Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in Extraction 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film Extraction. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
The film hits Netflix on June 16.
This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando León González. Extraction 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot,...
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, with Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo producing and Joe Russo writing. Golshifteh Farahani reprises her role from the first film, with Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt and Tinatin Dalakishvili also co-starring.
The film hits Netflix on June 16.
This is a sequel to the first film that was based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, from a story by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with illustrations by Fernando León González. Extraction 2 is produced by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Plot: After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
Review: When Extraction made its debut right at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the action extravaganza we needed to pull us out of the pandemic funk. It went on to garner 99 million views in its first four weeks, the most watched Netflix original at the time. Three years later, Chris Hemsworth, Joe Russo, and director Sam Hargrave are back with the next chapter which manages to equal the action of the first movie while expanding the world in preparation for Extraction 3 and beyond. With more insight into Tyler Rake’s backstory and a very different mission before him, Extraction 2 is a rock-solid sequel and the...
Review: When Extraction made its debut right at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was the action extravaganza we needed to pull us out of the pandemic funk. It went on to garner 99 million views in its first four weeks, the most watched Netflix original at the time. Three years later, Chris Hemsworth, Joe Russo, and director Sam Hargrave are back with the next chapter which manages to equal the action of the first movie while expanding the world in preparation for Extraction 3 and beyond. With more insight into Tyler Rake’s backstory and a very different mission before him, Extraction 2 is a rock-solid sequel and the...
- 6/15/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Few composers have shaped the soundscape of Hollywood cinema for the past 30 years quite like Hans Zimmer. From "The Lion King" to "The Thin Red Line," "Gladiator," "Dune: Part One," and his work on Christopher Nolan's films, Zimmer's best soundtracks are capable of telling gripping stories all on their own. Just as impressive, in many ways, is the list of movie composers mentored by Zimmer, including Benjamin Wallfisch and Henry Jackman.
Since his days working with Zimmer on projects like "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Dark Knight," Jackman has firmly come into his own as a composer. The movies he's scored going back to 2010, including "Winnie the Pooh," "Captain Phillips," and "Kong: Skull Island," vary greatly in genre and tone. But just like Zimmer when he's bringing his A-game, Jackman excels at being able to tweak and adapt his musical style to fit the needs of any...
Since his days working with Zimmer on projects like "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Dark Knight," Jackman has firmly come into his own as a composer. The movies he's scored going back to 2010, including "Winnie the Pooh," "Captain Phillips," and "Kong: Skull Island," vary greatly in genre and tone. But just like Zimmer when he's bringing his A-game, Jackman excels at being able to tweak and adapt his musical style to fit the needs of any...
- 11/26/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
You may not know his name, but if you've watched a lot of superhero movies, you're almost certainly familiar with Henry Jackman's work. He's the composer responsible for the scores behind movies like "X-Men: First Class," both "Kickass" films, the final two "Captain America" movies, and most recently in the TV world, "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier."
/Film's own Jack Giroux recently got to interview Jackman, where the composer briefly talked about what it's like working on superhero properties -- Marvel's in particular. "You're not on your own, you're doing a Marvel thing," he said. Whereas a composer like Hans Zimmer would have a lot of control in scoring a completely standalone film like "Interstellar," when Jackman was making "Captain America: Winter Soldier," he wasn't starting from scratch. He couldn't be too different from the score in the first "Captain America" movie, for instance, composed by Alan Silvestri.
/Film's own Jack Giroux recently got to interview Jackman, where the composer briefly talked about what it's like working on superhero properties -- Marvel's in particular. "You're not on your own, you're doing a Marvel thing," he said. Whereas a composer like Hans Zimmer would have a lot of control in scoring a completely standalone film like "Interstellar," when Jackman was making "Captain America: Winter Soldier," he wasn't starting from scratch. He couldn't be too different from the score in the first "Captain America" movie, for instance, composed by Alan Silvestri.
- 11/23/2022
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Henry Jackman is one of the most prolific composers working in cinema today, with his musical prowess popping up in films across a wide spectrum of subgenres. He's provided the scores for superhero fare like "Kick-Ass," "X-Men: First Class," and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," family-friendly animated films like "Ron's Gone Wrong," "Wreck-It Ralph," and "Puss in Boots," and other high-profile releases like "Kong: Skull Island," "The Gray Man," and "Captain Phillips." But one of his most interesting avenues has been his collaborations with comedians Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg with "The Interview" and "This Is The End."
The latter is a hilarious apocalyptic comedy with an unbelievable ensemble cast including Rogen, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Mindy Kaling, David Krumholtz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Rihanna, Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum, The Backstreet Boys, and regrettably, James Franco. With such a cast of big, animated personalities,...
The latter is a hilarious apocalyptic comedy with an unbelievable ensemble cast including Rogen, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Mindy Kaling, David Krumholtz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Rihanna, Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum, The Backstreet Boys, and regrettably, James Franco. With such a cast of big, animated personalities,...
- 11/23/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Disney Animation's latest feature, "Strange World," hits theaters today. The film is an adventurous romp that focuses on themes of father-son relationships and taking care of where you live -- not only for yourself, but for future generations. It also has some twists and surprises that I highly recommend you avoid finding out about before you see the movie.
In "Strange World," we follow the Clade family — grandfather Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid), father Searcher Clade (Jake Gyllenhaal), mother Meridian Clade (Gabrielle Union), and 16-year-old Ethan Clade (Jaboukie Young-White). Along with their town's leader, Callisto Mal (Lucy Liu), they go on a journey underneath their land and find themselves in a very strange world indeed.
I recently spoke once more with "Strange World" producer Roy Conli before the feature's release. We veered away from major spoilers in the film, but touched on the characters (and the actors who play them), how...
In "Strange World," we follow the Clade family — grandfather Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid), father Searcher Clade (Jake Gyllenhaal), mother Meridian Clade (Gabrielle Union), and 16-year-old Ethan Clade (Jaboukie Young-White). Along with their town's leader, Callisto Mal (Lucy Liu), they go on a journey underneath their land and find themselves in a very strange world indeed.
I recently spoke once more with "Strange World" producer Roy Conli before the feature's release. We veered away from major spoilers in the film, but touched on the characters (and the actors who play them), how...
- 11/23/2022
- by Vanessa Armstrong
- Slash Film
Henry Jackman would make for a great music professor. During an hour-long Zoom call, when you throw out an idea or question at the composer, he would run with it until sundown. In our recent conversation, no stone was left unturned by Jackman, the composer behind Disney's latest animated film, "Strange World." For this sci-fi family film, he wanted a rousing, old-school adventure sound that calls to mind the work of titans like John Williams and James Horner.
To do that, Jackman had to create a sense of familiarity but also otherworldliness. It's not the first time he's had to pull off that musical balancing act in his work, which includes "Big Hero 6," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Kong: Skull Island," and the "Kingsman" movies, to name a few. Recently, Jackman was kind enough to talk to us about some of his past and present work, as well as...
To do that, Jackman had to create a sense of familiarity but also otherworldliness. It's not the first time he's had to pull off that musical balancing act in his work, which includes "Big Hero 6," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Kong: Skull Island," and the "Kingsman" movies, to name a few. Recently, Jackman was kind enough to talk to us about some of his past and present work, as well as...
- 11/23/2022
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
Strange World, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new family offering is indeed strange, a film that ought to skew much older because of its reference points but caters to a surprisingly young audience too, mostly on account of its brilliant lava-lamp aesthetics. It also comes with a timely eco-message, albeit one so convoluted that the specifics of it are hard to register when there’s so much action going on. But as with most things in this gelatinous universe, it’s better just to let things slide, and it may be the case with this similarly protean production that its inability to solidify might explain Disney’s difficulty in promoting it.
The story begins in Avalonia, where bullish explorer Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) is leading a small expedition to find out what lies beyond the icy mountains that isolate his country from any other contact. Along the way, his meek son...
The story begins in Avalonia, where bullish explorer Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) is leading a small expedition to find out what lies beyond the icy mountains that isolate his country from any other contact. Along the way, his meek son...
- 11/21/2022
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
In “Strange World,” the world may be super-weird, but those who populate it are some of the most realistic and well rounded that Walt Disney Animation Studios has ever presented. Ergo, it’s the characters as much as the environment that make this vibrant, “Journey to the Center of the Earth”-style adventure movie colorful and diverse in all the best ways. Great as the people and places they explore may be, however, the relatively unimaginative story consigns this gorgeous toon to second-tier status — a notch below director Don Hall’s earlier “Big Hero 6” — instead of cracking the pantheon of Disney classics.
“Strange World” centers on a civilization called Avalonia, which is surrounded by “an impassable ring of mountains.” A sudden (and somewhat underexplained) resource shortage drives three generations of the intrepid Clade family to face the unknown. Swarthy, macho granddad Jaeger (voiced by Dennis Quaid) attempts to forge...
“Strange World” centers on a civilization called Avalonia, which is surrounded by “an impassable ring of mountains.” A sudden (and somewhat underexplained) resource shortage drives three generations of the intrepid Clade family to face the unknown. Swarthy, macho granddad Jaeger (voiced by Dennis Quaid) attempts to forge...
- 11/21/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Disenchanted, Glass Onion, Wednesday, Devotion and The Menu.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of the Knives Out sequel on Monday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, with writer-director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline and Kate Hudson. Original Knives Out castmembers Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell also made an appearance.
(Back) Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Noah Segan, (front) Netflix chief marketing officer content acquisition Marian Lee, Kate Hudson, Netflix global film content acquisition vp Scott Stuber, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Netflix studio film content acquisition director Nick Nesbitt,...
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Disenchanted, Glass Onion, Wednesday, Devotion and The Menu.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of the Knives Out sequel on Monday at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, with writer-director Rian Johnson, producer Ram Bergman and stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline and Kate Hudson. Original Knives Out castmembers Jamie Lee Curtis, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell also made an appearance.
(Back) Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Noah Segan, (front) Netflix chief marketing officer content acquisition Marian Lee, Kate Hudson, Netflix global film content acquisition vp Scott Stuber, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Netflix studio film content acquisition director Nick Nesbitt,...
- 11/18/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Entertainment Directed by the Russo brothers of Avengers: Endgame fame, The Gray Man is Netflix’s most expensive production yet with a budget of 200 million.Geetika MantriDhanush/InstagramThink of a blockbuster Hollywood action thriller, and you are likely to find a few common elements – a high-stakes setting, car chases, superhuman action sequences, and very clearly demarcated protagonists and antagonists, usually hypermasculine. The Gray Man has all of these along with an ensemble cast including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Tamil star Dhanush, as well as gorgeous filming locales across Europe, elaborate sets, and impressively choreographed action. Yet, the Russo brothers’ latest offering – made on a whopping budget of 200 million, Netflix’s priciest for a film till 2021 – while fun, offers little else that stands out and is not already seen in classic Hollywood action franchises like Mission Impossible, James Bond, John Wick and the like. If anything, it lacks the latter's style.
- 7/22/2022
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Exclusive: Deadline has an exclusive 17-minute suite composed by Henry Jackman for Joe and Anthony Russo’s Netflix tentpole The Gray Man, which hits select theaters today, and will make its way to the streamer on July 22.
The action-thriller is the most expensive Netflix has made to date, at a production budget north of 200M. It centers on CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling)—aka, Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned and Six is the target, hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a psychopathic former cohort at the CIA, who will stop at nothing to take him out. Fortunately, Agent Dani Miranda (Ana De Armas) has his back.
Jackman came to The Gray Man after collaborating with the Russo brothers on...
The action-thriller is the most expensive Netflix has made to date, at a production budget north of 200M. It centers on CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling)—aka, Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned and Six is the target, hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a psychopathic former cohort at the CIA, who will stop at nothing to take him out. Fortunately, Agent Dani Miranda (Ana De Armas) has his back.
Jackman came to The Gray Man after collaborating with the Russo brothers on...
- 7/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The announcement of winners for the ASCAP Screen Music Awards, being held virtually again for 2022 and announced Monday morning, included revealing the top vote-getters for several Composers’ Choice Awards, including the scores for “Encanto” and “The White Lotus.”
Germaine Franco prevailed for film score of the year for “Encanto.” Cristobal Tapia de Veer won two of these peer-voted awards, for television score of the year and television theme as well, for “The White Lotus. The video game score of the year honor went to Wataru Hokoyama for “Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.” Triumphing in the documentary score of the year category was Amanda Jones for “Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street.”
Those five Composers’ Choice Awards come on top of ASCAP’s traditional Screen Music Awards, which collect date to honor the most-consumed music of the year in the fields of TV, film and video games, with dozens of winners cited.
Germaine Franco prevailed for film score of the year for “Encanto.” Cristobal Tapia de Veer won two of these peer-voted awards, for television score of the year and television theme as well, for “The White Lotus. The video game score of the year honor went to Wataru Hokoyama for “Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.” Triumphing in the documentary score of the year category was Amanda Jones for “Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street.”
Those five Composers’ Choice Awards come on top of ASCAP’s traditional Screen Music Awards, which collect date to honor the most-consumed music of the year in the fields of TV, film and video games, with dozens of winners cited.
- 5/2/2022
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max will get its hands on Fox’s film slate for one final year — under an unusual deal to share streaming windows with Disney Plus and Hulu for half the studio’s titles, starting with animated family comedy “Ron’s Gone Wrong” next month.
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution and WarnerMedia amended their current output agreement for films from Fox (renamed 20th Century Studios) on HBO/HBO Max, which runs through the 2022 release year.
It’s a last hurrah for the partnership: The deal is not expected to get renewed, as Disney going forward will keep all 20th Century Studios movies exclusively on its own streaming outlets.
Under the tweaked pact, HBO/HBO Max will share co-exclusive rights with Disney Plus and Hulu to a selection of titles from 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. HBO/HBO Max will retain pay-one TV window exclusivity on approximately half the slate through 2022.
In addition,...
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution and WarnerMedia amended their current output agreement for films from Fox (renamed 20th Century Studios) on HBO/HBO Max, which runs through the 2022 release year.
It’s a last hurrah for the partnership: The deal is not expected to get renewed, as Disney going forward will keep all 20th Century Studios movies exclusively on its own streaming outlets.
Under the tweaked pact, HBO/HBO Max will share co-exclusive rights with Disney Plus and Hulu to a selection of titles from 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. HBO/HBO Max will retain pay-one TV window exclusivity on approximately half the slate through 2022.
In addition,...
- 11/22/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
“The Comey Rule” premiered on Showtime over two nights on September 27 and 28 of last year telling the story of James Comey’s (played by two-time Emmy winner Jeff Daniels) tenure as the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The two-part limited series frames Comey’s time as the head of the FBI through two of the most high profile investigations the agency conducted. The first is the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while serving as secretary and Comey’s decision to announce that the investigation was being reopened (due to a connection with former congressman Anthony Weiner) less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. The second part of the series examines Comey’s navigation of the agency’s investigation into the campaign of President Donald Trump (played by Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson) and possible connections it had with the Russian government.
The two-part limited series frames Comey’s time as the head of the FBI through two of the most high profile investigations the agency conducted. The first is the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while serving as secretary and Comey’s decision to announce that the investigation was being reopened (due to a connection with former congressman Anthony Weiner) less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election. The second part of the series examines Comey’s navigation of the agency’s investigation into the campaign of President Donald Trump (played by Emmy winner Brendan Gleeson) and possible connections it had with the Russian government.
- 7/4/2021
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Composers — they’re just like us. As in, they too have written songs for their school crushes. During Gold Derby’s Meet the Experts: TV Composers panel with Henry Jackman (“The Comey Rule”), Jeff Richmond (“Girls5eva”), Terence Blanchard (“Perry Mason”), Carlos Rafael Rivera (“The Queen’s Gambit“) and Nicholas Britell (“The Underground Railroad”), Rivera shares that the first thing he ever wrote was a song for a girl when he was 16. And it didn’t exactly have the desired effect.
Watch our full group panel above. Click each person’s name to view his individual panel interview.
“I wrote a piece on the guitar for a girl I liked … and I went to this party and there was a guitar there and I remember I played it and everybody was like, ‘Oh my God! That’s so adorable! He’s playing a song.’ ‘Yeah, I wrote it for you,'” he recalls.
Watch our full group panel above. Click each person’s name to view his individual panel interview.
“I wrote a piece on the guitar for a girl I liked … and I went to this party and there was a guitar there and I remember I played it and everybody was like, ‘Oh my God! That’s so adorable! He’s playing a song.’ ‘Yeah, I wrote it for you,'” he recalls.
- 6/8/2021
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“The Comey Rule,” based on former FBI Director James Comey‘s book “A High Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership,” was the first dramatization of the Trump presidency, but the Showtime miniseries from Billy Ray was not meant to take sides — and the music had to reflect that.
“The most important thing about story, as I was talking to Billy, was really it was a story about a man — Comey — who has an idealistic love of the institution. He has a sort of romantic idea about the high and lofty ideals to which that institution should aspire,” composer Henry Jackman tells Gold Derby at our Meet the Experts: TV Composers panel (watch above). “And just when he gets the post of his life, it happens to coincide with political events that are so difficult and impossible to manage that he ends up in absolutely extraordinary and impossible situations. So it’s...
“The most important thing about story, as I was talking to Billy, was really it was a story about a man — Comey — who has an idealistic love of the institution. He has a sort of romantic idea about the high and lofty ideals to which that institution should aspire,” composer Henry Jackman tells Gold Derby at our Meet the Experts: TV Composers panel (watch above). “And just when he gets the post of his life, it happens to coincide with political events that are so difficult and impossible to manage that he ends up in absolutely extraordinary and impossible situations. So it’s...
- 6/8/2021
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Marvel’s move into streaming with this year’s “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” conclusively demonstrated two things: that they didn’t skimp on the music budgets, and that theme songs could generate as much buzz as the unfolding mysteries surrounding the characters.
Both series turned to Marvel vets for their lavish scores: Christophe Beck (the “Ant-Man” movies) for “WandaVision” and Henry Jackman (two “Captain America” films) for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” And both demanded music with wide stylistic ranges, from lighthearted sitcom tropes to darker orchestral colors for terrorists and assorted bad guys.
Yet it was the songs for “WandaVision” that attracted the most attention. All six, by Oscar-winning “Frozen” songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, lampooned different eras of TV themes: “A Newlywed Couple” (a la “Dick Van Dyke Show”), “WandaVision!” (“Bewitched”), “We Got Something Cooking” (“The Partridge Family”), “Making It Up as...
Both series turned to Marvel vets for their lavish scores: Christophe Beck (the “Ant-Man” movies) for “WandaVision” and Henry Jackman (two “Captain America” films) for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” And both demanded music with wide stylistic ranges, from lighthearted sitcom tropes to darker orchestral colors for terrorists and assorted bad guys.
Yet it was the songs for “WandaVision” that attracted the most attention. All six, by Oscar-winning “Frozen” songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, lampooned different eras of TV themes: “A Newlywed Couple” (a la “Dick Van Dyke Show”), “WandaVision!” (“Bewitched”), “We Got Something Cooking” (“The Partridge Family”), “Making It Up as...
- 6/3/2021
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CAA has landed Oscar-winning blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer as a client in the areas of touring, producing, scoring, speaking engagements, podcasts and content creation.
Zimmer was previously with WME.
This year, Zimmer’s scores will be heard on MGM’s No Time to Die, Warner Bros/Legendary’s Dune and Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick.
Early on in his music career, the Frankfurt native was a wonder with keyboards and synthesizers, working with the pop band The Buggles known for the 1979 hit single “Video Killed The Radio Star.” In the 1980s, he cut his teeth under The Deer Hunter composer Stanley Myers in the UK, where the two ultimately co-founded the London-based Lillie Yard recording studio. As a duo they composed on such movies as 1985’s Insignificance and the 1982 Jeremy Irons movie Moonlighting. Zimmer’s first solo score was Terminal Exposure for director Nico Mastorakis in 1987, for which he also wrote the songs.
Zimmer was previously with WME.
This year, Zimmer’s scores will be heard on MGM’s No Time to Die, Warner Bros/Legendary’s Dune and Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick.
Early on in his music career, the Frankfurt native was a wonder with keyboards and synthesizers, working with the pop band The Buggles known for the 1979 hit single “Video Killed The Radio Star.” In the 1980s, he cut his teeth under The Deer Hunter composer Stanley Myers in the UK, where the two ultimately co-founded the London-based Lillie Yard recording studio. As a duo they composed on such movies as 1985’s Insignificance and the 1982 Jeremy Irons movie Moonlighting. Zimmer’s first solo score was Terminal Exposure for director Nico Mastorakis in 1987, for which he also wrote the songs.
- 5/24/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Five top TV composers will reveal the magic behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Btl Experts” Q&a event with key 2021 guild and Emmy contenders this month. Each person will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Wednesday, June 2, at 5:00 p.m. Pt; 8:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Joyce Eng and a group chat with Joyce and all of the group together.
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This “Meet the Btl Experts” panel welcomes the following 2021 guild and Emmy contenders:
“The Comey Rule”: Henry Jackman
Synopsis: FBI Director James Comey and President Donald J. Trump are two powerful men...
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This “Meet the Btl Experts” panel welcomes the following 2021 guild and Emmy contenders:
“The Comey Rule”: Henry Jackman
Synopsis: FBI Director James Comey and President Donald J. Trump are two powerful men...
- 5/20/2021
- by Chris Beachum and Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
If you want to track the evolution of the Hollywood blockbuster over the past decade, just scroll through the filmography of composer Henry Jackman. It represents an impressive slice of varied films, all of them unified in being expensive wide releases seen by millions of people. Here’s […]
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- 5/6/2021
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios’ hit series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” with a brand-new, documentary-style special “Assembled: The Making of ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” A trailer is available now.
Streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning tomorrow, the second episode of this groundbreaking series of documentary-style specials follows Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and members of the cast and crew as they take fans inside the making of the hard-hitting series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.”
Viewers will learn how the roots of these two characters reach as far back as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” and the momentum has steadily built over their subsequent films. The creative minds behind the series leaned into these characters’ rich storylines along with the dynamic chemistry between Mackie and Stan as a launch pad for the series to explore the post-blip world while drawing inspiration from and coming to...
Streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning tomorrow, the second episode of this groundbreaking series of documentary-style specials follows Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and members of the cast and crew as they take fans inside the making of the hard-hitting series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.”
Viewers will learn how the roots of these two characters reach as far back as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” and the momentum has steadily built over their subsequent films. The creative minds behind the series leaned into these characters’ rich storylines along with the dynamic chemistry between Mackie and Stan as a launch pad for the series to explore the post-blip world while drawing inspiration from and coming to...
- 4/29/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This article contains The Falcon and the Winter Soldier spoilers and potential spoilers for the wider MCU.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 3 might end up being remembered as the turning point of the series. A slow burn first episode led to some bigger revelations in the second one, but the third episode of the Marvel series is a bona fide sequel to one of the biggest MCU movies of all time in Captain America: Civil War. With a truly triumphant return for Sharon Carter and the re-introduction of Baron Helmut Zemo in a form that should feel much more recognizable to fans of the comics, there’s plenty of Marvel action to be had in “Power Broker.”
Here’s what we found…
Dr. Wilfred Nagel
Wilfred Nagel was first introduced in Truth: Red, White, and Black, the same story that introduced Isaiah Bradley to Marvel Comics canon. The...
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 3 might end up being remembered as the turning point of the series. A slow burn first episode led to some bigger revelations in the second one, but the third episode of the Marvel series is a bona fide sequel to one of the biggest MCU movies of all time in Captain America: Civil War. With a truly triumphant return for Sharon Carter and the re-introduction of Baron Helmut Zemo in a form that should feel much more recognizable to fans of the comics, there’s plenty of Marvel action to be had in “Power Broker.”
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Dr. Wilfred Nagel
Wilfred Nagel was first introduced in Truth: Red, White, and Black, the same story that introduced Isaiah Bradley to Marvel Comics canon. The...
- 4/2/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
In a few days the wait is finally over.
Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” debuts a new trailer today, ramping up the excitement for Friday’s debut of the new original series on Disney+. “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” six episodes explore the relationship between MCU favorites Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes—two strong-willed individuals who don’t always see eye to eye. Thrown into an unexpected mission that may hit too close to home, the pair find themselves in a world of intriguing characters where it’s hard to differentiate the good guys from the bad.
All eyes are on the shield, as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier decide to team up—or rather, work together—when a new global threat launches them into an unexpected mission that may hit too close to home.
The six-episode series star Anthony Mackie,...
Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” debuts a new trailer today, ramping up the excitement for Friday’s debut of the new original series on Disney+. “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” six episodes explore the relationship between MCU favorites Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes—two strong-willed individuals who don’t always see eye to eye. Thrown into an unexpected mission that may hit too close to home, the pair find themselves in a world of intriguing characters where it’s hard to differentiate the good guys from the bad.
All eyes are on the shield, as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier decide to team up—or rather, work together—when a new global threat launches them into an unexpected mission that may hit too close to home.
The six-episode series star Anthony Mackie,...
- 3/15/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When you watch the trailer for the Russo Brothers’ upcoming drama, “Cherry,” it’s clear the film focuses on the downward spiral that affects a young guy, as he deals with untreated Ptsd and drug addiction. But at the heart of the film is a love story between its lead characters played by Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo.
Read More: ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Music: Listen To A Track From Henry Jackman’s Score For The Russo Brothers’ Film
With “Cherry” hitting Apple TV+ next week, we’re thrilled to give our readers an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes featurette that showcases the love story that drives the emotional film.
Continue reading ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Featurette: Tom Holland & Ciara Bravo Talk The Love Story At The Heart Of The New Drama at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Music: Listen To A Track From Henry Jackman’s Score For The Russo Brothers’ Film
With “Cherry” hitting Apple TV+ next week, we’re thrilled to give our readers an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes featurette that showcases the love story that drives the emotional film.
Continue reading ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Featurette: Tom Holland & Ciara Bravo Talk The Love Story At The Heart Of The New Drama at The Playlist.
- 3/3/2021
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Composer Henry Jackman is known for fun Disney fare like “Wreck-It-Ralph” and “Big Hero 6” and dark Marvel epics like “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.” But he had never scored a film like “Cherry.”
Starring Tom Holland as an Iraq War veteran whose life spirals downward when he becomes addicted to opioids, “Cherry” was directed by Jackman’s old Marvel colleagues Joe and Anthony Russo. Jackman praises them for encouraging “art and creativity” without restrictions, although he also admits that, without a deadline, “I could easily have wandered off and spent two and a half years” on the project.
“There’s a lot of experimenting,” the London-born, classically trained composer explains. “I did things that were completely out of my comfort zone” which, he says, included everything from playing forgotten instruments in his garage to creating processed guitar sounds, using analog synthesizers from the ’80s,...
Starring Tom Holland as an Iraq War veteran whose life spirals downward when he becomes addicted to opioids, “Cherry” was directed by Jackman’s old Marvel colleagues Joe and Anthony Russo. Jackman praises them for encouraging “art and creativity” without restrictions, although he also admits that, without a deadline, “I could easily have wandered off and spent two and a half years” on the project.
“There’s a lot of experimenting,” the London-born, classically trained composer explains. “I did things that were completely out of my comfort zone” which, he says, included everything from playing forgotten instruments in his garage to creating processed guitar sounds, using analog synthesizers from the ’80s,...
- 2/26/2021
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Outside of a few other composers, you could argue that hardly anyone has written music for more massive blockbusters than Henry Jackman. From superhero films (“Captain America: Civil War”) to massive apes (“Kong: Skull Island”) to family-friendly comedies (“Detective Pikachu”), Jackman’s name in the credits normally means the film is a box office blockbuster. But for his next film, “Cherry,” Jackman’s music accompanies a drama about Ptsd, opioid abuse, and crime.
Continue reading ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Music: Listen To A Track From Henry Jackman’s Score For The Russo Brothers’ Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Cherry’ Exclusive Music: Listen To A Track From Henry Jackman’s Score For The Russo Brothers’ Film at The Playlist.
- 2/25/2021
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
As voting opens for the Oscar shortlists on Feb. 1, the picture is slowly coming into focus: Academy composers and songwriters are faced with one of the most diverse batches of scores they’ve ever heard.
The approximately 350 members of the Academy music branch are sifting through dozens of films to try and single out 15 scores and 15 songs worthy of placement on its shortlists, which will be revealed Feb. 9. These preliminary choices will be narrowed down to five final nominees in each category, to be announced March 15.
Best Original Score
It’s a surprisingly competitive year, making predictions even more difficult. But the music branch likes to reward familiar names, so look for such past winners as Alexandre Desplat (“Grand Budapest Hotel”) for his alternately melancholy and hopeful score for “The Midnight Sky”; Ludwig Göransson (“Black Panther”) for his propulsive, synth-orchestra hybrid for the intense spy thriller “Tenet”; and Howard Shore...
The approximately 350 members of the Academy music branch are sifting through dozens of films to try and single out 15 scores and 15 songs worthy of placement on its shortlists, which will be revealed Feb. 9. These preliminary choices will be narrowed down to five final nominees in each category, to be announced March 15.
Best Original Score
It’s a surprisingly competitive year, making predictions even more difficult. But the music branch likes to reward familiar names, so look for such past winners as Alexandre Desplat (“Grand Budapest Hotel”) for his alternately melancholy and hopeful score for “The Midnight Sky”; Ludwig Göransson (“Black Panther”) for his propulsive, synth-orchestra hybrid for the intense spy thriller “Tenet”; and Howard Shore...
- 1/29/2021
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Cherry, the new Russo Brothers movie starring Tom Holland, features a score from composer Henry Jackman – and we’re debuting an exclusive track. Jackman has a long list of credits, including soundtracks for X-Men: First Class, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle, Captain […]
The post Exclusive: Hear a Track From the ‘Cherry’ Soundtrack Composed by Henry Jackman appeared first on /Film.
The post Exclusive: Hear a Track From the ‘Cherry’ Soundtrack Composed by Henry Jackman appeared first on /Film.
- 1/15/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Tom Holland takes on his most serious role so far in Anthony and Joe Russo’s “Cherry,” the filmmakers’ first outing following the box office smash “Avengers: Endgame.” Before a virtual crowd of journalists and industry voters, the film was screened with a live conversation with the cast and filmmakers moderated by Oscar nominee and “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr.
Distributed by Apple TV Plus, the film tells the story of an unnamed army medic who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction, leading him to become a serial bank robber. It’s adapted from the book by Nico Walker.
The film looks to break into the Oscar race in various categories. Still, the bulky runtime with multiple chapters may keep it outside in the major awards categories like best picture.
Holland, who emerged on the scene with J.A. Bayona’s “The Impossible” in 2012, has always been a capable actor,...
Distributed by Apple TV Plus, the film tells the story of an unnamed army medic who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction, leading him to become a serial bank robber. It’s adapted from the book by Nico Walker.
The film looks to break into the Oscar race in various categories. Still, the bulky runtime with multiple chapters may keep it outside in the major awards categories like best picture.
Holland, who emerged on the scene with J.A. Bayona’s “The Impossible” in 2012, has always been a capable actor,...
- 1/9/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Nate Parker’s police brutality drama “American Skin,” which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 and won the Sconfini section’s best film award.
Vertical is planning a theatrical and digital release for January 2021, which would make the movie eligible for the Oscars. Parker directed, wrote and stars in the film as an Iraq War vet who seeks justice after his only son is killed by a white police officer. Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi and Beau Knapp complete the cast.
The film was independently financed by Mark Burg and Tarak Ben Ammar’s Eagle Pictures, and is being presented by Spike Lee.
“American Skin” earned a warm critical response and standing ovation at Venice, but its inclusion in the festival’s lineup stirred controversy. Parker was accused and acquitted of raping a woman in 2001. The scandal resurfaced four years ago after his feature debut,...
Vertical is planning a theatrical and digital release for January 2021, which would make the movie eligible for the Oscars. Parker directed, wrote and stars in the film as an Iraq War vet who seeks justice after his only son is killed by a white police officer. Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi and Beau Knapp complete the cast.
The film was independently financed by Mark Burg and Tarak Ben Ammar’s Eagle Pictures, and is being presented by Spike Lee.
“American Skin” earned a warm critical response and standing ovation at Venice, but its inclusion in the festival’s lineup stirred controversy. Parker was accused and acquitted of raping a woman in 2001. The scandal resurfaced four years ago after his feature debut,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Without question, Chris Hemsworth is one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars. Playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will do that for you. Beyond being the God of Thunder in the McU, Hemsworth has displayed some underrated comedic chops, but in the new Netflix action flick Extraction, he’s given a largely humorless role. His killing machine main character is a throwback to the types of roles that action heroes a generation ago would have coveted, but the overall final product is uneven. For every step forward the film takes with intensity or a creatively staged action set piece, there’s at least one step back (if not more), in terms of senseless violence, narrative muddling, and some questionable racial elements. It all adds up to something that’s decent enough for a boring afternoon on Netflix, but not quite as good as it could have been. An old fashioned action movie,...
- 4/26/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Universal City, California, December 19, 2019 – With the clock ticking down, an NYPD detective is plunged into the midst of a large-scale conspiracy, while trying to bring forth justice in 21 Bridges, arriving on Digital February 4, 2020 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on February 18, 2020 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. 21 Bridges is a gripping thriller that keeps audiences captivated with its twists and turns as the gray area between cop and criminal becomes more apparent. Hailed as a “battering ram of a movie” (The New York Times), the suspense and nonstop action of 21 Bridges allows viewers to take part in uncovering the many layers of the conspiracy themselves.
Led by Chadwick Boseman as the film’s fearless protagonist, 21 Bridges features an all-star cast with Sienna Miller, Stephan James, Emmy Award® winner Keith David with Taylor Kitsch and Oscar® winner J.K. Simmons. 21 Bridges is directed by Brian Kirk and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Adam Mervis.
Led by Chadwick Boseman as the film’s fearless protagonist, 21 Bridges features an all-star cast with Sienna Miller, Stephan James, Emmy Award® winner Keith David with Taylor Kitsch and Oscar® winner J.K. Simmons. 21 Bridges is directed by Brian Kirk and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Adam Mervis.
- 12/23/2019
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
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Two-time BAFTA nominee Henry Jackman has won multiple American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (Ascap) Awards for his work on top box office films like ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service,’ ‘Captain Phillips,’ ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation,’ ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,’ and ‘X-Men: First Class,’ as well as animated features such as ‘Monster vs. Aliens,’ ‘Puss in Boots,’ and ‘Wreck-It-Ralph’ for which he also won an Annie Award. His other diverse credits include ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,’ ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ ‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ and ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ also recently composing for ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ and The Russo Brothers’ produced action crime-drama ’21 Bridges.’
In theaters now, Henry returns to the magical board game-turned-video game adventure world of ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ and this summer, he is rejoining The Russo Brothers for their new drama feature ‘Cherry.’
In Jumanji: The Next Level,...
Two-time BAFTA nominee Henry Jackman has won multiple American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (Ascap) Awards for his work on top box office films like ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service,’ ‘Captain Phillips,’ ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation,’ ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,’ and ‘X-Men: First Class,’ as well as animated features such as ‘Monster vs. Aliens,’ ‘Puss in Boots,’ and ‘Wreck-It-Ralph’ for which he also won an Annie Award. His other diverse credits include ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,’ ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ ‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ and ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ also recently composing for ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ and The Russo Brothers’ produced action crime-drama ’21 Bridges.’
In theaters now, Henry returns to the magical board game-turned-video game adventure world of ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ and this summer, he is rejoining The Russo Brothers for their new drama feature ‘Cherry.’
In Jumanji: The Next Level,...
- 12/18/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In a world where sequels, films-based-on-toys and cinematic universes dominate the box-office (though splashing “produced by the directors of Avengers: Endgame” and starring the Black Panther himself (Chadwick Boseman) means 21 Bridges does cash in on its blockbuster connections), it is nice to see an original big-budget thriller on the big screen.
Irish filmmaker Brian Kirk, a director who earned his spurs behind the camera of Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, tightly constructs a story set over a single 12-hour period and located exclusively in Manhattan. 21 Bridges is a smart, thrilling action movie that will win audiences over with an impressive turn from Boseman and a non-stop script at its core.
We begin with Andre Davis at the age of thirteen. His father, a celebrated cop, was slain on the street and Andre’s (Boseman) fearless ambition in life was set. Nineteen years later and he’s a disgraced...
Irish filmmaker Brian Kirk, a director who earned his spurs behind the camera of Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, tightly constructs a story set over a single 12-hour period and located exclusively in Manhattan. 21 Bridges is a smart, thrilling action movie that will win audiences over with an impressive turn from Boseman and a non-stop script at its core.
We begin with Andre Davis at the age of thirteen. His father, a celebrated cop, was slain on the street and Andre’s (Boseman) fearless ambition in life was set. Nineteen years later and he’s a disgraced...
- 11/21/2019
- by Simon Columb
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In June 2014, the Iraqi city of Mosul fell to Isis (also known as Daesh or the Islamic State). A joint-forces campaign to reclaim it began two years later and ended with the re-establishment of Iraqi control of the devastated, decimated city in July 2017. Matthew Michael Carnahan (brother of Joe and screenwriter of “The Kingdom” and “Deepwater Horizon”) picks through the debris of that campaign of barely two years ago for his directorial debut, “Mosul,” a well-made but troublingly generic war-is-hell pulse-pounder that inevitably prompts the question: How recent is too recent when it comes to turning a theater of war into pure theater, pure Hollywood spectacle?
The past is supposed to be another country, but 2017 feels barely an exploding city block behind us. And most of us can probably still recall that part of the horror of the Mosul campaign, which was described in vivid detail in a 2017 New Yorker article by Luke Mogelson,...
The past is supposed to be another country, but 2017 feels barely an exploding city block behind us. And most of us can probably still recall that part of the horror of the Mosul campaign, which was described in vivid detail in a 2017 New Yorker article by Luke Mogelson,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
‘Mosul’ Review: Anthony and Joe Russo Present an Intense but Impersonal Actioner About Fighting Isis
It’s often said that specificity is the key to making something feel universal. It’s much less often said that universality is the key to making something feel specific. Matthew Michael Carnahan’s intense, relentless, and undeniably visceral “Mosul” — which takes both of these approaches at the same time as if trying to flank the truth from each side — provides all the evidence you’d ever need as to why that might be the case.
A true enough story inspired by Luke Mogelson’s 2017 New Yorker article “The Desperate Battle to Destroy Isis,” “Mosul” is essentially about a renegade Iraqi police unit who disobey orders and push towards the heart of darkness in order to save what’s left of their beloved home city. It is, so far as this critic can tell, the most accurate dramatization of an anti-Isis street fight that has ever been committed to the screen.
A true enough story inspired by Luke Mogelson’s 2017 New Yorker article “The Desperate Battle to Destroy Isis,” “Mosul” is essentially about a renegade Iraqi police unit who disobey orders and push towards the heart of darkness in order to save what’s left of their beloved home city. It is, so far as this critic can tell, the most accurate dramatization of an anti-Isis street fight that has ever been committed to the screen.
- 9/5/2019
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Champions of actor and filmmaker Nate Parker — including Spike Lee, who is “presenting” Parker’s sophomore effort, “American Skin” and promoting it in its controversial premiere slot at the Venice Film Festival — would rather that we talk about his work rather than about allegations from an incident that took place decades ago.
So, let’s talk about the work: “American Skin” is a clunky, heavy-handed film that takes a pressing contemporary issue and flattens it under two genres the writer-director seems ill-equipped to handle — the mockumentary and the courtroom drama.
Is the shooting of unarmed black and brown people by police officers, who then go unpunished, a pressing issue? Absolutely. Does Parker address this issue with skill or subtlety or urgency or competence? Barely.
Also Read: Nate Parker Apologizes for Response to Rape Accusation, Gets Support From Spike Lee
As camouflage for what appears to be a fairly low-budget production,...
So, let’s talk about the work: “American Skin” is a clunky, heavy-handed film that takes a pressing contemporary issue and flattens it under two genres the writer-director seems ill-equipped to handle — the mockumentary and the courtroom drama.
Is the shooting of unarmed black and brown people by police officers, who then go unpunished, a pressing issue? Absolutely. Does Parker address this issue with skill or subtlety or urgency or competence? Barely.
Also Read: Nate Parker Apologizes for Response to Rape Accusation, Gets Support From Spike Lee
As camouflage for what appears to be a fairly low-budget production,...
- 9/1/2019
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
The debate over Nate Parker’s value as a person may never be conclusively decided (though it may seem otherwise in the court of public opinion), but the debate over Nate Parker’s value as a filmmaker has just been settled once and for all: He doesn’t have any. An unsolicited coda to a career that most of us assumed was already over, “American Skin” is
That seems to be Parker’s only move. “The Birth of a Nation,” which became the most expensive Sundance acquisition of all time before the internet got wind of Parker’s involvement in a 1999 rape case, retold the story of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion as a full-throated rallying cry, effectively combining the political sophistication of “Braveheart” with the budget of an indie and the cinematic prowess of a student film. “American Skin” takes that formula a step further.
Here is another blistering...
That seems to be Parker’s only move. “The Birth of a Nation,” which became the most expensive Sundance acquisition of all time before the internet got wind of Parker’s involvement in a 1999 rape case, retold the story of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion as a full-throated rallying cry, effectively combining the political sophistication of “Braveheart” with the budget of an indie and the cinematic prowess of a student film. “American Skin” takes that formula a step further.
Here is another blistering...
- 9/1/2019
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Disney Music Group, in association with Treefort Media, will debut “For Scores,” a new podcast series featuring interviews with film and television composers from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox.
Set to launch this week, the podcast is hosted by Variety contributor Jon Burlingame and “will give voice to award-winning visionary composers, exploring the challenges and emotional journeys of these musical storytellers,” reads an announcement by Dmg.
Burlingame, who has written about film music for Variety since 1997, is the author of four books on the subject (including the best-selling “The Music of James Bond”), teaches film-music history at USC, and has produced and hosted a series of movie-music specials for Classical Kusc in Los Angeles.
Composers featured in the first four episodes include:
— Alan Silvestri. Silvestri talks about his work on four Marvel movies, including “Avengers: Endgame.” He reveals the emotional process he goes through, how it has...
Set to launch this week, the podcast is hosted by Variety contributor Jon Burlingame and “will give voice to award-winning visionary composers, exploring the challenges and emotional journeys of these musical storytellers,” reads an announcement by Dmg.
Burlingame, who has written about film music for Variety since 1997, is the author of four books on the subject (including the best-selling “The Music of James Bond”), teaches film-music history at USC, and has produced and hosted a series of movie-music specials for Classical Kusc in Los Angeles.
Composers featured in the first four episodes include:
— Alan Silvestri. Silvestri talks about his work on four Marvel movies, including “Avengers: Endgame.” He reveals the emotional process he goes through, how it has...
- 8/20/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to video game-to-movie adaptations, we are not exactly in the best territory of cinema, as often the question isn’t, ‘which are the best?’ but rather ‘which are the least awful?’ Often the issue is that you never get a feeling anyone onboard was a big fan of the material itself or even remotely familiar with it, and after misfires like Street Fighter, Super Mario Bros. and Hitman you find slim pickings, with only Duncan Jones’ vastly underrated Warcraft – The Beginning standing as the sole great offering. Well, that all changes with this giddy take on the 2016 game Detective Pikachu and Satoshi Tajiri’s international sensation on which it is inspired.
The world of Pokémon is one beloved by various age groups and the fanbase remains as invested as they ever have and in Rob Letterman’s Pokémon Detective Pikachu fans finally get the live-action film they have waited years to see.
The world of Pokémon is one beloved by various age groups and the fanbase remains as invested as they ever have and in Rob Letterman’s Pokémon Detective Pikachu fans finally get the live-action film they have waited years to see.
- 5/23/2019
- by Jack Bottomley
- The Cultural Post
The death penalty is among the most controversial and debated about laws in American politics, and even worldwide. There are passionate cases made on both sides, arguing for or against capital punishment and the right for the state to take a life. To be sure though, there’s hypocrisy as well, especially when you look at how conservative lawmakers view capital punishment/the death penalty in relation to their feelings on abortion/a woman’s right to choose. Moreover, the rush to judgment in some cases is as infuriating as anything else in the matter. The righteous indignation over that fuels the new film Trial by Fire, opening this week. This film is a true life drama/biopic, centering on the controversial and ultimately tragic case of Cameron Todd Willingham (Jack O’Connell). When the home he lives in with his wife Stacy Willingham (Emily Meade) burns down, killing their three young daughters,...
- 5/15/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Its been all the rage on social media – the various Pokemon auditioning for the new POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie. Check out the hilarious video now and you be the judge.
The world of Pokémon comes to life!
The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking,...
The world of Pokémon comes to life!
The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu and is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We are certainly not ashamed to admit that we have fallen in love with Pokemon over the last few years and are avid Pokemon Go players, so needless to say we are highly anticipating the upcoming release of “Pokemon Detective Pikachu”!
We got our first glimpse of the upcoming live-action Pokemon film a few months back, however Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have now graced us with an even longer trailer showcasing some additional Pokemon creatures that will be featured in the film, as well as, a brand-new poster.
So excited to catch Mew-two at the end of the trailer!!!
About the film:
The world of Pokémon comes to life!
The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time.
We got our first glimpse of the upcoming live-action Pokemon film a few months back, however Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have now graced us with an even longer trailer showcasing some additional Pokemon creatures that will be featured in the film, as well as, a brand-new poster.
So excited to catch Mew-two at the end of the trailer!!!
About the film:
The world of Pokémon comes to life!
The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the most successful media franchise of all time.
- 2/27/2019
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Prepare for the ultimate hunt as Lakeshore Records is going to be releasing composer Henry Jackman’s (Kong: Skull Island) original score for last year’s The Predator on February 22. Jackman’s music pays homage to Alan Silvestri’s score from the 1987 original and utilized a 180-piece orchestra! The double gatefold 2xLP will be released in “Transparent […] The post Exclusive: The Predator Gets Vinyl Release and This is What it Looks Like appeared first on Dread Central.
- 1/25/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Director and lyricist Phil Johnston will participate in TheWrap’s third annual songwriters panel on Monday night at the Dolby Screening Room Hollywood Vine.
Some of the funniest moments in “Ralph Breaks the Internet” come when Wreck-It Ralph’s pint-sized sidekick, Vanellope von Schweetz, encounters a room full of Disney princesses and discovers her own inner princess. She does so in song, “A Place Called Slaughter Race,” that is both an ode to a gritty video game in which she feels at home and a spot-on parody of the kind of longing princess songs that Alan Menken wrote for Disney animated classics like “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled.”
So even though Henry Jackman wrote the score to the film, directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston turned to Menken to write the song, with lyrics by Johnston and Tom MacDougall. Johnston and Menken discussed the process in separate interviews.
Some of the funniest moments in “Ralph Breaks the Internet” come when Wreck-It Ralph’s pint-sized sidekick, Vanellope von Schweetz, encounters a room full of Disney princesses and discovers her own inner princess. She does so in song, “A Place Called Slaughter Race,” that is both an ode to a gritty video game in which she feels at home and a spot-on parody of the kind of longing princess songs that Alan Menken wrote for Disney animated classics like “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled.”
So even though Henry Jackman wrote the score to the film, directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston turned to Menken to write the song, with lyrics by Johnston and Tom MacDougall. Johnston and Menken discussed the process in separate interviews.
- 12/10/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Pixar’s Oscar-frontrunner “Incredibles 2” led the pack for Asifa-Hollywood’s 46th Annie Awards (February 2nd at UCLA’s Royce Hall) with 11 nominations, followed by Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” with 10.
Tied for third was Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and Aardman’s “Early Man” with seven. This gives an Oscar boost to “Spider-Verse” and its innovative Miles Morales origin story.
The biggest surprises were in the shorts competition, with Pixar’s Oscar frontrunner, “Bao,” getting shut out along with DreamWorks’ two contenders, “Bilby” and “Bird Karma.”
Joining “Incredibles 2,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” “Into the Spider-Verse,” and “Early Man” for animated feature is Wes Anderson’s stop-motion “Isle of Dogs.” Competing in the indie race are GKids’ “Mirai” and “Mfkz,” Sony Classics’ “Ruben Brandt, Collector,” Shout! Studio’s “Tito and the Birds,” and “Ce Magnifique Gâteau!”
“Incredibles 2” also picked up nominations for effects, character animation,...
Tied for third was Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and Aardman’s “Early Man” with seven. This gives an Oscar boost to “Spider-Verse” and its innovative Miles Morales origin story.
The biggest surprises were in the shorts competition, with Pixar’s Oscar frontrunner, “Bao,” getting shut out along with DreamWorks’ two contenders, “Bilby” and “Bird Karma.”
Joining “Incredibles 2,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” “Into the Spider-Verse,” and “Early Man” for animated feature is Wes Anderson’s stop-motion “Isle of Dogs.” Competing in the indie race are GKids’ “Mirai” and “Mfkz,” Sony Classics’ “Ruben Brandt, Collector,” Shout! Studio’s “Tito and the Birds,” and “Ce Magnifique Gâteau!”
“Incredibles 2” also picked up nominations for effects, character animation,...
- 12/3/2018
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
A few years back, Wreck-It Ralph was a nice little change of pace for and from Disney. The non Pixar outings can sometimes be a step down, Frozen notwithstanding. So, that cartoon being as good as it was, that was a nice surprise. Now, today brings us the inevitable sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet. Lo and behold, not only has Disney matched what they accomplished last time, they managed to exceed it. The fun and the heart are on full display once again, not to mention the nostalgia, with an added bit of satire thrown in for good measure. Come for the reunion of Disney princesses (which is delightful), but stay for everything else. Oh, and stay until the very end of the credits. Trust me, it’s worth it. The movie is a sequel to, obviously, Wreck-It Ralph. Here, we once again check in on Litwak’s Arcade, where...
- 11/21/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, recognizing music in film, TV, video games, commercials, and trailers, today announced nominees for its 2018 edition. Among the nominates films are Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born,” “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Quincy,” and more.
The ceremony will feature presentations, performances, and a special achievement award. Past honorees include Diane Warren, Smokey Robinson, and Glen Campbell.
Hmma nominations are selected by an advisory board and selection committee which includes journalists, music executives, music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, and performing rights organizations.
The awards will be held at the Avalon Hollywood on Wednesday, Nov. 14. A portion of proceeds benefit Education Through Music – Los Angeles.
A list of the visual media nominees are below:
Original Score – Feature Film
Alexandre Desplat – “The Sisters Brothers” (Annapurna)
Carter Burwell – “The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs...
The ceremony will feature presentations, performances, and a special achievement award. Past honorees include Diane Warren, Smokey Robinson, and Glen Campbell.
Hmma nominations are selected by an advisory board and selection committee which includes journalists, music executives, music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, and performing rights organizations.
The awards will be held at the Avalon Hollywood on Wednesday, Nov. 14. A portion of proceeds benefit Education Through Music – Los Angeles.
A list of the visual media nominees are below:
Original Score – Feature Film
Alexandre Desplat – “The Sisters Brothers” (Annapurna)
Carter Burwell – “The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs...
- 10/16/2018
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Back in 1987, director John McTiernan’s Predator proved to be a hit but with some flippant reviews. It is only with the passing years that it has been appreciated for what it truly is, a well crafted, suspenseful, gruesome genre mashing, action-loaded classic, that boasts so much testosterone that that you can grow a beard by just watching it!! So, when it was announced that writer/director Shane Black was returning to the Predator franchise – after playing Hawkins in the original – but this time behind the camera, we all had much reason to celebrate.
From the Danny Glover starring (and underrated) Predator 2 to the Robert Rodriguez produced 2010 sequel/reboot Predators, the Predator films have not been half as bad as the reviews have claimed. Sadly, Black’s latest entry into the series (itself a sequel-cum-reboot) is undoubtedly the worst offering in the franchise’s history.
Despite starting reasonably well,...
From the Danny Glover starring (and underrated) Predator 2 to the Robert Rodriguez produced 2010 sequel/reboot Predators, the Predator films have not been half as bad as the reviews have claimed. Sadly, Black’s latest entry into the series (itself a sequel-cum-reboot) is undoubtedly the worst offering in the franchise’s history.
Despite starting reasonably well,...
- 10/2/2018
- by Jack Bottomley
- The Cultural Post
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