10. Bill Cutting from Gangs of New York (2002)
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
Authoritarian, ruthless, and cunning, Daniel Day Lewis’ Bill the Butcher stole the screen in Gangs of New York every time he appeared. His presence alone was menacing enough to make people drop on their knees and pray, and his impeccable skills with the knife only added a flair of danger to the man that already embodied it.
9. Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Nucky’s silver tongue and immaculate looks made him into the most charming type of gangster: the one everyone loves. Thanks to his persuasive skills and the ability to seamlessly blend his legal and illegal businesses, Steve Buscemi’s Nucky controlled the entirety of Atlantic City with few who could — or wanted to — oppose him.
8. Frank Costello from The Departed (2006)
Jack Nicholson managed to make his Frank Costello a proper charmer. This Irish crime lord preferred to largely stay behind the scenes,...
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
This list contains series that will brighten up even the most difficult everyday life. At the same time, each of them is not an empty trinket, suitable only for wasting time and forgetting, but an individual and stylish project, made with real wit and screenwriting skill.
1. Veep, 2012-2019
Few mock politics as blatantly as Armando Iannucci's satirical sitcom. The show mocks not only the main character, Selina Meyer, but also her hapless team trying to keep Selina in power. As the show progresses, Meyer becomes President of the US, but does not stay in that position for long.
Veep is, of course, a show for those who love when jokes are delivered at machine-gun speed, the morals of political managers are mocked in the most merciless way, and political reality appears as a series of paradoxes.
2. BoJack Horseman, 2014-2020
BoJack Horseman proved that a show doesn’t have to...
1. Veep, 2012-2019
Few mock politics as blatantly as Armando Iannucci's satirical sitcom. The show mocks not only the main character, Selina Meyer, but also her hapless team trying to keep Selina in power. As the show progresses, Meyer becomes President of the US, but does not stay in that position for long.
Veep is, of course, a show for those who love when jokes are delivered at machine-gun speed, the morals of political managers are mocked in the most merciless way, and political reality appears as a series of paradoxes.
2. BoJack Horseman, 2014-2020
BoJack Horseman proved that a show doesn’t have to...
- 5/4/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
An uncanny understanding of character dynamics and superior cast chemistry have made Stranger Things the defining science fiction drama of the last decade. Although fans love the special effects and evil enemies omnipresent in the series, showrunners the Duffer brothers have always grounded the story in character development. Mike’s (Finn Wolfhard) and Will’s (Noah Schnapp) potential romance, Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) backstory as a lab rat, and Hopper’s quest for fatherhood have all amalgamated into an irresistible mix of plotting that feels novelistic and addicting for viewers.
As the seasons have gone on, new characters have been introduced and pushed older favorites into the background. Steve Harrington started as a frenemy-style side character until Joe Keery’s banter with Gaten Matarazzo (who plays Dustin Henderson) forced him into the spotlight, even when other characters had to be sacrificed in his honor. Robin (Maya Hawke) was a...
As the seasons have gone on, new characters have been introduced and pushed older favorites into the background. Steve Harrington started as a frenemy-style side character until Joe Keery’s banter with Gaten Matarazzo (who plays Dustin Henderson) forced him into the spotlight, even when other characters had to be sacrificed in his honor. Robin (Maya Hawke) was a...
- 4/26/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Like many sitcoms, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" follows a group of friends initially grouped by their workplace (and family ties) who have become bound by their long history of antics with one another. Unlike most sitcoms, the gang on "Always Sunny" really does not act like they care about one another pretty much at all. Sure, characters on shows like "Seinfeld" and "How I Met Your Mother" are frequently snarky with one another, but they generally have one another's backs when things get tough. In the original pilot for "Sunny" that eventually became the season 1 episode "Charlie Has Cancer," Dennis (Glenn Howerton) visits his friend Charlie (Charlie Day) to borrow a basketball, only for Charlie to tell him that he has cancer, which makes Dennis do everything he can to leave without having to really help Charlie or deal with his discomfort in any way. It's brutal and brutally...
- 4/21/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
10. Patrick Jane from The Mentalist
While the main character of his story, like many here, Patrick Jane is no classic hero. He’s obsessed with his own mission, puts his moral beliefs above others’ comfort, breaks the law on daily basis, and can kill or torture the people he personally finds guilty. But have you seen that trickster’s smile? It’s impossible not to love Jane!
9. Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead
Daryl Dixon wasn’t even supposed to become a long-staying character of The Walking Dead. When he was first introduced, the audience fell in love with the silent and serious survivalist who cared for his terrible a-hole brother and demanded more of him. Daryl puts survival above all but cares for his people, and we care for him.
8. Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother
Listing all Barney Stinson’s sins would have taken no less than a week,...
While the main character of his story, like many here, Patrick Jane is no classic hero. He’s obsessed with his own mission, puts his moral beliefs above others’ comfort, breaks the law on daily basis, and can kill or torture the people he personally finds guilty. But have you seen that trickster’s smile? It’s impossible not to love Jane!
9. Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead
Daryl Dixon wasn’t even supposed to become a long-staying character of The Walking Dead. When he was first introduced, the audience fell in love with the silent and serious survivalist who cared for his terrible a-hole brother and demanded more of him. Daryl puts survival above all but cares for his people, and we care for him.
8. Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother
Listing all Barney Stinson’s sins would have taken no less than a week,...
- 4/20/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Everyone knows the iconic ending to The Sopranos – even if they’ve never seen the beloved HBO drama. On the off chance you don’t know how Tony Soprano’s story concludes and want to preserve the experience for when you finally spring for Max, be aware the following contains…
Spoilers
Anywho, New Jersey crime lord Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) dies. Or maybe he doesn’t. But he probably does. As Tony gathers with his family at Holsten’s for some onion rings in the final scene of the series, the tension begins to ramp up. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” blares from the jukebox as the camera drifts across the dining room, highlighting a nondescript mobster-looking guy in a Members Only jacket. Just as Tony’s daughter Meadow begins to enter the restaurant, having conquered a parallel parking challenge, the series cuts to black. It’s all over.
Spoilers
Anywho, New Jersey crime lord Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) dies. Or maybe he doesn’t. But he probably does. As Tony gathers with his family at Holsten’s for some onion rings in the final scene of the series, the tension begins to ramp up. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” blares from the jukebox as the camera drifts across the dining room, highlighting a nondescript mobster-looking guy in a Members Only jacket. Just as Tony’s daughter Meadow begins to enter the restaurant, having conquered a parallel parking challenge, the series cuts to black. It’s all over.
- 4/17/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
James Gandolfini’s The Sopranos is often regarded as among the best TV shows ever made. The show chronicling the life and criminal career of Tony Soprano enthralled fans with its first few seasons. For six seasons, they were stuck to their TV every week waiting for new episodes to air. Gandolfini’s influential career-defining performance as Tony Soprano won him multiple Emmys.
A still from HBO’s The Sopranos
Despite the high reputation of the series, the series finale that featured the infamous cut-to-black sequence at the end divided fans. Additionally, Edie Falco who played Carmela Soprano teased that she and Gandolfini shot a Soprano-themed ad to help lure LeBron James to join the New York Knicks. The long-rumored footage has now made its way online and it is interesting, to say the least.
James Gandolfini Returns as Tony Soprano In New Footage With an Interesting Twist
Edie...
A still from HBO’s The Sopranos
Despite the high reputation of the series, the series finale that featured the infamous cut-to-black sequence at the end divided fans. Additionally, Edie Falco who played Carmela Soprano teased that she and Gandolfini shot a Soprano-themed ad to help lure LeBron James to join the New York Knicks. The long-rumored footage has now made its way online and it is interesting, to say the least.
James Gandolfini Returns as Tony Soprano In New Footage With an Interesting Twist
Edie...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The Sopranos had one of the most talked-about endings of all time when the series finale ended mid-scene and fans would form closure through their own theories. The show would go down as one of HBO’s best originals, and while the Emmy-winning series officially came to a close in 2007, it was revealed that there was lost footage of James Gandolfini and Edie Falco reprising their roles as Tony and Carmela Soprano as the couple would try to convince LeBron James to come to the New York Knicks in 2010. The existence of the private video was revealed a few years ago in the docu-series podcast Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks.
The Hollywood Reporter urges you to look no further as the lost video has been found. The whole video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre. He had recently aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out...
The Hollywood Reporter urges you to look no further as the lost video has been found. The whole video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre. He had recently aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out...
- 4/17/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Sofia Coppola’s distinguished career as a screenwriter and director came much later. Well before her fame with several acclaimed titles including The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, she made an unexpected Star Wars debut.
Sofia Coppola. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Star Wars— an immaculate creation of George Lucas— went on to become one of the most celebrated and most popular franchises of all time. Coppola’s father, legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola has been a good friend of Lucas, and she had the opportunity to hang out on the set.
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars Debut
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars cameo in The Phantom Menace with Natalie Portman and other actors
For any star, it would be a dream to be a part of the Star Wars franchise. It is huge and still standing and enduring the test of time. Sofia Coppola, although she almost forgot, Coppola appeared...
Sofia Coppola. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Star Wars— an immaculate creation of George Lucas— went on to become one of the most celebrated and most popular franchises of all time. Coppola’s father, legendary filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola has been a good friend of Lucas, and she had the opportunity to hang out on the set.
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars Debut
Sofia Coppola’s Star Wars cameo in The Phantom Menace with Natalie Portman and other actors
For any star, it would be a dream to be a part of the Star Wars franchise. It is huge and still standing and enduring the test of time. Sofia Coppola, although she almost forgot, Coppola appeared...
- 4/17/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Michael Imperioli gained immense stardom after starring as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos. He played the immature cousin and protégé to James Gandolfini’s lead Tony Soprano in the series and gained a massive fan following. Surprisingly, Imperioli was almost fired from the show after he hid a vital piece of information in his audition and caused an accident on set.
Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos
Besides being the hot-headed cousin to Tony Soprano, Moltisanti also occasionally acted as the driver to him. However, Michael Imperioli did not reveal at first that he could not drive and crashed a car with him and James Gandolfini inside. While Imperioli was sure he was going to get fired from the show, Gandolfini responded with a surprising response.
How did James Gandolfini react to Michael Imperioli’s blunder? Michael Imperioli and James Gandolfini in The Sopranos
The Sopranos is considered...
Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos
Besides being the hot-headed cousin to Tony Soprano, Moltisanti also occasionally acted as the driver to him. However, Michael Imperioli did not reveal at first that he could not drive and crashed a car with him and James Gandolfini inside. While Imperioli was sure he was going to get fired from the show, Gandolfini responded with a surprising response.
How did James Gandolfini react to Michael Imperioli’s blunder? Michael Imperioli and James Gandolfini in The Sopranos
The Sopranos is considered...
- 4/17/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
“The Sopranos” fans got thrown a curveball in 2021 when Edie Falco revealed for the first time on an Atlantic podcast that she once reunited with James Gandolfini to reprise Tony and Carmela Soprano for a bizarre clip set two years after the events of the series finale, which infamously ended with a cut-to-black that left Tony’s fate in the balance. The purpose of the clip was to help the New York Knicks basketball organization lure LeBron James to the team.
Gandolfini and Falco shot the “Sopranos” reunion in 2010 as James was becoming a free agent after his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers expired. All of the top teams in the NBA wanted James, and the Knicks came up with the idea to make a short film with “The Sopranos” stars to help sell James on the Big Apple. The video also included appearances by Chris Rock, Mike Bloomberg, Robert De Niro,...
Gandolfini and Falco shot the “Sopranos” reunion in 2010 as James was becoming a free agent after his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers expired. All of the top teams in the NBA wanted James, and the Knicks came up with the idea to make a short film with “The Sopranos” stars to help sell James on the Big Apple. The video also included appearances by Chris Rock, Mike Bloomberg, Robert De Niro,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
A long-rumored video of James Gandolfini reprising his Emmy-winning role of Tony Soprano has been unearthed.
The footage (below) has Gandolfini and his co-star Edie Falco back in their roles as The Sopranos power couple Tony and Carmela.
The clip was privately produced in 2010 — three years after the HBO drama’s finale — in an effort to lure LeBron James to the New York Knicks.
The scene takes place “Two Years Later,” following the end of the show. “Yeah, life’s good here Carm, even if we are in the witness protection program,” Tony says to his wife. Then, they discussed the possibility of James moving to New York and finding him the perfect home: Madison Square Garden. The video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre and aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast. The scene starts at the 9:30-minute mark.
The existence of the tape was...
The footage (below) has Gandolfini and his co-star Edie Falco back in their roles as The Sopranos power couple Tony and Carmela.
The clip was privately produced in 2010 — three years after the HBO drama’s finale — in an effort to lure LeBron James to the New York Knicks.
The scene takes place “Two Years Later,” following the end of the show. “Yeah, life’s good here Carm, even if we are in the witness protection program,” Tony says to his wife. Then, they discussed the possibility of James moving to New York and finding him the perfect home: Madison Square Garden. The video was obtained by former ESPN host Pablo Torre and aired on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast. The scene starts at the 9:30-minute mark.
The existence of the tape was...
- 4/16/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Now everyone knows that Tony Soprano was last seen in a booth at Holsten’s ice cream parlor on June 10, 2007. But what a 14-year-old video that just got released to the public this morning presupposes is… maybe he wasn’t?
In 2010, NBA superstar LeBron James was entering free agency for the first time in his legendary career, and the New York Knicks were one of several teams with dreams of signing him. Knicks executives put together what they thought would be a surefire recruitment plan, centered on a video where...
In 2010, NBA superstar LeBron James was entering free agency for the first time in his legendary career, and the New York Knicks were one of several teams with dreams of signing him. Knicks executives put together what they thought would be a surefire recruitment plan, centered on a video where...
- 4/16/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Jamie Dornan, famously known for his roles in Fifty Shades of Grey and Once Upon a Time, initially rose to stardom following his appearance in the romance movie Marie Antoinette, alongside Kirsten Dunst. Joining forces in Sofia Coppola’s period piece, Dornan recalled his filming experience during Variety’s Actors on Actors with Dunst.
Jamie Dornan in Marie Antoinette
Reminiscing his first feature-length role in the 2006 film Marie Antoinette, Jamie Dornan noted being initially intimidated by the whole process. Recalling the grave realization that hit him while filming the movie, Dornan told Kirsten Dunst how a thought crossed his mind that Marie Antoinette might be his first and last movie.
Jamie Dornan’s First Feature-Length Role in Marie Antoinette
With acclaimed movies like Belfast, and pop culture films like Fifty Shades of Grey under his belt, Jamie Dornan has now become one of the renowned faces in Hollywood. Over the years,...
Jamie Dornan in Marie Antoinette
Reminiscing his first feature-length role in the 2006 film Marie Antoinette, Jamie Dornan noted being initially intimidated by the whole process. Recalling the grave realization that hit him while filming the movie, Dornan told Kirsten Dunst how a thought crossed his mind that Marie Antoinette might be his first and last movie.
Jamie Dornan’s First Feature-Length Role in Marie Antoinette
With acclaimed movies like Belfast, and pop culture films like Fifty Shades of Grey under his belt, Jamie Dornan has now become one of the renowned faces in Hollywood. Over the years,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The new Apple TV+ series “Sugar” isn’t shy about announcing its influences: It’s steeped in the traditions of film noir.
Creator Mark Protosevich leaned into the tropes of detective stories by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett when creating private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who himself is obsessed with classic Hollywood film noirs. Director Fernando Meirelles (“City of God”) and editor Fernando Stutz went so far as to edit in clips from those classic films, drawing parallels between Sugar’s investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler) to Humphrey Bogart’s spin as Phillip Marlowe in “The Big Sleep.”
“I wanted a character who carried themselves in a classic style, that this is a person who doesn’t necessarily seem from this time,” Protosevich told IndieWire. He wondered how out of place the noble heroes of classic ’30s and ’40s Hollywood movies would feel in modern...
Creator Mark Protosevich leaned into the tropes of detective stories by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett when creating private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who himself is obsessed with classic Hollywood film noirs. Director Fernando Meirelles (“City of God”) and editor Fernando Stutz went so far as to edit in clips from those classic films, drawing parallels between Sugar’s investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler) to Humphrey Bogart’s spin as Phillip Marlowe in “The Big Sleep.”
“I wanted a character who carried themselves in a classic style, that this is a person who doesn’t necessarily seem from this time,” Protosevich told IndieWire. He wondered how out of place the noble heroes of classic ’30s and ’40s Hollywood movies would feel in modern...
- 4/8/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Hotels are strange, contradictory, but often wonderful places. They are permanent structures primarily designed for temporary lodging. They can offer more luxurious furniture and amenities than you get at home, yet you’ll rarely sleep as well as you do in your own bed. Dreams in hotels tend to be weirder and more vivid — there’s a reason so many of Tony Soprano’s more memorable nightmares either occurred while he was at a hotel, or depicted his unconscious self staying in one — and the setting is evocative enough to...
- 3/29/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“When I was a kid, there was a gangster, real old school type,” recalls Oswald Cobblepot at the start of the trailer for The Penguin. Anyone who has seen a gangster flick before recognizes that kind of talk. Henry Hill, Tony Soprano, Michael Corleone — wiseguys love to wax poetic about the past.
It’s no secret that the classic Batman villain was a highlight of 2021’s The Batman, with director Matt Reeves taking a more grounded approach to the bird-themed character that removed the bright colors and gimmicks. The Penguin’s storyline in the movie focused on his rise through the mob and his spinoff series will continue that tale of ascendance, as Cobblepot works to fill the void in the Gotham underworld left in the wake of Carmine Falcone’s death.
But the Penguin isn’t the only mobster from the comics who will appear or be referenced on this gangster show.
It’s no secret that the classic Batman villain was a highlight of 2021’s The Batman, with director Matt Reeves taking a more grounded approach to the bird-themed character that removed the bright colors and gimmicks. The Penguin’s storyline in the movie focused on his rise through the mob and his spinoff series will continue that tale of ascendance, as Cobblepot works to fill the void in the Gotham underworld left in the wake of Carmine Falcone’s death.
But the Penguin isn’t the only mobster from the comics who will appear or be referenced on this gangster show.
- 3/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
January 10, 1999 marked the premiere of the HBO drama series The Sopranos, which took the high concept of a detailed glimpse into the modern mafia and ran with it, offering audiences a very adult, complex, and mature show that far surpassed its initial hook. But while The Sopranos kicked off the era of antihero TV, it took a few more years for other series to truly grab the baton from Tony Soprano. Within the world of HBO, though some other dramas would peer into other worlds of Americana, from the carnies of Carnivàle to the disaffected funeral-home employees of Six Feet Under, the most memorable and arguably the best of antihero TV arrived on TV in March of 2004, in the form of Deadwood.
- 3/21/2024
- by Josh Spiegel
- Primetimer
Deadline reports that The Sopranos creator David Chase is set to reteam with Terence Winter for an untitled horror movie set up at New Line Cinema.
David Chase is expected to direct the movie, which he will also co-write alongside Terence Winter. The plot details are being kept under wraps, but given the Sopranos pedigree, my mind immediately leaps to Cleaver, the fictional movie within the HBO series produced by Christopher Moltisanti. While I doubt that Chase and Winter are going the slasher route, it’s still fun to imagine.
Related Tony Soprano’s (final?) booth up for auction; jukebox not included
Chase and Winter worked together on The Sopranos, with Winter writing or co-writing 25 episodes of the series, but this will be the first time they have reunited since the series came to an end and the first movie they will have collaborated on. Chase made his feature directorial debut on Not Fade Away,...
David Chase is expected to direct the movie, which he will also co-write alongside Terence Winter. The plot details are being kept under wraps, but given the Sopranos pedigree, my mind immediately leaps to Cleaver, the fictional movie within the HBO series produced by Christopher Moltisanti. While I doubt that Chase and Winter are going the slasher route, it’s still fun to imagine.
Related Tony Soprano’s (final?) booth up for auction; jukebox not included
Chase and Winter worked together on The Sopranos, with Winter writing or co-writing 25 episodes of the series, but this will be the first time they have reunited since the series came to an end and the first movie they will have collaborated on. Chase made his feature directorial debut on Not Fade Away,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
You know Zeus. Greek god of thunder, curly hair, luscious big beard, turns into a swan? You’ve seen his face on statues in parks and on tile mosaics behind the counter in kebab shops.
That’s not the Zeus in Netflix’s new fantasy drama Kaos, from Charlie Covell, screenwriter of The End of the F***ing World. As played by Jeff Goldblum, the Zeus of Kaos looks more Tony Soprano than beardy all-father. And home-of-the-gods Mount Olympus? Think a lavishly appointed mansion such as you might see on Selling Sunset instead of a bucolic paradise crawling with nymphs and fauns.
Covell’s vision of Greek myth clearly comes with a modern twist, hence Zeus’ Casio watch and leisure suit collection in the first teaser trailer below:
As Goldblum explained at a recent Netflix slate preview event: “One may say it’s about the Gods, but a different version of the Gods.
That’s not the Zeus in Netflix’s new fantasy drama Kaos, from Charlie Covell, screenwriter of The End of the F***ing World. As played by Jeff Goldblum, the Zeus of Kaos looks more Tony Soprano than beardy all-father. And home-of-the-gods Mount Olympus? Think a lavishly appointed mansion such as you might see on Selling Sunset instead of a bucolic paradise crawling with nymphs and fauns.
Covell’s vision of Greek myth clearly comes with a modern twist, hence Zeus’ Casio watch and leisure suit collection in the first teaser trailer below:
As Goldblum explained at a recent Netflix slate preview event: “One may say it’s about the Gods, but a different version of the Gods.
- 3/19/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
If you’re looking for something new to watch on Hulu, you’ve hit the jackpot. Below we’ve rounded up a curated selection of some of the best new movies streaming on Hulu this month, with a bit of a theme – selections include some recent Oscar-winning hits, past acclaimed films with connections to current blockbusters and even an underseen rom-com for good measure.
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Hulu in March 2024 below.
Dune Warner Bros.
Before you sit down for “Dune: Part Two” in theaters, brush up by watching Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part One.” While the first film is streaming on Max, it also hits Hulu this month in case that’s your streamer of choice. And watching “Dune: Part One” is certainly a prerequisite for “Part Two” as the sequel is very much a continuation of one long story, and picks up...
Check out our picks for the best new movies on Hulu in March 2024 below.
Dune Warner Bros.
Before you sit down for “Dune: Part Two” in theaters, brush up by watching Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part One.” While the first film is streaming on Max, it also hits Hulu this month in case that’s your streamer of choice. And watching “Dune: Part One” is certainly a prerequisite for “Part Two” as the sequel is very much a continuation of one long story, and picks up...
- 3/17/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The late, great James Gandolfini began acting in the early 1980s, but it was "The Sopranos" that made him a star. And it was a stardom that seemingly always made the performer uncomfortable. Up until his big break on the HBO series, Gandolfini appeared as small supporting characters in films like "True Romance" and "Get Shorty." It was the role of Tony Soprano that launched him into a kind of superstardom. Gandolfini was so good as troubled mob boss Tony Soprano that it was almost scary; he fully embodied the character, and seemingly everything he did with the part — be it raising his voice or simply, and quietly, raising his eyebrows — became something to obsess over. We are worse off without him around, continuing to deliver memorable roles (Gandolfini died in 2013 at the far-too-young age of 51).
"The Sopranos" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The show changed the face...
"The Sopranos" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The show changed the face...
- 3/16/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Long before the so-called "golden age of TV" arrived, "The Sopranos" seemed to hint at what was in store for the small screen. The groundbreaking show suggested what today seems axiomatic: that TV could be just as compelling, contain just as much tight storytelling, and feel just as premium as any movie. As far as television dramas go, "The Sopranos" set a standard that few series, even today, manage to meet.
Still, not everything the writers did was met with unanimous praise. The legacy of "The Sopranos" wasn't exactly sullied by what is surely one of the most divisive endings in TV history, but that infamous fade-to-black left some fans feeling let down by a series that never shied away from depicting the brutality of mob life. Put simply, you never really knew who was going to be offed from episode to episode, and while killing off characters on "The Sopranos...
Still, not everything the writers did was met with unanimous praise. The legacy of "The Sopranos" wasn't exactly sullied by what is surely one of the most divisive endings in TV history, but that infamous fade-to-black left some fans feeling let down by a series that never shied away from depicting the brutality of mob life. Put simply, you never really knew who was going to be offed from episode to episode, and while killing off characters on "The Sopranos...
- 3/16/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In any conversation about the greatest TV shows of all time, you can count on The Sopranos being mentioned high up the list. David Chase’s beloved series reframed and interrogated the gangster genre in longform, unspooling the life of James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano – both in his domestic setting, and as the head of the Soprano crime family. Across its six seasons, it dealt out complex character development, shocking deaths, and one of the most-discussed finales of all time – several of the reasons it ends up in the upper echelons of any greatest-ever list. And now, in a major new roundtable interview with Empire to celebrate 25 years since The Sopranos debuted, Chase himself has named his favourite moments across the whole series.
Sitting down with cast members Lorraine Bracco, Steven Van Zandt and Edie Falco, Chase discussed his two standout moments in The Sopranos. “Neither of them is really...
Sitting down with cast members Lorraine Bracco, Steven Van Zandt and Edie Falco, Chase discussed his two standout moments in The Sopranos. “Neither of them is really...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
25 years ago, television changed forever. It was at the start of 1999 that HBO aired the first episode of The Sopranos – the groundbreaking gangster drama that took the cinematic tropes of The Godfather and Goodfellas and turned them longform. With its then-contemporary depiction of a crime family – both the underworld operation run by James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano, and the domestic Soprano household – facing up to the realities of 21st Century life and a tidal shift in mobster generations, it was both a deconstruction of and gripping addition to the gangster canon. In the likes of Tony, and Lorraine Bracco’s therapist Dr. Melfi, and Steven Van Zandt’s hard-headed Silvio Dante, and Edie Falco’s long-suffering wife Carmela Soprano, it introduced some of the greatest characters to ever grace the small screen.
To mark a quarter of a century since The Sopranos debuted, the latest issue of Empire features an...
To mark a quarter of a century since The Sopranos debuted, the latest issue of Empire features an...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
A piece of television history has been sold. The diner booth seen in The Sopranos's final moments was sold on eBay after the restaurant where it had been located went under renovation. The owner of Holsten’s in New Jersey put the booth, which had been in the ice cream parlor for more than 50 years, up for sale on February 28th.
Starring James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Robert Iler, Vincent Pastore, and Steven Schirripa, the series aired on HBO between 1999 and 2007. It follows the life of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (Gandolfini), his family, and associates.
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Starring James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Robert Iler, Vincent Pastore, and Steven Schirripa, the series aired on HBO between 1999 and 2007. It follows the life of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (Gandolfini), his family, and associates.
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- 3/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Oh, Janice Soprano, you walking cringe compilation. As Tony Soprano’s sister on The Sopranos, you’ve given us more awkward moments than a high school prom. Let’s dive into the top 5 cringe moves that made us want to look away, but like a car crash, we just couldn’t. Buckle up; it’s going to be a bumpy ride through memory lane. 1. Dinner Table Demise Let’s start with a bang—or should I say, a gunshot? In The Sopranos Season 2 Episode ‘The Knight in White Satin Armor’, Janice’s impulsivity reached new heights when she offed Richie Aprile. Janice exhibits a ruthlessness...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
A lucky Sopranos fan shelled out over $82,000 for the booth from Tony Soprano’s last supper.
The owners of Broomfield, NJ ice cream parlor Holsten’s put the booth featured in the hit HBO series’ 2007 finale up for auction last Wednesday, as the 88-year-old shop is being remodeled. After four days on eBay, the bidding war closed at $82,600 on Monday.
The winner doesn’t just get the table and seats—for the hefty price, they receive the divider wall, which features a plaque that reads, “This booth reserved for the Soprano family.” The tabletop jukebox used in the scene is unfortunately not included.
Holsten’s announced the auction on Instagram last week, writing, “The time has come. All good things sometimes need an upgrade. The famous Sopranos booth is getting a much needed face-lift. We are auctioning off the well endeared booth on eBay starting today.”
Holsten’s owners noted...
The owners of Broomfield, NJ ice cream parlor Holsten’s put the booth featured in the hit HBO series’ 2007 finale up for auction last Wednesday, as the 88-year-old shop is being remodeled. After four days on eBay, the bidding war closed at $82,600 on Monday.
The winner doesn’t just get the table and seats—for the hefty price, they receive the divider wall, which features a plaque that reads, “This booth reserved for the Soprano family.” The tabletop jukebox used in the scene is unfortunately not included.
Holsten’s announced the auction on Instagram last week, writing, “The time has come. All good things sometimes need an upgrade. The famous Sopranos booth is getting a much needed face-lift. We are auctioning off the well endeared booth on eBay starting today.”
Holsten’s owners noted...
- 3/5/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If we learned anything from Tony Soprano, it’s that even the world’s worst criminals need a mediator. And in Furies, a high-octane French action series, there are six mafia families in need of some major — and majorly violent — intervention. While hunting down her father’s murderer, a young woman is recruited by the peacekeeper of the Paris mafia who’s looking for a successor to thwart an impending war among the city’s criminal underbelly. Starring Lina El Arabi, Marina Foïs, and Mathieu Kassovitz, the series is from Kepler(s) creators Jean-Yves Arnaud and Yoann Legave.
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College student Lyna (El Arabi) is excited for her birthday — her favorite day of the year. And this’ll be one she’ll never forget… but for all the wrong reasons. As she sits down to celebrate with her parents,...
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College student Lyna (El Arabi) is excited for her birthday — her favorite day of the year. And this’ll be one she’ll never forget… but for all the wrong reasons. As she sits down to celebrate with her parents,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
Don’t stop believin’ because you could own a piece of television history – and a staple of North Jersey dining. The booth that Tony Sopranos, wife Carmella and son Aj shared in the series finale of The Sopranos, “Made In America”, is up for auction from its owner, the Holsten’s ice cream shop in Bloomfield, NJ. Jukebox and onion rings are not included.
In a social media post this week, Holsten’s wrote, “The time has come. All good things sometimes need an upgrade. The famous [Sopranos] booth is getting a much needed face-lift. We are auctioning off the well endeared booth on eBay starting today. Place your bid on this once in a lifetime chance to personally own “the booth”. Check out our listing here. Obviously, we aren’t going to change the nostalgia of our beloved shoppe…. we aren’t crazy! Just polishing up the place!” As of publication,...
In a social media post this week, Holsten’s wrote, “The time has come. All good things sometimes need an upgrade. The famous [Sopranos] booth is getting a much needed face-lift. We are auctioning off the well endeared booth on eBay starting today. Place your bid on this once in a lifetime chance to personally own “the booth”. Check out our listing here. Obviously, we aren’t going to change the nostalgia of our beloved shoppe…. we aren’t crazy! Just polishing up the place!” As of publication,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Despite her years on The Sopranos, Drea De Matteo had two kids, a mother with dementia, a flooded house, a massive unpaid mortgage bill and $10 in the bank when she decided to post racy photos on the subscription site OnlyFans. The impact was immediate.
“I was like, holy sh*t,” recalled the actress in a recent interview. “In five minutes, I was able to pay back Compass real estate who kept the sale of my house.”
De Matteo has spoken of the decision before, citing a loss of work due to her vaccine stance and issues paying her mortgage, but never fully revealed the extent of the financial bind that she was in.
“They put me into foreclosure and my house had flooded, so I was trying to sell the house quickly. I wanted to try and sell it before they took it,” the actress told the Daily Mail. “At the same time,...
“I was like, holy sh*t,” recalled the actress in a recent interview. “In five minutes, I was able to pay back Compass real estate who kept the sale of my house.”
De Matteo has spoken of the decision before, citing a loss of work due to her vaccine stance and issues paying her mortgage, but never fully revealed the extent of the financial bind that she was in.
“They put me into foreclosure and my house had flooded, so I was trying to sell the house quickly. I wanted to try and sell it before they took it,” the actress told the Daily Mail. “At the same time,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Natalie Portman is thankful that the state of cinema is shifting among younger viewers.
While auteurs are split between lamenting the golden years of Hollywood and celebrating reaching new audiences by way of streaming, Oscar-winning actress/producer Portman is reflecting on how her own stardom has shifted due to the latest forms of entertainment.
“The striking thing has been the decline of film as a primary form of entertainment. It feels much more niche now,” Portman told Vanity Fair. “If you ask someone my kids’ age about movie stars, they don’t know anyone compared to YouTube stars, or whatever.”
The “May December” actress and former child star continued, “There’s a liberation to it, in having your art not be a popular art. You can really explore what’s interesting to you. It becomes much more about passion than about commerce. And interesting, too, to beware of it becoming something elitist.
While auteurs are split between lamenting the golden years of Hollywood and celebrating reaching new audiences by way of streaming, Oscar-winning actress/producer Portman is reflecting on how her own stardom has shifted due to the latest forms of entertainment.
“The striking thing has been the decline of film as a primary form of entertainment. It feels much more niche now,” Portman told Vanity Fair. “If you ask someone my kids’ age about movie stars, they don’t know anyone compared to YouTube stars, or whatever.”
The “May December” actress and former child star continued, “There’s a liberation to it, in having your art not be a popular art. You can really explore what’s interesting to you. It becomes much more about passion than about commerce. And interesting, too, to beware of it becoming something elitist.
- 2/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It’s impossible to imagine any modern work of fiction from a relatively unknown author creating the sort of cultural impact made by James Clavell’s 1975 novel Shogun.
In the 49 years since its publication, the book has sold 15 million copies and served as the inspiration for a Broadway musical, multiple video games, and an Emmy-winning five-part miniseries.
Now, FX and Hulu are hoping that a new generation will be equally captivated by Clavell's story of clashing cultures and violent power struggles in feudal Japan.
A ten-part adaptation of Shogun starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis will premiere simultaneously on the network and the streaming service on February 27.
Of course, we doubt that the dual platforms are anticipating an effect as profound as the one made by the version produced by NBC in 1980.
Still, among both industry insiders and grownup viewers seeking grownup content, there's a hope that Shogun...
In the 49 years since its publication, the book has sold 15 million copies and served as the inspiration for a Broadway musical, multiple video games, and an Emmy-winning five-part miniseries.
Now, FX and Hulu are hoping that a new generation will be equally captivated by Clavell's story of clashing cultures and violent power struggles in feudal Japan.
A ten-part adaptation of Shogun starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis will premiere simultaneously on the network and the streaming service on February 27.
Of course, we doubt that the dual platforms are anticipating an effect as profound as the one made by the version produced by NBC in 1980.
Still, among both industry insiders and grownup viewers seeking grownup content, there's a hope that Shogun...
- 2/13/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
When we talk about iconic television characters, Bryan Cranston’s portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad is often hailed as a benchmark for complexity and impact. But the TV landscape is vast, and there are characters who stand shoulder to shoulder with Cranston’s anti-hero. In this exploration, we dive into seven characters that rival the depth and resonance of Cranston’s portrayal, each leaving an indelible mark on the world of television. Exploring Tony Soprano’s Anti-Hero Legacy Tony Soprano from The Sopranos set a precedent for complex TV characters with his deeply flawed yet strangely endearing anti-hero persona. The show’s narrative...
- 2/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Sopranos series finale is one of the most heavily-scrutinized bits of media ever produced. When Tony Soprano’s story abruptly cut to black mid-“Don’t Stop Believin'” viewers had no choice but to analyze what they just saw.
Did the Members Only jacket guy shoot Tony? Did he choke on a Holsten’s onion ring? Was this all a dream? Though creator David Chase has obliquely discussed the true nature of the final scene over the years, we’ll never know what actually happened by the finale’s own design. And that’s why people continue to watch it, consider it, and debate it even to this day.
And yet, even with all the ink already spilled trying to dissect The Sopranos finale, there’s one fascinating detail that everyone missed … everyone but one person at least. In a 2015 interview with fellow actor Alan Cumming for this Remember That Time series,...
Did the Members Only jacket guy shoot Tony? Did he choke on a Holsten’s onion ring? Was this all a dream? Though creator David Chase has obliquely discussed the true nature of the final scene over the years, we’ll never know what actually happened by the finale’s own design. And that’s why people continue to watch it, consider it, and debate it even to this day.
And yet, even with all the ink already spilled trying to dissect The Sopranos finale, there’s one fascinating detail that everyone missed … everyone but one person at least. In a 2015 interview with fellow actor Alan Cumming for this Remember That Time series,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Mark Kamine, who worked as a locations manager on HBO’s hit series The Sopranos, has released a new book where he shares supposed details of star James Gandolfini’s behavior on set and his various personal issues. In My Life On Set with ‘The Sopranos’ and in the Film Industry, released Tuesday, February 6, Kamine says that Gandolfini’s addiction issues and “apparent discomfort with fame” began to affect his behavior on the show from season five onwards. As per MensJournal, Kamine claimed the Tony Soprano actor’s problems became evident while shooting the episode “Pie-o-My,” [the book references this as Season 5, but it was a Season 4 episode)]] in which his character becomes obsessed with horse betting. Kamine stated that after the shoot was over, Gandolfini and other crew members would bet on horses or visit Atlantic City. “I am at the hotel bar when the crew member closest to Jim asks if I want to go down to Atlantic ...
- 2/7/2024
- TV Insider
Believe it or not, "The Sopranos" just turned 25. Yes, 25 years ago, the medium of TV changed forever when David Chase's mafia series kicked off what we think of today as the "peak TV era." The impact and influence of "The Sopranos" cannot be overstated — without "The Sopranos," the TV landscape as we know it for the last 25 years would not exist. There would be no "Mad Men," no "Breaking Bad," no "Succession." Watching "The Sopranos" now, you can see the influence on the two-plus decade's worth of shows to come.
While "The Sopranos" started off strong, the common consensus is that the show really became the juggernaut that we know it as in the fifth episode of season 1, titled "College." Why? Because that was the first episode we saw Tony Soprano whack someone. While it seems commonplace now to have an unlikable protagonist leading a show, in 1999, when the episode in question first aired,...
While "The Sopranos" started off strong, the common consensus is that the show really became the juggernaut that we know it as in the fifth episode of season 1, titled "College." Why? Because that was the first episode we saw Tony Soprano whack someone. While it seems commonplace now to have an unlikable protagonist leading a show, in 1999, when the episode in question first aired,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
1. The Strategic Manipulation of Richie Aprile Janice Soprano, portrayed as Tony Soprano’s sister on The Sopranos, is a character whose actions often sparked controversy and discord. In Season 2, Janice’s manipulation skills are on full display. With a cunning that rivaled their mother Livia, Janice exhibits a ruthlessness that is both shocking and pivotal to the narrative. Her manipulation of Richie Aprile was a calculated move that sowed seeds of tension within the Soprano family. That side of Janice came out when she tried to plant the idea of murdering Tony in the head of Richie Aprile, highlighting her...
- 1/31/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Griselda. Sofia Vergara as Griselda in Griselda. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023 Sofia Vergara’s been getting plenty of accolades for her work in the new Netflix miniseries Griselda, based on the turbulent life of Griselda Blanco, one of the most infamous Colombian drug lords back in the 1980s. (Some have described the character as a female version of Tony Soprano.) Vergara, who is also a producer on the series, plays Blanco through multiple periods of her life, and she spoke about how demanding it was to prepare for a role like this. (Click on media bar below to hear Sofia Vergara) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sofia_-Vergara_Griselda_.mp3 Griselda is currently streaming on Netflix.
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- 1/29/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Sofia Coppola is breaking her silence on her unrealized TV series starring Florence Pugh.
Announced in May 2020, the project was a five-episode adaptation of Edith Wharton‘s novel “The Custom of the Country.” It was to be distributed by Apple TV+.
On the heels of her movie Priscilla, which released in November 2023, Sofia does not currently have any confirmed movies or TV shows in the works.
The 52-year-old director elaborated on why Apple shut down her “Custom of the Country” series at the end of 2021.
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“They pulled our funding,” Sofia explained to the New Yorker. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
Speaking of executives at the company, Sofia added, “They didn’t get the character of Undine. She’s so ‘unlikable.’ But so is Tony Soprano! … It was like a relationship that you know you probably should’ve gotten out of a while ago.
Announced in May 2020, the project was a five-episode adaptation of Edith Wharton‘s novel “The Custom of the Country.” It was to be distributed by Apple TV+.
On the heels of her movie Priscilla, which released in November 2023, Sofia does not currently have any confirmed movies or TV shows in the works.
The 52-year-old director elaborated on why Apple shut down her “Custom of the Country” series at the end of 2021.
Keep reading to find out more…
“They pulled our funding,” Sofia explained to the New Yorker. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
Speaking of executives at the company, Sofia added, “They didn’t get the character of Undine. She’s so ‘unlikable.’ But so is Tony Soprano! … It was like a relationship that you know you probably should’ve gotten out of a while ago.
- 1/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sofia Coppola is opening up about why Apple canceled The Custom of the Country series.
The director was announced to be adapting the Edith Wharton classic novel for Apple TV+, but executives at the streamer seemed not to understand the female protagonist, calling her “unlikeable.”
“Apple just pulled out. They pulled our funding,” Coppola said in an interview with The New Yorker.
The series would’ve starred Florence Pugh as Undine Spragg, a Midwesterner desperately looking to infiltrate New York City’s high society during the Gilded Age.
Coppola said that she went back with forth with Apple executives, which were “mostly dudes,” during development of the series adding, “They didn’t get the character of Undine. She’s so ‘unlikable.’ But so is Tony Soprano!”
She continued, “It was like a relationship that you know you probably should’ve gotten out of a while ago.”
The filmmaker said that...
The director was announced to be adapting the Edith Wharton classic novel for Apple TV+, but executives at the streamer seemed not to understand the female protagonist, calling her “unlikeable.”
“Apple just pulled out. They pulled our funding,” Coppola said in an interview with The New Yorker.
The series would’ve starred Florence Pugh as Undine Spragg, a Midwesterner desperately looking to infiltrate New York City’s high society during the Gilded Age.
Coppola said that she went back with forth with Apple executives, which were “mostly dudes,” during development of the series adding, “They didn’t get the character of Undine. She’s so ‘unlikable.’ But so is Tony Soprano!”
She continued, “It was like a relationship that you know you probably should’ve gotten out of a while ago.”
The filmmaker said that...
- 1/23/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Sofia Coppola continues to shed light on her unrealized adaptation of Edith Wharton’s “The Custom of the Country,” which she was developing as a five-episode series for Apple TV+. In a new interview with the New Yorker, it’s revealed for the first time that Coppola had cast Oscar nominee Florence Pugh to star in the lead role of Undine Spragg, a Midwestern girl who attempts to ascend in New York City society.
News broke in May 2020 that Sofia Coppola was partnering with Apple TV+ on “The Custom of the Country.” By the end of 2021, the project was killed.
“They pulled our funding,” Coppola said. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
Coppola’s series was not going to come cheap. Her most expensive film was 2006’s “Marie Antoinette,” which had a production budget of $45 million. The director said she was planning “Custom” to be “five ‘Marie Antoinettes.
News broke in May 2020 that Sofia Coppola was partnering with Apple TV+ on “The Custom of the Country.” By the end of 2021, the project was killed.
“They pulled our funding,” Coppola said. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
Coppola’s series was not going to come cheap. Her most expensive film was 2006’s “Marie Antoinette,” which had a production budget of $45 million. The director said she was planning “Custom” to be “five ‘Marie Antoinettes.
- 1/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Sofia Coppola is calling out why her slated limited series “The Custom of the Country” is no longer in production at Apple.
Coppola confirmed to The New Yorker that the streamer “pulled” funding for the Edith Wharton adaptation, in part due to not understanding the “unlikable” character at the center of the story. The 1913 novel follows Undine Spragg, a Midwestern transplant on a desperate quest to infiltrate Gilded Age Manhattan society. The limited series was set for five episodes, with Coppola teasing that the show had the budget of “five ‘Marie Antoinettes,'” citing her 2006 film that had a $40 million budget; that would put the anticipated budget for the Apple limited series at $200 million, if taken literally by Coppola’s statement.
“Apple just pulled out. They pulled our funding,” Coppola said in The New Yorker interview. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
She added that...
Coppola confirmed to The New Yorker that the streamer “pulled” funding for the Edith Wharton adaptation, in part due to not understanding the “unlikable” character at the center of the story. The 1913 novel follows Undine Spragg, a Midwestern transplant on a desperate quest to infiltrate Gilded Age Manhattan society. The limited series was set for five episodes, with Coppola teasing that the show had the budget of “five ‘Marie Antoinettes,'” citing her 2006 film that had a $40 million budget; that would put the anticipated budget for the Apple limited series at $200 million, if taken literally by Coppola’s statement.
“Apple just pulled out. They pulled our funding,” Coppola said in The New Yorker interview. “It’s a real drag. I thought they had endless resources.”
She added that...
- 1/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 75th Primetime Emmys was a somewhat predictable affair, with "Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" winning nearly everything, but there was one creative choice that made it stand clearly above the Emmys of the past few years. The theme this time around was honoring the most beloved shows in TV history, which made for a far more interesting transition between awards than the usual random comedy schticks.
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
- 1/16/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Airing just five days after we marked 25 years since The Sopranos premiered on HBO, series’ Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli marked the anniversary at the 75th Emmy Awards.
“Speaking for Michael, myself and the entire cast and crew, it was an honor working with Sopranos creator David Chase and of course, the great James Gandolfini,” choked-up Bracco said to a thunderous applause.
Bracco and Imperioli were standing in a replica of the therapist office from The Sopranos where Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Bracco’s Dr. Melfi held their sessions. A photo of the late Gandolfini was on the table.
“The moment Tony Soprano walked into this [office], doing the unthinkable, sharing his feelings with Dr. Melfi, television history was about to be made,” Emmy host Anthony Anderson said in introducing the segment.
You can watch a video above.
The Sopranos, created and executive produced by Chase, premiered Jan. 10, 1998. Considered one...
“Speaking for Michael, myself and the entire cast and crew, it was an honor working with Sopranos creator David Chase and of course, the great James Gandolfini,” choked-up Bracco said to a thunderous applause.
Bracco and Imperioli were standing in a replica of the therapist office from The Sopranos where Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Bracco’s Dr. Melfi held their sessions. A photo of the late Gandolfini was on the table.
“The moment Tony Soprano walked into this [office], doing the unthinkable, sharing his feelings with Dr. Melfi, television history was about to be made,” Emmy host Anthony Anderson said in introducing the segment.
You can watch a video above.
The Sopranos, created and executive produced by Chase, premiered Jan. 10, 1998. Considered one...
- 1/16/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Sopranos revolutionized the television industry by shattering the notion that esteemed actors belonged solely to the realm of Hollywood movies. This groundbreaking series boldly showcased that some of the industry’s finest talents could not only flourish but excel on the small screen. By attracting the likes of James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, and an ensemble of talented actors, The Sopranos proved that television could offer rich and complex roles that rivaled those found in traditional cinema. Additionally, the series introduced audiences to one of the first true antiheroes in Tony Soprano. James Gandolfini’s portrayal of this ruthless mobster was simultaneously...
- 1/16/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
The Sopranos first aired on HBO in 1999 and quickly became a huge hit. With an impressive ensemble cast forefronted by the late James Gandolfini, the show focused on the inner workings of a New Jersey criminal organisation spearheaded by Tony Soprano. However, where the series really shined was with the fact that its themes didn’t stay grounded solely to the Mafia world. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos, which ran for six seasons, ending in 2007. However, over two decades later, the acclaimed crime series appears to be living on gracefully as it progressively garners new fans...
- 1/12/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
The Sopranos landed on HBO in 1999 and quickly became a beloved crime series. Running up until 2007 and spanning six seasons, the series focused on the Soprano crime family, namely its boss, Tony Soprano, and his family. However, where the show really shined was with its vast range of story elements, tackling many themes outside of organised crime. Thanks to the show’s residency on HBO’s streaming service, Max, it has continued to attract new audiences with every passing year. What’s more, fans of the show have proven to be extremely loyal, watching the seasons over and over. In January...
- 1/12/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Through its six-season run, classic HBO drama The Sopranos featured several unexpected cameos from real life celebrities. These included: director Jon Favreau, actor Ben Kingsley, and most hilariously: New York Jets head coach Eric “Man-genius” Mangini.
Of all the celebrity cameos on The Sopranos, however, none hit quite as hard as actress Annette Bening’s brief appearance in the season 5 episode “The Test Dream.” Bening, who is one of the most accomplished performers of her era, kindly stopped by to film a couple of scenes for the 20-minute dream sequence that Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) experiences for much of the episode’s runtime. It’s such a bold, out of left field casting decision that even nearly 20 years later it still stands out.
Bening talked about filming the episode with The Daily Beast in 2020, saying:
“I received the episode out of nowhere, and read it, and thought, ‘Wow—this is fantastic,...
Of all the celebrity cameos on The Sopranos, however, none hit quite as hard as actress Annette Bening’s brief appearance in the season 5 episode “The Test Dream.” Bening, who is one of the most accomplished performers of her era, kindly stopped by to film a couple of scenes for the 20-minute dream sequence that Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) experiences for much of the episode’s runtime. It’s such a bold, out of left field casting decision that even nearly 20 years later it still stands out.
Bening talked about filming the episode with The Daily Beast in 2020, saying:
“I received the episode out of nowhere, and read it, and thought, ‘Wow—this is fantastic,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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