Powerful roles and memorable lines have been the hallmark of Clint Eastwood’s career. Cops, cowboys drifters, soldiers and, generally bad ass men’s men … he’s played them all.
The lines that stick with you? Dirty Harry: “You’ve got to ask yourself a question: ‘Do you feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk.” Josey Wales: “When I get to likin’ someone, they ain’t around long.” Bill Munny in Unforgiven: “It’s a hell of a thing, killin’ a man. Take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever gonna have.” And perhaps the most quoted of all, Harry Callahan in Sudden Impact: “Go ahead, make my day.”
Eastwood has a cop for so long he should be collecting a pension. He joined the force with Dirty Harry in 1971 and his last movie as a cop was A Perfect World in (1993). He made five...
The lines that stick with you? Dirty Harry: “You’ve got to ask yourself a question: ‘Do you feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk.” Josey Wales: “When I get to likin’ someone, they ain’t around long.” Bill Munny in Unforgiven: “It’s a hell of a thing, killin’ a man. Take away all he’s got, and all he’s ever gonna have.” And perhaps the most quoted of all, Harry Callahan in Sudden Impact: “Go ahead, make my day.”
Eastwood has a cop for so long he should be collecting a pension. He joined the force with Dirty Harry in 1971 and his last movie as a cop was A Perfect World in (1993). He made five...
- 4/4/2024
- by David Morgan
- Deadline Film + TV
Moira Rose is returning to her showbiz roots.
Schitt’s Creek‘s Catherine O’Hara has signed on to star opposite Seth Rogen in The Studio, Apple TV+’s half-hour comedy series about a legacy Hollywood movie studio struggling to survive in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape.
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This marks O’Hara’s first full-time TV gig since wrapping up her six-season,...
Schitt’s Creek‘s Catherine O’Hara has signed on to star opposite Seth Rogen in The Studio, Apple TV+’s half-hour comedy series about a legacy Hollywood movie studio struggling to survive in a rapidly changing entertainment landscape.
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This marks O’Hara’s first full-time TV gig since wrapping up her six-season,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Mahal Empire releases new teaser trailer for the upcoming horror action film, Bikers vs Werewolves starring Jake Busey, Robert Lasardo, Michael Pare, Glenn Plummer & James Duval.
Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
John Mulaney's Hilarious Field Of Dreams Recap Doubled As His Oscar Host Audition - And He Nailed It
For award show junkies frustrated with the apparent laziness of a lot of the comedic material delivered by award hosts in recent years, comedian John Mulaney has often been a beacon of hope. Whereas Jimmy Kimmel fills his monologue with jokes about how much he hates sitting through long movies, Mulaney's monologue at the Governor's Award earlier this year demonstrated a clear love of film and appreciation towards everyone who makes them. (A stark contrast from Jo Koy's hacky material at the Golden Globes not long before.) Since then, people have been wondering why Mulaney's never been invited to host the Oscars, and Mulaney's latest speech (to present the award for Best Sound) has only raised the question further. He started off with this killer bit of sarcasm:
"Without sound, we wouldn't have been able to hear such classic lines as 'You're going to need a bigger boat,' 'I'll have what she's having,...
"Without sound, we wouldn't have been able to hear such classic lines as 'You're going to need a bigger boat,' 'I'll have what she's having,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
At this year’s Oscars, Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese, two of the finest directors working in Hollywood, will go head-to-head in several categories. Nolan’s Oppenheimer leads the race with thirteen nominations while Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon scored ten nominations at the 96th Academy Awards.
Christopher Nolan (Image Credit: BFI/YouTube)
However, despite the fanfare surrounding Nolan and Scorsese’s films at this year’s Oscars, the two acclaimed directors are far away from one record held by Clint Eastwood. Moreover, Eastwood’s run at the Oscars puts him in an elite club of directors, including only two others. Here is the uncanny record Clint Eastwood holds and why Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese might never break it.
Clint Eastwood Shares an Uncanny Oscars Record With Two Other Directors Clint Eastwood in The Mule
As a director, Clint Eastwood has proven himself to be one of the best in business.
Christopher Nolan (Image Credit: BFI/YouTube)
However, despite the fanfare surrounding Nolan and Scorsese’s films at this year’s Oscars, the two acclaimed directors are far away from one record held by Clint Eastwood. Moreover, Eastwood’s run at the Oscars puts him in an elite club of directors, including only two others. Here is the uncanny record Clint Eastwood holds and why Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese might never break it.
Clint Eastwood Shares an Uncanny Oscars Record With Two Other Directors Clint Eastwood in The Mule
As a director, Clint Eastwood has proven himself to be one of the best in business.
- 3/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose, best known for her role in Brillante Mendoza’s indie feature Ma’ Rosa, which nabbed her the Best Actress gong at Cannes, has died. Jose — who was born Mary Jane Guck — was 60.
Jose’s reps at Ppl Entertainment confirmed the news with a statement on their Instagram account, stating the actress died “on the morning of March 2, 2024, due to myocardial infarction or a heart attack.”
“We would like to thank everyone who has extended their prayers and condolences thus far. As our family is trying to come to terms with this unfortunate incident, please provide us the respect and privacy to grieve,” the statement said. “We hope this will put all speculations to rest.”
Jose’s daughter Andi Eigenmann, an actress best known for working predominantly in the Philippines, shared a statement alongside Ppl Entertainment’s announcement.
“Her undeniable legacy will definitely forever live on through her work,...
Jose’s reps at Ppl Entertainment confirmed the news with a statement on their Instagram account, stating the actress died “on the morning of March 2, 2024, due to myocardial infarction or a heart attack.”
“We would like to thank everyone who has extended their prayers and condolences thus far. As our family is trying to come to terms with this unfortunate incident, please provide us the respect and privacy to grieve,” the statement said. “We hope this will put all speculations to rest.”
Jose’s daughter Andi Eigenmann, an actress best known for working predominantly in the Philippines, shared a statement alongside Ppl Entertainment’s announcement.
“Her undeniable legacy will definitely forever live on through her work,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Toby Keith, who injected Nineties and 2000s country music with an unapologetic dose of patriotism and an unrelenting swagger in songs like “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” “How Do You Like Me Now?!”, and “Who’s Your Daddy?”, died Monday following a diagnosis of stomach cancer. He was 62.
Keith’s family confirmed the death on social media, writing that the musician “passed peacefully” and was “surrounded by his family.” “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” they wrote.
Keith revealed his illness in 2022 but...
Keith’s family confirmed the death on social media, writing that the musician “passed peacefully” and was “surrounded by his family.” “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” they wrote.
Keith revealed his illness in 2022 but...
- 2/6/2024
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Isabelle Thomas, British documentary filmmaker and the wife of Oscar-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon producer Bradley Thomas, was found dead at a Los Angeles hotel this week, medical records show. Thomas was 39.
Isabelle Thomas died by suicide and was discovered with “multiple traumatic injuries” at a local hotel, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported this week that on Monday, Thomas had lept from a high-up floor at the Hotel Angeleno; the 17-floor Westwood hotel is notable for the balconies that wrap around the building on each floor.
Police sources reportedly indicated that she was discovered dead at the scene when first responders arrived.
“Isabelle was the light of our lives,” said the family in a statement to the L.A. Times. “She was courageous and took all life’s opportunities without fear, showering love and kindness on her friends,...
Isabelle Thomas died by suicide and was discovered with “multiple traumatic injuries” at a local hotel, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported this week that on Monday, Thomas had lept from a high-up floor at the Hotel Angeleno; the 17-floor Westwood hotel is notable for the balconies that wrap around the building on each floor.
Police sources reportedly indicated that she was discovered dead at the scene when first responders arrived.
“Isabelle was the light of our lives,” said the family in a statement to the L.A. Times. “She was courageous and took all life’s opportunities without fear, showering love and kindness on her friends,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmy Award nominee Sydney Sweeney (“The White Lotus”, “Euphoria”) will star in the upcoming “gripping psychological horror” film Immaculate, and it’s been acquired for release by Award-winning studio Neon.
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (The Voyeurs), who directed from a script by Andrew Lobel. Principal photography finished earlier this year; Neon is planning a theatrical release.
No date has been announced just yet.
Immaculate also stars Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”), Alvaro Morte (“Money Heist”), Benedetta Porcaroli (“Baby”), and Dora Romano (The Hand of God).
Sweeney stars in Immaculate as “Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.”
The actor most recently appeared in horror films Night Teeth and Nocturne,...
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (The Voyeurs), who directed from a script by Andrew Lobel. Principal photography finished earlier this year; Neon is planning a theatrical release.
No date has been announced just yet.
Immaculate also stars Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”), Alvaro Morte (“Money Heist”), Benedetta Porcaroli (“Baby”), and Dora Romano (The Hand of God).
Sweeney stars in Immaculate as “Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.”
The actor most recently appeared in horror films Night Teeth and Nocturne,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Toby Keith performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards, marking his first live TV performance since being diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2021.
Keith, looking thin but strong, sang the ballad, which he wrote for the 2018 Clint Eastwood film The Mule, in a white cowboy hat, black jacket, and black jeans. “Bet you all never thought you’d see me in skinny jeans,” he joked, upon accepting the Country Icon award from Blake Shelton just prior to his performance. “I want to...
Keith, looking thin but strong, sang the ballad, which he wrote for the 2018 Clint Eastwood film The Mule, in a white cowboy hat, black jacket, and black jeans. “Bet you all never thought you’d see me in skinny jeans,” he joked, upon accepting the Country Icon award from Blake Shelton just prior to his performance. “I want to...
- 9/29/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
As (in)famous as Clint Eastwood is for playing reticent gun-slingers and starring in violent conservative fantasies, he's spent nearly as much of his career making films that warn against the dangers of machismo and letting your sons grow up to be cowboys. His 2021 directorial effort, "Cry Macho," is a chip off the same block. Eastwood stars in the '80s-set drama as Mike Milo, a former rodeo star who agrees to deliver a teen boy named Rafo (Eduardo Minett) from Mexico City to his father in Texas. Along the way, Mike tries to dissuade Rafo of the notion that acting "macho" is any way to go through life. "Macho" is also the name of Rafo's rooster, who tags along with the duo. I'm betting you never expected an Eastwood film to share a plot point with Disney's "Moana," did you?
The general response to "Cry Macho" was polite if decidedly lukewarm.
The general response to "Cry Macho" was polite if decidedly lukewarm.
- 9/21/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Amidst a number of character deaths that took place in the second season of Apple TV+’s cosmic epic saga Foundation, the one that turned out to be the most unexpected was the death of Salvor Hardin. As a character, she was integral to the series, especially in the first season, where, as the warden of the planet Terminus, she helped avert the first crisis. By the end of the previous season, guided by the visions of her mother Gaal Dornick’s childhood, she had started on her journey towards Gaal’s home, the water planet Synnax. It was hinted that, like her mother, Salvor has been gifted with unique abilities of visions and psychic connections as well, which eventually come into play in the recently concluded second season with the introduction of mentalics and premonitions regarding The Mule.
According to Hari Seldon’s psychohistory-oriented calculations, the worth of individuals...
According to Hari Seldon’s psychohistory-oriented calculations, the worth of individuals...
- 9/15/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Exclusive: Max Hollman, a rising star drama executive at HBO, has left the premium cable network to join Middle Child Pictures, the film and TV company launched recently by David Bernad. Hollman will continue to work with HBO as he sets off to run television for Middle Child Pictures as Producer/Executive through a first-look TV deal the company has signed with HBO and A24.
Under that pact, HBO will get first crack at Middle Child Pictures’ TV development, with A24 serving as the studio on projects that the network takes in. For shows that don’t go to HBO, A24 can come on board and sell them elsewhere.
Hollman, who started his career as an assistant in the television department at CAA, had been at HBO for almost eight years, rising from assistant to coordinator, manager, director and, most recently, VP, drama programming. During his tenure,...
Under that pact, HBO will get first crack at Middle Child Pictures’ TV development, with A24 serving as the studio on projects that the network takes in. For shows that don’t go to HBO, A24 can come on board and sell them elsewhere.
Hollman, who started his career as an assistant in the television department at CAA, had been at HBO for almost eight years, rising from assistant to coordinator, manager, director and, most recently, VP, drama programming. During his tenure,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Nearly four years after its last new episode aired, Suits is having a moment in the streaming world.
The former USA Network series set a viewing time record for an acquired series in the week of June 26-July 2. Suits had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time, according to Nielsen, easily surpassing the previous mark of 2.49 billion minutes for Manifest (before it became a Netflix original) in June 2021. The show became available on Netflix June 23; it also streams on Peacock.
The huge tally for Suits dwarfed the two other shows that topped the billion-minute mark for the week: The debut of The Witcher’s third season on Netflix pushed that show to 1.31 billion minutes of viewing, and The Bear grew by 18 percent week to week to 1.01 billion minutes. The latter is the second Hulu series (and the first produced by FX) to break the billion-minute threshold for a single week, after The Handmaid’s Tale.
The former USA Network series set a viewing time record for an acquired series in the week of June 26-July 2. Suits had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time, according to Nielsen, easily surpassing the previous mark of 2.49 billion minutes for Manifest (before it became a Netflix original) in June 2021. The show became available on Netflix June 23; it also streams on Peacock.
The huge tally for Suits dwarfed the two other shows that topped the billion-minute mark for the week: The debut of The Witcher’s third season on Netflix pushed that show to 1.31 billion minutes of viewing, and The Bear grew by 18 percent week to week to 1.01 billion minutes. The latter is the second Hulu series (and the first produced by FX) to break the billion-minute threshold for a single week, after The Handmaid’s Tale.
- 7/27/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Season two of The Bear served up a strong showing on the streaming charts for its premiere week.
The FX-produced Hulu series drew 853 million minutes of viewing time for the week of June 19-25, according to Nielsen — more than twice its best showing for season one last year. The Bear made Nielsen’s top 10 original series one time in 2022 with 349 million minutes.
The 853 million minutes for The Bear placed it second among original series, behind Netflix’s Black Mirror (1.55 billion minutes), and fifth among all titles. Former USA series Suits (2.32 billion minutes) was the overall leader for the week, which saw its 136-episode library debut on Netflix (it also streams on Peacock). Swat (1.04 billion minutes across Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+) and Netflix’s movie Extraction 2 (1.03 billion minutes) also had more than a billion minutes of watch time.
Marvel’s Secret Invasion also cracked the top 10 for its premiere week,...
The FX-produced Hulu series drew 853 million minutes of viewing time for the week of June 19-25, according to Nielsen — more than twice its best showing for season one last year. The Bear made Nielsen’s top 10 original series one time in 2022 with 349 million minutes.
The 853 million minutes for The Bear placed it second among original series, behind Netflix’s Black Mirror (1.55 billion minutes), and fifth among all titles. Former USA series Suits (2.32 billion minutes) was the overall leader for the week, which saw its 136-episode library debut on Netflix (it also streams on Peacock). Swat (1.04 billion minutes across Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+) and Netflix’s movie Extraction 2 (1.03 billion minutes) also had more than a billion minutes of watch time.
Marvel’s Secret Invasion also cracked the top 10 for its premiere week,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bron Studios, the Canadian finance and production company that emerged as a media force in 2017 and has backed awards favorites like “Joker,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Licorice Pizza” and commercial plays like “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “The Mule” and “65,” has filed for bankruptcy.
Co-founder and CEO Aaron L. Gilbert disclosed the news in a statement on Wednesday, penning a letter to the banner’s “friends, partners, team members and backers.”
“Having explored many options for many months, Bron had no choice but to take this step in light of its financial circumstances. The last few years have been incredibly difficult for Bron, and things have only gotten more complicated over these past months,” Gilbert shared, citing the Covid pandemic and both the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes as insurmountable headwinds for the company’s continued operations. The exec also stated that the company would not be doing press.
The letter...
Co-founder and CEO Aaron L. Gilbert disclosed the news in a statement on Wednesday, penning a letter to the banner’s “friends, partners, team members and backers.”
“Having explored many options for many months, Bron had no choice but to take this step in light of its financial circumstances. The last few years have been incredibly difficult for Bron, and things have only gotten more complicated over these past months,” Gilbert shared, citing the Covid pandemic and both the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes as insurmountable headwinds for the company’s continued operations. The exec also stated that the company would not be doing press.
The letter...
- 7/20/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Bron, the Canadian studio behind films including “Joker” and Clint Eastwood’s “The Mule,” filed for cross-border bankruptcy on Wednesday.
“The decision to seek creditor protection was not taken lightly and was adopted with a view to the best interests of the company and its many stakeholders,” a company memo from CEO Aaron L. Gilbert read.
The company filed for creditor protection in Vancouver, B.C., and Chapter 15 in the U.S.
Gilbert wrote that Bron will be working with its creditors and stakeholders alongside court-appointed monitor Grant Thornton Limited and that proceedings “are expected to be completed by late
fall.”
He thanked the Bron team, as well as the company’s “incredible creative, production, and business partners,” as corporate backers and reps and service providers for “all the support and patience through a very tough few years.”
Gilbert added, “Your continued support and patience will remain critical during this restructuring process,...
“The decision to seek creditor protection was not taken lightly and was adopted with a view to the best interests of the company and its many stakeholders,” a company memo from CEO Aaron L. Gilbert read.
The company filed for creditor protection in Vancouver, B.C., and Chapter 15 in the U.S.
Gilbert wrote that Bron will be working with its creditors and stakeholders alongside court-appointed monitor Grant Thornton Limited and that proceedings “are expected to be completed by late
fall.”
He thanked the Bron team, as well as the company’s “incredible creative, production, and business partners,” as corporate backers and reps and service providers for “all the support and patience through a very tough few years.”
Gilbert added, “Your continued support and patience will remain critical during this restructuring process,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Australian actor, producer, and writer Angus Sampson was born in Sydney, Australia. Sampson gained recognition for his distinct acting skills and compelling performances. For the most part, the star has appeared in a range of film genres. This spans drama, comedy, and horror. But he’s mostly known for his role as Tucker in the Australian horror film series The Mule. He was also a prominent part of The Mule II, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Tony Mahony. It’s safe to say that he has continually showcased his ability to portray complex and intense characters. But that’s not all the...
- 7/7/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
Chris Hemsworth took over Netflix for the week of June 19 to June 25.
His latest film, Extraction 2, debuted on June 16. In its first full week on the streamer, it was No. 1 on the English-language film list with 42.2M views. The action sequel now has over 85M views in the first 10 days since it premiered.
Fans also revisited the first installment, which came in at No. 2 on the list with 13.8M views. According to Netflix, the Extraction franchise is the first film franchise to hold the top two spots for two weeks after recording 108.4M views since June 12.
Documentary film Take Care of Maya was third with 9.2M views and The Perfect Find, based on the novel by Tia Williams and starring Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers, was No. 4 with 7M views.
Also on the list were Paw Patrol: The Movie, The Mule,...
His latest film, Extraction 2, debuted on June 16. In its first full week on the streamer, it was No. 1 on the English-language film list with 42.2M views. The action sequel now has over 85M views in the first 10 days since it premiered.
Fans also revisited the first installment, which came in at No. 2 on the list with 13.8M views. According to Netflix, the Extraction franchise is the first film franchise to hold the top two spots for two weeks after recording 108.4M views since June 12.
Documentary film Take Care of Maya was third with 9.2M views and The Perfect Find, based on the novel by Tia Williams and starring Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers, was No. 4 with 7M views.
Also on the list were Paw Patrol: The Movie, The Mule,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The latest season of Charlie Brooker’s mind-bending anthology series “Black Mirror” landed at the top of Netflix’s Top 10 English TV List with 11.6 million views.
And for the second week in a row, Chris Hemsworth has dominated the top two spots on the English Films List. “Extraction 2” currently sits at the No. 1 spot with 42.2 million views, making it the most-watched title on Netflix this week. Its predecessor, “Extraction,” wasn’t far behind with 13.8 million viewers, securing the No. 2 spot on its list. In fact, the “Extraction” franchise has seen 108.4 million views since June 12 — four days before the sequel premiered on the streaming service — which makes it the first film franchise to hold the top two sports for two weeks in a row.
The action movies were then followed by the nightmarish documentary “Take Care of Maya,” which saw 9.2 million views. The rom-com “The Perfect Find” (7 million), the children-focused...
And for the second week in a row, Chris Hemsworth has dominated the top two spots on the English Films List. “Extraction 2” currently sits at the No. 1 spot with 42.2 million views, making it the most-watched title on Netflix this week. Its predecessor, “Extraction,” wasn’t far behind with 13.8 million viewers, securing the No. 2 spot on its list. In fact, the “Extraction” franchise has seen 108.4 million views since June 12 — four days before the sequel premiered on the streaming service — which makes it the first film franchise to hold the top two sports for two weeks in a row.
The action movies were then followed by the nightmarish documentary “Take Care of Maya,” which saw 9.2 million views. The rom-com “The Perfect Find” (7 million), the children-focused...
- 6/27/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas and Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
On the VOD charts, action rules. A recent price drop to $5.99 has propelled “John Wick: Chapter 4” (Lionsgate) to continued #1 positions at iTunes and Google Play, while revenue-ranking Vudu kept “Fast X” (Universal) in the top position. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Universal), price now reduced to $19.99 (including download) placed #2 at all three sites.
New entry “The Machine” (Sony), an action comedy starring Bert Kreischer, here adapting his semi-biographical stand-up routine, is #3 at Vudu at $19.99 while placing on a three charts. It hit home viewing after its fourth weekend in theaters, where it managed only $10 million in gross.
After a recent spate of theatrical releases dominating Netflix’s top ten movie chart, their home-grown titles took six of the slots this week. “Extraction 2” repeats at #1, with their usual eclectic mix taking other slots.
“Fast X” joined “John Wick,” “Super Mario,” and “The Machine” on all three charts, as well as...
New entry “The Machine” (Sony), an action comedy starring Bert Kreischer, here adapting his semi-biographical stand-up routine, is #3 at Vudu at $19.99 while placing on a three charts. It hit home viewing after its fourth weekend in theaters, where it managed only $10 million in gross.
After a recent spate of theatrical releases dominating Netflix’s top ten movie chart, their home-grown titles took six of the slots this week. “Extraction 2” repeats at #1, with their usual eclectic mix taking other slots.
“Fast X” joined “John Wick,” “Super Mario,” and “The Machine” on all three charts, as well as...
- 6/27/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
After three weeks of PVOD play, “John Wick: Chapter 4” (now $5.99) returns to #1 on two of the three leading top ten charts with the lower price. Lionsgate delayed home availability for an unusual two months for this hit theatrical release, thus making an earlier than usual reduction of price unsurprising. Nor is its return to #1 unexpected.
Vudu continues with the latest “Fast and Furious” franchise release — “Fast X” — at #1. It fell to #3 at iTunes, while almost certainly an error has resulted in it being nowhere currently on Google Play’s chart (it was #1 as recently as Saturday).
The appeal of action titles is also shown at both Netflix and elsewhere on the VOD charts. Netflix’s original film “Extraction 2” with Chris Hemsworth (and an added Idris Elba) is #1 there, with its 2020 predecessor #3. “Kandahar” (Open Road) with Gerard Butler in an Afghanistan rescue story, which grossed under $5 million in theaters...
Vudu continues with the latest “Fast and Furious” franchise release — “Fast X” — at #1. It fell to #3 at iTunes, while almost certainly an error has resulted in it being nowhere currently on Google Play’s chart (it was #1 as recently as Saturday).
The appeal of action titles is also shown at both Netflix and elsewhere on the VOD charts. Netflix’s original film “Extraction 2” with Chris Hemsworth (and an added Idris Elba) is #1 there, with its 2020 predecessor #3. “Kandahar” (Open Road) with Gerard Butler in an Afghanistan rescue story, which grossed under $5 million in theaters...
- 6/19/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
It's not uncommon for comedians to have their own shows where they basically play themselves, but Pete Davidson's "Bupkis" goes the extra mile. The show doesn't just play around with the public perception of who Pete Davidson is -- it directly comments on his real-life events with a specificity that Larry David has only occasionally dared.
For example, the show's sixth episode features Pete shooting a movie where his character gets his face blown up ten minutes in, a clear-cut commentary on Pete's real-life role in "The Suicide Squad." The director tells Pete how he asked his kids which actor they wanted to see get shot in the face and the kids immediately said Pete Davidson, which is darkly reminiscent of a joke that was told a lot in the aftermath of that movie. People on the internet have a lot of mean things to loudly say about Pete,...
For example, the show's sixth episode features Pete shooting a movie where his character gets his face blown up ten minutes in, a clear-cut commentary on Pete's real-life role in "The Suicide Squad." The director tells Pete how he asked his kids which actor they wanted to see get shot in the face and the kids immediately said Pete Davidson, which is darkly reminiscent of a joke that was told a lot in the aftermath of that movie. People on the internet have a lot of mean things to loudly say about Pete,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Clint Eastwood had at last achieved film stardom in the United States when Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy" was meted out to theaters over the course of 1967 and '68. The films were hits internationally, but had been held back from U.S. theaters because distributors were concerned Akira Kurosawa and Toho might sue them due to 1964's "A Fistful of Dollars," the first movie in the trilogy, bearing a remarkable similarity to the Japanese director's masterpiece "Yojimbo" (which was itself an unofficial adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "Red Harvest"). Toho did sue, but the success of the second and third films, which were top-down originals, more than offset what they lost over the first movie.
In any event, Eastwood had emerged as a Western antihero for a new, rebellious generation. While he was more than happy to knock out more oaters in roughly the same revisionist vein as Leone's movies,...
In any event, Eastwood had emerged as a Western antihero for a new, rebellious generation. While he was more than happy to knock out more oaters in roughly the same revisionist vein as Leone's movies,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Nick Schenk, a film and television screenwriter with an affinity for grit, has signed with Agency for the Performing Arts.
Schenk has penned three scripts that became director-star vehicles for Clint Eastwood: “Gran Torino,” “The Mule,” and “Cry Macho.” 2008’s “Gran Torino” revived Eastwood as a leading man at the box office, earning nearly $270 million worldwide on a reported $33 million budget. Schenk also wrote “The Judge,” a 2014 feature teaming of Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, earning the latter an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
Most recently, Schenk co-wrote ‘”A Christmas Story Christmas” for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. An update to the holiday classic, the HBO Max original saw young Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) all grown up trying to recreate the Christmas magic of his youth for his own kids.
Schenk’s TV credits include co-executive producing the Discovery anthology series “Manhunt” about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, starring Sam Worthington and Jack Huston.
Schenk has penned three scripts that became director-star vehicles for Clint Eastwood: “Gran Torino,” “The Mule,” and “Cry Macho.” 2008’s “Gran Torino” revived Eastwood as a leading man at the box office, earning nearly $270 million worldwide on a reported $33 million budget. Schenk also wrote “The Judge,” a 2014 feature teaming of Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, earning the latter an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
Most recently, Schenk co-wrote ‘”A Christmas Story Christmas” for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. An update to the holiday classic, the HBO Max original saw young Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) all grown up trying to recreate the Christmas magic of his youth for his own kids.
Schenk’s TV credits include co-executive producing the Discovery anthology series “Manhunt” about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, starring Sam Worthington and Jack Huston.
- 4/4/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
With Pink Floyd unlikely to reunite ever again, Gov’t Mule will fill the void this summer by embarking on “The Dark Side of the Mule Tour.”
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Gov’t Mule will perform Pink Floyd covers on a newly announced amphitheater tour. Each show will also feature a separate set of Gov’t Mule originals, as well as special guest opener Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening.
According to frontman Warren Haynes, the upcoming tour will mark the final “Dark Side of the Mule” performances. “This all started so organically with what we thought would be a one-time Halloween performance [in 2018]. Since then, ‘Dark Side of the Mule’ has grown into something else. It’s a blast to perform this material but our intent is to do it for one final tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dark Side.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Gov’t Mule will perform Pink Floyd covers on a newly announced amphitheater tour. Each show will also feature a separate set of Gov’t Mule originals, as well as special guest opener Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening.
According to frontman Warren Haynes, the upcoming tour will mark the final “Dark Side of the Mule” performances. “This all started so organically with what we thought would be a one-time Halloween performance [in 2018]. Since then, ‘Dark Side of the Mule’ has grown into something else. It’s a blast to perform this material but our intent is to do it for one final tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dark Side.
- 3/6/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Sophie is trying to move on from her short-lived relationship with Jesse in Hulu‘s How I Met Your Father. And when Val’s parents, Juan and Raquel, introduced Sophie to Oscar in How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 5, sparks flew between them. Read on to learn more about the actor who plays Oscar — Victor Rasuk.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 6, “Universal Therapy.”]
Victor Rasuk as Oscar and Hilary Duff as Sophie | Patrick Wymore/Hulu Oscar started dating Sophie in ‘How I Met Your Father’ Season 2
Sophie and Val visited Val’s parents in How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 5, but the couple had an ulterior motive for inviting them to brunch. They have been scheming to find Val a boyfriend for years because they wanted their daughter to find a love like theirs. However, after several failed attempts, Juan and Raquel tried a different approach.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 6, “Universal Therapy.”]
Victor Rasuk as Oscar and Hilary Duff as Sophie | Patrick Wymore/Hulu Oscar started dating Sophie in ‘How I Met Your Father’ Season 2
Sophie and Val visited Val’s parents in How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 5, but the couple had an ulterior motive for inviting them to brunch. They have been scheming to find Val a boyfriend for years because they wanted their daughter to find a love like theirs. However, after several failed attempts, Juan and Raquel tried a different approach.
- 2/28/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of the most fascinating aspects of Clint Eastwood's 65-year film career has been his willingness to play not just ornery cusses, but, in many cases, a downright bastard. From The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy" to nonagenarian drug smuggler Earl Stone in "The Mule," Eastwood has always sought out messes of manhood: lousy husbands, absent fathers, and straight-up killers. If retired rodeo star Mike Milo winds up being Eastwood's acting swan song, he might stand as one of the kindest characters in Eastwood's oeuvre.
What kind of self-respecting woman would take up these heels? That's what the female characters in Eastwoods' films are often wondering. The answer, of course, is that Clint's laconic nature masks a boyish playfulness that can be irresistible (especially when he's using an orangutan as his wingman). He's a tall drink of water who plays it gruff until he flashes that devilish grin,...
What kind of self-respecting woman would take up these heels? That's what the female characters in Eastwoods' films are often wondering. The answer, of course, is that Clint's laconic nature masks a boyish playfulness that can be irresistible (especially when he's using an orangutan as his wingman). He's a tall drink of water who plays it gruff until he flashes that devilish grin,...
- 2/28/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Jordan Peele’s 2017 movie Get Out became an instant classic thanks to its incredible characters, compelling mix of comedy and horror, and pinpoint skewering of America’s racial dynamics. The film abounds with memorable moments, including when the patriarch of his villainous family, Roman Armitage (played by Richard Herd), reveals the disturbing twist to a kidnapped Chris (Daniel Kaluuya).
Herd isn’t in Get Out for long, but he has a crucial role in landing Peele’s central metaphor about racism. The director used an idiosyncratic piece of advice to help the actor find the right tone for the scene.
‘Get Out’ is one of the best movies of the century
When the trailers for Get Out first dropped, it was easy to be skeptical of the concept. In 2017, Jordan Peele was half of a beloved comedy duo with Keegan-Michael Key, but no one knew about his ambitions as a solo filmmaker.
Herd isn’t in Get Out for long, but he has a crucial role in landing Peele’s central metaphor about racism. The director used an idiosyncratic piece of advice to help the actor find the right tone for the scene.
‘Get Out’ is one of the best movies of the century
When the trailers for Get Out first dropped, it was easy to be skeptical of the concept. In 2017, Jordan Peele was half of a beloved comedy duo with Keegan-Michael Key, but no one knew about his ambitions as a solo filmmaker.
- 2/11/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If the January box office is any indication of how the rest of 2023 will play out, movie theaters should see a significant rise in business compared to last year — albeit still below what they saw before the pandemic.
Comscore data shows that the monthly total for the North American box office finished at 588.5 million, a staggering 50% increase from January 2022. The key driver, of course, was Disney/20th Century’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” with 222.5 million in domestic grosses that month.
But unlike last year when “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was the only serious moneymaker with smaller support coming from Paramount’s “Scream” revival, “Avatar 2” got more support from a wider array of new releases and holiday holdovers.
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Foremost among them is Universal/DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” which...
Comscore data shows that the monthly total for the North American box office finished at 588.5 million, a staggering 50% increase from January 2022. The key driver, of course, was Disney/20th Century’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” with 222.5 million in domestic grosses that month.
But unlike last year when “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was the only serious moneymaker with smaller support coming from Paramount’s “Scream” revival, “Avatar 2” got more support from a wider array of new releases and holiday holdovers.
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Foremost among them is Universal/DreamWorks’ “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” which...
- 2/4/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Taissa Farmiga (The Gilded Age) will exec produce and star in the Ukrainian drama Anna, from producer Uri Singer (White Noise).
The film written and to be directed by Dekel Berenson is inspired by his same-name 2019 short, which premiered in competition at Cannes before going on to screen at TIFF and other major festivals. It’s a contemporary coming-of-age drama that follows Anna (Farmiga), a Ukrainian immigrant who is training to become a sergeant in the U.S. Army. After weeks at the military base, and as the Russian forces prepare to invade her home country, she’s sexually assaulted by another army officer. After returning to the base, she struggles to complete her course as she reconsiders her values, identity and place in an American army and society that’s not fighting for her, too.
Farmiga is a Ukrainian-American actress best known on the film side for her work...
The film written and to be directed by Dekel Berenson is inspired by his same-name 2019 short, which premiered in competition at Cannes before going on to screen at TIFF and other major festivals. It’s a contemporary coming-of-age drama that follows Anna (Farmiga), a Ukrainian immigrant who is training to become a sergeant in the U.S. Army. After weeks at the military base, and as the Russian forces prepare to invade her home country, she’s sexually assaulted by another army officer. After returning to the base, she struggles to complete her course as she reconsiders her values, identity and place in an American army and society that’s not fighting for her, too.
Farmiga is a Ukrainian-American actress best known on the film side for her work...
- 1/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The first season of “Foundation” ended in Nov. 2021, it’s now 2023. So you’re forgiven if you’d forgotten this beautiful show exists. Consider yourself reminded, as Apple TV+ announced Wednesday the series — adapted from the groundbreaking science fiction novels by Isaac Asimov — will return for its second season this summer.
Of course, we don’t know precisely when this summer, but there’s also a neat first teaser for “Foundation” Season 2 to tide you over. You can watch it above right now.
It’s mostly vibes of course, but as you can see, Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey) and Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) are still really worried about where things are headed. And yes, the latest Brother Day clone of Emperor Cleon is still the most handsome despot in the galaxy, which is exactly what you’d expect since he’s played by Lee Pace.
Returning from Season 1 alongside Harvey,...
Of course, we don’t know precisely when this summer, but there’s also a neat first teaser for “Foundation” Season 2 to tide you over. You can watch it above right now.
It’s mostly vibes of course, but as you can see, Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey) and Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell) are still really worried about where things are headed. And yes, the latest Brother Day clone of Emperor Cleon is still the most handsome despot in the galaxy, which is exactly what you’d expect since he’s played by Lee Pace.
Returning from Season 1 alongside Harvey,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
By the time "Dirty Harry" came along, Clint Eastwood was already a movie star. So, it's fair to say that this film not only solidified his place in the Hollywood firmament but also crystallized his star persona. The role of Harry Callahan took someone who was already the embodiment of traditional toxic masculinity, and cranked that up to 11, captivating enough people to make it the sixth-highest-grossing film of 1971. "Dirty Harry" features so many things I find objectionable, yet I cannot say that the film isn't an entertaining watch. That is due in large part to Eastwood's performance, clearly enjoying playing a hard-ass cop who doesn't play by the rules.
While Eastwood and "Dirty Harry" are now inextricably linked thanks to the five-film franchise that it spawned (six if you count the unofficial spiritual sequel "Gran Torino"), he was not the first actor the studio looked to star in the film.
While Eastwood and "Dirty Harry" are now inextricably linked thanks to the five-film franchise that it spawned (six if you count the unofficial spiritual sequel "Gran Torino"), he was not the first actor the studio looked to star in the film.
- 12/29/2022
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
"A Christmas Story" is a staple of the holiday season, with annual 24-hour marathons on TBS and TNT. This year we have double the Ralphie fun because a sequel, "A Christmas Story Christmas," is streaming on HBO Max. Not only that, but Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie, and his Wild West Picture Show Productions partner Vince Vaughn, have started a new video podcast called "A Cinematic Christmas Journey." The first episode is about "A Christmas Story," and we're getting some fun tales from the set.
It's hosted by Billingsley and Nick Schenk, the screenwriter for the Clint Eastwood films "Gran Torino," "Cry Macho," and "The Mule," as well as the new sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas." For this episode, Schenk and Billingsley welcome Ian Petrella, who played Ralphie's little brother Randy, R.D. Robb, who played Schwartz, and Scott Schwartz, who played Flick. There are stories about the cursing Ralphie did and where it came from,...
It's hosted by Billingsley and Nick Schenk, the screenwriter for the Clint Eastwood films "Gran Torino," "Cry Macho," and "The Mule," as well as the new sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas." For this episode, Schenk and Billingsley welcome Ian Petrella, who played Ralphie's little brother Randy, R.D. Robb, who played Schwartz, and Scott Schwartz, who played Flick. There are stories about the cursing Ralphie did and where it came from,...
- 12/10/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
It's safe to say "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus" star Sydney Sweeney is taking over the industry. She will now star in an upcoming psychological horror film called "Immaculate," which will reunite Sweeney with "The Voyeurs" director Michael Mohan. It's the latest in a slew of announcements centering on Sweeney and her blossoming actor-producer career.
According to a press release, the new film will follow Sweeney as Cecilia, "a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets."
Mohan will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel. Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films. "The White Lotus" and "The Mule" producer David Bernad will also be part of the team, as he developed the...
According to a press release, the new film will follow Sweeney as Cecilia, "a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets."
Mohan will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel. Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films. "The White Lotus" and "The Mule" producer David Bernad will also be part of the team, as he developed the...
- 10/28/2022
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
Emmy Award nominee Sydney Sweeney will star in the upcoming “gripping psychological horror” film Immaculate, Black Bear announced today.
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (The Voyeurs), who will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel. Principal photography will commence in January 2023.
Sweeney stars in Immaculate as Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films alongside David Bernad, who developed the project with Sweeney following their collaboration on the Emmy-winning “The White Lotus,” along with Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler producing for Black Bear.
Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova will executive produce along with Will Greenfield (“Euphoria”).
The post...
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (The Voyeurs), who will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel. Principal photography will commence in January 2023.
Sweeney stars in Immaculate as Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films alongside David Bernad, who developed the project with Sweeney following their collaboration on the Emmy-winning “The White Lotus,” along with Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler producing for Black Bear.
Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova will executive produce along with Will Greenfield (“Euphoria”).
The post...
- 10/28/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Principal photography set to commence in January 2023.
Black Bear International head John Friedberg and his team will launch AFM sales on psychological horror Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney from The White Lotus and Euphoria.
Michael Mohen, who directed Sweeney in The Voyeurs, will direct from a screenplay by Andrew Lobel about Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent.
Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clear that her new home harbours horrifying secrets.
Principal photography is set to commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and...
Black Bear International head John Friedberg and his team will launch AFM sales on psychological horror Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney from The White Lotus and Euphoria.
Michael Mohen, who directed Sweeney in The Voyeurs, will direct from a screenplay by Andrew Lobel about Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent.
Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clear that her new home harbours horrifying secrets.
Principal photography is set to commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Principal photography set to commence in January 2023.
Black Bear International head John Friedberg and his team will launch AFM sales on psychological horror Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney from The White Lotus and Euphoria.
Michael Mohen, who directed Sweeney in The Voyeurs, will direct from a screenplay by Andrew Lobel about Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent.
Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clear that her new home harbours horrifying secrets.
Principal photography is set to commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and...
Black Bear International head John Friedberg and his team will launch AFM sales on psychological horror Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney from The White Lotus and Euphoria.
Michael Mohen, who directed Sweeney in The Voyeurs, will direct from a screenplay by Andrew Lobel about Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent.
Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clear that her new home harbours horrifying secrets.
Principal photography is set to commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“Euphoria” and “The White Lotus” actress Sydney Sweeney will star in the upcoming psychological horror film “Immaculate” for Black Bear Pictures, the company announced on Friday.
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (“The Voyeurs”), who will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel.
Sweeney stars in the film as Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
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Principal photography will commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films alongside David Bernad, who developed the project with Sweeney following their collaboration on “The White Lotus,” along with Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler producing for Black Bear. Black...
The film reunites Sweeney with director Michael Mohan (“The Voyeurs”), who will direct from a script by Andrew Lobel.
Sweeney stars in the film as Cecilia, a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
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Principal photography will commence in January 2023.
Sweeney and Jonathan Davino will produce for Fifty-Fifty Films alongside David Bernad, who developed the project with Sweeney following their collaboration on “The White Lotus,” along with Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler producing for Black Bear. Black...
- 10/28/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Recent double Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) is reteaming with The Voyeurs director for Immaculate, a new psychological horror that Mohan will direct for Black Bear Pictures. The actress developed the project with producer David Bernad, following their highly successful collaboration on HBO’s Emmy-winning satire The White Lotus.
The film written by Andrew Lobel follows Cecilia (Sweeney), a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
Production kicks off in January, with Sweeney and Jonathan Davino producing for Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Bernad and Black Bear Pictures’ Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova will exec produce alongside Will Greenfield (Euphoria).
Black Bear will fully finance Immaculate,...
The film written by Andrew Lobel follows Cecilia (Sweeney), a woman of devout faith who is offered a fulfilling new role at an illustrious Italian convent. Her warm welcome to the picture-perfect Italian countryside is soon interrupted as it becomes clearer to Cecilia that her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
Production kicks off in January, with Sweeney and Jonathan Davino producing for Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Bernad and Black Bear Pictures’ Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler. Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova will exec produce alongside Will Greenfield (Euphoria).
Black Bear will fully finance Immaculate,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Canadian company has backed Joker, House Of Gucci, Licorice Pizza.
Bron, the Canadian studio whose producing and financing credits have included Oscar winner Joker, House Of Gucci, and Licorice Pizza, is understood to be shifting away from backing big budget tentpoles and focusing more on a diverse content play.
The company founded by Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert, who runs the animation division, was a co-finance partner through its Bron Creative venture with Jason Cloth’s Creative Wealth Media on a slate of films at Warner Bros and MGM.
Those arrangements spawned Todd Phillip’s aforementioned 1bn global box...
Bron, the Canadian studio whose producing and financing credits have included Oscar winner Joker, House Of Gucci, and Licorice Pizza, is understood to be shifting away from backing big budget tentpoles and focusing more on a diverse content play.
The company founded by Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert, who runs the animation division, was a co-finance partner through its Bron Creative venture with Jason Cloth’s Creative Wealth Media on a slate of films at Warner Bros and MGM.
Those arrangements spawned Todd Phillip’s aforementioned 1bn global box...
- 10/12/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
”We are focusing back to our core business as creative producers as it has always been about the content.”
Bron, the Canadian studio whose producing and financing credits have included Oscar winner Joker, House Of Gucci, and Licorice Pizza, is understood to be shifting away from backing tentpoles and is focusing on its ”core business as creative producers”.
The company founded by Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert, who runs the animation division, was a co-finance partner through its Bron Creative venture with Jason Cloth’s Creative Wealth Media on a slate of films at Warner Bros and MGM.
Those...
Bron, the Canadian studio whose producing and financing credits have included Oscar winner Joker, House Of Gucci, and Licorice Pizza, is understood to be shifting away from backing tentpoles and is focusing on its ”core business as creative producers”.
The company founded by Aaron L. Gilbert and Brenda Gilbert, who runs the animation division, was a co-finance partner through its Bron Creative venture with Jason Cloth’s Creative Wealth Media on a slate of films at Warner Bros and MGM.
Those...
- 10/12/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Taissa Farmiga is returning to star in “The Nun 2” for New Line Cinema and will reprise her role as Sister Irene in the horror franchise that’s part of “The Conjuring” universe of films, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Michael Chaves,” who directed “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” is on board to direct the sequel to 2018’s “The Nun” that also starred Farmiga. She will also join the previously announced Storm Reid in the cast.
The first “The Nun” film was directed by Corin Hardy and is a prequel to “The Conjuring 2.” It explored the origins of the terrifying nun figure introduced, with Farmiga playing a young nun on the verge of performing her final vows and sent to Romania to investigate the death of a young nun and the malevolent force behind another demonic nun.
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Michael Chaves,” who directed “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” is on board to direct the sequel to 2018’s “The Nun” that also starred Farmiga. She will also join the previously announced Storm Reid in the cast.
The first “The Nun” film was directed by Corin Hardy and is a prequel to “The Conjuring 2.” It explored the origins of the terrifying nun figure introduced, with Farmiga playing a young nun on the verge of performing her final vows and sent to Romania to investigate the death of a young nun and the malevolent force behind another demonic nun.
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- 10/3/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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Taissa Farmiga is back in the habit.
The actress is returning to The Conjuring horror universe to star in The Nun 2, New Line’s sequel to its 2018 global hit.
Farmiga, who starred in the initial movie, will reprise her role as Sister Irene and joins Euphoria actress Storm Reid in the production, which will begin shooting later in October.
Michael Chaves will direct The Nun 2 following his outing helming The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the most recent entry in the Conjuring horror universe. That film opened at no. 1 at the box office in 2021 and pushed the collective gross of those movies over the 2 billion worldwide mark.
Nun was a prequel spinoff from The Conjuring 2 and featured Bonnie Aarons as a demonic nun. Set in a monastery in 1952, the story saw a priest and a young nun, played by Demian Bichir and Farmiga,...
Taissa Farmiga is back in the habit.
The actress is returning to The Conjuring horror universe to star in The Nun 2, New Line’s sequel to its 2018 global hit.
Farmiga, who starred in the initial movie, will reprise her role as Sister Irene and joins Euphoria actress Storm Reid in the production, which will begin shooting later in October.
Michael Chaves will direct The Nun 2 following his outing helming The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the most recent entry in the Conjuring horror universe. That film opened at no. 1 at the box office in 2021 and pushed the collective gross of those movies over the 2 billion worldwide mark.
Nun was a prequel spinoff from The Conjuring 2 and featured Bonnie Aarons as a demonic nun. Set in a monastery in 1952, the story saw a priest and a young nun, played by Demian Bichir and Farmiga,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taissa Farmiga’s Sister Irene will return in “The Nun 2.”
For the latest film in the 2 billion-grossing “Conjuring” universe, Farmiga will star alongside Storm Reid, who was recently announced to join the New Line franchise. The original “Nun” movie — which followed Farmiga’s Sister Irene as she fought alongside Demian Bichir’s Father Burke to fend off the possession of the demon nun Valek in 1952 Romania — debuted in 2018 and earned 366 million worldwide on the way to becoming the top grossing in the franchise to date.
The film was a spinoff of 2016’s “The Conjuring 2,” which starred Farmiga’s older sister Vera, who has fronted three “Conjuring” films, turning the horror franchise into a bit of a family affair.
“The Nun 2” will be directed by Michael Chaves, who helmed the seventh and most recent entry, 2021’s “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” Akela Cooper wrote the...
For the latest film in the 2 billion-grossing “Conjuring” universe, Farmiga will star alongside Storm Reid, who was recently announced to join the New Line franchise. The original “Nun” movie — which followed Farmiga’s Sister Irene as she fought alongside Demian Bichir’s Father Burke to fend off the possession of the demon nun Valek in 1952 Romania — debuted in 2018 and earned 366 million worldwide on the way to becoming the top grossing in the franchise to date.
The film was a spinoff of 2016’s “The Conjuring 2,” which starred Farmiga’s older sister Vera, who has fronted three “Conjuring” films, turning the horror franchise into a bit of a family affair.
“The Nun 2” will be directed by Michael Chaves, who helmed the seventh and most recent entry, 2021’s “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” Akela Cooper wrote the...
- 10/3/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Taissa Farmiga is returning to New Line’s The Nun 2 as Sister Irene. She joins previously announced Storm Reid in the sequel to 2018’s The Nun, which remains the highest grossing chapter in the 2B The Conjuring Universe at 365.6M WW.
The pic is set for release on Sept. 8, 2023.
Michael Chaves will direct The Nun 2 following The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the seventh and most recent entry in The Conjuring franchise which opened to 24.1M at No. 1 at the box office last year and pushed the franchise to over 2 billion worldwide, making it the top-grossing horror series on the big screen.
Akela Cooper wrote the screenplay with current revisions by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. Atomic Monster’s James Wan and The Safran Company’s Peter Safran will produce. Wan and Safran have produced all eight of The Conjuring franchise films. Judson Scott will oversee...
The pic is set for release on Sept. 8, 2023.
Michael Chaves will direct The Nun 2 following The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the seventh and most recent entry in The Conjuring franchise which opened to 24.1M at No. 1 at the box office last year and pushed the franchise to over 2 billion worldwide, making it the top-grossing horror series on the big screen.
Akela Cooper wrote the screenplay with current revisions by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. Atomic Monster’s James Wan and The Safran Company’s Peter Safran will produce. Wan and Safran have produced all eight of The Conjuring franchise films. Judson Scott will oversee...
- 10/3/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Eugene Cordero is being upped to series regular for Season 2 of the Disney+ series Loki, Deadline has learned.
Marvel declined to comment.
Cordero plays the Time Variance Authority employee “Casey” in Season 1 of the Tom Hiddleston-led series. His Tva character broke out because of his genuine confusion over what is a fish and how he uses infinity stones as paperweights. He’s in the Season 1 finale credits as “Hunter K-5E” instead of Casey.
The Filipino American actor, and comedian recently starred in Amblin Partners/Rideback’s comedy feature film Easter Sunday opposite Jo Koy. Additionally, he is a series regular on the Broken Lizard’s TruTV series Tacoma Fd.
Other notable recent spots include a role as villager “Stokez’ in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, NBC’s The Good Place, the Focus Features’ dramedy The High Note, starring Dakota Johnson and directed by Nisha Ganatra, and the SXSW film Golden Arm,...
Marvel declined to comment.
Cordero plays the Time Variance Authority employee “Casey” in Season 1 of the Tom Hiddleston-led series. His Tva character broke out because of his genuine confusion over what is a fish and how he uses infinity stones as paperweights. He’s in the Season 1 finale credits as “Hunter K-5E” instead of Casey.
The Filipino American actor, and comedian recently starred in Amblin Partners/Rideback’s comedy feature film Easter Sunday opposite Jo Koy. Additionally, he is a series regular on the Broken Lizard’s TruTV series Tacoma Fd.
Other notable recent spots include a role as villager “Stokez’ in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, NBC’s The Good Place, the Focus Features’ dramedy The High Note, starring Dakota Johnson and directed by Nisha Ganatra, and the SXSW film Golden Arm,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Olson shares his top 10 movies from his favorite movie year, 1992, with Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Star Wars (1977)
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
After Dark, My Sweet (1990)
The Last Of The Mohicans (1992)
Thief (1981) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Manhunter (1986) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Last Of The Mohicans (1936)
The Player (1992) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Popeye (1980)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson (1976) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Quintet (1979)
HealtH (1980)
Come Back To the Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)
Secret Honor (1984)
The Graduate (1967) – Neil Labute’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Touch Of Evil (1958) – Howard Rodman’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Dead Alive a.k.a. Braindead (1992) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
Meet The Feebles (1989) – Mike Mendez’s...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Star Wars (1977)
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
After Dark, My Sweet (1990)
The Last Of The Mohicans (1992)
Thief (1981) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Manhunter (1986) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
The Last Of The Mohicans (1936)
The Player (1992) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Popeye (1980)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson (1976) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Quintet (1979)
HealtH (1980)
Come Back To the Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)
Secret Honor (1984)
The Graduate (1967) – Neil Labute’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Touch Of Evil (1958) – Howard Rodman’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Dead Alive a.k.a. Braindead (1992) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
Meet The Feebles (1989) – Mike Mendez’s...
- 8/30/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
David Yates’ Netflix film The Pain Hustlers has begun rounding out its cast, with Andy Garcia (Father of the Bride), Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek), Jay Duplass (Industry), Brian d’Arcy James (West Side Story) and Chloe Coleman (My Spy) signing on to star alongside Emily Blunt and Chris Evans.
The film billed as tonally similar to The Big Short, American Hustle and The Wolf of Wall Street follows Liza Drake (Blunt), a high-school dropout dreaming of a better life for her and her young daughter. Liza lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical startup in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Her charm, guts and drive then catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the center of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences.
Netflix acquired global rights to the film written by Wells Tower for 50M out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival,...
The film billed as tonally similar to The Big Short, American Hustle and The Wolf of Wall Street follows Liza Drake (Blunt), a high-school dropout dreaming of a better life for her and her young daughter. Liza lands a job with a failing pharmaceutical startup in a yellowing strip mall in Central Florida. Her charm, guts and drive then catapult the company and her into the high life, where she soon finds herself at the center of a criminal conspiracy with deadly consequences.
Netflix acquired global rights to the film written by Wells Tower for 50M out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The movie business teaches you to be wary of big spenders. Broad Green came and went in a blur of miscalculated flops. Annapurna downsized after several reckless buying sprees and finally stopped acquiring movies altogether. Now comes whispers that Canadian investment studio Bron — which helped finance films like “Joker” and “Licorice Pizza” — is going down a similar path.
Sources tell me that the studio launched by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Brenda Gilbert in 2010 laid off several senior roles and will merge its film and TV divisions into a single unit. Rather than produce the live-action features, I’m told that Bron is now working to secure new corporate partners as it restructures its business model around its Bron Digital division. That means a renewed focus on animation and games designed to create new franchises, not the usual blend of blockbusters and A-list auteurs that it has supported in the past.
Sources tell me that the studio launched by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Brenda Gilbert in 2010 laid off several senior roles and will merge its film and TV divisions into a single unit. Rather than produce the live-action features, I’m told that Bron is now working to secure new corporate partners as it restructures its business model around its Bron Digital division. That means a renewed focus on animation and games designed to create new franchises, not the usual blend of blockbusters and A-list auteurs that it has supported in the past.
- 8/27/2022
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
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