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Adam Sandler Storms Out of the Star-Studded Event (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The 97th Academy Awards kicked off with excitement on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and host Conan O’Brien wasted no time setting the tone for the evening.

As he took the stage for his highly anticipated opening monologue, he emphasized the elegance of the “prestigious night,” making it clear that proper attire was a must. But as he scanned the audience, his eyes landed on Adam Sandler, and the moment quickly turned into an unexpected showdown.

Adam Sandler never change. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/WHeB2TTCq7

— Complex (@Complex) March 3, 2025

Adam Sandler Gets Called Out

Adam’s outfit, dressed in a bright blue hooded jacket paired with mismatched blue basketball shorts, white socks, and sneakers, was anything but traditional red-carpet fashion.

As a result, Conan quickly called him out, questioning his choice of attire. Without missing a beat,...

Harrison Ford stars as Jacob Dutton in the Yellowstone prequel 1923, which follows the Dutton family as they face the struggles of the early 20th century. For the legendary actor, the series was also a welcome return to the Western genre.

At the 1923 Season 2 premiere event, Ford spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about why he feels drawn to Westerns. "I love the viscerality of it, I love the physical nature of the storytelling, I love being in natural circumstances," the actor divulged. "A kind of old-fashioned movie-making mostly, no CGI or very little CGI - a little something to sweeten the location. But it’s really essential, old-time storytelling and I love working with this kind of material."

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Ford's performance in this 1974 thriller basically landed him an audition for Star Wars.

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Captain America: Brave New World, the first out of three movies the Marvel Cinematic Universe will add in 2024, had several big changes. The fourth Captain America movie introduced a brand-new actor as the titular character, Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson, who recently took on the shield and responsibility, and Harrison Ford.

The critically acclaimed actor has starred in many successful films and headlined two big franchises, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Now, he made the switch to the MCU as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, taking over from the late William Hurt. In a new interview with People, Julius Onah, who also made his debut in the MCU, shared his excitement about working with one of his heroes.

RelatedCaptain America 4 Director Explains Thanking Oscar Winner in the Credits Who's Not in the Film

Julius Onah explains why Brave New World features a special thanks to an acclaimed actor who does not appear in the film.

James Mangold has spent decades making some of Hollywood’s most emotionally rich and visually striking films. From the musical biopic “Walk the Line” to the superhero drama “Logan” to the action-packed “Ford v Ferrari,” his body of work has shown his versatility as a filmmaker. But with “A Complete Unknown,” his Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, Mangold has reached a new career milestone: His first Academy Award nomination for best director.

Sitting down for the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Mangold reflects on his creative process, the deep collaboration with Chalamet and co-star Monica Barbaro, his early struggles within his Hollywood career, and why he had no interest in commissioning an original Bob Dylan song for the film. Listen below!

Director James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet on the set of A Complete Unknown.

Mangold is the first to admit he wasn’t an obsessive Bob Dylan fan before taking on the film.

Why Did Brad Pitt Turn Down A Key Role In Almost Famous? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What if Brad Pitt had played Russell Hammond in Almost Famous? It sounds like a missed opportunity! Well, he almost did until creative differences happened. In an interview (via Fox News), director Cameron Crowe spilled tea about the very moment, which could’ve changed the film entirely.

At the start, the Almost Famous cast lineup looked extremely different. Per Crowe, there were talks of Meryl Streep as the mom, Elaine Miller, and Natalie Portman as the iconic Penny Lane, the free-spirited “band-aid,” the role that ultimately went to Kate Hudson. However, it was Pitt who was initially tapped for the role of Russell Hammond, the lead guitarist of the fictional band Stillwater.

“He was the first choice, just the first choice,” casting director Gail Levin said of Brad Pitt. Crowe had a strong connection with...

Avengers Matching Tattoos, Bonding Moment (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Five Avengers got matching tattoos to celebrate Avengers: Infinity War, and yes, it was Scarlett Johansson’s idea. Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner all inked the Avengers logo. The tattoo artist Josh Lord ended up with one, too.

Robert Downey Jr. spilled the tea to EW. “Five of the original six Avengers got a tattoo,” he alluded, adding that the lone holdout was Mark Ruffalo. “It was Scarlett Johansson’s idea, and she and Chris Evans did it in New York. Then, their amazing New York guy, Josh Lord, who was amazing, flew out to LA, did me, did Jeremy Renner, and then we just bullied Chris Hemsworth into doing it, and he got it.” It’s a classic Avengers movie.

But it didn’t stop. Stuff got hilariously chaotic when each Avenger got to “contribute” to the tattoo.

Air Force One, the quintessential late ’90s action thriller, remains a beloved classic. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the film flaunts a stellar cast including Harrison Ford as the heroic U.S. President, Gary Oldman as the ruthless villain, and Glenn Close as the Veep.

Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk in Brave New World | image: Marvel Studios

Despite its moments of cheesy dialogue, the movie is a visual treat, blending high-stakes action with a whole lot of patriotism. And now, almost three decades later, a sequel might just be taking flight, thanks to Ford still being a total force of nature!

Could Harrison Ford’s Air Force One be taking flight again?

Word on the street is that Sony might be cooking up an Air Force One. The details are still murky, but scooper Daniel Richtman (via his Patreon) has hinted that Harrison Ford, might just be up to reprise his...

The critically acclaimed psychological thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley, starring Matt Damon and Jude Law, will soon be available for streaming on a new platform.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Paramount+ subscribers can experience this gripping tale of ambition, deception, and murder. Directed by Anthony Minghella (The English Patient), the 1999 film is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel of the same name. The story follows Tom Ripley, played by Damon, a young man who becomes entangled in a web of lies and betrayal as he infiltrates the glamorous life of wealthy playboy Dickie Greenleaf, played by Law. Featuring stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and masterful performances, the film earned an impressive five Academy Award nominations and remains a celebrated classic.

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Beloved actor from The Holiday and The Talented Mr. Ripley Jude Law discusses his career,...

Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson are set for some massive moments in the upcoming year, with exciting projects that have fans buzzing. But if there is one star who is already claiming 2025 as his own, it is Pedro Pascal. The internet’s favorite personality seems determined to juggle every project imaginable, practically carrying Hollywood on his very well-built shoulders, and no one is complaining!

Pedro Pascal in a still from Gladiator II | Credits: Scott Free Productions

2025 is looking like a blockbuster year for these three stars, and fans can’t wait for it all. Here is what these stars have in mind for 2025!

Tom Holland’s upcoming projects

After taking a well-deserved break from acting, Tom Holland leaped back into the spotlight in 2024, with an exciting lineup of projects that will keep him busy well into 2025. The year ahead promises to be an important one for the fan-favorite star, with major productions already in motion.

James Mangold has established himself as a terrific filmmaker with modern classics like the Best Picture nominee Ford v. Ferrari, the excellent comic book film Logan, and the acclaimed remake of 3:10 to Yuma. However, the most acclaimed project of Mangold’s career thus far was the biopic Walk the Line, which starred Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash. In addition to winning Reese Witherspoon the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as June Carter, Walk the Line helped revitalize Hollywood’s interest in making biographical films about the lives of acclaimed musicians. Mangold has now returned to the genre with A Complete Unknown, which stars Timothée Chalamet as a young Bob Dylan during his journey from Minnesota to New York City in the 1960s. Although Chalamet’s performance is certainly the reason to see the film, A Complete Unknown shows a different side to Johnny Cash thanks to...

Western legends John Wayne and Roy Rogers only made one movie together with a 1940 Civil War classic called Dark Command. Wayne is one of the most famous Western stars of the 20th century and is largely responsible for shaping the genre in American film industry and beyond. Wayne starred in several groundbreaking Western movies including John Ford's breakthrough hits Stagecoach (1939) and The Searchers (1956).

While Wayne's legacy speaks for itself, Roy Rogers was also a pivotal figure in the Western genre as well. Often dubbed the "King of the Cowboys", Rogers became an icon of Western mysticism and entertainment as an actor, singer, television host, and rodeo performer. Although Wayne and Rogers represent different aspects of the Western genre, they were bound to both appear in the same Western film at some point. This ended up being Dark Command, which is more of a classic war romance drama but still has Western elements,...

The enigmatic, elusive genius of The Bard, Bob Dylan, has long fascinated the world, not at least filmmakers, D.A. Pennebaker, Martin Scorsese, Todd Haynes, John Hillcoat, and even the Coen Brothers. No one’s really dared to do a straight biopic version of the Dylan legend because it’s too mythological, too monumental—too many evolutions, too many twists and turns—but filmmaker James Mangold (“Ford Vs.

Continue reading ‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: James Mangold & Timothée Chalamet Electrify In Superb, Punk-Rock-Spirited Bob Dylan Drama at The Playlist.

As a director, James Mangold is somewhat of a chameleon. When looking at his filmography, it’s hard to nail down what exactly makes a “Mangold movie.” This isn’t a knock on the director, but rather, proof that he’s very good at matching the style of whatever project he’s working on. Even when he’s operating in a genre we’ve seen countless times, Mangold knows how to make a strong version of that genre that makes the occasional clichés work for the story. Ford v. Ferrari wasn’t necessarily groundbreaking as a racing film, but it utilized the strengths of its predecessors. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny found Mangold having to step into Steven Spielberg’s shoes, which he did admirably. Films like 3:10 to Yuma and Logan played with the language of Westerns to evoke stories that couldn’t help remind us of the best of the genre.

Oscar-nominated producer Adam Somner, who was among the most in-demand first assistant directors in the business during the past few decades, died November 27 from anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was 57.

Somner was the go-to Ad for the likes of Steven Spielberg (12 films), Paul Thomas Anderson (six) and Ridley Scott (six). He also worked multiple times with Scott’s brother Tony, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and James Mangold. His most recent films include Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Steve McQueen’s Blitz and Anderson’s upcoming untitled Warner Bros. film starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

Somner, who had more than 75 Ad credits on features, shorts and music videos, and fellow Licorice Pizza producer Sara Murphy were Oscar-nominated for their work on Anderson’s 2022 pic.

Somner’s dozens of films as first Ad include Best Picture Oscar winners Birdman and Gladiator; Spielberg’s West Side Story, Lincoln, Munich, Warhorse and two Indiana...

Quick Links What to Expect from 'The Agency' 'The Agency' Has a Great Cast The Writing Team Behind 'The Agency'

Somewhere amid TV's golden age of expansion, the art of the quiet political thriller became lost. When it returned, the genre shifted towards the more bingeable, digestible style with mandatory action breaks every 20 minutes. Michael Fassbender's upcoming Showtime series The Agency seems set to bring us back to something more like Homeland or The Americans, two shows that capitalized on the booming popularity of the crime procedural to slow down the pace a little. Both of these shows focused on the quiet hum of political unease found in early 2010s America when the idea of a perfect family or a perfectly protected state seemed harder to recall.

The Agency boasts an excellent cast and a seemingly sleek tone in what should be a...

Harrison Ford has most recently been seen as a big, red, very angry Hulk of the MCU in trailers for Captain America: Brave New World. With filming and early press all done on that movie, and the film not due out until February, Ford has returned to a very different role, as new set images from Yellowstone prequel series 1923 have revealed the actor back in the role of Jacob Dutton in Taylor Sheridans series.

There is nothing about Harrison Ford that suggests he doesnt have versatility to spare. Over his career he has played everything from action heroes to violent husbands, innocent fugitives to presidents, and now he is going from the CGI-heavy world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the Western setting of 1923. As Yellowstone continues to debut new episodes, the second and final season of the Ford and Helen Mirren-led prequel set in, you guessed it, 1923, is currently filming in Montana.

John Ford's success at the Oscars speaks to the director's reputation as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Over the course of his long career in the industry, Ford worked with many of the most prominent actors in Hollywood from the 1920s to 1960s, pumping out a long list of memorable hits at the box office. Many were born from his collaborations with John Wayne, but it's important to note that his own directorial style, not necessarily Wayne or any other actor, that made Ford the Hollywood legend he is today.

Ford's work represents a very distinctive version of America, and his films often centered on specific themes and genres. Ford is well known for making Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, among many others. John Ford was also well known for having served in World War II and for...

The Bourne Identity jumpstarted Matt Damon's career track as an action star, leading to starring roles in Green Zone, Elysium, and Ford v Ferrari. The Bourne saga is his longest-running film franchise to date; he's headlined four out of five films in the series.

Action fans can binge-watch the Bourne saga via one streaming platform this November. Peacock adds the first four films of the Bourne franchise along with the Back to the Future and Jurassic Park / Jurassic World movies. The Bourne films stand out in the action genre for their grounded take on the rogue spy story, previously defined by the James Bond and Mission: Impossible series. The Bourne movies follow its titular character on the run after he discovers his dark past as a CIA operative. Damon played the black ops agent in The Bourne Identity, Supremacy, and Ultimatum, while The Bourne Legacy introduced Aaron Cross (played...

Filming for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will begin soon. The upcoming prequel, set earlier in the timeline than any other film in the franchise, will be directed by James Mangold, who co-wrote the script with Beau Willimon (known for Andor and House of Cards).

Mangold has been nominated for two Academy Awards: one for writing Logan (2017) and another as a producer on Ford v. Ferrari, which was nominated for Best Picture. His other notable works include The Wolverine and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

According to Empire (via World of Reel and ScreenRant), Mangold mentioned in an interview for his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, that once that project wraps—already drawing Oscar buzz—he’ll begin shooting Dawn of the Jedi. Filming could potentially start by late 2025.

Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi takes place 25,000 years before A New Hope and...

The AFI Fest opened Wednesday night back at its home, the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and runs through Sunday, highlighted by world premieres of awaited new films from past American Film Institute Life Achievement Award honorees including Tom Hanks with his new film, Here, on Friday, and Clint Eastwood with his latest, Juror #2, on Sunday (among a host of prime Oscar contenders and international films). But the fest kicked off with yet another AFI honoree, legendary movie composer and musician John Williams, who is the subject of an exceptionally well-conceived and executed documentary on his remarkable career.

This is a legacy that includes more highlights and statistics and achievements than perhaps any other motion picture composer in history, although the shy and not self-laudatory musician would probably give you an argument on that, preferring to highlight those legends that preceded his glory decades that have run through the ‘50s all to way to now,...

Being no stranger to franchises himself, Harrison Ford doesn't agree with actors who avoid Marvel roles for the sake of avoiding them. Ford rose to stardom thanks to his role in Star Wars, and lest you forget, he's the headliner of the Indiana Jones franchise. Through it all, he still appeared in non-franchise movies, and he doesn't see any reason why actors can't do both.

In an interview with GQ, Ford was asked about actors who turn down roles in the MCU, something Ford is now part of after taking over the role of Thaddeus Ross from William Hurt. Ford said actors need to understand things are changing, and there's no sense moping about how things used to be.

I mean, this is the Marvel universe and Im just there on a weekend pass. Im a sailor new to this town, Ford said about his MCU debut. I understand the...

Fran Drescher is joining Josh Safdie’s A24 movie, Marty Supreme.

The SAG-AFTRA President will star opposite Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator, Odessa A’zion, Penn Jillette, Kevin O’Leary a.k.a Mr. Wonderful and Abel Ferrara.

The original screenplay written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein is based loosely on Marty Reisman’s life, set in the world of 1950s Ping Pong culture. Reisman was known to be unconventional in the sport, yet won two U.S. Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960 and more than 20 international and national titles. He became famous for mastering the hardbat style, a traditional style of table tennis that uses a racket without a sponge layer to emphasize control and spin over speed and power. His mastery of the sport earned him a reputation as one of table tennis’ last greats of that era.

Producers are Eli Bush, Anthony Katagas, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie,...

John Williams has composed some of the greatest pieces of music in the history of cinema. From Jaws to Star Wars to Indiana Jones, his multiple collaborations with other Hollywood legends like Steven Spielberg have resulted in a plethora of instantly recognizable pieces of music that have inspired generations of filmmakers, writers, and actors.

Williams’ career in the movie business has spanned over fifty years, netting him several Emmy, BAFTA, and Academy Awards. To celebrate the maestro’s monumental achievements, The Walt Disney Company has commissioned a new documentary that will premiere very soon on Disney+.

“Music by John Williams”, directed by Laurent Bouzereau and produced in part by Spielberg, will feature “…interviews with Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Kate Capshaw, Gustavo Dudamel, J.J. Abrams, Chris Martin, Ron Howard, Chris Columbus, George Lucas, Itzhak Perlman, Lawrence Kasdan, Yo-Yo Ma, Ke Huy Quan, James Mangold, Alan Silvestri, David Newman, Thomas Newman,...

At the Venice Film Festival press conference for “Maria,” filmmaker Pablo Larraín’s latest portrait of an iconic woman of the 20th century, one journalist was bold enough to ask whether or not Angelina Jolie had the Oscars in mind upon taking the role Ever the diplomat, the Academy Award winner pulled the focus back to Maria Callas, the supreme opera diva she portrays in the film. “In my own business if there’s a response to the work, I’m very grateful, but in my heart to disappoint the people who love her and who she means a lot to, and her legacy, I came to care for her,” she said. “I didn’t want to do a disservice to this woman.”

If the reaction to the film out of its world premiere at Venice is any indication, Jolie has nothing to worry about. The film, which imaginatively recounts...

Lionsgate yanked the trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious sci-fi Megalopolis from circulation this week after it was revealed that included quotations from several prominent movie critics that turned out to be fabricated.

The two-and-a-half-minute trailer, released online on Wednesday, began with skin-peeling critiques of The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Fabricated Quotes aAnd Apologies

True genius is often misunderstood,” says a narrator at the beginning of the trailer, before informing us that Coppola ‘was ahead of his time’ right from the start.

The trailer then weaves in footage of supposedly panning reviews written by such famous (and fictitious) critics as Pauline Kael, Andrew Sarris, and Roger Ebert. Kael is quoted as saying The Godfather, Coppola’s best picture-winning crime drama, was ‘diminished by its artsiness’.

But it didn’t take social media long to observe that none of these quotes appeared in any of the actual reviews.

Incoming is full of shit — well, one scene is, anyway. The high school comedy, which starts streaming on Netflix on Friday, concerns some uncool male buddies starting their freshman year and trying to navigate the first blowout party of their young lives. In one sequence, a couple of the friends, through some crazy circumstances, end up driving their school’s most gorgeous girl home. She’s really drunk, though, and, well, let’s just say an impromptu trip to Taco Bell turns out not to be a good idea at all. The result is one of the most revolting gross-out scenes in modern comedy. It’s a moment that the writer-director brothers Dave and John Chernin have had in their back pocket, waiting for the right opportunity.

“Man, that was an idea that we’ve had for a long time,” Dave, 39, says over Zoom, laughing. “We didn’t quite know...

One Fast Move is a sports action drama film written and directed by Kelly Blatz. The Prime Video film follows the story of Wes Neal, a destitute young man as he reconnects with his estranged professional motorcycle racer father to try and train with him. As he begins his training Wes starts to break all the walls he had built in himself to really move on and forgive his father for being absent. One Fast Move stars Kj Apa in the lead role with Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos, Austin North, and Gary Weeks starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the speed, sports, and bonds in Prime Video’s One Fast Move here are some similar films you could watch next.

Gran Turismo (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama film directed by Neill Blomkamp from a screenplay...

The esteemed filmmaker behind the Johnny Cash bio-musical “Walk the Line” and superhero drama “Logan,” James Mangold has done it all. He’s torn up the race track with “Ford v Ferrari,” been the only director other than Steven Spielberg to take the helm of an “Indiana Jones” film with last year’s “Dial of Destiny,” and later this year, he’ll debut his Bob Dylan drama starring Timotheé Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown.” Before he began his career as a filmmaker, he learned from legends like Alexander Mackendrick (“The Sweet Smell of Success”) and Milos Forman (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”).

In a recent response post on X, Mangold explained his creative process and how it was passed down from these “masters,” as well as gathered from watching the work of others.

“I have learned this way of working from watching masters I admire. Some masters have been my teachers in person.

Timothe Chalamet shines as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, capturing the rise of the legendary musician. Stellar supporting cast includes Edward Norton and Elle Fanning portraying iconic musicians in the biopic. Searchlight Pictures aims for Oscars with the film's release in December 2024, building buzz around Chalamet's potential nomination.

Our first look at Timothe Chalamet as legendary musician Bob Dylan has finally been unveiled in the trailer for Searchlight Pictures' A Complete Unknown. Directed by James Mangold (Logan), the biopic follows Bob Dylan's incredible rise from unknown folk singer to playing in concert halls and topping the charts, culminating in his groundbreaking but controversial performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Mangold also serves as the film's producer and co-writer alongside Jay Cocks, a frequent Martin Scorsese collaborator who wrote the scripts for Gangs of New York and Silence.

You can check out the newly released trailer for A Complete Unknown below.

Over the years, Mark Hamill has created quite a diverse acting portfolio for himself. Outside of his work in the Star Wars franchise, he has explored so many different genres and worked with some of the most talented actors Hollywood has to offer from all its corners. This has helped him understand the difference between a good and a bad director.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm Ltd.

With all his knowledge in mind, it is quite surprising to know that he does not think that his co-star, Harrison Ford, would be a good director. Even though the actor has played iconic roles like Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and now the Red Hulk, he has never been behind the camera, and that might be for good reason.

Harrison Ford Is Yet To Pick Up A Camera

It is quite a common phenomenon in Hollywood for...

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:30 Am, CBS will air a fascinating episode of “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation,” Season 10, Episode 26, titled “Treasure Hunting Drone.” This episode explores a variety of groundbreaking innovations and inspiring stories.

Viewers will first dive into the world of underwater exploration with a segment on searching for sunken treasure using advanced underwater drones. This high-tech approach opens new possibilities for maritime archaeology and adventure.

The episode also highlights a young woman who has developed an app designed to support and empower kids who face bullying, showcasing how technology can make a positive impact on personal well-being.

In addition, the show will delve into the disruptive concept of self-driving cars, exploring how this technology is poised to revolutionize transportation. Lastly, the history of wheel-free luggage will be covered, offering a look at how travel convenience has evolved over the years.

This episode promises a mix of cutting-edge technology and human ingenuity,...

Ford v Ferrari ranks in sixth place in a top 10 AVOD movies chart for the month of June. The film remains popular due in part to its strong cast, which includes Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Ford v Ferrari was a modest box office success at the time of its release, but it has the makings of a timeless classic.

Ford v Ferrari has become a hit on AVOD after first releasing in 2019. Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari stars Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby opposite Christian Bale as driver Ken Miles. The movie, which sports an impressive 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, chronicles the true story of Shelby and Miles' attempts to build a Ford race car that can beat Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Ford v Ferrari ranks as the sixth most popular movie on AVOD (advertising-based...

Harrison Ford has embodied some iconic characters, most notably Indiana Jones and Han Solo from the Star Wars franchise. Both characters have remained iconic in cinematic history, with Han Solo’s galactic adventures aboard the Millennium Falcon to the archeologist’s perilous quests to uncover ancient artifacts.

Han Solo | Credit: Lucasfilm and Disney

While opinions may vary from person to person, the actor has made his preference towards the adventurous archeologist very clear on numerous occasions, arguing that he finds Dr. Henry Walton ‘Indiana’ Jones much more interesting than the daring pilot.

Harrison Ford Finds Indiana Jones More Interesting Than Han Solo

During the release of Star Wars: Episode VII, a film where his tenure as Han Solo came to an end, Harrison Ford shared his thoughts on his iconic Star Wars character and Indiana Jones.

Star Wars | Credit: 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation

And unlike Han Solo, who served as...

Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's passion project, has a mixed reception but benefits from an R-rating, following the success of his previous R-rated films. The R-rating allows Coppola to maintain full creative control and explore the film's unique, original world, potentially attracting viewers who appreciate its darkness and oddities. Megalopolis' R-rating may limit its box office potential by excluding younger audiences, but it could also pique the interest of adult viewers.

Francis Ford Coppola's passion project, Megalopolis, is set to be released this year, and though the movie's reactions are mixed, one trend of the film makes it undoubtedly better. Since the 1960s and '70s, Francis Ford Coppola's movies have been a staple of Hollywood, including iconic films like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. Because of this, each time he debuts a new project, it is highly anticipated. Notably, he hasn't released a movie since 2013's Twixt. However,...

Some fans got to see Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson meeting Harrison Ford’s President Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America 4 at San Diego Comic-Con. However, the reports coming out from the film are not good news for Kevin Feige or Marvel. The film reportedly spent a budget of $350-$375 million. The inflated budget comes after the extensive reshoots that were ordered after the film received terrible scores during test screening.

Anthony Mackie as Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Marvel Studios

In the film titled Brave New World, Sam Wilson looks to become a worthy successor of Steve Rogers, donning the Captain America mantle. Besides Ford and Mackie, the film will also star Liv Tyler, Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, and Danny Ramirez.

Harrison Ford’s Captain America 4 Has Avengers-Level Budget

Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford on the sets of Captain America: Brave New World...

The late actor Christopher Lee had two major franchise films in the year 2002. While he reprised his villain role of Saruman in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, he was also cast in another villain role in George Lucas’s Star Wars prequel trilogy. Lee played the role of Count Dooku, a former Jedi Master who turned to the Dark Side. However, not everyone was sold on the idea of casting the legendary actor.

Christopher Lee as Count Dooku in George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel trilogy | Lucasfilm Ltd.

The producer of the film Rick McCallum shared that Lucas’s decision to cast The Hobbit actor as a villain was something out of the blue for him. However, McCallum had earlier worked with Lee and eventually came around to the idea of him as Darth Tyrannus.

Star Wars Producer Initially Did Not Agree With George Lucas Casting This Lord...

Studio logos at the start of the film can often indicate what fans can expect from the movie. From DreamWorks’ moonchild to various variations of the WB logo, there are several examples of filmmakers manipulating the logos to fit the tone of their films. One such variation of a logo was in Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, often considered one of the greatest films of all time.

Much like the film itself, the opening logo of Paramount dissolving into a mountain is iconic. But it seems that incorporating this simple transition was far from simple for the crew.

Making the Iconic Opening Was an Arduous Task For the Producer

Raiders of the Lost Ark | Paramount Pictures

The opening scene of the Paramount logo transitioning into an actual mountain has been constant through the franchise’s decades-long run, which started back with the 1981 film. However, the idea didn...

Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) award-winning podcast The Plot Thickens will premiere season five, Decoding John Ford, on June 6, co-produced by Novel. Host Ben Mankiewicz strips back the mythology to reveal Ford's brilliance – alongside the often ugly, uncomfortable truths about his life and movies, asking whether we can ever truly separate art from the artist. This season features scores of never-before-heard archival interviews, including John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Woody Strode, and John Ford himself.

“John Ford is a mercurial figure. Not surprisingly given his stature, the stereotypes about Ford are incomplete,” said TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz. “This is a man defined by contradictions: he revered the military and envied those who served yet bristled at authority; Ford became known as one of Hollywood’s leading conservatives, yet one of his finest films is 1940’s The Grapes of Wrath, one of the most progressive films of classic...

Tom Cruise is one giant movie star who has influenced many actors who have worked with him and taught them various necessary skills to get on in the industry. Fans have heard many stories about his co-stars talking about how he is a people pleaser and is a big supporter of movies and filmmaking. The actor is also always ready to shower advice on anyone who needs any kind of guidance.

Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures

Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.

Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...

For the latest season of TCM and Novel’s “The Plot Thickens” podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz became a treasure hunter. Maybe part of him always was, as the job of a film historian is often to find and showcase work that’s been lost. Taking it a step further, introducing others to any new film for the first time can make one feel like Indiana Jones discovering the Ark of the Covenant and Mankiewicz emulates that experience with “The Plot Thickens.” In Season 5, Mankiewicz examines the life and works of filmmaker John Ford, using audio conversations with Katherine Hepburn, Woody Strode, John Wayne, and others to illuminate our understanding of the masterful, yet mercurial director. But there’s an added adventure within Mankiewicz’ journey towards understanding Ford that sees the critic and personality cross oceans, brave harsh weather, and come face-to-face with the horrors of the past.

One of the...

Brad Pitt's F1 movie has a $300 million budget, facing major financial pressure to exceed previous racing films like "Rush" and "Ford v Ferrari." The film's connection with Formula 1 gives it an advantage in realism, featuring Lewis Hamilton to ensure authenticity and appeal to a global F1 fanbase. Despite the huge investment, Pitt's movie must overcome the high expectations set by previous racing films to be considered a critical and financial success.

The upcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt reportedly has a $300 million budget, but this isn't the movie's biggest challenge. The cost of Brad Pitt's F1 movie could be concerning, as it will officially become one of the most expensive movies ever made if reports are accurate. However, despite the financial pressure on the film, Brad Pitt's F1 movie could still be a box office hit if it leans into the popularity of the sport. Formula 1...

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond confirms that Megalopolis will get a "global" release on IMAX screens. The Francis Ford Coppola film's IMAX release isn't dated yet because the film hasn't yet secured domestic distribution. Megalopolis has been the subject of troubling behind-the-scenes reports and divisive early screenings, but now has international distribution.

Megalopolis will be getting a "global" IMAX release, a new update confirms. Directed and self-funded by Francis Ford Coppola, the modern day epic has had a rocky road to completion. The film, which stars Adam Driver as an architect attempting to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating cataclysm, has been the subject of troubling behind-the-scenes reports and, more recently, some divisive test screenings. Megalopolis' theatrical release has long been something of a question mark, but the film just recently secured releases in some international territories.

Megalopolis now gets a promising new update, with IMAX CEO...

Season 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel delivers a satisfying finish for Midge and her peers. New elements like time jumps and character futures are explored in the final season. Midge's journey to fame is defined by a bold, unapologetic approach to her comedy career.

Amazon Prime Video's 2017 hit The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel finally came to an end in 2023, and the fifth and final season definitely brought a satisfying finish for Midge and her peers. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows Midge, a classic 1950s housewife who decides to pursue a career in comedy after finding out her husband has been cheating on her. The series begins in the late 1950s but spans many decades and emphasizes certain historical moments and issues at the turn of the century, especially women's rights.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 was a final season that evoked the fun drama of past seasons while also adding new elements.

Are you ready for the return of the king? It's been 13 years since Francis Ford Coppola helmed a feature film — that would be 2011's weird horror flick "Twixt" — and now he's back in the director's chair to realize his dream project. In the 1980s, Coppola started writing "Megalopolis," an epic, sprawling drama that could very well be his biggest movie ever. He would tinker with the work over the years and finally start shooting second unit footage in 2001.

And then disaster struck, literally. The film's script dealt with the aftermath of a disaster that befalls New York City, and just as Coppola was gearing up to get "Megalopolis" off the ground, the 9/11 attacks changed everything. Realizing that no one at the time would be in the mood to watch a post-disaster movie set in New York, Coppola shelved the project — but he never forgot about it.

Now, the seemingly impossible...

Pitt & Cruise were originally considered for Ford v. Ferrari, but Damon and Bale delivered exceptional performances. Budget conflicts led to the original version of the film "Go Like Hell" falling apart. Ford v. Ferrari's success could have been even bigger with Pitt and Cruise in the lead roles.

The original casting choices for Ford v. Ferrari might have made the critically acclaimed film even more of a box office hit. Ford v. Ferrari stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale as Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, two real-life legends of the Ford automobile brand and racing team. Surprisingly, it was the first movie to pair the two iconic Oscar-winning actors on screen. It was nominated for 4 Academy Awards at the 2020 Oscars, including Best Picture of the Year, taking home the trophies for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.

Directed by James Mangold, Ford v. Ferrari was written by Jason Keller...

Ford v. Ferrari stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale as real-life legends Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles at the 1966 Le Mans race. Based on true events, Ford v. Ferrari was critically acclaimed, while its spiritual predecessor Ferrari received mixed reviews. Ford v. Ferrari chronicles Ford's victory over Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966, ending Ferrari's winning 6-year streak.

Although Ford v. Ferrari is not part of an extended franchise, one 2023 movie is perfect to watch before the celebrated James Mangold film. Ford v. Ferrari stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale as Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, two real-life legends of the Ford automobile brand and racing team. The film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards at the 2020 Oscars, including Best Picture of the Year, taking home the trophies for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.

Ford v Ferrari is based on the true story of Shelby, a notable car designer,...

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe continues to grow and evolve with more and more spin-offs on the way. Despite the end of Kevin Costner’s journey in the Western world with season 5, Sheridan seems to have no plans to end the universe with John Dutton. And Harrison Ford’s 1923 is one of the many spin-offs existing and said to be in the works.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone

Starring in the prequel series, and playing the great great grand uncle of John Dutton, Ford does an impeccable job as always. Playing a character related to Costner’s Dutton, any other actor would have thought to reach out to Costner, especially given the rumored feud between Sheridan and the Yellowstone star. Yet, Ford had other plans.

Harrison Ford Had No Plans to Reach Out to Kevin Costner Regarding Yellowstone Prequel

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford as Cara and Jacob Dutton...

Everyone knows that Taylor Sheridan is truly one of the greatest legendary masterminds in the entertainment industry, having created not only the epic Yellowstone show but also a series of spin-offs that serve and will serve as its prequels and sequels. But did you know that one of his spin-off series even beat the blockbuster Game of Thrones saga in one aspect?

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone.

As it turns out, this is only true, especially when talking about his most recent spin-off show 1923, which will soon be spawning a second season that was delayed due to the strikes. And as hard as it may be to believe, Sheridan is pretty confident that this particular series of his has managed to surpass even GoT when it comes to the budget its first season has been created on.

Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 Beats Game of Thrones with a Greater Budget?

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On Monday April 22, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, made a trip to Venice Beach to get some sun, catch some waves and promote the film to onlookers lucky enough to be there. The apes on horseback was a clever idea and looked very reminiscent of the original 1968 film Planet Of The Apes.

The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.

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Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.

Jake Gyllenhaal is one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, and he has pushed his creative limits since he broke into the industry. It was apparent in spades in the psychological thriller, Donnie Darko, with Richard Kelly at its helm, with the role winning him accolades.

Since its release in 2001, the film has become quite popular among film buffs, and it has gained a bit of a cult following. The plot takes the viewers on a ride right off the bat. However, there was one scene, so gruesome, that even the director could not add to the director’s cut.

One scene from the film ended up on the cutting floor (Source: Donnie Darko)

What is Jake Gyllenhaal’s Donnie Darko about?

The film follows the story of Donald ‘Donnie’ Darko, a troubled teenager. His world is turned upside down when his sleepwalking habit helps him to escape a bizarre accident,...