The latest film from Paul Schrader, the new thriller, “The Card Counter,” finds itself in a similar position as many features from the last year. The film was greenlit and began production prior to the massive worldwide outbreak of COVID.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJohn Lithgow has joined the cast of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” playing the role of a prosecutor.
The two-time Oscar nominee will be be part of an ensemble that also includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons.“Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on David Grann’s best-selling book, which explores the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation during the 1920s.The screenplay was written by Eric Roth
.The latest film from Paul Schrader, the new thriller, “The Card Counter,” finds itself in a similar position as many features from the last year. The film was greenlit and began production prior to the massive worldwide outbreak of COVID.
Social commentator Fran Lebowitz, known for being an endless source of witty and pointed observations about American life, has accrued a lot of fans over the decades. None bigger than filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNetflix has announced release dates for its entire fall and winter film slate, a list of buzzy films that includes “Don’t Look Up,” a dark comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Adam McKay; Jane Campion’s drama “The Power of the Dog” with Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons; and Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut “Passing.”Those titles, along with Idris Elba’s Western “The Harder They Fall”; “The Starling,
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWhen Michael Moore was in parochial school he started a newspaper dedicated to covering the comings-and-goings of his teachers and classmates. Initially, the nuns thought it was cute.
Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TV“BMF” used “the same technology” that Martin Scorsese used in “The Irishman” in order to turn Marshall Mathers aka Eminem back in time for the seventh episode of the upcoming Starz drama.Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson revealed that tidbit during the series’ Television Critics Assn. press tour panel on Aug.
As we’ve seen with the recent lawsuit between Scarlett Johansson and Disney, there’s a lot of complicated math that goes into an actor’s contract with a studio for a project. In previous years, the biggest names in Hollywood would earn an upfront fee, but they would then have the chance to earn a lot more with “back-end” deals that include profit-sharing with the studio.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media1091 Pictures has acquired “Pharma Bro,” a look at the rise and fall of Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical tycoon whose price hiking of drugs made him a textbook example of avarice run amok. The film by Brent Hodge links Shkreli’s story to the 21st century prominence of bro culture.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScarlett Johansson has found her follow-up to the lawsuit against Disney that recently sent Hollywood spinning.The Oscar-nominated star of “Marriage Story” and “Jojo Rabbit” has joined the A-list cast of Wes Anderson’s latest project, sure to be another impeccably directed and intensely realized foray into auteur-ism.
envisioned a version that would cast people of color and use hip-hop music. And in fact, Clint Eastwood at one time eyed Beyoncé for the lead opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, while back in 2002, Will Smith reportedly courted Jennifer Lopez to star with him in another remake.
bought a $7.1 million mansion for a loved-one (reportedly his mother Irmelin Indenbirken), Leonardo DiCaprio is getting ready to sell the house he bought for his dad in 2018 for $4.91 million. He is asking $5.75 million.It is unknown where the “Titanic” star’s father, George DiCaprio, 77, is moving, and some publications are now reporting that the $7.1 million purchase in May was actually an upgrade for Leo’s father.
Two-time Oscar nominee John Lithgow is joining the cast of Martin Scorsese’s American Western crime drama film “Killers Of The Flower Moon.” The film has been shooting since May of this year but keeps adding members to its cast.
John Lithgow (“Perry Mason,” “Bombshell”) has joined the cast of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Apple Original Films announced on Tuesday.Lithgow will play the role of Prosecutor Leaward.
The two-time Oscar nominee and 2x Golden Globe winner will play Prosecutor Leaward in the Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro film Killers of the Flower Moon which Martin Scorsese is directing. This is the first time that John Lithgow has starred in a Scorsese movie.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Good Trouble” star Sherry Cola is joining the cast of Adele Lim’s upcoming R-rated comedy about a group of four friends traveling through Asia in search of one of their birth mothers. Cola will appear opposite Ashley Park (“Emily in Paris”) as one of the film’s leads.The film, which is being produced by Lionsgate and Point Grey Pictures, marks Lim’s directorial debut.
"Suicide Squad" director James Gunn called out director Martin Scorsese for previously bashing Marvel and other franchise filmmakers. In addition to the upcoming "Suicide Squad" film based on DC Comics characters, Gunn is perhaps best known for helming the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise for Marvel.The Guardians have had two installments under their belt and, after a bit of controversy, were secured for a third. While promoting his latest movie on MTV’s "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Gunn
Rambo.The 57-year-old director intends to retire after his tenth film, with speculation rife on how he’ll follow up Once Upon A Time In Hollywood starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.Speaking on The Big Ticket podcast, Tarantino offered some potential perspective on his mindset heading into his final film, explaining how he’d adapt David Morrell’s 1972 novel of ‘First Blood’ if he decided to just make a “good movie”.“When David O.
MTV’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.“I just think it seems awful cynical that he would keep coming out against Marvel — and then that is the only thing that would get him press for his movie,” Gunn, 55, told pod host Josh Horowitz.
James Gunn, the director of the new The Suicide Squad movie, went on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and revealed his thoughts on those infamous Martin Scorsese comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.