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Taika Waititi Says He Took The ‘Thor’ Job Because He Was “Poor” & Only Read 1 Comic To Prepare - theplaylist.net
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27.11.2023

Taika Waititi Says He Took The ‘Thor’ Job Because He Was “Poor” & Only Read 1 Comic To Prepare

Of all the director hires that Marvel Studios has made over the last 15 years, there are few that are more surprising than Taika Waititi to direct a “Thor” film. However, not only did the decision to bring in a young Waititi to direct “Thor: Ragnarok” pay off in a big way (the film was a huge success, both financially and with fans), but it led to a continued relationship where the filmmaker returned for another round of ‘Thor’ goodness (though ‘Love & Thunder’ wasn’t received nearly as well as the previous film).

Taika Waititi reveals the “list of demands” given by Donald Trump during NBC commercial - www.nme.com - New Zealand - USA
nme.com
28.11.2023

Taika Waititi reveals the “list of demands” given by Donald Trump during NBC commercial

Taika Waititi has revealed that former US President, Donald Trump, issued a “list of demands” surrounding his brief appearance in NBC’s 2012 Super Bowl advert.The video features stars of the network, including The Office’s Steve Carell, Parks And Recreation’s Amy Poehler and 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin. In the video, the actors are seen singing ‘Brotherhood Of Man’ from the 1961 musical, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.Trump, who at the time was hosting The Apprentice (US) can be briefly seen wearing a suit, looking into the camera, as he points and says the word, “you”.Waititi, who directed the advert, appeared on a recent episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, where he shared that the former president’s appearance came with some conditions.“There was a piece of paper with a list of [Trump’s] demands,” the Jojo Rabbit director shared.

Taika Waititi says he directed ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ because he was “poor” and wanted to feed his kids - www.nme.com
nme.com
28.11.2023

Taika Waititi says he directed ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ because he was “poor” and wanted to feed his kids

Taika Waititi has shared new information on why he began working with Marvel to direct two Thor films for the superhero franchise.Speaking to the Smartless podcast with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, Waititi spoke about being approached by Marvel for the first time, admitting that he had “no interest” in directing a film for the company.“You know what? I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Waititi said on Smartless. “It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur.

Taika Waititi Recalls Donald Trump's 'List of Demands' While Filming with Him in 2012 - www.justjared.com
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28.11.2023

Taika Waititi Recalls Donald Trump's 'List of Demands' While Filming with Him in 2012

Taika Waititi is looking back at working with former President Donald Trump.

Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons - deadline.com
deadline.com
28.11.2023

Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons

Taika Waititi is opening up about his initial feeling about directing Thor: Ragnarok revealing he had no interest in helming the Marvel film but ultimately took the opportunity for financial reasons.

Donald Trump Had ‘List of Demands’ on Set of 2012 NBC Ad, Says Taika Waititi: The ‘Camera Had to Be a Certain Height to Make Him Look a Little Thinner’ - variety.com - New Zealand - Hollywood
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27.11.2023

Donald Trump Had ‘List of Demands’ on Set of 2012 NBC Ad, Says Taika Waititi: The ‘Camera Had to Be a Certain Height to Make Him Look a Little Thinner’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taika Waititi revealed on the “SmartLess” podcast (via Business Insider) that Donald Trump had a list of demands when the two collaborated on a 2012 advertisement for NBC. The commercial, titled “Brotherhood of Man,” aired during the Super Bowl and touted the network’s television slate by combining characters from series such as “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Saturday Night Live” and more. Waititi directed the ad, which also featured Donald Trump as he was the face of NBC’s reality competition series “The Apprentice” at the time.

Taika Waititi ‘Had No Interest’ in Directing a Marvel Movie, Took ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Because He Was ‘Poor’ and It Was ‘A Great Opportunity to Feed’ His Kids - variety.com
variety.com
27.11.2023

Taika Waititi ‘Had No Interest’ in Directing a Marvel Movie, Took ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Because He Was ‘Poor’ and It Was ‘A Great Opportunity to Feed’ His Kids

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taika Waititi revealed on a new episode of the “SmartLess” podcast that he had no interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a director. The filmmaker has directed two MCU movies: 2017’s “Thor: Ragnarok,” which is widely considered one of the best Marvel movies, and 2022’s “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which is one of the franchise’s most polarizing. The Oscar winner said he originally accepted the “Ragnarok” gig for money, as he had just had his second child.

Taika Waititi suggests ‘Our Flag Means Death’ season two is the last - www.nme.com
nme.com
26.11.2023

Taika Waititi suggests ‘Our Flag Means Death’ season two is the last

Taika Waititi has suggested that season two of Our Flag Means Death will be the last.Speaking to Consequence, Waititi said that the second season of the pirate comedy felt like a “natural end” to the story of the show’s main characters Ed and Steve.He continued: “Just because I feel like, you know, they’ve been through so much and then wind up in that nice place at a happy ending.”Waititi went on to describe Our Flag Means Death as “a really special show,” adding that “I love the show so much and maybe it can survive without Rhys and I. Maybe, I don’t know.

Rita Ora Steps Out in Totally Sheer, Futuristic Look, Attends Charity Event With Taika Waititi - www.justjared.com - Britain - London - state Maine
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24.11.2023

Rita Ora Steps Out in Totally Sheer, Futuristic Look, Attends Charity Event With Taika Waititi

Rita Ora has never shied away from a daring fashion choice, but she one-upped herself when she attended British Vogue’s 2023 Forces for Change Party on Thursday night (November 23) at The MAINE Mayfair in London, England.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spinoff ‘Wellington Paranormal’ Expands as Podcast - variety.com - Australia - New Zealand - Ireland
variety.com
23.11.2023

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spinoff ‘Wellington Paranormal’ Expands as Podcast

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Wellington Paranormal,” the series spinoff from 2014 breakout hit film “What We Do In the Shadows,” is launching an audio companion piece. It is produced by Frank Podcasts, a new New Zealand-based podcast network, headed by Mike Minogue and Tim Batt. The podcast will feature actors, writers, directors and more, delving into the making of the Jemaine Clement produced and Taika Waititi executive produced TV series, “Wellington Paranormal.” The show is hosted by Minogue (who played Officer Minogue in the series) and Karen O’Leary (Officer O’Leary), with Maaka Pohatu (Sarge) and Tom Sainsbury (Officer Parker) as recurring guests.

Dave Filoni Named Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer; “Exploring Possible Second Season” Of ‘Ahsoka’ - deadline.com - Pennsylvania - Lebanon
deadline.com
21.11.2023

Dave Filoni Named Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer; “Exploring Possible Second Season” Of ‘Ahsoka’

Disney+ Star Wars series architect Dave Filoni has been named Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm.

Box Office: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Lands on Top With $44 Million, ‘The Marvels’ Collapses With Historic 79% Drop - variety.com - USA
variety.com
19.11.2023

Box Office: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Lands on Top With $44 Million, ‘The Marvels’ Collapses With Historic 79% Drop

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter The odds were ever in favor of “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” which emerged victorious in a busy box office weekend despite opening slightly behind expectations. The film, which brings audiences back to the dystopia of Panem for the first time in nearly a decade, collected $44 million from 3,776 North American theaters in its first weekend of release.

Rita Ora reflects on 'incredible' trip to Scotland as she vows to come back soon - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Scotland - USA
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.11.2023

Rita Ora reflects on 'incredible' trip to Scotland as she vows to come back soon

Rita Ora has taken to social media to gush over her "incredible" trip to Scotland. The pop icon posted a string of wholesome snaps from her whirlwind break as she promised her fans she would be returning again soon.

‘Next Goal Wins’ Stars Michael Fassbender and Kaimana on Their Instant Chemistry and the Need For Comedy - variety.com - American Samoa
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16.11.2023

‘Next Goal Wins’ Stars Michael Fassbender and Kaimana on Their Instant Chemistry and the Need For Comedy

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Michael Fassbender is a two-time Academy Award nominee who trained at the Drama Centre London before touring with the Oxford Stage Company; he’s performed Chekov and Shakespeare and worked a veritable who’s who of greatest living directors. Rookie actor Kaimana had never even considered trying to be an actor, noting she avoided school plays “like the plague.” Yet the two form a winning pair in “Next Goal Wins,” the funny, touching, uplifting new film from “Jojo Rabbit” filmmaker Taika Waititi, hitting theaters Nov.

Taika Waititi On His Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Film: “It’s Gonna Piss People Off” - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
16.11.2023

Taika Waititi On His Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Film: “It’s Gonna Piss People Off”

No one knows when Taika Waititi‘s “Star Wars” movie will come out, but it’s still in the Lucasfilm pipeline. And outside of being in development, the only thing known about it is that it’ll come after Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni, and James Mangold‘s upcoming films hit theaters first.

Taika Waititi says he “won’t be involved” in a potential fifth ‘Thor’ film - www.nme.com
nme.com
16.11.2023

Taika Waititi says he “won’t be involved” in a potential fifth ‘Thor’ film

Taika Waititi has stated that he “won’t be involved” in a potential fifth Thor film – read on to find out what the director had to say.Speaking to Business Insider, the director – who helmed 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder – was asked if he’d once again be in the director’s chair for a possible fifth Thor movie, which hasn’t officially been confirmed at Marvel.Waititi said that he wasn’t sure if a new Thor film was in the works at all, suggesting that rumours of its development were false: “I wouldn’t know if that’s accurate. I know that I won’t be involved.”He went on to explain that his absence from the project is merely due to a packed schedule that might be too long of a wait for Marvel.

Taika Waititi On Possible ‘Thor 5’ Marvel Film: “I Know That I Won’t Be Involved” - deadline.com
deadline.com
15.11.2023

Taika Waititi On Possible ‘Thor 5’ Marvel Film: “I Know That I Won’t Be Involved”

Taika Waititi directed two of the four Thor films starring Chris Hemsworth and as rumors that a fifth installment is being developed, the director is saying he is not involved.

Taika Waititi “Won’t Be Involved” If Marvel Wants ‘Thor 5’ & Says His ‘Star Wars’ Film Is “Still Marinating” - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
14.11.2023

Taika Waititi “Won’t Be Involved” If Marvel Wants ‘Thor 5’ & Says His ‘Star Wars’ Film Is “Still Marinating”

Though the general consensus is that “Thor: Love and Thunder” is a disappointing entry in the franchise, the film still earned more than $760 million globally. Given the disastrous start for “The Marvels” and Marvel’s recent woes, perhaps ‘Thor 4’ will be getting a bit of revisionist history soon enough, and that might mean the studio would be interested in calling up Taika Waititi to see if he’s ready for yet another Asgardian adventure.

Taika Waititi’s ‘Next Goal Wins’ Releases Capsule Soccer Collection Ahead of Film Release (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - county Pacific - Samoa - American Samoa
variety.com
14.11.2023

Taika Waititi’s ‘Next Goal Wins’ Releases Capsule Soccer Collection Ahead of Film Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Ahead of the theatrical debut of Taika Waikiti’s “Next Goal Wins” this weekend, Searchlight Pictures and the lifestyle brand Accompany have released a limited-edition, artisan capsule collection for soccer players, consisting of a handmade soccer ball and athletic socks. Waikiti stars in a campaign for the new collection, called the Fa’atasi Capsule, in which he sits in an all-white ensemble on a crisp soccer field.

Taika Waititi Says ‘I Won’t Be Involved’ in ‘Thor 5’ Anytime Soon: If Marvel Wants to ‘See Other People, I’m Happy for That’ - variety.com
variety.com
14.11.2023

Taika Waititi Says ‘I Won’t Be Involved’ in ‘Thor 5’ Anytime Soon: If Marvel Wants to ‘See Other People, I’m Happy for That’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taika Waititi told Business Insider while promoting his new sports comedy “Next Goal Wins” that he “won’t be involved” in a fifth “Thor” movie, at least if it’s happening anytime in the next six years or so. The Oscar winner directed Chris Hemsworth in the beloved “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) and the hugely divisive “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022). A fifth “Thor” film is currently not on Marvel’s upcoming slate, although the character is still very much alive within the MCU and the door is presumably open for his return.

Kate Beckinsale Showed Up to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Birthday Wearing an Unsubtle Reference to Their Steamy ‘Aviator’ Scene - www.glamour.com - Beverly Hills
glamour.com
13.11.2023

Kate Beckinsale Showed Up to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Birthday Wearing an Unsubtle Reference to Their Steamy ‘Aviator’ Scene

’s 49th birthday bash in Beverly Hills over the weekend.On November 11, stepped out in a black minidress positively dripping in oversized gems, including a string of crystals across her chest and an enormous radiant gem modeled after a sapphire hanging from waist. Of course, she wore real diamonds, too, including a pair of statement earrings.

Leonardo DiCaprio's 49th Birthday Bash Had ALL The A-Listers! Get The Wild Stories HERE! - perezhilton.com - Beverly Hills
perezhilton.com
13.11.2023

Leonardo DiCaprio's 49th Birthday Bash Had ALL The A-Listers! Get The Wild Stories HERE!

Leonardo DiCaprio might have just had the most celebrity-filled birthday bash of the year!

Asda drops Christmas advert 2023 starring Michael Bublé and directed by Taika Waititi - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Choir
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.11.2023

Asda drops Christmas advert 2023 starring Michael Bublé and directed by Taika Waititi

Michael Bublé is a classic part of every Christmas and now he's even landed a starring role in Asda's festive advert for 2023.

Rita Ora and husband Taika Waititi soak up Scots capital with local cuisine - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Scotland - city Old
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.11.2023

Rita Ora and husband Taika Waititi soak up Scots capital with local cuisine

Rita Ora and her husband Taika Waititi have been spotted soaking up some culture in the Scots capital while enjoying a taste of the local cuisine.

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ to Submit Stan Walker’s Original Song ‘I Am’ for Oscars - variety.com - New Zealand - county Davis - county Clayton
variety.com
19.10.2023

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ to Submit Stan Walker’s Original Song ‘I Am’ for Oscars

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ava DuVernay‘s latest drama “Origin” has added an original song to its Oscar prospects. New Zealand Māori artist Stan Walker performed the new song, “I Am,” at a private film screening at the Edition Hotel in West Hollywood on Wednesday. He also co-wrote the track with Michael Fatkin, Vince Harder and Te Kanapu Anasta.

Anonymous Content’s David Levine Says “We’re Trying To Introduce Entirely New Filmmakers Into The Repertoire Of Our Company” – MIA Market - deadline.com - Italy
deadline.com
11.10.2023

Anonymous Content’s David Levine Says “We’re Trying To Introduce Entirely New Filmmakers Into The Repertoire Of Our Company” – MIA Market

“We’re trying to introduce entirely new filmmakers into the repertoire of our company,” Anonymous Content‘s David Levine said today.

Paramount+ Charts Course for ‘Populist’ Series With Multi-Season Potential, Says Paramount TV Studio President Nicole Clemens - variety.com - New York - Los Angeles - Rome
variety.com
10.10.2023

Paramount+ Charts Course for ‘Populist’ Series With Multi-Season Potential, Says Paramount TV Studio President Nicole Clemens

Ben Croll Home to the Taylor Sheridan stable and to the “Star Trek” franchise, Paramount+ is looking for “populist” dramas that hold a wider sway and can span several seasons, said Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens at her keynote at MIA Market in Rome on Tuesday. “We’re not looking for shows that just play to New York and Los Angeles,” Clemens explained. “That doesn’t mean they’re not edgy, that doesn’t mean [they can’t be] dark.

‘Our Flag Means Death’ S2 Review: Pirate Treasure - www.metroweekly.com - Spain
metroweekly.com
10.10.2023

‘Our Flag Means Death’ S2 Review: Pirate Treasure

Our Flag Means Death (★★★★☆). The pirate comedy from David Jenkins was quietly released on MAX last year with little fanfare but quickly caught attention as the tale of the show’s queerness spread.

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