Lee Isaac Chung exposed the cast of 'Twisters' to the elements during filming for the disaster movie.The 45-year-old director has helmed the sequel to the 1996 tornado flick 'Twister' and pushed the stars – including Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones – to the limit to ensure the film was "as practical as possible".Lee told Empire magazine: "This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible."We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you'd lose your hearing without earplugs. We were pelting our cast with everything – dirt, wind, ice."Chung also explained that the picture was shot during tornado season in Oklahoma which increased the complexity of the production.The 'Minari' filmmaker said: "It was tough. The unpredictability of the weather caused a lot of issues and delays."It was my choice...
- 6/5/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
This peaceful nature film contemplates the creatures and critters that live in and around a 200-year-old oak, including some Top Gun-esque aerial cinematography
Entirely devoid of dialogue (unless a bit of Dean Martin on the soundtrack counts), this pleasant nature film observes the seasons passing for 18 months on, around and even underneath a 210-year-old oak tree in Sologne in central France. Technically, some would argue this is not exactly a documentary because some of the sequences are staged or composed of shots taken at totally different times, but scientific accuracy and cinematic authenticity aren’t really the point; this isn’t didactic film-making in the David Attenborough or even March of the Penguins tradition, crafted to drop a bit of natural history knowledge on the viewer. That said, if you sit through the end credits, you’ll at least learn some of the featured creatures’ Latin and French names,...
Entirely devoid of dialogue (unless a bit of Dean Martin on the soundtrack counts), this pleasant nature film observes the seasons passing for 18 months on, around and even underneath a 210-year-old oak tree in Sologne in central France. Technically, some would argue this is not exactly a documentary because some of the sequences are staged or composed of shots taken at totally different times, but scientific accuracy and cinematic authenticity aren’t really the point; this isn’t didactic film-making in the David Attenborough or even March of the Penguins tradition, crafted to drop a bit of natural history knowledge on the viewer. That said, if you sit through the end credits, you’ll at least learn some of the featured creatures’ Latin and French names,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
What are the greatest action movies of all time? It’s a controversial question, isn’t it? Any time any publication or site puts out a new list of what they consider the best action movies of all time, it can’t help but generate a ton of controversy. Nevertheless, we here at JoBlo have decided to throw our hats into the ring with a list we really hope generates some nostalgia among our viewers but also encourages them to seek out the movies on this list that they may not have seen. But first, some may wonder where superhero movies are on this list. Given how broad that genre is, we decided to stick to old-school action, so we have left them off the list, as they deserve their own ranking. There are also a few absences from the list, notably some Jackie Chan films (like Police Story), with...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
When Spider-Man: No Way Home hit the theatres in 2021, fans around the world lost it as they witnessed Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland joining hands in order to battle it out with a band of antagonists who were threatening to ravage across the Multiverse. With a trip down memory lane, and numerous Easter eggs in the film, it was an experience to behold for fans across the world. And it wouldn’t have been the same without the return of Garfield and Maguire’s Spider-Man. And this induction was made possible only because of how Disney Studios acquired the rights to Spider-Man. But Tom Hardy might have dropped a major update on a future Spider-Man movie.
Tom Hardy is all in for one last ride
Tom Hardy is deeply invested in Venom: The Last Dance l Author: Gage Skidmore Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Tom Hardy has had a fruitful association with Sony,...
Tom Hardy is all in for one last ride
Tom Hardy is deeply invested in Venom: The Last Dance l Author: Gage Skidmore Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Tom Hardy has had a fruitful association with Sony,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best aviation action dramas of all time. A sequel to his hit, Top Gun released in 1986, the movie is now among the highest-grossing movies of all time. Famous for its spectacular action sequences and entertaining storyline, Top Gun 2 is the perfect recipe for a blockbuster,
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Let’s face it, Quentin Tarantino’s truth bombs have always been intricate and delightful as the legendary director hardly refrains himself from making bold comments on anything related to movies. About 8 years ago, the director gave an eye-opening statement on movie ticket prices and it appears to be relevant even today.
Quentin Tarantino. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Creative Commons
Tarantino has a long and glorious career to his credit. Since his directorial debut with Reservoir Dogs in 1992, the director has given several acclaimed titles to global audiences. His unapologetic movies which often wrapped with the raw tale of the narratives on screen, elevated his legacy but in this process, Tarantino’s observation and experience in filmmaking gave him the insight to understand the ups and downs of the movie business.
Quentin Tarantino Explained Movie Ticket Prices And How It Impacted The Movie Business Quentin Tarantino in Death Proof. Credit: The Weinstein Company,...
Quentin Tarantino. Credit: Gage Skidmore/ Creative Commons
Tarantino has a long and glorious career to his credit. Since his directorial debut with Reservoir Dogs in 1992, the director has given several acclaimed titles to global audiences. His unapologetic movies which often wrapped with the raw tale of the narratives on screen, elevated his legacy but in this process, Tarantino’s observation and experience in filmmaking gave him the insight to understand the ups and downs of the movie business.
Quentin Tarantino Explained Movie Ticket Prices And How It Impacted The Movie Business Quentin Tarantino in Death Proof. Credit: The Weinstein Company,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The year was 2022 and the theatres were suffering due to the pandemic the world was in. They found their savior in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick which made over a billion dollars at the box office. The film stayed in the number one spot for months before being dethroned by Avatar: The Way of Water in December. Regardless, Top Gun: Maverick was the breath of fresh air that theatres and film enthusiasts were in dire need of.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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- 6/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
If there’s one thing you need to know about ‘90s blockbuster breeze-fest Twister, it’s this: it really delivers on the ‘twister’ front. If you’re going to make a film intended to bring audiences right into the eye of the storm-chasing profession, you’d better ensure they emerge from the auditorium feeling suitably windswept. And so, when devising long-awaited sequel-of-sorts Twisters, arriving later this summer, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung (predominantly known for much-less-blockbustery awards favourite Minari) knew he had to really deliver on the weather front.
That meant battering his astonishing cast of rising Hollywood stars – including Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos – with all kinds of practical wind effects. “This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible,” Chung tells Empire. “We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you’d lose your hearing without earplugs.
That meant battering his astonishing cast of rising Hollywood stars – including Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos – with all kinds of practical wind effects. “This is an elemental story, so I wanted us to go as practical as possible,” Chung tells Empire. “We really tore things up. We had jet engines blowing. We had fans so massive you’d lose your hearing without earplugs.
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
According to reports, the future of Paramount has finally been decided, with Skydance Media merging with the famous old studio in a deal worth $8bn.
It’s been a long time coming but the future of Paramount Pictures and its parent company Paramount Global has seemingly been decided. As has long been suspected, the company will be merging with Skydance Media in a deal which is set to be worth around $8bn.
So what does this mean for the future of Paramount Pictures, a storied Hollywood institution? Shari Redstone – the controlling stakeholder in Paramount Global – is said to have favoured the Skydance Media bid over a competing bid that reportedly involved Sony) because Skydance had expressed a desire to keep the company whole rather than purchasing it and then selling off its assets. She’s taken a lower price to ensure this happens, and fair play to her. Even though...
It’s been a long time coming but the future of Paramount Pictures and its parent company Paramount Global has seemingly been decided. As has long been suspected, the company will be merging with Skydance Media in a deal which is set to be worth around $8bn.
So what does this mean for the future of Paramount Pictures, a storied Hollywood institution? Shari Redstone – the controlling stakeholder in Paramount Global – is said to have favoured the Skydance Media bid over a competing bid that reportedly involved Sony) because Skydance had expressed a desire to keep the company whole rather than purchasing it and then selling off its assets. She’s taken a lower price to ensure this happens, and fair play to her. Even though...
- 6/4/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise’s collaboration on the sci-fi action thriller War of The Worlds was hailed as one of the most exciting actor-director combinations. The film expectedly was a huge success and earned over $600 million worldwide while gaining a lot of acclaim from critics as well.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
- 6/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Paramount: Now (finally) Under New Ownership! A special committee at the company has approved a deal that will merge Paramount Global with Skydance after David Ellison acquires National Amusements, Inc. (Nai) for about $2 billion.
The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
The...
The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
The...
- 6/3/2024
- by Brian Welk and Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
It's (almost) official: Paramount Pictures is the latest Hollywood studio to merge with another major player in the business. After months of speculation, with multiple potential buyers entering the fold, it has been confirmed that Skydance Media, the producer of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, will merge with the longstanding studio, per CNBC. The news comes just ahead of Paramount's annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 4. It's expected that the deal will be formally announced by the company during the meeting.
Skydance RedBird Capital and investment firm Kkr partnered on the deal. It is valued at around $8 billion, which is far less than some other major media mergers in recent years. Disney's purchase of most of Fox's media assets, for example, cost a whopping $71.3 billion in 2019. Even Amazon's more recent purchase of MGM in 2022 was valued at $8.5 billion. But that speaks in large part to why this deal is happening.
Skydance RedBird Capital and investment firm Kkr partnered on the deal. It is valued at around $8 billion, which is far less than some other major media mergers in recent years. Disney's purchase of most of Fox's media assets, for example, cost a whopping $71.3 billion in 2019. Even Amazon's more recent purchase of MGM in 2022 was valued at $8.5 billion. But that speaks in large part to why this deal is happening.
- 6/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is one of the most acclaimed directors of the generation. He is known for his gory action dramas that have sprinkles of dark humor and act as tributes to all the films he has loved. He is known for films such as Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Kill Bill, and more. He has also written books about cinema.
Tarantino has always appreciated brilliant pieces of art and has also criticized films that he felt did not meet the mark. He reportedly loved Takashi Miike’s cult horror film Audition. He especially commented on the much-talked-about final scenes in the Japanese horror film and spoke about how Miike took the audience on a ride.
Quentin Tarantino Loved The Ending Of Takashi Miike’s Audition A still from Audition | Credits: Omega Project/Creators Company Connection/Film Face/Afdf Korea/Bodysonic
Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike has been one of the most...
Tarantino has always appreciated brilliant pieces of art and has also criticized films that he felt did not meet the mark. He reportedly loved Takashi Miike’s cult horror film Audition. He especially commented on the much-talked-about final scenes in the Japanese horror film and spoke about how Miike took the audience on a ride.
Quentin Tarantino Loved The Ending Of Takashi Miike’s Audition A still from Audition | Credits: Omega Project/Creators Company Connection/Film Face/Afdf Korea/Bodysonic
Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike has been one of the most...
- 6/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Following the inspiring true story of American competition swimmer and Olympic athlete Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim 21 miles across the English channel, “Young Woman and the Sea” aims to offer audiences a more hopeful viewing experience than they’ve been used to lately. Speaking with A. Frame, the film’s director Joachim Rønning, stars Daisy Ridley and Tilda Cobham-Hervey, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer share how moved they were upon reading the script and why they think this is the story to bring summer moviegoers into theaters.
“Jeff Nathanson’s script was one of the best scripts I’ve ever read — if not the best script I ever read,” Rønning said, “and it just had everything I’m looking for in a story: It’s dramatic, it’s very emotional, it’s funny, it’s scary, it’s inspirational. It’s a true underdog story about someone that were...
“Jeff Nathanson’s script was one of the best scripts I’ve ever read — if not the best script I ever read,” Rønning said, “and it just had everything I’m looking for in a story: It’s dramatic, it’s very emotional, it’s funny, it’s scary, it’s inspirational. It’s a true underdog story about someone that were...
- 6/2/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Let’s just say that at this point, ‘Mission: Impossible’ can’t afford to keep having setbacks, but they do. After the double Hollywood strikes paused production on the blockbuster movie and led to a postponed release, malfunction with a £23 million submarine is adding further chaos into the mix.
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Glen Powell is arguably the most in-demand actor in the industry right now. The actor has been working in the industry for many years but his career catapulted to new heights with his breakout role in Top Gun: Maverick. The actor further proved he could lead a successful rom-com with Anyone But You last year, reinvigorating the audience’s interest in seeing romances in theatres.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell has Hit Man and Twisters up for release this year along with many other promising films down the line. The actor has not yet starred in a big studio superhero project, revealing his disinterest in being in one. However, he has an affinity for Batman and would love to commit to a wild take on the character, in contrast to Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Glen Powell Has a Wild Take on Batman Reminiscent of...
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell has Hit Man and Twisters up for release this year along with many other promising films down the line. The actor has not yet starred in a big studio superhero project, revealing his disinterest in being in one. However, he has an affinity for Batman and would love to commit to a wild take on the character, in contrast to Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Glen Powell Has a Wild Take on Batman Reminiscent of...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
When Glen Powell was initially offered the role of Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick, the actor wasn’t initially keen on playing the character. Fortunately, the Anyone but You star was eventually onboard with the role, which led to the actor’s ascend in Hollywood, who is currently one of the biggest bankable young stars on the planet.
However, things might not have been the same if Powell hadn’t instilled some changes in his Top Gun 2 counterpart, which was initially written to be a flat character that served no purpose.
Glen Powell Retooled Hangman Into a Well-Rounded Character Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Before Hangman, Glen Powell initially auditioned for the role of Rooster, which he ended up losing to Miles Teller. However, the actor did succeed in leaving a lasting impression on Joseph Kosinski and Tom Cruise, who later reached out to...
However, things might not have been the same if Powell hadn’t instilled some changes in his Top Gun 2 counterpart, which was initially written to be a flat character that served no purpose.
Glen Powell Retooled Hangman Into a Well-Rounded Character Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Before Hangman, Glen Powell initially auditioned for the role of Rooster, which he ended up losing to Miles Teller. However, the actor did succeed in leaving a lasting impression on Joseph Kosinski and Tom Cruise, who later reached out to...
- 6/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Glen Powell was probably one of the best parts of 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick. Sure, the story and the action sequences were pretty damn good too but Hangman was certainly a treat to the eyes. However, Glen Powell was not always this ripped, obviously. It took a lot of perseverance and “Endurance” to get where he is today, quite literally.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
When Glen Powell was in his teenage years, he was offered a part in Endurance, a reality show that follows a similar script to that of CBS’ Survivor. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for the actor on the show and he was eliminated much earlier than he expected. When he went back to school, he faced a lot of embarrassment thanks to his fellow students. That was when Glen Powell decided that he was going to turn his life around for good.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
When Glen Powell was in his teenage years, he was offered a part in Endurance, a reality show that follows a similar script to that of CBS’ Survivor. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for the actor on the show and he was eliminated much earlier than he expected. When he went back to school, he faced a lot of embarrassment thanks to his fellow students. That was when Glen Powell decided that he was going to turn his life around for good.
- 6/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve is at the top of the world (and the box office) after releasing his iconic Timothée Chalamet film, Dune: Part Two. Getting a theatrical release at the start of March, the film went on to earn $711 million at the global box office, which is the highest earnings in 2024 by any film.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atredies in a still from Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures
Well, the director made some bold comments regarding the high earnings that Dune: Part Two earned. While talking about other movies and people not going to theaters, Villeneuve revealed that he’s sad that his film is still at number one on the box office collection!
Denis Villeneuve Is Suffering From Success
It is indeed no small feat for a film to pull in $711 million at the global box office, especially after the rise of streaming services and the pandemic. However, Denis...
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atredies in a still from Dune: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures
Well, the director made some bold comments regarding the high earnings that Dune: Part Two earned. While talking about other movies and people not going to theaters, Villeneuve revealed that he’s sad that his film is still at number one on the box office collection!
Denis Villeneuve Is Suffering From Success
It is indeed no small feat for a film to pull in $711 million at the global box office, especially after the rise of streaming services and the pandemic. However, Denis...
- 6/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Glen Powell has been in the film industry for quite some while now, but his role in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick brought him global recognition and success. An incredible actor, he has since starred in the sleeper hit Anyone but You, and Hit Man, both of which brought him acclaim and fame.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Yet when asked about his most ambitious project, it isn’t Cruise’s Maverick but rather Hit Man that scared Powell the most.
Starring in Hit Man Scared Glen Powell The Most Glen Powell in Hit Man | Netflix
Hit Man was co-written by Glen Powell and Richard Linklater, with the latter also directing the film. A movie based on real events, it features Powell as a New Orleans police contractor who goes undercover as a hitman. The more he goes into his job, the more he becomes entangled...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Yet when asked about his most ambitious project, it isn’t Cruise’s Maverick but rather Hit Man that scared Powell the most.
Starring in Hit Man Scared Glen Powell The Most Glen Powell in Hit Man | Netflix
Hit Man was co-written by Glen Powell and Richard Linklater, with the latter also directing the film. A movie based on real events, it features Powell as a New Orleans police contractor who goes undercover as a hitman. The more he goes into his job, the more he becomes entangled...
- 6/2/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Rumors surrounding Tom Cruise trying to pursue a romantic relationship with the Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie have surprised everyone. Both stars are known for their extensive career in the film industry and their dedicated approaches to bringing characters to life on screen.
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
While there have been reports that Cruise has been seeing an opportunity to work with the actress, insiders now suggest that he hopes to take the potential opportunity to transform their friendship into something more.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Found His ‘Perfect Match’ in Angelina Jolie
Action star Tom Cruise has surprisingly found his “perfect match” in Angelina Jolie. As per a new report from Heat Magazine, the Mission: Impossible star has been discussing a potential collaboration with Jolie over the past few years and is looking for the right project.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures
An insider close...
- 6/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In the entertainment industry where strong personalities and artistic visions can sometimes clash, Val Kilmer has repeatedly gained the reputation of Mr. Unpopular, for his eccentric behavior and on-set shenanigans. However, despite his infamous reputation echoing through Hollywood, Kilmer called out another legendary actor for his riotous temperament.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Apparently, appearing in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Val Kilmer was pitted against another well-known troublemaker Marlon Brando. Therefore, after sharing the screen with the veteran actor who was known for generally causing chaos on set, Kilmer reflected upon his work experience with Brando and labeled the star as a “spoilt genius”.
Val Kilmer Starred Alongside His Chaotic Doppelganger Marlon Brando
Appearing in iconic movies like Top Gun and Batman Forever, although Val Kilmer catapulted himself to the heights of popular Hollywood A-listers, he gained a notorious reputation after being labeled “difficult” to work with,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one of the last true blue movie stars in Hollywood who commands immense star power in the industry and is respected by his peers. He has made some of the most memorable films that have shown his range as an actor while also showing his enthusiasm for practical filmmaking with his Mission Impossible films.
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Another of Cruise’s beloved franchises that showcases this aspect is the Top Gun franchise, with 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick being one of the top grossers of the year. The film’s director Joseph Kosinski was made aware of a theory about Maverick in the film. As wild as the theory is, the director won’t throw cold water on it and does not rule out its possibility.
Joseph Kosinski Does Not Rule Out Maverick Possibly Dying in The Darkstar...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Being an actor means losing out on many, many roles, especially when you are just starting out. Glen Powell knows this agonizing truth all too well. The actor was initially known for his role in Scream Queens (2015-2016), where he played Chad Radwell. However, he gained worldwide fame and recognition only after playing Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022). He then went on to star in his own rom-com, Anyone but You (2023) opposite the gorgeous Sydney Sweeney.
Glen Powell in a still from Scream Queens (2015-2016) | Prospect Films
If there is anyone in the film industry who greatly appreciates their rise in fame, it is Glen Powell. The actor came so close to playing many iconic roles in his career that would’ve given him recognition well before Maverick. This includes the time when he auditioned for The Longest Ride (2015).
Glen Powell Recalls his ‘The Longest Ride’ Audition The Longest Ride...
Glen Powell in a still from Scream Queens (2015-2016) | Prospect Films
If there is anyone in the film industry who greatly appreciates their rise in fame, it is Glen Powell. The actor came so close to playing many iconic roles in his career that would’ve given him recognition well before Maverick. This includes the time when he auditioned for The Longest Ride (2015).
Glen Powell Recalls his ‘The Longest Ride’ Audition The Longest Ride...
- 6/1/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Can you believe it’s been just a heartbeat since Top Gun: Maverick took our breath away, and already there are talks of a third flick starring Tom Cruise’s naval aviator Maverick? While fans had to wait 36 years for Top Gun: Maverick after the release of Top Gun, a third movie in the series may arrive much sooner.
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
Yes, Jerry Bruckheimer, the iconic producer who’s had his finger firmly on the pulse of this franchise (co-produced the first earlier two flicks), recently fueled the excitement. Amidst the promotion of his latest project, Young Woman and the Sea, Bruckheimer has alluded to what he terms as a “terrific” Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
A script has been written for the third installment of the adored action franchise, the 80-year-old producer has revealed. Plus, Bruckheimer further added that the task...
- 6/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Young Woman and the Sea allowed Norwegian director Joachim Rønning to return to his roots in more ways than one.
As he was helming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) for Disney, Rønning was in development on a biopic about Olympic swimmer Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. What would normally seem like a big left turn for a filmmaker who’d been steeped in fantasy worlds was actually a return to the genre of historical drama that first launched his Hollywood career.
In 2013, Rønning and co-director Espen Sanderg’s Norwegian film, Kon-Tiki, received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film at the 85th Academy Awards. The picture chronicled Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 expedition from South America to the islands of Polynesia, as both Kon-Tiki and Young Woman and the Sea are...
As he was helming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) for Disney, Rønning was in development on a biopic about Olympic swimmer Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. What would normally seem like a big left turn for a filmmaker who’d been steeped in fantasy worlds was actually a return to the genre of historical drama that first launched his Hollywood career.
In 2013, Rønning and co-director Espen Sanderg’s Norwegian film, Kon-Tiki, received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film at the 85th Academy Awards. The picture chronicled Thor Heyerdahl’s 1947 expedition from South America to the islands of Polynesia, as both Kon-Tiki and Young Woman and the Sea are...
- 5/31/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Skydance Media has submitted an improved offer for Paramount Global, according to reports.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the new offer which comes with improved terms for both voting and non-voting Paramount shareholders, and provides more cash. No specific details were provided.
The offer is the latest in a protracted series of negotiations for Paramount Global, home to Paramount Pictures film studio, the CBS broadcast network and cable networks such as Nickelodeon and MTV.
Skydance is led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. In January, it made a preliminary offer to buy National Amusements,...
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the new offer which comes with improved terms for both voting and non-voting Paramount shareholders, and provides more cash. No specific details were provided.
The offer is the latest in a protracted series of negotiations for Paramount Global, home to Paramount Pictures film studio, the CBS broadcast network and cable networks such as Nickelodeon and MTV.
Skydance is led by David Ellison, the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. In January, it made a preliminary offer to buy National Amusements,...
- 5/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
Top Gun fans waited over thirty years for Top Gun: Maverick, but the wait was well worth it. The film was an overwhelming success, earning rave reviews and grossing $1.4 billion worldwide. Considering those box-office bucks, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Paramount is developing Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise expected to reprise his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell alongside Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw (Miles Teller) and Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin (Glen Powell).
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
Although we likely won’t have to wait as long as we did for Maverick, those involved with the threequel aren’t about to rush the project. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer gave a Top Gun 3 update to Games Radar, saying that he’s had “preliminary” conversations with Tom Cruise, but “we’re not there yet. [There’s] ways to go.“
Related Top Gun 3: Jerry Bruckheimer says there’s a “wonderful story idea” in place
Two months ago,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
After months of on-again-off-again haggling, Skydance Media submitted a newly revised offer for Paramount Global. The revised bid would reduce the amount Skydance and its financial partners would pay Shari Redstone, Paramount’s controlling shareholder, and reallocate that more equitably to the company’s nonvoting Class B shareholders, Variety has confirmed. Skydance would also put in more cash upfront to swing the deal, sources said.
The special committee established by Paramount’s board is currently reviewing Skydance’s revised proposal, sources said. Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment. Reps for Nai and the Paramount board’s special committee did not respond to requests for comment. Skydance’s sweetened offer for Paramount was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The broad outlines remain the same on the offer from Skydance, headed by producer David Ellison, and financial backers RedBird Capital Partners and Kkr. Redstone would sell her stake in National Amusements Inc.
The special committee established by Paramount’s board is currently reviewing Skydance’s revised proposal, sources said. Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment. Reps for Nai and the Paramount board’s special committee did not respond to requests for comment. Skydance’s sweetened offer for Paramount was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The broad outlines remain the same on the offer from Skydance, headed by producer David Ellison, and financial backers RedBird Capital Partners and Kkr. Redstone would sell her stake in National Amusements Inc.
- 5/30/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Things often end up going out of control while filming or reading for intense scenes in a film and Val Kilmer’s The Doors is no stranger to this. The 1991 film was based on the short life of musician Jim Morrison and was titled after his rock band. The film focuses on many elements of the late singer’s life including his experience with hard drugs. The role of the vocalist was played by Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan played his girlfriend, Pamela Courson.
A still from Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) | Bill Graham Films
However, before Meg Ryan was cast in the role, another actress read for the part – Caitlin O’Heaney. Unfortunately, things took a wrong turn for the actress who stated that she was punched in the face by Val Kilmer during a reading as the actor took method acting to a whole new level.
Caitlin O’Heaney...
A still from Oliver Stone’s The Doors (1991) | Bill Graham Films
However, before Meg Ryan was cast in the role, another actress read for the part – Caitlin O’Heaney. Unfortunately, things took a wrong turn for the actress who stated that she was punched in the face by Val Kilmer during a reading as the actor took method acting to a whole new level.
Caitlin O’Heaney...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Jerry Bruckheimer has teased a "terrific" follow-up to 'Top Gun: Maverick'.The 80-year-old producer has revealed that a story has been written for the third movie in the beloved action franchise and says it is now a case of getting Tom Cruise and the other cast members back for the picture.Jerry told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think we have a terrific story. It's just (a question of) how do we get everybody together and how do we get it done."Tom's very busy. He's got a lot of movies lined up, and he's a very in-demand actor. So we'll have to get a good screenplay, and hopefully, he'll like it as much as we will."Reports about 'Top Gun 3' being in the works emerged earlier this year and star Glen Powell – who played Jake 'Hangman' Seresin in 'Top Gun: Maverick' – seemingly confirmed the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer talks to us about director Joseph Kosinski’s untitled Formula 1 movie and the impact of last year’s strikes on its filming.
In early May 2024, reports emerged that Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Formula 1 movie had a budget in excess of $300m. An already expensive production due to its real-world racing sequences and A-list stars – including Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem – its costs were reportedly pushed even higher by 2023’s Hollywood strikes.
There were even reports that footage captured during last year’s Silverstone British Grand Prix race had to be scrapped because the sponsor logos splashed across that year’s cars had changed between the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons – something a spokesperson from the Fia (the Formula 1 racing body) denied.
Speaking to Film Stories, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed that the strikes had affected its production, but suggested that the delays could...
In early May 2024, reports emerged that Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Formula 1 movie had a budget in excess of $300m. An already expensive production due to its real-world racing sequences and A-list stars – including Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem – its costs were reportedly pushed even higher by 2023’s Hollywood strikes.
There were even reports that footage captured during last year’s Silverstone British Grand Prix race had to be scrapped because the sponsor logos splashed across that year’s cars had changed between the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons – something a spokesperson from the Fia (the Formula 1 racing body) denied.
Speaking to Film Stories, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed that the strikes had affected its production, but suggested that the delays could...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run.
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#BadBoys: Ride or Die – exclusively in movie theaters June 7.
The St. Louis advance screening is Monday, June 3, 7pm at St. Louis Galleria 6 Cinemas (5:30Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=IU8T0B51F6
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
This film is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: strong violence, language throughout and some sexual references.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in Columbia Pictures Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. Photo by: Frank Masi
The cast includes Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio,...
https://www.badboys.movie
#BadBoys: Ride or Die – exclusively in movie theaters June 7.
The St. Louis advance screening is Monday, June 3, 7pm at St. Louis Galleria 6 Cinemas (5:30Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=IU8T0B51F6
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
This film is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: strong violence, language throughout and some sexual references.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in Columbia Pictures Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. Photo by: Frank Masi
The cast includes Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After five-plus decades of moviemaking, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is still breaking his own records. The Michigan native is one of the creators behind the modern-day concept of a crowd-pleaser, and with a résumé that includes the franchises of Top Gun, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bad Boys, it’s natural to assume that one of his many notable hits would boast his highest audience test score. However, that honor instead belongs to his latest film, Young Woman and the Sea, which opens May 31 in theaters.
Directed by his Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales filmmaker, Joachim Rønning, Young Woman and the Sea tells the underdog story of Daisy Ridley’s Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the largely unknown Olympic swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The heartwarming sports drama was originally intended to be a Disney+ exclusive, but when the record-setting test scores came in,...
Directed by his Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales filmmaker, Joachim Rønning, Young Woman and the Sea tells the underdog story of Daisy Ridley’s Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the largely unknown Olympic swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The heartwarming sports drama was originally intended to be a Disney+ exclusive, but when the record-setting test scores came in,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
That was fast. Just five days ago, it was announced that Jeffrey Wright, whose credits include American Fiction, Westworld, Basquiat, Shaft, The Batman, and multiple James Bond and Hunger Games movies, was joining the cast of season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us to play a character named Isaac. A character Wright provided the vocal performance for when he appeared in the video game The Last of Us Part II. Now Wright has been spotted on the set of The Last of Us season 2, and a spy pic gives us our first look at him in character now that he’s playing Isaac in the flesh:
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
- 5/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to Tom Cruise’s iconic 1986 film, was a massive success following its release in 2022. Capturing the high-flying action of the original film, while also introducing a bunch of new characters, director Joseph Kosinski filled big shoes by taking over the project from Tony Scott.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
While several of Joseph Kosinski’s frequent collaborators hopped on board, one of his former colleagues unfortunately lost the opportunity. As per Kosinski, MCU star Josh Brolin was supposed to appear in the supporting role of Beau “Cyclone” Simpson, which later went to Jon Hamm. However, considering the filmmaker’s enthusiasm to work with Brolin, the actor seems to have a massive chance awaiting in Top Gun 3.
Josh Brolin was Joseph Kosinski’s Initial Choice for Cyclone
Following the grand success of Tom Cruise‘s Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Quentin Tarantino is a lover of cinema first and a filmmaker second. The maverick director has often been vocal about his favorite films of all time as well as his current favorites. Tarantino has also criticized the changing landscape of the industry, echoing the sentiments of Martin Scorsese, who went on a war against the likes of Marvel and DC.
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
One film that Tarantino was pleasantly surprised by and loved was Tom Cruise’s action blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. A sequel to Tony Scott’s 1986 classic, Tarantino appreciated director Joseph Kosinski’s vision and the respect he showed for the original. Though the Pulp Fiction director had a problem with Val Kilmer’s scene in the film, he mentioned that it still worked.
Quentin Tarantino Expresses His Love For Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick came more than three decades after the release of the first film starring Tom Cruise in the lead, and yet, it was as much of a resounding success as the original film from 1986. However, unlike a lot of stuff and people that were brought back from the first movie in this 2022 one, legendary filmmaker Tony Scott wasn’t one because of his devastating demise in 2012.
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Since the younger Scott wasn’t there, Cruise reportedly decided to approach the older and equally legendary Scott brother, Ridley Scott, to helm the second movie in his Aviation film series. However, he was surprisingly not only met with a declined request by the iconic director, with the movie going to Joseph Kosinski instead, but was even met with his film being considered mediocre by Ridley!
Tom Cruise Reportedly Approached Ridley Scott for Top Gun:...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Top Gun Actor Glen Powell Reveals He 'Blew' His Han Solo Audition - Main Image
This Top Gun star shares he nearly bagged his Star Wars entry, until he 'blew' his Han Solo audition.
The Han Solo we know today wasn't always the only actor meant to play the role. At one point, this Top Gun: Maverick star tried auditioning but just didn't get the part in the end. Glen Powell recounts the past auditions he 'blew'.
Glen Powell Reveals He Was Almost Star Wars' New Han Solo
"I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition," Powell said, indicating one of the many moments in life where he felt he didn't have the chance at having his own spotlight in Hollywood.
Alongside Powell, Ansel Elgort also auditioned for the titular role, but it was Alden Ehrenreich who landed to lead Solo.
Alden's Han Solo was praiseworthy...
This Top Gun star shares he nearly bagged his Star Wars entry, until he 'blew' his Han Solo audition.
The Han Solo we know today wasn't always the only actor meant to play the role. At one point, this Top Gun: Maverick star tried auditioning but just didn't get the part in the end. Glen Powell recounts the past auditions he 'blew'.
Glen Powell Reveals He Was Almost Star Wars' New Han Solo
"I can joke about it now, [but] I blew that final audition," Powell said, indicating one of the many moments in life where he felt he didn't have the chance at having his own spotlight in Hollywood.
Alongside Powell, Ansel Elgort also auditioned for the titular role, but it was Alden Ehrenreich who landed to lead Solo.
Alden's Han Solo was praiseworthy...
- 5/29/2024
- EpicStream
Glen Powell almost said no to his career-changing role in Top Gun: Maverick. Why? Well, he initially auditioned for the role of Rooster which, as we all know, went to Miles Teller. Disheartened by the loss and unamused by Hangman’s character, Glen Powell contemplated walking out of the film. That is until Tom Cruise had a word with him. Clearly, the two actors bonded during their time in the film.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022)| Paramount Pictures
In fact, Tom Cruise gave Glen Powell a gift that he rarely gives anyone – his six-hour-long movie. You certainly read that right. Hollywood’s superstar has a film school movie that he only allows to be seen by his friends. In the film, Tom Cruise does his best to teach viewers everything he has learned about filmmaking over the years and Glen Powell was one of the few lucky ones who got to see it.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022)| Paramount Pictures
In fact, Tom Cruise gave Glen Powell a gift that he rarely gives anyone – his six-hour-long movie. You certainly read that right. Hollywood’s superstar has a film school movie that he only allows to be seen by his friends. In the film, Tom Cruise does his best to teach viewers everything he has learned about filmmaking over the years and Glen Powell was one of the few lucky ones who got to see it.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell Reveals He Lost This Star Wars Role. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Glen Powell, one of Hollywood’s most desired leading men, revealed he lost This Star Wars Role In the 2018 Prequel “Solo.”
Powell, currently on a press tour for his new movie, “Hit Man,” noted that while he may be one of the most sought-after leading men today, he spent years losing roles to other actors.
Glen Powell lost one of the coveted role in the Star Wars prequel Solo. The 2018 Star Wars movie, directed by Ron Howard, featured Alden Ehrenreich in the lead role as Han Solo. The movie bombed at the box office, grossing $393.2 million worldwide.
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During a GQ UK interview,...
Glen Powell, one of Hollywood’s most desired leading men, revealed he lost This Star Wars Role In the 2018 Prequel “Solo.”
Powell, currently on a press tour for his new movie, “Hit Man,” noted that while he may be one of the most sought-after leading men today, he spent years losing roles to other actors.
Glen Powell lost one of the coveted role in the Star Wars prequel Solo. The 2018 Star Wars movie, directed by Ron Howard, featured Alden Ehrenreich in the lead role as Han Solo. The movie bombed at the box office, grossing $393.2 million worldwide.
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During a GQ UK interview,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Richard Linklater has backed Glen Powell to change the face of Hollywood.The 63-year-old director has worked with the 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor on the action movie 'Hit Man' and thinks the star's "focus and determination" are assets for the film industry.Speaking to Collider, Richard said: "I was so impressed with Glen's focus and determination. He's just such a great creative partner. He's so funny, he's smart, he's a good guy. Like any movie star."What makes a movie star? Someone you kind of want to be around. Glen, I like being around him. For all those reasons, he's just a great guy."Powell had to put several personas on to the screen for his role in 'Hit Man' and Linklater believes that the ability can make all the difference on a film project.The 'Dazed and Confused' director said: "I...
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Glen Powell might be one of the next best things in Hollywood, especially after his performance in Top Gun: Maverick as Hangman. He then went on to bag the leading role in the romantic comedy, Anyone but You, opposite Sydney Sweeney. Apart from being a great actor, Glen Powell is an absolute film nerd and we sure love him for that!
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
This was proven during his interview with GQ magazine where the actor took a stroll at the Warner Bros.’ backlot and couldn’t help himself from pointing out the fragments of the film industry scattered there. During the interview, Glen Powell came across a ‘Batman’ section and decided to let the world know what he would do with the character if he ever got to play him.
Glen Powell Talks About the Kind of Batman he Would Be
Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992) | Warner Bros.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
This was proven during his interview with GQ magazine where the actor took a stroll at the Warner Bros.’ backlot and couldn’t help himself from pointing out the fragments of the film industry scattered there. During the interview, Glen Powell came across a ‘Batman’ section and decided to let the world know what he would do with the character if he ever got to play him.
Glen Powell Talks About the Kind of Batman he Would Be
Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992) | Warner Bros.
- 5/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is perfectly acing his game in Hollywood two decades after starting his career, thanks to his recent pieces that have finally granted him his breakthrough: Everybody Wants Some!! and Top Gun: Maverick. But while people know him now, they don’t know how 2 actors from Avengers: Endgame accidentally helped him transform into the massive superstar he is today.
Glen Powell in Hit Man. | Credits: Netflix.
These two stars were none other than two of the three Chrises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth. Through the development of their roles, the duo reportedly greatly inspired Powell to mold himself in a way that everyone would love him. And that most certainly seems to have worked, considering how Powell is the star everyone is talking about today!
These 2 Avengers: Endgame Actors Inspired Glen Powell Immensely
Back when Glen Powell was still trying to navigate through Hollywood...
Glen Powell in Hit Man. | Credits: Netflix.
These two stars were none other than two of the three Chrises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth. Through the development of their roles, the duo reportedly greatly inspired Powell to mold himself in a way that everyone would love him. And that most certainly seems to have worked, considering how Powell is the star everyone is talking about today!
These 2 Avengers: Endgame Actors Inspired Glen Powell Immensely
Back when Glen Powell was still trying to navigate through Hollywood...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell has become a household name thanks to his standout roles in movies like Top Gun: Maverick and the upcoming disaster flick Twisters. But did you know he was almost part of another blockbuster? In a recent interview with GQ UK, Powell opened up about nearly landing a significant role in Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed film Oppenheimer. Close but No Cigar for Oppenheimer Role According to Powell, he was very close to playing Ernest Lawrence, a Nobel-winning nuclear physicist, in Oppenheimer. The role eventually went to Josh Hartnett. As Powell shared, It’s haunting when you blow those moments… that was...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Glen Powell’s journey to fame wasn’t a smooth one, but it’s a testament to his perseverance. Despite having roles in popular movies and TV shows, it was his portrayal of Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin in Top Gun: Maverick that truly made audiences notice him. He shared with The Hollywood Reporter about the struggle he faced while waiting for the movie’s release during the pandemic. As studios moved towards streaming, Tom Cruise insisted on a theatrical release, causing financial strain for Powell. I’d never made any significant amount of money on a movie, including ‘Top Gun,’ and I was depleting a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
To say that this Memorial Day weekend was a disappointment at the box office would be a grave understatement. Warner Bros. unleashed director George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" in theaters, while Sony Pictures released the family-friendly "The Garfield Movie." On paper, we had a much-anticipated (or so we thought) prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," which is one of the most beloved action movies of all time, as well as an animated movie that could get parents out of the house with their kids. In practice, we endured a truly sobering several days' worth of lousy ticket sales.
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Glen Powell may be blowing up thanks to roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, but like any other actor, he struggled on his way to the top and lost out on some major roles, including Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
While chatting with GQ UK, Glen Powell spoke of coming “agonizingly” close to playing Han Solo, only to drop the ball at the last moment. “I can joke about it now,” he said, “[but] I blew that final audition.” The role ultimately went to Alden Ehrenreich, but with Powell’s charisma, you can see why Disney was interested in him in the first place. The actor also said he screwed up auditions for Captain America and Cowboys & Aliens over the years, but he’s accepted that it just wasn’t meant to be.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell said. “But...
While chatting with GQ UK, Glen Powell spoke of coming “agonizingly” close to playing Han Solo, only to drop the ball at the last moment. “I can joke about it now,” he said, “[but] I blew that final audition.” The role ultimately went to Alden Ehrenreich, but with Powell’s charisma, you can see why Disney was interested in him in the first place. The actor also said he screwed up auditions for Captain America and Cowboys & Aliens over the years, but he’s accepted that it just wasn’t meant to be.
“It’s haunting when you blow those moments,” Powell said. “But...
- 5/28/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Prime Video is a great video streaming service with Thursday Night Football, blockbuster movies, and compelling TV shows. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Get a Year of Peacock Premium for Just $19.99 with Code: Streamthedeal.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Get a Year of Peacock Premium for Just $19.99 with Code: Streamthedeal.
- 5/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
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