Update: If you’re wondering what original The Crow director Alex Proyas thought of the trailer for the remake, the answer is that he’s keeping most of his opinions to himself… but he has shared enough to confirm that his reaction wasn’t positive. Proyas took to social media to say, “‘Crow Wick’ Trailer? No comment.“
The original article follows:
Yesterday, a short teaser for the upcoming remake of The Crow dropped online with the promise that a full trailer would follow today – and, true to their word, Lionsgate has just unveiled that trailer. You can check it out in the embed above to see Bill Skarsgard in action as the new version of goth rocker Eric Draven.
Skarsgard is joined in the cast by singer FKA twigs, who takes on the role of Shelly Webster, the love of Eric’s life. Danny Huston (Yellowstone) plays the lead villain.
The original article follows:
Yesterday, a short teaser for the upcoming remake of The Crow dropped online with the promise that a full trailer would follow today – and, true to their word, Lionsgate has just unveiled that trailer. You can check it out in the embed above to see Bill Skarsgard in action as the new version of goth rocker Eric Draven.
Skarsgard is joined in the cast by singer FKA twigs, who takes on the role of Shelly Webster, the love of Eric’s life. Danny Huston (Yellowstone) plays the lead villain.
- 3/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Whether the original comics’ author, James O’Barr, planned for his work to become so notorious, The Crow has, thanks to the tragedy surrounding the shooting of the 1994 movie, become a cult classic. Now, many years later, Rupert Sanders is remaking the film with Bill Skarsgård in the main role. Distributed by Lionsgate, the movie is currently set for a June 7, 2024 release and the studio is hoping that they are going to have a major summer hit on their hands.
Information on the movie is still scarce, but Lionsgate has finally released the first official trailer for The Crow remake, which shows off some important scenes, Bill Skarsgård in the titular role, as well as the overall atmosphere of the movie. Like always, we have the trailer here for you:
The Crow film series began in 1994, when the first movie starring Brandon Lee was released. Although the movie became a cult classic,...
Information on the movie is still scarce, but Lionsgate has finally released the first official trailer for The Crow remake, which shows off some important scenes, Bill Skarsgård in the titular role, as well as the overall atmosphere of the movie. Like always, we have the trailer here for you:
The Crow film series began in 1994, when the first movie starring Brandon Lee was released. Although the movie became a cult classic,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Oh Taylor Swift, look what you made Disney+ do.
The streaming service has just debuted the movie Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), and to celebrate the premiere, it has Swift-ified the Disney+ homepage, with a Taylor Swift-inspired takeover.
The takeover will put The Era’s Tour movie front and center of course, but other sections will be created and curated to reflect some of Swift’s albums.
Where Disney+ normally features curated collections of films and TV shows based on themes like “Princesses,” “Funny Families” and “Throwbacks,” it will now feature sections with names like “Red,” “Folklore” and “Evermore,” all labeled “Disney’s Version.”
Among the collections will be “1989 (Disney’s version),” featuring projects from Swift’s birth year like The Little Mermaid and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; “Fearless (Disney’s Version),” with titles like Moana, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Limitless With Chris Hemsworth...
The streaming service has just debuted the movie Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version), and to celebrate the premiere, it has Swift-ified the Disney+ homepage, with a Taylor Swift-inspired takeover.
The takeover will put The Era’s Tour movie front and center of course, but other sections will be created and curated to reflect some of Swift’s albums.
Where Disney+ normally features curated collections of films and TV shows based on themes like “Princesses,” “Funny Families” and “Throwbacks,” it will now feature sections with names like “Red,” “Folklore” and “Evermore,” all labeled “Disney’s Version.”
Among the collections will be “1989 (Disney’s version),” featuring projects from Swift’s birth year like The Little Mermaid and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids; “Fearless (Disney’s Version),” with titles like Moana, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Limitless With Chris Hemsworth...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate’s official trailer for The Crow is three minutes of action and spoilers for those who aren’t familiar with the the original graphic novel by James O’Barr or the 1993 film adaptation starring Brandon Lee. The trailer arrived with a new still of Bill Skarsgard as the titular character and the official theatrical poster.
Skarsgard (It‘s Pennywise the Clown) stars as Eric Draven, a character he says he was honored to take on.
“But really what drew me to it was what Rupert Sanders wanted to do with it. He wanted to completely reimagine the story and the character and tailor it towards a modern audience. It’s a character that I know many revere and have a strong connection to – he is unlike any I’ve ever taken on before,” explained Skarsgard. “Working with the remarkably talented FKA Twigs was magical. I felt a responsibility to Eric...
Skarsgard (It‘s Pennywise the Clown) stars as Eric Draven, a character he says he was honored to take on.
“But really what drew me to it was what Rupert Sanders wanted to do with it. He wanted to completely reimagine the story and the character and tailor it towards a modern audience. It’s a character that I know many revere and have a strong connection to – he is unlike any I’ve ever taken on before,” explained Skarsgard. “Working with the remarkably talented FKA Twigs was magical. I felt a responsibility to Eric...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“I killed you,” says a man. “Yeah, you did,” says the Crow, played by Bill Skarsgård, as he cocks a gun at the man’s head in the trailer for the upcoming remake of the phantasmagoric revenge movie from 1994.
A trailer for The Crow, due out this summer, shows Skarsgård in the role of Eric Draven, a restless spirit hellbent (literally) on avenging his own death, as well as that of his lover, Shelley Webster, played by FKA Twigs.
“When someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead,...
A trailer for The Crow, due out this summer, shows Skarsgård in the role of Eric Draven, a restless spirit hellbent (literally) on avenging his own death, as well as that of his lover, Shelley Webster, played by FKA Twigs.
“When someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
After spending more than a decade in development hell, a remake of The Crow (watch it Here) has made its way through production and is set to receive a theatrical release, courtesy of Lionsgate, on June 7th. A couple weeks ago, we saw the first images of Bill Skarsgard and singer FKA twigs as the new versions of goth rocker Eric Draven and the love of his life, Shelly; images that didn’t go over well with original The Crow director Alex Proyas. Now we’ve been informed that a full trailer for the film will be released online tomorrow – and while we wait for that, a (very) short teaser has made its way online and can be seen in the embed above. In this teaser, we’re treated to the sight of Skarsgard writhing around in a thick liquid that’s presumably meant to be blood. And that’s it.
- 3/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Nowadays, it seems odd to remember a time when the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated Kristen Stewart wasn’t considered a great actor, or even a good one. But from 2008 to 2012, that was the prevailing opinion about the Los Angeles-born performer’s abilities — or, at the very least, the prevailing opinion about her on the internet.
A child actor who worked consistently since she was 12, when she portrayed Jodie Foster’s daughter in David Fincher thriller “Panic Room,” Stewart practically exploded into a global film star when she headlined 2008’s “Twilight,” based on the popular vampire teen romance novels by Stephenie Meyer. Opposite instant sex symbol Robert Pattinson, Stewart was the moody, shy, awkward Bella Swan, the type of female heroine whose specificity takes a backseat to general relatability, so the tween girls reading the books can imagine themselves in her shoes.
“Twilight” was a massive success, grossing over $400 million on a worldwide...
A child actor who worked consistently since she was 12, when she portrayed Jodie Foster’s daughter in David Fincher thriller “Panic Room,” Stewart practically exploded into a global film star when she headlined 2008’s “Twilight,” based on the popular vampire teen romance novels by Stephenie Meyer. Opposite instant sex symbol Robert Pattinson, Stewart was the moody, shy, awkward Bella Swan, the type of female heroine whose specificity takes a backseat to general relatability, so the tween girls reading the books can imagine themselves in her shoes.
“Twilight” was a massive success, grossing over $400 million on a worldwide...
- 3/12/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
In 2024’s bizarre bid to become the year of the underwear, Kristen Stewart is the latest celeb to go pantsless. Since brief-focused looks debuted on runways last year, many stars have been spotted at fashion shows and red carpets sans trousers.
Most recently, Sydney Sweeney debuted bedazzled briefs at the Miu Miu presentation during Paris Fashion Week. Kiernan Shipka also wore underwear (cable knit with a matching cardigan) to the Chloé runway show. Now, Stewart has jumped on the trend, going pantless twice this March (so far). See her looks here:
Kristen Stewart in New York City | Gotham/Gc Images
On March 12, the Twilight star stepped out in New York City wearing cable-knit underwear and a camel-colored cropped shirt buttoned at the collar. Stewart waved to the paparazzi as she exited the building in the eye-catching ensemble, chosen with the help of her go-to stylist, Tara Swennen.
Swennen styles the...
Most recently, Sydney Sweeney debuted bedazzled briefs at the Miu Miu presentation during Paris Fashion Week. Kiernan Shipka also wore underwear (cable knit with a matching cardigan) to the Chloé runway show. Now, Stewart has jumped on the trend, going pantless twice this March (so far). See her looks here:
Kristen Stewart in New York City | Gotham/Gc Images
On March 12, the Twilight star stepped out in New York City wearing cable-knit underwear and a camel-colored cropped shirt buttoned at the collar. Stewart waved to the paparazzi as she exited the building in the eye-catching ensemble, chosen with the help of her go-to stylist, Tara Swennen.
Swennen styles the...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Following Strange World, Disney’s new animated feature – Wish – will not be getting a 4K disc release in the UK: just DVD and Blu-ray.
Released in a blaze of publicity at the end of last year was Disney’s latest animated feature, Wish. This one carried the added responsibility of celebrating 100 years of Disney, and while the film’s solid enough, I’d argue it was weighed down by the extra centenary baggage.
Still, it’s entertaining, and looks and sounds superb, which makes it prime fodder for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. However, its muted box office performance means that Disney has opted to limit its physical release to DVD and Blu-ray instead.
This was the same fate that befell Disney’s preceding animated feature, the terrific-looking Strange World. That didn’t ignite the box office, either, and had its home media release slightly restricted.
In...
Released in a blaze of publicity at the end of last year was Disney’s latest animated feature, Wish. This one carried the added responsibility of celebrating 100 years of Disney, and while the film’s solid enough, I’d argue it was weighed down by the extra centenary baggage.
Still, it’s entertaining, and looks and sounds superb, which makes it prime fodder for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release. However, its muted box office performance means that Disney has opted to limit its physical release to DVD and Blu-ray instead.
This was the same fate that befell Disney’s preceding animated feature, the terrific-looking Strange World. That didn’t ignite the box office, either, and had its home media release slightly restricted.
In...
- 3/12/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Disney can’t seem to catch a break as filmmaker Sarah Polley exits from the upcoming Disney remake – Bambi. Sarah Polley, who is known for her thought-stirring work like Women Talking, has recently decided to step away from the upcoming live-action remake for creative reasons.
Sarah Polley is not the only one to walk off the sets of Bambi; screenwriter Lindsey Anderson Beer also reportedly left the project last year. Disney’s trouble with live-action remakes is not a new issue; the last release, The Little Mermaid, faced backlash from fans, and the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake generated negative reactions before release.
A still from Women Talking | Source: Women Talking
Bambi In The Wild
Disney has been trying desperately to bank on the success of existing projects, and the success of The Lion King and The Jungle Book has played a major role in greenlighting several live-action remakes.
Sarah Polley is not the only one to walk off the sets of Bambi; screenwriter Lindsey Anderson Beer also reportedly left the project last year. Disney’s trouble with live-action remakes is not a new issue; the last release, The Little Mermaid, faced backlash from fans, and the upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake generated negative reactions before release.
A still from Women Talking | Source: Women Talking
Bambi In The Wild
Disney has been trying desperately to bank on the success of existing projects, and the success of The Lion King and The Jungle Book has played a major role in greenlighting several live-action remakes.
- 3/8/2024
- by Akhil Bhagwani
- FandomWire
Damsel is the kind of Netflix movie that would feel right at home in the 2010s. It may be an original fairy tale of sorts, but it pulls from the same kind of girl power feminism that drove the “edgy” retellings of popular fairy tales like Snow White and the Huntsmen and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 10 years ago.
On the surface, Damsel might seem like a fresh and exciting take on a centuries old story. A young woman (Elodie) marries a prince to help her kingdom, but instead of living happily ever after, she gets sacrificed to a dragon and has to fight her way out of its lair. Despite the promise of that premise, the movie itself feels like such a shallow representation of what a story like this could be.
The very first moments of Damsel involve a dramatic voiceover from Millie Bobby Brown’s Elodie assuring the...
On the surface, Damsel might seem like a fresh and exciting take on a centuries old story. A young woman (Elodie) marries a prince to help her kingdom, but instead of living happily ever after, she gets sacrificed to a dragon and has to fight her way out of its lair. Despite the promise of that premise, the movie itself feels like such a shallow representation of what a story like this could be.
The very first moments of Damsel involve a dramatic voiceover from Millie Bobby Brown’s Elodie assuring the...
- 3/8/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The Asylum is back with another bit of “mockbuster” cinema” here in early 2024, with Snow White and the Seven Samurai released onto Digital outlets this past weekend.
Mma fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson stars in the film.
In director Michael Su’s Snow White and the Seven Samurai, “Left for dead by her rich and powerful stepmother, Snow White is taken in by a team of assassins – The Seven Samurai, who train her in their ways of fighting. As her stepmother becomes more and more powerful, Snow White and the samurai take up arms to topple her once and for all.”
Eric Roberts and Gina Vitori also star in the action-thriller.
Jacob David Smith wrote the screenplay.
Watch the official trailer for Snow White and the Seven Samurai below.
Keep up with all of the top horror news and trending topics by signing up for Bloody Disgusting’s The Rewind, a...
Mma fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson stars in the film.
In director Michael Su’s Snow White and the Seven Samurai, “Left for dead by her rich and powerful stepmother, Snow White is taken in by a team of assassins – The Seven Samurai, who train her in their ways of fighting. As her stepmother becomes more and more powerful, Snow White and the samurai take up arms to topple her once and for all.”
Eric Roberts and Gina Vitori also star in the action-thriller.
Jacob David Smith wrote the screenplay.
Watch the official trailer for Snow White and the Seven Samurai below.
Keep up with all of the top horror news and trending topics by signing up for Bloody Disgusting’s The Rewind, a...
- 3/4/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The late '70s were a dark time for Disney. Following the death of Walt Disney, the studio went through much experimentation (not all of which was successful), and the departure of animator Don Bluth and several other animators led to a mini-crisis at the studio. Still, this was a very interesting time for Disney, which released many movies unlike anything they'd made before or since, from the sci-fi adventure "The Black Hole" to the criminally underrated "The Black Cauldron."
Loosely based on the first two books in Lloyd Alexander's "The Chronicles of Prydain" series, the film follows a bard and a princess who try to destroy a powerful and ancient magical cauldron before the wicked Horned King uses it to rule the world. This is by far the darkest animated movie Disney has made, one that starts with an explanation that the Black Cauldron's power comes from an...
Loosely based on the first two books in Lloyd Alexander's "The Chronicles of Prydain" series, the film follows a bard and a princess who try to destroy a powerful and ancient magical cauldron before the wicked Horned King uses it to rule the world. This is by far the darkest animated movie Disney has made, one that starts with an explanation that the Black Cauldron's power comes from an...
- 3/3/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The crossover you didn’t know you needed, The Asylum’s Snow White and the Seven Samurai combines a beloved fairytale and an epic classic in a new action movie now available digitally. So move over, Rachel Zegler, before you get disemboweled by a katana!
Here is the official plot of Snow White and the Seven Samurai: “Left for dead by her rich and powerful stepmother, Snow White is taken in by a team of assassins – The Seven Samurai, who train her in their ways of fighting. As her stepmother becomes more and more powerful, Snow White and the samurai take up arms to topple her once and for all.”
The trailer asks, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who kicks the most ass of them all?” That may not be Snow White but rather Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, whose name and face get the most space on the movie’s poster.
Here is the official plot of Snow White and the Seven Samurai: “Left for dead by her rich and powerful stepmother, Snow White is taken in by a team of assassins – The Seven Samurai, who train her in their ways of fighting. As her stepmother becomes more and more powerful, Snow White and the samurai take up arms to topple her once and for all.”
The trailer asks, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who kicks the most ass of them all?” That may not be Snow White but rather Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, whose name and face get the most space on the movie’s poster.
- 3/1/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård is the man of the moment as his first look as the character, The Crow is out on the internet. The actor is best known for his role as Pennywise in the horror film franchise It, based on Stephen King’s eponymous novel.
This time, Bill Skårsgard is ready to take over the world with his portrayal of Eric Draven/The Crow as the internet is buzzing with opinions on his first look as the character. Fans do not seem to be happy with his recreated look being so different from late actor Brandon Lee’s iconic look from the 1994 movie.
Brandon Lee in The Crow Fans Mock Bill Skårsgard’s First Look as The Crow
The first installment of The Crow film series was released in 1994. The film starred Brandon Lee, the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, in the lead character of Eric Draven.
This time, Bill Skårsgard is ready to take over the world with his portrayal of Eric Draven/The Crow as the internet is buzzing with opinions on his first look as the character. Fans do not seem to be happy with his recreated look being so different from late actor Brandon Lee’s iconic look from the 1994 movie.
Brandon Lee in The Crow Fans Mock Bill Skårsgard’s First Look as The Crow
The first installment of The Crow film series was released in 1994. The film starred Brandon Lee, the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, in the lead character of Eric Draven.
- 3/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
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
If you were a teenager in the 1990s (like me!), few things mattered to you like The Crow. The 1994 film captured goth/grunge cool. From its origins as an indie comic book to its legendary soundtrack to its tragic production, The Crow captured the mood of a generation.
Which is to say that the first look at Bill Skarsgård in the upcoming remake of The Crow might be a bit of a shock. And if you were a teenager in the ’90s, your heart isn’t what it used to be, so you might want to sit down. Have a look at the first image of Skarsgård as the titular anti-hero…
Photo courtesy of Lionsgate
Directed by Rupert Sanders, The Crow stars Skarsgård as Eric Draven, a musician who gets possessed by a spirit of vengeance after criminals brutally beat him and kill his fiancée Shelly (FKA Twigs). The spirit...
Which is to say that the first look at Bill Skarsgård in the upcoming remake of The Crow might be a bit of a shock. And if you were a teenager in the ’90s, your heart isn’t what it used to be, so you might want to sit down. Have a look at the first image of Skarsgård as the titular anti-hero…
Photo courtesy of Lionsgate
Directed by Rupert Sanders, The Crow stars Skarsgård as Eric Draven, a musician who gets possessed by a spirit of vengeance after criminals brutally beat him and kill his fiancée Shelly (FKA Twigs). The spirit...
- 2/28/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs in ‘The Crow’ (Photo Credit: Larry Horricks for Lionsgate)
Lionsgate’s unveiled the first three official photos from The Crow. Directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), the 2024 adaptation of James O’Barr’s bestselling graphic novel is described as a “modern reimagining” of the story.
The first three photos feature the film’s stars Bill Skarsgård and singer/songwriter FKA twigs. The cast also includes Danny Huston.
“Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
Zach Baylin and William Schneider wrote the screenplay, with Edward R. Pressman, Samuel Hadida,...
Lionsgate’s unveiled the first three official photos from The Crow. Directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), the 2024 adaptation of James O’Barr’s bestselling graphic novel is described as a “modern reimagining” of the story.
The first three photos feature the film’s stars Bill Skarsgård and singer/songwriter FKA twigs. The cast also includes Danny Huston.
“Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.”
Zach Baylin and William Schneider wrote the screenplay, with Edward R. Pressman, Samuel Hadida,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Curzon has released the trailer for Pablo Berger’s heartfelt animation ‘Robot Dreams.’
The heartfelt story follows Dog, who lives alone in Manhattan and decides to build himself a robot companion. With striking visuals and a beautiful score, the uplifting tale plays out in 80’s NYC and explores friendship, loneliness and happiness themes. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
From acclaimed writer/director Pablo Berger, this uplifting, dialogue-free story adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel plays out in 80’s New York as a love letter to the city. It explores important themes around friendship, loneliness, happiness and technology – with plenty of film easter eggs.
From Curzon, the animation is an Oscar-nominated, captivating animation from director Pablo Berger adapted from Sara Varon’s acclaimed graphic novel. The film is nominated at the 2024 Academy Awards for Best...
The heartfelt story follows Dog, who lives alone in Manhattan and decides to build himself a robot companion. With striking visuals and a beautiful score, the uplifting tale plays out in 80’s NYC and explores friendship, loneliness and happiness themes. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
From acclaimed writer/director Pablo Berger, this uplifting, dialogue-free story adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel plays out in 80’s New York as a love letter to the city. It explores important themes around friendship, loneliness, happiness and technology – with plenty of film easter eggs.
From Curzon, the animation is an Oscar-nominated, captivating animation from director Pablo Berger adapted from Sara Varon’s acclaimed graphic novel. The film is nominated at the 2024 Academy Awards for Best...
- 2/28/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
William Shakespeare’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre ends with a pair of near-resurrections, as the titular protagonist reunites with his daughter and wife, each long-thought dead. It’s only fitting, then, that Fiasco Theater’s production of Pericles, running at the Classic Stage Company until March 24, is an electrifying act of double-resurrection itself.
Pericles is one of Shakespeare’s late romances, blurring lines between genres and toying with fantastical scenes of rebirth, and it’s right in Fiasco’s wheelhouse: the troupe burst on to the scene with a six-actor production of another work in the genre, Cymbeline, in 2011. Gorgeously giddy New York productions of Measure for Measure and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, so-called comedies with disquieting dark turns, followed, in 2014 and 2015, respectively. But some of Fiasco’s more recent early modern undertakings, like a weirdly froth-less Twelfth Night at Classic Stage in 2017 and an overly chaotic reinvention of...
Pericles is one of Shakespeare’s late romances, blurring lines between genres and toying with fantastical scenes of rebirth, and it’s right in Fiasco’s wheelhouse: the troupe burst on to the scene with a six-actor production of another work in the genre, Cymbeline, in 2011. Gorgeously giddy New York productions of Measure for Measure and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, so-called comedies with disquieting dark turns, followed, in 2014 and 2015, respectively. But some of Fiasco’s more recent early modern undertakings, like a weirdly froth-less Twelfth Night at Classic Stage in 2017 and an overly chaotic reinvention of...
- 2/27/2024
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
The Beatles’ songs from A to Z are a study of how the band changed the course of pop music. The songwriting, melodies, instrumentals, and recording technqiues established the band as among the most influential in music history. But for all their success, The Beatles remained active for a relatively short period of time.
In 10 years, The Beatles released 14 albums in what’s considered their core catalog. It includes just over 200 songs from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Some are much more memorable than others, but every Beatles song from A to Z has its own story and interesting facts to keep listeners entertained even when the music stops.
Beatles songs starting with ‘A’ “Across the Universe” The song holds a Guinness World Record that involves outer space. “Act Naturally” It replaced a “weird” Ringo Starr song initially meant for the album. “All I’ve Got...
In 10 years, The Beatles released 14 albums in what’s considered their core catalog. It includes just over 200 songs from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Some are much more memorable than others, but every Beatles song from A to Z has its own story and interesting facts to keep listeners entertained even when the music stops.
Beatles songs starting with ‘A’ “Across the Universe” The song holds a Guinness World Record that involves outer space. “Act Naturally” It replaced a “weird” Ringo Starr song initially meant for the album. “All I’ve Got...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Steamboat Willie is in the public domain! The classic Disney character is just one of the popular cartoons that slipped out of copyright, allowing filmmakers to do what they want with the character without legal repercussions. That means the likes of Bambi, Peter Pan, Snow White, or Rapunzel can be used outside the walls of Disney. Thus far, some of these icons have been used in a horror setting. A big example is Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey. To be honest, that movie is horrible, but the premise of an iconic kid’s character being used for horror fodder is...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Disney princess movies have been a cornerstone of animated storytelling, enchanting audiences for generations. They are not just tales of romance and adventure; they’ve also been pivotal in shaping the animation industry. In this article, we’ll explore five Disney princess movies that have left an indelible mark on the world of animation. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pioneers Full-Length Animation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn’t just a hit; it was a historical milestone. Released in 1937, it was the first-ever full-length animated feature, setting a new standard for narrative storytelling in animation. The film’s success led Walt...
- 2/21/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
For those looking to experience Disney's long history of cinematic princesses, here's an extensive list of how to watch every Disney Princess movie in release order.
While Walt Disney famously said that "it all started with a mouse," the Walt Disney Company's theatrical success, in fact, all started with a princess.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney Productions' first full-length feature film and sparked a royal record of cinematic success that continues to this day.
Read full article on The Direct.
While Walt Disney famously said that "it all started with a mouse," the Walt Disney Company's theatrical success, in fact, all started with a princess.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was Walt Disney Productions' first full-length feature film and sparked a royal record of cinematic success that continues to this day.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/18/2024
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
Kristen Stewart Goes Uncensored For Rolling Stones Cover!(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Kristen Stewart has always been unapologetic about her personal choices. She was only 19 when she cheated on her boyfriend and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. The actress was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, and the news of their affair broke like wildfire. In a new cover for Rolling Stones, she’s leaving little to the imagination with her racy photographs, and below are all the details you need!
It was back in May 2013 when Kristen Stewart broke up with Robert Pattinson. But the Twilight co-stars are asked about their romance and the controversy following it to date. For those unaware, Rob is currently dating Suki Waterhouse, and the couple is expecting their first child. On the other hand, Kris has been engaged to screenwriter Dylan Meyer since November 2021.
Kristen Stewart poses for Rolling Stones...
Kristen Stewart has always been unapologetic about her personal choices. She was only 19 when she cheated on her boyfriend and Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson. The actress was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, and the news of their affair broke like wildfire. In a new cover for Rolling Stones, she’s leaving little to the imagination with her racy photographs, and below are all the details you need!
It was back in May 2013 when Kristen Stewart broke up with Robert Pattinson. But the Twilight co-stars are asked about their romance and the controversy following it to date. For those unaware, Rob is currently dating Suki Waterhouse, and the couple is expecting their first child. On the other hand, Kris has been engaged to screenwriter Dylan Meyer since November 2021.
Kristen Stewart poses for Rolling Stones...
- 2/15/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Kristen Stewart Is Strong as fuck, and I do not mean this metaphorically. I am not, for instance, talking about any experience from her past that she has quote-unquote risen above, like that time she was in those vampire-werewolf movies and dubbed the World’s Most Hated Actress because she did not appear sufficiently stoked to sit in a room full of journalists and discuss making out with her co-stars. Or the time she was photographed kissing her much older (and married) Snow White and the Huntsman director, and, due to the horror this engendered,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Alex Morris
- Rollingstone.com
Ginnifer Goodwin played the role of Snow White on the ABC series Once Upon a Time for seven seasons and now she’s weighing in on Disney’s upcoming live-action remake.
Rachel Zegler is playing the iconic character in Disney’s upcoming film, which will be released in March 2025. The first look at Rachel with the seven dwarfs was recently released!
There has been plenty of controversy over the movie, especially when a group of diverse actors were spotted playing the dwarfs. But it appears those actors aren’t really playing the roles.
So, what does Ginnifer think of the movie?
Keep reading to find out more…
“I mean, I can’t weigh in on what they’re doing over there. I think Disney has proven they generally know what they’re doing,” she told TMZ.
Ginnifer was then asked if a Snow White story can exist with very little Prince Charming.
Rachel Zegler is playing the iconic character in Disney’s upcoming film, which will be released in March 2025. The first look at Rachel with the seven dwarfs was recently released!
There has been plenty of controversy over the movie, especially when a group of diverse actors were spotted playing the dwarfs. But it appears those actors aren’t really playing the roles.
So, what does Ginnifer think of the movie?
Keep reading to find out more…
“I mean, I can’t weigh in on what they’re doing over there. I think Disney has proven they generally know what they’re doing,” she told TMZ.
Ginnifer was then asked if a Snow White story can exist with very little Prince Charming.
- 1/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
If you wish upon a star, Disney’s latest animated film, Wish, will come to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD platforms sooner than you think. A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios‘ Wish becomes available to view at home through digital retailers on January 23. Participating platforms include Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions landing on shelves on March 12.
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
As the producers of Disney‘s Wish, Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones say that every aspect of the film was inspired by each Disney animated film for the past 100 years. This included the animation style, the character of Star, and especially the villainous turn of Magnifico.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. Even though Wish brings back the idea of the traditional villain, it was important for Magnifico to still stand out and have that turn from hero to villain.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Peter Del Vecho: It actually came from Jennifer Lee.
Wish follows Asha (Ariana DeBose), a young girl who disagrees with how the kingdom’s ruler Magnifico (Chris Pine) treats the wishes of her fellow citizens. She wishes upon a star for change, but is surprised when that star comes down from the sky to answer her call. Even though Wish brings back the idea of the traditional villain, it was important for Magnifico to still stand out and have that turn from hero to villain.
‘Wish’, from left: Star, Asha (voice: Ariana DeBose), Valentino (voice: Akan Tudyk)
Deadline: Where did the story come from?
Peter Del Vecho: It actually came from Jennifer Lee.
- 1/8/2024
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
Monday Am writethru: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s delivering the motion picture industry a $9 billion-plus year at the domestic box office, a feat many thought was unimaginable with the lack of a mega-tentpole over the holiday, coupled by a Q4 impacted by the double strikes. The numbers were compiled from Comscore data and Deadline calculations. Comscore called 2023 at $9.03 billion yesterday.
It was a diversified crop of family and adult films over the holidays that got us there, including Warner Bros’ trifecta of Wonka (which is leading the four-day New Year’s box office with $30M), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (4-day $23.5M), and The Color Purple ($15M 4-day), as well as adult movies like The Boys in the Boat ($11.2M 4-day) and even YA romantic comedy Anyone But You ($11M 4-day).
As we told you a few days ago, 2024 is bound to shed about $1 billion...
It was a diversified crop of family and adult films over the holidays that got us there, including Warner Bros’ trifecta of Wonka (which is leading the four-day New Year’s box office with $30M), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (4-day $23.5M), and The Color Purple ($15M 4-day), as well as adult movies like The Boys in the Boat ($11.2M 4-day) and even YA romantic comedy Anyone But You ($11M 4-day).
As we told you a few days ago, 2024 is bound to shed about $1 billion...
- 1/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the most popular animated films and stories in American cinema. Besides Snow White, the seven dwarfs are the next most important characters in the story. Although first introduced by folktale storytellers the Brothers Grimm in their 1812 German fairy tale, the seven dwarfs were given no name. The first time they were named was a century later in Winthrop Ames‘ 1912 Broadway play of the same name. The seven dwarfs were initially called Blick, Flick, Glick, Snick, Plick, Whick, and Quee. However, Walt Disney gave them the names for which they...
- 12/30/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Best Shoujo Romance Anime of All Time — You’re Not Ready for These(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Best shoujo anime aren’t always high-school romances. They often explore multiple genres, offering stories that go beyond the scope of typical teenage love.
Anime like “Naruto,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Dragon Ball Z,” and many more have the baton for being the signature anime for the industry; they are what many call ‘shonen’ anime. However, other genres have good shows. One highly overlooked genre is the ‘shoujo’ genre in anime and manga. It gets ignored often because of its cutesy vibes and girly undertones.
Shoujo means ‘girl’ anime and is mainly aimed at teenage girls and young adult women. These anime and manga almost always have females as their lead characters and are mostly centered around romance. They also sometimes have mystery, action, and fantasy blended into them. Here are some perfect shoujo romance anime to watch.
Best shoujo anime aren’t always high-school romances. They often explore multiple genres, offering stories that go beyond the scope of typical teenage love.
Anime like “Naruto,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Dragon Ball Z,” and many more have the baton for being the signature anime for the industry; they are what many call ‘shonen’ anime. However, other genres have good shows. One highly overlooked genre is the ‘shoujo’ genre in anime and manga. It gets ignored often because of its cutesy vibes and girly undertones.
Shoujo means ‘girl’ anime and is mainly aimed at teenage girls and young adult women. These anime and manga almost always have females as their lead characters and are mostly centered around romance. They also sometimes have mystery, action, and fantasy blended into them. Here are some perfect shoujo romance anime to watch.
- 12/30/2023
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: It’s Christmas at the Castle… and the Wood Axe is Jewish!
No one ever remembers the part of “Beauty and the Beast” where Belle nearly drowns because a Christmas tree falls into a lake, do they?
As a daughter of the ‘90s, Disney’s turn-of-the-century Princess Renaissance was my childhood. Bedsheets, pajamas, school supplies, toys, and anything else that furnished my little life was frequently themed to honor Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Pocahontas, or Belle: a squadron of girl-power role models that, all things considered, weren’t too shabby in retrospect.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: It’s Christmas at the Castle… and the Wood Axe is Jewish!
No one ever remembers the part of “Beauty and the Beast” where Belle nearly drowns because a Christmas tree falls into a lake, do they?
As a daughter of the ‘90s, Disney’s turn-of-the-century Princess Renaissance was my childhood. Bedsheets, pajamas, school supplies, toys, and anything else that furnished my little life was frequently themed to honor Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Pocahontas, or Belle: a squadron of girl-power role models that, all things considered, weren’t too shabby in retrospect.
- 12/23/2023
- by Alison Foreman and Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
When we think of Disney movies, we often recall the enchantment and wonder they brought into our lives. But have you ever pondered how long some of these films stayed in theaters, casting their spell on audiences worldwide? In this article, we’ll explore the 7 longest-running Disney movies, including the recent addition of ‘Wish’, and delve into the magic that kept these stories on the silver screen for an extended time. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Let’s start at the very beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. As Disney’s first full-length animated feature, it was a groundbreaking...
- 12/16/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Kristen Stewart Once Broke Silence On Cheating Scandal Involving Robert Pattinson & Rupert Sanders!(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Kristen Stewart turned into an overnight sensation with her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga. She was paired opposite Robert Pattinson, who played Edward Cullen in the romance fantasy film. The duo fell in love and dated for three long years before she was caught cheating with Rupert Sanders. Scroll below as she recalled the tough time and regretted her controversial choice.
In 2012, pictures of Kristen kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director went viral on the internet. He was married to model Liberty Ross at that time, who filed for divorce shortly after the affair came to light. Stewart was only 19 years old but received massive backlash for her act.
Kristen Stewart faced massive public scrutiny over cheating on Robert Pattinson. She once addressed the controversy in an interview with Marie Claire,...
Kristen Stewart turned into an overnight sensation with her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga. She was paired opposite Robert Pattinson, who played Edward Cullen in the romance fantasy film. The duo fell in love and dated for three long years before she was caught cheating with Rupert Sanders. Scroll below as she recalled the tough time and regretted her controversial choice.
In 2012, pictures of Kristen kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director went viral on the internet. He was married to model Liberty Ross at that time, who filed for divorce shortly after the affair came to light. Stewart was only 19 years old but received massive backlash for her act.
Kristen Stewart faced massive public scrutiny over cheating on Robert Pattinson. She once addressed the controversy in an interview with Marie Claire,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Disney princess movies are not just a staple of childhood memories; they are pillars of animation history. With each new entry into the Disney Princess canon, there’s been a leap in technological prowess and storytelling artistry. Let’s explore five Disney princess movies that have left indelible marks on the world of animation. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wasn’t just a film; it was a gamble that redefined entertainment. Released in 1937, it was the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history. Walt Disney’s vision for a feature-length animated movie was met with...
- 12/10/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ (Photo Credit: ABC)
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
- 12/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Rachel Zegler opened up for the first time during a discussion for Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” presented by “Air,” about what it was like working with CGI characters on the set of Disney’s upcoming live-action “Snow White” movie. Zegler is starring as the iconic Disney princess in the film opposite Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. “500 Days of Summer” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” filmmaker Marc Webb directed the movie.
Back in October, Disney released a first-look image from the movie that featured Zegler as Snow White surrounded by the seven dwarves. The image confirmed that CGI was being used to bring the dwarves to life and not human actors, which led to a lot of divisive reactions on social media from Disney fans.
Zegler hasn’t weighed in on the public’s response to her film’s CGI dwarves, but she did tell fellow Disney princess Halle Bailey...
Back in October, Disney released a first-look image from the movie that featured Zegler as Snow White surrounded by the seven dwarves. The image confirmed that CGI was being used to bring the dwarves to life and not human actors, which led to a lot of divisive reactions on social media from Disney fans.
Zegler hasn’t weighed in on the public’s response to her film’s CGI dwarves, but she did tell fellow Disney princess Halle Bailey...
- 12/7/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Shortly after Halle Bailey and Rachel Zegler were crowned real-life Disney princesses, they met for the first time at a ball — the 2021 Met Gala, to be exact. It was the beginning not only of a beautiful friendship, but of a new era for Disney. Bailey became the first Black Ariel in Rob Marshall’s live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” based on Disney’s beloved 1989 animated film. Zegler — who used to dress up as Snow White as a little girl — will embody a Latina fairy-tale heroine who befriends seven CGI-created dwarves in 2025’s “Snow White.”
The singer-actors are also showcasing their golden voices in literary adaptations: Bailey, as young Nettie in “The Color Purple”; Zegler, as Lucy Gray Baird in the “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Here, Bailey, 23, and Zegler, 22, reflect on their princess experiences and strategies for silencing the social media haters.
Halle Bailey:...
The singer-actors are also showcasing their golden voices in literary adaptations: Bailey, as young Nettie in “The Color Purple”; Zegler, as Lucy Gray Baird in the “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Here, Bailey, 23, and Zegler, 22, reflect on their princess experiences and strategies for silencing the social media haters.
Halle Bailey:...
- 12/7/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Even by Hollywood standards, 2023 was pretty nuts.
There were two historic strikes that shut down the town for months. Sure-fire, money-printing movie franchises started collapsing at the box office, while some surprising efforts succeeded. Wealthy CEOs kept taking careful aim and publicly shooting themselves in the foot. And at a time of endless division, everyone actually seemed to agree on something: That several powerful creative women made audiences feel rather wonderful.
Below is The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of some of the industry’s biggest success stories — and most embarrassing missteps.
Won — Taylor Swift
Arguably, Taylor Swift had one of the best years for a person working in the entertainment industry ever. She became a queen of all media with her blockbuster Eras concert tour (which would earn her a staggering $4.1 billion), released a concert movie that broke through the traditional studio distribution system (and grossed $250 million), she became...
There were two historic strikes that shut down the town for months. Sure-fire, money-printing movie franchises started collapsing at the box office, while some surprising efforts succeeded. Wealthy CEOs kept taking careful aim and publicly shooting themselves in the foot. And at a time of endless division, everyone actually seemed to agree on something: That several powerful creative women made audiences feel rather wonderful.
Below is The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of some of the industry’s biggest success stories — and most embarrassing missteps.
Won — Taylor Swift
Arguably, Taylor Swift had one of the best years for a person working in the entertainment industry ever. She became a queen of all media with her blockbuster Eras concert tour (which would earn her a staggering $4.1 billion), released a concert movie that broke through the traditional studio distribution system (and grossed $250 million), she became...
- 12/7/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animated feature, “The Boy and the Heron,” centers around themes of loss, grief, death and the afterlife through the eyes of Mahito, a boy who finds maturity and acceptance after traveling to a fantastical world.
In Tokyo during World War II, Mahito watches a hospital burn with his mother inside. Throughout the animated film, Mahito is haunted by visions of fire while futilely trying to rescue his mother.
When his industrialist father uproots the family to a new town and introduces Mahito to his new stepmother, the boy gets in trouble at school and acts out at home.
The muted color palette at the beginning of the movie “matches and reflects Mahito’s interior and his repressed feelings,” according to Dp Atsushi Okui.
The crew balanced the darkness of change and war — always implied, never seen — with the fantastical world Mahito travels through after following...
In Tokyo during World War II, Mahito watches a hospital burn with his mother inside. Throughout the animated film, Mahito is haunted by visions of fire while futilely trying to rescue his mother.
When his industrialist father uproots the family to a new town and introduces Mahito to his new stepmother, the boy gets in trouble at school and acts out at home.
The muted color palette at the beginning of the movie “matches and reflects Mahito’s interior and his repressed feelings,” according to Dp Atsushi Okui.
The crew balanced the darkness of change and war — always implied, never seen — with the fantastical world Mahito travels through after following...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Is Disney looking to recast Rachel Zegler as Snow White for its live-action remake?
Now set to release on March 21, 2025, the star of Disney's upcoming Snow White has been continually under fire for her various critiques of the original 1937 film, referring to the prince as "a guy who literally stalks her" and explaining her Snow White won't be "dreaming about true love" but rather becoming a leader.
Ongoing backlash coupled with recent rumors has fans questioning whether Disney intends to recast Zegler as the lead for its latest remake.
Read full article on The Direct.
Now set to release on March 21, 2025, the star of Disney's upcoming Snow White has been continually under fire for her various critiques of the original 1937 film, referring to the prince as "a guy who literally stalks her" and explaining her Snow White won't be "dreaming about true love" but rather becoming a leader.
Ongoing backlash coupled with recent rumors has fans questioning whether Disney intends to recast Zegler as the lead for its latest remake.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/29/2023
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
Disney Princess movies are not just a collection of enchanting tales; they’re a mosaic of historical eras and cultural narratives that have shaped the very fabric of animated storytelling. Watching these films in chronological order by their historical setting offers a unique journey through time, providing context and continuity to the evolution of the Disney Princess archetype. It’s like piecing together a grand tapestry, one that reveals the rich legacy of Disney animation. Snow White Paves the Way The first brushstroke on this canvas is ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ (1937). This film is not just the inaugural Disney...
- 11/27/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Unfulfilled potential is a powerful theme for a story. Making Disney’s choice to explore what might happen if an entire kingdom of subjects surrendered their chance to fulfil their destinies by entrusting their deepest wish – and every memory of it – to their king an intriguing premise. Is it better to live with the hope that one day your wish may come true or to hold that dream close to your heart and let it guide your life’s path?
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
We’ll never know. Because, sadly, the House of Mouse’s hundredth-anniversary offering fails to interrogate its own themes, choosing to bimble about looking pretty (it is Very pretty), ticking off generic highs and lows in the place of real plot points and making knowing nods to animated features past instead. Leaving us to gloomily ponder what might have been.
Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a tour guide in her beloved Mediterranean home Rosas.
- 11/24/2023
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses major plot points for “Wish,” currently playing in theaters.
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for "Wish."
What does it mean to be a Disney Princess? This could be a question regarding corporate decisions, as the Walt Disney Company has a specific classification for their "Princess Line" media franchise and toy line, but it's also a bit existential. Does a character have to be canonically royal to be considered a Disney Princess, or are they something else entirely? As it turns out — there are rules to be considered an official Princess, with Disney currently recognizing 13 characters with the distinction. She must play a central role, cannot be introduced in a sequel, must be royal by birth or marriage (or perform a heroic deed), must be human/human-appearing, and the film can't be a flop or unbelievable hit.
Elsa and Anna are both so popular that they are not lumped in together with the Princesses, and heroine figures like Alice (of Wonderland...
What does it mean to be a Disney Princess? This could be a question regarding corporate decisions, as the Walt Disney Company has a specific classification for their "Princess Line" media franchise and toy line, but it's also a bit existential. Does a character have to be canonically royal to be considered a Disney Princess, or are they something else entirely? As it turns out — there are rules to be considered an official Princess, with Disney currently recognizing 13 characters with the distinction. She must play a central role, cannot be introduced in a sequel, must be royal by birth or marriage (or perform a heroic deed), must be human/human-appearing, and the film can't be a flop or unbelievable hit.
Elsa and Anna are both so popular that they are not lumped in together with the Princesses, and heroine figures like Alice (of Wonderland...
- 11/23/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Wish."
In honor of Walt Disney Animation's 100 year anniversary, the House of Mouse has released its 62nd animated feature -- "Wish." Starring Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and "Best Chris" Chris Pine, the story follows a young woman who makes a wish on a star with so much passion that the little Star comes down to help her save her kingdom from the evil, magical King Magnifico. Blending traditional hand-drawn animation styles and the new computer generated artistry into one film, "Wish" is also Disney's first original fairy tale. The film is the pièce de résistance of Disney's centennial celebration, and as such, features countless references to the films and characters that turned a scrappy animation studio into the most powerful name in entertainment.
If you're a person who loves hunting for cinematic Easter eggs ... you're gonna need a bigger basket.
Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn...
In honor of Walt Disney Animation's 100 year anniversary, the House of Mouse has released its 62nd animated feature -- "Wish." Starring Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and "Best Chris" Chris Pine, the story follows a young woman who makes a wish on a star with so much passion that the little Star comes down to help her save her kingdom from the evil, magical King Magnifico. Blending traditional hand-drawn animation styles and the new computer generated artistry into one film, "Wish" is also Disney's first original fairy tale. The film is the pièce de résistance of Disney's centennial celebration, and as such, features countless references to the films and characters that turned a scrappy animation studio into the most powerful name in entertainment.
If you're a person who loves hunting for cinematic Easter eggs ... you're gonna need a bigger basket.
Directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn...
- 11/22/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
To celebrate the release of Disney’s Wish, which comes 100 years after the company was founded in 1923, Walt Disney Animation Studios gave press an inside look at the place where the magic happens at its famous Burbank headquarters (yes, the one with the sorcerer hat).
As a part of the experience, select groups were treated to a private drawing class with Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay, production and costume designer on Wish, where they learned to draw the film’s character Star.
During the drawing class, Sastrawinata-Lemay explained how years of Disney Animation history went into the designs for every character and environment in Wish. “Star’s face shape is a heart, which is also inspired by the face of Mickey Mouse,” Sastrawinata-Lemay explained. “And you will notice Star does not talk and spreads magic dust, just like Tinker Bell.”
Star isn’t the only character with some classic inspiration. It’s clear...
As a part of the experience, select groups were treated to a private drawing class with Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay, production and costume designer on Wish, where they learned to draw the film’s character Star.
During the drawing class, Sastrawinata-Lemay explained how years of Disney Animation history went into the designs for every character and environment in Wish. “Star’s face shape is a heart, which is also inspired by the face of Mickey Mouse,” Sastrawinata-Lemay explained. “And you will notice Star does not talk and spreads magic dust, just like Tinker Bell.”
Star isn’t the only character with some classic inspiration. It’s clear...
- 11/20/2023
- by Ryan Fish
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Rachel Zegler didn’t see any pressure to stepping into the world of author Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” And she certainly could have, with actress Jennifer Lawrence crafting an iconic character in Katniss Everdeen over a series of four movies. But for Zegler, playing District 12’s Lucy Gray Baird, who is inducted into the first ever Hunger Games meant she didn’t have to fill big shoes, especially in contrast to co-star Tom Blyth, playing Panem President Coriolanus Snow.
“What I really love is Suzanne subverted expectations a bit with this woman from District 12,” Zegler told TheWrap. “So you expect her to be another Katniss because what other kind of female archetype[slash]character could keep Coriolanus haunted for 64, plus, years?” Those subverted expectations included, for Zegler, a character who is mercurial, enigmatic and who “floats above social norms.”
“My ticket in was her voice,...
“What I really love is Suzanne subverted expectations a bit with this woman from District 12,” Zegler told TheWrap. “So you expect her to be another Katniss because what other kind of female archetype[slash]character could keep Coriolanus haunted for 64, plus, years?” Those subverted expectations included, for Zegler, a character who is mercurial, enigmatic and who “floats above social norms.”
“My ticket in was her voice,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
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