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- Adrien Brody Stars in a Wes Anderson-Directed ... H&M Commercial?
- Watch the Spot-on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' LEGO Trailer
- When Does 'Big Little Lies' Premiere? HBO Sets the Date
- 'Fuller House' Season 2: Jodie Sweetin Talks Stephanie's Love Life and Music
- New 'Power Rangers' Photos Reveal Even More Rita Repulsa
- What Those 'Final Four Words' Really Mean for 'Gilmore Girls'
- 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Could Rake in Over $130 Million on Opening Weekend
- 'Game of Thrones' Is Making Its Own Wine Now
- 12 Insane Cyber Monday Deals for Movie & TV Fans
- Here Are the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees
- Here's How 'Moana' Crushed the Competition at the Box Office
- Did 'Westworld' Season 1 Just Have Its Ned Stark Moment?
- What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: Nov. 28 - Dec. 4
- Why Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' Recast Chad Michael Murray's Role
- HBO Shows First Glimpse of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 (VIDEO)
- The 'Sicario' Sequel Dropped Emily Blunt & Apparently Never Explained Why
- Angela Lansbury Is NOT a Fan of the New 'Beauty and the Beast' Movie
Adrien Brody Stars in a Wes Anderson-Directed ... H&M Commercial? Posted: Academy Award winners Adrien Brody and Wes Anderson should be able to take on whatever projects they want at this point in their careers, and apparently what they want includes an H&M commercial. The two collaborated on "Come Together," a new short from H&M helmed by Anderson and starring Brody as a train conductor. In the film, he is forced to tell the passengers of the H&M Lines Winter Express that their Christmas Day voyage will be late -- by 11-and-a-half hours. As a consolation, he invites them all to gather for a special brunch and manages to throw together a surprisingly cheery celebration at the last minute. He's joined by a number of passengers, clad in the H&M Christmas 2016 collection, of course. Needless to say, the video is an unexpected follow-up to Brody and Anderson's most recent collaboration, 2014's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," but it makes for a heart-warming ad nonetheless. [via: H&M/YouTube] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Watch the Spot-on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' LEGO Trailer Posted: The "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" sneak peek has gotten a fun, new twist. With almost five months to go till the Marvel flick drops, die-hard fans have already gotten all they can out of the sneak peek released on Oct. 19. Fortunately, YouTube user Huxley Berg Studios has changed things up, giving the footage a LEGO remake. Created with help from Sullymanproductions, the video impressively recreates the original sneak peek, complete with the awkward hug between Drax (Dave Bautista) and Star-Lord (Chris Pratt). The video, which closely matches the original (below), turned out so well that even "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" director James Gunn couldn't resist tweeting it out to the Twitterverse. That's all the proof you should need that the LEGO version does the sneak peek justice, from the adorable Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) to the action sequences. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" hits theaters on May 5, 2017. [via: Huxley Berg Studios/YouTube] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
When Does 'Big Little Lies' Premiere? HBO Sets the Date Posted: HBO has finally announced when its latest star-studded series is due to premiere. On Feb. 19, "Big Little Lies" will arrive on the premium network, bringing a host of big-name actors along with it. The seven-episode limited series, created by David E. Kelley, stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley as three mothers of young children who become friends. Each woman has her own problems, and as secrets come out, their lives begin to unravel. Events begin to spiral out of control, to the point of murder. Oh, my. In addition to its trio of acclaimed female leads, the show boasts a host of other impressive actors. The cast also includes Alexander Skarsgard, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Zoe Kravitz, James Tupper, and Jeffrey Nordling. The dark comedy-drama is directed by Jean-Marc Vallée ("Dallas Buyers Club") from scripts penned by Kelley. "Big Little Lies" is based on Liane Moriarty's 2014 novel of the same name. HBO recently struck a chord with its sci-fi drama "Westworld," so we'll see if the network manages the same feat with "Big Little Lies." With its compelling plot and talented cast, it wouldn't be a surprise at all. [via: Deadline] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
'Fuller House' Season 2: Jodie Sweetin Talks Stephanie's Love Life and Music Posted: We don't have to wait for "Fuller House" Season 2 to hit Netflix to learn all of its secrets -- Jodie Sweetin recently spilled some key information. How not rude. The actress will be back as Stephanie Tanner (aka the other D.J. Tanner) in the second season of the "Full House" sequel series, and it sounds like there's a lot in store for the free-spirited sister. In fact, Sweetin promised "some really crazy storylines" during an interview with Parade. First, Stephanie will be getting a little more love in her life. This won't come as a shock if you've seen the Season 2 trailer -- it showed her cozying up with a surprising, yet hilariously fitting new man. "She gets a love interest," Sweetin told Parade. "I think the fans are really going to love who it winds up being." Based on the trailer, her bet seems like a safe one. The guy in question is -- wait for it -- a Gibbler. Yes, as in related to Kimmy (Andrea Barber), the longtime target of Stephanie's snarky comments and now housemate. And he's no distant cousin, either. Stephanie's love interest, Jimmy (Adam Hagenbuch), is Kimmy's similarly quirky brother. On top of the developments in her love life in the upcoming season, Stephanie will have her music career to keep her busy, too. Sweetin teased that her character will do "a lot of fun stuff with that." She revealed that she has been exercising her creativity, and she even worked on a song with Juan Pablo Di Pace, who plays Fernando. Clearly, there's a lot to look forward to when the "Fuller House" shenanigans continue. Season 2 hits Netflix on Dec. 9. [via: Parade] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
New 'Power Rangers' Photos Reveal Even More Rita Repulsa Posted: Rita Repulsa isn't just taking over the world -- she's also taking over Twitter, too. That was the latest promotional stunt behind the upcoming "Power Rangers" reboot, and the gag gave fans a closer glimpse at the villainess (played by Elizabeth Banks), revealing some new photos and a few character details about the power-hungry alien. Rita took control of the official "Power Rangers" Twitter account on Monday, tweeting out a bunch of pictures of herself and dishing out some withering insults, while also detailing her plans for world domination. The cheeky stunt found the Rangers' nemesis calling the heroes "a bunch of whiny teens," dubbing Earth a "pitiful planet," and crowing about her good looks (and penchant for bloodlust).
"'Killin it', you say?" Rita wrote. "You have no idea how right you are..." The villain also called out individual Twitter users who shared the Rangers' names, took some shots at Ranger mentor Zordon (suggesting the baldie get some Rogaine), and even made a winking reference to Banks's "Hunger Games" connection. The stunt was silly, sure, but also pretty clever, allowing fans to see how Banks will approach the character, giving Rita some sass to go with her megalomaniac ways. It's the latest bit of viral marketing for "Power Rangers," after the film launched a site for the titular characters' high school newspaper. That source has already yielded some interesting intel; we're curious to see what else the movie's promotional team has on the docket before the flick is released. "Power Rangers" is due in theaters on March 24, 2017. [via: Power Rangers] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
What Those 'Final Four Words' Really Mean for 'Gilmore Girls' Posted: WARNING: This post contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," and reveals the infamous "final four words." Do not read on if you have not watched and do not want to be spoiled. If you're a "Gilmore Girls" obsessive, you probably spent the day after Thanksgiving enjoying your leftovers with a hefty helping of binge-watching, too, devouring the four installments of Netflix revival series "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." It was wonderful and a bit surreal to suddenly be back in Stars Hollow, picking up with Lorelai, Rory, and Emily nine years after the original show signed off, and finding out just where life had taken them in the time since we last saw them on our television screens. With any revival of a long-dormant, much-beloved series, there are bound to be things that both delight and disappoint viewers in equal measure, and "A Year in the Life" was chock full of that dichotomy. Seeing Rory and Lorelai banter about coffee and pop culture again was great; seeing Rory cheat on her boyfriend with an engaged Logan, not so much. Discovering that Emily was born to be a museum docent (and swear up a storm in front of her buttoned-up DAR pals) may have been the best thing about the revival; finding out that Paris and Doyle are getting divorced, or that Lane had almost no lines at all, made us pretty sad. But the biggest -- and most divisive -- plot line was saved for the very end of the series, with the last scene in "Fall" finally delivering the long-anticipated, much-hyped, now-legendary "final four words," with which "Gilmore" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino intended to end the original series before departing amid a contract dispute ahead of season seven. Here they are, as delivered by Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Lorelai (Lauren Graham): Rory: Mom? Lorelai: Yeah? Rory: I'm pregnant. That shocking mother-daughter exchange raises some major questions not only for the characters themselves, but the future of "Gilmore Girls" going forward. Let's break down the biggest talking points: Who's the father? The answer to this one seems pretty straightforward, since Rory was consistently sleeping with Logan (Matt Czuchry) throughout "Winter," "Spring," "Summer," and "Fall," and only finally broke up with him for good a few weeks before making her big announcement at the end of "Fall." And her pregnancy sheds some new light on an earlier scene with her father, Christopher (David Sutcliffe), in which Rory asks if he regretted letting Lorelai raise Rory on her own, indicating she's debating whether or not she wants to involve Logan at all in her pregnancy and the baby's life. Still, there are some who wonder if perhaps Rory's sad sack boyfriend Paul is the father (a possibility we're ruling out, since Rory never had time to see him, let alone sleep with -- or break up with -- him throughout the revival), or maybe that Wookiee she slept with while reporting her lines story (a timeline that just doesn't work out, based on the season of her pregnancy announcement). The most popular dueling theory is that Rory could be serving as a surrogate for Lorelai and Luke, using Paris's services to give her mom and new step-dad a baby. Judging by the surprise on Lorelai's face, though, and the urgency in Rory's voice when she broke the news to her mother, it certainly doesn't seem like a likely scenario (or that this pregnancy was planned). Logan is almost definitely the daddy. What would have happened if the words were actually used when Amy Sherman-Palladino intended? As noted above, much has been made about Sherman-Palladino having intended to use these words to end the show's original run. But if she had stayed on through season seven (the show's last before getting canceled by The CW), would it have made sense for Rory to get pregnant then? After all, she would have just graduated from Yale and been only 22 at the time. Would Logan have been the father? And would they have still been together, rather than breaking up after a rejected marriage proposal? A pregnancy would have made things a bit tricky for the aspiring journalist, fresh out of college and just beginning her career. Then again, at 22, and with a prestigious degree under her belt, Rory had many more options (and a lot more emotional and financial support) available to her than her mom did when she got pregnant at 16. As part of her contract dispute that prompted her exit, Sherman-Palladino had wanted an eighth season to wrap up the story; perhaps she would have used those extra episodes to skip ahead into the future a bit, setting Rory up for a slightly easier time as a single mom. We'll never know, but it's certainly an intriguing aspect of the reveal to ponder. Does this mean the show will continue? And should it? Not even Sherman-Palladino knows yet whether or not we'll get another season of "A Year in the Life," and honestly, we're not sure whether or not we want one. On the one hand, of course, seeing more from Stars Hollow -- and getting some more resolution to Rory's story line -- is certainly a welcome prospect. On the other, Rory's revelation is truly a full-circle moment, a Gilmore girl potentially giving life to another Gilmore girl, and following in her mother's footsteps. (Not to mention the finality of Lorelai and Emily's story lines, with each of them seeming to come to terms with where they are in life, and finding personal peace.) And not for nothing, but it was always ASP's intention to have things end this way, finally and definitively. But excitement for the revival was ridiculously high, and while the notoriously secretive Netflix probably won't be divulging viewing numbers, we feel confident that rabid "Gilmore" fans watched the new episodes in droves. It would be a no-brainer, then, for the streaming service to order up another installment of "A Year in the Life." Sherman-Palladino has hedged her bets a bit, telling The Hollywood Reporter that she wants to see how the revival performs before thinking about making more. "We really had a very specific journey in our minds and we fulfilled the journey. So to us, this is the piece that we wanted to do. And the whole thought about, is there more, is there more, is there more — this has to go out into the universe now," she told THR. "And then whatever happens, happens." Actress Kelly Bishop, who plays Emily, told the trade that wherever Sherman-Palladino led, she would follow (meaning she'd definitely do more episodes), while Scott Patterson, who plays Luke, said that he'd be willing to sign up to do additional installments every year or two. But even Patterson admitted that there was some finality to the end of "Fall." "It was really rewarding and people got a sense that if this was going to be the last thing, that we now have some closure," the actor told THR. Setting the final four words aside, there are still plenty of questions and plot holes that we'd like to see addressed should "A Year in the Life" get another order. A.V. Club critic Myles McNutt has suggested that there be more focus put on the supporting "Gilmore" characters (we're most interested in actually catching up with Lane, and perhaps seeing Paris and Doyle reunite). And that final look that Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) gave Rory in "Fall" indicates that he's still carrying a torch for her, setting up a future season in which they finally give their relationship another try as adults. (A popular fan theory is that Logan is Rory's Christopher, while Jess is her Luke.) The jury is still out, though your personal opinion on the matter may depend most heavily on your answer to the next question. Was the ending even good? This will probably be the biggest debate among "Gilmore" fans, and we don't see the discussion over it ending anytime soon. For some, it makes perfect sense (see the full circle argument above). For others, it seemed like a cheap (and some say predictable) twist. It's hard to judge "A Year in the Life" on its own merits without factoring in the final four words -- they really do color much of the revival differently once you know them -- but we'd say that overall, we're certainly happy that it exists. (Again, the greatness of Emily's DAR rant can't be understated.) And no matter what you think about that last bit of dialogue, it's gotten us obsessing over "Gilmore Girls" all over again, after so many years without our beloved show. We'll raise a steaming mug of coffee to that any day. Photo credit: Saeed Adyani/Netflix This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Could Rake in Over $130 Million on Opening Weekend Posted: It should come as no surprise that a movie with "Star Wars" in the title would have some rosy prospects at the box office. But early projections for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," the first spinoff film from the folks at Lucasfilm, are much rosier than anticipated. Advance tracking is pegging the flick for an opening in the $130 million range, and that's on the conservative side of estimates. Some analysts are predicting as much as a $150 million haul for the space saga, a stunning sum for a feature starring a bunch of unknown characters. But that's the prestige of the "Star Wars" brand, which has proven more powerful than even the magical "Harry Potter" franchise in recent years. While audience anticipation was high for prequel flick "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," it still only managed a $75 million opening weekend, off of estimates in the $80 million range. (The film has since gone on to prove it will have some strong legs at the box office, earning an impressive $65 million in its second frame this past weekend.) With advance ticket sales already tracking well for "Rogue One," and audience interest peaking as far back as January, it looks like the sky's the limit for the venerable sci-fi franchise. The film opens on December 16. [via: The Hollywood Reporter] Photo credit: Disney This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
'Game of Thrones' Is Making Its Own Wine Now Posted: We've already seen "Game of Thrones" beer, and now, the favorite beverage of Westeros is getting in on the libation-making fun, too. HBO has announced that it's partnering with a winery in California to produce three different varieties that are tied to the show. Vintage Wine Estates, based in Santa Rosa, will bottle a "Thrones"-themed red blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, and chardonnay, ranging in price from $19.99 to $39.99. Considering how much Cersei and Tyrion love the beverage, this seems like a no-brainer partnership for HBO. A rep for the cable outlet acknowledged as much in a statement announcing the new line of wines. "Given the prominent role of wine on 'Game of Thrones' and our previous success in the beverage category, an officially licensed wine for the show feels like a natural extension for our fans," said Jeff Peters, director of licensing and retail for HBO, in the statement. "'Game of Thrones' wines most definitely will add to the fan experience as the battle for the Iron Throne heats up heading into the final seasons." Sounds like a winning combination to us. We're almost as excited for this wine as we are for season seven. Almost. [via: Entertainment Weekly] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
12 Insane Cyber Monday Deals for Movie & TV Fans Posted: Still stuffed from Thanksgiving? Well, burn off a few of those calories by clicking on the insanely good Cyber Monday deals we've rounded up for you or the movie/TV fan in your life. These deals won't last long, so act fast. Cyber Monday Special 'Jurassic Park' 4-Movie Blu-ray Collection for $19.99 This is the lowest price we've seen and it includes the latest "Jurassic" movie. Buy it now. 'Game of Thrones' Season 1-6 Blu-ray (Region Free, Less than $20 per season) for $105.99 This is a UK import that is region free and will work in most Blu-ray players. This normally costs over $150 and this is easily the lowest price as one season can cost anywhere from $20 for older seasons to $40 for the newer ones. Buy it now. Highly rated by CNET for its terrific picture quality, support for HDR and handles motion well. Buy it now. 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Ultimate Blu-ray $11.49 This Ultimate Edition Blu-ray includes 30 minutes of footage not seen in theaters. Buy it now. This is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen for the R-rated superhero blockbuster. Buy it now. New Amazon Fire TV Stick Streaming Media Player $29.99 (Orig $39.99) The original Fire TV stick is ranked as one of the best media players and this newest generation is faster and now includes Alexa's voice control. You can easily search for shows on command. You can even use the Alexa digital assistant to set an alarm, order you a pizza or an uber, in addition top helping you watch Netflix, HBO GO, Hulu, and, of course, Amazon Video. Buy it now. Amazon Fire 7" 8GB Tablet for $33.33 This is a Cyber Monday special, and if you have Prime this is the device to get to inexpensively watch all your favorite shows. Unlike Netflix, Prime will allow you to download shows so you can watch it offline when you can't access the internet. For $34, this is a no-brainer. Buy it now. Marvel Legends: Captain America Full Size 24" Shield $52.49 This is the lowest price we've seen, as it normally sits around $69.99 on discount. This is 1-day only discount for Cyber Monday. Buy it now. Marvel Legends: Iron Man Electronic Helmet for $69.99 This Iron Man helmet is massively popular. It has a a lot of premium details: built-in LED eyes, magnetized detachable faceplate, and a full-grown adult can wear it. Buy it now. The Bourne Classified Collection 4-Movie Blu-ray Set $18.49 Four "Bourne" movies for the price of one? Sign us up. Buy it now. 'The Iron Giant': Signature Ultimate Collector's Edition $54.22 Whether you're a diehard fan or new to the movie, this makes a great gift. Also, the movie is frickin' fantastic. Buy it now. 'Star Trek Beyond' Amazon Exclusive Set w/ U.S.S Enterprise Model (4k UHD, 3D, Digital HD) for $39.99 This is 20% off the initial price and the first significant discount we've seen in honor of Cyber Monday. Buy it now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Here Are the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Posted: The nominations for the 32nd Independent Spirit Awards were announced by Film Independent last week, hailing the best of independent cinema from 2016. Nominated for the event's most prestigious award, Best Feature, were "American Honey," "Chronic," "Jackie," "Manchester by the Sea," and "Moonlight." "Moonlight," the critically acclaimed coming of age of tale which chronicles a young man coming to terms with his sexuality, is up for five nominations total, and will also receive the prestigious Robert Altman Award, given to one film's director, casting director, and ensemble cast in honor of their stellar work. According to Vulture reporter Kyle Buchanan, that latter prize is why the stars of "Moonlight" -- including Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris -- were not nominated in the individual acting categories, despite generating significant buzz. Director Barry Jenkins, however, did receive a Best Director nod. The Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2017, and will air live on IFC beginning at 2 p.m. PST and 5 p.m. EST. The full list of nominations is below. BEST FEATURE (Award given to the producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.) American Honey Producers: Thomas Benski, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Lucas Ochoa, Pouya Shahbazian, AliceWeinberg Chronic Producers: Michel Franco, Gina Kwon, Gabriel Ripstein, Moisés Zonana Jackie Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin, Ari Handel, Juan de Dios Larraín, Mickey Liddell Manchester by the Sea Producers: Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. Walsh Moonlight Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer) The Childhood of a Leader Director: Brady Corbet Producers: Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Chris Coen, Ron Curtis, Helena Danielsson, Mona Fastvold, István Major The Fits Director/Producer: Anna Rose Holmer Producer: Lisa Kjerulff Other People Director: Chris Kelly Producers: Sam Bisbee, Adam Scott, Naomi Scott Swiss Army Man Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Producers: Miranda Bailey, Lawrence Inglee, Lauren Mann, Amanda Marshall, Eyal Rimmon, Jonathan Wang The Witch Director: Robert Eggers Producers: Daniel Bekerman, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Jodi Redmond, Rodrigo Teixeira JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD (Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.) Free In Deed Writer/Director: Jake Mahaffy Producers: Mike Bowes, Mike S. Ryan, Brent Stiefel Hunter Gatherer Writer/Director: Josh Locy Producers: Michael Covino, April Lamb, Sara Murphy, Isaiah Smallman Lovesong Writer/Director: So Yong Kim Writer/Producer: Bradley Rust Gray Producers: David Hansen, Alex Lipschultz, Johnny Mac Nakom Writer/Director/Producer: TW Pittman Director/Producer: Kelly Daniela Norris Writer/Producer: Isaac Adakudugu Producer: Giovanni Ximénez Spa Night Writer/Director: Andrew Ahn Producers: David Ariniello, Giulia Caruso, Ki Jin Kim, Kelly Thomas BEST DIRECTOR Andrea Arnold American Honey Barry Jenkins Moonlight Pablo Larrain Jackie Jeff Nichols Loving Kelly Reichardt Certain Women BEST SCREENPLAY Barry Jenkins Story By Tarell Alvin McCraney Moonlight Kenneth Lonergan Manchester by the Sea Mike Mills 20th Century Women Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias Little Men Taylor Sheridan Hell or High Water BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY Robert Eggers The Witch Chris Kelly Other People Adam Mansbach Barry Stella Meghie Jean of the Joneses Craig Shilowich Christine BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Ava Berkofsky Free In Deed Lol Crawley The Childhood of a Leader Zach Kuperstein The Eyes of My Mother James Laxton Moonlight Robbie Ryan American Honey BEST EDITING Matthew Hannam Swiss Army Man Jennifer Lame Manchester by the Sea Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders Moonlight Jake Roberts Hell or High Water Sebastian Sepulveda Jackie BEST FEMALE LEAD Annette Bening 20th Century Women Isabelle Huppert Elle Sasha Lane American Honey Ruth Negga Loving Natalie Portman Jackie BEST MALE LEAD Casey Affleck Manchester by the Sea David Harewood Free In Deed Viggo Mortensen Captain Fantastic Jesse Plemons Other People Tim Roth Chronic BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE Edwina Findley Free In Deed Paulina Garcia Little Men Lily Gladstone Certain Women Riley Keough American Honey Molly Shannon Other People BEST SUPPORTING MALE Ralph Fiennes A Bigger Splash Ben Foster Hell or High Water Lucas Hedges Manchester by the Sea Shia LaBeouf American Honey Craig Robinson Morris from America ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD (Given to one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast) Moonlight Director: Barry Jenkins Casting Director: Yesi Ramirez Ensemble Cast: Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer) 13th Director/Producer: Ava DuVernay Producers: Spencer Averick, Howard Barish Cameraperson Director/Producer: Kirsten Johnson Producer: Marilyn Ness I Am Not Your Negro Director/Producer: Raoul Peck Producers: Rémi Grellety, Hérbert Peck O.J.: Made in America Director/Producer: Ezra Edelman Producers: Nina Krstic, Tamara Rosenberg, Caroline Waterlow Sonita Director: Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami Producer: Gerd Haag Under the Sun Director: Vitaly Mansky Producer: Natalya Manskaya BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM (Award given to the director) Aquarius (Brazil) Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho Chevalier (Greece) Director: Athina Tsangari My Golden Days (France) Director: Arnaud Desplechin Toni Erdmann (Germany and Romania) Director: Maren Ade Under the Shadow (Iran and U.K.) Director: Babak Anvari 20th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD (The 20th annual Producers Award, sponsored by Piaget, honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.) Lisa Kjerulff Jordana Mollick Melody C. Roscher & Craig Shilowich 23rd ANNUAL KIEHL'S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD (The 23rd annual Someone to Watch Award, sponsored by Kiehl's Since 1851, recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl's Since 1851.) Andrew Ahn Director of Spa Night Claire Carré Director of Embers Anna Rose Holmer Director of The Fits Ingrid Jungermann Director of Women Who Kill 22nd TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD (The 22nd annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.) Kristi Jacobson Director of Solitary Sara Jordenö Director of Kiki Nanfu Wang Director of Hooligan Sparrow [via: The Hollywood Reporter, Kyle Buchanan] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Here's How 'Moana' Crushed the Competition at the Box Office Posted: Disney's "Moana" had plenty to be thankful for over the holiday weekend, but for all the other new releases that went up against it, it was a Black Friday. "Moana" actually performed near the low end of expectations, even though it broke some records with its preview sales on Tuesday and its first-day tickets on Wednesday. Those early numbers had pundits suggesting the animated adventure could open as high as $90 million. But then the Turkey Day tryptophan coma kicked in, and the numbers went back to normal, for a more modest but still solid $55.5 million in estimated sales from Friday to Sunday, good enough to surf past "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (with an estimated $45.1 million in its second weekend) to the top of this weekend's box office chart. By contrast, Brad Pitt's World War II spy romance, "Allied," had to settle for a fourth place opening estimated at a mere $13.0 million. ("Doctor Strange," in its fourth week, edged it out of third by less than $400,000.) That was still way better than "Bad Santa 2," opening in eighth place with just an estimated $6.1 million, well below the low-teens estimates of some analysts. And then there was Warren Beatty's long-awaited "Rules Don't Apply," which failed to meet even meager predictions of $2 to $3 million. The period Hollywood backstage tale premiered with just an estimated $1.6 million, debuting way down in twelfth place. Overall, this was a strong holiday at the box office, with total receipts up more than $25 million from a week ago and even up about $1 million from last Thanksgiving, a holiday weekend that saw the final "Hunger Games" movie sharing the multiplex with the debuts of "The Good Dinosaur" and "Creed." This Thanksgiving, however, there was little sharing of the holiday bounty. "Moana" and "Beasts" carved up more than half the feast between them and left table scraps for everyone else. So why did "Allied," "Bad Santa 2," and "Rules" flounder? Here are three reasons. 1. It's Disney 2. Cartoons Aren't Just for Kids 3. Other Adult Fare? No So Adult As for "Rules Don't Apply," which marks Beatty's first directing job since "Bulworth" 18 years ago -- and his first acting role since legendary flop "Town and Country" 15 years ago -- well, Beatty does remain a figure of fascination for much older audiences, but not for many under 50. And yet, he's just a supporting character in his own movie, with the leads played by two much younger, lesser known actors. You could argue that the 79-year-old is simply out of touch with what modern audiences want from movies, but even older audiences must have been hard-pressed to find interest in a Beatty comeback that's not much of a Beatty comeback. All three movies had underwhelming reviews from critics, whom older audiences still read. But paying customers themselves agreed with the critics, giving the films lackluster word-of-mouth at CinemaScore. In general, it's been hard to get adults to come to the multiplex this fall. The grown-up thrillers and prestige Oscar-hopeful dramas that were supposed to draw them out of their living rooms have mostly failed, either because of poor execution, poor marketing, or poor timing. Certainly, having three such films open in wide release at once wasn't going to do any one of these adult movies any favors. Having them open opposite a well-made Disney cartoon that they'd enjoy watching with their kids proved a recipe for unappetizing turkey leftovers. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Did 'Westworld' Season 1 Just Have Its Ned Stark Moment? Posted: The penultimate episode of "Westworld" Season 1 froze all fans's motor functions, leaving our mouths hanging open in shock. For once, in a TV landscape with mysteries stretched out for years, a show actually gave fans a ton of major answers right in the first season. Sure, we still have more questions, but it's like everyone shouted "Analysis" at the TV, and it spoke back. • Who is Arnold? Bernard is Arnold, or Bernard was created in the image of Arnold. • Who killed Arnold? Dolores killed Arnold, although we don't know how or why yet. • Who killed Bernard? Bernard shot Bernard, forced to commit suicide on Ford's orders, as shown at the end of Episode 9, "The Well-Tempered Clavier."Is that really the end of Bernard, aka one of the main characters of the series? He initially seemed to be our human hero, the guy getting answers for us on what was happening with Dolores, and acting as the moral compass counterweight to Ford's god complex. But then it turned out Bernard was a bot himself, created by Ford in the image of his old partner. We still don't have answers on how exactly Arnold died, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Jeffrey Wright back in action as Arnold -- but it looks like that's The End of the Bernard we knew and loved.
The shocks are coming quickly now, with this episode feeling somewhat reminiscent of Ned Stark's end game in "Game of Thrones" Season 1, Episode 9, "Baelor." Fans who read the book weren't surprised by Ned's death, but TV fans couldn't believe a main character -- arguably THE main character -- could be killed off in the first season, and in the penultimate episode as well, not the finale. Plus, in another fun GoT connection, it did kinda look like Logan was wearing a Hand of the King pin, ala Ned Stark:
The big moments aren't over yet. The "Westworld" Season 1 finale, "The Bicameral Mind," airs next Sunday, December 4, in a script written by showrunners Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, and directed by Nolan. Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores) told the Huffington Post, "I can tell you that the surprises will floor you. Certainly prepare for [Episodes] 9 and 10 to have your heart broken and your mind blown. And that's really all I can say. I'm just over the moon about it." Well, she was right about Episode 9, so now we have to see how Episode 10 blows our minds.The 90-minute "Westworld" Season 1 finale airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 Posted: At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's new on Netflix and TV, we've got you covered. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Why Netflix's 'Gilmore Girls' Recast Chad Michael Murray's Role Posted: Did you see him, or rather not see him? Tristan Dugray returned for "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," but instead of being played by "One Tree Hill" alum Chad Michael Murray, the Chilton heartthrob was played by "Days of Our Lives" star Anton Narinskiy. The Netflix revival even made a bit of a joke about it, during the Spring episode when Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and Paris Geller (Liza Weil) visited Chilton. Paris freaked out when she saw her old crush, with Rory asking, "Was that Tristan out there?" Paris snapped, "Of course it was Tristan! That pouty mouth, those liquid eyes, who else?!" Who else is right. What happened?Murray played Tristan in 11 episodes of the original series, from 2000-2001, but apparently he didn't have time for the 2016 revival. As TVLine put it: Liza Weil explained more in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the "GIlmore Girls" world premiere event:
Chad Michael Murray hasn't weighed in on the subject himself, but it's hard to imagine anyone turning down a chance to return to "Gilmore Girls." If they got Melissa McCarthy's Sookie and all of Rory's exes to show up, CMM should've made time, too. Just sayin'. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
HBO Shows First Glimpse of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 (VIDEO) Posted: The Starks are coming! Last night, HBO teased fans with three brief shots from "Game of Thrones" Season 7 -- of Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Arya Stark (Maisie Williams), and King Jon Snow-Stark-Targaryen (Kit Harington). At this point, no one seems to have a copy of the actual video, which aired before "Westworld" on Sunday as one of HBO's "Coming in 2017" teasers, as opposed to a "Game of Thrones"-focused promo.
Watchers on the Wall linked to a Reddit post that captured the GoT images, complete with pause marks that *probably* won't make the final cut. (But bless that fan for pausing the video and capturing the images for the rest of us.) We see Arya on horseback, Sansa apparently wearing a new wig that no one likes (it looks OK from here), and Jon talking to someone (Sansa?) possibly at Winterfell.
"Game of Thrones" Season 7 is still filming for a summer 2017 release. Here's hoping a full Season 7 trailer arrives early in 2017. Very early. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
The 'Sicario' Sequel Dropped Emily Blunt & Apparently Never Explained Why Posted: The word "Sicario" means hitman, and it sounds like Emily Blunt was the latest target. She starred in the 2015 movie with Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin, and they were all reported to be be returning for the sequel, titled "Soldado." Then, in June, it was reported that Blunt's FBI agent Kate Macer was dropped. What happened? Screenwriter Taylor Sheridan recently explained the decision to TheWrap, and the way he described it sounds like he still owes Emily Blunt a conversation on the topic. Maybe she'll even hear the explanation for the first time by reading his interview? Or maybe she heard and just doesn't accept his reasoning -- that he couldn't come up with a next chapter, even after she had signed on to return. Here's what Sheridan told TheWrap, when asked why Blunt would no longer star in the sequel: So he couldn't figure out how to write a follow-up for the character -- which is more on him than the character, since there was certainly an opportunity to take that passive, betrayed Kate and show her decision to continue and attempt to regain control, even within the same world. That could've been a continuation of her unfinished arc. No need to head to a small town and kidnap her.At any rate, Sheridan did find roles for several other guys from "Sicario," including Jeffrey Donovan (Steve Forsing), who talked to Collider about "Soldado":
Donovan added that "Soldado" is "more of a stand-alone spinoff" than a sequel or a prequel. "It really is yet another examination told from this male point of view, rather than from a female point of view. It's pretty cool." In addition to Blunt being dropped, director Denis Villeneuve is also gone, with Stefano Sollima stepping in as director. There's no official release date yet for "Soldado" but it's expected in 2017. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Angela Lansbury Is NOT a Fan of the New 'Beauty and the Beast' Movie Posted: The OG Mrs. Potts is not impressed with your live-action "Beauty and the Beast" remake, Disney. However, since Angela Lansbury is a class act, she found a classy way to completely dismiss the upcoming movie -- starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and her own friend Emma Thompson as the new Mrs. Potts -- basically questioning its existence and letting everyone know it will never stand up to the 1991 animated film. Lansbury talked to Entertainment Weekly about the making of the original, and the site pointed out that the movie was so memorable for so many kids, many who are now grown-ups. This was their movie. Lansbury replied, "Exactly. It is, it was, and it will remain so. Because they don't make them like that anymore. Ever since 'Toy Story,' I think was the first time when they used a different process, and they were no longer drawing each movement of each character individually, as they did then. They don't do that anymore. So it's a very rich, extraordinary piece of work in every respect, from that point of view. It's a treasure. A legendary treasure as far as cartoon work is concerned." Here's the part where she's asked about the 2017 movie:
There are some backhanded compliments in there, but it's mostly refreshing honesty and loyalty to what she rightly views as an untouchable classic. Like many fans, we adored the 1991 film but also can't wait to see the new live-action movie. But no one owes the world the same view. And it does sound like she might go ahead and watch the new movie anyway, just out of curiosity, she's just going to keep it in a separate room in the castle from Disney's first "Beauty and the Beast." Maybe the dungeon. "Beauty and the Beast" will be released in theaters March 17th, 2017. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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