The upcoming 74th Berlin Film Festival looks set to be its starriest edition in years with Kristen Stewart, Adam Sandler, Cillian Murphy, Lena Dunham, Sebastian Stan, Amanda Seyfried and Rooney Mara among the talent due to attend this year.
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Variety, Benny – who helmed several films with his brother Josh, the duo being dubbed the Safdie Brothers – confirmed that the brothers aren’t working together, and that their split has been “amicable”.“It’s a natural progression of what we each want to explore. I will direct on my own, and I will explore things that I want to explore.
I want that freedom right now in my life,” Benny Safdie explained.Benny also went on to reveal that he hadn’t been a “meaningful part” of the Safdie Brothers’ intended next film, which like Uncut Gems, was meant to star Adam Sandler. Benny told Variety that he did not co-write the film’s script and also noted that the film is currently “on pause”.The follow-up to Uncut Gems was also meant to feature Megan Thee Stallion and would have been set in the world of sports memorabilia.When asked by Variety if the Safdie Brothers will ever work together again, Benny reportedly shrugged, telling the publication, “I don’t know.”Besides Uncut Gems, the Safdie Brothers are also best known for helming films such as the Robert Pattinson-starring Good Time and Heaven Knows What.
Since 2019’s Uncut Gems, Benny Safdie has branched out more into acting, having appeared in Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer, and smaller roles in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Licorice Pizza.He most recently co-created the comedy series The Curse – which he also appears in – alongside Nathan Fielder.In a five-star review of Uncut Gems, NME‘s Alex Flood wrote: “Uncut Gems is a masterstroke. At 135 minutes, it should feel bloated, but at no point is the action any less than gripping.
The upcoming 74th Berlin Film Festival looks set to be its starriest edition in years with Kristen Stewart, Adam Sandler, Cillian Murphy, Lena Dunham, Sebastian Stan, Amanda Seyfried and Rooney Mara among the talent due to attend this year.
Thanks to “Oppenheimer” and a Golden Globe victory for Best Actor, Cillian Murphy is one of cinema’s “it” actors of the moment. And it’s a long time coming for the “actor’s actor.” So is it any surprise a drama starring Murphy will open the 2024 Berlinale next month? No, it is not.
It seems as if Adam Sandler is only really interested in making two types of films—his standard-issue, pretty terrible Netflix comedies and his every-so-often dramatic films that are beloved by most. Judging by the trailer, “Spaceman” firmly fits the latter category.
Jaden Thompson Perhaps spiders are not a nuisance after all — at least that’s the case for Adam Sandler in “Spaceman,” in which he receives emotional support from an oversized arachnid in outer space. Netflix has released the trailer for Sandler’s upcoming sci-fi film, set to premiere at Berlin Film Festival next month. It will then release in select theaters on Feb.
TMZ, revealing that he died on Friday (January 12) at his home in Del Mar, California. At the time of publishing, Musser’s cause of death has yet to be announced. Musser has also shared numerous reports of Musser’s death on her Instagram stories.“RIP to the love of my life,” Press wrote in a series of Instagram Stories, which also included photos of them throughout their time as a couple.
Caroline Brew editor Alec Musser, an actor known for “All My Children” and the 2010 comedy film “Grown Ups,” has died. He was 50. His fiancée Paige Press confirmed his death on Saturday via Instagram stories.
Alec Musser has sadly passed away.
Adam Sandler has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his former Grown Ups co-star Alec Musser, after he passed away aged 50. Alec was found dead at his home in Del Mar, California on Friday, January 12. No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Adam Sandler has taken to social media to express his condolences following the loss of Alec Musser.
Dua Lipa attempts to sit down at the Golden Globes in her black skintight Schiaparelli gownooh my outfit so tightDrew Barrymore starts crying while watching The Wedding Singer and tells Adam Sandler she loves him. I love you so much Adam Sandler.
The Jennifer Hudson Show has been renewed for a third season by the Fox Television Stations and Hearst Television.
Drew Barrymore is all in her nostalgic feelings!
Drew Barrymore broke down in tears over her longtime friend Adam Sandler on Wednesday — all because she caught a viewing of their movie “The Wedding Singer” on TV.The talk show host, 48, documented staying home to catch the 1998 rom-com, even bailing on prior yoga plans that she had.“I love you so much @adamsandler. The Wedding Singer came on my TV as I was getting ready to leave the house and I had to take in this moment and watch it,” Barrymore captioned her Instagram post.“We made such a good movie, I love you so much, Happy New Year,” she said in the video, wiping away tears.
Drew Barrymore is embracing nostalgia and sending her love to Adam Sandler!
Another day, another rumor essentially confirmed. So, you’ll remember that in April 2022, it was reported that Adam Sandler and The Safdie Brothers (“Good Time”) were going to make a follow-up film to their critically acclaimed collaboration “Uncut Gems.” The movie, for Netflix, was supposed to shoot in the late winter of 2023 for a 2024 release.
Benny Safdie got his start in Hollywood as a director alongside his brother Josh, but now they’ve gone their separate ways.
Selome Hailu Despite this year’s Thanksgiving viewing being down from the previous holiday, “Leo” and “Squid Game: The Challenge” kept viewers interested during the Nov. 20-26 viewing window according to Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10. Adam Sandler’s animated comedy opened at No.
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire took over the Netflix throne in its debut week.
The November streaming slump finally ended during the week of Thanksgiving, as audiences in the U.S. had some extra time to catch up on film and TV.
Cuckoo (above) from filmmaker Tilman Singer and Johan Renck’s Spaceman with Adam Sandler, a Netflix film for which a trailer just dropped.The seven films are as follows.Cuckooby Tilman Singer | with Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, Marton Csókás, Jan Bluthardt Germany 2024Berlinale Special Gala | World premiereDostoevskij (Dostoevsky)by Damiano & Fabio D’Innocenzo | with Filippo Timi, Gabriel Montesi, Carlotta Gamba, Federico Vanni Italy 2024Berlinale Special | World premiere | SeriesSasquatch Sunsetby David & Nathan Zellner | with Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Nathan Zellner, Christophe Zajac-Denek USA 2024Berlinale Special | International premiereSeven Veilsby Atom Egoyan | with Amanda Seyfried, Rebecca Liddiard, Douglas Smith, Ambur Braid, Michael Kupfer-Radecky Canada 2023Berlinale Special Gala | International premiereSpacemanby Johan Renck | with Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Isabella Rossellini, Paul Dano USA 2024Berlinale Special Gala | World premiereTreasureby Julia von Heinz | with Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry, Zbigniew Zamachowski Germany / France 2024Berlinale Special Gala | World premiereWu Suo Zhu (Abiding Nowhere)by Tsai Ming-liangTaiwan / USA 2024Berlinale Special | World premiere | Documentary FormArtistic Director Carlo Chatrian announced seven films in all for next year’s festival with the remaining line-up due in mid-January.“It is with special pleasure and pride that we welcome back directors who have presented their work at the festival in the past. Berlinale Special will be home for new films by Julia von Heinz (Treasure) and Tilman Singer (Cuckoo), both with projects involving American stars, for the irreverent comedy by the Zellner brothers (Sasquatch Sunset) and the dark