Who needs Netflix and Prime? BBC iPlayer has a terrific collection of films to watch – here’s our updated list of what to watch right now (and when they’re leaving the service).
Whilst all eyes tend to be on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime when it comes to movie updates, on the quiet the BBC iPlayer service continues to play host to a limited, diverse selection of films. What’s more, a good number of them you can download to your tablet to watch on the move.
So, without further ado, welcome to the weekly updated iPlayer film list. This list will be updated every week with the test available data from the BBC, in order of how long you have left to watch (so you can prioritise your viewing pleasure)
New! – denotes all new movies this week!
Brand-new This Week: Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie, The Adventures of Priscilla,...
Whilst all eyes tend to be on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime when it comes to movie updates, on the quiet the BBC iPlayer service continues to play host to a limited, diverse selection of films. What’s more, a good number of them you can download to your tablet to watch on the move.
So, without further ado, welcome to the weekly updated iPlayer film list. This list will be updated every week with the test available data from the BBC, in order of how long you have left to watch (so you can prioritise your viewing pleasure)
New! – denotes all new movies this week!
Brand-new This Week: Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie, The Adventures of Priscilla,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Em McGowan
- Film Stories
Anyone But You: Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell’s Movie Rule At #2 On Netflix’s Global Top 10 List (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Anyone But You, starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, continues ruling hearts on the Ott platform. It has been a week since the movie has been made available on Netflix. It had a successful run in the theatres, and after entertaining the cinemagoers with their sizzling chemistry, the duo continues to do the same on Ott. Scroll below for deets.
It is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Will Gluck directed it, and the supporting cast included Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths. Glen and Sydney’s friendship and off-the-screen dynamics were in the news consistently, and they helped promote the film, resulting in its success. The film was made on a reported budget of $90 million.
Anyone But You, starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, continues ruling hearts on the Ott platform. It has been a week since the movie has been made available on Netflix. It had a successful run in the theatres, and after entertaining the cinemagoers with their sizzling chemistry, the duo continues to do the same on Ott. Scroll below for deets.
It is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Will Gluck directed it, and the supporting cast included Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths. Glen and Sydney’s friendship and off-the-screen dynamics were in the news consistently, and they helped promote the film, resulting in its success. The film was made on a reported budget of $90 million.
- 5/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Barry Jenkins isn’t necessarily feeling the love from every social media commenter over his involvement in Mufasa: The Lion King after the Disney prequel released its first trailer this week.
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whether you love it or hate it—or just hate that you might, kinda, maybe be chill with it—Will Gluck’s Anyone But You has found its audience. The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell two-hander defied critics and connected with plenty of folks happy to bake in the Australian sun as the film’s stars swam around Port Jackson Bay and debated what it means to be “hot girl fit.” In theaters, the movie over-performed and grossed more than $200 million worldwide, and now on Netflix it’s soared to the top of the movie viewing chart around the world.
It turns out folks love an old-fashioned romantic comedy (surprise) when the leads are attractive and the jokes land. And even when some jokes do not land, the structure of Anyone But You’s story is sound. Indeed, its tale about two one-night stand exes who insist they hate each...
It turns out folks love an old-fashioned romantic comedy (surprise) when the leads are attractive and the jokes land. And even when some jokes do not land, the structure of Anyone But You’s story is sound. Indeed, its tale about two one-night stand exes who insist they hate each...
- 4/30/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney brought their charms together in the 2023 rom-com blockbuster, Anyone But You. The project ended up becoming a hot topic thanks to their savvy marketing and the leads’ electrifying chemistry. It is considered a sleeper hit, breaking box-office records, which is uncommon in the genre.
A still from Anyone But You
While the latter made her debut in the rom-com genre, Powell is no stranger in the same as his rom-com debut happened with Netflix’s Set It Up, which has a much higher score compared to the theatrical project.
Glen Powell’s Rom-Com Debut, Set It Up is Better Than Anyone But You
While many fans are gushing over the insane chemistry of the leads in the 2023 movie, Anyone But You is still not Glen Powell’s gem in the rom-com genre. Released in 2018, Netflix’s original movie, Set It Up is surely a testament...
A still from Anyone But You
While the latter made her debut in the rom-com genre, Powell is no stranger in the same as his rom-com debut happened with Netflix’s Set It Up, which has a much higher score compared to the theatrical project.
Glen Powell’s Rom-Com Debut, Set It Up is Better Than Anyone But You
While many fans are gushing over the insane chemistry of the leads in the 2023 movie, Anyone But You is still not Glen Powell’s gem in the rom-com genre. Released in 2018, Netflix’s original movie, Set It Up is surely a testament...
- 4/28/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
It took only three days for Zack Snyder’s sequel for his 2023 Rebel Moon to get to Netflix’s top, but it also took three days for Sydney Sweeney’s Anyone But You to topple Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver from the same chart.
The actress’ romcom has been a subject for everyone’s talks ever since its theatrical release in 2023 — and now the movie is restoring its position after officially landing on Netflix.
What Is Anyone But You About?
Anyone But You was quick to become a number one hit on Netflix after it was released on April 23. Loosely based on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the romcom follows Bea and Ben, portrayed by Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell respectively, who, after a seemingly perfect date, somehow feel like their chemistry got cold due to a big misunderstanding.
The two decide to go separate ways until...
The actress’ romcom has been a subject for everyone’s talks ever since its theatrical release in 2023 — and now the movie is restoring its position after officially landing on Netflix.
What Is Anyone But You About?
Anyone But You was quick to become a number one hit on Netflix after it was released on April 23. Loosely based on William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the romcom follows Bea and Ben, portrayed by Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell respectively, who, after a seemingly perfect date, somehow feel like their chemistry got cold due to a big misunderstanding.
The two decide to go separate ways until...
- 4/26/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
"Anyone But You" became a surprise hit when it arrived in theaters back in December 2023. In an age where everyone is used to superhero movies and the odd horror flick doing well at the box office, surely a rom-com starring two lesser-known stars whose careers are only just starting to get going wasn't going to hit? But hit, it did. "Anyone But You" passed box office milestones, making an impressive $216 million worldwide on just a $25 million budget. Oh, and it was also based on a William Shakespeare play.
It might seem strange to think that a loose adaptation of the Bard's "Much Ado About Nothing," could be so surprisingly popular, but perhaps "Anyone But You" is ushering in a new era of cool Shakespeare adaptations, á la Leonardo DiCaprio with "Romeo + Juliet" back in the mid-'90s. Either way, the film's success certainly went a long way to...
It might seem strange to think that a loose adaptation of the Bard's "Much Ado About Nothing," could be so surprisingly popular, but perhaps "Anyone But You" is ushering in a new era of cool Shakespeare adaptations, á la Leonardo DiCaprio with "Romeo + Juliet" back in the mid-'90s. Either way, the film's success certainly went a long way to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Kenneth Branagh has spent much of his career bringing to life the works of British writers William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. Now he will not get a chance to play a different famed scribe. Branagh will voice star as Charles Dickens in The King of Kings, a faith-based feature inspired by the lives of both Dickens and Jesus Christ.
Uma Thurman will voice star as Catherine Dickens, the wife of the author, while Jojo Rabbit‘s Roman Griffin Davis will voice the couple’s youngest son, Walter.
The King of Kings is inspired by “The Life of Our Lord,” a Dickens short story published in 1934, decades after his death. It follows Dickens and Walter as they — and their cat Willa — become immersed in the story of Jesus.
“It is through the Dickens family that our audience experiences the life of Jesus Christ, and Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis bring all the emotion,...
Uma Thurman will voice star as Catherine Dickens, the wife of the author, while Jojo Rabbit‘s Roman Griffin Davis will voice the couple’s youngest son, Walter.
The King of Kings is inspired by “The Life of Our Lord,” a Dickens short story published in 1934, decades after his death. It follows Dickens and Walter as they — and their cat Willa — become immersed in the story of Jesus.
“It is through the Dickens family that our audience experiences the life of Jesus Christ, and Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Roman Griffin Davis bring all the emotion,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sydney Sweeney became a successful producer at a young age when she co-produced her smash hit rom-com Anyone But You. The actress proved her business savvy by crafting a highly specialized marketing campaign for the film. This unexpectedly included reportedly deliberately teasing the public regarding linkup rumors with co-star Glen Powell.
It was a bold strategy built upon months of rumors swirling around Sweeney and Powell. Social media was agog with speculations, even in the months following the release of the movie. Much digital ink was spilled dissecting the interactions between the stars during promos and in behind-the-scenes features. In the end the tactic paid off, and the marketing team behind the movie proved they knew what they were doing with the film’s publicity campaign.
Sydney Sweeney And Glen Powell’s Shakespearean Romance Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You
At the time when Anyone But You was about to release,...
It was a bold strategy built upon months of rumors swirling around Sweeney and Powell. Social media was agog with speculations, even in the months following the release of the movie. Much digital ink was spilled dissecting the interactions between the stars during promos and in behind-the-scenes features. In the end the tactic paid off, and the marketing team behind the movie proved they knew what they were doing with the film’s publicity campaign.
Sydney Sweeney And Glen Powell’s Shakespearean Romance Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You
At the time when Anyone But You was about to release,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are opening up about the marketing behind their hit rom-com Anyone But You.
The film grossed $219M at the worldwide box office since its release in December. Now Powell and Sweeney are talking about the rumors they were having an affair leading up to the premiere that helped attract moviegoers to see the film.
“The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry,” Powell said in an interview with The New York Times. “Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry. That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit — and it worked wonderfully. Sydney is very smart.”
Sweeney not only starred in the Columbia Pictures film, she also served as an executive producer through her Fifty-Fifty Films...
The film grossed $219M at the worldwide box office since its release in December. Now Powell and Sweeney are talking about the rumors they were having an affair leading up to the premiere that helped attract moviegoers to see the film.
“The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry,” Powell said in an interview with The New York Times. “Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry. That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit — and it worked wonderfully. Sydney is very smart.”
Sweeney not only starred in the Columbia Pictures film, she also served as an executive producer through her Fifty-Fifty Films...
- 4/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Conroy became a sensation among superhero fans in no time after voicing Batman in Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series. The animated show gave us one of the best adaptations of the Caped Crusader to date. Bruce Timm, the co-creator of the animated series revealed that he had to make Conroy forget everything he knew about Batman to land the role.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Surprisingly, Kevin Conroy knew nothing much about the Gotham Knight when he went for a script reading for the role. However, the late actor nailed in the very first attempt and shocked the entire team. He went on to voice the superhero for three decades across animated movies, television series, and the Arkham games.
How did Bruce Timm make Kevin Conroy the greatest version of The Dark Knight?
Joker and Batman in Batman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Animation]When...
- 4/24/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell starrer Anyone But You was released last year with great anticipation from audiences. The fresh pairing of the two and their sizzling chemistry in the film led it to become a big hit, with many rushing to theaters to celebrate the film. The success of Anyone But You proved that audiences are yearning to see romantic comedies on the big screen.
Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell in Anyone But You
Despite the film’s success, some people have pointed out some overdone and cringy scenes in the film. Being a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the film’s director Will Gluck addressed the criticisms and pointed out that all those ‘cringy’ tropes and scenes are directly lifted from Shakespeare’s writing.
Will Gluck Points Out Shakespearean Tropes in Anyone But You‘s Cringy Scenes
Critics were mixed on Anyone But You...
Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell in Anyone But You
Despite the film’s success, some people have pointed out some overdone and cringy scenes in the film. Being a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the film’s director Will Gluck addressed the criticisms and pointed out that all those ‘cringy’ tropes and scenes are directly lifted from Shakespeare’s writing.
Will Gluck Points Out Shakespearean Tropes in Anyone But You‘s Cringy Scenes
Critics were mixed on Anyone But You...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Homeland star David Harewood has said he is worried about the creep of identity politics in acting and argued that white performers should be able to “black up.”
In an interview with The Guardian to mark his appointment as president of British drama school Rada, Harewood made the case for controversial casting decisions on the proviso that performers deliver.
“We’re at this strange point in the profession where people go: ‘Oh, you can’t play that role because you’re not disabled, or you can’t play that because you’re not really from there.’ The name of the game is acting,” he said.
“Yes, we’ve got to be representative, but I do think we have to be careful … That even extends to Othello in blackface. I say, if you want to black up, have at it, man. It’d better be f***ing good, or else you...
In an interview with The Guardian to mark his appointment as president of British drama school Rada, Harewood made the case for controversial casting decisions on the proviso that performers deliver.
“We’re at this strange point in the profession where people go: ‘Oh, you can’t play that role because you’re not disabled, or you can’t play that because you’re not really from there.’ The name of the game is acting,” he said.
“Yes, we’ve got to be representative, but I do think we have to be careful … That even extends to Othello in blackface. I say, if you want to black up, have at it, man. It’d better be f***ing good, or else you...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
To celebrate "The Godfather" turning 50 in 2022, The Hollywood Reporter sat down with actors James Caan, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire, and John Martino, who reflected on the creation and enduring legacy of director Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic masterpiece. Shire expressed her admiration for Marlon Brando's "breathtaking" transformation into the formidable Don Corleone.
"When he came to the set the first time, he was this handsome male," she recalled, but he utilized various makeup and acting techniques to transform himself into a weathered and wise mafioso, making him almost unrecognizable. The use of dental prosthetics gave Brando protruding jowls that made him resemble a bulldog, somehow lending Don Corleone a more dignified power.
Shire said that Brando also employed another unique performance method called "active listening" during filming. "It's not always when you say your lines that you pay attention; it is the listening to all the others around you.
"When he came to the set the first time, he was this handsome male," she recalled, but he utilized various makeup and acting techniques to transform himself into a weathered and wise mafioso, making him almost unrecognizable. The use of dental prosthetics gave Brando protruding jowls that made him resemble a bulldog, somehow lending Don Corleone a more dignified power.
Shire said that Brando also employed another unique performance method called "active listening" during filming. "It's not always when you say your lines that you pay attention; it is the listening to all the others around you.
- 4/20/2024
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
[Warning: The following story contains spoilers about Season 1 of “Fallout.”]
Aaron Moten was not exactly familiar with “Fallout,” the game, when “Fallout,” the TV show, came to him. “I think if I had seen a poster, if I had seen a photograph of the T-60 — the big power armor suit — I would’ve recognized it to be ‘Fallout,’ but yeah, totally new to me,” he tells Gold Derby (watch the exclusive video interview above). “The world, the deep dive, if you will.”
The actor did a deep dive into gamers and Twitch streamers to prep for his audition, but after landing the part of Maximus, he made a conscious choice not to play the game. “My job as an actor always feels like bringing a human element to something. I felt that if I jumped into the video game, I think I’d be overly concerned with other things happening on set than what I need to be concerned with,...
Aaron Moten was not exactly familiar with “Fallout,” the game, when “Fallout,” the TV show, came to him. “I think if I had seen a poster, if I had seen a photograph of the T-60 — the big power armor suit — I would’ve recognized it to be ‘Fallout,’ but yeah, totally new to me,” he tells Gold Derby (watch the exclusive video interview above). “The world, the deep dive, if you will.”
The actor did a deep dive into gamers and Twitch streamers to prep for his audition, but after landing the part of Maximus, he made a conscious choice not to play the game. “My job as an actor always feels like bringing a human element to something. I felt that if I jumped into the video game, I think I’d be overly concerned with other things happening on set than what I need to be concerned with,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
It has been known for a while that the new West End production of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, will be returning to the Duke of York’s Theatre from May 11 through August 3, with Jamie Lloyd directing. But, more importantly for some fans, it has been confirmed that Spider-Man star Tom Holland will be playing Romeo in the play, with Bad Education star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers co-starring as Juliet. And while all of this seems fine and dandy to us, some people are dissatisfied with the fact that Juliet will be played by a black actress and have taken to the Internet to express their anger in the most deplorable way.
The young actress has, thus, been the target of significant racial slander and abuse recently, which is an act that has to be condemned immediately. The producers, as well as some of Rivers’ colleagues, were quick to react,...
The young actress has, thus, been the target of significant racial slander and abuse recently, which is an act that has to be condemned immediately. The producers, as well as some of Rivers’ colleagues, were quick to react,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Heartstopper‘s Kit Connor and West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler will star in the new Broadway production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet this fall, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, with music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff and movement by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh.
Producers Seaview made the announcement today.
The production should not be confused with yet another high-profile revival of the star-crossed lovers = the West End production of Romeo & Juliet starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which also is eyeing a Broadway staging. Jamie Lloyd directs that one.
The Gold fall production will mark the Broadway debuts of Connor, Zegler and Antonoff, who in February won his third consecutive Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.
More information including theatre, dates, design team and additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Gold said, “With the presidential election coming up in November,...
Producers Seaview made the announcement today.
The production should not be confused with yet another high-profile revival of the star-crossed lovers = the West End production of Romeo & Juliet starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, which also is eyeing a Broadway staging. Jamie Lloyd directs that one.
The Gold fall production will mark the Broadway debuts of Connor, Zegler and Antonoff, who in February won his third consecutive Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.
More information including theatre, dates, design team and additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Gold said, “With the presidential election coming up in November,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper‘s Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo+Juliet with original music by Jack Antonoff!
The production will be directed by Sam Gold, who shared, “With the presidential election coming up in November, I felt like making a show this fall that celebrates youth and hope, and unleashes the anger young people feel about the world they are inheriting.” The show will also feature movement by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official tagline: “The youth are f-cked. Left to their own devices in their parents’ world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way.”
The show is expected to open...
The production will be directed by Sam Gold, who shared, “With the presidential election coming up in November, I felt like making a show this fall that celebrates youth and hope, and unleashes the anger young people feel about the world they are inheriting.” The show will also feature movement by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official tagline: “The youth are f-cked. Left to their own devices in their parents’ world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way.”
The show is expected to open...
- 4/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nicole Scherzinger, Succession star Sarah Snook, Game of Thrones and Sherlock actor Mark Gatiss, a revival of the musical Sunset Boulevard and the play Stranger Things: The First Shadow were among the winners at the 2024 Olivier Awards, which celebrate achievements in London theater. The ceremony at Royal Albert Hall in the British capital was hosted by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham.
The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Sunset Boulevard, which has starred Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and is set to come to Broadway this year, won the best musical revival award, the best actress honor for the former Pussycat Dolls singer and five other honors after also leading the nominations with 11.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the Netflix hit series, which has hinted at its Broadway ambitions, won the best new entertainment or comedy play award, as well as the Olivier for best set design.
Dear England,...
The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Sunset Boulevard, which has starred Scherzinger as Norma Desmond and is set to come to Broadway this year, won the best musical revival award, the best actress honor for the former Pussycat Dolls singer and five other honors after also leading the nominations with 11.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the Netflix hit series, which has hinted at its Broadway ambitions, won the best new entertainment or comedy play award, as well as the Olivier for best set design.
Dear England,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Once upon a time, Netflix was in the business of auteur-driven animation, allowing filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro work on his dream project "Pinocchio," giving Henry Selick his first movie in 13 years after Disney killed his previous project, letting Charlie Kaufman deliver an existential kids' animated movie in "Orion and the Dark," and rescuing "Nimona" after Disney pulled the plug. The streamer has partnered with the likes of Glen Keane, Sergio Pablos, Richard Linklater, Chris Williams, Craig McCracken, and Jorge R. Gutiérrez, but a name that won't join this list anytime soon is legendary filmmaker David Lynch.
Speaking with Deadline, Lynch offered an update on his long-gestating animated movie "Snootworld," which he's been teasing since at least 2009. Lynch co-wrote the script for his animated feature debut with Caroline Thompson ("The Nightmare Before Christmas"), with Lynch penning the second of the film's three acts.
"I like this story. It's something that...
Speaking with Deadline, Lynch offered an update on his long-gestating animated movie "Snootworld," which he's been teasing since at least 2009. Lynch co-wrote the script for his animated feature debut with Caroline Thompson ("The Nightmare Before Christmas"), with Lynch penning the second of the film's three acts.
"I like this story. It's something that...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Tom Holland’s next role sees him on stage as Romeo in the new West End production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London and he will be seen co-starring with Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet.
The theater company behind the upcoming Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah Rivers-led “Romeo & Juliet” play in London is speaking out after the lead actress “faced racial abuse online”.
How Tom Holland and Others Reacted for the Co-Star Facing Racism! NBC News
Let us tell you that Jamie Lloyd Company has written in a long statement shared on social media on Friday that “This must stop” We are working with a remarkable group of artists and we insist that they are free to work without facing online harassment.
“We should also add on how to make them free to start work without facing online harassment. We will continue to support and protect everyone in our company at all costs.
The theater company behind the upcoming Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah Rivers-led “Romeo & Juliet” play in London is speaking out after the lead actress “faced racial abuse online”.
How Tom Holland and Others Reacted for the Co-Star Facing Racism! NBC News
Let us tell you that Jamie Lloyd Company has written in a long statement shared on social media on Friday that “This must stop” We are working with a remarkable group of artists and we insist that they are free to work without facing online harassment.
“We should also add on how to make them free to start work without facing online harassment. We will continue to support and protect everyone in our company at all costs.
- 4/10/2024
- by Kajal Kumari
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Prominent Black actors including No Time to Die star Lashana Lynch and Enola Holmes’ Susan Wokoma have signed an open letter decrying the abuse faced by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers after she was cast in a West End theatre production of Romeo & Juliet.
The Jamie Lloyd Company announced last month that Amewudah-Rivers will play Juliet alongside Tom Holland’s Romeo in the staging of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, which opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on May 23.
More than 880 people have signed the open letter, which was organized by Wokoma and writer Somalia Nonyé Seaton. Signatories include Sheila Atim (The Woman King), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies), Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who), Wunmi Mosaku, and Tamara Lawrance (Time).
“Too many times, Black performers – particularly Black actresses – are left to face the storm of online abuse after committing the crime of getting a job on their own,...
The Jamie Lloyd Company announced last month that Amewudah-Rivers will play Juliet alongside Tom Holland’s Romeo in the staging of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, which opens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on May 23.
More than 880 people have signed the open letter, which was organized by Wokoma and writer Somalia Nonyé Seaton. Signatories include Sheila Atim (The Woman King), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies), Lolly Adefope (Ghosts), Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who), Wunmi Mosaku, and Tamara Lawrance (Time).
“Too many times, Black performers – particularly Black actresses – are left to face the storm of online abuse after committing the crime of getting a job on their own,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet centuries ago but to this day, the play remains one of the most frequently performed and beloved plays of all time. And now, Tom Holland will soon be seen taking up the role of Romeo in the tragic love story in a new West End production directed by Jamie Lloyd. His Juliet will be played by Bad Education actress, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers.
Tom Holland in Uncharted (2022)
Unfortunately, fans of the entertainment industry are not always kind in their feedback and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers’ casting has proven this once again. The actress has been receiving buck loads of hate for playing Juliet in the upcoming play but thankfully, the producers have got her back as they release a strong statement supporting her and condemning the racist abusers.
Romeo & Juliet’s Producers Hit Back at Haters
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (left) in a still from Bad Education
Ever since...
Tom Holland in Uncharted (2022)
Unfortunately, fans of the entertainment industry are not always kind in their feedback and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers’ casting has proven this once again. The actress has been receiving buck loads of hate for playing Juliet in the upcoming play but thankfully, the producers have got her back as they release a strong statement supporting her and condemning the racist abusers.
Romeo & Juliet’s Producers Hit Back at Haters
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (left) in a still from Bad Education
Ever since...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Over the years, the Doctor has met all kinds of legendary cultural and societal figureheads across his Tardis travels: Vincent Van Gogh, Charles Dickens, Rosa Parks, William Shakespeare, and Agatha Christie, to name but a few. But he’s never met the Fab Four – until now. The new series of Doctor Who – the first full series to feature Ncuti Gatwa’s take on the iconic Time Lord, with showrunner Russell T Davies returning to the (galli)fray – will feature an episode titled 'The Devil's Chord', in which the Doctor rock out with The Beatles in Abbey Road. And it’s an idea that’s been a long time coming.
As Davies tells Empire – in a major new joint interview with Gatwa to celebrate the show’s latest regeneration – the notion of doing a Beatles episode has always hit a certain stumbling block. But, that in itself became a source of inspiration.
As Davies tells Empire – in a major new joint interview with Gatwa to celebrate the show’s latest regeneration – the notion of doing a Beatles episode has always hit a certain stumbling block. But, that in itself became a source of inspiration.
- 4/8/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Tom Holland rose to international recognition with his portrayal of Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Captain America: Civil War. The audience’s perception of the actor has been solidified with his standalone movies, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home. There is no doubt that he is indeed one of the finest young actors in the entertainment industry currently.
The English actor has also been a part of movies, including Uncharted, The Devil All the Time, and Cherry. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Holland’s performance and dedication to the Apple TV+ miniseries The Crowded Room was appreciated by the fans. The actor is now looking forward to returning to stage, performing one of the most beloved characters of William Shakespeare, and giving Leonardo DiCaprio a tough competition for its title.
Tom Holland has solidified his space in the...
The English actor has also been a part of movies, including Uncharted, The Devil All the Time, and Cherry. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Holland’s performance and dedication to the Apple TV+ miniseries The Crowded Room was appreciated by the fans. The actor is now looking forward to returning to stage, performing one of the most beloved characters of William Shakespeare, and giving Leonardo DiCaprio a tough competition for its title.
Tom Holland has solidified his space in the...
- 4/3/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Nell Jackson is the latest historical TV creation by Sally Wainwright, the writer-director who brought “the first modern lesbian” Anne Lister to screen in HBO/BBC series Gentleman Jack. Anne was a real-life 19th century figure who left behind thousands of diary pages for her biographers to decode. Being fictional, Nell Jackson obviously left no such legacy, but her fantastical story does cross over with real historical events and established folklore from the British Isles.
Eight-part Disney+ series Renegade Nell is set in 1705. To pinpoint the date in TV terms, that’s 100 years before Bridgerton, 200 years after The Tudors, and 40 or so years before Outlander‘s wigs-and-corsets era. Or for moviegoers, 1705 is the exact year in which Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winner The Favourite, which also featured Queen Anne, was set.
Queen Anne and the Jacobite Plot
Queen Anne (played in Renegade Nell by Jodhi May) was the English monarch for 12 years in the early 18th century,...
Eight-part Disney+ series Renegade Nell is set in 1705. To pinpoint the date in TV terms, that’s 100 years before Bridgerton, 200 years after The Tudors, and 40 or so years before Outlander‘s wigs-and-corsets era. Or for moviegoers, 1705 is the exact year in which Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winner The Favourite, which also featured Queen Anne, was set.
Queen Anne and the Jacobite Plot
Queen Anne (played in Renegade Nell by Jodhi May) was the English monarch for 12 years in the early 18th century,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Clockwise from left: Anyone But You (Sony Pictures Releasing), Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (Netflix), Scoop (Netflix) Image: The A.V. Club
Netflix adds a few high-profile originals and a recent rom-com blockbuster to kick off the first full month of spring. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is the...
Netflix adds a few high-profile originals and a recent rom-com blockbuster to kick off the first full month of spring. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is the...
- 4/1/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
The 10 Things I Hate About You cast probably didn’t know it then, but the actors in the 1999 teen rom-com would get their breakout role. In the 25 years since its release, 10 Things I Hate About You has become a cult classic and a career highlight for its actors.
On the surface, 10 Things I Hate About You doesn’t sound like a recipe for success. A William Shakespeare play reworked into a teen comedy featuring a cast of mostly unknown actors? Critics didn’t fall head over heels for it in 1999, but the movie’s appeal has grown over time and attracted new generations of fans (even if sequel plans failed). And if the 10 Things I Hate About You cast was unknown then, now there is no mistaking the talent of stars like Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Julia Stiles Julia Stiles | Buena Vista/Getty Images...
On the surface, 10 Things I Hate About You doesn’t sound like a recipe for success. A William Shakespeare play reworked into a teen comedy featuring a cast of mostly unknown actors? Critics didn’t fall head over heels for it in 1999, but the movie’s appeal has grown over time and attracted new generations of fans (even if sequel plans failed). And if the 10 Things I Hate About You cast was unknown then, now there is no mistaking the talent of stars like Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Julia Stiles Julia Stiles | Buena Vista/Getty Images...
- 3/31/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” is the best country love song of the 2000s, if not the best country love song ever written. Surprisingly, it was inspired by a romance that never got off of the ground. The tune includes references to two classic works of literature. One of these references doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” is the best country love song of the 2000s, if not the best country love song ever written. Surprisingly, it was inspired by a romance that never got off of the ground. The tune includes references to two classic works of literature. One of these references doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ has a nonsensical reference to ‘The Scarlet Letter’
During a 2009 interview with Time, Swift discussed the origin of “Love Story.” “‘Love Story’ is actually about a guy that I almost dated,” he said. “But when I introduced him to my family and my friends, they all said they didn’t like him. All of them!
“For the first time, I could relate to that Romeo-and-Juliet situation where the only people who wanted them to be together were them,” she said. “That’s the most romantic song I’ve written,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire star Dan Stevens truly has a spring in his step right now.
Over the next five months, the English actor has three unique genre films hitting theaters, beginning with Friday’s Godzilla x Kong, which marks his long-awaited reunion with his The Guest director, Adam Wingard. A decade ago, Wingard cast Stevens as David Collins, an unhinged super soldier who ultimately terrorizes the family of a fallen friend and fellow soldier, and the project served as the London native’s breakout feature film role. The Guest continues to increase its cult status with each passing year, and Stevens and Wingard, as well as writer Simon Barrett, have fielded countless requests for a sequel ever since.
Godzilla x Kong may be a 10-year reunion for Stevens, Wingard and Barrett, but it also serves as an anniversary of sorts between him and co-star Rebecca Hall. 20 years ago,...
Over the next five months, the English actor has three unique genre films hitting theaters, beginning with Friday’s Godzilla x Kong, which marks his long-awaited reunion with his The Guest director, Adam Wingard. A decade ago, Wingard cast Stevens as David Collins, an unhinged super soldier who ultimately terrorizes the family of a fallen friend and fellow soldier, and the project served as the London native’s breakout feature film role. The Guest continues to increase its cult status with each passing year, and Stevens and Wingard, as well as writer Simon Barrett, have fielded countless requests for a sequel ever since.
Godzilla x Kong may be a 10-year reunion for Stevens, Wingard and Barrett, but it also serves as an anniversary of sorts between him and co-star Rebecca Hall. 20 years ago,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A special piece of cinema history has been unveiled. Seven years before Orson Welles would embark on the production of his legendary directorial debut Citizen Kane, he shot one of his earliest short films, capturing his production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The year was 1933 and Welles, only 17 years old, returned to his alma mater, the Todd Seminary for Boys, an independent school in Woodstock, Illinois. Under the tutelage of headmaster and mentor Roger Hill, who encouraged Welles to freely experiment with theatrical and radio productions, he mounted the project.
Now, nearly a century later, around 10 minutes of surviving color footage with sound has been digitized, graciously released by Wellesnet, who acquired it from Roger Hill’s granddaughter Wendy Hill and her cousin Todd Tarbox, who holds the copyright. “My father, Hascy, was cast as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and my mother, Joanne, played Viola,” Tarbox told Wellesnet. “This production...
Now, nearly a century later, around 10 minutes of surviving color footage with sound has been digitized, graciously released by Wellesnet, who acquired it from Roger Hill’s granddaughter Wendy Hill and her cousin Todd Tarbox, who holds the copyright. “My father, Hascy, was cast as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and my mother, Joanne, played Viola,” Tarbox told Wellesnet. “This production...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Richard Burton was one of the most influential actors of the 60s and one of the highest-paid actors at the time. He was known for his signature baritone voice and became a Shakespearean actor. He played Hamlet in the 1964 Broadway production of the popular play by William Shakespeare, where his performance was lauded by the general public.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in 1963’s Cleopatra
He has also been nominated for an Oscar many times in his career for his great performances in many films. However, his most popular aspect that made headlines was his turbulent relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. Now, a new book based on their life together suggests that Taylor is responsible for the downfall of Burton’s time as a classical actor.
Meeting Elizabeth Taylor Reportedly Put an End to Richard Burton’s Broadway Career Richard Burton as Hamlet in the 1964 Broadway play of the same name...
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in 1963’s Cleopatra
He has also been nominated for an Oscar many times in his career for his great performances in many films. However, his most popular aspect that made headlines was his turbulent relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. Now, a new book based on their life together suggests that Taylor is responsible for the downfall of Burton’s time as a classical actor.
Meeting Elizabeth Taylor Reportedly Put an End to Richard Burton’s Broadway Career Richard Burton as Hamlet in the 1964 Broadway play of the same name...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone is one of the richest stars on the planet as well as one of the most famous ones. Adding to his fame is his Paramount+ reality TV show called The Family Stallone. Focused on the life of the Stallone family, including the Rocky star’s three daughters, the show has given some in-depth insight into their life.
Sylvester Stallone (in a still from Tulsa King)
While Stallone wants the show to be a reason for his family to spend more time together, he also wants the world to show that his family is just like any other family in the world. And he might even have to deal with the curse of ungrateful children despite being rich and famous.
Sylvester Stallone is Just a Normal Guy with Normal Problems
A Poster for Sylvester Stallone’s show The Family Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is incredibly rich thanks to his amazing career spanning decades.
Sylvester Stallone (in a still from Tulsa King)
While Stallone wants the show to be a reason for his family to spend more time together, he also wants the world to show that his family is just like any other family in the world. And he might even have to deal with the curse of ungrateful children despite being rich and famous.
Sylvester Stallone is Just a Normal Guy with Normal Problems
A Poster for Sylvester Stallone’s show The Family Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is incredibly rich thanks to his amazing career spanning decades.
- 3/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal has made a comeback on the big screen with Mma sensation Conor McGregor in a remake of the 1989 cult classic film, Road House. Even though they spend a lot of time sparring on screen, Gyllenhaal undertook significant training to go toe-to-toe with the latter, who’s already a pro with combat sports.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Elwood Dalton in Road House
McGregor is a professional boxer and Mma artist, who has made his feature film debut with this project. The former recently shared his insights on preparing himself to face McGregor on-screen.
Jake Gyllenhaal Talks About Fighting Conor McGregor in Road House Remake
The new action flick revolves around Jake Gyllenhaal‘s character, Elwood Dalton, a former UFC fighter who ends up working at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. He knocks heads with Conor McGregor who plays the role of Knox.
SUGGESTEDJake Gyllenhaal Places Denzel Washington and William Shakespeare...
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Elwood Dalton in Road House
McGregor is a professional boxer and Mma artist, who has made his feature film debut with this project. The former recently shared his insights on preparing himself to face McGregor on-screen.
Jake Gyllenhaal Talks About Fighting Conor McGregor in Road House Remake
The new action flick revolves around Jake Gyllenhaal‘s character, Elwood Dalton, a former UFC fighter who ends up working at a roadhouse in the Florida Keys. He knocks heads with Conor McGregor who plays the role of Knox.
SUGGESTEDJake Gyllenhaal Places Denzel Washington and William Shakespeare...
- 3/20/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
“Over the course of his career, legendary mangaka Osamu Tezuka adapted many of Shakespeare's works. Shakespeare Manga Theater collects these adaptations into one volume. The book includes the following: The Merchant of Venice (1959), Robio and Robiette, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello. Shakespeare Manga Theater is sure to be popular not just with Tezuka fans, but also provide a fun and useful educational tool for schools interested in presenting Shakespeare in a format that is easier for readers to engage with.” (Ablaze)
Regarding theater, almost no author is more prolific than William Shakespeare. It can be said that when it comes to manga, Osamu Tezuka is also one of the most well-recognized artists ever to tackle the craft. “Shakespeare Manga Theater” by Osamu Tezuka combines the work of these two great artists to create an anthology of works that is both unique and memorable, if not a...
Regarding theater, almost no author is more prolific than William Shakespeare. It can be said that when it comes to manga, Osamu Tezuka is also one of the most well-recognized artists ever to tackle the craft. “Shakespeare Manga Theater” by Osamu Tezuka combines the work of these two great artists to create an anthology of works that is both unique and memorable, if not a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Nubia Jade Brice
- AsianMoviePulse
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are all set to star in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway. Kenny Leon, who won a Tony award for directing Washington in 2014’s A Raisin in the Sun will be directing the film.
Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling in Courage Under Fire
While, Washington will be playing the titular role in Othello, one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, Gyllenhaal will be seen as Iago, the story’s villain.
Suggested“It has more sense of humor”: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Road House Remake is Wildly Different from Patrick Swayze – But Does That Make it Better?
The story follows Othello, ‘the Moor of Venice,” who is manipulated by Iago, Othello’s standard-bearer into believing his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences for all three. Shakespeare’s Othello has been a great source for adaptation and it...
Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling in Courage Under Fire
While, Washington will be playing the titular role in Othello, one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, Gyllenhaal will be seen as Iago, the story’s villain.
Suggested“It has more sense of humor”: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Road House Remake is Wildly Different from Patrick Swayze – But Does That Make it Better?
The story follows Othello, ‘the Moor of Venice,” who is manipulated by Iago, Othello’s standard-bearer into believing his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences for all three. Shakespeare’s Othello has been a great source for adaptation and it...
- 3/20/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
After what feels like 84 years, rom-com hit Anyone But You is finally coming to streaming. Since the film hit theaters in December 2023, romance lovers have wondered when Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney’s movie would be available to watch at home. Well, now we have our answer: Anyone But You will be available on Netflix starting April 23, four months after the romantic comedy was released in theaters. The movie was re-released on Valentine’s Day with extra footage. The movie, which is inspired by William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, revolves around Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Powell), who go from enemies to lovers down under. Bea and Ben’s great first date ends on a bad note, which leaves these two at odds for months. When they find themselves in Australia for a destination wedding, though, Bea and Ben decide to fake being the perfect couple to get everyone off their backs.
- 3/19/2024
- TV Insider
After captivating audiences with her gritty roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus, Sydney Sweeney proved her versatility with her turn in the lighthearted Anyone But You.
Her romantic comedy Anyone But You (a Sony Pictures rom-com co-starring Glen Powell) defied all the expectations, and became a surprise box office hit.
Glen Powell as Ben and Sydney Sweeney as Bea in Anyone But You
The actress even impressed with her hosting stint on Saturday Night Live. But beyond acting, Sweeney is making waves as a producer, too.
Disappointed by the lack of input she had on the recent superhero film Madame Web, Sweeney is determined to make her mark as a producer with Fifty-Fifty Films.
SUGGESTEDSydney Sweeney’s Anyone But You Director Blames William Shakespeare for All the Cringe Scenes in the Movie
Her production company is behind Immaculate, a dark thriller set to be released in 3 days. In the film,...
Her romantic comedy Anyone But You (a Sony Pictures rom-com co-starring Glen Powell) defied all the expectations, and became a surprise box office hit.
Glen Powell as Ben and Sydney Sweeney as Bea in Anyone But You
The actress even impressed with her hosting stint on Saturday Night Live. But beyond acting, Sweeney is making waves as a producer, too.
Disappointed by the lack of input she had on the recent superhero film Madame Web, Sweeney is determined to make her mark as a producer with Fifty-Fifty Films.
SUGGESTEDSydney Sweeney’s Anyone But You Director Blames William Shakespeare for All the Cringe Scenes in the Movie
Her production company is behind Immaculate, a dark thriller set to be released in 3 days. In the film,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
SXSW 2024 is in the books, and we have a ton of coverage for you here at /Film.com. But if you're pressed for time and don't have enough hours of the day to fully immerse yourself in all the write-ups of the panels and screenings we attended, we've got you covered.
From sasquatches to stunt men, civil wars to rom-coms, from remakes to inventive documentaries, here's a list of every movie we reviewed at this year's festival, in alphabetical order.
Read more: Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Babes
Pamela Adlon is no stranger to direct portrayals of the Stuff We Don't Talk About, which she chronicled in her acclaimed FX series "Better Things." She brings that bluntness to this film, her feature debut, but there's a second voice at work here: a disarming shot of gonzo millennial dorkiness that's chaotic,...
From sasquatches to stunt men, civil wars to rom-coms, from remakes to inventive documentaries, here's a list of every movie we reviewed at this year's festival, in alphabetical order.
Read more: Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Babes
Pamela Adlon is no stranger to direct portrayals of the Stuff We Don't Talk About, which she chronicled in her acclaimed FX series "Better Things." She brings that bluntness to this film, her feature debut, but there's a second voice at work here: a disarming shot of gonzo millennial dorkiness that's chaotic,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Sydney Sweeney has had a busy few months as she rises to new levels of stardom. After the mammoth success of her romantic comedy with Top Gun: Maverick’s Glenn Powell called Anyone But You, the actress starred in the meme-bank Sony film Madame Web. The actress is now gearing up for the release of her first production, the horror film Immaculate.
Sweeney reportedly first came across the script for the film when she auditioned for it way before her fame. Though the project did not take off, the script of the film reportedly kept spinning her head, and when she got the chance to produce her own film, she decided to contact the screenwriter. While there were some changes from the original script, Sweeney mentioned that her performance in one particular scene in the film was the result of her reaction to a real-life incident.
Sydney Sweeney’s Career...
Sweeney reportedly first came across the script for the film when she auditioned for it way before her fame. Though the project did not take off, the script of the film reportedly kept spinning her head, and when she got the chance to produce her own film, she decided to contact the screenwriter. While there were some changes from the original script, Sweeney mentioned that her performance in one particular scene in the film was the result of her reaction to a real-life incident.
Sydney Sweeney’s Career...
- 3/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney is the upcoming rising star of Hollywood. Despite being in a critically panned film like Sony’s Madame Webb, the actress’ popularity seems to have hardly diminished for fans and is still as crazy about the Euphoria star. One might think that her romantic comedy with Glen Powell has been successful thanks to her as the lead actress.
Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria Season 2
Anyone But You did turn out to be a sleeper hit despite the mixed reactions and criticism of it being an absolute cringe-fest. And the director, Will Gluck, instead blames the Bard of Avon aka William Shakespeare for all the cringe elements in the Sweeney-starrer movie.
Will Gluck Blames Shakespeare For Sydney Sweeney Flick Being Cringe
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Read all the audience reviews on Google or all those critical reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the one thing common...
Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria Season 2
Anyone But You did turn out to be a sleeper hit despite the mixed reactions and criticism of it being an absolute cringe-fest. And the director, Will Gluck, instead blames the Bard of Avon aka William Shakespeare for all the cringe elements in the Sweeney-starrer movie.
Will Gluck Blames Shakespeare For Sydney Sweeney Flick Being Cringe
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Read all the audience reviews on Google or all those critical reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the one thing common...
- 3/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney has become a recognizable presence on television, garnering acclaim for her outstanding portrayal of Cassie Howard in the popular HBO series Euphoria. Her remarkable performance in the show even earned her an Emmy nomination.
Euphoria
With that said, Sydney Sweeney has clearly branched out and become a huge star in the world of Hollywood, as she has acted in films such as Anyone But You, which turned out to be a Box Office Hit. However, her latest film Immaculate doesn’t live up to its name as it has far too many plot holes.
Sydney Sweeney’s Immaculate Is Full of Plotholes Immaculate
According to Screen Daily, Michael Mohan’s latest feature, Immaculate, premiered at SXSW. Despite hopes of captivating genre fans, it faces tough competition from more accomplished religious horror films like The Nun series or The Devils. Its potential success lies partly with Sydney Sweeney’s emerging starpower,...
Euphoria
With that said, Sydney Sweeney has clearly branched out and become a huge star in the world of Hollywood, as she has acted in films such as Anyone But You, which turned out to be a Box Office Hit. However, her latest film Immaculate doesn’t live up to its name as it has far too many plot holes.
Sydney Sweeney’s Immaculate Is Full of Plotholes Immaculate
According to Screen Daily, Michael Mohan’s latest feature, Immaculate, premiered at SXSW. Despite hopes of captivating genre fans, it faces tough competition from more accomplished religious horror films like The Nun series or The Devils. Its potential success lies partly with Sydney Sweeney’s emerging starpower,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
"Grand Theft Auto V" is one of the biggest video games of all time, which in turn paved the way for a huge player base in "Grand Theft Auto Online." For a couple of out-of-work actors, it provided them a space to do the thing they missed the most during the pandemic: acting. While "GTA" is a place to commit crimes in a carefree, digital environment, a couple of guys named Sam and Mark turned it into the most unlikely venue to play host to some of William Shakespeare's work.
"Grand Theft Hamlet" is a new documentary that chronicles Sam and Mark's journey from merely playing "GTA" to hatching a plan to put on a production of "Hamlet" staged entirely in the game. The film recently premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and I am here to tell you that it's unlike any other movie you've ever seen before.
"Grand Theft Hamlet" is a new documentary that chronicles Sam and Mark's journey from merely playing "GTA" to hatching a plan to put on a production of "Hamlet" staged entirely in the game. The film recently premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and I am here to tell you that it's unlike any other movie you've ever seen before.
- 3/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
If superhero movie enthusiasts are feeling a little bummed out about the genre's recent downturn in popularity, they can comfort in knowing that, as a wise woman once wrote, "Today is where your book begins; the rest is still unwritten." That particular singer and songwriter, Natasha Bedingfield, would know what's she talking about, too, having recently enjoyed a return to the spotlight thanks to her breakthrough hit, "Unwritten," being prominently featured in last year's surprise box office champion, "Anyone But You."
A loose retelling of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," the Sydney Sweeney-Glen Powell vehicle is a throwback to Hollywood's pre-superhero renaissance days in more ways than one. Part fizzy rom-com and part R-rated sex farce (it's genuinely impressive how many flimsy excuses this film comes up with for its absurdly good-looking cast to take their clothes off), "Anyone But You" also marks a return to the '...
A loose retelling of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," the Sydney Sweeney-Glen Powell vehicle is a throwback to Hollywood's pre-superhero renaissance days in more ways than one. Part fizzy rom-com and part R-rated sex farce (it's genuinely impressive how many flimsy excuses this film comes up with for its absurdly good-looking cast to take their clothes off), "Anyone But You" also marks a return to the '...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Sarah Snook, Sarah Jessica Parker, Andrew Scott and David Tennant were among the nominees for the 2024 Olivier Awards, which celebrate achievements in London theater.
Parker was nominated for best actress for her role in Plaza Suite, opposite her husband, Matthew Broderick, while Snook was nominated in the same category for her one-woman take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Tennant was nominated for best actor for his role in Macbeth, in the same category as Andrew Scott, in a one-man version of Vanya.
Sunset Boulevard, which starred Nicole Scherzinger, who is also nominated, and is set to come to Broadway next year, received 11 nominations, while Dear England, a play by James Graham about an English football manager, received nine nominations. Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the television series, which has also hinted at its Broadway ambitions, is up for best new entertainment or comedy play.
The Olivier...
Parker was nominated for best actress for her role in Plaza Suite, opposite her husband, Matthew Broderick, while Snook was nominated in the same category for her one-woman take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Tennant was nominated for best actor for his role in Macbeth, in the same category as Andrew Scott, in a one-man version of Vanya.
Sunset Boulevard, which starred Nicole Scherzinger, who is also nominated, and is set to come to Broadway next year, received 11 nominations, while Dear England, a play by James Graham about an English football manager, received nine nominations. Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to the television series, which has also hinted at its Broadway ambitions, is up for best new entertainment or comedy play.
The Olivier...
- 3/12/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Snook, Andrew Scott and David Tennant will compete for Olivier Awards at the UK’s most prestigious theater ceremony next month.
The Sex and the City stars is up for Best Actress for her performance in Plaza Suite – her first Olivier – while Succession’s Snook has picked up a nod for her critically-acclaimed performance as 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray.
In the Best Actor category, Scott’s performance in Vanya will come up against Tennant’s role in Macbeth, while the starry nominee list also includes Joseph Fiennes for Dear England, which is being made into a BBC series, Mark Gatiss for The Motive And The Cue and James Norton in A Little Life.
Other notable nominations include for singer Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard, where she has picked up a nod for Best Actress in a Musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s...
The Sex and the City stars is up for Best Actress for her performance in Plaza Suite – her first Olivier – while Succession’s Snook has picked up a nod for her critically-acclaimed performance as 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray.
In the Best Actor category, Scott’s performance in Vanya will come up against Tennant’s role in Macbeth, while the starry nominee list also includes Joseph Fiennes for Dear England, which is being made into a BBC series, Mark Gatiss for The Motive And The Cue and James Norton in A Little Life.
Other notable nominations include for singer Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard, where she has picked up a nod for Best Actress in a Musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s...
- 3/12/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Sydney Sweeney has become a recognizable presence on television, garnering acclaim for her outstanding portrayal of Cassie Howard in the popular HBO series Euphoria. Her remarkable performance in the show even earned her an Emmy nomination.
Euphoria
With that said, Sydney Sweeney has clearly branched out and become a huge star in the world of Hollywood, as she has acted in films such as Anyone But You, which turned out to be a Box Office Hit. Interestingly enough, she also unintentionally paid tribute to Angelina Jolie at the Oscar after party this week.
Sydney Sweeney Accidentally Paid Homage to Angelina Jolie at The Oscar After Party Mr and Mrs Smith (2005)
This year’s Oscar Awards ceremony is already over, and it was truly a night worth remembering for a wide variety of reasons. After all, Oppenheimer essentially did a clean sweep by bagging seven Oscar Awards at the ceremony.
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Euphoria
With that said, Sydney Sweeney has clearly branched out and become a huge star in the world of Hollywood, as she has acted in films such as Anyone But You, which turned out to be a Box Office Hit. Interestingly enough, she also unintentionally paid tribute to Angelina Jolie at the Oscar after party this week.
Sydney Sweeney Accidentally Paid Homage to Angelina Jolie at The Oscar After Party Mr and Mrs Smith (2005)
This year’s Oscar Awards ceremony is already over, and it was truly a night worth remembering for a wide variety of reasons. After all, Oppenheimer essentially did a clean sweep by bagging seven Oscar Awards at the ceremony.
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- 3/11/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
This article appears in the SXSW 2024 issue of Den of Geek magazine. Check out all of our SXSW coverage here.
Grand Theft Hamlet is about as absurd a mash-up as its title would have you believe. It’s a documentary about Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen, two actors left jobless at the height of the pandemic who decide to put on a live-streamed production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Partway through the film, which was shot entirely in-game, as Sam is rehearsing the play’s famous “To be or not to be” speech on the beaches of Los Santos, a masked player walks up and calls him a bitch over chat, utterly unmoved by the iconic soliloquy. Other rehearsals are interrupted by helicopters and shootouts, all fitting encapsulations of the stark juxtaposition at the heart of the documentary. But GTA and Shakespeare may not be...
Grand Theft Hamlet is about as absurd a mash-up as its title would have you believe. It’s a documentary about Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen, two actors left jobless at the height of the pandemic who decide to put on a live-streamed production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online.
Partway through the film, which was shot entirely in-game, as Sam is rehearsing the play’s famous “To be or not to be” speech on the beaches of Los Santos, a masked player walks up and calls him a bitch over chat, utterly unmoved by the iconic soliloquy. Other rehearsals are interrupted by helicopters and shootouts, all fitting encapsulations of the stark juxtaposition at the heart of the documentary. But GTA and Shakespeare may not be...
- 3/10/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Those who are fans of Jack Gyllenhaal will be happy to know that Jack is going to work with Denzel Washington in Othello, a play by William Shakespeare. It’s revived on Broadway in 2025.
Let’s know about the actors who are going to star on Broadway.
Denzel Washington is an American actor and director. He has won two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He played notable roles in movies like Glory, Malcolm X, Training Day, and Fences. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation and the 21st century.
Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has performed notable roles in movies like Spider-Man: Far from Home and The Convent. He is the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal considered one of the finest actors of his generation.
Jake and Denzel are...
Let’s know about the actors who are going to star on Broadway.
Denzel Washington is an American actor and director. He has won two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He played notable roles in movies like Glory, Malcolm X, Training Day, and Fences. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation and the 21st century.
Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor who has performed notable roles in movies like Spider-Man: Far from Home and The Convent. He is the son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal considered one of the finest actors of his generation.
Jake and Denzel are...
- 3/8/2024
- by Anjali Rai
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