MultiVersus, the recently launched free-to-play platform fighter, isn’t shying away from a little friendly fire by poking fun at DC’s characters and actors. In a hilarious nod to DC Comics’ 2022 box office struggles via the film Black Adam, the game playfully throws some shade at Dwayne Johnson’s highly-memed statement – “The hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change”.
MultiVersus Pokes Fun at a Certain Dwayne Johnson Statement
MultiVersus officially launched on May 28, 2024.
In a clip from the game, Joker can be seen interacting with Black Adam and taking a jab at him with the line “Weren’t you supposed to be rearranging the hierarchy or something?”. This is a reference to The Rock’s big push for the character to become a centerpiece of the old Dceu.
Multiversus taking shots at The Rock
Weren't you supposed to be "rearranging the hierarchy" or something?
pic.
MultiVersus Pokes Fun at a Certain Dwayne Johnson Statement
MultiVersus officially launched on May 28, 2024.
In a clip from the game, Joker can be seen interacting with Black Adam and taking a jab at him with the line “Weren’t you supposed to be rearranging the hierarchy or something?”. This is a reference to The Rock’s big push for the character to become a centerpiece of the old Dceu.
Multiversus taking shots at The Rock
Weren't you supposed to be "rearranging the hierarchy" or something?
pic.
- 6/2/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Ari Aster is known for his brand of horror films such as Hereditary and Midsommar. The filmmaker’s unique style has garnered him a loyal fanbase from only three films in his filmography. He has worked with renowned actors such as Toni Collette, Florence Pugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Gabriel Byrne, and more.
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
Aster will be helming his next film Eddington which sees him reunite with Phoenix and also stars Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes, who also featured in the film mentioned the difference between the sets of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western and Aster’s black comedy.
Luke Grimes Talks About Ari Aster’s Working Style On Eddington A still from Hereditary | Credits: A24/PalmStar Media/Finch Entertainment/Windy Hill Pictures
Ari Aster broke into the scene with the horror drama Hereditary. The A24 film starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Gabriel Byrne in lead...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has been so busy with his Mission: Impossible films over the past few years that he hasn’t done as many other projects besides the action franchise. Now, rumors have been spreading online that he’s going to be starring in a Clint Eastwood remake with no other than Scarlett Johansson.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout / Paramount Pictures
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie previously teased fans about an R-rated “gnarly” film that he and the legendary action star have been prepping that fans started calling it The Gnarly Movie.
Tom Cruise Is Rumored To Star In A Remake Of The Gauntlet
Clint Eastwood in The Gauntlet / Warner Bros.
In a Twitter post by MyTimeToShineHello, the industry insider shared Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson might be teaming up for an upcoming remake of Clint Eastwood’s 1977 thriller movie The Gauntlet.
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise will star in...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. MultiVersus is in the news, more often than not, for all the wrong reasons. It seems every major company at some point tries to capture the lightning in the bottle that is the Super Smash Bros. franchise, but none can quite replicate the same feeling of Nintendo’s beloved arena fighter.
MultiVersus is free-to-play, but there are several issues in the game, with one of the major gripes being the progression towards unlocking characters in the fighter roster. This feature is annoying fans of the latest arena fighter, who claim it requires an unthinkable investment of time and effort.
How Much Xp To Unlock 1 Character in MultiVersus? MultiVersus is asking for a lot and we’re not talking about skill.
Free-to-play titles across genres trade money for time. Instead of taking a down payment upfront by way of a price tag, these kinds of games require players to...
MultiVersus is free-to-play, but there are several issues in the game, with one of the major gripes being the progression towards unlocking characters in the fighter roster. This feature is annoying fans of the latest arena fighter, who claim it requires an unthinkable investment of time and effort.
How Much Xp To Unlock 1 Character in MultiVersus? MultiVersus is asking for a lot and we’re not talking about skill.
Free-to-play titles across genres trade money for time. Instead of taking a down payment upfront by way of a price tag, these kinds of games require players to...
- 6/1/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Hulu has to be pretty pleased with its list of new releases for June 2024. That’s because it’s about to be the summer of The Bear once again.
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The weirdly lovable Peacemaker got his own character trailer today for the upcoming Suicide Squad Isekai TV anime series, inspired by the DC comics of the same name. The anti-hero, voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Gorilla Grodd in Batman Ninja ), showed a lot more than asked as he fights his bad guys and werewolf-like creatures alike. Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Spotlights the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker Character Trailer Suicide Squad Isekai is being directed by Eri Osada at Wit Studio with original character designs by Akira Amano ( Psycho-pass ), scripts by Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- writing team Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara, character designs adapted for animation by Naoto Hosoda and music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The series is set to air in July 2024 and is described as such: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham, Amanda Waller, the head of A.R.G.U.S., has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: Harley Quinn,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Neben einer Reihe weiterer, zum Teil fest erwarteter Titel bestätigt Variety, dass „Joker: Folie A Deux“ bereits fix ist für die diesjährige 81. Mostra in Venedig. Der Vorgänger, „Joker“, konnte 2019 den Goldenen Löwen gewinnen. Außerdem ausgewählt sind wohl bereits neue Arbeiten von Luca Guadagnino, Pablo Larraín, Julian Schnabel, Johnny Depp und Jon Watts.
Nach Cannes ist vor Venedig. Gerade einmal wurden die Palmen vergeben, richtet man den Blick bereits an das zweite ganz große europäische A-Festival, das aktuell von Alberto Barbera zusammengestellt wird: Die 81. Mostra in Venedig findet vom 28. August bis 7. September auf dem Lido statt. Über viele Titel wird seit Längerem spekuliert. Nun soll es laut Variety erste Entscheidungen geben.
Wenig überraschend ist die Einladung von „Joker: Folie A Deux“ von Todd Phillips mit Joaquin Phoenixund Lady Gaga. Der erste Teil hatte 2019 unerwartet aber nicht unverdient von der Jury unter der damaligen Präsidentin Lucrecia Martel den Goldenen Löwen als bester...
Nach Cannes ist vor Venedig. Gerade einmal wurden die Palmen vergeben, richtet man den Blick bereits an das zweite ganz große europäische A-Festival, das aktuell von Alberto Barbera zusammengestellt wird: Die 81. Mostra in Venedig findet vom 28. August bis 7. September auf dem Lido statt. Über viele Titel wird seit Längerem spekuliert. Nun soll es laut Variety erste Entscheidungen geben.
Wenig überraschend ist die Einladung von „Joker: Folie A Deux“ von Todd Phillips mit Joaquin Phoenixund Lady Gaga. Der erste Teil hatte 2019 unerwartet aber nicht unverdient von der Jury unter der damaligen Präsidentin Lucrecia Martel den Goldenen Löwen als bester...
- 5/30/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
With Suicide Squad Isekai right around the corner , DC Comics tipped the scales of justice today with the announcement of a sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja anime film titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League , which will once again star Koichi Yamadera (Spike in Cowboy Bebop ) as the Caped Crusader. Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Op) also returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with co-direction by Shinji Takagi, a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ), character designs by Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) and music by Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-pass ). More information is set to be announced at the "Warner Bros. Japan presents Suicide Squad Isekai and Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League " stage event at Anime Expo 2024 in July. Logo Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Spotlights the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker Character Trailer DC describes the original Batman Ninja anime film: Batman Ninja takes a journey across...
- 5/30/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The upcoming Venice Film Festival is shaping up to be a star-studded affair with Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Gal Gadot and Ana de Armas among top Hollywood talents likely to be launching high-profile titles from the Lido.
Though festival chief Alberto Barbera has yet to see several submitted works that are likely to make the cut, a clutch of globally buzzy movies have already secured a coveted Venice berth, though some of the more mainstream entries will probably be bowing out-of-competition.
“Joker 2: Folie à Deux,” Todd Phillips’ edgy musical sequel to his 2019 Golden Lion prizewinning “Joker,” starring Gaga and Phoenix, is a competition shoo-in, along with Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” starring Jolie in the title role.
Larraín’s previous two tragic female biopics — “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and “Jackie” with Natalie Portman as...
Though festival chief Alberto Barbera has yet to see several submitted works that are likely to make the cut, a clutch of globally buzzy movies have already secured a coveted Venice berth, though some of the more mainstream entries will probably be bowing out-of-competition.
“Joker 2: Folie à Deux,” Todd Phillips’ edgy musical sequel to his 2019 Golden Lion prizewinning “Joker,” starring Gaga and Phoenix, is a competition shoo-in, along with Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria,” starring Jolie in the title role.
Larraín’s previous two tragic female biopics — “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and “Jackie” with Natalie Portman as...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Joker was a $1 billion hit in 2019, proving the Clown Prince of Crime can work without a Batman to do battle with. Of course, while the movie took some significant liberties with the source material, Bruce Wayne - who may or may not be Arthur Fleck's half-brother - still played a role.
Despite Joker having all the makings of a standalone movie (it ended by revealing Fleck's role in inspiring the mugger who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne), Joker: Folie à Deux will be released in theaters later this year.
Described as a "jukebox musical," we're expecting the action to move into Arkham Asylum, with the spotlight put on Arthur and Harley Quinn.
Or should that be Lee?
Talking in the video below, Lady Gaga shares her excitement for the sequel and seemingly confirms a major change has been made to the iconic villain's name.
"You know, it was a really beautiful experience,...
Despite Joker having all the makings of a standalone movie (it ended by revealing Fleck's role in inspiring the mugger who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne), Joker: Folie à Deux will be released in theaters later this year.
Described as a "jukebox musical," we're expecting the action to move into Arkham Asylum, with the spotlight put on Arthur and Harley Quinn.
Or should that be Lee?
Talking in the video below, Lady Gaga shares her excitement for the sequel and seemingly confirms a major change has been made to the iconic villain's name.
"You know, it was a really beautiful experience,...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
While there are many people eagerly anticipating the release of the “Joker” sequel, titled “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the main point of concern is whether or not the role of Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga, can live up to the expectations. Regardless of your opinion of the film, there’s no denying that Joaquin Phoenix was incredible as the villain in “Joker.” He took home an Oscar for it.
Continue reading ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: Lady Gaga Says Her Version Of Harley Quinn Is “Very Authentic To This Movie” at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: Lady Gaga Says Her Version Of Harley Quinn Is “Very Authentic To This Movie” at The Playlist.
- 5/29/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Sixteen years have passed since Spawn creator Todd McFarlane announced he was going to make sure a new Spawn movie was going to be made, even if he had to produce, direct, and finance it himself. Blumhouse Productions has been helping McFarlane develop the project since 2017, and even though he had written a script himself, they’ve also hired multiple screenwriters to do further work on the script. We heard a couple of years ago that Scott Silver (Joker), Malcolm Spellman (Captain America: New World Order), and Matthew Mixom (Yesterday Was Everything) were all typing away on the script – and during a new interview with ComicBook.com, McFarlane focused on the contributions being made by Silver, saying the writer is aiming to give the new film meaning and purpose.
McFarlane told ComicBook.com, “There’s a script but the writers are, they’re not quite sort of satisfied with their own work,...
McFarlane told ComicBook.com, “There’s a script but the writers are, they’re not quite sort of satisfied with their own work,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It looks as though director Todd Phillips has officially finished Joker: Folie a Deux, with the MPAA officially granting it an R-rating for “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity.” On the latter, it looks like Joker is about to show us the full monty, doesn’t it? At any rate, the R-rating isn’t a surprise, as that’s what the first film got, and I imagine a PG-13 sequel would have landed with a thud, as fans expect this to be as hardcore and uncompromising as the original.
Here’s the poster:
But, what else do we know about Joker: Folie a Deux? Plenty!
Lady Gaga teases an “authentic” portrayal
Many are wondering how Lady Gaga’s portrayal of Harley Quinn will match up to Margot Robbie in the Suicide Squad movies and Birds of Prey. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the...
Here’s the poster:
But, what else do we know about Joker: Folie a Deux? Plenty!
Lady Gaga teases an “authentic” portrayal
Many are wondering how Lady Gaga’s portrayal of Harley Quinn will match up to Margot Robbie in the Suicide Squad movies and Birds of Prey. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Jon Meschutt
- JoBlo.com
Lady Gaga is teasing her turn as Harley Quinn in the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux.
In a new interview to promote the Gaga Chomatica Ball film, the star teased how her version of the comic book character is different.
“You know my version of Harley is mine, and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” she told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Gaga stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker sequel directed by Todd Phillips. The musical by DC Studios is set to premiere in theaters on October 4.
Joker: Folie à Deux’s cast also includes Catherine Keener, Brendan Gleeson, and Zazie Beetz. The film is part of DC Elseworlds and is not part of the universe that Peter Safran and James Gunn...
In a new interview to promote the Gaga Chomatica Ball film, the star teased how her version of the comic book character is different.
“You know my version of Harley is mine, and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” she told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Gaga stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker sequel directed by Todd Phillips. The musical by DC Studios is set to premiere in theaters on October 4.
Joker: Folie à Deux’s cast also includes Catherine Keener, Brendan Gleeson, and Zazie Beetz. The film is part of DC Elseworlds and is not part of the universe that Peter Safran and James Gunn...
- 5/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, /Film ranked the 15 best Adam Driver movies, and the number one film on our list was "Annette," the musical written by the unclassifiable band Sparks and directed by "Holy Motors" helmer Leos Carax in his English-language debut. Adam Driver stars in the film as Henry McHenry, a vulgar stand-up comedian who falls in love with an opera singer and fathers a daughter who has an unusual talent, which he promptly begins to exploit for his own gain. "Annette" is a deeply eccentric film, one that certainly isn't for everyone, but Driver is fantastic in the lead role, stretching himself as a performer (his singing voice? Pretty good!) and playing a character who's easy to hate. He's brash, funny, despicable, occasionally ridiculous, and surprisingly emotional, especially in the movie's final scene, where his daughter finally confronts him about his transgressions.
But according to an interview Carax did with Indiewire...
But according to an interview Carax did with Indiewire...
- 5/26/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Lady Gaga is set to appear as the new version of Harley Quinn, alongside Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming Joker sequel, Joker: Folie á Deux. Set to release in October 2024, the movie has become a promising announcement from DC Studios, making fans curious about Lady Gaga’s take on the iconic character that was previously played by Margot Robbie.
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios
Following the announcement of starring Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn, there appeared a surge in comparison between the Grammy winner’s version and Margot Robbie’s notorious character. However, on a recent note, Lady Gaga announced that she will offer her authentic take on Harley Quinn. Considering the actress’ statement, it seems she is set to make Robbie proud.
Lady Gaga Promised to Offer Her Authentic Take on Harley Quinn...
Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios
Following the announcement of starring Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn, there appeared a surge in comparison between the Grammy winner’s version and Margot Robbie’s notorious character. However, on a recent note, Lady Gaga announced that she will offer her authentic take on Harley Quinn. Considering the actress’ statement, it seems she is set to make Robbie proud.
Lady Gaga Promised to Offer Her Authentic Take on Harley Quinn...
- 5/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
“Joker” (2019) was originally intended to be a standalone film without sequels. However, Warner Bros. envisioned it as the beginning of DC Black, a series of darker, more experimental films separate from the DC Extended Universe. Despite the original plan, director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel.
By November 2019, development on the sequel was confirmed, and in 2023, James Gunn stated that “Joker: Folie à Deux” would not be part of the mainline Dcu. Instead, it will be released under the “Elseworlds” label, in line with Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” franchise.
Shortly after the sequel was announced, it was revealed that Lady Gaga would portray Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. Todd Phillips explained that he cast Lady Gaga because he had witnessed her mesmerizing performance in “A Star is Born,” where he served as a producer.
Lady Gaga has now shared insights about her role, stating that her interpretation...
By November 2019, development on the sequel was confirmed, and in 2023, James Gunn stated that “Joker: Folie à Deux” would not be part of the mainline Dcu. Instead, it will be released under the “Elseworlds” label, in line with Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” franchise.
Shortly after the sequel was announced, it was revealed that Lady Gaga would portray Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. Todd Phillips explained that he cast Lady Gaga because he had witnessed her mesmerizing performance in “A Star is Born,” where he served as a producer.
Lady Gaga has now shared insights about her role, stating that her interpretation...
- 5/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Joker’ (2019) was initially meant to be a standalone film without sequels. However, Warner Bros. planned for it to inaugurate DC Black, a series of darker, more experimental films separate from the DC Extended Universe. Director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel despite the original intention.
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
Soon after the sequel was announced it was revealed that Lady Gaga will be taking on the role of Harley Quinn alongside Phoenix’s Joker. Todd Phillips later explained that he cast Lady Gaga since he was familiar with her performance since he was a producer on ‘A Star is Born’ and her performance was simply magical.
Now Lady Gaga herself finally...
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
Soon after the sequel was announced it was revealed that Lady Gaga will be taking on the role of Harley Quinn alongside Phoenix’s Joker. Todd Phillips later explained that he cast Lady Gaga since he was familiar with her performance since he was a producer on ‘A Star is Born’ and her performance was simply magical.
Now Lady Gaga herself finally...
- 5/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Lady Gaga has been born a star but now, she’s transforming into DC comic book character Harley Quinn for “Joker: Folie à Deux.”
The Oscar and Grammy winner teased her upcoming role alongside fellow Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to 2019 Batman prequel “Joker.” As Phoenix reprises his titular role as Arthur Fleck Aka the Joker, Gaga will play Harley from the “Batman the Animated Series” origins, as a bit different from Margot Robbie’s version of the character.
“You know my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Gaga told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Margot Robbie brought Harley to life first in “Suicide Squad,” followed by spinoff “Birds of Prey” and quasi-reboot “The Suicide Squad.
The Oscar and Grammy winner teased her upcoming role alongside fellow Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to 2019 Batman prequel “Joker.” As Phoenix reprises his titular role as Arthur Fleck Aka the Joker, Gaga will play Harley from the “Batman the Animated Series” origins, as a bit different from Margot Robbie’s version of the character.
“You know my version of Harley is mine and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Gaga told Access Hollywood. “I’ve never done anything like I’ve done in this movie before, so it’s all going to be completely brand new and really fun.”
Margot Robbie brought Harley to life first in “Suicide Squad,” followed by spinoff “Birds of Prey” and quasi-reboot “The Suicide Squad.
- 5/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Shea Whigham (Joker) have been tapped as series regulars on Netflix’s new drama series Death by Lightning, joining previously cast Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Shannon, Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman. Additionally, Stephen McKinley Henderson (Civil War), Paula Malcomson (Parish) and Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey) are set as recurring on the series, executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson and Tuppence Middleton
Created, written and executive produced by Mike Makowsky based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard, Death by Lightning tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.
Whitford will play Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will portray Senator Roscoe Conkling. McKinley Henderson will play Senator Blanche Bruce, Malcomson will portray Franny Scoville,...
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson and Tuppence Middleton
Created, written and executive produced by Mike Makowsky based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard, Death by Lightning tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.
Whitford will play Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will portray Senator Roscoe Conkling. McKinley Henderson will play Senator Blanche Bruce, Malcomson will portray Franny Scoville,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Multiversus is a title that brings the best of Warner Bros. and hosts a grand crossover among the plethora of IPs owned by the media-holding brand. The title initially entered Early Access and Open Beta in 2022 but then went offline in 2023, only for it to return on May 23, 2024.
It is a free-to-play 2-dimensional fighting game released for current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and PC. When Ed Boon posted about the upcoming crossover fighting game, a fan asked if a popular Mortal Kombat character would appear when the game relaunches.
A Fan Asks Ed Boon for an Iconic Mortal Kombat X Multiversus Kollaboration Multiversus is making a comeback after more than a year of downtime.
Boon has worked on almost the entire Mortal Kombat video game series. He recently retweeted a post shared by the official social media handle of Multiversus. He reiterated the game’s relaunch date and...
It is a free-to-play 2-dimensional fighting game released for current and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and PC. When Ed Boon posted about the upcoming crossover fighting game, a fan asked if a popular Mortal Kombat character would appear when the game relaunches.
A Fan Asks Ed Boon for an Iconic Mortal Kombat X Multiversus Kollaboration Multiversus is making a comeback after more than a year of downtime.
Boon has worked on almost the entire Mortal Kombat video game series. He recently retweeted a post shared by the official social media handle of Multiversus. He reiterated the game’s relaunch date and...
- 5/23/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
June is busting out all over, especially on streaming. Whether it’s hiding from the heat or taking a break from school and work, Disney+ and Hulu are here to satisfying your mid-year entertainment needs.
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
A ‘market with a view’ is how Nem Dubrovnik pitches itself. In a literal sense, the view is of the Adriatic Sea, but in a business sense, the ambition is to create a relaxed setting for execs to meet and do deals, a marked switch-up from the hubbub of many TV markets.
Launching in 2013, Nem Dubrovnik has carved out its calendar moment in June. Over a decade, it has established itself as a key buying and selling confab for the Cee region and beyond, with all of the notable buyers in attendance. The market organizers will grow the space for distributors by 40% this year.
Amazon MGM, Disney, Idtv and Lionsgate will have screenings or showcases. Beta Film, Newen Studios, Rai, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the big European and international players that will be selling programming at Nem.
The Cee region remains a huge buyer of telenovelas and Turkish drama.
Launching in 2013, Nem Dubrovnik has carved out its calendar moment in June. Over a decade, it has established itself as a key buying and selling confab for the Cee region and beyond, with all of the notable buyers in attendance. The market organizers will grow the space for distributors by 40% this year.
Amazon MGM, Disney, Idtv and Lionsgate will have screenings or showcases. Beta Film, Newen Studios, Rai, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the big European and international players that will be selling programming at Nem.
The Cee region remains a huge buyer of telenovelas and Turkish drama.
- 5/23/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Even though the movie isn't hitting theaters for another two months, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is already breaking box office records. According to AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has set a new record for ticket sales in a single day for an R-rated movie for the theater chain. Given that AMC is the largest theater chain in the world, that's no small thing. It's a big enough thing to provide some hope after a slow start to the summer with the box office feeling like it's on life support. Marvel to the rescue, it seems.
Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.... pic.twitter.com...
Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.... pic.twitter.com...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There are still two months to go before the highly- anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine finally hits the theatres. Ever since it was announced that Ryan Reynolds would be coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Hugh Jackman would be reprising his Wolverine role, and that the film would be R-rated, fans’ excitement knew no bounds.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
It was always quite clear that Deadpool & Wolverine was going to be the film that revived that theatres and now, it has been proven that the film is indeed a messiah. The Ryan Reynolds-starrer has set a new record by being the film that has the most first-day advance ticket sales, beating every R-rated movie that has ever been released.
Deadpool & Wolverine Has Already Begun Shattering Records Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
There was no doubt to the fact...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | Marvel Studios
It was always quite clear that Deadpool & Wolverine was going to be the film that revived that theatres and now, it has been proven that the film is indeed a messiah. The Ryan Reynolds-starrer has set a new record by being the film that has the most first-day advance ticket sales, beating every R-rated movie that has ever been released.
Deadpool & Wolverine Has Already Begun Shattering Records Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
There was no doubt to the fact...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Stars: Raphaël Quenard, Pio Marmaï, Blanche Gardin, Sébastien Chassagne, Agnès Hurstel, Jean-Paul Solal, Laurent Nicolas | Written and Directed by Quentin Dupieux
With a lengthy directorial career since the early 2000s, French director Quentin Dupieux has made a name for himself as an interesting surrealist. It helps that his unique takes on relatable issues are quick watches, with films rarely lasting longer than 80 minutes, and Yannick is a fascinating example of what the creative delivers so effectively.
Dupieux’s twelfth feature opens with a play entitled The Cuckold, as three actors perform on-stage to a half-empty room. While the consistent laughs make it clear that the audience is enjoying the play, the performance is interrupted by Yannick (Raphaël Quenard), a night watchman who stands up to share his displeasure. His reasonings are that he took a day off work and travelled an hour to see this play, yet it does not...
With a lengthy directorial career since the early 2000s, French director Quentin Dupieux has made a name for himself as an interesting surrealist. It helps that his unique takes on relatable issues are quick watches, with films rarely lasting longer than 80 minutes, and Yannick is a fascinating example of what the creative delivers so effectively.
Dupieux’s twelfth feature opens with a play entitled The Cuckold, as three actors perform on-stage to a half-empty room. While the consistent laughs make it clear that the audience is enjoying the play, the performance is interrupted by Yannick (Raphaël Quenard), a night watchman who stands up to share his displeasure. His reasonings are that he took a day off work and travelled an hour to see this play, yet it does not...
- 5/22/2024
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
Dune: Part Two opened on March 1, 2024 and played for a guaranteed two to three weeks run on premium Imax giant screens.
But that wasn’t enough, and Denis Villeneuve’s epic for Warner Bros. that starred Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya got an extended run in Imax theaters in April, and not just because fans wanted to see the sequel a second time.
Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes put the extended premium screen run down to the benefits of appointment viewing — i.e. waiting to see Dune: Part Two in Imax theaters vs. standard movie exhibitors.
In the wake of Oppenheimer, Imax released a limited number of 70-millimeter prints of Dune: Part Two, a box office strategy that earned theater sellouts for weeks on end. And Fernandes reported at an investors conference on Tuesday that fans who couldn’t get a ticket for the opening week waited to get a seat in the following weeks,...
But that wasn’t enough, and Denis Villeneuve’s epic for Warner Bros. that starred Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya got an extended run in Imax theaters in April, and not just because fans wanted to see the sequel a second time.
Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes put the extended premium screen run down to the benefits of appointment viewing — i.e. waiting to see Dune: Part Two in Imax theaters vs. standard movie exhibitors.
In the wake of Oppenheimer, Imax released a limited number of 70-millimeter prints of Dune: Part Two, a box office strategy that earned theater sellouts for weeks on end. And Fernandes reported at an investors conference on Tuesday that fans who couldn’t get a ticket for the opening week waited to get a seat in the following weeks,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MultiVersus will feature characters from all walks of DC life. Many of them were revealed during the trailer released today, while several still remain the subject of extensive debate. The Warner Bros. Universe has a barrage of fan favorites, and this game is currently the most suitable platform if the company is in the mood for any unlikely collaboration.
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
The game was initially released in July 2022 and was highly praised by critics. It became a fan-favorite video game on the Steam Deck too. The game has also been moved to Unreal Engine 5, which solidifies the fact that it will be a visual treat.
Agent Smith Won’t Need Guidance from the Joker
Agent Smith radiates the same strong vibes as he did in the movie.
With the release of the latest MultiVersus trailer, Agent Smith from the Matrix series seems to have found a perfect home. The trailer ends with...
- 5/20/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Todd Phillips may be blessed with a keen eye when it comes to cinema but his comments on Christopher Nolan’s universally recognized classic, the Dark Knight trilogy, is a scarily contentious opinion. But as sacred as Christian Bale’s DC outing may have been, there exists a limitation to the height of the pedestal that one is allowed to be raised to.
Batman Begins (2005) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]With the passage of time, it may have become easier to cope with the withdrawal of Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. However, it is with loyalty, dedication, and love that the audience time and again returns to the Dark Knight trilogy. This shows not only an instinctive pull towards the series but also an admiration unmarred by time or repeated watching.
The Spirituality of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy
It’s not every day that one can claim to live through the golden era of DC.
Batman Begins (2005) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]With the passage of time, it may have become easier to cope with the withdrawal of Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. However, it is with loyalty, dedication, and love that the audience time and again returns to the Dark Knight trilogy. This shows not only an instinctive pull towards the series but also an admiration unmarred by time or repeated watching.
The Spirituality of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy
It’s not every day that one can claim to live through the golden era of DC.
- 5/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Superman may be colloquially known as "The Big Blue Boy Scout," but sometimes, he can be straight up villainous. Sure, he's saved Metropolis (and the world) more times than any individual can count, however, that doesn't excuse his moments of cruelty and authoritarian-brand of justice.
The most interesting aspect of Superman as a character derives from his immortality on Earth. Short of using Kryptonite, our measly human-made weapons never account for much damage against the Man of Steel. The only thing stopping Clark Kent/Superman from taking over the world or causing serious harm is his sense of righteousness.
While Supes, for the most part, doesn't allow his ego or greed to corrupt him, he's certainly made some questionable decisions across his nearly-90 year history. As we prepare for the cinematic return of Superman with James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy," let's remind ourselves that even our most morally straight hero falters.
The most interesting aspect of Superman as a character derives from his immortality on Earth. Short of using Kryptonite, our measly human-made weapons never account for much damage against the Man of Steel. The only thing stopping Clark Kent/Superman from taking over the world or causing serious harm is his sense of righteousness.
While Supes, for the most part, doesn't allow his ego or greed to corrupt him, he's certainly made some questionable decisions across his nearly-90 year history. As we prepare for the cinematic return of Superman with James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy," let's remind ourselves that even our most morally straight hero falters.
- 5/19/2024
- by Rachel Ho
- Slash Film
Jason Cloth, a Canadian financier with executive producer credits on dozens of films such as Joker, Licorice Pizza and the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie, is out as co-head of C2 Motion Picture Group as he fields allegations of fraud on a number of projects.
The announcement that Cloth stepped down, made on Tuesday, comes less than a week after a Florida jury found that he defrauded an investor out of millions of dollars for the production of a slate of movies, including Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Monkey Man and NBA docuseries The Pathway. Cloth, who didn’t mount a defense in the trial, was ordered to pay roughly $19.6 million. Since 2021, he and his former financing company Creative Wealth Media have been named in at least four lawsuits, two of which have since been voluntarily dismissed, accusing him of making false statements to solicit investments and loans that he allegedly failed to repay.
The announcement that Cloth stepped down, made on Tuesday, comes less than a week after a Florida jury found that he defrauded an investor out of millions of dollars for the production of a slate of movies, including Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Monkey Man and NBA docuseries The Pathway. Cloth, who didn’t mount a defense in the trial, was ordered to pay roughly $19.6 million. Since 2021, he and his former financing company Creative Wealth Media have been named in at least four lawsuits, two of which have since been voluntarily dismissed, accusing him of making false statements to solicit investments and loans that he allegedly failed to repay.
- 5/14/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Originally conceived as a standalone film without sequels, ‘Joker’ (2019) was intended to inaugurate DC Black, a series of darker and more experimental films distinct from the DC Extended Universe. Despite this, director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel.
By November 2019, the sequel was officially confirmed to be in development. In 2023, Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ would not be part of the mainline Dcu; instead, it would be released under the ‘Elseworlds’ label, aligning with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is set, with Joaquin Phoenix portraying Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga takes on the role of Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes fixated on Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
By November 2019, the sequel was officially confirmed to be in development. In 2023, Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ would not be part of the mainline Dcu; instead, it would be released under the ‘Elseworlds’ label, aligning with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is set, with Joaquin Phoenix portraying Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga takes on the role of Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes fixated on Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Joker’ (2019) was initially meant to be a standalone film without sequels. However, Warner Bros. planned for it to inaugurate DC Black, a series of darker, more experimental films separate from the DC Extended Universe. Director Todd Phillips expressed interest in a sequel despite the original intention.
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is clear. Joaquin Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga stars as Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes obsessed with Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
By November of 2019, the sequel was confirmed in development, and in 2023 Gunn confirmed that ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ will not be a part of the mainline Dcu, it will instead be released under ‘Elseworlds’ label, consistent with Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ franchise.
The cast of the upcoming ‘Joker’ is clear. Joaquin Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck, also known as The Joker, a mentally troubled criminal with a clown-inspired persona. Lady Gaga stars as Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn, an asylum inmate who becomes obsessed with Arthur. Zazie Beetz plays Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s former neighbor, and a single mother. Leigh Gill and Sharon Washington reprise their roles,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Two years have passed since the release of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ yet it’s only recently come to light that it stands among the most expensive films ever made, both within the MCU and in the broader cinematic landscape. According to Forbes, Disney has revealed that the budget for the 2022 superhero flick reached an astonishing $414.9 million, surpassing even the hefty budget of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’
However, ‘Age of Ultron’ outperformed ‘Multiverse of Madness’ in box office profits, despite its lower production cost. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as the sorcerer in the sequel to 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange,’ alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. Nevertheless, despite its monumental production expenses, the film still yielded significant earnings.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ reigns supreme with earnings of $2,799,439,100, followed by ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ with $2,052,415,039. Released in 2022, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ earned $955,775,804, while its predecessor ‘Doctor Strange’ (2016) garnered $677,796,833. Forbes estimates that...
However, ‘Age of Ultron’ outperformed ‘Multiverse of Madness’ in box office profits, despite its lower production cost. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as the sorcerer in the sequel to 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange,’ alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. Nevertheless, despite its monumental production expenses, the film still yielded significant earnings.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ reigns supreme with earnings of $2,799,439,100, followed by ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ with $2,052,415,039. Released in 2022, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ earned $955,775,804, while its predecessor ‘Doctor Strange’ (2016) garnered $677,796,833. Forbes estimates that...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
It’s been 2 years since ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ was released, but we’re only now learning that it was one of the most expensive movies ever made, in the MCU and in general.
Disney has disclosed that the budget for the 2022 superhero film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reached a remarkable $414.9 million as reported by Forbes, surpassing even the hefty budget of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’
Despite this, ‘Age of Ultron’ generated significantly more profit at the box office compared to ‘Multiverse of Madness,’ despite having a lower production cost. The film, a sequel to 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange,’ features Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role as the sorcerer, alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch.
Still, despite the gargantuan production costs, the movie still managed to earn quite a bit.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ holds the highest earnings with $2,799,439,100, followed by ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ with $2,052,415,039. ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
Disney has disclosed that the budget for the 2022 superhero film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reached a remarkable $414.9 million as reported by Forbes, surpassing even the hefty budget of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’
Despite this, ‘Age of Ultron’ generated significantly more profit at the box office compared to ‘Multiverse of Madness,’ despite having a lower production cost. The film, a sequel to 2016’s ‘Doctor Strange,’ features Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role as the sorcerer, alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch.
Still, despite the gargantuan production costs, the movie still managed to earn quite a bit.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ holds the highest earnings with $2,799,439,100, followed by ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ with $2,052,415,039. ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Joaquin Phoenix is coming back soon as Arthur Fleck in Joker: Folie à Deux. While it won’t be the first superhero musical, it certainly is one of its kind in recent years. Starring Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel, a.k.a. Harley Quinn, the movie is expected to be filled with several memorable scenes, both entertaining and grotesque, apart from several songs.
Joker 2 promises a crazy ride with the two characters
Apart from the two titular characters and actors, the British-Irish comedian and actor, Steve Coogan is also included in Joker 2’s ensemble cast. And those who know the violent ending of Joker will figure out what Coogan’s teased scene from the upcoming movie might feature.
Steve Coogan on Joker 2: Teases an Interesting Scene with Joaquin Phoenix Steve Coogan (in a still from And Those Feet… with Alan Partridge)
To say that Joker’s...
Joker 2 promises a crazy ride with the two characters
Apart from the two titular characters and actors, the British-Irish comedian and actor, Steve Coogan is also included in Joker 2’s ensemble cast. And those who know the violent ending of Joker will figure out what Coogan’s teased scene from the upcoming movie might feature.
Steve Coogan on Joker 2: Teases an Interesting Scene with Joaquin Phoenix Steve Coogan (in a still from And Those Feet… with Alan Partridge)
To say that Joker’s...
- 5/14/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jason Cloth, a Canadian financier with credits on dozens of films including “Babylon” and “Joker,” was hit with a $19.6 million verdict last week after failing to appear at a fraud trial in West Palm Beach, Fla.
A seven-member jury found that Cloth defrauded an investor on “The Pathway,” a TNT docuseries about the NBA draft, out of $6.6 million. The jury also awarded $13 million in punitive damages.
Cloth is also facing a class action suit in Chicago, where is accused of defrauding investors on “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Monkey Man” and other films out of more than $80 million.
“He’s made a career of telling people whatever they want to hear in order to get what he wants,” said attorney David Jonelis, who represented the plaintiff in the Florida case.
At the two-day trial, Jonelis presented evidence that Cloth had solicited the investment on “The Pathway” by claiming that it had been greenlit for five seasons.
A seven-member jury found that Cloth defrauded an investor on “The Pathway,” a TNT docuseries about the NBA draft, out of $6.6 million. The jury also awarded $13 million in punitive damages.
Cloth is also facing a class action suit in Chicago, where is accused of defrauding investors on “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Monkey Man” and other films out of more than $80 million.
“He’s made a career of telling people whatever they want to hear in order to get what he wants,” said attorney David Jonelis, who represented the plaintiff in the Florida case.
At the two-day trial, Jonelis presented evidence that Cloth had solicited the investment on “The Pathway” by claiming that it had been greenlit for five seasons.
- 5/13/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
After a disastrous 2023 for the DC brand, Warner Bros. hopes to deliver at least one hit comic book movie this year with Joker: Folie à Deux.
2019's Joker grossed over $1 billion on a modest $55 million budget. However, with reports swirling that the sequel cost upwards of $200 million, the studio will surely be hoping it hasn't allowed filmmaker Todd Phillips to indulge too much with this follow-up. After all, musicals are a tough sell at the best of times and comic book adaptations have struggled greatly post-covid.
We'll see what happens, but when the first teaser trailer dropped last month, one of the biggest surprises was an appearance from British actor and filmmaker Steve Coogan.
Best known in the UK for portraying comedy icon Alan Partridge, his film and television credits include Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, Minions, the Night at the Museum franchise, Happyish, and The Reckoning.
Talking at the BAFTA TV Awards yesterday evening,...
2019's Joker grossed over $1 billion on a modest $55 million budget. However, with reports swirling that the sequel cost upwards of $200 million, the studio will surely be hoping it hasn't allowed filmmaker Todd Phillips to indulge too much with this follow-up. After all, musicals are a tough sell at the best of times and comic book adaptations have struggled greatly post-covid.
We'll see what happens, but when the first teaser trailer dropped last month, one of the biggest surprises was an appearance from British actor and filmmaker Steve Coogan.
Best known in the UK for portraying comedy icon Alan Partridge, his film and television credits include Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, Minions, the Night at the Museum franchise, Happyish, and The Reckoning.
Talking at the BAFTA TV Awards yesterday evening,...
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The year of 2022 was quite fruitful for horror features, as we saw such genre’s gems, as Barbarian, The Menu, Smile and Scream. However, they all didn’t make enough noise to be everywhere on the Net not only at the time, but over the course of these 2 years too.
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
- 5/12/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
For Keanu Reeves, the foreboding shadow of violence has loomed large over his reputation as Mr. Nicest Guy in Hollywood ever since he retracted out of Oliver Stoneʼs Platoon in 1986. His decision to avoid on-screen brutality lasted all but 8 years before his action-man persona took over Hollywood and charmed critics and fans alike in the adrenaline-chasing blockbuster Speed in 1994.
What followed soon after was a gallery of his lifeʼs work encompassed within the works of the Wachowskisʼ The Matrix trilogy (1999-2003), Constantine (2005), 47 Ronin (2013), and most importantly, the franchise of John Wick (2014-present).
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Such a genre-defining personality in Hollywood has now facilitated a fan-made concept trailer starring Keanu Reeves as the infamous DC supervillain and Batman archnemesis, Deathstroke. And, unsurprisingly, Reeves knocks it out of the park, even though the AI-superimposed deep fake has his face glitching all over the place,...
What followed soon after was a gallery of his lifeʼs work encompassed within the works of the Wachowskisʼ The Matrix trilogy (1999-2003), Constantine (2005), 47 Ronin (2013), and most importantly, the franchise of John Wick (2014-present).
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Such a genre-defining personality in Hollywood has now facilitated a fan-made concept trailer starring Keanu Reeves as the infamous DC supervillain and Batman archnemesis, Deathstroke. And, unsurprisingly, Reeves knocks it out of the park, even though the AI-superimposed deep fake has his face glitching all over the place,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Alberto Barbera has extended his contract with the Venice International Film Festival and will remain on as artistic director on the Lido through 2026.
The board of directors of La Biennale di Venezia, the umbrella organization that runs the Venice festival, approved the two-year contract extension, unveiling the decision on Friday.
In a statement, the board said in his time as festival head, Barbera had been successful in “discovering and launching new talents on the international stage, in spreading and advancing the culture of cinema, and in expanding audiences” at the world’s oldest film festival.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism, and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world. I am extremely pleased that La Biennale will continue down this path with him,...
The board of directors of La Biennale di Venezia, the umbrella organization that runs the Venice festival, approved the two-year contract extension, unveiling the decision on Friday.
In a statement, the board said in his time as festival head, Barbera had been successful in “discovering and launching new talents on the international stage, in spreading and advancing the culture of cinema, and in expanding audiences” at the world’s oldest film festival.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism, and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world. I am extremely pleased that La Biennale will continue down this path with him,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The board of directors of La Biennale di Venezia, which runs Venice Film Festival, has extended the contract of artistic director Alberto Barbera through the 2025 and 2026 festivals.
Barbera’s previous contract expired after this year’s edition, which will take place from August 28-September 7. He has been artistic director since 2012, and previously held the position from 1998 to 2001.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world,...
Barbera’s previous contract expired after this year’s edition, which will take place from August 28-September 7. He has been artistic director since 2012, and previously held the position from 1998 to 2001.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world,...
- 5/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Alberto Barbera is set to remain at the helm as artistic director of the Venice Film Festival through 2026 and possibly longer.
The board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale – chaired by new president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco – on Friday announced they have approved Barbera’s appointment as artistic director “for the years 2025 and 2026,” the Biennale announced in a statement.
The Biennale is basically extending Barbera’s current mandate, which expires after the upcoming 2024 edition, for two more years. This does not rule out the possibility that Barbera could subsequently get another full-fledged mandate and stay on board even longer.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera,” Buttafuoco said in a statement. “And I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world,...
The board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale – chaired by new president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco – on Friday announced they have approved Barbera’s appointment as artistic director “for the years 2025 and 2026,” the Biennale announced in a statement.
The Biennale is basically extending Barbera’s current mandate, which expires after the upcoming 2024 edition, for two more years. This does not rule out the possibility that Barbera could subsequently get another full-fledged mandate and stay on board even longer.
“I felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera,” Buttafuoco said in a statement. “And I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
With MultiVersus returning later this month, WB Games and developer Player First Games appear to have started dropping more incentives for players to return to the game. That involves revealing The Joker as the latest playable character to join the upcoming free-to-play platform fighter, with the legendary Mark Hamill returning to voice the character.
The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, which appropriately sees Batman (who’s already in MultiVersus) confronting The Joker, who drops a little reference to the version portrayed by Jack Nicholson in 1989’s Batman. No word yet on The Joker’s abilities or moveset just yet.
The Joker joins the aforementioned Batman as well as Harley Quinn in MultiVersus, along with Shaggy and Velma from Scooby-Doo, and Gizmo and Stripe from Gremlins. Again, here’s hoping that the rumour regarding Eleven from Stranger Things, Godzilla and Beetlejuice joining the MultiVersus roster turns out to be true.
The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, which appropriately sees Batman (who’s already in MultiVersus) confronting The Joker, who drops a little reference to the version portrayed by Jack Nicholson in 1989’s Batman. No word yet on The Joker’s abilities or moveset just yet.
The Joker joins the aforementioned Batman as well as Harley Quinn in MultiVersus, along with Shaggy and Velma from Scooby-Doo, and Gizmo and Stripe from Gremlins. Again, here’s hoping that the rumour regarding Eleven from Stranger Things, Godzilla and Beetlejuice joining the MultiVersus roster turns out to be true.
- 5/9/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Courtesy of Eureka Entertainment
by James Cameron-wilson
Eureka Classics have done it again and have now released the first 4K restoration copy of the original 1927 The Cat and the Canary, available for the first time on blu-ray. Considering how many prestigious silent classics have been lost forever, it is quite a treat to sit through the full 86 minutes that have been meticulous preserved of what really is a prototype of its kind. One might consider the dark house comedy-thriller a rare beast, but it was extremely popular in its day, kicked off by this hugely popular silent, made just nine months before the release of the very first feature-length talking picture, The Jazz Singer.
Looking at The Cat and the Canary today, it is emblematic of everything we know about silent cinema, with its comic intertitles, wide-eyed acting and stereotypes, but viewed more seriously it was a hugely influential title.
by James Cameron-wilson
Eureka Classics have done it again and have now released the first 4K restoration copy of the original 1927 The Cat and the Canary, available for the first time on blu-ray. Considering how many prestigious silent classics have been lost forever, it is quite a treat to sit through the full 86 minutes that have been meticulous preserved of what really is a prototype of its kind. One might consider the dark house comedy-thriller a rare beast, but it was extremely popular in its day, kicked off by this hugely popular silent, made just nine months before the release of the very first feature-length talking picture, The Jazz Singer.
Looking at The Cat and the Canary today, it is emblematic of everything we know about silent cinema, with its comic intertitles, wide-eyed acting and stereotypes, but viewed more seriously it was a hugely influential title.
- 5/9/2024
- by James Cameron-Wilson
- Film Review Daily
The new ‘Lady Gaga’ concert film “Gaga Chromatica Ball”, directed by Gaga, aka ‘Harley Quinn’ in the new “Joker” movie, premieres May 25, 2024 on Max:
“…the new movie, directed by Lady Gaga, captures her September 2022 ‘Chromatica Ball’ performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles…
“…including breathtaking live performances of some of Gaga’s biggest and most cherished hits, including ‘Stupid Love,’ ‘Bad Romance,’ ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Shallow,’ ‘Rain on Me,’ and a whole lot more…”
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“…the new movie, directed by Lady Gaga, captures her September 2022 ‘Chromatica Ball’ performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles…
“…including breathtaking live performances of some of Gaga’s biggest and most cherished hits, including ‘Stupid Love,’ ‘Bad Romance,’ ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Shallow,’ ‘Rain on Me,’ and a whole lot more…”
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- 5/9/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Iñaki Godoy has portrayed Monkey D. Luffy in Netflix’s One Piece Live Action to its utmost perfection. At first, the fans were skeptical but later loved him as the Gomu Gomu no Mi user. Godoy is going to reprise his role as the Straw Hats’ captain in One Piece Live Action season 2. Due to the live adaptation, his popularity skyrocketed.
Being involved with one of the biggest shows on Netflix, it is next to impossible to star in another fan-favorite series. But ‘Titans’ actor Ryan Potter saw Iñaki Godoy fit to take up the role of Beast Boy in Dcu’s Teen Titans. Even though it is an opinion, the fans were quick to take up the issue on social media and had their fair share to say.
Iñaki Godoy Might Be The Missing Ling Between Two Franchises Iñaki Godoy as Luffy (Credits: Netflix)
Iñaki Godoy’s acting was praised by everyone,...
Being involved with one of the biggest shows on Netflix, it is next to impossible to star in another fan-favorite series. But ‘Titans’ actor Ryan Potter saw Iñaki Godoy fit to take up the role of Beast Boy in Dcu’s Teen Titans. Even though it is an opinion, the fans were quick to take up the issue on social media and had their fair share to say.
Iñaki Godoy Might Be The Missing Ling Between Two Franchises Iñaki Godoy as Luffy (Credits: Netflix)
Iñaki Godoy’s acting was praised by everyone,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
A couple of days ago, DC Studios and James Gunn shared a first look at David Corenswet suited up as Superman. It's been a while since we've seen a superhero movie costume divide opinions to such a large degree, but it's certainly not the first time.
The Man of Steel isn't the first character to take centre stage in a splashy sneak peek meant to get fans excited. While that usually works, there are occasions when fans hate what they see. Others, meanwhile, are quick to defend what usually amounts to a complete overhaul which takes place during the transition from page to screen.
This isn't a list of the worst superhero movie costumes...just those that divided opinions when they were first shown off to the world (and sometimes continue to do so to this very day).
To read through this feature, all you need to do is click...
The Man of Steel isn't the first character to take centre stage in a splashy sneak peek meant to get fans excited. While that usually works, there are occasions when fans hate what they see. Others, meanwhile, are quick to defend what usually amounts to a complete overhaul which takes place during the transition from page to screen.
This isn't a list of the worst superhero movie costumes...just those that divided opinions when they were first shown off to the world (and sometimes continue to do so to this very day).
To read through this feature, all you need to do is click...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Isabelle Huppert will head up the 2024 Venice Film Festival jury this year. Serving as jury president, Huppert will hand out the Golden Lion and other awards when the festival on the Lido concludes. The dates for this year’s edition are August 28 to September 7.
Huppert has never before served as jury president at Venice, but she did at Cannes in 2009, awarding the Palme d’Or to Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon” after deliberations with James Gray, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Asia Argento, Robin Wright, and Lee Chang-dong. Before that she’d served on the jury headed by Dirk Bogarde at Cannes in 1984, which gave the top prize to “Paris, Texas.”
The 71-year-old actress has been a powerhouse force in global cinema for the past 50 years, making her mark in French cinema before quickly appearing in Hollywood productions such as Michael Cimino’s “Heaven’s Gate.” Over the past decade Huppert’s...
Huppert has never before served as jury president at Venice, but she did at Cannes in 2009, awarding the Palme d’Or to Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon” after deliberations with James Gray, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Asia Argento, Robin Wright, and Lee Chang-dong. Before that she’d served on the jury headed by Dirk Bogarde at Cannes in 1984, which gave the top prize to “Paris, Texas.”
The 71-year-old actress has been a powerhouse force in global cinema for the past 50 years, making her mark in French cinema before quickly appearing in Hollywood productions such as Michael Cimino’s “Heaven’s Gate.” Over the past decade Huppert’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.5 million ($4.5 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
But the force was strong with Disney’s 25th anniversary rerelease of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” as it debuted in second place with £1.1 million. This, when added to the £56.4 million grossed when it originally released in 1999, makes the film neck-and-neck with “Joker” at No. 30 on the all-time box office chart for the territory.
In its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers,” headlined by Zendaya, moved down to third place with £986,885 for a total of £3.6 million. In fourth position, in its fourth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” added £770,973 for a total of £10.5 million.
Rounding off the top five was Univeral’s “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which earned £562,704 in its sixth weekend for a total of £20.4 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Sony...
But the force was strong with Disney’s 25th anniversary rerelease of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” as it debuted in second place with £1.1 million. This, when added to the £56.4 million grossed when it originally released in 1999, makes the film neck-and-neck with “Joker” at No. 30 on the all-time box office chart for the territory.
In its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers,” headlined by Zendaya, moved down to third place with £986,885 for a total of £3.6 million. In fourth position, in its fourth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” added £770,973 for a total of £10.5 million.
Rounding off the top five was Univeral’s “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which earned £562,704 in its sixth weekend for a total of £20.4 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Sony...
- 5/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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