John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds are imagining box office success this weekend.
Their new movie “If,” which stands for and follows “imaginary friends,” has made $1.75 million in previews so far at the box office. The family-friendly Paramount film is on track to dethrone last week’s box office champ, Disney’s “The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
“If” is projected to make around $40 million in its opening weekend, with some estimates lower at $35 million and others as high as $45 million. It’s a promising launch for a PG-rated, original movie, but it comes with a $110 million price tag, so it’ll need solid receipts at the global box office to turn a profit. The film is already tracking well with parents and kids, according to PostTrak, and it could use the absence of family movies in recent weeks to its advantage.
Krasinski wrote and directed the movie, which...
Their new movie “If,” which stands for and follows “imaginary friends,” has made $1.75 million in previews so far at the box office. The family-friendly Paramount film is on track to dethrone last week’s box office champ, Disney’s “The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”
“If” is projected to make around $40 million in its opening weekend, with some estimates lower at $35 million and others as high as $45 million. It’s a promising launch for a PG-rated, original movie, but it comes with a $110 million price tag, so it’ll need solid receipts at the global box office to turn a profit. The film is already tracking well with parents and kids, according to PostTrak, and it could use the absence of family movies in recent weeks to its advantage.
Krasinski wrote and directed the movie, which...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
After taking us into A Quiet Place in two box office hits (with a prequel arriving very soon), actor/director/writer John Krasinski now guides us into a fairy noisy place, namely the inner life and fantasies of children. And going from sci-fi thrills to whimsey is quite the “lane change”, one that could end in disaster if not properly planned. Luckily he’s crafted a story and has enlisted a talented cast in front of the camera and the microphone. Yes, this is perhaps the most ambitious cartoon/live-action feature since the pairing of private eye Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit. And since it uses computer-generated “beasties” (rather than the 2-D classic style), Krasinski is touting it as a “live-action Pixar flick” (quite a goal). And he’s really putting those tech wizards to work in showing us the often unseen children’s side-kick, the invisible friend, here shortened to If.
- 5/17/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Writer/director John Krasinski’s new film, If, explores the worlds of childhood, adulthood, and the imaginations that connect the two. Unfortunately, a heavier-than-expected narrative may turn off some of what proves to be one of the rare family films that explores what it means to be a family and how to keep one together.
When Bea (Cailey Fleming) discovers that she can see other people’s imaginary friends (or IFs), she is enlisted as an agent designated with reconnecting forgotten IFs with their real kids. Cal (Ryan Reynolds), a mysterious resident in one of the rooms in the building that Bea’s grandmother (Fiona Shaw) lives in, takes her on as his “sort of” apprentice in the If reuniting business. From there it becomes apparent that Bea has a knack for this sort of thing and the pair attempt to reunite as many grown-ups with their forgotten IFs as possible.
When Bea (Cailey Fleming) discovers that she can see other people’s imaginary friends (or IFs), she is enlisted as an agent designated with reconnecting forgotten IFs with their real kids. Cal (Ryan Reynolds), a mysterious resident in one of the rooms in the building that Bea’s grandmother (Fiona Shaw) lives in, takes her on as his “sort of” apprentice in the If reuniting business. From there it becomes apparent that Bea has a knack for this sort of thing and the pair attempt to reunite as many grown-ups with their forgotten IFs as possible.
- 5/17/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Cailey Fleming in IFImage: Paramount Pictures
Children’s films are always positioned to memorialize the imaginative worlds in our heads, acting as shrines to those places that shrink as real life constricts us, growing more abrasive and demanding. On the surface, writer/director John Krasinski’s If is destined to...
Children’s films are always positioned to memorialize the imaginative worlds in our heads, acting as shrines to those places that shrink as real life constricts us, growing more abrasive and demanding. On the surface, writer/director John Krasinski’s If is destined to...
- 5/16/2024
- by Anna McKibbin
- avclub.com
The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On paper, John Krasinski’s If has all the right ingredients for a fun-filled, sentimental family adventure in the Amblin mould. It’s a sweet story about reconnecting with our ‘inner child’, and the wonders of our imagination, and in its concept of making IFs (short for “imaginary friend”) real, it brings to life an array of colourful characters. You can’t help but love the inventiveness on display when Cal (Ryan Reynolds) clambers out of a painting before partying on stage with all the IFs to Tina Turner’s ‘Better Be Good To Me’. It makes for a frequently magical viewing experience, despite a sometimes disjointed storyline.
Krasinski has his heart in the right place, flexing his directorial muscles away from A Quiet Place to showcase his versatility as a filmmaker. For the most part, the switch from horror to children’s fantasy works. If’s childlike vastness is...
Krasinski has his heart in the right place, flexing his directorial muscles away from A Quiet Place to showcase his versatility as a filmmaker. For the most part, the switch from horror to children’s fantasy works. If’s childlike vastness is...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kelechi Ehenulo
- Empire - Movies
Taking a break from terrorising the masses with his brilliant sci/horror franchise A Quiet Place – a prequel to the first two movies is currently in the works with Pig director Michael Sarnoski at the helm – John Krasinski is back again in front and behind the camera in If, the new live action kids movie from Paramount. And if numbers scored by early previews are anything to go by, the film looks to already be one of the biggest winners in this summer’s box office wars.
If (short for Imaginary Friend) is also written and produced by Krasinski. The film stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski and legendary Irish film and stage actor Fiona Shaw, alongside the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell.
The film follows Bea (Fleming), a 12 year old girl who is still finding hard it to come to terms with the death of her mother 4 years earlier.
If (short for Imaginary Friend) is also written and produced by Krasinski. The film stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski and legendary Irish film and stage actor Fiona Shaw, alongside the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell.
The film follows Bea (Fleming), a 12 year old girl who is still finding hard it to come to terms with the death of her mother 4 years earlier.
- 5/15/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
If releases in theaters on May 17th, 2024.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
- 5/15/2024
- by Manuel São Bento
- FandomWire
The human imagination is a boundless frontier where grand exploration can occur, and in children, this exploration is particularly vibrant. It is this fearless imagination that allows children to envision themselves as anyone or anything. This manifestation is at the heart of John Krasinski’s film If, which delves into the wonders of childhood and the enduring power of imagination. Despite boasting a formidable cast including Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell and the late Louis Gossett Jr., the film fails to fully capitalize on its potential. While charming in parts, it ultimately succumbs to a melodramatic and somewhat tedious narrative.
If follows the story of Bea (Fleming) a 12-year-old girl who spends time with her grandmother (Shaw) while her single father (Krasinski) prepares for a heart surgery. Bea, who tragically lost her mother to illness, insists that she is no longer a child, despite...
If follows the story of Bea (Fleming) a 12-year-old girl who spends time with her grandmother (Shaw) while her single father (Krasinski) prepares for a heart surgery. Bea, who tragically lost her mother to illness, insists that she is no longer a child, despite...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
- 5/15/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski planned a large portion of his new movie If around longtime friend Steve Carell — before he had spoken to his former The Office co-star about the role.
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Who is Cailey Fleming in the If Movie? Get to know the Bea Actor's Age and Career - Main Image
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds' upcoming If movie follows Bea, who seeks to reconnect the Imaginary Friends with their former kid companions. Meet the child actor who plays her, Cailey Fleming, and find out where you've seen her before!
Meet Franchise Young Actress Cailey Fleming
Cailey Fleming is best known for playing the recurring role of Judith Grimes in The Walking Dead's main series and for appearing in the finale episode of Twd: The Ones Who Live.
The 17-year-old actress has also had a turn in two other major Hollywood franchises such as Kid Sylvie in Marvel's Loki series in 2021 as well as Young Rey in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens in 2015.
Fleming began her career as Young Tig in 2015's One Mississippi, Carly North in 2018's Peppermint,...
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds' upcoming If movie follows Bea, who seeks to reconnect the Imaginary Friends with their former kid companions. Meet the child actor who plays her, Cailey Fleming, and find out where you've seen her before!
Meet Franchise Young Actress Cailey Fleming
Cailey Fleming is best known for playing the recurring role of Judith Grimes in The Walking Dead's main series and for appearing in the finale episode of Twd: The Ones Who Live.
The 17-year-old actress has also had a turn in two other major Hollywood franchises such as Kid Sylvie in Marvel's Loki series in 2021 as well as Young Rey in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens in 2015.
Fleming began her career as Young Tig in 2015's One Mississippi, Carly North in 2018's Peppermint,...
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
There are no words in the dictionary that can perfectly describe late Christopher Lee’s career in the film industry. With over 250 films to his name, the actor was a force to reckon with. Even though it has almost been a decade since he passed away, Christopher Lee’s legacy still lives on, and his fans will finally get to learn more about him in an upcoming documentary on his life.
Christopher Lee in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Titled The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee, the documentary is directed by Jon Spira, who has access to the actor’s scrapbooks and interviews from the British Institute’s library. However, this is no ordinary documentary, just as Christopher Lee was no ordinary man.
A Documentary Gives Insight into Christopher Lee’s Life
A still from the trailer of The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) | Credit: Canal Cat Films...
Christopher Lee in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Titled The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee, the documentary is directed by Jon Spira, who has access to the actor’s scrapbooks and interviews from the British Institute’s library. However, this is no ordinary documentary, just as Christopher Lee was no ordinary man.
A Documentary Gives Insight into Christopher Lee’s Life
A still from the trailer of The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) | Credit: Canal Cat Films...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
John Krasinski sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss his newest movie “If,” which he said was partly inspired by the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on his two children, Hazel and Violet. He explained that during the pandemic, “Genuinely, I saw their light starting to go out, and they started playing fewer and fewer imaginary games.”
Krasinski said he always wanted to make a film for his children, but wasn’t sure what story would work the best. He had the idea to tie in imaginary friends “like 10 years ago,” but nothing was cemented. Over time, the imaginary world he watched his and wife Emily Blunt’s daughters disappear into inspired him.
“I used to just stand in the doorway and watch my kids disappear in this magical world that we, as parents, aren’t allowed in,” he explained. “And it wasn’t just like the joy that was on their face,...
Krasinski said he always wanted to make a film for his children, but wasn’t sure what story would work the best. He had the idea to tie in imaginary friends “like 10 years ago,” but nothing was cemented. Over time, the imaginary world he watched his and wife Emily Blunt’s daughters disappear into inspired him.
“I used to just stand in the doorway and watch my kids disappear in this magical world that we, as parents, aren’t allowed in,” he explained. “And it wasn’t just like the joy that was on their face,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
James Bond is arguably one of the most popular characters across fictional media, especially due to his reverence among cinema lovers. The Bond franchise started in earnest with Sean Connery’s first film as the British super spy, Dr. No, which was released in 1962.
Sean Connery became the face of the James Bond character during the 60s and 70s.
The film established several facets of the character and staples of the franchise that remain popular even today. Therefore, it is hard to imagine the character being approached differently. However, in an interview, author Ian Fleming, who created the character, revealed his initial approach to James Bond, which would have changed Sean Connery’s classic movie and the franchise as a whole.
James Bond Author Ian Fleming Reveals the Original Plan for the Character
The character of James Bond, aka Agent 007, was first introduced by author Ian Fleming in the 1953 novel Casino Royale.
Sean Connery became the face of the James Bond character during the 60s and 70s.
The film established several facets of the character and staples of the franchise that remain popular even today. Therefore, it is hard to imagine the character being approached differently. However, in an interview, author Ian Fleming, who created the character, revealed his initial approach to James Bond, which would have changed Sean Connery’s classic movie and the franchise as a whole.
James Bond Author Ian Fleming Reveals the Original Plan for the Character
The character of James Bond, aka Agent 007, was first introduced by author Ian Fleming in the 1953 novel Casino Royale.
- 5/11/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Sean Connery was hailed as one of the most notable actors who ever played the iconic James Bond. His decades-long career as the famed British spy was undoubtedly the most unforgettable one, and it’s difficult to imagine had he not continued to star in the franchise.
Sean Connery in Thunderball
This was due to the fact that the original plan for the James Bond films was to kickstart it with the controversial Thunderball. Yes, the 1965 installment almost became the first release, and had it happened, it would have posed a great danger to Connery’s career.
James Bond Was Supposed To Begin With Thunderball
Thunderball is the fourth series in the James Bond films, and it was supposed to go first if it wasn’t for the number of controversies it faced. Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, both Bond producers, worked on it in the early 1960s but...
Sean Connery in Thunderball
This was due to the fact that the original plan for the James Bond films was to kickstart it with the controversial Thunderball. Yes, the 1965 installment almost became the first release, and had it happened, it would have posed a great danger to Connery’s career.
James Bond Was Supposed To Begin With Thunderball
Thunderball is the fourth series in the James Bond films, and it was supposed to go first if it wasn’t for the number of controversies it faced. Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, both Bond producers, worked on it in the early 1960s but...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. If stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
If is only in theatres May 17.
https://www.if.movie/
The special screening is 11Am on Saturday, May 11th at Marcus Ronnie’s 20 Cine (10Am Suggested Arrival)
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Ten winners will receive 4 passes to the screening.
Get Your Passes Here: http://gofobo.com/eaOaV14369
Cailey Fleming and Blue star in Paramount Pictures’ “If.”...
If is only in theatres May 17.
https://www.if.movie/
The special screening is 11Am on Saturday, May 11th at Marcus Ronnie’s 20 Cine (10Am Suggested Arrival)
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Ten winners will receive 4 passes to the screening.
Get Your Passes Here: http://gofobo.com/eaOaV14369
Cailey Fleming and Blue star in Paramount Pictures’ “If.”...
- 4/30/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In Jay Roach's 1997 James Bond spoof "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," the film's villain, Dr. Evil (Mike Myers), aims to murder off his arch-nemesis by dropping him into a tank full of man-eating sharks. In a supervillainous twist, the sharks will be equipped with laser beams affixed to their heads. Dr. Evil says he likes his pets to have a well-cooked meal before eating. He then cackles maniacally. A lieutenant of his, however, informs Dr. Evil that buying sharks equipped with lasers is immensely difficult and that the tank is, instead, filled with flesh-eating sea bass. Dr. Evil isn't thrilled. "You know, I have one simple request," Dr. Evil says, "and that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!"
One cannot say if there's a direct connection to the above scene and a James Bond movie that Sean Connery once wrote, but there are a few uncanny similarities.
One cannot say if there's a direct connection to the above scene and a James Bond movie that Sean Connery once wrote, but there are a few uncanny similarities.
- 4/23/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A small piece of contemporary cinema history was written last night in St Andrews, Scotland when Steven Soderbergh sat down with Joe and Anthony Russo on stage at the Sands International Film Festival to discuss their 2002 collaboration Welcome to Collinwood.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
- 4/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The new spy thriller set during World War II entitled The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has the unique distinction of being a somewhat true account of not only a pivotal mission during the campaign, but also of the germination of the character of James Bond – to a certain extent at least.
Ostensibly based on true events documented in recently declassified British War Department documents, the film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare imparts the tale of an organization created during World War II under the guidance of Prime Minister Winston Chruchill. This “top-secret” unit is comprised of a group of men (and one woman) brought together by Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill) to undertake an audacious mission that could alter the course of the war against the Nazis.
Phillips is recruited for this mission by Brigadier Gubbins (Cary Elwes) – otherwise known as “M” – and his second in command Ian Fleming (Freddie Fox...
Ostensibly based on true events documented in recently declassified British War Department documents, the film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare imparts the tale of an organization created during World War II under the guidance of Prime Minister Winston Chruchill. This “top-secret” unit is comprised of a group of men (and one woman) brought together by Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill) to undertake an audacious mission that could alter the course of the war against the Nazis.
Phillips is recruited for this mission by Brigadier Gubbins (Cary Elwes) – otherwise known as “M” – and his second in command Ian Fleming (Freddie Fox...
- 4/19/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
New Delhi, April 19 (Ians) The US-based global Asian fusion restaurant chain, P.F. Chang’s, which is famous for its iconic dishes such as lettuce-wrapped chicken, Dynamite Shrimp and Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice, is opening at the Cyber Hub, Gurugram, on April 21, following its Indian debut in Mumbai.
Brought into India by Ramit Mittal, who’s from the Bharti Mittal family and was last in the news for getting Sri Lankan celebrity chef Dharsana Munidasa’s Ministry of Crab, P.F. Chang’s is the creation of the Shanghai-born American restaurateur Philip Chiang and his business partner Paul Fleming.
The P.F. in the restaurant chain’s name, incidentally, stands for Paul Fleming. The brand also features Chiang’s surname minus the ‘i’.
Their partnership took shape after Fleming, who was planning to open a Chinese restaurant, dropped in at the eatery Chang had been running in Phoenix, Arizona, since...
Brought into India by Ramit Mittal, who’s from the Bharti Mittal family and was last in the news for getting Sri Lankan celebrity chef Dharsana Munidasa’s Ministry of Crab, P.F. Chang’s is the creation of the Shanghai-born American restaurateur Philip Chiang and his business partner Paul Fleming.
The P.F. in the restaurant chain’s name, incidentally, stands for Paul Fleming. The brand also features Chiang’s surname minus the ‘i’.
Their partnership took shape after Fleming, who was planning to open a Chinese restaurant, dropped in at the eatery Chang had been running in Phoenix, Arizona, since...
- 4/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Once upon a time … in war-torn London, Winston Churchill found himself face to face with the potential end of England as he knew it. The Blitz was in full effect. Europe was slowly being crushed under Hitler’s boot heels. German U-boats had turned the Atlantic into a graveyard, effectively crippling the Allied war effort. The prime minister needed an effective counterpunch.
So he asked several officials within the nation’s intelligence community, including a naval officer named Ian Fleming, to help recruit soldiers, secret agents, scallywags, and — God help...
So he asked several officials within the nation’s intelligence community, including a naval officer named Ian Fleming, to help recruit soldiers, secret agents, scallywags, and — God help...
- 4/18/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Henry Cavill is the top choice of fans to replace Daniel Craig in James Bond. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The name is Henry Cavill, and he might be the new James Bond. Reports and rumors of a new James Bond have been swirling online. With more names added to the list of potential 007s, Henry Cavill remains the fans’ top choice, so much so that a trailer goes viral on the internet and has garnered millions of views. The viral James Bond trailer also stars Barbie’s Margot Robbie as the Bond Girl. But here’s everything that happened!
Since the novels became a hit, the suave, quick, and ever-so-handsome 007 has been a craze. Secret agent Lores is famous for his thrilling adventures. The topic of who will play James Bond has haunted fans anytime; there is time to pass on the baton. Daniel Craig has played the role of Bond for some time now,...
The name is Henry Cavill, and he might be the new James Bond. Reports and rumors of a new James Bond have been swirling online. With more names added to the list of potential 007s, Henry Cavill remains the fans’ top choice, so much so that a trailer goes viral on the internet and has garnered millions of views. The viral James Bond trailer also stars Barbie’s Margot Robbie as the Bond Girl. But here’s everything that happened!
Since the novels became a hit, the suave, quick, and ever-so-handsome 007 has been a craze. Secret agent Lores is famous for his thrilling adventures. The topic of who will play James Bond has haunted fans anytime; there is time to pass on the baton. Daniel Craig has played the role of Bond for some time now,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
The title is the worst thing about this lively, fun and largely true World War II adventure The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which is inspired by the Damien Lewis book of the same name but extending it to add: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops.
Guy Ritchie has taken this story of an illicit black ops crew, mostly of the prisoner variety, who with the permission of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Rory Kinnear) was commissioned and put into action (a ragtag group of warriors if ever there was one) in order to sink, as it were, Nazi Germany’s U-boats operation that had been preventing the U.S. from entering the war in Europe.
Ritchie has been on a roll of late with 2019’s The Gentlemen (now a Netflix series), and a pair from last year, the terrific Afghanistan War-set The Covenant,...
Guy Ritchie has taken this story of an illicit black ops crew, mostly of the prisoner variety, who with the permission of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Rory Kinnear) was commissioned and put into action (a ragtag group of warriors if ever there was one) in order to sink, as it were, Nazi Germany’s U-boats operation that had been preventing the U.S. from entering the war in Europe.
Ritchie has been on a roll of late with 2019’s The Gentlemen (now a Netflix series), and a pair from last year, the terrific Afghanistan War-set The Covenant,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
In “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” British Prime Minister Winston Churchill authorizes an illicit mission to undermine Hitler’s fleet of German U-boats during World War II. The plan calls for renegades with little respect for the rules, led by a cocky ex-criminal named Gus March-Phillipps (Henry Cavill), who’s released from prison and called into a top-secret briefing. Oblivious to etiquette, Gus helps himself to a tall glass of Scotch whisky, steals an entire box of cigars and struts over to the desk where a priggish-looking officer sits. Gus swipes his lighter, making a fool of the uptight chap, who identifies himself as “Fleming, Ian Fleming.”
It doesn’t take an intelligence expert to put two and two together: Gus March-Phillipps would later serve as a prototype for Fleming’s James Bond character. Since “No Time to Die,” there’s been much talk about who might fill Daniel Craig’s shoes,...
It doesn’t take an intelligence expert to put two and two together: Gus March-Phillipps would later serve as a prototype for Fleming’s James Bond character. Since “No Time to Die,” there’s been much talk about who might fill Daniel Craig’s shoes,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
The name’s Fleming, Ian Fleming. And boy did he have some problems with how his James Bond character was being adapted for the big screen. As we all know, Sean Connery was cinema’s first 007, but Fleming himself hated the idea, concerned that he didn’t have the right voice.
As revealed in Nicholas Shakespeare’s new book, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man (via IndieWire), the process to find the perfect James Bond was an arduous one. Per Fleming’s agent Robert Fenn, “We tried twenty or thirty [potential prospects]. No major actor would play the part for more than one picture, and we couldn’t set up a deal with a distributor without commitment from a main actor.” Of course, Bond would go to Connery, who Fleming didn’t care for because “he couldn’t speak the Queen’s English…He’s not my idea of Bond at all,...
As revealed in Nicholas Shakespeare’s new book, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man (via IndieWire), the process to find the perfect James Bond was an arduous one. Per Fleming’s agent Robert Fenn, “We tried twenty or thirty [potential prospects]. No major actor would play the part for more than one picture, and we couldn’t set up a deal with a distributor without commitment from a main actor.” Of course, Bond would go to Connery, who Fleming didn’t care for because “he couldn’t speak the Queen’s English…He’s not my idea of Bond at all,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
With Daniel Craig bowing out after his James Bond was blasted into the afterlife at the end of 2023's "No Time to Die," the question of who will take on the iconic role next has been following the franchise for quite some time. In 2024, as our cultural norms shift and evolve, there's no reason why the super spy couldn't be played by anybody — maybe even, dare I suggest, a woman?
Prior to the release of "No Time to Die," the internet was abuzz with rumors that British actress Lashana Lynch would be the next 007. When the film arrived, it was revealed that Lynch's character, Nomi, did indeed inherit the codename from her predecessor. Later in the film, however, she requests that the title be given back to Bond, after which she takes on the codename 005. So, we didn't get a female Bond, but we sort of did for...
Prior to the release of "No Time to Die," the internet was abuzz with rumors that British actress Lashana Lynch would be the next 007. When the film arrived, it was revealed that Lynch's character, Nomi, did indeed inherit the codename from her predecessor. Later in the film, however, she requests that the title be given back to Bond, after which she takes on the codename 005. So, we didn't get a female Bond, but we sort of did for...
- 4/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When it comes to the James Bond franchise, progressive is not the first word that comes to mind. Despite this, the 2021 film No Time To Die revolutionized the film series after it introduced the first female 007 in the form of Lashana Lynch. There have been conversations around the same topic for quite some time, with Angelina Jolie famously stating that she did not want to play a Bond girl but the spy herself.
Sean Connery as James Bond
It would seem, however, that the Maleficent actress was not the first to voice these wishes, as over 60 years before the Lynch film, there were conversations about a Bond film being led by a female James Bond.
SUGGESTEDYears After Losing 007 Role to Daniel Craig, Henry Cavill Plays a Character That Inspired James Bond
Although this clearly did not pan out, the story around it was quite interesting.
A Female James Bond...
Sean Connery as James Bond
It would seem, however, that the Maleficent actress was not the first to voice these wishes, as over 60 years before the Lynch film, there were conversations about a Bond film being led by a female James Bond.
SUGGESTEDYears After Losing 007 Role to Daniel Craig, Henry Cavill Plays a Character That Inspired James Bond
Although this clearly did not pan out, the story around it was quite interesting.
A Female James Bond...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
James Bond isn’t just another name. It’s an entire legacy on its own. Stemmed from Ian Fleming’s novels, the British secret agent quickly became a household name, and eventually, a huge part of the film industry. Seven actors have had their turn of bringing the character to life but it all started with Sean Connery all the way back in 1962.
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
While Sean Connery’s portrayal of the character still remains an iconic one, Ian Fleming was initially not his biggest fan. In fact, when Sean Connery was finally cast as James Bond, the author was quick to comment that the actor was not the “elegant man” he had quite hoped for. To top it all off, Ian Fleming was actually interested in another actor altogether!
Ian Fleming Had His Doubts about Sean Connery
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Starting with Dr. No,...
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
While Sean Connery’s portrayal of the character still remains an iconic one, Ian Fleming was initially not his biggest fan. In fact, when Sean Connery was finally cast as James Bond, the author was quick to comment that the actor was not the “elegant man” he had quite hoped for. To top it all off, Ian Fleming was actually interested in another actor altogether!
Ian Fleming Had His Doubts about Sean Connery
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Starting with Dr. No,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Even before the final moments of No Time to Die made abundantly clear that a James Bond of the Daniel Craig variety would not return, people began wondering about the identity of the next 007. Eon Productions has not yet answered that question, despite rumors that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the part. Whoever ends up getting the honor to be the face of a new era of Bond, expectations are very high.
It’s a time honored tradition, one that goes all the way back before the first Eon Bond movie Dr. No released in 1962. While that movie, and especially its two follow-ups From Russia With Love (1963) and Goldfinger (1964), established Sean Connery as the Bond by which every other actor is now judged, the character’s creator, the novelist Ian Fleming, had something different in mind for his super spy. In fact, Fleming didn’t want Connery at all.
It’s a time honored tradition, one that goes all the way back before the first Eon Bond movie Dr. No released in 1962. While that movie, and especially its two follow-ups From Russia With Love (1963) and Goldfinger (1964), established Sean Connery as the Bond by which every other actor is now judged, the character’s creator, the novelist Ian Fleming, had something different in mind for his super spy. In fact, Fleming didn’t want Connery at all.
- 4/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Lashana Lynch became the first woman to own the 007 title in the 2021 James Bond tentpole “No Time to Die,” but it turns out a plan to make James Bond a woman was actually pitched over 60 years prior. In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s confirmed that producer Gregory Ratoff floated the idea of casting Susan Hayward in a film adaptation of Fleming’s first Bond novel “Casino Royale.”
Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond]. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities, from Richard Burton (‘I think that Richard Burton would be by far the best James Bond’), to James Stewart (‘I wouldn’t at all mind him as Bond if he can slightly...
Shakespeare writes in the biography (via IndieWire): “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached [to play Bond]. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities, from Richard Burton (‘I think that Richard Burton would be by far the best James Bond’), to James Stewart (‘I wouldn’t at all mind him as Bond if he can slightly...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Yes, a female James Bond has been over a half-century in the making.
Before Lashana Lynch briefly donned the 007 title in “No Time to Die,” the film adaptation of “Dr. No,” a woman was in talks to lead the franchise 50 years prior.
In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s revealed that original “Casino Royale” producer Gregory Ratoff had imagined a woman in the titular lead role. In fact, Oscar-winning actress Susan Hayward was in Ratoff’s mind to take the part.
Prior to “Casino Royale,” the two Bond films had floundered with “Thunderball” and “Casino Royale” receiving poor reviews, hence the proposed gender-swap.
Shakespeare writes in the biography, “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities,...
Before Lashana Lynch briefly donned the 007 title in “No Time to Die,” the film adaptation of “Dr. No,” a woman was in talks to lead the franchise 50 years prior.
In Nicholas Shakespeare’s upcoming biography of Bond author Ian Fleming, titled “Ian Fleming: The Complete Man,” it’s revealed that original “Casino Royale” producer Gregory Ratoff had imagined a woman in the titular lead role. In fact, Oscar-winning actress Susan Hayward was in Ratoff’s mind to take the part.
Prior to “Casino Royale,” the two Bond films had floundered with “Thunderball” and “Casino Royale” receiving poor reviews, hence the proposed gender-swap.
Shakespeare writes in the biography, “Since the mid-1950s, many well-known actors had been approached. Gregory Ratoff had the arresting idea of having Bond played by a woman, Susan Hayward. Ian had entertained several possibilities,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As players await for any sign of confirmation or leaks on Ghost of Tsushima 2, players have some relief, albeit after having waited for eons, in the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima 1, arriving 16th May, 2024. Sucker Punch delivered a masterpiece of a game in 2020, one that players still revisit and discover new secrets or even master combat on.
Upon its arrival, the game had a shadow cast upon its back- “An Assassin’s Creed Japan game”. While it is flattering to a degree, Ghost of Tsushima set itself apart from the likes of Assassin’s Creed. Whether it was the clever use of Guiding Winds for traversal, the map not being unusually large and tedious to complete, or the combat having excellent variety.
Standoffs in Ghost of Tsushima were a fun element, and a great test of reflexes.
In a conversation with Eurogamer, Co-founder and Producer Brian Fleming, and Creative and...
Upon its arrival, the game had a shadow cast upon its back- “An Assassin’s Creed Japan game”. While it is flattering to a degree, Ghost of Tsushima set itself apart from the likes of Assassin’s Creed. Whether it was the clever use of Guiding Winds for traversal, the map not being unusually large and tedious to complete, or the combat having excellent variety.
Standoffs in Ghost of Tsushima were a fun element, and a great test of reflexes.
In a conversation with Eurogamer, Co-founder and Producer Brian Fleming, and Creative and...
- 4/8/2024
- by Divyashree Shashidhar
- FandomWire
“It was all me, James. It’s always been me,” the villain played by Christoph Waltz reveals to super spy James Bond. “The author of all your pain.”
The name of that author? Ernst Stavro Blofeld. When Waltz revealed himself as Blofeld in 2015’s Spectre, he reversed a problem that had plagued the Bond franchise for decades: the long absence of 007’s greatest recurring arch-enemy and the huge stakes that came along with his every appearance.
How could the man who escaped every death trap and seduced every woman lose his man? How did the notoriously controlling Eon Productions, which owns the rights to Ian Fleming’s novels, let one of its most important characters slip through its hands?
Turns out, the true author of Bond’s pain is the copyright office and the he said/she said litigation that slows down big budget productions.
The Birth of Blofeld
Ernst...
The name of that author? Ernst Stavro Blofeld. When Waltz revealed himself as Blofeld in 2015’s Spectre, he reversed a problem that had plagued the Bond franchise for decades: the long absence of 007’s greatest recurring arch-enemy and the huge stakes that came along with his every appearance.
How could the man who escaped every death trap and seduced every woman lose his man? How did the notoriously controlling Eon Productions, which owns the rights to Ian Fleming’s novels, let one of its most important characters slip through its hands?
Turns out, the true author of Bond’s pain is the copyright office and the he said/she said litigation that slows down big budget productions.
The Birth of Blofeld
Ernst...
- 4/1/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
After 13 years, legendary Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola is seemingly back with a new movie, Megalopolis, which is slated to be released in late 2024, although that could still be pushed back. After a controversial outing with 2011’s Twixt, Coppola has finished his new movie, a sci-fi epic with an ensemble cast, which has been screened for distributors in the United States. As of the time of writing, not much is known about the movie, but Deadline reports that the film’s runtime is 2 hours and 13 minutes, and that is without the credits, but as Mark Fleming Jr. writes, the runtime seems “remarkably brief,” which indicates that Coppola has indeed made a great movie.
Megalopolis is an interesting story altogether, as the movie was conceived way back in 1979, while Coppola was filming Apocalypse Now, one of the greatest war movies ever made. Now, 45 years later, the movie is finally complete, as the...
Megalopolis is an interesting story altogether, as the movie was conceived way back in 1979, while Coppola was filming Apocalypse Now, one of the greatest war movies ever made. Now, 45 years later, the movie is finally complete, as the...
- 3/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Henry Cavill was one of the frontrunners for the James Bond role before several conditions set by the studio ruled him out. Several fans still root for him and think that he would have been one of the best versions of 007. However, his recent interview regarding his upcoming film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, may offend some of the ardent fans of the British secret agent.
Henry Cavill in a still from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In his upcoming, Henry Cavill plays the real-life founder of the Small Scale Raiding Force (Ssrf), Gus March-Phillips. It is widely believed that James Bond’s character was based on this man. But Cavill added another fact that may stir up controversy among the 007 fans. He believes that Phillips was also a spy author and had he not died early, he could even beat the James Bond author, Ian Fleming.
Henry...
Henry Cavill in a still from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
In his upcoming, Henry Cavill plays the real-life founder of the Small Scale Raiding Force (Ssrf), Gus March-Phillips. It is widely believed that James Bond’s character was based on this man. But Cavill added another fact that may stir up controversy among the 007 fans. He believes that Phillips was also a spy author and had he not died early, he could even beat the James Bond author, Ian Fleming.
Henry...
- 3/30/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Don’t call it a premiere, but after decades in the making, Francis Ford Coppola finally unveiled his $120 million epic Megalopolis to a good portion of the Hollywood industry yesterday in Los Angeles in the hopes of securing a buyer. While reviews are of course under wraps until its official, public premiere, the first details are starting to trickle in.
“Having seen Megalopolis we can confirm there’s never been, or ever will be, a director as crazy as Francis Ford Coppola. What a privilege to be on the same planet as him,” the Beyond Fest account tweeted, while Matt Belloni reported an attendee saying, “It’s unflinching in how batshit crazy it is.”
Deadline‘s Mike Fleming reports, “Coppola’s new film is crackling with ideas that fuse the past with the future, with an epic and highly visual fable that plays perfectly on an IMAX screen. He covers...
“Having seen Megalopolis we can confirm there’s never been, or ever will be, a director as crazy as Francis Ford Coppola. What a privilege to be on the same planet as him,” the Beyond Fest account tweeted, while Matt Belloni reported an attendee saying, “It’s unflinching in how batshit crazy it is.”
Deadline‘s Mike Fleming reports, “Coppola’s new film is crackling with ideas that fuse the past with the future, with an epic and highly visual fable that plays perfectly on an IMAX screen. He covers...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
"Wicked" began its life as a playful, lore-rich 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, which imagined deep backstories and complex relationships between the characters from "The Wizard of Oz." By Maguire's imagining, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West was merely misunderstood and marginalized. In 2003, lyricist Stephen Schwartz and dramatist Winnie Holzman adapted Maguire's novel into a Broadway musical that almost instantly became a runaway hit. "Wicked" won three Tonys, and had since set up camp on Broadway, becoming one of the longest-running shows in the history of the Great White Way. As of this writing, "Wicked" has surpassed "Cats" in number of performances.
Due in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first part of a massive two-film adaptation of "Wicked" directed by the venerable Jon M. Chu. Although the stage version of "Wicked" only runs about two and a half hours, Chu has elected to expand it into a "Dune"-sized event,...
Due in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first part of a massive two-film adaptation of "Wicked" directed by the venerable Jon M. Chu. Although the stage version of "Wicked" only runs about two and a half hours, Chu has elected to expand it into a "Dune"-sized event,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Grasshopper Manufacture and NetEase Games have announced that Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will launch later this year. The game will be available on all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The action-adventure game follows demon hunter Garcia Hotspur. He comes home to find out that his girlfriend, Paula, has been abducted by Fleming, the Lord of Demons. Garcia, along with his demon sidekick, Johnson, must journey through the underworld together in order to rescue Paula. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Pax East Teaser Related: Shadows of the Damned Remaster Teaser Brings Garcia Hotspur Back for More Hellish Action Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will be playable at Pax East 2024 from March 21-24. The original Shadows of the Damned was released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The horror action game had Suda51 teaming up with Resident Evil 's Shinji Mikami.
- 3/22/2024
- by George Yang
- Crunchyroll
Cillian Murphy is basking in the glory of his Oscar win as Best Actor for his performance in Oppenheimer, and this feat has impressed a lot of people, especially the James Bond producers. Yes, the Irish-born star is reportedly in the running now to become 007.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
It’s been quite sometime now since Daniel Craig ended his tenure in the spy movie franchise, and producer Barbara Broccoli and her team have been on the lookout for the next actor to portray the famed British agent.
James Bond Producers Reportedly Captivated By Cillian Murphy’s Performance
Cillian Murphy’s victory at the Academy Awards already spells more opportunities for him in the movie industry. In his acceptance speech, he calls himself “a very proud Irishman” as he humbly took the award.
Now, a new report from The Sun relates that Murphy’s performance in Oppenheimer wowed the studio bosses of James Bond,...
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
It’s been quite sometime now since Daniel Craig ended his tenure in the spy movie franchise, and producer Barbara Broccoli and her team have been on the lookout for the next actor to portray the famed British agent.
James Bond Producers Reportedly Captivated By Cillian Murphy’s Performance
Cillian Murphy’s victory at the Academy Awards already spells more opportunities for him in the movie industry. In his acceptance speech, he calls himself “a very proud Irishman” as he humbly took the award.
Now, a new report from The Sun relates that Murphy’s performance in Oppenheimer wowed the studio bosses of James Bond,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Cillian Murphy is currently wreaking havoc in Hollywood. After his fan-favorite role as Tommy Shelby, which made him a heartthrob overnight, he has delivered yet another mind-blowing (or atom-bomb-blowing!) performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer, becoming the entertainment industry’s newest hotshot — to the point where he is even being eyed to play James Bond!
Cillian Murphy on a talk show
According to recent reports by insiders, Murphy is apparently being eyed by producers who are all set to start the next Bond movie. While Murphy would be an iconic choice, no doubt, what’s surprising is the fact that he is being considered for the peerless spy role at 47 years of age while Henry Cavill was deemed too old to play Agent 007 even at the age of 40!
Suggested“That’s Not True”: MI6 Spy Debunks Rumor Agency Is All-White, All-Male Like the James Bond Movies
Cillian Murphy...
Cillian Murphy on a talk show
According to recent reports by insiders, Murphy is apparently being eyed by producers who are all set to start the next Bond movie. While Murphy would be an iconic choice, no doubt, what’s surprising is the fact that he is being considered for the peerless spy role at 47 years of age while Henry Cavill was deemed too old to play Agent 007 even at the age of 40!
Suggested“That’s Not True”: MI6 Spy Debunks Rumor Agency Is All-White, All-Male Like the James Bond Movies
Cillian Murphy...
- 3/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Equity has said that it wants guidelines on self-tape auditions to be inserted into collective film and TV agreements with producer trade body Pact.
The union is preparing to start landmark negotiations with Pact in late April over new contracts for actors across the vast majority of UK television series and indie films.
Equity general secretary Paul Fleming said that the union wants the guidelines to be included given the rise of self tapes and the lack of provisions for casting in previous deals.
He revealed the objective after Deadline has reported on agents sending clients illegitimate invites for self-tape auditions, suggesting that the casting mechanism is open to exploitation.
Equity drew up current guidelines in 2021 alongside the Casting Directors Guild and Personal Managers’ Association (Pma), but they do not contain provisions for fake self-tape invitations.
Fleming said the guidelines should be updated, but he stressed that they assume...
The union is preparing to start landmark negotiations with Pact in late April over new contracts for actors across the vast majority of UK television series and indie films.
Equity general secretary Paul Fleming said that the union wants the guidelines to be included given the rise of self tapes and the lack of provisions for casting in previous deals.
He revealed the objective after Deadline has reported on agents sending clients illegitimate invites for self-tape auditions, suggesting that the casting mechanism is open to exploitation.
Equity drew up current guidelines in 2021 alongside the Casting Directors Guild and Personal Managers’ Association (Pma), but they do not contain provisions for fake self-tape invitations.
Fleming said the guidelines should be updated, but he stressed that they assume...
- 3/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: International Artists Management (Iam) has been removed from the UK’s respected agency professional body after Deadline revealed it sent a client misrepresented self-tape audition invites.
The Personal Managers’ Association (Pma) said in a statement that it had revoked Iam’s membership amid concerns over the company’s honesty and integrity.
The Pma’s decision comes after a Deadline investigation showed that Iam sent client Mark Barrett at least six illegitimate self-tape invites over a two-year period.
In five of the purported invites, Iam appeared to change the wording of emails from casting directors to make it seem as if they had requested Barrett to tape for a role when in fact he had not been called to audition.
Through its attorney Carter-Ruck, Iam argued that the misleading self-tape invites were in Barrett’s interests as it pushed for him to secure work.
Barrett, who has featured in projects including Outlander,...
The Personal Managers’ Association (Pma) said in a statement that it had revoked Iam’s membership amid concerns over the company’s honesty and integrity.
The Pma’s decision comes after a Deadline investigation showed that Iam sent client Mark Barrett at least six illegitimate self-tape invites over a two-year period.
In five of the purported invites, Iam appeared to change the wording of emails from casting directors to make it seem as if they had requested Barrett to tape for a role when in fact he had not been called to audition.
Through its attorney Carter-Ruck, Iam argued that the misleading self-tape invites were in Barrett’s interests as it pushed for him to secure work.
Barrett, who has featured in projects including Outlander,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The James Bond films have a legacy of over six decades and the books by Ian Fleming were legendary even before that. The franchise is one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time and has seen multiple actors essay the titular role of James Bond. The films have inspired many films and other media in the spy genre and have a profound effect on pop culture.
Every work has been inspired by something, and even James Bond was reportedly inspired by multiple people and events. Legendary actor Christopher Lee claimed that he knew James Bond more than anyone else as the author Ian Fleming was his first step-cousin. He also mentioned many of the characters in the series were inspired by Fleming’s real-life acquaintances.
Ian Fleming Based James Bond On Stories He Heard During World War II Ian Fleming with Sean Connery | Credits: United Artists
Author Ian Fleming created...
Every work has been inspired by something, and even James Bond was reportedly inspired by multiple people and events. Legendary actor Christopher Lee claimed that he knew James Bond more than anyone else as the author Ian Fleming was his first step-cousin. He also mentioned many of the characters in the series were inspired by Fleming’s real-life acquaintances.
Ian Fleming Based James Bond On Stories He Heard During World War II Ian Fleming with Sean Connery | Credits: United Artists
Author Ian Fleming created...
- 3/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The 5 episode search for Maddie that few viewers enjoyed has ended, and Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 5, and we got as happy an ending as we could, under the circumstances.
We also got a new detective, and she appears to be the closest thing Benson has to a kindred spirit.
Benson's been traumatized since Maddie's disappearance, tormenting herself with her realization that she passed Maddie and her kidnapper while coming out of the tunnel.
But she wasn't the only one upset. Her behavior was utterly rational compared to Agent Sykes, who she had to stop from getting in the suspect's face or taking her frustration out on Carisi.
Sykes' difficulty controlling herself and her traumatic backstory don't seem like they make her great Svu material. But then again, she has been an FBI expert on child abductions for a decade, and...
The 5 episode search for Maddie that few viewers enjoyed has ended, and Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 5, and we got as happy an ending as we could, under the circumstances.
We also got a new detective, and she appears to be the closest thing Benson has to a kindred spirit.
Benson's been traumatized since Maddie's disappearance, tormenting herself with her realization that she passed Maddie and her kidnapper while coming out of the tunnel.
But she wasn't the only one upset. Her behavior was utterly rational compared to Agent Sykes, who she had to stop from getting in the suspect's face or taking her frustration out on Carisi.
Sykes' difficulty controlling herself and her traumatic backstory don't seem like they make her great Svu material. But then again, she has been an FBI expert on child abductions for a decade, and...
- 2/23/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Jeopardy! is having a little fun ahead of its much-anticipated Tournament of Champions by awarding some popular contestants with Jeopardy! Honors; however, fans believe one particular player was snubbed. Ahead of the 2024 Toc, which kicks off on Friday, February 23, the long-running game show will air its first-ever Jeopardy! Honors event. This light-hearted special, which was taped during the Toc, will stream on YouTube at 6 pm Pt on Thursday, February 22. The official Jeopardy! Instagram account revealed the categories and winners on Tuesday, February, 20, naming 2022 Toc winner Amy Schneider as the Alex Trebek Person of the Year. Other winners included 21-day champ Cris Pannullo as Most Valuable Player, Second Chance and Champions Wildcard victor Juveria Zaheer for Breakthrough Performance, and Martha Bath, who also appeared on the Art Fleming era of Jeopardy!, for Best Interview. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeopardy! (@jeopardy) Elsewhere, Yungsheng Wang won Best Signature,...
- 2/21/2024
- TV Insider
Backlash surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continues. A reporter agrees with Spotify executive Bill Simmons, who once called the couple “grifters,” saying that Meghan and Harry’s new website motto should be “all grift, no duty.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are still ‘grifters’ claims reporter
The New York Post reporter Kirsten Fleming shared her opinion regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal fame without ties. She writes, “Theirs is a solid strategy for amassing personal wealth — and ensuring they always have a ride to the next glitzy concert, movie premiere, or charity dinner to pick up yet another empty award.”
As working royals, the couple were tasked with rules regarding gifts. The House of Windsor does not allow any royal family members to accept free items, as it would place them under obligation to the donor.
Fleming counters, “The Sussexes now are free to take whatever adheres...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are still ‘grifters’ claims reporter
The New York Post reporter Kirsten Fleming shared her opinion regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal fame without ties. She writes, “Theirs is a solid strategy for amassing personal wealth — and ensuring they always have a ride to the next glitzy concert, movie premiere, or charity dinner to pick up yet another empty award.”
As working royals, the couple were tasked with rules regarding gifts. The House of Windsor does not allow any royal family members to accept free items, as it would place them under obligation to the donor.
Fleming counters, “The Sussexes now are free to take whatever adheres...
- 2/20/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Who needs the Dceu? It looks like Henry Cavill is about to have one heck of a big 2024, with Argylle opening Friday and his latest, Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, getting an explosive new trailer that promises lots of WW2 spy shenanigans with a distinct Guy Ritchie twist.
The all-star movie features Cavill as the head of a Dirty Dozen-like team charged with neutralizing German U-boats in the North Atlantic. The story is loosely based on a real special forces team from WWII, which, among its members, included James Bond creator Ian Fleming. Of course, being a Guy Ritchie movie produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, expect less intrigue and more firepower, with the trailer scored by Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” and having a body count that’s already in the dozens. It really does look like a lot of fun, with Cavill seemingly having...
The all-star movie features Cavill as the head of a Dirty Dozen-like team charged with neutralizing German U-boats in the North Atlantic. The story is loosely based on a real special forces team from WWII, which, among its members, included James Bond creator Ian Fleming. Of course, being a Guy Ritchie movie produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, expect less intrigue and more firepower, with the trailer scored by Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” and having a body count that’s already in the dozens. It really does look like a lot of fun, with Cavill seemingly having...
- 1/30/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
This article contains light spoilers for James Bond: 007 #1.
In the first pages of a new comic book series, a mafioso gathers his family and talks of revenge. Reeling with sorrow and anger at the murder of his son, the mafioso vows to destroy his child’s killer. As he talks, the mafioso praises the remaining members of his family, and artist Rapha Lobosco devotes a panel to each, letting the reader see their importance: his strapping sons, his beautiful daughters, his loving wife, and his elderly mother.
But just when the mafioso hits the climax of his speech, an interuption forces him to turn around. There, he sees all but his mother dead, blood pouring from a bullet hole placed precisely in their foreheads. After killing the mafioso, the gunman turns to the elderly mother and says, “Better safe than sorry.” The sequence ends with a splash page showing...
In the first pages of a new comic book series, a mafioso gathers his family and talks of revenge. Reeling with sorrow and anger at the murder of his son, the mafioso vows to destroy his child’s killer. As he talks, the mafioso praises the remaining members of his family, and artist Rapha Lobosco devotes a panel to each, letting the reader see their importance: his strapping sons, his beautiful daughters, his loving wife, and his elderly mother.
But just when the mafioso hits the climax of his speech, an interuption forces him to turn around. There, he sees all but his mother dead, blood pouring from a bullet hole placed precisely in their foreheads. After killing the mafioso, the gunman turns to the elderly mother and says, “Better safe than sorry.” The sequence ends with a splash page showing...
- 1/23/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Earlier this morning, Amazon revealed that it was laying off several hundred employees across Prime Video and Amazon Studios as part of a review of its business.
Details have emerged about the cuts, which were described by one source close to the company as a “bloodbath”. Senior execs let go include Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Marcy Kaplan, Chris Castallo and Uri Fleming across different divisions.
Most of the exits are a result of the integration of Lindsay Sloane’s MGM Scripted Television team alongside MGM+ and the Barry Poznick-led MGM Alternative TV under Chris Brearton, VP, Corporate Strategy, Prime Video and Studios. Sloane and Poznick’s teams will continue to work closely with the studios teams in developing for Prime Video and also will continue to produce for outside networks and streamers.
Also impacted by layoffs in a consolidation move are multiple other Amazon MGM Studios teams, including Studio Marketing,...
Details have emerged about the cuts, which were described by one source close to the company as a “bloodbath”. Senior execs let go include Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Marcy Kaplan, Chris Castallo and Uri Fleming across different divisions.
Most of the exits are a result of the integration of Lindsay Sloane’s MGM Scripted Television team alongside MGM+ and the Barry Poznick-led MGM Alternative TV under Chris Brearton, VP, Corporate Strategy, Prime Video and Studios. Sloane and Poznick’s teams will continue to work closely with the studios teams in developing for Prime Video and also will continue to produce for outside networks and streamers.
Also impacted by layoffs in a consolidation move are multiple other Amazon MGM Studios teams, including Studio Marketing,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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