Christopher Reeve’s son Matthew remembers his 1996 standing ovation at the Academy Awards

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christopher Nolan appeared on “The Late Show” for a lengthy discussion with Stephen Colbert in which the filmmaker heaped praise on his “Oppenheimer” star Robert Downey Jr., who is widely considered the Oscar frontrunner for best supporting actor. Nolan said he always wanted to work with Downey because of his “generosity” and “charisma.” The director went on to call Downey’s role as Iron Man, which birthed the Marvel Cinematic Universe and carried it for a decade, one of the most important casting decisions ever made. “With anybody you work with, with actors…you’re looking for some kind of connection emotionally, empathetically,” Nolan said about being drawn to Downey.

In an under-the-radar move that will delight many in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has added a new category to the Academy Awards. Beginning with the 98th Oscars in 2026, an achievement in Casting Oscar will be handed out for the first time.

-winning singer-songwriter and, more recently, as a runner-up. But you may not know about his years moonlighting as a farmer. (Yes, really.) in San Diego is home to avocados, passionfruit, and—most importantly—coffee, which is a big part of the musician's life.“I've learned a lot from planting trees.

Ability Magazine, Reeve increased his weight by 30 pounds and added four inches to his chest and three inches to his biceps during his training for “Superman.” He also increased his bench press from 100 pounds to 350. Reeve’s first trainer was David Prowse, who played the role of Darth Vader for the entirety of the original “Star Wars” trilogy.A 1978 “behind the scenes” video feature said that at first, “Superman producers” considered him “too young, and maybe even too skinny” for the role. Before landing on the then-unknown Reeve, producers reportedly considered bigger stars for the lead, including Robert Redford, Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone and Caitlyn Jenner (who was then Bruce).

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told People magazine at Sunday night’s Sundance Film Festival premiere of the new documentary, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.““And what sticks with me most,” he said, “was after that incredible warm welcome and that very long standing ovation that he received, his introduction — he followed it up with a wonderful speech about how cinema and movies are at their best when they not only entertain, but they inform and educate and address issues.”Among those in the audience applauding the “Rear Window” actor that night were Tom Hanks, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, John Travolta, Meryl Streep, Jim Carrey and Nicolas Cage.Reeve also remembered how clips from movies including “Coming Home” and “Terms of Endearment” addressed important human issues.“So that’s always stuck with me,” he told People.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Here we are, three weeks into January, and the Sundance Film Festival has delivered what promises to be the year’s most uncomfortable date movie: a grubby New York-set fable about a facially distinctive actor (modeled on Adam Pearson) who undergoes an experimental procedure that leaves him looking like Sebastian Stan — presumably an improvement, until he realizes that under the skin, he’s still the same miserable loser. The kind of oddball satire only indie studio A24 would dare to produce, Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” asks what it means to be “normal,” and whether, if we could wave a magic wand and “correct” those qualities that set us apart, that’s really something we’d want.

Billy Elliot, revealing he found its depiction of the working class “offensive”.The actor, who is well-known for appearing in Doctor Who and is currently starring in True Detective: Night Country, said he was offered the role of the father in the 2000 film, which tells the story of a working-class boy who discovers a passion for ballet.Speaking to The Independent, Eccleston said he didn’t like the portrayal of Billy’s parents as being against his artistic ambitions, revealing his own parents – a forklift driver and a cleaner – were very supportive of his own aspirations.“[I’m] tired of seeing working-class parents portrayed as being vehemently against their kids going into the arts,” he said. “What was that fucking ballet film everyone went mad for?”“I was offered a meeting to play the father,” Eccleston went on to recall.

John Fury is no stranger to stardom as his sons are Tyson and Tommy Fury, but away from the bright lights of boxing, all he wants to do is spend time at his home in the woods. As the father of the Gypsy King, he could have his pick of fancy restaurants, plush holidays or living in a mansion, but it's the serene surroundings of mother nature where John feels most at home.The 59-year-old even chooses to live off rabbit stew and what he can hunt along with spending Christmas alone in the woods with the company of his loyal hound. During a recent chat with Daily Star Sport, while speaking on behalf of Free Bets, John, who is the future father-in-law to Molly-Mae Hague, admits he has never had it easy, nor would he ever want life to be that way.

Awards season is well underway, with the Golden Globes and the Emmys already over and done with. So far films including Poor Things, Barbie and Oppenheimer have led the way, with the Christopher Nolan-directed film picking up five gongs at the Golden Globes.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor “Yellowjackets” star Samantha Hanratty has wanted to be an actor since she was two years old: “I literally told my mom, I was like, I want to be on stage in TV. I knew I was going to be an actor really out of the womb.” “I don’t know if it was like I wanted attention from being the youngest of five girls or just the love of entertaining,” she says.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent European production powerhouse Mediawan has bought a majority stake in Misfits, the prestige U.K. company whose anticipated documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” will play at the Sundance Film Festival.

75th Primetime Emmy Awards, but he wasn’t entirely present.The actor, writer and producer took to social media shortly after the awards ceremony had wrapped up on Monday night (January 15) to share a selfie that his wife and fellow actress Kaitlin Olson had snapped.In the picture, McElhenney can be seen watching the Philadelphia Eagles’ Playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on his mobile phone during the Emmys ceremony. “Who schedules the Emmys the same night as the @eagles #gobirds #FlyEaglesFly,” he quipped on X (formerly Twitter).Who schedules the Emmys the same night as the @eagles #gobirds #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/qaRiD0ZFHx— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) January 16, 2024Jeffrey Dean Morgan commented on McElhenney’s post, responding: “Been there!”.

Actress Christina Applegate was moved to tears at the 75th annual Emmy Awards on Monday.The star, who is battling multiple sclerosis, received a standing ovation as she took to the stage with a cane to present two awards.The Dead to Me and Anchorman star was helped across the stage by host Anthony Anderson, who has been praised for his presenting skills. As Christina made her way to the podium, the entire audience at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles rose to their feet in support.

Tawny Cypress, Christina Ricci and Juliette Lewis walked the carpet while arriving at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Christina Applegate is presenting the first award.

2024 Emmy Awards on Monday evening amid her MS battle.The actress got emotional as she got a standing ovation from the crowd when she joined host Anthony Anderson on stage.Applegate donned her cane and gorgeous red gown to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series to Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear.”As she walked up to the stage, Applegate joked that her body was “not by Ozempic.”After Edebiri accepted her award and left the stage, the “Sweetest Thing” star introduced comedy legend Carol Burnett.The icon, 90, presented the accolade for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series to “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson.Applegate revealed her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021 while filming her Netflix series, “Dead To Me.”In a 2022 interview with Variety, Applegate opened up on being diagnosed with the disease while in the middle of filming. “I didn’t know what was happening to me,” she said.

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