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- Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' Is Moving to Netflix
- A Remake of 'White Men Can't Jump' Is Next & Rosie Perez Has Thoughts
- 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Shares First Look at Ego (Sort Of)
- 'Sherlock' Actress & Showrunner 'Disagree' on Molly's Response to Finale
- Why Emma Watson Turned Down 'Cinderella' Before 'Beauty and the Beast'
- Ryan Reynolds Has 'Crazy' Reaction Planned if 'Deadpool' Scores Oscar Nomination
- Reese Witherspoon Really Wants to Make 'Legally Blonde 3'
- 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Camilla Luddington Is Pregnant; What Does That Mean for Jo?
- Harley Quinn Is Coming to 'Gotham' Very Soon
- How 'Sneaky Pete' Went From CBS Procedural to Amazon Marvel
- Betty White Is Ready for 'Golden Girls' Reboot at Age 95
- First Look at Margot Robbie's Transformation for Tonya Harding Biopic
- Drew Barrymore Feasts on Humans in 'Santa Clarita Diet' Trailer
- Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner Making Cameos in 'Ocean's Eight'
- 18 Times Jess From 'New Girl' Understood You on a Spiritual Level
- 19 Things You Never Knew About 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
| Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' Is Moving to Netflix Posted:
Sorry, Crackle. (Or should Seinfeld stuff his sorries in a sack?) Netflix announced the deal on Tuesday. "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" started in 2012 on Sony's Crackle, and Season 9 just recently premiered. That will be the last season on Crackle; the next season's 24 episodes will premiere on Netflix in late 2017. That's also when the library of all episodes to date will move to Netflix. This can't be fun for Crackle, but Netflix is pumped. Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, said (via Deadline):
Why make the move? Here's what Seinfeld said in a statement released by Netflix:
As part of this deal, Seinfeld is taping two stand-up specials -- the first will be released this year -- and he'll also develop scripted and non-scripted comedy programming for Netflix. So far, "Comedians" Season 9 has featured guests Kristen Wiig and Norm Macdonald, and upcoming guests include Cedric the Entertainer, Lewis Black, Bob Einstein, and Christoph Waltz. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| A Remake of 'White Men Can't Jump' Is Next & Rosie Perez Has Thoughts Posted:
It sounds like they don't have their leads cast yet, but someone is going to have to fill the shoes of Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes, and -- if they stick to the original -- Rosie Perez. Interestingly enough, CinemaBlend already got comment from Rosie Perez on the idea of remaking this movie. They had talked to her at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, where she was promoting "Puerto Ricans in Paris." They brought up remaking "White Men Can't Jump" just by knowing that someday Hollywood would come for it. Her response to the idea was mixed:
She also emphasized the need for "alpha" personalities from the leads:
So there you have it. Go alpha or go home. We'll have to stay tuned for more details on how this remake develops. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Shares First Look at Ego (Sort Of) Posted:
In the Marvel movie, Kurt Russell plays Ego the Living Planet, and they're giving him a human form. Director James Gunn gave fans the first hint of how Ego will look on screen, via two toy shots: Gunn confirmed Kurt Russell in the role during San Diego Comic-Con, sharing these thoughts on Ego in an extended GotG2 Facebook post:
Marvel's "Guardians" sequel opens May 5th. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Sherlock' Actress & Showrunner 'Disagree' on Molly's Response to Finale Posted:
*Spoilers ahead from "The Final Problem." In the Season 4 finale, "The Final Problem," Sherlock's sister Eurus pulled an emotional manipulation stunt, calling Molly Hooper and demanding that Sherlock get her to say the words "I love you" in a short amount of time or explosives would blow up Molly's house. A tearful and clearly broken Molly eventually said the words to Sherlock -- without knowing what was at stake, since that was one of Eurus's qualifications -- and then it turned out there were no explosives in Molly's home at all. That is where the finale left it, just including a brief shot of Molly at the end like everything was fine.
Fans did not like the blowing over of Molly's emotional manipulation. Moffat, who wrote the episode with co-showrunner Mark Gatiss, basically shrugged Molly off when Entertainment Weekly asked about her in a post-finale interview:
She just had a drink and shagged someone? It's really about Sherlock, who cares about Molly? Seriously?! If you read the comments section of that interview, it's filled with frustrated fans, writing responses like "His answer to the Molly issue pisses me off. He doesn't get it" (upvoted 128 times) and "Totally agree. He completely brushed that aside and any fans' concerns about potential emotional fallout from that scene." Fans made their thoughts known to Brealey (some were not very gentle about it), and she felt compelled to address talk on Twitter. After appearing to defend Molly's feelings with "Loving someone after years is not reductive, retrograde, antifeminist or weak," she tweeted these definitive thoughts:
So she disagreed with Moffat, but he is still one of the people who created Molly and he's a major reason why she's on the show, so it's not like she'd ever be disrespectful. But she clearly sounds as frustrated as fans, just maybe in a different way and not entirely with the same person. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Why Emma Watson Turned Down 'Cinderella' Before 'Beauty and the Beast' Posted:
You may recall seeing Watson's name come up for the role Lily James ended up taking in Disney's live-action "Cinderella." In 2013, it was revealed that Watson had dropped out of talks. Why? In a new cover story for Total Film -- which features a few new photos -- Watson explained why she picked Belle over Ella (via E!):
"Beauty and the Beast" opens March 17th. [via: GamesRadar, E!] Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Ryan Reynolds Has 'Crazy' Reaction Planned if 'Deadpool' Scores Oscar Nomination Posted:
During an appearance on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Reynolds dished about the difficult journey to get "Deadpool" made, and how the film essentially saved his career after a string of box office duds. Aside from the overwhelming fan support -- which Reynolds credits with helping get the flick greenlit in the first place -- the actor said that the biggest surprise the film has produced so far has been its slew of nominations for prestigious industry awards, including those from the Golden Globes (nods for Reynolds as best actor in a comedy and the film for best comedy or musical), the Directors Guild of America (best first-time feature film for director Tim Miller), the Producers Guild of America (outstanding producer), and the Writers Guild of America (best adapted screenplay for Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick). Reynolds is just as shocked as the rest of Hollywood that the film has performed so well among critics and industry peers. "We had no idea we would ever get anything beyond an MTV Movie award best kiss nomination," Reynolds told THR. And while the actor wasn't convinced that that recognition would translate into Oscar glory, he did think "Deadpool" breaking into the Best Picture race would be "a cool moment" for fans, filmmakers, and "even the Academy." "I don't think that any superhero film has ever really broken that glass ceiling, so it would be nice to see one like 'Deadpool' do it," Reynolds told the trade. "And I can certainly promise one f—ing crazy reaction video online. In the Deadpool suit. Guaranteed." We'll keep our fingers crossed. The Oscar nominations will be announced on January 24. [via: The Hollywood Reporter] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Reese Witherspoon Really Wants to Make 'Legally Blonde 3' Posted:
The actress dished about her desire to revive her beloved character of Elle Woods for "Legally Blonde 3" during an interview with E! News this week, telling the outlet that unofficial discussions about the threequel have taken place. "We've thought about it," Witherspoon revealed. "I need somebody really clever to come up with a great idea and we'll do it." This isn't the first time the actress has publicly brought up the subject. Back in October 2015, Witherspoon said that the time was right for "Legally Blonde 3," thanks to the rise of women in politics and the need to get more involved, and suggested Elle could run for president, or even become a Supreme Court justice. And the actress had similar thoughts this week, too, especially considering the state of the current political climate. "I do think it's a good time to do it," Witherspoon told E!. "I think women need that kind of positivity right now." We couldn't agree more. We'll keep our fingers crossed. [via: E! News] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Camilla Luddington Is Pregnant; What Does That Mean for Jo? Posted:
In an interview with TVLine, the actress said that currently, there is no plan for Jo -- who's going through plenty of personal drama right now thanks to Alex (Justin Chambers) and DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti) -- to be expecting, too. "As of right now they are definitely hiding it," Luddington told TVLine of her growing baby bump. "The struggle has just started." But Luddington, who's due sometime in the spring, knows just as well as fans how much Shonda Rhimes loves throwing her characters curveballs, and teased that Rhimes and the rest of the "Grey's" writers still have time to reverse course if they see fit, especially since season 13 is not set to wrap for several more months. "We have a lot more episodes to go this season, and these things can get sprung on us at a table read, so I really can't say for sure if it will stay that way," the actress said. Fans will just have to wait and see if Jo's current drama will include baby drama, too. "Grey's Anatomy" returns from its winter hiatus on January 26. [via: TVLine] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Harley Quinn Is Coming to 'Gotham' Very Soon Posted:
Yes, none other than Harley Quinn (or some early take on her, anyway) is set to grace the streets of Gotham, and according to the show's executive producer, it's going to be very soon -- perhaps even in the upcoming season three finale. "We might see [her] in Episode 22," producer John Stephens teased in an interview with TV Guide. Here's some additional scoop about what fans can expect going forward, per TV Guide:
Ahead of the season three premiere last fall, Stephens had previously noted that the show had a proto-Harley in the works, but may or may not introduce her this year. There was some concern about launching the character so soon after she appeared on the big screen, played by Margot Robbie in a star-making performance in "Suicide Squad" last summer. But it looks like the "Gotham" team is confident that enough time has passed that their take on the character is now clear to make her own impression on DC fans. "Gotham" is set to wrap season three sometime this spring. [via: TV Guide] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| How 'Sneaky Pete' Went From CBS Procedural to Amazon Marvel Posted:
As Amazon's latest series featuring Giovanni Ribisi as a newly un-incarcerated con man who assumes his cellmate's identity and "rejoins" his cellie's long-estranged family (so long, in fact, that they can't tell the difference) launched to much critical acclaim. Cranston, the former "Breaking Bad" star who co-created, produces, and co-stars in the show, sat down with Moviefone and his collaborators -- including stars Ribisi, Margo Martindale, Marin Ireland, and showrunner Graham Yost ("The Americans") -- to reveal how they came together to tell the story of a lead character who may be a reverse take on Walter White. "In essence, there is a bad man possibly looking for ways to become good," says Cranston. Bryan Cranston: The genesis of this was really very interesting. I gave a speech one year at an Emmys ... I was very fortunate I was able to get on that stage a few times, so I wanted to say something that was more universal in my appreciation. So I said that when I was a kid, I was a sneaky kid. My parents were split, and it was kind of a rough childhood. I was circumventing responsibility and looking for shortcuts. My own family dubbed me "Sneaky Pete." And I said, "Until I found the love, the passion, my love of acting -- and that was at 22 years old that it finally culminated to that point. So for all of you, if you have lost that passion, you can still get back in touch with what brings you joy. All you Sneaky Petes out there." And the next day, Zack Van Amburg, co-president at Sony, calls me and says, "On the way home, my wife and I were talking about Sneaky Petes, and a Sneaky Pete moment of me -- and she had one! 'What about our kids? Which one is going to be?'" And he called me and he said, "Congratulations -- but also I think there's a series here." I go, "What's the series?" He goes "I don't know." But he did leave me with this little nugget, and that was the germ of the idea: He said, "You were a teenager, so it's forgivable. But what if you didn't grow out of it? What if you were 35 and you're still that way, what would you be?" And I went, "Let me think on that." And that's where we crafted Giovanni's character, that it was this guy who really didn't have a choice in his life. He was split. He had to figure things out on the run: started off with petty theft, and then he got more sophisticated in his stealing. He became the only thing he could become. And yet, hopefully, the audience will sense that in the core of this man's being is goodness, but it's so covered over. He doesn't know how to reach it. He just doesn't know. He has no experience in that. And we actually don't know by the end of the series if that will erupt, or if he covers it back up because it's too frightening to go into that. Giovanni Ribisi: All of the characters within the show has that, to a greater or lesser degree, everybody has that part of them, and it manifests itself in all the various relationships that we have. As far as the sense of bad or good, I think that ultimately, for all of us, it's a survival thing. I think this is the way he was brought up, and this is the way he knows how to survive. There is that arrested development, and he was incarcerated in prison for three years. At the end of the day, there is some nobility in the fact that he's doing what he's doing for his brother. It comes down to that. Cranston: The fact that we know he can do something altruistic and out of love gives us hope in the character, and that's all we really want to be. The pilot light of hope. Ribisi: My heart goes out to him. He does that because he also knows that really is that one vestige, that only thing that he has in his life. That only real, tangible thing within all the deceit, and the lies, and all that, that's the one thing, relationship, that he can be himself. There's that tacit, unspeakable relationship, that fraternity. There is that dynamic: good versus evil. Ultimately, I think with any good plot or story, there is, to a greater or lesser degree, a morality tale there. But it's more human than anything. There's that complexity where you say one thing but you're meaning something else. And we all have that. I have that right now! Cranston: At first, David Shore and myself, we co-created the concept of it. The idea of bail bonds has been culminating in my mind, wanting to create a show dealing with that world, which is a thin layer away from criminality, is so interconnected. I thought, "There's some dirtiness to it," and I always wanted to figure out how to do that. It was originally produced for CBS, and CBS, of course, has their model. It would have been more procedural at CBS, and that's what they want. A "skip of the week" kind of thing, and the relationship between the two cousins, so to speak, and what would happen there and how long. So the series-long secret would be his identity, but each week would be a different thing. So the construct seemed to work, and CBS loved it. It was very high in the testing. We were told that it rated second of all their dramas that year. So we were thinking, "Oh, this is good." And it didn't get picked up. David got to the point where he didn't feel that he was the right guy to continue on a serialized version. He's more broadcast. So he stepped away. We were friends, and it's like, "OK, thank you. It's what's best." I went after Graham Yost and seduced him, and got him to come on and be the captain of the ship. Graham Yost: I turned on my Amazon Echo, and I said, "Alexa, should I do this show?" And Alexa said, "If you know what's good for you." Bryan and I have known each other for almost 20 years, worked together on "From the Earth to the Moon," and we've stayed friends ever since. The idea of working with him again was great. I loved the idea of a con show. I watched the pilot and went, "Oh, this is good. This is really good." I love the characters ... It was just that core cast to begin with, you don't usually get handed that. It's hard enough to construct that. It's hard enough to write characters that are going to get people like that. But to be just given that, was like, "Wow -- sh*t, half the work is done right there!" I'm just so grateful that they were able to talk this incredible cast into doing something that is a remunerative life, but is a very burdensome life to do a show, trying to do 22 episodes. That becomes your whole life. As fate would have it, now it's this streaming show, a much more manageable 10. Ribisi: I think Bryan Cranston is one of our great American actors, and it's just a privilege to have a conversation, even ... I wasn't familiar with Marin Ireland's work before, but having worked with her, she just reminds me of one of those classic, sharp-witted Bette Davis-style actors. Margo Martindale -- goes without saying. I actually worked with Peter Gerety years ago, and just remember how his talent stood out to me. It's just one of those things. Especially with the captain [Bryan] here, everybody's head is really about wanting to do the best job that they can, to do something that's effective. Cranston: Amazon's model is to point out what is working for them and what is not working for them, and allowing the creative team to solve it. As opposed to how broadcast networks have a tendency to be more hands on, more noting: "Can he be a podiatrist instead of a dentist?" Everyone get notes -- we all get notes all the time. But theirs was, "We're bumping on this thing," or "We don't quite think that this is clear enough." "Got it -- we'll make that clear." They don't impose beyond the note, the initial note, which is a great partner to have. Yost: It's incredibly difficult [to write a show about cons], but it's fun when it works out. Some of my fondest memories on this show in terms of the writing of it are being on the set in New York when we were shooting the first episode after the pilot, and getting a call from the writers' room, and they said, we've got this idea we want to run by you. And they got to this point, and I went, "Sh*t, that's it -- that's fantastic!" It's so exciting. I just love the big twists that the writers room was able to come up with. It's also very difficult because television, unlike a feature where you're just doing this one thing, you can rewrite the script 20 times, figure it all out, figure out the plan for the shooting. It's like we didn't have everything worked out. It's usually laying the track and the train starts rolling -- we're building an airplane in flight. And then there were times we went through a lot of turbulence. So it's like, "Oh sh*t -- what are we going to do now?" And we make big adjustments. But we got through it. I think we landed the plane pretty well, when you see the whole season. But it's doing a con show, and all those twists and turns, and who's doing what, it's not easy, but it is really fun. Margot Martindale: The best new part is that I haven't quite figured it all out yet. I guess that's maybe not so good sometimes, but I think for this, I think it's good for me. Because it's brand-new, and because it can be what I want it to be; it's fun. It's like getting a paint-by-numbers, and putting a little bit of color here, then a little color here, and then, "Ooh, there's the face. Here's the arm." And I like to see that all filled in. And I think I got close to that in this first season. Marin Ireland: When you get deep in the season, there was definitely a day where there was a scene that a bunch of us were in, and at one point finally we were going, "Do any of you guys get what is happening right now?" And Margo would be like, "I think I do." You're like, "I think I do -- what do you think is happening? And it's like our characters didn't know any of it, so it didn't matter. But it was us as the actors: "Am I a dummy? Is this complicated?" Martindale: Trying to read the truth is fun. Really fun. And complicated. And also, trying to keep all the balls in the air right now is really complicated for me. It's also fun to have secrets and to layer the story in. As the writers layer the story in, to find your way into what my input is into those layers. It's a wonderful group, and it's wildly fun. I'd said to these guys as we were out in the middle of the woods, about four in the morning -- I can't remember where we were, I said, "I love you guys!" This is such a great group of people. It's a very wonderful group of actors to work with. It's kind of egoless, and everybody, we're all there to do the best story possible. So that makes fun to go to work. "Sneaky Pete" is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Betty White Is Ready for 'Golden Girls' Reboot at Age 95 Posted:
The iconic actress celebrated her 95th birthday today and in an interview with Katie Couric, said that she has no plans to slow down her career. "I keep thinking, Betty, you're 95 years old. I'm so blessed with good health and faculties and I've got memories and all that," she noted. "You can't really expect that at 95. I am the luckiest old broad on two feet." She added, "I just appreciate the fact that people have been so kind to me all these years.The fact that I'm still working -- that's the thing I'm most grateful for, that I still get asked for jobs." Maybe one of those jobs could be a reboot of her most famous work, "The Golden Girls." She's ready to play Rose again. "I'd want to do it," she said. "I'm sure at 95, I'm sure they'd want me!" Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| First Look at Margot Robbie's Transformation for Tonya Harding Biopic Posted:
Today featured photos from the set of Robbie dressed as the former Olympic figure skater, complete with frizzy hair and '80s clothing. The biopic, directed by Craig Gillespie, follows Harding in the days before the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championship, where Nancy Kerrigan was struck in the leg by a male attacker. The vicious attack was engineered by Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan), and bodyguard Shawn Eckhardt. Harding was found complicit in the attack and was banned for life from figure skating and stripped of the 1994 championship. In the video, Robbie appears to be wearing padding to look like the heavier Harding, and has been training at the ice rink for skating scenes. The movie does not yet have a release date. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Drew Barrymore Feasts on Humans in 'Santa Clarita Diet' Trailer Posted:
Netflix released the first full trailer for "Santa Clarita Diet," a dark family comedy starring Drew Barrymore as a suburban mom who seemingly turns into a zombie. As her son puts it, she's dead — and she's undead. And now, Mama is craving the taste of human flesh. It's up to her husband (Timothy Olyphant) and kids to help her figure out this new diet. They discover cannibalism isn't so easy. The trailer is filled with gross imagery of Barrymore chomping on arms and making flesh smoothies. There are also a lot of darkly funny lines, like when Olyphant muses, "We have to kill someone who deserves it. I guess the prototype would be a young, single Hitler." Barrymore cheerily responds, "We'd be heroes!" "Santa Clarita Diet" begins streaming Feb. 3 on Netflix. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner Making Cameos in 'Ocean's Eight' Posted:
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner were spotted filming scenes for the all-female version of "Ocean's Eleven" in New York on Monday. A source confirmed to People that they are making cameos in the movie. The women were wearing long, white, lacy dresses, and appeared to be filming a scene set at a fake Met Gala. That makes sense as Met Gala organizer and Vogue editor Anna Wintour has been seen on set, as has model Adriana Lima. They aren't the only high-profile celebrities appearing in the film. James Corden recently joined the cast, and Matt Damon has booked a cameo. Katie Holmes also told Entertainment Tonight that she has a small role in the film starring Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, and more. "I'm a fan of all the 'Ocean's' movies. So, I'm happy that it has so many amazing women in it, so many amazing actresses. It's really so much fun being a part of," she said. "I play myself. It's just a cameo." "Ocean's Eight" opens in theaters June 8, 2018. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 18 Times Jess From 'New Girl' Understood You on a Spiritual Level Posted:
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| 19 Things You Never Knew About 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' Posted:
Half a century later, Ennio Morricone's theme from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" remains one of the most instantly recognizable and unforgettable pieces of movie music ever. Even if you haven't seen Sergio Leone's epic Western, you know the tune, and you've probably heard it in other movies and TV shows as some gunslinger sauntered into a dust-blown vista, ready for a shootout. But none of those gunslingers was as badass as Clint Eastwood, who cemented his icon status for all time when this film opened 50 years ago this week, on January 18, 1967. As familiar as the movie, its antihero, and its music have become over the decades, there's still plenty you may not know about the classic spaghetti Western, from how stars Eastwood and Eli Wallach were nearly killed many times on the set, to how the director injured himself in the crotch with a revolver, to Eastwood's biggest complaint about the film that made him an international star. Read on to learn the movie's secrets -- good, bad, and ugly. 13. Demonstrating how Tuco might swing around to reach for the gun, Leone ended up hitting himself in the groin with the firearm. He ultimately decided Tuco could carry his pistol in his pocket. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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3. Leone (above) was warned against making the picture by no less than Orson Welles, who claimed that movies set during the Civil War were box office poison.
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7. Eastwood warned Wallach, who was new to spaghetti Westerns, that the Italian crew would be unreliable when it came to safety issues. Indeed, Eastwood himself was nearly decapitated by a chunk of flying debris during the bridge detonation scene; you can see it in the finished film flying inches from his head and landing a couple feet from the actor.
9. Wallach also accidentally drank acid that a special effects crew member had poured into a lemon soda bottle, but he spat it out before it could do any damage. And during one scene, while Wallach was on horseback with his hands tied behind his back, the horse got spooked by a gunshot, galloped away, and ran a mile; miraculously, the actor didn't fall off and get trampled.
11. It might have helped Wallach that he was the only one of the three stars who could speak to the director without an interpreter. Even though Eastwood and Van Cleef had worked with Leone before, neither star could speak any Italian. Nor could Wallach, but he and the director communicated in French, which Wallach spoke poorly and Leone spoke fluently.
14. The movie is well known for being spare with dialogue. There's none at all in the first 10 minutes of the movie. And the famous showdown among the three leads near the end -- a master class in editing -- ratchets up the intensity by cutting back and forth among the three gunmen staring each other down wordlessly for nearly three minutes.
16. The film cost $1.2 million to make. It earned back $25.1 million.
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