The Sympathizer is a historical black comedy series with elements of war, spy, politics, and mystery. Based on a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winning 2015 best-selling novel of the same name by Vietnamese-American professor Viet Thanh Nguyen, the HBO series is co-written and directed by Park Chan-wook.
The HBO series is set near the end of the Vietnam war and it follows the story of a spy embedded in the South Vietnam army as he flees to the United States to gather intelligence for the Viet Cong. The Sympathizer is simply a thrilling experience with some great comedy and layered characters that will have you glued to your screen.
The Sympathizer – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Arrive?) Credit – HBO
The Sympathizer consists of seven episodes in total. The historical dark comedy series premiered on HBO with its first episode on April 14, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Sunday.
The HBO series is set near the end of the Vietnam war and it follows the story of a spy embedded in the South Vietnam army as he flees to the United States to gather intelligence for the Viet Cong. The Sympathizer is simply a thrilling experience with some great comedy and layered characters that will have you glued to your screen.
The Sympathizer – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Arrive?) Credit – HBO
The Sympathizer consists of seven episodes in total. The historical dark comedy series premiered on HBO with its first episode on April 14, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Sunday.
- 4/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Tom Cruise is easily one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time. Even though he has been in the industry for over four decades, he is still sought after by the best directors to star in their projects. The actor himself exerts his influence too, often to bring out the best in him, and his decisions have always paid off.
However, he does not always get his way, as Zack Snyder recently revealed. The director confessed that he wanted the Mission: Impossible actor to play a certain character in one of his films, but Cruise sought a different role.
Cruise wanted to play a specific role in Snyder’s film (Source: Mission: Impossible)
Zack Snyder wanted Tom Cruise to star in Watchmen but not for the role the actor wanted
Zack Snyder is an esteemed director who has been at the helm of several iconic films, such as 300 and Man of Steel.
However, he does not always get his way, as Zack Snyder recently revealed. The director confessed that he wanted the Mission: Impossible actor to play a certain character in one of his films, but Cruise sought a different role.
Cruise wanted to play a specific role in Snyder’s film (Source: Mission: Impossible)
Zack Snyder wanted Tom Cruise to star in Watchmen but not for the role the actor wanted
Zack Snyder is an esteemed director who has been at the helm of several iconic films, such as 300 and Man of Steel.
- 4/19/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Open-world games have become a common thing nowadays. This is evident from the fact that there are currently two major superhero games in development, and both of them are open-world. One of them is Marvel’s Iron Man, while the other is Black Panther. One of them is in development at EA Motive, while the other is being developed by EA’s Cliffhanger Games.
There’s no set release date for these games as of yet, but fans are already comparing them to other games in this category. One game that comes to mind is none other than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which was launched by Insomniac Games back in 2023. Yet everyone knows that DC perfected open-world superhero games years ago.
How DC Entertainment made perfect open-world superhero games years before Iron Man and Black Panther
Marvel’s Iron Man artwork
Back in 2009, when WB and Rocksteady launched Batman: Arkham Asylum,...
There’s no set release date for these games as of yet, but fans are already comparing them to other games in this category. One game that comes to mind is none other than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which was launched by Insomniac Games back in 2023. Yet everyone knows that DC perfected open-world superhero games years ago.
How DC Entertainment made perfect open-world superhero games years before Iron Man and Black Panther
Marvel’s Iron Man artwork
Back in 2009, when WB and Rocksteady launched Batman: Arkham Asylum,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous fictional characters for book readers and, most recently, entertainment lovers, with a sprinkle of movies and TV shows constantly popping up every couple of years. Holmes is a socially awkward but intelligent detective in Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels written between 1887 and 1915. Over the years, several celebrities have played Holmes, from Benedict Cumberbatch and Henry Cavill to Johnny Lee Miller and Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. All these adaptations, while similar, have unique differences that make watching them a new experience despite knowing what to expect. These different takes of the
The post 4 Best Sherlock Holmes Movies and TV Shows first appeared on TVovermind.
The post 4 Best Sherlock Holmes Movies and TV Shows first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/18/2024
- by Isabel k
- TVovermind.com
Loosely adapted from the Japanese manga of the same name, Park Chan-wook’s 2003 movie Oldboy turned into a cult classic right after its release. Narrating the tale of Oh Dae-su, who becomes obsessed with vengeance on his captors after being imprisoned for 15 years, the movie garnered critical success and positive reviews.
Acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook | image: Wikimedia Commons
Later on, following in Park Chan-wook’s footsteps, Spike Lee came up with a 2013 remake, starring Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen. Unfortunately, Lee’s film turned into an atrocious remake, which deeply saddened fans of the original film.
However, decades later there appears hope for Chan-wook to redeem his Oldboy remake, as the director prepares for an English-language Oldboy TV series remake.
Spike Lee’s Atrocious Remake of Oldboy Starring Josh Brolin
Following the grand success of Park Chan-wook’s original 2003 thriller Oldboy, Spike Lee tried his hands on the remake of the Korean film,...
Acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook | image: Wikimedia Commons
Later on, following in Park Chan-wook’s footsteps, Spike Lee came up with a 2013 remake, starring Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen. Unfortunately, Lee’s film turned into an atrocious remake, which deeply saddened fans of the original film.
However, decades later there appears hope for Chan-wook to redeem his Oldboy remake, as the director prepares for an English-language Oldboy TV series remake.
Spike Lee’s Atrocious Remake of Oldboy Starring Josh Brolin
Following the grand success of Park Chan-wook’s original 2003 thriller Oldboy, Spike Lee tried his hands on the remake of the Korean film,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill is the top choice of fans to replace Daniel Craig in James Bond. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The name is Henry Cavill, and he might be the new James Bond. Reports and rumors of a new James Bond have been swirling online. With more names added to the list of potential 007s, Henry Cavill remains the fans’ top choice, so much so that a trailer goes viral on the internet and has garnered millions of views. The viral James Bond trailer also stars Barbie’s Margot Robbie as the Bond Girl. But here’s everything that happened!
Since the novels became a hit, the suave, quick, and ever-so-handsome 007 has been a craze. Secret agent Lores is famous for his thrilling adventures. The topic of who will play James Bond has haunted fans anytime; there is time to pass on the baton. Daniel Craig has played the role of Bond for some time now,...
The name is Henry Cavill, and he might be the new James Bond. Reports and rumors of a new James Bond have been swirling online. With more names added to the list of potential 007s, Henry Cavill remains the fans’ top choice, so much so that a trailer goes viral on the internet and has garnered millions of views. The viral James Bond trailer also stars Barbie’s Margot Robbie as the Bond Girl. But here’s everything that happened!
Since the novels became a hit, the suave, quick, and ever-so-handsome 007 has been a craze. Secret agent Lores is famous for his thrilling adventures. The topic of who will play James Bond has haunted fans anytime; there is time to pass on the baton. Daniel Craig has played the role of Bond for some time now,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
The scars given by Avengers: Endgame will not heal for a long time to come. Not only did we lose Black Widow and Iron Man to the ultimate sacrifice, but things went downhill for the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon after. Regardless, the film is one of the finest to exist in the superhero universe and its ending is going to stay with the fans forever.
Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame
However, there was a slight chance that Avengers: Endgame would have been even more devastating than it was. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had initially pitched to kill off all the original Avengers and not just Black Widow and Iron Man. Luckily, the Russo Brothers were right there to intervene and were able to put a stop to this just in time.
Kevin Feige Almost Killed Off All the O.G. Avengers
Kevin Feige wanted to kill off...
Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame
However, there was a slight chance that Avengers: Endgame would have been even more devastating than it was. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had initially pitched to kill off all the original Avengers and not just Black Widow and Iron Man. Luckily, the Russo Brothers were right there to intervene and were able to put a stop to this just in time.
Kevin Feige Almost Killed Off All the O.G. Avengers
Kevin Feige wanted to kill off...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Elon Musk is one of the most successful businessmen on the planet. He founded a number of major companies and has an innovative vision for the future. He’s one of the richest men in the world as well with an estimated net worth of $180 billion. Musk is also a college dropout, well, sort of.
Some people have heard that the Tesla CEO dropped out of college, while others heard he actually earned a degree. So which is it? We’re clearing up any confusion about Musk’s education.
The university Musk dropped out of and why
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
He attended Waterkloof House Preparatory School and then graduated high school in the South African capital city before immigrating to Canada when he was 18. Musk enrolled at Queen’s University in Ontario and later decided to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Some people have heard that the Tesla CEO dropped out of college, while others heard he actually earned a degree. So which is it? We’re clearing up any confusion about Musk’s education.
The university Musk dropped out of and why
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
He attended Waterkloof House Preparatory School and then graduated high school in the South African capital city before immigrating to Canada when he was 18. Musk enrolled at Queen’s University in Ontario and later decided to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
- 4/18/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are familiar with the running debate about who is the strongest Avenger.
That’s one of those questions that we could go back and forth about for weeks with plenty of viable answers. Is it Scarlet Witch or the Hulk? Maybe Thor? Who could say?
But we’re posing a different question today, one that we can easily answer: Who is the richest member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes based on their estimated net worth?
Since assembling for the first time in 2012′s The Avengers, the lineup of the team has constantly changed between movies, and it continues to moving into 2024.
Of course, fans know and love the core group – Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). However, so many other favorites have been added on along the...
That’s one of those questions that we could go back and forth about for weeks with plenty of viable answers. Is it Scarlet Witch or the Hulk? Maybe Thor? Who could say?
But we’re posing a different question today, one that we can easily answer: Who is the richest member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes based on their estimated net worth?
Since assembling for the first time in 2012′s The Avengers, the lineup of the team has constantly changed between movies, and it continues to moving into 2024.
Of course, fans know and love the core group – Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). However, so many other favorites have been added on along the...
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic saga Fallout steps out of the vault, Netflix‘s Sweet Tooth will end with a third and final season this summer. On Wednesday, Netflix dropped a Sweet Tooth Season 3 teaser alongside the show’s June 6, 2024, launch date and a gallery of photos. Sweet Tooth tells the story of the young hybrid, Gus (Christian Convery), and his human companion and protector, Tommy Jepperd (Nonso Anozie). Together, the duo traverses a wasteland overrun with enemy factions, mad scientists, rabid hybrids, and would-be friends who aid them in their mission to liberate hybrid kind from oppression, experimentation, and servitude.
Here’s the official synopsis for Sweet Tooth Season 3 courtesy of Netflix:
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Sweet Tooth Season 3 courtesy of Netflix:
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Iron Man Robert Downey Jr Once Admitted He Could Relate To Tony Stark A Lot (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Robert Downey Jr became a household name because of his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the MCU. In the comics and in the movies, especially the first one, we saw the character’s obnoxious side. Rdj, who is notorious for his past and the substance abuse and misconduct, once, in an interview, admitted relating to Tony’s character because of that. Keep scrolling for more.
Downey has come a long way and is a true inspiration for those looking for a second chance or getting one. He got arrested several times and is now an Oscar-winning actor and one of the highest paid in Hollywood. Rdj is a brand, and the MCU plays a significant role in that. The movie came to him when he was sober and trying...
Robert Downey Jr became a household name because of his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the MCU. In the comics and in the movies, especially the first one, we saw the character’s obnoxious side. Rdj, who is notorious for his past and the substance abuse and misconduct, once, in an interview, admitted relating to Tony’s character because of that. Keep scrolling for more.
Downey has come a long way and is a true inspiration for those looking for a second chance or getting one. He got arrested several times and is now an Oscar-winning actor and one of the highest paid in Hollywood. Rdj is a brand, and the MCU plays a significant role in that. The movie came to him when he was sober and trying...
- 4/17/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We have some Sweet Tooth season three news for fans of the Netflix fantasy series!
Netflix officially revealed the final season’s debut date, some first look images, and a teaser trailer!
Keep reading to find out more…
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek to restart human birth and view...
Netflix officially revealed the final season’s debut date, some first look images, and a teaser trailer!
Keep reading to find out more…
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek to restart human birth and view...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Following in the wake of the Spike Lee-directed remake in 2013, Park Chan-wook’s South Korean masterpiece Oldboy (2003) is getting a small screen adaptation, we’ve learned.
Lionsgate Television is partnering with renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook to develop his acclaimed film Oldboy for television, marking the first English-language series adaptation of the iconic property. This comes as Park’s The Sympathizer just debuted on HBO.
Park Chan-wook, who of course directed and co-wrote the original South Korean film, is attached to produce the upcoming “Oldboy” TV series along with producing partner Syd Lim.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,” said Park. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
“Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we’re excited to partner with him in bringing his cinematic masterpiece to the television screen,...
Lionsgate Television is partnering with renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook to develop his acclaimed film Oldboy for television, marking the first English-language series adaptation of the iconic property. This comes as Park’s The Sympathizer just debuted on HBO.
Park Chan-wook, who of course directed and co-wrote the original South Korean film, is attached to produce the upcoming “Oldboy” TV series along with producing partner Syd Lim.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,” said Park. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
“Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we’re excited to partner with him in bringing his cinematic masterpiece to the television screen,...
- 4/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lionsgate Television is partnering with renowned Korean filmmaker and television creator Park Chan-wook to develop his acclaimed film Oldboy for television. This marks the first English-language series adaptation of the iconic property.
Park, who directed and co-wrote the original film, is attached to produce the series along with producing partner Syd Lim.
Oldboy has earned numerous accolades, becoming the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004 and being named to numerous lists of the greatest movies of all time. The movie was re-released by Neon last year for its 20th anniversary, landing in the top ten at the domestic box office in its opening week, a rare feat for a re-release.
Adapted from a Japanese manga of the same name, the film follows a man who is released from prison after 15 years, only to find that he must find his captor in five days. The...
Park, who directed and co-wrote the original film, is attached to produce the series along with producing partner Syd Lim.
Oldboy has earned numerous accolades, becoming the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004 and being named to numerous lists of the greatest movies of all time. The movie was re-released by Neon last year for its 20th anniversary, landing in the top ten at the domestic box office in its opening week, a rare feat for a re-release.
Adapted from a Japanese manga of the same name, the film follows a man who is released from prison after 15 years, only to find that he must find his captor in five days. The...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Stop, hammer time! Park Chan-wook’s classic action thriller Oldboy is getting a TV series adaptation
Are you ready for some raw octopus, brutal hammer fights, and inadvertent incest? Well, I have good news for you! Lionsgate and the legendary South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook are teaming up for a series adaptation of Oldboy. Word about the Oldboy TV series follows Park’s The Sympathizer, which arrived to rave reviews on HBO. JoBlo’s Alex Maidy reviewed The Sympathizer, saying the series exceeded his expectations, with Robert Downey Jr. delivering a killer, career-high performance. The new version of Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy is the first English-language series adaptation of the iconic property. Park, who directed and co-wrote the original film, is attached to produce the series along with producing partner Syd Lim.
Per today’s press release from Lionsgate:
Oldboy has earned numerous accolades, becoming the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004 and being named to numerous lists of the greatest movies of all time.
Per today’s press release from Lionsgate:
Oldboy has earned numerous accolades, becoming the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004 and being named to numerous lists of the greatest movies of all time.
- 4/17/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Oldboy, the South Korean thriller that many consider a classic despite it only being released 21 years ago, is on track for a TV series adaptation.
TVLine has learned that Lionsgate Television is partnering with Park Chan-wook on the first English-language series adaptation of his 2003 film, which was adapted from a Japanese manga of the same name and went on to become the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes.
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Park,...
TVLine has learned that Lionsgate Television is partnering with Park Chan-wook on the first English-language series adaptation of his 2003 film, which was adapted from a Japanese manga of the same name and went on to become the first South Korean film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes.
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- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Park Chan-wook is developing his acclaimed film Oldboy for the first time as an English-language series in partnership with Lionsgate Television. Park, who directed and co-wrote the original film, is set to produce the series alongside producing partner Syd Lim.
The 2003 feature is an adaptation of the Japanese manga of the same name written by Garon Tsuchiya. It follows Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), a man taken off the streets and imprisoned for 15 years who is one day released and given 5 days to find his captor.
Oldboy is the second title in Park’s Vengeance trilogy, following Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) and preceding Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005). It earned multiple accolades including the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004, a first for a South Korean film. Spike Lee remade the film in 2013 with Josh Brolin portraying the lead character, Joe Doucett.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,...
The 2003 feature is an adaptation of the Japanese manga of the same name written by Garon Tsuchiya. It follows Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), a man taken off the streets and imprisoned for 15 years who is one day released and given 5 days to find his captor.
Oldboy is the second title in Park’s Vengeance trilogy, following Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) and preceding Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005). It earned multiple accolades including the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004, a first for a South Korean film. Spike Lee remade the film in 2013 with Josh Brolin portraying the lead character, Joe Doucett.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Korean auteur Park Chan-wook is set to adapt his 2003 masterpiece “Oldboy” as an English-language TV series alongside Lionsgate Television, the studio announced on Wednesday, April 17.
Park, who directed and co-wrote the original action mystery film, is attached to produce the “Oldboy” series adaptation alongside his producing partner Syd Lim.
Park is fresh off “The Sympathizer,” his limited series starring Robert Downey Jr. that just debuted on HBO this past weekend. And while it’s not the first English-language remake of “Oldboy” following Spike Lee’s 2013 film starring Josh Brolin, it will be the first time the film will be adapted for the small screen.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing ‘Oldboy’ into the world of television,” Park said in a statement. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
“Oldboy” was adapted from a Japanese manga of the same...
Park, who directed and co-wrote the original action mystery film, is attached to produce the “Oldboy” series adaptation alongside his producing partner Syd Lim.
Park is fresh off “The Sympathizer,” his limited series starring Robert Downey Jr. that just debuted on HBO this past weekend. And while it’s not the first English-language remake of “Oldboy” following Spike Lee’s 2013 film starring Josh Brolin, it will be the first time the film will be adapted for the small screen.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing ‘Oldboy’ into the world of television,” Park said in a statement. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
“Oldboy” was adapted from a Japanese manga of the same...
- 4/17/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is partnering with Lionsgate Television to develop a series version of his 2003 revenge thriller Oldboy.
The project would be an English-language adaptation of the story, which was loosely based on a magna with the same name.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,” said Park. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
In addition to directing The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave, Park previously produced the dystopian thriller Snowpiercer which was likewise adapted into a series. He’s also directing and producing HBO’s new limited series The Sympathizer starring Robert Downey, Jr.
“Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we’re excited to partner with him in bringing his cinematic masterpiece to the television screen,” added Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development,...
The project would be an English-language adaptation of the story, which was loosely based on a magna with the same name.
“Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing Oldboy into the world of television,” said Park. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
In addition to directing The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave, Park previously produced the dystopian thriller Snowpiercer which was likewise adapted into a series. He’s also directing and producing HBO’s new limited series The Sympathizer starring Robert Downey, Jr.
“Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we’re excited to partner with him in bringing his cinematic masterpiece to the television screen,” added Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development,...
- 4/17/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has released the teaser trailer for the third and final season of Sweet Tooth, which will premiere on the streaming service on June 6, 2024. Netflix also revealed that Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars) has joined the cast as Rosie.
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick.
Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus.
Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek to restart human birth and...
Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick.
Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus.
Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek to restart human birth and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“Sweet Tooth” Season 3 Trailer – Final Season of Emmy-Winning Netflix Series Teases Explosive Finale
Netflix series “Sweet Tooth” will be returning for its third and final season this summer, and a new teaser trailer unveiled this morning previews an epic final chapter ahead.
The final season debuts globally on Netflix on June 6, 2024.
Watch the trailer below, filled with awe, big emotion, and an epic battle ahead for the hybrids and their allies.
“Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao...
The final season debuts globally on Netflix on June 6, 2024.
Watch the trailer below, filled with awe, big emotion, and an epic battle ahead for the hybrids and their allies.
“Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao...
- 4/17/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
We finally have a premiere date for the third and final season of Netflix's most acclaimed fantasy series!
It's been almost a year since the streaming giant announced that Sweet Tooth had been renewed for one more go-round.
And now we know that the apocalyptic shenanigans will get underway on June 6, when the entire season drops at once.
Christian Convery will, of course, return as the half-boy, half-deer hero Gus.
And he'll have friends Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) by his side for the final stage of his post-pandemic adventures.
According to a press release from Netflix, the fearless foursome will travel to Alaska in their search for Gus' mom:
"Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus, Jepperd, Becky, and Wendy embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus's mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been...
It's been almost a year since the streaming giant announced that Sweet Tooth had been renewed for one more go-round.
And now we know that the apocalyptic shenanigans will get underway on June 6, when the entire season drops at once.
Christian Convery will, of course, return as the half-boy, half-deer hero Gus.
And he'll have friends Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) by his side for the final stage of his post-pandemic adventures.
According to a press release from Netflix, the fearless foursome will travel to Alaska in their search for Gus' mom:
"Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus, Jepperd, Becky, and Wendy embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus's mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Netflix has slotted June 6 for the premiere of the third and final season of fantasy drama Sweet Tooth. The streamer also revealed Kelly Marie Tran is joining the cast as a series regular and released the first teaser trailer. You can watch it above.
In Season 3, having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick.
Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek...
In Season 3, having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick.
Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek...
- 4/17/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadpool & Wolverine has become one of the most anticipated Marvel movies in a very long time. Being labeled as the saving grace of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Shawn Levy movie has a lot riding on it. With how critical fans have become in recent years, the movie will have to go above and beyond to make fans invested, not only in the film itself but also in the plot it will introduce for future projects.
Shawn Levy is incredibly confident about Deadpool & Wolverine
With this in mind, Levy, the director of the film, was recently asked about his approach toward the most anticipated part of the film, Deadpool and Wolverine’s interactions. Additionally, he was also asked about his main motive for making the upcoming film. What he wanted to achieve with the movie, as well as the kind of story he wanted to tell.
SUGGESTEDThe Wackiest...
Shawn Levy is incredibly confident about Deadpool & Wolverine
With this in mind, Levy, the director of the film, was recently asked about his approach toward the most anticipated part of the film, Deadpool and Wolverine’s interactions. Additionally, he was also asked about his main motive for making the upcoming film. What he wanted to achieve with the movie, as well as the kind of story he wanted to tell.
SUGGESTEDThe Wackiest...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer co-star would love to join the MCU, and he has quite some picks for the roles he could play. Fred Nguyen Khan, who plays Bon in the HBO series, would have opted to play Shang Chi or Iron Fist, if these roles weren’t already taken. However, with his martial arts background, Khan would love to play the villain in the sequel to Simu Liu’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer co-star reveals his MCU aspirations
Khan’s latest series, The Sympathizer, is receiving largely positive comments. Besides acting in the series, Robert Downey Jr. also served as its executive producer alongside his wife Susan Downey. The miniseries based on the Pulitzer-winning novel is also Downey Jr.’s first project since his Oscar win.
Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer Co-Star Wants To Play...
Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer co-star reveals his MCU aspirations
Khan’s latest series, The Sympathizer, is receiving largely positive comments. Besides acting in the series, Robert Downey Jr. also served as its executive producer alongside his wife Susan Downey. The miniseries based on the Pulitzer-winning novel is also Downey Jr.’s first project since his Oscar win.
Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer Co-Star Wants To Play...
- 4/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. has proven time and again that his range as an actor is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether it is with roles that he is most known for or those that sometimes slip by without proper recognition, he gives his best no matter what. Latest in the lot was his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a role that also got his first and much-deserved Oscar.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
The role got him the light he needed for fans to see his talent outside of playing Tony Stark. In the midst of this, there was shade thrown at the Marvel Cinematic Universe while acknowledging it at the same time. There was a lot he saw that the role would affect his future as an actor, including but not limited to his reputation.
Suggested“I actually trained at a Shaolin temple...
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
The role got him the light he needed for fans to see his talent outside of playing Tony Stark. In the midst of this, there was shade thrown at the Marvel Cinematic Universe while acknowledging it at the same time. There was a lot he saw that the role would affect his future as an actor, including but not limited to his reputation.
Suggested“I actually trained at a Shaolin temple...
- 4/17/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Based on the combined predictions of over 2,000 Gold Derby users, Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”) and Walton Goggins (“Fallout”) are not generally expected to reap 2024 Emmy bids at this time. However, their chances of soon reaching predicted nominee status greatly improved over the past week thanks to their new category placements. The limited series actress’ odds jumped from 100/1 to 66/1 after she migrated from lead to supporting, while the dramatic actor went from 62/1 to 37/1 by making the opposite move.
Gladstone’s “Under the Bridge” cast mate, Riley Keough, joined her in switching from lead to supporting but still retains her original 100/1 odds. The other two performers who rose above their previous 100/1 odds this week are lead actress Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”) and featured actor Mark Ruffalo (“All the Light We Cannot See”), both of whom hail from limited series.
At this point, the non-continuing series races are proving to be the most dynamic ones overall.
Gladstone’s “Under the Bridge” cast mate, Riley Keough, joined her in switching from lead to supporting but still retains her original 100/1 odds. The other two performers who rose above their previous 100/1 odds this week are lead actress Julianne Moore (“Mary & George”) and featured actor Mark Ruffalo (“All the Light We Cannot See”), both of whom hail from limited series.
At this point, the non-continuing series races are proving to be the most dynamic ones overall.
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most talked about project to be released this year. With fans deeming it to be the savior of the MCU after the franchise’s dreadful run in the last few years, the upcoming movie has a lot to prove. But given the impact and success of the Ryan Reynolds starrer so far, it’s a more or less safe to bet on the movie. And with Hugh Jackman joining the fray, things are only looking up.
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson in Deadpool & Wolverine
The movie is expected to have quite a few camoes, with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra already confirmed. Deadpool is supposedly going to travel across timelines and meet various mutants as well as variants of himself. The movie already features Dogpool, which we already know is going to be an absolute hoot. But let...
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson in Deadpool & Wolverine
The movie is expected to have quite a few camoes, with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra already confirmed. Deadpool is supposedly going to travel across timelines and meet various mutants as well as variants of himself. The movie already features Dogpool, which we already know is going to be an absolute hoot. But let...
- 4/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
On April 13, Lizzo stepped onto the red carpet in a space-age chic gown. After a tumultuous few months, the 35-year-old singer looked ready for takeoff in an on-theme winged dress. She and other celebrities gathered for the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, which honors scientists and their groundbreaking work.
Lizzo at at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony | Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Lizzo posted a series of Instagram photos with the caption, “Science is sexy.” She celebrated the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates with a custom Quine Li gown. The fashion house celebrates the human body as transformative and an artistic form, evident in the avant-garde dress worn by the “Good as Hell” singer. Lizzo’s gown included a dramatic, winged necklace, fitted bodice, and mini train.
Lizzo at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
The four-time Grammy Award winner wore black opera gloves,...
Lizzo at at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony | Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Lizzo posted a series of Instagram photos with the caption, “Science is sexy.” She celebrated the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates with a custom Quine Li gown. The fashion house celebrates the human body as transformative and an artistic form, evident in the avant-garde dress worn by the “Good as Hell” singer. Lizzo’s gown included a dramatic, winged necklace, fitted bodice, and mini train.
Lizzo at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
The four-time Grammy Award winner wore black opera gloves,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Let’s talk about those incredible and most famous actors who’ve become the faces we recognize and love on the big screen.
As someone who practically lives for movie nights and marathons, I’m thrilled to take you on a ride through the world of legendary actors and their unforgettable roles.
We’re about to dive into a collection of movie magic where actors turn into characters we can’t help but root for.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to celebrate the Hollywood stars who’ve made us fall in love with their talent and the movies they’ve brought to life!
1. Meryl Streep – The Queen of Versatility
Meryl Streep‘s name is practically synonymous with unparalleled acting prowess.
With a staggering number of accolades, including three Academy Awards, Streep has showcased her unmatched versatility in a wide range of films.
From the heartwarming “Mamma Mia!” to the powerful “Sophie’s Choice,...
As someone who practically lives for movie nights and marathons, I’m thrilled to take you on a ride through the world of legendary actors and their unforgettable roles.
We’re about to dive into a collection of movie magic where actors turn into characters we can’t help but root for.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to celebrate the Hollywood stars who’ve made us fall in love with their talent and the movies they’ve brought to life!
1. Meryl Streep – The Queen of Versatility
Meryl Streep‘s name is practically synonymous with unparalleled acting prowess.
With a staggering number of accolades, including three Academy Awards, Streep has showcased her unmatched versatility in a wide range of films.
From the heartwarming “Mamma Mia!” to the powerful “Sophie’s Choice,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Deadpool & Wolverine, the only theatrical project to be released this year from Marvel Studios, has a lot riding on its shoulders. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the titular roles, the movie will see many old faces coming back to the fold. Recently, director Shawn Levy and Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige were at CinemaCon, where an almost 10-minute long footage from the movie was shown. And to the surprise of many, an Og Avenger made the trip to Deadpool land.
Deadpool & Wolverine is the sole theatrical MCU release of the year
After Avengers: Endgame, two out of six Og Avengers bid goodbye to the MCU – Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Scarlett Johansson too said farewell to her role of Black Widow soon after with her standalone movie, Black Widow (2021). Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth are still part of the MCU,...
Deadpool & Wolverine is the sole theatrical MCU release of the year
After Avengers: Endgame, two out of six Og Avengers bid goodbye to the MCU – Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Scarlett Johansson too said farewell to her role of Black Widow soon after with her standalone movie, Black Widow (2021). Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth are still part of the MCU,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place on February 23, 2025, and will be live-streamed on Netflix, the SAG Awards announced on Tuesday.
Submissions for nomination consideration will open on August 29 this year, when producers, studios and networks, agents, managers and publicists can submit a performance with the actor’s permission in a category of the actor’s choosing, or the actor may submit their own performances.
Eligible performances must air or premiere from January 1-December 31, 2024. The nominations will be announced on January 8, 2025.
Oppenheimer dominated the feature contenders at the 2024 ceremony, earning the cast award while Cillian Murphy and...
Submissions for nomination consideration will open on August 29 this year, when producers, studios and networks, agents, managers and publicists can submit a performance with the actor’s permission in a category of the actor’s choosing, or the actor may submit their own performances.
Eligible performances must air or premiere from January 1-December 31, 2024. The nominations will be announced on January 8, 2025.
Oppenheimer dominated the feature contenders at the 2024 ceremony, earning the cast award while Cillian Murphy and...
- 4/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sherlock Movie ft Benedict Cumberbatch. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The last episode of BBC’s Sherlock aired in 2017. The detective series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. The British detective series stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat created the series.
When Sherlock ended with season 4, fans demanded the makers give them a fifth season. It will be seven years, and the hope for another season is only diminishing. However, the show’s co-creator, Mark Gatiss (who also plays Mycroft Holmes), revealed that he is interested in bringing the story to the big screen. Instead of a series, he would like to take the story further with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in a movie. But there’s an issue—read to know what.
Trending Tom Hiddleston Calls Loki ‘A Broken Soul With A Shattered...
The last episode of BBC’s Sherlock aired in 2017. The detective series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. The British detective series stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat created the series.
When Sherlock ended with season 4, fans demanded the makers give them a fifth season. It will be seven years, and the hope for another season is only diminishing. However, the show’s co-creator, Mark Gatiss (who also plays Mycroft Holmes), revealed that he is interested in bringing the story to the big screen. Instead of a series, he would like to take the story further with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in a movie. But there’s an issue—read to know what.
Trending Tom Hiddleston Calls Loki ‘A Broken Soul With A Shattered...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Not long after winning an Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. is starring in perhaps his most challenging project to date: another high-profile one. The Iron Man star, 59, is starring in a new HBO Max series called The Sympathizer, in which, he is playing four antagonist roles combined.
In addition to playing a CIA agent, Downey Jr. portrays a professor, a congressman, and a film director (who was influenced by Francis Ford Coppola). Meanwhile, Hoa Xuande plays The Captain (a Vietnamese spy) in the HBO series, which is based on the critically acclaimed book of a similar title by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. in The Sympathizer
Behind The Sympathizer is Park Chan-wook, a renowned filmmaker best known for movies like Oldboy, and The Handmaiden. In a recent interview, the South Korean director and former film critic expressed his disappointment and regret at...
In addition to playing a CIA agent, Downey Jr. portrays a professor, a congressman, and a film director (who was influenced by Francis Ford Coppola). Meanwhile, Hoa Xuande plays The Captain (a Vietnamese spy) in the HBO series, which is based on the critically acclaimed book of a similar title by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. in The Sympathizer
Behind The Sympathizer is Park Chan-wook, a renowned filmmaker best known for movies like Oldboy, and The Handmaiden. In a recent interview, the South Korean director and former film critic expressed his disappointment and regret at...
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Video games have carried the legacy of Iron Man since Robert Downey Jr. stepped down as the billionaire superhero in the movies. However, the attempt hasn’t been very fruitful as the character’s presence in Marvel’s Avengers didn’t exactly become the apple of the fans’ eyes. Still, efforts haven’t been stopped yet and the fan-favorite superhero is reportedly getting a standalone open-world game.
Open-world games are fun but the superhero genre is more inclined towards a linear narrative. Still, games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and its associates have become standard for open-world in this bracket. Now Electronic Arts’ Motive Studio is developing an Iron Man game which may raise questions if it’ll enlarge this bracket or fall out of it to become another strange kid on the block.
EA May Do Better With An Open World Setting in an Iron Man Game
Iron Man was...
Open-world games are fun but the superhero genre is more inclined towards a linear narrative. Still, games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and its associates have become standard for open-world in this bracket. Now Electronic Arts’ Motive Studio is developing an Iron Man game which may raise questions if it’ll enlarge this bracket or fall out of it to become another strange kid on the block.
EA May Do Better With An Open World Setting in an Iron Man Game
Iron Man was...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Demon Hunters At Cannes.
Whenever two different film industries come together to produce a movie or a series, there’s always an excitement to know how the final product will be. Demon Hunters is one such movie, where artists from different cinematic worlds have come together. It’s a joint production by Indian and Taiwanese artists. Directed by Chen Mei-juin, a glimpse of the movie will soon be made available to the world.
Demon Hunters Cast
The cast of the action-horror comedy includes Arjan Bajwa, J.C. Lin, Regina Lei, Jack Kao, and Harry Chan. Chen Mei-juin’s movie is jointly produced by Taiwan’s Light House Productions and India’s Kleos Entertainment Group. Tony Cheung has worked as the film’s DoP.
Trending The Sympathizer Review: Robert Downey Jr. & Park Chan-wook Combine Forces In A Powerful Spy-Thriller From A24 This Bridgerton Star Allegedly Being Eyed To Lead The New Jurassic World...
Whenever two different film industries come together to produce a movie or a series, there’s always an excitement to know how the final product will be. Demon Hunters is one such movie, where artists from different cinematic worlds have come together. It’s a joint production by Indian and Taiwanese artists. Directed by Chen Mei-juin, a glimpse of the movie will soon be made available to the world.
Demon Hunters Cast
The cast of the action-horror comedy includes Arjan Bajwa, J.C. Lin, Regina Lei, Jack Kao, and Harry Chan. Chen Mei-juin’s movie is jointly produced by Taiwan’s Light House Productions and India’s Kleos Entertainment Group. Tony Cheung has worked as the film’s DoP.
Trending The Sympathizer Review: Robert Downey Jr. & Park Chan-wook Combine Forces In A Powerful Spy-Thriller From A24 This Bridgerton Star Allegedly Being Eyed To Lead The New Jurassic World...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the first episode of HBO’s limited series The Sympathizer, which premiered on April 14.
“All right, see you stateside,” says Robert Downey Jr’s Claude quips with some gallows humor to Hoa Xuande’s The Captain near the end of the first episode of HBO’s The Sympathizer as communist North Vietnamese forces bombard soon-to-fall Saigon in 1975.
If the slippery CIA officer was the only role Oscar winner Downey portrays in the multi-genre adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel, it would capture a lot of attention on or off cable. However, Downey plays several characters in multicultural and multinational The Sympathizer from showrunners Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar as the action moves from the dying days of the American War, as it is known in Southeast Asia, to Southern California and back again.
Along with the music-fan spymaster and mentor to the Captain,...
“All right, see you stateside,” says Robert Downey Jr’s Claude quips with some gallows humor to Hoa Xuande’s The Captain near the end of the first episode of HBO’s The Sympathizer as communist North Vietnamese forces bombard soon-to-fall Saigon in 1975.
If the slippery CIA officer was the only role Oscar winner Downey portrays in the multi-genre adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel, it would capture a lot of attention on or off cable. However, Downey plays several characters in multicultural and multinational The Sympathizer from showrunners Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar as the action moves from the dying days of the American War, as it is known in Southeast Asia, to Southern California and back again.
Along with the music-fan spymaster and mentor to the Captain,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Downey Jr. stars as not one, but four characters in HBO’s newest thriller series, “The Sympathizer.”
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
- 4/15/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Ever wonder how David Duchovny spends his weekends?
Thom Sweeney answers that question with a new campaign featuring the veteran star for spring-summer 2024. The brand — known for contemporary tailored menswear with outposts in London, New York and a new location in Los Angeles — highlights how Duchovny spends a “weekend in the life” in London, the launch location for Thom Sweeney.
He wakes up, sips some water followed by an espresso, does a little writing and ducks out to explore the city while wearing a variety of Thom Sweeney pieces. At one point, he relaxes in the park in a copper bomber jacket, and in another moment, he’s strolling the city’s streets in a light-colored suit. Duchovny eventually finds his way inside a Thom Sweeney store to be fitted for a navy, double-breasted look but rather than hit up a red carpet, he sticks around the shop to shoot some pool.
Thom Sweeney answers that question with a new campaign featuring the veteran star for spring-summer 2024. The brand — known for contemporary tailored menswear with outposts in London, New York and a new location in Los Angeles — highlights how Duchovny spends a “weekend in the life” in London, the launch location for Thom Sweeney.
He wakes up, sips some water followed by an espresso, does a little writing and ducks out to explore the city while wearing a variety of Thom Sweeney pieces. At one point, he relaxes in the park in a copper bomber jacket, and in another moment, he’s strolling the city’s streets in a light-colored suit. Duchovny eventually finds his way inside a Thom Sweeney store to be fitted for a navy, double-breasted look but rather than hit up a red carpet, he sticks around the shop to shoot some pool.
- 4/15/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With the first episode of The Sympathizer premiering this past weekend on HBO, the world is seeing just how wild this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is. A stunning blend of war story, satire, and powerful drama, The Sympathizer boasts impressive performances from a cast featuring Hoa Xuande, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr in five distinct performances. Written by Don McKellar alongside Oldboy director Park Chan-wook, The Sympathizer is incredible. The seven-part series will be a big contender for series of the year. I got the chance to speak with the cast and producers about bringing the book to the screen, and their insights are below. Check it out.
First, I asked Sandra Oh about her layered experience making recent films like Umma, which focused on Korean identity, and the comedy Quiz Lady with Awkwafina, which touched on race and culture without making it a central part of the plot.
First, I asked Sandra Oh about her layered experience making recent films like Umma, which focused on Korean identity, and the comedy Quiz Lady with Awkwafina, which touched on race and culture without making it a central part of the plot.
- 4/15/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Can you believe that Dennis Quaid turned down, not one, but two movies made famous by Tom Hanks? Like, what? So here’s the gist.
Dennis Quaid Jokes He And Tom Hanks Have A Lot To Talk About After Turning Down Roles That Got Popularized By Hanks
Let’s do a quick flashback to when Dennis Quaid just casually told us that he turned down the opportunity to star in the 1998 fim “Big,” as a result of receiving several job offers at the time.
We all know what happened, Tom Hanks replaced him for the lead role in “Big” and made “Big” big (sorry I couldn’t resist.) “Big” did turn out to be a very successful movie. In fact, one of the most successful in Hanks’ career.
“I think I turned it down for something else,” he recalled. “Well, I can’t remember what it was. I also turned down Peggy Sue Got Married…...
Dennis Quaid Jokes He And Tom Hanks Have A Lot To Talk About After Turning Down Roles That Got Popularized By Hanks
Let’s do a quick flashback to when Dennis Quaid just casually told us that he turned down the opportunity to star in the 1998 fim “Big,” as a result of receiving several job offers at the time.
We all know what happened, Tom Hanks replaced him for the lead role in “Big” and made “Big” big (sorry I couldn’t resist.) “Big” did turn out to be a very successful movie. In fact, one of the most successful in Hanks’ career.
“I think I turned it down for something else,” he recalled. “Well, I can’t remember what it was. I also turned down Peggy Sue Got Married…...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Jeremy Renner Once Revealed Being Disappointed With His Hawekey In The Avengers ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Jeremy Renner is a popular American actor who suffered a near-fatal accident on New Year’s Day last year. His recovery journey is an inspiration for all. Renner has proved himself to be a true Avenger in real life as well. He is popular for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also known as MCU. But in the movie The Avengers, Clint Barton was under Loki’s spell for a significant time, which made Renner unhappy.
The movie was released in 2012 and is one of the most successful Marvel movies, and the fans love it. It assembled the superheroes, and the cinematic experience was beyond comparison. The Marvel movie featured Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, aka Tony Stark; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff; Chris Evans as Captain America,...
Jeremy Renner is a popular American actor who suffered a near-fatal accident on New Year’s Day last year. His recovery journey is an inspiration for all. Renner has proved himself to be a true Avenger in real life as well. He is popular for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also known as MCU. But in the movie The Avengers, Clint Barton was under Loki’s spell for a significant time, which made Renner unhappy.
The movie was released in 2012 and is one of the most successful Marvel movies, and the fans love it. It assembled the superheroes, and the cinematic experience was beyond comparison. The Marvel movie featured Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, aka Tony Stark; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff; Chris Evans as Captain America,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Tom Hiddleston Remains Unsure About MCU Return Months After Loki S2 Finale - Main Image
Tom Hiddleston recently addressed his potential MCU return in the near future months after the second season finale of Loki.
The acclaimed MCU series ended with the titular fan-favorite character becoming the God of Stories and overseeing the timelines in the Yggdrasil alone at the End of Time.
Since the finale aired, fans have been wondering whether Hiddleston will still make his MCU return someday despite the character's fate as they would love to see more of the actor as the God of Mischief.
Also Read: Robert Downey Jr. Reveals He's Open for Potential MCU Return Following His Oscar Win
Loki Star Tom Hiddleston Addresses MCU Return
In his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Hiddleston was asked about his potential MCU return as we're now months away from the airing of the Loki season 2 finale.
Tom Hiddleston recently addressed his potential MCU return in the near future months after the second season finale of Loki.
The acclaimed MCU series ended with the titular fan-favorite character becoming the God of Stories and overseeing the timelines in the Yggdrasil alone at the End of Time.
Since the finale aired, fans have been wondering whether Hiddleston will still make his MCU return someday despite the character's fate as they would love to see more of the actor as the God of Mischief.
Also Read: Robert Downey Jr. Reveals He's Open for Potential MCU Return Following His Oscar Win
Loki Star Tom Hiddleston Addresses MCU Return
In his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Hiddleston was asked about his potential MCU return as we're now months away from the airing of the Loki season 2 finale.
- 4/15/2024
- EpicStream
The Captain has a big morale dilemma in the first season of the The Sympathizer TV show on HBO. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The Sympathizer is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of The Sympathizer here.
An HBO historical black comedy-drama series, The Sympathizer TV show stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. (in multiple roles). The story revolves around the struggles of the Captain (Xuande), a half-French,...
An HBO historical black comedy-drama series, The Sympathizer TV show stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. (in multiple roles). The story revolves around the struggles of the Captain (Xuande), a half-French,...
- 4/15/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: HBO
Episodes: Seven (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 14, 2024 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. (in multiple roles).
TV show description:
A historical black comedy-drama series, The Sympathizer TV show is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
The story revolves around the struggles of the Captain (Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War.
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Episodes: Seven (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 14, 2024 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. (in multiple roles).
TV show description:
A historical black comedy-drama series, The Sympathizer TV show is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
The story revolves around the struggles of the Captain (Xuande), a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War.
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- 4/15/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Following Robert Downey Jr.’s Oscar win for Oppenheimer, new doors of opportunities opened for the actor. Starring in another prestige project, that came as one of his most challenging performances yet, Downey Jr. appeared in a supporting role in the recently released HBO series, The Sympathizer.
HBO series The Sympathizer (2024)
Based on the acclaimed book by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer stars Robert Downey Jr. in four different roles: a director, a congressional representative, a professor, and a CIA operative. While this came as a true challenge for the Iron Man star, the show creator revealed why the actor was booked to play four different roles.
The Sympathizer Creators Explained the Curious Casting of Robert Downey Jr.
Adapted from the novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen; Park Chan-wook, and Don McKellar came up with the brilliant idea for their recently released HBO show The Sympathizer. Starring Hoa Xuande as a Vietnamese spy named The Captain,...
HBO series The Sympathizer (2024)
Based on the acclaimed book by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer stars Robert Downey Jr. in four different roles: a director, a congressional representative, a professor, and a CIA operative. While this came as a true challenge for the Iron Man star, the show creator revealed why the actor was booked to play four different roles.
The Sympathizer Creators Explained the Curious Casting of Robert Downey Jr.
Adapted from the novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen; Park Chan-wook, and Don McKellar came up with the brilliant idea for their recently released HBO show The Sympathizer. Starring Hoa Xuande as a Vietnamese spy named The Captain,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Now and then: Nolan's Oppenheimer and Insomnia Photo: Universal Pictures; Warner Bros
Oppenheimer, Sky Cinema now, and Insomnia, Itvx, streaming now
We don't frequently include two films from the same director in the Stay-at-Home but, then again, we don't subscribe to arbitrary rules either and the opportunity to catch something old and something new (not to mention something borrowed) from Christopher Nolan's back catalogue seems too good to miss. First up you can now stream the Oscar-winning latest from the British director, which details the development of the atomic bomb via the life of Robert Oppenheimer. Whether the film needs to be quite as structurally convoluted is definitely debatable but Nolan does like that sort of thing and you can't argue with the beautifully recreated period detail and the magnetic performances from Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Emily Blunt, among others. From the opposite - and more formulaic - end of Nolan's career,...
Oppenheimer, Sky Cinema now, and Insomnia, Itvx, streaming now
We don't frequently include two films from the same director in the Stay-at-Home but, then again, we don't subscribe to arbitrary rules either and the opportunity to catch something old and something new (not to mention something borrowed) from Christopher Nolan's back catalogue seems too good to miss. First up you can now stream the Oscar-winning latest from the British director, which details the development of the atomic bomb via the life of Robert Oppenheimer. Whether the film needs to be quite as structurally convoluted is definitely debatable but Nolan does like that sort of thing and you can't argue with the beautifully recreated period detail and the magnetic performances from Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Emily Blunt, among others. From the opposite - and more formulaic - end of Nolan's career,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Regarding red-carpet events, certain stars never fail to deliver a jaw-dropping, fashion-forward moment that leaves everyone in awe. Among these luminaries stands Jessica Chastain.
Jessica Chastain captivates in contrasting styles, first sparkling in a purple sequined Elie Saab jumpsuit at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, then embodying timeless elegance in a classic black strapless gown at Damiani’s centennial celebration (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images / Ipa / INSTARimages)
Whether she graces the red carpet in a shimmering ballgown or dons a daring ensemble that pushes the boundaries of fashion, her sartorial choices consistently captivate.
Her ability to command attention and exude elegance has made her a true icon. And her latest appearance on the red carpet only reaffirmed my admiration for her impeccable fashion sense.
The 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
On Sunday, April 14, the glitz and glamour of the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony illuminated the halls of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures...
Jessica Chastain captivates in contrasting styles, first sparkling in a purple sequined Elie Saab jumpsuit at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, then embodying timeless elegance in a classic black strapless gown at Damiani’s centennial celebration (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images / Ipa / INSTARimages)
Whether she graces the red carpet in a shimmering ballgown or dons a daring ensemble that pushes the boundaries of fashion, her sartorial choices consistently captivate.
Her ability to command attention and exude elegance has made her a true icon. And her latest appearance on the red carpet only reaffirmed my admiration for her impeccable fashion sense.
The 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
On Sunday, April 14, the glitz and glamour of the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony illuminated the halls of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures...
- 4/15/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
“I am a spy, a sleeper, a spook, a man of two faces.”
So begins Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer,” which, when released in 2015, was hailed for its humorous, biting interrogation of American perspectives on the Vietnam War.
Integrating elements of the espionage thriller à lá John le Carré with a heavy sense of irony reminiscent of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” “The Sympathizer” is told from the viewpoint of an officer in the U.S.-supported South Vietnam army who secretly reports back to communists in North Vietnam. Framed as a confession to the people for whom he has ostensibly been spying, the narrator — who goes unnamed in the novel — chronicles the story of his journey to Southern California, where he joins the Vietnamese refugee community settling there and grapples with questions of loyalty and assimilation.
In a 2015 interview, Nguyen, who is a professor at the University of Southern California,...
So begins Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer,” which, when released in 2015, was hailed for its humorous, biting interrogation of American perspectives on the Vietnam War.
Integrating elements of the espionage thriller à lá John le Carré with a heavy sense of irony reminiscent of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” “The Sympathizer” is told from the viewpoint of an officer in the U.S.-supported South Vietnam army who secretly reports back to communists in North Vietnam. Framed as a confession to the people for whom he has ostensibly been spying, the narrator — who goes unnamed in the novel — chronicles the story of his journey to Southern California, where he joins the Vietnamese refugee community settling there and grapples with questions of loyalty and assimilation.
In a 2015 interview, Nguyen, who is a professor at the University of Southern California,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Rachel Seo
- Variety Film + TV
Hailey Bieber is a well-known model and socialite, married to pop sensation Justin Bieber. The model has been in the news very often, mostly due to finding her name dragged into a fresh new controversy.
Bieber usually lets slide some of the rumors that she inevitably gets drawn into. However, she feels very strongly about any kind of speculation about plastic surgery. Thus, when a plastic surgeon claimed she had gone under the knife, she did not let the accusation go without repercussions.
Hailey Bieber hit back at her accuser When Hailey Bieber hit back against a plastic surgeon
Hailey Bieber is a successful model, and she has been the face of several high-profile brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Even though she is the daughter of Stephen Baldwin, Bieber has made a name for herself in the industry.
Suggested“It’s love at first sight”: Hailey Bieber...
Bieber usually lets slide some of the rumors that she inevitably gets drawn into. However, she feels very strongly about any kind of speculation about plastic surgery. Thus, when a plastic surgeon claimed she had gone under the knife, she did not let the accusation go without repercussions.
Hailey Bieber hit back at her accuser When Hailey Bieber hit back against a plastic surgeon
Hailey Bieber is a successful model, and she has been the face of several high-profile brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Even though she is the daughter of Stephen Baldwin, Bieber has made a name for herself in the industry.
Suggested“It’s love at first sight”: Hailey Bieber...
- 4/14/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
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