Ridley Scott’s Very Expensive Roman Holiday
With accidents on the set, complaints about animal abuse and now reports that the production went wildly over budget, sources tell Rambling Reporter that Ridley Scott’s long-anticipated Gladiator sequel is leaving Paramount execs feeling a bit like Joaquin Phoenix’s Emperor Commodus — “terribly vexed.” Initially budgeted at $165 million, sources say that figure has ballooned to something closer to $310 million. (Paramount insiders insist the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million.) “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” The strikes account for some of that money; the shutdowns starting in July reportedly cost $600,000 a week, or a total of about $10 million, until Scott resumed shooting in December (though there were reports he kept cameras rolling during the work stoppages, shooting extras at crowd scenes in Malta, where he built a Coliseum set). But even before the walkouts,...
With accidents on the set, complaints about animal abuse and now reports that the production went wildly over budget, sources tell Rambling Reporter that Ridley Scott’s long-anticipated Gladiator sequel is leaving Paramount execs feeling a bit like Joaquin Phoenix’s Emperor Commodus — “terribly vexed.” Initially budgeted at $165 million, sources say that figure has ballooned to something closer to $310 million. (Paramount insiders insist the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million.) “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” The strikes account for some of that money; the shutdowns starting in July reportedly cost $600,000 a week, or a total of about $10 million, until Scott resumed shooting in December (though there were reports he kept cameras rolling during the work stoppages, shooting extras at crowd scenes in Malta, where he built a Coliseum set). But even before the walkouts,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Samuel Braslow, Kevin Dolak and Julian Sancton
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For inhabitants of the country’s most sought-after Zip code, the unwelcome news came in December: In a move to pressure the city to zone for more affordable housing, a restrictive ruling by a Superior Court judge put a moratorium on Beverly Hills’ right to approve any new home additions or project proposals by residents pending the approval of new homes for lower-income locals. In this ultra-exclusive community, where home remodeling is practically a sport, the notion that all renovations — from simple kitchen remodels to multimillion-dollar grotto installations — would require the ushering in of outsiders, or be delayed indefinitely, brought a particular unease.
That unease has turned to outrage for many living in the 5.71 square miles that make up the famed city, where rents and mortgages are more than double the national average. Following Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin’s Dec. 23 ruling, the city now finds itself fully entrenched...
That unease has turned to outrage for many living in the 5.71 square miles that make up the famed city, where rents and mortgages are more than double the national average. Following Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin’s Dec. 23 ruling, the city now finds itself fully entrenched...
- 2/15/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A lawsuit against Phoebe Bridgers has been dismissed.
In September of 2021, the singer was sued for defamation by Chris Nelson, a Los Angeles-based record producer and owner of Sound Space studio. Nelson had claimed that Bridgers used her popular Instagram account to share false and malicious statements about him, to her millions of followers, “in order to destroy his reputation,” adding that it caused him emotional distress.
In February 2022, Bridgers responded to Nelson’s suit by stating that she believed “the statements I made in my Instagram story are true.”
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Now, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has dismissed the lawsuit, Pitchfork confirmed. Judge Curtis A. Kin granted the “Moon Song” singer’s anti-slapp (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion, which prevents others from using lawsuits as an intimidation tactic against those utilizing their right to free speech.
“We feel vindicated...
In September of 2021, the singer was sued for defamation by Chris Nelson, a Los Angeles-based record producer and owner of Sound Space studio. Nelson had claimed that Bridgers used her popular Instagram account to share false and malicious statements about him, to her millions of followers, “in order to destroy his reputation,” adding that it caused him emotional distress.
In February 2022, Bridgers responded to Nelson’s suit by stating that she believed “the statements I made in my Instagram story are true.”
Read More: Paul Mescal Reportedly Engaged To Phoebe Bridgers
Now, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has dismissed the lawsuit, Pitchfork confirmed. Judge Curtis A. Kin granted the “Moon Song” singer’s anti-slapp (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion, which prevents others from using lawsuits as an intimidation tactic against those utilizing their right to free speech.
“We feel vindicated...
- 11/10/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Xander Berkeley is more than just a co-star of Wgn America's "Salem." He also helped work on the masks used in the show. In this behind-the-scenes look at his creations, he's joined by Curtis Akin from the Props Department. It's a fascinating look at bringing inanimate objects to life.
"Salem" explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.
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The series stars Janet Montgomery as the ruthless but vulnerable Mary Sibley, Salem’s most powerful enchantress; Shane West as handsome, hardened war veteran John Alden – and Mary’s onetime love interest; Seth Gabel as local aristocrat Cotton Mather, who fans the flames of Salem’s witch hunt; Ashley Madekwe as Mary’s mysterious, carnal accomplice, Tituba; Xander Berkeley as chief politician Magistrate Hale; Tamzin Merchant as the forthright Anne Hale, an artist with a...
"Salem" explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.
Related Story: Visit our "Salem" Archive
The series stars Janet Montgomery as the ruthless but vulnerable Mary Sibley, Salem’s most powerful enchantress; Shane West as handsome, hardened war veteran John Alden – and Mary’s onetime love interest; Seth Gabel as local aristocrat Cotton Mather, who fans the flames of Salem’s witch hunt; Ashley Madekwe as Mary’s mysterious, carnal accomplice, Tituba; Xander Berkeley as chief politician Magistrate Hale; Tamzin Merchant as the forthright Anne Hale, an artist with a...
- 5/26/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
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