Actor Aaron Pierre confirmed that he has exited the troubled and delayed Blade at Marvel Studios. More on his comments below.
Marvel’s Blade has suffered yet another setback. The long-gestated project, which has gone through several writers and strike-mandated delays, has now lost one of its cast members.
Aaron Pierre confirmed to Variety that he won’t be seen in Marvel’s vampire hunter film.
“Early on, there were conversations,” Pierre said on the red carpet at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. “As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — [no longer] attached.”
We first reported on Pierre’s involvement in the project in February 2022.
Blade appears to be stuck in some form of production hell at the moment. The film was originally slated for a 2023 release with Mahershala Ali joining the project as early as 2019, but Blade has had a cursed production so far.
Original director Bassam Tariq...
Marvel’s Blade has suffered yet another setback. The long-gestated project, which has gone through several writers and strike-mandated delays, has now lost one of its cast members.
Aaron Pierre confirmed to Variety that he won’t be seen in Marvel’s vampire hunter film.
“Early on, there were conversations,” Pierre said on the red carpet at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. “As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — [no longer] attached.”
We first reported on Pierre’s involvement in the project in February 2022.
Blade appears to be stuck in some form of production hell at the moment. The film was originally slated for a 2023 release with Mahershala Ali joining the project as early as 2019, but Blade has had a cursed production so far.
Original director Bassam Tariq...
- 3/18/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Variety has announced its 10 Actors to Watch for 2023. Honorees include two actors making their movie debuts in films from Oscar winners as well as thesps working with filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Todd Haynes and Lulu Wang.
Since 1998, Variety has honored rising stars on its 10 Actors to Watch list, heralding artists who are experiencing a major breakthrough on screen. The alumni group includes more than 35 Oscar winners and nominees, including Mahershala Ali, Adam Driver, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be profiled later in the year in an issue of Variety.
Nicholas Galitzine
The actor can currently be seen in Amazon Prime Video’s “Red, White & Royal Blue” and the comedy “Bottoms.” Upcoming projects include “The Idea of You” with Anne Hathaway and the limited series “Mary & George” opposite Julianne Moore.
Myha’la Herrold
Known for her work on the HBO series “Industry,” Herrold...
Since 1998, Variety has honored rising stars on its 10 Actors to Watch list, heralding artists who are experiencing a major breakthrough on screen. The alumni group includes more than 35 Oscar winners and nominees, including Mahershala Ali, Adam Driver, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Lupita Nyong’o.
This year’s honorees will be profiled later in the year in an issue of Variety.
Nicholas Galitzine
The actor can currently be seen in Amazon Prime Video’s “Red, White & Royal Blue” and the comedy “Bottoms.” Upcoming projects include “The Idea of You” with Anne Hathaway and the limited series “Mary & George” opposite Julianne Moore.
Myha’la Herrold
Known for her work on the HBO series “Industry,” Herrold...
- 9/6/2023
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
The huge success of "Aladdin," particularly the success of Robin Williams' performance as the Genie, changed everything for American animation. Disney started using more and more celebrities in its voice casts until the art of voice acting became something big-name actors would talk about as being an "easy" gig they could do in their pajamas in a short few days, while studios turned stunt casting into a marketing ploy that hurts the movies themselves.
While we most commonly associate this practice with American voice casts, in reality, Disney does this abroad too — with A-list actors and celebrities doing voices in international dubs for their movies. One such actor who has done dubbing for a Disney movie is Jackie Chan, the legendary action star and physical comedian. Chan has also had a long and prolific career in animation (he even had his own animated series!), playing characters in "Kung Fu Panda,...
While we most commonly associate this practice with American voice casts, in reality, Disney does this abroad too — with A-list actors and celebrities doing voices in international dubs for their movies. One such actor who has done dubbing for a Disney movie is Jackie Chan, the legendary action star and physical comedian. Chan has also had a long and prolific career in animation (he even had his own animated series!), playing characters in "Kung Fu Panda,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Clifton Oliver, who starred on Broadway as Simba in The Lion King and as Benny in In the Heights, has died. He was 47.
His sister, Roxy Hall, shared on Facebook that the actor died Wednesday morning. The cause of death is unknown but Hall noted that he had been in the hospital and hospice six weeks before his death.
“My baby brother, Clifton Oliver, has had his final curtain call. It was peaceful. His partner, Richard, was singing to him the song Psalm 23 as he took his last breath,” her post read. “He had a Gorgeous smile on his Beautiful face!! He went twirling into the afterlife ready to make his Grand Appearance as the Star of his Homecoming Celebration! My heart is sad, and overjoyed at the same time! I will miss him, but he is finally at peace!”
She continued, “He brought so much light to this world!
His sister, Roxy Hall, shared on Facebook that the actor died Wednesday morning. The cause of death is unknown but Hall noted that he had been in the hospital and hospice six weeks before his death.
“My baby brother, Clifton Oliver, has had his final curtain call. It was peaceful. His partner, Richard, was singing to him the song Psalm 23 as he took his last breath,” her post read. “He had a Gorgeous smile on his Beautiful face!! He went twirling into the afterlife ready to make his Grand Appearance as the Star of his Homecoming Celebration! My heart is sad, and overjoyed at the same time! I will miss him, but he is finally at peace!”
She continued, “He brought so much light to this world!
- 8/4/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers for Haunted Mansion.]
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien wanted to make a Disney movie that wasn’t afraid to challenge younger audiences in the same way that the Disney classics of his youth did. From Bambi’s Mother’s death in Bambi (1942) to Scar murdering Mufasa in The Lion King (1994), Disney has never shied away from heavier subject matters and themes, but in the case of the Haunted Mansion, there was one line that Simien just could not cross.
The lead of Simien’s film is Lakeith Stanfield’s Ben, a former astrophysicist turned paranormal tour guide in New Orleans. Ben’s life hasn’t been the same since his wife, Alyssa (Charity Jordan), died in a car accident, and so the character was originally slated for a rather devastating ending, as opposed to the more upbeat version that’s in theaters now.
“Once we cast Lakeith, there was something that...
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien wanted to make a Disney movie that wasn’t afraid to challenge younger audiences in the same way that the Disney classics of his youth did. From Bambi’s Mother’s death in Bambi (1942) to Scar murdering Mufasa in The Lion King (1994), Disney has never shied away from heavier subject matters and themes, but in the case of the Haunted Mansion, there was one line that Simien just could not cross.
The lead of Simien’s film is Lakeith Stanfield’s Ben, a former astrophysicist turned paranormal tour guide in New Orleans. Ben’s life hasn’t been the same since his wife, Alyssa (Charity Jordan), died in a car accident, and so the character was originally slated for a rather devastating ending, as opposed to the more upbeat version that’s in theaters now.
“Once we cast Lakeith, there was something that...
- 8/2/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clockwise from top left: Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (YouTube @therock), Billy Magnussen (Walt Disney Pictures), Mufasa (Walt Disney Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
The Little Mermaid is set to make waves at the box office this weekend, the latest...
The Little Mermaid is set to make waves at the box office this weekend, the latest...
- 5/22/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
When people think of moments from Disney movies, they often focus on the sweeter examples. From Snow White dancing with Dopey to Jasmine and Aladdin discovering a whole new world, there's no shortage of adorable Disney scenes to choose from. Yet, as many Disney fans know, there's always been a darker side to the Mouse House's films. This comes through clearest in the studio's most frightening sequences, especially those that focus on the not-so-magical topic of death.
To some, the death of Bambi's mother remains a traumatic memory. For others, Mufasa's tragic demise in "The Lion King" left an inescapable mark on their youth. Whether they feature a dreadful antagonist's end or an adorable sidekick's demise, these moments deserve our admiration for giving us goosebumps well into our adult years. While we won't be focusing on any Pixar moments (since they deserve a spotlight of their own), there are...
To some, the death of Bambi's mother remains a traumatic memory. For others, Mufasa's tragic demise in "The Lion King" left an inescapable mark on their youth. Whether they feature a dreadful antagonist's end or an adorable sidekick's demise, these moments deserve our admiration for giving us goosebumps well into our adult years. While we won't be focusing on any Pixar moments (since they deserve a spotlight of their own), there are...
- 4/9/2023
- by Dalin Rowell
- Slash Film
A trio of anticipated live-action Disney films took center stage at D23, with looks at the new Lion King prequel, Snow White and The Little Mermaid.
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins showed off a look (and revealed the title) of his upcoming Lion King take, with Mufasa: Lion King bowing in 2024. Jenkins also revealed it follow the rise of Mufasa and feature young versions of characters Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen will return as Timon and Pumbaa, respectively.
“Mufasa was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone by himself, and in telling this story, we get to experience the real journey of how Mufasa found his place in the circle of life,” said Jenkins of the character, who goes on to become Simba’s father.
The film follows Jon Favreau’s celebrated 2019 remake, which earned $1.66 billion globally.
Following the look at Mufasa, Snow White took the stage,...
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins showed off a look (and revealed the title) of his upcoming Lion King take, with Mufasa: Lion King bowing in 2024. Jenkins also revealed it follow the rise of Mufasa and feature young versions of characters Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen will return as Timon and Pumbaa, respectively.
“Mufasa was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone by himself, and in telling this story, we get to experience the real journey of how Mufasa found his place in the circle of life,” said Jenkins of the character, who goes on to become Simba’s father.
The film follows Jon Favreau’s celebrated 2019 remake, which earned $1.66 billion globally.
Following the look at Mufasa, Snow White took the stage,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Aaron Couch, Borys Kit and Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Image Source: Getty / John Paul Filo / CBS
On March 2, legendary actor James Earl Jones, 91, made history as the second Black actor to have a Broadway theater named in his honor. In celebration of Jones's "lifetime of immense contributions to Broadway and the entire artistic community," the 110-year-old Cort Theatre - previously named for vaudeville performer John Cort - will be renamed The James Earl Jones Theater, according to The New York Times.
"The Shubert Organization is so incredibly honored to put James - an icon in the theatre community, the Black community, and the American community - forever in Broadway's lights," said Robert E. Wankel, CEO and board chair at Shubert. "That James deserves to have his name immortalized on Broadway is without question."
"It means a lot. It's too heavy for me to try to define."
Touched by the incredible gesture, Jones said, "For me standing in this very...
On March 2, legendary actor James Earl Jones, 91, made history as the second Black actor to have a Broadway theater named in his honor. In celebration of Jones's "lifetime of immense contributions to Broadway and the entire artistic community," the 110-year-old Cort Theatre - previously named for vaudeville performer John Cort - will be renamed The James Earl Jones Theater, according to The New York Times.
"The Shubert Organization is so incredibly honored to put James - an icon in the theatre community, the Black community, and the American community - forever in Broadway's lights," said Robert E. Wankel, CEO and board chair at Shubert. "That James deserves to have his name immortalized on Broadway is without question."
"It means a lot. It's too heavy for me to try to define."
Touched by the incredible gesture, Jones said, "For me standing in this very...
- 3/3/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
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