Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme'

os Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has made her return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus. She has been doing the kind of independent moviemaking she says has always been her favorite.

Her return in She features in a supporting performance in ‘Marty Supreme’, reports ‘Deadline’.

As Kay Stone, a former actress now living another life as the wife of a business mogul (played by none other than Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary in his acting debut), she proves she hasn’t lost a beat in terms of creating fascinating, three-dimensional characters.

As per ‘Deadline’, Marty Supreme broke records when it opened in a limited six-theater platform run last weekend, and the critically praised movie that stars Timothee Chalamet is releasing on Christmas Day.

Before signing on for this return to movie, she had never seen Timothee Chalamet in anything or, for that matter, a Safdie movie, but she said it is nice to come back with a film that is getting this kind of reception.

We also discuss the irony of playing a person who is coming back to acting herself, but in a very different kind of way. The actress confessed to having been a bit insecure about whether she still had it, and it is a different world in moviemaking than the one she left (she started her own wildly successful business with Goop), and that includes working with intimacy coordinators for her sex scenes with Chalamet, as well as flipping the usual Hollywood script and playing an older woman involved with a young man.She confessed that she doesn’t remember anything about her Oscar win for ‘Shakespeare in Love’ at only age 26, except maybe that the iconic pink dress she wore is more famous than she is. She also shared how her godfather, Steven Spielberg, gave her an early break, casting her as Wendy in Hook. She also spoke about Miramax years, working with Harvey Weinstein and all the conflicted feelings, but she said she is proud of the movies they made and has no regrets about those films. Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 26, 2025

Mikey Madison signs up for first movie after winning Oscar

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Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS) After declining to step down Hollywood actress Mikey Madison has signed her first movie after winning an Oscar for ‘Anora’. The 26-year-old actress will co-star with Kirsten Dunst in upcoming thriller ‘Reptilia’.

The film will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarria, reports ‘Female First UK’.

As per, ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, the movie tells the story of a dental hygienist seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.

Pastel, Imperative Entertainment and AF Films will produce, alongside Landes Echavarrea’s via his A STELA CINE banner.

As per ‘Female First UK’, principal photography will commence later this year. In addition to her Best Actress Oscar for ‘Anora’, Madison also won a BAFTA for best leading actress and the Independent Spirit Award for best lead performance.

She also earned nominations for a Golden Globe, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award. Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Mikey was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars’ movie directed by ‘Deadpool Wolverine’ filmmaker Shawn Levy, but she declined.

The movie is said to be a standalone project that isn’t connected with the Skywalker Saga, which concluded with 2019’s ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’. It will star Ryan Gosling and Levy has reportedly been developing the project since late 2022.

The actress has exited her first project after picking up the best actress Oscar. She was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars’ movie directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ director Shawn Levy, but conversations have since ended with the ‘Anora’ star passing on the part, reports ‘Variety’.

The movie is said to be a standalone project that isn’t connected with the Skywalker Saga, which concluded with 2019’s ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’.All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future. The untitled film would follow ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’, the only ‘Star Wars’ film to date to get a greenlight in more than five years; that film, which recently completed principal photography, is slated to debut on May 22, 2026. As for Madison, the 26-year-old actress is known for her roles in the FX series ‘Better Things’, as well as the films ‘Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood’ and ‘Scream 5’. Mikey Madison signs up for first movie after winning Oscar | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 12, 2025

Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) The sky is set to fall as the English singer-songwriter Adele is making her acting debut. The Grammy-winning artiste will be seen showing her acting chops in Tom Ford‘s new film ‘Cry to Heaven’.

The fashion mogul and filmmaker will direct, produce and write the adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel, reports ‘Variety’.

The film is set in 18th century Italy, the fictional story follows two men, a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined.

As per ‘Variety’, Adele will star in the film alongside Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann and Lux Pascal.

‘Cry to Heaven’ is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography set to commence in January. The movie is expected to release in the fall of 2026. Ford is self-financing the film and plans to find a buyer after production is complete, according to Deadline, which broke the news of the project.

Ford, who launched his eponymous fashion brand after serving as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, made his directorial debut with 2009’s Oscar-nominated ‘A Single Man’. His second film was 2016’s ‘Nocturnal Animals’, which won the grand jury prize at Venice and earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for Michael Shannon.‘Cry to Heaven’ reunites Ford with Taylor-Johnson, who appeared in the sprawling ensemble of ‘Nocturnal Animals,’, as well as Firth, who starred in ‘A Single Man’, Adele, whose biggest hits include ‘Hello’, ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and the Oscar-winning ‘Skyfall’, announced that she planned to temporarily step back from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency. Adele ventures into acting with Tom Ford’s ‘Cry to Heaven’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 14, 2025

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ makers cast actors for Katniss Everdeen’s parents

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Los Angeles, (IANS) The upcoming instalment of the ‘The Hunger Games’ has a new cast member joining the team. The makers of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ have cast Katniss Everdeen’s parents.

The upcoming prequel movie has added Scot Greenan and Grace Ackary as Burdock Everdeen and Asterid March, respectively. They essay the role of the father and mother of Jennifer Lawrence’s iconic heroine from the original ‘Hunger Games’ films, reports ‘Female First UK’.

It has also been announced that Melody Chikakane Brown and Jefferson White have joined ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Hattie Meeney and Mr. McCoy, respectively. ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ will feature Joseph Zada in the lead role of Haymitch Abernathy, the character previously played by Woody Harrelson in the original tetralogy, while Whitney Peak has been cast as his girlfriend, Lenore Dove Baird.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Maya Hawke will take on the role of Wiress, the former Hunger Games victor who now mentors the tributes of District 12, while Mckenna Grace will portray District 12 tribute Maysilee Donner.

Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ star Ben Wang have also joined the cast as Plutarch Heavensbee, Beetee Latier, and District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow, respectively. Glenn Close has signed on to play Drusilla Sickle, the cruel escort to the tributes of District 12, while Billy Porter has been cast as her estranged husband Magno Stift, who serves as the contestants' uninspired designer.

Kieran Culkin is set to appear in the movie as Caesar Flickerman, the character first played by Stanley Tucci in the original Hunger Games films, and Elle Fanning has signed on to play Effie Trinket, previously portrayed by Elizabeth Banks.

Rounding out the ensemble is Ralph Fiennes, who will step into the role of President Coriolanus Snow, previously played by the late Donald Sutherland in the original movies and by Tom Blyth in the 2023 prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’.‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is based on Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel of the same name, and serves as the second instalment in her Hunger Games prequel trilogy. ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ makers cast actors for Katniss Everdeen’s parents | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 24, 2025

Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Zazie Beetz lined up for ‘Kockroach’

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Channing Tatum is teaming up with Oscar Isaac and Zazie Beetz,and entering the vortex of the underworld in the upcoming film ‘Kockroach’.

The film tells the story of a mysterious stranger, who transforms himself into a larger-than-life crime boss, reports ‘Variety’.

The film is an adaptation of the novel by William Lashner, who wrote it under the pen name Tyler Knox. Matt Ross, the filmmaker behind ‘Captain Fantastic’ will direct from a screenplay written by Jonathan Ames. Andrew Lazar is producing under his Mad Chance production banner.

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January in Australia. The film will be introduced to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival next week.

As per ‘Variety’, Channing Tatum will be in Toronto for the premiere of his next film, Derek Cianfrance’s ‘Roofman’ and will also be honored with the festival’s Performer Award. He recently wrapped up Marvel Studios and Disney’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.

His credits include the ‘Jump Street’ and ‘Magic Mike’ franchises, as well as ‘Foxcatcher’, ‘Dear John’ and ‘The Vow’. Black Bear will represent the international rights while CAA Media Finance and Range Select will co-represent U.S. rights.

Isaac next stars in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ which will have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and will also screen at Toronto. His other films include ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Dune’, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ and the most recent ‘Star Wars’ trilogy. Beetz is an Emmy Award nominated actress known for her role in FX’s hit series ‘Atlanta’.Her films include ‘Deadpool 2’, ‘Joker’ and ‘The Harder They Fall’. Next she will star alongside Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham in a new series for Apple TV+ based on the Lars Kepler crime novels. Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Zazie Beetz lined up for ‘Kockroach’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 16, 2025

Jennifer Aniston recalls fighting with studio over ‘Horrible Bosses’ ‘wig’

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Los Angeles,  (IANS) Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston recalled how she battled a studio over a brunette hued wig for the 2011 comedy “Horrible Bosses.”

Aniston told Vanity Fair during a career retrospective video interview that she fought Warner Bros. to wear a brunette wig in the 2011 comedy “Horrible Bosses.” The studio wanted Aniston on-screen with her iconic blonde tresses.

“I fought for that wig. That was not an easy battle,” Aniston said.

The actress said: “I wanted (my character) to look different. The argument from the studio, and I am sorry to call you out, was that ‘we are afraid it won’t look like you.’ That’s kind of the point! I still think it might look a little bit like me. But I’m glad I fought for it and stuck to my guns.”

Aniston starred in “Horrible Bosses” as Dr. Julia Harris, a sexually aggressive dentist who is harassing her assistant (Charlie Day), reports variety.com.

The raunchy R-rated comedy, along with 2013’s “We’re the Millers,” was seen as a big change in pace for Aniston as it actively pivoted away from her persona as a “girl next door.”

“I was always seen as a girl next door or the ingenuine,” Aniston said.

“It was so fun to play something like this because it’s so far away from anything that I am. That’s what the director liked. It’s so much not what you would expect from (me). That was the fun of it. That’s what made it more creatively exciting for me obviously.”

“Horrible Bosses,” also starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx, was a box office hit with just over $200 million worldwide.The 56-year-old actress and the majority of the original cast returned for the 2014 sequel, “Horrible Bosses 2.” Jennifer Aniston recalls fighting with studio over ‘Horrible Bosses’ ‘wig’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 13, 2025

Michael Jackson biopic now scheduled to release in April 2026

Los Angeles, (IANS) The biopic based on the life of the King of Pop Michael Jackson titled “Michael” will now release worldwide on April 24, 2026.

The film was earlier scheduled to release in October 2025.

Antoine Fuqua directs, with John Logan as screenwriter and Jaafar Jackson starring as his late uncle. Graham King, an Oscar winner for “The Departed,” produces, reports variety.com.

“‘Michael’ explores the global superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known,” the synopsis reads.

Lionsgate is releasing the film domestically, with Universal handling distribution in the rest of the world except for Japan, which is handled by Kino Films.

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said in May that the movie was “likely” to move to 2026.

Although it wrapped production in May 2024, the project underwent reshoots and came in with a lengthy initial cut. Earlier, there had been discussion about releasing the film in two parts.

“Michael” also stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long as family heads Joe and Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller plays John Branca, Jackson’s attorney and advisor.

Larenz Tate plays Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, with Laura Harrier as music executive Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham will appear as Diana Ross.

Other cast members include Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Michael’s older sister; Liv Symone as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson’s former security-turned-trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, who first met Michael Jackson when he was just 12 years old, reports variety.com.

It was in 2009, when MJ died of acute propofol intoxication in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, said that he found Jackson in his bedroom at his North Carolwood Drive home in the Holmby Hills area of the city not breathing and with a weak pulse; he administered CPR to no avail, and security called 9-1-1. Paramedics treated Jackson at the scene, but he was pronounced dead at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood.

Later, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner concluded that Jackson's death was a homicide. Jackson had been administered propofol and anti-anxiety benzodiazepines lorazepam and midazolam by his doctor.Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011, and was released in 2013 after serving two years of his four-year prison sentence with time off for good behavior.Michael Jackson biopic now scheduled to release in April 2026 | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 31, 2025

Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux among others added to ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ cast

Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood stars such as Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Pauline Chalamet among many others have joined the cast of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

Other newcomers to the call sheet include Helen J. Shen, Conrad Ricamora and comedian Caleb Hearon.

Meanwhile, two recognizable characters, Tracie Thoms, who played Lily, the handbag-loving best friend of Anne Hathaway’s character, and Tibor Feldman, who portrayed Irv Ravitz, the chairman of Runway’s parent company Elias-Clark, will reprise their roles in the sequel, reports variety.com.

They will appear alongside the original film’s stars, Meryl Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

Disney’s 20th Century Studios is backing the sequel, which is currently in production and set to open theatrically on May 1, 2026.

The plot details haven’t been confirmed, the story reportedly follows Runway’s terrifying editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly as she navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.

She faces off against Blunt’s character, her one-time assistant who is now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs.

David Frankel, who directed the 2006 film, and Aline Brosh McKenna, who penned the original screenplay, are returning for the sequel along with producer Karen Rosenfelt.

Based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel, “The Devil Wears Prada”, which was released in 2006, follows aspiring journalist Andy Sachs who is hired as an assistant at a glossy fashion magazine but finds herself at the mercy of her demanding boss.

The Devil Wears Prada premiered at the LA Film Festival in 2006. Streep's performance was largely lauded.She went on to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux among others added to ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ cast | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 16, 2025

Sydney Sweeney tapped to play the next Bond girl

Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is being considered for a part in the upcoming part of the ‘James Bond’.

If it sits well, the actress will essay the role of the next Bond girl, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The 27-year-old actress is wanted by new 007 director Denis Villeneuve for a role in the upcoming movie and the ‘Euphoria’ actress is also said to have the backing of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, with the company acquiring creative control of the spy franchise from long-serving producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

A source told ‘The Sun on Sunday’ newspaper, "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise”.

The source further mentioned, "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Denis was unveiled as the director of the next Bond film last month and has vowed to "honour the tradition" of the character - who will be played by a new actor in the picture after Daniel Craig bowed out as 007 in the 2021 movie ‘No Time To Die’.

The ‘Dune’ filmmaker said in a statement, "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr No with Sean Connery. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come”.

Amazon MGM's Mike Hopkins commented, "Denis has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and - most importantly - the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theatres. James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007's next adventure”.Sydney has become one the most sought-after stars in Hollywood and explained that she is keen to take parts that "challenge" her. Sydney Sweeney tapped to play the next Bond girl | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 14, 2025

'Thunderbolts' strikes big, topping North America box office

LOS ANGELES - New Marvel superhero film "Thunderbolts" triumphed over the North American box office this weekend, raking in an estimated $76-million in a promising start to the summer movie season, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

"Thunderbolts" features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour as a motley bunch of antiheroes. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a malevolent CIA chief.

"This is a very good opening for a new superhero story," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. With "excellent" reviews and audience scores, the film should "play extremely well around the world," he said.

Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian said on X that "this kickoff film of the summer movie season will ignite an epic month of May for movie theatres!"

Ryan Coogler's period vampire thriller "Sinners" starring Michael B. Jordan slipped to second place but still took in $33-million in its third weekend out, a showing The Hollywood Reporter called "phenomenal."

Warner Bros.' video game adaptation "A Minecraft Movie," starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, rose one spot from last weekend to third, earning $13.7-million for the Friday-through-Sunday period.

It remains the top release of the year, with total US ticket sales of $398.2-million and international sales of $475-million for a total of $873.2-million.

Fourth place went to Amazon MGM Studios' "The Accountant 2," at $9.5-million. Ben Affleck plays a neurodivergent math genius with criminal ties, and Jon Bernthal is his hitman brother.

And in fifth was another video game adaptation, Sony's gory horror film "Until Dawn," at $3.8-million.

Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin's ill-fated Western "Rust" -- made infamous when a weapon held by Baldwin discharged a bullet, fatally wounding the film's cinematographer -- finally opened in a limited release of 115 theatres.It took in just $25,000, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'Thunderbolts' strikes big, topping North America box office

Read More........ → May 09, 2025

Tom Cruise makes a spectacular comeback at CinemaCon with ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

Mumbai, \(IANS) American actor Tom Cruise made a spectacular return to CinemaCon, lighting up the stage at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in his first appearance since the pandemic.

This time, he brought an exclusive sneak peek of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” the thrilling conclusion to a franchise that has set the standard for action films over the past three decades. Helmed by Christopher McQuarrie, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” serves as the thrilling conclusion to the franchise that began almost thirty years ago. The story picks up after Dead Reckoning, with Ethan Hunt confronting a rogue AI called The Entity.

On stage, Cruise showered praise on McQuarrie, reminiscing about how he had secretly enlisted him to fine-tune “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” without the team’s knowledge. “He’s the hero of that film and put Skydance on the map,” Tom Cruise remarked.

He continued, “Because of Christopher McQuarrie, we delivered Top Gun: Maverick and two Mission: Impossible films during pandemic shutdowns and strikes. You’re a modern-day Thalberg and an asset to every studio you serve.”

Cruise then honored McQuarrie with CinemaCon’s Director of the Year Award. Reflecting on his journey, McQuarrie credited Cruise for believing in him when no one else would. “Tom, I’m here because of your vision and trust,” he said, adding that Cruise pushed him beyond his own limits.

As he introduced the trailer, Cruise expressed gratitude to former Mission: Impossible producer Paula Wagner, ex-Paramount chief Sherry Lansing, and all directors who contributed to the franchise, including Brian De Palma, Brad Bird, J.J. Abrams, and John Woo.

The trailer of “Mission Impossible 8” itself promises high-octane action, with Henry Czerny’s Kittridge ominously stating, “If we want to bring the world back to the brink, we have to deal with him.” It features Cruise performing jaw-dropping stunts, including crawling on a flying biplane and jumping off an aircraft carrier. Nuclear missiles are also in play, raising the stakes like never before.The “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” stars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, and Angela Bassett. The film is slated to hit the theaters on May 23, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telegu in 4DX and IMAX. Tom Cruise makes a spectacular comeback at CinemaCon with ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 07, 2025

Jennifer Lopez tears up at Sundance Film Festival premiere of her movie

Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez struggles to fight back tears as her film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ premiered at the Sundance Film Festival with a standing ovation.

JLo, who was dressed in a sparkling, webbed-up gown and sky-high black heels, told the audience at Park City’s Eccles Theatre that starring in the musical adaptation fulfilled a lifelong dream, reports ‘Variety’.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life”, she said. “The reason I even wanted to be in this business is because my mom would sit me in front of the TV and (‘West Side Story’) would come on once a year. I was mesmerized and was like, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ This is the first time I actually got to do it. This man made my dream come true”.

As per ‘Variety’, she referred to director Bill Condon, who has become a preeminent filmmaker for movie musicals, having worked on “Chicago,” “Dreamgirls,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” remake and “The Greatest Showman”.

This premiere marks Condon’s first return to Sundance since 1998’s period drama “Gods and Monsters”, starring Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser.

“I came here 27 years ago. The experience of launching that movie here is something I’ll never forget”, he said, adding that “‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ is a movie I started thinking about all those years ago. It’s a movie I’ve wanted to make my entire life”.‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’, set mostly in an Argentinian prison during the “Dirty War”, follows queer window dresser Luis Molina (Tonatiuh), who is serving time for having sex with a man. To escape the horrors of imprisonment, he regales his new cellmate, a political prisoner named Valentin Arregui (Diego Luna), with vivid stories about the cinematic exploits of his favorite screen diva, Ingrid Luna (JLo). Jennifer Lopez tears up at Sundance Film Festival premiere of her movie | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 28, 2025

Cameron Diaz is open to work on 'The Mask' sequel but on one condition

Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Cameron Diaz, who recently returned to the screen in 'Back in Action' following a 10-year hiatus, is open to working in the sequel to 'The Mask'.

The actress landed her first role as Tina Carlyle in the 1994 superhero comedy and she'd happily play the character again, so long as Jim Carrey was on board to play Stanley Ipkiss and his titular alter ego, reports ‘Female First UK’.

When asked about a potential sequel, she told 'Access Hollywood', “If Jim’s on board, I mean, I’ve been riding those coattails from day one”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the actress also admitted she'd be keen to make another 'Charlie's Angels' film with Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymre.

She said, “It would be amazing. It would be really amazing”. Her 'Back in Action' co-star Jamie Foxx then said he would be happy to "throw my hat in the ring" to play John, the character portrayed by Bill Murray in the 2000 movie.

Cameron replied, “I’m gonna text (Lucy) right now and pitch her Jamie as Bosley”. Last month, 'Dumb and Dumber' star Jim admitted he would make a sequel to 'The Mask' if he was approached with the right story.

He told Comicbook.com, “Oh gosh, you know, it has to be the right idea. If somebody had the right idea, I guess… It’s not really about the money. I joke about the money… But I never know. You can’t be definite about these things. I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about power-resting. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, it just — things tend to change”.Meanwhile, the 'Holiday' actress recently insisted she will never make another rom-com. Cameron Diaz is open to work on 'The Mask' sequel but on one condition | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 20, 2025

Ana de Armas in talks to star in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Los Angeles, (IANS) The Cuban-American actress Ana de Armas is currently in talks for a secret part in the upcoming superhero movie ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.

The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster will bookend the multiverse saga when it hits theatres in 2026, and it's now rumoured the actress, who previously starred in James Bond film 'No Time To Die', is in negotiations for the movie, reports ‘Female First UK’.

While Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman suggested de Armas may join ‘Doomsday’, he did not confirm which role she was supposedly in negotiations for. This comes after ‘TheWrap’ reported Chris Evans, who played Captain America from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ in 2011 to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ eight years later, was also in contention to appear in ‘Doomsday’.

However, the outlet did not confirm which character Evans would be portraying after the 43-year-old actor appeared as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’.

As per ‘Female First UK’, apart from Ana de Armas and Evans, it has been officially confirmed that Hayley Atwell and Anthony Mackie would be reprising their respective roles of Agent Peggy Carter and Sam Wilson, while Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are also slated to appear in the movie.

‘Avengers Doomsday’ will also see the return of ‘Iron Man’ star Robert Downey Jr., who portrayed the character from the 2008 eponymous flick until 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’, as the villainous Doctor Doom.

The 59-year-old actor, who was revealed to be playing the antagonist at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, detailed how Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige first pitched the role to him and his wife Susan Downey.

Speaking on ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter’ podcast, Robert said, “Susan and I were sitting down with Feige at one point, and he said, 'It just keeps occurring to me that, if you were to come back’. And Susan was like, ‘Wait, wait, come back as what?’ And then we both realized, over time, that it was another thing that just disproves any doubt anyone could ever have about that guy”.

He further mentioned, “(Kevin Feige is) a very sophisticated, creative thinker about, ‘How can we not go backwards? How can we not disappoint expectations? How can we continue to beat expectations?’ And he brought up Victor von Doom, and I looked into (the0 character, and I was like, ‘Wow.’ And later on, he goes, ‘Let's get Victor von Doom right. Let's get that right’”.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and its sequel ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ will be helmed by the directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo, who had made both ‘Endgame’ and ‘Infinity War’, as well as ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and its follow-up ‘Civil War’.Ana de Armas in talks to star in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 24, 2024

Jim Carrey complains about ‘Sonic 3’: Twice the work for same pay

Mumbai, (IANS) Hollywood actor Jim Carrey has opened up about his role in the upcoming movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, where he reprised his role as the villainous Dr. Robotnik. Speaking about the challenge of portraying both versions of Robotnik, Carrey says jokingly, “Until I realized I was doing twice the work for the same pay. Next time they’re going to have to throw in a Chaos Emerald or two. But I had asked the universe for a kickass franchise that would endear itself to children everywhere and appeal to the child inside all of us. And blammo, here I am, right through the Sega wormhole.” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is inspired by the popular video game series from Sega. Serving as a sequel to “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”, the film is directed by Jeff Fowler with a screenplay by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington and a story crafted by Casey and Miller. Carrey had earlier expressed that the film doesn’t mark his return because he never left the Sonic universe. Reflecting on his return, the actor shared, “I never left the Sonic universe! Where else would I go? The Sonic universe is all-encompassing. Only a fool would try to quantify it. I think it was Carl Sagan who said, ‘For creatures as small as we, vastness is bearable only through the collection of 50 rings or finding a chaos emerald.’ I’m paraphrasing, of course. Carl Sagan said something completely different, but I’m sure he was a very big Sonic fan, so I don’t think he’d mind.” Last month, the makers released the second trailer of the film, and it introduced fans to Shadow the Hedgehog, a formidable new antagonist whose arrival raises the stakes for Sonic and his loyal friends. The forthcoming movie is led by Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, and Keanu Reeves. The film also features Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Alyla Browne, and James Wolk. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is slated to hit theatres on January 3, 2025. Jim Carrey complains about ‘Sonic 3’: Twice the work for same pay | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 18, 2024

Angelina Jolie reacts to standing ovation for ‘Maria’

Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie recently received a standing ovation for her movie ‘Maria’ at the Venice Film Festival, and has now reacted to the applause and the response that she got for her part.

Reacting to the response, the actress told ‘Entertainment Tonight’, “It’s hard to explain moments like that. When you play a real person, it’s a big responsibility, and you don’t want to fail her, and you don’t wanna fail the people that care for her, and the people you are standing with. We all have worked very hard on something. And, kindness is always moving, when people are kind to you, you feel moved”.

Talking about attending the Venice Film Festival with her son, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, the actress said, “I’m very happy, he is healthy. We worked on the film together, and we do a lot of work together, so it was a family night”.

‘Maria’ is a biographical psychological drama film based on the opera singer Maria Callas. It is directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Steven Knight, produced by Fremantle. The film stars Angelina Jolie in the titular role, with Valeria Golino as her sister Yakinthi, and Haluk Bilginer as Aristotle Onassis.

It marks the third and final film in Larrain’s trilogy of 20th century “iconic women”, after ‘Jackie’ and ‘Spencer’. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Lion.

The film is reportedly set during Callas' final years in the 1970s when she was living in Paris.Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie has been in the news for her split from Hollywood star Brad Pitt. They were both declared legally single in 2019, but their divorce is still dragging on. Angelina Jolie reacts to standing ovation for ‘Maria’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 12, 2024

'Inside Out 2' posts smashing debut at N.American box office

LOS ANGELES - The coming-of-age movie "Inside Out 2" debuted atop the North American box office, raking in a whopping $155-million with its animated tale of teen angst, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

"This is a sensational opening by Pixar's own exceptional standard for a follow-up sequel," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

In the hotly awaited sequel from Disney and Pixar, a girl named Riley grapples with new feelings as she starts high school.

Emotions such as Envy and Anxiety join the existing, talkative residents of her young head, including Joy and Sadness, all of them voiced by actors including Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith.

"Every one of Pixar's second episodes has opened better than the first -- all of them -- and that's happening again here," said Gross.

The movie snatched first place away from the Will Smith action comedy "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," which debuted at the top of the charts last week. This time in second place, it took in another $33-million for a total of $112-million in two weeks.

Sony's fourth instalment of the series is a major step in Smith's career rehabilitation after he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in 2022 -- a sign that audiences are ready to welcome him back.

Jumping up two spots from last week to third place was 20th Century's action sci-fi "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" with $5.2-million in revenue in the Friday to Sunday period.

Fourth place went to Sony's family-friendly "The Garfield Movie," starring Chris Pratt as the lazy, lasagna-loving feline, which took in $5-million in ticket sales.

The Warner Bros horror film "The Watchers" slipped one spot to fifth place as it earned $3.7 million in sales. 'Inside Out 2' posts smashing debut at N.American box office

Read More........ → June 20, 2024

Tom Cruise is 'working on Top Gun 3' with new production despite contract with rival studio

Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Tom Cruise is working on ‘Top Gun 3’ with Paramount, despite his huge deal with a rival studio.

The 61-year-old actor, who is best known for starring as IMP agent Ethan Hunt in much-loved franchise ‘Mission: Impossible’ and Pete Mitchell in ‘Top Gun’, is developing a new sequel of the latter, reports Mirror.co.uk.

As per reports, Tom is working alongside Paramount to produce a new ‘Top Gun’ movie, despite having just signed a deal with Warner Brothers.

Just a few days ago, Tom and Warner Brothers' chief David Zaslav shook hands when they announced the ‘Mission: Impossible’ star was being brought in as a key producer for several franchise films with the iconic film studios

As per Mirror.co.uk, despite him now working with rival studio Warner Brothers, Tom is working on a new ‘Top Gun’ movie with Paramount, with "a script being written" by Maverick writer Ehren Kruger.

The likes of Miles Teller and Glen Powell are all expected to return for the third instalment of the hit movie franchise. Although the news of a new ‘Top Gun’ sequel has only just emerged, ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ has said "the reality is this sequel has quietly been in development since late fall."

They also said that fans should not expect to see the new ‘Top Gun’ movie in the near future, because the legendary action-movie actor is currently working on an 8th ‘Mission: Impossible movie’, "which will keep him occupied until at least its release, currently set for May 2025."This comes after Tom signed a deal to develop and produce theatrical films with Warner Bros. Discovery. The movies that he will work on will also star him, with the deal dubbed as a "strategic partnership". Tom Cruise is 'working on Top Gun 3' with new production despite contract with rival studio | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 06, 2024

Golden Globes 2024: Best Actress – Musical or Comedy goes to Emma Stone (‘Poor Things’)

Los Angeles, January 8 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone was honoured with the title of Best actress – musical or comedy at the ongoing Golden Globe Awards.

She was feted for her work in the science fantasy black comedy film ‘Poor Things’.

Other nominees included Fantasia Barrino for ‘The Color Purple’, Jennifer Lawrence for ‘No Hard Feelings’, Natalie Portman for ‘May December’, Alma Poysti for ‘Fallen Leaves’ and Margot Robbie for ‘Barbie’.

‘Poor Things’ tells the story of Bella Baxter, a young Victorian woman who, after being crudely resurrected by a scientist following her suicide, runs off with a debauched lawyer to embark on an odyssey of self-discovery and sexual liberation.

Emma essayed the role of the protagonist in the film.

The official X handle congratulated the actress as they wrote: “And the #GoldenGlobes award for Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy goes to.... Emma Stone in ‘Poor Things’.”

The 81st Golden Globe Awards are currently underway at the Beverly Hills, California.Indian audience can stream the award show on Lionsgate Play. Golden Globes 2024: Best Actress – Musical or Comedy goes to Emma Stone (‘Poor Things’) | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 06, 2024

Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

MGM's tennis-based romance "Challengers" opened this weekend atop the North American box office, taking in an estimated $15 million behind positive reviews and the powerful net game of actor/singer Zendaya, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

"This is a strong opening for a romance and sports drama," said analyst David A. Gross, crediting Zendaya's star power and the directorial talents of Luca Guadagnino (he of "Call Me By Your Name").

"This is the right material with the right director, featuring the right star at the right time," Gross said.

Zendaya plays a tennis prodigy who retires after an injury, then later helps her husband (Mike Faist) prepare for a key match against a player (Josh O'Connor) who, awkwardly enough, is both her former lover and his onetime best friend.

By the way, yes, Zendaya can play tennis. She trained for three months with tennis pro Brad Gilbert, and Guadagnino told Variety that she was so good he rarely had to use film of her double.

In second spot for the Friday-through-Sunday period was another new release, Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company's faith-based drama "Unsung Hero," at $7.8 million.

The partly fact-based film follows a man who moves his music-loving family from Australia to the United States after his concert promotion business collapses. Friendly fellow churchgoers and the power of prayer (spoiler alert) just might help him and his seven kids turn things around.

In third, for the second straight weekend, was Warner Bros.' "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," at $7.2 million. The humongous gorilla and giant reptile, not natural buddies, team up this time to save their species -- and ours.

Meantime, A24's "Civil War," a disturbing saga about a dystopian America in the near future, dropped three places from last weekend's top spot, earning $7 million.

Kirsten Dunst plays a veteran photojournalist who finds herself increasingly tormented as she travels through a blood-soaked country in hopes of interviewing a besieged third-term president.

And in fifth, down two spots, was Universal's horror film "Abigail" at $5.3 million. Alisha Weir plays 12-year-old Abigail, whose kidnappers learn too late that she is a killer vampire.

Rounding out the top 10 were:

"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" ($3.9 million)

"Kung Fu Panda 4" ($3.6 million)

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" ($3.3 million)

"Dune: Part Two" ($1.9 million)"Boy Kills World" ($1.7 million) Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

Read More........ → May 02, 2024