In case you did not know, a Blade Runner series is in the works and has been shooting since April. Titled Blade Runner 2099, the series was revealed to be in the works in 2021, when Ridley Scott himself confirmed that a pilot and the series’ bible (a reference book for a series with relevant plot and character data) had been written. The series was officially announced in 2022 when the title was also revealed. Filming was set to begin in 2023 but was postponed to April 2024 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which paralyzed the entertainment industry for a longer period of time. Now, knowing that the series is currently being filmed, we can also confirm that we have some exciting casting updates.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
The Blade Runner franchise wasn’t a franchise initially. It started off as a standalone movie directed by Scott, which starred Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer in the main roles.
- 5/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Prime Video’s Blade Runner TV project has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role.
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actress has signed on to Blade Runner 2099.
The limited series is from showrunner Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) and executive produced by original Blade Runner director Ridley Scott. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) will direct the first two episodes.
There’s no description yet of Yeoh’s role. The actress made history last year as the first best actress Oscar winner of Asian descent for Everything Everywhere All at Once. She’s also known for her roles in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha, Tomorrow Never Dies and Star Trek: Discovery.
Yeoh will soon reprise her role as Trek‘s Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the TV movie Star Trek: Section 31.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show’s executive producers include Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson,...
- 5/7/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The “Blade Runner” series in the works at Amazon Prime Video has cast Michelle Yeoh in a lead role, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
The series, titled “Blade Runner 2099,” was ordered at Amazon in September 2022. It serves as a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as a replicant near the end of her life.
Amazon declined to comment on specific character details.
Yeoh won the Academy Award for best actress for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2023, making her the first Asian person to win the award. She also picked up wins at the SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Golden Globes for her work in the film. She is also known for her roles in films like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Crouching Tiger,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh is among this year’s 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Friday.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented annually, is the nation’s highest civilian honor, bestowed on individuals “who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” per the White House.
Yeoh made history in with her starring turn in 2022’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” becoming the first Asian woman to receive the Oscar for best actress. She began her career starring in martial-arts action movies, notably “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,” and has starred in numerous other films including the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Yeoh also stars in the first Star Trek TV movie, “Section 31,” which recently wrapped filming.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented annually, is the nation’s highest civilian honor, bestowed on individuals “who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” per the White House.
Yeoh made history in with her starring turn in 2022’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” becoming the first Asian woman to receive the Oscar for best actress. She began her career starring in martial-arts action movies, notably “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,” and has starred in numerous other films including the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Yeoh also stars in the first Star Trek TV movie, “Section 31,” which recently wrapped filming.
- 5/3/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Pierce Brosnan making his debut in the superhero world was not something had expected. Yet as fate would have it, the actor soon became probably the best part of Dwayne Johnson’s failed superhero venture, Black Adam. Starring as Dr. Fate aka Kent Nelson, Brosnan did an impeccable job and fans have been wanting to see more of him despite his grand sacrifice in the film.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies
While James Gunn and Peter Safran bringing one of DC’s oldest comic characters back to the screen seems like a distant dream, Brosnan can make his return to the world of superheroes elsewhere. And if his recent appearance is to be taken into consideration, Brosnan would look incredible as MCU’s Magneto.
Pierce Brosnan Would Be Perfect For MCU’s Magneto
Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate in Black Adam
Pierce Brosnan is an incredible actor with some extraordinary talents.
- 4/28/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Pierce Brosnan has signed to star in the romantic thriller In The Wind, from Uri Singer’s Passage Pictures.
The production is the feature directorial debut of Simon Barry, whose previous credits inlclude creator and showrunner on Netflix fantasy show Warrior Nun as well as Syfy show Ghost Wars.
The film, originally announced A Spy’s Guide To Survival, centers around a reclusive, retired spy who is brought out of hiding by his enigmatic new neighbor, digging up both of their secrets in the process.
Barry also takes writer credits for the screenplay, which is based on a story by his father Derek Barry.
“As a longtime Pierce Brosnan fan, I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside someone I admire for their craft, character and humanity,” said Barry.
Tomorrow Never Dies, Mamma Mia and The Matador star Brosnan was seen most recently in The Last Rifleman,...
The production is the feature directorial debut of Simon Barry, whose previous credits inlclude creator and showrunner on Netflix fantasy show Warrior Nun as well as Syfy show Ghost Wars.
The film, originally announced A Spy’s Guide To Survival, centers around a reclusive, retired spy who is brought out of hiding by his enigmatic new neighbor, digging up both of their secrets in the process.
Barry also takes writer credits for the screenplay, which is based on a story by his father Derek Barry.
“As a longtime Pierce Brosnan fan, I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside someone I admire for their craft, character and humanity,” said Barry.
Tomorrow Never Dies, Mamma Mia and The Matador star Brosnan was seen most recently in The Last Rifleman,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The Nintendo Entertainment System stands as an iconic symbol of the gaming industry’s evolution and cultural impact. Released in 1985 in North America, the Nes revolutionized home entertainment, introducing a diverse array of timeless classics that defined a generation of gamers. From the pioneering platforming adventures of Super Mario Bros. to the intense dungeon crawling of The Legend of Zelda, the Nes boasted an impressive library that captured the imagination of millions worldwide. And speaking of games here’s our pick of ten Nes gems that deserve a second look from modern-day retro gamers!
1) Little Samson
Often overshadowed by other platformers like Mario and Mega Man, Little Samson is a hidden gem. Its unique gameplay mechanics and charming characters make it a must-play for Nes enthusiasts.
2) Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
A quirky adventure game that blends elements of point-and-click gameplay with RPG mechanics. Players take on the role...
1) Little Samson
Often overshadowed by other platformers like Mario and Mega Man, Little Samson is a hidden gem. Its unique gameplay mechanics and charming characters make it a must-play for Nes enthusiasts.
2) Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
A quirky adventure game that blends elements of point-and-click gameplay with RPG mechanics. Players take on the role...
- 4/8/2024
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
The four-time 007 described him as ‘the greatest’ while George Lazenby said he ‘can handle the stunts and all the ladies who love a man in a tux’
Pierce Brosnan has become the latest former 007 to give his blessing to Aaron Taylor-Johnson taking over the role of the spy.
Brosnan, who played the intelligence agent in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day, was speaking on RTÉ Radio’s The Ray D’Arcy Show, and discussed acting alongside the younger star in 2009 film The Greatest, in which they played father and son.
Pierce Brosnan has become the latest former 007 to give his blessing to Aaron Taylor-Johnson taking over the role of the spy.
Brosnan, who played the intelligence agent in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day, was speaking on RTÉ Radio’s The Ray D’Arcy Show, and discussed acting alongside the younger star in 2009 film The Greatest, in which they played father and son.
- 3/27/2024
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is addressing all of the rumors and reports that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be playing the next 007.
In mid-March, it was reported that the 33-year-old Bullet Train actor had landed the role and could be signing a contract soon. However, a source told JustJared.com that he had not been cast as the British spy.
In a new interview, Pierce, 70, shared his thoughts on Aaron potentially playing Bond.
Keep reading to find out more…“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Pierce shared on The Ray D’Arcy Show.
Pierce then recalled to working with Aaron in the 2008 movie The Greatest.
“And he was the greatest in it,” Pierce added. “So, yes, I read the news about his possibilities of being a Bond, so I would definitely tip my hat to the fellow.
In mid-March, it was reported that the 33-year-old Bullet Train actor had landed the role and could be signing a contract soon. However, a source told JustJared.com that he had not been cast as the British spy.
In a new interview, Pierce, 70, shared his thoughts on Aaron potentially playing Bond.
Keep reading to find out more…“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Pierce shared on The Ray D’Arcy Show.
Pierce then recalled to working with Aaron in the 2008 movie The Greatest.
“And he was the greatest in it,” Pierce added. “So, yes, I read the news about his possibilities of being a Bond, so I would definitely tip my hat to the fellow.
- 3/27/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan thinks Aaron Taylor-Johnson could easily portray the next 007.
During an appearance on Rte Radio 1’s “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan shared his thoughts on reports that Taylor-Johnson will be taking over the iconic role.
“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said of Taylor-Johnson.
Brosnan starred as the British secret agent in four films between the ’90s and early 2000s, including “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day.” On “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan recalled working with Taylor-Johnson on the 2009 film “The Greatest,” which was produced by Brosnan’s company Irish DreamTime.
“One of the first movies we made, one of the earliest movies, was ‘The Greatest,’ Brosnan said. “And he was the greatest in it.”
“So, yes, I read the news about...
During an appearance on Rte Radio 1’s “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan shared his thoughts on reports that Taylor-Johnson will be taking over the iconic role.
“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said of Taylor-Johnson.
Brosnan starred as the British secret agent in four films between the ’90s and early 2000s, including “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day.” On “The Ray D’Arcy Show,” Brosnan recalled working with Taylor-Johnson on the 2009 film “The Greatest,” which was produced by Brosnan’s company Irish DreamTime.
“One of the first movies we made, one of the earliest movies, was ‘The Greatest,’ Brosnan said. “And he was the greatest in it.”
“So, yes, I read the news about...
- 3/27/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Another former James Bond star is giving his seal of approval to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is rumored to be the next 007 agent.
Pierce Brosnan got his turn as James Bond through the 1990s and the beginning of the aughts across four films. As rumors heat up about the next spy agent to take on the role, Brosnan says Taylor-Johnson “has the chops” to take it on.
“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said in an interview on The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.
After 2021’s No Time to Die, Taylor-Johnson would succeed Daniel Craig. Brosnan began playing James Bond with 1995’s GoldenEye, followed by Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997, The World Is Not Enough in 1999 and Die Another Day in 2002.
The former 007 agent co-starred with Taylor-Johnson in 2009’s The Greatest, a film that Brosnan produced.
Pierce Brosnan got his turn as James Bond through the 1990s and the beginning of the aughts across four films. As rumors heat up about the next spy agent to take on the role, Brosnan says Taylor-Johnson “has the chops” to take it on.
“I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” Brosnan said in an interview on The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.
After 2021’s No Time to Die, Taylor-Johnson would succeed Daniel Craig. Brosnan began playing James Bond with 1995’s GoldenEye, followed by Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997, The World Is Not Enough in 1999 and Die Another Day in 2002.
The former 007 agent co-starred with Taylor-Johnson in 2009’s The Greatest, a film that Brosnan produced.
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Steven Soderbergh is assembling quite the cast for his upcoming spy thriller, Black Bag, and THR has reported that Pierce Brosnan, Naomie Harris, and Tom Burke are the latest additions to the project.
Plot details are being kept under wrap, but the cast of Black Bag also includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé Jean Page, and Marisa Abela. Soderbergh will direct from a script by David Koepp, and production is expected to begin in May in London.
Related Regé-Jean Page to join Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Steven Soderbergh’s anticipated spy thriller Black Bag
Of course, Pierce Brosnan and Naomie Harris are no stranger to spy movies, with Brosnan playing James Bond in Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day, and Harris playing Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die. Tom Burke played Orson Welles in David Fincher’s...
Plot details are being kept under wrap, but the cast of Black Bag also includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé Jean Page, and Marisa Abela. Soderbergh will direct from a script by David Koepp, and production is expected to begin in May in London.
Related Regé-Jean Page to join Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Steven Soderbergh’s anticipated spy thriller Black Bag
Of course, Pierce Brosnan and Naomie Harris are no stranger to spy movies, with Brosnan playing James Bond in Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day, and Harris playing Eve Moneypenny in Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die. Tom Burke played Orson Welles in David Fincher’s...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Think in terms of movies, not eras, Mr. Bond!
If the rumors are correct, James Bond franchise overlord Barbara Broccoli is closing in on a new actor to don 007’s tux. This, however, is an endless vodka martini swirl of rumors — with the main actor in question, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, just as tied to the role a year ago as he is now. Why the delay? It’s been two and a half years since Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, “No Time to Die,” bowed in cinemas.
Part of it seems to be a franchise tradition that, with each new actor in the role, there’s a bit of a rethink of the character: To tailor the role to the actor’s strengths and better fit the sensibilities of the moment. An awareness of the history of the franchise, of what era it’s currently inhabiting, has been part of...
If the rumors are correct, James Bond franchise overlord Barbara Broccoli is closing in on a new actor to don 007’s tux. This, however, is an endless vodka martini swirl of rumors — with the main actor in question, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, just as tied to the role a year ago as he is now. Why the delay? It’s been two and a half years since Daniel Craig’s final Bond film, “No Time to Die,” bowed in cinemas.
Part of it seems to be a franchise tradition that, with each new actor in the role, there’s a bit of a rethink of the character: To tailor the role to the actor’s strengths and better fit the sensibilities of the moment. An awareness of the history of the franchise, of what era it’s currently inhabiting, has been part of...
- 3/19/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Murphy. Cillian Murphy.
So says former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan about who should take over the role of 007.
Well, not so fast, Murphy responded last night at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles. “I think I’m a bit old for that,” the 47-year-old Oppenheimer star told reporters while walking the red carpet at the event hosted by the The US-Ireland Alliance.
The casting idea was broached by Brosnan, who played Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002). In an interview with the BBC at the event – the actor was being honored along with Molly Shannon and visual-effects supervisor Richie Baneham – Brosnan said he thought “Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond.”
Brosnan’s stint as Bond was followed, from 2006 to 2021, by Daniel Craig in the role.
The awards event was held at the Santa Monica offices of Bad Robot Productions.
So says former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan about who should take over the role of 007.
Well, not so fast, Murphy responded last night at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles. “I think I’m a bit old for that,” the 47-year-old Oppenheimer star told reporters while walking the red carpet at the event hosted by the The US-Ireland Alliance.
The casting idea was broached by Brosnan, who played Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002). In an interview with the BBC at the event – the actor was being honored along with Molly Shannon and visual-effects supervisor Richie Baneham – Brosnan said he thought “Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond.”
Brosnan’s stint as Bond was followed, from 2006 to 2021, by Daniel Craig in the role.
The awards event was held at the Santa Monica offices of Bad Robot Productions.
- 3/8/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Former “James Bond” star Pierce Brosnan has made his pick for who should play the iconic spy next: Cillian Murphy.
At the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Brosnan was asked by the BBC for his opinion on which actor should play Bond after Daniel Craig retired from the role in 2021.
“Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret Service,” Brosnan said of his fellow Irishman, who was also on hand at the event celebrating Irish talent.
Brosnan played Bond from 1995 to 2002, delivering four films: “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day.” He then passed the baton to Craig, who embodied the enigmatic figure in five movies from 2006 to 2021.
Ever since Craig stepped down, rumors have been swirling regarding who will take on 007. Other big names that have been tossed around include Aaron Taylor-Johnson,...
At the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Brosnan was asked by the BBC for his opinion on which actor should play Bond after Daniel Craig retired from the role in 2021.
“Cillian would do a magnificent job as James Bond on His Majesty’s Secret Service,” Brosnan said of his fellow Irishman, who was also on hand at the event celebrating Irish talent.
Brosnan played Bond from 1995 to 2002, delivering four films: “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day.” He then passed the baton to Craig, who embodied the enigmatic figure in five movies from 2006 to 2021.
Ever since Craig stepped down, rumors have been swirling regarding who will take on 007. Other big names that have been tossed around include Aaron Taylor-Johnson,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ellise Shafer and Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Michelle Yeoh has faced a career resurgence ever since she starred in the A24 sci-fi comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once. The actress was universally lauded for her performance as Evelyn Quan in the film by the Daniels and even won the Oscar for Best Actress, making her the first Asian to win in the category.
Despite her amazing reputation, Yeoh’s presence was reportedly not enough for the Netflix show The Brothers Sun to continue into the second season. The action comedy was reportedly canceled after the first season recently much to the dismay of Yeoh and lead actor Justin Chien. This was the second instance where a show starring Michelle Yeoh had been canceled after one season.
Netflix Canceled Michelle Yeoh Starrer The Brothers Sun Michelle Yeoh in The Brothers Sun
The Netflix series The Brothers Sun was created by Brad Falchuk, who was known for co-creating the shows Glee,...
Despite her amazing reputation, Yeoh’s presence was reportedly not enough for the Netflix show The Brothers Sun to continue into the second season. The action comedy was reportedly canceled after the first season recently much to the dismay of Yeoh and lead actor Justin Chien. This was the second instance where a show starring Michelle Yeoh had been canceled after one season.
Netflix Canceled Michelle Yeoh Starrer The Brothers Sun Michelle Yeoh in The Brothers Sun
The Netflix series The Brothers Sun was created by Brad Falchuk, who was known for co-creating the shows Glee,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. explores the legacy of global espionage, making its history legible and compelling to a contemporary audience. So, it’s fitting that its latest exhibit displays a dozen-and-a-half vehicles associated with the person who may be, oxymorons aside, the world’s best-known fictitious super-spy.
This show, “Bond In Motion,” opens March 1 and features iconic cars from 007’s six decades. These include the self-cloaking Aston Martin Vanquish from Die Another Day, the remote-controlled BMW 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies, the surface-to-air missile-firing BMW Z8 from The World is Not Enough, and, perhaps the world’s most famous car, the machine gun–concealing, oil slick–emitting, license plate–rotating, seat-ejecting Aston Martin DB5 used in Goldfinger.
But it also includes lesser-known Bond vehicles, like a snowmobile from Die Another Day, a three-wheeled, motorcycle-based Tuk-Tuk from Octopussy, a hang-glider from Moonraker, and a submarine from Diamonds are Forever,...
This show, “Bond In Motion,” opens March 1 and features iconic cars from 007’s six decades. These include the self-cloaking Aston Martin Vanquish from Die Another Day, the remote-controlled BMW 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies, the surface-to-air missile-firing BMW Z8 from The World is Not Enough, and, perhaps the world’s most famous car, the machine gun–concealing, oil slick–emitting, license plate–rotating, seat-ejecting Aston Martin DB5 used in Goldfinger.
But it also includes lesser-known Bond vehicles, like a snowmobile from Die Another Day, a three-wheeled, motorcycle-based Tuk-Tuk from Octopussy, a hang-glider from Moonraker, and a submarine from Diamonds are Forever,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Brett Berk
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
During the climax of Richard Marquand's 1983 film "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," the evil Empire's second Death Star was destroyed by the Rebel Army, the ghoulish Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) was killed, and his right-hand warlock Darth Vader (David Prowse) died in the conflagration. It seemed that evil had been vanquished and that everything was well in the galaxy. For many, many years, fans didn't see what happened after that film, presumably because a new era of peace had begun and the Star Wars were over.
It wasn't until the release of J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015 that we learned the dark truth. It seems the universe of "Star Wars" can't help but creep back slowly toward fascism with every generation. Decades after the fall of the Empire, the New Order rose in its place, now even more Nazi-like than ever. Stormtroopers were back,...
It wasn't until the release of J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 2015 that we learned the dark truth. It seems the universe of "Star Wars" can't help but creep back slowly toward fascism with every generation. Decades after the fall of the Empire, the New Order rose in its place, now even more Nazi-like than ever. Stormtroopers were back,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Recently, I wrote an article about movies that were surprisingly hard to find on streaming or Blu-ray, and one of the movies I mentioned was a little-remembered 1988 thriller called Shoot to Kill (aka Deadly Pursuit in the UK). The film was a decent box office hit in its day, but outside of a DVD release many years ago, it has sunk into obscurity.
This is a shame, as Shoot to Kill is a nifty little movie. After a few comments praised the film, I decided to revisit it for myself, as I honestly hadn’t seen it since the nineties and had no idea if it would hold up. To my surprise, not only did it hold up, but Shoot to Kill is a bit of a lost 80s action classic.
The film stars Sidney Poitier as a veteran FBI agent investigating a strange robbery where the owner of a...
This is a shame, as Shoot to Kill is a nifty little movie. After a few comments praised the film, I decided to revisit it for myself, as I honestly hadn’t seen it since the nineties and had no idea if it would hold up. To my surprise, not only did it hold up, but Shoot to Kill is a bit of a lost 80s action classic.
The film stars Sidney Poitier as a veteran FBI agent investigating a strange robbery where the owner of a...
- 1/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
This article contains light spoilers for James Bond: 007 #1.
In the first pages of a new comic book series, a mafioso gathers his family and talks of revenge. Reeling with sorrow and anger at the murder of his son, the mafioso vows to destroy his child’s killer. As he talks, the mafioso praises the remaining members of his family, and artist Rapha Lobosco devotes a panel to each, letting the reader see their importance: his strapping sons, his beautiful daughters, his loving wife, and his elderly mother.
But just when the mafioso hits the climax of his speech, an interuption forces him to turn around. There, he sees all but his mother dead, blood pouring from a bullet hole placed precisely in their foreheads. After killing the mafioso, the gunman turns to the elderly mother and says, “Better safe than sorry.” The sequence ends with a splash page showing...
In the first pages of a new comic book series, a mafioso gathers his family and talks of revenge. Reeling with sorrow and anger at the murder of his son, the mafioso vows to destroy his child’s killer. As he talks, the mafioso praises the remaining members of his family, and artist Rapha Lobosco devotes a panel to each, letting the reader see their importance: his strapping sons, his beautiful daughters, his loving wife, and his elderly mother.
But just when the mafioso hits the climax of his speech, an interuption forces him to turn around. There, he sees all but his mother dead, blood pouring from a bullet hole placed precisely in their foreheads. After killing the mafioso, the gunman turns to the elderly mother and says, “Better safe than sorry.” The sequence ends with a splash page showing...
- 1/23/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
When Pierce Brosnan Called The Steamy Scenes From His James Bond Films Pathetic ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. Several films are made on the fictional character, with many actors taking up the mantle. Pierce Brosnan played the role from 1995 to the early 2000s throughout four films. The movies are known to be very stylized and have steamy scenes with female actresses, but Brosnan called his intimate scenes ‘pathetic.’
The senior actor made his first appearance in the role in 1995’s Golden Eye. After him, Daniel Craig took on the role, and he has also retired from the part. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill came up in the mix for the next James Bond. Craig’s Bond movies have done really well at the box office, followed by Brosnan’s movies.
In 2014, after a decade of...
James Bond is a fictional character created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. Several films are made on the fictional character, with many actors taking up the mantle. Pierce Brosnan played the role from 1995 to the early 2000s throughout four films. The movies are known to be very stylized and have steamy scenes with female actresses, but Brosnan called his intimate scenes ‘pathetic.’
The senior actor made his first appearance in the role in 1995’s Golden Eye. After him, Daniel Craig took on the role, and he has also retired from the part. Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Idris Elba, and Henry Cavill came up in the mix for the next James Bond. Craig’s Bond movies have done really well at the box office, followed by Brosnan’s movies.
In 2014, after a decade of...
- 12/30/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
It’s the battle of the Bond Cars this Christmas as Scalextric release a corker of a set! The Scalextric 007 DB5 vs V8 set, available exclusively online, features two of Bond’s most iconic cars and firm fan favourites, we mean of course, the Aston Martin DB5 and V8 Vantage.
Christmas was always a time for us growing up when Dad would get out the Scalextric set and set it up over the lounge floor. We can remember the sound, the distinctive smell and the fun! So the timing of this sets release couldn’t be more perfect.
We were gifted this impressive looking set for the purpose of review but in all honestly it’s really reminded our whole extended family how much we all enjoy having the Scalextrics around. You see we thought we would set it up, check it was the quality we’d expect, check the...
Christmas was always a time for us growing up when Dad would get out the Scalextric set and set it up over the lounge floor. We can remember the sound, the distinctive smell and the fun! So the timing of this sets release couldn’t be more perfect.
We were gifted this impressive looking set for the purpose of review but in all honestly it’s really reminded our whole extended family how much we all enjoy having the Scalextrics around. You see we thought we would set it up, check it was the quality we’d expect, check the...
- 11/26/2023
- by Fiona Francia
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh headlines assassin drama The Brothers Sun. Here’s the trailer for the upcoming series from Netflix.
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Kenneth Branagh is back for this third — and by TheWrap’s account, best — appearance as Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot in “A Haunting in Venice.” He also directs the spooky mystery, which boasts a terrific lineup of murder suspects (and potential victims), including Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Kelly Reilly.
Here’s who plays which character in the film based on Christie’s 1969 novel “Hallowe’en Party” — and where you might have seen the less familiar names before.
“A Haunting in Venice” is now streaming on Disney+.
20th Century Studios.
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
British actor Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as the fussy Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, whom he previously played in the recent remakes “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” The film begins in 1947 with Poirot retired from sleuthing and leading a quiet life in Venice — until he’s dragged into a new case.
Here’s who plays which character in the film based on Christie’s 1969 novel “Hallowe’en Party” — and where you might have seen the less familiar names before.
“A Haunting in Venice” is now streaming on Disney+.
20th Century Studios.
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot
British actor Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as the fussy Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, whom he previously played in the recent remakes “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” The film begins in 1947 with Poirot retired from sleuthing and leading a quiet life in Venice — until he’s dragged into a new case.
- 10/31/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
To state a very true, indisputable thing right up front: Pierce Brosnan is the best James Bond (in my opinion). What's more, Martin Campbell's 1995 entry "GoldenEye" is one of the three best of all the James Bond movies, and Roger Spottiswoode's 1997 film "Tomorrow Never Dies" is nothing to sneeze at. Indeed, watching "Tomorrow Never Died" in 2023 posits an eerily accurate trajectory of the future computer technology, and its Steve Jobs-like villain Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) easily predicts the culture of I'm-always-right tech-bros we currently find ourselves mired in.
Briefly, the villain in "Tomorrow Never Dies" seeks to digitally control the flow of information, making him a soft-spoken, cyber-jacked version of William Randolph Hearst. He aims to start a war between China and England, hoping to secure broadcasting rights in China for the rest of his life. In 1997, such a plot seemed both hopelessly nerdy and legitimately terrifying.
Briefly, the villain in "Tomorrow Never Dies" seeks to digitally control the flow of information, making him a soft-spoken, cyber-jacked version of William Randolph Hearst. He aims to start a war between China and England, hoping to secure broadcasting rights in China for the rest of his life. In 1997, such a plot seemed both hopelessly nerdy and legitimately terrifying.
- 10/7/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
October has arrived, and Amazon Prime Video is not lacking in great new movies to stream this month. The bulk of the James Bond library is available to stream on Prime Video starting on Oct. 1, so pick your favorite era and play your marathon accordingly. There’s also a bona fide new release hitting just in time for Spooky Season – the 1980s-set time travel horror film “Totally Killer,” starring “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” lead Kiernan Shipka. And the Nicolas Cage Dracula film “Renfield” also hits Prime Video this month.
Whether you’re looking for scares, thrills or a classic rom-com, we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below.
The James Bond Franchise Eon
Ok so this is more than one film, but if you’re a James Bond fan you can now stream a slew of entries...
Whether you’re looking for scares, thrills or a classic rom-com, we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below.
The James Bond Franchise Eon
Ok so this is more than one film, but if you’re a James Bond fan you can now stream a slew of entries...
- 10/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
There’s a lot to watch on Prime Video in October and, as you may have guessed, there’s spooky stuff galore in amongst Prime’s usual rotation of extensive library content.
In the movie Totally Killer, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka travels back in time to the 1980s to stop a serial killer. Then there’s Make Me Scream, a Halloween special that challenges celebrities to “a gruesome game of terror.” Renfield will also be streaming on the service for anyone who’s been dying (muahahaha!) to catch the Nic Cage Dracula film.
Outside of Prime Video’s more creepy fare, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods will debut, Upload will be back for a third season, and new film Awareness should scratch your sci-fi itch. Meanwhile, for Frasier heads – those who consider themselves utterly Frasier-pilled – all eleven seasons of the Cheers spinoff show will be streaming at the touch of a button.
In the movie Totally Killer, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka travels back in time to the 1980s to stop a serial killer. Then there’s Make Me Scream, a Halloween special that challenges celebrities to “a gruesome game of terror.” Renfield will also be streaming on the service for anyone who’s been dying (muahahaha!) to catch the Nic Cage Dracula film.
Outside of Prime Video’s more creepy fare, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods will debut, Upload will be back for a third season, and new film Awareness should scratch your sci-fi itch. Meanwhile, for Frasier heads – those who consider themselves utterly Frasier-pilled – all eleven seasons of the Cheers spinoff show will be streaming at the touch of a button.
- 10/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
If you’re looking for a complete list of every new movie and TV show coming to Amazon Prime Video in October, you’ve come to the right place. This month kicks off with a slew of great library additions, from James Bond films to relatively new releases (“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” and the Nicolas Cage Dracula movie “Renfield”) and beyond.
There are also some high-profile originals landing in October. The third season of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload” arrives on Oct. 20, while Oct. 6 marks the release of the Prime Video original film “Totally Killer,” a fun slasher set in the 1980s that stars Kiernan Shipka.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below, followed by a complete list of new arrivals for Freevee in October as well.
Arriving October 1
Frasier, Seasons 1-11 (1994)
Hit, Season 3 (2020)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
A Guy Thing...
There are also some high-profile originals landing in October. The third season of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload” arrives on Oct. 20, while Oct. 6 marks the release of the Prime Video original film “Totally Killer,” a fun slasher set in the 1980s that stars Kiernan Shipka.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October 2023 below, followed by a complete list of new arrivals for Freevee in October as well.
Arriving October 1
Frasier, Seasons 1-11 (1994)
Hit, Season 3 (2020)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
A Guy Thing...
- 9/30/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Clockwise from top left: Skyfall, The World Is Not Enough, The Spy Who Loved Me, Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice (MGM)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Since the first time he suavely announced “Bond. James Bond,” cigarette dangling from his lips, in 1962’s Dr. No, we’ve been naturally compelled to...
Since the first time he suavely announced “Bond. James Bond,” cigarette dangling from his lips, in 1962’s Dr. No, we’ve been naturally compelled to...
- 9/6/2023
- by Scott Huver
- avclub.com
The Daniel Craig era of James Bond movies started strong with Martin Campbell's "Casino Royale" in 2006. Audiences reacted incredibly well to the gruffer, more brutal version of the character, as he fit handily into the world's post-9/11 political hopelessness. A dandyish cartoon James Bond did not fit into the zeitgeist of the '00s, and the character became Dionysian and brutish rather than Apollonian and refined.
The Craig Bond films also introduced a novel concept into the franchise: each film was a direct sequel of the one that preceded it. Ordinarily, Bond films stood on their own, not requiring much knowledge of the films that came before. Now, bad guys could be set up in one picture only to pay off in a later chapter.
Sam Mendes' 2015 film "Spectre" was a prime example of this. Throughout the preceding three movies, James Bond discovered increasingly suspicious clues that a massive...
The Craig Bond films also introduced a novel concept into the franchise: each film was a direct sequel of the one that preceded it. Ordinarily, Bond films stood on their own, not requiring much knowledge of the films that came before. Now, bad guys could be set up in one picture only to pay off in a later chapter.
Sam Mendes' 2015 film "Spectre" was a prime example of this. Throughout the preceding three movies, James Bond discovered increasingly suspicious clues that a massive...
- 8/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
One of the many James Bond franchise staples introduced in 1964's "Goldfinger" was 007's Aston Martin DB5. Throughout his 60-year cinematic run, Bond has had the pleasure of driving some of the finest vehicles in the world, but none have become as synonymous with England's greatest spy as the DB5. Which is why, to this day, Aston Martin's 1963 luxury grand tourer remains the best James Bond car.
Prior to "Goldfinger," there had been two Bond movies: 1962's "Dr. No" and 1963's "From Russia With Love." In the former, 007 was seen riding in a Sunbeam Alpine, and in the latter a Bentley Mark IV — an odd choice considering the car had been around for a good 30 years prior to Sean Connery's Bond making use of it. And in Ian Fleming's first Bond novel, "Casino Royale," the MI6 agent drove a 1930 Blower Bentley, a racing version of the Bentley 4½ Litre.
Prior to "Goldfinger," there had been two Bond movies: 1962's "Dr. No" and 1963's "From Russia With Love." In the former, 007 was seen riding in a Sunbeam Alpine, and in the latter a Bentley Mark IV — an odd choice considering the car had been around for a good 30 years prior to Sean Connery's Bond making use of it. And in Ian Fleming's first Bond novel, "Casino Royale," the MI6 agent drove a 1930 Blower Bentley, a racing version of the Bentley 4½ Litre.
- 8/21/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (Wrmppf) is honoring one of their biggest champs this year with a posthumous recognition: late MGM and United Artists Distribution Boss Erik Lomis. The honor will be recognized at the October 4 dinner at The Beverly Hilton.
Lomis, who was a force in getting movie theaters back open as Covid quelled, and a proponent of the theatrical window with the release of the 007 title No Time to Die, passed away suddenly at 64 on March 22. Lomis was also known for his relentless and passionate fundraising for Will Rogers.
Lomis hosted last year’s Pioneer dinner which honored James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
A tradition for more than 75 years, the Pioneer of the Year Award is bestowed upon esteemed and respected members in the motion picture industry whose corporate leadership, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy are exceptional. All proceeds...
Lomis, who was a force in getting movie theaters back open as Covid quelled, and a proponent of the theatrical window with the release of the 007 title No Time to Die, passed away suddenly at 64 on March 22. Lomis was also known for his relentless and passionate fundraising for Will Rogers.
Lomis hosted last year’s Pioneer dinner which honored James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
A tradition for more than 75 years, the Pioneer of the Year Award is bestowed upon esteemed and respected members in the motion picture industry whose corporate leadership, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy are exceptional. All proceeds...
- 8/4/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
James Kwon has been arrested after he broke into Pierce Brosnan‘s guest home in Malibu.
Kwon first broke into Brosnan’s neighbor’s house through their laundry room. He used their water and then left the house. He allegedly defecated and urinated on their lawn and went through their trash before leaving.
Then he continued onto Brosnan’s property. Kwon did not break into his house but used his outdoor shower. After he was discovered, the staff escorted him off the property.
It is unsure if Brosnan or his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, were at the house during the incident as they do currently live there.
A helicopter was used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office to find Kwon and once he was located he was taken into custody. Police arrested him for burglary, as he used Brosnan’s water, and bail was set at $50,000.
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Kwon first broke into Brosnan’s neighbor’s house through their laundry room. He used their water and then left the house. He allegedly defecated and urinated on their lawn and went through their trash before leaving.
Then he continued onto Brosnan’s property. Kwon did not break into his house but used his outdoor shower. After he was discovered, the staff escorted him off the property.
It is unsure if Brosnan or his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, were at the house during the incident as they do currently live there.
A helicopter was used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office to find Kwon and once he was located he was taken into custody. Police arrested him for burglary, as he used Brosnan’s water, and bail was set at $50,000.
>Celebrity Mugshots...
- 6/30/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Michelle Yeoh has made the transition from action hero to Oscar winner, thanks to her acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”.
However, it was back in the 1980s that Yeoh got her start in Hong Kong action movies, with her martial arts skills and gymnastic abilities catapulting her to increasingly larger roles.
Read More: Michelle Yeoh Says She ‘Never Dreamt Of Being On The Silver Screen’ When She Started 40 Years Ago
As Et Canada continues to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, we look back on some of Yeoh’s most memorable screen stunts.
“Yes Madam” (1985)
Yeoh’s first major stunt was for Hong Kong martial arts film “Yes Madam”, which involved flipping backward and smashing through glass — with her head! — while simultaneously hurling two thugs off a balcony.
In a 2022 interview with Town & Country, Yeoh spoke about attending the “Yes Madam” premiere and watching the audience react in surprise...
However, it was back in the 1980s that Yeoh got her start in Hong Kong action movies, with her martial arts skills and gymnastic abilities catapulting her to increasingly larger roles.
Read More: Michelle Yeoh Says She ‘Never Dreamt Of Being On The Silver Screen’ When She Started 40 Years Ago
As Et Canada continues to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, we look back on some of Yeoh’s most memorable screen stunts.
“Yes Madam” (1985)
Yeoh’s first major stunt was for Hong Kong martial arts film “Yes Madam”, which involved flipping backward and smashing through glass — with her head! — while simultaneously hurling two thugs off a balcony.
In a 2022 interview with Town & Country, Yeoh spoke about attending the “Yes Madam” premiere and watching the audience react in surprise...
- 5/15/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Hey, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" fans. It's that time again. We've got more great news for you guys because ABC is serving up another brand new installment of Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, April 26,2023, and we've got some new preview information for it. In tonight's new, April 26, 2023 edition, you guys are going to see another set of actors arrive on the set, and a new musical performance is going to round everything out. The first description for tonight's new, April 26,2023 episode reveals that 69 year old Irish actor Pierce Brosnan is going to hit up the set ,tonight, to talk with Jimmy. Pierce has had a very long and successful acting career. He's been in productions like: DC's Black Adam movie, Die Another Day movie, The Simpsons tv show, Tomorrow Never Dies movie, GoldenEye movie, Mrs. Doutfire movie, The Lawnmower Man movie, Around The World In 80 Days, Remington Steele tv show, Moonlighting tv show,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Paramount+ is officially moving forward on a “Star Trek: Section 31” project starring Michelle Yeoh, but it will now be an event film instead of a series, Variety has learned.
It was first reported that a Section 31 series with Yeoh was in development back in 2019. In the film, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou, whom she began playing during Season 1 of “Star Trek: Discovery.”
Per the official logline, “Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” Rumors of a Yeoh-led Section 31 project began upon the conclusion of Season 1 of “Discovery,” after a deleted scene revealed Georgiou being approached by a member of the shadowy intelligence organization on the Klingon homeworld.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,...
It was first reported that a Section 31 series with Yeoh was in development back in 2019. In the film, Yeoh will reprise the role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou, whom she began playing during Season 1 of “Star Trek: Discovery.”
Per the official logline, “Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.” Rumors of a Yeoh-led Section 31 project began upon the conclusion of Season 1 of “Discovery,” after a deleted scene revealed Georgiou being approached by a member of the shadowy intelligence organization on the Klingon homeworld.
“I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Bold Films has tapped studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner Jeff Kleeman as its new chief executive officer.
Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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- 4/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jeff Kleeman, former president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, has been tapped as the new CEO of Bold Films.
DeGeneres’ former producing partner replaces Gary Michael Walters, who left Bold Films in March after being with the company for two decades and has now launched his own media venture, Walters Media Group.
As the CEO, Kleeman — who transitioned from a studio executive to a producer, screenwriter and showrunner — will be reporting to David Litvak, the chairman of Bold Films.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
Kleeman will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and expansion plans in his new role. He will work with Jon Oakes, executive vp of development and productions,...
DeGeneres’ former producing partner replaces Gary Michael Walters, who left Bold Films in March after being with the company for two decades and has now launched his own media venture, Walters Media Group.
As the CEO, Kleeman — who transitioned from a studio executive to a producer, screenwriter and showrunner — will be reporting to David Litvak, the chairman of Bold Films.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
Kleeman will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and expansion plans in his new role. He will work with Jon Oakes, executive vp of development and productions,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeff Kleeman has stepped in as CEO for Bold Films, taking over for Gary Michael Walters, whose March departure from the company after nearly 20 years was just announced.
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Michelle Yeoh, who made history by winning the best actress Oscar for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” last month, made an emotional return trip to her native Malaysia last week.
She visited her mother in time for the traditional Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, and stopped by the grave of her father who died in 2014. In an Instagram post on Wednesday she said, “Brought Mr. O home. Without my parents’ love and trust and support, I wouldn’t be here today.”
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Her trip home represented a promise that Yeoh made during her Oscars acceptance speech.
“I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes. And without them, none of us will be here tonight. She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her,...
She visited her mother in time for the traditional Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, and stopped by the grave of her father who died in 2014. In an Instagram post on Wednesday she said, “Brought Mr. O home. Without my parents’ love and trust and support, I wouldn’t be here today.”
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Her trip home represented a promise that Yeoh made during her Oscars acceptance speech.
“I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes. And without them, none of us will be here tonight. She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Paris, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Festival de Cannes, have chosen this year to pay tribute to Michelle Yeoh’s exceptional career by presenting her with the 2023 Women In Motion Award. The ceremony will be held in Cannes during the official Women In Motion dinner to honor women in cinema. Since its launch during the Festival in 2015, the program has been rewarding and highlighting the creativity and unique contribution made by women in culture and the arts – whose work helps to transform our vision of the world.
A Malaysian-born actress and producer of international renown, Michelle Yeoh has been shattering conventions for decades. By portraying complex, determined women on screen, she has helped to challenge gender and age-related stereotypes in the film industry. For her incredible performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
A Malaysian-born actress and producer of international renown, Michelle Yeoh has been shattering conventions for decades. By portraying complex, determined women on screen, she has helped to challenge gender and age-related stereotypes in the film industry. For her incredible performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Malaysian actress won the Oscar for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’.
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to receive Kering’s Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
The honour recognises creativity and contributions from women in arts and culture, both in front of and behind the camera. Malaysian-born Yeoh was named best actress at this year’s Academy Awards for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, the first Asian actress to win an Oscar in the category.
“I am convinced that times are changing,” said Yeoh. “It’s vital that women – in front...
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to receive Kering’s Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
The honour recognises creativity and contributions from women in arts and culture, both in front of and behind the camera. Malaysian-born Yeoh was named best actress at this year’s Academy Awards for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, the first Asian actress to win an Oscar in the category.
“I am convinced that times are changing,” said Yeoh. “It’s vital that women – in front...
- 4/6/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
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The death of MGM distribution chief Erik Lomis on Wednesday has shocked many around Hollywood. More than just being a sage to filmmakers and executives about the motion picture business, Lomis was known for his generosity fundraising with the Will Rogers Institute, cultivating others’ careers, and even being a mentor to many in their personal lives.
“I don’t think the industry will realize until a couple of months from now how Erik Lomis was George Bailey,” Edo box office analytics partner Derek McLay, a former lieutenant of Lomis’ during the distribution exec’s early MGM days, told Deadline. “He was so many things to so many people that he touched and did quietly, and he’s intertwined in everything we do.”
(L to R) Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig attend Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner.
Lomis oversaw the distribution of several 007 films including Daniel Craig’s swan song, No Time to Die, as well as the Pierce Brosnan canon Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day to name a few in a decades-long working relationship with Eon Productions’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Lomis was the first distribution exec in Hollywood to pivot and protect No Time to Die from Covid, foreseeing the pandemic’s impact on global exhibition before other studios followed suit. Lomis held tight on the film, championing continually the pic’s future theatrical release over any options for a streaming or theatrical-day-and-date PVOD release. No Time to Die was the fourth highest grossing movie of 2021, making over $774M worldwide. Lomis was also the host and a key organizer of Broccoli and Wilson’s tribute at last fall’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner. The 007 franchise producer and Eon Productions Chief Barbara Broccoli shares with Deadline tonight, “We are absolutely devastated by the sudden loss of our dearest and most loyal friend Erik Lomis. He was a fierce supporter of theatrical distribution and handled each film with passion and care. He is irreplaceable. A part of the industry has died with him today.”
Michael De Luca at CinemaCon in 2021
Current Warner Bros Motion Picture Studio chair and CEO Michael De Luca worked with Lomis during the former’s tenure as MGM’s chairman. De Luca, whose run with Lomis included such pics as House of Gucci, Licorice Pizza and development on Creed III, tells Deadline, “Every day with Lomis was a victory, he loved movies and exhibition so much.”
De Luca continues, “I remember how excited and giddy he was to outfit the Mann Village theater with 70mm to play Licorice Pizza and how proud he was when it broke records there. Erik’s pure film love with things like that directly led to giving MGM their first Best Picture nom since 1988 [Licorice Pizza]. He was a joy to work with, treated everyone like family, and had the best most generous spirit I’ve ever seen. He was a blue-collar, movie theater guy — irreplaceable.”
Amazon and MGM Studios Head Jennifer Salke; SVP of Prime Video, Amazon Studios and MGM Mike Hopkins and VP, Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television Chris Brearton emailed staffers earlier today, writing:
We have some difficult and terribly sad news to share. Erik Lomis, our MGM Head of Distribution, passed away suddenly at home this morning. We wanted to let you all know as soon as we could, and will share more information when it becomes available. Let’s keep his wife and children in our thoughts and prayers as well as the teams at MGM/Uar who have worked so closely with him.
Erik was truly one of a kind and an icon in our industry. His passion was undeniable and he has meant so much to so many over the years. We are all better for having known him.
With such heartbreaking news, we wanted to remind you that our Employee Assistance Program provides grief counseling and support for all those in need.
Mike, Jen and Chris
Michael B. Jordan and the Creed III family said in a joint statement, ““On behalf of the Creed III cast, crew and filmmaking team, we send our deepest sympathies to the Lomis family as well as our movie family at MGM/Uar and Amazon Studios. We recently had Erik by our side as we promoted, released and happily celebrated Creed III. He was always in our corner and we will forever be in his.” The MGM threequel delivered the biggest box office to streamer parent Amazon with a current running global box office of $226.7M.
Former MGM Motion Picture Group president and Creed III producer Jonathan Glickman, who worked with Lomis on The Addams Family animated movie and the Rocky spinoff franchise, says, “I had lunch with Erik and Irwin Winkler yesterday to celebrate the incredible job he did releasing Creed III. He was his typical hilarious self and in great spirits about work and his family, so I am shocked and broken-hearted to hear of his passing.
“Erik was more than a colleague — he was a friend, a sparring partner and mentor who treated me like family even when I woke him up at 5 a.m. to pester him for box office numbers or tracking. There was no truer champion of theatrical movies than Erik. I can honestly say, “they don’t make them like him anymore”. He was a mensch, a class act and unforgettable – I will miss him.”
(L-r) Erik Lomis and Gary Barber in 2022
Gary Barber, the former MGM CEO and now chairman and CEO of Spyglass Media Group, says: “I’m beyond heartbroken over Erik’s sudden passing and find it hard to put into words just how meaningful his loyalty and friendship has meant to me over the years. The film industry lost one of its biggest champions today and I can’t imagine facing an opening weekend without his shrewd analysis and bold predictions. I’ll always remember how he’d include ‘007’ in his box office reporting as a nod to James Bond. Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to Patricia, his family and to all who knew him. Fly, Erik Fly!”
In addition to being close friends, Barber and Lomis worked closely during Barber’s time at MGM and through the MGM/Annapurna joint venture.
Gerry Rich, Head of Theatrical Marketing at MGM says, “I’ve worked with Erik for almost 30 years, and he’s been by my side as a colleague, consigliere, friend, and partner for most of my professional life. He taught me so much about the business, and about how to move through this industry with integrity and compassion. He challenged me and brought out the best in me and every member of the team. I miss him already.”
Adam Aron, chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment adds, “Like just about everyone else who knew him, at AMC we were both shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing this morning of Erik Lomis. He was a giant in the field of theatrical exhibition. More than that, he was a really good human being. I truly enjoyed each and every minute I was with him, and will never forget his big-hearted smile. We send our most sincere condolences to his family and his professional colleagues at MGM, UA Releasing and Amazon. Erik, you will be widely mourned and you will be greatly missed.”
John Fithian, NATO Chairman and CEO, adds, “Erik Lomis’ impact on the movie and theatrical experience literally has no parallel. Erik loved and lived the theatrical experience and brought so many major titles to our screens. I am devastated by this loss. Movie screens across America are bleeding right now. Erik was the movies to me.”
(L-r) Jim Orr, Jerry Bruckheimer and Erik Lomis in 2018
Says Universal domestic distribution boss Jim Orr, who worked with Lomis during the early 2000s at MGM: “Erik was more than a good friend, a true mentor to me and many others in this industry, someone who was larger than life not only in theatrical distribution but even more so in the numerous philanthropic endeavors he championed. Erik left an indelible mark on this world, an iconic figure that will be sorely missed.”
Says Lionsgate domestic distribution head David Spitz, who began his career working for Lomis, “I loved Erik. I respected Erik. I will miss him. My heart goes out to Patricia and the entire family. Truly a huge loss for our industry.”
Focus Features Distribution President Lisa Bunnell tells Deadline, “Erik Lomis was ‘The Godfather’ to so many of us in exhibition and distribution. A larger than life figure who was a generous leader not only in the theatrical world, but also through the charities he supported. To say Erik will be missed is an understatement.”
Warner Bros. Domestic Distribution boss Jeff Goldstein adds: “I’ve know Erik since the beginning of our careers. He was bigger than life in so many ways. As a business person, he was inventive, relentless, curious and effective. As a philanthropist, he was a tireless supporter of Will Rogers and Variety with a heart of pure gold. As a friend, he was someone you could always count on. We’ll miss his boundless energy and joke-telling. This world is truly a better place because he was here.”
Joe Garel, VP of Film at exhibitor Cinepolis Cinemas, says, “This is a sad day for theatrical. Erik was in a pivotal spot running theatrical for MGM. Erik always had our backs when we were releasing films at TWC. He was a boss I respected and he made you feel like you were part of the club. He will be missed.”
Lee Daniels’ The Butler producer Cassian Elwes wrote on social media:
Erik Lomis Dead: Veteran MGM Movie Distribution Chief Was 64 – Deadline / this man played a pivotal role in my life not because he released my biggest hit , the butler, but because he hired my daughter arielle and treated her so well while teaching her https://t.co/hTF1H7Gc4f
— cassian elwes (@cassianelwes) March 22, 2023...
The death of MGM distribution chief Erik Lomis on Wednesday has shocked many around Hollywood. More than just being a sage to filmmakers and executives about the motion picture business, Lomis was known for his generosity fundraising with the Will Rogers Institute, cultivating others’ careers, and even being a mentor to many in their personal lives.
“I don’t think the industry will realize until a couple of months from now how Erik Lomis was George Bailey,” Edo box office analytics partner Derek McLay, a former lieutenant of Lomis’ during the distribution exec’s early MGM days, told Deadline. “He was so many things to so many people that he touched and did quietly, and he’s intertwined in everything we do.”
(L to R) Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig attend Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner.
Lomis oversaw the distribution of several 007 films including Daniel Craig’s swan song, No Time to Die, as well as the Pierce Brosnan canon Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day to name a few in a decades-long working relationship with Eon Productions’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Lomis was the first distribution exec in Hollywood to pivot and protect No Time to Die from Covid, foreseeing the pandemic’s impact on global exhibition before other studios followed suit. Lomis held tight on the film, championing continually the pic’s future theatrical release over any options for a streaming or theatrical-day-and-date PVOD release. No Time to Die was the fourth highest grossing movie of 2021, making over $774M worldwide. Lomis was also the host and a key organizer of Broccoli and Wilson’s tribute at last fall’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner. The 007 franchise producer and Eon Productions Chief Barbara Broccoli shares with Deadline tonight, “We are absolutely devastated by the sudden loss of our dearest and most loyal friend Erik Lomis. He was a fierce supporter of theatrical distribution and handled each film with passion and care. He is irreplaceable. A part of the industry has died with him today.”
Michael De Luca at CinemaCon in 2021
Current Warner Bros Motion Picture Studio chair and CEO Michael De Luca worked with Lomis during the former’s tenure as MGM’s chairman. De Luca, whose run with Lomis included such pics as House of Gucci, Licorice Pizza and development on Creed III, tells Deadline, “Every day with Lomis was a victory, he loved movies and exhibition so much.”
De Luca continues, “I remember how excited and giddy he was to outfit the Mann Village theater with 70mm to play Licorice Pizza and how proud he was when it broke records there. Erik’s pure film love with things like that directly led to giving MGM their first Best Picture nom since 1988 [Licorice Pizza]. He was a joy to work with, treated everyone like family, and had the best most generous spirit I’ve ever seen. He was a blue-collar, movie theater guy — irreplaceable.”
Amazon and MGM Studios Head Jennifer Salke; SVP of Prime Video, Amazon Studios and MGM Mike Hopkins and VP, Pvs Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television Chris Brearton emailed staffers earlier today, writing:
We have some difficult and terribly sad news to share. Erik Lomis, our MGM Head of Distribution, passed away suddenly at home this morning. We wanted to let you all know as soon as we could, and will share more information when it becomes available. Let’s keep his wife and children in our thoughts and prayers as well as the teams at MGM/Uar who have worked so closely with him.
Erik was truly one of a kind and an icon in our industry. His passion was undeniable and he has meant so much to so many over the years. We are all better for having known him.
With such heartbreaking news, we wanted to remind you that our Employee Assistance Program provides grief counseling and support for all those in need.
Mike, Jen and Chris
Michael B. Jordan and the Creed III family said in a joint statement, ““On behalf of the Creed III cast, crew and filmmaking team, we send our deepest sympathies to the Lomis family as well as our movie family at MGM/Uar and Amazon Studios. We recently had Erik by our side as we promoted, released and happily celebrated Creed III. He was always in our corner and we will forever be in his.” The MGM threequel delivered the biggest box office to streamer parent Amazon with a current running global box office of $226.7M.
Former MGM Motion Picture Group president and Creed III producer Jonathan Glickman, who worked with Lomis on The Addams Family animated movie and the Rocky spinoff franchise, says, “I had lunch with Erik and Irwin Winkler yesterday to celebrate the incredible job he did releasing Creed III. He was his typical hilarious self and in great spirits about work and his family, so I am shocked and broken-hearted to hear of his passing.
“Erik was more than a colleague — he was a friend, a sparring partner and mentor who treated me like family even when I woke him up at 5 a.m. to pester him for box office numbers or tracking. There was no truer champion of theatrical movies than Erik. I can honestly say, “they don’t make them like him anymore”. He was a mensch, a class act and unforgettable – I will miss him.”
(L-r) Erik Lomis and Gary Barber in 2022
Gary Barber, the former MGM CEO and now chairman and CEO of Spyglass Media Group, says: “I’m beyond heartbroken over Erik’s sudden passing and find it hard to put into words just how meaningful his loyalty and friendship has meant to me over the years. The film industry lost one of its biggest champions today and I can’t imagine facing an opening weekend without his shrewd analysis and bold predictions. I’ll always remember how he’d include ‘007’ in his box office reporting as a nod to James Bond. Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to Patricia, his family and to all who knew him. Fly, Erik Fly!”
In addition to being close friends, Barber and Lomis worked closely during Barber’s time at MGM and through the MGM/Annapurna joint venture.
Gerry Rich, Head of Theatrical Marketing at MGM says, “I’ve worked with Erik for almost 30 years, and he’s been by my side as a colleague, consigliere, friend, and partner for most of my professional life. He taught me so much about the business, and about how to move through this industry with integrity and compassion. He challenged me and brought out the best in me and every member of the team. I miss him already.”
Adam Aron, chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment adds, “Like just about everyone else who knew him, at AMC we were both shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing this morning of Erik Lomis. He was a giant in the field of theatrical exhibition. More than that, he was a really good human being. I truly enjoyed each and every minute I was with him, and will never forget his big-hearted smile. We send our most sincere condolences to his family and his professional colleagues at MGM, UA Releasing and Amazon. Erik, you will be widely mourned and you will be greatly missed.”
John Fithian, NATO Chairman and CEO, adds, “Erik Lomis’ impact on the movie and theatrical experience literally has no parallel. Erik loved and lived the theatrical experience and brought so many major titles to our screens. I am devastated by this loss. Movie screens across America are bleeding right now. Erik was the movies to me.”
(L-r) Jim Orr, Jerry Bruckheimer and Erik Lomis in 2018
Says Universal domestic distribution boss Jim Orr, who worked with Lomis during the early 2000s at MGM: “Erik was more than a good friend, a true mentor to me and many others in this industry, someone who was larger than life not only in theatrical distribution but even more so in the numerous philanthropic endeavors he championed. Erik left an indelible mark on this world, an iconic figure that will be sorely missed.”
Says Lionsgate domestic distribution head David Spitz, who began his career working for Lomis, “I loved Erik. I respected Erik. I will miss him. My heart goes out to Patricia and the entire family. Truly a huge loss for our industry.”
Focus Features Distribution President Lisa Bunnell tells Deadline, “Erik Lomis was ‘The Godfather’ to so many of us in exhibition and distribution. A larger than life figure who was a generous leader not only in the theatrical world, but also through the charities he supported. To say Erik will be missed is an understatement.”
Warner Bros. Domestic Distribution boss Jeff Goldstein adds: “I’ve know Erik since the beginning of our careers. He was bigger than life in so many ways. As a business person, he was inventive, relentless, curious and effective. As a philanthropist, he was a tireless supporter of Will Rogers and Variety with a heart of pure gold. As a friend, he was someone you could always count on. We’ll miss his boundless energy and joke-telling. This world is truly a better place because he was here.”
Joe Garel, VP of Film at exhibitor Cinepolis Cinemas, says, “This is a sad day for theatrical. Erik was in a pivotal spot running theatrical for MGM. Erik always had our backs when we were releasing films at TWC. He was a boss I respected and he made you feel like you were part of the club. He will be missed.”
Lee Daniels’ The Butler producer Cassian Elwes wrote on social media:
Erik Lomis Dead: Veteran MGM Movie Distribution Chief Was 64 – Deadline / this man played a pivotal role in my life not because he released my biggest hit , the butler, but because he hired my daughter arielle and treated her so well while teaching her https://t.co/hTF1H7Gc4f
— cassian elwes (@cassianelwes) March 22, 2023...
- 3/23/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Erik Lomis, the admired distribution executive who handled numerous blockbusters and Oscar winners during his three-decade career in Hollywood, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica. He was 64.
As MGM’s head of distribution, Lomis was in the midst of helping parent company Amazon Studios prepare for the release of Ben Affleck’s Air, which opens in theaters April 5. Amazon recently signed Lomis — a champion of the big-screen experience — to a new deal after officially acquiring the storied film studio.
“Erik was truly one of a kind and an icon in our industry. His passion was undeniable, and he has meant so much to so many over the years,” Amazon’s Mike Hopkins, Jennifer Salke and Chris Brearton said in a note to staff. “We are all better for having known him.”
Lomis watched over the box office like a hawk and was renowned for his detailed notes...
As MGM’s head of distribution, Lomis was in the midst of helping parent company Amazon Studios prepare for the release of Ben Affleck’s Air, which opens in theaters April 5. Amazon recently signed Lomis — a champion of the big-screen experience — to a new deal after officially acquiring the storied film studio.
“Erik was truly one of a kind and an icon in our industry. His passion was undeniable, and he has meant so much to so many over the years,” Amazon’s Mike Hopkins, Jennifer Salke and Chris Brearton said in a note to staff. “We are all better for having known him.”
Lomis watched over the box office like a hawk and was renowned for his detailed notes...
- 3/22/2023
- by Mike Barnes and Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Yeoh has just won the Academy Award for best actress with her hysterically good performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, making Oscar history as first Asian woman winning that category. It has been a long way since the year 1937, when white actress Luise Rainer won the same category for sporting a “yellowface” and play a Chinese villager in “The Good Earth.” But the Malaysian-born actress had already built up a reputation in the 1980s and '90s as Hong Kong's kick-ass action star.
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A ballet dancer since 4, she moved to London to study at the Royal Academy as a teen, but her dancer career didn't last long. After winning the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant title and the Miss Moomba beauty pageant title in Australia in the early 1980s, she...
Check out the interview of Michelle Yeoh An Interview with Michelle Yeoh : One of Asia's Biggest Film Stars
A ballet dancer since 4, she moved to London to study at the Royal Academy as a teen, but her dancer career didn't last long. After winning the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant title and the Miss Moomba beauty pageant title in Australia in the early 1980s, she...
- 3/20/2023
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
At this year’s Oscars, Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) made history by becoming the very first Asian performer to win Best Actress. Not only that, she’s just the second woman of color to have prevailed in that category following Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball” (2001). Interestingly, both of them had similar trajectories getting to Hollywood’s biggest night.
SEEExperts slugfest: 2023 Oscars recap — Breaking down ‘Everything Everywhere’s’ unprecedented sweep
Heading into the 2001 Oscar season, the early frontrunner for Best Actress was Sissy Spacek for “In the Bedroom.” That movie marked the feature directorial debut for Todd Field, who at that point had worked in the industry mostly as an actor who also made short films on the side. And Spacek was already a previous winner for “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980).
She ended up winning the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Film...
SEEExperts slugfest: 2023 Oscars recap — Breaking down ‘Everything Everywhere’s’ unprecedented sweep
Heading into the 2001 Oscar season, the early frontrunner for Best Actress was Sissy Spacek for “In the Bedroom.” That movie marked the feature directorial debut for Todd Field, who at that point had worked in the industry mostly as an actor who also made short films on the side. And Spacek was already a previous winner for “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980).
She ended up winning the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Film...
- 3/13/2023
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Michelle Yeoh made Oscars history as the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.
Yeoh, 60, accepted her award for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once as Evelyn Wang, a Chinese first-generation immigrant and laundromat owner.
She was up against Cate Blanchett (Tár), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans) and Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie). Before Sunday night’s ceremony, Yeoh had already won several awards, including a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award and a SAG Award.
Yeoh received a standing ovation from her peers, and actress Halle Berry became emotional while presenting her with the award. Yeoh became the second-ever woman of color to win Best Actress. Berry was the first with her performance in Monster’s Ball in 2001.
In her acceptance speech, the actress said, “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility.
Yeoh, 60, accepted her award for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once as Evelyn Wang, a Chinese first-generation immigrant and laundromat owner.
She was up against Cate Blanchett (Tár), Ana de Armas (Blonde), Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans) and Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie). Before Sunday night’s ceremony, Yeoh had already won several awards, including a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award and a SAG Award.
Yeoh received a standing ovation from her peers, and actress Halle Berry became emotional while presenting her with the award. Yeoh became the second-ever woman of color to win Best Actress. Berry was the first with her performance in Monster’s Ball in 2001.
In her acceptance speech, the actress said, “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility.
- 3/13/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Oscars 2023Malaysia-born Michelle, who played Evelyn Quan Wang in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once', is the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.Oscarswebsite/Brendan Fraser/Michelle YeohBrendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh bagged the Oscar for Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, at the 95th Academy Awards presented on March 12 at Los Angeles, California. Malaysia-born Michelle, who played Evelyn Quan Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once, is the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. The movie also won in the Best Picture category. American-Canadian Brendan Fraser, who won Best Actor for his character Charlie in The Whale, said that he is grateful for the “creative lifeline”. Michelle Yeoh In her acceptance speech, Michelle said, to loud applause, “Ladies, don't ever let anyone tell you that you are past your prime. For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight,...
- 3/13/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
You might say going in to bat for a frontrunner is boring and, typically, I’d agree – but when that frontrunner has spent decades as the underdog, boredom is a small price to pay for some overdue validation.
Don’t get me wrong: Everything Everywhere All at Once was never an underdog itself. Straight out the gate, the film – made on a relatively modest budget of £21m by directing dream team Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – was a huge success. Released last summer, the screwball comedy-drama was lavished with praise from all sides. They made good on that buzz this year, as the film swept awards season in remarkable fashion, turning out a slew of heartwarming acceptance speeches that have gone viral every time. With the most Oscar nods of any other nominee, the movie was hardly a dark horse – but until this year at least, a film like Eeao was a long shot.
Don’t get me wrong: Everything Everywhere All at Once was never an underdog itself. Straight out the gate, the film – made on a relatively modest budget of £21m by directing dream team Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – was a huge success. Released last summer, the screwball comedy-drama was lavished with praise from all sides. They made good on that buzz this year, as the film swept awards season in remarkable fashion, turning out a slew of heartwarming acceptance speeches that have gone viral every time. With the most Oscar nods of any other nominee, the movie was hardly a dark horse – but until this year at least, a film like Eeao was a long shot.
- 3/13/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Film
For all but the most hardcore movie buffs, Oscars night often brings a sense of déjà vu: for months, you’ve been meaning to watch all of the films nominated for Best Picture, but for whatever reason, you just didn’t get around to it. Occasionally, one of the movies that passed you by even ends up sweeping the Oscars, like Everything Everywhere All at Once did at this year’s ceremony. Your resolve has hardened – it’s time to check out the movie everyone’s been raving about!
After being nominated for 11 awards, Everything Everywhere All at Once won Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards, and there’s never been a better time to hop aboard the hype train and find out why the movie has become such a runaway success.
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After being nominated for 11 awards, Everything Everywhere All at Once won Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay at the 95th Academy Awards, and there’s never been a better time to hop aboard the hype train and find out why the movie has become such a runaway success.
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- 3/13/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
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