George Miller’s Mad Max franchise has been around for ages in the form of films, games, and comics. A part of popular culture already, its popularity further exploded when Mad Max: A Fury Road was released in 2015, three decades after the last film. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in the lead, it is one of the best-ranked movies of the entire saga.
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Taking the tale even further (or rather backward), the next Mad Max movie will be a prequel exploring the origins of Furiosa. And Geroge Miller recently revealed that he has a prequel planned that would bring back Hardy.
George Miller’s Next Mad Max Movie Can Bring Back Tom Hardy
Anya Taylor-Joy in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy are all set to lead the next Mad Max movie,...
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Taking the tale even further (or rather backward), the next Mad Max movie will be a prequel exploring the origins of Furiosa. And Geroge Miller recently revealed that he has a prequel planned that would bring back Hardy.
George Miller’s Next Mad Max Movie Can Bring Back Tom Hardy
Anya Taylor-Joy in a still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy are all set to lead the next Mad Max movie,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
For years, Chris Hemsworth regaled audiences in the MCU as Thor and became synonymous with the character. The Australian star’s entertaining portrayal of the charismatic Avenger made him one of the most popular actors among a glittering cast of A-list stars led by the electric Robert Downey Jr.
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While his Marvel gig has been a significant reason for his superstardom, the actor recently revealed that his upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga which he considered one of his favorite roles to date, gave him the opportunity to tap into a darker side of a character after a long time. He confessed that he felt a similar sensation many years ago while working on this acclaimed sports drama.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Made Chris Hemsworth Have Déjà Vu About Another Favorite Role
Similar to his namesake George Lucas and his brainchild Star Wars,...
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While his Marvel gig has been a significant reason for his superstardom, the actor recently revealed that his upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga which he considered one of his favorite roles to date, gave him the opportunity to tap into a darker side of a character after a long time. He confessed that he felt a similar sensation many years ago while working on this acclaimed sports drama.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Made Chris Hemsworth Have Déjà Vu About Another Favorite Role
Similar to his namesake George Lucas and his brainchild Star Wars,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth is one of the biggest celebrities in the world and is best known for his performance as Thor in the MCU. While he has garnered widespread acclaim for his portrayal of the Norse God, the fourth Thor movie just didn’t live up to the previous films.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
However, one below-expectation performance can not stop fans from showing their appreciation for Hemsworth’s role. This includes his fellow MCU colleague, the iconic Robert Downey Jr. who once had some words of compliments for the actor.
Robert Downey Jr. Called Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Performances “A Formidable Hat Trick”
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth are two of the major actors who brought the MCU to where it stands now. Further, the mutual respect and admiration the two stars share is incredibly great to watch. As per Vanity Fair,...
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
However, one below-expectation performance can not stop fans from showing their appreciation for Hemsworth’s role. This includes his fellow MCU colleague, the iconic Robert Downey Jr. who once had some words of compliments for the actor.
Robert Downey Jr. Called Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Performances “A Formidable Hat Trick”
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth are two of the major actors who brought the MCU to where it stands now. Further, the mutual respect and admiration the two stars share is incredibly great to watch. As per Vanity Fair,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Projects about the Vietnam War and its aftermath are so plentiful as to be practically their own genre, and they’ve starred a who’s who of Hollywood icons, including John Wayne, Robert De Niro, Marlon Brando, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson and Christian Bale.
Notably missing from the casts — at least among the substantive speaking parts — have been performers of actual Vietnamese descent. That’s finally changed with The Sympathizer, HBO and A24’s limited series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel. Robert Downey Jr. (who also executive produces) and Sandra Oh are the big names involved, but they are led by relative newcomer Hoa Xuande and joined by Vietnamese costars to tell a story about spycraft and personal and collective identity immediately following the conflict, centering the people whose lives and country were torn apart as a result.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke with eight of...
Notably missing from the casts — at least among the substantive speaking parts — have been performers of actual Vietnamese descent. That’s finally changed with The Sympathizer, HBO and A24’s limited series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel. Robert Downey Jr. (who also executive produces) and Sandra Oh are the big names involved, but they are led by relative newcomer Hoa Xuande and joined by Vietnamese costars to tell a story about spycraft and personal and collective identity immediately following the conflict, centering the people whose lives and country were torn apart as a result.
The Hollywood Reporter spoke with eight of...
- 4/30/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In “Boy Kills World,” Bill Skarsgård has burning eyes and model cheekbones, sinewy arms popping out of a dirty red athletic vest, and a feral pout that makes him look like Jean-Claude Van Damme crossed with Lou Reed. He plays a deaf-mute avenger, known only as Boy, who kills people in insanely violent ways. Yet through it all, the character retains his innocence. He’s a wounded wild child in a man’s body.
Raised in a mountain hideaway by a martial-arts trainer and resistance fighter called the Shaman (Yayan Ruhian), who may remind you, at first, of the Zen master in “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” Boy had his past taken away from him by a vicious totalitarian regime. During the Culling, an annual ritual where law and order is maintained by having criminals confront each other in a state-sanctioned televised death match, Boy saw his little sister, Mina (Quinn Copeland...
Raised in a mountain hideaway by a martial-arts trainer and resistance fighter called the Shaman (Yayan Ruhian), who may remind you, at first, of the Zen master in “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” Boy had his past taken away from him by a vicious totalitarian regime. During the Culling, an annual ritual where law and order is maintained by having criminals confront each other in a state-sanctioned televised death match, Boy saw his little sister, Mina (Quinn Copeland...
- 4/26/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Luca Guadagnino’s tennis relationship drama “Challengers” (Amazon MGM) opens Friday amidst chatter that it represents the rarest of films — a wide-release American sex sizzler, an erotically charged story with young actors with sexual impulses central to its plot.
The marketing forebears for “Challengers” are akin to movies that we’ve not seen in a long time like “Carnal Knowledge,” “Body Heat,” “Don’t Look Now,” and “Fatal Attraction.” These films, where sex can be sweaty and dangerous, were elevated by big stars who dared to play off their images. Other examples include Kevin Costner (“No Way Out”), Debra Winger (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver (“The Year of Living Dangerously”), Jane Fonda (“Klute”), and Warren Beatty.
In the “Challengers” press tour, Zendaya (also a producer here) — with six of her previous seven live-action theatrical releases having domestic grosses of $100 million or more — took pains to dispel...
The marketing forebears for “Challengers” are akin to movies that we’ve not seen in a long time like “Carnal Knowledge,” “Body Heat,” “Don’t Look Now,” and “Fatal Attraction.” These films, where sex can be sweaty and dangerous, were elevated by big stars who dared to play off their images. Other examples include Kevin Costner (“No Way Out”), Debra Winger (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver (“The Year of Living Dangerously”), Jane Fonda (“Klute”), and Warren Beatty.
In the “Challengers” press tour, Zendaya (also a producer here) — with six of her previous seven live-action theatrical releases having domestic grosses of $100 million or more — took pains to dispel...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road spent so much time in development that its previous star, Mel Gibson, seemingly got too old for the action role. Gibson was replaced by Tom Hardy in the 2015 film, which went on to become one of the greatest action films of all time. Fans always wondered whether the Og Max Rockatansky would meet with the new one in any of the future installments. Miller confirmed that it wouldn’t happen and had a perfectly valid reason for it.
Mel Gibson in George Miller’s original Mad Max movie
Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2015 and the critically acclaimed film is yet to receive a sequel after nearly a decade. Miller has moved on to focus on the prequel film, Furiosa, where Anya Taylor-Joy will play the younger version of Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa from the 2015 film.
George Miller Confirms Mel Gibson...
Mel Gibson in George Miller’s original Mad Max movie
Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2015 and the critically acclaimed film is yet to receive a sequel after nearly a decade. Miller has moved on to focus on the prequel film, Furiosa, where Anya Taylor-Joy will play the younger version of Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa from the 2015 film.
George Miller Confirms Mel Gibson...
- 4/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
For decades, the Mad Max franchise has brought the outer reaches of chaos and imagination within the audience’s reach. From the brain of George Miller was born an apocalyptic wasteland that can neither be defined as dysfunctional nor dystopian since Mad Max has always existed within a framework of structured madness.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With Imperators, War Boys, Crow Fishers, and Buzzards populating and running wild on the wasteland, the world of Mad Max is devoid of limits. As such, to continue to explore such a world would mean breaking down its mystical elements and essentially making it redundant. The best solution in such a scenario is to quit while one’s still ahead and keep the legacy of Mel Gibson, George Miller, Charlize Theron, and Tom Hardy intact.
Mel Gibson Needs Closure for His Most Epic Story
Mel Gibson in Mad Max, 1979 [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
If one...
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With Imperators, War Boys, Crow Fishers, and Buzzards populating and running wild on the wasteland, the world of Mad Max is devoid of limits. As such, to continue to explore such a world would mean breaking down its mystical elements and essentially making it redundant. The best solution in such a scenario is to quit while one’s still ahead and keep the legacy of Mel Gibson, George Miller, Charlize Theron, and Tom Hardy intact.
Mel Gibson Needs Closure for His Most Epic Story
Mel Gibson in Mad Max, 1979 [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
If one...
- 4/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
When Tony Scott died in 2012, he left behind more than a few unfinished projects, including a remake of Sam Peckinpah’s iconic Western, The Wild Bunch.
L.A. Confidential screenwriter Brian Helgeland was attached to write the script for the remake of The Wild Bunch for Tony Scott, and he spilled a few details about the project while speaking with Inverse, including that it would have been set in the modern day.
“I also wrote 45 pages of The Wild Bunch for Tony to direct before he died. Sadly, I always say that I’m still on page 45 of that project,” Helgeland said. “It’s pretty violent and set in the modern day. The plot revolves around L.A. rampart cops that were being sent to prison, but during the trial, they’re still technically free. So, they decide to head down to Mexico and rob a bank before scattering to the...
L.A. Confidential screenwriter Brian Helgeland was attached to write the script for the remake of The Wild Bunch for Tony Scott, and he spilled a few details about the project while speaking with Inverse, including that it would have been set in the modern day.
“I also wrote 45 pages of The Wild Bunch for Tony to direct before he died. Sadly, I always say that I’m still on page 45 of that project,” Helgeland said. “It’s pretty violent and set in the modern day. The plot revolves around L.A. rampart cops that were being sent to prison, but during the trial, they’re still technically free. So, they decide to head down to Mexico and rob a bank before scattering to the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Mad Max films take place in a dystopian wasteland ravaged by scarcity and violence. With high-octane car chases, inventive weaponry, and ruthless warlords, the franchise has all an action fan needs. Fans are gearing up for another descent into this unforgiving world as a new chapter in the Mad Max saga will make its way to theaters later this year.
Chris Hemsworth as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Warlord
“Furiosa”, a prequel centered around the iconic character from “Mad Max: Fury Road” will see Anya Taylor-Joy portray the character alongside Chris Hemsworth in the cast. To further add to the excitement, the movie’s rating certificate is exactly what fans want from a Mad Max movie.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Is Rated R For Strong Violence and Grisly Images
Anya Taylor-Joy will star as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Story.
Furiosa: A Mad Max...
Chris Hemsworth as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Warlord
“Furiosa”, a prequel centered around the iconic character from “Mad Max: Fury Road” will see Anya Taylor-Joy portray the character alongside Chris Hemsworth in the cast. To further add to the excitement, the movie’s rating certificate is exactly what fans want from a Mad Max movie.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Is Rated R For Strong Violence and Grisly Images
Anya Taylor-Joy will star as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Story.
Furiosa: A Mad Max...
- 4/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Counting On alums Jeremy and Jinger Duggar Vuolo are back with big updates for fans. The married couple has been busy attending conferences and even a red carpet event over the past few weeks. Many have also noticed that Jinger and Jeremy are starting to live their Los Angeles lives to the fullest. Recently, the two met some of the most popular actors and actresses in Hollywood. Keep reading about their stunning photo at a red carpet event.
Counting On: Jinger Duggar Shares Her Story In Front Of Many People
Jinger recently took to Instagram to share her participation at a women’s conference. The Counting On alum spoke in front of hundreds of people about her book, “Becoming Free Indeed,” while also sharing her journey to getting closer to God. She also expressed her happiness about meeting other women who had the same struggle.
Jinger Duggar From Counting On,...
Counting On: Jinger Duggar Shares Her Story In Front Of Many People
Jinger recently took to Instagram to share her participation at a women’s conference. The Counting On alum spoke in front of hundreds of people about her book, “Becoming Free Indeed,” while also sharing her journey to getting closer to God. She also expressed her happiness about meeting other women who had the same struggle.
Jinger Duggar From Counting On,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Michael Malley
- TV Shows Ace
Counting On alums Jeremy and Jinger Duggar Vuolo are back with a heartwarming picture of their rarely-seen daughter. The married couple decided to keep their kids’ faces away from the cameras to respect their privacy. However, the 30-year-old mom clarified that she’d allow her daughters to be in the public eye when they got bigger and if they wanted to. Many are also glad that they’re still sharing updates about Evangeline and Felicity, despite the privacy they’ve given them. Keep reading to see Jeremy’s sweet photo with his daughter.
Counting On: Jinger Duggar Participates In Big Conference
One of the latest updates from Jinger was her participation at a women’s conference earlier this month. According to the former Counting On star, she’s glad to be able to share her book, “Counting The Cost” and to have met many people with incredible stories about finding freedom in Christ.
Counting On: Jinger Duggar Participates In Big Conference
One of the latest updates from Jinger was her participation at a women’s conference earlier this month. According to the former Counting On star, she’s glad to be able to share her book, “Counting The Cost” and to have met many people with incredible stories about finding freedom in Christ.
- 4/24/2024
- by Michael Malley
- TV Shows Ace
Exclusive: Jon Oakes has joined Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios as President of Production and Development, Deadline can exclusively reveal.
Oakes joins from Bold Films, where he worked for more than a decade, most recently serving as EVP of Development and Productions. During his time at the studio, he played an instrumental role in the development and production of such acclaimed films as The Guilty, Oslo, Colette, Whiplash, Nightcrawler, Drive, Stronger and Vox Lux.
Prior to his time at Bold Films, Oakes was at Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions, working as a VP on titles like Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper. Prior to that, he held in development at Original Film and Phoenix Pictures, having begun his career as an executive assistant at WME after graduating from UCLA.
A genre-focused production and financing entity founded in 2018, Hammerstone has thus far worked on nearly 20 films, including 2020’s Bill & Ted Face the Music,...
Oakes joins from Bold Films, where he worked for more than a decade, most recently serving as EVP of Development and Productions. During his time at the studio, he played an instrumental role in the development and production of such acclaimed films as The Guilty, Oslo, Colette, Whiplash, Nightcrawler, Drive, Stronger and Vox Lux.
Prior to his time at Bold Films, Oakes was at Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions, working as a VP on titles like Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper. Prior to that, he held in development at Original Film and Phoenix Pictures, having begun his career as an executive assistant at WME after graduating from UCLA.
A genre-focused production and financing entity founded in 2018, Hammerstone has thus far worked on nearly 20 films, including 2020’s Bill & Ted Face the Music,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Brian Cox probably didn’t even have to engage the whole power of his acting talent in his recently ended black comedy drama show Succession — his character’s boldness and straightforward manner of speaking the truth seem to be a part of the actor’s personality too.
While nobody would find a safe place to hide from Cox’s harsh criticism towards actors and films at HistFest a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t only Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon that got all the heat, but also Mel Gibson’s biggest achievement in the industry.
A proud Scottish man, Brian Cox is definitely into historical accuracy — and he won’t tolerate it when this accuracy isn’t 100%. At the same HistFest the actor revealed that he’s definitely not a fan of Braveheart, Mel Gibson’s 1995 directorial and acting feature that took home five Academy awards, including for Best Picture.
While nobody would find a safe place to hide from Cox’s harsh criticism towards actors and films at HistFest a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t only Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon that got all the heat, but also Mel Gibson’s biggest achievement in the industry.
A proud Scottish man, Brian Cox is definitely into historical accuracy — and he won’t tolerate it when this accuracy isn’t 100%. At the same HistFest the actor revealed that he’s definitely not a fan of Braveheart, Mel Gibson’s 1995 directorial and acting feature that took home five Academy awards, including for Best Picture.
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
As far as iconic franchises go, George Miller’s Mad Max films are right up there among Hollywood’s favorite film series. Similar to his namesake George Lucas and his brainchild Star Wars, Miller created the dystopian action series back in 1979 with Mel Gibson, which was followed by three successful sequels in the 80s.
Hollywood filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Interestingly, this film has been in the making for many years , and was almost developed into an anime feature.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Was Envisioned Ages Ago
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series created and directed by...
Hollywood filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Interestingly, this film has been in the making for many years , and was almost developed into an anime feature.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Was Envisioned Ages Ago
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series created and directed by...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Jinger Duggar Vuolo hobnobbed with the stars of the new faith-based movie Unsung Hero at a recent screening of the film in Los Angeles.
The former Counting On star and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, were among those attending the event. Other guests included ex-Hallmark Channel star Candace Cameron Bure, Oscar winner Mel Gibson, and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer.
Jinger Duggar attends ‘Unsung Hero’ screening Joshua Walsh, Abbe Walsh, Jeremy Duggar Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo, Candace Cameron Bure, and Valeri Bure attend ‘Unsung Hero’ screening. | Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Unsung Hero is inspired by the true story of the Smallbone family, who moved from Australia to Nashville so that dad David could pursue his career in music. Several of the Smallbone children went on to successful careers as Christian recording artists, including Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King and Country.
At the screening, which...
The former Counting On star and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, were among those attending the event. Other guests included ex-Hallmark Channel star Candace Cameron Bure, Oscar winner Mel Gibson, and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer.
Jinger Duggar attends ‘Unsung Hero’ screening Joshua Walsh, Abbe Walsh, Jeremy Duggar Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo, Candace Cameron Bure, and Valeri Bure attend ‘Unsung Hero’ screening. | Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Unsung Hero is inspired by the true story of the Smallbone family, who moved from Australia to Nashville so that dad David could pursue his career in music. Several of the Smallbone children went on to successful careers as Christian recording artists, including Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King and Country.
At the screening, which...
- 4/24/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Screen writer and producer Jonathan Nolan is much more than just the sibling of famous director Christopher Nolan. Having played a significant part in The Prestige director’s massive success, the younger brother of the Oscar winner has held his own in the industry with many successful projects to his name.
Hollywood producer and writer Jonathan Nolan ( image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
One of the feathers in his cap as a writer and producer was the 2011 crime drama Person of Interest which ran successfully for 5 seasons. The show starred Jim Cavaziel in the lead role which earned the actor a lot of praise. In an interview before the series went on air, Nolan discussed one outstanding performance of the star that made him confident that he had taken the right decision to cast him.
Jonathan Nolan Was Awestruck By Jim Cavaziel’s Talent In This Film
The 2011 crime series Person of Interest produced,...
Hollywood producer and writer Jonathan Nolan ( image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
One of the feathers in his cap as a writer and producer was the 2011 crime drama Person of Interest which ran successfully for 5 seasons. The show starred Jim Cavaziel in the lead role which earned the actor a lot of praise. In an interview before the series went on air, Nolan discussed one outstanding performance of the star that made him confident that he had taken the right decision to cast him.
Jonathan Nolan Was Awestruck By Jim Cavaziel’s Talent In This Film
The 2011 crime series Person of Interest produced,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
From sharing repugnance towards Wbd’s handling of Turner Classic Movies to blasting Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon, Brian Cox has never bothered filtering his opinions. Recently, while sharing his distaste for Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, the Succession star stressed that Phoenix was terrible in the role, claiming he’d done a better job as France’s first emperor.
However, his criticisms weren’t limited to Scott’s historical epic, as the actor also took shots at one of Mel Gibson’s most acclaimed works to date, which scored five Oscar wins, including Best Picture.
Mel Gibson’s Performance Is the Lone Saving Grace of Braveheart per Brian Cox
Brian Cox | Credit: Succession (via HBO)
While there are many reasons to love Braveheart, ranging from its grand scale to Mel Gibson‘s best impeccable performance, historically, the film wasn’t quite accurate. From Gibson’s dodgy Scottish accent to its simplistic politics,...
However, his criticisms weren’t limited to Scott’s historical epic, as the actor also took shots at one of Mel Gibson’s most acclaimed works to date, which scored five Oscar wins, including Best Picture.
Mel Gibson’s Performance Is the Lone Saving Grace of Braveheart per Brian Cox
Brian Cox | Credit: Succession (via HBO)
While there are many reasons to love Braveheart, ranging from its grand scale to Mel Gibson‘s best impeccable performance, historically, the film wasn’t quite accurate. From Gibson’s dodgy Scottish accent to its simplistic politics,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
“Let’s fucking go!”
Marvel on Monday dropped a new trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” one that includes a whole lot more Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) than the Super Bowl’s teaser-trailer. The “official trailer” has plenty of meta Disney-is-a-prude references courtesy of (mostly) Ryan Reynolds: There’s the “pegging” joke and one about the “one thing” MCU boss Kevin Feige would not let “Deadpool” do. Per Wade Wilson, that’s cocaine (no matter what you call it). Feige is among the film’s producers.
Deadpool also calls for a “third-act flashback” and a “big, slow-motion action sequence” in the trailer. The “Deadpool” films don’t just break the fourth wall, they run a Colossus through it.
Shawn Levy directs “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which also stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
In addition to Feige, Reynolds, Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner produce...
Marvel on Monday dropped a new trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” one that includes a whole lot more Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) than the Super Bowl’s teaser-trailer. The “official trailer” has plenty of meta Disney-is-a-prude references courtesy of (mostly) Ryan Reynolds: There’s the “pegging” joke and one about the “one thing” MCU boss Kevin Feige would not let “Deadpool” do. Per Wade Wilson, that’s cocaine (no matter what you call it). Feige is among the film’s producers.
Deadpool also calls for a “third-act flashback” and a “big, slow-motion action sequence” in the trailer. The “Deadpool” films don’t just break the fourth wall, they run a Colossus through it.
Shawn Levy directs “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which also stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
In addition to Feige, Reynolds, Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner produce...
- 4/22/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
From his lack of interest in Jeremy Strong’s Method acting to his distaste for Warner Bros. Discovery’s handling of Turner Classic Movies, Brian Cox has never been a man who hides his true opinions. The latest target of his colorful ire? Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.”
In a recent appearance at HitsFest in London (via The Standard), Cox made it clear that he was no fan of Scott’s film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French general-turned-emperor. While the “Succession” star didn’t have anything redeeming to say about the film as a whole, he placed most of the blame on Phoenix for his performance.
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the film. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him.
In a recent appearance at HitsFest in London (via The Standard), Cox made it clear that he was no fan of Scott’s film, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French general-turned-emperor. While the “Succession” star didn’t have anything redeeming to say about the film as a whole, he placed most of the blame on Phoenix for his performance.
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the film. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him.
- 4/20/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The new iteration of “The Office” currently in development has started to flesh out its cast.
Variety has confirmed with sources that Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson are attached to the project, which remain in development at Universal Television. They would occupy two roles in what would be an ensemble cast, like the original versions of the show.
Reps for Utv declined to comment.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are co-creating the new series. It has previously been reported that it is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Gleeson has recently starred in shows such as “Alice & Jack,” “The Patient,” “Frank of Ireland,” and “Run.” He is perhaps best known for his role as General Hux in the new “Star Wars” film trilogy. He has also starred in films such as “Frank,...
Variety has confirmed with sources that Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson are attached to the project, which remain in development at Universal Television. They would occupy two roles in what would be an ensemble cast, like the original versions of the show.
Reps for Utv declined to comment.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are co-creating the new series. It has previously been reported that it is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Gleeson has recently starred in shows such as “Alice & Jack,” “The Patient,” “Frank of Ireland,” and “Run.” He is perhaps best known for his role as General Hux in the new “Star Wars” film trilogy. He has also starred in films such as “Frank,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Cox Calls Joaquin Phoenix’s Performance In Napoleon “Truly Terrible”; Pokes Fun At His Name, “Wackeen… Wacky” (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Succession Star Brian Cox is not one to mince his words. The Veteran Actor, who has played timeless roles, has always made headlines because of his candor. He had feelings about Joaquin Phoenix‘s Napolean portrayal and is letting everyone know. Cox made some shocking revelations and said, “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix.” Ouch, but if you think that is harsh, you will be surprised by his statements.
Brian played the role of Media Moghul Logan Roy, the patriarch who puts his kids through a game of hoops and leaps to take over the seat of the media conglomerate in the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series. The actor, the polar opposite of his character, has been known to stir feelings up because of his new statements at a London fest.
Succession Star Brian Cox is not one to mince his words. The Veteran Actor, who has played timeless roles, has always made headlines because of his candor. He had feelings about Joaquin Phoenix‘s Napolean portrayal and is letting everyone know. Cox made some shocking revelations and said, “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix.” Ouch, but if you think that is harsh, you will be surprised by his statements.
Brian played the role of Media Moghul Logan Roy, the patriarch who puts his kids through a game of hoops and leaps to take over the seat of the media conglomerate in the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series. The actor, the polar opposite of his character, has been known to stir feelings up because of his new statements at a London fest.
- 4/18/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Napoleon may have lost at Waterloo, but Joaquin Phoenix has lost to Brian Cox. Cox – who has been no stranger to speaking his mind on just about any topic that irks him – has now targeted Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, particularly calling out the lead performance of Joaquin Phoenix. Go on, Brian, give ‘em the “Logan Roy” – you know what we’re talking about!
Speaking at HistFest in London (via The Standard), Brian Cox lashed out at Napoleon, saying it was “Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.” Cox would go on to...
Speaking at HistFest in London (via The Standard), Brian Cox lashed out at Napoleon, saying it was “Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.” Cox would go on to...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
True to form, actor Brian Cox doesn’t hold back when critiquing Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. He doesn’t have much time for Braveheart, either.
Seldom one to mince his words, Brian Cox has offered an unfiltered review of Ridley Scott’s 2023 historical epic, Napoleon. The film was, the Succession actor said, “Terrible.”
Nor did Cox have much time for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as the title figure. It was “a truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” he added.
Cox made the comments in a talk hosted by Clive Myrie called History on Stage and Screen. It was part of HistFest, an event held at the British Library earlier in April; during it, Cox waded in not only on Napoleon’s historical accuracy, but also the quality of the film as a piece of drama.
“It really is appalling,” Cox said, according to quotes shared by The Evening Standard. “I...
Seldom one to mince his words, Brian Cox has offered an unfiltered review of Ridley Scott’s 2023 historical epic, Napoleon. The film was, the Succession actor said, “Terrible.”
Nor did Cox have much time for Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as the title figure. It was “a truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” he added.
Cox made the comments in a talk hosted by Clive Myrie called History on Stage and Screen. It was part of HistFest, an event held at the British Library earlier in April; during it, Cox waded in not only on Napoleon’s historical accuracy, but also the quality of the film as a piece of drama.
“It really is appalling,” Cox said, according to quotes shared by The Evening Standard. “I...
- 4/18/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Actor Brian Cox wasn’t impressed with fellow actor Joaquin Pheonix’s performance in ‘Napoleon’.
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
Cox didn’t mince words when talking about Phoenix’s performance, reports ‘People’ magazine.
The ‘Succession’ star, 77, called Joaquin Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ “terrible” during a conversation at the British Library in London.
“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” as reported by ‘The Standard’.
“I don’t know what he was thinking.”
As per ‘People’, Phoenix, 49, played Napoleon Bonaparte in the Oscar-nominated historical drama directed by Scott and written by David Scarpa, released last November.
The ‘Joker’ Oscar winner starred opposite Vanessa Kirby as Josephine de Beauharnais, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Arthur Wellesley, and Ben Miles as Armand de Caulaincourt.
In his conversation with moderator Clive Myrie, titled ‘History on Stage and Screen...
- 4/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Brian Cox is giving his take on Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon and pondering on leaving the U.S. if Donald Trump wins the presidential election.
In a new interview, Cox blasted Phoenix for his interpretation of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, calling it a “terrible performance.”
“Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” Cox said at the HistFest in London, according to the Evening Standard. “It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.”
The Succession star then went on to joke about Phoenix’s name, adding, “I think he’s well named. Joaquin…whackeen… whacky.
In a new interview, Cox blasted Phoenix for his interpretation of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, calling it a “terrible performance.”
“Terrible. It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” Cox said at the HistFest in London, according to the Evening Standard. “It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No – it’s lies.”
The Succession star then went on to joke about Phoenix’s name, adding, “I think he’s well named. Joaquin…whackeen… whacky.
- 4/18/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Brian Cox has never been one to withhold his true feelings, and at London’s HistFest the “Succession” star unloaded on a variety of topics Sunday night including politics, theater critics and Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.”
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the Oscar-nominated historical drama, per The Standard. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No — it’s lies.”
Cox then mused about Phoenix’s name: “I think he’s well named. Joaquin … wackeen … wacky. It’s a sort of wacky performance.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for both Cox and Phoenix.
Speaking more broadly, Cox bemoaned the...
“It’s terrible,” Cox said of the Oscar-nominated historical drama, per The Standard. “A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think Ridley Scott helps him. I would have played it a lot better than Joaquin Phoenix, I tell you that. You can say it’s good drama. No — it’s lies.”
Cox then mused about Phoenix’s name: “I think he’s well named. Joaquin … wackeen … wacky. It’s a sort of wacky performance.”
Variety has reached out to representatives for both Cox and Phoenix.
Speaking more broadly, Cox bemoaned the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg is inevitably widely recognized as one of the most talented actors in all of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. From his immaculate acting skills to his absolutely breathtaking physique, the 52-year-old actor continues to charm his fans from all across the globe to the core. But many years before he attained this respectable feat, Wahlberg wasn’t as confident as he is now.
Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu.
In fact, the Ted star wasn’t so sure of his own talent in the acting field when he was an aspiring actor, only just starting out. And the movie taking him out of this zone, making him fearless, and inspiring him to become a “real actor” was the most unexpected one (or perhaps expected one?): His R-rated critically commended comedy-drama from 1997, Boogie Nights.
Boogie Nights Inspired Mark Wahlberg to Become a “Real Actor”
Released in October of 1997, the R-rated...
Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu.
In fact, the Ted star wasn’t so sure of his own talent in the acting field when he was an aspiring actor, only just starting out. And the movie taking him out of this zone, making him fearless, and inspiring him to become a “real actor” was the most unexpected one (or perhaps expected one?): His R-rated critically commended comedy-drama from 1997, Boogie Nights.
Boogie Nights Inspired Mark Wahlberg to Become a “Real Actor”
Released in October of 1997, the R-rated...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In 2016, George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road made a big splash at the Oscars claiming six Academy Awards from the astonishing 10 nominations. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, the 2015 movie is undoubtedly a post-apocalyptic masterpiece. But it was the fruition of the decades-long patience of Miller.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Mel Gibson’s breakout film Mad Max was released 45 years ago this week. The film launched the careers of Gibson and director George Miller and opened the global market to Australian New Wave films. The film resulted from a bunch of newcomers coming together to create an independent, dystopian-action film that cost only 400,000 Aud to make. However, the production of the film was extremely dangerous and the crew risked their lives to film several action scenes.
Mel Gibson in Mad Max
One man who took a major risk was the Director of Photography, David Eggby, who got on a motorbike traveling at 110 mph to capture a chase. Eggby revealed that there were no safety rules and regulations and everyone in the film just went for it.
Mel Gibson’s Mad Max Shot A Dangerous Chase Scene With The Cameraman On A Motorbike
BTS footage showing cinematographer David Eggby with a...
Mel Gibson in Mad Max
One man who took a major risk was the Director of Photography, David Eggby, who got on a motorbike traveling at 110 mph to capture a chase. Eggby revealed that there were no safety rules and regulations and everyone in the film just went for it.
Mel Gibson’s Mad Max Shot A Dangerous Chase Scene With The Cameraman On A Motorbike
BTS footage showing cinematographer David Eggby with a...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Starting with the 1979 film featuring Mel Gibson, George Miller’s Mad Max film series has expanded to include multiple movies, including the 2015 Oscar-winning film Fury Road. The franchise is poised for further expansion with upcoming films like Furiosa and The Wasteland. A consistent theme across both past and future installments is the dystopian or post-apocalyptic desert setting, a hallmark of the franchise.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
And Miller recently explained his rationale for selecting this setting, emphasizing that practical considerations, rather than creativity influenced the decision.
George Miller Explained the Reason Behind the Dystopian Setting in the Mad Max Films
During his appearance at CinemaCon, renowned filmmaker George Miller discussed his choice of a dystopian setting for the Mad Max franchise. He shared that they were aiming for a universally understood film relying heavily on visuals.
George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road
“The idea was to make a film where,...
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
And Miller recently explained his rationale for selecting this setting, emphasizing that practical considerations, rather than creativity influenced the decision.
George Miller Explained the Reason Behind the Dystopian Setting in the Mad Max Films
During his appearance at CinemaCon, renowned filmmaker George Miller discussed his choice of a dystopian setting for the Mad Max franchise. He shared that they were aiming for a universally understood film relying heavily on visuals.
George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road
“The idea was to make a film where,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It was the year 1979 when Mel Gibson starred in an iconic film that would go on to make history. Starring in Mad Max and portraying the role of a lonesome ranger on a desolate land, the film received rave reviews and developed into an iconic franchise that we know and love today.
It is often said that great things have humble beginnings and Mel Gibson was just a budding actor at that time. A shocking piece of information was recently revealed that just showed the tight budget of the movie and how much of a salary Mel Gibson earned for the role!
Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
Mel Gibson’s Modified Car Was Worth More Than His Salary!
With George Miller as the director and Mad Max being one of the first few films of Mel Gibson, the salary of the lead actor was quite a bit low. Although what Gibson received was quite low,...
It is often said that great things have humble beginnings and Mel Gibson was just a budding actor at that time. A shocking piece of information was recently revealed that just showed the tight budget of the movie and how much of a salary Mel Gibson earned for the role!
Mel Gibson in Mad Max (1979)
Mel Gibson’s Modified Car Was Worth More Than His Salary!
With George Miller as the director and Mad Max being one of the first few films of Mel Gibson, the salary of the lead actor was quite a bit low. Although what Gibson received was quite low,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Sasquatch Sunset releases April 12, 2024.
David and Nathan Zellner — known professionally as Zellner Bros. — may not be a household name (yet), but their films have garnered a reputation for defying the standards set by Hollywood. As true auteurs they bring a distinct style and vision to their often unconventional stories. No film is a truer depiction of this than the bigfoot dramedy Sasquatch Sunset. The film — which acts as a sort of expansion upon their 2011 short-film Sasquatch Birth Journal 2 — premiered at Sundance earlier this year.
Zellner Bros. Talk Sasquatch Sunset Jesse Eisenberg (left) in ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ Also Read: Sasquatch Sunset Review – Hilarious, Heartfelt, and Hairy
Saying that the movie is unique is an understatement. It’s void of comprehendible dialogue and the filmmaking duo made the choice to not include subtitles. They aren’t the first to have this idea, but it is extremely uncommon. Mel Gibson famously wanted to forgo...
David and Nathan Zellner — known professionally as Zellner Bros. — may not be a household name (yet), but their films have garnered a reputation for defying the standards set by Hollywood. As true auteurs they bring a distinct style and vision to their often unconventional stories. No film is a truer depiction of this than the bigfoot dramedy Sasquatch Sunset. The film — which acts as a sort of expansion upon their 2011 short-film Sasquatch Birth Journal 2 — premiered at Sundance earlier this year.
Zellner Bros. Talk Sasquatch Sunset Jesse Eisenberg (left) in ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ Also Read: Sasquatch Sunset Review – Hilarious, Heartfelt, and Hairy
Saying that the movie is unique is an understatement. It’s void of comprehendible dialogue and the filmmaking duo made the choice to not include subtitles. They aren’t the first to have this idea, but it is extremely uncommon. Mel Gibson famously wanted to forgo...
- 4/11/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Lionsgate hosted a high-octane CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday morning, showing first footage from Michael, Ballerina, and Good Fortune, and announcing a partnership with Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap on Monopoly.
The studio also brought Halle Berry, Aziz Ansari, Henry Cavill and Eli Roth on to the stage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace and talked up Borderlands, The Crow, and a trio of Guy Ritchie features.
Michael producer Graham King took to the stage at the session finale to introduce extended first footage from his Michael Jackson biopic, showing Jackson in his youth and later in life as the world-beating performer...
The studio also brought Halle Berry, Aziz Ansari, Henry Cavill and Eli Roth on to the stage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace and talked up Borderlands, The Crow, and a trio of Guy Ritchie features.
Michael producer Graham King took to the stage at the session finale to introduce extended first footage from his Michael Jackson biopic, showing Jackson in his youth and later in life as the world-beating performer...
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate had a whole lot of interesting projects to promote at CinemaCon today. Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, The Crow remake, the Margot Robbie-produced Monopoly, Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Highlander, Borderlands, a Blumhouse reimagining of The Blair Witch Project, the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, they all got a moment in the spotlight in one way or another. And that’s far from the complete list. Attendees also got to see trailers and previews of multiple other films, and we’ve got a bit of a round-up compiled below.
The Killer’s Game: An action comedy directed by stuntman J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and...
The Killer’s Game: An action comedy directed by stuntman J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Mark Wahlberg promised that he gets to show a very different side of himself in “Flight Risk,” a new thriller from Mel Gibson. And based on the trailer that Lionsgate shared at CinemaCon on Thursday, that’s no exaggeration. Wahlberg, who specializes in square-jawed heroes, is balding and psychotic, playing a mob hit man who tricks a federal agent into allowing him to pilot a plane carrying an informant out of a remote area.
Scenery is chewed as Wahlberg sports a faux Southern accent and flashes a sociopathic glint in his eye. Gibson, no stranger to controversies over the years, is presented in the trailer as the Oscar-winning director of “Braveheart” and “Apocalypto.” Gibson also earned an Oscar nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.” He and Wahlberg have worked together in the past on “Father Stu” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” “Flight Risk” is different from those films (think aviation thrillers like “Executive Decision...
Scenery is chewed as Wahlberg sports a faux Southern accent and flashes a sociopathic glint in his eye. Gibson, no stranger to controversies over the years, is presented in the trailer as the Oscar-winning director of “Braveheart” and “Apocalypto.” Gibson also earned an Oscar nomination for “Hacksaw Ridge.” He and Wahlberg have worked together in the past on “Father Stu” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” “Flight Risk” is different from those films (think aviation thrillers like “Executive Decision...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Australian filmmaker George Miller is set to release his upcoming movie Furiosa for a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Thereafter, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on May 22, for global screening. Meanwhile, speaking at CinemaCon, Miller took us back on a journey about how he initially came up with the idea for the Mad Max franchise.
Mad Max filmmaker George Miller | image: Wikimedia Commons
Having graduated from medical school, filmmaker George Miller revealed how he combined his experience in the emergency room with his passion for action films to birth the idea for Mad Max. Discussing the tragic real-life incident that spawned the story of a hero in a dystopian future, Miller revealed how the original idea was conceived.
George Miller Delved Into the History of Mad Max
Set to release his post-apocalyptic action prequel flick Furiosa on May 22, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the 79-year-old filmmaker George...
Mad Max filmmaker George Miller | image: Wikimedia Commons
Having graduated from medical school, filmmaker George Miller revealed how he combined his experience in the emergency room with his passion for action films to birth the idea for Mad Max. Discussing the tragic real-life incident that spawned the story of a hero in a dystopian future, Miller revealed how the original idea was conceived.
George Miller Delved Into the History of Mad Max
Set to release his post-apocalyptic action prequel flick Furiosa on May 22, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, the 79-year-old filmmaker George...
- 4/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Furiosa fired up CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Warner Bros. Pictures unveiled a sneak peek at five minutes of footage of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga inside Caesars Palace during its studio presentation with the help of director George Miller and his stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth to help pump the upcoming release for theater owners.
Warner Bros. will release Furiosa on May 24, following the film’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Taylor-Joy and Hemsworth, Furiosa finds Miller returning to the dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with Mad Max. It follows a young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) after she’s snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of the great Biker Horde led by the Warlord of Dementus (Hemsworth). Furiosa must withstand many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
The high-octane footage...
Warner Bros. Pictures unveiled a sneak peek at five minutes of footage of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga inside Caesars Palace during its studio presentation with the help of director George Miller and his stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth to help pump the upcoming release for theater owners.
Warner Bros. will release Furiosa on May 24, following the film’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Taylor-Joy and Hemsworth, Furiosa finds Miller returning to the dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with Mad Max. It follows a young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) after she’s snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of the great Biker Horde led by the Warlord of Dementus (Hemsworth). Furiosa must withstand many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
The high-octane footage...
- 4/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains mild plot spoilers for George Miller’s Furiosa!
Director George Miller is continuing the Mad Max franchise with the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which is set to reach theatres on May 24th – and with that date just over a month away, the film got some promotion during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and George Miller took the stage during the Warner Bros. panel. Miller told the eager CinemaCon crowd that Furiosa takes place over 18 years, whereas Fury Road’s story lasted three days. Miller then quipped that if the apocalypse actually happened, Anya would be the one he’d want to hang out with as she has the rigor and commitment.
Speaking about Hemsworth, Miller said he couldn’t think of anyone to play Dementus, and he’d had the script for a long time.
Director George Miller is continuing the Mad Max franchise with the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which is set to reach theatres on May 24th – and with that date just over a month away, the film got some promotion during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and George Miller took the stage during the Warner Bros. panel. Miller told the eager CinemaCon crowd that Furiosa takes place over 18 years, whereas Fury Road’s story lasted three days. Miller then quipped that if the apocalypse actually happened, Anya would be the one he’d want to hang out with as she has the rigor and commitment.
Speaking about Hemsworth, Miller said he couldn’t think of anyone to play Dementus, and he’d had the script for a long time.
- 4/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Robert Downey Jr. spent a decade as the face of a multi-billion-dollar franchise and recently took home a well-deserved Academy Award. No matter how you slice it, the actor is doing well, which makes it easy to forget that there once was a time when he was persona non grata in Hollywood, a fate shared by Mel Gibson.
Mel Gibson found his career on the rocks following a 2006 arrest for driving under the influence, which saw him making disparaging remarks about Jewish people, but he had a supporter in Robert Downey Jr. In Esquire‘s recent cover story on Downey Jr., Gibson praised his friend for coming to his defence.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career. I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted.
Mel Gibson found his career on the rocks following a 2006 arrest for driving under the influence, which saw him making disparaging remarks about Jewish people, but he had a supporter in Robert Downey Jr. In Esquire‘s recent cover story on Downey Jr., Gibson praised his friend for coming to his defence.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career. I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted.
- 4/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
We’re in a weird place culturally in Hollywood. Many in Tinseltown want to combat rampant and increased antisemitism—look at the Jonathan Glazer comments during the Oscars— and yet many still tolerate folks like Mel Gibson, seemingly a notable exception in the industry, perhaps because he was such a beloved figure at one point.
Notoriously, the actor/director faced scrutiny and harsh criticism following an infamous DUI report in 2006.
Continue reading Mel Gibson Calls Robert Downey Jr. “Generous” For Supporting Him Following Antisemitic Remarks & Cancellation at The Playlist.
Notoriously, the actor/director faced scrutiny and harsh criticism following an infamous DUI report in 2006.
Continue reading Mel Gibson Calls Robert Downey Jr. “Generous” For Supporting Him Following Antisemitic Remarks & Cancellation at The Playlist.
- 4/9/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
As far as iconic franchises go, George Miller’s Mad Max films are right up there among Hollywood’s favorite film series. Similar to his namesake George Lucas and his brainchild Star Wars, Miller created the dystopian action series back in 1979 with Mel Gibson, which was followed by three successful sequels in the 80s.
Australian filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller spoke of the events leading upto Joy’s casting which also involved a key similarity between her and Theron.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series...
Australian filmmaker George Miller (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Now, the Lorenzo’s Oil director has roped in one of Hollywood’s big draws Anya Taylor-Joy along with Chris Hemsworth for the upcoming Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller spoke of the events leading upto Joy’s casting which also involved a key similarity between her and Theron.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
George Miller paid tribute to his Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star Anya Taylor-Joy and reminisced about ditching a career in medicine for cinema at CinemaCon’s International Day Lunch and awards ceremony on Monday.
Miller, the recipient of the International Career Achievement in Filmmaking award, recalled in a fireside chat how Edgar Wright had encouraged him to cast Taylor-Joy after the British director screened a preview of Last Night In Soho.
The Australian filmmaker followed the advice and reflected, “There’s something mystical about her.” Furiosa premieres out of competition in Cannes on May 15 and opens on May...
Miller, the recipient of the International Career Achievement in Filmmaking award, recalled in a fireside chat how Edgar Wright had encouraged him to cast Taylor-Joy after the British director screened a preview of Last Night In Soho.
The Australian filmmaker followed the advice and reflected, “There’s something mystical about her.” Furiosa premieres out of competition in Cannes on May 15 and opens on May...
- 4/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Actor-filmmaker Mel Gibson has expressed gratitude to Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. for having his back after his 2006 arrest and anti-Semitic remarks. The actor talked about the support he received from the ‘Oppenheimer’ star during an interview and said: “One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career.”
Gibson recalled in an Esquire interview: “I was drunk in the back of a police car, and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden, I was blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled.”
“A couple of years into that, he invited me to some kind of award he was getting — we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon, he was falling off.”
The actor added: “So I was pretty much nonexistent in Hollywood at the time,...
Gibson recalled in an Esquire interview: “I was drunk in the back of a police car, and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden, I was blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled.”
“A couple of years into that, he invited me to some kind of award he was getting — we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon, he was falling off.”
The actor added: “So I was pretty much nonexistent in Hollywood at the time,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mel Gibson is crediting friend Robert Downey Jr. for being “generous and kind” after he was shunned from Hollywood.
Gibson was “blacklisted” from the entertainment community after he was arrested in 2006 and made antisemitic comments.
Downey and Gibson have been friends for years and when Rdj was honored with the American Cinematheque Award in 2011, he invited Gibson to present the award to him.
Keep reading to find out more…
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career. I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled,” Gibson told Esquire.
He added, “A couple of years into that he invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon,...
Gibson was “blacklisted” from the entertainment community after he was arrested in 2006 and made antisemitic comments.
Downey and Gibson have been friends for years and when Rdj was honored with the American Cinematheque Award in 2011, he invited Gibson to present the award to him.
Keep reading to find out more…
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career. I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled,” Gibson told Esquire.
He added, “A couple of years into that he invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mel Gibson expresses his gratitude to Robert Downey Jr. for having his back after his 2006 arrest and antisemitic remarks.
In a new interview profiling Downey Jr., Gibson talked about the support he received from the Oppenheimer star.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson recalled in an Esquire interview. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled.”
He continued, “A couple of years into that he invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon, he was falling off. So I was pretty much nonexistent in Hollywood at the time,...
In a new interview profiling Downey Jr., Gibson talked about the support he received from the Oppenheimer star.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson recalled in an Esquire interview. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled.”
He continued, “A couple of years into that he invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon, he was falling off. So I was pretty much nonexistent in Hollywood at the time,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Gibson praised his longtime friend and “Air America” co-star Robert Downey Jr. in the latter’s new Esquire magazine cover story. Gibson called Downey “bold and generous and kind” for urging Hollywood to forgive Gibson after his infamous 2006 arrest, which included the “Braveheart” star making comments disparaging Jewish people. Gibson’s antisemitic remarks soured his career in Hollywood.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The pitch was "Rambo in an office building." In the 1980s, the idea of a Rambo type in anything, anywhere would at least get your project shuttled down the studio production pipeline. 20th Century Fox rightly believed they had a potential winner in "Die Hard." So why was the project anathema to every A-list movie star in Hollywood?
Perhaps it was the pedigree. "Die Hard" was an adaptation of Roderick Thorp's action novel "Nothing Lasts Forever," the author's 1979 sequel to his 1966 bestseller "The Detective." That cop thriller had been turned into a 1968 star vehicle for Frank Sinatra, who was nearing the end of his 1960s big-screen comeback. It was a solid hit for 20th Century Fox, but, despite a feint toward grittiness, it was viewed as nothing more than a paycheck gig for the Chairman.
So 20 years later, when Fox spied blockbuster potential in Thorp's sequel (which was...
Perhaps it was the pedigree. "Die Hard" was an adaptation of Roderick Thorp's action novel "Nothing Lasts Forever," the author's 1979 sequel to his 1966 bestseller "The Detective." That cop thriller had been turned into a 1968 star vehicle for Frank Sinatra, who was nearing the end of his 1960s big-screen comeback. It was a solid hit for 20th Century Fox, but, despite a feint toward grittiness, it was viewed as nothing more than a paycheck gig for the Chairman.
So 20 years later, when Fox spied blockbuster potential in Thorp's sequel (which was...
- 4/7/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Back in 2010, it was reported that director George Miller would be shooting two new entries in his Mad Max franchise back-to-back: the sequel Mad Max: Fury Road and a follow-up called Furiosa. But things didn’t work out that way, and making Mad Max: Fury Road on its own proved to quite a struggle – a five month shoot in the deserts of Namibia, with two lead actors (Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as Furiosa) who couldn’t stand each other. Miller didn’t let the grueling process put him off making more Mad Max movies, though. Immediately after the release of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, Miller announced that he had already written a screenplay and a novella of further stories… and Max himself would return in a film called Mad Max: The Wasteland. But eight years have passed, and while Furiosa is ready to go (with...
- 4/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Rewatching Steven Spielberg’s 1993 tragic war documentary Schindler’s List, is often considered difficult, especially because of the historical atrocities and the gruesomeness that the film reminds of. But THR recently revisited Schindler’s List with Spielberg and actor Liam Neeson, 30 years following its release.
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List (1993)
While according to the filmmaker, the movie was never made as a cure for antisemitism, but merely as a reminder of its gruesome effects, Schindler’s List touched souls and bagged seven coveted Oscars. Looking back at the tear-jerker Liam Neeson spoke about his work experience and mentioned the preparation that went into his role after he was urged to model his performance on a real-life CEO over Oskar Schindler.
Revisiting the Miracle of Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List
Created 30 years back in 1993 by Steven Spielberg, the war documentary Schindler’s List became a phenomenally powerful and effective portrayal of historical atrocities.
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List (1993)
While according to the filmmaker, the movie was never made as a cure for antisemitism, but merely as a reminder of its gruesome effects, Schindler’s List touched souls and bagged seven coveted Oscars. Looking back at the tear-jerker Liam Neeson spoke about his work experience and mentioned the preparation that went into his role after he was urged to model his performance on a real-life CEO over Oskar Schindler.
Revisiting the Miracle of Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List
Created 30 years back in 1993 by Steven Spielberg, the war documentary Schindler’s List became a phenomenally powerful and effective portrayal of historical atrocities.
- 4/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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