Ariana Grande and Jimmy Carr were guests on Alan Carr’s Chatty Man show and played a fun game of Roulette. During the game, Jimmy Carr made a dark joke about Grande that left the Dangerous Woman singer speechless. However, she is known to come up with some sassy clapbacks and her befitting response came a little later in the show, surprising Carr.
Victorious star Ariana Grande was left speechless after Jimmy Carr’s dark joke about her
However, both the celebrities had no bad blood between them at the end of the fun segment. Both of them even shared their celebrity encounter with the one and only Jim Carrey. The show also featured actor and comedian Will Arnett as the third guest in the episode.
Ariana Grande Had A Befitting Response To Jimmy Carr’s Dark Joke About Her Ariana Grande had a befitting response to Jimmy Carr’s...
Victorious star Ariana Grande was left speechless after Jimmy Carr’s dark joke about her
However, both the celebrities had no bad blood between them at the end of the fun segment. Both of them even shared their celebrity encounter with the one and only Jim Carrey. The show also featured actor and comedian Will Arnett as the third guest in the episode.
Ariana Grande Had A Befitting Response To Jimmy Carr’s Dark Joke About Her Ariana Grande had a befitting response to Jimmy Carr’s...
- 5/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Almost 30 years after they first started working together on Saturday Night Live, Molly Shannon and Steve Koren have re-teamed for a comedy series, which is in development at HBO. Shannon and Koren are executive producing the untitled project, written by Koren and starring Shannon.
This is a story about a woman (Shannon) deeply addicted to celebrity news and gossip. After friends and family finally confront her, she agrees to get help. Where? The same place where the stars get help – a fancy celebrity rehab in Malibu. Instead of confronting her demons, she behaves as if it’s the Four Seasons. Once there, she connects with her favorite young starlet and must decide whether to return to her family or join her in Hollywood.
Executive producing alongside Shannon and Koren is Shannon’s longtime manager, Steven Levy.
Shannon and Koren first met in 1995 when they were both on SNL and...
This is a story about a woman (Shannon) deeply addicted to celebrity news and gossip. After friends and family finally confront her, she agrees to get help. Where? The same place where the stars get help – a fancy celebrity rehab in Malibu. Instead of confronting her demons, she behaves as if it’s the Four Seasons. Once there, she connects with her favorite young starlet and must decide whether to return to her family or join her in Hollywood.
Executive producing alongside Shannon and Koren is Shannon’s longtime manager, Steven Levy.
Shannon and Koren first met in 1995 when they were both on SNL and...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Let’s talk about those incredible and most famous actors who’ve become the faces we recognize and love on the big screen.
As someone who practically lives for movie nights and marathons, I’m thrilled to take you on a ride through the world of legendary actors and their unforgettable roles.
We’re about to dive into a collection of movie magic where actors turn into characters we can’t help but root for.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to celebrate the Hollywood stars who’ve made us fall in love with their talent and the movies they’ve brought to life!
1. Meryl Streep – The Queen of Versatility
Meryl Streep‘s name is practically synonymous with unparalleled acting prowess.
With a staggering number of accolades, including three Academy Awards, Streep has showcased her unmatched versatility in a wide range of films.
From the heartwarming “Mamma Mia!” to the powerful “Sophie’s Choice,...
As someone who practically lives for movie nights and marathons, I’m thrilled to take you on a ride through the world of legendary actors and their unforgettable roles.
We’re about to dive into a collection of movie magic where actors turn into characters we can’t help but root for.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to celebrate the Hollywood stars who’ve made us fall in love with their talent and the movies they’ve brought to life!
1. Meryl Streep – The Queen of Versatility
Meryl Streep‘s name is practically synonymous with unparalleled acting prowess.
With a staggering number of accolades, including three Academy Awards, Streep has showcased her unmatched versatility in a wide range of films.
From the heartwarming “Mamma Mia!” to the powerful “Sophie’s Choice,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Lisa Ann Walter admitted that Abbott Elementary being renewed for a fourth season was the first time she’s honestly felt “safe” in her acting career.
Though the actress is known for her beloved character Chessy in 1998’s The Parent Trap, she said in an interview with People magazine, “Just because you’re in a movie doesn’t mean you’re rich.
“I wasn’t a star. I was the woman that made you cry in The Parent Trap, and you’re still looking for a job the next week,” Walter explained. “So honestly, feeling safe? The season four pickup of Abbott.”
The actress shared that her role as teacher Melissa Schemmenti in the hit ABC sitcom allowed her to afford to take her four children on their first major family vacation — a trip to Italy last summer.
“I had not been able to afford taking my kids on a...
Though the actress is known for her beloved character Chessy in 1998’s The Parent Trap, she said in an interview with People magazine, “Just because you’re in a movie doesn’t mean you’re rich.
“I wasn’t a star. I was the woman that made you cry in The Parent Trap, and you’re still looking for a job the next week,” Walter explained. “So honestly, feeling safe? The season four pickup of Abbott.”
The actress shared that her role as teacher Melissa Schemmenti in the hit ABC sitcom allowed her to afford to take her four children on their first major family vacation — a trip to Italy last summer.
“I had not been able to afford taking my kids on a...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Program Description
Bruce Willis reassembles his old crew when Red 2-Film Collection becomes available on Steelbook® on April 2 by Lionsgate. This double feature comes with deleted and extra scenes, along with audio commentary and a multi-part documentary. Red 2-Film Collection will only be available at Walmart on Steelbook® for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
Official Synopsis
Red: Frank (Willis) is a former black-ops CIA agent living a quiet life alone… until the day a hit squad shows up to kill him. With his identity compromised, Frank reassembles his old team — Joe (Freeman), Marvin (Malkovich), and Victoria (Mirren) — and sets out to prove that they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Stand back and watch the bullets fly in this explosive action-comedy that critics call “A rip-roaring good time”.
Red 2: Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Willis) reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest...
Bruce Willis reassembles his old crew when Red 2-Film Collection becomes available on Steelbook® on April 2 by Lionsgate. This double feature comes with deleted and extra scenes, along with audio commentary and a multi-part documentary. Red 2-Film Collection will only be available at Walmart on Steelbook® for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
Official Synopsis
Red: Frank (Willis) is a former black-ops CIA agent living a quiet life alone… until the day a hit squad shows up to kill him. With his identity compromised, Frank reassembles his old team — Joe (Freeman), Marvin (Malkovich), and Victoria (Mirren) — and sets out to prove that they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Stand back and watch the bullets fly in this explosive action-comedy that critics call “A rip-roaring good time”.
Red 2: Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses (Willis) reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest...
- 3/7/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Actor Morgan Freeman is known as the forever wise old man of Hollywood. The actor has played roles in Bruce Almighty, Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, and Now You See Me. The actor has worked with acclaimed directors in his six-decade-long career, including filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Clint Eastwood, and Steven Spielberg.
Due to his sprawling career, the actor has been able to observe each director’s style and process. The actor mentioned that he sees similarities in the way directors Christopher Nolan and Clint Eastwood work, as both are taskmasters who quickly get through shoots. He mentioned that Nolan and Eastwood also shared disdain for multiple takes.
Morgan Freeman On Christopher Nolan’s Directing Style Morgan Freeman in The Dark Knight Rises
Morgan Freeman has worked with director Christopher Nolan on The Dark Knight trilogy. The actor played the role of Lucius Fox, Bruce Wayne’s manager at Wayne Enterprises...
Due to his sprawling career, the actor has been able to observe each director’s style and process. The actor mentioned that he sees similarities in the way directors Christopher Nolan and Clint Eastwood work, as both are taskmasters who quickly get through shoots. He mentioned that Nolan and Eastwood also shared disdain for multiple takes.
Morgan Freeman On Christopher Nolan’s Directing Style Morgan Freeman in The Dark Knight Rises
Morgan Freeman has worked with director Christopher Nolan on The Dark Knight trilogy. The actor played the role of Lucius Fox, Bruce Wayne’s manager at Wayne Enterprises...
- 3/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The film industry was very different in the early 2000s than it is now. It was a period when franchise films were still relatively rare. And the box office was dominated by A-list stars who could draw audiences to theaters based solely on their names. As one of the biggest stars of the time, Jim Carrey also enjoyed great success with his 2003 flick, Bruce Almighty.
What distinguished Tom Shadyac’s film from most of the Carrey films that came before it was that the actor was not the only humorous element in the story. He has many of the funniest scenes with his co-star Morgan Freeman, who played the ‘God’ in the movie.
In an interview with the BBC, the Canadian-born actor admitted to feeling intimidated by Freeman. Carrey truly believed that everyone in the film industry was hesitant to work with the Oscar-winning star.
Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman...
What distinguished Tom Shadyac’s film from most of the Carrey films that came before it was that the actor was not the only humorous element in the story. He has many of the funniest scenes with his co-star Morgan Freeman, who played the ‘God’ in the movie.
In an interview with the BBC, the Canadian-born actor admitted to feeling intimidated by Freeman. Carrey truly believed that everyone in the film industry was hesitant to work with the Oscar-winning star.
Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman...
- 2/17/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Mickey Gilbert, the fearless stunt performer who jumped off a cliff for Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and doubled for Gene Wilder in films including Blazing Saddles, Silver Streak and The Frisco Kid, has died. He was 87.
Gilbert died Monday of natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California, his oldest son, Tim Gilbert, also a stunt performer, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Early in his career, Gilbert was a horse wrangler in William Wyler’s Ben-Hur (1959) and a bank robber in Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch (1969). Years later, he took the lumps for Lee Majors’ Colt Seavers on the 1981-86 ABC action show The Fall Guy.
Though they weren’t friends at the time, Gilbert and Redford were in the same class at Van Nuys High School, graduating in 1954. They got together on George Roy Hill’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) when Redford...
Gilbert died Monday of natural causes at his home in Camarillo, California, his oldest son, Tim Gilbert, also a stunt performer, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Early in his career, Gilbert was a horse wrangler in William Wyler’s Ben-Hur (1959) and a bank robber in Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch (1969). Years later, he took the lumps for Lee Majors’ Colt Seavers on the 1981-86 ABC action show The Fall Guy.
Though they weren’t friends at the time, Gilbert and Redford were in the same class at Van Nuys High School, graduating in 1954. They got together on George Roy Hill’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) when Redford...
- 2/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After slapping away a hand he thought belonged to a rival’s fan, Auburn basketballer Johni Broome realized he had to get right with God — aka actor Morgan Freeman, who memorably played the deity in the film Bruce Almighty.
Broome tried to save a ball from going out of bounds in the second half of Auburn’s game against Ole Miss when someone in the front row grabbed his jersey.
Thinking it was an Ole Miss fan trying to rattle him, Broome brushed the person’s arm away.
Broome turned and quickly realized it was Freeman, the Academy Award-winning actor who is a big Mississippi fan and attends many Rebels games.
“I kind of got his hand off,” Broome later told reporters. “I saw who it was and I’m a big movie guy. I probably watched one of his movies on the plane coming here.
“But I realized it...
Broome tried to save a ball from going out of bounds in the second half of Auburn’s game against Ole Miss when someone in the front row grabbed his jersey.
Thinking it was an Ole Miss fan trying to rattle him, Broome brushed the person’s arm away.
Broome turned and quickly realized it was Freeman, the Academy Award-winning actor who is a big Mississippi fan and attends many Rebels games.
“I kind of got his hand off,” Broome later told reporters. “I saw who it was and I’m a big movie guy. I probably watched one of his movies on the plane coming here.
“But I realized it...
- 2/4/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Many people often blasphemously (and hilariously) joke around that Morgan Freeman is God. Not only because of his pitch perfect casting as God but also due to his smooth, defining and, yes, god-like is Morgan Freeman’s voice that one can’t picture penguins or parts of nature or, yes, God, without hearing the man. One reason could be that we’ve only ever really known Morgan Freeman as an older actor, not striking a chord with mainstream audiences until he was in his 50s.
Soon enough his skills, screen presences and voice had Hollywood calling every time they needed a kind wise grandfather types or a grizzled vet from either side of the the law or any type of narration in any type of film. That persona has marked him as a welcome figure throughout modern cinema – despite the nearly constant cash grabs that pad out the unfortunate bulk of his filmography.
Soon enough his skills, screen presences and voice had Hollywood calling every time they needed a kind wise grandfather types or a grizzled vet from either side of the the law or any type of narration in any type of film. That persona has marked him as a welcome figure throughout modern cinema – despite the nearly constant cash grabs that pad out the unfortunate bulk of his filmography.
- 2/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Long before the 2019 revival of "The Twilight Zone" dropped on CBS All Access, there was the 1985 revival of the same name. This version was also not quite as well-received as the original series, but it still delivered plenty for fans of the classic series to enjoy: Fun premises, spooky characters, ominous narration, and plenty of actors who'd go on to become extremely famous. Such was the case with a segment in season 1's eighth episode named "Dealer's Choice," which gives us a delightful performance from Morgan Freeman two years before his breakout role in "Street Smart."
The story centers around a group of guys playing poker, who quickly discover that the new guy at the table is actually the Devil himself, here to claim one of their souls. Going into the episode forty years later, you'd expect Freeman to be playing the Devil. He's proven by now that he's great at playing a somewhat aloof,...
The story centers around a group of guys playing poker, who quickly discover that the new guy at the table is actually the Devil himself, here to claim one of their souls. Going into the episode forty years later, you'd expect Freeman to be playing the Devil. He's proven by now that he's great at playing a somewhat aloof,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Pictures: Netflix / Warner Bros. Pictures / Lionsgate / Sony Pictures
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
- 1/11/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Shift: Joe Drake Stepping Down As Chair, Hands Reins To Adam Fogelson
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake is exiting the company, and handing over executive duties and title to Motion Picture Group Vice Chair Adam Fogelson.
This was a move initiated by Drake who’ll be working with Fogelson over the coming months to transition him to the Chair role.
The corporate segue follows Lionsgate’s reboot of the Hunger Games franchise with the Q4 holiday prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has grossed over $340M global box office to date.
Drake rejoined Lionsgate in 2017 after having success with Good Universe Pictures, the second company acquired by Lionsgate from Drake. Other highlights during his current run of the Motion Picture Group include multi-award-winning Knives Out ($312M global B.O.), the last two John Wick movies ($766M+ global B.O.), and the latest installment in the Saw franchise ($111M global box). Last year, Lionsgate achieved its...
This was a move initiated by Drake who’ll be working with Fogelson over the coming months to transition him to the Chair role.
The corporate segue follows Lionsgate’s reboot of the Hunger Games franchise with the Q4 holiday prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has grossed over $340M global box office to date.
Drake rejoined Lionsgate in 2017 after having success with Good Universe Pictures, the second company acquired by Lionsgate from Drake. Other highlights during his current run of the Motion Picture Group include multi-award-winning Knives Out ($312M global B.O.), the last two John Wick movies ($766M+ global B.O.), and the latest installment in the Saw franchise ($111M global box). Last year, Lionsgate achieved its...
- 1/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jackie Brown – Picture: Miramax Films
Happy New Year! It’s a great start to the New Year on Netflix, with some great new movies and television shows to binge on.
If you missed any new titles added to Netflix this past week, check out our New on Netflix section for the complete list.
Here are the best new movies and TV shows added to Netflix this week;
John Wick Movie Collection
Films: 3
Genre: Action, Thriller | Runtimes: 101 / 122 / 130 Minutes
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick
One of the most popular action franchises in recent memory, three of the four John Wick memories are now available to stream on Netflix.
John Wick, a former assassin, is grieving over the loss of his wife. To help him through his grief, she bought him a puppy before her death, but after a home invasion results in the death of the dog and...
Happy New Year! It’s a great start to the New Year on Netflix, with some great new movies and television shows to binge on.
If you missed any new titles added to Netflix this past week, check out our New on Netflix section for the complete list.
Here are the best new movies and TV shows added to Netflix this week;
John Wick Movie Collection
Films: 3
Genre: Action, Thriller | Runtimes: 101 / 122 / 130 Minutes
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick
One of the most popular action franchises in recent memory, three of the four John Wick memories are now available to stream on Netflix.
John Wick, a former assassin, is grieving over the loss of his wife. To help him through his grief, she bought him a puppy before her death, but after a home invasion results in the death of the dog and...
- 1/6/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Sandra Bullock in Gravity – Warner Bros. Pictures
Happy New Year from us all here at What’s on Netflix, and as always, the first of the month brings lots of new titles. Below, we’ll take you through all the 59 new movies that dropped today and nine series.
Over the past few days, Netflix has added some truly classic movies from the 1970s – we’ll have more on those in a separate article, but we’ll list the titles below.
For more on what’s to come throughout the rest of the month – check out our January 2024 preview, which we just updated today with a bunch more titles on the way, including After Everything: The Final Chapter.
One final note before we dig in. You may be expecting to see Black Sails on this list, but sadly, Netflix has seemingly pushed back the release date. More on this when we get it.
Happy New Year from us all here at What’s on Netflix, and as always, the first of the month brings lots of new titles. Below, we’ll take you through all the 59 new movies that dropped today and nine series.
Over the past few days, Netflix has added some truly classic movies from the 1970s – we’ll have more on those in a separate article, but we’ll list the titles below.
For more on what’s to come throughout the rest of the month – check out our January 2024 preview, which we just updated today with a bunch more titles on the way, including After Everything: The Final Chapter.
One final note before we dig in. You may be expecting to see Black Sails on this list, but sadly, Netflix has seemingly pushed back the release date. More on this when we get it.
- 1/1/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
Black Bear makes its biggest release with ‘Dumb Money’.
Expend4bles is looking to end the action franchise on a high note at the UK-Ireland box office this weekend, opening in 577 cinemas through Lionsgate.
Billed as the final film entry in the series, Expend4bles sees the titular team of mercenaries tasked with preventing a Third World War. Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture all reprise their roles, with Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran and Andy Garcia all joining the cast.
Expend4bles resurrects the franchise after a nine-year hiatus since 2014’s The Expendables 3.
Expend4bles is looking to end the action franchise on a high note at the UK-Ireland box office this weekend, opening in 577 cinemas through Lionsgate.
Billed as the final film entry in the series, Expend4bles sees the titular team of mercenaries tasked with preventing a Third World War. Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture all reprise their roles, with Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran and Andy Garcia all joining the cast.
Expend4bles resurrects the franchise after a nine-year hiatus since 2014’s The Expendables 3.
- 9/22/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
It's astonishing to think what an enormous hit Tom Shadyac's film "Bruce Almighty" was when it came out back in 2003. Jim Carrey played Bruce, a mid-level TV reporter who is selfish and a little disappointed with his job. When a rival named Evan (Steve Carell) is promoted above him, Bruce wails to God that life is unfair. Astonishingly, God Almighty (Morgan Freeman) appears to Bruce in order to give him a lesson. For one week, and limited to only a small portion of Buffalo, New York, Bruce will be given the infinite power of the Divine, teaching him that being God isn't as easy as all that. Bruce uses his Godly powers for petty, personal things like parting traffic and increasing the bust size of his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston).
Naturally, Bruce's cavalier use of power -- and his lazy acumen when it comes to answering prayers -- leads to chaos.
Naturally, Bruce's cavalier use of power -- and his lazy acumen when it comes to answering prayers -- leads to chaos.
- 9/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tony Bennett's first record, "Because of You" was released in 1952 and it instantly codified the entertainer as one of the music world's great crooners. In 1962, his 15th record, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" was certified platinum by the RIAA, but that was after he had already established himself with Count Basie and his Orchestra and as a great fan of songwriter Harold Arlen. All told, he released 61 records in his decades-long career, not including his eight albums of collaborations and duets. He sang with Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Mariah Carey, Bono, Sting, Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and many others. Most recently, he released two collaborations with Lady Gaga in 2018 and 2021. Bennett passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 96. He will be deeply missed.
Naturally, a talent of Bennett's stature couldn't be ignored by Hollywood, and he would appear...
Naturally, a talent of Bennett's stature couldn't be ignored by Hollywood, and he would appear...
- 7/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tony Bennett, who crooned, swooned and left his heart in San Francisco, has passed away at the age of 96.
Tony Bennett had one of the most legendary careers of any singer in pop music history, working nearly consistently for around 70 years. After serving in World War II, Bennett began focusing on music, releasing his first single, “Because of You”, in 1951 through Columbia Records, who he stayed with for two decades. Bennett had a string of hits throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s such as “Rags to Riches” (famously used in Goodfellas), “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, which became his signature song and nabbed him his first Grammy.
Over the span of his career, Tony Bennett would win 20 Grammys, a monumental feat that ranks him as one of the most decorated vocalists ever. Just last year, Bennett became one of...
Tony Bennett had one of the most legendary careers of any singer in pop music history, working nearly consistently for around 70 years. After serving in World War II, Bennett began focusing on music, releasing his first single, “Because of You”, in 1951 through Columbia Records, who he stayed with for two decades. Bennett had a string of hits throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s such as “Rags to Riches” (famously used in Goodfellas), “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, which became his signature song and nabbed him his first Grammy.
Over the span of his career, Tony Bennett would win 20 Grammys, a monumental feat that ranks him as one of the most decorated vocalists ever. Just last year, Bennett became one of...
- 7/21/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Legendary performer Tony Bennett, a 20-time Grammy Award winner who sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, died Friday at the age of 96.
His publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed his death to the New York Times.
More from TVLine<i>One Last Time</i> on CBS: Tony Bennett’s Last Concert With Lady Gaga — Which Performances Were Your Favorite?Lady Gaga Gets Jazzy at 2022 Grammys — Watch Touching Tony Bennett TributeAnother World's Nancy Frangione Dead at 70
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. His family first went public with his diagnosis in February 2021. He retired from touring shortly thereafter, and his final performance...
His publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed his death to the New York Times.
More from TVLine<i>One Last Time</i> on CBS: Tony Bennett’s Last Concert With Lady Gaga — Which Performances Were Your Favorite?Lady Gaga Gets Jazzy at 2022 Grammys — Watch Touching Tony Bennett TributeAnother World's Nancy Frangione Dead at 70
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. His family first went public with his diagnosis in February 2021. He retired from touring shortly thereafter, and his final performance...
- 7/21/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Steve Carell first came to prominence as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” appearing as a regular cast member from 1999 to 2005. He left the nightly news satire to play bumbling boss Michael Scott in “The Office,” a role which brought him six Emmy nominations as Best Comedy Actor and a Golden Globe win in 2006.
After supporting roles in such films as “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Melinda and Melinda” (2004), and “Bewitched” (2005), Carell moved into leading man status playing a middle-aged man seeking to have sex for the first time in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005). He received wide critical acclaim the very next year for playing a gay Proust scholar in the Oscar-winning “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Carell became an Oscar nominee himself for playing eccentric billionaire John du Pont in Bennett Miller‘s true life sports drama “Foxcatcher” (2014). He reaped a Golden Globe bid the following...
After supporting roles in such films as “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Melinda and Melinda” (2004), and “Bewitched” (2005), Carell moved into leading man status playing a middle-aged man seeking to have sex for the first time in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005). He received wide critical acclaim the very next year for playing a gay Proust scholar in the Oscar-winning “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Carell became an Oscar nominee himself for playing eccentric billionaire John du Pont in Bennett Miller‘s true life sports drama “Foxcatcher” (2014). He reaped a Golden Globe bid the following...
- 7/6/2023
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The Summer Blockbusters of 2003: Box Office Hits in Descending OrderImage: IMDb
From action-packed adventures to family-friendly flicks, these films left American audiences captivated and eager for more. Join us as we count down the top summer hits of 2003, showcasing their impressive box office results, talented directors, and star-studded casts.
From action-packed adventures to family-friendly flicks, these films left American audiences captivated and eager for more. Join us as we count down the top summer hits of 2003, showcasing their impressive box office results, talented directors, and star-studded casts.
- 7/5/2023
- by The A.V. Club Bot
- avclub.com
The Gabrielle Union-starring rom-com The Perfect Find and new seasons of deceptive baking sensation Is It Cake? and The Witcher, marking the beginning of the end of Henry Cavill’s starring run, are some of the much-anticipated titles still set to come to Netflix this month.
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
- 6/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Netflix gained a new competitor last month (sort of) when HBO Max and Discovery+ combined forces to create the confusingly-named Max. With its list of new releases for June 2023, however, Netflix doesn’t have too much to worry about.
This month is filled with some major Netflix original titles, not the least of which is The Witcher season 3 volume 1 on June 29. Though star Henry Cavill is set to leave the Polish folklore/video game adaptation in season 4, he remains very much entrenched as the titular Witcher in this next go-around. Other big TV hits include Manifest season 4 part 2 (June 2), Big Mouth spinoff Human Resources season 2 (June 9), and animated King Kong series Skull Island (June 22). That’s not even to mention the return of Black Mirror season 6. That still has yet to receive a release date but we have no doubt it will be properly epic once it arrives.
Netflix’s...
This month is filled with some major Netflix original titles, not the least of which is The Witcher season 3 volume 1 on June 29. Though star Henry Cavill is set to leave the Polish folklore/video game adaptation in season 4, he remains very much entrenched as the titular Witcher in this next go-around. Other big TV hits include Manifest season 4 part 2 (June 2), Big Mouth spinoff Human Resources season 2 (June 9), and animated King Kong series Skull Island (June 22). That’s not even to mention the return of Black Mirror season 6. That still has yet to receive a release date but we have no doubt it will be properly epic once it arrives.
Netflix’s...
- 6/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
One of the most anticipated titles coming to Netflix in June is “Extraction 2,” a sequel to the 2020 action thriller starring Chris Hemsworth. After being presumed dead following a massive battle in Bangladesh, Tyler Rake is back and ready to embark on another dangerous mission The film streams June 16.
Watch the trailer for “Extraction 2”:
The wacky animated film “Nimona” also arrives on the world’s largest streamer next month. The movie follows a shapeshifter sidekick to the villain Lord Blackheart. After his boss gets in trouble with Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, who is charged with keeping the peace in a futuristic fantasy kingdom, Nimona has to become a new kind of hero for a new kind of fairy tale. The film arrives June 30 on Netflix.
Check out the trailer for “Nimona”:
Premiering in June — on a date to be announced — is the sixth season of the sci-fi dystopian technology anthology series “Black Mirror.
Watch the trailer for “Extraction 2”:
The wacky animated film “Nimona” also arrives on the world’s largest streamer next month. The movie follows a shapeshifter sidekick to the villain Lord Blackheart. After his boss gets in trouble with Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, who is charged with keeping the peace in a futuristic fantasy kingdom, Nimona has to become a new kind of hero for a new kind of fairy tale. The film arrives June 30 on Netflix.
Check out the trailer for “Nimona”:
Premiering in June — on a date to be announced — is the sixth season of the sci-fi dystopian technology anthology series “Black Mirror.
- 5/30/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Tom Shadyac, the director whose comedy film resumé includes Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar, Liar and Bruce Almighty, has decided it’s time to sell a 2,417-square-foot chicly modernized Spanish-style home he owns that’s located just above the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. He’s listing it for $2.75 million.
Shadyac, whose most recent film was the 2018 drama Brian Banks starring Aldis Hodge and Greg Kinnear, bought the four-bedroom, four-bath house in 2020 from Aaron Paul. According to Dirt.com, the house years ago was also once occupied by Brad Pitt. Paul paid about $1.4 million for the house in 2012, which is located on a quiet cul-de-sac not far from Chateau Marmont, and sold it eight years later to Shadyac for $2.2 million.
According to listing information, the house, which was built in 1931, offers panoramic views of Los Angeles from almost every room and “has been updated to blend timeless Spanish character with warm,...
Shadyac, whose most recent film was the 2018 drama Brian Banks starring Aldis Hodge and Greg Kinnear, bought the four-bedroom, four-bath house in 2020 from Aaron Paul. According to Dirt.com, the house years ago was also once occupied by Brad Pitt. Paul paid about $1.4 million for the house in 2012, which is located on a quiet cul-de-sac not far from Chateau Marmont, and sold it eight years later to Shadyac for $2.2 million.
According to listing information, the house, which was built in 1931, offers panoramic views of Los Angeles from almost every room and “has been updated to blend timeless Spanish character with warm,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The American adaptation of The Office outlasted its U.K. counterpart by seven seasons. Now all 9 seasons of The Office are available on Peacock, but when it began in 2005, many of its stars thought they’d be out of work shortly after. The Office star Jenna Fischer credits one movie with saving the show.
Jenna Fischer | Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Brian Baumgartner replayed his interview with Fischer on his Off the Beat podcast on March 7. Fischer suspects NBC only kept The Office going to be in the Steve Carell business.
Jenna Fischer did not expect ‘The Office’ to make it
By 2004, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office was acclaimed. Both critics and fans were skeptical of the American remake, and the cast knew it.
“We shot the pilot in March of 2004 and my 30th birthday was March 7th of 2004,” Fischer said on Off the Beat.
Jenna Fischer | Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Brian Baumgartner replayed his interview with Fischer on his Off the Beat podcast on March 7. Fischer suspects NBC only kept The Office going to be in the Steve Carell business.
Jenna Fischer did not expect ‘The Office’ to make it
By 2004, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office was acclaimed. Both critics and fans were skeptical of the American remake, and the cast knew it.
“We shot the pilot in March of 2004 and my 30th birthday was March 7th of 2004,” Fischer said on Off the Beat.
- 3/25/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” producers sought to cloud Jim Carrey’s “perfectionist” approach to acting.
Producer Anthony Bergman revealed during the “Hollywood Gold” podcast hosted by film producer Daniela Taplin Lundberg that the production sought to “destabilize” Carrey on set. Director Michel Gondry, according to Bergman, “never yelled action, he never yelled cut the entire movie,” adding to the “chaotic” shooting of the 2004 film co-starring Kate Winslet.
“Everything was so chaotic in that way. People were thrown into the scene in a way that didn’t allow them to compose,” Bergman said. “It’s a very different type of role that Jim had. He’s a real perfectionist. It was ‘how do we destabilize it so he can’t prepare, so he can’t do the Jim Carrey thing?’ Part of the camera set-up stuff was designed to do that.”
Bergman continued, “Jim…he hated it. We knew...
Producer Anthony Bergman revealed during the “Hollywood Gold” podcast hosted by film producer Daniela Taplin Lundberg that the production sought to “destabilize” Carrey on set. Director Michel Gondry, according to Bergman, “never yelled action, he never yelled cut the entire movie,” adding to the “chaotic” shooting of the 2004 film co-starring Kate Winslet.
“Everything was so chaotic in that way. People were thrown into the scene in a way that didn’t allow them to compose,” Bergman said. “It’s a very different type of role that Jim had. He’s a real perfectionist. It was ‘how do we destabilize it so he can’t prepare, so he can’t do the Jim Carrey thing?’ Part of the camera set-up stuff was designed to do that.”
Bergman continued, “Jim…he hated it. We knew...
- 3/24/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Morgan Freeman is one of the most iconic actors of our time.
He has been in countless movies, television shows, and plays, and his voice is instantly recognizable to millions of fans around the world. But what makes him stand out from the rest is how he never ceases to inspire others.
He has played a variety of roles, from a wise sage to a wisecracking villain, and his genuine enthusiasm for every character he inhabits is infectious. His career as an actor has spanned over six decades and seen him work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He’s earned accolades for his work and been nominated for numerous awards.
This article will explore Morgan Freeman’s iconic career, with examples of some of his greatest work. It’s an exploration of how he has used his passion and talent to inspire generations of moviegoers everywhere.
Morgan Freeman.
He has been in countless movies, television shows, and plays, and his voice is instantly recognizable to millions of fans around the world. But what makes him stand out from the rest is how he never ceases to inspire others.
He has played a variety of roles, from a wise sage to a wisecracking villain, and his genuine enthusiasm for every character he inhabits is infectious. His career as an actor has spanned over six decades and seen him work with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He’s earned accolades for his work and been nominated for numerous awards.
This article will explore Morgan Freeman’s iconic career, with examples of some of his greatest work. It’s an exploration of how he has used his passion and talent to inspire generations of moviegoers everywhere.
Morgan Freeman.
- 3/11/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Jim Carrey’s career began in the 1980s with stand-up comedy. He then moved on to television and film, where he gained critical and commercial success. Carrey’s versatility in comedy, drama, and action has made him a well-respected actor in Hollywood. He has starred in numerous box office hits and has won several awards for his performances.
The criteria for curating this Jim Carrey movies list includes critical and commercial success, cultural impact, and Carrey’s performance in the movie. Each movie on this Jim Carrey movies list has been chosen for its ability to showcase Carrey’s unique talents as an actor and comedian, as well as its cultural significance. These movies have also been chosen for their ability to stand the test of time and continue to be beloved by audiences. Ready to explore the Jim Carrey movies list? Let’s dive right in.
Top 10 Grossing Jim...
The criteria for curating this Jim Carrey movies list includes critical and commercial success, cultural impact, and Carrey’s performance in the movie. Each movie on this Jim Carrey movies list has been chosen for its ability to showcase Carrey’s unique talents as an actor and comedian, as well as its cultural significance. These movies have also been chosen for their ability to stand the test of time and continue to be beloved by audiences. Ready to explore the Jim Carrey movies list? Let’s dive right in.
Top 10 Grossing Jim...
- 3/10/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
In the far-reaching pantheon of comedy stars, few possess the same sometimes-subtle, sometimes-explosive style as Steve Carell. First glimpsed by audiences as a cast member on 1996's short-lived comedy vehicle "The Dana Carvey Show," the Massachusetts-born actor grabbed the attention of comedy fans during a six-year stint as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with John Stewart." This desk time helped him transition nicely into another news-related role: the career-hungry anchor Evan in Jim Carrey's "Bruce Almighty" in 2003 before Carell showed us how goofy he could be in 2004's cult-classic "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."
However, one role beats all others when combining the many talents Carell has stuffed under his belt (that's what she said). Of course, it's Michael Scott, Dunder Mifflin's cringe-king boss and America's answer to Ricky Gervais's David Brent. Throughout nine seasons of "The Office," Scott helped Carell showcase tonnes of humor and...
However, one role beats all others when combining the many talents Carell has stuffed under his belt (that's what she said). Of course, it's Michael Scott, Dunder Mifflin's cringe-king boss and America's answer to Ricky Gervais's David Brent. Throughout nine seasons of "The Office," Scott helped Carell showcase tonnes of humor and...
- 2/25/2023
- by Simon Bland
- Slash Film
Known for playing Tess in Naughty Dog’s video game The Last of Us, we’ve learned the sad news this week that Annie Wersching has passed away after a battle with cancer at just 45.
In addition to her role in The Last of Us, Annie Wersching is known for playing Renee Walker in 37 episodes of the TV series “24,” an FBI special agent who appeared in two seasons.
Wersching’s credits in film and television also include “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Angel,” Bruce Almighty, “Charmed,” “Cold Case,” “Boston Legal,” “Supernatural,” “General Hospital,” “CSI,” “NCIS,” “Touch,” “Extant” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Timeless,” “Runaways,” “Bosch” and “Star Trek: Picard.” Most recently, she starred in six episodes of the TV series “The Rookie.”
Annie Wersching is survived by her husband, Stephen Full, and their sons Freddie (12), Ozzie (9) and Archie (4). A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help Annie’s family at this time.
In addition to her role in The Last of Us, Annie Wersching is known for playing Renee Walker in 37 episodes of the TV series “24,” an FBI special agent who appeared in two seasons.
Wersching’s credits in film and television also include “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Angel,” Bruce Almighty, “Charmed,” “Cold Case,” “Boston Legal,” “Supernatural,” “General Hospital,” “CSI,” “NCIS,” “Touch,” “Extant” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Timeless,” “Runaways,” “Bosch” and “Star Trek: Picard.” Most recently, she starred in six episodes of the TV series “The Rookie.”
Annie Wersching is survived by her husband, Stephen Full, and their sons Freddie (12), Ozzie (9) and Archie (4). A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help Annie’s family at this time.
- 1/30/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Spoiler Alert: This post contains plot details for Season 2 Episode 11 of Abbott Elementary on ABC.
There’s a bit of healthy competition between the second grade teachers during the midseason premiere of Abbott Elementary on Wednesday.
Janine [Quinta Brunson] and Melissa [Lisa Ann Walter] are going head-to-head to see which of their classes can read the most books during their annual read-a-thon. Janine is still desperate to prove herself as a newer teacher, but reigning read-a-thon champ Melissa isn’t going down without a fight.
But Melissa encounters a bump in the road when she discovers one of her students might be struggling more with reading than she is letting on. After a discussion with her student’s parents that proves to be unproductive, Melissa takes matters into her own hands, deciding that she’d rather foster her students’ love of learning than win the competition.
The episode culminates in...
There’s a bit of healthy competition between the second grade teachers during the midseason premiere of Abbott Elementary on Wednesday.
Janine [Quinta Brunson] and Melissa [Lisa Ann Walter] are going head-to-head to see which of their classes can read the most books during their annual read-a-thon. Janine is still desperate to prove herself as a newer teacher, but reigning read-a-thon champ Melissa isn’t going down without a fight.
But Melissa encounters a bump in the road when she discovers one of her students might be struggling more with reading than she is letting on. After a discussion with her student’s parents that proves to be unproductive, Melissa takes matters into her own hands, deciding that she’d rather foster her students’ love of learning than win the competition.
The episode culminates in...
- 1/5/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
James D. Brubaker, who was a producer on some of the most popular films of comedians Eddie Murphy and Jim Carrey as well as the high-profile astronaut drama The Right Stuff, died today at his home in Beverly Hills of complications from a series of strokes. He was 85.
Launching his Hollywood career as a Teamster driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico, Brubaker was closely associated with the Rocky film franchise, serving as a driver on the first installment in 1976, a production manager on Rocky II in 1979, and Associate Producer on the third in 1982. He then exec produced Rocky IV in 1985.
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Launching his Hollywood career as a Teamster driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico, Brubaker was closely associated with the Rocky film franchise, serving as a driver on the first installment in 1976, a production manager on Rocky II in 1979, and Associate Producer on the third in 1982. He then exec produced Rocky IV in 1985.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
James D. Brubaker, who began his career as a driver on John Wayne movies and went on to producing films starring the likes of Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey and Sylvester Stallone, died Tuesday morning after a series of strokes. The Beverly Hills resident was 85 years old.
Often called “Bru” by his colleagues and coworkers, he served in the Army and studied at Cal State L.A. before taking a job as a driver for MGM. Brubaker started out in the industry driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico as a Teamster and served as a driver for “Harold and Maude” and “Diamonds Are Forever.”
He was also a driver for the first “Rocky” movie in 1976 and was a production manager on “Rocky II” in 1979. He was an associate producer on “Rocky III” in 1982 and an executive producer of “Rocky IV” in 1985.
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Often called “Bru” by his colleagues and coworkers, he served in the Army and studied at Cal State L.A. before taking a job as a driver for MGM. Brubaker started out in the industry driving horses to John Wayne movie locations in Mexico as a Teamster and served as a driver for “Harold and Maude” and “Diamonds Are Forever.”
He was also a driver for the first “Rocky” movie in 1976 and was a production manager on “Rocky II” in 1979. He was an associate producer on “Rocky III” in 1982 and an executive producer of “Rocky IV” in 1985.
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- 1/3/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
James D. Brubaker, who started out as a driver for John Wayne movies and went on to amass producing credits on high-profile titles including “The Right Stuff,” “Cobra” and “Rocky IV,” died Jan. 3 in Beverly Hills, Calif. after a series of strokes. He was 85.
Brubaker produced three movies with Eddie Murphy: “The Nutty Professor,” “The Klumps” and “Life,” in which he had a cameo appearance as the judge.
Jim Carrey starred in two movies he produced, “Liar, Liar” and “Bruce Almighty.”
His other production credits include “A Walk in the Clouds,” “Dragonfly” with Kevin Costner and “Gia” with Angelina Jolie.
He served as unit production manager on films including “Raging Bull,” “Comes a Horseman,” “New York, New York,” “Rhinestone,” “True Confessions,” “Patty Hearst,” “Godfather Part II” and “Staying Alive.” His final credit was as executive producer on “Chef,” starring Jon Favreau.
From 2003 to 2008, Brubaker served as president of physical production at Universal Studios,...
Brubaker produced three movies with Eddie Murphy: “The Nutty Professor,” “The Klumps” and “Life,” in which he had a cameo appearance as the judge.
Jim Carrey starred in two movies he produced, “Liar, Liar” and “Bruce Almighty.”
His other production credits include “A Walk in the Clouds,” “Dragonfly” with Kevin Costner and “Gia” with Angelina Jolie.
He served as unit production manager on films including “Raging Bull,” “Comes a Horseman,” “New York, New York,” “Rhinestone,” “True Confessions,” “Patty Hearst,” “Godfather Part II” and “Staying Alive.” His final credit was as executive producer on “Chef,” starring Jon Favreau.
From 2003 to 2008, Brubaker served as president of physical production at Universal Studios,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
It has been revealed that Jim Carrey’s hit 2003 film Bruce Almighty almost had two sequels.
Screenwriters Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe shared their plans for Brucifer, a Bruce Almighty sequel that would’ve found Carrey’s character gaining the powers of a devil instead of God.
In the original film, Carrey plays the role of Bruce Nolan, a television reporter who complains to God that he is not doing his job correctly and is offered the chance to try being God himself for one week.
“[Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do Brucifer,” Koren told Syfy. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on… It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim.”
While Brucifer...
Screenwriters Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe shared their plans for Brucifer, a Bruce Almighty sequel that would’ve found Carrey’s character gaining the powers of a devil instead of God.
In the original film, Carrey plays the role of Bruce Nolan, a television reporter who complains to God that he is not doing his job correctly and is offered the chance to try being God himself for one week.
“[Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do Brucifer,” Koren told Syfy. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on… It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim.”
While Brucifer...
- 11/23/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Film
Jim Carrey starred in the 2003 film Bruce Almighty which was written by Steven Koren, Mark O’Keefe and Steve Oedekerk. The film was a success at the box office and could’ve had a sequel with Carrey reprising his role but it ended up not getting made.
In an interview with SyFy Wire, Koren and O’Keefe recalled that on the premiere of Bruce Almighty they ran into producer Michael Bostick and pitched him an idea for a sequel. The follow-up story would be called “Brucifer” and would involve Carrey’s Bruce acquiring Satan’s powers.
“[Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do Brucifer,” Koren said. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on … It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it,...
In an interview with SyFy Wire, Koren and O’Keefe recalled that on the premiere of Bruce Almighty they ran into producer Michael Bostick and pitched him an idea for a sequel. The follow-up story would be called “Brucifer” and would involve Carrey’s Bruce acquiring Satan’s powers.
“[Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do Brucifer,” Koren said. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on … It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bruce Almighty” remains one of Jim Carrey’s biggest hits with 484 million at the worldwide box office, so it’s no wonder co-screenwriters Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe cracked an idea for a sequel that would bring back Carrey’s Bruce Nolan. In a recent interview with Syfy, Koren and O’Keefe revealed their plans for “Brucifer,” a “Bruce Almighty” sequel that would’ve found Carrey’s character gaining the powers of Satan instead of God.
In “Bruce Almighty,” Carrey played a stressed news reporter who gains the powers of God (played by Morgan Freeman). Bruce’s newfound omnipotence complicates his relationship with girlfriend Grace (Aniston). Koren and O’Keefe said they pitched the sequel, “Brucifer,” to producer Michael Bostick on the night “Bruce Almighty” opened in theaters in May 2003.
“[Jim Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do ‘Brucifer,'” Koren said. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out,...
In “Bruce Almighty,” Carrey played a stressed news reporter who gains the powers of God (played by Morgan Freeman). Bruce’s newfound omnipotence complicates his relationship with girlfriend Grace (Aniston). Koren and O’Keefe said they pitched the sequel, “Brucifer,” to producer Michael Bostick on the night “Bruce Almighty” opened in theaters in May 2003.
“[Jim Carrey’s] manager and him wanted to do ‘Brucifer,'” Koren said. “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
2003’s Bruce Almighty was such a smash hit that it got its inevitable sequel, Evan Almighty, in 2007, albeit without Jim Carrey. But it almost played out differently, with Jim Carrey reprising his role–but instead of playing God, he would be granted the powers of Satan.
The sequel, which would have been titled Brucifer, was something Jim Carrey was highly interested in but it didn’t get as far as intended. According to co-writer Steve Koren, “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on…It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim.”
One key reason it never got greenlit by the studio was that the pitch came in 2010, three years after Evan Almighty was...
The sequel, which would have been titled Brucifer, was something Jim Carrey was highly interested in but it didn’t get as far as intended. According to co-writer Steve Koren, “We went in and pitched it, but it never quite worked out, because it was later on…It would have been another giant movie and I don’t think they wanted to do it. It just didn’t work out for some reason, but a lot of people loved it, including Jim.”
One key reason it never got greenlit by the studio was that the pitch came in 2010, three years after Evan Almighty was...
- 11/21/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
We've all had those "Sliding Doors" moments where we wonder what our lives might be like if something went differently. Usually, they come in the form of major life decisions -- promotions, relationships, time spent with loved ones -- but sometimes they're in the form of movies that got away. Reader, I'm having a real "Sliding Doors" moment right now, because I suddenly, desperately need to live in a world where Universal made a "Bruce Almighty" sequel about the devil called, of all things, "Brucifer."
"Bruce Almighty" screenwriters Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe, who co-wrote the film's script with Steve Oedekerk, recently spoke to SyFy Wire about the 2003 comedy in which Jim Carrey gains the power of God from Morgan Freeman's wise, white-clad deity. During the conversation, they opened up about an ultimately scrapped third film that would've seen TV reporter Bruce (Carrey) headed in, well, a different direction.
"Bruce Almighty" screenwriters Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe, who co-wrote the film's script with Steve Oedekerk, recently spoke to SyFy Wire about the 2003 comedy in which Jim Carrey gains the power of God from Morgan Freeman's wise, white-clad deity. During the conversation, they opened up about an ultimately scrapped third film that would've seen TV reporter Bruce (Carrey) headed in, well, a different direction.
- 11/19/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
When you need someone to narrate the history of the universe — and Mel Brooks is busy — you might as well go with Morgan Freeman. Not only has Freeman played God in "Bruce Almighty" and "Evan Almighty," but he's also told "The Story of God" and "The Story of Us" for National Geographic.
In "Our Universe," Freeman is lending his voice to a new six-part nature documentary series for Netflix. As the title implies, this series is even bigger in scope than "The Story of Us." It's looking back at the whole history of the universe and how 13.8 billion years have led us to this moment.
Freeman also narrated the Oscar-winning documentary "March of the Penguins," and while I'm not a wildlife expert, I think you might spot some brown penguins in the "Our Universe" trailer. For anyone who enjoyed seeing cosmic events recreated with special effects in Terrence Malick's "Voyage of Time,...
In "Our Universe," Freeman is lending his voice to a new six-part nature documentary series for Netflix. As the title implies, this series is even bigger in scope than "The Story of Us." It's looking back at the whole history of the universe and how 13.8 billion years have led us to this moment.
Freeman also narrated the Oscar-winning documentary "March of the Penguins," and while I'm not a wildlife expert, I think you might spot some brown penguins in the "Our Universe" trailer. For anyone who enjoyed seeing cosmic events recreated with special effects in Terrence Malick's "Voyage of Time,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
For kids who grew up in the '90s, there was no bigger star in the world than Jim Carrey. Bursting onto our radar as the larger-than-life pet detective Ace Ventura in 1994, Carrey launched full pelt into a string of movies that not only pushed his early career into overdrive but forever cemented his status as a bona fide comedy megastar.
Just a few years after he first landed on the big screen, Carrey was already making headlines for becoming the highest-paid movie star in the world, earning a whopping 20 million salary for his role in Ben Stiller's troubled black comedy "The Cable Guy." Over the next three decades, the Ontario-born comic has churned out a range of hilarious — and often unexpected — hits that his die-had fanbase has devoured with glee. He's covered a lot of ground too. Throughout his lengthy IMDb resume, Carrey's played everything from a blissfully...
Just a few years after he first landed on the big screen, Carrey was already making headlines for becoming the highest-paid movie star in the world, earning a whopping 20 million salary for his role in Ben Stiller's troubled black comedy "The Cable Guy." Over the next three decades, the Ontario-born comic has churned out a range of hilarious — and often unexpected — hits that his die-had fanbase has devoured with glee. He's covered a lot of ground too. Throughout his lengthy IMDb resume, Carrey's played everything from a blissfully...
- 10/10/2022
- by Simon Bland
- Slash Film
When the title character in Tom Shadyac's 2003 comedy film "Bruce Almighty" has a terrible few days, he complains to God that He might not being doing His job properly. In response, God (Morgan Freeman) appears to Bruce (Jim Carrey) and offers him the divine gig for a few days as a way to teach him some humility.. The film is a lighthearted, gently thoughtful comedy romp that proved to be an enormous hit.
The casting of Freeman in the role of God was logical. Thanks to his calming, authoritative screen presence and stentorian, orotund voice, Freeman already had...
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The casting of Freeman in the role of God was logical. Thanks to his calming, authoritative screen presence and stentorian, orotund voice, Freeman already had...
The post Morgan Freeman's Famous Voice Didn't Happen By Accident appeared first on /Film.
- 8/8/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Adam Fogelson has been appointed Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and will begin September 1 as he segues from his role as STX Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman, a post he’s held for the last eight years.
In his new role at Lionsgate, Fogelson will oversee worldwide marketing and theatrical distribution and be part of the Motion Picture Group’s leadership team involved in all aspects of planning and executing their content strategy. He will report directly to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake.
At STX, Fogelson built a notable feature slate of mid-budget films, aimed at specific demos, that crossed over to wider audiences. They include Jennifer Lopez’s highest-grossing pic at the domestic box office, Hustlers; the 314M-grossing Bad Moms franchise; The Upside (125M WW); and The Gentlemen (115M WW), among others. Like many other studios, STX pivoted during the pandemic,...
In his new role at Lionsgate, Fogelson will oversee worldwide marketing and theatrical distribution and be part of the Motion Picture Group’s leadership team involved in all aspects of planning and executing their content strategy. He will report directly to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake.
At STX, Fogelson built a notable feature slate of mid-budget films, aimed at specific demos, that crossed over to wider audiences. They include Jennifer Lopez’s highest-grossing pic at the domestic box office, Hustlers; the 314M-grossing Bad Moms franchise; The Upside (125M WW); and The Gentlemen (115M WW), among others. Like many other studios, STX pivoted during the pandemic,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Philip Baker Hall is being remembered by Hollywood as one of the great character actors and a “lovely man” who was “never not good” whenever he appeared on screen.
Baker Hall, who died Sunday night at age 90, was honored by his “Magnolia” co-star Patton Oswalt, as well as stars such as Michael McKean, Bradley Whitford and director Greg Mottola, among others in Hollywood.
“I hope he’s in heaven having a sandwich, drinking a glass of milk, doing some f—in’ thing,” Patton Oswalt tweeted, making a reference to a classic scene featuring Baker Hall from “Midnight Run.”
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“A fantastic actor, a lovely man, and nobody made Larry David break on camera as much as Phil,” Mottola said in reference to Baker Hall’s two “Curb Your Enthusiasm” appearances.
Fans and cinephiles online shared clips...
Baker Hall, who died Sunday night at age 90, was honored by his “Magnolia” co-star Patton Oswalt, as well as stars such as Michael McKean, Bradley Whitford and director Greg Mottola, among others in Hollywood.
“I hope he’s in heaven having a sandwich, drinking a glass of milk, doing some f—in’ thing,” Patton Oswalt tweeted, making a reference to a classic scene featuring Baker Hall from “Midnight Run.”
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“A fantastic actor, a lovely man, and nobody made Larry David break on camera as much as Phil,” Mottola said in reference to Baker Hall’s two “Curb Your Enthusiasm” appearances.
Fans and cinephiles online shared clips...
- 6/13/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Philip Baker Hall, the prolific character actor known for his roles in films like “Boogie Nights” and “Magnolia” and shows such as “Seinfeld” and “Modern Family,” has died. He was 90.
Hall’s wife of nearly 40 years, Holly Wolfle Hall, confirmed the news to Associated Press, saying he died on Sunday in Glendale, Calif. surrounded by loved ones.
Hall had an impressive career of over six decades, holding roles in some of the most beloved movies and television of the modern era. His most memorable turns in film include playing the IRS Boss in “Say Anything,” Sydney in “Hard Eight,” Floyd Gondolli in “Boogie Nights,” Jimmy Gator in “Magnolia,” Jack Baylor in “Bruce Almighty,” Sherwood Morrill in “Zodiac” and a CIA director in “Argo.” When it came to TV, Hall gave over 200 guest performances, including as library cop Joe Bookman on “Seinfeld,” Sen. Matt Hunt on “The West Wing,” Dr. Morrison...
Hall’s wife of nearly 40 years, Holly Wolfle Hall, confirmed the news to Associated Press, saying he died on Sunday in Glendale, Calif. surrounded by loved ones.
Hall had an impressive career of over six decades, holding roles in some of the most beloved movies and television of the modern era. His most memorable turns in film include playing the IRS Boss in “Say Anything,” Sydney in “Hard Eight,” Floyd Gondolli in “Boogie Nights,” Jimmy Gator in “Magnolia,” Jack Baylor in “Bruce Almighty,” Sherwood Morrill in “Zodiac” and a CIA director in “Argo.” When it came to TV, Hall gave over 200 guest performances, including as library cop Joe Bookman on “Seinfeld,” Sen. Matt Hunt on “The West Wing,” Dr. Morrison...
- 6/13/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Philip Baker Hall, who is known to Seinfeld fans as Lt. Bookman, the library detective, to Curb Your Enthusiasm fans as the ultra-serious Dr. Morrison and to movie fans as any in a long list of memorable characters in films such as Hard Eight, Magnolia, Boogie Nights, Dogville, The Insider, The Truman Show, Rush Hour and many more, has died, according to his friend and neighbor, the Los Angeles Times sportswriter Sam Farmer. He was 90.
Hall will be remembered by the legions of Seinfeld fans for playing one of the most popular one-off characters the show ever saw. He was Lt. Bookman, the library detective who tracked Jerry Seinfeld down for not returning a book the “joy boy” — as Bookman called him, among other things — had checked out in 1971. His diatribe about Seinfeld and his “good-time buddies” is chock-full of quotable lines that still tickle fans of the show.
Hollywood...
Hall will be remembered by the legions of Seinfeld fans for playing one of the most popular one-off characters the show ever saw. He was Lt. Bookman, the library detective who tracked Jerry Seinfeld down for not returning a book the “joy boy” — as Bookman called him, among other things — had checked out in 1971. His diatribe about Seinfeld and his “good-time buddies” is chock-full of quotable lines that still tickle fans of the show.
Hollywood...
- 6/13/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Heaven, hell, and office romances: real-life couple and comedy duo Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone lead Netflix comedy “God’s Favorite Idiot,” premiering on the streamer June 15.
McCarthy and Falcone co-founded On the Day Productions, and have written and produced films like “Tammy,” “The Boss” and “Life of the Party” together with Falcone directing. Now, the creative partners lead “God’s Favorite Idiot,” which is part “Bruce Almighty” and part workplace comedy.
Falcone stars as unassuming tech support employee Clark Thompson who pines after his co-worker Amily Luck (McCarthy). After being struck by lightning, Clark begins to glow — and not just because his crush is reciprocated. Turns out, Clark is now anointed, and must battle Satan (Leslie Bibb) with the help of Amily.
The eight-episode series also stars Kevin Dunn, Usman Ally, Steve Mallory, Chris Sandiford, Ana Scotney, and Yanic Truesdale. “God’s Favorite Idiot” is Oscar nominee McCarthy’s follow-up TV role...
McCarthy and Falcone co-founded On the Day Productions, and have written and produced films like “Tammy,” “The Boss” and “Life of the Party” together with Falcone directing. Now, the creative partners lead “God’s Favorite Idiot,” which is part “Bruce Almighty” and part workplace comedy.
Falcone stars as unassuming tech support employee Clark Thompson who pines after his co-worker Amily Luck (McCarthy). After being struck by lightning, Clark begins to glow — and not just because his crush is reciprocated. Turns out, Clark is now anointed, and must battle Satan (Leslie Bibb) with the help of Amily.
The eight-episode series also stars Kevin Dunn, Usman Ally, Steve Mallory, Chris Sandiford, Ana Scotney, and Yanic Truesdale. “God’s Favorite Idiot” is Oscar nominee McCarthy’s follow-up TV role...
- 5/6/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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