Emma Watson, known for her role in the enormously successful Harry Potter series, raised an eyebrow when Warner Bros. decided to split the final film into two parts. Despite the hefty paycheck involved, Watson couldn’t shake off suspicions that the move was nothing but a cash grab. It seemed like Warner Bros. was capitalizing on the hype, leaving the actress feeling a bit skeptical about the whole situation.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
In 1999, Tom Hanks starred in The Green Mile based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The narrative followed the journey of a death row prison guard during the Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events after the entry of a convict played by Michael Clarke Duncan.
Sam Rockwell in The Green Mile
The film also benefited from a disturbingly brilliant performance from Sam Rockwell who played the role of William ‘Wild Bill’ Wharton, one of the most difficult and uncontrollable prisoners in the facility. The Oscar winner’s unhinged portrayal of a challenging character was interestingly inspired from the iconic performance of Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice.
Sam Rockwell Took Inspiration From Michael Keaton For This Memorable Role
Apart from excellent performances by Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile, Sam Rockwell who played William ‘Wild Bill’ Wharton in the film, was a standout among the ensemble.
Sam Rockwell in The Green Mile
The film also benefited from a disturbingly brilliant performance from Sam Rockwell who played the role of William ‘Wild Bill’ Wharton, one of the most difficult and uncontrollable prisoners in the facility. The Oscar winner’s unhinged portrayal of a challenging character was interestingly inspired from the iconic performance of Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice.
Sam Rockwell Took Inspiration From Michael Keaton For This Memorable Role
Apart from excellent performances by Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile, Sam Rockwell who played William ‘Wild Bill’ Wharton in the film, was a standout among the ensemble.
- 4/25/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter franchise introduced an array of interesting characters, which continue to be fan favorites even now. However, the show was majorly carried by three main protagonists who went through thick and thick to tackle several obstacles before eventually defeating Lord Voldemort. With different adventures encapsulated in the franchise, Potterheads made sure to ship the characters with one another in the entire saga.
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Harry Potter is one of the most popular franchises in the world, originally coming to life as a series of children’s novels written by author J.K. Rowling. For years, fans have fantasized about visiting the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the principal setting of the books and their multi-billion dollar grossing film adaptations.
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Tom Hiddleston is sharing who he modeled his portrayal of Loki after!
The 43-year-old actor has played the God of Mischief in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011. He has most recently starred in the Disney+ series Loki, which aired two seasons in 2021 and 2023.
While appearing at the Loki cast panel at PaleyFest 2024, Tom revealed the actors who inspired his MCU performance.
Keep reading to find out more…
The star shared that Alan Rickman‘s performance as Hans Gruber in 1988′s Die Hard helped him prepare to play Loki. He also mentioned James Mason‘s portrayal of spy Phillip Vandamm in 1959′s North by Northwest as an model for his character.
“Those are all characters that are about control and revenge,” Tom stated. “I might just love those performances as a child. …I just was so drawn to those performances as they seemed to be having such a wonderful time playing these antagonists,...
The 43-year-old actor has played the God of Mischief in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011. He has most recently starred in the Disney+ series Loki, which aired two seasons in 2021 and 2023.
While appearing at the Loki cast panel at PaleyFest 2024, Tom revealed the actors who inspired his MCU performance.
Keep reading to find out more…
The star shared that Alan Rickman‘s performance as Hans Gruber in 1988′s Die Hard helped him prepare to play Loki. He also mentioned James Mason‘s portrayal of spy Phillip Vandamm in 1959′s North by Northwest as an model for his character.
“Those are all characters that are about control and revenge,” Tom stated. “I might just love those performances as a child. …I just was so drawn to those performances as they seemed to be having such a wonderful time playing these antagonists,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rising to fame and success with the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Following his departure from the wizarding world, Radcliffe embarked on a journey to redefine his acting career, seeking versatility and experimenting with his roles. However, his co-star, Alan Rickman, held a contrasting view of the 34-year-old English actor.
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Yes, we know Kevin Costner turned 69 this year on January 18, but one thing cannot be denied: his charisma and magnetic personality have not aged a day. The Hollywood heartthrob has recently been linked to singer-songwriter Jewel, 49, and fans couldn’t be more excited by the news.
In a brief statement, Jewel, 49, described the Yellowstone actor as a “great person” during an April 10 interview with Elle magazine. The Spirit hitmaker blushed and told the outlet that the level of interest is “intense” for sure.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Note that the singer and actor have been the subject of rumors ever since they were spotted together in December 2023 at a charity function in the British Virgin Islands.
Kevin Costner’s Timeless Charm Enchants Jewel in a New Romance
Kevin Costner and Jewel reportedly started dating rumors a few months ago after they were spotted acting “flirty” on a Caribbean island, according to TMZ.
In a brief statement, Jewel, 49, described the Yellowstone actor as a “great person” during an April 10 interview with Elle magazine. The Spirit hitmaker blushed and told the outlet that the level of interest is “intense” for sure.
Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Note that the singer and actor have been the subject of rumors ever since they were spotted together in December 2023 at a charity function in the British Virgin Islands.
Kevin Costner’s Timeless Charm Enchants Jewel in a New Romance
Kevin Costner and Jewel reportedly started dating rumors a few months ago after they were spotted acting “flirty” on a Caribbean island, according to TMZ.
- 4/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Alan Rickman could be an intimidating presence; by all accounts, though, he was one of the most gracious and encouraging actors in the business. But try telling that to a pre-teen who was about to star in his first movie. Yes, Daniel Radcliffe was scared stiff of Severus Snapes himself, Alan Rickman, during the making of Harry Potter.
As Radcliffe revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety), “I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman [while making Harry Potter]. How can you not be by that voice? Even hearing that voice you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you. I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me.’” However, Radcliffe kept at his task, showing nothing but dedication to playing Harry Potter that “somewhere along the lines he saw that I really wanted to do this and work at it.
As Radcliffe revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety), “I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman [while making Harry Potter]. How can you not be by that voice? Even hearing that voice you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you. I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me.’” However, Radcliffe kept at his task, showing nothing but dedication to playing Harry Potter that “somewhere along the lines he saw that I really wanted to do this and work at it.
- 4/12/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Daniel Radcliffe, famously known for his cult classic role in Jk Rowling’s Wizarding World movies, Harry Potter, recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. There, the actor was greeted to a clip from Alan Rickman’s interview in 2016, which Radcliffe had never seen before.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2
In the video, Alan Rickman was heard praising Daniel Radcliffeʼs command over acting, his commitment towards stagecraft, and professionalism. Listening to Rickman’s kind words, The Woman in Black actor appeared deeply moved by the compliments. Admitting how he was initially intimidated by Rickman, Radcliffe noted believing that the Die Hard star wasn’t quite fond of him until he eventually revealed a softer side.
Alan Rickman Heaped Praise Upon Daniel Radcliffe
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his Merrily We Roll Along...
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2
In the video, Alan Rickman was heard praising Daniel Radcliffeʼs command over acting, his commitment towards stagecraft, and professionalism. Listening to Rickman’s kind words, The Woman in Black actor appeared deeply moved by the compliments. Admitting how he was initially intimidated by Rickman, Radcliffe noted believing that the Die Hard star wasn’t quite fond of him until he eventually revealed a softer side.
Alan Rickman Heaped Praise Upon Daniel Radcliffe
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his Merrily We Roll Along...
- 4/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has stated that he was “deathly afraid” of Alan Rickman’s character, Professor Severus Snape, who taught potions at Hogwarts.
“I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice? Even hearing that voice, you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you,” Radcliffe said on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, reports deadline.com.
“I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me’,” he added.
The actor who portrayed ‘Harry Potter’ then watched an interview in which Rickman discussed him and the rest of the young ‘Harry Potter’ stars before his death.
In it, Rickman reflected on the “huge pride” he felt for Radcliffe succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
“He cut short...
“I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice? Even hearing that voice, you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you,” Radcliffe said on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast, reports deadline.com.
“I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me’,” he added.
The actor who portrayed ‘Harry Potter’ then watched an interview in which Rickman discussed him and the rest of the young ‘Harry Potter’ stars before his death.
In it, Rickman reflected on the “huge pride” he felt for Radcliffe succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
“He cut short...
- 4/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
It wasn’t all acting in the Harry Potter films.
Daniel Radcliffe confessed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was deathly afraid of Alan Rickman’s Professor Severus Snape, the potions teacher at Hogwarts.
“I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice,” Radcliffe said. “Even hearing that voice you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you. I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me.’”
Radcliffe then watched an interview Rickman gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, the older star reflected on the “huge pride” he felt for Radcliffe succeeding on Broadway at the time, and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
It was Rickman recognizing the...
Daniel Radcliffe confessed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was deathly afraid of Alan Rickman’s Professor Severus Snape, the potions teacher at Hogwarts.
“I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice,” Radcliffe said. “Even hearing that voice you forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you. I was so intimidated by him for the first three movies. I was terrified by him and was like, ‘This guy hates me.’”
Radcliffe then watched an interview Rickman gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, the older star reflected on the “huge pride” he felt for Radcliffe succeeding on Broadway at the time, and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
It was Rickman recognizing the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Radcliffe opened up about his evolving relationship with Harry Potter costar Alan Rickman.
The 34-year-old actor brought the titular character to life in the mega-successful franchise. Alan, who passed away in 2016, played Professor Severus Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts.
Fans of the franchise will recall that Harry and Snape had a tense relationship, and it turns out that it spilled over offscreen for the first few movies.
In a new interview, Daniel recalled being “terrified” by Alan and explained what changed.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel watched an interview Alan gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, Alan reflected on the “huge pride” he felt to see Daniel succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
The interview promoted Daniel to talk about Alan.
The 34-year-old actor brought the titular character to life in the mega-successful franchise. Alan, who passed away in 2016, played Professor Severus Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts.
Fans of the franchise will recall that Harry and Snape had a tense relationship, and it turns out that it spilled over offscreen for the first few movies.
In a new interview, Daniel recalled being “terrified” by Alan and explained what changed.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel watched an interview Alan gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, Alan reflected on the “huge pride” he felt to see Daniel succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
The interview promoted Daniel to talk about Alan.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Daniel Radcliffe was treated to an unexpected moment during an appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast alongside his “Merrily We Roll Along” co-stars Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. Podcast host Josh Horowitz played a clip from his Alan Rickman interview in 2016, which Radcliffe had never seen before. Rickman and Radcliffe were co-stars for a decade in the “Harry Potter” film series. In the eight-year-old footage, Rickman heaps praise upon Radcliffe.
“As much as I was doing it for seven weeks, they were doing it for 52 weeks,” Rickman said about the child actors on the “Harry Potter” movies. “This was their life from 12 to 22. And you would watch it from the sidelines at times and throw the odd lifeline in because there was so little time for that. It’s only in recent years that I’ve managed to sit down in a cafe with Daniel in New York. He...
“As much as I was doing it for seven weeks, they were doing it for 52 weeks,” Rickman said about the child actors on the “Harry Potter” movies. “This was their life from 12 to 22. And you would watch it from the sidelines at times and throw the odd lifeline in because there was so little time for that. It’s only in recent years that I’ve managed to sit down in a cafe with Daniel in New York. He...
- 4/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
We often see reboots of beloved movies, including Batman, James Bond, and a number of Disney releases in Tinseltown. It attempted the same thing with Robin Hood. Aiming to reinvent the traditional English hero for a contemporary audience, Kevin Reynolds’ tried his hand at doing so in 1991, starring Alan Rickman.
Even though Robin Hood has been adapted for the big screen numerous times, Reynolds’ adaptation is still a commendable and highly entertaining one. At its core, the classic flick is an action-packed adventure with memorable characters and an inspirational story, underneath the drama that occurs behind the scenes.
Alan Rickman in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Yes, things were very different behind the scenes. Rickman graciously defended his co-star Kevin Costner from baseless claims that the late actor’s performance outshined the Yellowstone star.
The Remarkable Act of Alan Rickman Standing Up for Kevin Costner
Egos are frequently brittle and...
Even though Robin Hood has been adapted for the big screen numerous times, Reynolds’ adaptation is still a commendable and highly entertaining one. At its core, the classic flick is an action-packed adventure with memorable characters and an inspirational story, underneath the drama that occurs behind the scenes.
Alan Rickman in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Yes, things were very different behind the scenes. Rickman graciously defended his co-star Kevin Costner from baseless claims that the late actor’s performance outshined the Yellowstone star.
The Remarkable Act of Alan Rickman Standing Up for Kevin Costner
Egos are frequently brittle and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Ali Louis Bourzgui is currently winning over audiences with his performance as Tommy in the new hit revival of The Who’s Tommy.
We caught up with the 24-year-old rising star, who is making his Broadway debut after previously being featured in the national tour productions of Tony-winning musicals Company and The Band’s Visit.
Tommy just opened on Broadway to rave reviews and the production is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City.
Check out 10 Fun Facts about Ali below.
Growing up in Massachusetts the other thing to do other than theatre was skiing. All through high school I was a part of the ski racing team and still know how to downhill ski race. I’m a vintage clothing collector. I love finding and styling clothes from the 60s and 70s. Give me a knit polo and a dagger collar any day. My favorite piece I’ve...
We caught up with the 24-year-old rising star, who is making his Broadway debut after previously being featured in the national tour productions of Tony-winning musicals Company and The Band’s Visit.
Tommy just opened on Broadway to rave reviews and the production is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City.
Check out 10 Fun Facts about Ali below.
Growing up in Massachusetts the other thing to do other than theatre was skiing. All through high school I was a part of the ski racing team and still know how to downhill ski race. I’m a vintage clothing collector. I love finding and styling clothes from the 60s and 70s. Give me a knit polo and a dagger collar any day. My favorite piece I’ve...
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Although known for his role in one of the highest-grossing film franchises in the world, Alan Rickman had several underrated roles that were dwarfed by the popularity of the Harry Potter movies. Rickman was a rare talent as an actor, with arguably some of Hollywood’s best performances. With his trademark baritone voice and playing intimidating characters, it was easy to identify Alan Rickman from a cast of talented actors. The English actor and director was the one J.K. Rowling envisioned playing Professor Severus Snape when she created and wrote the character. However, throughout his career (before, during, and after the
The post Alan Rickman: 6 Underrated Roles From the Legendary Actor first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Alan Rickman: 6 Underrated Roles From the Legendary Actor first appeared on TVovermind.
- 3/29/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
For countless fans of the romantic comedy, Hugh Grant will always be just a boy standing in front of a girl. But speaking with IndieWire for his single-episode guest appearance as Ed Keplinger in HBO’s “The Regime,” the 63-year-old British actor seemed blissfully out of touch with the genre that launched his stardom.
When asked about Hollywood’s rom-com resurgence, Grant said, “I didn’t know there was one. What should I watch?”
Since the summer that brought us “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” movies about meet-cutes and star-crossed lovers have strengthened their foothold in streaming while taking leaps forward at the box office. IndieWire suggested Grant try anything with Glen Powell, a standout rom-com stud also known for “Top Gun: Maverick” who has been described as this generation’s Grant on occasion.
“I’m writing it down,” Grant told IndieWire; the actor...
When asked about Hollywood’s rom-com resurgence, Grant said, “I didn’t know there was one. What should I watch?”
Since the summer that brought us “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” movies about meet-cutes and star-crossed lovers have strengthened their foothold in streaming while taking leaps forward at the box office. IndieWire suggested Grant try anything with Glen Powell, a standout rom-com stud also known for “Top Gun: Maverick” who has been described as this generation’s Grant on occasion.
“I’m writing it down,” Grant told IndieWire; the actor...
- 3/28/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Actor Hugh Grant recently teamed up with Oscar-winner Kate Winslet for HBO’s limited series The Regime. At times, Winslet’s performance could be the scariest part of the show.
How Hugh Grant felt about working with Kate Winslet after all these years Kate Winslet | Charly Triballeau/Getty Images
Grant had a few reasons to be nervous when working alongside Winslet on The Regime, as the actor portrayed a very intimidating character. The limited series saw her playing powerful dictator Chancellor Elena Vernham whose mental health led to the fracture of her country.
It was a much different character than Winslet played when she first worked with Grant. The two originally teamed up for the 1995 flick Sense and Sensibility. It would also see her team up with stars like Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson. Winslet looked forward to reuniting with Grant after three decades apart.
“It was honestly amazing because...
How Hugh Grant felt about working with Kate Winslet after all these years Kate Winslet | Charly Triballeau/Getty Images
Grant had a few reasons to be nervous when working alongside Winslet on The Regime, as the actor portrayed a very intimidating character. The limited series saw her playing powerful dictator Chancellor Elena Vernham whose mental health led to the fracture of her country.
It was a much different character than Winslet played when she first worked with Grant. The two originally teamed up for the 1995 flick Sense and Sensibility. It would also see her team up with stars like Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson. Winslet looked forward to reuniting with Grant after three decades apart.
“It was honestly amazing because...
- 3/26/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Who says you can’t scream in key? In the world of horror musicals, high notes meet high stakes, and every dance number could be your last. Buckle up, theater nerds and horror fiends, because we’re diving headfirst into the bizarre, exhilarating world of horror movie musicals. These aren’t your grandma’s Rodgers and Hammerstein shows—unless Granny was into blood, guts, and belting her lungs out.
Here, melodies carry a hint of madness, and dance numbers are as likely to end in death as applause. So, step right up to the theater of the absurd and the alarming, where we spotlight the best horror musicals. These are the shows that make you want to tap your feet, even as you’re peeking through your fingers. Let’s dive into the musical madness where the notes are sharp, and so are the knives.
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Here, melodies carry a hint of madness, and dance numbers are as likely to end in death as applause. So, step right up to the theater of the absurd and the alarming, where we spotlight the best horror musicals. These are the shows that make you want to tap your feet, even as you’re peeking through your fingers. Let’s dive into the musical madness where the notes are sharp, and so are the knives.
See AlsoHorror Movie ListsKillers and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
The Professor Sprout actor Miriam Margolye in Harry Potter is urging all avid adult fans of the wizarding world to grow up and move on, as she believes the series is primarily for children. While there’s truth to her statement, it’s undeniable that the series has played a significant role in the lives of many millennials and Gen Z individuals. Even though they’ve grown up, their love for Harry Potter continues to provide a much-needed escape from reality, when it gets a bit too much.
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
Miriam Margolyes Urges Adult Harry Potter Fans to Move On!
It’s not easy to move on from Harry Potter, especially when companies continuously fuel the nostalgia with spin-offs like Fantastic Beasts, the Cursed Child play, and the countless merchandise and theme parks and experiences. They’re all flawlessly designed to whisk...
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
Miriam Margolyes Urges Adult Harry Potter Fans to Move On!
It’s not easy to move on from Harry Potter, especially when companies continuously fuel the nostalgia with spin-offs like Fantastic Beasts, the Cursed Child play, and the countless merchandise and theme parks and experiences. They’re all flawlessly designed to whisk...
- 3/17/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Image: Clockwise from top: The Crying Game by Palace Pictures, The Banshees of Inisherin by Searchlight Pictures, The Secret of Kells by New Video
When you think about Ireland, the first thing that comes to mind may not be the country’s robust film industry. But the fact is that...
When you think about Ireland, the first thing that comes to mind may not be the country’s robust film industry. But the fact is that...
- 3/17/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Miriam Margolyes is an incredible English and Australian actress who has been part of several revered and acclaimed projects. Yet every Harry Potter fan, or hater, would know her best as the bubbly and cheerful Professor Sprout. Despite only being in two of the eight movies of the popular fantasy franchise, the actress recently came into the limelight when she made a pretty controversial statement about it.
Miriam Margolyes (Image: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show)
And now the actress is yet again in the spotlight for revealing she was offered a Marvel show. But she turned it down for what fans think is a totally absurd reason.
Reason Why Miriam Margolyes Turned Down Marvel Margolyes reveals she was offered a role in Agatha (Image via British Vogue)
The Marvel franchise might have seen a bit of a downfall when it comes to their box office, but there is no denying...
Miriam Margolyes (Image: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show)
And now the actress is yet again in the spotlight for revealing she was offered a Marvel show. But she turned it down for what fans think is a totally absurd reason.
Reason Why Miriam Margolyes Turned Down Marvel Margolyes reveals she was offered a role in Agatha (Image via British Vogue)
The Marvel franchise might have seen a bit of a downfall when it comes to their box office, but there is no denying...
- 3/17/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
It’s been 36 years since Die Hard hit the theatres and became a memorable action movie that still remains relatable in the entertainment industry. Providing a watershed genre moment, while building up the careers of Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman, Die Hard also featured often forgotten actors like Robert Davi.
Arnold Schwarzenegger | image: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Playing the character of badass FBI Special Agent “Big” Johnson, Robert Davi offered a memorable performance despite being a lesser-known scene-stealer. But while his character initially starts by saving the day, he gradually becomes dumber and dumber in the film. This character deterioration was something that disappointed Davi’s close friend, Arnold Schwarzenegger, during the film screening.
Robert Davi Watched Die Hard Screening with Arnold Schwarzenegger
From working in 1986 classic films like Raw Deal to becoming close friends, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Davi have often appreciated each other’s works from time to time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger | image: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Playing the character of badass FBI Special Agent “Big” Johnson, Robert Davi offered a memorable performance despite being a lesser-known scene-stealer. But while his character initially starts by saving the day, he gradually becomes dumber and dumber in the film. This character deterioration was something that disappointed Davi’s close friend, Arnold Schwarzenegger, during the film screening.
Robert Davi Watched Die Hard Screening with Arnold Schwarzenegger
From working in 1986 classic films like Raw Deal to becoming close friends, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Davi have often appreciated each other’s works from time to time.
- 3/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
There are some hardcore Trekkies in the world who consider Dean Parisot's 1999 comedy to be the best "Star Trek" movie. The main characters in Parisot's film are all struggling actors, still most fondly remembered for their work on a short-lived cult sci-fi series from decades prior. The in-universe show, called "Galaxy Quest," resembles "Star Trek" in several key ways, and the egotistical lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen), who played the captain of the starship Protector on "Galaxy Quest," was clearly modeled after William Shatner.
The plot of "Galaxy Quest" is amusing: a species of shapeshifting aliens, requiring defense from marauders, recruit the original "Galaxy Quest" actors to serve as their champions. The aliens assumed that rogue TV broadcasts they once saw were very real and have recreated "Galaxy Quest" in real life. The put-upon thespians don't have the heart to explain to the aliens that their show is...
The plot of "Galaxy Quest" is amusing: a species of shapeshifting aliens, requiring defense from marauders, recruit the original "Galaxy Quest" actors to serve as their champions. The aliens assumed that rogue TV broadcasts they once saw were very real and have recreated "Galaxy Quest" in real life. The put-upon thespians don't have the heart to explain to the aliens that their show is...
- 2/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As we’ve highlighted in previous videos and articles, those who exclusively purchase films through online services are not truly guaranteed to have it available in their collection when the buyer is at the whim of the service provider. The seemingly iron-clad way to have a movie ready-to-watch is if you can have it at your fingertips. There are thankfully some distribution brands that are releasing movies that have been previously hard to find. Shout Factory is one of those brands, and the company has now released details on the restoration of Quigley Down Under on Blu-ray.com.
Directed by Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), Quigley Down Under stars Tom Selleck as sharpshooter Matt Quigley. “Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his prized six-foot Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley thinks he’s been hired to kill off wild dogs,” reads the description. “But when he realizes...
Directed by Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), Quigley Down Under stars Tom Selleck as sharpshooter Matt Quigley. “Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his prized six-foot Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley thinks he’s been hired to kill off wild dogs,” reads the description. “But when he realizes...
- 2/14/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Actor Kate Winslet has had a couple of high-profile marriages and break-ups over the course of her career. But ultimately, she felt going through divorce gave her children good lessons about life.
Why Kate Winslet felt going through a divorce was important to her children Kate Winslet | Joe Maher/Getty Images
Winslet went through two marriages before finding the current love of her life. She was married to filmmaker Jim Threapleton from 1998 to 2001. Afterwards, she was married to Revolutionary Road filmmaker Sam Mendes from 2003-2011. The actor’s chosen to keep the reasons for both of her divorces a secret for the sake of privacy.
“No one really knows what has happened in my life. No one really knows why my first marriage didn’t last; no one knows why my second didn’t. And I’m proud of those silences,” she once told the Wall Street Journal.
But she has confided that,...
Why Kate Winslet felt going through a divorce was important to her children Kate Winslet | Joe Maher/Getty Images
Winslet went through two marriages before finding the current love of her life. She was married to filmmaker Jim Threapleton from 1998 to 2001. Afterwards, she was married to Revolutionary Road filmmaker Sam Mendes from 2003-2011. The actor’s chosen to keep the reasons for both of her divorces a secret for the sake of privacy.
“No one really knows what has happened in my life. No one really knows why my first marriage didn’t last; no one knows why my second didn’t. And I’m proud of those silences,” she once told the Wall Street Journal.
But she has confided that,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"If you went into a movie called 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and you were doing the stuff I was doing in that movie, would you be expecting while you were doing that movie that it was going to be huge?" Jim Carrey asked this to radio shock-jock Howard Stern in 1994 shortly after the actor's movie opened unexpectedly atop the box office. Stern bluntly responded with "No" but it was, in fact, a monster hit. It was one of three such hits that Carrey would be a part of that year, making it one of arguably the best years that any actor has had — from a commercial standpoint — in history.
Yet, it all started with a movie that, as Stern pointed out,...
"If you went into a movie called 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and you were doing the stuff I was doing in that movie, would you be expecting while you were doing that movie that it was going to be huge?" Jim Carrey asked this to radio shock-jock Howard Stern in 1994 shortly after the actor's movie opened unexpectedly atop the box office. Stern bluntly responded with "No" but it was, in fact, a monster hit. It was one of three such hits that Carrey would be a part of that year, making it one of arguably the best years that any actor has had — from a commercial standpoint — in history.
Yet, it all started with a movie that, as Stern pointed out,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
A fresh set of actors are about to be enrolled in what the film series cast cheekily nicknamed ‘the Harry Potter Pension plan’. US streamer Max’s plan to re-adapt the Potter books into a TV show running for 10 consecutive years and starting in 2025/6 should keep the lucky new cast in greasepaint and copies of The Stage indefinitely.
But who will they be? Lead characters Harry, Ron and Hermione will almost certainly be played by unknowns, but the Hogwarts ensemble – Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and co. – will be picked from the current crop of British acting talent, just like their counterparts were over two decades ago. Who working today could follow in the footsteps of Sir Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and the rest?
While it’s too early for any solid cast news, there’s no harm in a bit of dream-casting at this point,...
But who will they be? Lead characters Harry, Ron and Hermione will almost certainly be played by unknowns, but the Hogwarts ensemble – Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and co. – will be picked from the current crop of British acting talent, just like their counterparts were over two decades ago. Who working today could follow in the footsteps of Sir Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and the rest?
While it’s too early for any solid cast news, there’s no harm in a bit of dream-casting at this point,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
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"Galaxy Quest" isn't just a hilarious sci-fi riff on "Three Amigos," it's also respected by longtime fans of "Star Trek" as a loving parody of the original series created by Gene Roddenberry, not to mention a positive portrayal of passionate fandom. In the movie, Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, and Daryl Mitchell play the cast members of a cheesy sci-fi series called "Galaxy Quest" that looks eerily like the original iteration of "Star Trek" on the small screen. At this point in their careers, all the actors are washed up, relegated to appearing at sci-fi conventions and answering nerdy questions about the show from their most passionate fans. But they're about to get a chance to become real heroes.
When a race of aliens appear in Los Angeles and ask the "Galaxy Quest" crew to help them...
"Galaxy Quest" isn't just a hilarious sci-fi riff on "Three Amigos," it's also respected by longtime fans of "Star Trek" as a loving parody of the original series created by Gene Roddenberry, not to mention a positive portrayal of passionate fandom. In the movie, Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, and Daryl Mitchell play the cast members of a cheesy sci-fi series called "Galaxy Quest" that looks eerily like the original iteration of "Star Trek" on the small screen. At this point in their careers, all the actors are washed up, relegated to appearing at sci-fi conventions and answering nerdy questions about the show from their most passionate fans. But they're about to get a chance to become real heroes.
When a race of aliens appear in Los Angeles and ask the "Galaxy Quest" crew to help them...
- 1/22/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
We’re big on physical media over here at JoBlo, so it’s always great to hear when a movie gets a long-awaited 4K facelift. Shout Factory announced over the weekend that they will be giving the classic Tom Selleck Western Quigley Down Under a 4K release later this year.
Directed by Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), Quigley Down Under stars Tom Selleck as sharpshooter Matt Quigley. “Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his prized six-foot Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley thinks he’s been hired to kill off wild dogs,” reads the description. “But when he realizes that his mission is murder — to eradicate the Aborigines from the property of a wealthy cattle baron — Quigley refuses … and quickly turns from hunter to hunted. Forced to wage a savage war against his former employer, Quigley proves that no one gets the best of a steely-eyed gunfighter — no one,...
Directed by Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), Quigley Down Under stars Tom Selleck as sharpshooter Matt Quigley. “Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his prized six-foot Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley thinks he’s been hired to kill off wild dogs,” reads the description. “But when he realizes that his mission is murder — to eradicate the Aborigines from the property of a wealthy cattle baron — Quigley refuses … and quickly turns from hunter to hunted. Forced to wage a savage war against his former employer, Quigley proves that no one gets the best of a steely-eyed gunfighter — no one,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s annual gala recognizing some of the year’s finest achievements in cinema Thursday evening saw several honorees let their guards down, allowing the tearducts to flow.
Mary Hart returned as host for the starry awards gala held at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Billie Eilish and Finneas became the first songwriters ever to receive the Chairman’s Award for their chart-topper “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie.” Before paying tribute to their parents and recalling their journey as aspiring actors, Eilish got candid about the emotional song’s personal meaning.
She dedicated her award to “Anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like ‘what’s the point?'”
“We all feel like that occasionally,” Eilish said. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way.
Mary Hart returned as host for the starry awards gala held at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Billie Eilish and Finneas became the first songwriters ever to receive the Chairman’s Award for their chart-topper “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie.” Before paying tribute to their parents and recalling their journey as aspiring actors, Eilish got candid about the emotional song’s personal meaning.
She dedicated her award to “Anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like ‘what’s the point?'”
“We all feel like that occasionally,” Eilish said. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way.
- 1/5/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
After a year that saw actors hit the picket lines for four months, it’s no surprise that the awards season has felt more urgent and emotional than previous years. That was no more apparent than at the 35th annual Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards Thursday. The event, hosted by Mary Hart, honored 9 acting nominees and one feature film (Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon”) that, no doubt, we’ll be hearing more of in the coming months.
The night was filled with tears and laughter, starting with Danielle Brooks, who won the Spotlight Actress Award for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple.” The actress gave Oprah Winfrey a shout-out, praising her for taking Steven Spielberg’s advice while making the 1985 film and not losing weight. For Brooks, it allowed curvy women to feel they had a space in Hollywood. She also talked about the...
The night was filled with tears and laughter, starting with Danielle Brooks, who won the Spotlight Actress Award for her role as Sofia in “The Color Purple.” The actress gave Oprah Winfrey a shout-out, praising her for taking Steven Spielberg’s advice while making the 1985 film and not losing weight. For Brooks, it allowed curvy women to feel they had a space in Hollywood. She also talked about the...
- 1/5/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Harry Potter Dumbledore & Snape Party Hard In These AI-Generated Pics (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Imagine the students and teachers of Hogwarts indulging in a crazy party. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermoine, Snape, and Dumbledore are getting down for an insane time; it might be a fantasy within the fantasy world, but not in reality, thanks to AI. A carousel of pictures showcasing a fun celebration at the school has gone viral on social media. Scroll below for more.
The Hp franchise is based on the novels of Jk Rowling, and the first film in the series came out in 2001. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as the Boy Who Lived, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasely, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger, Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagle, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Ralph Fiennes aka Voldemort and more. They entertained us for a decade before bidding goodbye to the franchise.
Imagine the students and teachers of Hogwarts indulging in a crazy party. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermoine, Snape, and Dumbledore are getting down for an insane time; it might be a fantasy within the fantasy world, but not in reality, thanks to AI. A carousel of pictures showcasing a fun celebration at the school has gone viral on social media. Scroll below for more.
The Hp franchise is based on the novels of Jk Rowling, and the first film in the series came out in 2001. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as the Boy Who Lived, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasely, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger, Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagle, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Ralph Fiennes aka Voldemort and more. They entertained us for a decade before bidding goodbye to the franchise.
- 12/31/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Sirius Black is one of the fan-favorite characters of the Harry Potter franchise, despite actually having little screen time compared to some other prominent characters. The love for Black comes from ‘Harry Potter’ fans who read the books – and those who really cherish and appreciate the performance that Gary Oldman had given us as Sirius.
However, Gary Oldman himself isn’t a big fan of his performance as Sirius Black. He debuted in the role in 2004’s ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ and absolutely nailed it in the eyes of fans. In his own opinion, however, he could’ve done a lot better. Speaking on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast recently, Oldman called his performance in the franchise ‘mediocre’:
“I think my work is mediocre in it. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve,...
However, Gary Oldman himself isn’t a big fan of his performance as Sirius Black. He debuted in the role in 2004’s ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ and absolutely nailed it in the eyes of fans. In his own opinion, however, he could’ve done a lot better. Speaking on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast recently, Oldman called his performance in the franchise ‘mediocre’:
“I think my work is mediocre in it. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Luka Glavas
- Fiction Horizon
Gary Oldman thinks his performance in the 'Harry Potter' movies was "mediocre".The 65-year-old actor joined the wizard franchise for the third film playing Harry's godfather Sirius Black in 2004's 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and reprising the role in three more movies, but Oldman has now admitted he's not proud of his portrayal of the character.During an appearance on Josh Horowitz's 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Oldman explained: "I think my work is mediocre in it."Oldman said he wishes he'd taken the time to read J. K. Rowling's books on which the films were based like his late co-star Alan Rickman - who played Professor Severus Snape - because it would have changed the way he portrayed Sirius Black.He added: "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Hollywood actor Gary Oldman, whose streaming series ‘Slow Horses’ returned for a third season last month, critiqued his performance as Sirius Black in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise on the latest episode of Josh Horowitz’s ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast.
Gary Oldman, 65, thinks his portrayal of the beloved Harry Potter character was “mediocre”, reports People magazine.
After telling Horowitz, “I think my work is mediocre in it,” the Oscar winner said he believes he could have performed the role “differently”.
As per People, his approach may have been different if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original books before starring in the films, as his late co-star, Alan Rickman, said. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” Gary said on the podcast.
The actor joined...
Gary Oldman, 65, thinks his portrayal of the beloved Harry Potter character was “mediocre”, reports People magazine.
After telling Horowitz, “I think my work is mediocre in it,” the Oscar winner said he believes he could have performed the role “differently”.
As per People, his approach may have been different if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original books before starring in the films, as his late co-star, Alan Rickman, said. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” Gary said on the podcast.
The actor joined...
- 12/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Gary Oldman is opening up about why he judges his past performances so harshly, including his portrayal of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
On the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor told host Josh Horowitz of playing the framed wizard: “I think my work is mediocre in it.”
Oldman suggested that he may have portrayed Sirius Black differently or better if he’d had any idea of what was coming next in J.K. Rowling’s future books, like his co-star Alan Rickman, who played Professor Snape, did.
“Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” the Bram Stoker’s Dracula actor explained.
But his role in the Harry Potter films isn’t the only performance he has critiqued. Oldman...
On the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor told host Josh Horowitz of playing the framed wizard: “I think my work is mediocre in it.”
Oldman suggested that he may have portrayed Sirius Black differently or better if he’d had any idea of what was coming next in J.K. Rowling’s future books, like his co-star Alan Rickman, who played Professor Snape, did.
“Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” the Bram Stoker’s Dracula actor explained.
But his role in the Harry Potter films isn’t the only performance he has critiqued. Oldman...
- 12/29/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gary Oldman is looking back on his experience playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movies.
The 64-year-old actor made his debut playing Harry Potter’s imprisoned godfather in 2004′s Prisoner of Azkaban and died on screen in 2007′s Order of the Phoenix before making a cameo in the final movie in 2011.
Years after he hung up his cape and wand, he revisited his performance in the franchise while on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and deemed it lacking. Gary also jokingly reflected on what he deemed to be one of his hardest scenes to film.
Read more about Gary Oldman’s Harry Potter experience…
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Gary admitted during the interview, comparing his performance to Professor Snape actor Alan Rickman‘s. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
The 64-year-old actor made his debut playing Harry Potter’s imprisoned godfather in 2004′s Prisoner of Azkaban and died on screen in 2007′s Order of the Phoenix before making a cameo in the final movie in 2011.
Years after he hung up his cape and wand, he revisited his performance in the franchise while on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and deemed it lacking. Gary also jokingly reflected on what he deemed to be one of his hardest scenes to film.
Read more about Gary Oldman’s Harry Potter experience…
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Gary admitted during the interview, comparing his performance to Professor Snape actor Alan Rickman‘s. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Gary Oldman doesn’t think his work at Hogwarts was all that magical.
In an interview with Josh Horowitz during the latest “Happy Sad Confused” podcast released Thursday (via Entertainment Weekly), Oldman spoke about his stint as an ensemble member of the popular “Harry Potter” blockbuster franchise. Oldman portrayed the title character’s outlaw godfather, Sirius Black. He first appeared in the 2004 third film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” later reprising the role in 2005’s “Goblet of Fire” and 2007’s “Order of the Phoenix,” after which his character was killed off. He made a final appearance in the series in a cameo for the seventh and final film, “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
Although Sirius is by now among Oldman’s most famous roles, the “Darkest Hour” Oscar winner admitted during the interview that he finds his performance in the films lackluster overall. Comparing his work in the movies to...
In an interview with Josh Horowitz during the latest “Happy Sad Confused” podcast released Thursday (via Entertainment Weekly), Oldman spoke about his stint as an ensemble member of the popular “Harry Potter” blockbuster franchise. Oldman portrayed the title character’s outlaw godfather, Sirius Black. He first appeared in the 2004 third film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” later reprising the role in 2005’s “Goblet of Fire” and 2007’s “Order of the Phoenix,” after which his character was killed off. He made a final appearance in the series in a cameo for the seventh and final film, “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
Although Sirius is by now among Oldman’s most famous roles, the “Darkest Hour” Oscar winner admitted during the interview that he finds his performance in the films lackluster overall. Comparing his work in the movies to...
- 12/28/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
It’s the week before Christmas. Trees are adorned with tinsel and bulbs. Mistletoe has been hung in strategic locations. Gingerbread cookies are being baked, decorated and eaten.
And, of course, the internet is buzzing with cost-analysis calculations over exactly how much money Clark Griswold earned for his annual bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Glory be a newborn holiday tradition: Figuring out how much classic Christmas movie characters earn and spend.
On Dec. 20, The New York Times ran a story headlined, “Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?” Reporter Amanda Holpuch invested an extraordinary amount of shoe leather searching for an answer, even consulting with economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Basing calculations largely on the cost and mortgage payments of the home in Home Alone — a sizable red-brick colonial in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the...
And, of course, the internet is buzzing with cost-analysis calculations over exactly how much money Clark Griswold earned for his annual bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Glory be a newborn holiday tradition: Figuring out how much classic Christmas movie characters earn and spend.
On Dec. 20, The New York Times ran a story headlined, “Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?” Reporter Amanda Holpuch invested an extraordinary amount of shoe leather searching for an answer, even consulting with economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Basing calculations largely on the cost and mortgage payments of the home in Home Alone — a sizable red-brick colonial in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the...
- 12/21/2023
- by Benjamin Svetkey
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The best way to enjoy the holiday season? Take some guilty pleasure in these fun rom-coms! Some of these will warm you up inside out. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Romantic comedies with a holiday or Christmas theme have always been enjoyable. There’s a certain flair to them. They’ve always been a trend and are almost on par with classic holiday films like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Even better now — with streamers like Hallmark and Netflix, we have mass production of rom-coms and almost each one ends up being more enjoyable than the other — think “Love is in the Air” or perhaps Emma Robert’s “Holidate.” So, if you’ve run out of rom-coms to enjoy this holiday season, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a compilation of five romantic comedy films with a Christmas theme that you can wind down with. Because...
Romantic comedies with a holiday or Christmas theme have always been enjoyable. There’s a certain flair to them. They’ve always been a trend and are almost on par with classic holiday films like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Even better now — with streamers like Hallmark and Netflix, we have mass production of rom-coms and almost each one ends up being more enjoyable than the other — think “Love is in the Air” or perhaps Emma Robert’s “Holidate.” So, if you’ve run out of rom-coms to enjoy this holiday season, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a compilation of five romantic comedy films with a Christmas theme that you can wind down with. Because...
- 12/13/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Capelight Pictures (Altitude) are excited to announce that Tom Selleck’s adventure western Quigley Down Under will be coming to the UK for the first time with a special 2-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Mediabook release on December 11. We are giving 5 away to lucky winners!
This action-packed 90’s western will be appearing for the first time in the UK on Blu-ray in a Limited Collector’s Edition Mediabook. Featuring extensive bonus material, 24-page booklet and restored Pcm 2.0 soundtrack.
Directed by Simon Wincer Quigley Down Under, follows American sniper Matthew Quigley (Tom Selleck) who is known for his exceptional shooting skills. With his custom-made Sharps Buffalo Rifle, he hits targets at long range like no other. A new job takes him to Australia, where he is employed to hunt dingoes for the greedy landowner Elliot Marston (Alan Rickman). But Marston has only one goal: to claim even more areas of the largely uninhabited continent for himself,...
This action-packed 90’s western will be appearing for the first time in the UK on Blu-ray in a Limited Collector’s Edition Mediabook. Featuring extensive bonus material, 24-page booklet and restored Pcm 2.0 soundtrack.
Directed by Simon Wincer Quigley Down Under, follows American sniper Matthew Quigley (Tom Selleck) who is known for his exceptional shooting skills. With his custom-made Sharps Buffalo Rifle, he hits targets at long range like no other. A new job takes him to Australia, where he is employed to hunt dingoes for the greedy landowner Elliot Marston (Alan Rickman). But Marston has only one goal: to claim even more areas of the largely uninhabited continent for himself,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A distinguished member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Alan Rickman was an English actor who doubled as a director. His career trajectory took many turns before he gained mainstream fame. Rickman made his screen debut in 1978, portraying Tybalt on The BBC Television Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. His debut film role as Hans Gruber in Die Hard (1988) paved the way for more critically acclaimed performances in projects such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), An Awfully Big Adventure (1995), the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011), and Alice in Wonderland (2010). Despite his illustrious screen career, Alan Rickman’s first...
- 12/6/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
"Galaxy Quest", the 1999 DreamWorks science fiction comedy feature, is being rebooted by producer Mark Johnson ("Breaking Bad") as a live-action TV series for exclusive streaming on Paramount+:
"...the original 'Galaxy Quest', starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell and Daryl Mitchell. was both a parody and homage to the world of science-fiction films and TV series.
"The film followed the cast of cult TV series, 'Galaxy Quest'...
"...as they’re actually transported into an interstellar conflict against actual aliens..."
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"...the original 'Galaxy Quest', starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell and Daryl Mitchell. was both a parody and homage to the world of science-fiction films and TV series.
"The film followed the cast of cult TV series, 'Galaxy Quest'...
"...as they’re actually transported into an interstellar conflict against actual aliens..."
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- 11/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In the years before Twitter was euthanized, I’d patiently wait for the onset of the holiday season, and the renewal in my feed of the great “Love Actually” Debate. Every year, the best and brightest of the world — middle management apparatchiks, underemployed magazine writers and hall of fame doomscrollers — would chime in, mostly on the nein side, and make their arguments with eloquence. My favorite was ‘You’re a fucking idiot.’
That one I heard a lot.
“Love Actually” turns 20 this month, and I thought it was time for a thorough revaluation. Was it still a glorious double-steak overstuffed Chipotle burrito of humanity, or would I now see it as they did — a foot-long Subway sandwich with way too many olives bought at a South Dakota gas station?
So I watched the movie again this week. I was struck with an unearned epiphany, the kind that you find in a middlebrow holiday romantic comedy.
That one I heard a lot.
“Love Actually” turns 20 this month, and I thought it was time for a thorough revaluation. Was it still a glorious double-steak overstuffed Chipotle burrito of humanity, or would I now see it as they did — a foot-long Subway sandwich with way too many olives bought at a South Dakota gas station?
So I watched the movie again this week. I was struck with an unearned epiphany, the kind that you find in a middlebrow holiday romantic comedy.
- 11/21/2023
- by Stephen Rodrick
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Thompson has turned in a host of eclectic, effective, excellent performances throughout her illustrious career. She started out with period dramas such as “Howards End” and “The Remains of the Day” before later moving into fantasy with roles in “Nanny McPhee” and “Harry Potter.” Add to that top-tier performances in the likes of “Sense and Sensibility,” “Saving Mr. Banks,” “Cruella,” and “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” and you’ve got one hell of a performer.
However, Thompson has stated herself that the role she gets the most praise for is actually… “Love Actually.” The classic Richard Curtis Christmas movie, which turns 20 this year, tells the interconnected love stories of eight different sets of people with Thompson delivering the most emotional and heartbreaking storyline of all of them. Thompson’s Karen is an under-appreciated stay-at-home mother who spends her days looking after the kids, making costumes for their school nativity,...
However, Thompson has stated herself that the role she gets the most praise for is actually… “Love Actually.” The classic Richard Curtis Christmas movie, which turns 20 this year, tells the interconnected love stories of eight different sets of people with Thompson delivering the most emotional and heartbreaking storyline of all of them. Thompson’s Karen is an under-appreciated stay-at-home mother who spends her days looking after the kids, making costumes for their school nativity,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
‘Tis the season for romantic comedy fans to watch Love Actually again — Richard Curtis’s film, released 20 years ago, has become a holiday favorite over the past two decades. Love Actually, as with several of Curtis’s films, featured an all-star ensemble cast, led by Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, and Alan Rickman. Speaking at the time of the film’s release, Curtis (who also wrote the film’s screenplay) talked about assembling the ensemble. (Click on the media bar below to hear Richard Curtis) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Richard_Curtis_Love_Actually_.mp3
Love Actually is currently streaming on Netflix and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
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Love Actually is currently streaming on Netflix and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
The post How Richard Curtis Assembled Iconic ‘Love Actually’ Cast appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 11/14/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Asia Argento (“The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things”), Frances Barber (“A Bird Flew In”), Tamer Hassan (“The Football Factory”), Laura Whitmore (“Sadhbh”) and child actor Erin Ainsworth have joined the cast of “A Mother for an Hour.”
The film, which is being directed by Giga Agladze, follows the story of a woman who poses as the lost mother of a dying child and discovers through this act a world of deceit and violence.
Agladze’s most recent movie is surrealistic drama “The Other Me” (2022), starring Jim Sturgess and Andrea Pejic, executive produced by David Lynch.
“A Mother for an Hour” is being produced by Kirsty Bell, Goldfinch CEO and co-founder of The Number 44, and Ben Charles Edwards, also a co-founder of The Number 44. The executive producers are Phil McKenzie and David Kereselidze. It is shooting in the North of England, predominantly in Newcastle, Hartlepool and surrounding areas.
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The film, which is being directed by Giga Agladze, follows the story of a woman who poses as the lost mother of a dying child and discovers through this act a world of deceit and violence.
Agladze’s most recent movie is surrealistic drama “The Other Me” (2022), starring Jim Sturgess and Andrea Pejic, executive produced by David Lynch.
“A Mother for an Hour” is being produced by Kirsty Bell, Goldfinch CEO and co-founder of The Number 44, and Ben Charles Edwards, also a co-founder of The Number 44. The executive producers are Phil McKenzie and David Kereselidze. It is shooting in the North of England, predominantly in Newcastle, Hartlepool and surrounding areas.
Production...
- 11/6/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Love Actually 20th Anniversary Edition Yours To OWN November 21, 2023 From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Includes Blu-ray™ And Digital Cod Funny, irresistible, and heartwarming, Love Actually is the ultimate romantic comedy that follows eight couples whose lives intersect shortly before Christmas. From the makers of Bridget Jones’s Diary and Notting Hill, this beloved film is headlined by an incredible roster of stars including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and more. Take a breathtaking tour of love’s delightful twists and turns as you fall under the spell of Love Actually and share the laughs and charm again and again! ... Read more...
- 11/2/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Studiocanal and Universal Pictures are re-releasing Richard Curtis’ holiday classic “Love Actually” worldwide this year in a new 4K restoration.
The Working Title film, whose all-star cast includes Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy and Liam Neeson, will also be released on home video and digitally in the U.S. and France.
First released during the 2003 holiday season, “Love Actually” went on to become a major worldwide hit and, in the 20 years since its release, a beloved modern Christmas classic.
“Love Actually” 4K trailer
The romantic comedy, which intertwines the stories of eight couples during a frantic month before Christmas in London, also features Laura Linney, Martin Freeman, Andrew Lincoln, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rodrigo Santoro, Rowan Atkinson, Billy Bob Thornton and the late Alan Rickman.
Studiocanal has restored “Love Actually” in 4K from the 35mm original negative, accessed via Universal Pictures and scanned at Illuminate in Los Angeles.
The Working Title film, whose all-star cast includes Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy and Liam Neeson, will also be released on home video and digitally in the U.S. and France.
First released during the 2003 holiday season, “Love Actually” went on to become a major worldwide hit and, in the 20 years since its release, a beloved modern Christmas classic.
“Love Actually” 4K trailer
The romantic comedy, which intertwines the stories of eight couples during a frantic month before Christmas in London, also features Laura Linney, Martin Freeman, Andrew Lincoln, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rodrigo Santoro, Rowan Atkinson, Billy Bob Thornton and the late Alan Rickman.
Studiocanal has restored “Love Actually” in 4K from the 35mm original negative, accessed via Universal Pictures and scanned at Illuminate in Los Angeles.
- 11/2/2023
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
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