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Heat will be his next movie.The director discussed the follow-up while speaking onstage at Deadline’s Contenders London event on Sunday (October 8), where he confirmed it will be his next movie after Ferrari starring Adam Driver.Asked if the sequel, based on the follow-up novel released last year, will be his next project, Mann said: “Yes. Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari. It did very well.

Martin Scorsese has encouraged young filmmakers to “reinvent” cinema with technology, emphasising the difference between film experiences and “content”.The director discussed the future of cinema during a Screen Talk with host Edgar Wright on Saturday (October 7) at the BFI’s London Film Festival. The talk encompassed Scorsese’s entire career, from his 1974 breakthrough film Mean Streets to his latest collaboration with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers Of The Flower Moon.When asked about his views on the film industry today, after having frequently denounced franchise films like Marvel in the past, Scorsese said its up to filmmakers and audiences to decide what the future of cinema will be.“I didn’t want to be the last line of defence,” Scorsese joked. “I honestly think it’s thrown back now on all of you.

Martin Scorcese has featured again on his daughter Francesca’s TikTok account, this time revealing the exact moment he realised The King Of Comedy was deemed unsuccessful.READ MORE: Martin Scorsese almost quit Hollywood after ‘Gangs Of New York’The TikTok video shows Scorcese trying to guess various Gen-Z slang. When quizzed on the phrase “slept on” his daughter helped him out by using it in a sentence, saying, “The King Of Comedy was slept on.”She was referring to the 1982 movie starring Robert De Niro, in which a sociopathic stand-up comedian carries out a series of disturbing acts to try and achieve fame and success.Scorcese agreed with his daughter and said, “People hated it when it came out.”Despite a generally positive reception from critics, the movie made a significant loss at the box office, making just $2.5million from a budget of almost $20million.However it was not a wholly unsuccessful venture, as Scorcese did receive a nomination for the BAFTA award for Best Direction at the 1984 ceremony, losing out to Bill Forsyth for Local Hero.Having clearly not forgotten the criticism, Scorcese then recalled the precise moment he knew that it was “the flop of the year.” He said, “That’s what it was called on Entertainment Tonight, New Year’s Eve ’83-’84.”Reflecting on making the movie in a previous interview with Vanity Fair from 2015, Scorsese said, “[The King of Comedy] is about a certain aspect of our culture, and also about not taking yourself too seriously, even though I do.

The question regarding who will win the 2024 Best Supporting Actor trophy won’t be known for months. It’s a tight race and there are already four “almost” guaranteed nominees: Robert Downey, Jr.

Robert De Niro has denied reports that he’s reprising his role from Taxi Driver in an upcoming Uber advert.Last week, reports in The Sun claimed the actor was set to play the role of Travis Bickle from the 1976 film in the advert campaign, where he would say the character’s famous line: “You talkin’ to me?”De Niro’s representative has since confirmed he will be appearing in an advert for Uber, but said it wouldn’t be connected to his character in Taxi Driver.“De Niro’s Uber commercial has nothing to do with his Taxi Driver character,” his representative told The Hollywood Reporter.The advert campaign is currently being filmed in London and is expected to be released later this year.Prior to De Niro’s denial, Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader responded to the reports in a post on Facebook. “Ouch,” he wrote.

Facebook post on Wednesday. “Why Bob would do this is beyond my reckoning,” he continued.

Is nothing sacred anymore? The New York Post reports (via The Sun) that Robert De Niro will reprise his iconic role from Martin Scorsese‘s “Taxi Driver” in an upcoming ad campaign for Uber. The ad will feature the 80-year-old actor as the troubled cabbie Travis Bickle, saying several of the character’s catchphrases from the 1976 Palme d’Or-winning film.

The Sun reported. “He’s going to be Travis Bickle, saying some phrases and playing up to it,” an unnamed source told the outlet.

Movies containing portrayals of autism haven’t always treated the subject with sensitivity and conviction. Some breakout successes like “Rain Man” have conflated it with the savant syndrome, which isn’t representative of the full spectrum of people with autism.

Heat, saying he still wants “to make it”.Starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, the 1995 critically-acclaimed crime epic is written and directed by Mann. A sequel, Heat 2, was released as a novel last year, which takes place both after and before the original film.At the time Mann, expressed how he plans to turn the novel into a movie at some point. “It’s totally planned to be a movie,” the director said at the time.

Robert De Niro celebrated his 80th birthday with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Leonardo DiCaprio and longtime collaborator Martin Scorsese.The actor marked the milestone birthday with a special dinner in New York on Thursday (August 17) alongside family and close friends, including his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who he recently welcomed his seventh child with.As reported by People, the dinner itself took place at Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel, which is owned by De Niro.Others who attended include Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell, The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola, Star Wars creator George Lucas and Christopher Walken. You can check out some images below.Former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo was also seen in attendance, alongside David Blaine, Bette Midler and Jane Krakowski.Debi Mazar, who starred alongside De Niro in Goodfellas, shared a photo on Instagram to celebrate his birthday.

Robert De Niro's birthday cake was as impressive as the guest list at his party! The celebrated actor turned 80 on Thursday and marked the milestone with a star-studded party and a show-stopping cake.The remarkably realistic dessert, which was photographed as it was wheeled into the bash at New York City's Locanda Verde, appeared to a replica the Greenwich Hotel and Tribeca Screening Room, and featured a photo of De Niro fixing his tie on the edible screen. The cake also include stadium seating, in which edible figurines sat, serving as the moviegoers.

Robert De Niro's 80th birthday party! The celebrated actor commemorated his milestone birthday with a celebration that brought together some of the biggest names in showbusiness.The man of the hour held his blow-out bash at Locanda Verde, a high-end Italian restaurant in the Tribeca neighborhood in New York City.De Niro was joined by his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, and their 4-month-old daughter, Gia, as well as a slew of his famous friends and past and present co-stars.The pair dressed casual for the festivities, with De Niro rocking a charcoal blazer over a tan polo and black jeans, while Chen work a white v-neck top and a white sweater along with grey sweats and white sneakers.Although, after a Hollywood career that has spanned over 57 years and includes some of the most iconic roles of any living actor, De Niro has made life-long friendships with some of the most well-respected and influential figures in American pop culture.And, since you only turn 80 once, basically all of them came out to show the two-time Oscar winner some love.De Niro's longtime collaborator and close friend Martin Scorsese was among the slew of A-listers who turned up for the big night, as did a few of Hollywood's other iconic directors, including director Francis Ford Coppola and creator George Lucas — the latter of whom was mobbed by autograph-seeking fans.The guest list also included Uma Thurman and her father, Robert Thurman, as well as Leslie Bibb, Sam Rockwell, and Christopher Walken.

who died of an accidental drug overdose on July 2. He was 19. Drena, the daughter of Robert De Niro, took to Instagram on Wednesday with a message about Leandro and how she would like him to be remembered.

Robert De Niro, died aged 19 from an accidental drug overdose.His cause of death was confirmed by the New York City chief medical examiner’s office to People on Tuesday (August 8). According to the examiner, his death was from “the toxic effects of fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine”.Leandro’s death was announced by his mother, Drena De Niro, on Instagram last month (July 3).

Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson Leandro's official cause of death has been released a month after his tragic death. According to New York City's chief medical examiner, Leandro died of an accidental overdose from the toxic effects of fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine.

on “CBS Mornings” — her first since having the “Goodfellas” star’s seventh child in May and then suffering a bad bout of Bell’s palsy.“When we were working it was just work, and then a couple of years later we got back in touch and I said, ‘Oh, I guess we get along,’ and I guess we really get along,” Chen, 45, told host Gayle King while holding baby Gia Virginia Chen De Niro during the tot’s first-ever TV appearance.The lovebirds first sparked romance rumors after a PDA-filled outing in 2021. However, they first met on the set of Nancy Meyers’ 2015 romantic comedy “The Intern,” in which she played De Niro’s character’s tai chi instructor.When asked about his martial arts prowess in the movie, Chen said: “I’ve had better students but he was OK.

Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro made her TV debut during her mother's  interview with Gayle King that aired on Friday. The baby made a brief appearance during the near-10-minute conversation, during which the world-champion martial artist opened up to King about the scary postpartum complication she endured after giving birth to the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actor's seventh child. When asked how her daughter has changed her life, Chen responds that the 3-month-old has «made it more fun» for her and her Oscar-winning partner. «Gia, what's your favorite Robert De Niro movie?» King jokingly asked the baby during her visit, to which Chen replied, «The one in the delivery room, where I'm the star!»WATCH: Robert De Niro’s baby Gia makes her TV debut alongside mom Tiffany Chen and @GayleKing on CBS Mornings.

Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez.Leandro died on July 2 in New York City following an alleged drug overdose. He was 19.According to multiple reports, an alleged drug dealer has been arrested in connection to Leandro's death.

Gayle King is sharing her perspective on her recent interview with Robert De Niro's girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, who opened up to the broadcast journalist about the scary postpartum complication she endured after giving birth to the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actor's seventh child. On Thursday,  shared a preview clip of King's interview with Chen, where the 45-year-old reveals that she developed Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial paralysis, after welcoming her and De Niro's daughter, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, in April. According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell's palsy is «a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. In most cases, the weakness is temporary and significantly improves over weeks. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop.

Robert De Niro's girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, is opening up about a scary postpartum complication she endured after giving birth to the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actor's seventh child. On Thursday,  shared a preview clip of Chen's interview with Gayle King, where the 45-year-old reveals that she developed Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial paralysis, after welcoming her and De Niro's daughter, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, in April. «When I went home, I started to feel like my tongue felt strange. It felt a little tingly, just starting to get a little bit numb, and then I realized my face just felt weird,» Chen tells King. «I didn't know what the feeling I was having, it just felt weird.»She adds that she could see a difference in her face at the time, saying, «Everything was starting to fall down on itself, like, my face was melting on itself.

Robert De Niro and his family laid to rest their grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, on Saturday in New York City.In photos obtained by, De Niro and the rest of his family and friends were seen leaving the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home in Manhattan before heading to the cemetery in Valhalla, New York, about a 40-minute drive north of Manhattan.

the untimely death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Drena took to Instagram to share what she claims caused Leandro's death, replying to one commenter that her son was allegedly sold «fentanyl laced pills.» The 51-year-old actress and daughter of Robert De Niro previously revealed that Leandro had died in a heartbreaking tribute earlier this week on social media. He was reportedly 19. «Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him,» Drena wrote in a new Instagram comment, replying to a follower who asked «OMG, why? How?» «So for all these people still f**king around selling and buying this s**t, my son is gone forever,» she concluded with a crying emoji. Drena had previously written, in an open tribute to her late son, that he «didn't deserve to die like this.» The grieving mother first announced the tragic news on July 2 with an Instagram post dedicated to her «beautiful sweet angel.»«I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly.

Robert De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, announced her son's death, his father, Carlos Rodriguez, took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute to his son. Leandro was reportedly 19 at the time of his death.«If you knew him you would know. ♥️

Robert De Niro has said he’s “deeply distressed” by the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.The actor’s eldest daughter, Drena De Niro, announced Leandro’s death on Instagram earlier this week (July 3). A cause of death has not been released.In a statement (via Fox News), Robert De Niro said: “I’m deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo. We’re greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone.

Robert De Niro's daughter announced her son's death, she took to Instagram to pen a touching tribute to him. Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez was reportedly 19.«I can barely type through my tears but all the love, the messages, calls, texts, emails, the friends and family that held me up these last 24 [hours] I've not been able to respond yet but we're grateful for the all your love and condolences,» Drena began.

Robert De Niro is speaking out after the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. In a statement issued to ET on Monday, the actor expressed profound sadness over the loss. De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, revealed late Sunday evening that her son, whom the family called «Leo,» had died. «I'm deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,» the star said in a statement via his rep.

Robert De Niro is speaking out after the death of his grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. In a statement issued to ET on Monday, the actor expressed profound sadness over the loss. De Niro's daughter, Drena De Niro, revealed late Sunday evening that her son, whom the family called «Leo,» had died. «I'm deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,» the star said in a statement via his rep.

Robert De Niro’s grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez has died aged 19.The actor’s eldest daughter, Drena De Niro, announced his death on Instagram today (June 3). A cause of death has not been released.“My beautiful sweet angel,” Drena wrote. “I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly.

Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died, according to a social media post from his mother. He was reportedly 19. Drena De Niro, the 51-year-old daughter of the iconic actor, shared the news on Instagram on July 2 with an emotional post. «My beautiful sweet angel.