Back in 2007, Christian Bale had only one "Batman" movie on his resumé, and Russell Crowe hadn't yet tortured audiences with his vocal performance in the film version of Les Misérables. They also appeared in a Western movie together, and years after its release, people are going wild for the movie on Netflix.
"3:10 to Yuma" — which was written by Halsted Welles, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas and helmed by future "Logan" director James Mangold — tells the story of a rancher who's down on his luck and ends up taking a risky assignment to bring down a famous outlaw, with Bale as rancher Dan Evans and Crowe as outlaw Ben Wade. The film, which is both an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's short story and a remake of a 1957 take on the story, boasts a pretty stacked cast and includes Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, Gretchen Mol, Alan Tudyk, and even the late legend Peter Fonda.
"3:10 to Yuma" — which was written by Halsted Welles, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas and helmed by future "Logan" director James Mangold — tells the story of a rancher who's down on his luck and ends up taking a risky assignment to bring down a famous outlaw, with Bale as rancher Dan Evans and Crowe as outlaw Ben Wade. The film, which is both an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's short story and a remake of a 1957 take on the story, boasts a pretty stacked cast and includes Logan Lerman, Ben Foster, Gretchen Mol, Alan Tudyk, and even the late legend Peter Fonda.
- 9/5/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Gary Oldman is back on Apple TV+ thanks to the fourth season launch of his Emmy-nominated drama “Slow Horses,” and his ongoing role of Jackson Lamb nearly impacted his reunion with Christopher Nolan on “Oppenheimer.” Oldman, who played detective James “Jim” Gordon in Nolan’s Batman trilogy, starred as U.S. president Harry S. Truman in the director’s Oscar-winning drama. But accepting the role meant telling Nolan that his “Slow Horses” character came first.
“This [role] is a little different because I’m tethered to it, even when I’ve got a six-month break. And it dictates if I do anything else,” Oldman told the Wall Street Journal Magazine about how his preference to immediately move on from the characters he plays has now changed from doing an ongoing TV series. “I did a day on ‘Oppenheimer.’ I said to Chris Nolan, ‘I would love to come and do it,...
“This [role] is a little different because I’m tethered to it, even when I’ve got a six-month break. And it dictates if I do anything else,” Oldman told the Wall Street Journal Magazine about how his preference to immediately move on from the characters he plays has now changed from doing an ongoing TV series. “I did a day on ‘Oppenheimer.’ I said to Chris Nolan, ‘I would love to come and do it,...
- 9/5/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
There was a time when Matt Damon was so renowned, his very name would give away the ending of a movie.
14 Gary Oldman
Oldman had on so much makeup in 2001’s Hannibal that he requested to “do it anonymously” for the theatrical release. But one Nathan Murray was credited as “Mr. Oldman's assistant,” which kind of gave away the game.
13 Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan thought having Damon’s name attached to 2014’s Interstellar would give away much of the story, because people would have a built-in expectation of him being a “good guy.”
12 Gene Hackman
Hackman had a big part in 1993’s The Firm, but Tom Cruise was given humongous billing that made his name the same size as the movie title in some instances. Upon learning that, Hackman was basically like: Screw it, don’t even credit me.
11 David Hyde Pierce
Pierce provided the voice for the character Abe Sapien in Hellboy,...
14 Gary Oldman
Oldman had on so much makeup in 2001’s Hannibal that he requested to “do it anonymously” for the theatrical release. But one Nathan Murray was credited as “Mr. Oldman's assistant,” which kind of gave away the game.
13 Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan thought having Damon’s name attached to 2014’s Interstellar would give away much of the story, because people would have a built-in expectation of him being a “good guy.”
12 Gene Hackman
Hackman had a big part in 1993’s The Firm, but Tom Cruise was given humongous billing that made his name the same size as the movie title in some instances. Upon learning that, Hackman was basically like: Screw it, don’t even credit me.
11 David Hyde Pierce
Pierce provided the voice for the character Abe Sapien in Hellboy,...
- 9/5/2024
- Cracked
There are two Psycho films that redefined Hollywood over the years. The first was Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho and the Christian Bale film American Psycho which was released in the year 2000.
Christian Bale in a still from American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate Films
Featuring two different genres, storylines, and, iconic scenes, the two movies were quite different. However, it was American Psycho that made most people uneasy. Not to mention, several of the crew members had to leave the production of the movie because their wives said so!
Christian Bale’s Film Forced Some Crew Members To Leave The Shooting
Depicting the story of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy businessman who tries to hide his psychopathic tendencies from the world, American Psycho was considered a failure upon release but gained worldwide recognition afterward.
Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000) | Credits: Lionsgate Films
Featuring Christian Bale in the lead role, American Psycho had plenty of brutal violence,...
Christian Bale in a still from American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate Films
Featuring two different genres, storylines, and, iconic scenes, the two movies were quite different. However, it was American Psycho that made most people uneasy. Not to mention, several of the crew members had to leave the production of the movie because their wives said so!
Christian Bale’s Film Forced Some Crew Members To Leave The Shooting
Depicting the story of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy businessman who tries to hide his psychopathic tendencies from the world, American Psycho was considered a failure upon release but gained worldwide recognition afterward.
Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000) | Credits: Lionsgate Films
Featuring Christian Bale in the lead role, American Psycho had plenty of brutal violence,...
- 9/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Christian Bale is not a big fan of acting in sequels or franchises or ensembles. He revealed that he wanted to be part of very varied movies, playing a variety of roles. His stance about acting in the same role again makes it a miracle how Christopher Nolan convinced him to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy.
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate
Bale has acted only in three sequel or franchise roles in his career. He had openly expressed his issues with starring in the 2000 sequel of Shaft. His experience in Terminator Salvation and Thor: Love and Thunder was no better, with both films failing to impress the masses.
Christian Bale’s Aversion Towards Sequels Makes His Role In The Dark Knight Trilogy A Miracle Christian Bale in a still from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight movies | Credits: Warner Bros.
Christian Bale is not your...
Christian Bale in American Psycho | Credits: Lionsgate
Bale has acted only in three sequel or franchise roles in his career. He had openly expressed his issues with starring in the 2000 sequel of Shaft. His experience in Terminator Salvation and Thor: Love and Thunder was no better, with both films failing to impress the masses.
Christian Bale’s Aversion Towards Sequels Makes His Role In The Dark Knight Trilogy A Miracle Christian Bale in a still from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight movies | Credits: Warner Bros.
Christian Bale is not your...
- 9/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The success of Batman ’89 proves one thing: fans love nostalgia. While it isn’t always wise to lean on memories of times past for a film universe, there’s nothing wrong with a limited-edition revisit of an era in the comics, right? So, why not restore Christopher Nolan’s Batman (the Nolanverse) in DC Comics? The Legacy […]
Bring Christopher Nolan’s Batman to Comics Like Batman ’89 Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...
Bring Christopher Nolan’s Batman to Comics Like Batman ’89 Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...
- 9/4/2024
- by Sergio Pereira
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
Comic book fans are among the pickiest fans alive, for they are always on the lookout, ready to scrutinize if a particular live-action casting goes awry. Not the most open-minded of people, it is particularly hard to please them and it seems Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 certainly will have a hard time when it comes to one character.
Credits: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Harvey Dent is ready to debut in the film and his first look recently went viral, making fans exclaim that the character is in no way ‘Harvey Dent!’
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Reveals First Look of Harvey Dent Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent on Joker: Folie à Deux | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Joaquin Phoenix‘s Joker: Folie à Deux is days away from release and one of the most anticipated movies of this year. Apart...
Credits: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Harvey Dent is ready to debut in the film and his first look recently went viral, making fans exclaim that the character is in no way ‘Harvey Dent!’
Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Reveals First Look of Harvey Dent Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent on Joker: Folie à Deux | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Joaquin Phoenix‘s Joker: Folie à Deux is days away from release and one of the most anticipated movies of this year. Apart...
- 9/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
They hate using big name voice actors and their eerie stories defy sense – yet they have seduced the likes of superfan Christopher Nolan. The identical twins explain how they have just managed to sneak out their third feature in 50 years
The Brothers Quay, identical twins, make marvellous, mystifying films in which eerie stop-motion puppets outnumber the few live performers. These films might be set in a strange school for servants, or a lecture hall, or a labyrinth, but really they take place in a small desktop universe that runs according to its own alien rules. The brothers hate the idea of having actors voice the puppets and have done so only under duress, once or twice, because it feels so demeaning. Demeaning to the actors? No, they say. To the puppets.
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass is just their third feature in a 50-year career, after Institute Benjamenta...
The Brothers Quay, identical twins, make marvellous, mystifying films in which eerie stop-motion puppets outnumber the few live performers. These films might be set in a strange school for servants, or a lecture hall, or a labyrinth, but really they take place in a small desktop universe that runs according to its own alien rules. The brothers hate the idea of having actors voice the puppets and have done so only under duress, once or twice, because it feels so demeaning. Demeaning to the actors? No, they say. To the puppets.
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass is just their third feature in a 50-year career, after Institute Benjamenta...
- 9/3/2024
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
We still don’t know who’s directing the next James Bond film, so of course why not throw Martin Campbell’s name into the mix….
Believe the rumours and Eon Productions is finally starting to nail down some key personnel for its next James Bond movie. It’s been three years pretty much since No Time To Die landed in cinemas, and since then, there’s been precious little obvious movement on James Bond 26. We certainly don’t know who the next 007 is going to be, although Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the running favourite to succeed Daniel Craig. Yet there are now reports that a director appointment is imminent.
Over the last few years, we’ve had rumours of Christopher Nolan, Yann Demange and Bart Layton being considered, and one or two of them may still be under consideration. You can cross Nolan off your scorecard, mind.
The emerging...
Believe the rumours and Eon Productions is finally starting to nail down some key personnel for its next James Bond movie. It’s been three years pretty much since No Time To Die landed in cinemas, and since then, there’s been precious little obvious movement on James Bond 26. We certainly don’t know who the next 007 is going to be, although Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the running favourite to succeed Daniel Craig. Yet there are now reports that a director appointment is imminent.
Over the last few years, we’ve had rumours of Christopher Nolan, Yann Demange and Bart Layton being considered, and one or two of them may still be under consideration. You can cross Nolan off your scorecard, mind.
The emerging...
- 9/3/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
When you think of the DC live-action universe, Swamp Thing might not be the first thing that comes to your mind. Sitting somewhere in the back of our minds, Gary Dauberman’s show seems like a distant memory at best. Of course, its tragic fate in the superhero universe might have had something to do with this.
Swamp Thing episode one | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Shortly after its premiere, Swamp Thing was pulled off the stage and canceled before the rest of its episodes were released. Fans have still not forgotten the ill-treatment of the show and are calling DC out for giving up on it so easily and leaving the audience begging for more, especially as they reminisce on one iconic scene from the pilot episode.
Fans Are Upset Over Swamp Thing’s Cancellation Even After Years Andy Bean and Crystal Reed in Swamp Thing | Credits: Warner Bros. Television...
Swamp Thing episode one | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Shortly after its premiere, Swamp Thing was pulled off the stage and canceled before the rest of its episodes were released. Fans have still not forgotten the ill-treatment of the show and are calling DC out for giving up on it so easily and leaving the audience begging for more, especially as they reminisce on one iconic scene from the pilot episode.
Fans Are Upset Over Swamp Thing’s Cancellation Even After Years Andy Bean and Crystal Reed in Swamp Thing | Credits: Warner Bros. Television...
- 9/3/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Jon Watts’s Spider-Man films were like no other. With the ever-changing public opinion and the approach that the franchise took with the character, there is no denying that fans who did not see Tom Holland as the right fit for the role were forced to have this realization upon the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Jon Watts’ trilogy ended on a high with 2021’s Spider-Man No Way Home | Credit: Sony Pictures
The film was legendary in many ways, setting many new records and being a moment in time that fans will continue to cherish. While Marvel and the three Spider-Men were certainly responsible for the happiness that the film brought forth, there is no denying that Watts is also deserving of a lot of credit.
Considering just how big of a role the director played in making the trilogy as iconic as it has become, it is...
Jon Watts’ trilogy ended on a high with 2021’s Spider-Man No Way Home | Credit: Sony Pictures
The film was legendary in many ways, setting many new records and being a moment in time that fans will continue to cherish. While Marvel and the three Spider-Men were certainly responsible for the happiness that the film brought forth, there is no denying that Watts is also deserving of a lot of credit.
Considering just how big of a role the director played in making the trilogy as iconic as it has become, it is...
- 9/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Jon Watts Explains Why He is Not Returning to Direct Spider-Man 4 - Main Image
Jon Watts recently opened up about his decision to not return to direct the highly-anticipated Marvel/Sony's Spider-Man 4.
After helming the "Home" trilogy of Spider-Man films in the MCU, the filmmaker opted not to return for the next installment to focus on other projects such as the upcoming series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Marvel Studios and Sony are still looking for a new filmmaker who will take over the project as the development continues and fans are anticipating the details on what they can expect for Spider-Man's next rodeo in the MCU.
Jon Watts Reveals Why He is Not Directing Spider-Man 4
In a recent interview, Watts explained why he decided to not return to helm Spider-Man 4 after working on the first three films.
He shared that the massive success of...
Jon Watts recently opened up about his decision to not return to direct the highly-anticipated Marvel/Sony's Spider-Man 4.
After helming the "Home" trilogy of Spider-Man films in the MCU, the filmmaker opted not to return for the next installment to focus on other projects such as the upcoming series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Marvel Studios and Sony are still looking for a new filmmaker who will take over the project as the development continues and fans are anticipating the details on what they can expect for Spider-Man's next rodeo in the MCU.
Jon Watts Reveals Why He is Not Directing Spider-Man 4
In a recent interview, Watts explained why he decided to not return to helm Spider-Man 4 after working on the first three films.
He shared that the massive success of...
- 9/2/2024
- EpicStream
Josh Hartnett played the role of nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. He starred alongside Matt Damon in the film, who gave him advice on how to approach the role. Damon played Lt. General Leslie Groves in the film. The only problem was the advice turned out to be completely unhelpful for the Pearl Harbor actor.
Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures
Hartnett shared that Damon advised him on gaining weight for the role, but his experienced advice came only after he had put on considerable weight. Hartnett’s recent roles include Cooper Adams M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller Trap, a cameo role in The Bear, and David Ross in Black Mirror.
Josh Hartnett Opens Up About Matt Damon’s Unhelpful Advice Josh Hartnett in a still from Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,...
Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures
Hartnett shared that Damon advised him on gaining weight for the role, but his experienced advice came only after he had put on considerable weight. Hartnett’s recent roles include Cooper Adams M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller Trap, a cameo role in The Bear, and David Ross in Black Mirror.
Josh Hartnett Opens Up About Matt Damon’s Unhelpful Advice Josh Hartnett in a still from Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,...
- 9/2/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Time, space and mortality work to no earthly schedule in the half-lit, hand-made twilight world of “Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass” — so it’s appropriate that this vertiginous stop-motion vision seems to operate by temporal laws of its own. The first feature film in nearly 20 years from cult animators the Quay Brothers runs just 76 minutes, though in the process of watching it, it feels both infinitely longer than that and over in the blink of an eye, like a dream of epic proportions that you forget seconds after waking. This dark, densely nested fairytale of life, death and what comes in between is inspired by the writings of Polish literary titan Bruno Schulz, but with entirely its own collapsing, free-form model of storytelling — driven less by logic than intuitive feeling and ambience, which is where the Quays’ distinctively ethereal visuals come in.
The opaque elusiveness of “Sanatorium” may frustrate viewers who,...
The opaque elusiveness of “Sanatorium” may frustrate viewers who,...
- 9/2/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
The Batman universe has seen numerous adaptations over the years, each bringing its own flavor to the Caped Crusader’s storied saga. While Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, particularly Batman Begins, set a new standard for superhero cinema, Matt Reeves’ The Batman also opened to starkly positive reviews back in 2022.
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman | Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring Robert Pattinson, the movie set up a new reboot and starred Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, and Jeffrey Wright as the fan-favorite James Gordon. Now however, in what might be a slightly unnecessary debate, fans began comparing the two origin stories, with quite a few claiming that Batman Begins does not hold a candle to Pattinson’s 2022 remake.
Of course, there were plenty who think otherwise as well.
Fans have chosen between Batman Begins and Robert Pattinson’s The Batman
Christian Bale as Batman.
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman | Warner Bros. Pictures
Starring Robert Pattinson, the movie set up a new reboot and starred Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, and Jeffrey Wright as the fan-favorite James Gordon. Now however, in what might be a slightly unnecessary debate, fans began comparing the two origin stories, with quite a few claiming that Batman Begins does not hold a candle to Pattinson’s 2022 remake.
Of course, there were plenty who think otherwise as well.
Fans have chosen between Batman Begins and Robert Pattinson’s The Batman
Christian Bale as Batman.
- 9/2/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Daniel Craig’s stellar run as James Bond came to an end with the 2021 movie, No Time To Die. Starting from 2006’s Casino Royale, Craig has established himself as one of the best iterations of the character seen to date. Now, with Eon Productions looking for a replacement, all eyes are on the studio as they attempt to finalize the creatives that will be behind the upcoming movie.
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Skyfall I Columbia Pictures
For a long while, legendary director Christopher Nolan had been earmarked as the ideal choice. However, that seems to have changed for the time being, with the producers reportedly looking for a more traditional approach, and a “safe and seasoned pair of hands” to ensure the franchise’s continuity without overshadowing Bond’s character with a distinct directorial style.
Christopher Nolan no longer in the running for the upcoming James Bond...
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Skyfall I Columbia Pictures
For a long while, legendary director Christopher Nolan had been earmarked as the ideal choice. However, that seems to have changed for the time being, with the producers reportedly looking for a more traditional approach, and a “safe and seasoned pair of hands” to ensure the franchise’s continuity without overshadowing Bond’s character with a distinct directorial style.
Christopher Nolan no longer in the running for the upcoming James Bond...
- 9/2/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
What do you get when you mix a genius storyteller (who has an aversion to streaming services) and nearly a billion-dollar box office smash hit? The answer is, of course, Christopher Nolan, the Hollywood juggernaut who continues to paint the cinematic landscape with his visionary, in-your-face style.
Christopher Nolan | Credit: IMAX
Yes, he has been a Hollywood heavyweight for over two decades now, but 2023 might just be his piece de résistance. His latest brainchild, Oppenheimer, has not only basked in critical acclaim but also last year’s third-highest-grossing movie!
As we all know, Nolan is a cinephile who champions the traditional theatrical experience over digital streaming, proudly proclaiming it’s important to own a physical copy of a movie. “We’re not a tech company”, he reportedly said, likening his dedication to quality storytelling to the consistent excellence of Heinz ketchup. Who knew comparing movies to condiments could be so perfect?...
Christopher Nolan | Credit: IMAX
Yes, he has been a Hollywood heavyweight for over two decades now, but 2023 might just be his piece de résistance. His latest brainchild, Oppenheimer, has not only basked in critical acclaim but also last year’s third-highest-grossing movie!
As we all know, Nolan is a cinephile who champions the traditional theatrical experience over digital streaming, proudly proclaiming it’s important to own a physical copy of a movie. “We’re not a tech company”, he reportedly said, likening his dedication to quality storytelling to the consistent excellence of Heinz ketchup. Who knew comparing movies to condiments could be so perfect?...
- 9/2/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Jon Watts only had two indie films under his name before directing the big-budget Spider-Man flicks for the MCU. He gave one of the most significant post-Endgame MCU releases with Spider-Man: No Way Home. The Tom Holland film almost collected $2 billion worldwide. But, despite such success, the director denied leading Spider-Man 4 due to a major creative reason.
Tom Holland in Jon Watt’s Spider-Man trilogy | Credits: Marvel Studios
After the success of No Way Home, Jon Watts was eyed to helm Spider-Man 4 as well as The Fantastic Four. But soon, the director announced his exit from both projects and asserted that he wanted to do something on his own, outside Marvel. As a result, Watts went on to make the film, Wolfs for Apple TV+.
Jon Watts was tired of working under the Marvel umbrella Jon Watts’ trilogy ended on a high with 2021’s Spider-Man No Way Home | Credits: Marvel Studios
For years,...
Tom Holland in Jon Watt’s Spider-Man trilogy | Credits: Marvel Studios
After the success of No Way Home, Jon Watts was eyed to helm Spider-Man 4 as well as The Fantastic Four. But soon, the director announced his exit from both projects and asserted that he wanted to do something on his own, outside Marvel. As a result, Watts went on to make the film, Wolfs for Apple TV+.
Jon Watts was tired of working under the Marvel umbrella Jon Watts’ trilogy ended on a high with 2021’s Spider-Man No Way Home | Credits: Marvel Studios
For years,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Jon Watts cut his teeth on indie movies like Clown and Cop Car, but his big break came when Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures tapped him to helm 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming.
He'd later return for Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), with the latter presenting more than its fair share of challenges thanks to the pandemic. Still, the threequel was a massive hit and Watts was announced as the director of The Fantastic Four, only to walk away from the project months later.
Now, the untitled Spider-Man 4 - which is expected to be released between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars - finds itself without a director because Watts will not return to helm the wall-crawler's next adventure.
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker broke his silence on moving on from the MCU by admitting he's all too aware that following Spider-Man: No Way Home will be near impossible.
He'd later return for Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), with the latter presenting more than its fair share of challenges thanks to the pandemic. Still, the threequel was a massive hit and Watts was announced as the director of The Fantastic Four, only to walk away from the project months later.
Now, the untitled Spider-Man 4 - which is expected to be released between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars - finds itself without a director because Watts will not return to helm the wall-crawler's next adventure.
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker broke his silence on moving on from the MCU by admitting he's all too aware that following Spider-Man: No Way Home will be near impossible.
- 9/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thanks to his work on Spider-Man’s ‘Home’ trilogy, Jon Watts became a key figure in the MCU, credited with some of the franchise’s highest-grossing and most successful films. Watts infused the Spider-Man movies with a youthful, high school-focused tone, setting them apart from other superhero films.
This approach resonated strongly with both critics and audiences. In No Way Home, he successfully navigated the challenge of integrating Spider-Man into the Multiverse, delivering an exceptional and well-received film.
Watts was initially approached to direct Fantastic Four: First Steps but ultimately chose to step away not only from that project but also from the Spider-Man franchise. As Spider-Man 4 searches for a new director, Watts is focusing on his upcoming film, Wolfs, which stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney as rival “fixers.”
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Watts shared why he left the MCU and how Wolfs aligns better with his creative vision.
This approach resonated strongly with both critics and audiences. In No Way Home, he successfully navigated the challenge of integrating Spider-Man into the Multiverse, delivering an exceptional and well-received film.
Watts was initially approached to direct Fantastic Four: First Steps but ultimately chose to step away not only from that project but also from the Spider-Man franchise. As Spider-Man 4 searches for a new director, Watts is focusing on his upcoming film, Wolfs, which stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney as rival “fixers.”
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Watts shared why he left the MCU and how Wolfs aligns better with his creative vision.
- 9/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Largely due to the Spider-Man’s ‘Home’ trilogy, Jon Watts was one of the most important directors in the MCU, being credited for some of the highest-grossing and successful movies in the franchise.
Watts brought a youthful, high school-centric tone to the ‘Spider-Man’ films, which differentiated them from other superhero movies. This approach paid off well with both critics and audiences. With ‘No Way Home’ he had a gargantuan task of having Spidey join the Multiverse and thrive in it, and boy did he do it well.
Now Watts was also approached to handle the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ but the director eventually decided to walk away not only from ‘Fantastic Four’ but from ‘Spider-Man’ franchise as well. The upcoming ‘Spider-Man 4’ is currently looking for a director while Jon Watts is focusing on his upcoming movie ‘Wolfs’ a story about two “fixers” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
Watts brought a youthful, high school-centric tone to the ‘Spider-Man’ films, which differentiated them from other superhero movies. This approach paid off well with both critics and audiences. With ‘No Way Home’ he had a gargantuan task of having Spidey join the Multiverse and thrive in it, and boy did he do it well.
Now Watts was also approached to handle the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ but the director eventually decided to walk away not only from ‘Fantastic Four’ but from ‘Spider-Man’ franchise as well. The upcoming ‘Spider-Man 4’ is currently looking for a director while Jon Watts is focusing on his upcoming movie ‘Wolfs’ a story about two “fixers” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
- 9/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much common cause between Pablo Larraín’s anticipated Maria Callas biopic, “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie as the titular opera singer, and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” a 215-minute epic about a Holocaust survivor forging a new life in America. Though both films will premiere on the Lido at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where they’re competing for the Golden Lion, they are in most ways worlds apart.
Yet both owe a good deal to the contributions of Hungarian talent, joining a roster of recent awards bait and blockbusters to film in the Central European country that includes Yorgos Lanthimos’ multi-Oscar winner “Poor Things” and both chapters of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi tentpole “Dune.” While an attractive 30% cash rebate is undoubtedly part of the draw, it’s also a testament to a long history of artistry and technical craftsmanship in...
Yet both owe a good deal to the contributions of Hungarian talent, joining a roster of recent awards bait and blockbusters to film in the Central European country that includes Yorgos Lanthimos’ multi-Oscar winner “Poor Things” and both chapters of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi tentpole “Dune.” While an attractive 30% cash rebate is undoubtedly part of the draw, it’s also a testament to a long history of artistry and technical craftsmanship in...
- 9/1/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
In December 2021, Jon Watts found himself standing in the back of the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on the opening night of his last film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The entry was one of the first major studio theatrical releases following the pandemic shutdown, and the audience was standing, screaming, crying and generally carrying on in a way that, even for the first showing of a fan-favorite superhero movie, was a spectacle all to itself.
“That was such a specific moment in time, and the reaction to that movie was just so unbelievable,” remembers Watts. It was at this point that the director came to the realization: “It’s never going to be like this, ever again.”
No Way Home went on to gross nearly $2 billion at the global box office, the sixth-highest-grossing film of all time and one of the top Marvel movies, trailing only the last two Avengers films.
“That was such a specific moment in time, and the reaction to that movie was just so unbelievable,” remembers Watts. It was at this point that the director came to the realization: “It’s never going to be like this, ever again.”
No Way Home went on to gross nearly $2 billion at the global box office, the sixth-highest-grossing film of all time and one of the top Marvel movies, trailing only the last two Avengers films.
- 8/31/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
Tim Burton is one of those directors that even the average person who has been alive on this planet for at least 20 years assuredly knows. He's got that Quentin Tarantino or Christopher Nolan level of recognition. He's in many ways a movie star unto himself, even though he's never really on screen. Yet, his distinctive, gothic-influenced, macabre, funhouse style is unmistakable. If someone calls a movie Burton-esque, it's hard not to get a good idea of what's in store. That Burton-esque quality fully revealed itself for the first time in 1988 when "Beetlejuice" hit theaters.
For as much as "Beetlejuice" has become a true classic of the late '80s, as well as arguably the defining hit of Burton's illustrious career, it...
Tim Burton is one of those directors that even the average person who has been alive on this planet for at least 20 years assuredly knows. He's got that Quentin Tarantino or Christopher Nolan level of recognition. He's in many ways a movie star unto himself, even though he's never really on screen. Yet, his distinctive, gothic-influenced, macabre, funhouse style is unmistakable. If someone calls a movie Burton-esque, it's hard not to get a good idea of what's in store. That Burton-esque quality fully revealed itself for the first time in 1988 when "Beetlejuice" hit theaters.
For as much as "Beetlejuice" has become a true classic of the late '80s, as well as arguably the defining hit of Burton's illustrious career, it...
- 8/31/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
For nearly 20 years, Zoe Saldaña has starred in some of the most financially successful films in history, including “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame.” You’d think an actress with such an impressive résumé would have scripts and prominent roles constantly coming her way. Yet, in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” where Saldaña plays Rita Moro Castro, she sings and dances, and in one high-energy number, “El Mal,” she shows the ferocity that shows the depth of her talent. It was a moment that left me incredibly frustrated with Hollywood. Despite her box office success, Saldaña has rarely been allowed to showcase the full range of her abilities. Why are we only learning about this now?
I expressed these sentiments to Telluride executive director Julie Huntsinger during an interview with Variety, and she confidently replied, “That all stops now.”
Read: You can see all Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one...
I expressed these sentiments to Telluride executive director Julie Huntsinger during an interview with Variety, and she confidently replied, “That all stops now.”
Read: You can see all Academy Award predictions in all 23 categories on one...
- 8/31/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Rotten Tomato scores may not say everything, but they can certainly tell you a lot. For better or worse (mostly worse), the entertainment rating site (which is all Roger Ebert's fault) is seen as a status symbol for success and failure in modern cinema. You can use it to see which Christopher Nolan films are the best of the bunch or use it as proof that E.T. is still Spielberg's best movie 40 years after its release. You can also use Rotten Tomatoes to compare an ongoing series from one season to the next. Case in point: Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
Season 1 of that serialized Middle-earth blockbuster rolled out to decidedly mixed feelings from both the diehard and fair-weather elements of Tolkien fandom. Those opposed were so intense in their reactions that Amazon delayed reviews on its own streaming platform to combat trolls.
Season 1 of that serialized Middle-earth blockbuster rolled out to decidedly mixed feelings from both the diehard and fair-weather elements of Tolkien fandom. Those opposed were so intense in their reactions that Amazon delayed reviews on its own streaming platform to combat trolls.
- 8/30/2024
- by Jaron Pak
- Slash Film
Imagine a Batman movie unlike any other – a daring, standalone cinematic adventure that sought to redefine the iconic Dark Knight. This was the vision Ben Affleck had before reluctantly stepping away from the cape and cowl. This is the tale of the Ben Affleck-helmed Bat-project that tantalizingly never came to be.
Affleck’s planned film was an immersive, groundbreaking character study steeped in brooding Gothic ambiance. Rather than a conventional superhero spectacle, his story would intimately explore the gritty underbelly of Bruce Wayne, who was pushing fifty and facing the twilight years of his crimefighting career. The central antagonist was to be Deathstroke, with Affleck drawing inspiration from revered Batman comics to craft a plot he described as an enthralling “detective story” for the World’s Greatest Detective.
From the outset, Affleck’s vision for his Batman film was clear: it would be a darker, grittier creative approach that marked...
Affleck’s planned film was an immersive, groundbreaking character study steeped in brooding Gothic ambiance. Rather than a conventional superhero spectacle, his story would intimately explore the gritty underbelly of Bruce Wayne, who was pushing fifty and facing the twilight years of his crimefighting career. The central antagonist was to be Deathstroke, with Affleck drawing inspiration from revered Batman comics to craft a plot he described as an enthralling “detective story” for the World’s Greatest Detective.
From the outset, Affleck’s vision for his Batman film was clear: it would be a darker, grittier creative approach that marked...
- 8/30/2024
- by Derek Mitchell
- JoBlo.com
For a long time now, the names of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have receded from the public memory. In the aftermath of the 2022 Depp v Heard defamation trial, the respective parties who had been at war since December 2018 finally subsided into their own corners of the Earth, enjoying a life only luxury can buy.
Johnny Depp [Photo by Andy Templeton, licensed under Cc By via Wikimedia Commons]
However, only a couple of years have passed since their Hollywood controversy shook the tinsel town out of its slumber and engaged the entire world in a united mockery of the trial. Although it is hard to imagine the two actors ever being social again, once upon a time, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met, fell in love, and got married before the ugliness settled into their relationship.
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard: The Movie That Started It All
In any other situation, the 83-year-old filmmaker Terry Gilliam would be celebrated for...
Johnny Depp [Photo by Andy Templeton, licensed under Cc By via Wikimedia Commons]
However, only a couple of years have passed since their Hollywood controversy shook the tinsel town out of its slumber and engaged the entire world in a united mockery of the trial. Although it is hard to imagine the two actors ever being social again, once upon a time, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met, fell in love, and got married before the ugliness settled into their relationship.
Johnny Depp & Amber Heard: The Movie That Started It All
In any other situation, the 83-year-old filmmaker Terry Gilliam would be celebrated for...
- 8/29/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
With the manga of Jujutsu Kaisen reaching its near end (just a couple of chapters left), a growing concern among fans is the fate that the series seems to meet. The way the storyline has gone, especially in recent developments, created a stir among fans, who went to social media, channeling their disappointment and frustration in an intense debate.
Itadori vs Hanami | Credits: Studio Mappa
The fear is that it will ultimately find its closure like its fellow popular manga, Bleach, which received a very rushed and unsatisfying conclusion. Is the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen going to be similar as some fans claim or the allegations against it are completely wrong?
Fan Claims That Jujutsu Kaisen Is Giving Us a Boring Shonen Ending Nobara from Jujutsu Kaisen | Credits: Studio Mappa
One fan expressed his deep irritation on X, stating that it felt like Jujutsu Kaisen was falling into a really generic,...
Itadori vs Hanami | Credits: Studio Mappa
The fear is that it will ultimately find its closure like its fellow popular manga, Bleach, which received a very rushed and unsatisfying conclusion. Is the ending of Jujutsu Kaisen going to be similar as some fans claim or the allegations against it are completely wrong?
Fan Claims That Jujutsu Kaisen Is Giving Us a Boring Shonen Ending Nobara from Jujutsu Kaisen | Credits: Studio Mappa
One fan expressed his deep irritation on X, stating that it felt like Jujutsu Kaisen was falling into a really generic,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
[This article was originally published in 2017. It has been updated in August 2024.]
70mm is back! Thanks to Paul Thomas Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, and Christopher Nolan, one of the oldest and grandest traditions in Hollywood is making a comeback after years of financial setbacks and near-extinction. As Nolan has said many times, shooting in 70mm proved an immersive and more textured experience than any other form of cinema.
Due to the costly nature of film and theaters’ lack of 70mm projectors, it’s been quite a challenge to get to a place where Tarantino and Nolan can make entire features using 65/70mm, but the preservation of film is turning in their favor.
Below, we’ve gathered 20 of the most essential 70mm film releases. From Stanley Kubrick to William Wyler and David Lean, it’s clear shooting in 70mm is mandatory for any epic filmmaker.
With additional editorial contributions from Zack Sharf.
“Oklahoma!” (1955)
Fred Zinnemann’s film adaptation of the 1943 stage musical was the...
70mm is back! Thanks to Paul Thomas Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, and Christopher Nolan, one of the oldest and grandest traditions in Hollywood is making a comeback after years of financial setbacks and near-extinction. As Nolan has said many times, shooting in 70mm proved an immersive and more textured experience than any other form of cinema.
Due to the costly nature of film and theaters’ lack of 70mm projectors, it’s been quite a challenge to get to a place where Tarantino and Nolan can make entire features using 65/70mm, but the preservation of film is turning in their favor.
Below, we’ve gathered 20 of the most essential 70mm film releases. From Stanley Kubrick to William Wyler and David Lean, it’s clear shooting in 70mm is mandatory for any epic filmmaker.
With additional editorial contributions from Zack Sharf.
“Oklahoma!” (1955)
Fred Zinnemann’s film adaptation of the 1943 stage musical was the...
- 8/29/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Grab your flat caps, lads – Peaky Blinders is back, now in movie-length form. And befitting the leap from the small screen to the, erm, well, small screen just with a longer runtime (this one’s a Netflix production), the feature film is gathering some major names. It wouldn’t be Peaky without Cillian Murphy, who is of course back as Tommy Shelby – and we recently learned, too, that Rebecca Ferguson would be entering the fray this time. (She’ll be seriously deadly with a razor-tipped hat.) And now there’s another big name officially on board: Barry Keoghan has entered the game.
Yes, the Saltburn, Banshees Of Inisherin, and Eternals star has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Peaky movie, for which most details are currently scarce. We know it’ll be directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed episodes of the show way back on Season 1, with...
Yes, the Saltburn, Banshees Of Inisherin, and Eternals star has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Peaky movie, for which most details are currently scarce. We know it’ll be directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed episodes of the show way back on Season 1, with...
- 8/29/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The cast of the Peaky Blinders movie is picking up steam as Deadline reveals that Barry Keoghan, from last year’s controversial Saltburn and this year’s more conventional project, Apple TV+’s hit show Masters of the Air, will now be joining Netflix’s Peaky Blinders movie. The film will bring back the show’s star, Cillian Murphy, who’s hot off his Academy Award win for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. It was also recently reported that Rebecca Ferguson will be starring opposite Murphy in the movie.Just like with Ferguson, Keoghan’s role in the project has yet to be revealed.
Tom Harper (Heart of Stone) will direct the Peaky Blinders movie for Netflix, marking his return to the franchise. He previously directed the last three episodes of the first season. Series creator Steven Knight has written the screenplay, and production is expected to kick off in Digbeth,...
Tom Harper (Heart of Stone) will direct the Peaky Blinders movie for Netflix, marking his return to the franchise. He previously directed the last three episodes of the first season. Series creator Steven Knight has written the screenplay, and production is expected to kick off in Digbeth,...
- 8/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Slow Horses Star Plays Young Sauron in Chilling Rings of Power S2 Premiere - Main Image
In the premiere's flashback, a younger version of Sauron comes into play. If you noticed he's played by a different actor, you guessed right. Meet the "steed of Slow Horses" star Jack Lowden who recently joined The Rings of Power's latest season.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, so proceed with caution.
Why Does Sauron Look Different in The Rings of Power S2?
Sauron, aka the true identity behind Halbrand, who could shift his shape and form into anything he desires, showed a vulnerable piece of himself in the premiere of The Rings of Power season 2.
As fans are brought back to Middle-Earth in season 2, a younger depiction of Sauron graced the screens before we get to Charlie Vickers' present version.
Apart from the fact that he has shapeshifting abilities,...
In the premiere's flashback, a younger version of Sauron comes into play. If you noticed he's played by a different actor, you guessed right. Meet the "steed of Slow Horses" star Jack Lowden who recently joined The Rings of Power's latest season.
Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, so proceed with caution.
Why Does Sauron Look Different in The Rings of Power S2?
Sauron, aka the true identity behind Halbrand, who could shift his shape and form into anything he desires, showed a vulnerable piece of himself in the premiere of The Rings of Power season 2.
As fans are brought back to Middle-Earth in season 2, a younger depiction of Sauron graced the screens before we get to Charlie Vickers' present version.
Apart from the fact that he has shapeshifting abilities,...
- 8/29/2024
- EpicStream
Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the finest directors in the industry and proved his worth with only a few films over the last two and a half decades. Anderson’s psychological dramas have starred the likes of Tom Cruise, Daniel Day-Lewis, Joaquin Phoenix, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. In his new project, he has collaborated with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Paul Thomas Anderson with Daniel Day-Lewis | Jürgen Fauth, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
However, there’s one actor whom the director wished to work with. Even after two decades of expressing his interest in working with the great Robert De Niro, Anderson has yet to find a project for the 81-year-old actor. De Niro is actively doing roles in films and television, with his next projects being Alto Knights and Netflix’s Zero Day.
Paul Thomas Anderson Considers Robert De Niro as The Most Talented Actor Robert de Niro played...
Paul Thomas Anderson with Daniel Day-Lewis | Jürgen Fauth, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
However, there’s one actor whom the director wished to work with. Even after two decades of expressing his interest in working with the great Robert De Niro, Anderson has yet to find a project for the 81-year-old actor. De Niro is actively doing roles in films and television, with his next projects being Alto Knights and Netflix’s Zero Day.
Paul Thomas Anderson Considers Robert De Niro as The Most Talented Actor Robert de Niro played...
- 8/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
James Gunn is gearing up to start his DC Universe, first with this year's animated show "Creature Commandos" — which will hopefully overcome the limitations of corporate synergy to deliver something unique and visually interesting — and then with the cleanly titled "Superman" in 2025. So far, Gunn has been doing his best to reassure fans that his take on the DC mythos will be respectful to every aspect of the comics — the uplifting, the heartwarming, the funny, the weird, and the silly alike. He's bringing back Jimmy Olsen, while the new Superman suit looks like his mom made it (and even includes the iconic red trunks). Elsewhere, the DC Universe's take on Batman will finally introduce the Bat-family to the big screen in live-action.
Gunn and his DC Studios co-head Peter Safran seem to be zeroing in on making the DC Universe stand out by starting as close to the feeling...
Gunn and his DC Studios co-head Peter Safran seem to be zeroing in on making the DC Universe stand out by starting as close to the feeling...
- 8/28/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
“In space, no one can hear you scream… your girlfriend’s name,” would be a good tagline for Slingshot, a psychological sci-fi thriller about an astronaut suffering major romantic withdrawal during a voyage to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.
Starring Casey Affleck and directed by Mikael Håfström, the film plays at times as both an intimate, low-key riff on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, and a variation of James Gray’s Ad Astra. But it’s ultimately neither of those movies, opting for lots of narrative red herrings and plot twists instead of celestial wonders or emotional climaxes. The result feels more like a B-grade thriller that’s been elevated by a good cast and a script with some clever moves — which should help Slingshot land smoothly on streamers after a theatrical release.
Affleck stars as John, who’s part of a three-man mission on the Odyssey 1 (shoutout to Kubrick), a...
Starring Casey Affleck and directed by Mikael Håfström, the film plays at times as both an intimate, low-key riff on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, and a variation of James Gray’s Ad Astra. But it’s ultimately neither of those movies, opting for lots of narrative red herrings and plot twists instead of celestial wonders or emotional climaxes. The result feels more like a B-grade thriller that’s been elevated by a good cast and a script with some clever moves — which should help Slingshot land smoothly on streamers after a theatrical release.
Affleck stars as John, who’s part of a three-man mission on the Odyssey 1 (shoutout to Kubrick), a...
- 8/27/2024
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seit Wochen hält sich das Gerücht standhaft; nun wird es von Robbie Collin im Telegraph in einem neuen Artikel über den nächsten Bond bestätigt: Edward Berger gilt unverändert als Favorit für den Regieposten von Bond 25.
Gestatten… Berger… Edward Berger (Credit: Imago / Funke Foto Services)
Im Juli hatte man aus gewöhnlich gut unterrichteten Kreisen erstmals das Gerücht gehört, Edward Berger, Oscargewinner für „Im Westen nichts Neues“, habe sich nicht nur bereits mit den Produzenten von Eon Productions getroffen, sondern gelte gemeinhin als Favorit für den Regieposten des überfälligen Bond-Reboots: Zwar war James Bond in der Inkarnation von Daniel Craig am Ende seiner fünften Mission, „Keine Zeit zu sterben“, den Heldentod gestorben, dennoch hatte es am Ende des Abspanns, etwas paradox, den gewohnten Abbinder gegeben: „James Bond will return…“
Seitdem hieß es Warten. Nun scheint nach und nach Bewegung in die Sache zu kommen, nachdem bereits vor einer Weile eine Annäherung...
Gestatten… Berger… Edward Berger (Credit: Imago / Funke Foto Services)
Im Juli hatte man aus gewöhnlich gut unterrichteten Kreisen erstmals das Gerücht gehört, Edward Berger, Oscargewinner für „Im Westen nichts Neues“, habe sich nicht nur bereits mit den Produzenten von Eon Productions getroffen, sondern gelte gemeinhin als Favorit für den Regieposten des überfälligen Bond-Reboots: Zwar war James Bond in der Inkarnation von Daniel Craig am Ende seiner fünften Mission, „Keine Zeit zu sterben“, den Heldentod gestorben, dennoch hatte es am Ende des Abspanns, etwas paradox, den gewohnten Abbinder gegeben: „James Bond will return…“
Seitdem hieß es Warten. Nun scheint nach und nach Bewegung in die Sache zu kommen, nachdem bereits vor einer Weile eine Annäherung...
- 8/27/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
Matt Damon was having a difficult time coming up with a way to continue the Bourne films after the original trilogy. So he took his ideas for a potential sequel to Christopher Nolan’s brother Jonathan, who gave Damon his honest opinion on the franchise’s future.
What Jonathan Nolan had to say about Matt Damon’s ‘Bourne’ movies Matt Damon | Andrew Wang/ Getty Images
Even after The Bourne Ultimatum, Damon was curious about doing another movie featuring the action hero. But he wasn’t sure how a new Bourne film could be done given the finale of the original trilogy. Much of the first three movies followed Jason Bourne slowly uncovering new layers of his past that he couldn’t remember. Ultimatum saw the character recovering all of his lost memories, giving a fitting conclusion to the overall story. It was wrapped up so tightly that Damon wasn’t...
What Jonathan Nolan had to say about Matt Damon’s ‘Bourne’ movies Matt Damon | Andrew Wang/ Getty Images
Even after The Bourne Ultimatum, Damon was curious about doing another movie featuring the action hero. But he wasn’t sure how a new Bourne film could be done given the finale of the original trilogy. Much of the first three movies followed Jason Bourne slowly uncovering new layers of his past that he couldn’t remember. Ultimatum saw the character recovering all of his lost memories, giving a fitting conclusion to the overall story. It was wrapped up so tightly that Damon wasn’t...
- 8/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Universal’s movie adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked” is flying into theatres this year and brings with it a flurry of stars including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. But those stars aren’t the only ones who may shine bright in the film as the movie’s trailer displayed a dazzling array of designs that could mean it’s set for Oscar attention. In particular, it could be a key player for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Paul Tazewell is on costuming duty here. He was nominated for Best Costume Design in 2022 for another musical, “West Side Story.” Although he lost to Jenny Beavan for “Cruella,” musicals are often nominated in this category. Along with “West Side Story,” movie musicals such as “Cyrano,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “La La Land,” “Cinderella,” and “Into the Woods” have...
Paul Tazewell is on costuming duty here. He was nominated for Best Costume Design in 2022 for another musical, “West Side Story.” Although he lost to Jenny Beavan for “Cruella,” musicals are often nominated in this category. Along with “West Side Story,” movie musicals such as “Cyrano,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “La La Land,” “Cinderella,” and “Into the Woods” have...
- 8/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Stanley Kubrick's 1964 classic "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" remained depressingly relevant. We live on a planet wherein humans have invented single explosive devices powerful enough to eliminate all life on Earth, and yet they are being handled by whiny, insecure, clownish politicians and violence-obsessed military wonks with impotence and delusions of grandeur. It's telling that one of the biggest hits of 2023, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," was also about how petty egos tend to take precedence over the profound immoral invention of the nuclear bomb.
1964 was a time when phrases like "balance of power" were bandied about in the news, all while politicians and pundits argued about the moral righteousness of every major global superpower possessing the ability to destroy the world with equal skill. If everyone on Earth can blow up the planet, surely, then, everything is in perfect balance.
Kubrick...
1964 was a time when phrases like "balance of power" were bandied about in the news, all while politicians and pundits argued about the moral righteousness of every major global superpower possessing the ability to destroy the world with equal skill. If everyone on Earth can blow up the planet, surely, then, everything is in perfect balance.
Kubrick...
- 8/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In an interview in 2008, Robert Downey Jr. mentioned that he didn’t care for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. This is particularly strange given that he pitched himself as Scarecrow to Nolan just a few years before signing on as Marvel’s Iron Man. What’s even stranger is that when you step back and look at […]
I Rewatched Iron Man And Never Realized It’s Batman Begins Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
I Rewatched Iron Man And Never Realized It’s Batman Begins Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
- 8/26/2024
- by Tito Pernalete
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
When it comes to raking in the big bucks, Robert Pattinson’s net worth in 2024 is as stratospheric as his famously tousled hair ever could be. The British heartthrob made his mark in the Harry Potter film series and then took over the world by playing Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga.
His foray into offbeat roles—a term he humorously embraces—has paid off handsomely, leading to his engagements in landmark films like Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending Tenet and donning the cape as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. From dating tabloid darling Kristen Stewart—a relationship that spectacularly fizzled out—to tackling one spine-tingling role after another, Pattinson has climbed the ladder of success.
Robert Pattinson and Cam Gigandet in Twilight (2008) | Credit: Summit Entertainment
Despite this, the actor had a moment of honest reflection during an interview with Access Hollywood. When asked about his Twilight days, his...
His foray into offbeat roles—a term he humorously embraces—has paid off handsomely, leading to his engagements in landmark films like Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending Tenet and donning the cape as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. From dating tabloid darling Kristen Stewart—a relationship that spectacularly fizzled out—to tackling one spine-tingling role after another, Pattinson has climbed the ladder of success.
Robert Pattinson and Cam Gigandet in Twilight (2008) | Credit: Summit Entertainment
Despite this, the actor had a moment of honest reflection during an interview with Access Hollywood. When asked about his Twilight days, his...
- 8/26/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 blockbuster movie Pacific Rim has been one of the most iconic mecha-driven stories. He confirmed that he drew direct inspiration from the Japanese anime Mobile Suit Gundam. He also showed his deep appreciation for Japanese mecha design and storytelling.
Cherno Alpha from Pacific Rim | Credit: Legendary Pictures
Del Toro’s disclosure centers on the formidable Jaeger Cherno Alpha. He acknowledged that this behemoth’s design was influenced by the Zaku models. It has been a cornerstone of the Gundam universe.
Guillermo del Toro’s Jaeger of Choice for Pacific Rim Mobile Suit Gundam | Credit: Nippon Sunrise
Guillermo del Toro‘s admiration for the Gundam franchise runs deep, extending far beyond a single Jaeger design. During his promotional tour to Japan, he showed his passion for anime and mecha series as an influence on his work. His revelation about Cherno Alpha’s inspiration comes as no surprise...
Cherno Alpha from Pacific Rim | Credit: Legendary Pictures
Del Toro’s disclosure centers on the formidable Jaeger Cherno Alpha. He acknowledged that this behemoth’s design was influenced by the Zaku models. It has been a cornerstone of the Gundam universe.
Guillermo del Toro’s Jaeger of Choice for Pacific Rim Mobile Suit Gundam | Credit: Nippon Sunrise
Guillermo del Toro‘s admiration for the Gundam franchise runs deep, extending far beyond a single Jaeger design. During his promotional tour to Japan, he showed his passion for anime and mecha series as an influence on his work. His revelation about Cherno Alpha’s inspiration comes as no surprise...
- 8/25/2024
- by Akihito Chakma
- FandomWire
Back when vampires sparkled under the sunlight and teenage hearts raced faster than a sports car, Robert Pattinson had become the reigning king of the supernatural teen drama world. However, decades later, despite his current popularity as DC’s iconic Caped Crusader, no one could take away Pattinson’s otherworldly fame as Edward Cullen.
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | image: Summit Entertainment
Even today, fans lose their minds when they get a glimpse of the Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Therefore, in tribute to Pattinson’s undying popularity, we’re here to take a look at the actor’s Twilight era, when fans everywhere wished they could trade their necks for a little vampire affection, much like Tyra Banks.
Robert Pattinson’s Fanged Flirtation with Tyra Banks Left Fans Squealing
Despite appearing in numerous acclaimed projects like Tenet and Remember Me, Robert Pattinson remained the Hollywood heartthrob through generations,...
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | image: Summit Entertainment
Even today, fans lose their minds when they get a glimpse of the Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Therefore, in tribute to Pattinson’s undying popularity, we’re here to take a look at the actor’s Twilight era, when fans everywhere wished they could trade their necks for a little vampire affection, much like Tyra Banks.
Robert Pattinson’s Fanged Flirtation with Tyra Banks Left Fans Squealing
Despite appearing in numerous acclaimed projects like Tenet and Remember Me, Robert Pattinson remained the Hollywood heartthrob through generations,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Actor Josh Hartnett has been around for quite awhile, breaking hearts as a teenager in films like "The Faculty" before going on to have a prolific career with quite a bit of range. One might imagine that because of that amount of experience, he's heard every bit of acting advice out there. However, it turns out that Matt Damon had some new advice for him when they worked together on Christopher Nolan's historical drama "Oppenheimer," and it came at the worst time possible.
While on "The Tonight Show" (via Entertainment Weekly), Hartnett shared a story about filming with Damon and revealed that the "Good Will Hunting" actor had some advice that came a bit too late, which made it pretty darn moot. Thankfully, he said that Damon also gave him plenty of great acting advice and that he learned a lot from their time working together -- except, again,...
While on "The Tonight Show" (via Entertainment Weekly), Hartnett shared a story about filming with Damon and revealed that the "Good Will Hunting" actor had some advice that came a bit too late, which made it pretty darn moot. Thankfully, he said that Damon also gave him plenty of great acting advice and that he learned a lot from their time working together -- except, again,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The acclaimed filmmaker behind the 1988 classic Rain Man, Barry Levinson, is renowned for his ability to bring out the best in his actors, even when faced with challenging scenes. In a film where character depth is paramount, even the acclaimed actor like Dustin Hoffman found himself struggling with one sequence.
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
However, Levinson’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the characters helped Hoffman overcome this hurdle, as he later recalled during an interview, sharing the creative solution he came up with to help the actor.
Barry Levinson’s Brilliant Direction Helped Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man
Barry Levinson’s 1988 film, Rain Man follows a self-centered man who discovers his estranged brother is an autistic savant, leading to an unexpected journey of bonding and self-discovery.
Dustin Hoffman as Raymond | Credit: MGM
Dustin Hoffman took on the role of Raymond, the autistic savant brother, alongside Tom Cruise in the movie.
Rain Man | Credit: MGM
However, Levinson’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the characters helped Hoffman overcome this hurdle, as he later recalled during an interview, sharing the creative solution he came up with to help the actor.
Barry Levinson’s Brilliant Direction Helped Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man
Barry Levinson’s 1988 film, Rain Man follows a self-centered man who discovers his estranged brother is an autistic savant, leading to an unexpected journey of bonding and self-discovery.
Dustin Hoffman as Raymond | Credit: MGM
Dustin Hoffman took on the role of Raymond, the autistic savant brother, alongside Tom Cruise in the movie.
- 8/24/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels catapulted the careers of the young actors, no one seemingly benefited more than Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson. After the final curtain fell on the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, both Radcliffe and Pattinson found themselves transitioning from beloved newcomers to bona fide heartthrobs.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | image: Warner Bros.
However, while the evaluation of Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson’s post-Harry Potter careers became an interesting topic, it often boiled down to a binary comparison: who has thrived more in Hollywood? This comparison, while intriguing, failed to account for the obvious facts of their career choices which left fans feeling infuriated.
Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson’s Careers After Harry Potter
Following the success of the Harry Potter franchise, as the young actors ventured into the super competitive realm of Hollywood, people particularly...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | image: Warner Bros.
However, while the evaluation of Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson’s post-Harry Potter careers became an interesting topic, it often boiled down to a binary comparison: who has thrived more in Hollywood? This comparison, while intriguing, failed to account for the obvious facts of their career choices which left fans feeling infuriated.
Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson’s Careers After Harry Potter
Following the success of the Harry Potter franchise, as the young actors ventured into the super competitive realm of Hollywood, people particularly...
- 8/24/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for both versions of The Crow.
The Crow (1994) is one of those seminal touchstones that help define a generation. Gothic, mournful, and haunted by the nigh literal ghost of Brandon Lee, every frame of the film can feel like it’s projected from another world. So it has always been a bit of a mystery why anyone would dare remake the cult classic, including in the mind of the original’s director, Alex Proyas. Yet since about 2008, the redo has experienced starts and stops, and seen interesting directors and castings come and go, from Norman Reedus and Kristen Stewart to Jason Momoa and Jessica Brown Findlay.
Well, The Crow remake is finally here almost 30 years to the day since Lee’s final film was released posthumously on May 13, 1994. And to director Rupert Sanders’ credit, at least insofar as this, his version of The Crow is a...
The Crow (1994) is one of those seminal touchstones that help define a generation. Gothic, mournful, and haunted by the nigh literal ghost of Brandon Lee, every frame of the film can feel like it’s projected from another world. So it has always been a bit of a mystery why anyone would dare remake the cult classic, including in the mind of the original’s director, Alex Proyas. Yet since about 2008, the redo has experienced starts and stops, and seen interesting directors and castings come and go, from Norman Reedus and Kristen Stewart to Jason Momoa and Jessica Brown Findlay.
Well, The Crow remake is finally here almost 30 years to the day since Lee’s final film was released posthumously on May 13, 1994. And to director Rupert Sanders’ credit, at least insofar as this, his version of The Crow is a...
- 8/23/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
When it comes to iconic directors, no superhero franchise has had more top-tier directors than the Dark Knight.
Over the years, DC has managed to lure in some of the most talented directors in the game to oversee its many Batman movies with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, Matt Reeves, and Zack Snyder all lending their talents and visions to help bring Batman to the big screen.
These directors are responsible for some of the greatest superhero movies in the entire genre, each bringing their own unique style to create unique worlds and spins on the iconic characters from DC Comics. While there have been some misses along the way, the Batman movies are some of the most talked about and beloved films in the superhero genre and have given DC some of their biggest hits at the box office over the years.
Fans would love to see the likes of Nolan,...
Over the years, DC has managed to lure in some of the most talented directors in the game to oversee its many Batman movies with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, Matt Reeves, and Zack Snyder all lending their talents and visions to help bring Batman to the big screen.
These directors are responsible for some of the greatest superhero movies in the entire genre, each bringing their own unique style to create unique worlds and spins on the iconic characters from DC Comics. While there have been some misses along the way, the Batman movies are some of the most talked about and beloved films in the superhero genre and have given DC some of their biggest hits at the box office over the years.
Fans would love to see the likes of Nolan,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Cody Schultz
- Bam Smack Pow
The work of British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, past and recent, merits even greater appreciation when compared to Chinese director Chen Sicheng’s ambitious but saccharine and mostly dull “Decoded,” an adaptation of the 2002 novel of the same name by Mai Jia. This cradle-to-grave portrait of fictional character Rong Jinzhen (Haoran Liu), a prodigious orphan turned valuable government asset in the 1940s, chronicles how his unique skillset ultimately helped clear the path for China to establish its own nuclear weapons program.
While the magnitude of his task and its global repercussions might immediately induce comparisons to Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” if one takes “Decoded” as “China’s answer” to the recent best picture Oscar winner, the moniker must come with the caveat that this means it’s a toothless film as it relates to moral ambiguity. It’s not a dissident work of art made to question the pursuit of such armament,...
While the magnitude of his task and its global repercussions might immediately induce comparisons to Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” if one takes “Decoded” as “China’s answer” to the recent best picture Oscar winner, the moniker must come with the caveat that this means it’s a toothless film as it relates to moral ambiguity. It’s not a dissident work of art made to question the pursuit of such armament,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
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