Director Stephen Gaghan recently shared a heartbreaking story on Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast miniseries, Development Hell, about a film project he almost made with the late Heath Ledger. The project was an adaptation of Gladwell’s book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, which delves into the kind of snap decisions and quick thinking
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The highly anticipated “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” event in Glasgow turned out to be a major disappointment for attendees who were promised a magical and immersive chocolate-themed experience. Instead of the chocolate fountains, Oompa Loompa performances, and a celebration of chocolate, attendees were greeted by a sparsely decorated warehouse with mismatched actors. Paul Connell, who was
Disney fans are in for a treat as it has been announced that Auli’i Cravalho will be returning to reprise her role as Moana in the highly anticipated movie Moana 2. This news has been well received by fans who fell in love with Cravalho’s portrayal of the adventurous and strong-willed character in the original
The broadcasting union Bectu has called for urgent and joined-up action from the UK government in response to the current state of the film and TV industry. Bectu’s Philippa Childs criticized the culture secretary for referring to the industry as “booming” and demanded a summit to address the crisis. Rising Concerns Among Freelancers A recent
Luis Gerardo Méndez is not only a talented actor but also a budding director, as he takes on the challenge of co-directing the upcoming Netflix film, Technoboys. This Spanish-language movie revolves around a boyband’s journey back into the music scene after a long hiatus. Méndez will not only star as the band’s lead singer, Alan,
The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 25 in Santa Monica. The event is set to honor the best in independent film and television, showcasing unique and innovative works in the industry. Hosted by Aidy Bryant, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, the ceremony is a
Director Alexander Payne and screenwriter David Hemingson, the duo behind the film “The Holdovers,” are teaming up for another project. This time, they are venturing into the Western genre, adding a unique twist to the traditional narrative. During a Q&A session, Hemingson disclosed that they have a specific role in mind for talented actor Paul
Tyler Perry, a prominent name in the film industry, recently expressed his concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of filmmaking. After witnessing a demonstration of OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora, Perry was both amazed and alarmed. His initial plans for an $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio are now on
The Visual Effects Society recently held its 2024 VES Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, with Disney’s The Creator and Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leading the pack with seven nominations each. The evening saw both films scoop up several awards, with Spider-Man clinching the first prize for Outstanding Created Environment in an Animated Feature,
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) got a head start on its 2024 PGA Awards by announcing the winners in the Sports and Children’s categories. The Outstanding Sports Program award was given to Season 1 of Netflix’s docuseries Beckham, while Season 53 of Max’s Sesame Street emerged victorious in the Outstanding Children’s Program category. The