Al Pacino is doing a bit of damage control after botching his Oscars award presentation.
Al Pacino is doing a bit of damage control after botching his Oscars award presentation.
Selena Kuznikov Fresh from their triumph at the Oscars earlier this month with “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood respectively for their services to film. The honor was personally approved by Britain’s King Charles III. Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the creative industries.
Selena Kuznikov Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will be made an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the creative industries. The honor, one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K., was personally approved by King Charles III.
It’s a knighthood for the man behind The Dark Knight.
Believe it or not, Jake Gyllenhaal was once in the running to play the Caped Crusader.
Steven Spielberg has shared high praise for Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune: Part Two – see what Spielberg had to say below.Both Spielberg and Villeneuve recently appeared together on the March 26 episode of The Director’s Cut podcast, during which Spielberg shared his thoughts on Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic, Dune.“It’s an honour for me to sit here and talk to you,” Spielberg said to Villeneuve. “Let me start by saying there are filmmakers who are the builders of worlds.
Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about losing roles in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! and Christopher Nolan‘s Batman Begins.
Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune: Part Two is getting Steven Spielberg‘s seal of approval. The Oscar-winning director is praising not only the film, but the Canadian filmmakers vision and creativity.
Jake Gyllenhaal has opened up about his experience of losing out on the role of Batman in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy.Speaking on The Howard Stern Show (via Variety), he recalled the rejection, having made it to the final round of casting, before the iconic DC superhero role was eventually given to Christian Bale.He also mentioned losing out on the role of Christian in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge!, a role which went to Ewan McGregor.Speaking on both experiences, Gyllenhaal said: “To [Nolan’s] credit and to Baz [Luhrmann’s] credit, both of those directors called me personally to tell me [I didn’t get the role].”“And they will tell you why. When you get that far, there’s a real legitimacy to you potentially getting something.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jake Gyllenhaal recently opened up on “The Howard Stern Show” about what it was like losing two major roles during the final rounds of casting: Batman in Christopher Nolan‘s “Batman Begins” and Christian in Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” On the latter film, the audition process came down to Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger and Ewan McGregor. It’s here where Gyllenhaal first heard of Ledger, who would later become his co-star in “Brokeback Mountain.” “What I felt was disappointment when I didn’t get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed,” Gyllenhaal said.
While it’s hard to pinpoint an origin story for the backlash, it’s no secret that it became popular to hate on actress Anne Hathaway circa 2011 and 2012, the former being the year she hosted the Oscars with James Franco and the latter the year she won her first Oscar for “Les Misérables.” Perhaps it was the earnestness, possibly what was seen as an eager-to-please attitude. Still, the actress definitely took a perception hit in those ensuing years, seemingly adopted by the press as well.
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Cillian Murphy has booked his next movie role!
a deeply personal interview with Vanity Fair, Anne Hathaway shot back at critics from early on in her career who said she had no sex appeal. “I was like, ‘I’m a Scorpio,’ ” Hathaway, 41, said.
While it’s hard to pinpoint an origin story for the backlash, it’s no secret that it became popular to hate on actress Anne Hathaway circa 2011 and 2012, the former being the year she hosted the Oscars with James Franco and the latter the year she won her first Oscar for “Les Misérables.” Perhaps it was the earnestness, possibly what was seen as an eager-to-please attitude. Still, the actress definitely took a perception hit in those ensuing years, seemingly adopted by the press as well.
Anne Hathaway has praised Christopher Nolan for backing her amid an online backlash over a decade ago.The actress was subjected to negative public opinion around the time of her 2013 Oscar win for Les Misérables.However, she called Nolan an “angel” for giving her a chance in 2014’s Interstellar at that time in her life, especially as other filmmakers had refused to cast her due to the backlash.“A lot of people wouldn’t give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online,” Hathaway recalled to Vanity Fair. “I had an angel in Christopher Nolan, who did not care about that and gave me one of the most beautiful roles I’ve had in one of the best films that I’ve been a part of.“I don’t know if he knew that he was backing me at the time, but it had that effect.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Anne Hathaway told Vanity Fair during a cover story interview that Christopher Nolan more or less saved her career when public opinion turned against her in the lead up to and the aftermath of her winning the Oscar for “Les Miserables.” Hathaway was widely mocked online at this time, and she once remembered googling herself after the Oscar win only to see one of the top search results was an article with the title: “Why does everyone hate Anne Hathaway?” “A lot of people wouldn’t give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online,” Hathaway now told Vanity Fair. “I had an angel in Christopher Nolan, who did not care about that and gave me one of the most beautiful roles I’ve had in one of the best films that I’ve been a part of.” Hathaway is referring to the role of NASA scientist Dr.
In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo stays up late to discuss the film “Late Night with the Devil” with producer and star David Dastmalchian (“The Dark Knight,” “The Suicide Squad.” The film follows a fledgling late-night host (Dastmalchian) who decides to invite some spooky guests on his struggling 70’s late-night show to boost ratings—unleashing evil in front of the whole world.
Jake Gyllenhaal recently reflected on two big roles that got away.
Fans may be wondering why Christopher Nolan‘s films never have any deleted scenes associated with them.
The third installment of the Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews has set its slate, and that will include director Steven Soderbergh engaging in a conversation with directors Anthony and Joe Russo. I will moderate that discussion, which will touch on the preposterously unlikely way that Soderbergh discovered and godfathered the career of the duo that directed Hollywood’s all-time highest grossing film, Avengers: Endgame. The festival runs next month from April 19-21.
Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed that he would love to play Batman if he were given the opportunity.As James Gunn‘s DC Universe begins to shape up, more roles in the superhero world are being cast, including Superman, Supergirl and Lex Luthor. However, one hero that has yet to be cast is Batman/Bruce Wayne.A perennial contender to play Batman whenever the role opens up, Jake Gyllenhaal was recently asked about potentially starring in Gunn’s DC Universe as the Caped Crusader. Gyllenhaal said to Screen Rant: “Oh, man.
Jake Gyllenhaal is still interested in playing Batman on the big screen. The actor recently revealed that it “would be an honor” to portray the Dark Knight as it’s a classic role.
The untitled reteam between filmmaker Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan is hitting theaters on March 7, 2025.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jake Gyllenhaal was a serious contender to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy, and it appear losing the role to Christian Bale has never impacted Gyllenhaal’s desire to play the Caped Crusader on the big screen. Making the press rounds in support of his new Amazon Prime Video action movie “Road House,” Gyllenhaal was asked by Screen Rant if he was still interested in playing Batman. “Oh, man.
reportedly been offered the role of the next James Bond, sources told the Sun.The “Bullet Train” actor is expected to sign on the dotted line this week, the outlet adds.He would succeed Daniel Craig, 56, who has played the famous secret agent for five films, starting with 2006’s “Casino Royale” and ending with 2021’s “No Time to Die.” He’d also succeed a line-up that has included Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore and Sean Connery. Taylor-Johnson isn’t a household name, but if he becomes the next 007, he will be. Here’s everything to know about him.Taylor-Johnson (née Johnson) began as a child actor.
There has been a long list of Batman hopefuls over the years. During the Christopher Nolan era of the DC Comics hero, plenty of actors auditioned for the part in “Batman Begins,” including Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhall, and recent Best Actor Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy.
A British actor has reportedly been offered the role to be the next James Bond and will be signing a contract in the coming days.
Jake Gyllenhaal has thoughts about playing Batman!
Robert Downey Jr. is reflecting on his Hollywood career after winning his first Oscar!
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large That’s a wrap on Oscar season 2024 — but first, the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast‘s Roundtable dives in one last time to take a final look at the highs, lows and head scratchers from Sunday night’s ceremony. “Oppenheimer” did huge, but it didn’t quite sweep.
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