“The Fall Guy” (Universal) opens in the U.S./Canada Friday — one of the most prestigious spots on the movie release calendar. Since “Iron Man” in 2008, and since Disney initiated the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2012, the first weekend in May has marked the start of the summer movie season.
When MCU “Deadpool & Wolverine” left this date in favor of July 26, Universal grabbed it — and the expectations that come with it. As a result, there’s an unusually wide range of estimates for the domestic opening weekend: We hear everything from the high 20s to over $50 million, with consensus closer to $35 million or a bit more.
An opening weekend of $35 million-$40 million would be a big improvement over a disastrous April (where “Civil War” was the sole film to debut over $25 million), but that would be only the fifth-best opening of 2024. Historically, this date tops any opening gross and usually...
When MCU “Deadpool & Wolverine” left this date in favor of July 26, Universal grabbed it — and the expectations that come with it. As a result, there’s an unusually wide range of estimates for the domestic opening weekend: We hear everything from the high 20s to over $50 million, with consensus closer to $35 million or a bit more.
An opening weekend of $35 million-$40 million would be a big improvement over a disastrous April (where “Civil War” was the sole film to debut over $25 million), but that would be only the fifth-best opening of 2024. Historically, this date tops any opening gross and usually...
- 5/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
With films like The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick’s legacy will live on for centuries to come. During his life and even after his death in 1999, he’s widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers to have ever graced the film industry with his talent. But even a man of his caliber had to have been a fan of someone, and that “someone” for Stanley Kubrick was none other than James Cameron.
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980)
James Cameron has been responsible for helming some of the most unforgettable and successful films in Hollywood. Therefore, it makes sense that Stanley Kubrick would be in awe of some of his work, and the feeling was mutual between the directors. When James Cameron decided to give himself a birthday present by meeting Stanley Kubrick, he was shocked to learn just how much of a True Lies fan he was.
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980)
James Cameron has been responsible for helming some of the most unforgettable and successful films in Hollywood. Therefore, it makes sense that Stanley Kubrick would be in awe of some of his work, and the feeling was mutual between the directors. When James Cameron decided to give himself a birthday present by meeting Stanley Kubrick, he was shocked to learn just how much of a True Lies fan he was.
- 4/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
If you have Hulu (or Disney Star in Canada), you might have noticed that Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later is no longer available. Indeed, Disney lost the rights to the independently financed original film, with them now only owning the rights to the Searchlight-financed sequel, 28 Weeks Later. That’s why you can’t find it on streaming sites and why the Blu-ray Disc is out of print. Sony now owns the rights to the film, with it being part of the package they acquired when they bought the rights to finance the upcoming Danny Boyle/ Alex Garland sequel, 28 Years Later. So, presumably, Sony will be reissuing the film in the near future, and there’s a chance that when they do, it’ll look much better than it ever did before. But why?
28 Days Later was shot with primitive digital tech:
You see, 28 Days Later was one of...
28 Days Later was shot with primitive digital tech:
You see, 28 Days Later was one of...
- 4/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Stanley Kubrick was a peculiar man and so it’s really no wonder that his list of favorite films is so diverse. There are works by Welles and Chaplin and Bergman, but he also dug White Men Can’t Jump and The Jerk. Kubrick, too, apparently took to True Lies – so much so that he sat director James Cameron down and asked just how he pulled it off.
Back in the ‘90s, James Cameron decided to give himself a special 40th birthday present: the chance to meet Stanley Kubrick. And so after he gave him a call, he finally did so, encountering the legendary director between Full Metal Jacket and what would be his final film a few years later, Eyes Wide Shut. But Cameron was in for a surprise, as Kubrick was less interested in expounding on the depths of 2001: A Space Odyssey or playing chess but rather...
Back in the ‘90s, James Cameron decided to give himself a special 40th birthday present: the chance to meet Stanley Kubrick. And so after he gave him a call, he finally did so, encountering the legendary director between Full Metal Jacket and what would be his final film a few years later, Eyes Wide Shut. But Cameron was in for a surprise, as Kubrick was less interested in expounding on the depths of 2001: A Space Odyssey or playing chess but rather...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Let’s forkin’ Lingooooooo!
In the wake of Mark, Matt H. and others who have emailed TVLine’s Inside Line and “Missing” Shows columns asking if CBS’ Lingo might ever again see the light of day, TVLine has learned that the RuPaul Charles-hosted game show will return with its second season in late May.
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CBS’ Lingo revival premiered...
In the wake of Mark, Matt H. and others who have emailed TVLine’s Inside Line and “Missing” Shows columns asking if CBS’ Lingo might ever again see the light of day, TVLine has learned that the RuPaul Charles-hosted game show will return with its second season in late May.
More from TVLineFire Country: Did Luke's Bombshell Blow Up [Spoiler]'s Future? Michael Trucco Teases What's AheadVanessa Lachey 'Blindsided' by NCIS: Hawai'i Cancellation, 'Grateful' for Historic RoleNCIS: Hawai'i Stars React to Cancellation: 'This Is a Huge Loss for Representation'
CBS’ Lingo revival premiered...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
10. Out of Sight (1998)
There’s a reason why Romeo and Juliet are still so popular: people are fascinated with forbidden or even impossible love stories. In Out of Sight, that’s exactly what goes down when the luckiest and most brilliant bank robber meets an attractive young U.S. Marshal. He must run away from her but only wants to run… With her.
You can watch Out of Sight on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Nothing makes up a better plot than the good ol’ reliable series of unfortunate events, does it? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang follows an unfortunate thief who gets mistaken for an actor, joins the Hollywood party, gets partnered up with a real detective for training, and then finds himself dragged into a charming actress’ murder mystery.
You can watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. True Romance (1993)
What...
There’s a reason why Romeo and Juliet are still so popular: people are fascinated with forbidden or even impossible love stories. In Out of Sight, that’s exactly what goes down when the luckiest and most brilliant bank robber meets an attractive young U.S. Marshal. He must run away from her but only wants to run… With her.
You can watch Out of Sight on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Nothing makes up a better plot than the good ol’ reliable series of unfortunate events, does it? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang follows an unfortunate thief who gets mistaken for an actor, joins the Hollywood party, gets partnered up with a real detective for training, and then finds himself dragged into a charming actress’ murder mystery.
You can watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. True Romance (1993)
What...
- 4/25/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Pop quiz hot shot: What’s the best action movie of the past 20 or 30 years that never received a cinematic sequel? Nope, it’s not Speed. Is it Wanted? Nobody? The Accountant? How about Knight and Day or American Made? While the latter comes from director Doug Liman, we’d argue that the correct answer is Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Liman’s eminently watchable assassin thriller that continues to shine thanks to the explosive chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, two luminous movie stars who met and fell in love during production. Although the movie earned decent reviews and grossed nearly half a billion dollars worldwide, Mr. & Mrs. Smith never received an official sequel or cinematic spinoff and is often remembered for the juicy tabloid gossip surrounding its two superstars.
Yet, in 2024, a small-screen adaptation of Liman’s hit action flick has been produced by Amazon Prime Video,...
Yet, in 2024, a small-screen adaptation of Liman’s hit action flick has been produced by Amazon Prime Video,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Longtime manager Michael Botti has joined Redefine Entertainment as a Partner, effective immediately. Botti is the first Partner added to the company since its founding in 2021.
Botti moves to the literary management and production company after 15 years at Industry Entertainment.
His clients include Malcolm Spellman, Sara Acosta, Sarah Carbiener, Lex Edness Jesse Gordon, JaNeika & JaSheika James, Jess Pineda, Eyal Podell & Jonathon Stewart, Erica Rosbe, Celine Robinson, Samantha Stratton (EP and creator of Spinning Out...
Botti moves to the literary management and production company after 15 years at Industry Entertainment.
His clients include Malcolm Spellman, Sara Acosta, Sarah Carbiener, Lex Edness Jesse Gordon, JaNeika & JaSheika James, Jess Pineda, Eyal Podell & Jonathon Stewart, Erica Rosbe, Celine Robinson, Samantha Stratton (EP and creator of Spinning Out...
- 4/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Arnold has joined the cast of writer, producer, and director Rohit Karn Batra’s drama “The Gun on Second Street.”
The film, for which Storyboard Media launched international sales during last year’s Cannes Film Market, is produced by Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films with Rikin Shah serving as one of the executive producers.
An allegory of the gun crisis in the United States, “The Gun on Second Street” follows two Pittsburgh police partners and best friends who are called to an uneventful domestic violence dispute on Second Street. This quickly escalates to a violent scuffle as Officer Tj Meadows III accidentally shoots and kills his partner, Officer Kevin Cooper, with his backup gun. Years later, no longer a cop and still traumatized, Tj moves back to Pittsburgh and finds his way to Kevin’s widow, Kacie. Arnold will take on the role of Police Chief Richard “Dick” Steinberger,...
The film, for which Storyboard Media launched international sales during last year’s Cannes Film Market, is produced by Guy J. Louthan of Ransom Films with Rikin Shah serving as one of the executive producers.
An allegory of the gun crisis in the United States, “The Gun on Second Street” follows two Pittsburgh police partners and best friends who are called to an uneventful domestic violence dispute on Second Street. This quickly escalates to a violent scuffle as Officer Tj Meadows III accidentally shoots and kills his partner, Officer Kevin Cooper, with his backup gun. Years later, no longer a cop and still traumatized, Tj moves back to Pittsburgh and finds his way to Kevin’s widow, Kacie. Arnold will take on the role of Police Chief Richard “Dick” Steinberger,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay and Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in ‘Swat’ season 7 episode 3 (Photo: Bill Inoshita / © Sony Pictures Television Inc.)
Swat fans refused to give up hope and apparently their continued support has paid off. CBS confirmed the surprising good news that S.W.A.T. has been renewed for season eight. Viewers can expect the drama to stick around at least through the 2024-2025 primetime season.
“Here at CBS, we always ‘stay liquid’ and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of S.W.A.T.!” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The show continues to resonate with viewers thanks to our talented cast led by Shemar Moore and our amazing writers and producers who keep the show relevant and action-packed. We’re very pleased to renew it again and incredibly grateful to our partners at Sony, CBS Studios, and Shemar for working so...
Swat fans refused to give up hope and apparently their continued support has paid off. CBS confirmed the surprising good news that S.W.A.T. has been renewed for season eight. Viewers can expect the drama to stick around at least through the 2024-2025 primetime season.
“Here at CBS, we always ‘stay liquid’ and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of S.W.A.T.!” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The show continues to resonate with viewers thanks to our talented cast led by Shemar Moore and our amazing writers and producers who keep the show relevant and action-packed. We’re very pleased to renew it again and incredibly grateful to our partners at Sony, CBS Studios, and Shemar for working so...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
[Editor’s note: This list was originally published in January 2023. It has since been updated with new titles.]
Save for Tom Cruise and maybe Kevin Feige, no name carries more weight in the world of tentpole filmmaking than James Cameron.
In December 2022, more than a decade after the writer/director’s triumphant “Avatar” became the highest grossing movie of all time, Cameron’s sequel and visual effects marvel “Avatar: The Way of Water” provided a massive splash of ticket sales for a drought-ridden box office. It’s now the third highest grossing film of all time, and its run propped up theaters in what IndieWire’s Tom Brueggeman described as a good start to the 2023.
That’s standard fare for Cameron, of course. He first made box office history in 1997 with the epic historical fiction romance “Titanic”: a cinematic knockout that ran in theaters for nearly ten months and remains the fourth highest grossing movie ever made. He won Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Editing at the year’s Academy Awards.
Save for Tom Cruise and maybe Kevin Feige, no name carries more weight in the world of tentpole filmmaking than James Cameron.
In December 2022, more than a decade after the writer/director’s triumphant “Avatar” became the highest grossing movie of all time, Cameron’s sequel and visual effects marvel “Avatar: The Way of Water” provided a massive splash of ticket sales for a drought-ridden box office. It’s now the third highest grossing film of all time, and its run propped up theaters in what IndieWire’s Tom Brueggeman described as a good start to the 2023.
That’s standard fare for Cameron, of course. He first made box office history in 1997 with the epic historical fiction romance “Titanic”: a cinematic knockout that ran in theaters for nearly ten months and remains the fourth highest grossing movie ever made. He won Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Editing at the year’s Academy Awards.
- 4/9/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Omar Benson Miller (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey) has been tapped for an undisclosed role in Ryan Coogler’s Warner Bros supernatural thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan.
Pic’s plot remains under wraps. As previously reported, Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, and Wunmi Mosaku will also star. Deadline was first to tell you about Warners’ acquisition of the project, following a heated bidding war.
Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The film’s executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, Rebecca Cho, and Will Greenfield. Shooting begins this month, with the film to roll out in theaters on March 7, 2025.
Bringing Jordan and Coogler back together following their collaboration on the Creed and Black Panther franchises and the acclaimed Sundance drama Fruitvale Station, the film is the second from the collaborators that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca...
Pic’s plot remains under wraps. As previously reported, Jack O’Connell, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, and Wunmi Mosaku will also star. Deadline was first to tell you about Warners’ acquisition of the project, following a heated bidding war.
Coogler is writing and will also produce alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. The film’s executive producers are two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, Rebecca Cho, and Will Greenfield. Shooting begins this month, with the film to roll out in theaters on March 7, 2025.
Bringing Jordan and Coogler back together following their collaboration on the Creed and Black Panther franchises and the acclaimed Sundance drama Fruitvale Station, the film is the second from the collaborators that Warner Bros Film Group co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Last Updated on April 08, 2024
Update: Producer and Archivist Robert Harris has reached out to JoBlo to add his take on James Cameron’s 4K releases, saying, “These films have not been restored in any way, nor was restoration needed. There should be no problems with the original elements. The work performed was a re-visualization. An entirely new digital product, which (to varying degrees of success) appears to have achieved Mr. Cameron’s goals. If these were attempts at restoration, they would fail in all regards. All best, Robert Harris.”
Not long after reaching out to us, Harris sent a follow-up email with more comments:
Allow me to chime in again and possibly clarify. Very much akin to Titanic, these films seemingly were restricted during production based upon accessible technology – be it film stock, optics – whatever.
The original filmmaker, by virtue of newer technologies, has seen fit to update the way...
Update: Producer and Archivist Robert Harris has reached out to JoBlo to add his take on James Cameron’s 4K releases, saying, “These films have not been restored in any way, nor was restoration needed. There should be no problems with the original elements. The work performed was a re-visualization. An entirely new digital product, which (to varying degrees of success) appears to have achieved Mr. Cameron’s goals. If these were attempts at restoration, they would fail in all regards. All best, Robert Harris.”
Not long after reaching out to us, Harris sent a follow-up email with more comments:
Allow me to chime in again and possibly clarify. Very much akin to Titanic, these films seemingly were restricted during production based upon accessible technology – be it film stock, optics – whatever.
The original filmmaker, by virtue of newer technologies, has seen fit to update the way...
- 4/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Sometimes your entire world can change in a single moment. For a young Tia Carrere’s world became more excellent one trip a local grocery store where the parents of a man who was producing a movie saw her and told her about this movie their son was shooting. This would lead Tia Carrere to land a role in the film Aloha Summer. She says she was super nervous because she had never acted before and hadn’t even thought of it as an option in her life but she did it! Ms Carrere grew up wanting to be a singer…. and she did that too!
After rocking everyone’s world in the Wayne’s World cinematic universe film franchise, Tia Carrere became a household name in the early nineties while also standing toe to toe with some of the biggest names in the business. But after a few bad turns...
After rocking everyone’s world in the Wayne’s World cinematic universe film franchise, Tia Carrere became a household name in the early nineties while also standing toe to toe with some of the biggest names in the business. But after a few bad turns...
- 4/7/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger still regrets losing a blockbuster film to Nicolas Cage in 1996. Cage starred alongside Sean Connery in the action thriller film, The Rock. The producers of the film, Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson, initially approached Schwarzenegger for the role of FBI chemical weapons specialist Stanley Godspeed. However, they came with a half-baked script to meet with the Predator star, who asked them to come back when they were completely done with the script.
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger lost one role to Nicolas Cage that he regrets even today
The film received critical acclaim and was even nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Sound. Schwarzenegger admitted that he missed out on a great opportunity but still believed that a completed script is crucial to commit to a role.
Nicolas Cage Accepted A Hit Movie Role That Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down Nicolas Cage appeared alongside Sean...
The Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger lost one role to Nicolas Cage that he regrets even today
The film received critical acclaim and was even nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Sound. Schwarzenegger admitted that he missed out on a great opportunity but still believed that a completed script is crucial to commit to a role.
Nicolas Cage Accepted A Hit Movie Role That Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down Nicolas Cage appeared alongside Sean...
- 4/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The Fabelmans (2022), arguably Steven Spielberg’s most personal movie to date, had everyone talking. Starring Michelle Williams and Paul Dano, it’s a semi-autobiographical tale that’s loosely based on the director’s childhood and his early years as a film director.
However, Spielberg’s reluctance to delve into his family’s history stemmed from worries that his parents would suffer, so the project was dropped for twenty years. Regardless, with seven Oscar nominations upon its release, The Fabelmans has generated a lot of Oscar buzz.
James Cameron’s Avatar
Does that encourage other filmmakers to document their own life stories on screen? Well, the director of Avatar and Titanic, though, is not going to take that route. James Cameron remains surprisingly uninterested when it comes to sharing the story of his own journey to success on the big screen because he finds it “boring”.
Why James Cameron Won’t...
However, Spielberg’s reluctance to delve into his family’s history stemmed from worries that his parents would suffer, so the project was dropped for twenty years. Regardless, with seven Oscar nominations upon its release, The Fabelmans has generated a lot of Oscar buzz.
James Cameron’s Avatar
Does that encourage other filmmakers to document their own life stories on screen? Well, the director of Avatar and Titanic, though, is not going to take that route. James Cameron remains surprisingly uninterested when it comes to sharing the story of his own journey to success on the big screen because he finds it “boring”.
Why James Cameron Won’t...
- 4/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliza Dushku, Tom Arnold, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tia Carrere, Bill Paxton | Written and Directed by James Cameron
James Cameron’s True Lies has long been regarded as a classic action-comedy, blending heart-pounding thrills with laugh-out-loud humor. With its recent release in stunning 4K resolution, this beloved film receives a visual upgrade that breathes new life into its explosive action sequences and vibrant cinematography.
Originally released in 1994, True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker, a seemingly ordinary computer salesman who leads a double life as a top-secret government agent. Tasker’s world is turned upside down when his wife, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, becomes unwittingly entangled in his espionage activities, leading to a series of high-octane adventures across the globe.
The transition to 4K resolution brings True Lies into the modern era with remarkable clarity and detail. Every frame of the film benefits from the enhanced resolution,...
James Cameron’s True Lies has long been regarded as a classic action-comedy, blending heart-pounding thrills with laugh-out-loud humor. With its recent release in stunning 4K resolution, this beloved film receives a visual upgrade that breathes new life into its explosive action sequences and vibrant cinematography.
Originally released in 1994, True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker, a seemingly ordinary computer salesman who leads a double life as a top-secret government agent. Tasker’s world is turned upside down when his wife, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, becomes unwittingly entangled in his espionage activities, leading to a series of high-octane adventures across the globe.
The transition to 4K resolution brings True Lies into the modern era with remarkable clarity and detail. Every frame of the film benefits from the enhanced resolution,...
- 4/4/2024
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
Many dream of meeting their idols, but for filmmakers, encountering a legend like Stanley Kubrick (the genius behind classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining) is whole lot of a different experience. Well, that’s what happened to James Cameron, the visionary director behind Avatar and Titanic.
James Cameron on the sets of Titanic
Once, Cameron decided to surprise Kubrick with a visit, hoping to chat about filmmaking and maybe get some tips. However, upon arriving, he discovered that the big-shot director was actually interested in his own work!
James Cameron’s 1994 Flick Captivated Stanley Kubrick’s Curiosity
James Cameron with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis on the sets of True Lies
James Cameron, who has always been vocal about his admiration for Stanley Kubrick‘s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, wanted to make his 40th birthday truly special. So, he took a bold step and decided...
James Cameron on the sets of Titanic
Once, Cameron decided to surprise Kubrick with a visit, hoping to chat about filmmaking and maybe get some tips. However, upon arriving, he discovered that the big-shot director was actually interested in his own work!
James Cameron’s 1994 Flick Captivated Stanley Kubrick’s Curiosity
James Cameron with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis on the sets of True Lies
James Cameron, who has always been vocal about his admiration for Stanley Kubrick‘s masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, wanted to make his 40th birthday truly special. So, he took a bold step and decided...
- 4/3/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Arnold Schwarzenegger was married to Maria Shriver for nearly twenty-five years, and the couple has four children, all of whom are often seen in the limelight because of their relationship with Schwarzenegger. However, Schwarzenegger also has a fifth child, Joseph Baena, who was born out of an affair the actor had years ago.
Joseph Baena (@joebaena | Instagram)
As a result of the circumstances around Baena’s birth, there have been plenty of rumors on the internet hinting at an estranged relationship between Baena and his half-siblings. Naturally, those invested in the lives of the Schwarzenegger family must be curious to learn whether Baena is on cordial terms with his siblings, and here is everything we learned in that regard.
Does Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Follow His Half-Siblings On Social Media?
Joseph Baena was born on October 2, 1997, and is the biological son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena.
Joseph Baena (@joebaena | Instagram)
As a result of the circumstances around Baena’s birth, there have been plenty of rumors on the internet hinting at an estranged relationship between Baena and his half-siblings. Naturally, those invested in the lives of the Schwarzenegger family must be curious to learn whether Baena is on cordial terms with his siblings, and here is everything we learned in that regard.
Does Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Joseph Baena Follow His Half-Siblings On Social Media?
Joseph Baena was born on October 2, 1997, and is the biological son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena.
- 3/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Holy smokes, we've got a jam-packed Blu-ray round-up for you today! There are a lot of titles worth scoping out below, including Emma Stone in "Poor Things," the final Dceu movie "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," the new 4K release of James Cameron's "True Lies," "Aliens," and "The Abyss," the Criterion 4K release of Nicole Kidman in "To Die For," the new musical remake of "The Color Purple," the sexy rom-com "Anyone But You," the heartbreaking wrestling drama "The Iron Claw," a 4K box set for "The Ring" trilogy, and a Blu-ray release of the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "The Shining."
So let's get to it, and remember: keep spinning those discs.
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Poor Things
While I would've preferred to see Lily Gladstone take home the Best Actress Academy Award for "Killers of the Flower Moon," Emma Stone's Oscar-winning work in "Poor Things...
So let's get to it, and remember: keep spinning those discs.
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Poor Things
While I would've preferred to see Lily Gladstone take home the Best Actress Academy Award for "Killers of the Flower Moon," Emma Stone's Oscar-winning work in "Poor Things...
- 3/21/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
From winning Mr. Olympia multiple times to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger has done it all. While the Austrian Oak has made his presence felt in some of the biggest blockbusters, the Terminator series cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s leading superstars.
A scene from Terminator 2
While the bodybuilding champion was the bonafide talisman of the James Cameron films, he forged an excellent partnership with his co-star Linda Hamilton who played a pivotal role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator series. But Schwarzenegger was surprised to hear from his colleague that she was initially reluctant to pair up with him due to certain preconceived notions that she had about films and the actor.
Linda Hamilton Almost Rejected Working With Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton became one of the most popular on-screen pairs following their association in three films in the Terminator franchise.
A scene from Terminator 2
While the bodybuilding champion was the bonafide talisman of the James Cameron films, he forged an excellent partnership with his co-star Linda Hamilton who played a pivotal role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator series. But Schwarzenegger was surprised to hear from his colleague that she was initially reluctant to pair up with him due to certain preconceived notions that she had about films and the actor.
Linda Hamilton Almost Rejected Working With Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton became one of the most popular on-screen pairs following their association in three films in the Terminator franchise.
- 3/19/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
For years, rights issues have held up updated video releases of James Cameron’s Aliens, The Abyss, and True Lies, with the latter two features skipping Blu-ray entirely. At last, all three have come to 4K Uhd, and their joint release allows one to better appreciate the unexpected connections that link these otherwise completely distinct features.
On a basic level, all three films, covering less than a decade from 1986 to 1994, chart one of the most meteoric career rises in Hollywood history—one that you can see in their exponentially increasing budgets and scale. Aliens, made in the wake of Cameron’s breakout success of 1984’s The Terminator, was produced for a paltry $18 million, not much more than the $11 million allocated to Ridley Scott’s Alien nearly a decade earlier. But Cameron, who cut his teeth in Roger Corman’s micro-budget talent incubator, knew how to stretch a dollar to its maximum use.
On a basic level, all three films, covering less than a decade from 1986 to 1994, chart one of the most meteoric career rises in Hollywood history—one that you can see in their exponentially increasing budgets and scale. Aliens, made in the wake of Cameron’s breakout success of 1984’s The Terminator, was produced for a paltry $18 million, not much more than the $11 million allocated to Ridley Scott’s Alien nearly a decade earlier. But Cameron, who cut his teeth in Roger Corman’s micro-budget talent incubator, knew how to stretch a dollar to its maximum use.
- 3/19/2024
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
You would think that as technology advances, visual art forms such as film – including home media – would see a definite improvement in quality. But here we are yet again, getting bummed out over how studios have taken cleaning up transfers too far, polishing iconic movies into a “pristine” oblivion. And yes, they may have once more botched another James Cameron 4K Blu-ray. Game over, man!
The latest example comes via the 4K release of James Cameron’s Aliens, which came out on March 12th. As HD Report noted via a side-by-side comparison, even the high-definition transfer released 14 years ago is more respectable than the 4K one out just last week: “When comparing the two, the old Blu-ray is a better representation of celluloid at a time when filmmakers are trying to make images look less digital.” Hell, you can even see how Newt feels about it in the second image!
The latest example comes via the 4K release of James Cameron’s Aliens, which came out on March 12th. As HD Report noted via a side-by-side comparison, even the high-definition transfer released 14 years ago is more respectable than the 4K one out just last week: “When comparing the two, the old Blu-ray is a better representation of celluloid at a time when filmmakers are trying to make images look less digital.” Hell, you can even see how Newt feels about it in the second image!
- 3/17/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a name in Hollywood for being one of the most renowned figures in action. Besides movies, he has also excelled in Bodybuilding and Politics. However, one of the most controversial moments in his career came when his affair with his housekeeper was exposed before his former wife, Maria Shriver.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed several unheard aspects of his life in his Netflix docu-series titled Arnold. The series also shed light on the controversial affair of the Predator star that raised a massive buzz among fans. Schwarzenegger explained that he had a difficult situation when he was forced to confess the truth to his ex-wife in front of a marriage counselor.
How did Maria Shriver get to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair? Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger with their children
The Netflix docu-series, Arnold, chronicles several never-heard-before details about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair with housekeeper,...
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed several unheard aspects of his life in his Netflix docu-series titled Arnold. The series also shed light on the controversial affair of the Predator star that raised a massive buzz among fans. Schwarzenegger explained that he had a difficult situation when he was forced to confess the truth to his ex-wife in front of a marriage counselor.
How did Maria Shriver get to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair? Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger with their children
The Netflix docu-series, Arnold, chronicles several never-heard-before details about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair with housekeeper,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
A fascinating combination of stars is coming down the chimney for the family comedy The Man With The Bag. Who better to lead a festive film with wholesome fun than action behemoths Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson? The Man With The Bag is Schwarzenegger’s first feature since wrapping his part for Kung Fury 2, while Ritchson’s cache is overflowing after starring in Reacher, with projects like Playdate, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Motor City on the way.
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Never bet against James Cameron. The man is responsible for some of the best and highest-grossing blockbusters of the last 40 years, and yet every time he makes a new (and admittedly risky) movie, everyone is skeptical about its chances of success. Granted, Cameron himself saying "Avatar: The Way of Water" had to become one of the highest-grossing movies of all time just to break even does sound ludicrous and nearly impossible, but still! Jimmy C delivers.
Of course, hindsight is 20/20, and it is easy to see now that the "Avatar" franchise just prints money, but before 2009 there were plenty of reasons to be doubtful of a brand-new sci-fi movie making that much money. This means that James Cameron faced naysayers, particularly studio execs who thought they knew how to deliver the highest-grossing movie of all time better than the guy who had done it already.
In an interview with The New York Times,...
Of course, hindsight is 20/20, and it is easy to see now that the "Avatar" franchise just prints money, but before 2009 there were plenty of reasons to be doubtful of a brand-new sci-fi movie making that much money. This means that James Cameron faced naysayers, particularly studio execs who thought they knew how to deliver the highest-grossing movie of all time better than the guy who had done it already.
In an interview with The New York Times,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Back in December, the James Cameron films The Abyss, Aliens, True Lies, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water were all given 4K digital releases. Next Tuesday, March 12th, is the day when The Abyss, Aliens, and True Lies are going to get their physical 4K Uhd releases – and to mark the occasion, we got our hands on an Exclusive clip from one of the bonus featurettes that will be on The Abyss disc! You can check it out in the embed above.
The Abyss has the following synopsis: In this underwater sci-fi adventure written and directed by James Cameron, a nuclear sub mysteriously sinks and a private oil rig crew, led by foreman Bud Brigman, is recruited to join a team of Navy SEALs on a search and rescue effort. The group soon finds themselves on a spectacular life-and-death odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, where they find...
The Abyss has the following synopsis: In this underwater sci-fi adventure written and directed by James Cameron, a nuclear sub mysteriously sinks and a private oil rig crew, led by foreman Bud Brigman, is recruited to join a team of Navy SEALs on a search and rescue effort. The group soon finds themselves on a spectacular life-and-death odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, where they find...
- 3/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
James Cameron’s Aliens will still be arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this April after all, just a few weeks later than originally planned.
Next week, over in the US, the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of James Cameron’s Aliens lands in store. It does so alongside releases of The Abyss and True Lies, and in the case of each of these, the UK has a slightly different story to tell.
The Abyss has been cancelled altogether, for falling foul of the BBFC. More on that here. True Lies has been put back to 1st April, but is still very much on the way, and you can find more on that here.
As for Aliens? Well, it mysteriously disappeared off the schedules altogether last week, instead sitting at a holding date of the end of the year. The film had been due on 4K disc...
Next week, over in the US, the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of James Cameron’s Aliens lands in store. It does so alongside releases of The Abyss and True Lies, and in the case of each of these, the UK has a slightly different story to tell.
The Abyss has been cancelled altogether, for falling foul of the BBFC. More on that here. True Lies has been put back to 1st April, but is still very much on the way, and you can find more on that here.
As for Aliens? Well, it mysteriously disappeared off the schedules altogether last week, instead sitting at a holding date of the end of the year. The film had been due on 4K disc...
- 3/5/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
How did the man who is best known for his portrayal of a cybernetic assassin in The Terminator become the governor of the state of California? What made him able to go from bodybuilding to acting, and from Hollywood to working in public service? Rewinding even further, what made him decide to leave his birthplace of Austria and relocate to the United States of America?
Well, you can get quick answers to these questions by reading Schwarzenegger’s book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life (2023), which is published by Penguin Random House. In the book, the actor discusses how his own values and beliefs were influenced by his father.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2
He shared how his father’s voice would often nudge him to put in extra effort and aim high. For the uninformed, his father was a member of the Nazi Party during World War II.
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Well, you can get quick answers to these questions by reading Schwarzenegger’s book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life (2023), which is published by Penguin Random House. In the book, the actor discusses how his own values and beliefs were influenced by his father.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2
He shared how his father’s voice would often nudge him to put in extra effort and aim high. For the uninformed, his father was a member of the Nazi Party during World War II.
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- 3/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Corey Marsh has been promoted to President of TV at Wonderland Sound and Vision, the television and film production banner founded by McG and run by his longtime partner and President of Production, Mary Viola.
Marsh, elevated from his role as EVP of the prodco, has been behind numerous successes in both television and film over his six years at Wonderland. He developed and executive produced Not Dead Yet for ABC, Average Joe for BET+, and True Lies for CBS – all of which received series orders – in addition to overseeing last year’s Anthony Anderson-led pilot Public Defenders for ABC.
On the film side, Marsh developed and produced the hit Netflix movie Tall Girl and sequel Tall Girl 2. He also served as executive producer on Netflix’s Rim of the World and The Babysitter 2.
Prior to joining Wonderland, Marsh worked at The Walt Disney Company where...
Marsh, elevated from his role as EVP of the prodco, has been behind numerous successes in both television and film over his six years at Wonderland. He developed and executive produced Not Dead Yet for ABC, Average Joe for BET+, and True Lies for CBS – all of which received series orders – in addition to overseeing last year’s Anthony Anderson-led pilot Public Defenders for ABC.
On the film side, Marsh developed and produced the hit Netflix movie Tall Girl and sequel Tall Girl 2. He also served as executive producer on Netflix’s Rim of the World and The Babysitter 2.
Prior to joining Wonderland, Marsh worked at The Walt Disney Company where...
- 2/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) ran an undercover sting on a Georgia-based animal training firm that services the major studios and networks. Then the activist group filed a Feb. 21 complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The Usda’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tells THR that it’s reviewing the matter. “Aphis takes all animal welfare-related complaints very seriously,” says a spokesperson.
The company, Atlanta Film Animals (Afa), disputes PETA’s claims related to a variety of its creatures, from monkeys to cockatoos. It also counters that it has evidence it will share with the federal agency that, in at least one instance, the clandestine operative failed to adequately provide medication to a pair of elderly pigs — which the organization denies.
In a statement provided to THR, the company portrayed PETA’s...
The Usda’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tells THR that it’s reviewing the matter. “Aphis takes all animal welfare-related complaints very seriously,” says a spokesperson.
The company, Atlanta Film Animals (Afa), disputes PETA’s claims related to a variety of its creatures, from monkeys to cockatoos. It also counters that it has evidence it will share with the federal agency that, in at least one instance, the clandestine operative failed to adequately provide medication to a pair of elderly pigs — which the organization denies.
In a statement provided to THR, the company portrayed PETA’s...
- 2/29/2024
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At this point, the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger has become synonymous with so many different industries that it’s easy to describe him to the world by just his name alone. From the glory days of the star’s bodybuilding days to his stellar performances in some of the most iconic action films in the cinema, the star has carved his name history as one of the most accomplished individuals.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in a still from Commando
But along with all these attributes he’s known for, only few might know him for his compassionate and collective nature. In fact, Tom Platz, one of his finest competitors in the sport of bodybuilding will always remember the star for his generosity more than anything, especially when he was the reason the athlete received so many golden opportunities in his career.
Bodybuilding Legend Tom Platz Will Forever Be Grateful To Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Arnold Schwarzenegger in a still from Commando
But along with all these attributes he’s known for, only few might know him for his compassionate and collective nature. In fact, Tom Platz, one of his finest competitors in the sport of bodybuilding will always remember the star for his generosity more than anything, especially when he was the reason the athlete received so many golden opportunities in his career.
Bodybuilding Legend Tom Platz Will Forever Be Grateful To Arnold Schwarzenegger...
- 2/24/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger was reportedly as tough as his on-screen persona sometimes in real life. The actor has mentioned his harsh and tough parenting techniques many times, which focus on disciplining his children and providing life lessons.
However, the Predator star was reportedly annoyed when he did not find the same type of tough love between son-in-law Chris Pratt and his kids. Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger and has two kids with her. The Twins star reportedly felt that his grandchildren were spoiled when they rejected his request to do a chore.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Found His Grandchildren Spoiled Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies
Arnold Schwarzenegger has four children with ex-wife Maria Shriver, including actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and author Katherine Schwarzenegger. The action star’s daughter is married to Chris Pratt and has two children with the Jurassic World star. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that he was called ‘Opa’, the...
However, the Predator star was reportedly annoyed when he did not find the same type of tough love between son-in-law Chris Pratt and his kids. Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger and has two kids with her. The Twins star reportedly felt that his grandchildren were spoiled when they rejected his request to do a chore.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Found His Grandchildren Spoiled Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies
Arnold Schwarzenegger has four children with ex-wife Maria Shriver, including actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and author Katherine Schwarzenegger. The action star’s daughter is married to Chris Pratt and has two children with the Jurassic World star. Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that he was called ‘Opa’, the...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases of True Lies and Aliens have hit delays in the UK – one longer than the other.
The plan was that now James Cameron has finally got around to approving new transfers for three of his films in particular – Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss – that we would be watching them on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc by April. Nothing could go wrong.
Er, stuff has gone wrong. At least in the UK.
Notwithstanding question marks over the film’s transfers themselves (we’ve talked about those here), we learned just before Christmas that the UK release of The Abyss has been abandoned altogether. That’s down to one particular scene that the BBFC objected to, and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment refused to budge on.
Now, problems with True Lies and Aliens.
True Lies had been down for UK release on 18th March 2024, but...
The plan was that now James Cameron has finally got around to approving new transfers for three of his films in particular – Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss – that we would be watching them on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc by April. Nothing could go wrong.
Er, stuff has gone wrong. At least in the UK.
Notwithstanding question marks over the film’s transfers themselves (we’ve talked about those here), we learned just before Christmas that the UK release of The Abyss has been abandoned altogether. That’s down to one particular scene that the BBFC objected to, and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment refused to budge on.
Now, problems with True Lies and Aliens.
True Lies had been down for UK release on 18th March 2024, but...
- 2/22/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Before we lost James Cameron to the virtual world of Pandora (where he is still doing fine work), he mounted some of the most physically daunting productions in the history of cinema. He submerged his cast and crew in 30-plus feet of water in order to authentically capture the (literally and figuratively) high-pressure environment of "The Abyss," executed a load of wild vehicular stunts in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (one of which was so perilous his cameraman refused to shoot it), and compelled 20th Century Fox to build a new studio in Mexico for his reconstruction of the title vessel in "Titanic." Though he was pioneering computer generated visual effects throughout this period, he loved practical spectacle -- and, judging from the box office on most of these movies (save for "The Abyss"), audiences shared his ardor.
1994's "True Lies" was no exception. The Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick, about a...
1994's "True Lies" was no exception. The Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick, about a...
- 2/11/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Tom Arnold was a showbiz joke in the early 1990s.
The unknown actor suddenly became a gossip mag regular in 1990 as Roseanne Barr's publicity-hungry husband. When she brought Arnold in as a writer on her hugely popular sitcom, there was a sense of coattail-riding. When she cast him on the show, and, two years later, convinced ABC to give him his own sitcom, this sense curdled for some into fact. And when several prominent TV critics shredded the series, Barr created a PR crisis by firing off nasty faxes to the naysayers (including a homophobia-tinged screed to USA Today's Matt Roush that brought her bigotry to the fore decades prior to her Trump-era meltdown). It was all terribly ugly. Barr had more than enough Nielsen ratings juice to weather this storm, but Arnold's fame seemed to be nearing its fifteenth minute.
For those who didn't care about the media maelstrom,...
The unknown actor suddenly became a gossip mag regular in 1990 as Roseanne Barr's publicity-hungry husband. When she brought Arnold in as a writer on her hugely popular sitcom, there was a sense of coattail-riding. When she cast him on the show, and, two years later, convinced ABC to give him his own sitcom, this sense curdled for some into fact. And when several prominent TV critics shredded the series, Barr created a PR crisis by firing off nasty faxes to the naysayers (including a homophobia-tinged screed to USA Today's Matt Roush that brought her bigotry to the fore decades prior to her Trump-era meltdown). It was all terribly ugly. Barr had more than enough Nielsen ratings juice to weather this storm, but Arnold's fame seemed to be nearing its fifteenth minute.
For those who didn't care about the media maelstrom,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Nathan Fillion is expanding his producing role, announcing the launch of his production company Collision33, which has inked a first-look deal with Lionsgate. Collision33 was formed by Fillion and his longtime manager and producing partner Michelle Chapman.
Industry veteran Josh Levy is set to head up development for the company and will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Collision33. Before joining Fillion and Chapman, Levy held positions at Far Field Productions, Boom Studios and The Jackal Group. He most recently served as executive producer on Disney+’s Turner and Hooch and CBS’ True Lies while leading development for Matt Nix’s Flying Glass of Milk Productions.
Lionsgate, which acquired the global content platform eOne in December, said it looks forward to collaborating with Fillion, whose “career has been marked by outstanding performances in television, film, animation and video games.” It added, “Fillion brings a wealth of...
Industry veteran Josh Levy is set to head up development for the company and will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Collision33. Before joining Fillion and Chapman, Levy held positions at Far Field Productions, Boom Studios and The Jackal Group. He most recently served as executive producer on Disney+’s Turner and Hooch and CBS’ True Lies while leading development for Matt Nix’s Flying Glass of Milk Productions.
Lionsgate, which acquired the global content platform eOne in December, said it looks forward to collaborating with Fillion, whose “career has been marked by outstanding performances in television, film, animation and video games.” It added, “Fillion brings a wealth of...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Live from New York, it’s Saturday night! Are you ready to go behind the scenes of the legendary sketch comedy series? Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975 is thrilled to present three actors for its forthcoming film, and the lineup is outstanding. Playing Gilda Radner for the Jason Reitman-directed feature is Ella Hunt, with Emily Fairn playing the SNL spitfire Laraine Newman, and Kim Matula playing the unstoppable Jane Curtin.
In addition to his directorial duties, Reitman is co-writing the screenplay with Gil Kenan. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, SNL 1975 explores the evening of October 11, 1975, when “a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t,...
In addition to his directorial duties, Reitman is co-writing the screenplay with Gil Kenan. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, SNL 1975 explores the evening of October 11, 1975, when “a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Recently, I wrote an article about how Ron Howard’s Cocoon was hard to find in any format. It came out on DVD many years ago but went out of print and has never been issued on Blu-ray. You also can’t find it digitally on any platform. This is a perfect example of why you should always hang on to your physical media, as I’m lucky enough to own the now out-of-print DVD of that movie, and while it’s far from an ideal copy, it’s something.
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
James Cameron’s True Lies comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and we finally have a confirmed UK release date for March.
We’re a couple of months away now from the release of a trio of James Cameron films on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format. We already know that Aliens is 100% confirmed for UK release, and that’s been given a release date of April 1st 2024.
Meanwhile, the eagerly-awaited remaster of The Abyss will be skipping the UK altogether, for reasons that are covered in a bit more detail here.
Finally, there’s True Lies, Cameron’s 1995 hit starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. This is – like The Abyss – a movie that’s never had a proper Blu-ray release over here or in the US, and it’s also coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray too.
The releases have been known about for some time, but it...
We’re a couple of months away now from the release of a trio of James Cameron films on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format. We already know that Aliens is 100% confirmed for UK release, and that’s been given a release date of April 1st 2024.
Meanwhile, the eagerly-awaited remaster of The Abyss will be skipping the UK altogether, for reasons that are covered in a bit more detail here.
Finally, there’s True Lies, Cameron’s 1995 hit starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. This is – like The Abyss – a movie that’s never had a proper Blu-ray release over here or in the US, and it’s also coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray too.
The releases have been known about for some time, but it...
- 1/18/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
How do you make a “rom-com” centered around a long-time married couple? Well, one idea would be to throw them a “curve”. With the Bracketts in this story, she’s forgotten their anniversary prompting him to take, well not desperate, but offbeat measures. Would it “spice” things up considerably, maybe rekindle those old sparks, if they pretended to be strangers meeting for the first time? But how could she have “blanked’ on the “big day”? For that answer, this new movie mixes in elements of an action flick. With that new twist, we learn that she indulges in many variations of Role Play.
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
Oh, the lady in question is Emma Brackett (Kaley Cuoco). At the start of the story, she’s on the job, donning a wig, and terminating a target. As in assassinate. From there she phones her handler Raj (Rudy Dharmalingam), and heads to the airport. In the next scene,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
During the Cold War, we had “I Married a Communist” and “I Married a Monster From Outer Space” — two predicaments that the era’s paranoias rendered basically the same thing. In recent years, however, a more common screen fantasy might be summarized as “Whoops, My Significant Other Turns Out to Be an International Spy/Assassin.” There have been numerous efforts in that vein, of variably intentional absurdity. Now there’s “Role Play,” which by their standards doesn’t seem particularly outlandish for offering “The Big Bang Theory’s” Kaley Cuoco as a globetrotting killer cloaked in the normie guise of suburban mom.
This smaller-scaled, gender-flipped spin on the “True Lies” conceit, however, gets most of its charm and humor from David Oyelowo, playing the Jamie Lee Curtis role of the solidly middlebrow spouse flummoxed at finding themselves married to a lethal weapon. Revealing hitherto underexposed comic chops, he elevates a...
This smaller-scaled, gender-flipped spin on the “True Lies” conceit, however, gets most of its charm and humor from David Oyelowo, playing the Jamie Lee Curtis role of the solidly middlebrow spouse flummoxed at finding themselves married to a lethal weapon. Revealing hitherto underexposed comic chops, he elevates a...
- 1/12/2024
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
All titles below begin streaming for free on January 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Action
Prepare To Die
– 1/13-
A young man trains in the ways of martial arts to seek vengeance on the corrupt landowner who murdered his family.
Documentary
Vice News Presents: Epstein Didn’T Kill Himself
-1/17-
How the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s life and death gave rise to a conspiracy theory that will never die.
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
-1/26-
Recount the achievements – some personal, some professional, and many halted – of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
TMZ No Bs: Hollywood’S Dumbest Moments
-1/31-
Join TMZ as they examine baffling & cringe worthy celebrity moments – Hollywood stars aren’t always the sharpest tools in the shed.
Horror
Where The Devil Roams
-1/5-
A family of murderous sideshow performers traverse the harsh conditions of Depression-era America in a bloody deal with the Devil.
Originals
Action
Prepare To Die
– 1/13-
A young man trains in the ways of martial arts to seek vengeance on the corrupt landowner who murdered his family.
Documentary
Vice News Presents: Epstein Didn’T Kill Himself
-1/17-
How the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s life and death gave rise to a conspiracy theory that will never die.
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
-1/26-
Recount the achievements – some personal, some professional, and many halted – of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
TMZ No Bs: Hollywood’S Dumbest Moments
-1/31-
Join TMZ as they examine baffling & cringe worthy celebrity moments – Hollywood stars aren’t always the sharpest tools in the shed.
Horror
Where The Devil Roams
-1/5-
A family of murderous sideshow performers traverse the harsh conditions of Depression-era America in a bloody deal with the Devil.
- 1/12/2024
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
A competent yet boringly unoriginal caper sees a married couple forced into action when the wife’s secret job as an assassin comes to light
Rather like the studio horror movie, the bar for the action comedy has lowered so dramatically that the mere act of not tripping over it headfirst is now considered enough. Modeled after an old-fashioned, something-for-him and something-for-her date-night formula, they tend to involve attractive stars smugly quipping at each other while sleekly avoiding pop-soundtracked gunfire, all theoretically allowing for the opportunity to show off dual personas, class clown and jock rolled into one.
But the magic that was on display in 2005’s magnetic Mr & Mrs Smith, a film that has arguably had the most visible, and damaging, impact on the genre in the almost two decades since (itself heavily in debt to 1994’s True Lies), has been almost entirely absent in its many imitators.
Rather like the studio horror movie, the bar for the action comedy has lowered so dramatically that the mere act of not tripping over it headfirst is now considered enough. Modeled after an old-fashioned, something-for-him and something-for-her date-night formula, they tend to involve attractive stars smugly quipping at each other while sleekly avoiding pop-soundtracked gunfire, all theoretically allowing for the opportunity to show off dual personas, class clown and jock rolled into one.
But the magic that was on display in 2005’s magnetic Mr & Mrs Smith, a film that has arguably had the most visible, and damaging, impact on the genre in the almost two decades since (itself heavily in debt to 1994’s True Lies), has been almost entirely absent in its many imitators.
- 1/10/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
The UK release of James Cameron’s Aliens on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is running a couple of weeks behind the US date. More here.
There are three hugely anticipated catalogue 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases due this spring that happen to have James Cameron’s name on them. And while there’s been some worry over how the 4K restorations of True Lies, The Abyss and Aliens have been undertaken, it’s still been a long, long wait to get new disc releases of at least two of them.
All three 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs have been confirmed for US release on March 12th 2024, and it had been expected that the UK releases would fall into line. Not so. While True Lies and Aliens quickly went up for order over here, no date was marked for them.
However, while we don’t have confirmation on when True Lies will appear,...
There are three hugely anticipated catalogue 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases due this spring that happen to have James Cameron’s name on them. And while there’s been some worry over how the 4K restorations of True Lies, The Abyss and Aliens have been undertaken, it’s still been a long, long wait to get new disc releases of at least two of them.
All three 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs have been confirmed for US release on March 12th 2024, and it had been expected that the UK releases would fall into line. Not so. While True Lies and Aliens quickly went up for order over here, no date was marked for them.
However, while we don’t have confirmation on when True Lies will appear,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Jamie Lee Curtis Drew Inspiration From This ‘Three’s Company’ Star for Her ‘Freaky Friday’ Character
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis had to rely on a lot of physical comedy for her role in Freaky Friday. So, the star took a cue from this Three’s Company alum to inform her performance.
How this ‘Three’s Company’ star affected Jamie Lee Curtis’ ‘Freaky Friday’ performance John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce Dewitt | ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images
Curtis had the chance to show off her comedic chops by doing the 2003 feature Freaky Friday. The movie saw Curtis and Lohan playing a mother and daughter who switched bodies. In a resurfaced interview with Phase 9, Curtis asserted that Freaky Friday might’ve been the most successful feature she made at the time. The project fell in Curtis’ lap during a period where she was exploring interests other than acting. But apart from liking the film’s script, everything about Freaky Friday accommodated Curtis’ situation. In the end, Curtis felt she had to do the movie.
How this ‘Three’s Company’ star affected Jamie Lee Curtis’ ‘Freaky Friday’ performance John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce Dewitt | ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images
Curtis had the chance to show off her comedic chops by doing the 2003 feature Freaky Friday. The movie saw Curtis and Lohan playing a mother and daughter who switched bodies. In a resurfaced interview with Phase 9, Curtis asserted that Freaky Friday might’ve been the most successful feature she made at the time. The project fell in Curtis’ lap during a period where she was exploring interests other than acting. But apart from liking the film’s script, everything about Freaky Friday accommodated Curtis’ situation. In the end, Curtis felt she had to do the movie.
- 1/3/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it came to bringing the story of the doomed liner the Rms Titanic to the big screen, James Cameron would face some of the greatest challenges of his career. And while we would soon enough know it as one of the biggest box office behemoths to ever take over pop culture, the director had to pull off every trick he could to get it there. For this, he spared no expense — except if it would benefit the movie.
As he recently revealed while promoting the 4K Blu-ray release of Titanic, James Cameron said he used some visual trickery to not only save a few bucks but also give the illusion that his sets were far larger than they were. “We only cast short extras so it made our set look bigger…Anybody above 5’8”, we didn’t cast them. It’s like we got an extra million dollars of value out of casting.
As he recently revealed while promoting the 4K Blu-ray release of Titanic, James Cameron said he used some visual trickery to not only save a few bucks but also give the illusion that his sets were far larger than they were. “We only cast short extras so it made our set look bigger…Anybody above 5’8”, we didn’t cast them. It’s like we got an extra million dollars of value out of casting.
- 1/2/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The 4K remasters of James Cameron’s The Abyss, True Lies and Aliens are coming in for criticism – and AI is getting some of the blame.
James Cameron has long been one of my favourite directors, and I’m not alone. I can still remember where I saw many of his films for the first time, especially the early titles, as I was growing up.
The Terminator premiered on BBC2 in a series called Moviedrome where the film was introduced by director Alex Cox. The Abyss I saw on a Sunday evening as it premiered on Channel 4, an infamous broadcast where the uncut version was mistakenly screened.
Being a fan, I have always purchased the latest physical media edition of Cameron’s films. I even bought into the UK laserdisc market at the wrong time, six months before the launch of DVD (I had no idea!), and purchased Terminator 2...
James Cameron has long been one of my favourite directors, and I’m not alone. I can still remember where I saw many of his films for the first time, especially the early titles, as I was growing up.
The Terminator premiered on BBC2 in a series called Moviedrome where the film was introduced by director Alex Cox. The Abyss I saw on a Sunday evening as it premiered on Channel 4, an infamous broadcast where the uncut version was mistakenly screened.
Being a fan, I have always purchased the latest physical media edition of Cameron’s films. I even bought into the UK laserdisc market at the wrong time, six months before the launch of DVD (I had no idea!), and purchased Terminator 2...
- 1/2/2024
- by John Abbitt
- Film Stories
The 2022-2023 TV season has come and gone, and there’s a slew of shows that won’t be coming back for the 2023-2024 season. Some long-running shows are coming to an end in 2023, and others won’t be able to continue their stories, even if they did initially get a season renewal (some got saved!). Below is the list of all the TV shows we’re parting with this year. ABC A Million Little Things, five seasons AMC 61st Street, one season Damascus, canceled Fear the Walking Dead, eight seasons Soulmates, one season AMC+ Happy Valley, three seasons Pantheon, one season Animal Planet Pitbulls and Parolees, 19 seasons Apple TV+ The Mosquito Coast, two seasons Servant, four seasons Shantaram, one season Truth Be Told, three seasons Dear Edward, one season CBS NCIS: Los Angeles, 14 seasons Blood and Treasure, two seasons True Lies, one season East New York, one season CNBC Money Court,...
- 12/31/2023
- TV Insider
It's hard to say that one of the most successful filmmakers of all time has underrated movies under his belt, especially when said underrated movies star some of the most famous actors of all time, but I think it's safe to say that James Cameron's underrated movies are having a moment right now. Both "The Abyss" and "True Lies" have been absent for a whole cycle of home video distribution, never graduating to a simple Blu-ray release. In fact, they have even been hard to find on digital release.
It's not like these movies are obscure. Both were successful on release. Maybe not "Terminator" or "Titanic" successful, but big hits nonetheless. They just didn't carry the same cache as his biggest hits.
Maybe that'll change now that they're getting the 4K treatment, although the word on both of those transfers is mixed from the home video professionals who have checked out the disc.
It's not like these movies are obscure. Both were successful on release. Maybe not "Terminator" or "Titanic" successful, but big hits nonetheless. They just didn't carry the same cache as his biggest hits.
Maybe that'll change now that they're getting the 4K treatment, although the word on both of those transfers is mixed from the home video professionals who have checked out the disc.
- 12/30/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
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