James Gunn’s 1 Wish Will Come True After Nearly 30 Years Because of David Corenswet’s Superman Movie
Appearing for the first time in Superman #1 on May 18, 1939, DC’s best set of parents, Ma and Pa Kent made their way to James Gunn’s threads, who recently celebrated their anniversary. Taking a moment to honor his favorite Kansas farmers, Gunn recently announced the cast for the duo in his upcoming Superman reboot.
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc | image: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsWhile directing his highly-anticipated Superman movie, James Gunn recently announced the casting of Neva Howell and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Ma and Pa Kent, respectively. Taking to his threads account, while announcing the cast, Gunn also mentioned making his dream come true of finally working with Vince, after being mesmerized by his performance in a 1995 movie.
James Gunn Announced the Cast for Ma and Pa Kent
Celebrating Ma and Pa Kent’s anniversary on May 18, following their first appearance in Superman #1 on May 18, 1939, James Gunn took to...
James Gunn at the 2016 Sdcc | image: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia CommonsWhile directing his highly-anticipated Superman movie, James Gunn recently announced the casting of Neva Howell and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Ma and Pa Kent, respectively. Taking to his threads account, while announcing the cast, Gunn also mentioned making his dream come true of finally working with Vince, after being mesmerized by his performance in a 1995 movie.
James Gunn Announced the Cast for Ma and Pa Kent
Celebrating Ma and Pa Kent’s anniversary on May 18, following their first appearance in Superman #1 on May 18, 1939, James Gunn took to...
- 5/19/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Originally announced last year under the title Mother Land, the next film from director Alexandre Aja (High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Crawl) is now titled Never Let Go, and Lionsgate has released the official trailer this morning. Watch it below.
Never Let Go arrives in theaters on September 27, 2024. The premise for this one looks to be similar to films including A Quiet Place and Bird Box, centered on a small family unit’s struggle to survive within a world gone to hell. There’s a whole lot of snake-like imagery in this first look trailer – jump to 1:44 for a blink-and-miss-it little tease… or check out our screen-grab below – but the threat outside their door is still very much a mystery at this point in time.
All we know is… one touch is all it takes…
Academy Award winner Halle Berry is leading the film’s cast.
Never Let Go arrives in theaters on September 27, 2024. The premise for this one looks to be similar to films including A Quiet Place and Bird Box, centered on a small family unit’s struggle to survive within a world gone to hell. There’s a whole lot of snake-like imagery in this first look trailer – jump to 1:44 for a blink-and-miss-it little tease… or check out our screen-grab below – but the threat outside their door is still very much a mystery at this point in time.
All we know is… one touch is all it takes…
Academy Award winner Halle Berry is leading the film’s cast.
- 5/16/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Dafne Keen (Logan) and Samantha Lorraine (Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado) have been tapped to star in Night Comes, a survival horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of actor Jay Hernandez (Suicide Squad).
Hailing from Impossible Dream Entertainment and the Canadian production and financing outfit Big Picture Cinema Group, the film unfolds against the backdrop of a cataclysmic event that threatens to engulf humanity. Two sisters manage to escape the horror only to find themselves thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, tasked with a mission that holds the fate of mankind in the balance.
Hernandez teamed with Jason Bourque and Nancy Isaak to write the film, which draws inspiration from such popular genre titles as Birdbox and The Descent. Impossible Dream partners Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick will produce alongside Big Picture...
Hailing from Impossible Dream Entertainment and the Canadian production and financing outfit Big Picture Cinema Group, the film unfolds against the backdrop of a cataclysmic event that threatens to engulf humanity. Two sisters manage to escape the horror only to find themselves thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, tasked with a mission that holds the fate of mankind in the balance.
Hernandez teamed with Jason Bourque and Nancy Isaak to write the film, which draws inspiration from such popular genre titles as Birdbox and The Descent. Impossible Dream partners Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick will produce alongside Big Picture...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jan de Bont’s action thriller Speed is considered to be one of the best in the genre. Moreover, the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves was the equivalent of a cherry on top. The romance is a slow burn as the characters keep the audience waiting for something to happen between the two but it isn’t until the very end that Annie and Jack share a passionate kiss.
Jan de Bont’s Speed (1994).
However, this didn’t mean that there wasn’t a spark between the two as they held on to their dear lives in the speeding bus. They do share a few moments of eye contact here and there and as per Sandra Bullock, this really helped the two to build a connection before their big kiss; something which she hilariously dubbed as “foreplay.”
Sandra Bullock Talks about the “Foreplay” Trick in Speed
Keanu Reeves...
Jan de Bont’s Speed (1994).
However, this didn’t mean that there wasn’t a spark between the two as they held on to their dear lives in the speeding bus. They do share a few moments of eye contact here and there and as per Sandra Bullock, this really helped the two to build a connection before their big kiss; something which she hilariously dubbed as “foreplay.”
Sandra Bullock Talks about the “Foreplay” Trick in Speed
Keanu Reeves...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have, in less than 15 years, established themselves as the most exciting composers working in contemporary film.
Their first score was David Fincher’s masterpiece “The Social Network.” The score was a haunting, atmospheric triumph, and it won them Oscars, an even more impressive feat given the Academy’s historic anti-rock band bias. And what began as an exclusive collaboration with Fincher soon blossomed outward – they have worked with Pixar and Ken Burns, scored a prestige TV version of Alan Moore’s “Watchmen,” and an animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie. They can do it all, while remaining uniquely them.
They are unstoppable, too. This week “Challengers,” from Luca Guadagnino, is released alongside their soundtrack album. And they have a pair of scores still coming this year – for the big-budget Apple movie “The Gorge” and for Guadagnino’s “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig.
For the purposes of this list,...
Their first score was David Fincher’s masterpiece “The Social Network.” The score was a haunting, atmospheric triumph, and it won them Oscars, an even more impressive feat given the Academy’s historic anti-rock band bias. And what began as an exclusive collaboration with Fincher soon blossomed outward – they have worked with Pixar and Ken Burns, scored a prestige TV version of Alan Moore’s “Watchmen,” and an animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie. They can do it all, while remaining uniquely them.
They are unstoppable, too. This week “Challengers,” from Luca Guadagnino, is released alongside their soundtrack album. And they have a pair of scores still coming this year – for the big-budget Apple movie “The Gorge” and for Guadagnino’s “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig.
For the purposes of this list,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Marvel Studios has a knack for accidentally spoiling their own movies. Either by sending Tom Holland for interviews or by releasing merchandise of an upcoming film, Marvel Studios has oftentimes spilled their own secrets.
Well, the latter seems to be the case once again as the merchandise for Captain America: Brave New World has allegedly leaked. Confirmed what people feared was true, Rosa Salazar’s villainous appearance as Diamondback has most probably been confirmed!
A still from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
Marvel Accidentally Spoils Its Own Movie (Again)!
Captain American: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan is probably one of the most awaited MCU films of all time. With the new MCU taking the fight for equal rights amidst a turbulent ever-changing world, Brave New World is sure to tackle the transfer of power from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson.
Sam Wilson picks Captain America’s shield
Rosa Salazar,...
Well, the latter seems to be the case once again as the merchandise for Captain America: Brave New World has allegedly leaked. Confirmed what people feared was true, Rosa Salazar’s villainous appearance as Diamondback has most probably been confirmed!
A still from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War
Marvel Accidentally Spoils Its Own Movie (Again)!
Captain American: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan is probably one of the most awaited MCU films of all time. With the new MCU taking the fight for equal rights amidst a turbulent ever-changing world, Brave New World is sure to tackle the transfer of power from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson.
Sam Wilson picks Captain America’s shield
Rosa Salazar,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
‘Superman’ is currently the most anticipated upcoming Dcu project, even preceding the release of the Creature Commandos. After months of speculation and planning, James Gunn joyfully announced that ‘Superman’ had commenced principal photography on February 29th, coinciding with Superman’s birthday, in Svalbard, Norway’s Adventdalen Valley, chosen for its Arctic resemblance and natural beauty.
Regarding the cast, 90% of the lineup has been unveiled. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor. Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, and Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi takes on Mister Terrific, while Nathan Fillion embodies Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan appears as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord.
The main cast for the upcoming Superman reboot was finalized months ago, and today, it was revealed that...
Regarding the cast, 90% of the lineup has been unveiled. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor. Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, and Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi takes on Mister Terrific, while Nathan Fillion embodies Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan appears as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord.
The main cast for the upcoming Superman reboot was finalized months ago, and today, it was revealed that...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Superman’ is currently the hottest upcoming Dcu project, despite the Creature Commandos being released first. Now after months of speculation and planning, Gunn was overjoyed to announce that ‘Superman’ had begun principal photography on February 29th which was, coincidentally, Superman’s birthday, in Svalbard, Norway’s Adventdalen Valley. The location was chosen for its resemblance to the Arctic and natural beauty.
As far as the cast goes, 90 % of names have already been revealed. So far, the main cast consists of David Corenswet, who will portray Clark Kent/Superman with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor on the opposite side. Rachel Brosnahan takes on the role of Lois Lane, while Isabela Merced is set to play Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi will depict Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion will bring to life Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan is cast as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer. Sara Sampaio...
As far as the cast goes, 90 % of names have already been revealed. So far, the main cast consists of David Corenswet, who will portray Clark Kent/Superman with Michael Holt as Lex Luthor on the opposite side. Rachel Brosnahan takes on the role of Lois Lane, while Isabela Merced is set to play Hawkgirl. Edi Gathegi will depict Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion will bring to life Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Anthony Carrigan is cast as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer. Sara Sampaio...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Warner Bros/DC Studio’s Superman has cast Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, the Earth citizen father of Krypton native Superman.
Taylor Vince follows in the footsteps of such actors as Kevin Costner who portrayed the character in 2013’s Man of Steel, and Glenn Ford in 1978’s Richard Donner directed Superman.
Taylor Vince joins Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet in the title role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet Editor Perry White, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The movie is currently shooting in Georgia for a July 11, 2025 theatrical release.
Taylor Vince’s credits include the upcoming AppleTV+ series Lady in the Lake opposite Natalie Portman, True Blood, The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of Shield,...
Taylor Vince follows in the footsteps of such actors as Kevin Costner who portrayed the character in 2013’s Man of Steel, and Glenn Ford in 1978’s Richard Donner directed Superman.
Taylor Vince joins Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet in the title role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet Editor Perry White, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The movie is currently shooting in Georgia for a July 11, 2025 theatrical release.
Taylor Vince’s credits include the upcoming AppleTV+ series Lady in the Lake opposite Natalie Portman, True Blood, The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of Shield,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Halle Berry can’t let go of psychological thrillers.
The Oscar winner turned up in Las Vegas on Wednesday during Lionsgate’s studio presentation to promote its new film, Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, which brings Berry back into a genre she explored more than 20 years ago, in earlier work like Gothika. But this one pushed her to new limits.
Set for release on Sept. 27, Never Let Go centers on a mother and her twin sons as they try to protect themselves from evil lurking in and around their home. Needing to stay connected at all times — always by a connection of ropes — they hold tight to one another and never let go. However, one of the boys questions if the evil is real, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Anthony B. Jenkins, Percy Daggs, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park and Stephanie Lavigne also star.
Aja directed from a...
The Oscar winner turned up in Las Vegas on Wednesday during Lionsgate’s studio presentation to promote its new film, Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, which brings Berry back into a genre she explored more than 20 years ago, in earlier work like Gothika. But this one pushed her to new limits.
Set for release on Sept. 27, Never Let Go centers on a mother and her twin sons as they try to protect themselves from evil lurking in and around their home. Needing to stay connected at all times — always by a connection of ropes — they hold tight to one another and never let go. However, one of the boys questions if the evil is real, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. Anthony B. Jenkins, Percy Daggs, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park and Stephanie Lavigne also star.
Aja directed from a...
- 4/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Trevante Rhodes is starring in the new Netflix movie Mea Culpa and you might be curious to know more about his personal life.
The 34-year-old actor had his big break in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight and he’s also known for his work in movies like Bird Box, 12 Strong, The Predator, and Candy Cane Lane.
Before becoming an actor, Trevante was a competitive athlete in track and field, but an Acl injury ended his college athletic career.
So, what’s going on in Trevante‘s personal life?
Keep reading to find out more…
It’s unclear if Trevante currently has a special someone in his life, either or girlfriend or a wife. It was previously reported back in 2019 that he became engaged to model Mara Wright, but we never heard any details about their relationship after that point.
Mara is now the mother of a young son, but it...
The 34-year-old actor had his big break in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight and he’s also known for his work in movies like Bird Box, 12 Strong, The Predator, and Candy Cane Lane.
Before becoming an actor, Trevante was a competitive athlete in track and field, but an Acl injury ended his college athletic career.
So, what’s going on in Trevante‘s personal life?
Keep reading to find out more…
It’s unclear if Trevante currently has a special someone in his life, either or girlfriend or a wife. It was previously reported back in 2019 that he became engaged to model Mara Wright, but we never heard any details about their relationship after that point.
Mara is now the mother of a young son, but it...
- 2/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Plot: Years after her sister disappeared at Arvores National Park, a young woman named Lennon gets a job as an Arvores park ranger in hopes of finding out what happened to her sibling. Unfortunately for her, she does find out.
Review: Teresa Sutherland wrote the screenplay for Emma Tammi’s 2018 horror Western The Wind and was part of the writing staff on the Mike Flanagan series Midnight Mass, and now she has made her feature directorial debut with the horror film Lovely, Dark, and Deep, which she was inspired to make after hearing “real-life conspiracy theories surrounding the unusually high number of unsolved missing person cases that happen in national parks and forests”. She came up with a theory of her own… something dealing with an ancient supernatural force that still operates in these isolated places “where it still gets dark”… and delivered it in the form of a movie that has some interesting ideas,...
Review: Teresa Sutherland wrote the screenplay for Emma Tammi’s 2018 horror Western The Wind and was part of the writing staff on the Mike Flanagan series Midnight Mass, and now she has made her feature directorial debut with the horror film Lovely, Dark, and Deep, which she was inspired to make after hearing “real-life conspiracy theories surrounding the unusually high number of unsolved missing person cases that happen in national parks and forests”. She came up with a theory of her own… something dealing with an ancient supernatural force that still operates in these isolated places “where it still gets dark”… and delivered it in the form of a movie that has some interesting ideas,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Trevante Rhodes is an American actor who has gained recognition for his exceptional talent and performances in both film and television. His journey to success has been remarkable, starting from his early days as a sprinter to becoming an award-winning actor.
Early Life
Trevante Nemour Rhodes was born on February 10, 1990, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He grew up in a supportive family, with his parents, Demour Dangelo and Jessi Rhodes, always encouraging his dreams. When he was ten years old, the family relocated to Little Elm, Texas, where Rhodes would embark on his athletic and acting journey.
Rhodes attended Little Elm High School, where he excelled in both football and track and field. As a running back in football, he showcased his agility and speed, while in track and field, he specialized in sprinting events like the 100 and 200 meters. Rhodes earned four letters in both sports and even competed in the 2007 Uil Track and Field Championships,...
Early Life
Trevante Nemour Rhodes was born on February 10, 1990, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He grew up in a supportive family, with his parents, Demour Dangelo and Jessi Rhodes, always encouraging his dreams. When he was ten years old, the family relocated to Little Elm, Texas, where Rhodes would embark on his athletic and acting journey.
Rhodes attended Little Elm High School, where he excelled in both football and track and field. As a running back in football, he showcased his agility and speed, while in track and field, he specialized in sprinting events like the 100 and 200 meters. Rhodes earned four letters in both sports and even competed in the 2007 Uil Track and Field Championships,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Penelope H. Fritz
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
It was a career year in 2023 for character actor David Dastmalchian. He had six onscreen film roles last year, including voice work on a Dtv DC animated movie. Not too shabby for an actor most recognize from small roles in “The Dark Knight,” “Bird Box,” and “The Suicide Squad.”
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Now one of those 2023 films of Dastmalchian’s finally hits theaters after a buzzy premiere at SXSW last year: “Late Night With The Devil.” Dasmalchian stars in the found footage horror as a late-night talk show host desperate to beat Johnny Carson in ratings.
Continue reading ‘Late Night With The Devil’ Trailer: David Dastmalchian Stars In Found Footage Horror Film In Theaters On March 22 at The Playlist.
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Now one of those 2023 films of Dastmalchian’s finally hits theaters after a buzzy premiere at SXSW last year: “Late Night With The Devil.” Dasmalchian stars in the found footage horror as a late-night talk show host desperate to beat Johnny Carson in ratings.
Continue reading ‘Late Night With The Devil’ Trailer: David Dastmalchian Stars In Found Footage Horror Film In Theaters On March 22 at The Playlist.
- 2/9/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Griselda spent another week lording over Netflix, but Fool Me Once had its own reason to celebrate.
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that included Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective) – but he also delivered a divisive movie that earned reactions that ranged from “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing” to “hideously bad” and “absolutely awful”. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link. I would have scored it higher, I was just left wanting a little more from the ending. Despite the wildly varying reactions, the movie has proven to be quite popular on the Netflix streaming service – in fact, the view count over its first couple months of release has landed it on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies list!
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix chairman of film Scott Stuber, who built the streamer’s A-list motion picture business, is departing after seven years and will leave in March to start his own company.
The well-liked Stuber reportedly has financing to set up his new film and TV venture according to Bloomberg, which broke the news on Monday.
The development came as a surprise to Sundance industry attendees as they digested news of the company’s acquisition of festival horror selection It’s What’s Inside.
However sources said the executive had been looking to move on and had advocated for a deeper dive into theatrical distribution at the company.
The well-liked Stuber reportedly has financing to set up his new film and TV venture according to Bloomberg, which broke the news on Monday.
The development came as a surprise to Sundance industry attendees as they digested news of the company’s acquisition of festival horror selection It’s What’s Inside.
However sources said the executive had been looking to move on and had advocated for a deeper dive into theatrical distribution at the company.
- 1/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Scott Stuber, the film chief at Netflix, is leaving the streaming service in March. He’ll (again) form his own company.
Stuber will stay with the streamer through the middle of March, a person with knowledge of the plan told IndieWire. The former Universal Pictures executive and Bluegrass Films principal has overseen the acquisition, development, or production of Netflix’s biggest movies; the list includes “Red Notice,” “Bird Box,” “Hustle,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “The Adam Project,” “The Gray Man,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Don’t Look Up,” “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story,” and “Roma.”
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and...
Stuber will stay with the streamer through the middle of March, a person with knowledge of the plan told IndieWire. The former Universal Pictures executive and Bluegrass Films principal has overseen the acquisition, development, or production of Netflix’s biggest movies; the list includes “Red Notice,” “Bird Box,” “Hustle,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “The Adam Project,” “The Gray Man,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Don’t Look Up,” “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story,” and “Roma.”
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and...
- 1/22/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Scott Stuber is leaving Netflix. The chairman of Netflix film since 2017, he will be leaving in March to start his own media company.
This has been in the works for some time, as rumors were rampant he had a different philosophy than Netflix toppers, whose prime focus has always been to make premium movies to be consumed by streaming. Other streamers have evolved into a theatrical first window for many of their big budget films, as Apple did in securing traditional distributors to globally release films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. While Netflix has acquired some posh theaters in qualifying cities like New York and Los Angeles, its business plan is mainly global streaming without the giant P&a spend needed for films to do big movie house grosses.
Stuber will stay to help the transition, and then Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria will oversee things until a permanent replacement is secured.
This has been in the works for some time, as rumors were rampant he had a different philosophy than Netflix toppers, whose prime focus has always been to make premium movies to be consumed by streaming. Other streamers have evolved into a theatrical first window for many of their big budget films, as Apple did in securing traditional distributors to globally release films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. While Netflix has acquired some posh theaters in qualifying cities like New York and Los Angeles, its business plan is mainly global streaming without the giant P&a spend needed for films to do big movie house grosses.
Stuber will stay to help the transition, and then Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria will oversee things until a permanent replacement is secured.
- 1/22/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s film chief Scott Stuber is leaving the streamer to start a new media company.
The exec will stay at Netflix through the middle of March, after which chief content officer Bela Bajaria will find his replacement, according to those familiar with the situation. Stuber has secured financing for this new endeavor, which will focus on making TV shows and movies, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news of Stuber’s departure.
Stuber’s exit from the company has been rumored for some time now. The well-liked film executive had been talking to potential financiers about a solo venture, according to a knowledgeable source.
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and talent...
The exec will stay at Netflix through the middle of March, after which chief content officer Bela Bajaria will find his replacement, according to those familiar with the situation. Stuber has secured financing for this new endeavor, which will focus on making TV shows and movies, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news of Stuber’s departure.
Stuber’s exit from the company has been rumored for some time now. The well-liked film executive had been talking to potential financiers about a solo venture, according to a knowledgeable source.
“Seven years ago, Reed and Ted offered me the amazing opportunity to join Netflix and create a new home for original movies,” Stuber said in a statement. “I am proud of what we accomplished and am so grateful to all the filmmakers and talent...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon MGM‘s Play Dirty is ready to announce its female lead for director Shane Black’s upcoming film. Joining Mark Wahlberg for Black’s crime thriller is Rosa Salazar. Lakeith Stanfield also stars, with a script written by Black, Anthony Bagarozzi, and Chuck Mondry.
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Play Dirty focuses on the “professional thief Parker (Wahlberg), who, after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.”
Rosa Salazar’s Play Dirty role remains a mystery. However, the film is inspired by Donald E Westlake’s Parker crime novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Play Dirty focuses on the “professional thief Parker (Wahlberg), who, after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still need to outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world’s richest man if he hopes to stay alive.”
Rosa Salazar’s Play Dirty role remains a mystery. However, the film is inspired by Donald E Westlake’s Parker crime novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.
- 1/17/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland, and Trevante Rhodes – Pictures courtesy of Netflix
Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet another project with Mea Culpa, a new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who is also set to star. Here’s everything you need to know about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.
The project has been in development for quite some time but was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is when we first learned about the project. Sadly, Netflix did not provide an official comment at the time, but the project was officially unveiled on February 23rd, 2023.
Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will be Perry’s fifth major project for Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, and Six Triple Eight. Also upcoming is another Madea movie and new comedy called Joe’s College Road Trip.
Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet another project with Mea Culpa, a new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who is also set to star. Here’s everything you need to know about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.
The project has been in development for quite some time but was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is when we first learned about the project. Sadly, Netflix did not provide an official comment at the time, but the project was officially unveiled on February 23rd, 2023.
Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will be Perry’s fifth major project for Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, and Six Triple Eight. Also upcoming is another Madea movie and new comedy called Joe’s College Road Trip.
- 1/12/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
This year kicked off with the theatrical release of Blumhouse’s Night Swim last week, and the new releases are going to start picking up a bit here in the second full week of the new year.
You’ll find nothing new in theaters this week, but plenty of horror to watch at home.
Here’s all the new horror releasing January 8 – January 14, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Screambox is heading into the deep dark once again with Underground, which is now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service to kick off the new year.
Inspired by true events, Lars Janssen‘s found footage nightmare finds a bachelorette party trapped in a World War II bunker complex.
Here’s the official plot synopsis: “In the midst of a spirited bachelorette party celebrating their friend’s upcoming wedding, a tight-knit group finds themselves on...
You’ll find nothing new in theaters this week, but plenty of horror to watch at home.
Here’s all the new horror releasing January 8 – January 14, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Screambox is heading into the deep dark once again with Underground, which is now streaming on the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service to kick off the new year.
Inspired by true events, Lars Janssen‘s found footage nightmare finds a bachelorette party trapped in a World War II bunker complex.
Here’s the official plot synopsis: “In the midst of a spirited bachelorette party celebrating their friend’s upcoming wedding, a tight-knit group finds themselves on...
- 1/10/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: As they should, the Black List will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed artists and a cinema institution next year.
Leaning into to two decades of shining a spotlight on Tinseltown’s most liked unproduced screenplays, the Franklin Leonard-founded Black List has teamed up with American Cinematheque for a screening series to kick off next month. Going into the Black List crates, a heavy hitting double bill of Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and Promising Young Woman and Ava DuVernay’s January 19 released Origin and her 2014 picture Selma are the first films in the series.
Fennell and DuVernay’s films will be screening on January 12 and January 15 respectively, Deadline has learned.
With all the screenings in the 20th anniversary series drawing from past Black List participants and projects, the first films are set to be shown at Santa Monica’s Aero Theater with...
Leaning into to two decades of shining a spotlight on Tinseltown’s most liked unproduced screenplays, the Franklin Leonard-founded Black List has teamed up with American Cinematheque for a screening series to kick off next month. Going into the Black List crates, a heavy hitting double bill of Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn and Promising Young Woman and Ava DuVernay’s January 19 released Origin and her 2014 picture Selma are the first films in the series.
Fennell and DuVernay’s films will be screening on January 12 and January 15 respectively, Deadline has learned.
With all the screenings in the 20th anniversary series drawing from past Black List participants and projects, the first films are set to be shown at Santa Monica’s Aero Theater with...
- 12/19/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: In the aftermath of a mysterious disaster, two wealthy New York families are forced to co-exist at a remote mansion.
Review: Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind is a mixed bag as far as apocalyptic thrillers go. While well-acted and peppered with some dazzling directorial flourishes, the movie is also undisciplined, with an indulgent run-time and characters that aren’t as compelling as high-profile stars might have you believe. It’s watchable and entertaining, but it spins its wheels too much in the final act and loses steam well before the credits roll.
If anything, Leave the World Behind is an excellent example of how sometimes a straightforward genre film can lose its way if puffed up with self-importance. Director Esmail (Mr. Robot), in his feature debut, is trying to make a classic, with the film an adaptation of the novel by Rumen Alam. It sports weighty themes...
Review: Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind is a mixed bag as far as apocalyptic thrillers go. While well-acted and peppered with some dazzling directorial flourishes, the movie is also undisciplined, with an indulgent run-time and characters that aren’t as compelling as high-profile stars might have you believe. It’s watchable and entertaining, but it spins its wheels too much in the final act and loses steam well before the credits roll.
If anything, Leave the World Behind is an excellent example of how sometimes a straightforward genre film can lose its way if puffed up with self-importance. Director Esmail (Mr. Robot), in his feature debut, is trying to make a classic, with the film an adaptation of the novel by Rumen Alam. It sports weighty themes...
- 12/8/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Sarah Paulson remembers Matthew Perry “as one of the most generous people on the planet.”
The American Horror Story actress looked back at her fond memories with the Friends star, who died at age 54 last month, during a recent appearance on The View.
On Oct. 28, the Los Angeles Police Department found Perry unresponsive in the hot tub at his L.A. home. His cause of death is still under investigation as the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office awaits toxicology results.
Paulson and Perry co-starred in Aaron Sorkin’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which ran for one season from 2006 to 2007. But the actress credits Perry for helping her land the role of Harriet Hayes, saying he went above and beyond to offer her extra support.
“I was at a particular place in my career where I needed that job very desperately and he, because of his friendship with Amanda Peet,...
The American Horror Story actress looked back at her fond memories with the Friends star, who died at age 54 last month, during a recent appearance on The View.
On Oct. 28, the Los Angeles Police Department found Perry unresponsive in the hot tub at his L.A. home. His cause of death is still under investigation as the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office awaits toxicology results.
Paulson and Perry co-starred in Aaron Sorkin’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which ran for one season from 2006 to 2007. But the actress credits Perry for helping her land the role of Harriet Hayes, saying he went above and beyond to offer her extra support.
“I was at a particular place in my career where I needed that job very desperately and he, because of his friendship with Amanda Peet,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) and John Malkovich (Billions) are set to star in Opus, a horror pic marking the first feature of writer-director Mark Anthony Green, which will be financed and produced by A24.
Additional cast set for the film, which has received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA to continue production, includes The White Lotus Emmy winner Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder (Prey), Stephanie Suganami (Power Book II: Ghost), Emmy nominee Young Mazino (Beef), and Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon). Then, there’s Juliette Lewis, the Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner currently starring on Showtime’s Yellowjackets, who is in talks for a role, as well.
While specifics as to its plot are under wraps, the film to be released globally by A24 is said to center on an iconic pop star’s return following his decades-long disappearance. Producers will include Collin Creighton and Brad Weston for Makeready,...
Additional cast set for the film, which has received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA to continue production, includes The White Lotus Emmy winner Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder (Prey), Stephanie Suganami (Power Book II: Ghost), Emmy nominee Young Mazino (Beef), and Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon). Then, there’s Juliette Lewis, the Academy Award nominee and Emmy winner currently starring on Showtime’s Yellowjackets, who is in talks for a role, as well.
While specifics as to its plot are under wraps, the film to be released globally by A24 is said to center on an iconic pop star’s return following his decades-long disappearance. Producers will include Collin Creighton and Brad Weston for Makeready,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail has assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that includes Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective). Netflix will be giving the film a limited theatrical release on November 22nd, with the streaming release to follow on December 8th – but a premiere screening was recently held, and the embargo on reactions has been lifted. Judging by the first reactions that have made their way online, it looks like Leave the World Behind might make for a divisive viewing experience.
First, we have a few positive reactions that describe the film as “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing”, saying it has a “smart script”:
Welp, I’m going to be obsessed with #LeaveTheWorldBehind. (Or I guess I already am?) What a uniquely and expertly crafted and photographed disaster/apocalyptic story. (I absolutely must read the book now.
First, we have a few positive reactions that describe the film as “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing”, saying it has a “smart script”:
Welp, I’m going to be obsessed with #LeaveTheWorldBehind. (Or I guess I already am?) What a uniquely and expertly crafted and photographed disaster/apocalyptic story. (I absolutely must read the book now.
- 10/26/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After starring in the comedy Vacation Friends (which I enjoyed much more than our reviewer did) and its sequel (didn’t watch that one yet) for the Hulu streaming service, Lil Rel Howery has taken the lead in another Hulu Original – but this time they switched up genres. Their new collaboration is the sci-fi horror movie The Mill, which is set to start streaming on October 9th as part of the service’s “Huluween” event. With that release date just over a week away, we’ve gotten our hands on a trailer for The Mill, and you can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by Sean King O’Grady (We Need to Do Something) from a screenplay by Jeffrey David Thomas (All American: Homecoming), The Mill sees Howery playing the role of a white-collar businessman who mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell containing only an old grist mill.
Directed by Sean King O’Grady (We Need to Do Something) from a screenplay by Jeffrey David Thomas (All American: Homecoming), The Mill sees Howery playing the role of a white-collar businessman who mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell containing only an old grist mill.
- 9/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
There’s nothing quite like a good scare, and the best horror movies deliver thrills, chills and spills in equal measure. It can be daunting trying to figure out the right horror movie to watch on your favorite streaming service, but that’s where we come in. We’ve curated a list of some of the best and scariest horror movies on Netflix right now. Films that will rattle you to your bone, give you goosebumps and some that merely excel at giving off extreme spooky vibes. Whatever your pick, you won’t be disappointed.
Here are the best horror movies on Netflix right now.
“Annihilation” Paramount Pictures
Craving an existential crisis? Alex Garland’s “Annihilation” is the horror movie for you. Starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez and Oscar Isaac, the film follows a team of scientists who venture into a dangerous, unknown environmental disaster zone dubbed “The Shimmer.
Here are the best horror movies on Netflix right now.
“Annihilation” Paramount Pictures
Craving an existential crisis? Alex Garland’s “Annihilation” is the horror movie for you. Starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez and Oscar Isaac, the film follows a team of scientists who venture into a dangerous, unknown environmental disaster zone dubbed “The Shimmer.
- 9/22/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
The third edition of Spain Stars of Tomorrow, part of Screen International’s talent-spotting series, has been unveiled.
The list features 10 rising actors and filmmakers with the potential for breakout international careers.
Scroll down for profiles of the stars
The 2023 line-up will be presented on September 26 at a special launch event at the San Sebastian film festival.
The list of talents, featuring six actors and four filmmakers, was once again curated by Screen’s Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza.
The actors selected are Nourdin Batan, who made...
- 9/22/2023
- by Elisabet Cabeza
- ScreenDaily
Creepshow, the critically acclaimed TV series based on the seminal 1980s cult classic from horror dream team, maestro George A. Romero and virtuoso Stephen King, gets its home entertainment bow courtesy of Acorn Media International. Produced by Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), the series features a slew of unique horror vignettes from some of the most lauded talent around, including Stephen King, as well as his son, writer Joe Hill (NOS4A2), Primetime Emmy award-winning Rob Schrab, Josh Malerman (Bird Box) and more.
Creepshow Series Two comes with two fresh animated tales of terror in A Creepshow Animated Special, which sees Kiefer Sutherland star in Survivor Type based on the short story by Stephen King and Joe King star in Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, based on the short story by Joe Hill (NOS4A2). Series Two also comes with A Creepshow Holiday Special starring Anna Camp (Pitch...
Creepshow Series Two comes with two fresh animated tales of terror in A Creepshow Animated Special, which sees Kiefer Sutherland star in Survivor Type based on the short story by Stephen King and Joe King star in Twittering from the Circus of the Dead, based on the short story by Joe Hill (NOS4A2). Series Two also comes with A Creepshow Holiday Special starring Anna Camp (Pitch...
- 9/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In the wake of scaring up $66 million worldwide earlier this year, the 20th Century Studios horror movie The Boogeyman is now headed home in time for Halloween.
Be the first to watch Stephen King adaptation The Boogeyman at home when it arrives exclusively on Digital August 29 and on Blu-ray and DVD October 10, 2023.
While you wait, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the film’s bonus features package today, featuring insights from director Rob Savage (Host).
“This creature has to remain scary and slightly intangible by the end of the movie or else we’ve kind of ruined the Boogeyman,” Savage explains. “We needed to find a design that was scary and familiar but also had an element about it that was slightly unknowable but spoke to something existentially terrifying.”
Relive your most terrifying childhood fears when The Boogeyman, “the scariest horror film of the year” arrives...
Be the first to watch Stephen King adaptation The Boogeyman at home when it arrives exclusively on Digital August 29 and on Blu-ray and DVD October 10, 2023.
While you wait, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip from the film’s bonus features package today, featuring insights from director Rob Savage (Host).
“This creature has to remain scary and slightly intangible by the end of the movie or else we’ve kind of ruined the Boogeyman,” Savage explains. “We needed to find a design that was scary and familiar but also had an element about it that was slightly unknowable but spoke to something existentially terrifying.”
Relive your most terrifying childhood fears when The Boogeyman, “the scariest horror film of the year” arrives...
- 8/25/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"Ocean's 8" graced the big screen more than five years ago and it seemed to promise more to come. However, a sequel has yet to materialize for reasons unknown. Boasting an all-star ensemble including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Awkwafina, and Mindy Kaling, the third installment of the popular "Ocean's" franchise proved its mettle at the box office, amassing a worldwide total of $297.8M, a figure roughly on par with "Ocean's Thirteen." Additionally, it garnered favorable reviews from critics. Mixed audience reactions resulted in only a 47% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes. Overall, the picture achieved success.
Yet, here we are, the passage of time notwithstanding, still awaiting further escapades featuring Debbie Ocean and her cohorts. The question remains: Why has Warner Bros. not granted the green light for another chapter in this star-studded saga?
According to Paulson, the answer lies in scheduling. During an interview with Et,...
Yet, here we are, the passage of time notwithstanding, still awaiting further escapades featuring Debbie Ocean and her cohorts. The question remains: Why has Warner Bros. not granted the green light for another chapter in this star-studded saga?
According to Paulson, the answer lies in scheduling. During an interview with Et,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
The mockbuster industry is a fascinating entity. Chief among the studios that specialize in mockbusters (ie. low-budget knockoffs of popular studio titles) is The Asylum, the company behind the "Sharkando" films. In 2023 alone, The Asylum has released a riff on "Cocaine Bear" titled "Attack of the Meth Gator," the latest installment in its "Transformers" ripoff franchise, "Transmorphers: Mech Beasts," and its own animated version of "The Little Mermaid" featuring the voices of Steve Guttenberg and "E.T." star Dee Wallace. And they say cinema is dead!
Shane Van Dyke, the grandson of acting legend Dick Van Dyke, got his start as a writer on the mockbuster circuit, penning films like "Titanic II," "Paranormal Entity," and "Transmorphers: Fall of Man" for The Asylum in the late aughts. Around that same time, he also teamed up with his brother, Carey Van Dyke, to co-pen the studio's "Street Racer" -- a riff on the "Fast & Furious" films,...
Shane Van Dyke, the grandson of acting legend Dick Van Dyke, got his start as a writer on the mockbuster circuit, penning films like "Titanic II," "Paranormal Entity," and "Transmorphers: Fall of Man" for The Asylum in the late aughts. Around that same time, he also teamed up with his brother, Carey Van Dyke, to co-pen the studio's "Street Racer" -- a riff on the "Fast & Furious" films,...
- 8/6/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Sandra Bullock became an Oscar-winner after starring in the critically acclaimed feature The Blind Side. But initially, she didn’t see herself leading what would turn out to be one of her most memorable films.
Sandra Bullock repeatedly turned down ‘The Blind Side’ Sandra Bullock | David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
The Blind Side was Bullock’s 2009 feature film that was based on a true story and the book of the same name. The actor portrayed Leigh Anne Tuoy, who would end up adopting a homeless teenager with her husband. As successful as the film was, Bullock originally shied away from the project multiple times. The pressure of playing Tuoy felt too great for the actor.
“I don’t even remember saying yes to the movie,” she once said according to Irish Examiner. “I kept turning it down, not because I didn’t like it, but because I didn’t know how to do it.
Sandra Bullock repeatedly turned down ‘The Blind Side’ Sandra Bullock | David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
The Blind Side was Bullock’s 2009 feature film that was based on a true story and the book of the same name. The actor portrayed Leigh Anne Tuoy, who would end up adopting a homeless teenager with her husband. As successful as the film was, Bullock originally shied away from the project multiple times. The pressure of playing Tuoy felt too great for the actor.
“I don’t even remember saying yes to the movie,” she once said according to Irish Examiner. “I kept turning it down, not because I didn’t like it, but because I didn’t know how to do it.
- 8/3/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, now streaming on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
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"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
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- 7/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Netflix has leaned into its strength in international content to cultivate diverse audiences back home, too. Its latest film, “Bird Box Barcelona,” which moved the post-apocalyptic action-horror storyline to the Spanish city, delivered a sizable and diverse audience as a result, ranking at No. 4 on the Wrap Report’s most-streamed chart for the week of July 17-23.
Data shows that greater on-screen representation has the potential to increase viewership overall, as well as among diverse populations. The sequel to the 2018 original “Bird Box” was no exception as Hispanic audiences overindexed by over 50% above the national average in its opening weekend, while Black households were 25% more likely to watch than the average U.S. household.
Demographics for “Bird Box Barcelona,” July 17-23, 2023, U.S. (Samba TV)
Perhaps fueled by...
Netflix has leaned into its strength in international content to cultivate diverse audiences back home, too. Its latest film, “Bird Box Barcelona,” which moved the post-apocalyptic action-horror storyline to the Spanish city, delivered a sizable and diverse audience as a result, ranking at No. 4 on the Wrap Report’s most-streamed chart for the week of July 17-23.
Data shows that greater on-screen representation has the potential to increase viewership overall, as well as among diverse populations. The sequel to the 2018 original “Bird Box” was no exception as Hispanic audiences overindexed by over 50% above the national average in its opening weekend, while Black households were 25% more likely to watch than the average U.S. household.
Demographics for “Bird Box Barcelona,” July 17-23, 2023, U.S. (Samba TV)
Perhaps fueled by...
- 7/27/2023
- by Meredith Brace
- The Wrap
Exceptional Minds, the California-based non-profit training academy that works to bring young adults on the autism spectrum into digital arts roles, has promoted internal leaders Mike Schmueck and Steff Farrar to helm their in-house studios.
Schmueck and Farrar were promoted to director of studio programs in VFX and animation, respectively. Together, they will manage the graduate artists of Exceptional Minds who provide production and post-production services.
“With their extensive experience and knowledge, Mike and Steff bring invaluable expertise to their respective fields,” said Exceptional Minds CEO David Siegel in a statement. “In the face of ongoing strikes and industry challenges, their leadership will play a vital role in ensuring the production of excellent work for our clients while guiding us through these uncertain times. Their vision perfectly aligns with our mission of preparing a talented and diverse workforce for employment opportunities throughout the entertainment industry and beyond.”
In the last year,...
Schmueck and Farrar were promoted to director of studio programs in VFX and animation, respectively. Together, they will manage the graduate artists of Exceptional Minds who provide production and post-production services.
“With their extensive experience and knowledge, Mike and Steff bring invaluable expertise to their respective fields,” said Exceptional Minds CEO David Siegel in a statement. “In the face of ongoing strikes and industry challenges, their leadership will play a vital role in ensuring the production of excellent work for our clients while guiding us through these uncertain times. Their vision perfectly aligns with our mission of preparing a talented and diverse workforce for employment opportunities throughout the entertainment industry and beyond.”
In the last year,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
“Bird Box Barcelona” remained the most-watched film worldwide on Netflix, even as “The Out-Laws” and the newly released “They Cloned Tyrone” dominated the Top 10 English film chart for the week of July 17. Read on for this week’s analysis.
Normally, Netflix’s English language films have the biggest audiences across the globe on a weekly basis, but with 19 million views, “Bird Box Barcelona” was the most-watched film in much of Latin and South America, as well as Spain and ten other European countries, plus a good portion of Asia as well.
Because of that, the “Bird Box” prequel ended up faring better than the #1 English language film, “The Out-Laws,” starring Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin, which continues to be quite popular with 12.1 million views last week. “The Out-Laws” was in the Top 10 for 93 countries, but only #1 in four European countries, as well as Israel.
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Normally, Netflix’s English language films have the biggest audiences across the globe on a weekly basis, but with 19 million views, “Bird Box Barcelona” was the most-watched film in much of Latin and South America, as well as Spain and ten other European countries, plus a good portion of Asia as well.
Because of that, the “Bird Box” prequel ended up faring better than the #1 English language film, “The Out-Laws,” starring Adam Devine, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin, which continues to be quite popular with 12.1 million views last week. “The Out-Laws” was in the Top 10 for 93 countries, but only #1 in four European countries, as well as Israel.
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- 7/26/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Spooky Pictures have teamed up to produce the horror film Late Night With the Devil, headed up by the Australian writing and directing duo of Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres) and starring David Dastmalchian – whose previous credits include The Boogeyman and The Suicide Squad. The film is currently making the festival rounds, and while it’s not yet known when a wider audience will have a chance to see it, our friends at Bloody Disgusting have gotten their hands on a poster for it. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Late Night With the Devil is a “supernatural chiller” that tells the story of the live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 that goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. Dastmalchian plays Jack Delroy, the host of the show Night Owls.
Colin and Cameron...
Late Night With the Devil is a “supernatural chiller” that tells the story of the live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 that goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms. Dastmalchian plays Jack Delroy, the host of the show Night Owls.
Colin and Cameron...
- 7/24/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Baters
It’s nearly time to close out the month of July, which has been another scorching hot one for Trace and me. We kicked things off with Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) to coincide with our coverage of The Red Door, then we talked about another sequel to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Adam Robitel’s Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021).
Now we’re up to a huge milestone: Alfred Hitchcock‘s Psycho (1960) aka one of the original slasher prototypes. In the iconic film, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40K from her crappy job before stopping at the abandoned Bates Motel. There she meets young proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) who seems a little…off.
Unfortunately for Marion, soon afterward she’s brutally murdered in the shower by Mother, setting off a chain reaction as first private investigator Arbogast (Martin Balsam), then Marion’s lover Sam Loomis (John Gavin) and her...
It’s nearly time to close out the month of July, which has been another scorching hot one for Trace and me. We kicked things off with Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) to coincide with our coverage of The Red Door, then we talked about another sequel to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Adam Robitel’s Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021).
Now we’re up to a huge milestone: Alfred Hitchcock‘s Psycho (1960) aka one of the original slasher prototypes. In the iconic film, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40K from her crappy job before stopping at the abandoned Bates Motel. There she meets young proprietor Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) who seems a little…off.
Unfortunately for Marion, soon afterward she’s brutally murdered in the shower by Mother, setting off a chain reaction as first private investigator Arbogast (Martin Balsam), then Marion’s lover Sam Loomis (John Gavin) and her...
- 7/24/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hollywood actors and writers may be on the picket line, due to the many issues they have with various studios and networks, but they can’t really say that all streamers aren’t reporting how their shows and movies are faring. That’s exactly what Netflix has been doing each and every week with the Top 10 charts for the week of July 10, giving a detailed report on its current films and series, as “The Lincoln Lawyer” took the top spot for the latter and the sci-fi sequel “Bird Box Barcelona” entered the charts.
We’ll begin with the latter, since “Bird Box Barcelona” is the sequel to one of Netflix’s biggest hits, 2018’s “Bird Box” starring Sandra Bullock, the streamer’s fourth most-watched feature film ever. In this case, as the title implies, the post-apocalyptic action has been moved to Spain, and thusly, it charted on the non-English film...
We’ll begin with the latter, since “Bird Box Barcelona” is the sequel to one of Netflix’s biggest hits, 2018’s “Bird Box” starring Sandra Bullock, the streamer’s fourth most-watched feature film ever. In this case, as the title implies, the post-apocalyptic action has been moved to Spain, and thusly, it charted on the non-English film...
- 7/19/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Netflix’s hit franchise Bird Box, released in 2018, intrigued us with a compelling storyline much like A Quiet Place. However, the streaming platform’s latest spinoff film, Bird Box: Barcelona, takes viewers on a slightly different and more perilous journey. Similarly, like Bird Box in 2018, Bird Box: Barcelona dives into a world plagued by an unknown and unseen force that drives people to madness and death. But the spinoff film introduces Sebastian, portrayed by Mario Casas, as the central protagonist, distinguishing him from the character of Malorie Hayes in the original Bird Box. Unlike Malorie, who remains a pure protagonist without any negative influences on her mind, Sebastian’s character takes an intriguing turn. In the initial half of the film, he is depicted as a brainwashed antagonist. Sebastian’s journey is rooted in his profound grief as a mourning father. Faced with the unbearable loss of his daughter, he...
- 7/15/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
This post contains spoilers for Bird Box: Barcelona.
The Bird Box franchise is all about what you don’t see. That’s true for the characters in the movie, who wear blindfolds to avoid seeing monsters that will otherwise cause you to commit suicide on sight. Yet it’s also true for the viewers, who also never see the monsters. At their best, Bird Box and the sequel Bird Box: Barcelona follow the principles of Jaws and Alien: They keep the creepy thing out of sight to let the viewer’s imagination do the work.
However, Bird Box: Barcelona does break from its predecessor with a radically different type of protagonist, Sebastián (Mario Casas) and his young daughter Anna (Alejandra Howard). Despite presenting themselves as a desperate father and child, we soon learn that Sebastián has seen the monsters and instead of committing suicide, he’s obsessed with forcing...
The Bird Box franchise is all about what you don’t see. That’s true for the characters in the movie, who wear blindfolds to avoid seeing monsters that will otherwise cause you to commit suicide on sight. Yet it’s also true for the viewers, who also never see the monsters. At their best, Bird Box and the sequel Bird Box: Barcelona follow the principles of Jaws and Alien: They keep the creepy thing out of sight to let the viewer’s imagination do the work.
However, Bird Box: Barcelona does break from its predecessor with a radically different type of protagonist, Sebastián (Mario Casas) and his young daughter Anna (Alejandra Howard). Despite presenting themselves as a desperate father and child, we soon learn that Sebastián has seen the monsters and instead of committing suicide, he’s obsessed with forcing...
- 7/15/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Bird Box, a Netflix original released in 2018 and featuring Sandra Bullock, presents a world haunted by an unseen entity that poses a dire threat to humanity. Those who catch even a glimpse of this entity succumb to its influence, leading them to take their own lives. The film delves into profound themes centered around human emotions and the inner demons that reside within us all. The entity, in a sense, amplifies these inner conflicts to a heightened degree, driving individuals to the brink of self-destruction.
Amidst the chaos, a group of people emerges who, for reasons we are not yet aware of, remain immune to the entity’s powers. However, they mistakenly perceive the entity as a supernatural being deserving of worship. Within this group, an individual named Gary stands out. Unlike the others, Gary could walk outside without the need for blindfolds, seemingly unaffected by the sinister force. In a disturbing turn,...
Amidst the chaos, a group of people emerges who, for reasons we are not yet aware of, remain immune to the entity’s powers. However, they mistakenly perceive the entity as a supernatural being deserving of worship. Within this group, an individual named Gary stands out. Unlike the others, Gary could walk outside without the need for blindfolds, seemingly unaffected by the sinister force. In a disturbing turn,...
- 7/15/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
“Bird Box Barcelona", a spinoff of the post-apocalyptic feature "Bird Box" (2018), is directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia, streams July 14, 2023 on Netflix:
"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
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"...after a mysterious force wipes out the world's population, 'Sebastian' must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona.
"As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows..."
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- 7/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The following contains major spoilers for both Bird Box: Barcelona and Bird Box.
Much to some viewers delight (and others’ annoyance), Netflix’s buzzy horror saga, which has grown out of a 2018 zeitgeist-y hit into a bonafide franchise via this weekend’s Bird Box: Barcelona, continues to take its cues from The Blair Witch Project. That is to say, they never show us the damn monster! Or in Bird Box’s case, monsters or creatures, plural.
This is of course thematically sound. The characters of both Bird Box (directed by Susanne Bier) and Bird Box: Barcelona (from writer-directors David Pastor and Alex Pastor) cannot gaze upon the creatures terrorizing them without being driven to suicide. So why would the movie show us? Netflix can’t have 45 million dead viewers on its hands after all!
But just because we never see the creatures, doesn’t mean we don’t learn anything about them.
Much to some viewers delight (and others’ annoyance), Netflix’s buzzy horror saga, which has grown out of a 2018 zeitgeist-y hit into a bonafide franchise via this weekend’s Bird Box: Barcelona, continues to take its cues from The Blair Witch Project. That is to say, they never show us the damn monster! Or in Bird Box’s case, monsters or creatures, plural.
This is of course thematically sound. The characters of both Bird Box (directed by Susanne Bier) and Bird Box: Barcelona (from writer-directors David Pastor and Alex Pastor) cannot gaze upon the creatures terrorizing them without being driven to suicide. So why would the movie show us? Netflix can’t have 45 million dead viewers on its hands after all!
But just because we never see the creatures, doesn’t mean we don’t learn anything about them.
- 7/14/2023
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Streamer’s meme-magnet horror has spawned a Spanish edition and while it loses out from a lack of Sandra Bullock, it gains a nifty, nasty twist
With the overwhelming majority of Netflix films now being tossed into the ether without even the faintest of fanfare, it’s hard to remember just what a stir the streamer’s slick survival horror Bird Box caused back in December 2018. It was the platform’s first genuine blockbuster, racking up record views (it remains the fourth most watched film ever on Netflix) and becoming a shock pop culture phenomenon spawning countless memes and the dreaded, deranged Bird Box Challenge. Yet as loud as the chatter might have been at the time, it went quiet just as fast, talks of a sequel fading as star Sandra Bullock soon spoke of temporary retirement.
A barely visible cultural imprint and an uninterested leading lady be damned with...
With the overwhelming majority of Netflix films now being tossed into the ether without even the faintest of fanfare, it’s hard to remember just what a stir the streamer’s slick survival horror Bird Box caused back in December 2018. It was the platform’s first genuine blockbuster, racking up record views (it remains the fourth most watched film ever on Netflix) and becoming a shock pop culture phenomenon spawning countless memes and the dreaded, deranged Bird Box Challenge. Yet as loud as the chatter might have been at the time, it went quiet just as fast, talks of a sequel fading as star Sandra Bullock soon spoke of temporary retirement.
A barely visible cultural imprint and an uninterested leading lady be damned with...
- 7/14/2023
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Based on Josh Malerman’s novel of the same title, Netflix released the survival thriller Bird Box in 2018, featuring Sandra Bullock in the lead role. This film explored the themes of complexities in human nature, grief and trauma acting as an evil force, and the relentless pursuit of survival. By portraying a nightmarish apocalypse, the film effectively highlights the inner demons faced by the protagonist. However, the spinoff movie Bird Box: Barcelona, which maintains a strong connection with its predecessor, introduced a touch of innovation to the storyline.
The core of Bird Box: Barcelona revolves around Sebastian (Mario Casas), a survivor who embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery, questioning whether he is destined to save or destroy humanity. The spinoff film presented an intriguing premise by depicting the global impact of the unseen and unknown entity in the film. The plot unfolded in the European setting of Barcelona, showcasing...
The core of Bird Box: Barcelona revolves around Sebastian (Mario Casas), a survivor who embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery, questioning whether he is destined to save or destroy humanity. The spinoff film presented an intriguing premise by depicting the global impact of the unseen and unknown entity in the film. The plot unfolded in the European setting of Barcelona, showcasing...
- 7/14/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
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