Co-writer with his brother of some of the great film musical songs including classics for Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book
Richard Sherman, who has died aged 95, often said that he never realised his youthful ambition to write “the great American symphony”. However, with his brother, Robert Sherman, he co-wrote songs that provided the soundtrack for a generation’s childhood – upbeat numbers with a homespun philosophy typified by lines such as “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down”.
Those words were written for the brothers’ greatest triumph, the Oscar-winning Mary Poppins (1964), for which they created a score of staggering brilliance: haunting ballads, lilting lullabies, roistering marches, energetic dance numbers and knockabout vaudeville tunes. Half of the songs instantly became standards – not just the Oscar-winning Chim Chim Cher-ee but also A Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Birds, Jolly Holiday and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Richard Sherman, who has died aged 95, often said that he never realised his youthful ambition to write “the great American symphony”. However, with his brother, Robert Sherman, he co-wrote songs that provided the soundtrack for a generation’s childhood – upbeat numbers with a homespun philosophy typified by lines such as “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down”.
Those words were written for the brothers’ greatest triumph, the Oscar-winning Mary Poppins (1964), for which they created a score of staggering brilliance: haunting ballads, lilting lullabies, roistering marches, energetic dance numbers and knockabout vaudeville tunes. Half of the songs instantly became standards – not just the Oscar-winning Chim Chim Cher-ee but also A Spoonful of Sugar, Feed the Birds, Jolly Holiday and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
- 5/26/2024
- by Brian Sibley
- The Guardian - Film News
Richard M. Sherman, a nine-time Academy Award nominee and one of the songwriting brothers behind Disney movies like 1964’s Mary Poppins and 1967’s The Jungle Book, has died at 95. Sherman died of age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills on Saturday, according to a Walt Disney Company announcement. Robert B. Sherman, the other half of the duo, died in 2012. The Sherman Brothers, who had a big fan in Walt Disney himself, won two Academy Awards for Mary Poppins, taking home the trophies for Best Score – Substantially Original and Best Original Song (for “Chim Chim Cher-ee”). Richard and Robert wrote more than 200 songs for some 27 films and 24 television productions, Disney reports. Their film credits include The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), The Parent Trap (1961), Summer Magic (1963), The Sword in the Stone (1963), That Darn Cat! (1965), Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966), The Happiest Millionaire (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). The brothers...
- 5/26/2024
- TV Insider
Richard Sherman, the youngest sibling in the iconic songwriting duo the Sherman Brothers, has passed away at the age of 95 from an age-related illness.
Richard and Robert Sherman – who passed away in 2012 at the age of 86 – provided moviegoers with some of the great songs in cinema, boosting every Disney or family-driven production they worked on and helping solidify them as classics.
The Sherman Brothers won the Best Original Song Oscar for “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins, earning four other nominations in the category, including the title song for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and “The Age of Believing” from Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Mary Poppins would also land Robert and Richard Sherman the Best Original Score Oscar, a category they received four nods in. Retrospectively, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” was featured on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movie songs ever.
In a statement, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said,...
Richard and Robert Sherman – who passed away in 2012 at the age of 86 – provided moviegoers with some of the great songs in cinema, boosting every Disney or family-driven production they worked on and helping solidify them as classics.
The Sherman Brothers won the Best Original Song Oscar for “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins, earning four other nominations in the category, including the title song for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and “The Age of Believing” from Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Mary Poppins would also land Robert and Richard Sherman the Best Original Score Oscar, a category they received four nods in. Retrospectively, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” was featured on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movie songs ever.
In a statement, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Richard Sherman, der die Musik legendärer Disney-Klassiker wie „Mary Poppins“ schuf, ist im Alter von 95 Jahren verstorben.
Richard M. Sherman (Credit: Imago / MediaPunch)
Der oscargekrönte Songwriter Richard M. Sherman, der gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder Robert die Melodien für Disney-Klassiker wie „Mary Poppins“, „Chitty Chitty Bang Bang“ und „Das Dschungelbuch“ schrieb, ist am 25. Mai in Los Angeles gestorben. Er wurde 95 Jahre alt. Die Sherman Brothers arbeiteten viel für Walt Disney, für dessen Filme sie hauptsächlich Lieder und gelegentlich Filmmusiken schrieben. Sie zeichnen insgesamt für an die 1000 Songs und Musik für 50 Filme verantwortlich und waren laut Disney für mehr Filmmusicalsongs verantwortlich als jeder andere in der Geschichte. Zu Shermans hohen Auszeichnungen gehören neben dem Oscar die Mitgliedschaft in der Songwriters Hall of Fame und die National Medal of Honor. Robert Sherman ist bereits 2012 gestorben.
Richard M. Sherman (Credit: Imago / MediaPunch)
Der oscargekrönte Songwriter Richard M. Sherman, der gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder Robert die Melodien für Disney-Klassiker wie „Mary Poppins“, „Chitty Chitty Bang Bang“ und „Das Dschungelbuch“ schrieb, ist am 25. Mai in Los Angeles gestorben. Er wurde 95 Jahre alt. Die Sherman Brothers arbeiteten viel für Walt Disney, für dessen Filme sie hauptsächlich Lieder und gelegentlich Filmmusiken schrieben. Sie zeichnen insgesamt für an die 1000 Songs und Musik für 50 Filme verantwortlich und waren laut Disney für mehr Filmmusicalsongs verantwortlich als jeder andere in der Geschichte. Zu Shermans hohen Auszeichnungen gehören neben dem Oscar die Mitgliedschaft in der Songwriters Hall of Fame und die National Medal of Honor. Robert Sherman ist bereits 2012 gestorben.
- 5/26/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
Richard M. Sherman, the Academy Award-winning songwriter, who along with his late brother Robert, composed music for classic films including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, has died at the age of 95.
Over the course of their prolific career, the Shermans composed over 1,000 songs for more 50 movies, and were responsible for more movie musical songs than any duo in film history, according to Billboard.
Their brothers’ other notable film scores included The Aristocats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Charlotte’s Web, and The Tigger Movie.
Additionally, the Shermans composed “It’s a Small World (After All),” for the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, and wrote “You’re Sixteen,” which later became a No. 1 hit for Ringo Starr.
The Shermans’s accolades included a total nine Academy Award nominations with two victories; four Grammy nominations with two wins; and 23 gold- or platinum-certified albums.
Over the course of their prolific career, the Shermans composed over 1,000 songs for more 50 movies, and were responsible for more movie musical songs than any duo in film history, according to Billboard.
Their brothers’ other notable film scores included The Aristocats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Charlotte’s Web, and The Tigger Movie.
Additionally, the Shermans composed “It’s a Small World (After All),” for the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, and wrote “You’re Sixteen,” which later became a No. 1 hit for Ringo Starr.
The Shermans’s accolades included a total nine Academy Award nominations with two victories; four Grammy nominations with two wins; and 23 gold- or platinum-certified albums.
- 5/26/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar-winning songwriter who partnered with his late brother to craft tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book, died Saturday. He was 95.
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Richard M. Sherman, two-time Oscar winner who collaborated with brother Robert B. Sherman on the songs for “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and the enduring Disneyland tune “It’s a Small World (After All),” died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness. He was 95.
The Sherman brothers worked in a job that no longer exists: inhouse songwriters for a studio. In their case, the studio was Disney, and the brothers were hired for that steady gig after their 1958 song “Tall Paul” was a hit for Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
In the early 1960s, they penned tunes for Hayley Mills in Disney films “The Parent Trap,” “In Search of the Castaways” and “Summer Magic,” as well as songs for “The Absent-Minded Professor” and “Moon Pilot”; Walt Disney, always aware of synergy, made sure his family comedies had a tune with radio-play potential. The Shermans wrote for...
The Sherman brothers worked in a job that no longer exists: inhouse songwriters for a studio. In their case, the studio was Disney, and the brothers were hired for that steady gig after their 1958 song “Tall Paul” was a hit for Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
In the early 1960s, they penned tunes for Hayley Mills in Disney films “The Parent Trap,” “In Search of the Castaways” and “Summer Magic,” as well as songs for “The Absent-Minded Professor” and “Moon Pilot”; Walt Disney, always aware of synergy, made sure his family comedies had a tune with radio-play potential. The Shermans wrote for...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Richard M. Sherman, one-half of the prolific Disney songwriting duo The Sherman Brothers, has died. He was 95.
Sherman and his brother Robert were responsible for dozens of the brand’s most memorable cinematic songs. They were most known for their work on “Mary Poppins,” which earned the duo two Oscars, the soundtrack for “The Jungle Book” and “It’s a Small World.”
“Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it means to be a Disney Legend, creating along with his brother Robert the beloved classics that have become a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement Saturday.
“From films like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ to attractions like ‘It’s a Small World,’ the music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences. We are forever grateful for the mark Richard left on the world,...
Sherman and his brother Robert were responsible for dozens of the brand’s most memorable cinematic songs. They were most known for their work on “Mary Poppins,” which earned the duo two Oscars, the soundtrack for “The Jungle Book” and “It’s a Small World.”
“Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it means to be a Disney Legend, creating along with his brother Robert the beloved classics that have become a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement Saturday.
“From films like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ to attractions like ‘It’s a Small World,’ the music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences. We are forever grateful for the mark Richard left on the world,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
This year’s Cannes competition began with a film set in a working-class environment where a young woman with a single mother dreamed of escaping it all through dance. It was Agathe Riedinger’s Wild Diamond, but squint the eyes and forget the sunny coastal scenery and you could have been watching Andrea Arnold’s Fish Tank, a winner of the jury prize here fifteen years ago. Arnold now returns to the Croisette with Bird, remarkably just her third narrative film since and her closest to it, in many ways––up-and-coming stars next to non-professional actors, kitchen-sink realism, great music, sketchy dudes––although this time with Franz Rogowski playing a queer-coded Mary Poppins who might be a seagull.
Bird stars Nykiya Adams as Bailey, a young girl living with her father, Bug (a tattooed Barry Keoghan in a touching performance), in a free-spirited community house in a British coastal town.
Bird stars Nykiya Adams as Bailey, a young girl living with her father, Bug (a tattooed Barry Keoghan in a touching performance), in a free-spirited community house in a British coastal town.
- 5/17/2024
- by Rory O'Connor
- The Film Stage
On the eve of the world premiere of her new film Bird at the Cannes Film Festival, festival favorite Andrea Arnold revealed that the shoot was the toughest of her career.
“It was the hardest film I ever made,” Arnold said from the stage on Wednesday while accepting the 2024 Carrosse d’Or, or Golden Coach Award, at the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes. “There were many challenges, more than usual, and there seemed to be more restrictions than I’d ever known. Lots of things I’ve put on the page and cared about got lost, so the edit was really hard. It was proving really hard to carve from the rushes something of the film I had intended. I was grieving the losses and I felt pretty vulnerable.”
The competition title, Bird, stars Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams and Jason Buda star in the film which follows a...
“It was the hardest film I ever made,” Arnold said from the stage on Wednesday while accepting the 2024 Carrosse d’Or, or Golden Coach Award, at the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes. “There were many challenges, more than usual, and there seemed to be more restrictions than I’d ever known. Lots of things I’ve put on the page and cared about got lost, so the edit was really hard. It was proving really hard to carve from the rushes something of the film I had intended. I was grieving the losses and I felt pretty vulnerable.”
The competition title, Bird, stars Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams and Jason Buda star in the film which follows a...
- 5/16/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prince William headed to Cornwall for two days in a visit that, according to a royal expert, bodes well for Kate Middleton’s recovery. They say it’s a sign the Prince of Wales is “relaxed” as his wife, the Princess of Wales, continues to undergo cancer treatment—and send the occasional thank-you note. Ahead, what William did on the trip, plus his brief update on how Kate’s doing.
William traveled to Cornwall for a solo visit on May 9
William, who returned to royal duties in April 2024, traveled to Cornwall for a two-day visit on May 9, 2024. Meaning he spent the night away from Kate, who is being treated for cancer after revealing her diagnosis in March 2024.
There, William checked up on his forthcoming housing project as part of the Duchy of Cornwall, a centuries-old private estate for the Prince of Wales. He also learned about water safety at Fistral Beach.
William traveled to Cornwall for a solo visit on May 9
William, who returned to royal duties in April 2024, traveled to Cornwall for a two-day visit on May 9, 2024. Meaning he spent the night away from Kate, who is being treated for cancer after revealing her diagnosis in March 2024.
There, William checked up on his forthcoming housing project as part of the Duchy of Cornwall, a centuries-old private estate for the Prince of Wales. He also learned about water safety at Fistral Beach.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The year of 2022 was quite fruitful for horror features, as we saw such genre’s gems, as Barbarian, The Menu, Smile and Scream. However, they all didn’t make enough noise to be everywhere on the Net not only at the time, but over the course of these 2 years too.
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
There is one movie which obviously managed to do so, given the enormous amount of memes, viral videos and Halloween costumes inspired by it. It’d be surprising to hear that it appears to be a sequel, but it definitely overhyped the original movie.
Its plot focuses on the life of a mentally ill young woman forced to live with her abusive parents and her husband at the farm. She can’t stand this way of life and lusts for the glamorous life of a chorus girl or a film star, but her dreams don't seem to come true.
You...
- 5/12/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
A positive attitude. That’s what Kate Middleton has whenever she’s around Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis amid her ongoing cancer battle. The Princess of Wales is, per a royal author, being “upbeat,” along with her husband, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, whenever their children, ages 10, 9, and 6, are around.
Kate is ‘resolutely cheerful’ around George, Charlotte, and Louis as she continues cancer treatment
According to royal author Christopher Andersen, Kate is a constant “ray of light” in the royal family. “She remains a ray of light in what can often be a suffocatingly stuffy environment behind palace walls,” he told Us Weekly, noting William and Kate’s marriage “has been tumultuous” in the last year due to her health issues.
Kate revealed her diagnosis in a short video clip on March 22, 2024, after an edited photo controversy and months of speculation — plus many conspiracy theories — surrounding her...
Kate is ‘resolutely cheerful’ around George, Charlotte, and Louis as she continues cancer treatment
According to royal author Christopher Andersen, Kate is a constant “ray of light” in the royal family. “She remains a ray of light in what can often be a suffocatingly stuffy environment behind palace walls,” he told Us Weekly, noting William and Kate’s marriage “has been tumultuous” in the last year due to her health issues.
Kate revealed her diagnosis in a short video clip on March 22, 2024, after an edited photo controversy and months of speculation — plus many conspiracy theories — surrounding her...
- 5/11/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
With Robert Downey Jr. finally winning an Oscar for Oppenheimer and co-starring in the acclaimed HBO miniseries The Sympathizer, Awfully Good Movies is looking back at Rdj’s first and failed attempt at a post-Marvel franchise in the failed family fantasy Dolittle!
Right after Tony Stark’s epic exit from the MCU, Downey hopped on to star in and co-produce alongside his wife Susan a new adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s children’s book series about the veterinarian who can talk all the languages of his animal patients, this time without any overlong musical numbers from Rex Harrison or silly mugging from Eddie Murphy. However, much like the 1998 version, Dolittle’s animals would be voiced by a huge array of talented actors, including Rdj’s former Avengers co-star Tom Holland and future Oppenheimer co-star Rami Malek, and the long-awaited teaming of Dame Emma Thompson and John Cena that we’ve...
Right after Tony Stark’s epic exit from the MCU, Downey hopped on to star in and co-produce alongside his wife Susan a new adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s children’s book series about the veterinarian who can talk all the languages of his animal patients, this time without any overlong musical numbers from Rex Harrison or silly mugging from Eddie Murphy. However, much like the 1998 version, Dolittle’s animals would be voiced by a huge array of talented actors, including Rdj’s former Avengers co-star Tom Holland and future Oppenheimer co-star Rami Malek, and the long-awaited teaming of Dame Emma Thompson and John Cena that we’ve...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jesse Shade
- JoBlo.com
Emily Blunt finds it “effortlessly fun” working with Ryan Gosling.The 41-year-old actress got “very lucky” when she was cast alongside the ‘Barbie’ actor in their new movie ‘The Fall Guy’ because he was so easy to work with.She told Britain’s Hello! magazine: “Ryan’s the best. He’s a delight. It’s effortlessly fun working with him.“I got very lucky. I had the best sparring partner ever.“He’s a creative whirlwind and the sweetest and easiest to be around.“It was just like Neverland – it was heaven.”Emily also praised the “incredible work” of the stunt performers on the film.She said: “They risk life and limb to give people that crackling sense of wonder you feel in movies and it’s time they got their outing.”While the British star was happy to get involved in the fight scene, she’s been put off...
- 5/6/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
The original 1964 Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" was considered a showcase for its star, Carol Channing, and little else. At the time, critics were not entirely kind, saying the show had "unnecessary vulgar and frenzied touches," and that they "wouldn't say that Jerry Herman's score is memorable." Despite the middling reviews, "Hello, Dolly!" won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Leading Actress (for Channing), Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Original Score.
The mid-'60s were a weirdly fraught time for major Hollywood musicals, as the genre provided some of the era's biggest hits, but also some of its biggest bombs. In 1964, Disney had a big hit with "Mary Poppins" and Warner Bros. made bank with "My Fair Lady," so musicals were suddenly on the rise. In 1965, Fox released "The Sound of Music," adapted from the stage production by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and it proved to be one of...
The mid-'60s were a weirdly fraught time for major Hollywood musicals, as the genre provided some of the era's biggest hits, but also some of its biggest bombs. In 1964, Disney had a big hit with "Mary Poppins" and Warner Bros. made bank with "My Fair Lady," so musicals were suddenly on the rise. In 1965, Fox released "The Sound of Music," adapted from the stage production by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and it proved to be one of...
- 5/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Emily Blunt was in 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow, a Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller that required some wire stunts that ended in spills.
But that wasn’t the scariest thing she’s ever done.
Speaking to People, Blunt cites 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns as her biggest stunt challenge. “That entrance was very stressful for me,” she recalled.
The Poppins character’s entrance “had to start in the clouds and come all the way down” toward the ground while holding an umbrella aloft,” she recalls. “And I’m supposed to walk effortlessly into my close-up as if it’s nothing. I did three takes — and then I felt my tolerance go, ‘Pfft!’ And that was it. I was done.”
Director Rob Marshall requested a fourth take. “I did three takes and I could see Rob gearing up to do another one. I was like, ‘Nope, no, no, no, I’m done.’ It was over,...
But that wasn’t the scariest thing she’s ever done.
Speaking to People, Blunt cites 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns as her biggest stunt challenge. “That entrance was very stressful for me,” she recalled.
The Poppins character’s entrance “had to start in the clouds and come all the way down” toward the ground while holding an umbrella aloft,” she recalls. “And I’m supposed to walk effortlessly into my close-up as if it’s nothing. I did three takes — and then I felt my tolerance go, ‘Pfft!’ And that was it. I was done.”
Director Rob Marshall requested a fourth take. “I did three takes and I could see Rob gearing up to do another one. I was like, ‘Nope, no, no, no, I’m done.’ It was over,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“Normal” is Prince William and Kate Middleton’s goal at home. The Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly want to maintain a sense of normalcy for Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 6, as Kate undergoes cancer treatment. Ahead, how they’re making it happen, and who has been a huge help. Hint: It’s a member of the Middleton family.
George, Charlotte, and Louis’ ‘lives and their happiness’ are a priority amid Kate’s cancer diagnosis
As Kate undergoes preventative chemotherapy following her March cancer diagnosis announcement, she and William are doing their best to keep things “normal.”
“William and Kate are trying to keep things as normal as possible for their children’s sake,” a source told Ok! Magazine. “They don’t want Kate’s diagnosis to overshadow the children’s lives and their happiness. And [they] are very much their priority.”
Take, for instance, the timing of Kate’s announcement.
George, Charlotte, and Louis’ ‘lives and their happiness’ are a priority amid Kate’s cancer diagnosis
As Kate undergoes preventative chemotherapy following her March cancer diagnosis announcement, she and William are doing their best to keep things “normal.”
“William and Kate are trying to keep things as normal as possible for their children’s sake,” a source told Ok! Magazine. “They don’t want Kate’s diagnosis to overshadow the children’s lives and their happiness. And [they] are very much their priority.”
Take, for instance, the timing of Kate’s announcement.
- 4/29/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt join forces on screen for the upcoming action flick The Fall Guy, their promotional efforts have also seen playful nods to their 2023 movies, which created a cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer.
And the light-hearted rivalry between the two actors appears poised to persist, at least that’s what it seems from the Barbie star’s reaction to a reporter sharing his preference for the Christopher Nolan film over the Oscar-nominated movie.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024) | Universal Pictures Ryan Gosling’s Priceless Reaction to Oppenheimer Preference Over Barbie
The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have been busy promoting their upcoming film, which is set to hit the theatres soon. And fans are enjoying Gosling’s reaction upon discovering the interviewer’s preference for Blunt’s Oppenheimer over his film Barbie.
The Fall Guy | Universal Pictures
In a conversation with The Fall Guy stars,...
And the light-hearted rivalry between the two actors appears poised to persist, at least that’s what it seems from the Barbie star’s reaction to a reporter sharing his preference for the Christopher Nolan film over the Oscar-nominated movie.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024) | Universal Pictures Ryan Gosling’s Priceless Reaction to Oppenheimer Preference Over Barbie
The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have been busy promoting their upcoming film, which is set to hit the theatres soon. And fans are enjoying Gosling’s reaction upon discovering the interviewer’s preference for Blunt’s Oppenheimer over his film Barbie.
The Fall Guy | Universal Pictures
In a conversation with The Fall Guy stars,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling are continuing their The Fall Guy press tour abroad!
The co-stars walked the red carpet together at the Paris premiere on Tuesday night (April 23) at Ugc Normandie in Paris, France.
Ryan and Emily were joined by director David Leitch and his producer wife Kelly McCormick.
That same day, the actors appeared in an interview that debuted on The Today Show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“My kids call her Mary Poppins. They’re like, ‘Are you working with Mary Poppins today?’ ‘Yes, I am,’” Ryan said about Emily.
For those who don’t know, Ryan shares daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7, with longtime partner Eva Mendes.
Emily revealed that her kids, who she shares with husband John Krasinski, love Ryan because of Barbie.
“They love him so deeply. Actually, my oldest one — It’s the first movie she has expressed any interest in, and it...
The co-stars walked the red carpet together at the Paris premiere on Tuesday night (April 23) at Ugc Normandie in Paris, France.
Ryan and Emily were joined by director David Leitch and his producer wife Kelly McCormick.
That same day, the actors appeared in an interview that debuted on The Today Show.
Keep reading to find out more…
“My kids call her Mary Poppins. They’re like, ‘Are you working with Mary Poppins today?’ ‘Yes, I am,’” Ryan said about Emily.
For those who don’t know, Ryan shares daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7, with longtime partner Eva Mendes.
Emily revealed that her kids, who she shares with husband John Krasinski, love Ryan because of Barbie.
“They love him so deeply. Actually, my oldest one — It’s the first movie she has expressed any interest in, and it...
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Things are better between King Charles III and Prince William because of Kate Middleton. A commentator says the Princess of Wales’s presence has acted as a “healing balm” to her husband, the Prince of Wales’ relationship with his father, which “hasn’t always been the easiest.”
Kate has helped improve King Charles and William’s relationship
Kate’s not only British royalty but something of a salve to relationships. In particular, that of her husband, William, 41, and father-in-law, King Charles, 75.
The feat is something considering their relationship “hasn’t always been the easiest,” Victoria Arbiter told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat (via The Mirror).
When Kate joined the royal family in 2011, she brought with her “warmth,” acting as a “healing balm” for William and his father.
“I think we can look at Kate—she’s so close to her own family. Family is so important to her,...
Kate has helped improve King Charles and William’s relationship
Kate’s not only British royalty but something of a salve to relationships. In particular, that of her husband, William, 41, and father-in-law, King Charles, 75.
The feat is something considering their relationship “hasn’t always been the easiest,” Victoria Arbiter told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat (via The Mirror).
When Kate joined the royal family in 2011, she brought with her “warmth,” acting as a “healing balm” for William and his father.
“I think we can look at Kate—she’s so close to her own family. Family is so important to her,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton’s “anchors” aren’t Prince William or their three children, Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. According to a royal expert, the “real anchors” in the Princess of Wales’s life are her parents and siblings. Ahead, how the Middletons are “absolutely fundamental” to Kate’s life, especially amid her cancer diagnosis.
Carole, Michael, Pippa, and James are Kate’s ‘real anchors’
Kate is leaning on her mom and dad — Carole Middleton, 69, and Michael Middleton, 74 — and sister and brother after being diagnosed with cancer, according to Katie Nicholl, a royal expert and author.
Kate revealed her diagnosis on March 22, 2024, in a rare video statement, saying the news came as a “huge shock.”
“She has a really tight group of friends and, particularly in Norfolk, really close friends there,” Nicholl told Et of the English countryside town where the Wales family has a home. “But I think the...
Carole, Michael, Pippa, and James are Kate’s ‘real anchors’
Kate is leaning on her mom and dad — Carole Middleton, 69, and Michael Middleton, 74 — and sister and brother after being diagnosed with cancer, according to Katie Nicholl, a royal expert and author.
Kate revealed her diagnosis on March 22, 2024, in a rare video statement, saying the news came as a “huge shock.”
“She has a really tight group of friends and, particularly in Norfolk, really close friends there,” Nicholl told Et of the English countryside town where the Wales family has a home. “But I think the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ian Fleming is perhaps best known for being the creator of James Bond and the series of novels that center the character, but he's also the mind behind the 1964 children's novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car," which was subsequently turned into the beloved, Academy Award-nominated fantasy movie musical and later, a stage musical. The story focuses on the Potts family, namely, siblings Jeremy and Jemima, who desperately try to set up their widowed inventor father Caractacus with a beautiful woman named Truly Scrumptious. And people had the audacity to make fun of the character names in "The Hunger Games" series? Tsk. Tsk. During a day at the beach, Caractacus tells the children a fantastical tale about the villainous Baron Bomburst, the tyrant ruler of the land of Vulgaria, and his attempts to steal their magical family car, the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
- 4/6/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Yellowstone has been one of the most remarkable TV series in the recent past. The Taylor Sheridan show primarily focuses on the largest ranch owners in Montana, the Dutton family with its primary focus on Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III. While Costner has given an incredible performance as Dutton, actor Josh Lucas also played a younger version of the character in the series.
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone
The Taylor Sheridan series is known for its repeated use of flashback sequences to explain present events. Surprisingly, despite playing the same character, Josh Lucas and Kevin Costner never met each other on the set. Lucas explained that Sheridan had a unique approach to the show and did not want the actors to meet.
Why did Taylor Sheridan not let Kevin Costner and Josh Lucas meet? Josh Lucas as young John Dutton
As per an interview with Collider, Josh...
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone
The Taylor Sheridan series is known for its repeated use of flashback sequences to explain present events. Surprisingly, despite playing the same character, Josh Lucas and Kevin Costner never met each other on the set. Lucas explained that Sheridan had a unique approach to the show and did not want the actors to meet.
Why did Taylor Sheridan not let Kevin Costner and Josh Lucas meet? Josh Lucas as young John Dutton
As per an interview with Collider, Josh...
- 4/4/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Movie, TV and music fans are already remembering notable figures who have died since the start of 2024. “An Officer and a Gentleman” Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis, “Starsky and Hutch” star David Soul and “Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie, are among celebrities from the world of television who have died. In film, cinephiles are remembering “Moonstruck” director Norman Jewison and “Mary Poppins” actress Glynis Johns.
Last year, the entertainment community said goodbye to celebrities including musicians Jimmy Buffett, Shane McGowan, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry, writer-producer Norman Lear and director William Friedkin.
Last year, the entertainment community said goodbye to celebrities including musicians Jimmy Buffett, Shane McGowan, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry, writer-producer Norman Lear and director William Friedkin.
- 4/1/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Kate Middleton is getting support from friends, Prince William, and other royals as she navigates her cancer diagnosis. A commentator says, however, the support of the Middleton family is key. Ahead, the “under the radar” support for the Prince and Princess of Wales and their kids from Kate’s parents, brother, and sister.
The Middleton family is ‘pivotal’ to Kate and Prince William’s lives amid the cancer diagnosis
According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, Kate’s close relationship with her parents and siblings is more important due to her cancer diagnosis.
“We know that she’s got a very close and support[ive] family,” he said (via The Sun). “And secondly, that the support is under the radar. The Middletons are clearly a very, very important part of her and William’s life. At the moment, absolutely pivotal, I would say.”
Kate’s mother and father are Carole and Michael Middleton.
The Middleton family is ‘pivotal’ to Kate and Prince William’s lives amid the cancer diagnosis
According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, Kate’s close relationship with her parents and siblings is more important due to her cancer diagnosis.
“We know that she’s got a very close and support[ive] family,” he said (via The Sun). “And secondly, that the support is under the radar. The Middletons are clearly a very, very important part of her and William’s life. At the moment, absolutely pivotal, I would say.”
Kate’s mother and father are Carole and Michael Middleton.
- 3/31/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Franchise animation Kung Fu Panda 4 and creature clash Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire lead a bumper weekend of 16 new films at the UK-Ireland box office.
Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has the biggest opening of the weekend in 715 sites – a significant jump for the series, after 2008’s Kung Fu Panda (448) and sequels in 2011 (514) and 2016 (585), all through Paramount.
Conversely, the total grosses of each film have dropped, with the first title making £20.4m, followed by £17m and £14.2m for the sequels. All of these were pre-pandemic; number four will look to cross the £10m mark before challenging any of those totals.
Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has the biggest opening of the weekend in 715 sites – a significant jump for the series, after 2008’s Kung Fu Panda (448) and sequels in 2011 (514) and 2016 (585), all through Paramount.
Conversely, the total grosses of each film have dropped, with the first title making £20.4m, followed by £17m and £14.2m for the sequels. All of these were pre-pandemic; number four will look to cross the £10m mark before challenging any of those totals.
- 3/28/2024
- ScreenDaily
Known for portraying the role of Lloyd Pierce in the popular neo-Western drama series, Yellowstone, Forrie J. Smith has recently been in conversation for his stance on masking. However, this is not the first instance when the 65-year-old actor has attracted attention for his opposition to public health beliefs. Earlier, Smith made headlines when he announced his decision not to attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Actor Forrie J. Smith in Yellowstone
His decision came amid Yellowstone’s significant recognition in the awards circuit, as it was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Taking to Instagram, he cited the mandatory vaccination requirement for all attendees as the reason for his absence, firmly expressing his stance against vaccination.
Why Did Forrie J. Smith Couldn’t Attend the 2022 SAG Awards?
In 2022, Forrie J. Smith shared an Instagram video telling his fans and followers that he would not...
Actor Forrie J. Smith in Yellowstone
His decision came amid Yellowstone’s significant recognition in the awards circuit, as it was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Taking to Instagram, he cited the mandatory vaccination requirement for all attendees as the reason for his absence, firmly expressing his stance against vaccination.
Why Did Forrie J. Smith Couldn’t Attend the 2022 SAG Awards?
In 2022, Forrie J. Smith shared an Instagram video telling his fans and followers that he would not...
- 3/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Kate Middleton’s mother, Carole Middleton, is a big help to the Wales family. The 69-year-old is supporting the family of five through the future queen’s cancer diagnosis. A source close to the Middletons says the Princess of Wales’ mom, Carole, is “keeping the family together.”
Carole Middleton is holding William and Kate’s family ‘together’
Kate’s mom is supporting Prince William, Kate, and their three kids, according to a report from The Independent. Believed to be one of the first to learn of Kate’s cancer diagnosis, Carole is “keeping the family together.”
“Carole has been the driving force keeping the family together,” a source close to the Middletons said. And doing so “with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.”
That’s meant spending more time with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. “She’s ferried and fetched George, Louis, and Charlotte, taken them to school sports matches,...
Carole Middleton is holding William and Kate’s family ‘together’
Kate’s mom is supporting Prince William, Kate, and their three kids, according to a report from The Independent. Believed to be one of the first to learn of Kate’s cancer diagnosis, Carole is “keeping the family together.”
“Carole has been the driving force keeping the family together,” a source close to the Middletons said. And doing so “with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.”
That’s meant spending more time with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. “She’s ferried and fetched George, Louis, and Charlotte, taken them to school sports matches,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yellowstone has turned out to be among the most popular Western series of all time. Starring the likes of Kevin Costner, and created by Taylor Sheridan, the series has not only led to the creation of a huge fandom but also led to its ensemble cast climbing up in the ranks of popularity and influence.
Yellowstone
One such cast member is actor Forrie J. Smith. With a background in rodeo and wrangling, and being a pretty much all-rounder cowboy, the actor’s addition to the Yellowstone mythos has been well-liked, leading to Smith gaining over 511K followers on Instagram. Yet, his recent travel story, posted on his Instagram account, has attracted the fury of fans, leading to criticism.
Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith’s Travel Story Causes Controversy Actor Forrie J. Smith (via Yellowstone)
Forrie J. Smith stars as Lloyd Pierce in Yellowstone. Having starred in many shows and movies over the years,...
Yellowstone
One such cast member is actor Forrie J. Smith. With a background in rodeo and wrangling, and being a pretty much all-rounder cowboy, the actor’s addition to the Yellowstone mythos has been well-liked, leading to Smith gaining over 511K followers on Instagram. Yet, his recent travel story, posted on his Instagram account, has attracted the fury of fans, leading to criticism.
Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith’s Travel Story Causes Controversy Actor Forrie J. Smith (via Yellowstone)
Forrie J. Smith stars as Lloyd Pierce in Yellowstone. Having starred in many shows and movies over the years,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Itching to take a trip now that spring has officially sprung? If you’re anything like us, you’ll also be itching to find some stylish accompaniments to tag along with you. Luckily for you (and us), the internet-loved luggage brand, Béis, is giving shoppers exclusive access to their first-ever virtual warehouse sale. The event for the Shay Mitchell-founded brand features unbeatable discounts on their best-sellers, from sleek carry-ons,...
Itching to take a trip now that spring has officially sprung? If you’re anything like us, you’ll also be itching to find some stylish accompaniments to tag along with you. Luckily for you (and us), the internet-loved luggage brand, Béis, is giving shoppers exclusive access to their first-ever virtual warehouse sale. The event for the Shay Mitchell-founded brand features unbeatable discounts on their best-sellers, from sleek carry-ons,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jasmin Sandal
- Rollingstone.com
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) will issue higher age ratings for some films that include scenes of violence and sex.
Violence, particularly when intense or impactful scenes occur, may now require a higher rating across all age-rating categories while some sex scenes which were classified under 12A/12 in the 2019 guidelines may be bumped to a 15 age rating.
The changes come after the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people in 2023 about classification and how it affects them in the organisation’s largest-ever public consultation.
Findings showed that suicide and self-harm had risen to the second biggest area of concern since the...
Violence, particularly when intense or impactful scenes occur, may now require a higher rating across all age-rating categories while some sex scenes which were classified under 12A/12 in the 2019 guidelines may be bumped to a 15 age rating.
The changes come after the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people in 2023 about classification and how it affects them in the organisation’s largest-ever public consultation.
Findings showed that suicide and self-harm had risen to the second biggest area of concern since the...
- 3/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
Since the inception of the Academy Awards, the U.S.-based organization behind them has always strived to honor worldwide film achievements. Their extensive roster of competitive acting winners alone consists of artists from 30 unique countries, three of which first gained representation during the 2020s. The last full decade’s worth of triumphant performers hail from eight countries, while 42.1% of the individual actors nominated during that time originate from outside of America.
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
The academy’s history of recognizing acting talent on a global scale dates all the way back to the inaugural Oscars ceremony in 1929, when Swiss-born Emil Jannings (who was of German and American parentage) won Best Actor for his work in both “The Last Command” and “The Way of All Flesh.” Over the next three years, the Best Actress prize was exclusively awarded to Canadians: Mary Pickford (“Coquette”), Norma Shearer (“The Divorcee”), and Marie Dressler (“Min and Bill...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Famous for his larger-than-life roles in classic films like Rocky and Rambo and, of course, his good looks, Sylvester Stallone’s family has also shared some of his famous spotlights along the way. Did you know that his real life is just as fascinating as his character on screen?
The relationship between his father, Frank Stallone Sr., and his mother, Jackie Stallone, has been quite interesting. Eventually, Stallone’s mother had had enough. The unceasing squawking, the feathers all over the place, and most of all, the uncooked sparrows were becoming intolerable to the late astrologist.
Sylvester Stallone in Cobra (1986)
Indeed, his mother had gone extremely crazy over her ex-husband’s strange obsession with “raw sparrows” and “rabbit entrails”. The Guardian reported that Stallone’s late father used to consume “raw sparrows and rabbit entrails” and resembled a caveman. The actor’s mother, who was presumably sick of sparrows and entrails,...
The relationship between his father, Frank Stallone Sr., and his mother, Jackie Stallone, has been quite interesting. Eventually, Stallone’s mother had had enough. The unceasing squawking, the feathers all over the place, and most of all, the uncooked sparrows were becoming intolerable to the late astrologist.
Sylvester Stallone in Cobra (1986)
Indeed, his mother had gone extremely crazy over her ex-husband’s strange obsession with “raw sparrows” and “rabbit entrails”. The Guardian reported that Stallone’s late father used to consume “raw sparrows and rabbit entrails” and resembled a caveman. The actor’s mother, who was presumably sick of sparrows and entrails,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
To celebrate the release of Room at the Top, on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital from 11th March, we are giving away Blu-Rays to 2 lucky winners!
Based on the best-selling novel by John Braine, Room At The Top is Jack Clayton’s debut feature and is one of the earliest examples of the ‘Kitchen Sink Drama’ that helped pave the way for the incoming ‘British New Wave’ of film-makers. Featuring the first open reference to sex as well as the earliest depiction of adultery in a British film, it was a controversial film for the era and was initially refused a certificate by the censors before eventually securing an “X” certificate.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears and Donald Wolfit, the film went on to become a major box-office success and opened the floodgates for more adult orientated movies.
The film also gained widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards,...
Based on the best-selling novel by John Braine, Room At The Top is Jack Clayton’s debut feature and is one of the earliest examples of the ‘Kitchen Sink Drama’ that helped pave the way for the incoming ‘British New Wave’ of film-makers. Featuring the first open reference to sex as well as the earliest depiction of adultery in a British film, it was a controversial film for the era and was initially refused a certificate by the censors before eventually securing an “X” certificate.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears and Donald Wolfit, the film went on to become a major box-office success and opened the floodgates for more adult orientated movies.
The film also gained widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In a recent decision by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the timeless Disney classic, “Mary Poppins,” has been reclassified from a family-friendly U (universal) rating to a PG (parental guidance) rating. This change comes as a surprise to many, as the BBFC cited concerns over the usage of the term “Hottentots” in the […]
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- 3/8/2024
- by Jeff Stevens
- ShockYa
We have seen Sylvester Stallone as a world-champion boxer, an ex-commando of the US Military, and even a battle-hardened mercenary on the big screen, all with amazing amounts of success. And when he turned to the silver screen to play the role of a mob boss in Paramount+’s hit show Tulsa King, people were excited to witness greatness, and the star didn’t disappoint.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
The show was created by prolific showrunner Taylor Sheridan of Yellowstone fame, which gave this production a great amount of prestige usually associated with his work with all the production issues that come along with it.
In this show’s case, there have been no updates of a director being brought on to the show while the original showrunner Terence Winter returns to it as a writer after leaving the production almost a year ago due to creative differences.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
The show was created by prolific showrunner Taylor Sheridan of Yellowstone fame, which gave this production a great amount of prestige usually associated with his work with all the production issues that come along with it.
In this show’s case, there have been no updates of a director being brought on to the show while the original showrunner Terence Winter returns to it as a writer after leaving the production almost a year ago due to creative differences.
- 3/6/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
The official jury for the New York International Children’s Film Festival (Nyicff) has been unveiled, with “Passages” director Ira Sachs, “Broad City” co-creator Ilana Glazer, “Into the Spider-Verse” producer Peter Ramsey, and actress Uma Thurman among the A-listers presiding over the 2024 festival.
IndieWire exclusively reveals the full jury lineup, as well as the jurors’ personal favorite films from growing up. The 2024 installment of Nyicff boasts Cannes-premiered animated film “Chicken for Linda!” and buzzy Neon release “Robot Dreams” among its program, as well as anime film “The Concierge” and sequel “Dounia – The Great White North.” The Oscar-qualifying festival will take place March 2 through 17. See the full lineup here.
The full jury committee includes Ilana Glazer, Uma Thurman, Sony Pictures Animation head of story Guillermo Martinez, Matthew Modine, “Doc McStuffins” creator Chris Nee, “Migration” director Benjamin Renner, filmmaker Ira Sachs, Phillipa Soo, head of artistic recruiting at Titmouse Animation Ellen Su,...
IndieWire exclusively reveals the full jury lineup, as well as the jurors’ personal favorite films from growing up. The 2024 installment of Nyicff boasts Cannes-premiered animated film “Chicken for Linda!” and buzzy Neon release “Robot Dreams” among its program, as well as anime film “The Concierge” and sequel “Dounia – The Great White North.” The Oscar-qualifying festival will take place March 2 through 17. See the full lineup here.
The full jury committee includes Ilana Glazer, Uma Thurman, Sony Pictures Animation head of story Guillermo Martinez, Matthew Modine, “Doc McStuffins” creator Chris Nee, “Migration” director Benjamin Renner, filmmaker Ira Sachs, Phillipa Soo, head of artistic recruiting at Titmouse Animation Ellen Su,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Descendants of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney have weighed in on the bid by two activist investment firms to win seats on the board of the Walt Disney Co. — and they’re in Bob Iger’s corner in the fight.
Nelson Peltz, the activist investor who runs hedge fund Trian Partners, is waging a proxy-fight battle to install himself and ex-Disney CFO Jay Rasulo as directors; Peltz’s stated aim is to drive up the price of Disney’s stock. Another investment firm, Blackwells Capital, supports the leadership of CEO Bob Iger and the current board but is urging Disney shareholders to vote for its own three candidates instead of Disney’s or Trian’s nominees.
Disney opposes the candidates put forward by Trian and Blackwells as lacking “the appropriate range of talent, skill, perspective and/or expertise,” and is urging shareholders to vote for its own 12 nominees.
Nelson Peltz, the activist investor who runs hedge fund Trian Partners, is waging a proxy-fight battle to install himself and ex-Disney CFO Jay Rasulo as directors; Peltz’s stated aim is to drive up the price of Disney’s stock. Another investment firm, Blackwells Capital, supports the leadership of CEO Bob Iger and the current board but is urging Disney shareholders to vote for its own three candidates instead of Disney’s or Trian’s nominees.
Disney opposes the candidates put forward by Trian and Blackwells as lacking “the appropriate range of talent, skill, perspective and/or expertise,” and is urging shareholders to vote for its own 12 nominees.
- 3/1/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
In two open letters to shareholders of the Walt Disney Company, grandchildren of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney came out in support of CEO Bob Iger and current management, which is being assailed by two investment firms trying to change the makeup of the company’s board.
“From Mickey and Minnie, to Snow White and Mary Poppins, Disney is not a company that makes widgets – it makes magic,” wrote Roy P. Disney Susan Disney Lord, Tim Disney and Abigail Disney, who has been outspokenly critical of the company in the past. “And it takes a special group of leaders with a deep respect and understanding for this tradition to develop the kinds of incredible experiences – whether in a theme park, at a movie theatre, or in your own home – that touch people’s hearts. Bob Iger, his management team, and the Board of Directors are faithful to this magic.
“From Mickey and Minnie, to Snow White and Mary Poppins, Disney is not a company that makes widgets – it makes magic,” wrote Roy P. Disney Susan Disney Lord, Tim Disney and Abigail Disney, who has been outspokenly critical of the company in the past. “And it takes a special group of leaders with a deep respect and understanding for this tradition to develop the kinds of incredible experiences – whether in a theme park, at a movie theatre, or in your own home – that touch people’s hearts. Bob Iger, his management team, and the Board of Directors are faithful to this magic.
- 2/29/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
New York’s Tectonic Theater Project and its founding artistic director Moisés Kaufman are speaking out against a recent decision by a Texas high school board to cancel a student production of Tectonic’s widely performed The Laramie Project.
The 2000 play, which was adapted as a feature film in 2002, is about the reaction to the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
“When the administration of the Timber Creek High School cancels a production of The Laramie Project, it’s telling the LGBTQ students that their stories are unwelcome, that they should refrain from speaking their truth and that that community is not willing to listen,” Kaufman said in the statement. “This is a terrible thing to do to any minority.
“The Laramie Project has been performed in thousands of universities and high schools around the world,” he continues. “The only logical reason to censor...
The 2000 play, which was adapted as a feature film in 2002, is about the reaction to the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
“When the administration of the Timber Creek High School cancels a production of The Laramie Project, it’s telling the LGBTQ students that their stories are unwelcome, that they should refrain from speaking their truth and that that community is not willing to listen,” Kaufman said in the statement. “This is a terrible thing to do to any minority.
“The Laramie Project has been performed in thousands of universities and high schools around the world,” he continues. “The only logical reason to censor...
- 2/28/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Julie Andrews is one of the most iconic and significant actresses in Hollywood history. Being a part of the industry since the 1960s, she has starred in many films that are now considered classics. From The Sound of Music, The Princess Diaries, Victor/Victoria, and most recently, Bridgerton.
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries franchise
While she has gained notoriety through these works, there is one film that helped her establish herself as a true talent. The actress starred in the 1964 cult-classic film, Mary Poppins.
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Interestingly enough, it was recently announced that this iconic children’s film from sixty years ago is having its age rating changed. All because of the use of one word.
Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins...
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries franchise
While she has gained notoriety through these works, there is one film that helped her establish herself as a true talent. The actress starred in the 1964 cult-classic film, Mary Poppins.
Suggested“He is really in a class by himself”: The One Director Anne Hathaway Respects Has Also Been Acknowledged by Robert Downey Jr, Christian Bale, Al Pacino
Interestingly enough, it was recently announced that this iconic children’s film from sixty years ago is having its age rating changed. All because of the use of one word.
Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The BBFC has made headlines as it recently updated its guidelines which resulted in many movies getting demoted because of the age ratings to protect children. 1964’s Mary Poppins is one of the big names as it joins fan favorites like the Star Wars franchise and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films.
1964’s Mary Poppins by combining live action and animation, was a sweet film that attracted every viewer to their hearts, be it young or old. The film tells us the story of a magical nanny who appears in the Banks family to bring order and hope to the dysfunctional family. The film unquestionably was a huge success, both financially and commercially, during its time.
1964’s Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Gets Caught Up in BBFC’s Recent Age Ratings to Protect Children
The British Board of Film Classification revealed that the age ratings of films like Mary Poppins, Star Wars,...
1964’s Mary Poppins by combining live action and animation, was a sweet film that attracted every viewer to their hearts, be it young or old. The film tells us the story of a magical nanny who appears in the Banks family to bring order and hope to the dysfunctional family. The film unquestionably was a huge success, both financially and commercially, during its time.
1964’s Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Gets Caught Up in BBFC’s Recent Age Ratings to Protect Children
The British Board of Film Classification revealed that the age ratings of films like Mary Poppins, Star Wars,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Rajdeep Majumder
- FandomWire
It’ll take more than a spoonful of sugar for the “discriminatory language” of 1964’s “Mary Poppins” to be overlooked by the UK’s movie-rating system.
The classic film, which stars Julie Andrews as the titular nanny, has officially been reclassified from a “U” (universal) rating to “PG” (parental guidance) by the British Board of Film Classification. BBC first reported the rating switch.
The reason for the stricter rating more than 50 years later? The Oscar-winning musical includes a “derogatory term originally used by white Europeans about nomadic peoples in southern Africa” in reference to “soot-faced chimney-sweeps,” per the BBC. The term, which historically referenced the the Khoikhoi and San people, is used twice by Admiral Boom (Reginald Owen). Usage of the word is considered offensive today.
Due to its inclusion, the BBFC noted the film “exceeds our guidelines” for a U rating.
“Most recently, the film was resubmitted to us...
The classic film, which stars Julie Andrews as the titular nanny, has officially been reclassified from a “U” (universal) rating to “PG” (parental guidance) by the British Board of Film Classification. BBC first reported the rating switch.
The reason for the stricter rating more than 50 years later? The Oscar-winning musical includes a “derogatory term originally used by white Europeans about nomadic peoples in southern Africa” in reference to “soot-faced chimney-sweeps,” per the BBC. The term, which historically referenced the the Khoikhoi and San people, is used twice by Admiral Boom (Reginald Owen). Usage of the word is considered offensive today.
Due to its inclusion, the BBFC noted the film “exceeds our guidelines” for a U rating.
“Most recently, the film was resubmitted to us...
- 2/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Sixty years after its original release, Mary Poppins has been given a new age rating in the U.K. due to the film’s use of “discriminatory language.” As reported by Deadline, the Julie Andrews-starring classic will be re-released in select U.K. cinemas next month in celebration of its 60th anniversary. But with the re-release comes a new BBFC (the British Board of Film Classification) classification, meaning the film will go from U-rated to PG. In the U.K., a U-rating means “Suitable for all. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.” Whereas a PG rating means “General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.” The BBFC cited “discriminatory language” as the reason for the rating change, though it did not provide specifics. However, according to The Daily Mail,...
- 2/26/2024
- TV Insider
Margie Willett was the first wife of Dick Van Dyke and that was her only claim to fame. Being married to a Disney legend brought Willett to the spotlight but she preferred to maintain a private lifestyle away from public and media scrutiny. Willett continued to avert media attention until her death. Her love story with Van Dyke began when the Hollywood icon was a budding entertainer and they hardly had enough money to survive. A few years later, Van Dyke became a household name best known for his work in such projects as Mary Poppins and The Dick Van...
- 2/26/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Mary Poppins has been deemed potentially unsuitable for children.
That’s the verdict of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which last week increased the age rating on the Julie Andrews classic because it contains “discriminatory language.”
Mary Poppins is being re-released in select UK cinemas next month to celebrate the film’s 60th anniversary, prompting BBFC to upgrade its classification for the first time since 1964.
The iconic story has gone from being U-rated, meaning it contains no material likely to offend or harm, to PG (parental guidance), meaning some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
The BBFC said this was due to “discriminatory language.” It did not specify the language in question, but the Daily Mail newspaper reported that the warning refers to the movie’s use of the word Hottentots.
Now regarded as racially insensitive, the word was used by Europeans to refer to the Khoekhoe,...
That’s the verdict of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which last week increased the age rating on the Julie Andrews classic because it contains “discriminatory language.”
Mary Poppins is being re-released in select UK cinemas next month to celebrate the film’s 60th anniversary, prompting BBFC to upgrade its classification for the first time since 1964.
The iconic story has gone from being U-rated, meaning it contains no material likely to offend or harm, to PG (parental guidance), meaning some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
The BBFC said this was due to “discriminatory language.” It did not specify the language in question, but the Daily Mail newspaper reported that the warning refers to the movie’s use of the word Hottentots.
Now regarded as racially insensitive, the word was used by Europeans to refer to the Khoekhoe,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
British Board of Film Classification lifts it from U certificate almost 60 years after film was first released
Mary Poppins has had its age rating lifted to a PG by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) almost 60 years after it was first released.
The film’s rating has been upgraded from U – which signifies no material likely to offend or harm – to one advising parental guidance due to the use of discriminatory language, the Daily Mail reported.
Mary Poppins has had its age rating lifted to a PG by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) almost 60 years after it was first released.
The film’s rating has been upgraded from U – which signifies no material likely to offend or harm – to one advising parental guidance due to the use of discriminatory language, the Daily Mail reported.
- 2/26/2024
- by Kevin Rawlinson
- The Guardian - Film News
Emily Blunt is laughing. Talk to the actor for any given amount of time — it could be six hours, might be six minutes — and you’ll hear her do this a lot. She’s a full-body laugher, not the snorting, shaking-fits kind but the pitching-about type, as if she was trying to remain steady on a ship that just hit rough waves. A lean-back laugher. Several times during a conversation on Zoom, the Oscar-nominated star will come close to inadvertently exiting the frame when she finds something extremely funny.
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- 2/25/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
With three new projects shortly to be released, the screen’s favourite hardman gets stuck into politics, family, Sunday lunch and ‘cockney morality’
The actor Ray Winstone, who is best known for his depictions of men muddled in criminality, has a torso so large and legs so thin that seeing him enter the breakfast lounge of a London hotel is like watching a barrel walk in on stilts. Winstone is 67 now. In real life he resembles the characters he has spent a career perpetuating on screen. He maintains the east London accent he developed in childhood. He swears gruffly and nonstop. He chuckles at calling people “fuckers”. It would surprise no one if he were voted film and television’s most specific brand. When, partway through our discussion, I ask if he’s ever troubled by people considering him professionally one-dimensional, he replies, “Not one fucking bit – you typecast yourself.
The actor Ray Winstone, who is best known for his depictions of men muddled in criminality, has a torso so large and legs so thin that seeing him enter the breakfast lounge of a London hotel is like watching a barrel walk in on stilts. Winstone is 67 now. In real life he resembles the characters he has spent a career perpetuating on screen. He maintains the east London accent he developed in childhood. He swears gruffly and nonstop. He chuckles at calling people “fuckers”. It would surprise no one if he were voted film and television’s most specific brand. When, partway through our discussion, I ask if he’s ever troubled by people considering him professionally one-dimensional, he replies, “Not one fucking bit – you typecast yourself.
- 2/25/2024
- by Alex Moshakis
- The Guardian - Film News
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