John Krasinski is recalling an emotional moment between him and Steve Carell, his former co-star on The Office, when they reunited on the set of his new animated movie If.
The Quiet Place star, who wrote and directed the family-friendly movie about imaginary friends, recently opened up to People magazine about the moment Carell made him cry.
“When he came in, I thought I would have the best time ever, and I did,” Krasinski said. “But the first thing he did was make me cry, which sounds sad but it was amazing.”
The duo worked together on The Office, NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series, from 2005 to 2011, playing Michael Scott and Jim Halpert, respectively.
Though they’ve kept in touch, they hadn’t seen each other in several years, which made the reunion even more special. When Carell came in to do voiceover work for If, Krasinski said the actor gave...
The Quiet Place star, who wrote and directed the family-friendly movie about imaginary friends, recently opened up to People magazine about the moment Carell made him cry.
“When he came in, I thought I would have the best time ever, and I did,” Krasinski said. “But the first thing he did was make me cry, which sounds sad but it was amazing.”
The duo worked together on The Office, NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series, from 2005 to 2011, playing Michael Scott and Jim Halpert, respectively.
Though they’ve kept in touch, they hadn’t seen each other in several years, which made the reunion even more special. When Carell came in to do voiceover work for If, Krasinski said the actor gave...
- 5/16/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds teamed up together to create an iconic movie titled If which could have been quite an interesting tale. With Emily Blunt, Steve Carrell, and, Awkwafina joining the cast, the movie had great potential, but something turned out to be missing.
Ryan Reynolds in a still from If (2024)
The reason why we say that it “could” have been a huge blockbuster is because of its early ratings. Although the film hasn’t been released yet, the early reviews are here and people did not like the movie too much. It seems that the critics hated the film even more, judging by the movie’s current ratings.
Ryan Reynolds’ If Could Have Been Something Bigger!
With John Krasinski being the director of the film while also starring alongside Ryan Reynolds, If had quite an iconic reception when the trailer for the film was released. Gathering millions of views,...
Ryan Reynolds in a still from If (2024)
The reason why we say that it “could” have been a huge blockbuster is because of its early ratings. Although the film hasn’t been released yet, the early reviews are here and people did not like the movie too much. It seems that the critics hated the film even more, judging by the movie’s current ratings.
Ryan Reynolds’ If Could Have Been Something Bigger!
With John Krasinski being the director of the film while also starring alongside Ryan Reynolds, If had quite an iconic reception when the trailer for the film was released. Gathering millions of views,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
“If,” a fantasy-comedy from director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds, looks to collect a promising $40 million in its box office debut.
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
If releases in theaters on May 17th, 2024.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
The combination of animation and live-action always leaves me somewhat apprehensive about going into any film that ventures into this hybrid method of storytelling. From the ease with which it generates a sensation akin to the uncanny valley to the potential lack of tonal control, movies like If will always be a massive risk that, at worst, could spoil an otherwise wonderful experience. Nevertheless, the simple fact that John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) is at the helm as both writer and director gave me some security and confidence.
If‘s premise is simple yet interesting. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a girl who finds herself capable of seeing imaginary friends abandoned by other children. In a journey filled with important life lessons, Bea embarks on a magical adventure to reunite the IFs — get it? — with the now-adult people whom they helped during their respective childhoods.
- 5/15/2024
- by Manuel São Bento
- FandomWire
The human imagination is a boundless frontier where grand exploration can occur, and in children, this exploration is particularly vibrant. It is this fearless imagination that allows children to envision themselves as anyone or anything. This manifestation is at the heart of John Krasinski’s film If, which delves into the wonders of childhood and the enduring power of imagination. Despite boasting a formidable cast including Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell and the late Louis Gossett Jr., the film fails to fully capitalize on its potential. While charming in parts, it ultimately succumbs to a melodramatic and somewhat tedious narrative.
If follows the story of Bea (Fleming) a 12-year-old girl who spends time with her grandmother (Shaw) while her single father (Krasinski) prepares for a heart surgery. Bea, who tragically lost her mother to illness, insists that she is no longer a child, despite...
If follows the story of Bea (Fleming) a 12-year-old girl who spends time with her grandmother (Shaw) while her single father (Krasinski) prepares for a heart surgery. Bea, who tragically lost her mother to illness, insists that she is no longer a child, despite...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
When John Krasinski stepped behind the camera for his 2018 smash hit horror feature “A Quiet Place,” he drew inspiration from an unlikely place: “This movie was for my kids,” he told IndieWire in April 2018. Well, not so much for them, but about them, and the lengths parents will go in order to protect their nearest and dearest. Krasinski and co-star and wife Emily Blunt’s kiddos were quite young at the time, and not at all the target audience for the nearly wordless alien invasion thriller. Perhaps then, when Krasinski set about writing his first post-“A Quiet Place” and “A Quiet Place Part II” film, the PG outing “If,” the filmmaker wanted to finally make something his kids could actually watch.
That’s a fine enough place to start, and a more tender reading of Krasinski’s fifth directorial feature, which takes an interesting enough idea — what if imaginary friends were real?...
That’s a fine enough place to start, and a more tender reading of Krasinski’s fifth directorial feature, which takes an interesting enough idea — what if imaginary friends were real?...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
- 5/15/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski swaps horror for family adventure with his latest directorial effort. Here’s our If review.
2018’s A Quiet Place wasn’t the first film John Krasinski, best known back then as Jim in the US version of The Office, directed, but it was the one that made him a director to watch. A Quiet Place and its 2020 sequel were both tense, thrilling horror flicks which proved Krasinski was adept at both storytelling and mastering the technical side of filmmaking.
If, at first, seems to diverge from Krasinski’s previous work. It’s a big, boisterous family film with CGI creatures and Ryan Reynolds. The trailers felt miles away from the taut, precise filmmaking seen in Krasinski’s previous work as a director. What the trailers didn’t quite sell was just quite heartfelt and genuine If is.
Cailey Fleming plays Bea, a young girl who is staying with...
2018’s A Quiet Place wasn’t the first film John Krasinski, best known back then as Jim in the US version of The Office, directed, but it was the one that made him a director to watch. A Quiet Place and its 2020 sequel were both tense, thrilling horror flicks which proved Krasinski was adept at both storytelling and mastering the technical side of filmmaking.
If, at first, seems to diverge from Krasinski’s previous work. It’s a big, boisterous family film with CGI creatures and Ryan Reynolds. The trailers felt miles away from the taut, precise filmmaking seen in Krasinski’s previous work as a director. What the trailers didn’t quite sell was just quite heartfelt and genuine If is.
Cailey Fleming plays Bea, a young girl who is staying with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
John Krasinski proudly makes movies for and about the whole family. Maybe his vastly successful “A Quiet Place” franchise, with all its screechy monsters, is too much for youngsters to handle. But there’s still an undeniable, innocent loveliness to those movies, with warm moments that lean closely into the bonds of an adoring family that only grow stronger in the face of danger and despair.
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
To celebrate the release of If, the anticipated new film from John Krasinski, we sat down with some of the stars of the wonder new adventure to find out more.
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Chatting to Cailey Fleming (Bea) and Fiona Shaw (Grandmother), we talk about how they got involved in the film, working with John Krasinski, keeping things practical on set so it felt real, the joys of childhood and imagination, on-set fun with Ryan Reynolds and who they would love to voice their own If if they had the choice.
You can watch the full interview below:
If opens in cinemas on May 17th.
The post Cailey Fleming & Fiona Shaw on the magic,...
From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Chatting to Cailey Fleming (Bea) and Fiona Shaw (Grandmother), we talk about how they got involved in the film, working with John Krasinski, keeping things practical on set so it felt real, the joys of childhood and imagination, on-set fun with Ryan Reynolds and who they would love to voice their own If if they had the choice.
You can watch the full interview below:
If opens in cinemas on May 17th.
The post Cailey Fleming & Fiona Shaw on the magic,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ryan Reynolds has been promoting his upcoming MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine every chance he gets. During the premiere of his new film If, directed by John Krasinski, Reynolds jokingly talked about adopting a particular promotional material that went viral during Dune: Part Two‘s release. The Green Lantern actor shared that he is in the process of developing a Deadpool popcorn bucket after one reporter asked him about the same.
Ryan Reynolds may come up with one promotional prop for Deadpool & Wolverine inspired by another film
Fans expect nothing short of high-octane action and mind-bending twists from the film that also stars Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin in major roles. Many other X-Men and MCU heroes will be making appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool Popcorn Bucket Will Be Weirder Than The Dune 2 One
Ryan Reynolds jokes about coming up with popcorn buckets that beat Timothée Chalamet...
Ryan Reynolds may come up with one promotional prop for Deadpool & Wolverine inspired by another film
Fans expect nothing short of high-octane action and mind-bending twists from the film that also stars Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin in major roles. Many other X-Men and MCU heroes will be making appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool Popcorn Bucket Will Be Weirder Than The Dune 2 One
Ryan Reynolds jokes about coming up with popcorn buckets that beat Timothée Chalamet...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Paramount will keep its chin up high amid the whole Sony and Skydance takeover headlines and keep the summer box office churnin’ with the John Krasinski-directed/scripted/produced Ryan Reynolds-led family movie, If, which is hoping to hit $40M. This is after Disney’s overperformance with 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which posted a $58.4M opening.
If‘s m.o. is to be a five-quad movie appealing to everyone from 2 to 80. It’s been awhile since the marketplace has had a PG-rated live-action original movie, hence if the studio hits $40M on this $110M production, celebrate it.
Paramount has If booked in 4,000-plus theaters boosted by premium large format screens. Scripted by Krasinski, the pic is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure...
If‘s m.o. is to be a five-quad movie appealing to everyone from 2 to 80. It’s been awhile since the marketplace has had a PG-rated live-action original movie, hence if the studio hits $40M on this $110M production, celebrate it.
Paramount has If booked in 4,000-plus theaters boosted by premium large format screens. Scripted by Krasinski, the pic is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Are newly engaged Bachelor couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson moving to Hawaii after spending time there recently? Keep reading for all the details on their future plans.
Three Bachelor Nation Couples Vacation Together
Talk about the odd couple(s.) Charity Lawson and her fiance Dotun Olubeko just spent several days in Hawaii on vacation with two of her exes – Zach Shallcross and Joey Graziadei. The two Bachelor stars brought along their respective fiances, Kaity Biggar and Kelsey Anderson.
All three of the couples previously reunited last month to film an upcoming episode of Family Feud. But there doesn’t seem to be a feud in their Bachelor Nation family.
Credit: Charity Lawson Instagram
They documented the trip on social media, including a photo Charity Lawson shared of all six vacationers enjoying an adventure on the water.
Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Moving To Hawaii?
Shortly after returning from vacation, the...
Three Bachelor Nation Couples Vacation Together
Talk about the odd couple(s.) Charity Lawson and her fiance Dotun Olubeko just spent several days in Hawaii on vacation with two of her exes – Zach Shallcross and Joey Graziadei. The two Bachelor stars brought along their respective fiances, Kaity Biggar and Kelsey Anderson.
All three of the couples previously reunited last month to film an upcoming episode of Family Feud. But there doesn’t seem to be a feud in their Bachelor Nation family.
Credit: Charity Lawson Instagram
They documented the trip on social media, including a photo Charity Lawson shared of all six vacationers enjoying an adventure on the water.
Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Moving To Hawaii?
Shortly after returning from vacation, the...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
John Krasinski planned a large portion of his new movie If around longtime friend Steve Carell — before he had spoken to his former The Office co-star about the role.
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney’s “Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.8 million ($4.7 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
John Krasinski and Steve Carrell Weigh In On The Office Spinoff. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Nearly a week after Peacock announced the new “The Office” spinoff was in the works, the original show’s cast, John Krasinski and Steve Carell, weighed in on whether they would reprise their roles.
In a press release last week, Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCU Entertainment, announced a new mockumentary show titled “The Office” with a new cast set in the same universe that will begin production in July. The Office aired on NBC for nine seasons before ending in 2013. The American version, which was initially adopted from the Ricky Gervais-helmed British Show, was developed by Greg Daniels and starred a stellar cast including John Krasinski, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer B. J. Novak ·and Mindy Kaling
Greg Daniels, is co-creating the new series with Michael Koman, which will reportedly be...
Nearly a week after Peacock announced the new “The Office” spinoff was in the works, the original show’s cast, John Krasinski and Steve Carell, weighed in on whether they would reprise their roles.
In a press release last week, Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCU Entertainment, announced a new mockumentary show titled “The Office” with a new cast set in the same universe that will begin production in July. The Office aired on NBC for nine seasons before ending in 2013. The American version, which was initially adopted from the Ricky Gervais-helmed British Show, was developed by Greg Daniels and starred a stellar cast including John Krasinski, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer B. J. Novak ·and Mindy Kaling
Greg Daniels, is co-creating the new series with Michael Koman, which will reportedly be...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
The Office spinoff is officially in the works at Peacock, and former stars John Krasinski and Steve Carell have shared their thoughts on the project and whether or not they’ll appear. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his new film, If, Krasinski said he hasn’t heard from his old boss and Office showrunner Greg Daniels, but he’d be open to making a cameo on the upcoming spinoff if he received the call. “As of now, I haven’t been asked,” Krasinski shared. “But the truth is I’d do anything for Greg Daniels. It sounds like they have a really fun idea.” The spinoff, from Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, is set to revolve around a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters. As with The Office, which was set at the Dunder Mifflin paper company,...
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
Pretty much anyone who writes or talks about the box office (myself included) has not been quiet about the fact that the summer season is off to a rough start. It certainly didn't help that the first third of 2024 was lagging more than 20% behind 2023 in terms of overall domestic ticket sales, which put undue pressure on the summer movie season to deliver the goods. Universal Pictures kicked off summer with "The Fall Guy" and, unfortunately, the film didn't quite deliver the goods on opening weekend. However, there is reason to be tepidly optimistic as Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's action-heavy rom-com didn't collapse in its second weekend.
While "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" conquered the box office with a $58.5 million opening, "The Fall Guy" managed to hold relatively strong in second place with $13.7 million in its second frame. That represents a 51% drop compared to its disappointing $27.7 million opening weekend.
While "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" conquered the box office with a $58.5 million opening, "The Fall Guy" managed to hold relatively strong in second place with $13.7 million in its second frame. That represents a 51% drop compared to its disappointing $27.7 million opening weekend.
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The American version of Ricky Gervais’ The Office led by Steve Carell is one of the most popular sitcoms ever. Its popularity surpassed the original British version, and Carell’s Michael Scott became one of the most fan-favorite characters in the show. The show ran for 9 seasons from 2005 to 2013, and now a new iteration set in the same universe is in development.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
While it is not a reboot of Carell’s show, it will have the same mockumentary-style narrative with a new cast focused on a dying Midwestern newspaper company. When Carell was asked recently whether Michael Scott would appear in the show, the actor expressed his excitement for the new show but stated that he won’t be returning as his character from The Office.
The Office Follow-Up Show Won’t Feature Steve Carell’s Michael Scott
The new follow-up show...
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
While it is not a reboot of Carell’s show, it will have the same mockumentary-style narrative with a new cast focused on a dying Midwestern newspaper company. When Carell was asked recently whether Michael Scott would appear in the show, the actor expressed his excitement for the new show but stated that he won’t be returning as his character from The Office.
The Office Follow-Up Show Won’t Feature Steve Carell’s Michael Scott
The new follow-up show...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Ranking the Most Brilliant Canine Performances in the Cannes Since 2001 - Main Image
Even dogs have tricks up their sleeves worth showcasing at the Top D'Or Film Festival. Here are our top 9 red carpet hams over the years of the Palm Dog Award since 2001!
The Palm Dog Award is one of the highlights of the annual Cannes Film Festival.
Canines from live-action and animated flicks get their time to shine in the spotlight as they walk the red carpet to receive their leather dog collar that proudly plasters Palm Dog to recognize the festival's highest honor.
Since 2001, a number of the best-performing dogs have been receiving their awards, and 2024 is no different. Check out our top 9 picks for the most unforgettable on-screen pooch acts!
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Even dogs have tricks up their sleeves worth showcasing at the Top D'Or Film Festival. Here are our top 9 red carpet hams over the years of the Palm Dog Award since 2001!
The Palm Dog Award is one of the highlights of the annual Cannes Film Festival.
Canines from live-action and animated flicks get their time to shine in the spotlight as they walk the red carpet to receive their leather dog collar that proudly plasters Palm Dog to recognize the festival's highest honor.
Since 2001, a number of the best-performing dogs have been receiving their awards, and 2024 is no different. Check out our top 9 picks for the most unforgettable on-screen pooch acts!
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- 5/14/2024
- EpicStream
Bradley Cooper’s Daughter Spotted At If Movie Premiere A Day After Actor Attends Taylor Swift Concert With Girlfriend Gigi Hadid ( Photo Credit – IMDb; Instagram )
A day after attending Taylor Swift’s concert in Paris with girlfriend Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper was spotted at the premiere of the John Krasinski-written and directed movie “If” with the adorable 7-year-old daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper.
Bradley Cooper, 49, who is currently dating model Gigi Hadid, stepped out with the model for their first public date on May 12. Cooper and Hadid enjoyed a date at Taylor Swift’s singer’s Eras Tour concert series in Paris before the Maestro actor hit the red carpet for the New York City premiere of his new film “If” on May 13.
While Hadid was noticeably absent at the event, the actor was accompanied by his daughter Lea—whom he shares with ex-Irina Shayk. According to E! News,...
A day after attending Taylor Swift’s concert in Paris with girlfriend Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper was spotted at the premiere of the John Krasinski-written and directed movie “If” with the adorable 7-year-old daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper.
Bradley Cooper, 49, who is currently dating model Gigi Hadid, stepped out with the model for their first public date on May 12. Cooper and Hadid enjoyed a date at Taylor Swift’s singer’s Eras Tour concert series in Paris before the Maestro actor hit the red carpet for the New York City premiere of his new film “If” on May 13.
While Hadid was noticeably absent at the event, the actor was accompanied by his daughter Lea—whom he shares with ex-Irina Shayk. According to E! News,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Shari Redstone strolled onto the red carpet in New York City tonight for the premiere of Paramount Pictures If, John Krasinski’ star-studded PG adventure that opens this weekend. She was there to support studio chief Brian Robbins.
As of April, the executive (who also oversees Nickelodeon) is also one of three members of a new Office of the CEO. The premiere hits as Redstone, Paramount Global’s controlling shareholder and non-executive board chair, is in the midst of trying to sell the company but finding a deal complicated. She did no interviews outside the Sva Theatre in Chelsea, but chatted and stood for photographs with Robbins, Krasinski (who also stars) and talent from Ryan Reynolds to Matt Damon.
Redstone also attended the world premiere of Top Gun: Maverick two years agoi in May of 2022 aboard the USS Midway in San Diego.
A special committee of Paramount’s board talked exclusively...
As of April, the executive (who also oversees Nickelodeon) is also one of three members of a new Office of the CEO. The premiere hits as Redstone, Paramount Global’s controlling shareholder and non-executive board chair, is in the midst of trying to sell the company but finding a deal complicated. She did no interviews outside the Sva Theatre in Chelsea, but chatted and stood for photographs with Robbins, Krasinski (who also stars) and talent from Ryan Reynolds to Matt Damon.
Redstone also attended the world premiere of Top Gun: Maverick two years agoi in May of 2022 aboard the USS Midway in San Diego.
A special committee of Paramount’s board talked exclusively...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
For The Voice’s Top 9, the finish line was in sight during Monday’s Semi-Finals. Only one thing stood in their way: er, Monday’s Semi-Finals. Which of them sang their hometown dedications like they were finale-bound, and which of them performed like they should already be rehearsing their Wildcard Instant Save numbers? Read on. Let’s discuss.
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Josh Sanders (Team Reba), “White Horse” — Grade: B+ | Before tackling Chris Stapleton’s hit, Josh described the number as being everything that he loves about country music cooked up in a crockpot.
The Voice’s Season 25 Winner Is Obviously Going to Be…View List
Josh Sanders (Team Reba), “White Horse” — Grade: B+ | Before tackling Chris Stapleton’s hit, Josh described the number as being everything that he loves about country music cooked up in a crockpot.
- 5/14/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Steve Carell Weighs in on New ‘The Office’ Series: “I Will Be Watching But I Will Not Be Showing Up”
Steve Carell is giving his thoughts on the recently announced follow-up series to The Office.
“I will be watching but I will not be showing up. It’s just a new thing and there’s really no reason for my character [Michael Scott] to show up in something like that,” Carell told The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of his new film If on Monday. “But I’m excited about it, it sounds like a great conceit. I love the idea — I guess it’s set in a failing newspaper company, and I worked with Domhnall Gleeson, who is one of the leads; I did [2022 series] The Patient with him and he’s an excellent actor and a super nice guy so I think it’ll be great.”
The new series, co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, will be set in the universe of Dunder...
“I will be watching but I will not be showing up. It’s just a new thing and there’s really no reason for my character [Michael Scott] to show up in something like that,” Carell told The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of his new film If on Monday. “But I’m excited about it, it sounds like a great conceit. I love the idea — I guess it’s set in a failing newspaper company, and I worked with Domhnall Gleeson, who is one of the leads; I did [2022 series] The Patient with him and he’s an excellent actor and a super nice guy so I think it’ll be great.”
The new series, co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, will be set in the universe of Dunder...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The top nine artists perform hometown dedications in front of coaches Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Reba McEntire for their chance at a spot in the live finale. Viewers have the chance to vote for their favorite artist overnight. Carson Daly hosts.
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show’s newest season, which premiered February 26 on NBC (8pm Pt/Et). The show’s innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.
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8:00 p.m. – “Previously on ‘The Voice’!” In the 17th episode, The Top 12 artists found out their fates during Tuesday night’s results show. Saved by the public vote were Asher HaVon and Josh Sanders...
The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show’s newest season, which premiered February 26 on NBC (8pm Pt/Et). The show’s innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows.
See Everything to know about ‘The Voice’ Season 25: Coaches, mentors and finale date …
8:00 p.m. – “Previously on ‘The Voice’!” In the 17th episode, The Top 12 artists found out their fates during Tuesday night’s results show. Saved by the public vote were Asher HaVon and Josh Sanders...
- 5/14/2024
- by John Benutty and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
John Krasinski went from playing Jim in The Office to becoming one of the most successful actor-writer-director of this generation. After finding success with A Quiet Place franchise, which he wrote and directed himself, now Krasinski is back with the movie If. If or Imaginary Friend, is the latest movie from his bag of brilliance, which, again, the 44-year-old wrote and directed himself.
Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming in a still from If | Paramount Pictures
The movie has all the who’s who from the industry, starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Krasinski himself, alongside his wife, Emily Blunt, and so many others. Cailey Fleming is at the center of the story, who goes on a magical adventure to reconnect people with their imaginary friend who they have lost on their way. The movie recently released its final trailer before premier, and it is a crossover we did not know we needed.
Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming in a still from If | Paramount Pictures
The movie has all the who’s who from the industry, starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Krasinski himself, alongside his wife, Emily Blunt, and so many others. Cailey Fleming is at the center of the story, who goes on a magical adventure to reconnect people with their imaginary friend who they have lost on their way. The movie recently released its final trailer before premier, and it is a crossover we did not know we needed.
- 5/13/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Who is Cailey Fleming in the If Movie? Get to know the Bea Actor's Age and Career - Main Image
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds' upcoming If movie follows Bea, who seeks to reconnect the Imaginary Friends with their former kid companions. Meet the child actor who plays her, Cailey Fleming, and find out where you've seen her before!
Meet Franchise Young Actress Cailey Fleming
Cailey Fleming is best known for playing the recurring role of Judith Grimes in The Walking Dead's main series and for appearing in the finale episode of Twd: The Ones Who Live.
The 17-year-old actress has also had a turn in two other major Hollywood franchises such as Kid Sylvie in Marvel's Loki series in 2021 as well as Young Rey in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens in 2015.
Fleming began her career as Young Tig in 2015's One Mississippi, Carly North in 2018's Peppermint,...
John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds' upcoming If movie follows Bea, who seeks to reconnect the Imaginary Friends with their former kid companions. Meet the child actor who plays her, Cailey Fleming, and find out where you've seen her before!
Meet Franchise Young Actress Cailey Fleming
Cailey Fleming is best known for playing the recurring role of Judith Grimes in The Walking Dead's main series and for appearing in the finale episode of Twd: The Ones Who Live.
The 17-year-old actress has also had a turn in two other major Hollywood franchises such as Kid Sylvie in Marvel's Loki series in 2021 as well as Young Rey in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens in 2015.
Fleming began her career as Young Tig in 2015's One Mississippi, Carly North in 2018's Peppermint,...
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
‘El Reino del Planeta de los Simios’ se alza como el rey de la taquilla española este fin de semana.
Descubre qué películas ocupan el segundo y tercer puesto en la taquilla de este fin de semana.
Este fin de semana, en la taquilla española ha reinado, nunca mejor dicho, la película de 20th Century Studios, “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios”, que ha conseguido el primer puesto. La tan esperada película, que marca el reinicio de la saga de “El Planeta de los Simios” situándose varias generaciones después de la de César, ha debutado en 341 cines en toda España y ha logrado una recaudación de cerca de 2 millones de euros en su primer fin de semana en cartelera, según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain. Más de 241.900 han disfrutado de la película de aventuras en la gran pantalla, y a nivel global, la película ya ha acumulado más de 129 millones de dólares.
Por otro lado, “Garfield: La Película” de Sony Pictures ocupa el segundo lugar de la...
Este fin de semana, en la taquilla española ha reinado, nunca mejor dicho, la película de 20th Century Studios, “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios”, que ha conseguido el primer puesto. La tan esperada película, que marca el reinicio de la saga de “El Planeta de los Simios” situándose varias generaciones después de la de César, ha debutado en 341 cines en toda España y ha logrado una recaudación de cerca de 2 millones de euros en su primer fin de semana en cartelera, según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain. Más de 241.900 han disfrutado de la película de aventuras en la gran pantalla, y a nivel global, la película ya ha acumulado más de 129 millones de dólares.
Por otro lado, “Garfield: La Película” de Sony Pictures ocupa el segundo lugar de la...
- 5/13/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Ryan Reynolds and Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “If.” Copyright © 2023 Paramount Pictures Get ready for a cinematic adventure like no other! After thrilling us with the eerie silence of A Quiet Place, John Krasinski is switching gears with his new family-friendly film, If! This fantastical tale follows a young girl who discovers she can see the imaginary friends that people have left behind as they grow up. Joining Krasinski on this wild ride is none other than the charming Ryan Reynolds. So, what inspired Krasinski to take on this new project? (Click on the media bar below to hear John Krasinski) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/John_-Krasinski_If_how_Movie_Came_Toghether_.mp3
If opens in theaters Friday.
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If opens in theaters Friday.
The post John Krasinski & Ryan Reynolds Ignite Imagination In ‘If’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 5/13/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Worldwide box office May 10-12 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) $129m $129m $72.5m $72.5m 53 2. The Fall Guy (Universal) $23.1m $103.7m $9.4m $54m 81 3. The Garfield Movie (Sony) $11.8m $36m $11.8m $36m 22 4. Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (various) $9.5m $67.7m $9.5m $67.7m 3 5. Challengers (Warner Bros) $8.9m $68.7m $4.2m $30.6m 64 6. The Last Frenzy (various) $8.5m $71.2m $8.5m $71.7m 1 7. The Roundup: Punishment (various) $6.7m $63.3m $6.5m $62.6m 1 8. Un P’tit Truc En Plus (Pandis) $6.6m $16.7m $6.6m $16.7m 11 9. Tarot (Sony) $6.5m $20.2m $3m $8.2m 36 10. Godzilla x...
- 5/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
The annual celebration of Mom brightened things up at the summer box office, with the first movie to open over $50 million since March. Read on for the weekend box office report.
The hopes for the summer box office were almost dashed by the poor showing of season opener “The Fall Guy” last weekend, so fortunately, this weekend didn’t follow suit. Of course, the big winner for the weekend was 20th Century’s franchise sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which came into the weekend with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% Fresh, on par with “The Fall Guy.”
After making $6.6 million in Wednesday and Thursday previews and $22.2 million on Friday (including those previews), Disney has estimated “Apes” to open with $56.5 million, which is slightly higher than the $56.2 million opening for “War for the Planet of the Apes” in 2017.
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The hopes for the summer box office were almost dashed by the poor showing of season opener “The Fall Guy” last weekend, so fortunately, this weekend didn’t follow suit. Of course, the big winner for the weekend was 20th Century’s franchise sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which came into the weekend with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% Fresh, on par with “The Fall Guy.”
After making $6.6 million in Wednesday and Thursday previews and $22.2 million on Friday (including those previews), Disney has estimated “Apes” to open with $56.5 million, which is slightly higher than the $56.2 million opening for “War for the Planet of the Apes” in 2017.
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- 5/12/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) opened to $56.5 million, slightly above pre-opening projections, which is encouraging after “The Fall Guy” (Universal) last week. That’s a relief to theaters that hope summer releases meet their potential and buffer what is expected to be a major drop in revenues versus last year.
20th Century Fox released “Planet of the Apes” in 1968. For an old franchise, this is one that still has plenty of life: The “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opening matched the last “Planet of the Apes” installment in 2017 (albeit when tickets cost 15 percent less). Speaking of old franchises, it also beat the $55 million opening of the 2021 Bond entry “No Time to Die.” Disappointing B Cinemascore aside, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” seems poised for a solid run.
The opening for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” doubled that of “The Fall Guy...
20th Century Fox released “Planet of the Apes” in 1968. For an old franchise, this is one that still has plenty of life: The “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opening matched the last “Planet of the Apes” installment in 2017 (albeit when tickets cost 15 percent less). Speaking of old franchises, it also beat the $55 million opening of the 2021 Bond entry “No Time to Die.” Disappointing B Cinemascore aside, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” seems poised for a solid run.
The opening for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” doubled that of “The Fall Guy...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The mighty Planet of the Apes franchise ruled again at the box office, with the movie earning a mighty $56.5 million domestically (according to ComScore), which puts it right in line with the previous openings of Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($54.8 million) and War for the Planet of the Apes ($56.2 million). Dawn of the Planet of the Apes made a lot more at $72 million, but times have changed, and now a $50 million-plus opening is cause for celebration at the House of Mouse, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes the first solid box office win for Disney (who are releasing through 20th Century Films) in a while. This is much more than the $40 million we predicted earlier this week.
However, there is one potential cloud on the horizon for the film. According to Deadline, the CinemaScore for the film has only garnered a B rating, which is low...
However, there is one potential cloud on the horizon for the film. According to Deadline, the CinemaScore for the film has only garnered a B rating, which is low...
- 5/12/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Disney and 20th Century’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” climbed to $72.5 million at the international box office in its first weekend of release.
The newest film in the long-running “Apes” series also notched No. 1 in North America with $58.5 million, bringing its initial global tally to a promising $131 million. Those ticket sales were above Sunday’s projections of $56.5 million domestically and $129 million worldwide. Like its predecessors, the $160 million-budgeted “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is projected to earn the bulk of its revenues at the international box office.
Overseas, the movie enjoyed the biggest start in China with $11.4 million (a lackluster debut for the territory), France with $7.1 million, Mexico with $6.4 million and the United Kingdom with $4.8 million. Other top markets were Korea ($3.2 million), Australia ($2.7 million), Brazil ($2.6 million), Germany (2.2 million) and Spain ($2.2 million).
Audiences opted to watch the film in the best possible quality as premium formats represented 41% of global box office revenues.
The newest film in the long-running “Apes” series also notched No. 1 in North America with $58.5 million, bringing its initial global tally to a promising $131 million. Those ticket sales were above Sunday’s projections of $56.5 million domestically and $129 million worldwide. Like its predecessors, the $160 million-budgeted “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is projected to earn the bulk of its revenues at the international box office.
Overseas, the movie enjoyed the biggest start in China with $11.4 million (a lackluster debut for the territory), France with $7.1 million, Mexico with $6.4 million and the United Kingdom with $4.8 million. Other top markets were Korea ($3.2 million), Australia ($2.7 million), Brazil ($2.6 million), Germany (2.2 million) and Spain ($2.2 million).
Audiences opted to watch the film in the best possible quality as premium formats represented 41% of global box office revenues.
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds & Bradley Cooper (Photo Credit – IMDb)
John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
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John Krasinski is an outstanding actor and a fantastic director. In 2009, he made his directorial debut with Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. But it was in 2018 that John astounded everyone with his direction of the horror movie ‘A Quiet Place’. After scaring everyone with his work, the actor-director now wants to make us nostalgic with If, aka Imaginary Friends.
If, aka Imaginary Friends, is an animated fantasy comedy in which a girl sees imaginary people around her. These people end up becoming her friends. Don’t we all have such IFs in our lives when we were kids? John Krasinski’s film has many top stars lending their voices to several characters. The voice cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and many more.
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- 5/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Maya Rudolph opened the Mother’s Day episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a tribute to mothers — in every sense of the term.
Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “But Maya, look — you’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her. “You’re mother,” invoking the term’s use in queer slang to describe powerful, aspirational women. “You were the first to slay the house down boots, queen!”
“Who me, mother?” Rudolph asked, feigning shock. “You’re right!” The host then launched into a propulsive dance number, strutting through Studio 8H — also known as “House of Rockefeller” — in a reflective bodysuit while delivering lyrics like “Oops, I made you dance / Remember in that movie when I pooped my pants?” Other lines played on the many meanings of “mother”: “Who’s...
Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “But Maya, look — you’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her. “You’re mother,” invoking the term’s use in queer slang to describe powerful, aspirational women. “You were the first to slay the house down boots, queen!”
“Who me, mother?” Rudolph asked, feigning shock. “You’re right!” The host then launched into a propulsive dance number, strutting through Studio 8H — also known as “House of Rockefeller” — in a reflective bodysuit while delivering lyrics like “Oops, I made you dance / Remember in that movie when I pooped my pants?” Other lines played on the many meanings of “mother”: “Who’s...
- 5/12/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
John Krasinski sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss his newest movie “If,” which he said was partly inspired by the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on his two children, Hazel and Violet. He explained that during the pandemic, “Genuinely, I saw their light starting to go out, and they started playing fewer and fewer imaginary games.”
Krasinski said he always wanted to make a film for his children, but wasn’t sure what story would work the best. He had the idea to tie in imaginary friends “like 10 years ago,” but nothing was cemented. Over time, the imaginary world he watched his and wife Emily Blunt’s daughters disappear into inspired him.
“I used to just stand in the doorway and watch my kids disappear in this magical world that we, as parents, aren’t allowed in,” he explained. “And it wasn’t just like the joy that was on their face,...
Krasinski said he always wanted to make a film for his children, but wasn’t sure what story would work the best. He had the idea to tie in imaginary friends “like 10 years ago,” but nothing was cemented. Over time, the imaginary world he watched his and wife Emily Blunt’s daughters disappear into inspired him.
“I used to just stand in the doorway and watch my kids disappear in this magical world that we, as parents, aren’t allowed in,” he explained. “And it wasn’t just like the joy that was on their face,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of John Krasinski’s upcoming film, If, is the all-star voice cast he lined up for it.
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mathew Rhys is Welsh by birth. But the Emmy-Award winning actor and star of the upcoming Babak Anvari-directed thriller, Hallow Road spent a good portion of his life in and around London’s West End.
Matthew Rhys
He moved to the capital city at the tender age of 17 to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and fell in love with the local pub scene not long thereafter.
More than three decades later, the actor — who’s married to Keri Russell, star of London-based Netflix series The Diplomat — has had plenty of time to consider his most cherished haunts.
Below Rhys, who’s also one of the voice cast members of the new film If, highlights a few for The Hollywood Reporter.
Milroy’s of Soho
“More than just a bar — it’s an experience, a cozy, dimly lit cocoon where time slows down just long enough for you...
Matthew Rhys
He moved to the capital city at the tender age of 17 to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and fell in love with the local pub scene not long thereafter.
More than three decades later, the actor — who’s married to Keri Russell, star of London-based Netflix series The Diplomat — has had plenty of time to consider his most cherished haunts.
Below Rhys, who’s also one of the voice cast members of the new film If, highlights a few for The Hollywood Reporter.
Milroy’s of Soho
“More than just a bar — it’s an experience, a cozy, dimly lit cocoon where time slows down just long enough for you...
- 5/11/2024
- by Brad Japhe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is a more typical summer movie season-starter than last week’s disappointing “The Fall Guy” (Universal). It’s a franchise film and it’s from Disney (which usually starts things off with a Marvel film).
It’s expected to open to over $50 million this weekend and become the first to gross over $100 million domestic. Industry sources suggest that over the summer, at least eight other releases (extending to early September) will reach this mark. A week ago, that guess would gave been 10.
The same sources pegged “The Fall Guy” as likely to gross over $125 million in the U.S./Canada. This weekend will clarify its fate, but the current trajectory suggests around $80 million. That’s a disappointment for theaters as well as Universal, which spent around $140 million to make the film before marketing.
“Apes” is one of several titles now projected in the $125-$150 million range.
It’s expected to open to over $50 million this weekend and become the first to gross over $100 million domestic. Industry sources suggest that over the summer, at least eight other releases (extending to early September) will reach this mark. A week ago, that guess would gave been 10.
The same sources pegged “The Fall Guy” as likely to gross over $125 million in the U.S./Canada. This weekend will clarify its fate, but the current trajectory suggests around $80 million. That’s a disappointment for theaters as well as Universal, which spent around $140 million to make the film before marketing.
“Apes” is one of several titles now projected in the $125-$150 million range.
- 5/10/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
A print film magazine for young film fans – and Film Junior issue 17 gets the lowdown on If, Garfield, and a whole lot more…
Introducing issue 17 of Film Junior magazine that’s now available for purchase. One of the joys of this magazine is getting young reporters to put their questions to film directors and stars. This issue is no exception: we’ve got the star and director of If, and the director of the new Garfield film too!
If you’re new to the publication, it’s a 52-page print magazine aimed at younger film fans (around 7 to 14 years old), and it’s also mainly written by them too. The young writers come up with the majority of the ideas, the words are theirs, and they’re paid for their work.
We sell this magazine via subscription and mail order. We’re going to have news on the digital version shortly.
Introducing issue 17 of Film Junior magazine that’s now available for purchase. One of the joys of this magazine is getting young reporters to put their questions to film directors and stars. This issue is no exception: we’ve got the star and director of If, and the director of the new Garfield film too!
If you’re new to the publication, it’s a 52-page print magazine aimed at younger film fans (around 7 to 14 years old), and it’s also mainly written by them too. The young writers come up with the majority of the ideas, the words are theirs, and they’re paid for their work.
We sell this magazine via subscription and mail order. We’re going to have news on the digital version shortly.
- 5/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The summer movie season is in need of a hero. Can the director of "A Quiet Place" and the star of "Deadpool" come together to be those heroes? That's the question we're faced with the release of Paramount Pictures' "If," a new, original, family-friendly picture that promises a magical blend of CGI and live-action involving lots of imaginary friends. So, can Krasinski pivot from mid-budget horror to big-budget family films while maintaining the same level of success?
"If" is currently eyeing an opening in the $40 million range when it opens on May 17, per The Hollywood Reporter. Early tracking had the movie falling between $38 and $42 million, though some believe it can go as high as $50 million. That would be an unqualified win for an original movie of any kind right now. That is assuming that the film does, indeed, fall in line with those early expectations. For what it's worth, Box...
"If" is currently eyeing an opening in the $40 million range when it opens on May 17, per The Hollywood Reporter. Early tracking had the movie falling between $38 and $42 million, though some believe it can go as high as $50 million. That would be an unqualified win for an original movie of any kind right now. That is assuming that the film does, indeed, fall in line with those early expectations. For what it's worth, Box...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It’s not always easy to find out which movies hit theaters each week, especially after the Hollywood strikes led to many release date changes. With the WGA and actors strikes resolved and summer blockbusters starting to roll in, May is filled with both big budget flicks and new indie releases.
Premiering May 10 is Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the newest installment in the “Apes” franchise about a young chimp who must save his clan from the evil king Proximus Caesar starring Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon and William H. Macy. Also hitting theaters is Chris Pine’s directorial debut “Poolman,” a noir comedy about a pool cleaner who stumbles upon a mystery at a Los Angeles apartment block starring Pine, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Danny DeVito and Annette Bening. Two films getting limited releases this week are “Lazareth,” a thriller following a...
Premiering May 10 is Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the newest installment in the “Apes” franchise about a young chimp who must save his clan from the evil king Proximus Caesar starring Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon and William H. Macy. Also hitting theaters is Chris Pine’s directorial debut “Poolman,” a noir comedy about a pool cleaner who stumbles upon a mystery at a Los Angeles apartment block starring Pine, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Danny DeVito and Annette Bening. Two films getting limited releases this week are “Lazareth,” a thriller following a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Pat Saperstein and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Shhh. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of the new teaser for A Quiet Place: Day One. While series creator John Krasinski has opted to do a much more family-friendly fare with the Ryan Reynolds movie If, A Quiet Place has been handed off to some pretty capable hands as Michael Sarnoski steps up to sit in the director’s seat. The new trailer will be dropping sometime tomorrow. However, the official Instagram account for the film and the film’s studio, Paramount, couldn’t wait to tease audiences with this atmospheric, Asmr-esque video which should give you the environment of the invasion as you listen to it with headphones on.
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Footage was showcased at this year’s CinemaCon and our own Lance Vlcek would give his description, “Set in New York. Lupita Nyong’o...
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Footage was showcased at this year’s CinemaCon and our own Lance Vlcek would give his description, “Set in New York. Lupita Nyong’o...
- 5/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
John Krasinski’s highly anticipated live-action fantasy film If is finally hitting theatres on May 16, 2024, with wacky promos dropping by the second in full swing. The Office star serves as director, scriptwriter, and co-producer — under the banner of his production company, Sunday Night Productions. If is also co-produced by Ryan Reynolds’ production company Maximum Effort, along with Andrew Form and Allyson Seeger, and is backed by Paramount Pictures. John Krasinski created If as a movie for his daughters and even included them in the making process. It was a much-needed palate cleanser for the director of A Quiet
The post John Krasinski’s If: Here’s Everything You Need To Know first appeared on TVovermind.
The post John Krasinski’s If: Here’s Everything You Need To Know first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/8/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Descubre qué películas ocupan el segundo y tercer puesto en la taquilla de este fin de semana.
Este fin de semana, marcado por el puente de mayo y los estrenos anticipados el miércoles, en lugar del viernes como es habitual, la taquilla española ha sido dominada por la llegada del querido felino naranja en su película “Garfield: La Película”, de Sony Pictures, que se ha estrenado en 366 cines. La película ha logrado una recaudación de 1.098.941 euros en su primer fin de semana en salas, según los datos de Comscore Movies Spain. Una película familiar animada que ha destronado a la “Dragonkeeper: Guardiana de Dragones” de Salvador Simó y Li Jianping, que a pesar de ello ha conseguido un quinto lugar en la taquilla en su tercera semana en cartelera. Y, con el dominio evidente del felino naranja en la taquilla, no es difícil imaginar que podría seguir liderando la taquilla,...
Este fin de semana, marcado por el puente de mayo y los estrenos anticipados el miércoles, en lugar del viernes como es habitual, la taquilla española ha sido dominada por la llegada del querido felino naranja en su película “Garfield: La Película”, de Sony Pictures, que se ha estrenado en 366 cines. La película ha logrado una recaudación de 1.098.941 euros en su primer fin de semana en salas, según los datos de Comscore Movies Spain. Una película familiar animada que ha destronado a la “Dragonkeeper: Guardiana de Dragones” de Salvador Simó y Li Jianping, que a pesar de ello ha conseguido un quinto lugar en la taquilla en su tercera semana en cartelera. Y, con el dominio evidente del felino naranja en la taquilla, no es difícil imaginar que podría seguir liderando la taquilla,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
"History will be rebuilt." Get ready for some strange revisionist history in the Star Wars universe! Disney+ has revealed a wacky teaser trailer for their upcoming Sw Special titled Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, showrun by the screenwriters behind last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Set for launch in September. A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars galaxy, swapping the roles of heroes and villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. "You're going to see some things that you never thought possible." This is like Marvel's What If, but for Star Wars – including Ewok bounty hunters, Geonosian Jedi, and, amazingly, Darth Jar Jar voiced by Ahmed Best, along with the Dark Falcon, and much more. The talented voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, & Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker.
- 5/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
With the release of The Fall Guy this weekend, the summer movie season is finally upon us. While it’s a thinner summer than usual due to the dual writer and actors strike bringing movies to a standstill for much of 2023, there should still be a lot of stuff worth checking out, even if the summer seems short of anything that can aspire to Barbenheimer levels of success. Yesterday, we teased some of our most anticipated horror movies, so now we’re tackling the rest of the blockbusters in our 2024 summer movie preview!
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 10)
In my opinion, there’s never been a bad Planet of the Apes movie. Going all the way back to the classic 1968 original and its four sequels, through Tim Burton’s remake and the Caesar trilogy from Fox, all of the movies have at least been interesting. With Disney now owning 20th Century Studios,...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (May 10)
In my opinion, there’s never been a bad Planet of the Apes movie. Going all the way back to the classic 1968 original and its four sequels, through Tim Burton’s remake and the Caesar trilogy from Fox, all of the movies have at least been interesting. With Disney now owning 20th Century Studios,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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