18/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Napoleon may have lost at Waterloo, but Joaquin Phoenix has lost to Brian Cox. Cox – who has been no stranger to speaking his mind on just about any topic that irks him – has now targeted Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, particularly calling out the lead performance of Joaquin Phoenix. Go on, Brian, give ‘em the “Logan Roy” – you know what we’re talking about!
Speaking at HistFest in London (via The Standard), Brian Cox lashed out at Napoleon, saying it was “Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.” Cox would go on to...
Speaking at HistFest in London (via The Standard), Brian Cox lashed out at Napoleon, saying it was “Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.” Cox would go on to...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
True to form, actor Brian Cox doesn’t hold back when critiquing Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. He doesn’t have much time for Braveheart, either.
Seldom one to mince his words, Brian Cox has offered an unfiltered review of Ridley Scott’s 2023 historical epic, Napoleon. The film was, the Succession actor said, “Terrible.”
Nor did Cox have much time for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as the title figure. It was “a truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” he added.
Cox made the comments in a talk hosted by Clive Myrie called History on Stage and Screen. It was part of HistFest, an event held at the British Library earlier in April; during it, Cox waded in not only on Napoleon’s historical accuracy, but also the quality of the film as a piece of drama.
“It really is appalling,” Cox said, according to quotes shared by The Evening Standard. “I...
Seldom one to mince his words, Brian Cox has offered an unfiltered review of Ridley Scott’s 2023 historical epic, Napoleon. The film was, the Succession actor said, “Terrible.”
Nor did Cox have much time for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as the title figure. It was “a truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” he added.
Cox made the comments in a talk hosted by Clive Myrie called History on Stage and Screen. It was part of HistFest, an event held at the British Library earlier in April; during it, Cox waded in not only on Napoleon’s historical accuracy, but also the quality of the film as a piece of drama.
“It really is appalling,” Cox said, according to quotes shared by The Evening Standard. “I...
- 4/18/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Actor Brian Cox wasn’t impressed with fellow actor Joaquin Pheonix’s performance in ‘Napoleon’.
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
- 4/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Brian Cox has never been one to withhold his true feelings, and at London’s HistFest the “Succession” star unloaded on a variety of topics Sunday night including politics, theater critics and Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.”
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the Oscar-nominated historical drama, per The Standard. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No — it’s lies.”
Cox then mused about Phoenix’s name: “I think he’s well named. Joaquin … wackeen … wacky. It’s a sort of wacky performance.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for both Cox and Phoenix.
Speaking more broadly, Cox bemoaned the...
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the Oscar-nominated historical drama, per The Standard. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No — it’s lies.”
Cox then mused about Phoenix’s name: “I think he’s well named. Joaquin … wackeen … wacky. It’s a sort of wacky performance.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for both Cox and Phoenix.
Speaking more broadly, Cox bemoaned the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg promised that he gets to show a very different side of himself in “Flight Risk,” a new thriller from Mel Gibson. And based on the trailer that Lionsgate shared at CinemaCon on Thursday, that’s no exaggeration. Wahlberg, who specializes in square-jawed heroes, is balding and psychotic, playing a mob hit man who tricks a federal agent into allowing him to pilot a plane carrying an informant out of a remote area.
Scenery is chewed as Wahlberg sports a faux Southern accent and flashes a sociopathic glint in his eye. Gibson, no stranger to controversies over the years, is presented in the trailer as the Oscar-winning director of “Braveheart” and “Apocalypto.” Gibson also earned an Oscar nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.” He and Wahlberg have worked together in the past on “Father Stu” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” “Flight Risk” is different from those films (think aviation thrillers like “Executive Decision...
Scenery is chewed as Wahlberg sports a faux Southern accent and flashes a sociopathic glint in his eye. Gibson, no stranger to controversies over the years, is presented in the trailer as the Oscar-winning director of “Braveheart” and “Apocalypto.” Gibson also earned an Oscar nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.” He and Wahlberg have worked together in the past on “Father Stu” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” “Flight Risk” is different from those films (think aviation thrillers like “Executive Decision...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Mel Gibson praised his longtime friend and “Air America” co-star Robert Downey Jr. in the latter’s new Esquire magazine cover story. Gibson called Downey “bold and generous and kind” for urging Hollywood to forgive Gibson after his infamous 2006 arrest, which included the “Braveheart” star making comments disparaging Jewish people. Gibson’s antisemitic remarks soured his career in Hollywood.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
It appears Shari Redstone remains firmly opposed to breaking up Paramount Global.
Redstone, president of National Amusements Inc. — the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — was “unconvinced” by Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer to buy Paramount’s film and TV studio, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. The reported price tag would be a premium over the market cap of the entire company. Instead, per the Ft report, Redstone is preferring to continue negotiating a deal with Skydance’s David Ellison, in partnership with RedBird Capital and Tencent, to sell Nai (and then merge Skydance with Paramount Global).
Shares of Paramount Global closed down 5.5% Thursday following the Ft’s report, amid an uptick in broader market indexes. That came after the stock popped nearly 12% following the Wall Street Journal’s report that Apollo had made an $11 billion offer to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group.
Apollo...
Redstone, president of National Amusements Inc. — the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — was “unconvinced” by Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer to buy Paramount’s film and TV studio, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources. The reported price tag would be a premium over the market cap of the entire company. Instead, per the Ft report, Redstone is preferring to continue negotiating a deal with Skydance’s David Ellison, in partnership with RedBird Capital and Tencent, to sell Nai (and then merge Skydance with Paramount Global).
Shares of Paramount Global closed down 5.5% Thursday following the Ft’s report, amid an uptick in broader market indexes. That came after the stock popped nearly 12% following the Wall Street Journal’s report that Apollo had made an $11 billion offer to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group.
Apollo...
- 3/21/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Apollo Global Management, a major private-equity firm, has submitted an $11 billion bid to acquire Paramount Pictures and the Paramount TV studios group, according to a published report.
The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global’s cable networks like BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, or the streaming business unit that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Apollo’s reported offer for Paramount’s studio operations is greater than the market capitalization of Paramount Global in its entirety ($7.3 billion as of March 19). The proposed transaction may include some assumption of Paramount Global’s long-term debt (which stood at $14.6 billion at the end of 2023).
Shares of Paramount Global closed up 11.8% Wednesday on the Journal report, to $12.51/per share, boosting its market cap to nearly $8.7 billion. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $24/share.
The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, reported that Apollo Global offered $11 billion for Paramount Global’s film and TV studio business. That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global’s cable networks like BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, or the streaming business unit that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Apollo’s reported offer for Paramount’s studio operations is greater than the market capitalization of Paramount Global in its entirety ($7.3 billion as of March 19). The proposed transaction may include some assumption of Paramount Global’s long-term debt (which stood at $14.6 billion at the end of 2023).
Shares of Paramount Global closed up 11.8% Wednesday on the Journal report, to $12.51/per share, boosting its market cap to nearly $8.7 billion. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $24/share.
- 3/20/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a rare type of cinephile who wasn’t introduced to the idea of film as more than just idle entertainment by the ritual of the Academy Awards. And it’s an even rarer type of cinephile who didn’t soon thereafter vehemently reject the Oscar as the ultimate barometer of a film’s artistic worth. Those of us who started off with The Godfather, Schindler’s List, All About Eve, or Casablanca all eventually got around to Out of Africa, Around the World in 80 Days, The Greatest Show on Earth, Cimarron, and Cavalcade. First loves being first loves, we still find ourselves regressing if for only one night a year, succumbing to the allure of instant canonization even as it comes in the form of repeated slap-in-the-face reminders of Oscar’s bracing wrongness: Gladiator, Braveheart, Chicago, Crash. In that sense, consider this project part cathartic exorcism and part...
- 3/17/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
After earning seven Academy Awards for his latest opus, Oppenheimer, everyone wants to know what Christopher Nolan will be doing next. The short answer, of course, is anything he wants. But, buried within a Variety report about how much the director earned for Oppenheimer is a juicy tidbit teasing he might be directing an adaptation of the classic ’60s series The Prisoner! Widely considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time, it starred Patrick McGoohan (who was also the creative mind behind the show) as an unnamed British spy dumped on an island prison for those who were too valuable to be allowed to roam free. Dubbed “The Village”, the former spies don’t have names, but are rather known by their numbers. He’s known as Number 6, with Number 2 being in charge of the never-seen Number 1. The series plays like a psychedelic, cerebral James Bond movie, meaning...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Oppenheimer” lenser Hoyte van Hoytema took top honors from the American Society of Cinematographers on Sunday. He edged out all four of his Oscar rivals for Best Cinematography: Edward Lachman (“El Conde”), Matthew Libatique (“Maestro”), Rodrigo Prieto (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Robbie Ryan (“Poor Things”).
Over its 38-year history, the ASC has predicted 152 of the 190 Oscar nominees, including four in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and all five this year and in both 2018 and 2017. Last year, it previewed three of the Best Cinematography contenders — Roger Deakins (“Empire of Light”), Darius Khondji (“Bardo”) and Mandy Walker (“Elvis”). While Walker won over the ASC, she lost the Oscar to “All Quiet on the Western Front” lenser James Friend.
Indeed, the ASC choice for the best in the business has presaged the eventual winner at the Oscars only 17 times:
Dean Semler, “Dances with Wolves” (1991)
John Toll, “Braveheart” (1996)
John Seale, “The English Patient” (1997)
Russell Carpenter, “Titanic” (1998)
Conrad L. Hall,...
Over its 38-year history, the ASC has predicted 152 of the 190 Oscar nominees, including four in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and all five this year and in both 2018 and 2017. Last year, it previewed three of the Best Cinematography contenders — Roger Deakins (“Empire of Light”), Darius Khondji (“Bardo”) and Mandy Walker (“Elvis”). While Walker won over the ASC, she lost the Oscar to “All Quiet on the Western Front” lenser James Friend.
Indeed, the ASC choice for the best in the business has presaged the eventual winner at the Oscars only 17 times:
Dean Semler, “Dances with Wolves” (1991)
John Toll, “Braveheart” (1996)
John Seale, “The English Patient” (1997)
Russell Carpenter, “Titanic” (1998)
Conrad L. Hall,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
As we've seen in recent years, horror remains a recipe for success at the box office. Truthfully, it's been that way for decades. Another trend that has emerged in the aftermath of the pandemic is faith-based cinema breaking out in theaters, with the controversial "Sound of Freedom" leading the way. To that end, controversy can sometimes fuel massive ticket sales. 20 years ago, one movie combined every single one of those elements to deliver the biggest R-rated movie of all time. That movie was "The Passion of the Christ."
Directed by Mel Gibson, the film focuses on the last 12 hours of in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, played by James Caviezel. The film begins with Jesus praying after the Last Supper before being betrayed by Judas Iscariot.
As we've seen in recent years, horror remains a recipe for success at the box office. Truthfully, it's been that way for decades. Another trend that has emerged in the aftermath of the pandemic is faith-based cinema breaking out in theaters, with the controversial "Sound of Freedom" leading the way. To that end, controversy can sometimes fuel massive ticket sales. 20 years ago, one movie combined every single one of those elements to deliver the biggest R-rated movie of all time. That movie was "The Passion of the Christ."
Directed by Mel Gibson, the film focuses on the last 12 hours of in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, played by James Caviezel. The film begins with Jesus praying after the Last Supper before being betrayed by Judas Iscariot.
- 2/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg became one of the greats when he helmed the holocaust drama Schindler’s List. The harrowing tale of oppression, pain, and hope was headlined by a then-unknown Liam Neeson and received universal acclaim for its depiction of WWII. Spielberg won his first Oscar for Best Director for the film.
While Lian Neeson’s performance as the titular Oskar Schindler earned him an Academy Award nomination and cannot be imagined starring anyone else, many stars were reportedly interested in the role. One of them was reportedly Braveheart star Mel Gibson, who was considered by Spielberg but he had to reject him as he did not want a star to be in the lead.
Mel Gibson Was Considered For The Lead Role In Schindler’s List Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Actor Mel Gibson has also received his share of Oscar glory when he starred and directed in the war drama Braveheart.
While Lian Neeson’s performance as the titular Oskar Schindler earned him an Academy Award nomination and cannot be imagined starring anyone else, many stars were reportedly interested in the role. One of them was reportedly Braveheart star Mel Gibson, who was considered by Spielberg but he had to reject him as he did not want a star to be in the lead.
Mel Gibson Was Considered For The Lead Role In Schindler’s List Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Actor Mel Gibson has also received his share of Oscar glory when he starred and directed in the war drama Braveheart.
- 2/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg’s Oskar Schindler almost looked vastly different.
The auteur’s Oscar-winning 1994 film “Schindler’s List” was led by Liam Neeson, who portrayed the real-life German businessman who saved more than 1,200 Jews from the Nazis during World War II. However, according to CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz, Mel Gibson was briefly considered for the title role.
“Mel Gibson’s name came up. He was interested. His agent put him forward,” Ovitz told The Hollywood Reporter in a 30th anniversary retrospective cover story. “But it wasn’t going to happen. Steven wanted a non-movie star for the part.”
At the time, pre-“Braveheart,” Gibson was coming off of three “Lethal Weapon” movies.
There were others considered — Neeson recounted in the oral history hearing Harrison Ford and Kevin Costner as well — though Spielberg was personally not naming names.
“A lot of people were interested in playing Schindler, and a lot of them were movie stars,...
The auteur’s Oscar-winning 1994 film “Schindler’s List” was led by Liam Neeson, who portrayed the real-life German businessman who saved more than 1,200 Jews from the Nazis during World War II. However, according to CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz, Mel Gibson was briefly considered for the title role.
“Mel Gibson’s name came up. He was interested. His agent put him forward,” Ovitz told The Hollywood Reporter in a 30th anniversary retrospective cover story. “But it wasn’t going to happen. Steven wanted a non-movie star for the part.”
At the time, pre-“Braveheart,” Gibson was coming off of three “Lethal Weapon” movies.
There were others considered — Neeson recounted in the oral history hearing Harrison Ford and Kevin Costner as well — though Spielberg was personally not naming names.
“A lot of people were interested in playing Schindler, and a lot of them were movie stars,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
All caught up on this year’s Oscar-nominated movies? Catch one of the winter’s biggest not-nominated movies. It’s one the whole family can enjoy.
The contender to watch this week: “Wonka“
Come with me and you’ll be in a world of Paul King‘s imagination. The “Paddington” director’s Willy Wonka prequel dominated the holiday box office en route to $553 million worldwide and counting. Now it’s also available to rent or purchase on VOD. Timothée Chalamet earned a Golden Globe nomination for the title role, but that was the extent of the movie’s awards favor aside from one BAFTA nod. In a rare rebuff for a big-budget original musical, none of its numbers made the Oscars’ Best Original Song shortlist. Oh well. “Wonka” is a pleasing movie, sugary but nowhere near as phoned-in as its early trailers suggested.
Other contenders:
“Orion and the Dark”:...
The contender to watch this week: “Wonka“
Come with me and you’ll be in a world of Paul King‘s imagination. The “Paddington” director’s Willy Wonka prequel dominated the holiday box office en route to $553 million worldwide and counting. Now it’s also available to rent or purchase on VOD. Timothée Chalamet earned a Golden Globe nomination for the title role, but that was the extent of the movie’s awards favor aside from one BAFTA nod. In a rare rebuff for a big-budget original musical, none of its numbers made the Oscars’ Best Original Song shortlist. Oh well. “Wonka” is a pleasing movie, sugary but nowhere near as phoned-in as its early trailers suggested.
Other contenders:
“Orion and the Dark”:...
- 2/3/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
Film critic Justin Chang has joined The New Yorker.
One of the most celebrated critics in the U.S., Chang has worked for several years at the Los Angeles Times where he’s published weekly reviews as well as longer-form essays, such as a deep dive on how “omission does not mean erasure” when it comes “Oppenheimer.” Before the L.A. Times, he worked for some years at Variety.
Chang is one of the top wordsmiths in film criticism today, devoted to sentence-level beauty in his writing that makes him a perfect fit for the New Yorker. He is also the most glorious and shameless pun-meister of the critical sphere, issuing his bon mots with abandon on Twitter/X. A recent example? “No Greta Gerwig in director or Greta Lee in lead actress, re-Greta-bly.” Though his all-time best may be referring to “Mektoub” director Abdellatif Kechiche as “a gluteus maximalist,” and...
One of the most celebrated critics in the U.S., Chang has worked for several years at the Los Angeles Times where he’s published weekly reviews as well as longer-form essays, such as a deep dive on how “omission does not mean erasure” when it comes “Oppenheimer.” Before the L.A. Times, he worked for some years at Variety.
Chang is one of the top wordsmiths in film criticism today, devoted to sentence-level beauty in his writing that makes him a perfect fit for the New Yorker. He is also the most glorious and shameless pun-meister of the critical sphere, issuing his bon mots with abandon on Twitter/X. A recent example? “No Greta Gerwig in director or Greta Lee in lead actress, re-Greta-bly.” Though his all-time best may be referring to “Mektoub” director Abdellatif Kechiche as “a gluteus maximalist,” and...
- 1/30/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The biggest weekend foes of summer 2023 continued their drag-out fight into Oscar nominations this morning, with Universal’s Christopher Nolan 3-hour physicist drama, Oppenheimer, beating Warner Bros.’ highest grossing movie ever, Barbie, 13 to 8 in Oscar nominations.
Never before in Oscar history have two summer blockbusters that opened on the same weekend, shown up at the Oscars in the Best Picture category.
Oppenheimer scored noms for Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Emily Blunt), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr), Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Original Score, Hair & Makeup, Production Design, Sound and Adapted Screenplay.
Related: Cillian Murphy On Best Actor ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar Nomination: “I Feel Really Privileged And Lucky To Be In A Film That’s Connected With People”
Barbie counted noms for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ryan Gosling), Best Supporting Actress (America Ferrara), Costume Design, Two Original Song...
Never before in Oscar history have two summer blockbusters that opened on the same weekend, shown up at the Oscars in the Best Picture category.
Oppenheimer scored noms for Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Emily Blunt), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr), Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Original Score, Hair & Makeup, Production Design, Sound and Adapted Screenplay.
Related: Cillian Murphy On Best Actor ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar Nomination: “I Feel Really Privileged And Lucky To Be In A Film That’s Connected With People”
Barbie counted noms for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Ryan Gosling), Best Supporting Actress (America Ferrara), Costume Design, Two Original Song...
- 1/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The American Society of Cinematographers nominees announced on January 11 include only four of our five leading Oscar contenders for Best Cinematography: frontrunner Hoyte van Hoytema for “Oppenheimer”plus Matthew Libatique (“Maestro”), Rodrigo Prieto (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Robbie Ryan (“Poor Things”). Our other predicted nominee, Łukasz Zal (“The Zone of Interest”), got bumped by Edward Lachman (“El Conde”).
Over its 37-year history, the ASC has predicted 147 of the 185 Oscar nominees, including four in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and all five in both 2018 and 2017. Last year, it previewed three of the Best Cinematography contenders — Roger Deakins (“Empire of Light”), Darius Khondji (“Bardo”) and Mandy Walker (“Elvis”). While Walker won over the ASC, she lost the Oscar to “All Quiet on the Western Front” lenser James Friend.
Indeed, the ASC choice for the best in the business has presaged the eventual winner at the Oscars only 17 times:
Dean Semler, “Dances with Wolves” (1991)
John Toll,...
Over its 37-year history, the ASC has predicted 147 of the 185 Oscar nominees, including four in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and all five in both 2018 and 2017. Last year, it previewed three of the Best Cinematography contenders — Roger Deakins (“Empire of Light”), Darius Khondji (“Bardo”) and Mandy Walker (“Elvis”). While Walker won over the ASC, she lost the Oscar to “All Quiet on the Western Front” lenser James Friend.
Indeed, the ASC choice for the best in the business has presaged the eventual winner at the Oscars only 17 times:
Dean Semler, “Dances with Wolves” (1991)
John Toll,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“Barbenheimer” dominated nominations for the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, just as the two blockbusters ruled over last year’s box office. Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” received a leading four nominations, including nods for their ensembles. The movies will vie for that top prize alongside “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “American Fiction” and “The Color Purple.”
On the television front, “Succession” had a leading five nominations for its final season. It was followed closely behind by “Ted Lasso,” “The Bear” and “The Last of Us,” which earned four nominations apiece. “Succession,” a look at an aging media mogul and his children, is up for best ensemble in a drama series. It will compete against “The Crown,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Last of Us” and “The Morning Show.” Best TV comedy ensemble will be a race between “The Bear,” “Ted Lasso,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Abbott Elementary” and “Barry.”
Warner Bros. Discovery...
On the television front, “Succession” had a leading five nominations for its final season. It was followed closely behind by “Ted Lasso,” “The Bear” and “The Last of Us,” which earned four nominations apiece. “Succession,” a look at an aging media mogul and his children, is up for best ensemble in a drama series. It will compete against “The Crown,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Last of Us” and “The Morning Show.” Best TV comedy ensemble will be a race between “The Bear,” “Ted Lasso,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Abbott Elementary” and “Barry.”
Warner Bros. Discovery...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jordan Moreau and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Medieval times have always captivated the imagination, with their tales of chivalry, battles, and court intrigue. Cinema has a way of transporting us back to these bygone eras, offering a glimpse into the lives and stories that shaped history. In this article, we’ll journey through the misty fields of the past as we explore the top 8 medieval movies that you simply can’t afford to miss. Braveheart paints a picture of Scottish resistance Mel Gibson’s portrayal of William Wallace in Braveheart is nothing short of iconic. The film’s sweeping views of Scotland are mesmerizing, and while some viewers might quibble...
- 1/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Jennifer Lopez Once Threatened Ricky Gervais At A Golden Globes Backstage & Asked Him Not To Crack Any Jokes About Her ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais went viral a few days back for his controversial monologue involving Jeffrey Epstein at the 2020 Golden Globes. That was the last time he hosted the event. However, the comedian had a notorious reputation for his entire hosting career. Before the 2020 fiasco, Jennifer Lopez once threatened him at a Golden Globes award night.
Not just JLo, Spider-Man actor James Franco once allegedly revealed that he was not fond of Ricky’s humor. Then, the Braveheart actor once said he wanted to strangle Gervais and prefers Jimmy Fallon over the British comedian as a host. For the unversed, Ricky hosted the event five times, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020.
In 2011, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Lopez told Access Hollywood that she was...
British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais went viral a few days back for his controversial monologue involving Jeffrey Epstein at the 2020 Golden Globes. That was the last time he hosted the event. However, the comedian had a notorious reputation for his entire hosting career. Before the 2020 fiasco, Jennifer Lopez once threatened him at a Golden Globes award night.
Not just JLo, Spider-Man actor James Franco once allegedly revealed that he was not fond of Ricky’s humor. Then, the Braveheart actor once said he wanted to strangle Gervais and prefers Jimmy Fallon over the British comedian as a host. For the unversed, Ricky hosted the event five times, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020.
In 2011, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Lopez told Access Hollywood that she was...
- 1/8/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery have joined the cast of 'Flight Risk'.The duo have been tapped to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the suspense thriller that is being directed by Mel Gibson.In the movie, Wahlberg portrays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Dockery), who has been tasked with accompanying a fugitive (Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions rise and trust is put to the test as not everybody is who they seem.The flick is Mel's first time behind the camera since the Oscar-nominated 2016 war drama 'Hacksaw Ridge' and marks a reunion for him and Wahlberg after they starred together in 'Father Stu' and collaborated on the 'Daddy's Home' series.Lionsgate movie chairman Joe Drake said when the project was announced last year: "We love the undeniable electric pairing of Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg."These world-class talents combining for this dynamic,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Editor’s note: Underplayed in the media intrigue over the prospect of Warner Bros swallowing Shari Redstone’s empire that includes Paramount and CBS is the gloomy reality that another storied Hollywood studio could go the way of Fox. That went from a vibrant, multi-faceted creative content-generating enterprise to a headstone when Rupert Murdoch decided to cash out for Disney stock. David Zaslav spent 2023 kicking employees and finished films to the curb to pay down debt just to get this far; chances are more blood will spill down Melrose if Redstone sells some or all the pieces of Paramount to be mashed into an existing studio. When Bill Mechanic was perched atop Paramount, Disney and Fox, he built Disney’s home video from a $30 million to $3 billion business and found ways to take risks and squeeze max returns from blockbusters from Braveheart to Titanic, Independence Day and many others. Who...
- 1/4/2024
- by Bill Mechanic
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Gibson is the Oscar-winning actor and director who has had his fair share of highs and lows, due in large part to several self-inflicted scandals. Let’s look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1956, Gibson and his family moved from New York to Australia, where he first came to prominence as an actor thanks to George Miller‘s original “Mad Max” trilogy, plus leading roles in Peter Weir‘s “Gallipoli” and “The Year of Living Dangerously.” He had equal success in the US, starring in everything from action films (the “Lethal Weapon” franchise) to romantic comedies (“What Women Want”).
He first hit the Oscar jackpot with the 1995 historical epic “Braveheart,” in which he also starred as Scottish warrior William Wallace. That film brought his wins in Best Picture and Best Director. He had similar directorial success with the controversial box-office bonanza “The Passion of the Christ...
Born in 1956, Gibson and his family moved from New York to Australia, where he first came to prominence as an actor thanks to George Miller‘s original “Mad Max” trilogy, plus leading roles in Peter Weir‘s “Gallipoli” and “The Year of Living Dangerously.” He had equal success in the US, starring in everything from action films (the “Lethal Weapon” franchise) to romantic comedies (“What Women Want”).
He first hit the Oscar jackpot with the 1995 historical epic “Braveheart,” in which he also starred as Scottish warrior William Wallace. That film brought his wins in Best Picture and Best Director. He had similar directorial success with the controversial box-office bonanza “The Passion of the Christ...
- 12/30/2023
- by Misty Holland, Tom O'Brien, Chris Beachum and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Embarking on an Epic Journey with Braveheart The sweeping landscapes and the thunderous charge of battle in Braveheart have left an indelible mark on medieval cinema. Mel Gibson’s portrayal of William Wallace, a man who became the symbol of Scotland’s fight for independence, is both rousing and poignant. The film’s narrative might take liberties with historical facts, but its emotional resonance and epic storytelling are undeniable. “They may take away our lives but they’ll never take our freedom,” is a line that echoes through time, encapsulating the spirit of resistance that Wallace represents. While it’s true that Braveheart has faced...
- 12/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Embark on a Journey Through Time with These Medieval Masterpieces Medieval movies have a unique allure, whisking us away to an era of chivalry, conquests, and courtly love. Our selection of films stands out for their historical fidelity, critical praise, and enduring impact on the silver screen. Let’s explore these cinematic treasures that capture the essence of the Middle Ages. Braveheart The Epic That Defined a Genre Braveheart, with its sweeping Scottish landscapes and Mel Gibson’s passionate portrayal of William Wallace, is nothing short of epic. The film’s raw battle scenes evoke genuine reactions, while its storyline captivates as if...
- 12/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Rick and Morty wrapped its seventh season in spectacularly nightmarish fashion on Sunday, forcing the titular duo (but really just Morty?) to confront their darkest fears, a journey that reunited Rick (but not really Rick?) with his late wife, among other dramatic developments. Like most episodes of this show, it was… a lot.
“Season 7 was really all about conjuring Diane, Rick finally being able to say her name again and everyone beginning to really heal in terms of all that,” executive producer Scott Marder tells TVLine. “Rick’s going to continue growing and figuring out what life is like beyond...
“Season 7 was really all about conjuring Diane, Rick finally being able to say her name again and everyone beginning to really heal in terms of all that,” executive producer Scott Marder tells TVLine. “Rick’s going to continue growing and figuring out what life is like beyond...
- 12/18/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Kate McKinnon had dozens of killer impressions and recurring characters over her 11-year run on Saturday Night Live. Even if you devoted her entire first episode guest hosting to just the great ones, you still wouldn’t have enough time. But if you’ve got Billie Eilish as the musical guest, there is simply no better bit to bring back than “Whiskers R We.”
The sketch always used to feature the guest host, so it makes sense to have Eilish be the object of Barbara DeDrew’s affections. Over the course of the segment, McKinnon and her guest display varying...
The sketch always used to feature the guest host, so it makes sense to have Eilish be the object of Barbara DeDrew’s affections. Over the course of the segment, McKinnon and her guest display varying...
- 12/17/2023
- by Robert Clarke-Chan
- TVLine.com
Welcome to Wtf Happened to Troy? If we’re talking about the best historical cinematic epics of all time, what are the first few titles that leap to mind? Kubrick’s Spartacus? Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia? Maybe Gibson’s Braveheart? Whatever the answer is, chances are, despite earning half a billion dollars worldwide, Wolfgang Petersen’s Troy isn’t likely the first movie that tops the list. But why is that? After all, Troy was not only a monumental box office hit but also fared pretty well among critics and general filmgoers alike. Moreover, with Homer’s timeless tale of The Iliad guiding the way, it would seem as though Troy would resonate longer in the public’s collective consciousness and rank among the all-time best and most durable biographical epics. Yet, despite the impressive size, scale, and scope of the big-screen spectacle that chronicles the intense war between...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
There’s something undeniably captivating about the medieval era. It’s a period in history that continues to fascinate us, with its tales of bravery, chivalry, and intrigue. Through the magic of cinema, we can be transported back in time to experience these stories as if we were there. Let’s embark on a journey through seven films that serve as time machines, providing us with a window into the medieval world. Braveheart Captures Scottish Valor The spirit of Scottish resistance against English rule is vividly brought to life in Braveheart (1995). The film presents a sweeping portrayal of William Wallace, a man...
- 11/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Medieval films have a unique way of capturing our imaginations, transporting us to a time of gallant knights, formidable castles, and epic battles. This genre has given us some of the most memorable films in history, each defining the era in its own right. Let’s delve into 15 top medieval films that have not only entertained but also shaped our understanding of this fascinating period. The Freedom Cry of Braveheart The historical epic Braveheart is a stirring portrayal of William Wallace’s fight for Scottish independence. Mel Gibson’s passionate performance and the film’s intense battle scenes captivated audiences worldwide. It’s no...
- 11/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Los Angeles, Nov 9 (Ians) Veteran actor Brian Cox, who is well known for his roles in ‘Troy’, ‘X2’, ‘Red’, ‘Braveheart’, among others, has revealed that he entered the reality show ‘007: Road to a Million’, thinking it was actually a new James Bond movie.
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Nov 9 (Ians) Veteran actor Brian Cox, who is well known for his roles in ‘Troy’, ‘X2’, ‘Red’, ‘Braveheart’, among others, has revealed that he entered the reality show ‘007: Road to a Million’, thinking it was actually a new James Bond movie.
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
Talking to Jimmy Fallon on the latest episode of his ‘The Tonight Show’, he told the late night talk show host: “I thought it was the new ‘James Bond’ film. So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a ‘James Bond movie’. I thought, ‘Yes, of course’.”
However, much to Cox’s own disappointment, he quickly learned that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie,” as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.
The ‘Succession’ star said: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond. It would be really interesting. And I thought this was my moment,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hollywood works in phases. We’re in the middle of a vast superhero movie phase, which, maybe, seems to be on the downslide. Twenty-five years ago, war movies were all the rage in the wake of Saving Private Ryan, and once those taped off, historical epics became the blockbuster of choice for studios. Indeed, it was the smash success of Braveheart and Gladiator that paved the way for this run of films which started to tape off in the mid-aughts after a few mammothly pricey films, such as The Last Samurai and Troy, only earned modest profits for their studios. One such film was 20th Century Fox’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. It earned critical raves but cost too much to become the franchise Fox was hoping for, with it being based on a long-running series of books by Patrick O’Brien. Yet, the movie holds...
- 11/8/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Mel Gibson is one of the few actors to emerge from the indie market and become a global superstar. After starring in the low-budget action thriller Mad Max in 1979, Gibson became an overnight sensation. Mad Max spawned two sequels and cemented him as a solid leading man and soon-to-be action megastar. After the release of Lethal Weapon, Gibson truly broke Hollywood and became an A-lister. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s, Gibson was one of the biggest actors in the world. Furthermore, by 1995, he showcased his skills as a director with the Oscar-winning classic, Braveheart. Moving into the early...
- 11/8/2023
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Prime Video has a fair amount in store for subscribers in November, as the uber-violent hit animated show Invincible returns for its highly anticipated second season. Based on the iconic comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, season two will find super-powered protagonist Mark attempting to rebuild his life after finding out the truth about his father Nolan.
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!
New on Amazon Prime...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
There’s more to Prime Video this month! As the calendar turns to November, the streamer will ring in the new month with something for everybody— from an autobiographical documentary from and about former NFL superstar Barry Sanders to the highly anticipated Season 2 of the adult animated series “Invincible,” which will pick up where it left off (and pick up the mess) beginning on Friday, Nov. 3.
So, check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Prime Video this month, as well as the full list of everything arriving on the platform in the next 30 days!
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The wait is over and “Invincible” has returned to finish what it started. The long-awaited second season will debut with a new episode weekly for four weeks,...
So, check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s coming to Prime Video this month, as well as the full list of everything arriving on the platform in the next 30 days!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in November 2023? “Invincible” Season 2, Part 1 | Friday, Nov. 3
The wait is over and “Invincible” has returned to finish what it started. The long-awaited second season will debut with a new episode weekly for four weeks,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
You may not know who Warwick Davis is, but there’s a strong chance you’ve seen at least one of his movies. He’s starred in some of the biggest movie franchises of all time. And he’s been in some B-movie dreck. And he’s been the star of a recent streaming reboot. In each case, his career mirrors the various tiers of content, and the inherent problems for each of them in the streaming landscape.
Tier 1: 4-Star IP on One Platform
Davis’ breakout role was as the lovable Ewok Wicket in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” As part of the Star Wars franchise, the movie remains safely locked within the gates of Disney+. Although the film does air on broadcast TV from time to time, we expect it will never appear on another streaming platform.
Most streaming platforms have at least a handful of standout titles they will likely never share.
Tier 1: 4-Star IP on One Platform
Davis’ breakout role was as the lovable Ewok Wicket in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” As part of the Star Wars franchise, the movie remains safely locked within the gates of Disney+. Although the film does air on broadcast TV from time to time, we expect it will never appear on another streaming platform.
Most streaming platforms have at least a handful of standout titles they will likely never share.
- 10/17/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Listen, I know when you see a headline like "The Two Problems That Cost Mel Gibson His Shot At Playing James Bond," the first thought to cross your mind is going to be, "I bet I know at least one of the problems." However, the time period in which Gibson was in the running to play 007 was well before the many problematic controversies the actor has weathered, so it's not that, smarty-pants.
His name was being floated between the Timothy Dalton years and Pierce Brosnan's run, and it made a kind of sense. He was a huge action star, radiated charisma in everything he was doing, and was coming off of his award-winning directorial outing "Braveheart." Let's also not forget that despite his on-point American accent, Gibson is Australian, which puts him squarely in the eligible category for Bond. George Lazenby previously played everybody's favorite secret agent, albeit for only one movie,...
His name was being floated between the Timothy Dalton years and Pierce Brosnan's run, and it made a kind of sense. He was a huge action star, radiated charisma in everything he was doing, and was coming off of his award-winning directorial outing "Braveheart." Let's also not forget that despite his on-point American accent, Gibson is Australian, which puts him squarely in the eligible category for Bond. George Lazenby previously played everybody's favorite secret agent, albeit for only one movie,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 London Film Festival. Sony releases the film in theaters on Friday, January 12.
Presenting the story of a struggling “nobody” whose exploits run parallel with those of Jesus of Nazareth in AD33, “The Book of Clarence” is less “Life of Brian” and more a fan-fiction version of the gospels, though the eponymous star of Jeymes Samuel’s latest film (played by Lakeith Stanfield) does share the Monty Python protagonist’s co-living situation with his mother (Marianne Jean-Baptiste). And, much like Brian, he’s a “very naughty boy,” at least early on.
Unlike “Life of Brian” or Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ,” Samuel’s New Testament reworking is unlikely to offend anyone of Christian faith, outside of outright racists or people who strongly object to use of the term “motherfucker.” Giving the final days of Christ a contemporary, allegorical spin,...
Presenting the story of a struggling “nobody” whose exploits run parallel with those of Jesus of Nazareth in AD33, “The Book of Clarence” is less “Life of Brian” and more a fan-fiction version of the gospels, though the eponymous star of Jeymes Samuel’s latest film (played by Lakeith Stanfield) does share the Monty Python protagonist’s co-living situation with his mother (Marianne Jean-Baptiste). And, much like Brian, he’s a “very naughty boy,” at least early on.
Unlike “Life of Brian” or Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ,” Samuel’s New Testament reworking is unlikely to offend anyone of Christian faith, outside of outright racists or people who strongly object to use of the term “motherfucker.” Giving the final days of Christ a contemporary, allegorical spin,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Josh Slater-Williams
- Indiewire
Jonathan Dolgen, the former head of Viacom Entertainment and a former top 20th Century Fox executive, died Oct. 9 of natural causes in Los Angeles. He was 78.
For a decade, from 1994 until 2004, the hard-charging Dolgen led Viacom’s film, television and amusement parks, as well as Simon & Schuster and its music publishing operations, establishing a reputation for smarts, drive and relentless focus on costs and efficiency in operations. He took the reins of Viacom’s entertainment assets not long after Sumner Redstone prevailed in a long and public battle with Barry Diller to acquire Paramount Pictures in September 1993.
“You come to work in the morning,” Dolgen once told the New York Times in a profile shortly after he took the job at Viacom. “And you work 12 hours, and then you’re off 12 hours. And then you come to work again, and you push, and keep pushing, and learn, and keep learning.
For a decade, from 1994 until 2004, the hard-charging Dolgen led Viacom’s film, television and amusement parks, as well as Simon & Schuster and its music publishing operations, establishing a reputation for smarts, drive and relentless focus on costs and efficiency in operations. He took the reins of Viacom’s entertainment assets not long after Sumner Redstone prevailed in a long and public battle with Barry Diller to acquire Paramount Pictures in September 1993.
“You come to work in the morning,” Dolgen once told the New York Times in a profile shortly after he took the job at Viacom. “And you work 12 hours, and then you’re off 12 hours. And then you come to work again, and you push, and keep pushing, and learn, and keep learning.
- 10/10/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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