Seventeen years ago, an unknown Australian actor named Hugh Jackman took on the role that would go on to define his career in the form of Wolverine in the first X-Men movie. He’s played the character numerous times, including having his own spin-off series and now the character has come full circle with “Logan,” a hard-R, violent, yet emotionally bittersweet finale.
Category: Science Fiction Movies
Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor General’s Performing Arts Award
Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.
Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor …
Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.
New American Gods Photos Take You Into Neil Gaiman’s World
STARZ has revealed a slew of new photos from the highly-anticipated first season of Neil Gaiman ‘s American Gods , is set to premiere on Sunday, April 30 at 9PM ET/PT. The first season of the series will consist of eight episodes.
Former Flash Cast Members Return in New Photos
The CW has released the first batch of photos for the next episodes of The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow which you can find in the gallery below! Titled “Into the Speed Force” and airing on March 14, The Flash Episode 3.16 sees the return of some former Flash cast members and is officially described as follows: “Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry turns to the speed force for answers. H.R. gives Jesse some advice.”
Bill Paxton’s cause of death revealed
The cause of death for actor Bill Paxton has been revealed as a stroke that arose from complications following heart surgery, according to TMZ , which acquired the information from Paxton’s death certificate. Paxton underwent surgery for an aortic aneurysm on Feb. 14, leading to complications which arose later and caused the fatal stroke.
Inside the Deeply Nerdy-and Insanely Expensive-World of Hollywood Prop Collecting
“Previous generations bought Renoirs and CA zannes,” Dan Lanigan says. “We’re buying stormtrooper helmets and Ghostbusters proton packs.”
Six shows to watch on TV this week
Among this week’s picks is newcomer “Time After Time,” a show based on the book of the same name, and classic 1979 movie. Emily Bamforth highlights “The 10th Kingdom,” a fairy tale-themed series which could be considered a predecessor for the ABC’s hugely popular “Once Upon a Time.”
King Kong Roars Again in a Suitably Silly Monster Mash
For a movie in which a major character’s death is discovered when a giant lizard-monster vomits out his skull, Kong: Skull Island is a surprisingly breezy affair. It’s not so much that the characters or situations are particularly lighthearted.
‘Logan’ slices box office with $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ gets bump
This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Hugh Jackman from the film, “Logan.” This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Hugh Jackman from the film, “Logan.”
‘Logan’ slices box office with $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ gets bump
The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump. The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ranks among the biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts.
Save the best for last
Let’s get this out there right now: Fox’s latest entry to their X-Men series of movies, “Logan,” is the Wolverine movie every fan has been wanting and waiting for. Hugh Jackman has said time and again that this would be his last outing as Wolverine.
Weekend box office: ‘Logan’ tears up opening weekend with $85.3M debut
The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump. The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, puts it among the ranks of biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts.
Deadpool 2′ Teaser: Wade Wilson Fails to Save Mugging Victim
If you’ve ever wanted to see a Marvel character tell the legendary face of the company to shut up, here’s your chance! Ryan Reynolds has posted the “Deadpool 2” teaser shown in front of “Logan” screenings online. And in it, the Merc with the Mouth tells Stan Lee to “shut up!” Watch it above.
Patricia Heaton and today’s celebrity birthdays list
Birthday wishes go out to Bay Village native Patricia Heaton. The star of ‘The Middle’ celebrates her 59th birthday today.
Lea Thompson Delivers Some Delicious Burger News in This 1982 Commercial
Before she was Kathryn Kennish on ABC’s “Switched at Birth” – and even before she played Lorraine Baines-McFly in “Back to the Future” – Lea Thompson was a Burger King gal. In this 30-second spot from the ’80s, Thompson tosses a baseball and talks to viewers who are tuned in to watch the 1982 World Series.
Review: ‘Logan’ a satisfying end for Jackman’s Wolverine
“Logan” is not for the faint of heart – not just because of its brutal violence, but because it packs an emotional wallop you don’t typically expect from a comic-book movie. Featuring Hugh Jackman’s final turn as Wolverine, “Logan” isn’t a shiny, colorful, superhero-style film, either.
a Logana star Patrick Stewart talks future of Wolverine, Prof. X
Most fans have heard that “Logan,” Fox’s third spinoff movie featuring Wolverine, is supposedly Hugh Jackman’s final appearance as the most popular X-Man of all. But what about Professor X, the wheelchair-bound leader of the mutant hero group who has long been a father figure to the semi-immortal, rage-fueled slasher? That other series stalwart, Patrick Stewart, who’s played the older version of the powerful telepath in six previous movies, is the only major franchise mainstay to share the screen with Jackman in “Logan.” And much as this second R-rated, ultrabrutal X movie feels like a Wolverine send-off, Professor Xavier’s fate seems decided in it as well.
Jessica Lange to receive lifetime arts award
The Trinity Repertory Company, a theatre group from Rhode Island, said it will award the actress its Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at a ceremony at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Centre on May 22. The actress made her film debut in a 1976 version of King Kong and went on to play a wide variety of roles in film, TV and on the stage. She has won two Academy Awards, three Emmys, five Golden Globes and one Tony Award.
Mangold finds inspiration in giving ‘Logan’ R-rated edge
Don’t kid yourself: Even though the newest entry into the “X-Men” movie saga, “Logan,” draws its inspiration from the “Old Man Logan” storyline in the Marvel Comics series, this isn’t your grandpa’s Wolverine. Starring the man who defined the role of Logan/Wolverine — Hugh Jackman — for the ninth and perhaps final time in the “X-Men” movie saga, it’s clear from the beginning of “Logan” that Jackman and director James Mangold, his collaborator on 2013’s “The Wolverine,” were going to make a decidedly different mutant film.
Jessica Lange Among Trinity Rep’s 2017 Pell Award Honorees
Trinity Repertory Company announces that Jessica Lange will be honored with the 2017 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 21st annual Pell Awards Gala to be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Philanthropists and longtime arts advocates Joseph L. Dowling, Jr. and Sally Dowling will be honored with the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts.
Stephen Moyer to Headline Fox X-Men Pilot
… priority for the network-and we are so pleased with how Matt Nix has led us into this thrilling universe,” Fox Entertainment president David Madden said back in July when the show was announced. “There’s comic book adventure, emotional and …
Stars we’ve lost in 2017
Neil Fingleton , who was Britain’s tallest man, died of heart failure at age 36. He played “Game of Thrones” character Mag the Mighty, a giant on the northern side of the great ice wall that was guarded by Lord Commander Jon Snow and the black-clad men of the Night’s Watch. Fingleton was 7-foot 7-inch.
Bill Paxton’s 15 best performances
Actor Bill Paxton, who died from complications after surgery over the weekend, was frequently the butt of jokes in Hollywood for his less than stellar performances. Paxton is best-known for playing supporting roles, many of which are overshadowed by the bigger stars alongside him.
Why Fox Flew a Fan to Reunite With Hugh Jackman 8 Years After Chance Meeting at Quiznos
Eight years after randomly meeting Hugh Jackman at a Quiznos , one die-hard Wolverine fan was given the chance to meet his idol once again. In 2009, Clayton Spencer was at a Quiznos in Seoul, South Korea, before an opening night screening of X-Men Origins: Wolverine when he experienced a comic-book worthy twist: behind him in line was none other than Hugh Jackman, also there to grab food before the show.
Patrick Stewart says goodbye to ‘X-Men’ franchise: ‘I’m done’
When the veteran actor sat down for a SiriusXM “Town Hall” special to promote his new film “Logan” alongside co-star Hugh Jackman and director/co-writer James Mangold, he admitted to listeners that he would not be returning to the X-Men franchise. “It was something of an epiphany for me.
Killed by Alien, Predator, Terminator
In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Bill Paxton , the prolific actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in Apollo 13 and a treasure hunter in Titanic, has died from complications of surgery.
Tom Hanks and More Celebrities Pay Tribute to Bill Paxton After His Death
Bill Paxton died at age 61 on Saturday , leaving behind an onscreen legacy. Throughout his life in the spotlight , Paxton gained the respect and admiration of his costars and fellow actors and filmmakers.
Reaction to the death of actor Bill Paxton
Reaction to the death of film and TV actor Bill Paxton, of “Titanic,” ”Aliens,” ”The Terminator,” ”Apollo 13″ and the HBO series “Big Love” fame: “Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone.
Bill Paxton fought Aliens and The Terminator, but he was always just a guy from Fort Worth
I was driving with my son Sunday morning when I caught the tail end of a radio report I was sure I’d heard incorrectly. I pulled over to check Twitter to confirm the unfathomable.
Bill Paxton dies
The ‘Twister’ actor reportedly suffered complications after undergoing heart surgery and passed away after a massive stroke aged 61 on Saturday . His family confirmed the sad news, which was originally reported by TMZ, in a statement describing him as an “adored husband and father”.
Family representative: ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton has died
In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
Photos: The life of Bill Paxton
A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement. Photos: The life of Bill Paxton A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement.
Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death
Hollywood reacts to Bill Paxton’s sudden death The industry was shocked at 61-year-old Paxton’s passing. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2msbb57 Here’s what the stars had to say via Twitter as the actor’s death cast a pall over Oscar Sunday.
‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61: family representative
Bill Paxton, the prolific and charismatic actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ S3 Episode 14 Recap: ‘Through Imperial Eyes’
We find ourselves seeing things from a first person perspective, waking up in sparse living quarters as a familiar Imperial klaxon wails. The camera turns to a sink and mirror, where we see that we’ve been looking through the eyes of Security Bureau Agent Kallus , whom we know to be the rebel mole known as Fulcrum.
Patrick Stewart Is Retiring from X-Men Movies Because ‘Logan’ Is So Damn Good
… announced himself that he’s retiring from the X-Men franchise, making Logan his last turn as Charles Xavier. Entertainment Weekly was on hand for a SiriusXM Town Hall where Patrick Stewart was on hand with Logan director James Mangold and his …
What’s coming and going from Netflix in March
Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”
What’s coming and going from Netflix in March
Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”
Brit Awards: Michael C. Hall Accepts Male Solo Artist Award for David Bowie
The actor, who starred in ‘Lazarus,’ the Broadway adaptation of Bowie’s film ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth,’ accepted the award on behalf of the late singer. At the 2017 Brit Awards on Wednesday night, David Bowie received the honor of best male solo artist for his 2016 album, Blackstar .
Watching movies: “Logan”
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Original Scores the Oscars Forgot This Year
In a perfect world, the battle for the Best Original Score Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards would be between Nicholas Britell’s sweeping orchestrations for Moonlight and the haunting piano strokes of Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka’s Lion soundtrack.
Kerry Washington for Deadpool 2?
The 40-year-old actress has been rumoured to be taking on the role of the X-Men mutant in the sequel to the 2016 smash hit movie ‘Deadpool’, and whilst nothing has been confirmed the brunette beauty has said she would love to take on the role, but understands that the production team need to cast the “right person”. Speaking to American television programme ‘Extra’, the star said: “I don’t have anything to say about that! [The Deadpool 2 writers] know more than I do.
Grim and Bloody, Logan Gets Wolverine Right
Onscreen, the X-Men series has always found ways to morph and expand, from time-traveling fantasy to social allegory to political thriller.
Franchise Recap: The King Kong Movies Guide
Before we head back to monster inhabited lands in Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Kong: Skull Island , we’re taking a look back at nearly a century of King Kong movies! This year, King Kong gets a new adventure and origin story in a post-Vietnam world from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts .
Happy Birthday, EJB.
Our friend Ellen Bry , an actress and prime time television mainstay for decades, also known as this blog’s in-house photographer, usually works in television. A few years ago she played Ester Hobbes, a Chicago socialite who suddenly loses everything, in The Lost & Found Family , a Sony Pictures release.
Hugh Jackman says a Logana is a a oelove letter to fansa
Jackman has played the character for almost 20 years, appearing in films such as X-Men, X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse as well as his own X-Men Origin series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at Logan ‘s Berlin Film Festival premiere last night , Jackman said; “I love that character.
James Earl Jones voiced Simba’s father Mufasa in the original 1884 film The Lion King
James Earl Jones will reprise his role from The Lion King in the new live-action remake, the film’s director has revealed. The veteran US actor voiced Simba’s father Mufasa in the original 1994 Disney animation, which won two Oscars and earned 968 million dollars at the box office.
Christopher Lloyd, coming to Easton, looks back on ‘Future’
Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton. Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton.
Harrison Ford involved in – potentially serious’ plane…
Star Wars actor Harrison Ford landed himself in some hot water with the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA is investigating Ford after he landed his own plane on the wrong runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, which put him near a full passenger plane.
Apocalypse Today: Mad Max Matters More Now Than Ever
George Miller’s sci-fi series began in 1979 with the low-budget, practically DIY gearhead grindhouse flick Mad Max , and it was revived in 2015 with the delirious action masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road .
New Thor: Ragnarok Concept Art and Team Thor Video
Marvel Studios ‘ upcoming threequel Thor: Ragnarok has revealed new concept art and a new Team Thor video for the Taika Waititi film. Check out the Thor: Ragnarok concept art screengrabs from the Doctor Strange Digital HD release in the gallery below, along with the hilarious Team Thor video below! In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok , Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
Why Matt Reeves is the right director to take on Ben Affleck’s solo Batman film
OPINION : It’s why we can expect Matt Reeves to say no – yet precisely why I hope he’ll say yes. “I’m always looking for a reason to say no when I’m approached about a big studio tentpole,” Reeves told IndieWire in 2014, on the occasion of his successful big studio tentpole Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Berlin: Paul Verhoeven on Isabelle Huppert, ‘Elle’ and How RoboCop Is Like Jesus Christ
If you thought Elle director Paul Verhoeven and lead actress Isabelle Huppert were visibly shocked over their Golden Globes triumphs for their French-language rape drama, you’d be right. “We were extremely surprised.
Tim Daly and Tea Leoni, ‘Madam Secretary’
Leoni had been separated for years from David Duchovny (“The X-Files”) when she began shooting CBS’ political drama in 2014. Daly was divorced. Their chemistry was apparent from the start, and soon the two became not just one of television’s cutest couples but an off-screen couple as well.
Meet the cast of Taboo
BBC1 has a dark treat in store for grim January nights: new series Taboo, starring Tom Hardy and directed by the creator of Peaky Blinders Stephen Knight. James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 following the death of his father.
Legion’ Creator on How X-Men Spinoff Goes Where No…
Noah Hawley talks to TheWrap about the Magneto/Professor X dichotomy and why David Haller’s mind is a “haunted house” The moral ambiguity of X-Men characters and storylines was a big draw for “Legion” creator Noah Hawley when he was approached with the idea of creating a TV series that fit within the film franchise. During “the initial conversations with FX and with the other executive producers of the films – Lauren Schuler-Donner, Simon Kinberg and Bryan Singer – they weren’t really tied to a specific character or story,” Hawley told TheWrap while explaining how “Legion” came to be.
Tributes following death of Battlestar Galactica actor Richard Hatch
Tributes have poured in for actor Richard Hatch, best known for his role on sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, after his death from cancer. The 71-year-old died with his son Paul by his side following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his manager Michael Kaliski said.
Another Legendary Actor is Lost to Pancreatic Cancer
Richard Hatch died from pancreatic cancer today, Feb. 7, 2017. This image is assumed to be in public domain.
Nation-Now 54 mins ago 8:11 p.m.Richard Hatch of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ dies
Richard Hatch, the Golden Globe nominee who played heroic Captain Apollo on the original 1970s Battlestar Galactica series and returned for the mid-2000s reboot, has died. He was 71. The Associated Press confirmed Hatch’s death with his manager Michael Kaliski, who said the actor died at his home in Santa Clarita, Calif., with his son Paul by his side.
Watch The Logan Super Bowl Trailer Right Now
The time is almost upon us, folks. After 17 years of playing Wolverine, Hugh Jackman will hang up the claws next month in Logan .
‘Logan’ Super Bowl Spot: Wolverine Slashes Across the Big Screen One Last Time
On the occasion of the Super Bowl, 20th Century Fox has unleashed a brand-new TV spot for Logan . Hugh Jackman returns one last time to play Wolverine, reuniting with The Wolverine director James Mangold .
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling swarmed by fans at the SBIFF
White House vows to REINTRODUCE immigration ban tomorrow after ‘outrageous’ judge CANCELS it and Trump is told: ‘No one is above the law – not even the President’ Father of woman, 19, ‘strangled and thrown off a 50ft bridge by her two male classmates – including one who took her to PROM’ – comes face to face with the pair in court Texas high school math teacher pleads GUILTY to engaging in sexual activity with two 17-year-old students – but WON’T have to register as a sex offender EXCLUSIVE: NBC to CANCEL one hour of Today show for $12m Megyn Kelly’s new 10am show – leaving Al Roker upset about Tamron Hall being forced out Polygamist sect couple are found guilty of marrying their 13-YEAR-OLD daughter off to Warren Jeffs – and group leader with 145 CHILDREN is the next to stand trial Virginia woman wins $1m payout after catching horrific bacterial infection that left her covered in boils … (more)
David Hasselhoff’s New Zealand adventures in sound
Did you know that in 1985, David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff drove a Holden Commodore, lived in Auckland and made an album of soppy love ballads? The Stubbies-wearing, L&P drinking, Rubix cube-solving Kiwis of New Zealand in 1985 mostly had no idea The Hoff once strode among them. “Not a lot of people know it happened.
First Look – Super Bowl Promo for Nat Geo’s GENIUS, Starring Geoffrey Rush
… Calfo, and co-produced by Anna Culp; showrunner, executive producer and writer is Ken Biller; from OddLot Entertainment, Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane are executive producers and Melissa Rucker is co-producer; Sam Sokolow and Jeff Cooney from …
Why is the Demogorgon from a Stranger Thingsa coming to South Carolina?
The iconic characters — or at least the actors that portrayed them — are coming to Rock Hill next month as part of a weekend-long pop culture convention. The event, called Mad Monster Party , has traditionally been held each year in Charlotte, NC.
Kate Beckinsale celebrates daughter’s 18th birthday with adorable throwback photo
Kate Beckinsale was every bit the proud mum this week as she celebrated her daughter Lily’s 18th birthday. The 43-year-old Underworld actress uploaded a throwback photo on Instagram to mark the landmark event, showing Lily as a little toddler wearing her mother’s shoes.
Remembering Farrah Fawcett on what would be her 70th birthday
This week in 1947 the TV legend and pin-up idol was born in Corpus Christi. We’re looking back at pictures of the late celeb through the years.
Billie Piper rules out replacing Peter Capaldi as Doctor Who
Former Doctor Who star Billie Piper has ruled herself out of replacing Peter Capaldi when the Time Lord regenerates at the end of the upcoming series but has backed calls for the new Doctor to be female. Capaldi has announced that he will leave the Tardis in the Christmas special later this year, saying his time as the 12th Doctor has been “cosmic”.
Peter Capaldi is leaving Doctor Who
Because Moffat won’t go without fucking with you one last time… 2017’s Christmas Special will be the last episode of Capaldi. Source lbr, ageism is a real thing in the fandom and people hated having an old doctor after Matt Smith and David Tennant. ONTD. why do you think Capaldi is leaving?
John Hurt: 1940-2017
Another forgettable drama about obnoxious men moving large amounts of money around, although Matthew McConaughey’s scenery-devouring star turn does hold the attention. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter may not be the ideal final note for the series but as long as Jovovich is up there doing her “The Ballad of Narayama” is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty.
Fans freak out over Star Wars’ ‘hidden message’
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit cinemas in December, and in an interview on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival, Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill said he liked that the title was “straightforward” and “minimalist.” And according to some eagle-eyed fans, it also has a double meaning, linking to the title of the last film, The Force Awakens.
Richard Kelly Planning “Donnie Darko 2”
Back in 2001, the quirky “Donnie Darko” came out and quickly became a highly acclaimed indie cult hit and its first-time feature director Richard Kelly was seen as a breakout talent and visionary. Five years later, everything fell apart with the debut of 2006’s “Southland Tales” which crashed and burned at its Cannes Film Festival premiere and never recovered.
New on Netflix February, 2017
Not all months are created equal. Regardless of your relationship status, February can be a trying experience.
Fox orders live-action “X-Men” series pilot
Comic book and movie mainstays the X-Men are coming to television, as Fox has ordered a pilot for a series based on Stan Lee’s popular mutants. The pilot, written by “Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix, will be directed by Bryan Singer, who first introduced movie audiences to the characters with 2000’s “X-Men” before going on to direct three more installments in the franchise, including last year’s “X-Men: Apocalypse.”
James Cameron Planning New ‘Terminator’ With ‘Deadpool’ Director
Released when he was just 32, James Cameron’s The Terminator immediately established him as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. The sci-fi thriller, made for an estimated $6.4 million, earned more than $80 million worldwide, an enviable return on investment for a movie that wasn’t made for a major studio.
Hugh Jackman Says ‘Logan’ Is in a “Different…
… anything particularly personal about the movie or the story. It remains a coherent, occasionally exhilarating entertainment, like Mangold’s Knight and Day or Walk the Line , which wrangled him a few major award nominations. Logan , from what he says …
Green Lantern Corps May Also Be Eyeing An X-Men Star For Hal Jordan
When Green Lantern Corps hits theaters in 2020, there won’t just be one human manipulating the will-infused green energy. It was reported earlier this month that the upcoming DCEU movie will star Hal Jordan and John Stewart as its primary ring-slingers.
What Mark Hamill Will Miss About Regular Show The Most
… he held his Return of the Jedi lightsaber for the first time in decades.) The season finale, featuring the entertainment-focused 3D printing company Gentle Giant, airs Tuesday, January 24. Subscriptions are 5 bucks, and the first two episodes are …
People’s Choice Awards: Victoria Justice stuns in dress
Going for the gold! Victoria Justice dazzles in tiny mini dress as she flashes legs at People’s Choice Awards Victoria Justice was going for the gold on the red carpet of the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The actress, 23, put her sculpted legs and toned arms on maximal display in an especially tiny mini dress which seemed to take inspiration from the flapper era.
Ego the Living Planet from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Gets Cute Toys
Following the debut of the adorable line of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 toys from Funko, director James Gunn has taken to Facebook to reveal another new toy from the line – Kurt Russell’s Ego the Living Planet in his human form.
Why the production designer of new TV series Legion has a dream job
Rachel Keller, left, and Dan Stevens, two of the stars of FX series Legion, are seen one of the many sets built in an enormous warehouse in Burnaby, B.C. Rachel Keller, left, and Dan Stevens, two of the stars of FX series Legion, are seen one of the many sets built in an enormous warehouse in Burnaby, B.C. Michael Wylie is in production designers’ heaven. As he leads reporters on a tour of sets he designed and had built for the new TV series Legion , he says he has been given a freer-than-usual hand to let his imagination run wild.
Investigation Discovery to Present World Premiere Docu-Series Killing Richard Glossip, 3/5
For almost twenty years, two men convicted of murder one on death row, and the other sentenced to life without parole maintain two very different accounts of what led to the slaying of Barry Van Treese on January 7, 1997, at the Best Budget Inn in Oklahoma City. Richard Glossip, a man with no prior felony convictions, has consistently maintained his innocence, insisting that he had no knowledge that anyone planned to kill Van Treese.
Amc Orders New Documentary Series James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction
AMC announced today from the Television Critics Association Press Tour that it has greenlit a new documentary series, JAMES CAMERON’S STORY OF Science FICTION , from James Cameron, the acclaimed filmmaker behind legendary sci-fi films The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and Avatar. The series, which explores the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today, will consist of six one-hour episodes and will debut on AMC in 2018.
Best-sellers
2.”The Undoing Project,” by Michael Lewis A history of the birth of behavioral economics from psychologists Daniel Kahneman and the late Amos Tversky. 3.”Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vance The investment banker’s account of growing up poor in Appalachia.
Monster Trucks’ Review: Kid Adventure Charms More Than It…
The charisma of Lucas Till and Jane Levy – and even the titular creature – outweighs the movie’s moments of tone-deafness Originally slated to be released at the tail-end of last year, “Monster Trucks” has surreptitiously slid into theaters this weekend across the country. The ominous January release date is typically a bad omen and telltale sign of a film’s quality.
Lucasfilm Has No Plans to Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher
Over the last week, rumors have surfaced that Lucasfilm was in talks with the estate of Carrie Fisher to possibly digitally recreate the late actress for Star Wars: Episode IX . In a rare case, Lucasfilm has put those rumors to rest with the following official statement : We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address.
‘Monster Trucks’ review: Out of gas
Its idea came from a studio exec’s four-year-old son. It’s been on the shelf since the summer of 2015.
Nicole Kidman says Americans should support President-elect Trump
The actress, a dual U.S.-Australian citizenship holder, suggested “we as a country” should support President-elect Donald Trump now that the election is said and done. “I’m always reticent to start commenting politically; I’ve never done it in terms of America or Australia.
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Anthology features New Mexico filmmakers “Lady Belladonna’s Night Shades” is a feature-length anthology featuring actors and crews from Southern New Mexico. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: “Lady Belladonna’s Night Shades,” a feature length anthology of works by Southern New Mexico filmmakers, will be available on DVD and video on demand on Tuesday, according to a release.
Sarah Parish to guest star at Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards
SHE started her acting career as a toddler in the village pantomime and went on to star in a host of top TV shows including Mistresses, Cutting It, Doctor Who and Atlantis. Sarah Parish will reveal the secrets of her success to a sold-out audience of 450 local thespians when she guest stars at the Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards 2016 later this month.
The Latest Underworld Reminds Us That the Series Was Once Capable of Great Moments
Near the end of Underworld , the 2003 film that launched the popular horror franchise, Viktor , king of the vampires, tries to kill the werewolf lover of his protg, Selene , and she is not pleased. Grabbing a sword, Selene leaps straight up and over Viktor, gently swiping his face with the sword as she passes.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
‘Hidden Figures’ is a hit, nearly tying ‘Rogue One’ for No. 1 box-office spot
… studio projections of about $17 million, despite snowstorms in much of the country. Produced by Chernin Entertainment and 20th Century Fox , “Hidden Figures” was made on a modest budget of $25 million. “Hidden Figures” had already built up goodwill …
Rogue One’ Edges Past – Hidden Figures’ To Win 4th…
… “Rogue One” has earned $477 million domestically since its release in mid-December. Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s “Sing” came in third place this weekend, crossing the $200 million threshold at the domestic box office after raking in …
Princess Leia as a Disney princess is just one possibility for the character’s future
On the same day that scores of celebrity mourners were gathering at the neighboring L.A. homes of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher after their deaths last month, fans and filmmakers were weighing the fate of Fisher’s most iconic character, Princess Leia. Cody Christensen, a fan from Cedar City, Utah, has his wish: The father of five daughters has launched a Change.org petition to “Make Leia an official Disney princess.”
Is the NOLA-shot ‘Logan’ (aka ‘Wolverine 3’) Oscar-bound? Ryan Reynolds thinks so
Hugh Jackman appears in a screengrab from the first trailer for director James Mangold’s ‘X-Men’ sequel ‘Logan,’ which shot in New Orleans in 2016 under the title ‘Wolverine 3.’ Historically, movies based on comic-book characters have struggled to make a mark at the Academy Awards. Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of The Joker in 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” but beyond that noteworthy exception, superhero films must generally settle for nominations in technical categories, such as sound and visual effects.
Underworld: Blood Wars | The ultimate sacrifice
Underworld: Blood Wars follows vampire death dealer Selene as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Star Wars fans weep as they come together to remember Carrie Fisher
Actor Casper Van Dien and his girlfriend Jennifer Wenger, who donned Leia’s famous gold bikini from Return Of The Jedi, were among those in the crowd. Van Dien, famous for his leading role in sci-fi film Starship Troopers, said he was “devastated” by Fisher’s death.
Whata s got you excited for 2017? Wea re looking forward to these pop culture moments
… a fading memory. It’s time to forget about e-mail scandals, elections, Summer Olympics and the passing of entertainment greats . Now is the time to look ahead. So far, 2017 is a clean slate with wonderful possibilities looming just over the horizon. …
Remembering Carrie Fisher for her iconic character, grace and honesty
In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Fisher died at the age of 60. In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles.
Plunder Revealed in The Flash Episode 3.10 Photos
The CW has released the first photos from The Flash Episode 3.10 which give us a first look at Stephen Huszar as the expert marksman Plunder. Let us know what you think of Plunder in the comments below.
Liam Neeson on what advice he’d impart to Felicity Jones if asked: ‘Keep a bit of mystery’
Liam Neeson admits he and his A Monster Calls co-star Felicity Jones haven’t spoken about their common experience of appearing in Star Wars movies. Neeson played Qui-Gon Jinn in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Jones can now be seen in the blockbuster Rogue One: A Star Wars Story .
Carrie Fisher on life: 10 great quotes about men, fame, feminism
She made her big debut as a fictional Princess Leia Organa in the “Star Wars” films, but Carrie Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016, is as well known today for her wit and sharp tongue. Here she on many topics from sanity to celebrity.
Carrie Fisher: A Princess of Hope
From her first big screen scene as Princess Leia a grainy holographic plea for help to her presumably final bow a stirring message of hope delivered nearly 40 years later with a CGI-aided grin Carrie Fisher provided a vision of beauty, brains and bravery wrapped in cinnamon-bun curls. As the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she arrived in the world as Hollywood royalty.
Mark Hamill leads tributes to Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill has led tributes to Carrie Fisher after she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awaken’ actress’ daughter Billie Lourd confirmed her mother had passed away after suffering a heart attack and Carrie’s co-star has taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend. Uploading an old black and white picture of himself with Carrie, Mark – who played Luke Skywalker – simply wrote: “No words #Devastated ” And tributes have continued to flood in from Carrie’s friends, co-stars and other celebrities who looked up to her.
The Nicest Thing David Duchovny Has Ever Heard In His Career
When you’re a small screen actor who has been nominated for numerous Emmys and Golden Globes several times over, flattery tends to come quite easily. However, that doesn’t mean that a guy like David Duchovny would ever get tired of hearing encouraging things about his work, and certain people made very specific impressions on him in his time as an actor.
“Paterson” and “Neruda”
The hero of the new Jim Jarmusch film, “Paterson,” is named Paterson . He lives in Paterson, New Jersey, with his wife, Laura .
6 Doctor Who episodes that were set in New York City
The Return of Doctor Mysterio is set in NYC and delivers superhero hi-jinks along with a deadly, not to mention creepy, alien threat. Of course, this isn’t the first time our favourite Gallifreyan has made a trip to the Big Apple.
11 things we learned from the first Doctor Who series 10 trailer
Today’s Doctor Who Christmas special was capped off by an action-packed trailer for series ten of the sci-fi drama, stuffed full of new details, characters and adventures that shot by in the blink of an eye. Lucky for you, then, that here at RadioTimes.com we were able to pull out a few of the more interesting details from our first proper look at the long-awaited series.
Carrie Fisher’s celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery
Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the “Star Wars” star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit. Fisher, 60, suffered heart problems during a flight on Friday from London, where she had been shooting the third season of the British television comedy “Catastrophe.”
Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…
Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.
new Best wishes flow in for a Star Warsa star Carrie Fisher
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
Sunday Conversation: Filmmaker Garth Jennings gives animation a whirl with ‘Sing’
… inspired by “First Blood.” It was Chris Meledandri, head of the successful animation company Illumination Entertainment , that called Jennings one day to have tea. Soon Jennings was packing up with his family and moving from England to France to …
a Star Warsa actress Carrie Fisher stabilised and in intensive care following medical emergency
Carrie Fisher has been stabilised and is in intensive care following a medical emergency on a plane last night . The actress, who is best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars , was on a flight from LA to London yesterday when she is reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest .
Carrie Fisher’s brother says ‘Star Wars’ actress in ICU after medical issue on jet
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday , according to her brother. Todd Fisher said Friday night that his sister is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars’ actress, suffers in-flight cardiac incident
Carrie Fisher was hospitalized Friday in Los Angeles after suffering a cardiac event aboard a United Airlines flight from London to Los Angeles, a source familiar with the incident told CNN. The flight was on approach to Los Angeles when the 60-year-old actress who played Princess Leia in “Star Wars” became ill.
Actress Carrie Fisher hospitalized after cardiac episode on LA-bound flight
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher was in critical condition Friday after suffering a “cardiac episode” during a flight from London to Los Angeles, according to airline and emergency officials. Fisher, 60, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics shortly after noon, after her 11-hour flight touched down at LAX.
7 standout movie trends of 2016
… million). So here’s to well-executed righteous bunnies, forgetful fish, fluffy friends and disturbed birds. Entertainment was rocked by the return of a focus on O.J. Simpson in 2016, and those who put in the time for ESPN’s five-part documentary …
Actress and author Carrie Fisher.
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..