Chef and TV personality Matty Matheson never thought he would be an actor, much less one on a viral, Emmy-winning series like “The Bear.”
Matheson said during Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals,” hosted by Josh Scherer, that he is “very happy” his friends, the siblings (series co-creator) Christopher Storer and (series culinary producer) Courtney “Coco” Storer, “let me into their world.”
“When I was a kid, it’s not like I would have dreamed of being famous or being a movie star or on television. I never dreamed of any of this,” Matheson said in the below clip while promoting his cookbook “Soups, Salad, Sandwiches.”
He continued, “I never dreamed of being here, certainly. But we’re here, and I’m just chock-full of gratitude. Every day is truly an amazing thing. There’s quite a lot of privilege being here and living the life we get to live and...
Matheson said during Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals,” hosted by Josh Scherer, that he is “very happy” his friends, the siblings (series co-creator) Christopher Storer and (series culinary producer) Courtney “Coco” Storer, “let me into their world.”
“When I was a kid, it’s not like I would have dreamed of being famous or being a movie star or on television. I never dreamed of any of this,” Matheson said in the below clip while promoting his cookbook “Soups, Salad, Sandwiches.”
He continued, “I never dreamed of being here, certainly. But we’re here, and I’m just chock-full of gratitude. Every day is truly an amazing thing. There’s quite a lot of privilege being here and living the life we get to live and...
- 10/16/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Critics Choice Awards has landed two new TV partners for its 30th annual edition: E! will air the Jan. 12 ceremony live nationwide while Peacock will stream it the next day. Returning to emcee for a third consecutive year is Chelsea Handler. The sassy stand-up, who hosted the late-night talker “Chelsea Lately” on E! for seven years beginning in 2007, said, “I feel like I’m returning to my birthplace.”
These precursor prizes have a stellar track record at previewing the eventual Oscar winners. Over its 29-year history, these kudos have previewed 17 Best Picture Oscar winners as well as 24 Best Director, 19 Best Actor, 16 Best Actress, 19 Supporting Actor and 20 Supporting Actress champs.
Last year, the Cca foresaw the outcomes in five of these six Oscar races. “Oppenheimer” won Best Picture, Director (Christopher Nolan) and Supporting Actor, Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) was Best Actress and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) claimed Best Supporting Actress.
These precursor prizes have a stellar track record at previewing the eventual Oscar winners. Over its 29-year history, these kudos have previewed 17 Best Picture Oscar winners as well as 24 Best Director, 19 Best Actor, 16 Best Actress, 19 Supporting Actor and 20 Supporting Actress champs.
Last year, the Cca foresaw the outcomes in five of these six Oscar races. “Oppenheimer” won Best Picture, Director (Christopher Nolan) and Supporting Actor, Emma Stone (“Poor Things”) was Best Actress and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”) claimed Best Supporting Actress.
- 10/10/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“Dune: Part Two,” “Inside Out 2” and “The Creator” lead the feature nominations for this year’s Hollywood Professional Association (Hpa) Awards with three apiece. The awards will be presented during a Nov. 7 gala at the Television Academy in North Hollywood.
“Dune: Part Two” was nominated in the categories for color grading, editing and sound; “The Creator,” for color grading, sound and visual effects; and “Inside Out 2” for color grading in an animation feature, sound, and VFX in an animated feature. The eligibility period runs from September to September.
As previously announced, during the ceremony FotoKem will receive the Charles S. Swartz Award for industry contributions. Adobe, Disguise, Cuebric and Evercast will be honored for engineering excellence.
The list of nominees follows:
Outstanding Color Grading – Live Action Theatrical Feature
“Blink Twice” — Damien Vandercruyssen // Harbor
“The Creator” — David Cole // FotoKem
“Dune: Part Two” — David Cole // FotoKem
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
“Dune: Part Two” was nominated in the categories for color grading, editing and sound; “The Creator,” for color grading, sound and visual effects; and “Inside Out 2” for color grading in an animation feature, sound, and VFX in an animated feature. The eligibility period runs from September to September.
As previously announced, during the ceremony FotoKem will receive the Charles S. Swartz Award for industry contributions. Adobe, Disguise, Cuebric and Evercast will be honored for engineering excellence.
The list of nominees follows:
Outstanding Color Grading – Live Action Theatrical Feature
“Blink Twice” — Damien Vandercruyssen // Harbor
“The Creator” — David Cole // FotoKem
“Dune: Part Two” — David Cole // FotoKem
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
- 10/3/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a prediction: Aidy Bryant will be wearing ruby red when she takes to the stage on Feb. 22 to host the Spirit Awards. Why’s that you ask? Because it will the 40th anniversary of these prizes bestowed by Film Independent and the ruby is the traditional gift for this landmark achievement.
Bryant emceed the most recent edition of these kudos, which saw “Past Lives” pick up a pair of prizes including Best Picture. “The Holdovers” won three (including for eventual Oscar champ Da’Vine Joy Randolph) and “American Fiction” took two (giving screenwriter Cord Jefferson a chance to practice his Oscar acceptance speech).
Bryant starred for 10 seasons on “SNL” and earned a pair of Emmy nominations for Best Comedy Supporting Actress. Since leaving the show in 2022, Bryant has been busy. She headlined her own Hulu comedy, “Shrill,” picking up another Emmy bid (this time for Best Comedy Actress). And...
Bryant emceed the most recent edition of these kudos, which saw “Past Lives” pick up a pair of prizes including Best Picture. “The Holdovers” won three (including for eventual Oscar champ Da’Vine Joy Randolph) and “American Fiction” took two (giving screenwriter Cord Jefferson a chance to practice his Oscar acceptance speech).
Bryant starred for 10 seasons on “SNL” and earned a pair of Emmy nominations for Best Comedy Supporting Actress. Since leaving the show in 2022, Bryant has been busy. She headlined her own Hulu comedy, “Shrill,” picking up another Emmy bid (this time for Best Comedy Actress). And...
- 10/2/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Blu-ray.com has just announced a number of new 4K Blu-ray releases for this December. One of the releases includes the new 4K transfer of last year’s awards darling — The Holdovers. In a rather unusual process, while Universal’s home entertainment department would oversee the original Blu-ray release and distribution of the film (as is the standard procedure for recent releases), the studio would not do their Ultra High Definition remastering of the film in-house. Instead, Universal outsourced the job to Shout! Factory, which is more of a specialty label for certain kinds of releases of older films and television shows.
The Alexander Payne-directed comedic drama stars Paul Giamatti in one of his most outstanding roles, with Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa in his feature film debut. The 4K Uhd release will hit retailers on December 17.
The description reads,
“A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep...
The Alexander Payne-directed comedic drama stars Paul Giamatti in one of his most outstanding roles, with Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa in his feature film debut. The 4K Uhd release will hit retailers on December 17.
The description reads,
“A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep...
- 10/1/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has already brought her vocal chops to “Rustin,” “High Fidelity,” and the upcoming Pharrell Williams biopic, but the Academy Award winner is ready to fully showcase her opera background onscreen.
Randolph told IndieWire while attending the “Through Her Lens” cocktail reception, hosted by Tribeca and Chanel, that Pablo Larraín’s buzzy Maria Callas film “Maria” has opened the door for opera biopics — and Randolph is more than ready to bring history-making Leontyne Price’s story to the screen.
“It’s ironic because Angelina Jolie has the Maria Callas biopic [‘Maria’] coming up,” Randolph said. “I’m a classically trained opera singer. I want to do a biopic of an opera singer.”
Leontyne Price is celebrated as one of the great modern vocalists — she played title roles in both “Porgy and Bess” and “Aida.” If a success, “Maria” — and Randolph — could be what ultimately ushers Price’s legacy into movie theaters.
Randolph told IndieWire while attending the “Through Her Lens” cocktail reception, hosted by Tribeca and Chanel, that Pablo Larraín’s buzzy Maria Callas film “Maria” has opened the door for opera biopics — and Randolph is more than ready to bring history-making Leontyne Price’s story to the screen.
“It’s ironic because Angelina Jolie has the Maria Callas biopic [‘Maria’] coming up,” Randolph said. “I’m a classically trained opera singer. I want to do a biopic of an opera singer.”
Leontyne Price is celebrated as one of the great modern vocalists — she played title roles in both “Porgy and Bess” and “Aida.” If a success, “Maria” — and Randolph — could be what ultimately ushers Price’s legacy into movie theaters.
- 9/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The cast for the upcoming season 7 of Netflix’s Black Mirror has been announced and it is one star-studded, beautiful-looking bunch! As if we needed another reason to tune in to Black Mirror season 7, we now have several.
When it comes to budget planning, Netflix is not known to be stingy. The streaming giant is known to spare no expense. They pull up all the stops ensuring audiences get a clever story with brilliant talent to tell it. And with Black Mirror being one of the platform’s most popular series, we weren’t expecting any less! So, who has been announced to star in Black Mirror season 7 and what else do we know so far about the season? We’ve got your back! And be sure to keep this page bookmarked as we’ll be adding more details as we learn them.
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Netflix revealed who will...
When it comes to budget planning, Netflix is not known to be stingy. The streaming giant is known to spare no expense. They pull up all the stops ensuring audiences get a clever story with brilliant talent to tell it. And with Black Mirror being one of the platform’s most popular series, we weren’t expecting any less! So, who has been announced to star in Black Mirror season 7 and what else do we know so far about the season? We’ve got your back! And be sure to keep this page bookmarked as we’ll be adding more details as we learn them.
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Netflix revealed who will...
- 9/20/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
Big news for fans of HBO‘s most underrated drama!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Industry has officially been renewed for a fourth season.
The news comes as no surprise, as the British investment banking drama enjoyed explosive ratings growth in recent weeks.
(Nick Strasburg/HBO)
In fact, THR reports that Industry is up a whopping 40 percent over its season two performance and is now averaging 1.6 million viewers cross-platform.
Obviously, its audience is still on the smaller side, but if you’ve been reading our Industry reviews, you know we couldn’t be happier about this renewal!
And if you’ve been sleeping on this show, it’s official time to wake up. There’s no better way to fill the Succession-shaped hole in your heart!
Black Mirror Season 7 Cast Revealed
Speaking of returning British favorites, it’s almost time to delve back into the dark side of modern technology...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Industry has officially been renewed for a fourth season.
The news comes as no surprise, as the British investment banking drama enjoyed explosive ratings growth in recent weeks.
(Nick Strasburg/HBO)
In fact, THR reports that Industry is up a whopping 40 percent over its season two performance and is now averaging 1.6 million viewers cross-platform.
Obviously, its audience is still on the smaller side, but if you’ve been reading our Industry reviews, you know we couldn’t be happier about this renewal!
And if you’ve been sleeping on this show, it’s official time to wake up. There’s no better way to fill the Succession-shaped hole in your heart!
Black Mirror Season 7 Cast Revealed
Speaking of returning British favorites, it’s almost time to delve back into the dark side of modern technology...
- 9/19/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Few shows in our modern era of television have been as consistently daring and thought-provoking as Black Mirror, the science fiction anthology series from Charlie Brooker. Over the course of six seasons, Black Mirror has delivered a ton of memorable standalone episodes of television, carrying on the tradition of other mind-bending series like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. The show's sixth season premiered in 2023 and was no exception. Now, we've finally got our first bit of information about the follow-up, which is slated to hit Netflix in 2025.
The streamer has just unveiled the lead cast list for Black Mirror season 7 as part of its Geeked Week celebration, and it is stacked. Here are all 19 of the actors announced today, in alphabetical order:
Black Mirror season 7 lead cast revealed!Awkwafina (Jackpot)Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don't Talk Anymore)Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record)Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine)Patsy Ferran...
The streamer has just unveiled the lead cast list for Black Mirror season 7 as part of its Geeked Week celebration, and it is stacked. Here are all 19 of the actors announced today, in alphabetical order:
Black Mirror season 7 lead cast revealed!Awkwafina (Jackpot)Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don't Talk Anymore)Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record)Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine)Patsy Ferran...
- 9/19/2024
- by Daniel Roman
- Winter Is Coming
On September 19, Netflix announced the cast list for the upcoming seventh season of “Black Mirror.” The Emmy-winning anthology series last aired in June of 2023, but the new episodes are filming now and will return to the streamer sometime in 2025. Among the “Black Mirror” Season 7 cast members are two-time Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti (“Cinderella Man” and “The Holdovers”), recent Emmy winner Awkwafina (“Quiz Lady”), Emmy-nominated actors Emma Corrin (“The Crown”), Issa Rae (“Insecure”) and Harriet Walter (“Ted Lasso” and “Succession”), plus six returning stars for the highly anticipated “USS Callister” sequel.
That popular space-based episode from 2017 was nominated for seven Emmy Awards and won four: Best TV Movie, Best Writing (William Bridges and Charlie Brooker), Best Picture Editing and Best Sound Editing. While “USS Callister’s” nominated lead actor Jesse Plemons is not set to return as Robert Daly (boo!), these half-dozen cast members are on the call sheet: Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska,...
That popular space-based episode from 2017 was nominated for seven Emmy Awards and won four: Best TV Movie, Best Writing (William Bridges and Charlie Brooker), Best Picture Editing and Best Sound Editing. While “USS Callister’s” nominated lead actor Jesse Plemons is not set to return as Robert Daly (boo!), these half-dozen cast members are on the call sheet: Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The cast of ‘Black Mirror’ season 7 (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Netflix released the lengthy lead cast list for the upcoming seventh season of Black Mirror. The critically acclaimed anthology series is currently in production on the six-episode seventh season, with the following taking on roles in the new season:
• Awkwafina (Jackpot)
• Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore)
• Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record)
• Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine)
• Patsy Ferran (Firebrand)
• Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
• Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099)
• Osy Ikhile (Citadel)
• Rashida Jones (Sunny)
• Siena Kelly (Domino Day)
• Billy Magnussen (Road House)
• Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean)
• Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
• Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids)
• Issa Rae (Barbie)
• Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories)
• Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish)
• Jimmi Simpson (Westworld)
• Harriet Walter (Succession)
Netflix is keeping all details on the six new episodes secret. However, the streamer did confirm they are targeting a 2025 premiere and the new season will...
Netflix released the lengthy lead cast list for the upcoming seventh season of Black Mirror. The critically acclaimed anthology series is currently in production on the six-episode seventh season, with the following taking on roles in the new season:
• Awkwafina (Jackpot)
• Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore)
• Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record)
• Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine)
• Patsy Ferran (Firebrand)
• Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
• Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099)
• Osy Ikhile (Citadel)
• Rashida Jones (Sunny)
• Siena Kelly (Domino Day)
• Billy Magnussen (Road House)
• Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean)
• Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
• Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids)
• Issa Rae (Barbie)
• Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories)
• Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish)
• Jimmi Simpson (Westworld)
• Harriet Walter (Succession)
Netflix is keeping all details on the six new episodes secret. However, the streamer did confirm they are targeting a 2025 premiere and the new season will...
- 9/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Black Mirror season seven cast is out — and not only is it star-studded, it also includes some former series stars.
Here is the list of the season’s lead actors (in alphabetical order):
Awkwafina (Jackpot), Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore), Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record), Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), Issa Rae (Barbie), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and Harriet Walter (Succession).
The cast announcement dropped on Thursday, along with a cryptic asset on X referencing Tuckersoft, an Easter egg for viewers familiar with the company in some of the Netflix anthology’s episodes.
Milioti and Magnussen will be returning for...
Here is the list of the season’s lead actors (in alphabetical order):
Awkwafina (Jackpot), Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore), Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record), Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), Issa Rae (Barbie), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and Harriet Walter (Succession).
The cast announcement dropped on Thursday, along with a cryptic asset on X referencing Tuckersoft, an Easter egg for viewers familiar with the company in some of the Netflix anthology’s episodes.
Milioti and Magnussen will be returning for...
- 9/19/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A seventh season of the anthology series Black Mirror will be making its way to the Netflix streaming service sometime in 2025 – and today, Netflix revealed the names of 19 Black Mirror season 7 cast members! Here’s the line-up: Awkwafina (Jackpot), Milanka Brooks (Mum and I Don’t Talk Anymore), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who), Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), Issa Rae (Barbie), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld), and Harriet Walter (Succession). Information on the specific episodes they’ll be in and the characters they’ll be playing is being kept under wraps.
Black Mirror season 7 will consist of six episodes, one of which will be a sequel to...
Black Mirror season 7 will consist of six episodes, one of which will be a sequel to...
- 9/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Attention, space cadets: Black Mirror has revealed the many faces of Season 7.
Netflix dropped a teaser on X on Thursday, announcing Season 7 cast members, including: Awkwafina (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens), Milanka Brooks (Cleaning Up), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who), Emma Corrin (The Crown), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Masters of the Air), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (The Big Door Prize), Issa Rae (Insecure), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and...
Netflix dropped a teaser on X on Thursday, announcing Season 7 cast members, including: Awkwafina (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens), Milanka Brooks (Cleaning Up), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who), Emma Corrin (The Crown), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Masters of the Air), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (The Big Door Prize), Issa Rae (Insecure), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and...
- 9/19/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The cast of Black Mirror Season 7 is, in keeping with the tradition of the show, full of A-listers. Netflix has revealed the list of the main cast for the next season, which is currently in production and is expected to debut in 2025, as part of its “Geeked Week” celebration event. Among the new additions are Awkwafina, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Peter Capaldi, and Tracee Ellis Ross. On top of that, the list confirms the return of many castmembers from “USS Callister” as the new season ushers in a sequel to that all-timer episode: Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Milanka Brooks, and Osy Ikhile are all returning for the new season. Here’s the full list of main castmembers for Black Mirror Season 7. Awkwafina (Jackpot) Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore) Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record) Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine) Patsy Ferran (Firebrand) Paul Giamatti...
- 9/19/2024
- TV Insider
Black Mirror is returning in 2025 – and Netflix just announced 19 actors who will be starring in the upcoming new season!
They also revealed that the series is currently filming, and confirmed a sequel to the sci-fi adventure USS Callister will be included.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the names now confirmed for season 7: Awkwafina (Jackpot), Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore), Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record), Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), Issa Rae (Barbie), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and Harriet Walter (Succession).
Out of those names, we’re assuming the following are returning for a USS Callister sequel, as they...
They also revealed that the series is currently filming, and confirmed a sequel to the sci-fi adventure USS Callister will be included.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the names now confirmed for season 7: Awkwafina (Jackpot), Milanka Brooks (Mum And I Don’t Talk Anymore), Peter Capaldi (Criminal Record), Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine), Patsy Ferran (Firebrand), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Lewis Gribben (Blade Runner 2099), Osy Ikhile (Citadel), Rashida Jones (Sunny), Siena Kelly (Domino Day), Billy Magnussen (Road House), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), Issa Rae (Barbie), Paul G. Raymond (Horrible Histories), Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jimmi Simpson (Westworld) and Harriet Walter (Succession).
Out of those names, we’re assuming the following are returning for a USS Callister sequel, as they...
- 9/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kevin Williamson’s upcoming Netflix drama series “The Waterfront” is rounding out its cast.
Variety has learned that Melissa Benoist, Jake Weary, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner have all been cast as series regulars.
Additionally, Michael Gaston and Gerardo Celasco will appear as recurring guest stars, while Zach Roerig will guest star.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
Finally, Marcos Siega has joined the series to direct the first two episodes. He will serve as an executive producer on the pilot.
“The Waterfront” is currently filming. The new cast members join previously announced series leads Holt McCallany and Maria Bello.
The official logline states, “Inspired by true events, ‘The Waterfront’ dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.”
Netflix has commissioned eight episodes.
Variety has learned that Melissa Benoist, Jake Weary, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner have all been cast as series regulars.
Additionally, Michael Gaston and Gerardo Celasco will appear as recurring guest stars, while Zach Roerig will guest star.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
Finally, Marcos Siega has joined the series to direct the first two episodes. He will serve as an executive producer on the pilot.
“The Waterfront” is currently filming. The new cast members join previously announced series leads Holt McCallany and Maria Bello.
The official logline states, “Inspired by true events, ‘The Waterfront’ dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.”
Netflix has commissioned eight episodes.
- 9/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist (Supergirl), Rafael L. Silva (9-1-1: Lone Star), Humberly González (Ginny & Georgia), Danielle Campbell (Tell Me a Story) and Brady Hepner (The Holdovers) have joined Holt McCallany and Maria Bello in the cast of Netflix’s The Waterfront, written and executive produced by Kevin Williamson.
Inspired by true events, the 8-episode series dives into the flawed Buckley family, led by McCallany’s Harlan Buckley and Bello’s Mae Buckley, as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.
Gerardo Celasco (The Devil in Ohio) and Michael Gaston (Daredevil: Born Again) have been set in recurring roles. Zach Roerig (Vampire Diaries) will appear as a guest star.
Weary will play Cane Buckley, Harlan’s only son who has a complicated relationship with his father but never stops trying to do...
Inspired by true events, the 8-episode series dives into the flawed Buckley family, led by McCallany’s Harlan Buckley and Bello’s Mae Buckley, as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.
Gerardo Celasco (The Devil in Ohio) and Michael Gaston (Daredevil: Born Again) have been set in recurring roles. Zach Roerig (Vampire Diaries) will appear as a guest star.
Weary will play Cane Buckley, Harlan’s only son who has a complicated relationship with his father but never stops trying to do...
- 9/18/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in November 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.]
With the fall upon us and the weather slowly cooling down, now is the time to hunker down indoors, surf your TV and streaming platforms, and find some cozy movies to enjoy.
The cozy film is an oft-overlooked and arguably under-appreciated genre, usually lumped into a Venn diagram of classic rom-coms, campy noirs, and coming-of-age tales. Well, the defining traits of a cozy film — aside from chunky sweaters — is just that intangible feeling that all will be right in the world. The plots aren’t too complicated, the aesthetics are warm, and the characters seem to exist to just hang out onscreen alongside the viewer.
The defense of the cozy film label is key not only going into the holiday season, but also to clarify that it is in no way an insult. “The Holdovers” director Alexander Payne slammed the category of coziness as a “nauseating” way to describe his academia-set feature.
With the fall upon us and the weather slowly cooling down, now is the time to hunker down indoors, surf your TV and streaming platforms, and find some cozy movies to enjoy.
The cozy film is an oft-overlooked and arguably under-appreciated genre, usually lumped into a Venn diagram of classic rom-coms, campy noirs, and coming-of-age tales. Well, the defining traits of a cozy film — aside from chunky sweaters — is just that intangible feeling that all will be right in the world. The plots aren’t too complicated, the aesthetics are warm, and the characters seem to exist to just hang out onscreen alongside the viewer.
The defense of the cozy film label is key not only going into the holiday season, but also to clarify that it is in no way an insult. “The Holdovers” director Alexander Payne slammed the category of coziness as a “nauseating” way to describe his academia-set feature.
- 9/16/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
When you’re nominated for awards as frequently as Da’Vine Joy Randolph has been this year, a solid glam squad is a professional requirement. For the past two years, the Oscar-winning actress has relied on the consistency and creativity of her team: Stylist duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, hairstylist Tai Simon and makeup artist Sheika Daley. Daley, who also works with Serena Williams, says Randolph “knows what she likes” but trusts her team’s creative vision. “That trust has only deepened over time, which makes our collaboration feel seamless.”
Their teamwork was on display at the 2024 Emmys ceremony on Sunday, as they prepped Randolph, nominated for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role as Detective Williams on Only Murders in the Building (one of the Hulu series’ 21 nods). The group congregated at a hotel, where the vibe was chill and relaxing, per Daley. “We listened to classic ‘90s R&b,...
Their teamwork was on display at the 2024 Emmys ceremony on Sunday, as they prepped Randolph, nominated for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role as Detective Williams on Only Murders in the Building (one of the Hulu series’ 21 nods). The group congregated at a hotel, where the vibe was chill and relaxing, per Daley. “We listened to classic ‘90s R&b,...
- 9/16/2024
- by Meg Hemphill
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Überraschung: Keiner der vermeintlichen großem Favoriten konnte den renommierten Publikumspreis des 49. Toronto International Film Festival gewinnen. Vielmehr ging er an die von der Kritik eher kontrovers besprochene Stephen-King-Adaption „The Life of Chuck“ von Mike Flanagan.
„The Life of Chuck“ von Mike Flanagan (Credit: Courtesy of TIFF)
Gemeinhin gilt der TIFF People’s Choice Award des Toronto International Film Festival als probater Gradmesser für kommende Oscarsaison: Wiederholt konnten die Gewinner später auch als bester Film bei den Oscars abräumen, nur in Ausnahmefällen wird der Gewinner später nicht zumindest als bester Film nominiert. Weshalb man zum Ende des 49. Toronto International Film Festival als Favoriten für den Publikumspreis durchaus die Filme gesehen hatte, die man auch große Chancen bei den kommenden Academy Awards einräumt, sprich die beiden Cannes-Abräumer „Anora“ und „Emilia Pérez“ sowie vielleicht noch Edward Bergers hochgeschätzten „Konklave“ und „Saturday Night“ von dem Lokalmatadoren Jason Reitman.
Zoe Saldaña in Jacques Audiards „Emilia Pérez...
„The Life of Chuck“ von Mike Flanagan (Credit: Courtesy of TIFF)
Gemeinhin gilt der TIFF People’s Choice Award des Toronto International Film Festival als probater Gradmesser für kommende Oscarsaison: Wiederholt konnten die Gewinner später auch als bester Film bei den Oscars abräumen, nur in Ausnahmefällen wird der Gewinner später nicht zumindest als bester Film nominiert. Weshalb man zum Ende des 49. Toronto International Film Festival als Favoriten für den Publikumspreis durchaus die Filme gesehen hatte, die man auch große Chancen bei den kommenden Academy Awards einräumt, sprich die beiden Cannes-Abräumer „Anora“ und „Emilia Pérez“ sowie vielleicht noch Edward Bergers hochgeschätzten „Konklave“ und „Saturday Night“ von dem Lokalmatadoren Jason Reitman.
Zoe Saldaña in Jacques Audiards „Emilia Pérez...
- 9/15/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
“Hacks,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Black Cake” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” were among the big winners on Thursday as Humanitas revealed its 2024 Humanitas Prize recipients. The ceremony, held at Avalon Hollywood, revealed honors in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields.
“We actually got something friends,” “Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said in accepting the award for drama feature — which had been previously snubbed through last year’s Oscars season. “We went through that whole awards gauntlet, and then this popped up in the summer, and I thought, ‘wow, they’re kind of off kilter for the award season!’ Because they don’t care about that… they’re doing something different. This award show that is about doing something with this medium that matters. Yes, entertainment matters, but we have such a powerful voice, such a powerful platform. So I commend everyone that’s trying to say something.”
Max’s “Hacks” Season 3 episode “Yes,...
“We actually got something friends,” “Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said in accepting the award for drama feature — which had been previously snubbed through last year’s Oscars season. “We went through that whole awards gauntlet, and then this popped up in the summer, and I thought, ‘wow, they’re kind of off kilter for the award season!’ Because they don’t care about that… they’re doing something different. This award show that is about doing something with this medium that matters. Yes, entertainment matters, but we have such a powerful voice, such a powerful platform. So I commend everyone that’s trying to say something.”
Max’s “Hacks” Season 3 episode “Yes,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CAA’s Roeg Sutherland is set to be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the film industry.
The co-Head of CAA’s Media Finance department as well as its International Film Group, will be presented with the award during the festival’s industry-focused Zurich Summit, which takes place in October within the framework of the 20th Zurich Film Festival (Zff).
As part of the recognition, FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner will host the Game Changer Award recipient conversation, in which he will speak with Sutherland about his journey.
“Roeg is a passionate cinephile and industry leader, who has not only discovered, but also nurtured and developed the careers of countless artists. In the past several years, he has secured financing and sold some of the most important and critically acclaimed films, both domestic and international,” commented Zff Artistic Director Christian Jungen.
The co-Head of CAA’s Media Finance department as well as its International Film Group, will be presented with the award during the festival’s industry-focused Zurich Summit, which takes place in October within the framework of the 20th Zurich Film Festival (Zff).
As part of the recognition, FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner will host the Game Changer Award recipient conversation, in which he will speak with Sutherland about his journey.
“Roeg is a passionate cinephile and industry leader, who has not only discovered, but also nurtured and developed the careers of countless artists. In the past several years, he has secured financing and sold some of the most important and critically acclaimed films, both domestic and international,” commented Zff Artistic Director Christian Jungen.
- 9/10/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The 77th annual Writers Guild Awards will take place on February 15, 2025, the Guild said on Monday as it unveiled the this season’s timetable.
Submissions for all categories opened on September 9 and the online voting window runs from November 22 to December 30.
The WGA will announce its original, adapted, and documentary screenplay nominations on January 9, 2025, and the final voting window is January 13 to January 27, 2025.
The bi-coastal ceremonies for the West Coast and East Coast chapters will take place at Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and Edison Ballroom in New York.
To be eligible, feature screenplays must have exhibited theatrically in Los...
Submissions for all categories opened on September 9 and the online voting window runs from November 22 to December 30.
The WGA will announce its original, adapted, and documentary screenplay nominations on January 9, 2025, and the final voting window is January 13 to January 27, 2025.
The bi-coastal ceremonies for the West Coast and East Coast chapters will take place at Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and Edison Ballroom in New York.
To be eligible, feature screenplays must have exhibited theatrically in Los...
- 9/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Until the 2024 Emmy nominations were announced, the last time an Oscar-winning actress had earned TV academy recognition for a guest appearance on a comedy series was 2019, when Emma Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) battled eventual victor Jane Lynch (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”). Among those in the running for the next Best Comedy Guest Actress trophy are Academy Award recipients Olivia Colman (“The Bear”), Jamie Lee Curtis (“The Bear”), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“Only Murders in the Building”), all of whom further stand out from their remaining three competitors in that they are new to the category.
Said three Oscar winners are faced with the daunting challenge of defeating Emmy darling Maya Rudolph, who is seeking her third guest victory for “Saturday Night Live” following triumphs in 2020 and 2021. Also in the mix are veteran nominees Kaitlin Olson (“Hacks”) and Kristen Wiig (“Saturday Night Live”), the latter of whom lost to Rudolph three years ago.
Said three Oscar winners are faced with the daunting challenge of defeating Emmy darling Maya Rudolph, who is seeking her third guest victory for “Saturday Night Live” following triumphs in 2020 and 2021. Also in the mix are veteran nominees Kaitlin Olson (“Hacks”) and Kristen Wiig (“Saturday Night Live”), the latter of whom lost to Rudolph three years ago.
- 9/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Heading into the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys, Gold Derby predicted that Taraji P. Henson would easily win Best Comedy Guest Actress for “Abbott Elementary.” However, the award ended up going to the perceived runner-up, Judith Light (“Poker Face”), who happened to deliver a performance over twice the size of Henson’s. As voters set out to select Light’s successor, they may either stay on track by honoring another actress with more than 20 minutes of screen time or take one of multiple opportunities to go in the opposite direction.
The six current comedy guest actress contenders asked the TV academy to consider their work in episodes in which they appear for an average of 14 minutes and 34 seconds (or 27.50% of the total running time). This data was calculated using a simple definition of stand-alone screen time, which is any time a given performer can be seen on screen or heard off screen.
The six current comedy guest actress contenders asked the TV academy to consider their work in episodes in which they appear for an average of 14 minutes and 34 seconds (or 27.50% of the total running time). This data was calculated using a simple definition of stand-alone screen time, which is any time a given performer can be seen on screen or heard off screen.
- 9/3/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Ever since the era of Ocean’s Eleven, the pairing of George Clooney and Brad Pitt has been a royally charged one. The Steven Soderbergh film not only pulled Clooney out of the pit that Batman & Robin threw him in but also elevated him to a movie star status. With Wolfs, the boys are officially back at it again and the fans couldn’t be happier. That is, until the report about their obnoxious salaries for the Apple-sponsored film.
Wolfs [Credit: Apple TV+, Columbia Pictures]
Not only has the news caused a fracture among the well-meaning public but also threw the fans for a loop. After all, a $35 million paycheck is an insulting number, no matter which way one looks at it. However, it did not take long for Clooney to voice his opinion on the issue. It now seems that there is more to the story than meets the eye.
Wolfs [Credit: Apple TV+, Columbia Pictures]
Not only has the news caused a fracture among the well-meaning public but also threw the fans for a loop. After all, a $35 million paycheck is an insulting number, no matter which way one looks at it. However, it did not take long for Clooney to voice his opinion on the issue. It now seems that there is more to the story than meets the eye.
- 9/2/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Live from Telluride, Sony Pictures’ biographical dramedy “Saturday Night” has officially entered the Oscar race thanks to its superb ensemble, sizzling script and expert craftsmanship. The film drew significant attention at the festival, where nearly 300 people were turned away, and the first attendees arrived as early as 2:30 p.m. for the 7:15 p.m. screening. Jason Reitman’s crowd-pleasing romp is now positioned as a strong contender across several Oscar categories, including best picture.
Directed by Reitman, who introduced the film along with former “SNL” cast member Bill Murray, it’s set in 1975 and chronicles the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.”
With a cast of more than 20 actors who deliver outstanding performances in their respective roles, “Saturday Night” is in the running for one of the five slots for the best-cast ensemble at the SAG Awards. If nominated, it...
Directed by Reitman, who introduced the film along with former “SNL” cast member Bill Murray, it’s set in 1975 and chronicles the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of NBC’s long-running sketch show, “Saturday Night Live.”
With a cast of more than 20 actors who deliver outstanding performances in their respective roles, “Saturday Night” is in the running for one of the five slots for the best-cast ensemble at the SAG Awards. If nominated, it...
- 9/1/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Only Murders in the Building has been a wonderful show, but just how much is each of the stars worth? Find out here!
Only Murders in the Building has become one of Hulu’s best hits. This mystery-comedy focuses on actor Charles (Steve Martin), Broadway producer Oliver (Martin Short) and artist Mabel (Selena Gomez) forming an unlikely team to solve murders occurring in their Manhattan apartment complex and doing a podcast on it.
Each season has been marked with huge guest stars, fun twists, and a compelling mystery that makes it pretty watchable. The main cast is small yet notable for their stardom and some nice wealth to them. Per Showbiz Galore and Celebrity Net Worth, here’s how each member of the cast is paid and their net worth to show how successful they are.
Selena Gomez Only Murders in the Building -- “Opening Night” - Episode 310 -- Curtain call on Season 3! Charles,...
Only Murders in the Building has become one of Hulu’s best hits. This mystery-comedy focuses on actor Charles (Steve Martin), Broadway producer Oliver (Martin Short) and artist Mabel (Selena Gomez) forming an unlikely team to solve murders occurring in their Manhattan apartment complex and doing a podcast on it.
Each season has been marked with huge guest stars, fun twists, and a compelling mystery that makes it pretty watchable. The main cast is small yet notable for their stardom and some nice wealth to them. Per Showbiz Galore and Celebrity Net Worth, here’s how each member of the cast is paid and their net worth to show how successful they are.
Selena Gomez Only Murders in the Building -- “Opening Night” - Episode 310 -- Curtain call on Season 3! Charles,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- ShowSnob
Universal has dated the Pharrell Williams-Michel Gondry musical feature Atlantis for May 9, 2025.
The pic is based on Williams’ childhood at the Virginia Beach Atlantis Apartments during the summer of 1977.
Piece by Piece, the Focus Features biopic about Williams told through Lego animation and directed by Morgan Neville, is making its world premiere at Telluride this week.
Atlantis is directed by Gondry from a screenplay by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4) and the Tony award winning writer of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and the film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick … Boom!, Steven Levenson. Williams penned the songs along with near Egot-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Williams produces with Emmy winner Mimi Valdés (EP of Hidden Figures and the series Harlem) and two-time Best Picture Oscar nominee Gil Netter.
EPs are Matthew Hirsch, Raffi Adlan, Jennie Lee, Shani Saxon, Michael Mayer,...
The pic is based on Williams’ childhood at the Virginia Beach Atlantis Apartments during the summer of 1977.
Piece by Piece, the Focus Features biopic about Williams told through Lego animation and directed by Morgan Neville, is making its world premiere at Telluride this week.
Atlantis is directed by Gondry from a screenplay by Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4) and the Tony award winning writer of Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and the film adaptation of Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick … Boom!, Steven Levenson. Williams penned the songs along with near Egot-winning Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Williams produces with Emmy winner Mimi Valdés (EP of Hidden Figures and the series Harlem) and two-time Best Picture Oscar nominee Gil Netter.
EPs are Matthew Hirsch, Raffi Adlan, Jennie Lee, Shani Saxon, Michael Mayer,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry’s star-studded musical film now has its title and release date. Universal Pictures will release “Atlantis” wide on May 9, 2025.
While plot details remain under wraps, the film is described as an expedition into the summer of 1977 in the Virginia Beach neighborhood inspired by the Atlantis Apartments of Williams’ childhood.
The all-star cast includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Quinta Brunson, Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Tim Meadows, Jayson Lee, Jamilah Rosemond, Jaboukie Young-White and Missy Elliott.
Academy Award-winning “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “The Science of Sleep” filmmaker Gondry directs a screenplay by Martin Hynes (“Toy Story 4″) and Steven Levenson.
The coming-of-age film features songs by Williams and the decorated musical duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. “Atlantis” is produced by Williams, Mimi Valdés and Gil Netter.
The film is executive produced by Matthew Hirsch, Raffi Adlan, Jennie Lee,...
While plot details remain under wraps, the film is described as an expedition into the summer of 1977 in the Virginia Beach neighborhood inspired by the Atlantis Apartments of Williams’ childhood.
The all-star cast includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Quinta Brunson, Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe, Tim Meadows, Jayson Lee, Jamilah Rosemond, Jaboukie Young-White and Missy Elliott.
Academy Award-winning “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “The Science of Sleep” filmmaker Gondry directs a screenplay by Martin Hynes (“Toy Story 4″) and Steven Levenson.
The coming-of-age film features songs by Williams and the decorated musical duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. “Atlantis” is produced by Williams, Mimi Valdés and Gil Netter.
The film is executive produced by Matthew Hirsch, Raffi Adlan, Jennie Lee,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Midway through the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building, NYPD Detective Williams (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) complains once again about how true-crime podcasters Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) keep stumbling their way into and through murder investigations. Her objection isn’t just to these three civilians consistently putting themselves in danger and interfering with the work of real police, but with the shoddiness of their sleuthing, which this time around has produced so many suspects that they need multiple murder boards to fit them all.
- 8/28/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Space school is officially in session: the newest installment in the "Star Trek" universe, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," has begun production according to the franchise's official website and social media accounts. In a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the full cast of the new younger-gen series reports for duty in front of the historic "Star Trek" Stage, and everybody looks pretty dang jazzed to be there.
School is in session, cadets! Today marks the official start of production as the #StarTrek Stage welcomes #StarfleetAcademy. pic.twitter.com/i6Bmtz5Tuh
— Star Trek on Paramount+ (@StarTrekOnPPlus) August 26, 2024
Holly Hunter is now officially confirmed to be playing the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy in the cadet-centric new series, and the beloved actor stands at the center of the excited full cast photo (seen above). The Oscar-winning Hunter has, of course, appeared in such phenomenal films as "Broadcast News" and "The Piano,...
School is in session, cadets! Today marks the official start of production as the #StarTrek Stage welcomes #StarfleetAcademy. pic.twitter.com/i6Bmtz5Tuh
— Star Trek on Paramount+ (@StarTrekOnPPlus) August 26, 2024
Holly Hunter is now officially confirmed to be playing the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy in the cadet-centric new series, and the beloved actor stands at the center of the excited full cast photo (seen above). The Oscar-winning Hunter has, of course, appeared in such phenomenal films as "Broadcast News" and "The Piano,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Rotten Tomatoes is about to make it easier for audiences to recognize the best movies in the business thanks to a new “Verified Hot” badge system. The badge signifies a quality above the average popcorn muncher, honoring the best-verified reviewed theatrical films by fans. The “Verified Hot” initiative compliments the site’s “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer badge, awarded to the highest-reviewed films by professional critics. In contrast, “Verified Hot” represents theatrical films that achieve a Verified Audience Score of 90% or higher on the Popcornmeter and meet other eligibility requirements.
Rotten Tomatoes plans to brand select summer films with the “Verified Hot” badge, including Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Twisters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fly Me to the Moon, It Ends with Us, and more.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and...
Rotten Tomatoes plans to brand select summer films with the “Verified Hot” badge, including Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Twisters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fly Me to the Moon, It Ends with Us, and more.
“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and...
- 8/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Alexander Payne isn’t holding a grudge against “The Holdovers” script allegations, but the writer/director is admitting just how “stupid” he thought the perceived scandal was.
On the eve of the 2024 Oscars, Disney’s “Luca” co-screenwriter Simon Stephenson publicly accused Payne and “The Holdovers” screenwriter David Hemingson of plagiarizing the script from his 2013 Black List screenplay “Frisco.”
Now, Payne told Deadline while at the Sarajevo Film Festival what he really thought of the media coverage at the time.
“It was the stupidest thing in the world,” Payne said when asked about the Variety report. “It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves. Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
At the time, Variety cited emails that suggested Payne did read Stephenson’s script or was at least aware of it when he decided to pass...
On the eve of the 2024 Oscars, Disney’s “Luca” co-screenwriter Simon Stephenson publicly accused Payne and “The Holdovers” screenwriter David Hemingson of plagiarizing the script from his 2013 Black List screenplay “Frisco.”
Now, Payne told Deadline while at the Sarajevo Film Festival what he really thought of the media coverage at the time.
“It was the stupidest thing in the world,” Payne said when asked about the Variety report. “It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves. Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
At the time, Variety cited emails that suggested Payne did read Stephenson’s script or was at least aware of it when he decided to pass...
- 8/21/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Earlier this year, one day before the 2024 Academy Awards, Variety reported that The Holdovers director Alexander Payne and writer David Hemingson had been accused of plagiarism by another screenwriter. "It was the stupidest thing in the world," is how Payne describes the controversy now to Deadline. "It was irresponsible of...
- 8/21/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
“It was the stupidest thing in the world,” director Alexander Payne has said regarding a screenwriter’s allegation that The Holdovers was plagiarised from a 2013 script.
In March, Variety ran an article which shared British screenwriter Simon Stephenson’s allegation that Alexander Payne’s Oscar-winning comedy drama The Holdovers was plagiarised from a script he wrote in 2013.
Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne has now provided a strongly-worded response to that allegation. He called it “the stupidest thing in the world,” and then went to describe Variety’s reporting on the matter as “irresponsible”.
“It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves,” the director said, as reported by Deadline. “Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
According to Stephenson – best known for his work on Luca, Paddington 2 and the drama The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain...
In March, Variety ran an article which shared British screenwriter Simon Stephenson’s allegation that Alexander Payne’s Oscar-winning comedy drama The Holdovers was plagiarised from a script he wrote in 2013.
Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne has now provided a strongly-worded response to that allegation. He called it “the stupidest thing in the world,” and then went to describe Variety’s reporting on the matter as “irresponsible”.
“It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves,” the director said, as reported by Deadline. “Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
According to Stephenson – best known for his work on Luca, Paddington 2 and the drama The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain...
- 8/21/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Alexander Payne has lambasted a report from earlier this year that the script for his five-time Oscar-nominated film The Holdovers, which he directed from a script by David Hemingson, was plagiarized.
“It was the stupidest thing in the world,” Payne told us at the Sarajevo Film Festival when asked about the Variety report earlier this year, which dropped on the eve of the Oscar ceremony.
In the piece, Luca screenwriter Simon Stephenson accused The Holdovers script of being plagiarized from his 2013 Black List screenplay Frisco.
“It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves,” claimed Payne. “Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
He added: “I haven’t heard anything more about it and I wish him [Stephenson] well but there was just no merit to it. I mean, I didn’t even pay attention to...
“It was the stupidest thing in the world,” Payne told us at the Sarajevo Film Festival when asked about the Variety report earlier this year, which dropped on the eve of the Oscar ceremony.
In the piece, Luca screenwriter Simon Stephenson accused The Holdovers script of being plagiarized from his 2013 Black List screenplay Frisco.
“It was irresponsible of Variety to report on that without having read the scripts and comparing them themselves,” claimed Payne. “Do you think The New York Times would have done that?”
He added: “I haven’t heard anything more about it and I wish him [Stephenson] well but there was just no merit to it. I mean, I didn’t even pay attention to...
- 8/21/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Alexander Payne is developing a Danish-language feature film that will shoot in Denmark and be 100% funded by European money.
Speaking to Screen at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne said he is yet to write the script but that he expected to qualify for certain European funding pots through his Greek citizenship.
He did not reveal plot or title details of the project, which would be the first European film for the Sideways and The Holdovers director. The director was previously attached to a Netflix film starring Mads Mikkelsen that was due to shoot in Denmark, Sweden and the US in...
Speaking to Screen at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne said he is yet to write the script but that he expected to qualify for certain European funding pots through his Greek citizenship.
He did not reveal plot or title details of the project, which would be the first European film for the Sideways and The Holdovers director. The director was previously attached to a Netflix film starring Mads Mikkelsen that was due to shoot in Denmark, Sweden and the US in...
- 8/20/2024
- ScreenDaily
The director of The Holdovers, Alexander Payne, is thinking about making a western, an Election sequel or even ‘ a good car chase film.’ Is it too much to ask for all three?
How is Alexander Payne planning to follow The Holdovers, last year’s excellent period drama? It could yet go one of several ways but as it stands, a Western looks to be the likely path. Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne revealed that he is working on a Western with David Hemingson, the writer of The Holdovers. However, Payne also added that a sequel to his beloved 1999 comedy, Election is still in the works.
“The one genre I’ve wanted to do is a Western,” said Payne (and covered by Deadline). “So, right now while Jim [Taylor] and I are talking about a sequel to Election, with a different writer – the guy who wrote The Holdovers [David Hemingson], we have...
How is Alexander Payne planning to follow The Holdovers, last year’s excellent period drama? It could yet go one of several ways but as it stands, a Western looks to be the likely path. Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, Payne revealed that he is working on a Western with David Hemingson, the writer of The Holdovers. However, Payne also added that a sequel to his beloved 1999 comedy, Election is still in the works.
“The one genre I’ve wanted to do is a Western,” said Payne (and covered by Deadline). “So, right now while Jim [Taylor] and I are talking about a sequel to Election, with a different writer – the guy who wrote The Holdovers [David Hemingson], we have...
- 8/19/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Alexander Payne’s Election is a movie whose reputation seems to be growing more and more each year. With a new Criterion Collection edition in stores (and the film celebrating its 25th anniversary), Payne and the film’s writer, Jim Taylor have recently been exploring a potential sequel. The original film was based on a novel by Tom Perrotta, and the sequel would be based on his most recent novel, Tracy Flick Can’t Win.
According to a recent interview in Deadline, Payne is seriously considering teaming with Payne to adapt the sequel, saying, “There is talk and Jim Taylor and I are conceding that now,” with him adding, “If there were to be a sequel to Election, what would that look like?”
The original film starred Matthew Broderick as a high school Social Studies teacher who becomes hellbent on destroying her campaign for student body president at her high school.
According to a recent interview in Deadline, Payne is seriously considering teaming with Payne to adapt the sequel, saying, “There is talk and Jim Taylor and I are conceding that now,” with him adding, “If there were to be a sequel to Election, what would that look like?”
The original film starred Matthew Broderick as a high school Social Studies teacher who becomes hellbent on destroying her campaign for student body president at her high school.
- 8/18/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Two-time Academy Award winner Alexander Payne (“The Holdovers”) teased the upcoming sequel to his beloved black comedy “Election” Sunday in Sarajevo while dishing on his desire to dabble in genre, sharing more details of an upcoming Western while also expressing his hopes “to do a good car chase film.”
Payne, who’s appearing at the Sarajevo Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, gave an update on the anticipated sequel to his 1999 adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta, starring Reese Witherspoon as the ruthless go-getter Tracy Flick.
Paramount is reported to be developing a sequel for streaming service Paramount+, “Tracy Flick Can’t Win,” based on Perrotta’s follow-up novel, published in 2022, with Witherspoon reprising her iconic role and Payne tapped to direct.
“There is talk. Jim Taylor and I are conceiving that now,” Payne said on Sunday, describing conversations with his longtime collaborator, also in attendance. “If...
Payne, who’s appearing at the Sarajevo Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, gave an update on the anticipated sequel to his 1999 adaptation of the novel by Tom Perrotta, starring Reese Witherspoon as the ruthless go-getter Tracy Flick.
Paramount is reported to be developing a sequel for streaming service Paramount+, “Tracy Flick Can’t Win,” based on Perrotta’s follow-up novel, published in 2022, with Witherspoon reprising her iconic role and Payne tapped to direct.
“There is talk. Jim Taylor and I are conceiving that now,” Payne said on Sunday, describing conversations with his longtime collaborator, also in attendance. “If...
- 8/18/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Alexander Payne touched down at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Sunday where he shed some light on his next project – a Western which will reunite the writer-director with The Holdovers scribe David Hemingson.
Speaking at a masterclass at the Bosnian Cultural Center, Payne, whose last project The Holdovers earned five Oscar nominations, told the audience that he wanted to explore different genres from the types of films he has made so far.
“The one genre I’ve wanted to do is a Western,” said Payne. “So, right now while Jim [Taylor] and I are talking about a sequel to Election, with a different writer – the guy who wrote The Holdovers [David Hemingson], we have been conceiving a Western for years now.”
He added: “It would be nice to take a kind of realistic-slash-naturalistic approach to a Western and also using landscape. In as much as sense of place is important…part of my...
Speaking at a masterclass at the Bosnian Cultural Center, Payne, whose last project The Holdovers earned five Oscar nominations, told the audience that he wanted to explore different genres from the types of films he has made so far.
“The one genre I’ve wanted to do is a Western,” said Payne. “So, right now while Jim [Taylor] and I are talking about a sequel to Election, with a different writer – the guy who wrote The Holdovers [David Hemingson], we have been conceiving a Western for years now.”
He added: “It would be nice to take a kind of realistic-slash-naturalistic approach to a Western and also using landscape. In as much as sense of place is important…part of my...
- 8/18/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Alexander Payne updates on ‘Election’ sequel, teases next projects: “I want to do a car chase movie”
Alexander Payne teased post-The Holdovers projects to an audience at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Sunday (August 18), providing an update on the Election sequel and saying he wants to make “a car chase movie.”
“Jim Taylor and I are conceiving what the sequel would look like now,” said Payne of the Election sequel, which is in the works at Paramount+. Taylor is a regular collaborator with Payne, including as co-writer on Downsizing and Sideways.
The film will be based on the 2022 sequel novel Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta, who wrote the first book Election on which...
“Jim Taylor and I are conceiving what the sequel would look like now,” said Payne of the Election sequel, which is in the works at Paramount+. Taylor is a regular collaborator with Payne, including as co-writer on Downsizing and Sideways.
The film will be based on the 2022 sequel novel Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Tom Perrotta, who wrote the first book Election on which...
- 8/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for the Industry Selects program of films beyond the official fest lineup and available for worldwide acquisition as each gets an in-person screening for film buyers and industry execs.
Leading the selection is Christopher Leone’s Code 3, an action comedy that stars Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery and is from Wayfarer Studios; Locked, David Yarovesky’s remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4 toplined by Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård; and Teemu Nikki’s 100 Litres of Gold, about two sisters famous for their Finnish farmhouse.
Other sales titles headed to Toronto as part of the Industry Selects program include Allan Ungar’s London Calling, where the director reteams with Josh Duhamel for an action comedy; Mehdi Idir’s Monsieur Aznavour from Playtime Group; Korean director Kim So-jin’s Noise; and Rich Flu, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead,...
Leading the selection is Christopher Leone’s Code 3, an action comedy that stars Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery and is from Wayfarer Studios; Locked, David Yarovesky’s remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4 toplined by Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård; and Teemu Nikki’s 100 Litres of Gold, about two sisters famous for their Finnish farmhouse.
Other sales titles headed to Toronto as part of the Industry Selects program include Allan Ungar’s London Calling, where the director reteams with Josh Duhamel for an action comedy; Mehdi Idir’s Monsieur Aznavour from Playtime Group; Korean director Kim So-jin’s Noise; and Rich Flu, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The world of cinema is set to delve deeper into the life and legacy of the late Anthony Bourdain with the upcoming biopic, “Tony.”
Dominic Sessa to Portray Anthony Bourdain in Biopic ‘Tony’
In a surprising yet promising casting choice, young actor Dominic Sessa has been tapped to portray the celebrated chef, writer, and television personality.
Sessa, who gained critical acclaim for his breakout role in “The Holdovers,” will be taking on the formidable task of embodying Bourdain’s complex and multifaceted character. The 21-year-old actor, known for his raw talent and ability to inhabit diverse roles, is undoubtedly facing a challenging yet exciting opportunity.
A Match Made in the Tri-State Area
Interestingly, both Sessa and Bourdain share a connection to the tri-state area. While Bourdain was a New York native, Sessa hails from New Jersey, adding an intriguing layer to the casting decision. This shared regional background could potentially...
Dominic Sessa to Portray Anthony Bourdain in Biopic ‘Tony’
In a surprising yet promising casting choice, young actor Dominic Sessa has been tapped to portray the celebrated chef, writer, and television personality.
Sessa, who gained critical acclaim for his breakout role in “The Holdovers,” will be taking on the formidable task of embodying Bourdain’s complex and multifaceted character. The 21-year-old actor, known for his raw talent and ability to inhabit diverse roles, is undoubtedly facing a challenging yet exciting opportunity.
A Match Made in the Tri-State Area
Interestingly, both Sessa and Bourdain share a connection to the tri-state area. While Bourdain was a New York native, Sessa hails from New Jersey, adding an intriguing layer to the casting decision. This shared regional background could potentially...
- 8/15/2024
- by Daniel Babis
- Daily Soap Dish
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. To keep up with our latest features, sign up for the Weekly Edit newsletter and follow us @mubinotebook on Twitter and Instagram.NEWSBlazing Saddles.With on-location filming in Los Angeles on the steep decline, Mayor Karen Bass has launched the Entertainment Industry Council, which plans to lobby the state to subsidize productions in the city.FESTIVALSViet and Nam.The Toronto International Film Festival (September 5–15) has added a number of titles to its lineup, including Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door, Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, bringing the total to 276. The Wavelengths slate will feature Truong Minh Quý’s Viet and Nam, Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich’s The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, and Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias’s Pepe, among others. Festival attendees are encouraged to use this nifty tool, lest they be lost forever in the scheduling labyrinth.
- 8/15/2024
- MUBI
Landmark Theatres turns 50 this year, but this could be its last. Owned by the Cohen Media Group, they’re part of a foreclosure auction against Cohen Bros. Realty by the Fortress Investment Group for payment of a $534 million loan under New York Uniform Commercial Code law. A judge declared the auction should proceed November 8 unless Cohen and Fortress come to an agreement.
IndieWire also learned that on August 5, the U.S. Department of Labor on August 5 ordered Cohen to deliver $82,309 in back pay and penalties to six New York employees not compensated for overtime. “The violations found here were willful and repeated with significant penalties,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Jorge Alvarez in New York.
Losing the 29-location Landmark chain, best known for its focus on first-run specialized titles, foreign films, and re-releases, sounds like devastating news. It still contains still notable theaters like the Sunset 5 and NuArt in Los Angeles,...
IndieWire also learned that on August 5, the U.S. Department of Labor on August 5 ordered Cohen to deliver $82,309 in back pay and penalties to six New York employees not compensated for overtime. “The violations found here were willful and repeated with significant penalties,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Jorge Alvarez in New York.
Losing the 29-location Landmark chain, best known for its focus on first-run specialized titles, foreign films, and re-releases, sounds like devastating news. It still contains still notable theaters like the Sunset 5 and NuArt in Los Angeles,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
A24 busca adquirir la película.
De acuerdo con Deadline, Dominic Sessa, que debutó como actor en la oscarizada película Los que se quedan (The Holdovers) de Alexander Payne, está en conversaciones para protagonizar Tony, el biopic del chef Anthony Bourdain que dirigirá Matt Johnson (Blackberry) a partir de un guion de Lou Howe y Todd Bartels.
Bourdain cocinó en varios restaurantes de Manhattan en los años ochenta y noventa y fue el chef ejecutivo de Brasserie Les Halles, pero fue su colección de ensayos sobre las oscuras prácticas de restaurantes lo que le puso en el mapa. Tras su publicación en The New Yorker, Bourdain se convirtió en una estrella instantánea en el panorama gastronómico mediático por su tono directo al que el público no estaba acostumbrado. El chef empezó a presentar varios programas de televisión, pero fue su serie de Travel Channel Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations que le convirtió...
De acuerdo con Deadline, Dominic Sessa, que debutó como actor en la oscarizada película Los que se quedan (The Holdovers) de Alexander Payne, está en conversaciones para protagonizar Tony, el biopic del chef Anthony Bourdain que dirigirá Matt Johnson (Blackberry) a partir de un guion de Lou Howe y Todd Bartels.
Bourdain cocinó en varios restaurantes de Manhattan en los años ochenta y noventa y fue el chef ejecutivo de Brasserie Les Halles, pero fue su colección de ensayos sobre las oscuras prácticas de restaurantes lo que le puso en el mapa. Tras su publicación en The New Yorker, Bourdain se convirtió en una estrella instantánea en el panorama gastronómico mediático por su tono directo al que el público no estaba acostumbrado. El chef empezó a presentar varios programas de televisión, pero fue su serie de Travel Channel Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations que le convirtió...
- 8/14/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Beware, "Deadpool & Wolverine," another R-rated Marvel movie is coming for your box office crown. With Dr. Michael Morbius and Cassandra Webb failing to become household names, Eddie Brock preparing to retire, and the rumored "Spider-Man 4" starring Tom Holland still out in the wind, it's up to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Sergei Kravinoff to salvage the future of Sony's Spider-Man Universe. The actor's "Kraven the Hunter" film has gone through multiple release date changes, the most recent of which saw it pushed to mid-December -- because I dunno about you, but when I think of the winter holidays, I think of the guy from "Kick-Ass" biting off people's noses and spitting them out, as Taylor-Johnson does in the first "Kraven" trailer.
In case the actor's face-chomping antics didn't clue you off, "Kraven" has now been officially rated R for "strong bloody violence, and language," and will continue this...
In case the actor's face-chomping antics didn't clue you off, "Kraven" has now been officially rated R for "strong bloody violence, and language," and will continue this...
- 8/14/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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