The year was 1973; George Lucas had just finished writing the screenplay for what would be his hit coming-of-age story American Graffiti. A poster on a wall caught his eye, an image of a dream of the old serialized films he enjoyed as a child. Films such as Buck Rogers, Zorro’s Fighting Legion and Spy Smasher flashed through his brain as he had the idea of bringing that type of B-level hero to the big screen. He would take this idea and flesh out a story of a college professor who moonlit as an archeologist adventurer. Little did he know that simple idea would yield one of the greatest and most enduring franchises in movie history as his character Indiana Jones has gone on to appear in five feature films over the course of 42 years that have grossed nearly $2 billion at the worldwide box office. For many, any time the character graces the screen,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Among many amazing things that our favorite Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford has done with his life, is being a real-life hero to numerous distressed adventurers. Well, apparently, the former Boy Scout is known for rescuing stranded people from mountain tops with his proclivity for flying and a desire to truly help people.
Harrison Ford in 1923
According to reports, Harrison Ford is often known for venturing on his rescue missions with his helicopter to save stranded hikers. But unfortunately, the actor revealed in 2023, that he stopped rescuing hikers after one incident that turned him into a famed hero. Unwilling to make headlines for his humanitarian works, Ford refrained from continuing his good deeds.
Harrison Ford Stopped His Rescue Mission After Annoying Headlines
Not many people know, but Hollywood legends Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford share one thing in common – both stars have a penchant for flying. However, while Cruise often...
Harrison Ford in 1923
According to reports, Harrison Ford is often known for venturing on his rescue missions with his helicopter to save stranded hikers. But unfortunately, the actor revealed in 2023, that he stopped rescuing hikers after one incident that turned him into a famed hero. Unwilling to make headlines for his humanitarian works, Ford refrained from continuing his good deeds.
Harrison Ford Stopped His Rescue Mission After Annoying Headlines
Not many people know, but Hollywood legends Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford share one thing in common – both stars have a penchant for flying. However, while Cruise often...
- 4/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
While Steven Spielberg had already done 15 short films by the time he was 18, George Lucas’ Thx 1138, which was screened at the University of California, blew his filmography out of the water. Although Spielberg was left a little envious of the Star Wars director’s work, it didn’t take them long to see eye to eye, eventually developing a decades-long friendship,
Since then, the two have remained pretty supportive of each other, and are responsible for pioneering the blockbuster landscape back in the ’70s. But while Lucas helped out the Jaws director on numerous occasions, things went a little south when Spielberg decided to follow in the sci-fi auteur’s footsteps for one of his most beloved gems.
Steven Spielberg Messed up E.T. After Following in George Lucas’ Footsteps
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope | 20th Century Studios
From assisting Spielberg in adding the finishing touches on Jurassic Park...
Since then, the two have remained pretty supportive of each other, and are responsible for pioneering the blockbuster landscape back in the ’70s. But while Lucas helped out the Jaws director on numerous occasions, things went a little south when Spielberg decided to follow in the sci-fi auteur’s footsteps for one of his most beloved gems.
Steven Spielberg Messed up E.T. After Following in George Lucas’ Footsteps
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope | 20th Century Studios
From assisting Spielberg in adding the finishing touches on Jurassic Park...
- 4/27/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
10. Out of Sight (1998)
There’s a reason why Romeo and Juliet are still so popular: people are fascinated with forbidden or even impossible love stories. In Out of Sight, that’s exactly what goes down when the luckiest and most brilliant bank robber meets an attractive young U.S. Marshal. He must run away from her but only wants to run… With her.
You can watch Out of Sight on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Nothing makes up a better plot than the good ol’ reliable series of unfortunate events, does it? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang follows an unfortunate thief who gets mistaken for an actor, joins the Hollywood party, gets partnered up with a real detective for training, and then finds himself dragged into a charming actress’ murder mystery.
You can watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. True Romance (1993)
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There’s a reason why Romeo and Juliet are still so popular: people are fascinated with forbidden or even impossible love stories. In Out of Sight, that’s exactly what goes down when the luckiest and most brilliant bank robber meets an attractive young U.S. Marshal. He must run away from her but only wants to run… With her.
You can watch Out of Sight on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Nothing makes up a better plot than the good ol’ reliable series of unfortunate events, does it? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang follows an unfortunate thief who gets mistaken for an actor, joins the Hollywood party, gets partnered up with a real detective for training, and then finds himself dragged into a charming actress’ murder mystery.
You can watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. True Romance (1993)
What...
- 4/25/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
‘80s nostalgia is heading back to Netflix’s theaters with Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection – 1984.
The Milestone Movies collection will screen across three theaters: New York’s Paris Theater, The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Selected films turning 40 this year will play in Netflix’s theaters and the 1984 collection is also available to stream.
The Paris Theater in New York City will show blockbusters “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Footloose,” “Gremlins,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Muppets Take Manhattan,” “Natural,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Romancing the Stone,” “Amadeus” and “Splash,” from April 12 to 18.
Indie and auteur titles “The Ballad of Narayama,” “Birdy,” “Body Double,” “Brother from Another Planet,” “Last Night at the Alamo,” “Love Streams,” “Moscow on the Hudson,” “Places in the Heart,” “Suburbia” and “Times of Harvey Milk” will be available from April 19 to 25.
In the Fantastic Journeys collection, “Dune,” “Fanny and Alexander,...
The Milestone Movies collection will screen across three theaters: New York’s Paris Theater, The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Selected films turning 40 this year will play in Netflix’s theaters and the 1984 collection is also available to stream.
The Paris Theater in New York City will show blockbusters “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Footloose,” “Gremlins,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Muppets Take Manhattan,” “Natural,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Romancing the Stone,” “Amadeus” and “Splash,” from April 12 to 18.
Indie and auteur titles “The Ballad of Narayama,” “Birdy,” “Body Double,” “Brother from Another Planet,” “Last Night at the Alamo,” “Love Streams,” “Moscow on the Hudson,” “Places in the Heart,” “Suburbia” and “Times of Harvey Milk” will be available from April 19 to 25.
In the Fantastic Journeys collection, “Dune,” “Fanny and Alexander,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
The prop panel that Kate Winslet floated about on in James Cameron’s Titanic has sold at auction for a bank account-emptying $718,750.
When is a door not a door? When it’s a balsawood prop from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, this curious bit of movie memorabilia recently sold at auction for $718,750 – that’s more than £550,000 if you’re reading this in the UK.
The door was, of course, the bit of wreckage Kate Winslet famously clung to at the (spoiler alert) icy conclusion of James Cameron’s epic romance. The prop clearly struck a chord with bidders, given that it sold for considerably more than other bits of memorabilia sold at the same auction, many of which sound more immediately recognisable than a battered door.
Indiana Jones’ iconic whip from The Temple Of Doom sold for $525,000, while the Holy Grail from The Last Crusade...
When is a door not a door? When it’s a balsawood prop from James Cameron’s 1997 hit, Titanic. As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, this curious bit of movie memorabilia recently sold at auction for $718,750 – that’s more than £550,000 if you’re reading this in the UK.
The door was, of course, the bit of wreckage Kate Winslet famously clung to at the (spoiler alert) icy conclusion of James Cameron’s epic romance. The prop clearly struck a chord with bidders, given that it sold for considerably more than other bits of memorabilia sold at the same auction, many of which sound more immediately recognisable than a battered door.
Indiana Jones’ iconic whip from The Temple Of Doom sold for $525,000, while the Holy Grail from The Last Crusade...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The wooden slab that Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet hang onto in the last scene of filmmaker James Cameron’s 1997 film ‘Titanic’ has fetched over Rs 5 crore at an auction.
Heritage Auctions announced that its recent Treasures From Planet Hollywood auction collected Rs 1,56,80,000 ($15.68) million in total, reports people.com.
Movie props that were sold at the auction included Harrison Ford’s bullwhip from 1984’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, the axe Jack Nicholson wielded in 1980’s ‘The Shining’ and, the piece of balsa wood.
While the prop item is referred to as the “floating door” by fans of the movie, the item is actually “part of the door frame just above the (ship’s) first-class lounge entrance,” as per the auction.
The iconic prop sold for Rs 5 crore $718,750 at the auction and turned out to be the event’s highest-selling item, among 16 total props that sold for more...
Heritage Auctions announced that its recent Treasures From Planet Hollywood auction collected Rs 1,56,80,000 ($15.68) million in total, reports people.com.
Movie props that were sold at the auction included Harrison Ford’s bullwhip from 1984’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, the axe Jack Nicholson wielded in 1980’s ‘The Shining’ and, the piece of balsa wood.
While the prop item is referred to as the “floating door” by fans of the movie, the item is actually “part of the door frame just above the (ship’s) first-class lounge entrance,” as per the auction.
The iconic prop sold for Rs 5 crore $718,750 at the auction and turned out to be the event’s highest-selling item, among 16 total props that sold for more...
- 3/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
No one who has ever seen the movie Titanic could ever forget the gut-wrenching scene of Rose, portrayed by Kate Winslet, floating on the door of the icy waters. The now-infamous door was recently part of an auction. The Heritage Auctions’ Treasures held an event at Planet Hollywood. That is where the door Kate Winslet made famous was sold.
The Titanic Controversy
The movie Titanic was not without controversy. Surprisingly, people did not sit around debating whether or not the movie starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio was historically correct or not. Instead, fans of the movie debated as to whether or not Jack, the love interest of Rose, could have survived the icy waters on the door.
Even though Titanic was released over two decades ago, fans are still debating as to whether or not Jack had to die. This topic was also a debate during the filming of the movie.
The Titanic Controversy
The movie Titanic was not without controversy. Surprisingly, people did not sit around debating whether or not the movie starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio was historically correct or not. Instead, fans of the movie debated as to whether or not Jack, the love interest of Rose, could have survived the icy waters on the door.
Even though Titanic was released over two decades ago, fans are still debating as to whether or not Jack had to die. This topic was also a debate during the filming of the movie.
- 3/25/2024
- by Emma Riley Sutton
- TV Shows Ace
McKenna Grace reprises her lead role as Phoebe in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” which led the weekend box office with $45 million. At 17 she is not yet a household name, but she laid some groundwork early: At age six she had a supporting role on the Disney Channel sitcom “Crash & Bernstein.” Later she received an Emmy nomination for her work in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and portrayed the younger selves for the leads in movies like “I, Tonya” and “Captain Marvel.”
Her “Ghostbusters” co-star is Finn Wolfhard, who made his debut at 13 in CW’s “Supernatural” before starring in “Stranger Things” and “It.” Zendaya, star of “Dune: Part Two,” got her start as a Disney Channel regular. Her co-star, Oscar-nominated Austin Butler, cut his teeth at Nickelodeon.
It’s a strange juxtaposition: Child actors are currently at the forefront of the uncomfortable but necessary conversation centered in Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz...
Her “Ghostbusters” co-star is Finn Wolfhard, who made his debut at 13 in CW’s “Supernatural” before starring in “Stranger Things” and “It.” Zendaya, star of “Dune: Part Two,” got her start as a Disney Channel regular. Her co-star, Oscar-nominated Austin Butler, cut his teeth at Nickelodeon.
It’s a strange juxtaposition: Child actors are currently at the forefront of the uncomfortable but necessary conversation centered in Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz...
- 3/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann and Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
Ever since its premiere on January 26, 2024, fans of Masters of the Air have been fervently following the 100th Bomb Group’s harrowing journey. With production heavyweights like Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman, the nine-episode limited series was probably bound for success from the start.
In the Apple TV+ series, Austin Butler and Callum Turner portray Gale Cleven and John Egan, respectively, as best friends. Engrossing the reader in its gripping tale, The Bloody Hundredth, the 100th Bomb Group’s story illustrates the harsh realities of World War Two.
Steven Spielberg’s Masters of the Air
Arguably, Masters of the Air suggests that Spielberg should reconsider his previous attachment to helming a DC movie. Hold on, earlier attempts… DC flick? Yes, it has been revealed that he had attempted to adapt the DC property Blackhawks (the comics superhero team) several years ago.
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In the Apple TV+ series, Austin Butler and Callum Turner portray Gale Cleven and John Egan, respectively, as best friends. Engrossing the reader in its gripping tale, The Bloody Hundredth, the 100th Bomb Group’s story illustrates the harsh realities of World War Two.
Steven Spielberg’s Masters of the Air
Arguably, Masters of the Air suggests that Spielberg should reconsider his previous attachment to helming a DC movie. Hold on, earlier attempts… DC flick? Yes, it has been revealed that he had attempted to adapt the DC property Blackhawks (the comics superhero team) several years ago.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford has created an indelible legacy with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. These led him to gain global stardom, which also opened new opportunities for him in the entertainment world. Given that he’s a highly popular celebrity in Hollywood, many are interested to know about his current projects.
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark
As he continues to expand his portfolio, his new behind-the-scenes footage is making rounds on the Internet as the actor dons a new look.
Harrison Ford’s Clip of Wearing Hula Skirt Goes Viral on Internet
With the actor concluding his Indiana Jones journey in the fifth and final installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, he is already moving ahead with new movie projects. As he continues to diversify his work, a video of him wearing a Hula skirt is going viral on X (formerly Twitter).
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Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark
As he continues to expand his portfolio, his new behind-the-scenes footage is making rounds on the Internet as the actor dons a new look.
Harrison Ford’s Clip of Wearing Hula Skirt Goes Viral on Internet
With the actor concluding his Indiana Jones journey in the fifth and final installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, he is already moving ahead with new movie projects. As he continues to diversify his work, a video of him wearing a Hula skirt is going viral on X (formerly Twitter).
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- 3/25/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
It has been reported by E News! that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has not been offered the role of James Bond. Consequently, it appears that he is not in the frontrunner position, and the search for 007 continues. So, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson now have to continue searching for the right actor.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
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Fans...
Daniel Craig as James Bond in a still from Spectre
There are plenty of actors vying for the coveted role, but finding the perfect fit for 007 won’t be easy. James Bond is more than just a character — he’s a cultural icon.
Over the years, various actors have put their own spin on the role, but they all need to capture the essence of Bond as established in decades of books and films.
SUGGESTEDChristian Bale Will Never Play “Despicable” James Bond For a Very Valid Reason But He Can Still be in it as a Villain
Fans...
- 3/25/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford has been a leading man in the industry for more than 40 years. The actor has been a part of many iconic and acclaimed films that have shaped him as an actor. In addition to Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, films like Witness, Blade Runner, Presumed Innocent, The Fugitive, and Air Force One made him a huge movie star back in the day.
Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble in The Fugitive
Despite being one of the most respected figures in the industry, some actors have expressed their underwhelming working experience with the actor, including Brad Pitt. Another one of his co-stars also voiced his complicated professional relationship with Ford.
Harrison Ford’s Prickly Behavior Irritated Josh Hartnett Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford in Hollywood Homicide
Harrison Ford has entertained audiences for several years and has earned the respect of his peers and those who came after him.
Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble in The Fugitive
Despite being one of the most respected figures in the industry, some actors have expressed their underwhelming working experience with the actor, including Brad Pitt. Another one of his co-stars also voiced his complicated professional relationship with Ford.
Harrison Ford’s Prickly Behavior Irritated Josh Hartnett Josh Hartnett and Harrison Ford in Hollywood Homicide
Harrison Ford has entertained audiences for several years and has earned the respect of his peers and those who came after him.
- 3/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Most people picture their partners as someone who’s roughly as old as they are—or, at least in the same generation. But love doesn’t always work as planned. So take a look at the Hollywood couples, for whom age is just a number. Proving to be adorable duos, when it comes to romance, these few celebs have ignored large age gaps and turned out to be fan favorite celebrity couples.
George Clooney in The Flash (2023)
From George Clooney to Harrison Ford, there are a handful of Hollywood A-listers who have successfully maintained a healthy relationship with their partners despite their massive age gap. Shrugging off their share of criticism, the global stars are still going strong with their spouses.
1. George Clooney
You won’t believe it, but beloved couple George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have a pretty significant age gap between them. Introduced to the human rights lawyer in 2013 by a mutual friend,...
George Clooney in The Flash (2023)
From George Clooney to Harrison Ford, there are a handful of Hollywood A-listers who have successfully maintained a healthy relationship with their partners despite their massive age gap. Shrugging off their share of criticism, the global stars are still going strong with their spouses.
1. George Clooney
You won’t believe it, but beloved couple George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have a pretty significant age gap between them. Introduced to the human rights lawyer in 2013 by a mutual friend,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
With Daniel Craig’s exit as James Bond, Eon Productions has been on the lookout for the next British actor to play Agent 007. While the former Superman, Henry Cavill, is a fan favorite, recent reports indicated that Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson was offered the role by the studio and that he was expected to take up the offer and announce soon.
However, the rumor has not been confirmed by the actor or the production house, leading fans to bash the outlet that broke the news. Taylor-Johnson’s apparent confirmation as James Bond led to many fans being dejected by Cavill’s loss, but the campaign seems to be on full steam now that the news has been unconfirmed.
Was Aaron Taylor-Johnson Offered The Role Of James Bond? Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Bullet Train
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been in the running for James Bond for a long time. The British actor...
However, the rumor has not been confirmed by the actor or the production house, leading fans to bash the outlet that broke the news. Taylor-Johnson’s apparent confirmation as James Bond led to many fans being dejected by Cavill’s loss, but the campaign seems to be on full steam now that the news has been unconfirmed.
Was Aaron Taylor-Johnson Offered The Role Of James Bond? Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Bullet Train
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been in the running for James Bond for a long time. The British actor...
- 3/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Although it’s difficult to imagine that someone would say no to Steven Spielberg – the guy who changed cinema with 1975’s Jaws, Eon studios apparently rejected him. According to reports, after earning popularity and experience following Jaws, Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond movie. But unfortunately, despite begging producer Cubby Broccoli for a chance, the filmmaker was turned down.
Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
But surprisingly, Steven Spielberg’s love for his childhood hero James Bond, and his desire to direct a Bond movie came true after he collaborated with his best bud George Lucas. Working on Lucasfilms’ adventure film series Indiana Jones starring Harrison Ford, Spielberg went on a mission to make his dream come true and took a cheeky 007 dig in Temple of Doom.
James Bond Producer Turned Down Steven Spielberg
Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels had a massive fanbase, which...
Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
But surprisingly, Steven Spielberg’s love for his childhood hero James Bond, and his desire to direct a Bond movie came true after he collaborated with his best bud George Lucas. Working on Lucasfilms’ adventure film series Indiana Jones starring Harrison Ford, Spielberg went on a mission to make his dream come true and took a cheeky 007 dig in Temple of Doom.
James Bond Producer Turned Down Steven Spielberg
Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels had a massive fanbase, which...
- 3/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It was reported earlier this year that Ke Huy Quan will star in With Love, which comes from Universal and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick’s 87North. Jonathan Eusebio, who previously worked as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer, will make his feature directorial debut with the movie after serving as a second unit director and stunt coordinator on projects such as Violent Night, Deadpool 2, Black Panther, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it was announced that With Love is being written by Luke Passmore based on an original script by Josh Stoddard & Matthew Murray.
The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed that the project has set a release date for February 7, 2025. The movie marks the latest in a resurgence of action films by former stunt performers following the success of the John Wick franchise. As a response to the shaky...
The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed that the project has set a release date for February 7, 2025. The movie marks the latest in a resurgence of action films by former stunt performers following the success of the John Wick franchise. As a response to the shaky...
- 3/15/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Universal has announced the release date for its latest action flick “With Love,” starring “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan. This marks Quan’s first major leading role in his 40 years in Hollywood. “With Love” is scheduled to hit theaters February 7, 2025.
While plot details remain under wraps, seasoned stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio will make his directorial debut on the project.
Quan, who made his first big screen appearance as Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” has seen a resurgence in his acting career since winning best supporting actor at the 2023 Academy Awards for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” His emotional acceptance speech went viral, as he teared up speaking about his bumpy road to Oscar gold.
“My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp. And somehow I ended up here on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
While plot details remain under wraps, seasoned stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio will make his directorial debut on the project.
Quan, who made his first big screen appearance as Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” has seen a resurgence in his acting career since winning best supporting actor at the 2023 Academy Awards for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” His emotional acceptance speech went viral, as he teared up speaking about his bumpy road to Oscar gold.
“My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp. And somehow I ended up here on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
- 3/14/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Universal is bending time and space to set a date for Ke Huy Quan’s next movie. The studio will release With Love on Feb. 7, 2025. With Love marks the Oscar-winning actor’s first time leading a major movie.
The film is produced by 87North, the stunt-centric banner behind Nobody, Violent Night and the upcoming feature Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Plot details are being kept under lock and key.
The film continues the trajectory for Quan, who broke out as a child actor in movies like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Goonies, before spending decades without acting roles only to return with an Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. He has gone on to star in season two of Loki.
Veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio makes his directorial debute with the project. His credtis include Black Panther, The Avengers,...
The film is produced by 87North, the stunt-centric banner behind Nobody, Violent Night and the upcoming feature Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Plot details are being kept under lock and key.
The film continues the trajectory for Quan, who broke out as a child actor in movies like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Goonies, before spending decades without acting roles only to return with an Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. He has gone on to star in season two of Loki.
Veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio makes his directorial debute with the project. His credtis include Black Panther, The Avengers,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ahmed El-Shenawi, the Egyptian-born actor whose character delightfully announces that a slithering helping of “snake surprise” is about to be served in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, has died. He was 75.
El-Shenawi died Feb. 1 in Chelsea, London, his daughter, Eman El-Shenawi, told The Hollywood Reporter. He had been in the hospital for an operation to repair a fracture and developed an infection that led to sepsis, she said.
El-Shenawi also portrayed a prisoner who inherits a radio in Alan Parker’s harrowing Midnight Express (1978), starring Brad Davis, and he had the pivotal role of the therapist who hypnotizes the detective (Michael Elphick) in The Element of Crime (1984) — Lars von Trier’s first feature and the first in his Europa trilogy. Both movies played at Cannes.
“I believe his brief but impactful moments of fame resonated so much among many,” his daughter said.
In Steven Spielberg’s Temple of Doom (1984), the extremely large El-Shenawi,...
El-Shenawi died Feb. 1 in Chelsea, London, his daughter, Eman El-Shenawi, told The Hollywood Reporter. He had been in the hospital for an operation to repair a fracture and developed an infection that led to sepsis, she said.
El-Shenawi also portrayed a prisoner who inherits a radio in Alan Parker’s harrowing Midnight Express (1978), starring Brad Davis, and he had the pivotal role of the therapist who hypnotizes the detective (Michael Elphick) in The Element of Crime (1984) — Lars von Trier’s first feature and the first in his Europa trilogy. Both movies played at Cannes.
“I believe his brief but impactful moments of fame resonated so much among many,” his daughter said.
In Steven Spielberg’s Temple of Doom (1984), the extremely large El-Shenawi,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The films in the running for the 2024 Best Original Score Oscar are “American Fiction,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer,” and “Poor Things.” Our current odds indicate that “Oppenheimer” (3/1) will take the prize, followed in order of likelihood by “Killers of the Flower Moon” (4/1), “Poor Things” (9/2), “Indiana Jones” (9/2), and “American Fiction” (9/2).
Just two of the five musicians on this roster are returning contenders, with the first-timer subgroup consisting of Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”), Laura Karpman (“American Fiction”), and Robbie Robertson (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Robertson, who died last August at age 80, is this category’s eighth posthumous nominee and first since 1977, when Bernard Herrmann earned dual bids for “Obsession” and “Taxi Driver” nearly 14 months after his death. He would be the fourth deceased composer to win an Academy Award, following Victor Young and “Limelight” (1973) duo Raymond Rasch and Larry Russell.
Of the...
Just two of the five musicians on this roster are returning contenders, with the first-timer subgroup consisting of Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”), Laura Karpman (“American Fiction”), and Robbie Robertson (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Robertson, who died last August at age 80, is this category’s eighth posthumous nominee and first since 1977, when Bernard Herrmann earned dual bids for “Obsession” and “Taxi Driver” nearly 14 months after his death. He would be the fourth deceased composer to win an Academy Award, following Victor Young and “Limelight” (1973) duo Raymond Rasch and Larry Russell.
Of the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Being a relatively unknown actor in the 1980s, Harrison Ford found fame through his breakthrough role as Indiana Jones. Starring alongside Karen Allen and working with veteran director Steven Spielberg, Ford had quite a good run as Jones.
To put the cherry on top, the film’s music was composed by none other than legendary film score composer John Williams. Harrison Ford revealed that the music is so iconic that he heard it even in a hospital!
Harrison Ford in a still from Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny John Williams’ Music Follows Harrison Ford Everywhere!
Back in the day, John Williams decided to create an iconic soundtrack for one of the finest heroes of Hollywood, Indiana Jones. With Harrison Ford starring in the lead role in Raiders of the Lost Ark back in 1982, the score was naturally attached to Ford’s face.
Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg on...
To put the cherry on top, the film’s music was composed by none other than legendary film score composer John Williams. Harrison Ford revealed that the music is so iconic that he heard it even in a hospital!
Harrison Ford in a still from Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny John Williams’ Music Follows Harrison Ford Everywhere!
Back in the day, John Williams decided to create an iconic soundtrack for one of the finest heroes of Hollywood, Indiana Jones. With Harrison Ford starring in the lead role in Raiders of the Lost Ark back in 1982, the score was naturally attached to Ford’s face.
Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg on...
- 3/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Having trouble predicting what will win Best Score at the 2024 Academy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Oscar Experts! These savvy prognosticators from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and they say the trophy will go to Ludwig Goransson (“Oppenheimer”). The other four Academy Award nominees are Robbie Robertson (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Jerskin Fendrix (“Poor Things”), John Williams (“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”) and Laura Karpman (“American Fiction”).
As of this writing, a leading 23 out of our 25 Oscar Experts predict a victory for “Oppenheimer”: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Erik Davis (Fandango), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Michael Musto (Queerty), Nikki Novak (Fandango), Perri Nemiroff (Collider), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Sasha Stone (Awards Daily), Shawn Edwards...
As of this writing, a leading 23 out of our 25 Oscar Experts predict a victory for “Oppenheimer”: Andrea Mandell (People Magazine), Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Brian Truitt (USA Today), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Claudia Puig (Kpcc), Clayton Davis (Variety), Erik Davis (Fandango), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Michael Musto (Queerty), Nikki Novak (Fandango), Perri Nemiroff (Collider), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Sasha Stone (Awards Daily), Shawn Edwards...
- 3/6/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Did You Know This Film Franchise Has Won The Most Oscars? ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Facebook )
The Oscars 2024 are just around the corner; this year, all eyes will be on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The film and cast have taken home some top honors this award season. It is one of the biggest honors in the world of cinema. Over the years, many actors and films have won the prestigious Academy Awards, and some franchises have won multiple trophies, but do you know which popular film franchise has the highest number of Oscars?
For the unversed, the Academy Awards were first held in 1929 at a private dinner function at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It had an audience of about 270 people only. 2024 is the 96th year, with many more years to go. Actors and filmmakers give their best in every project, including the crew members, and this honor acknowledges their hard work...
The Oscars 2024 are just around the corner; this year, all eyes will be on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The film and cast have taken home some top honors this award season. It is one of the biggest honors in the world of cinema. Over the years, many actors and films have won the prestigious Academy Awards, and some franchises have won multiple trophies, but do you know which popular film franchise has the highest number of Oscars?
For the unversed, the Academy Awards were first held in 1929 at a private dinner function at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It had an audience of about 270 people only. 2024 is the 96th year, with many more years to go. Actors and filmmakers give their best in every project, including the crew members, and this honor acknowledges their hard work...
- 3/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Before Blu-ray or DVD, before you could just open up an app on your phone and stream things, there was the beloved VHS tape, that most bulky of physical media. Whether you rented them from Blockbuster, owned a library of them and organized them neatly in the shelves running alongside your home entertainment center, used them to record your favorite movies or TV shows, or simply prayed for your teacher to pull one out on a Friday afternoon in middle school, the VHS tape was king of ’80s and ’90s home media.
There was simply nothing better than the experience that came with popping one of these bad boys into your Vcr — unless the film was a stinker, of course, but then again, you probably still at least remember watching it, unlike so much of the mindless filler on today’s streamers. In fact, let’s take a stroll down...
There was simply nothing better than the experience that came with popping one of these bad boys into your Vcr — unless the film was a stinker, of course, but then again, you probably still at least remember watching it, unlike so much of the mindless filler on today’s streamers. In fact, let’s take a stroll down...
- 2/24/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is the most contentious of the first three "Indiana Jones" movies. Director Steven Spielberg's filmmaking instincts are sharp as ever, as is Harrison Ford's charisma, and even before the mine tunnel sequence, the film moves like a roller coaster in the best way possible.
But in aping early 20th-century pulp, the film inherits their exoticized distortions of non-American cultures. "Temple of Doom" is mostly set in British-occupied India, but the villains are not these colonizers. No, Indy and co. face off against an indigenous threat: the vicious Thuggee cult that enslaves children and makes human sacrifices to the Hindu god Kali. I'm admittedly not an expert on Indian culture (nor were the writers of the movie), so I'll defer to one who is; Indian-Canadian writer Saffron Maeve has taken the film to task over at Little White Lies. Otherwise, I'll let...
But in aping early 20th-century pulp, the film inherits their exoticized distortions of non-American cultures. "Temple of Doom" is mostly set in British-occupied India, but the villains are not these colonizers. No, Indy and co. face off against an indigenous threat: the vicious Thuggee cult that enslaves children and makes human sacrifices to the Hindu god Kali. I'm admittedly not an expert on Indian culture (nor were the writers of the movie), so I'll defer to one who is; Indian-Canadian writer Saffron Maeve has taken the film to task over at Little White Lies. Otherwise, I'll let...
- 2/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Greg Finley, an actor, voiceover artist and Adr (additional dialogue replacement) specialist with credits including Robotech, The X-Files and Men in Black II, has died. He was 76.
Finley, who appeared and/or was heard in hundreds of movies and TV episodes, died Feb. 1 while on vacation in Phoenix, his son Guy Finley announced.
Finley served as a writer, director and voice actor on the 1980s syndicated anime series Robotech and created sounds for the Cigarette Smoking Man (played by William B. Davis) on The X-Files in the 1990s and a group of tiny aliens in Men in Black II (2002).
He retired in 2018 but still worked occasionally, appearing as recently as last year on the Netflix docuseries The King Who Never Was.
Greg Ronald Finley was born in Los Angeles on May 8, 1947. His father, Larry, a cousin of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, hosted shows on Ktla-tv and Kfwb radio and...
Finley, who appeared and/or was heard in hundreds of movies and TV episodes, died Feb. 1 while on vacation in Phoenix, his son Guy Finley announced.
Finley served as a writer, director and voice actor on the 1980s syndicated anime series Robotech and created sounds for the Cigarette Smoking Man (played by William B. Davis) on The X-Files in the 1990s and a group of tiny aliens in Men in Black II (2002).
He retired in 2018 but still worked occasionally, appearing as recently as last year on the Netflix docuseries The King Who Never Was.
Greg Ronald Finley was born in Los Angeles on May 8, 1947. His father, Larry, a cousin of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, hosted shows on Ktla-tv and Kfwb radio and...
- 2/8/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Greg Finley, a prolific voiceover actor whose many credits include animated fare like Robotech and live-action projects including The X-Files and Men at Work II, died peacefully February 1 of heart-related causes while on vacation at a family member’s home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 76.
His death was announced by his son Guy Finley.
A voiceover actor with scores of credits stretching back to the 1980s, Finley (occasionally credited under the name Guy Garrett) had by that time already begun his show business career as an on-screen actor with small roles in episodes of, among others, Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1975) and, in 1981, Flo and The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo.
His voice work began when fellow Beverly Hills High School alum Paul Rabwin, a producer on CHiPs, invited him to provide Adr on that series. . He’d soon...
His death was announced by his son Guy Finley.
A voiceover actor with scores of credits stretching back to the 1980s, Finley (occasionally credited under the name Guy Garrett) had by that time already begun his show business career as an on-screen actor with small roles in episodes of, among others, Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1975) and, in 1981, Flo and The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo.
His voice work began when fellow Beverly Hills High School alum Paul Rabwin, a producer on CHiPs, invited him to provide Adr on that series. . He’d soon...
- 2/7/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
During the knuckle-biting climax of Steven Spielberg's 1984 adventure film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," the title hero (Harrison Ford) finds himself on a rope bridge, suspended 100 feet over a canal in India. Evil henchmen with swords are approaching him from either side, aiming to grab the mystical Sankara stones from his satchel. In the ravine below, vicious crocodiles await, hoping to eat any poor souls who may fall. Indiana Jones, seeing no other way out, extracts a sword and threatens to cut the rope bridge. It's all very exciting.
One can forgive a lot of physical improbabilities in Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" movies, as they tend to be so enjoyable to watch. In the fantasy world of "Indiana Jones," we don't really care about Indy's bodily injuries. Continuity errors only become clear to the audience if Spielberg failed to engage us interestingly (see: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
One can forgive a lot of physical improbabilities in Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" movies, as they tend to be so enjoyable to watch. In the fantasy world of "Indiana Jones," we don't really care about Indy's bodily injuries. Continuity errors only become clear to the audience if Spielberg failed to engage us interestingly (see: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
- 1/30/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
As the mixed critical response and lackluster box office for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" emphatically proves, they simply don't make 'em like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" anymore.
When Roger Ebert reviewed Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic back in 1981, he opined that it played like "an anthology of the best parts from all the Saturday matinee serials ever made." As it happens, that was pretty much George Lucas' idea when he dreamt up Indiana Jones in the first place — and what an idea it was. The Indiana Jones franchise has since become one of the biggest blockbuster sagas in cinema history, with Dr. Henry Jones Jr. himself ascending to the status of pop culture icon in the process.
While 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" has its defenders, and many fans of the series will swear 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is just as good as "Raiders,...
When Roger Ebert reviewed Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic back in 1981, he opined that it played like "an anthology of the best parts from all the Saturday matinee serials ever made." As it happens, that was pretty much George Lucas' idea when he dreamt up Indiana Jones in the first place — and what an idea it was. The Indiana Jones franchise has since become one of the biggest blockbuster sagas in cinema history, with Dr. Henry Jones Jr. himself ascending to the status of pop culture icon in the process.
While 1984's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" has its defenders, and many fans of the series will swear 1989's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is just as good as "Raiders,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" starts with Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones venturing into a booby-trapped tomb, defying death at every turn and escaping with the golden idol. Throughout the 1981 adventure epic, Indy finds himself in similarly precarious situations, managing to narrowly escape with his life in each instance. Frankly, filming "Raiders" itself sounds about as perilous.
There's a reason director Steven Spielberg was amazed Ford and his stunt team survived the shoot. He and his crew took several risks when it came to filming the action that could have easily resulted in tragedy, like making Ford run in front of a real 300-pound boulder for his dramatic tomb escape. The star even got his right leg trapped under a plane during the flying-wing fight scene. But Spielberg did have his limits. Ford was prohibited from doing the stunts that were more likely to lead to actual death. Those were reserved for the stunt team,...
There's a reason director Steven Spielberg was amazed Ford and his stunt team survived the shoot. He and his crew took several risks when it came to filming the action that could have easily resulted in tragedy, like making Ford run in front of a real 300-pound boulder for his dramatic tomb escape. The star even got his right leg trapped under a plane during the flying-wing fight scene. But Spielberg did have his limits. Ford was prohibited from doing the stunts that were more likely to lead to actual death. Those were reserved for the stunt team,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse is launching Alamo Time Capsules, a retrospective film series, to kick off the new year. With screenings slated throughout the entirety of 2024, this will be the chain’s largest retrospective series yet.
Starting Jan. 5, each of Alamo Drafthouse’s forty locations across the U.S. will screen a selection of approximately 150 different films from the years 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979 and 1974 — chosen for being landmark years in cinema history. Each rotation will last six to eight weeks, with the first year, 1999, slated to run until February. 1999 films include “The Matrix,” “Cruel Intentions,” “She’s All That” and “Being John Malkovich.”
The year 1999 has personal significance to Alamo Drafthouse senior film programmer John Smith, who developed the retrospective along with programmers Jake Isgar and Jenny Nulf.
“My first job was making popcorn and tearing tickets at a second run movie theater in 1999, and I was lucky enough to get to see everything...
Starting Jan. 5, each of Alamo Drafthouse’s forty locations across the U.S. will screen a selection of approximately 150 different films from the years 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979 and 1974 — chosen for being landmark years in cinema history. Each rotation will last six to eight weeks, with the first year, 1999, slated to run until February. 1999 films include “The Matrix,” “Cruel Intentions,” “She’s All That” and “Being John Malkovich.”
The year 1999 has personal significance to Alamo Drafthouse senior film programmer John Smith, who developed the retrospective along with programmers Jake Isgar and Jenny Nulf.
“My first job was making popcorn and tearing tickets at a second run movie theater in 1999, and I was lucky enough to get to see everything...
- 1/3/2024
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
Harrison Ford Net Worth 2023(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Harrison Ford has made the life of movie-goers full of adventure with his Indiana Jones film series. The franchise also brought in a lot of fortune via their impressive salaries, contributing significantly to his millions of dollars in net worth. Ford allegedly hung his cape with his Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. Scroll below to find out all the details about his remarkable wealth!
Besides the Indiana Jones franchise, the senior actor is known for his Star Wars film work. He is among the highest-grossing actors, with several blockbuster films to his credit. The actor came to California to apply for a job in radio voiceovers. Unfortunately, he did not make the cut, but Ford stayed back and eventually got to Hollywood.
Harrison Ford has been a distinctive hero in Hollywood, and no other actor has come closer to him...
Harrison Ford has made the life of movie-goers full of adventure with his Indiana Jones film series. The franchise also brought in a lot of fortune via their impressive salaries, contributing significantly to his millions of dollars in net worth. Ford allegedly hung his cape with his Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. Scroll below to find out all the details about his remarkable wealth!
Besides the Indiana Jones franchise, the senior actor is known for his Star Wars film work. He is among the highest-grossing actors, with several blockbuster films to his credit. The actor came to California to apply for a job in radio voiceovers. Unfortunately, he did not make the cut, but Ford stayed back and eventually got to Hollywood.
Harrison Ford has been a distinctive hero in Hollywood, and no other actor has come closer to him...
- 12/2/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Quick Answer: You can stream the first four Indiana Jones movies on Disney+ or Paramount+, or you can rent them on Amazon Prime Video.
More than 40 years after we first met Indiana Jones, the archaeology professor has returned to the silver screen for a fifth and final adventure. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
In the new film, now on Disney+, Indy (played by Harrison Ford) seeks the Archimedes Dial, an ancient tool used for time travel. Across from Jones is Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi who now works for NASA.
More than 40 years after we first met Indiana Jones, the archaeology professor has returned to the silver screen for a fifth and final adventure. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
In the new film, now on Disney+, Indy (played by Harrison Ford) seeks the Archimedes Dial, an ancient tool used for time travel. Across from Jones is Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi who now works for NASA.
- 12/1/2023
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
David Fincher has firmly established himself as a master of blending art and commerce. It’s especially impressive considering his output has been uniformly dark, moody and disturbing, with flashes of wit and satire thrown in. Let’s take a look back at all 12 of his films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1962, Fincher cut his teeth at special effects house Industrial Light and Magic, working on such films as “Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi” (1983) and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984). He left to pursue a career in directing, making his mark with a commercial for the American Cancer Society that depicted a fetus smoking a cigarette. He co-founded Propaganda Films, a production house for music videos and commercials that employed future filmmakers Spike Jonze, Michael Bay, Antoine Fuqua, Alex Proyas, Mark Romanek, Zach Snyder and Gore Verbinski. Fincher himself helmed several famous music videos, including “Vogue,...
Born in 1962, Fincher cut his teeth at special effects house Industrial Light and Magic, working on such films as “Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi” (1983) and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984). He left to pursue a career in directing, making his mark with a commercial for the American Cancer Society that depicted a fetus smoking a cigarette. He co-founded Propaganda Films, a production house for music videos and commercials that employed future filmmakers Spike Jonze, Michael Bay, Antoine Fuqua, Alex Proyas, Mark Romanek, Zach Snyder and Gore Verbinski. Fincher himself helmed several famous music videos, including “Vogue,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Marc Thorpe, the visual effects artist who worked on various Star Wars and Indiana Jones films and created the Robot Wars concept in the early 1990s — around the same time he was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s — died November 24 of complications of the disease. He was 77.
His daughter Megan Feffer announced his death in a Facebook post. Thorpe’s official website confirmed the news.
A noted Hollywood model-maker and puppet engineer, Thorpe joined George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic in 1979 and went on to work on effects for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and other instal.ments of those franchises.
Other film credits through the 1980s include Dragonslayer, Poltergeist, Howard the Duck and, in 1990, The Hunt for Red October.
Thorpe developed the concept for what would become Robot Wars while...
His daughter Megan Feffer announced his death in a Facebook post. Thorpe’s official website confirmed the news.
A noted Hollywood model-maker and puppet engineer, Thorpe joined George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic in 1979 and went on to work on effects for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and other instal.ments of those franchises.
Other film credits through the 1980s include Dragonslayer, Poltergeist, Howard the Duck and, in 1990, The Hunt for Red October.
Thorpe developed the concept for what would become Robot Wars while...
- 11/29/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Marc Thorpe, the visual effects artist who worked on several “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” films before launching the bot battling competition Robot Wars, has died. He was 77.
Thorpe died Friday of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease, his daughter Megan Feffer shared on Facebook.
“For him, early onset Parkinson’s disease started out with relatively mild tremors and then over time progressed toward less and less bodily autonomy — something particularly torturous for a fiercely independent artist like my dad whose joy in life was to create things with his hands,” Feffer wrote.
“While the disease itself is not technically considered terminal, it does eventually remove crucial functions like movement and swallowing – functions essential for life,” she continued. “To say the last few months, and especially the last few weeks, were challenging for my dad would be an understatement, and I am grateful that he is finally at peace.”
Thorpe...
Thorpe died Friday of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease, his daughter Megan Feffer shared on Facebook.
“For him, early onset Parkinson’s disease started out with relatively mild tremors and then over time progressed toward less and less bodily autonomy — something particularly torturous for a fiercely independent artist like my dad whose joy in life was to create things with his hands,” Feffer wrote.
“While the disease itself is not technically considered terminal, it does eventually remove crucial functions like movement and swallowing – functions essential for life,” she continued. “To say the last few months, and especially the last few weeks, were challenging for my dad would be an understatement, and I am grateful that he is finally at peace.”
Thorpe...
- 11/29/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Marc Thorpe, who created special effects for Star Wars and Indiana Jones films before launching Robot Wars, which feature radio-controlled gladiators in events he called “festivals of destruction and survival,” has died. He was 77.
Thorpe died Friday of complications related to Parkinson’s disease at a hospice facility in Alamo, California, his daughter, Megan Feffer, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was first diagnosed with the progressive disorder that affects the nervous system in 1993.
“For him, early onset Parkinson’s disease started out with relatively mild tremors and then over time progressed toward less and less bodily autonomy — something particularly torturous for a fiercely independent artist like my dad whose joy in life was to create things with his hands,” she wrote on Facebook.
“While the disease itself is not technically considered terminal, it does eventually remove crucial functions like movement and swallowing — functions essential for life. To say the last few months,...
Thorpe died Friday of complications related to Parkinson’s disease at a hospice facility in Alamo, California, his daughter, Megan Feffer, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was first diagnosed with the progressive disorder that affects the nervous system in 1993.
“For him, early onset Parkinson’s disease started out with relatively mild tremors and then over time progressed toward less and less bodily autonomy — something particularly torturous for a fiercely independent artist like my dad whose joy in life was to create things with his hands,” she wrote on Facebook.
“While the disease itself is not technically considered terminal, it does eventually remove crucial functions like movement and swallowing — functions essential for life. To say the last few months,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Indiana Jones embarks on his last cinematic escapade in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, promising an exhilarating journey for the iconic adventurer. The whip-cracking, fedora-donning archaeologist, has become a cultural icon, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. With a legacy spanning five epic adventures across four decades, he has captivated audiences with his relentless pursuit of historical relics and heart-pounding exploits.
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
- 11/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Indiana Jones embarks on his last cinematic escapade in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, promising an exhilarating journey for the iconic adventurer. The whip-cracking, fedora-donning archaeologist, has become a cultural icon, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. With a legacy spanning five epic adventures across four decades, he has captivated audiences with his relentless pursuit of historical relics and heart-pounding exploits.
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
For newcomers venturing into this iconic franchise, here are five crucial insights into the world of Indiana Jones before his final quest.
Archaeologist extraordinaire
Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. aka Indiana Jones isn’t just a whip-cracking adventurer; he’s an esteemed archaeologist with a scholarly expertise in uncovering ancient mysteries. His academic prowess, paired with a thirst for exploration, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and a reputation as a trailblazing figure in the field of archaeology.
The quests and treasures
Indy’s escapades are centered...
- 11/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
We take our rankings very seriously here at /Film, especially when we're dealing with material that can be best described as "sacred." And the Indiana Jones series, even with its ups and downs, is sacred stuff. Arguably one of the most famous fictional characters to emerge from 20th century popular culture, Harrison Ford's quick-witted, indefatigable archaeologist, adventurer, and professional Nazi-puncher is one of cinema's greatest gifts. A two-fisted pulp hero. A charming, debonair sex symbol. A source of surprisingly reliable goofball comedy. And perhaps most importantly, a protagonist defined by his inability to stay down whenever the villain knocks him on his ass. In Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr., Ford, director Steven Spielberg, and producer George Lucas created an icon who has persisted for over 40 decades, and one who will enthrall folks for years to come. Even the "bad" movies in the series contain noteworthy sparks and brilliant moments.
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- 11/25/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Director James Mangold's 2023 movie “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", alongside a new feature-length documentary "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford", directed by Laurent Bouzereau, streams December 1, 2023 on Disney+:
"...in 'Dial of Destiny', set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the US and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
"...in 'Dial of Destiny', set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the US and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and.
- 11/20/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
You may know the catchphrase: If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. And it's true. No film series better embodies the spirit of pure, plucky, boyish adventure quite like the story of Dr. Henry Jones Jr., an archaeologist who's dashingly handsome, handy with a bullwhip, really good at punching Nazis, and, perhaps most importantly, never gives up even when the odds are stacked against him. Across five films and 40 years, Harrison Ford brought the iconic character to life, defining a unique brand of plucky cool for several generations of film fans. Simply put, only James Bond gives Indy a run for his money in the "greatest action hero in movie history" contest.
Maybe you knew all of that. Maybe you didn't. In any case, you're reading this article because you need to know which order to watch the Indiana Jones films and want an expert opinion. For some of you,...
Maybe you knew all of that. Maybe you didn't. In any case, you're reading this article because you need to know which order to watch the Indiana Jones films and want an expert opinion. For some of you,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Ke Huy Quan just wrapped his debut run in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to his role as Ouroboros (aka O.B.) in “Loki” Season 2. While it’s undetermined if he’ll pop up in the MCU again, the actor is already eyeing a jump to another massive Disney-owned franchise: “Star Wars.” In an interview with Collider, Quan recalled his “shameless” encounter with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in which he told her straight up to get him a role in the “Star Wars” franchise.
“I love the MCU. You know, I was able to connect with my Indiana Jones family during the award season. And, as you know, Kathleen Kennedy was the producer,” Quan said. “And she’s the head of Lucasfilm now. I did go up to her and I said, ‘Kathy, I would love to join the Star Wars family.’ That’s another wish list of mine. But honestly,...
“I love the MCU. You know, I was able to connect with my Indiana Jones family during the award season. And, as you know, Kathleen Kennedy was the producer,” Quan said. “And she’s the head of Lucasfilm now. I did go up to her and I said, ‘Kathy, I would love to join the Star Wars family.’ That’s another wish list of mine. But honestly,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers for Loki season two.]
In 2022, Ke Huy Quan’s comeback story was the talk of the town. As a child actor, he endeared himself to audiences with back-to-back roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and The Goonies (1985), but by the early 2000s, he left acting behind for two decades, only to return to prominence in storybook fashion thanks to his Oscar-winning role as Waymond Wang in the Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once. During the lead-up to his Oscar win, Quan’s journey was received with much fanfare, and he shared his account as often as he could throughout awards season.
However, in 2023, Quan experienced the other end of the spectrum, as his next high-profile job as Ouroboros (aka O.B.) on Loki season two coincided with the SAG-AFTRA strike that lasted nearly four months. So Quan has been anxiously awaiting the chance to discuss his dream of joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
In 2022, Ke Huy Quan’s comeback story was the talk of the town. As a child actor, he endeared himself to audiences with back-to-back roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and The Goonies (1985), but by the early 2000s, he left acting behind for two decades, only to return to prominence in storybook fashion thanks to his Oscar-winning role as Waymond Wang in the Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once. During the lead-up to his Oscar win, Quan’s journey was received with much fanfare, and he shared his account as often as he could throughout awards season.
However, in 2023, Quan experienced the other end of the spectrum, as his next high-profile job as Ouroboros (aka O.B.) on Loki season two coincided with the SAG-AFTRA strike that lasted nearly four months. So Quan has been anxiously awaiting the chance to discuss his dream of joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This story includes discussion of major plot developments on “Loki,” which is currently streaming on Disney+.
Roughly 20 minutes after the news broke that the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike had concluded, the first email I received from an actor’s publicist was for Ke Huy Quan. That’s how enthusiastic the recent Oscar-winning star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was to talk about his role on “Loki,” the Marvel Studios series for Disney+ that just wrapped up its second season. When he signs on to our Zoom chat for the interview, his face is beaming.
“I’ve waited a long time to talk about ‘Loki,’” he says. “Like, talking to you right now gives me a lot of joy.”
Quan plays Ouroboros, or “Ob,” the head (and seemingly the sole employee) of the Repairs and Advancement Department of the Time Variance Authority — basically, the one person responsible for keeping the Tva’s machinery running.
Roughly 20 minutes after the news broke that the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike had concluded, the first email I received from an actor’s publicist was for Ke Huy Quan. That’s how enthusiastic the recent Oscar-winning star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was to talk about his role on “Loki,” the Marvel Studios series for Disney+ that just wrapped up its second season. When he signs on to our Zoom chat for the interview, his face is beaming.
“I’ve waited a long time to talk about ‘Loki,’” he says. “Like, talking to you right now gives me a lot of joy.”
Quan plays Ouroboros, or “Ob,” the head (and seemingly the sole employee) of the Repairs and Advancement Department of the Time Variance Authority — basically, the one person responsible for keeping the Tva’s machinery running.
- 11/14/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
When something good happens to a good person, it's always worth celebrating -- especially in a business as cutthroat as the film and TV industry. But when good things keep happening in rapid succession to someone who so clearly deserves it? Boy, do we need to cherish it like it may never happen again. When Ke Huy Quan was first cast in "Everything Everywhere All At Once," his joyful, heartfelt, and ultimately Oscar-winning performance marked the end of his decades-long hiatus from acting. It would've been all too easy for Hollywood to go right back to ignoring the beloved actor who first made his mark with "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "The Goonies." Thankfully, this is one comeback story that hasn't wrapped up just yet.
Quan quickly followed up his Best Supporting Actor win with roles in "American Born Chinese" and, most thrillingly of all, a supporting turn in season 2 of "Loki.
Quan quickly followed up his Best Supporting Actor win with roles in "American Born Chinese" and, most thrillingly of all, a supporting turn in season 2 of "Loki.
- 11/14/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Iron straps bind an innocent security guard to a chair. He writhes and screams as a contraption comes near his face, a Pov shot revealing buzzing blades, grinding gears, and a set of glowing red eyes. The security guard scrambles to set himself free, trying to control his hyperventilating long enough to shake loose one of the restraints. But it’s no good. The contraption settles on his face, drowning his screams under a mechanical mask.
No, I’m not describing one of Jigsaw’s new traps in Saw X. That movie does not shy away from eyeball-sucking vacuums or bowls of brain matter, befitting the franchise’s hard-r reputation. Instead, I’m describing the opening scene of Five Nights at Freddy’s, the video game adaptation that earned $80 million on its opening weekend. Despite earning middling reviews, the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie knew exactly how to please its target audience: tweens,...
No, I’m not describing one of Jigsaw’s new traps in Saw X. That movie does not shy away from eyeball-sucking vacuums or bowls of brain matter, befitting the franchise’s hard-r reputation. Instead, I’m describing the opening scene of Five Nights at Freddy’s, the video game adaptation that earned $80 million on its opening weekend. Despite earning middling reviews, the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie knew exactly how to please its target audience: tweens,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Director James Mangold's 2023 movie “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny", alongside a new feature-length documentary "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford", directed by Laurent Bouzereau, streams December 1, 2023 on Disney+:
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and...
"..."Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
"...set against the backdrop of the 'Space Race' between the U.S. and Soviet Union...
"...a Third Reich scientist (Mikkelsen) is recruited by the US government to work for 'NASA', as part of 'Operation Paperclip'...
"Now archaeologist ‘Indiana Jones’ races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.
“Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against ‘Jürgen Voller,’, a former Third Reich stooge who works for NASA…”
Archaeologist, explorer, (killer) 'Indiana Jones' debuted in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with a total box office gross of $390,133,212, followed by "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) earning $333,107,271...
..."Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" (1989) earning $474,310,887 and...
"..."Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
- 11/2/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The final Indiana Jones movie with Harrison Ford in the saddle, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, will hit Disney+ on Friday, Dec. 1.
That’s a pretty long theatrical window for the movie, which hit theaters on June 30, the movie landing in Disney+ homes five months after its play in cinemas.
The movie marked the first in the franchise to be directed by James Mangold after Steven Spielberg stepped away from the helmer’s chair to simply executive produce.
Dial of Destiny, which starred multi-Emmy winning Fleabag actress creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the franchise’s worst reviews at 69% fresh. The $300M+ movie debuted to a muted $60.3M stateside and on a global basis wound up as the fourth highest-grossing title in the series out of five pics at the box office with $383.9M, behind Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
That’s a pretty long theatrical window for the movie, which hit theaters on June 30, the movie landing in Disney+ homes five months after its play in cinemas.
The movie marked the first in the franchise to be directed by James Mangold after Steven Spielberg stepped away from the helmer’s chair to simply executive produce.
Dial of Destiny, which starred multi-Emmy winning Fleabag actress creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the franchise’s worst reviews at 69% fresh. The $300M+ movie debuted to a muted $60.3M stateside and on a global basis wound up as the fourth highest-grossing title in the series out of five pics at the box office with $383.9M, behind Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...
- 11/1/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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