Anthony and Joe Russo seem to think that the chapter on Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man is closed after his heroic sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame. When they learned that Downey Jr. hinted at his potential return to the MCU role, they were confused by the idea. The Gray Man directors revealed that they have no clue about how the cinematic universe would bring back the character.
Avengers: Infinity War directors Anthony and Joe Russo were not impressed with the idea of Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man
Fans were particularly disheartened by two of their favorite Marvel directors playing dumb to the concept of multiverse. The Russo brothers also directed the Sherlock Holmes star in Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War.
The Russo Brothers Make Fans Unhappy With Comments About Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU Return
Robert Downey Jr.’s final scene in Anthony and Joe...
Avengers: Infinity War directors Anthony and Joe Russo were not impressed with the idea of Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man
Fans were particularly disheartened by two of their favorite Marvel directors playing dumb to the concept of multiverse. The Russo brothers also directed the Sherlock Holmes star in Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War.
The Russo Brothers Make Fans Unhappy With Comments About Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU Return
Robert Downey Jr.’s final scene in Anthony and Joe...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
With Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame being such box office successes, many fans assumed that the Russo Brothers (Anthony and Joe Russo) would return to direct Avengers: Secret Wars. But in the years that followed, a lot changed.
During that period, the Russo Brothers helmed a few flicks through their Agbo company. Among them are the crime drama Cherry, starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, and the action thriller The Gray Man, featuring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans.
Russo Brothers at Comic-Con (Image via Flickr)
Some people conjectured that the brothers might choose to return to Marvel following The Gray Man’s failure and Cherry’s comparatively unimpressive reception. However, in a recent interview, Anthony and Joe Russo stated adamantly that they are ready to move on from playing in someone’s franchise sandbox and instead focus on developing their own original franchises.
Russo Brothers’ Plan to Forge Their...
During that period, the Russo Brothers helmed a few flicks through their Agbo company. Among them are the crime drama Cherry, starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, and the action thriller The Gray Man, featuring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans.
Russo Brothers at Comic-Con (Image via Flickr)
Some people conjectured that the brothers might choose to return to Marvel following The Gray Man’s failure and Cherry’s comparatively unimpressive reception. However, in a recent interview, Anthony and Joe Russo stated adamantly that they are ready to move on from playing in someone’s franchise sandbox and instead focus on developing their own original franchises.
Russo Brothers’ Plan to Forge Their...
- 4/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
After creating the heartbreaking yet truly magnificent exit of Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe via Avengers: Endgame, the Russo Brothers — Joe Russo and Anthony Russo — are all set to bring new action to the screens. And this time, this peak entertainment would not be through Rdj or the MCU, but rather, ostensibly through Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling.
The Russo Brothers. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
As it turns out, the dynamic duo recently hinted at wanting to work with Evans and Gosling once again. The project they would be collaborating on is the sequel to the masterpiece from 2022, The Gray Man. But that’s not all because Evans isn’t the only Chris the mastermind filmmakers are looking forward to working with: They also want Chris Hemsworth to reprise his iconic role!
The Russo Brothers Seemingly Planning Another Spin with Chris Evans
Chris Evans as Lloyd Hansen.
The Russo Brothers. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
As it turns out, the dynamic duo recently hinted at wanting to work with Evans and Gosling once again. The project they would be collaborating on is the sequel to the masterpiece from 2022, The Gray Man. But that’s not all because Evans isn’t the only Chris the mastermind filmmakers are looking forward to working with: They also want Chris Hemsworth to reprise his iconic role!
The Russo Brothers Seemingly Planning Another Spin with Chris Evans
Chris Evans as Lloyd Hansen.
- 4/27/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Russo Brothers are one of Hollywood’s busiest duos in an industry that moves at the speed of light. With an alarming amount of projects heaped onto their respective plates, two stand out among the crowd for action fans: Extraction 3 and The Gray Man 2.
Speaking with GamesRadar+ at the Sands: International Film Festival in St. Andrews, Scotland, the Russos said The Gray Man 2 is actively developing. The 2022 original starred Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans as a skilled CIA operative (Gosling) and a psychotic former colleague (Evans) who triggered a global manhunt led by international assassins. Despite getting the shaft from critics, casual audiences loved watching two of Hollywood’s biggest stars square off against one another while explosions light their destructive path.
“We’re developing concepts we think are the right direction to take the character in and so, we are working on that at the moment,” Joe Russo told GamesRadar+. “I mean,...
Speaking with GamesRadar+ at the Sands: International Film Festival in St. Andrews, Scotland, the Russos said The Gray Man 2 is actively developing. The 2022 original starred Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans as a skilled CIA operative (Gosling) and a psychotic former colleague (Evans) who triggered a global manhunt led by international assassins. Despite getting the shaft from critics, casual audiences loved watching two of Hollywood’s biggest stars square off against one another while explosions light their destructive path.
“We’re developing concepts we think are the right direction to take the character in and so, we are working on that at the moment,” Joe Russo told GamesRadar+. “I mean,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Following the massive success of “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” there was a time when the Russo Brothers were the biggest filmmakers on the planet, and most fans presumed, don’t worry, they’ll be back to direct “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
But much has changed in the ensuing years. The Russos, via their Agbo company, have delivered two films in that time that they themselves have directed, the drama “Cherry” with Tom Holland for Apple and the would-be Netflix franchise “The Gray Man” with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, an expensive affair that never took off with critics.
Continue reading The Russo Brothers Say They “Want To Build Our Own ‘Star Wars’” & Still Hope For ‘Gray Man 2.’ at The Playlist.
But much has changed in the ensuing years. The Russos, via their Agbo company, have delivered two films in that time that they themselves have directed, the drama “Cherry” with Tom Holland for Apple and the would-be Netflix franchise “The Gray Man” with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, an expensive affair that never took off with critics.
Continue reading The Russo Brothers Say They “Want To Build Our Own ‘Star Wars’” & Still Hope For ‘Gray Man 2.’ at The Playlist.
- 4/26/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
David Leitch has revealed Ryan Gosling had a major influence on his character in 'The Fall Guy'.The 48-year-old filmmaker has helmed the new action comedy movie that features Ryan as the battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers and explained how the 'Barbie' star had an instrumental role in constructing his alter ego.Speaking to Screen Rant, David said: "Ryan was completely influential in shaping this character. He came on early in the development process, the only actor we went to. "And we had a conversation early on that was like, 'Hey man, I'm good at romance. Have you seen 'The Notebook'? And I did 'The Nice Guys', I can be funny. I just did this thing called 'Gray Man'. I sort of dipped my toe into action, but I'd love to make 'The Fall Guy' sort of something where I can do all...
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
Netflix briefly jousted with the idea for a “A Knight’s Tale” sequel, but ultimately passed due to the concept.
Director Brian Helgeland told Inverse that following the release of the 2001 film starring late actor Heath Ledger, a sequel was shopped to studio Sony and then Netflix. The first concept was a “meh” for Sony — the second made it to the desks of Netflix. The streamer walked away after it decided the concept for “A Knight’s Tale 2” would “not be successful” among its audience, Helgeland said.
The first:
“When we finished ‘A Knight’s Tale,’ we were already thinking about making the sequel as a pirate film,” Helgeland said. “The plot revolved around Count Adhemar kidnapping Jocelyn and taking her to Constantinople. They end up as galley slaves after their boat is captured by pirates. There’s a prisoner on the boat who has a treasure map tattooed on his back,...
Director Brian Helgeland told Inverse that following the release of the 2001 film starring late actor Heath Ledger, a sequel was shopped to studio Sony and then Netflix. The first concept was a “meh” for Sony — the second made it to the desks of Netflix. The streamer walked away after it decided the concept for “A Knight’s Tale 2” would “not be successful” among its audience, Helgeland said.
The first:
“When we finished ‘A Knight’s Tale,’ we were already thinking about making the sequel as a pirate film,” Helgeland said. “The plot revolved around Count Adhemar kidnapping Jocelyn and taking her to Constantinople. They end up as galley slaves after their boat is captured by pirates. There’s a prisoner on the boat who has a treasure map tattooed on his back,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
I never liked Tom Ripley but I keep meeting him.
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character intriguing. Even though he has no character.
That, in itself, reminds me that Hollywood is suffering the same problem as Washington: an absence of vital young protagonists. Voters are confronted by an election that’s really a rerun, likely opened by a debate no one wants to witness.
In filmmaking, the worldwide success of Oppenheimer told us that a complex story becomes more interesting if it’s also about someone interesting. Yet movies with vibrant young protagonists seem to be losing their moment.
Dan Lin, the new chief of film at Netflix, confides a desire — since rebutted by Ted Sarandos on Thursday’s Q1 earnings call — to steer away from mindless mega-budget action films like...
- 4/19/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
As Netflix’s new film chief, Dan Lin’s mandate is to focus on quality — and quantity.
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
Netflix’s co-ceo Ted Sarandos shed light on Lin’s strategy as the producer takes over film duties from Scott Stuber, who announced in January he was leaving the streamer.
“There is no appetite to make fewer films, but there is an unlimited appetite to make better films, always,” Sarandos said during the company’s Q1 earnings call. “Even though we have made, and we are making, great films. We want to make them better, of course.”
He was responding to a recent New York Times article, which reported that Lin aims to “improve the quality of the movies and produce a wider spectrum of films — at different budget levels — the better to appeal to the varied interests of Netflix’s 260 million subscribers.”
Though Sarandos mostly echoed those sentiments, he made a point...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
With Aladdin producer Dan Lin taking over film leadership at Netflix from Scott Stuber, there will still be a commitment to a robust feature slate. Such were the statements from the streamer’s co-ceo on Thursday during the company’s call to discuss its Q1 earnings report.
Fielding a question from analyst Richard Greenfield about a New York Times report that characterized Lin’s mandate was to make movies at Netflix “better, cheaper and less frequent” and how such a formula is possible, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos responded, “We did not participate in that article.”
Sarandos added, “That’s not a quote from Dan.”
“There’s no appetite to make fewer films,” said Sarandos, whose company release some 50 original features last year alone, with some previous-year tentpoles costing the studio north of $200 million including the Russo Brothers’ The Gray Man, and prestige pics like Noah Baumbach’s White Noise as much as $140M.
Fielding a question from analyst Richard Greenfield about a New York Times report that characterized Lin’s mandate was to make movies at Netflix “better, cheaper and less frequent” and how such a formula is possible, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos responded, “We did not participate in that article.”
Sarandos added, “That’s not a quote from Dan.”
“There’s no appetite to make fewer films,” said Sarandos, whose company release some 50 original features last year alone, with some previous-year tentpoles costing the studio north of $200 million including the Russo Brothers’ The Gray Man, and prestige pics like Noah Baumbach’s White Noise as much as $140M.
- 4/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has made a strategic change following the end of the tenure of Scott Stuber as Netflix film chief, with Dan Lin taking over to alter the scenario in the film department. The very idea of it means a lot to filmmakers and stars for Netflix originals.
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel
Millie Bobby Brown, who claimed global fandom with Netflix original show, Stranger Things has appeared in several other projects for the studio. But under Lin’s new tenure, the actor gets the short end of the stick. The strategic change in the studio means a lot of different things, especially in content production and cinematic adaptation.
Dan Lin Vows To Make Netflix Different
Dan Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
With Dan Lin as the next film chief, the studio is set to witness quite a change in the film department, including strategies and production. A report from The New...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Under Netflix’s new head of film, auteur-driven projects are said to be very much out of favour: Kathryn Bigelow’s Aurora included.
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered a report which suggested that Dan Lin, the new head of Netflix’s film division, would be looking to scale back the company’s commitment to high-budget films. Expensive movies like The Gray Man, Red Notice or Rebel Moon would be a thing of the past and the film division would instead focus its resources on mid-budget projects.
So far though, the only projects about that aren’t getting a green light seem to be the ones being led by auteur filmmakers.
David Lynch revealed last week that Netflix had rejected his pitch for a feature-length animation while it has emerged today that Aurora – a Kathryn Bigelow project that has been in the works for a while at Netflix...
- 4/16/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Netflix added nearly 30 million global paid subscribers in 2023, though it might have watered down its hit pool in the process.
According to a new study by British streaming-data company Digital i, Netflix had fewer than half the global hits in 2023 (10) than it had in 2022 (22). Digital i defines a “hit” as an original movie or a series that was watched by at least 30 percent of Netflix’s subscriber base in North America, EU, and Latam.
The long list of 2022 Netflix hits goes like this: “Wednesday” (61.8%), “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (53.3%), “Stranger Things 4” (48.0%), “The Adam Project” (47.9%), “Knives Out 2” (45.9%), “The Gray Man” (42.4%), “The Watcher” (41.9%), “The Tinder Swindler” (38.0%), “Inventing Anna” (37.5%), “The Sandman” (35.7%), “Senior Year” (35.6%), “1899” (34.7%), “Bridgerton” Season 2 (34.5%), “Troll” (34.0%), “Enola Holmes 2” (33.7%), “Luckiest Girl Alive” (33.4%), “Harry & Meghan” (32.7%), “Hustle” (32.6%), “The Man from Toronto” (31.5%), “Purple Hearts” (31.3%), “Me Time” (31.1%), “Day Shift” (31.0%), and “Falling for Christmas” (30.8%).
Unless otherwise noted, each series above is a first season (and...
According to a new study by British streaming-data company Digital i, Netflix had fewer than half the global hits in 2023 (10) than it had in 2022 (22). Digital i defines a “hit” as an original movie or a series that was watched by at least 30 percent of Netflix’s subscriber base in North America, EU, and Latam.
The long list of 2022 Netflix hits goes like this: “Wednesday” (61.8%), “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (53.3%), “Stranger Things 4” (48.0%), “The Adam Project” (47.9%), “Knives Out 2” (45.9%), “The Gray Man” (42.4%), “The Watcher” (41.9%), “The Tinder Swindler” (38.0%), “Inventing Anna” (37.5%), “The Sandman” (35.7%), “Senior Year” (35.6%), “1899” (34.7%), “Bridgerton” Season 2 (34.5%), “Troll” (34.0%), “Enola Holmes 2” (33.7%), “Luckiest Girl Alive” (33.4%), “Harry & Meghan” (32.7%), “Hustle” (32.6%), “The Man from Toronto” (31.5%), “Purple Hearts” (31.3%), “Me Time” (31.1%), “Day Shift” (31.0%), and “Falling for Christmas” (30.8%).
Unless otherwise noted, each series above is a first season (and...
- 4/15/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Agbo, the independent studio from brothers Joe and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Endgame, Citadel, Extraction, The Gray Man), is beefing up its executive ranks, hiring Chris Brearton as a partner.
Brearton, an attorney by trade, will oversee operations, business strategy and growth for the company, which is expanding into “new modes of storytelling,” including interactive and immersive worlds, thanks to the recent hiring of former Epic Games chief creative officer Donald Mustard as a partner.
Brearton most recently worked at Amazon MGM Studios, where he led corporate strategy, and before that was COO of MGM. He previously worked as a managing partner for the global law firm Latham & Watkins.
“Chris is a dynamic and trusted leader in the industry with a proven ability to spearhead transformational strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence and foster a culture of creativity and innovation,” said Agbo co-founder Anthony Russo in a statement. “His expertise and...
Brearton, an attorney by trade, will oversee operations, business strategy and growth for the company, which is expanding into “new modes of storytelling,” including interactive and immersive worlds, thanks to the recent hiring of former Epic Games chief creative officer Donald Mustard as a partner.
Brearton most recently worked at Amazon MGM Studios, where he led corporate strategy, and before that was COO of MGM. He previously worked as a managing partner for the global law firm Latham & Watkins.
“Chris is a dynamic and trusted leader in the industry with a proven ability to spearhead transformational strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence and foster a culture of creativity and innovation,” said Agbo co-founder Anthony Russo in a statement. “His expertise and...
- 4/15/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bridgerton Season 3 is coming back with a bang. The new season will focus on the love story of Penelope and Colin, taking center stage. But fans can’t help but look back at the stories of Seasons 1 and 2, which laid the foundation for this successful series. While Kate and Anthony will return for Season 3, Rege-Jean Page, The Duke and Duchess of Season 1 will not. Did you know that Rege-Jean Page said no to $250k because he didn’t want to return to Bridgerton?
The news of everyone’s favorite Duke not returning for Season 2 was heartbreaking. Rege-Jean Page, who played the lead in the season, bid his goodbye to the show and even refused to return as a guest star. The news had gone viral at the time, with both Shonda Rimes and Rege maintaining that everything happened at a cordial level. However, only after that did reports suggest that...
The news of everyone’s favorite Duke not returning for Season 2 was heartbreaking. Rege-Jean Page, who played the lead in the season, bid his goodbye to the show and even refused to return as a guest star. The news had gone viral at the time, with both Shonda Rimes and Rege maintaining that everything happened at a cordial level. However, only after that did reports suggest that...
- 4/13/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Chris Evans became a globally loved movie star after his Marvel role as Captain America. The actor played the super soldier in the film trilogy based on the character and also reprised his role in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Despite the 42-year-old actor’s key role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it’s his co-star Robert Downey Jr. who is often credited for the meteoric success of MCU. Thanks to the Oscar winner’s laudable portrayal of Iron Man, he became the “Face of MCU” in many ways. However, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige once weighed in on Evans’ contribution to the MCU, noting how fans can often overlook the Captain America: Civil War star’s role in the company’s success.
Image from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War | YouTube Kevin Feige Compared Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.’s Contribution to MCU
Kevin Feige loves...
Despite the 42-year-old actor’s key role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it’s his co-star Robert Downey Jr. who is often credited for the meteoric success of MCU. Thanks to the Oscar winner’s laudable portrayal of Iron Man, he became the “Face of MCU” in many ways. However, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige once weighed in on Evans’ contribution to the MCU, noting how fans can often overlook the Captain America: Civil War star’s role in the company’s success.
Image from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War | YouTube Kevin Feige Compared Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.’s Contribution to MCU
Kevin Feige loves...
- 4/10/2024
- by Disha Kandpal
- FandomWire
Dan Lin has only been in the new Netflix film chief role for a little over a week, but he’s already making his mark.
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Dan Lin, Netflix’s new head of film is said to want to create a film slate at the company with better quality films that are made for a more modest budget.
Last month it was announced that Dan Lin would be taking over the reins of Netflix’s film division following the exit of Scott Stuber.
For years, Stuber had been in charge of the Silicon Valley company’s movie slate and had overseen a huge ramp-up in development that at one point saw Netflix releasing a new film onto its service every week.
Of course, that made Netflix’s movie slate far, far larger than any of its studio competitors and while Stuber would eventually begin to shrink the number of films that the company put out, the general consensus was that Netflix suffered from quality control issues given that one person had responsibility for so many projects.
Last month it was announced that Dan Lin would be taking over the reins of Netflix’s film division following the exit of Scott Stuber.
For years, Stuber had been in charge of the Silicon Valley company’s movie slate and had overseen a huge ramp-up in development that at one point saw Netflix releasing a new film onto its service every week.
Of course, that made Netflix’s movie slate far, far larger than any of its studio competitors and while Stuber would eventually begin to shrink the number of films that the company put out, the general consensus was that Netflix suffered from quality control issues given that one person had responsibility for so many projects.
- 4/2/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Ryan Gosling is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood whose career is built on equal parts critical acclaim and commercial success. As Gosling treads the fine line between the two, his skills as an actor have only improved over the past decade with films such as Barbie and La La Land.
Ryan Gosling in Barbie
As a result, Golsing’s acting methods have been examined and the actor has himself spoken out in that regard. In an interview, Gosling revealed the real reason he loved acting, providing a crucial insight into his potential as the next big method actor in Hollywood. Here is everything you need to know about Gosling’s acting method.
Ryan Gosling Reveals the Real Reason He Loves Being an Actor
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049
Ryan Gosling started his career as a child actor during the 90s before shifting his attention to independent films in the early 2000s.
Ryan Gosling in Barbie
As a result, Golsing’s acting methods have been examined and the actor has himself spoken out in that regard. In an interview, Gosling revealed the real reason he loved acting, providing a crucial insight into his potential as the next big method actor in Hollywood. Here is everything you need to know about Gosling’s acting method.
Ryan Gosling Reveals the Real Reason He Loves Being an Actor
Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049
Ryan Gosling started his career as a child actor during the 90s before shifting his attention to independent films in the early 2000s.
- 3/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Ryan Gosling is continuing a stellar 2024 with the launch of a new production banner.
Gosling will run General Admission with longtime film executive Jessie Henderson, with the duo signing a three-year, first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon will have a first look at General Admission narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that are intended for both theatrical and streaming.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like Jessie Henderson and Courtenay Valenti in this endeavor,” said Gosling in a statement. “The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. I’m a huge fan of Jessie’s and the films she’s produced and developed. Her unique experience, intuition, work ethic, relationships, as well as the impressive road she’s paved for herself in both comedy and drama have led to a unique ability to...
Gosling will run General Admission with longtime film executive Jessie Henderson, with the duo signing a three-year, first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon will have a first look at General Admission narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that are intended for both theatrical and streaming.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like Jessie Henderson and Courtenay Valenti in this endeavor,” said Gosling in a statement. “The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. I’m a huge fan of Jessie’s and the films she’s produced and developed. Her unique experience, intuition, work ethic, relationships, as well as the impressive road she’s paved for herself in both comedy and drama have led to a unique ability to...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Gosling and producer Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission with a three-year, first-look film deal at Amazon MGM Studios.
The co-founders said the production company will collaborate with “world-class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone”.
Under the pact with Amazon MGM Studios General Admission will produce features for theatrical and streaming, some of which Gosling will star in.
Gosling earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination this year for Barbie in addition to two prior lead actor nods for La La Land and Half Nelson.
Among his feature credits are Drive,...
The co-founders said the production company will collaborate with “world-class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres – fun, transportive entertainment for everyone”.
Under the pact with Amazon MGM Studios General Admission will produce features for theatrical and streaming, some of which Gosling will star in.
Gosling earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination this year for Barbie in addition to two prior lead actor nods for La La Land and Half Nelson.
Among his feature credits are Drive,...
- 3/27/2024
- ScreenDaily
Directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling alongside Emily Blunt, the upcoming action comedy film The Fall Guy is set to pay homage to the daring work of stunt performers who risk their lives to create thrilling action scenes for the silver screen. Stepping into the role of a stuntman in the movie, Gosling also took it upon himself to perform a few sequences on his own, including one that forced him to confront his fear of heights.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy
The Oscar-nominated actor shared his experience performing stunts for The Fall Guy at its premiere at SXSW, as he recalled the nerve-wracking moment when he was dropped 12 stories off of a building for an action sequence in the film.
Ryan Gosling Dives into Thrilling Action Sequences in The Fall Guy
Actor Ryan Gosling opened up about his daring stunts in the film at the SXSW premiere of The Fall Guy.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy
The Oscar-nominated actor shared his experience performing stunts for The Fall Guy at its premiere at SXSW, as he recalled the nerve-wracking moment when he was dropped 12 stories off of a building for an action sequence in the film.
Ryan Gosling Dives into Thrilling Action Sequences in The Fall Guy
Actor Ryan Gosling opened up about his daring stunts in the film at the SXSW premiere of The Fall Guy.
- 3/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
In the world of Hollywood, the measure of fame is often used to push/pull several movies to success. With popular actors and actresses who are beloved by the audience, films that would have failed or performed average in viewership, often earn millions of dollars more.
Mille Bobby Brown’s Damsel is a prime example of what we are talking about. With an average rating and Bobby Brown in the lead, the film managed to beat Zack Snyder’s magnum opus Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel Beat Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon!
Although Zack Snyder compared his 2023 film with Barbie, there was no real comparison to be drawn. Since Rebel Moon: Part One was released on Netflix and Barbie was released in theaters, there was no way to...
Mille Bobby Brown’s Damsel is a prime example of what we are talking about. With an average rating and Bobby Brown in the lead, the film managed to beat Zack Snyder’s magnum opus Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire!
Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel Beat Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon!
Although Zack Snyder compared his 2023 film with Barbie, there was no real comparison to be drawn. Since Rebel Moon: Part One was released on Netflix and Barbie was released in theaters, there was no way to...
- 3/13/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Watch spotting at the Oscars is always catnip for timepiece lovers, as the biggest stars walk the red carpet wearing a parade of hyped horological mechanisms by the likes of Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Jacob & Co., Iwc, Cartier and Rolex (typically their own as that brand doesn’t gift or lend its pieces).
Falling into that latter category at Oscars 2024 was John Cena, who appeared nearly naked onstage during the telecast to announce the award for best costume design.
In addition to his modesty garment and a pair of Birkenstocks, the only other item the actor sported was his own Rolex Explorer II watch, which featured a white dial and an arrow-shaped 24-hour hand, as spotted by Watch Pro. The watch, which can display two time zones simultaneously, retails for $9,650.
Apparently, even when you’re naked at the Academy Awards, you don’t want to be without a trusty timepiece.
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Falling into that latter category at Oscars 2024 was John Cena, who appeared nearly naked onstage during the telecast to announce the award for best costume design.
In addition to his modesty garment and a pair of Birkenstocks, the only other item the actor sported was his own Rolex Explorer II watch, which featured a white dial and an arrow-shaped 24-hour hand, as spotted by Watch Pro. The watch, which can display two time zones simultaneously, retails for $9,650.
Apparently, even when you’re naked at the Academy Awards, you don’t want to be without a trusty timepiece.
Read...
- 3/13/2024
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joe Russo gained enough cache with "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" that he's been able to pump out generic streaming action flicks unimpeded ever since. Not to be needlessly negative, but I've seen "The Gray Man" and I don't remember a single thing that happened in "The Gray Man." Russo has also penned two "Extraction" movies, which shot to the top of Netflix's most-watched charts but similarly felt as if they came and went without making all that much of an impression. All of which isn't too egregious, but Joe is also ready to welcome an AI-driven garbage future in which our films are produced entirely by machines.
In other words, I'm far from the biggest Joe Russo fan. But that doesn't mean I can't give the man his due when it comes to his Marvel work. Alongside his brother, Anthony, Joe is responsible for some of the...
In other words, I'm far from the biggest Joe Russo fan. But that doesn't mean I can't give the man his due when it comes to his Marvel work. Alongside his brother, Anthony, Joe is responsible for some of the...
- 3/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Bridgerton star, Regé-Jean Page has joined the cast of the Steven Soderbergh thriller ‘Black Bag’.
Page joins the already announced cast of Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett on the cast list.
The latest project from Soderbergh has been labelled as a spy thriller, and the creators are keeping any additional details about the plot strictly confidential for now.
Also in news – Emily Blunt set to reunite with Dwayne Johnson for ‘The Smashing Machine’
The screenplay for the upcoming movie was written by David Koepp, a renowned American screenwriter, director, and producer. Casey Silver and Greg Jacobs are producing the film.
After his remarkable performance in the popular Netflix series ‘Bridgerton,’ Page has quickly established himself as one of the most promising young leading men in the entertainment industry. As a result, several major studios have expressed interest in collaborating with the Emmy-nominated actor. In addition to his breakout role in Bridgerton,...
Page joins the already announced cast of Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett on the cast list.
The latest project from Soderbergh has been labelled as a spy thriller, and the creators are keeping any additional details about the plot strictly confidential for now.
Also in news – Emily Blunt set to reunite with Dwayne Johnson for ‘The Smashing Machine’
The screenplay for the upcoming movie was written by David Koepp, a renowned American screenwriter, director, and producer. Casey Silver and Greg Jacobs are producing the film.
After his remarkable performance in the popular Netflix series ‘Bridgerton,’ Page has quickly established himself as one of the most promising young leading men in the entertainment industry. As a result, several major studios have expressed interest in collaborating with the Emmy-nominated actor. In addition to his breakout role in Bridgerton,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Production will commence in 2024 on leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ spy universe film headlined by Alia Bhatt, the studio CEO Akshaye Widhani has confirmed.
Widhani was speaking at Mumbai’s Ficci Frames media industry conference, where he was in conversation with Monika Shergill, VP, content, Netflix India.
Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the spy universe kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The latest instalment in the universe, “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, was the second biggest Indian hit of 2023. Bhatt will play a super spy in the new film.
“That’s scheduled to start later this year. Talking about the spy universe, we’re excited about having this IP in the studio. I think it’s a financial and cultural juggernaut,...
Widhani was speaking at Mumbai’s Ficci Frames media industry conference, where he was in conversation with Monika Shergill, VP, content, Netflix India.
Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the spy universe kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The latest instalment in the universe, “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, was the second biggest Indian hit of 2023. Bhatt will play a super spy in the new film.
“That’s scheduled to start later this year. Talking about the spy universe, we’re excited about having this IP in the studio. I think it’s a financial and cultural juggernaut,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Regé-Jean Page is pulling another role out of the bag. The Bridgerton breakout will star in Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Focus Features acquired the project last month, after The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that the filmmaker was shopping the package with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender attached to star. Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp penned the script, which is described a a spy thriller.
Page became a globally known star thanks to Netflix’s Bridgerton, where he played heartthrob Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. He opted not to return for season two, and the actor has since moved on to a big screen career, starring in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and signing on to star in a reboot of The Saint for the studio. He also appeared in the Russo Bros. action movie The Gray Man for Netflix.
Focus Features acquired the project last month, after The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that the filmmaker was shopping the package with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender attached to star. Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp penned the script, which is described a a spy thriller.
Page became a globally known star thanks to Netflix’s Bridgerton, where he played heartthrob Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. He opted not to return for season two, and the actor has since moved on to a big screen career, starring in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and signing on to star in a reboot of The Saint for the studio. He also appeared in the Russo Bros. action movie The Gray Man for Netflix.
- 3/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Regé-Jean Page is set to star opposite Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in the Focus Feature thriller Black Bag, directed by Steven Soderbergh. David Koepp penned the script with Casey Silver and Greg Jacobs producing.
Plot details are being kept under wraps other then it being described as a spy thriller. Deadline broke the news last month that Focus had landed the hot package after it hit the market and the plan is to shoot this spring.
Following his breakout role in the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, Page has risen the ranks of young leading men with studios lining up to get in business with the Emmy nominated actor. Besides Bridgerton, he was recently seen in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as well as the Netflix action pic The Gray Man.
He is also currently set to star in Paramount’s reboot of The Saint with...
Plot details are being kept under wraps other then it being described as a spy thriller. Deadline broke the news last month that Focus had landed the hot package after it hit the market and the plan is to shoot this spring.
Following his breakout role in the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, Page has risen the ranks of young leading men with studios lining up to get in business with the Emmy nominated actor. Besides Bridgerton, he was recently seen in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as well as the Netflix action pic The Gray Man.
He is also currently set to star in Paramount’s reboot of The Saint with...
- 3/5/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star in The Bluff, the Agbo Studios and Amazon MGM Studios movie being directed by Frank E. Flowers. Prime Video’s The Boys Karl Urban is in talks to star.
Flowers, who also co-wrote The Bluff, is hot off writing this past two weeks’ No. 1 hit Bob Marley: One Love, which shot past $120 million worldwide.
Set in the 19th century Caribbean, The Bluff follows a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.
The film, which is targeting a spring production start in Australia and will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, will further solidify the relationships among Amazon MGM Studios, Agbo and Chopra Jonas following last year’s debut of the global franchise Citadel. Following its April 28 release, the spy thriller...
Flowers, who also co-wrote The Bluff, is hot off writing this past two weeks’ No. 1 hit Bob Marley: One Love, which shot past $120 million worldwide.
Set in the 19th century Caribbean, The Bluff follows a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) who must protect her family when the mysterious sins of her past catch up to her.
The film, which is targeting a spring production start in Australia and will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, will further solidify the relationships among Amazon MGM Studios, Agbo and Chopra Jonas following last year’s debut of the global franchise Citadel. Following its April 28 release, the spy thriller...
- 3/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In 2022, Dan Lin, the producer of “The Lego Movie” and “It,” was in negotiations to become head of DC Studios. It was a singular opportunity to reimagine the company behind Superman, Batman and other costumed heroes. But talks broke down. Among the reported reasons was that David Zaslav, the head of DC’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lin could not agree on a way to properly compensate him for leaving his production company Rideback for the new gig.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
So why, less than two years later, has Lin decided to take a different corporate job, overseeing Netflix’s film division? And what kinds of obstacles will he need to overcome if Netflix is going to raise the quality of the movies it makes?
For Lin, Netflix offers a vast consumer base, one that overshadows those of rivals like Max or Disney+. It’s also more stable than other media companies.
- 3/1/2024
- by Brent Lang, Matt Donnelly and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
When Rege-Jean Page Revealed BTS Details About Intimate Scenes With Phoebe Dynevor! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Bridgerton Season 3 is all set to premiere on Netflix in May 2024. The baton has been passed to Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. Fans cannot wait to see whether the duo will finally explore their romantic side. But before that, let’s look at how Season 1 lovers Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page ditched bad breaths and made the most of their sizzling chemistry.
For the unversed, Phoebe led Season 1 as Daphne Bridgerton and found her suitor in Rege-Jean, who played Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. Their jaw-dropping intimate sequences increased the viewership by millions, but many rules were in place to ensure the actors had a good time in real life.
Rege-Jean Page reveals strict rules before s*x scenes with Phoebe Dynevor
Yes, you heard that right. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...
Bridgerton Season 3 is all set to premiere on Netflix in May 2024. The baton has been passed to Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. Fans cannot wait to see whether the duo will finally explore their romantic side. But before that, let’s look at how Season 1 lovers Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page ditched bad breaths and made the most of their sizzling chemistry.
For the unversed, Phoebe led Season 1 as Daphne Bridgerton and found her suitor in Rege-Jean, who played Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. Their jaw-dropping intimate sequences increased the viewership by millions, but many rules were in place to ensure the actors had a good time in real life.
Rege-Jean Page reveals strict rules before s*x scenes with Phoebe Dynevor
Yes, you heard that right. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
The Sands International Film Festival has set third edition lineup and will feature Joe Russo, Avengers composer Alan Silvestri and casting director Debra Zane.
The third year of the Scottish festival that aims to showcase “creative and innovative” people working in the entertainment industries will run from April 19 to 21.
Renowned Hollywood director Russo will return to St Andrews and, as the festival founder, is expected to participate in a special conversation and host a mentoring session with local filmmakers.
Silvestri, an iconic composer whose back catalog includes the Avengers movies, Back to the Future and Forrest Gump, will give a talk about his career along with a performance, while Zane, whose credits include The Hunger Games franchise, Ocean’s Eleven and Catch Me if You Can, is special guest and will speak about the effort to establish the newly created Oscar for Best Achievement in Casting.
The third year of the Scottish festival that aims to showcase “creative and innovative” people working in the entertainment industries will run from April 19 to 21.
Renowned Hollywood director Russo will return to St Andrews and, as the festival founder, is expected to participate in a special conversation and host a mentoring session with local filmmakers.
Silvestri, an iconic composer whose back catalog includes the Avengers movies, Back to the Future and Forrest Gump, will give a talk about his career along with a performance, while Zane, whose credits include The Hunger Games franchise, Ocean’s Eleven and Catch Me if You Can, is special guest and will speak about the effort to establish the newly created Oscar for Best Achievement in Casting.
- 2/29/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer, studio veteran and Rideback founder Dan Lin has been named chairman of Netflix Film to replace the outgoing Scott Stuber, effective April 1.
Lin will report to Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria and worked with the streamer on The Two Popes, and the new live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The appointment came sooner than many in Hollywood expected after it was announced in January that Stuber was to depart after seven years.
It is understood Lin’s name was considered early on in the process to replace Stuber, alongside former Universal chief Stacey Snider, and Disney’s Sean Bailey.
Lin will report to Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria and worked with the streamer on The Two Popes, and the new live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The appointment came sooner than many in Hollywood expected after it was announced in January that Stuber was to depart after seven years.
It is understood Lin’s name was considered early on in the process to replace Stuber, alongside former Universal chief Stacey Snider, and Disney’s Sean Bailey.
- 2/28/2024
- ScreenDaily
Dan Lin, the producer behind the Lego movies and the new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been tapped as the new head of film for Netflix, according to sources.
Lin steps into the role vacated by Scott Stuber, who announced in January he would step down in March.
Lin’s name had been in the mix since the early days of the headhunting, along with former Disney executive Sean Bailey and Twilight producer Wyck Godfrey, among a handful of others. Bailey seemed like the choice until he wasn’t, with the Feb. 26 shake-up at Disney resulting in his departure after a 15-year run at the Burbank-based studio.
Making a deal with Lin was not a slam dunk. Lin remained strongly tied to Rideback, his prolific production company, and Rideback Rise, his equally robust nonprofit endeavor. The two entities proved to be stumbling blocks on previous occasions when...
Lin steps into the role vacated by Scott Stuber, who announced in January he would step down in March.
Lin’s name had been in the mix since the early days of the headhunting, along with former Disney executive Sean Bailey and Twilight producer Wyck Godfrey, among a handful of others. Bailey seemed like the choice until he wasn’t, with the Feb. 26 shake-up at Disney resulting in his departure after a 15-year run at the Burbank-based studio.
Making a deal with Lin was not a slam dunk. Lin remained strongly tied to Rideback, his prolific production company, and Rideback Rise, his equally robust nonprofit endeavor. The two entities proved to be stumbling blocks on previous occasions when...
- 2/28/2024
- by Borys Kit and Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dan Vetanovetz, a crew member with Local 728 who deals with set lighting, wrapped work on upcoming “Star Wars” series “Skeleton Crew” in January 2023. The show capped a period dating back to September 2020 in which he worked back-to-back on projects including “Westworld” and Ryan Murphy’s “The Prom.”
“There were so many times, everybody would be texting each other and saying, ‘Can you work tomorrow?’ and it was, ‘No, I’m booked.’ It was non-stop,” Vetanovetz told IndieWire. “I started telling people, ‘I don’t want to get your hopes up. Can you not text me? I’m going to be locked into this job for the next eight months.’ That was a lot, and everybody was super gangbusters.”
But 2023 was “pretty sparse,” he said. He had a few days on commercials. In September, he spent a week on a low-budget union project that qualified for an interim agreement. He installed light fixtures at conferences.
“There were so many times, everybody would be texting each other and saying, ‘Can you work tomorrow?’ and it was, ‘No, I’m booked.’ It was non-stop,” Vetanovetz told IndieWire. “I started telling people, ‘I don’t want to get your hopes up. Can you not text me? I’m going to be locked into this job for the next eight months.’ That was a lot, and everybody was super gangbusters.”
But 2023 was “pretty sparse,” he said. He had a few days on commercials. In September, he spent a week on a low-budget union project that qualified for an interim agreement. He installed light fixtures at conferences.
- 2/23/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Sylvester Stallone, for the better part of the last century, has defined the action genre in the film industry. Not only did he showcase how heroes can be chiseled, sculpted masses of muscle but can be extremely vulnerable and emotionally wounded. And nothing holds more true than his extremely famous Rambo franchise.
Stallone as John Rambo from his Rambo film series
Rambo is one of the longest-running action franchises in the world, with its first movie premiering in 1982 to the last installment released in 2019. The tale of the broken one-man-army Vietnam war veteran has inspired not just Americans but millions of people across the world. And so to have it back is a lifelong dream of every Stallone fan. While Stallone would not likely return, the actor has pitched Barbie star Ryan Gosling as the perfect contender if a Rambo remake is ever made.
Sylvester Stallone Wants Ryan Gosling to...
Stallone as John Rambo from his Rambo film series
Rambo is one of the longest-running action franchises in the world, with its first movie premiering in 1982 to the last installment released in 2019. The tale of the broken one-man-army Vietnam war veteran has inspired not just Americans but millions of people across the world. And so to have it back is a lifelong dream of every Stallone fan. While Stallone would not likely return, the actor has pitched Barbie star Ryan Gosling as the perfect contender if a Rambo remake is ever made.
Sylvester Stallone Wants Ryan Gosling to...
- 2/20/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Mma has been steadily catching up to boxing in terms of combat sport films. While there are plenty of action films that utilize the practice, boxing has been able to capitalize on more character dramas, especially since Rocky hit the scene (no pun intended). While there have been movies like Warrior and Bruised that have showcased mixed martial arts in dramatic films, the popular UFC brand has been geared more towards popcorn movies like Here Comes the Boom and the upcoming Road House remake. The producers of Hereditary are now set to make a UFC-based drama where two Mma fighters, who fight for their own reasons, find themselves on a collision course.
Variety reports that Lupita Nyong’o and Chloe Grace Moretz will star in Strawweight as UFC fighters. The synopsis is said to “follow the journeys of two fighters who find themselves competing against each other in the Octagon. One...
Variety reports that Lupita Nyong’o and Chloe Grace Moretz will star in Strawweight as UFC fighters. The synopsis is said to “follow the journeys of two fighters who find themselves competing against each other in the Octagon. One...
- 2/16/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and Carrie star Chloë Grace Moretz will face each other in the ring in a new UFC-based film Strawweight. The film follows the journey of two mixed martial artists who look to claim the title and gain respect by defeating each other. It will mark the feature directorial debut of James M. Johnston.
Lupita Nyong’o and Chloë Grace Moretz are set to star in the new film Strawweight
Lupita Nyong’o, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 12 Years A Slave, was last seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She will also appear in A Quiet Place: Day One, currently in post-production. Chloë Grace Moretz was last seen in the sci-fi series, The Peripheral.
Lupita Nyong’o And Chloë Grace Moretz Are Cast As Leads In UFC-Based Strawweight 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o will play a former UFC champion in...
Lupita Nyong’o and Chloë Grace Moretz are set to star in the new film Strawweight
Lupita Nyong’o, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 12 Years A Slave, was last seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She will also appear in A Quiet Place: Day One, currently in post-production. Chloë Grace Moretz was last seen in the sci-fi series, The Peripheral.
Lupita Nyong’o And Chloë Grace Moretz Are Cast As Leads In UFC-Based Strawweight 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o will play a former UFC champion in...
- 2/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Ryan Gosling has that Ken-ergy. He’s Ken out of Ken. He’s Kendlessly Kentertaining. He’s the Kend all, be all. He’s the Kenvy of other actors. He’s impossible to not Kenjoy. He’s more, much more, than Kenough.
Gosling has had a long, fruitful career, but it’s safe to say that he’s never committed to a role as hard as he’s committed to the bit that was the “Barbie” press tour. Every interview and soundbite the Canadian actor has given in the publicity run for Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic Mattel toy line has launched meme after meme, as he’s spoken about the importance of telling the tragic story of Barbie’s beau Ken. It’s a commitment that’s only seconded by his performance in the film itself, where he goes for broke with a hilarious, oblivious, and often...
Gosling has had a long, fruitful career, but it’s safe to say that he’s never committed to a role as hard as he’s committed to the bit that was the “Barbie” press tour. Every interview and soundbite the Canadian actor has given in the publicity run for Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic Mattel toy line has launched meme after meme, as he’s spoken about the importance of telling the tragic story of Barbie’s beau Ken. It’s a commitment that’s only seconded by his performance in the film itself, where he goes for broke with a hilarious, oblivious, and often...
- 2/16/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Oscar-winner and 2024 Berlinale jury president Lupita Nyong’o and Chloe Grace Moretz are set to enter the ring for the UFC-based mixed martial arts drama “Strawweight.”
The film — being launched at the European Film Market by WME Independent and CAA Media Finance — follows the journeys of two fighters who find themselves competing against each other in the Octagon. One is a young woman (Moretz) whose life is changed forever when she discovers her passion for the UFC, while the other is a former champion (Nyong’o) who is determined to reclaim her title by reinventing herself. Both want the same thing — respect — but only one can come out on top.
“Strawweight” will mark the feature directorial debut of James M. Johnston. A longtime collaborator of David Lowery, Johnston produced and directed second unit for “The Green Knight,” “The Old Man and the Gun” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” and the upcoming “Mother Mary...
The film — being launched at the European Film Market by WME Independent and CAA Media Finance — follows the journeys of two fighters who find themselves competing against each other in the Octagon. One is a young woman (Moretz) whose life is changed forever when she discovers her passion for the UFC, while the other is a former champion (Nyong’o) who is determined to reclaim her title by reinventing herself. Both want the same thing — respect — but only one can come out on top.
“Strawweight” will mark the feature directorial debut of James M. Johnston. A longtime collaborator of David Lowery, Johnston produced and directed second unit for “The Green Knight,” “The Old Man and the Gun” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” and the upcoming “Mother Mary...
- 2/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
It used to be said that every movie, no matter how badly it did at the box office or critically, went to heaven. Heaven, of course, meant physical media. First, it was VHS, then it was Laserdisc, then DVD, Blu-ray, and now 4K Blu-rays; every movie would get some kind of physical media release. After all, rentals and sales were important to a film’s profitability. In fact, some movies that tanked theatrically did so well on DVD that they became perennials, such as Donnie Darko or The Transporter, with the DVD sales of that movie directly influencing the studio to greenlight a sequel and give Jason Statham a legit career as an action star.
Yet, despite physical media making a comeback, it’s worth noting that some of the most popular movies in recent memory have never gotten a physical media release. And we’re not only talking about...
Yet, despite physical media making a comeback, it’s worth noting that some of the most popular movies in recent memory have never gotten a physical media release. And we’re not only talking about...
- 2/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Chris Evans became synonymous with Captain America ever since he was cast in the role. But he was once worried that his receding hair might pose a problem to playing the first Avenger.
Chris Evans had a lot of reservations about playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Chris Evans | Roslan Rahman/Getty Images
Although it may be difficult to imagine anyone else as Captain America now, Evans originally wasn’t sure he wanted to don the costume. The studio reached out to Evans early and asked him to test for the part. But Evans would respectfully decline, knowing the level of fame that would’ve come with playing the superhero.
“My suffering would be my own,” Evans once told The Hollywood Reporter about his decision.
But another, more superficial reason why Evans was reluctant to play Captain America was due to his hair. According to the actor, he...
Chris Evans had a lot of reservations about playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Chris Evans | Roslan Rahman/Getty Images
Although it may be difficult to imagine anyone else as Captain America now, Evans originally wasn’t sure he wanted to don the costume. The studio reached out to Evans early and asked him to test for the part. But Evans would respectfully decline, knowing the level of fame that would’ve come with playing the superhero.
“My suffering would be my own,” Evans once told The Hollywood Reporter about his decision.
But another, more superficial reason why Evans was reluctant to play Captain America was due to his hair. According to the actor, he...
- 2/8/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Landman’ begins filming (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
Filming’s currently underway on Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama, Landman, starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade). The new drama, set in West Texas, joins Sheridan’s roster of projects at Paramount+ that includes Mayor of Kingstown, 1883, 1923, Special Ops: Lioness, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. (Sheridan’s Yellowstone is on Paramount Network.)
Joining Billy Bob Thornton are Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast ‘Boomtown,’ the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big,...
Filming’s currently underway on Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama, Landman, starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade). The new drama, set in West Texas, joins Sheridan’s roster of projects at Paramount+ that includes Mayor of Kingstown, 1883, 1923, Special Ops: Lioness, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. (Sheridan’s Yellowstone is on Paramount Network.)
Joining Billy Bob Thornton are Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast ‘Boomtown,’ the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Griselda spent another week lording over Netflix, but Fool Me Once had its own reason to celebrate.
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
It was easily the most-watched title of the week with 20.6M views, marking its second week atop the English-language TV Top 10. According to Netflix, the series was in the Top 10 in 90 countries. That was nearly three times the viewership of second place, which was the docuseries Alexander: The Making of a God with 7.1M views in its debut week.
While Fool Me Once was pushed to No. 4 this week, the additional 5.1M views put it on the Most Popular List at No. 9. The series has managed 84.9M views in its first 35 days on Netflix. Expect this series to continue to climb the list, since it has plenty of time to build a larger 91-day viewership. It’s next hurdle will be Season 2 of Bridgerton, which would require nearly 10M additional views.
Speaking of,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail assembled an impressive cast for his thriller Leave the World Behind that included Julia Roberts (Homecoming), Ethan Hawke (The Black Phone), and Mahershala Ali (True Detective) – but he also delivered a divisive movie that earned reactions that ranged from “wildly riveting and entertaining” and “absolutely amazing” to “hideously bad” and “absolutely awful”. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the film a 5/10 review that you can read at This Link. I would have scored it higher, I was just left wanting a little more from the ending. Despite the wildly varying reactions, the movie has proven to be quite popular on the Netflix streaming service – in fact, the view count over its first couple months of release has landed it on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Movies list!
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
Leave the World Behind lands at #8 on the list, ranking above Glass Onion and Extraction. Here’s the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Earlier this week, news came out that Scott Stuber, who has been the head of Netflix's original film division since 2017, is leaving his coveted position at the streamer to start a new media company. Executives leave their jobs all the time in Hollywood for a whole host of reasons, but this move feels especially notable given the outsized power Netflix has in the industry.
Stuber has greenlit and overseen a majority of Netflix's original movies, ranging in quality from transcendent to terrible. Much has been made of the bloated, excessively expensive action films that have so far failed to start franchises, but Stuber, buoyed by his relatable experience as a working producer, also managed to lure some of the world's best filmmakers to the platform. Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers, Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, and many more made movies there, and audiences are better off because of it.
Stuber has greenlit and overseen a majority of Netflix's original movies, ranging in quality from transcendent to terrible. Much has been made of the bloated, excessively expensive action films that have so far failed to start franchises, but Stuber, buoyed by his relatable experience as a working producer, also managed to lure some of the world's best filmmakers to the platform. Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron, Spike Lee, the Coen Brothers, Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, and many more made movies there, and audiences are better off because of it.
- 1/24/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos was asked by an analyst on today’s Q4 earnings call if “the recent management departure” would impact the streamer’s future plans for making original feature films.
“Recent management departure” meaning Film Boss Scott Stuber (who wasn’t specifically name-checked on the call), who is expected to leave in March to start his own media company.
The analyst pointed out that Netflix original movies, even though they outperform licensed titles in viewers and hours, don’t have the same kind of cultural impact that the streamer’s series do.
“Our original movies are attracting some of the biggest audiences in the world,” heralded Sarandos, giving a shoutout to Sam Esmail’s thriller feature, Leave the World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Myha’la.
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“Recent management departure” meaning Film Boss Scott Stuber (who wasn’t specifically name-checked on the call), who is expected to leave in March to start his own media company.
The analyst pointed out that Netflix original movies, even though they outperform licensed titles in viewers and hours, don’t have the same kind of cultural impact that the streamer’s series do.
“Our original movies are attracting some of the biggest audiences in the world,” heralded Sarandos, giving a shoutout to Sam Esmail’s thriller feature, Leave the World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Myha’la.
Related: Netflix Co-Chief Ted Sarandos Says WWE Deal Is “Right In The Sweet Spot” Of Emerging “Drama...
- 1/23/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Stuber has been head of film at Netflix since 2017 – but is standing down from the role. More here.
Scott Stuber is departing from his role as the head of Netflix’s film division after seven years in the job, it’s been announced.
Stuber is reportedly leaving the post to form his own production company, having overseen plenty of change during his time in the role. He has led the company’s film production arm through several phases, including a push for critical recognition that saw the financing and production of Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning The Power Of The Dog, Don’t Look Up, Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and Oscar winners Marriage Story and Roma.
Stuber has also overseen the company’s transition from pumping out more than one film a week to a scaling back that favours quality over quantity in recent years. The executive has also guided...
Scott Stuber is departing from his role as the head of Netflix’s film division after seven years in the job, it’s been announced.
Stuber is reportedly leaving the post to form his own production company, having overseen plenty of change during his time in the role. He has led the company’s film production arm through several phases, including a push for critical recognition that saw the financing and production of Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning The Power Of The Dog, Don’t Look Up, Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and Oscar winners Marriage Story and Roma.
Stuber has also overseen the company’s transition from pumping out more than one film a week to a scaling back that favours quality over quantity in recent years. The executive has also guided...
- 1/23/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Netflix chairman of film Scott Stuber, who built the streamer’s A-list motion picture business, is departing after seven years and will leave in March to start his own company.
The well-liked Stuber reportedly has financing to set up his new film and TV venture according to Bloomberg, which broke the news on Monday.
The development came as a surprise to Sundance industry attendees as they digested news of the company’s acquisition of festival horror selection It’s What’s Inside.
However sources said the executive had been looking to move on and had advocated for a deeper dive into theatrical distribution at the company.
The well-liked Stuber reportedly has financing to set up his new film and TV venture according to Bloomberg, which broke the news on Monday.
The development came as a surprise to Sundance industry attendees as they digested news of the company’s acquisition of festival horror selection It’s What’s Inside.
However sources said the executive had been looking to move on and had advocated for a deeper dive into theatrical distribution at the company.
- 1/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
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