Last Sunday, former NFL player Cam Newton was involved in an altercation with three other people at a youth football game.
The 30-second video depicted Newton being cornered by three men near the top of a staircase. A flurry of shoving, grabbing and punching pushes the group toward a fence. The brawl was short, as a police officer and security broke up the fight after a few seconds. It appears that Newton is fighting off the three people on him, and it appears that he did not throw any punches.
The fight occurred at the We Ball Sports x DynastyU 7v7 tournament at B.E.S.T. Academy in Atlanta. Newton runs an organization called C1N, which specializes in teaching football to youths and giving them opportunities to play.
Newton’s website describes the mission of the organization to help the youth achieve their goals on and off the field.
The 30-second video depicted Newton being cornered by three men near the top of a staircase. A flurry of shoving, grabbing and punching pushes the group toward a fence. The brawl was short, as a police officer and security broke up the fight after a few seconds. It appears that Newton is fighting off the three people on him, and it appears that he did not throw any punches.
The fight occurred at the We Ball Sports x DynastyU 7v7 tournament at B.E.S.T. Academy in Atlanta. Newton runs an organization called C1N, which specializes in teaching football to youths and giving them opportunities to play.
Newton’s website describes the mission of the organization to help the youth achieve their goals on and off the field.
- 3/3/2024
- by Anushka Desai
- Uinterview
Stars: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, Carla Gugino | Written by Diablo Cody | Directed by Zelda Williams
Billed as “a coming of Rage story”, this undead comedy-horror is directed by Zelda Williams (daughter of Robin) and scripted by Diablo Cody, making a return to the teen girl horror genre after her 2009 cult hit Jennifer’s Body. As befits a film involving various dismembered body parts, Lisa Frankenstein is occasionally patchy and clumsily put together, but the witty script and fun performances carry it through.
Set in 1989, the film centres on Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), who’s still withdrawn after witnessing her mother’s butchering during a home invasion by an axe murderer. Meanwhile, her taciturn father (Joe Chrest) has moved on and remarried, meaning that Lisa now has both an evil stepmother (Carla Gugino) and a popular, kind-hearted, but not too bright sister-in-law, Taffy (Liza Soberano).
After...
Billed as “a coming of Rage story”, this undead comedy-horror is directed by Zelda Williams (daughter of Robin) and scripted by Diablo Cody, making a return to the teen girl horror genre after her 2009 cult hit Jennifer’s Body. As befits a film involving various dismembered body parts, Lisa Frankenstein is occasionally patchy and clumsily put together, but the witty script and fun performances carry it through.
Set in 1989, the film centres on Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), who’s still withdrawn after witnessing her mother’s butchering during a home invasion by an axe murderer. Meanwhile, her taciturn father (Joe Chrest) has moved on and remarried, meaning that Lisa now has both an evil stepmother (Carla Gugino) and a popular, kind-hearted, but not too bright sister-in-law, Taffy (Liza Soberano).
After...
- 2/29/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
The horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein (you can read our review Here), which came to us from director Zelda Williams (making her feature directorial debut) and screenwriter Diablo Cody, just reached theatres on February 9th… and it hasn’t exactly been a smash, drawing just $9 million at the domestic box office so far. Maybe now it will be able to draw in more viewers, as they’re going to have the chance to watch the movie in the comfort of their own homes: Universal Pictures has already given Lisa Frankenstein a digital release, and it’s available to watch through sites like Amazon.
Set in 1989, Lisa Frankenstein has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the...
Set in 1989, Lisa Frankenstein has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the...
- 2/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
[This story contains graphic spoilers for Lisa Frankenstein.]
If Lisa Frankenstein is any indication, we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Liza Soberano in years to come.
At the age of 10, the Filipino-American actor moved from Visalia, Calif. to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and she found countrywide success at the age of 16 for her romantic drama series, Forevermore. Soberano has continued to enjoy success as an actor, model and spokesperson, but her American roots kept calling for her to try her hand at forging an acting career in the States.
In the summer of 2022, Soberano finally took the plunge by sending off a self-tape for a key supporting role in Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams’ Lisa Frankenstein, and within a week, she was on the New Orleans set of her first American movie. She plays the eponymous Lisa’s (Kathryn Newton) outgoing stepsister, Taffy, who’s also a pageant girl and popular cheerleader with a dash of duplicity.
If Lisa Frankenstein is any indication, we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Liza Soberano in years to come.
At the age of 10, the Filipino-American actor moved from Visalia, Calif. to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and she found countrywide success at the age of 16 for her romantic drama series, Forevermore. Soberano has continued to enjoy success as an actor, model and spokesperson, but her American roots kept calling for her to try her hand at forging an acting career in the States.
In the summer of 2022, Soberano finally took the plunge by sending off a self-tape for a key supporting role in Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams’ Lisa Frankenstein, and within a week, she was on the New Orleans set of her first American movie. She plays the eponymous Lisa’s (Kathryn Newton) outgoing stepsister, Taffy, who’s also a pageant girl and popular cheerleader with a dash of duplicity.
- 2/16/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix Releases New Clip From “Bridgerton” Season 3
“Bridgerton” Season 3 is still three months away, but Netflix has some early gossip around its hit Shondaland period drama. At a recent “Bridgerton” fan event in London, the streamer released a new clip from the first part of its upcoming third season.
According to the official season description, Season 3 will turn to the third eldest Bridgerton sibling, Colin (Luke Newton), and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), who continues to lead a double life as Lady Whistledown. With Penelope ready to give up on her longtime crush on Colin and take a husband, Colin returns from his summer travels disheartened by Penelope giving him the cold shoulder. “Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with...
“Bridgerton” Season 3 is still three months away, but Netflix has some early gossip around its hit Shondaland period drama. At a recent “Bridgerton” fan event in London, the streamer released a new clip from the first part of its upcoming third season.
According to the official season description, Season 3 will turn to the third eldest Bridgerton sibling, Colin (Luke Newton), and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), who continues to lead a double life as Lady Whistledown. With Penelope ready to give up on her longtime crush on Colin and take a husband, Colin returns from his summer travels disheartened by Penelope giving him the cold shoulder. “Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with...
- 2/15/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Nicola Coughlin and Luke Newton teased their upcoming on-screen romance at a Valentine’s Day “Bridgerton” fan event in London.
Coughlin plays Lady Penelope in the show while Newton is her longtime crush Colin Bridgerton. After two seasons of meaningful looks and crossed wires, the duo may finally get together in Season 3, which drops on Netflix in two parts later this year (May 16 and June 13).
“It was scary that we were friends to begin with because if you thought about doing that stuff with your friend it’s quite like ‘Ooh,’” Coughlin said of some of their racier scenes. “But then we could talk about it and have a laugh about it and ended up quite fun.”
Newton pointed out that it’s not just Lady P and Colin who are getting hot and bothered in the ‘Ton, as the upscale society in the show is called. “It’s just steamy across the board,...
Coughlin plays Lady Penelope in the show while Newton is her longtime crush Colin Bridgerton. After two seasons of meaningful looks and crossed wires, the duo may finally get together in Season 3, which drops on Netflix in two parts later this year (May 16 and June 13).
“It was scary that we were friends to begin with because if you thought about doing that stuff with your friend it’s quite like ‘Ooh,’” Coughlin said of some of their racier scenes. “But then we could talk about it and have a laugh about it and ended up quite fun.”
Newton pointed out that it’s not just Lady P and Colin who are getting hot and bothered in the ‘Ton, as the upscale society in the show is called. “It’s just steamy across the board,...
- 2/14/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Polin season gets underway on Bridgerton when the series returns in May, and Netflix has dropped quite the teaser to tide us over.
We’re unsure whether the clip was released to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but before you get too excited, there’s a severe lack of romance. That isn’t very Bridgerton of you, Netflix.
Instead, we see Colin (Luke Newton) getting an icy reception from Penelope (Nicola Coughlan).
The reason?
Penelope overheard the man she’d been pining for telling everyone he’d never court her.
So, she’s shocked when he dares to say he now misses her.
Penelope is done with Colin the Bridgerton Season 3 teaser
“You miss me, but you would never court me. Is that correct?” she wondered before telling him she had heard everything he said about her.
To her bewilderment, he wants to take the exchange away from the public’s prying eyes.
We’re unsure whether the clip was released to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but before you get too excited, there’s a severe lack of romance. That isn’t very Bridgerton of you, Netflix.
Instead, we see Colin (Luke Newton) getting an icy reception from Penelope (Nicola Coughlan).
The reason?
Penelope overheard the man she’d been pining for telling everyone he’d never court her.
So, she’s shocked when he dares to say he now misses her.
Penelope is done with Colin the Bridgerton Season 3 teaser
“You miss me, but you would never court me. Is that correct?” she wondered before telling him she had heard everything he said about her.
To her bewilderment, he wants to take the exchange away from the public’s prying eyes.
- 2/14/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
The cast of Bridgerton stepped out for a season three screening today!
In attendance were stars Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh and Martins Imhangbe, along with executive producer Shonda Rhimes and showrunner Jess Brownell. The event was held on Wednesday (February 14) in London, England.
Earlier in the day, Netflix released the season three episode titles and a first look clip at a tense moment between Penelope (Coughlin) and Colin (Newton).
Season three is debuting in two parts: with the first batch of episodes being released on May 16 and the second batch on June 13.
Two stars have exited Bridgerton after season 2 and they’re both big fan favorites!
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the screening…...
In attendance were stars Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh and Martins Imhangbe, along with executive producer Shonda Rhimes and showrunner Jess Brownell. The event was held on Wednesday (February 14) in London, England.
Earlier in the day, Netflix released the season three episode titles and a first look clip at a tense moment between Penelope (Coughlin) and Colin (Newton).
Season three is debuting in two parts: with the first batch of episodes being released on May 16 and the second batch on June 13.
Two stars have exited Bridgerton after season 2 and they’re both big fan favorites!
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the screening…...
- 2/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Attention, esteemed members of the ‘Ton. Netflix just released a plethora of new footage, photos and information about the upcoming third season of Bridgerton.
During a fan event for the series on Wednesday, executive producer Shonda Rhimes, new showrunner Jess Brownell, author Julia Quinn, and stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Agathe Danbury), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich) sat on a Valentine’s Day panel where they shared brand new information ahead of season three.
The cast and crew kicked off with a conversation between Rhimes, Brownell and Quinn about what fans can expect in the new installment, including the excitement of unrequited love and leaning into a friends-to-lovers storyline for the first time with the Penelope and Colin-focused season.
“Colin and Penelope are underdogs in many ways,” Brownell said. “You have Penelope,...
During a fan event for the series on Wednesday, executive producer Shonda Rhimes, new showrunner Jess Brownell, author Julia Quinn, and stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Agathe Danbury), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich) sat on a Valentine’s Day panel where they shared brand new information ahead of season three.
The cast and crew kicked off with a conversation between Rhimes, Brownell and Quinn about what fans can expect in the new installment, including the excitement of unrequited love and leaning into a friends-to-lovers storyline for the first time with the Penelope and Colin-focused season.
“Colin and Penelope are underdogs in many ways,” Brownell said. “You have Penelope,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s Lady Whistledown’s turn to find love. Netflix has released a new clip from the first part of “Bridgerton” Season 3, debuting May 16 on the streamer.
In keeping with the formula of previous seasons and the Julia Quinn novels they’re adapted from, this coming edition will follow the romantic journey of a new sibling in the elite Bridgerton clan in 19th century England. Season 3 turns to the third eldest sibling, Colin (Luke Newton), and his love interest Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who is part of the neighboring Featherington family.
In the new clip, debuted at a “Bridgerton” fan event in London, U.K. attended by Quinn and executive producer Shonda Rhimes, Lady P. finally confronts Colin about his reluctance to court her. “Because I embarrass you, of course you would never court me,” she tells him, with tears in her eyes.
As shown in Seasons 1 and 2, the demure Penelope...
In keeping with the formula of previous seasons and the Julia Quinn novels they’re adapted from, this coming edition will follow the romantic journey of a new sibling in the elite Bridgerton clan in 19th century England. Season 3 turns to the third eldest sibling, Colin (Luke Newton), and his love interest Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who is part of the neighboring Featherington family.
In the new clip, debuted at a “Bridgerton” fan event in London, U.K. attended by Quinn and executive producer Shonda Rhimes, Lady P. finally confronts Colin about his reluctance to court her. “Because I embarrass you, of course you would never court me,” she tells him, with tears in her eyes.
As shown in Seasons 1 and 2, the demure Penelope...
- 2/14/2024
- by K.J. Yossman and Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer’s Body writer Diablo Cody returned to horror over the weekend with the theatrical release of horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein, directed by Zelda Williams and starring Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”). While the film may go on to become a cult favorite, it unfortunately didn’t make much of a splash in its opening weekend.
Lisa Frankenstein scared up just $3.8 million in its theatrical debut here in the United States, with Focus Features giving the film a massive wide release in 3,144 total theaters.
The production budget for Zelda Williams’ Lisa Frankenstein was a reported $13 million, so the film has quite a long way to go before it starts turning a profit for Focus Features.
The film is currently “rotten” on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a 49% Tomatometer score. The good news? The film’s audience score is much higher at 82% fresh.
In the pages of Fangoria #22, Lisa Frankenstein...
Lisa Frankenstein scared up just $3.8 million in its theatrical debut here in the United States, with Focus Features giving the film a massive wide release in 3,144 total theaters.
The production budget for Zelda Williams’ Lisa Frankenstein was a reported $13 million, so the film has quite a long way to go before it starts turning a profit for Focus Features.
The film is currently “rotten” on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a 49% Tomatometer score. The good news? The film’s audience score is much higher at 82% fresh.
In the pages of Fangoria #22, Lisa Frankenstein...
- 2/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Plot: A coming-of-Rage love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness – and a few missing body parts.
Review: It seems as though 2023’s obsession with Frankenstein is continuing into 2024 as we get yet another version of the Mary Shelley story. But this one feels decidedly more Weird Science than the more macabre tone of, say, the Kenneth Branagh version. And with Diablo Cody behind the words, I suppose that’s not exactly a surprise. Juno took over the world and pretty much-changed dialogue in teen cinema, so expectations were high for the film. And this is her return to the genre after a long absence. But, like Jennifer’s Body, Lisa Frankenstein feels more like lost potential than anything.
Lisa Frankenstein follows the title...
Review: It seems as though 2023’s obsession with Frankenstein is continuing into 2024 as we get yet another version of the Mary Shelley story. But this one feels decidedly more Weird Science than the more macabre tone of, say, the Kenneth Branagh version. And with Diablo Cody behind the words, I suppose that’s not exactly a surprise. Juno took over the world and pretty much-changed dialogue in teen cinema, so expectations were high for the film. And this is her return to the genre after a long absence. But, like Jennifer’s Body, Lisa Frankenstein feels more like lost potential than anything.
Lisa Frankenstein follows the title...
- 2/10/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
[Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for “Lisa Frankenstein,” “Jennifer’s Body,” and “Young Adult.”]
Sometimes rage is the only way for a woman to get what she wants — especially if she’s a teenage girl with nothing else on her side. And no one channels that rage into movies better than screenwriter Diablo Cody.
The latest Cody film has all the signature requirements behind the Oscar-winning screenwriter’s scripts: Billed by Focus Features as “a coming of Rage love story,” the teen-centric, not quite rom-com hinges on the sexual awakening and empowerment of a high school senior (Kathryn Newton) who seeks solace from a centuries-old corpse (Cole Sprouse) after grieving death and coping with an assault.
“Lisa Frankenstein” is just the most recent female-fronted original horror-dark comedy from Cody, who penned the iconic “Jennifer’s Body” and recently told Deadline that “Lisa Frankenstein” exists in the same universe as the Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried two-hander.
The declaration...
Sometimes rage is the only way for a woman to get what she wants — especially if she’s a teenage girl with nothing else on her side. And no one channels that rage into movies better than screenwriter Diablo Cody.
The latest Cody film has all the signature requirements behind the Oscar-winning screenwriter’s scripts: Billed by Focus Features as “a coming of Rage love story,” the teen-centric, not quite rom-com hinges on the sexual awakening and empowerment of a high school senior (Kathryn Newton) who seeks solace from a centuries-old corpse (Cole Sprouse) after grieving death and coping with an assault.
“Lisa Frankenstein” is just the most recent female-fronted original horror-dark comedy from Cody, who penned the iconic “Jennifer’s Body” and recently told Deadline that “Lisa Frankenstein” exists in the same universe as the Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried two-hander.
The declaration...
- 2/10/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It looks like my box office predictions for Lisa Frankenstein were a bit off, with Deadline’s early numbers suggesting the 80s retro horror film is dying at the box office. Indeed, the Kathryn Newton/ Cole Sprouse movie is looking at only a $4 million debut despite being open on over 3000 screens. It’s actually not doing that much better than Jason Statham’s The Beekeeper, which has been open for five weeks and is already on VOD.
The only thing working in Lisa Frankestein‘s favour is that this budget was slim, an estimated $14 million. Still, that’s a rough opening when you consider the marketing costs. Critics were not kind to the film, which marks the directorial debut of Zelda Williams, daughter of the late great Robin Williams. Our own Tyler Nichols gave it a middling 6/10, praising Newton’s performance, but still found the film was “sloppy” and “lacked cohesion.
The only thing working in Lisa Frankestein‘s favour is that this budget was slim, an estimated $14 million. Still, that’s a rough opening when you consider the marketing costs. Critics were not kind to the film, which marks the directorial debut of Zelda Williams, daughter of the late great Robin Williams. Our own Tyler Nichols gave it a middling 6/10, praising Newton’s performance, but still found the film was “sloppy” and “lacked cohesion.
- 2/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Kathryn Newton of the slasher Freaky can be seen on the big screen this weekend in the newly released horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein, and in just another couple months, another genre project she worked on, the Universal Monsters project Abigail, will also be reaching theatres. While doing the press rounds for Lisa Frankenstein, Newton took a moment to hype up a scene we’ll be seeing in Abigail – and it’s actually a scene we get a glimpse of in the trailer embedded above. A vampire dance scene.
Abigail is coming our way from Radio Silence, the filmmaking team that previously brought Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI to the screen. Radio Silence members Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directed the film, while the third member of the trio, Chad Villella, is a producer. This movie, which was once going by the title Dracula’s Daughter, has the following synopsis: Children can be such monsters.
Abigail is coming our way from Radio Silence, the filmmaking team that previously brought Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI to the screen. Radio Silence members Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directed the film, while the third member of the trio, Chad Villella, is a producer. This movie, which was once going by the title Dracula’s Daughter, has the following synopsis: Children can be such monsters.
- 2/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Billed as a coming-of-rage tale, Lisa Frankenstein instead offers a celebration of outcasts and weirdos. Jennifer’s Body scribe Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams, making her feature debut, wear their cinematic influences on their sleeves for a raucous zom-com that manages to go beyond references and aesthetics to capture the essence of ’80s cinema in a way few manage, for better and worse. It makes for a sugary sweet, almost wholesome effort held together by a trio of infectiously winsome performances.
Like most teens, Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) is simply trying to navigate the perils of high school while adjusting to her new home life now that her dad (Joe Chrest) has remarried a wicked stepmother (Carla Gugino) and given her an unwaveringly perky stepsister in popular cheerleader Taffy (Liza Soberano). Unlike most teens, Lisa’s new domestic setup comes right after her mother was gruesomely murdered while she was home,...
Like most teens, Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) is simply trying to navigate the perils of high school while adjusting to her new home life now that her dad (Joe Chrest) has remarried a wicked stepmother (Carla Gugino) and given her an unwaveringly perky stepsister in popular cheerleader Taffy (Liza Soberano). Unlike most teens, Lisa’s new domestic setup comes right after her mother was gruesomely murdered while she was home,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Author Mary Shelley has inspired horror creators since the 1800s, but never like Lisa Frankenstein. Zelda Williams brings Diablo Cody's undead teen romance to life like the second coming of early Tim Burton, harvesting an uncanny gothic romance from spare human parts. It's caught somewhere between Riverdale, Edward Scissorhands, and Warm Bodies, a good crossroads to call home. Williams and Cody inject surges of teen girl empowerment through their morbidly adorable Frankenstein tale, which can feel like a hammy 1980s sitcom, yet transcends expectations with an avalanche of campy, almost wall-breaking silliness.
Kathryn Newton shines as the horror-loving Lisa Swallows, a high school recluse who rarely speaks after the axe murder of her mother. Lisa now lives as a black sheep with her cheerleader stepsister "Taffy" (Liza Soberano), high-strung stepmother Janet (Carla Gugino), and easygoing father Dale (Joe Chrest). Taffy tries to help socialize her squirrely new sibling, but...
Kathryn Newton shines as the horror-loving Lisa Swallows, a high school recluse who rarely speaks after the axe murder of her mother. Lisa now lives as a black sheep with her cheerleader stepsister "Taffy" (Liza Soberano), high-strung stepmother Janet (Carla Gugino), and easygoing father Dale (Joe Chrest). Taffy tries to help socialize her squirrely new sibling, but...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Donato
- DailyDead
A totally killer paranormal love story inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel is headed to the screen with Lisa Frankenstein, written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) and directed by Zelda Williams. Lisa Frankenstein comes to theaters on February 9, 2024.
The ’80s set comedy is “a coming of Rage love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.”
Kathryn Newton (Freaky, Abigail) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) star as high school outcast Lisa Swallows and Creature, two complicated characters that couldn’t be further apart in personality but are drawn together by bizarre, supernatural circumstances. Whereas Lisa can’t stop talking, centuries of being dead have left Creature a lumbering,...
The ’80s set comedy is “a coming of Rage love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.”
Kathryn Newton (Freaky, Abigail) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) star as high school outcast Lisa Swallows and Creature, two complicated characters that couldn’t be further apart in personality but are drawn together by bizarre, supernatural circumstances. Whereas Lisa can’t stop talking, centuries of being dead have left Creature a lumbering,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
If your idea of a laugh riot is a high-school dreamboat being separated from his penis by an axe while treacly ‘80s classic “On the Wings of Love” soars on the soundtrack, then Lisa Frankenstein might be for you. So long as your frame of reference doesn’t go as far back as Edward Scissorhands. Diablo Cody’s screenplay about a maladjusted teen who finds a sense of purpose by bonding with a reanimated corpse delivers enough funny lines to make you want to cut it some slack for a minute. But Zelda Williams’ clunky direction soon stifles that good will as this retro-minded horror-comedy-romance lurches from scene to scene without ever building much steam.
Focus is positioning the release as a Valentine’s Day date movie for young audiences who like a touch of graveyard humor and gore with their canoodling. Maybe they’ll get a kick out of its garish candy colors,...
Focus is positioning the release as a Valentine’s Day date movie for young audiences who like a touch of graveyard humor and gore with their canoodling. Maybe they’ll get a kick out of its garish candy colors,...
- 2/7/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The tropes of horror comedy go back a long way; the genre probably dates to “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein,” released in 1948, with a few electro-roots in “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Yet the good ones all share something: a combo of flavors — scary and funny, violent and knockabout — that’s bold and tart and bracingly blended. A good horror comedy is a genre smoothie that wakes you right up.
But then there’s “Lisa Frankenstein,” a horror-com smoothie made mostly of ancient, moldy fruit. At this point, what a movie like this one tends to have going against it is the sheer past-the-sell-by-date creakiness of a genre that has now spent too many decades placing monsters and zombies in a so-normal-it’s-wicked high-camp setting. The original ghoulie sitcoms, “The Munsters” and “The Addams Family,” are 60 years old. “Young Frankenstein” is 50 years old. Even monster cereals like Count Chocula and Franken...
But then there’s “Lisa Frankenstein,” a horror-com smoothie made mostly of ancient, moldy fruit. At this point, what a movie like this one tends to have going against it is the sheer past-the-sell-by-date creakiness of a genre that has now spent too many decades placing monsters and zombies in a so-normal-it’s-wicked high-camp setting. The original ghoulie sitcoms, “The Munsters” and “The Addams Family,” are 60 years old. “Young Frankenstein” is 50 years old. Even monster cereals like Count Chocula and Franken...
- 2/7/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Pity poor Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), and not just for the unfortunate name. Her mother was murdered by an ax-wielding serial killer; Lisa was in the house, hiding in a backroom when it happened. Dad (Joe Chrest) remarried soon after, which meant that Lisa suddenly found herself spending her senior year at a new high school, living in a new house in a new city. Her brand new stepsister, Taffy (Liza Soberano), is a cheerleader, a Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageant winner, and an oracle of awful advice for her socially-awkward sibling.
- 2/7/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
From the mind of Diablo Cody comes Lisa Frankenstein. Directed by Zelda Williams, the film stars Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Cole Sprouse, Carla Gugino and Joe Chrest. With the Burtonesque visuals and deadpan dialogue, it’s an ambitious swing that will find an audience with some, and may not land with others. The film is headed to theaters February 9.
In 1989, anxiety-ridden teenager Lisa Swallows (Newton) is getting ready to go to a party with her stepsister Taffy (Soberano) and is having a hard time getting ready. Poor girl is grappling with the challenge of adjusting to both a new school and the aftermath of her mother’s tragic death, alongside her father Dale’s (Chrest) new wife Janet (Gugino), who hates Lisa. To take her mind off of reality, Lisa hangs out in a nearby abandoned graveyard, where she cares for the headstones. She’s taken a particular liking for...
In 1989, anxiety-ridden teenager Lisa Swallows (Newton) is getting ready to go to a party with her stepsister Taffy (Soberano) and is having a hard time getting ready. Poor girl is grappling with the challenge of adjusting to both a new school and the aftermath of her mother’s tragic death, alongside her father Dale’s (Chrest) new wife Janet (Gugino), who hates Lisa. To take her mind off of reality, Lisa hangs out in a nearby abandoned graveyard, where she cares for the headstones. She’s taken a particular liking for...
- 2/7/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton in Lisa FrankensteinPhoto: Michele K. Short/Focus Features
Screenwriter Diablo Cody was done dirty upon the release of Jennifer’s Body, a horror film inappropriately marketed to teenage boys that only later found its proper cult following in the form of terror-loving girls and women. It...
Screenwriter Diablo Cody was done dirty upon the release of Jennifer’s Body, a horror film inappropriately marketed to teenage boys that only later found its proper cult following in the form of terror-loving girls and women. It...
- 2/7/2024
- by Leigh Monson
- avclub.com
The story of a shy teenage girl who comes out of her shell after raising the boy of her dreams from the dead sounds like a job for the Tim Burton of yore. And yet, Lisa Frankenstein’s strengths are so specific to a weirdo female gaze that even the certified freak who made Beetlejuice would’ve failed to deliver on the potential of this film’s premise.
Diablo Cody’s script—operating on the same wicked, smirking wavelength as her now-cult classic Jennifer’s Body—is absolutely fearless in chasing the darkest implications of this story to its bitter end. The film gleefully lets its body count—in both the homicidal and sexual sense of the term, sometimes in the same scene—add up in gruesome, macabre fashion.
Getting there, though, is somewhat rough. Just as Lisa (Kathryn Newton) can’t seem to connect with the world around her at first,...
Diablo Cody’s script—operating on the same wicked, smirking wavelength as her now-cult classic Jennifer’s Body—is absolutely fearless in chasing the darkest implications of this story to its bitter end. The film gleefully lets its body count—in both the homicidal and sexual sense of the term, sometimes in the same scene—add up in gruesome, macabre fashion.
Getting there, though, is somewhat rough. Just as Lisa (Kathryn Newton) can’t seem to connect with the world around her at first,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
15 years ago Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama joined forced to deliver "Jennifer's Body," a genuine cult classic that went from mismarketed box office failure maligned by critics who didn't understand its brilliance, to the reclaimed favorite that became one of the selling points in the marketing for "Lisa Frankenstein." Cody returns to the teen horror comedy space alongside Zelda Williams (in her feature directorial debut) with a zany, heartfelt, and unapologetically odd story about a particularly peculiar high school outcast named Lisa (Kathryn Newton) who goes on a murderous adventure with the reanimated corpse of a young man — whose grave she hangs out at — in search of new limbs, a sense of autonomy, and maybe even love.
Set against the backdrop of the candy-coated neon bubblegum of the 1980s, "Lisa Frankenstein" makes no qualms about being for weirdos, and by weirdos. It's the resulting lovechild of a raucous orgy between "Edward Scissorhands,...
Set against the backdrop of the candy-coated neon bubblegum of the 1980s, "Lisa Frankenstein" makes no qualms about being for weirdos, and by weirdos. It's the resulting lovechild of a raucous orgy between "Edward Scissorhands,...
- 2/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Kathryn Newton channeled her inner “Lisa Frankenstein” for a special screening of the film at the Hollywood Athletic Club, donning a dramatic black corseted Vera Wang gown with exaggerated tulle hips.
“There was no other dress option. I have a little heart I took from my last boyfriend,” Newton told Variety on the black carpet, pointing to her blood-red heart-shaped choker and giggling, “Just kidding – I don’t have a boyfriend!”
In the film from Zelda Williams, Newton’s Lisa and a re-animated corpse dubbed “The Creature” (Cole Sprouse) embark on a murderous journey to make him whole by claiming some of his missing body parts from the living. Even though Sprouse doesn’t speak a single word in Diablo Cody’s campy script, communicating only through grunts, Newton says they had no trouble selling their chemistry.
“Have you looked at Cole Sprouse? It’s very easy to have chemistry.
“There was no other dress option. I have a little heart I took from my last boyfriend,” Newton told Variety on the black carpet, pointing to her blood-red heart-shaped choker and giggling, “Just kidding – I don’t have a boyfriend!”
In the film from Zelda Williams, Newton’s Lisa and a re-animated corpse dubbed “The Creature” (Cole Sprouse) embark on a murderous journey to make him whole by claiming some of his missing body parts from the living. Even though Sprouse doesn’t speak a single word in Diablo Cody’s campy script, communicating only through grunts, Newton says they had no trouble selling their chemistry.
“Have you looked at Cole Sprouse? It’s very easy to have chemistry.
- 2/6/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The box office is very much in need of saving right now. January was pretty rough, with only the likes of "Mean Girls" and "The Beekeeper" there to keep theaters afloat. February is looking even more bleak as holdovers from December of last year are finally starting to taper off and "Argylle" underperformed somewhat. So, what (if anything) is coming to the rescue for movie theaters in desperate need of something new to show? "Lisa Frankenstein" is next up to bat and, at least right now, it looks unlikely to score a home run. That said, it may deliver a solid enough single, to expand upon the baseball metaphor here.
Serving as the feature directorial debut of Zelda Williams, "Lisa Frankenstein" is a horror-comedy from Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody ("Juno"). It has two promising young stars leading the way: Kathryn Newton ("Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania") and Cole Sprouse ("Riverdale"). In short,...
Serving as the feature directorial debut of Zelda Williams, "Lisa Frankenstein" is a horror-comedy from Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody ("Juno"). It has two promising young stars leading the way: Kathryn Newton ("Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania") and Cole Sprouse ("Riverdale"). In short,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Super Bowl Lviii Live from Bikini Bottom will include a can’t-miss opening segment from Allegiant Stadium re-creating SpongeBob’s iconic “Sweet Victory” performance.
“The promo features scenes inspired by the original fan-favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episode, “Band Geeks,” with all-new CG-animation and set to the original song by David Glen Eisley (musical performer). During the first-ever alternate telecast of the game on Nickelodeon, fans will be treated to an extended version of the scene, which will also include football players from both teams.”
Take a sneak peek
The next episode of True Detective: Night Country will air a few days early so as not to compete with the big game in its normal Sunday slot.
“True Detective: Night Country’s next episode—episode five, to be clear—will premiere on Friday, February 9, at 9 p.m. Est, on Max, the streaming service. The episode will still premiere on HBO proper on Sunday at 9 p.
“The promo features scenes inspired by the original fan-favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episode, “Band Geeks,” with all-new CG-animation and set to the original song by David Glen Eisley (musical performer). During the first-ever alternate telecast of the game on Nickelodeon, fans will be treated to an extended version of the scene, which will also include football players from both teams.”
Take a sneak peek
The next episode of True Detective: Night Country will air a few days early so as not to compete with the big game in its normal Sunday slot.
“True Detective: Night Country’s next episode—episode five, to be clear—will premiere on Friday, February 9, at 9 p.m. Est, on Max, the streaming service. The episode will still premiere on HBO proper on Sunday at 9 p.
- 2/6/2024
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
Coming our way from director Zelda Williams (making her feature directorial debut) and screenwriter Diablo Cody, the horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein is set to receive a theatrical release this Friday, February 9th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Earlier today, we shared our interviews with Williams, Cody, and stars Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale), and now we’ve got a clip from the film to share as well. You can check it out in the embed above and see Newton’s character tell a corpse, played by Sprouse, about The Cure.
Set in 1989, Lisa Frankenstein has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love,...
Set in 1989, Lisa Frankenstein has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
There have been numerous takes on Mary Shelley’s classic tale Frankenstein. The latest of which offers up a script by Diablo Cody, and terrific performances from Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton. Zelda Williams takes on the directorial duties of Lisa Frankenstein. It tells the tale of a young outcast who manages to bring the dead to life, but without a few necessary body parts. The film also features a lively performance from Carla Gugino as well as Liza Soberano. Lisa Frankenstein opens this Friday at a theatre near you.
Recently, I spoke to both Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Having spoken to the very talented Ms. Newton before, it was terrific sitting across from her and her co-star. Cole impressed me with his love of horror and his admiration for the classic movie monsters. He discussed his chance to play his own take on the classics. As for Kathryn,...
Recently, I spoke to both Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Having spoken to the very talented Ms. Newton before, it was terrific sitting across from her and her co-star. Cole impressed me with his love of horror and his admiration for the classic movie monsters. He discussed his chance to play his own take on the classics. As for Kathryn,...
- 2/5/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
The first event of theseason is on the horizon — and you don’t even need to call a carriage. Instead, you can ring in the Bridgerton-verse’s favorite holiday from the cozy embrace of your sitting room.
On Feb. 14, the series’ cast and creative team is gathering to celebrate the upcoming release of Bridgerton Season 3, which will see Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) step into the spotlight. And, as a boon for fans everywhere, the entire sneak peek event will be broadcast virtually.
To secure your spot and enjoy the exclusive content and moderated Q&a live, you simply need to visit www.bridgertons3.netflixvirtualscreenings.com/rsvp and RSVP for the Bridgerton party.
Who will be in attendance at the sneak peek event?
Of course, you’ll be able to spy Coughlan and Newton across the virtual ballroom. They’ll be joined by co-stars Golda Rosheuvel...
On Feb. 14, the series’ cast and creative team is gathering to celebrate the upcoming release of Bridgerton Season 3, which will see Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) step into the spotlight. And, as a boon for fans everywhere, the entire sneak peek event will be broadcast virtually.
To secure your spot and enjoy the exclusive content and moderated Q&a live, you simply need to visit www.bridgertons3.netflixvirtualscreenings.com/rsvp and RSVP for the Bridgerton party.
Who will be in attendance at the sneak peek event?
Of course, you’ll be able to spy Coughlan and Newton across the virtual ballroom. They’ll be joined by co-stars Golda Rosheuvel...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ariana Romero
- Tudum - Netflix
A top newsletter at Substack is leaving the platform amid controversy over the company’s policies surrounding pro-Nazi content. Platformer founder Casey Newton made the announcement on Thursday, writing that the publication “can no longer stay in good conscience.”
The decision follows weeks of controversy over the issue. In December, Jonathan M. Katz published an article in The Atlantic titled “Substack Has a Nazi Problem” and reported that 16 newsletters contained “overt Nazi symbols, including the swastika and the sonnenrad, in their logos or in prominent graphics.” Katz’s reporting also...
The decision follows weeks of controversy over the issue. In December, Jonathan M. Katz published an article in The Atlantic titled “Substack Has a Nazi Problem” and reported that 16 newsletters contained “overt Nazi symbols, including the swastika and the sonnenrad, in their logos or in prominent graphics.” Katz’s reporting also...
- 1/12/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Universal Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming horror film “Abigail,” set to release on April 19.
The film is helmed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — also known as Radio Silence — who directed recent popular horror movies including “Scream” (2022), “Scream VI” (2023) and “Ready or Not” (2019).
“Abigail” follows a group of kidnappers who get in over their heads when their young target, a girl named Abigail, turns out to be a vampire.
The film’s official logline reads, “Children can be such monsters. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.”
The suspenseful trailer shows the captors trying...
The film is helmed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — also known as Radio Silence — who directed recent popular horror movies including “Scream” (2022), “Scream VI” (2023) and “Ready or Not” (2019).
“Abigail” follows a group of kidnappers who get in over their heads when their young target, a girl named Abigail, turns out to be a vampire.
The film’s official logline reads, “Children can be such monsters. After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.”
The suspenseful trailer shows the captors trying...
- 1/11/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
The horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein, which marks the feature directorial debut of Zelda Williams and was scripted by Diablo Cody, is set to receive a theatrical release on February 9, 2024, just in time for Valentine’s Day – and in anticipation of that release, Empire has unveiled a new image from the film! You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Set in 1989, the film has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.
Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) star alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game), Liza Soberano (Alone/Together), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), and...
Set in 1989, the film has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.
Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) star alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game), Liza Soberano (Alone/Together), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), and...
- 12/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
At its best, television shows use their extended running times to tell the kinds of stories that grow and change with the characters. It’s a wonderful opportunity for composer to do more than dash off a set of character themes and figure out where to seed the explosive braaaaams inside an action sequence. Some of the best TV scores of 2023 were weird, wonderful swerves that added something strange and surprising to the landscape of a show and expanded how we thought about the series. Even when dealing with returning television shows that had already forged their musical identities, our picks found interesting twists on old themes or ways of repurposing material that added something new to the plot beats we all expected/dreaded.
What made 2023 such a wonderful year for television score, even given that the WGA and SAG strikes loomed over a large chunk of it, is how...
What made 2023 such a wonderful year for television score, even given that the WGA and SAG strikes loomed over a large chunk of it, is how...
- 12/19/2023
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Nikki Rodriguez, Noah Lalonde, Ashby Gendry, Johnny Link, Zöe Soul, Jaylan Evans
Creator: Melania Halsall
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English
Runtime: 10 Episodes, Around 45 minutes each.
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review: What’s It About:
The romance genre is one of the most popular ones in any medium. Millions of romance novels are sold every single year, and dozens of TV shows are being produced and released in the same amount of time. My Life with the Walter Boys is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, written by Ali Novak. In this story, a young girl named Jackie suffers the worst of tragedies. Through a convoluted succession of events,...
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Nikki Rodriguez, Noah Lalonde, Ashby Gendry, Johnny Link, Zöe Soul, Jaylan Evans
Creator: Melania Halsall
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English
Runtime: 10 Episodes, Around 45 minutes each.
My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) My Life with the Walter Boys Season 1 Review: What’s It About:
The romance genre is one of the most popular ones in any medium. Millions of romance novels are sold every single year, and dozens of TV shows are being produced and released in the same amount of time. My Life with the Walter Boys is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, written by Ali Novak. In this story, a young girl named Jackie suffers the worst of tragedies. Through a convoluted succession of events,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
David Tennant and Catherine Tate one again got lost in space-time in Wild Blue Yonder, an hour of television brimming with all the mystery and humor we’ve come to expect from Russell T Davies-scripted Doctor Who.
First, a very quick recap of last week’s The Star Beast to jog your memory: The Doctor and Donna Noble are rocketing through time and space in a broken Tardis. They had just defeated the Meep and eagerly boarded the Tardis before it malfunctioned. Donna, having blue-balled her own cosmic doom by sharing Time Lord energy with her daughter Rose, is fierce,...
First, a very quick recap of last week’s The Star Beast to jog your memory: The Doctor and Donna Noble are rocketing through time and space in a broken Tardis. They had just defeated the Meep and eagerly boarded the Tardis before it malfunctioned. Donna, having blue-balled her own cosmic doom by sharing Time Lord energy with her daughter Rose, is fierce,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
Voice acting can make or break the success of an animated film. In the past, Hollywood understood that in order to deliver the best possible film, actors able to convey a range of emotions without the assistance of their body language were brought in for the job. At some point, that skill was traded in for celebrity stunt casting, sparking endless debates surrounding casting decisions. That isn't to say that well-known actors don't frequently pull off character-defining performances -- quite the contrary. One of the best examples comes from 2000's "Chicken Run," which featured "Absolutely Fabulous" star Julia Sawalha as Ginger and Mel Gibson as "Rocky." Both performers are still working actors today, so one would think they'd return to voice the characters the long-awaited sequel "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," right?
Wrong.
"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi has replaced Mel Gibson as Rocky while Thandiwe Newton is joining the cast as Ginger.
Wrong.
"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi has replaced Mel Gibson as Rocky while Thandiwe Newton is joining the cast as Ginger.
- 11/15/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Formerly credited as Thandie Newton, Thandiwe Newton is a British actress who rose above several challenges in her budding days to become a household name. Newton began her journey in the entertainment industry as a dancer. She was 11 years old when she enrolled to study dance but an injury ended her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. When dancing was no longer an option, Thandiwe Newton focused her energy on acting where she continues to excel. Her most recognizable roles include the titular role in Beloved (1998), Nyah Nordoff-Hall in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004),...
- 10/15/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Zelda Williams is making her feature directorial debut with the horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein, working from a screenplay written by Diablo Cody. Today, Focus Features unveiled a short promo video to announce that Lisa Frankenstein will be reaching theatres on February 9, 2024, just in time for Valentine’s Day. You can watch that promo video at the bottom of this article.
Set in 1989, the film has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.
Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) star alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game), Liza Soberano (Alone/Together), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), and Henry Eikenberry...
Set in 1989, the film has the following synopsis: A coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.
Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (Riverdale) star alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game), Liza Soberano (Alone/Together), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things), and Henry Eikenberry...
- 10/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Under the name ‘Crew Call For Change’, the protest aimed to voice concern over the lack of support for UK film and TV crews during the US strikes.
Around 20 UK film and TV crew members held a demonstration outside the opening night gala of the BFI London Film Festival (Lff) at Royal Festival Hall today (October 4), which was attended by guests including Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Barbara Broccoli.
Under the name ‘Crew Call For Change’, the demonstration aimed to voice concern over the lack of support for crews during the US strikes by reminding industry employers that crews are suffering.
Around 20 UK film and TV crew members held a demonstration outside the opening night gala of the BFI London Film Festival (Lff) at Royal Festival Hall today (October 4), which was attended by guests including Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Barbara Broccoli.
Under the name ‘Crew Call For Change’, the demonstration aimed to voice concern over the lack of support for crews during the US strikes by reminding industry employers that crews are suffering.
- 10/4/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Did anyone in the Trojan Horse get claustrophobic on the way to Troy? Was Marie Antoinette worried about getting canceled when she said, “Let them eat cake”? What if people got drafted into World War I via spam text? While these anachronistic setups might feel more MadLibs than legitimate situations, they’re just a few of the many videos from TikTok‘s favorite, and fast-growing improv comedian Jake Shane.
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♬ original sound – Jake Shane
Since 2021, Shane, the comedic voice behind @octopusslover8, has used the account to post about his favorite food.
@octopusslover8
Replying to @arianarios83
♬ original sound – Jake Shane
Since 2021, Shane, the comedic voice behind @octopusslover8, has used the account to post about his favorite food.
- 5/23/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett have joined the cast of Universal’s untitled monster movie. The film, announced last month, will be directed by Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett who recently revived the “Scream” franchise and previously helmed the cult favorite “Ready or Not.” They will join previously cast Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir in the mysterious fright flick, which now has a theatrical release date of April 19, 2024.
Chad Villella will produce alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. The script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. That release date puts it a week after Warner Bros. Discovery’s animated “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” and two weeks before Marvel’s “Captain America: New World Order.”
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Chad Villella will produce alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. The script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. That release date puts it a week after Warner Bros. Discovery’s animated “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” and two weeks before Marvel’s “Captain America: New World Order.”
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- 5/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett have jumped on board Universal Pictures’ untitled monster thriller from the filmmaker duo known as Radio Silence.
They join Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir in the feature directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who helmed the two latest Scream movies. Newton most recently appeared in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and has just wrapped production on Focus Feature’s Lisa Frankenstein pic.
Cloud is best known as the character Fezco on HBO’s series Euphoria, which will return for a third season in 2024. Catlett stars in Focus Features’ A Thousand and One, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Universal’s untitled monster movie will be released in theaters on April 19, 2024. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt of Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson is also producing.
Plot...
They join Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir in the feature directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who helmed the two latest Scream movies. Newton most recently appeared in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and has just wrapped production on Focus Feature’s Lisa Frankenstein pic.
Cloud is best known as the character Fezco on HBO’s series Euphoria, which will return for a third season in 2024. Catlett stars in Focus Features’ A Thousand and One, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Universal’s untitled monster movie will be released in theaters on April 19, 2024. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt of Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson is also producing.
Plot...
- 5/12/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and Will Catlett have been set for Universal Pictures’ untitled monster thriller from Radio Silence. The pic has been set for an April 19, 2024 release.
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
The trio join Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, and Kevin Durand in the thriller. Radio Silence is comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Chad Villella is producing alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Script was written by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick.
In the vein of Uni’s recent films like The Invisible Man and Renfield, this untitled monster thriller provides a unique take on legendary monster lore and will rep a fresh, new direction for those classic characters.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the $169M global grossing success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s upcoming monster thriller, directed by “Scream” and “Scream VI” filmmakers Radio Silence, has added to its buzzy cast, with Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett signing on for the film.
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
The trio join “Scream VI” star Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens and Kevin Durand in the yet-to-be-titled movie, which is set for release on April 19, 2024.
Hot off the success of their “Scream” films, which reinvigorated the franchise and set box office records, Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct the project from a script by Stephen Sheilds, with revisions by Guy Busick. Radio Silence’s Chad Villella serves as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. Tripp Vinson will also produce.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps but the movie is described as in the vein of Universal’s most recent monster movies, “Renfield” and “The Invisible Man,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Science fiction TV shows have a shorter shelf life than cryptocurrencies and social media influencers. What gives? It's not that complicated: big budgets + low ratings = cancellation. Hey, those space-age sets and costumes, alien makeup, and CGI aren't cheap. Meanwhile, passionate fans may sign petitions by the thousands, but ratings are what matters, and those fanbases are too small to impress execs trying to court advertisers.
Given the economics of television, it's not shocking TV studios routinely dump pricey sci-fi shows in favor of the newest "Big City Cop Show" procedural. To be honest, it's surprising sci-fi shows get made at all. Yep, it sucks, but that's show business. While it's easy to explain why most sci-fi TV shows get canceled, the reasons for some cancellations are downright baffling. These include sci-fi shows that were dropped despite decent ratings, canned with fully completed seasons, or even dumped after inspiring hunger strikes!
Given the economics of television, it's not shocking TV studios routinely dump pricey sci-fi shows in favor of the newest "Big City Cop Show" procedural. To be honest, it's surprising sci-fi shows get made at all. Yep, it sucks, but that's show business. While it's easy to explain why most sci-fi TV shows get canceled, the reasons for some cancellations are downright baffling. These include sci-fi shows that were dropped despite decent ratings, canned with fully completed seasons, or even dumped after inspiring hunger strikes!
- 3/18/2023
- by Hunter Cates
- Slash Film
Heavy-hitters from show business and the global beauty industry put their best faces forward over Oscar weekend, celebrating the 2023 honorees at the annual Variety + Armani Beauty’s Makeup Artistry Dinner.
The Edition West Hollywood’s Ardor restaurant played host for an evening celebrating the work of transformative artists Allan Avendaño, Alex Babsky, Kelsey Deenihan Fisher, Kathy Jeung and Cedric Jolivet — each given an emotional tribute by Sabrina Carpenter, Tessa Thompson, Lucy Hale, Natasha Bedingfield and Kathryn Newton, respectively.
Champagne and cocktails were served on a lush garden patio before dinner indoors, where the likes of supermodel Winnie Harlow, Emma Roberts, Meg Stalter, Kristine Froseth and Cara Santana mingled. Team Armani stayed true to their Italian roots by inviting several players from the Sicily-set second season of “The White Lotus”: actors Meghann Fahy, Leo Woodall, Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò.
Armani artists Mélanie Inglessis and Carolina Gonzalez gave opening remarks...
The Edition West Hollywood’s Ardor restaurant played host for an evening celebrating the work of transformative artists Allan Avendaño, Alex Babsky, Kelsey Deenihan Fisher, Kathy Jeung and Cedric Jolivet — each given an emotional tribute by Sabrina Carpenter, Tessa Thompson, Lucy Hale, Natasha Bedingfield and Kathryn Newton, respectively.
Champagne and cocktails were served on a lush garden patio before dinner indoors, where the likes of supermodel Winnie Harlow, Emma Roberts, Meg Stalter, Kristine Froseth and Cara Santana mingled. Team Armani stayed true to their Italian roots by inviting several players from the Sicily-set second season of “The White Lotus”: actors Meghann Fahy, Leo Woodall, Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò.
Armani artists Mélanie Inglessis and Carolina Gonzalez gave opening remarks...
- 3/14/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Bridgerton is set in London’s Regency Era, where being in the elite class was the place to be, and much of the drama was about who was getting married to whom. Brigerton Season 3 is set to debut this year, and it will follow the friends-to-lovers romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Fans are also convinced the season will open in 1815.
Here’s what we know.
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ | Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 ‘Bridgerton’: Does Penelope end up with Colin?
Fans who have read Quinn’s novels know that that the romance between Colin and Penelope is chronicled in her fourth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. The book is set several years into the future and follows Penelope, who has settled into her life as a spinster and has also lost quite a bit of weight.
Here’s what we know.
Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton in ‘Bridgerton’ | Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 ‘Bridgerton’: Does Penelope end up with Colin?
Fans who have read Quinn’s novels know that that the romance between Colin and Penelope is chronicled in her fourth novel, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. The book is set several years into the future and follows Penelope, who has settled into her life as a spinster and has also lost quite a bit of weight.
- 3/12/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
With the belief that Hollywood stars need never age on screen, or at least can do so more gracefully, Canadian visual effects studio Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (a.k.a. Marz) is close to commercially rolling out its Vanity AI artificial intelligence-driven program that cosmetically alters and enhances an actor’s skin and hairline in real-time or ages and de-ages actors for scenes set in the past or future.
The studio’s secret of eternal youth reached with algorithms was used for recent visual effects work on Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including for a wig fix for Kathryn Newton, who plays Cassie Lang, the young daughter of Paul Rudd’s character Scott Lang, a.k.a. shrinking hero Ant-Man.
De-aging technology has already been used on Hollywood actors ranging from Robert De Niro in The Irishman to Kurt Russell in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Marz...
The studio’s secret of eternal youth reached with algorithms was used for recent visual effects work on Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including for a wig fix for Kathryn Newton, who plays Cassie Lang, the young daughter of Paul Rudd’s character Scott Lang, a.k.a. shrinking hero Ant-Man.
De-aging technology has already been used on Hollywood actors ranging from Robert De Niro in The Irishman to Kurt Russell in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Marz...
- 3/9/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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