As Nicole Kidman looks back on 25 years since the release of Eyes Wide Shut, she fondly remembers the extensive rehearsals she had with writer/director Stanley Kubrick and her then-husband Tom Cruise. The Academy Award winner revealed that before even stepping foot on the sets at Pinewood Studios, they spent weeks rehearsing a particularly intimate
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As Twisters rips through theaters and updates a nearly 30-year-old franchise, the original movie’s creator is reflecting on how the movie got made. Director Jan de Bont recalled the “goddamned real” effects that went into 1996’s Twister and “ultimately decided whether the movie was made” as the sequel premieres in theaters. “We weren’t sure at
OR Media, a British production company known for its extensive work with the Saudi state broadcaster, BBC, and the acclaimed docu-feature Path of Blood, has recently been embroiled in financial troubles. Reports indicate that the company has laid off 14% of its workforce and has failed to pay freelancers, leaving many owed hundreds of thousands
The recently announced deal between Tokyo-based Kino Films, Lionsgate, and GK Films to distribute the Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” in Japan has sparked a wave of excitement among fans. This collaboration is set to bring a fresh perspective on the life of the King of Pop to audiences in Japan. The unique partnership between these
Scarlett Johansson, known for her powerful performances on screen, is also making her voice heard off-screen. Recently, in an interview with The New York Times, Johansson criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for allegedly using an imitation of her voice without permission in an AI virtual assistant. The incident, stemming from the movie “Her,” left Johansson
Imax has recently announced a partnership with Muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s largest exhibitor, to launch four new Imax With Laser locations in some of the country’s major commercial centers. This move marks a significant expansion for Imax in the region and highlights the company’s commitment to providing immersive cinematic experiences to audiences in Saudi Arabia.
Despite his iconic role as Tony Stark, it is interesting to note that Robert Downey Jr. initially auditioned for a different superhero role. Jon Favreau mentioned that Downey Jr. had auditioned for the role of Doctor Doom in the 2005 film, Fantastic Four. It makes one wonder how things would have turned out if he
A24’s drama “Sing Sing” starring Colman Domingo has made a splash at the box office with the third-highest limited opening and per-screen average of the year so far. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, grossed an impressive $137,119 on just four screens for a per-screen average of $34.3k. Despite
The world of Hollywood and politics has long been intertwined, with celebrities often using their platform to advocate for various political causes and candidates. However, recent events leading up to the Republican National Convention and the Democratic convention have brought to light some troubling trends in Hollywood’s approach to politics. Celebrities like Robert De Niro,
The upcoming sequel to the iconic 1996 film Twister is set to premiere on July 19th, but with some major original cast members missing, the presence of Bill Paxton’s son, James Paxton, brings a special significance to the project. James Paxton described his experience on the set of the new film, titled Twisters, as “an