Matthew Vaughn was taken aback by the harsh reception Argylle received. Speaking recently, Vaughn reflected, My guard came down on Argylle, he told Empire. We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid. Despite his optimism, the film’s critical reception was overwhelmingly negative. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, the spy comedy was criticized for its mirthless, shouty performances, its tortured random plot twists and its appallingly shonky-looking CGI. Subsequently, Argylle now...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Get ready: all kinds of spooky and supernatural shenanigans are about to get underway with the return of Beetlejuice. Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is gearing up to raise hell in cinemas this September – and we have your best look at the film yet in our world-exclusive cover story.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
- 6/5/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Matthew Vaughn is responding to the heavy criticism his film Argylle received.
The film starring Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard was not well-received by film critics and the box office, and the director is weighing in on what happened.
“My guard came down on Argylle. We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid,” he said in an interview with Empire magazine.
He continued, “It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie. We didn’t make Citizen Kane, but f***ing hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means,...
The film starring Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard was not well-received by film critics and the box office, and the director is weighing in on what happened.
“My guard came down on Argylle. We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid,” he said in an interview with Empire magazine.
He continued, “It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie. We didn’t make Citizen Kane, but f***ing hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Henry Cavill’s biggest flop of the year surprised director Matthew Vaughn in ways he did not expect. The filmmaker, who also helmed the successful Kingsman franchise, thought the 2024 spy thriller film would be a nice feel-good show for everyone, but what happened was the complete opposite.
Henry Cavill in Argylle / Universal Pictures
Argylle was peppered with harsh criticism from fans and reviewers. Over the past years, there has been an oversaturation of espionage-themed movies in the market, but the root cause of its failure was the early negative reviews that discouraged fans from giving it a chance.
Matthew Vaughn Addressed The Failure Of Argylle
During an interview with Empire, director Matthew Vaughn confessed he initially had a great feeling about Argylle.
We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the ‘Snatch’ days where there was such excitement.
Henry Cavill in Argylle / Universal Pictures
Argylle was peppered with harsh criticism from fans and reviewers. Over the past years, there has been an oversaturation of espionage-themed movies in the market, but the root cause of its failure was the early negative reviews that discouraged fans from giving it a chance.
Matthew Vaughn Addressed The Failure Of Argylle
During an interview with Empire, director Matthew Vaughn confessed he initially had a great feeling about Argylle.
We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the ‘Snatch’ days where there was such excitement.
- 6/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
When Argylle hit theaters at the beginning of 2024, it was greeted with largely negative reviews. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the movie stars Bryce Dallas Howard as Elly Conway, an espionage author who stumbles into a real-life spy adventure. This new tone of action-adventure seemed to miss the mark for many critics, and the film only managed to gross $96.2 million at the box office before moving to Apple TV+. In an eye-opening interview with Empire, Vaughn opened up about the adverse reception. When asked if he was disappointed by the backlash, he didn’t mince words: Fuck yeah. He elaborated...
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
'Argylle' director Matthew Vaughn was hurt by the "vitriolic" reaction to his movie.The 53-year-old filmmaker was at the helm of the star studded spy comedy - which featured the likes of Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson - and he admitted the poor reaction from critics and many fans left him disappointed and "rattled".He told Empire magazine: “My guard came down on 'Argylle'. We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well."The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the 'Snatch' days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid.“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie. We didn’t make 'Citizen Kane', but f****** hell,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
With a track record of turning stories into sensational films, Matthew Vaughn has already astonished us with his directorial finesse. Unfortunately, in addition to creating critically acclaimed flicks like Layer Cake, Stardust, X-Men: First Class, and Kingsman: The Secret Service, he has also directed films that fell flat with critics. That being said, his recent release—Argylle—starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, and Henry Cavill—has failed to capture the hearts of theatergoers.
Despite not breaking even at the box office, the film performed well on streaming platforms. While the box office numbers are still rolling in, with Vaughn at the helm and the film gaining traction, Argylle appears to be ripe for expansion.
A still from Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle | Universal Pictures
Yes, despite losing over $100 million on the action-packed spectacle, which also featured the charm of John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson, Vaughn remains undeterred, discussing the...
Despite not breaking even at the box office, the film performed well on streaming platforms. While the box office numbers are still rolling in, with Vaughn at the helm and the film gaining traction, Argylle appears to be ripe for expansion.
A still from Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle | Universal Pictures
Yes, despite losing over $100 million on the action-packed spectacle, which also featured the charm of John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson, Vaughn remains undeterred, discussing the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Matthew Vaughn was not expecting the demise Argylle, the director said this week.
“My guard came down on Argylle,” Vaughn told Empire. “We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid.”
The Hollywood Reporter slammed the spy comedy film for “its mirthless, shouty performances, its tortured random plot twists and its appallingly shonky-looking CGI” and the movie now holds 33 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie,” Vaughn continued. “We didn’t make Citizen Kane, but fucking hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means,...
“My guard came down on Argylle,” Vaughn told Empire. “We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well. The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the Snatch days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid.”
The Hollywood Reporter slammed the spy comedy film for “its mirthless, shouty performances, its tortured random plot twists and its appallingly shonky-looking CGI” and the movie now holds 33 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie,” Vaughn continued. “We didn’t make Citizen Kane, but fucking hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic. I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Unfortunately, no matter how much money is spent on a movie, critics may not see its appeal. Directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle had all chances to become a success, but bombed at theaters and lost against its $200M budget. However, that alone doesn’t mean that hopes for the movie to come back are over.
Thanks to the numbers the comedy managed to pull at the streaming services, Vaughn still believes that the movie has all chances to return with a sequel. 72% of viewers, according to Rotten Tomatoes audiences’ score, would be happy to watch it too.
Will There Be Argylle 2?
If you believe the reviews left for Argylle, this is either the best or the worst spy movie ever made. These sentiments are perfectly represented by the film's Rotten Tomatoes score. While critics failed to see the appeal and bombed the movie to the 33% mark, audiences were much more open-minded,...
Thanks to the numbers the comedy managed to pull at the streaming services, Vaughn still believes that the movie has all chances to return with a sequel. 72% of viewers, according to Rotten Tomatoes audiences’ score, would be happy to watch it too.
Will There Be Argylle 2?
If you believe the reviews left for Argylle, this is either the best or the worst spy movie ever made. These sentiments are perfectly represented by the film's Rotten Tomatoes score. While critics failed to see the appeal and bombed the movie to the 33% mark, audiences were much more open-minded,...
- 6/3/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Matthew Vaughn recently opened up to Empire magazine about enduring some of the worst reviews of his career with “Argylle,” the $200 million star-studded spy comedy that flopped in theaters this year with $96 million worldwide. The film, backed by Apple and released theatrically by Universal, intended to start a franchise and starred Bryce Dallas Howard as a reclusive spy novelist thrust into a real world of espionage. Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena and more co-starred.
“Fuck yeah,” Vaughn responded when asked if the extremely negative “Argylle” reviews were disappointing to read. The movie has a 33% Rotten Tomatoes score from 292 reviews.
“We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well,” Vaughn said. “The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the ‘Snatch’ days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid. It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or...
“Fuck yeah,” Vaughn responded when asked if the extremely negative “Argylle” reviews were disappointing to read. The movie has a 33% Rotten Tomatoes score from 292 reviews.
“We had done test screenings that had gone fantastically well,” Vaughn said. “The premiere was a really fun night, and it was like going back to the ‘Snatch’ days where there was such excitement. And I started drinking the Kool-Aid. It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or...
- 6/3/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Vaughn has managed to establish himself as a brand name when action comedies are concerned. He managed to achieve success with the Kingsman series, but his filmography includes other interesting titles such as Stardust (2007), Kick-Ass (2010), and X-Men: First Class (2011). Vaughn is definitely a director who is interesting and who knows his trade, but his most recent feature, Argylle, was a complete flop, despite a potentially intriguing premise and a star-filled cast. The critics have panned the Kingsman spin-off, and it was a disaster at the box office, earning less than $100 million against a $200 million budget.
In a recent talk with Empire magazine, Vaughn discussed the reception of Argylle, and the director was not shy about expressing his disappointment with how it all turned out for the movie. He believes firmly that the movie was not that bad and that the reactions were simply too harsh.
For a director… no,...
In a recent talk with Empire magazine, Vaughn discussed the reception of Argylle, and the director was not shy about expressing his disappointment with how it all turned out for the movie. He believes firmly that the movie was not that bad and that the reactions were simply too harsh.
For a director… no,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Those Taylor Swift Easter-egg rumors didn’t help “Argylle” any at the box office, but director Matthew Vaughn felt more dismayed by the film’s “vitriolic” reviews than he did the ticket sales, according to a new interview with Empire.
Vaughn said that he was shocked by just how big of a flop the spy-adventure comedy was on a critical level.
“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie,” Vaughn said. “We didn’t make ‘Citizen Kane,’ but fucking hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic.”
Vaughn added, “I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means, but I didn’t think it was offensive. That took me by surprise.”
The director recalled “fantastic” audience test-screenings prior to the film’s January 2024 release. The feature...
Vaughn said that he was shocked by just how big of a flop the spy-adventure comedy was on a critical level.
“It’s a fun, feel-good movie, or I thought it was a fun, feel-good movie,” Vaughn said. “We didn’t make ‘Citizen Kane,’ but fucking hell, then the reviews came out and I’m like, ‘Wait, what have I done to offend these people?’ They were vitriolic.”
Vaughn added, “I’m not saying the movie’s perfect by any means, but I didn’t think it was offensive. That took me by surprise.”
The director recalled “fantastic” audience test-screenings prior to the film’s January 2024 release. The feature...
- 6/3/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Before the release of “Argylle,” there was a lot of discussion about Matthew Vaughn’s spy film. First, it was purchased by Apple for a reported sum of $200 million. That’s a huge number, obviously. Then, the discussion went on about the all-star cast– Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and even pop star Dua Lipa.
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Continue reading Matthew Vaughn Was “Rattled” By ‘Argylle’ Bad Reviews: “They Were Vitriolic” at The Playlist.
- 6/3/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
In somewhat of an omen, one of the year’s earliest big releases that featured an all-star cast and aimed for major commercial appeal flopped at the box office amid some major critical and viewer jeers. Matthew Vaughn’s attempt at creating a new franchise with the twisty-turny action-comedy Argylle did not land in the slightest, despite it seeming like such a no-brainer hit that the director had already been coming up with ideas for sequels. Those who have seen the movie may even remember a post-credits scene that is intended to lead into the next chapter.
Vaughn has now recently opened up to Empire about being blindsided by the negative reactions to his film. When asked if it was disappointing to see such a reception, Vaughn naturally replied, “F*ck yeah.” The X-Men: First Class director went on to explain, “My guard came down on Argylle. We had done...
Vaughn has now recently opened up to Empire about being blindsided by the negative reactions to his film. When asked if it was disappointing to see such a reception, Vaughn naturally replied, “F*ck yeah.” The X-Men: First Class director went on to explain, “My guard came down on Argylle. We had done...
- 6/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
When Argylle landed at the start of 2024, it was met – by and large – with a slew of negative reviews. Matthew Vaughn’s spy romp, in which Bryce Dallas Howard’s espionage author Elly Conway finds herself caught up in a real spy story, saw the Kingsman filmmaker engage with a different tone of action-adventure story than he’d previously explored. But while the film was welcomed by some viewers, it also received some starkly critical reactions – and grossed just $96.2 million at the box office, before making its way to Apple TV+. It was not exactly what Vaughn hoped for, having imagined Argylle as the starting point for all kinds of adventures to come, both in the ‘real-world’ setting inhabited by Conway and Sam Rockwell’s Aidan Wilde, and the fictional world of Conway’s novels led by Henry Cavill’s Agent Argylle.
In a major new Empire interview, Vaughn got...
In a major new Empire interview, Vaughn got...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Henry Cavill’s Argylle suffered tremendously not only at the box office but also in the critic reviews. The spy thriller film helmed by Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn led a promising introduction with its star-studded cast, but even with the tandem of The Witcher star and John Cena, the movie still flopped.
Henry Cavill in Argylle / Universal Pictures
Meanwhile, the animated adventure comedy film The Garfield Movie is making waves on its weekend premiere. The beloved cat is definitely attracting viewers out of pure nostalgia, and funnily enough, its box office debut earned higher than Argylle’s worldwide gross!
The Garfield Movie Director Reveals Why The Character Remains Timeless
Director Mark Dindal talked about the inspiration behind creating The Garfield Movie and why it remains a popular figure throughout the decades. He told Animation Scoop:
There’s a universal quality to him, which there has to be because he’s been around for 45+ years.
Henry Cavill in Argylle / Universal Pictures
Meanwhile, the animated adventure comedy film The Garfield Movie is making waves on its weekend premiere. The beloved cat is definitely attracting viewers out of pure nostalgia, and funnily enough, its box office debut earned higher than Argylle’s worldwide gross!
The Garfield Movie Director Reveals Why The Character Remains Timeless
Director Mark Dindal talked about the inspiration behind creating The Garfield Movie and why it remains a popular figure throughout the decades. He told Animation Scoop:
There’s a universal quality to him, which there has to be because he’s been around for 45+ years.
- 5/27/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Phantom Menace marks the start of the prequels era of the Star Wars franchise and the film recently completed 25 years. Despite its mixed reception, the film is remembered for its villains, particularly the Sith Lord Darth Maul, who eventually became a fan-favorite character through an expanded focus in the spin-off media.
Darth Maul was first introduced in The Phantom Menace (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
During the early stages of the film’s development, actor Benicio del Toro was in talks to play the role of Darth Maul. However, del Toro had to eventually drop out, leading to Ray Park playing the role. As a result, fans must be curious to learn why del Toro exited the project, and here is everything you need to know about the casting choice for Darth Maul.
Marvel Star Benicio del Toro Almost Played Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace
Actor Benicio del Toro is...
Darth Maul was first introduced in The Phantom Menace (Image Credit: Lucasfilm).
During the early stages of the film’s development, actor Benicio del Toro was in talks to play the role of Darth Maul. However, del Toro had to eventually drop out, leading to Ray Park playing the role. As a result, fans must be curious to learn why del Toro exited the project, and here is everything you need to know about the casting choice for Darth Maul.
Marvel Star Benicio del Toro Almost Played Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace
Actor Benicio del Toro is...
- 5/23/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The Star Wars franchise has been around for over four decades and continues to enjoy an iconic status in pop culture. However, despite grossing over $10 billion, the franchise has recently experienced a slump, especially due to the mixed reception of its recent entries, both on the big screen and streaming.
George Lucas launched the Star Wars franchise with the 1977 film (Image via Lucasfilm).
Meanwhile, director Matthew Vaughn, known for his work on the Kingsman franchise, has suggested a complete reboot of the Star Wars universe. Vaughn cited the Spider-Man series a template for his proposed reboot of the space opera franchise created by George Lucas. Here is what Vaughn had to say about the rebooting of Star Wars and why it makes sense.
Kingsman Director Matthew Vaughn Reveals His Condition to Make a Star Wars Movie
Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the Star Wars franchise. (Image via Happy Sad Confused...
George Lucas launched the Star Wars franchise with the 1977 film (Image via Lucasfilm).
Meanwhile, director Matthew Vaughn, known for his work on the Kingsman franchise, has suggested a complete reboot of the Star Wars universe. Vaughn cited the Spider-Man series a template for his proposed reboot of the space opera franchise created by George Lucas. Here is what Vaughn had to say about the rebooting of Star Wars and why it makes sense.
Kingsman Director Matthew Vaughn Reveals His Condition to Make a Star Wars Movie
Matthew Vaughn wants to reboot the Star Wars franchise. (Image via Happy Sad Confused...
- 5/22/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie is gaining momentum as the project lands a writer.
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
Michael Lesslie, who is known for his work on the series The Little Drummer Girl and the recent prequel feature The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is in talks to pen the new film focused on Marvel Comics’ iconic mutant team, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The feature does not currently have a release date or a director attached.
X-Men remains a popular property for Disney following the recent success of well-reviewed Disney+ animated series X-Men ’97. The show is a reboot of the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, which launched in 1992.
The team made its comics debut in 1963 from creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Its first feature film arrived in 2000 with 20th Century Fox’s X-Men from director Bryan Singer. Two sequels followed, with the team getting rebooted for 2011 prequel...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Let’s not beat around the bush; Marvel’s going through something right now. The superhero studio’s recent output has simply exhausted both casual and hardcore fans alike.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
- 5/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Sienna Miller has been a consistent performer ever since her breakthrough roles in Matthew Vaughn’s Layer Cake and Alfie. She impressed critics and audiences with her performances playing real-life people in Factory Girl, The Edge of Love, and The Girl, while also starring in award-winning films such as Foxcatcher and American Sniper.
Sienna Miller in The Edge of Love | Lionsgate
Like most actors and actresses in the industry in the early 2000s, everyone was doing their best to impress Harvey Weinstein who was the most powerful and influential producer at the time. Getting his approval meant a stable Hollywood career and Miller believed that his constant abuses at her were a form of tough love, which she felt was a badge of honor.
Sienna Miller Felt Inaugurated After Being Shouted At By Harvey Weinstein
Sienna Miller and Jude Law in Alfie | Paramount Pictures
Harvey Weinstein had a lot of...
Sienna Miller in The Edge of Love | Lionsgate
Like most actors and actresses in the industry in the early 2000s, everyone was doing their best to impress Harvey Weinstein who was the most powerful and influential producer at the time. Getting his approval meant a stable Hollywood career and Miller believed that his constant abuses at her were a form of tough love, which she felt was a badge of honor.
Sienna Miller Felt Inaugurated After Being Shouted At By Harvey Weinstein
Sienna Miller and Jude Law in Alfie | Paramount Pictures
Harvey Weinstein had a lot of...
- 5/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 concluded its debut season with a blast, leaving fans eager to know more about what comes next with Apocalypse in the scene. Meanwhile, to keep the hype alive, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum teased the possible appearance of Deadpool in the show’s season 2, after missing out on showing up in season 1.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool | Disney, Marvel Studios
Currently, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool making all the headlines surrounding MCU for his upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie, it seems like a great time to tease his character’s appearance in X-Men ’97 S2. As Reynolds undoubtedly saves Marvel Studios with his fan-favorite character, Brad Winderbaum believes Deadpool could have a future in the animated show, too.
Brad Winderbaum Teases Deadpool’s Appearance in X-Men ’97 S2
Reviving the beloved 90s show X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 returned with similar aesthetics to serve as a...
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool | Disney, Marvel Studios
Currently, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool making all the headlines surrounding MCU for his upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie, it seems like a great time to tease his character’s appearance in X-Men ’97 S2. As Reynolds undoubtedly saves Marvel Studios with his fan-favorite character, Brad Winderbaum believes Deadpool could have a future in the animated show, too.
Brad Winderbaum Teases Deadpool’s Appearance in X-Men ’97 S2
Reviving the beloved 90s show X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 returned with similar aesthetics to serve as a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Director Christopher Nolan has made films on some of the most unique concepts, resulting in an interesting filmography for the acclaimed director. However, Nolan’s filmography could have included one sci-fi blockbuster that was eventually directed by Steven Spielberg. Nonetheless, Nolan did not seem interested in directing the project for one reason.
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
- 5/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has been a huge success, and Marvel Animations has really engrossed fans with nostalgia in the show. There are several epic moments that are vividly astonishing and that run through several episodes. The continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, the show brings almost all the original cast complementing the epic nostalgic vibe, it was certainly a treat for fans.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
The Marvel series for Disney+ also has some cool easter eggs that involve Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who previously played different versions of Magneto, aka Erik Lehnsherr in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise. The show also paid homage to the original X-Men: The Animated Series’ Magneto actor David Hemblen through the easter egg.
X-Men ’97 Easter Egg Featured Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen
Magneto actors’ easter egg in X-Men ’97
Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who played different, respectively, younger and older versions of Magneto,...
Magneto in X-Men ’97
The Marvel series for Disney+ also has some cool easter eggs that involve Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who previously played different versions of Magneto, aka Erik Lehnsherr in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise. The show also paid homage to the original X-Men: The Animated Series’ Magneto actor David Hemblen through the easter egg.
X-Men ’97 Easter Egg Featured Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen
Magneto actors’ easter egg in X-Men ’97
Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen, who played different, respectively, younger and older versions of Magneto,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy came with a lot of expectations. The film was one of the first to bring stunt people, who are some of the hardest workers in Hollywood, to the forefront. It also came with an exceptional cast of actors and was directed by one of the most predominant filmmakers and stuntmen in Hollywood, David Leitch. The same was the case for Henry Cavill’s Argylle, which was set to earn impressive figures.
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
However, when both of these movies were released, the reactions of the audience were not what the creators expected. While both of these movies earned a considerable amount during their box-office run, they seemed to have failed to top this year’s charts. Although the year is not yet complete, these numbers are quite telling.
What Films Topped The 2024 Charts?
Recently, The Hollywood...
Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy
However, when both of these movies were released, the reactions of the audience were not what the creators expected. While both of these movies earned a considerable amount during their box-office run, they seemed to have failed to top this year’s charts. Although the year is not yet complete, these numbers are quite telling.
What Films Topped The 2024 Charts?
Recently, The Hollywood...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest franchises of all time. Having started with Iron Man, the MCU has recently been witnessing a decline in quality despite an abundance of quantity. Ever since the Avengers: Endgame and the exit of major actors and characters, Marvel Studios has failed to live up to its prior hype and image.
Marvel Studios
Despite assurances that things would improve, it was in 2023 that the MCU had its lowest-grossing movie ever, The Marvels. And after a 2024 The Hollywood Reporter story had a source say that Marvel Studios is not giving up, Kevin Feige finally seems to have taken a step in the right direction. At the recently-held Disney’s Upfront presentation, Marvel Studios restored Marvel Television directly under it, after shutting it down back in 2019.
Kevin Feige Brings Back Marvel Television to Save MCU
Kevin Feige takes the right step to save the...
Marvel Studios
Despite assurances that things would improve, it was in 2023 that the MCU had its lowest-grossing movie ever, The Marvels. And after a 2024 The Hollywood Reporter story had a source say that Marvel Studios is not giving up, Kevin Feige finally seems to have taken a step in the right direction. At the recently-held Disney’s Upfront presentation, Marvel Studios restored Marvel Television directly under it, after shutting it down back in 2019.
Kevin Feige Brings Back Marvel Television to Save MCU
Kevin Feige takes the right step to save the...
- 5/15/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Spoilers ahead for X-Men ’97.
Despite the raucous criticism that arose in the aftermath of Bryan Singerʼs atrocious fourth film (X-Men: Apocalypse) in his X-Men directorial biography, nothing seemed to go right in the mutant universe until Beau DeMayoʼs X-Men ʼ97.
Other than a few good scatterings here and there from Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) and James Mangold (The Wolverine), the Foxverse suffered and lagged under the curse of franchise sequels. Bryan Singerʼs exit after X2 took the life out of the X-Men universe until he appeared again in 2014 armed with the futuristic and brilliantly paced script of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
X-Men ʼ97 [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]In hindsight, even though the 2014 film baked the already confusing timeline into an even greater mess, it was still a high point for the mutant universe considering what was to come soon after.
X-Men ʼ97 Emerges From the Ruins of...
Despite the raucous criticism that arose in the aftermath of Bryan Singerʼs atrocious fourth film (X-Men: Apocalypse) in his X-Men directorial biography, nothing seemed to go right in the mutant universe until Beau DeMayoʼs X-Men ʼ97.
Other than a few good scatterings here and there from Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) and James Mangold (The Wolverine), the Foxverse suffered and lagged under the curse of franchise sequels. Bryan Singerʼs exit after X2 took the life out of the X-Men universe until he appeared again in 2014 armed with the futuristic and brilliantly paced script of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
X-Men ʼ97 [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]In hindsight, even though the 2014 film baked the already confusing timeline into an even greater mess, it was still a high point for the mutant universe considering what was to come soon after.
X-Men ʼ97 Emerges From the Ruins of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
A fun game those of legal drinking age can play while watching Roger Vadim's surreal/sexy 1968 Eurotrash space romp "Barbarella": take a drink every time Barbarella (Jane Fonda) changes costumes. One will be blindingly intoxicated by the 20-minute mark. "Barbarella" takes place in the distant future wherein the President of Earth (Claude Dauphin) has tasked the title heroine, a freelance space captain, to locate and retrieve Durand-Durand (Milo O'Shea) a scientist who has invented the positronic ray, a weapon of massive destructive power. Barbarella must trek through a picaresque adventure, stopping to be savaged by killer dolls, locked into an orgasm machine (!), and to befriend a friendly angel (John Philip Law). The film was based on the bawdy 1966 French comic by Jean-Claude Forest.
Yes, the band Duran Duran got their name from "Barbarella."
Back in October 2022, it was announced that Sony was developing a remake of "Barbarella," and...
Yes, the band Duran Duran got their name from "Barbarella."
Back in October 2022, it was announced that Sony was developing a remake of "Barbarella," and...
- 5/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Following the success of her most recent Sony pic Anyone But You, the studio isn’t wasting any time staying in the Sydney Sweeney business as sources tell Deadline Jane and Honey Goldman are in negotiations to pen a new Barbarella pic starring Sweeney with Edgar Wright In Talks to direct. The film is still in development given Sweeney’s busy schedule and Wright deep in prep on his The Running Man reboot with Glen Powell starring, so the project will not be next up for either talent.
Even with it being in development, the Goldman being brought on to pen clearly shows the studio is not messing around in getting the film right as they see this as big franchise for all parties. Jane Goldman has helped launch such successful franchises like the rebooted X-Men movies starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as well as Matthew Vaughn’s The Kingsmen: Secret Service.
Even with it being in development, the Goldman being brought on to pen clearly shows the studio is not messing around in getting the film right as they see this as big franchise for all parties. Jane Goldman has helped launch such successful franchises like the rebooted X-Men movies starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender as well as Matthew Vaughn’s The Kingsmen: Secret Service.
- 5/13/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
What happens when a horror movie doesn't know it's a horror movie? You get "Passengers," the 2016 sci-fi film starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Jon Spaihts, the movie takes place aboard a spaceship transporting thousands of people to a distant planet in the aftermath of Earth's ecological collapse. When a malfunction causes one of the passengers, Jim (Pratt), to awaken from hypersleep 30 years into the vessel's 120-year journey, he's left with a dilemma: Should he live out the rest of his days on the ship alone, end his life prematurely, or wake up Aurora (Lawrence), the hot lady he's crushing on, and lie about what happened for as long as possible? I'm betting you've guessed what he does.
Jim's decision was meant to be a surprise. However, much like what happened with Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle," the film's "twist" was spoiled in reports long before its release.
Jim's decision was meant to be a surprise. However, much like what happened with Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle," the film's "twist" was spoiled in reports long before its release.
- 5/13/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Folks, I love the X-Men. When I was a kid, Professor Charles Xavier and his band of mutant outcasts were at their peak with Chris Claremont’s X-Men bringing the super-team into the households of young comic book readers everywhere. Needless to say, I’m absolutely stoked by the recently released Disney Plus continuation of the 1990s animated TV series and have had X-Men on the brain 24/7 these days… seriously guys, I’ve worn this sweatshirt like every day since mid-March… And seeing as I’ve been let down by the last couple of movies I’ve covered on this show- Today I’m going to be selfish and talk about an entry in the Fox X-Men universe that I love. A film that breathed new life into the decaying franchise with exciting new timelines and a fresh filmmaker with bright eyes and a passion for comics. A movie that...
- 5/12/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
Since his debut in 1989 on EastEnders, British actor Mark Strong has raked in impressive acting credit in movies and TV shows. With a filmography filled with successful movies, Mark Strong is one of Hollywood’s most underrated British actors. Strong has earned a reputation for playing sinister characters and spy agents. He’s worked with Matthew Vaughn and Guy Ritchie in several of their movies. Born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia to an Austrian mother and an Italian father, his mother legally changed his name to enable him to fit in with his peers after his father left them. Although he never truly
The post Mark Strong’s Best Acting Roles In The Last Decade first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Mark Strong’s Best Acting Roles In The Last Decade first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/11/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
In the first week of May 2024, the first images of James Gunn's Superman were posted, with David Corenswet now inhabiting the role of the Man of Steel.
Looking at Corenswet, it's easy to see that this Superman is a throwback to Christopher Reeve's groovy interpretation of the Superman of 1978.
Not just a superhuman being but a likable dork with a heart of gold, the Superman that baby boomers fell in love with.
It's the opposite of what Zack Snyder envisioned with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice -- an aging Superman feeling alienated from humankind and looking downright surly.
(The face of Henry Cavill's Superman, that imperious, disenchanted, loveless face, was a work of art. He would do a fantastic job as a villain for a change.)
Despite perfect casting, Snyder went full Emo Superman with his Dcu, adding a splash of moodiness...
Looking at Corenswet, it's easy to see that this Superman is a throwback to Christopher Reeve's groovy interpretation of the Superman of 1978.
Not just a superhuman being but a likable dork with a heart of gold, the Superman that baby boomers fell in love with.
It's the opposite of what Zack Snyder envisioned with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice -- an aging Superman feeling alienated from humankind and looking downright surly.
(The face of Henry Cavill's Superman, that imperious, disenchanted, loveless face, was a work of art. He would do a fantastic job as a villain for a change.)
Despite perfect casting, Snyder went full Emo Superman with his Dcu, adding a splash of moodiness...
- 5/9/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Dua Lipa knows how to bring the party. And apparently it runs in the genes. While making her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut last night, the award-winning pop star acknowledged how she’d made her television debut in the same building eight years ago and gave a special shoutout to her parents — who were in the audience cheering her on — telling a story about an unlikely run-in she had with her folks one night.
“As you can see,” she said, “they’re kind of cool. They love to party. One night, I was out with my friends and we ended up at the club at three o’clock in the morning and who do I bump into but my parents. Which is embarrassing, cause the last thing you want to see when you’re super high and drunk-off-your-ass is your daughter.”
The punchline got a huge laugh, particularly from her parents up in the balcony.
“As you can see,” she said, “they’re kind of cool. They love to party. One night, I was out with my friends and we ended up at the club at three o’clock in the morning and who do I bump into but my parents. Which is embarrassing, cause the last thing you want to see when you’re super high and drunk-off-your-ass is your daughter.”
The punchline got a huge laugh, particularly from her parents up in the balcony.
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Henry Cavill has starred in multiple action films in his career and has even performed many of his own stunts. The actor starred in two action comedies this year alone, featuring in Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle and Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which saw him return to his action hero persona.
The Superman star also featured in Mission: Impossible – Fallout in 2018, which saw trade blows with Tom Cruise. The latter, who is known for performing dangerous stunts on his own reportedly inspired Cavill to do so on the sets of the film. However, he had to go through one obstacle before he was allowed to perform one iconic stunt that the Cruise-led franchise is known for.
Henry Cavill Was Gutted Over Not Being Able To Do A Motorcycle Stunt For Mission: Impossible – Fallout Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
While...
The Superman star also featured in Mission: Impossible – Fallout in 2018, which saw trade blows with Tom Cruise. The latter, who is known for performing dangerous stunts on his own reportedly inspired Cavill to do so on the sets of the film. However, he had to go through one obstacle before he was allowed to perform one iconic stunt that the Cruise-led franchise is known for.
Henry Cavill Was Gutted Over Not Being Able To Do A Motorcycle Stunt For Mission: Impossible – Fallout Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
While...
- 5/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Dua Lipa dove deep into the scorching-hot rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar on “Saturday Night Live.”
On the latest episode, Lipa appeared alongside Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner and Devon Walker as morning talk show hosts who attempt to explain the diss tracks that have taken over the music world in the last few days to their viewers.
Lipa played a culture critic who has been locked away “for the past 48 hours trying to piece it all together.” She appeared in front of a white board plastered with portraits of the two rappers and yarn connecting Post-It notes with phrases like “shoe size,” “feet” and “Ovo.”
Drake and Lamar’s back-and-forth diss tracks have been dominating social media, particularly in the last 36 hours when Lamar released three songs targeting Drake. Things got personal as the two traded barbs about their families and personal lives. However, Lamar seems to have...
On the latest episode, Lipa appeared alongside Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner and Devon Walker as morning talk show hosts who attempt to explain the diss tracks that have taken over the music world in the last few days to their viewers.
Lipa played a culture critic who has been locked away “for the past 48 hours trying to piece it all together.” She appeared in front of a white board plastered with portraits of the two rappers and yarn connecting Post-It notes with phrases like “shoe size,” “feet” and “Ovo.”
Drake and Lamar’s back-and-forth diss tracks have been dominating social media, particularly in the last 36 hours when Lamar released three songs targeting Drake. Things got personal as the two traded barbs about their families and personal lives. However, Lamar seems to have...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Hemsworth, who wields Mjolnir as the mighty Thor Odinson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is known for his sculpted physique and undeniable charisma. His portrayal as the Norse God is definitely one of the greatest superhero performances of all time. But even Gods, it seems, have their idols.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
A new interview with Hemsworth has set the internet abuzz. In it, Hemsworth reportedly concedes that when it comes to sheer handsomeness, there’s one actor who surpasses even the God of Thunder himself.
Chris Hemsworth Believes Brad Pitt’s Tristan Ludlow Is The Most Beautiful Man on Screen
A still from Legends of the Fall
In a recent editorial with Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth revealed that he and his brothers loved watching movies like Legends of the Fall, especially Brad Pitt’s character Tristan Ludlow. The three brothers were huge fans...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
A new interview with Hemsworth has set the internet abuzz. In it, Hemsworth reportedly concedes that when it comes to sheer handsomeness, there’s one actor who surpasses even the God of Thunder himself.
Chris Hemsworth Believes Brad Pitt’s Tristan Ludlow Is The Most Beautiful Man on Screen
A still from Legends of the Fall
In a recent editorial with Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth revealed that he and his brothers loved watching movies like Legends of the Fall, especially Brad Pitt’s character Tristan Ludlow. The three brothers were huge fans...
- 4/30/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie is known for his diverse portfolio, spanning action thrillers, spy tales, and period mysteries over his extensive career. However, the distinct approach is not limited to the movie genres only, as seen in his approach to crafting the script for his debut feature, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
A still from Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Credit: Gramercy Pictures
Ritchie, who revealed that he has “spectacular dyslexia” wrote his first-ever movie on napkins, before transitioning to the more traditional process of scriptwriting.
Guy Ritchie Wrote Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on Napkins
In a conversation with Alex Shin, filmmaker Guy Ritchie shared insight into the writing process for his debut film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, highlighting how his dyslexia has influenced his approach.
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie | Credit: YouTube/Alex Shin 신수혁
He shared that his spelling and writing skills have remained unchanged since he was 12 years old.
A still from Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Credit: Gramercy Pictures
Ritchie, who revealed that he has “spectacular dyslexia” wrote his first-ever movie on napkins, before transitioning to the more traditional process of scriptwriting.
Guy Ritchie Wrote Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on Napkins
In a conversation with Alex Shin, filmmaker Guy Ritchie shared insight into the writing process for his debut film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, highlighting how his dyslexia has influenced his approach.
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie | Credit: YouTube/Alex Shin 신수혁
He shared that his spelling and writing skills have remained unchanged since he was 12 years old.
- 4/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Nicholas Cage is one of the Hollywood legends who has a thriving career to complement his legacy in the industry. He has appeared in movies across genres. The actor who won an Oscar for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, however, received criticism from a Batman actor for his role in Kick Ass.
Nicolas Cage in Kick Ass
Legendary Batman star Adam West criticized Nicholas Cage for his role in Matthew Vaughn-directed 2010 black comedy superhero film Kick Ass. Cage played Damon Macready a.k.a. Big Daddy— an ex-cop turned vigilante. In the movie, he wanted payback against Frank D’Amico after the villain destroyed Big Daddy’s family.
Batman Star Adam West Was Critical Of Nicholas Cage’s Role In Kick Ass
Nicolas Cage as Big Daddy in Kick Ass
Original Batman star Adam West was once very critical of Nicholas Cage’s Big Daddy in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick Ass.
Nicolas Cage in Kick Ass
Legendary Batman star Adam West criticized Nicholas Cage for his role in Matthew Vaughn-directed 2010 black comedy superhero film Kick Ass. Cage played Damon Macready a.k.a. Big Daddy— an ex-cop turned vigilante. In the movie, he wanted payback against Frank D’Amico after the villain destroyed Big Daddy’s family.
Batman Star Adam West Was Critical Of Nicholas Cage’s Role In Kick Ass
Nicolas Cage as Big Daddy in Kick Ass
Original Batman star Adam West was once very critical of Nicholas Cage’s Big Daddy in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick Ass.
- 4/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Newcomers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be able to enjoy July’s Deadpool & Wolverine without “prior research” says its director, Shawn Levy.
Emerging in the wake of a somewhat rocky period for the pop culture titan that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine is Marvel Studios’ sole cinema outing for 2024. As a result, there are hopes that it can reclaim some of the billion-dollar-plus success of Marvel’s better outings following the muted response to The Marvels and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania.
In the build-up to the film’s release, Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy has been out and about, doing a bit of marketing. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Levy introduced a talking point that Marvel itself is probably keen to get across to would-be movie-goers: Deadpool & Wolverine, despite its connection to the wider MCU, won...
Emerging in the wake of a somewhat rocky period for the pop culture titan that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine is Marvel Studios’ sole cinema outing for 2024. As a result, there are hopes that it can reclaim some of the billion-dollar-plus success of Marvel’s better outings following the muted response to The Marvels and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania.
In the build-up to the film’s release, Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy has been out and about, doing a bit of marketing. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Levy introduced a talking point that Marvel itself is probably keen to get across to would-be movie-goers: Deadpool & Wolverine, despite its connection to the wider MCU, won...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The recent trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is packed with nods to comic stories and tons of cameos. In the movie, Deadpool teams up with the Tva to save his reality from falling apart.
He tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but it seems like Wolverine isn’t eager. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain and explore the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie is generating a lot of buzz, which can be both positive and negative. On the bright side, it’s likely to attract huge crowds to theaters. However, the downside is that fans have extremely high expectations and numerous theories, making it impossible to meet all of them. Eventually, this hype might lead to disappointment.
Even industry insiders are fueling the hype. Director Matthew Vaughn dubbed the movie the “MCU savior,” and Deadpool creator Liefeld hailed it as “the best comic movie of all time,...
He tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but it seems like Wolverine isn’t eager. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain and explore the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie is generating a lot of buzz, which can be both positive and negative. On the bright side, it’s likely to attract huge crowds to theaters. However, the downside is that fans have extremely high expectations and numerous theories, making it impossible to meet all of them. Eventually, this hype might lead to disappointment.
Even industry insiders are fueling the hype. Director Matthew Vaughn dubbed the movie the “MCU savior,” and Deadpool creator Liefeld hailed it as “the best comic movie of all time,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer recently dropped, and we’ve seen everything from nods to comic storylines to an overwhelming amount of cameos about to appear in the movie.
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The thing with the movie is that there is a massive amount of publicity surrounding it, and that can be both a good and a bad thing. The good thing is that obviously, it’s going to pull the masses into cinemas, the bad thing? Fans have expectations that are through the...
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The thing with the movie is that there is a massive amount of publicity surrounding it, and that can be both a good and a bad thing. The good thing is that obviously, it’s going to pull the masses into cinemas, the bad thing? Fans have expectations that are through the...
- 4/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
In “Boy Kills World,” Bill Skarsgård has burning eyes and model cheekbones, sinewy arms popping out of a dirty red athletic vest, and a feral pout that makes him look like Jean-Claude Van Damme crossed with Lou Reed. He plays a deaf-mute avenger, known only as Boy, who kills people in insanely violent ways. Yet through it all, the character retains his innocence. He’s a wounded wild child in a man’s body.
Raised in a mountain hideaway by a martial-arts trainer and resistance fighter called the Shaman (Yayan Ruhian), who may remind you, at first, of the Zen master in “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” Boy had his past taken away from him by a vicious totalitarian regime. During the Culling, an annual ritual where law and order is maintained by having criminals confront each other in a state-sanctioned televised death match, Boy saw his little sister, Mina (Quinn Copeland...
Raised in a mountain hideaway by a martial-arts trainer and resistance fighter called the Shaman (Yayan Ruhian), who may remind you, at first, of the Zen master in “Kill Bill: Volume 2,” Boy had his past taken away from him by a vicious totalitarian regime. During the Culling, an annual ritual where law and order is maintained by having criminals confront each other in a state-sanctioned televised death match, Boy saw his little sister, Mina (Quinn Copeland...
- 4/26/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Over the past few months, Netflix has been busy treating its audience to new big-budget projects, from the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen to the much-hyped 3 Body Problem and Ripley with Andrew Scott. But as high-profile as Netflix's premieres are, they seem to pale in comparison to what competing streaming services are offering.
According to numerous data and statistics, a large number of American households have recently preferred platforms such as Hulu and Max, thanks to the regular addition of acclaimed full-length new releases, or Prime Video, especially thanks to the recent hit Fallout.
In such a context, it is particularly surprising that among all the movies and TV series on numerous streaming services, one of the leaders is the movie directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle, released earlier this year. Although the movie had a lot of hype even before its release thanks...
According to numerous data and statistics, a large number of American households have recently preferred platforms such as Hulu and Max, thanks to the regular addition of acclaimed full-length new releases, or Prime Video, especially thanks to the recent hit Fallout.
In such a context, it is particularly surprising that among all the movies and TV series on numerous streaming services, one of the leaders is the movie directed by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle, released earlier this year. Although the movie had a lot of hype even before its release thanks...
- 4/24/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s turn in Bullet Train has led to theories he’s going to play Bond next. But do actors who play Bond-like characters go on to actually play 007? We take a look.
At the time of writing, at least, there’s much speculation about Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his connection to the James Bond franchise. In March, a British newspaper with a big red masthead spread the rumour that the actor is secretly being lined up to play 007, taking over from Daniel Craig.
It’s a rumour so persistent that Taylor-Johnson has started to get a bit cross when ‘The Bond Question’ is brought up in interviews. When asked by an Associated Press reporter about the whole matter, Taylor-Johnson looked down at his feet, as though trying to repress some terrifying wellspring of anger, before abruptly marching off with a chirpy, “Alright, have a good one!”
Adding fuel to...
At the time of writing, at least, there’s much speculation about Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his connection to the James Bond franchise. In March, a British newspaper with a big red masthead spread the rumour that the actor is secretly being lined up to play 007, taking over from Daniel Craig.
It’s a rumour so persistent that Taylor-Johnson has started to get a bit cross when ‘The Bond Question’ is brought up in interviews. When asked by an Associated Press reporter about the whole matter, Taylor-Johnson looked down at his feet, as though trying to repress some terrifying wellspring of anger, before abruptly marching off with a chirpy, “Alright, have a good one!”
Adding fuel to...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Intro: Director Matthew Vaughn is known for making gangster movies and comic book adaptations. Producing Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and making his directorial debut with Layer Cake paved the way for bigger projects: Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, the Kingsman franchise, Argylle. But in between the gangsters and the over-the-top heroics, he decided to make a fairy tale. Based on the writing of popular author Neil Gaiman, the film tells of witches, unicorns, flying ships, lightning catchers, and a falling star… that’s actually a person. Released in 2007, the movie we’re talking about is called Stardust. And it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Set-up: The story of Stardust goes back to the early 1990s. While out driving one day, Neil Gaiman saw a wall running along one side of the road and was struck by the idea that a magical land called Faerie might exist on...
Set-up: The story of Stardust goes back to the early 1990s. While out driving one day, Neil Gaiman saw a wall running along one side of the road and was struck by the idea that a magical land called Faerie might exist on...
- 4/21/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Back in 2003, veteran James Bond actor Sean Connery portrayed the role of Allan Quatermain in a film called The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The film was a complete disaster as the reviews addressed the film as just terrible and unpleasant to watch… at that time.
With the recent failure of superhero movies, it seems that people are giving the old movies a second chance and this week, it’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Taking to X, people talked about how the movie is actually good compared to modern films!
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
Sean Connery’s Failed 2003 Movie Is Actually Quite Good?
Starring alongside Peta Wilson, Stuart Townsend, and a plethora of actors, Connery portrayed the role of Qauterman in the 2003 film. Based on the story of an adventurer who is recruited by the government, the film is loosely based on the superhero comics that we adore today.
With the recent failure of superhero movies, it seems that people are giving the old movies a second chance and this week, it’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Taking to X, people talked about how the movie is actually good compared to modern films!
Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
Sean Connery’s Failed 2003 Movie Is Actually Quite Good?
Starring alongside Peta Wilson, Stuart Townsend, and a plethora of actors, Connery portrayed the role of Qauterman in the 2003 film. Based on the story of an adventurer who is recruited by the government, the film is loosely based on the superhero comics that we adore today.
- 4/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Sean Connery’s legacy in film history is irrefutable just as much as his contribution to the evolution of late 20th-century cinema. Despite the era’s misgivings and misogyny, Connery remains an irrevocable icon for his role as James Bond in the franchise’s first live-action film Dr. No. His blue-eyed, broad-shouldered, and laid-back charm not only hypnotized millions but also brought the Scotsman fame on a level previously unheard of.
Sean Connery in Goldfinger [Credit: United Artists]However, under fame’s seductive grip, Connery ended up shunning other roles that would go on to become equally iconic in the years to come. Sadder still, the actor blatantly used his fame as a tool to lord over industry producers and directors for a bigger payday.
Sean Connery Passed Up on Iconic Role Due to James Bond
Ruthless, sadistic, and diabolical, Brick Top remains one of the most exaggerated and terrifying on-screen villains to date.
Sean Connery in Goldfinger [Credit: United Artists]However, under fame’s seductive grip, Connery ended up shunning other roles that would go on to become equally iconic in the years to come. Sadder still, the actor blatantly used his fame as a tool to lord over industry producers and directors for a bigger payday.
Sean Connery Passed Up on Iconic Role Due to James Bond
Ruthless, sadistic, and diabolical, Brick Top remains one of the most exaggerated and terrifying on-screen villains to date.
- 4/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
While Henry Cavill defined Superman for a decade, he has now moved on from the franchise and has been working on new projects. The actor was last seen in Matthew Vaughn’s spy comedy Argylle and is set to feature in the historical action comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The actor is also working on a Highlander reboot.
During the premiere of the Guy Ritchie directorial, Henry Cavill reportedly made fun of his unlucky streak as Superman. While talking about his collaborations with Ritchie, he mentioned his alleged post-credits scene in the director’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. He also took a dig at his appearance in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam while doing so.
Henry Cavill’s Bumpy Ride As Superman In The Dceu Henry Cavill as Superman in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Henry Cavill began his tenure as Superman with 2013’s Man of Steel.
During the premiere of the Guy Ritchie directorial, Henry Cavill reportedly made fun of his unlucky streak as Superman. While talking about his collaborations with Ritchie, he mentioned his alleged post-credits scene in the director’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. He also took a dig at his appearance in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam while doing so.
Henry Cavill’s Bumpy Ride As Superman In The Dceu Henry Cavill as Superman in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Henry Cavill began his tenure as Superman with 2013’s Man of Steel.
- 4/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The April of genre showers continues with four new wide releases and another expanding nationwide, offering quite a bit of variety. Can any of the take down reigning champion “Civil War”? Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
First up is the new horror film, “Abigail,” from the filmmaking collective known as Radio Silence, who directed the last two “Scream” movies. This one involves a band of criminals who kidnap the young daughter of a powerful crime lord to get money from him, holding her in a mansion where they learn that … she’s a vampire! The filmmakers reunite with Melissa Barrera from their “Scream” films, who is joined by Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Giancarlo Esposito, Matthew Goode and the title character is played by young Alisha Weir.
Universal does love its vampires. After all, it was the studio that made “Dracula” famous, going all the way back...
First up is the new horror film, “Abigail,” from the filmmaking collective known as Radio Silence, who directed the last two “Scream” movies. This one involves a band of criminals who kidnap the young daughter of a powerful crime lord to get money from him, holding her in a mansion where they learn that … she’s a vampire! The filmmakers reunite with Melissa Barrera from their “Scream” films, who is joined by Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Giancarlo Esposito, Matthew Goode and the title character is played by young Alisha Weir.
Universal does love its vampires. After all, it was the studio that made “Dracula” famous, going all the way back...
- 4/17/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
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