It’s hard to imagine the iconic movie Top Gun— helmed by Tony Scott—without the sizzling romance between Maverick and Charlie, played by Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, respectively. The chemistry between the two characters added depth and emotional resonance to the high-flying action sequences, which the film is famous for.
Nevertheless, it may come as a surprise to learn that the romance between Maverick and Charlie was not originally a focal point of the first movie. In the original versions of Top Gun, the love story between Maverick and Charlie was much more subdued and not as prominently featured as it is in the final cut that audiences saw.
Tom Cruise as Maverick in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
According to a 2022 interview with Chris Lebenzon and Billy Weber in The Hollywood Reporter, exhibitors who had seen early screenings of the film expressed a desire for more emphasis on...
Nevertheless, it may come as a surprise to learn that the romance between Maverick and Charlie was not originally a focal point of the first movie. In the original versions of Top Gun, the love story between Maverick and Charlie was much more subdued and not as prominently featured as it is in the final cut that audiences saw.
Tom Cruise as Maverick in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
According to a 2022 interview with Chris Lebenzon and Billy Weber in The Hollywood Reporter, exhibitors who had seen early screenings of the film expressed a desire for more emphasis on...
- 5/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
When The Curse of the Black Pearl premiered in 2003, the Pirates of the Caribbean immediately became a massive global hit for Disney. Led by the charismatic performances of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, the series became a pillar of pop culture, and while the overall quality of the movies dropped by the time the fifth movie was released, the series is nevertheless a much-beloved franchise. Now, it has been seven years since the last movie in the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales, was released, and while we know that the franchise is not dead, Disney is currently working on rebooting it with a different set of actors.
Of course, Johnny Depp’s personal issues and the highly-publicized trial with Amber Heard saw him being blacklisted for a while, and while his situation has somewhat improved, the actor is still a very controversial name in Hollywood. In light of that,...
Of course, Johnny Depp’s personal issues and the highly-publicized trial with Amber Heard saw him being blacklisted for a while, and while his situation has somewhat improved, the actor is still a very controversial name in Hollywood. In light of that,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Glen Powell is acing at his fame game of winning hearts over quite spectacularly, considering how he has not only won fans over from all around the globe but even has his co-stars enchanted by his charmingly alluring personality. He can create chemistry with just anyone thanks to his remarkable acting chops, and Adria Arjona’s statement about him stands as proof of the same.
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
This happened recently at a very special event that honored Powell with a Hall of Famer position, where his Hit Man co-star Arjona was present as well. Not only did the 32-year-old Puerto Rican actress have a ton of praises to heave her co-star and on-screen love interest with, but she even went so far as to claim that this wasn’t his summer, but rather, it was his decade.
Adria Arjona Has a Lot of...
Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.
This happened recently at a very special event that honored Powell with a Hall of Famer position, where his Hit Man co-star Arjona was present as well. Not only did the 32-year-old Puerto Rican actress have a ton of praises to heave her co-star and on-screen love interest with, but she even went so far as to claim that this wasn’t his summer, but rather, it was his decade.
Adria Arjona Has a Lot of...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
There’s something strange about the franchise reboot of the big orange tabby in The Garfield Movie. For one, the story completely sidelines the relationship between Jon Arbuckle and Garfield. Another issue is that all the characters are cardboard cutouts, and you know virtually nothing about them besides how Garfield came into Jon’s possession.
Perhaps most importantly, the trademark apathetic nature of the main character is non-existent. It’s as if the studios bought the brand name and turned the character into a clone of any fish-out-of-water animation adventure. That’s what’s wrong with The Garfield Movie. What makes the character great is washed away for a run-of-the-mill animated family film that you’ve seen nine lives over.
It’s purr-fectly predictable from start to its stagnant finish.
Harvey Guillén and Chris Pratt voice Odie and Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures Suggested“Understand that it’s pretty embarrassing.
Perhaps most importantly, the trademark apathetic nature of the main character is non-existent. It’s as if the studios bought the brand name and turned the character into a clone of any fish-out-of-water animation adventure. That’s what’s wrong with The Garfield Movie. What makes the character great is washed away for a run-of-the-mill animated family film that you’ve seen nine lives over.
It’s purr-fectly predictable from start to its stagnant finish.
Harvey Guillén and Chris Pratt voice Odie and Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures Suggested“Understand that it’s pretty embarrassing.
- 5/20/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
There are a ton of prolific actors in the film industry, but only a handful of actors can rival the stardom of Matt Damon. The actor has worked in a number of films, which have left the audience mesmerized, and have led to a huge fan following all over the world. Damon has worked in films such as Good Will Hunting, Air, The Martian, Ocean’s Eleven, and many more, where he has proved his acting range.
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
Matt Damon in Air. Credits: Prime Video
Needless to say, working in films of various genres earned him the golden opportunity to work with names such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Robin Williams, and many more. However, he was quite close to working with Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg, until scheduling disagreements forced the filmmaker to find his replacement.
Scheduling Conflicts Made Matt Damon Lose Out on His Only Opportunity to Work...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Following Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer’s fictional rivalry onscreen in Top Gun, it was rumored that their feud might not be just limited to the silver screen but might’ve translated into the real world. But after years of speculation, Kilmer himself finally cleared the year surrounding the alleged off-screen feud between the actors, finally putting the speculations to rest.
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
Moreover, the actor stressed that he has nothing but nice to say about his costar, and even shared a tribute to the actor after reprising the part of Iceman in the 2022 sequel.
Val Kilmer Deemed Tom Cruise a Real Friend
Val Kilmer | Top Gun (Paramount Pictures)
Despite starting out as rivals, by the end of Top Gun, Pete Maverick and Iceman develop a newfound respect for each other, with the latter even becoming Maverick’s wingman. And it seems their dynamic hasn’t changed since, as Val Kilmer took to his Ig to share,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
With the 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick, Val Kilmer returned to the role that brought him widespread acclaim, Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman. Bringing Tom Cruise back as Pete Maverick more than three decades after the original film’s release, the sequel went on to become one of the most significant hits of Cruise’s career.
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
The film also proved significant for Kilmer, who reportedly earned between $400,000 and $2 million for his four-minute cameo in the sequel. Compared to Keanu Reeves’ per-word salary in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kilmer’s earnings for this brief appearance seem quite substantial.
Val Kilmer’s Per Second Salary For His Brief Cameo in Top Gun: Maverick
Following his illustrious career in the industry, Val Kilmer started taking a break from acting, prominently due to his health issues. However, when it came to the Top Gun sequel,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Dawn Steel was one of the most influential and significant figures in the film industry regarding women working in production settings. Women acting in films is nothing new and has not been for decades. However, the same cannot be said about their presence behind the camera. The production of films, the studios that make them, and all of the major decisions were always taken by men; that was until Steel came around.
Dawn Steel [Credit: Spotlight]In 1987, she became one of the first women to run a major Hollywood film studio, becoming the president of Columbia Pictures. Despite all that she represented for the feminist movement and the change she brought about in the film industry, many were not happy with her achievements. So much so, that the producer was fired soon after she had her first child.
Dawn Steel’s Well-Used Power
Dawn Steel opened many doors for women when she had the power to.
Dawn Steel [Credit: Spotlight]In 1987, she became one of the first women to run a major Hollywood film studio, becoming the president of Columbia Pictures. Despite all that she represented for the feminist movement and the change she brought about in the film industry, many were not happy with her achievements. So much so, that the producer was fired soon after she had her first child.
Dawn Steel’s Well-Used Power
Dawn Steel opened many doors for women when she had the power to.
- 5/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Top Gun is one of the most memorable ventures in Tom Cruise’s career. The film’s brilliant performances, the pathbreaking aerial action scenes, and the iconic soundtrack continue to captivate the fans to date.
Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
A still...
Although the audiences were mostly hooked to the aerial action in the 1986 classic, the beach volleyball scene featuring Cruise and Val Kilmer is hailed as one of the most memorable scenes. Despite not adding much significance to the story, the scene continues to earn praise.
Tom Cruise in the volleyball scene from Top Gun I Paramount Pictures
Surprisingly, when the volleyball scene was first shot, the heads at Paramount Studios were enraged. To be precise, the studio could not stand that the late Tony Scott devoted an entire day to the not-so-significant scene, and almost decided to fire the director.
Did Paramount Studios hate the late Tony Scott as the Top Gun director?
A still...
- 5/19/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise has portrayed unforgettable characters in numerous films, but Top Gun stands out as one of his most iconic performances. Despite his breathtaking stunts in the Mission: Impossible franchise and outstanding roles in other movies, Cruise’s portrayal of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun will be remembered for generations to come.
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun
What makes the movie even more special is the mesmerizing aerial scenes and the way the movie captures the thrill and danger of naval aviation. While the chemistry between Cruise’s character and his fellow pilots adds an extra layer of excitement to the film, it is heartbreaking to think that Cruise might have never starred as Marevrick if it wasn’t for a US Navy flight squad.
It took a US Navy Flight Squad to Convince Tom Cruise for Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from...
- 5/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is one of those rapidly rising actors in the entertainment industry, with each new project launching him to heights more extraordinary than ever before. In fact, he has even starred alongside multiple other A-listers, including Tom Cruise, on 2022’s critically acclaimed action-adventure masterpiece, Top Gun: Maverick, where Powell played Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin.
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
Glen Powell in Devotion. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Since then, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the pair’s next collaboration, which was further given a structure by reports of a third film in Cruise’s saga being in development. Moreover, Cruise himself added fuel to all of these reports through his recent comment praising his former co-star, which unarguably hinted that Powell and he may be returning for this very third film.
Tom Cruise Teases a Collab With Glen Powell for Top Gun 3
Lately, a lot of speculation has been going around the Top Gun saga,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 action film, Top Gun, Val Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman, serving as a rival to Cruise’s Pete Maverick, a role he would later reprise in the 2022 sequel. Their dynamic, which evolved from a playful rivalry to a deep friendship, captivated fans.
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount
However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.
Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun
In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...
- 5/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
New generation fans of Tom Cruise were shocked to learn that he was part of many of the fighter jet stunts in his 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick. However, little do they know about the challenges he had to face inside real jets during the filming of the first film, Top Gun, which was released in 1986. During the training sessions, Cruise was paired with Lieutenant Commander Lloyd ‘Bozo’ Abel, who was a badass fighter jet pilot in the U.S. Navy.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun (1986) | Jerry Bruckheimer Films
The Mission: Impossible actor had one hell of an adventure with Bozo and he revealed one particular experience he had inside an F14 Jet. Bozo went for a daring maneuver just when Cruise had finished chucking in a plastic bag, throwing him off balance in the jet.
Tom Cruise Couldn’t Handle The F14 Jet Ride During His First Time...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun is one of the legendary actor’s earliest landmark projects that ended up thrusting him into the mainstream. Recognized as arguably the biggest action star in Hollywood since a decade or two, Top Gun is still seen as one of his most stellar projects yet.
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
The 1986-release recently completed its 38th year of existence, bringing fans a sense of nostalgia to the time when the now 61-year-old broke into the industry as a charming, baby-faced action star.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun. | Columbia Pictures
Regardless, as it turns out, the Tony Scott-directorial had its fair share of hiccups during the production process. Among them, was the fact that Charlotte Blackwood’s character, Kirsten Lindstrom, was initially shown as a stereotypical ‘classic bimbo,’ instead of the aviator instructor that she was eventually transformed into.
That was all thanks to Dawn Steel, who was the first...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
It won’t be wrong to say that success is often measured by awards and accolades in the entertainment industry. But for Tom Cruise—the man who scaled the Burj Khalifa (remember the Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol sequence) and soared as Maverick—it seems that the true measure of achievement lies in the journey rather than the destination.
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
In a 2002 interview with Vanity Fair, the actor, now 61, revealed his deep desire to have a career-defining moment similar to Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western film Unforgiven. Arguably one of the greatest Western flicks of all time, Eastwood not only produced and directed this 1992 magnum opus but even starred in it.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Skydance Tc Productions
The film was also highlighted by an Academy Award-winning performance from Gene Hackman and exceptional work by Richard Harris. With a resounding vote of approval from critics, Unforgiven offered a critical analysis...
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
“Jaws” in 1975 is remembered as the movie that birthed the summer global blockbuster; its many children include “Star Wars,” Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Top Gun,” “Ghostbusters,” “Ghost,” “Twister,” “The Lion King,” “Independence Day,” “Speed,” and “Men in Black.” Today, that bloodline is threatened with extinction.
On the surface, that seems ridiculous — summer box office is still defined by blockbusters — but today that means sequels. It’s become exceedingly rare for studios to invest over $100 million in a summer movie with an original screenplay that’s not already part of a franchise. That’s what makes Paramount Pictures’ $110 million “If” such an outlier.
Still, being that exception also hands writer-director John Krasinski a double-edged sword. Those original blockbusters — all released between 1975-1999 — ended up with domestic gross totals, in 2024 ticket price terms, of over $400 million. Consensus on opening weekend for “If” has been around $40 million,...
On the surface, that seems ridiculous — summer box office is still defined by blockbusters — but today that means sequels. It’s become exceedingly rare for studios to invest over $100 million in a summer movie with an original screenplay that’s not already part of a franchise. That’s what makes Paramount Pictures’ $110 million “If” such an outlier.
Still, being that exception also hands writer-director John Krasinski a double-edged sword. Those original blockbusters — all released between 1975-1999 — ended up with domestic gross totals, in 2024 ticket price terms, of over $400 million. Consensus on opening weekend for “If” has been around $40 million,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Glen Powell might just be a perfect man — at least, that’s how his former castmates and collaborators describe the Top Gun: Maverick actor.
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
Powell received lavish praise while attending his Texas Hall of Fame induction hosted by the Austin Film Society on Thursday night, an event timed to the upcoming release of the actor’s Netflix movie Hit Man, which reunites Powell and his Everybody Wants Some!! writer-director Richard Linklater.
The event at Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios included speeches from Rodriguez (who first cast Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over), Linklater, Tom Cruise (previously taped) and his Hit Man co-stars Adria Arjona, Retta and Sanjay Rao.
Arjona referenced the recent “summer of Glen Powell” headlines, which refer to the 35-year-old starring in Hit Man (which has a 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and then, a month later, the highly anticipated sequel Twisters.
“I want to make something really...
- 5/17/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thunderbolts: Lewis Pullman Remains Coy on His Rumored Sentry Casting - Main Image
Lewis Pullman remained coy on his rumored casting as Sentry in the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts*.
A few months ago, we learned that the Top Gun: Maverick actor has been tapped to take over the role that was vacated by Steven Yeun, who left the MCU project earlier this year due to strike-related delays.
While Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed that Pullman is playing Sentry in Thunderbolts*, it's been widely known among MCU fans that the fan-favorite character will have a significant part in the upcoming film.
Also Read: Deadpool and Wolverine Runtime Reportedly Revealed
Lewis Pullman is Still Playing Coy About His Sentry Role in Thunderbolts*
In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Pullman was asked about joining the MCU in Thunderbolts* and the rumors surrounding his reported role of Sentry.
Lewis Pullman remained coy on his rumored casting as Sentry in the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts*.
A few months ago, we learned that the Top Gun: Maverick actor has been tapped to take over the role that was vacated by Steven Yeun, who left the MCU project earlier this year due to strike-related delays.
While Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed that Pullman is playing Sentry in Thunderbolts*, it's been widely known among MCU fans that the fan-favorite character will have a significant part in the upcoming film.
Also Read: Deadpool and Wolverine Runtime Reportedly Revealed
Lewis Pullman is Still Playing Coy About His Sentry Role in Thunderbolts*
In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Pullman was asked about joining the MCU in Thunderbolts* and the rumors surrounding his reported role of Sentry.
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
It has been seven years since the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie starring Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. It is, undoubtedly, one of the biggest franchises that Disney has been trying to reboot the movie series for quite a while.
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow
In this scenario, reboot means the absence of Depp, and for obvious reasons, it would be hard for anyone to imagine the franchise without Depp leading the film series. However, recent reports suggest that Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is being eyed to lead the new reboot of the popular movie series.
Austin Butler Is Eyed To Star In the Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot
Austin Butler as Elvis | Source: Elvis (2022)
Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has been in the talks for quite a while, even with speculations of Barbie...
Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Sparrow
In this scenario, reboot means the absence of Depp, and for obvious reasons, it would be hard for anyone to imagine the franchise without Depp leading the film series. However, recent reports suggest that Dune: Part Two star Austin Butler is being eyed to lead the new reboot of the popular movie series.
Austin Butler Is Eyed To Star In the Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot
Austin Butler as Elvis | Source: Elvis (2022)
Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has been in the talks for quite a while, even with speculations of Barbie...
- 5/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is an iconic actor who probably needs no introduction. Starring in several movies like Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and The Mummy, Cruise is a daredevil who has a knack for doing stunts by himself.
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
Tom Cruise in The Mummy (2017)
A rumor has spread about the actor that has nothing to do with stunts but everything to do with his skin. With all the natural products that people hear about, it has been rumored that Tom Cruise indulges himself in the Geisha Facial aka Bird Poop facial!
Tom Cruise Uses This Method For His Skin?
Before we start, we inform you that this is just a rumor from an insider source and there is no proof for the same. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the Geisha facial. The facial cream is made from bird droppings from a nightingale and other natural ingredients,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The Tomb Raider franchise is reportedly coming back with a new game, with iconic protagonist Lara Croft rumored to be venturing to the sprawling, colorful lands of India. The last entry in the franchise, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, released six years ago.
It’s been common knowledge that a new entry has been in the works at the studio for some time, but with this potential open-world title, Crystal Dynamics has a chance to ensure respectful cultural portrayals within the franchise, something the last game stumbled with.
The Big Controversy Shadow of the Tomb Raider Courted
The last Tomb Raider title sparked debate about neocolonialism from protagonist Lara Croft | Crystal Dynamics
In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft’s interactions with indigenous cultures led to some reviews labeling her as a “neocolonialist.” Crystal Dynamics acknowledged these concerns and expressed a commitment to respectful representation moving forward. This commitment...
It’s been common knowledge that a new entry has been in the works at the studio for some time, but with this potential open-world title, Crystal Dynamics has a chance to ensure respectful cultural portrayals within the franchise, something the last game stumbled with.
The Big Controversy Shadow of the Tomb Raider Courted
The last Tomb Raider title sparked debate about neocolonialism from protagonist Lara Croft | Crystal Dynamics
In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft’s interactions with indigenous cultures led to some reviews labeling her as a “neocolonialist.” Crystal Dynamics acknowledged these concerns and expressed a commitment to respectful representation moving forward. This commitment...
- 5/14/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Reese Witherspoon has bent and snapped her way into a full-fledged “Legally Blonde” empire.
After playing L.A. sorority girl turned Harvard Law School student — and arguably, feminist icon — Elle Woods in 2001, Witherspoon has led sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” and is slated to star in a third film written by Mindy Kaling and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor. Kaling previously teased that the third film will center on Elle Woods reevaluating both her career and her perspective on life at age 42, telling Time magazine that she would never want the character to “be canceled or become a Karen.”
While the status of that trilogy installment is still unknown, given that the feature was announced in 2022, Witherspoon has turned instead to building out the “Legally Blonde” brand through TV.
IndieWire can confirm that a “Legally Blonde” prequel series titled “Elle” is in the works at Prime Video, with Witherspoon producing.
After playing L.A. sorority girl turned Harvard Law School student — and arguably, feminist icon — Elle Woods in 2001, Witherspoon has led sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” and is slated to star in a third film written by Mindy Kaling and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor. Kaling previously teased that the third film will center on Elle Woods reevaluating both her career and her perspective on life at age 42, telling Time magazine that she would never want the character to “be canceled or become a Karen.”
While the status of that trilogy installment is still unknown, given that the feature was announced in 2022, Witherspoon has turned instead to building out the “Legally Blonde” brand through TV.
IndieWire can confirm that a “Legally Blonde” prequel series titled “Elle” is in the works at Prime Video, with Witherspoon producing.
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
When we think about the world’s richest actors, Robert Downey Jr, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise are the names we cannot just skip. However, many would be surprised to know that the richest actor in the world has not been an active face in the industry for now. We’ve been referring to The Lost Boys actor Jami Gertz who has a massive net worth of $3 billion as of 2023.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the 2012 movie.
It would be a surprise for many to digest the fact that the actress has been holding that position, especially when she has been inactive in the entertainment world.
Jami Gertz Has a Massive Fortune Alongside a Razzie Nomination!
The 1965-born actress has been active in the acting industry since she was a child. After appearing in small TV roles, she made her film debut with Endless Love (1981). After co-starring in the 1980s sitcom,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
7 Little Johnstons fans have been keeping a closer eye on Jonah Johnston since his Delta 8 incident. Some have noticed a drastic change in his appearance. Is he okay?
7 Little Johnstons: Jonah Johnston Has Gone Through It
As 7 Little Johnstons fans have seen, Jonah Johnston has been through it. Trent Johnston and Amber Johnston’s oldest son has been open about his mental health struggles. His bad trip with Delta 8 that forced him to come back home has been talked about a lot since it happened.
A lot of the time, in 7 Little Johnstons scenes, viewers see the family doing fun activities and generally having a good time. However, with Jonah’s storyline, viewers have been able to see the harsh reality for a lot of people, especially those living with dwarfism, and that reality isn’t always sunshine.
7 Little Johnstons: Trent Johnston – Jonah Johnston Living Back At Home Presented A...
7 Little Johnstons: Jonah Johnston Has Gone Through It
As 7 Little Johnstons fans have seen, Jonah Johnston has been through it. Trent Johnston and Amber Johnston’s oldest son has been open about his mental health struggles. His bad trip with Delta 8 that forced him to come back home has been talked about a lot since it happened.
A lot of the time, in 7 Little Johnstons scenes, viewers see the family doing fun activities and generally having a good time. However, with Jonah’s storyline, viewers have been able to see the harsh reality for a lot of people, especially those living with dwarfism, and that reality isn’t always sunshine.
7 Little Johnstons: Trent Johnston – Jonah Johnston Living Back At Home Presented A...
- 5/13/2024
- by Evan Morgan
- TV Shows Ace
It’s never too late to look back! We finally found the time to celebrate the sexiest women of 2023 on television and in movies. Did your favorite sexy actress make our 2023 hottest women list?
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#30 Peyton List
As our first entry of sexiest actresses in 2023, the “Cobra Kai” star Peyton List marked her year with impactful roles and expanding her presence across various platforms. She starred in the paranormal series “School Spirits” on Paramount+, playing a high school student navigating the complexities of the afterlife while solving the mystery of her own disappearance. This role has been a significant addition to her diverse acting portfolio, which includes a variety of characters across television and film.
Aside from her work in “School Spirits,” Peyton also participated in the horror film “Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher,” further showcasing her versatility...
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#30 Peyton List
As our first entry of sexiest actresses in 2023, the “Cobra Kai” star Peyton List marked her year with impactful roles and expanding her presence across various platforms. She starred in the paranormal series “School Spirits” on Paramount+, playing a high school student navigating the complexities of the afterlife while solving the mystery of her own disappearance. This role has been a significant addition to her diverse acting portfolio, which includes a variety of characters across television and film.
Aside from her work in “School Spirits,” Peyton also participated in the horror film “Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher,” further showcasing her versatility...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jimmy P
- buddytv.com
Voltage Pictures launches Cannes sales this week on the motor racing drama Faster, which is currently shooting in France.
Radar Films’ Clément Miserez and Matthieu Wart are producing the project, which is called Rapide in France, where Universal has targeted a February 2025 theatrical release.
Morgan S. Dalibert, whose credits include Aka, directs the story starring French influencer Paola Locatelli from Netflix’s Dangerous Liaisons as Max, a speed freak who loves karting and dreams of winning the Formula 1 championship.
Conquering every junior competition, at the age of 17 she realises the professional racing world remains a fortress, reluctant to welcome a...
Radar Films’ Clément Miserez and Matthieu Wart are producing the project, which is called Rapide in France, where Universal has targeted a February 2025 theatrical release.
Morgan S. Dalibert, whose credits include Aka, directs the story starring French influencer Paola Locatelli from Netflix’s Dangerous Liaisons as Max, a speed freak who loves karting and dreams of winning the Formula 1 championship.
Conquering every junior competition, at the age of 17 she realises the professional racing world remains a fortress, reluctant to welcome a...
- 5/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise has given fans many remarkable and unforgettable characters over the years, whether they are the protagonists or the antagonists. While each character has made their mark on the franchise, fans obviously have their favorites picked out and Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust has a long list of admirers behind her.
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
American actor and producer Tom Cruise, standing at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), is best known for being one of the highest-paying actors in the world, with an estimated net worth of $600 million.
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
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Starring in classic films such as Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Rain Man, this actor has undoubtedly gained much attention worldwide.
On July 10, 2021, in London, England, on day 12 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Pom Klementieff (L), standing at 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), Tom Cruise (C) at 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm), and...
- 5/12/2024
- by Erika Hansen
- Your Next Shoes
The Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont opened up about meeting fantastic people in a callous industry like the film industry during a 2014 interview. He hated that the tabloids painted a bad picture of an actor like Tom Cruise without getting the full picture of how he is in real life. Darabont shared that people should ask his good friend Simon Pegg about the kind of human the Mission: Impossible actor was.
The Green Mile director Frank Darabont (right) opened up about Tom Cruise’s one side that tabloids refused to see
Darabont’s positive comments about the actor suggested that he had no bad blood against Cruise for rejecting The Shawshank Redemption. Cruise was one of the frontrunners for the role of Andy Dufresne before Tim Robbins was cast in the film.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Bashed Tabloids For Going After Tom Cruise Frank Darabont wanted people to listen to...
The Green Mile director Frank Darabont (right) opened up about Tom Cruise’s one side that tabloids refused to see
Darabont’s positive comments about the actor suggested that he had no bad blood against Cruise for rejecting The Shawshank Redemption. Cruise was one of the frontrunners for the role of Andy Dufresne before Tim Robbins was cast in the film.
The Shawshank Redemption Director Bashed Tabloids For Going After Tom Cruise Frank Darabont wanted people to listen to...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jennifer Connelly is an iconic actress who is known for voicing the character of Karen in the 2017 MCU film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Alongside the role, Connelly also portrayed the role of Betty Ross in Edward Norton’s 2003 film Hulk.
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
- 5/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is known for his action-hero persona in Hollywood. The actor has played many roles which has allowed him to flex his acting muscles as well as enabled him to perform death-defying stunts. He has headlined major franchises such as Mission: Impossible, and Top Gun, and has featured in one-off action blockbusters such as Knight and Day.
Cruise was also part of the disastrous The Mummy reboot in 2017, which was a box office failure and officially shut down the Dark Universe before it even began. However, before he came on board the ill-fated franchise, he was rumored to be in the running for the original films starring Brendan Fraser along with Brad Pitt as well. Director Stephen Sommer, however, debunked the rumors.
Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt Were Never Considered For The Mummy Brendan Fraser in The Mummy
Stephen Sommers was tapped to helm Universal’s reboot of the...
Cruise was also part of the disastrous The Mummy reboot in 2017, which was a box office failure and officially shut down the Dark Universe before it even began. However, before he came on board the ill-fated franchise, he was rumored to be in the running for the original films starring Brendan Fraser along with Brad Pitt as well. Director Stephen Sommer, however, debunked the rumors.
Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt Were Never Considered For The Mummy Brendan Fraser in The Mummy
Stephen Sommers was tapped to helm Universal’s reboot of the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Getting ahold of Paramount-owned franchises could be a dream for Sony, but big regulatory issues stand in its way.
Sony has spent the last decade doing things a little differently than Hollywood-based entertainment companies. That makes plenty of sense, considering that so much of Sony’s revenue comes from other sources than its TV and movie productions; video game sales and hardware manufacturing are the company’s true bread and butter. But the company could be about to undergo a big shift, as it has joined private equity company Apollo Global Management to make a $26 billion offer to acquire Paramount Global. There are plenty of obstacles to clear before a deal can be made, but if the transaction does eventually go through, Sony will be able to evolve to a new level of content arms dealing that has made the company so successful in recent years.
Key Details: Paramount owns some highly popular franchises,...
Sony has spent the last decade doing things a little differently than Hollywood-based entertainment companies. That makes plenty of sense, considering that so much of Sony’s revenue comes from other sources than its TV and movie productions; video game sales and hardware manufacturing are the company’s true bread and butter. But the company could be about to undergo a big shift, as it has joined private equity company Apollo Global Management to make a $26 billion offer to acquire Paramount Global. There are plenty of obstacles to clear before a deal can be made, but if the transaction does eventually go through, Sony will be able to evolve to a new level of content arms dealing that has made the company so successful in recent years.
Key Details: Paramount owns some highly popular franchises,...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Strikes and delays have reportedly seen the budget on Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski’s Formula 1 movie race past the $300m mark.
If a new report’s accurate, then Apple Studios is in the process of spending a quite sinister amount of money on its forthcoming Formula 1 movie.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, the film doesn’t currently have an official title – the word was that it was called Apex, also the name of a 2021 Bruce Willis action flick, though that hasn’t been confirmed so far.
What it does have, though, is an absolutely enormous budget; according to Puck, as picked up by World of Reel, the spend so far has breached the $300m mark.
The distribution rights to the movie were snapped up by Apple in 2022, with the company no doubt attracted by the pairing of producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Kosinski, who’d...
If a new report’s accurate, then Apple Studios is in the process of spending a quite sinister amount of money on its forthcoming Formula 1 movie.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, the film doesn’t currently have an official title – the word was that it was called Apex, also the name of a 2021 Bruce Willis action flick, though that hasn’t been confirmed so far.
What it does have, though, is an absolutely enormous budget; according to Puck, as picked up by World of Reel, the spend so far has breached the $300m mark.
The distribution rights to the movie were snapped up by Apple in 2022, with the company no doubt attracted by the pairing of producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Kosinski, who’d...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Tom Cruise lived and made the Mission: Impossible franchise a ginormous hit franchise with critical accolades embedded in its glorious cinematic journey over the years. However, Cruise was not devoid of any mistakes and the actor regretted killing off one actor too early.
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible
Cruise’s celebrated action franchise created a legacy since the first Mission: Impossible movie was released in 1996 and Cruise’s titular character Ethan Hunt— an agent in the Impossible Mission Force (Imf) espionage agency lived on with a huge fanbase. Of course, the franchise has been a spectacle but the death of many characters over the years in the movie series definitely rattled some fans.
Tom Cruise Convinced His The Outsiders Co-Star To Join Mission: Impossible
Emilio Estevez. Credit: Today
Mission: Impossible franchise has the most prominent role in forging Tom Cruise’s legacy as an action star. The franchise has pushed...
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible
Cruise’s celebrated action franchise created a legacy since the first Mission: Impossible movie was released in 1996 and Cruise’s titular character Ethan Hunt— an agent in the Impossible Mission Force (Imf) espionage agency lived on with a huge fanbase. Of course, the franchise has been a spectacle but the death of many characters over the years in the movie series definitely rattled some fans.
Tom Cruise Convinced His The Outsiders Co-Star To Join Mission: Impossible
Emilio Estevez. Credit: Today
Mission: Impossible franchise has the most prominent role in forging Tom Cruise’s legacy as an action star. The franchise has pushed...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
A legal brawl is underway over the Road House remake, with MGM Studios bringing counterclaims against the original film’s screenwriter over the rights to the 1986 screenplay that spawned the movie.
In a countersuit filed on Friday in California federal court, the studio and its parent, Amazon, accuse Hill of fraud for lying to the U.S. Copyright Office that he’s the true author of the screenplay and can take advantage of a provision in copyright law that allows him and other similarly-situated writers to reclaim the rights to past works.
Marc Toberoff, a lawyer for Hill, said in a statement that the fraud claim is “baseless deflection.” He added that he “informed the Copyright Office that this matter is in dispute and would be the subject of litigation.”
The allegations center on a lawsuit Hill, who goes by the pseudonym David Lee Henry, brought in February seeking to...
In a countersuit filed on Friday in California federal court, the studio and its parent, Amazon, accuse Hill of fraud for lying to the U.S. Copyright Office that he’s the true author of the screenplay and can take advantage of a provision in copyright law that allows him and other similarly-situated writers to reclaim the rights to past works.
Marc Toberoff, a lawyer for Hill, said in a statement that the fraud claim is “baseless deflection.” He added that he “informed the Copyright Office that this matter is in dispute and would be the subject of litigation.”
The allegations center on a lawsuit Hill, who goes by the pseudonym David Lee Henry, brought in February seeking to...
- 5/7/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whatever fate befalls Paramount Global after the smoke clears, one of the Hollywood Trivial Pursuit questions someday will be which heavy hitters have issued statements of support for Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Paramount’s holding company, National Amusements Inc. — and which didn’t.
Even as the Paramount special committee passed on the offer from David Ellison’s company May 4, sources say the Skydance-RedBird alliance has not given up. The premise, a source with knowledge of the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter, is that the rival Apollo/Sony Pictures offer now up for Paramount’s consideration will fail for multiple reasons, with Skydance still waiting in the wings.
So despite much Wall Street skepticism over a proposed deal that favors controlling shareholder Shari Redstone over other investors, “Skydance has been on an extremely aggressive PR campaign in the last month to convince everyone how legitimate they are,” says a prominent media mogul.
Even as the Paramount special committee passed on the offer from David Ellison’s company May 4, sources say the Skydance-RedBird alliance has not given up. The premise, a source with knowledge of the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter, is that the rival Apollo/Sony Pictures offer now up for Paramount’s consideration will fail for multiple reasons, with Skydance still waiting in the wings.
So despite much Wall Street skepticism over a proposed deal that favors controlling shareholder Shari Redstone over other investors, “Skydance has been on an extremely aggressive PR campaign in the last month to convince everyone how legitimate they are,” says a prominent media mogul.
- 5/6/2024
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For over a decade, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were the dream Hollywood couple. The actors who had a fairytale romance on the sets of their film Days of Thunder, tied the knot in 1990 and seemed to have the perfect life until their shocking divorce in 2001. During this period, the ex-couple also starred in Stanley Kubrick’s bold erotic drama, Eyes Wide Shut.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
The director who pushed the boundaries of s*xual intimacy in various ways through his very specific conditions, was incidentally rumored to have been the cause for the rift between Kidman and Cruise which ultimately led to their separation. But the Oscar winner confirmed in clear terms that the film and Kubrick had nothing to do with her divorce.
Nicole Kidman Shut Down Speculations About Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole...
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Days Of Thunder (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
The director who pushed the boundaries of s*xual intimacy in various ways through his very specific conditions, was incidentally rumored to have been the cause for the rift between Kidman and Cruise which ultimately led to their separation. But the Oscar winner confirmed in clear terms that the film and Kubrick had nothing to do with her divorce.
Nicole Kidman Shut Down Speculations About Her Divorce With Tom Cruise
For over 11 years, Nicole...
- 5/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly reconciled with his former friends, the Beckhams, following an alleged feud. Cruise and the Beckhams reportedly bonded when the celebrity couple decided to move to Los Angeles after David Beckham joined the LA Galaxy squad in 2007. The trio, along with the actor’s ex-wife Katie Holmes, were frequently spotted together.
Tom Cruise | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Over time, their friendship waned, with reports even suggesting that the Top Gun star had not spoken to his former friends for years. However, after he joined the fashion designer’s star-studded 50th birthday bash earlier in April, reports suggest that the actor now seeks to patch things up with his former friends.
Tom Cruise Joined Victoria Beckham’s Birthday Bash
Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday in April with a lavish star-studded bash joined by multiple stars including the Spice Girls and the Hollywood star Tom Cruise. The latter’s appearance surprised many,...
Tom Cruise | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Over time, their friendship waned, with reports even suggesting that the Top Gun star had not spoken to his former friends for years. However, after he joined the fashion designer’s star-studded 50th birthday bash earlier in April, reports suggest that the actor now seeks to patch things up with his former friends.
Tom Cruise Joined Victoria Beckham’s Birthday Bash
Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday in April with a lavish star-studded bash joined by multiple stars including the Spice Girls and the Hollywood star Tom Cruise. The latter’s appearance surprised many,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Henry Cavill has starred in multiple action films in his career and has even performed many of his own stunts. The actor starred in two action comedies this year alone, featuring in Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle and Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which saw him return to his action hero persona.
The Superman star also featured in Mission: Impossible – Fallout in 2018, which saw trade blows with Tom Cruise. The latter, who is known for performing dangerous stunts on his own reportedly inspired Cavill to do so on the sets of the film. However, he had to go through one obstacle before he was allowed to perform one iconic stunt that the Cruise-led franchise is known for.
Henry Cavill Was Gutted Over Not Being Able To Do A Motorcycle Stunt For Mission: Impossible – Fallout Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
While...
The Superman star also featured in Mission: Impossible – Fallout in 2018, which saw trade blows with Tom Cruise. The latter, who is known for performing dangerous stunts on his own reportedly inspired Cavill to do so on the sets of the film. However, he had to go through one obstacle before he was allowed to perform one iconic stunt that the Cruise-led franchise is known for.
Henry Cavill Was Gutted Over Not Being Able To Do A Motorcycle Stunt For Mission: Impossible – Fallout Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
While...
- 5/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
We have witnessed some of the most important studio mergers recently. Following Warner Bros’ merger with Discovery and Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, the reported Sony-Paramount deal is the latest topic of discussion in the town. Sony Pictures has reportedly joined hands with the private equity firm Apollo and made an all-cash offer of $26 billion to buy Paramount.
The logos of Sony Pictures and Paramount
Skydance Media has also been involved in a deal with Paramount for some time now. Currently, the former is waiting to hear from Paramount Global’s Special Committee. Despite their negotiation window ending on May 3rd, the parties can mutually extend the deadline.
The reported deal between Sony and Paramount can change the entire moviescape. The latter owns some major IPs that will come under Sony’s umbrella if the deal goes through. The fans took over the internet to discuss...
The logos of Sony Pictures and Paramount
Skydance Media has also been involved in a deal with Paramount for some time now. Currently, the former is waiting to hear from Paramount Global’s Special Committee. Despite their negotiation window ending on May 3rd, the parties can mutually extend the deadline.
The reported deal between Sony and Paramount can change the entire moviescape. The latter owns some major IPs that will come under Sony’s umbrella if the deal goes through. The fans took over the internet to discuss...
- 5/3/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Disney’s 2017 Beauty and the Beast live-action remake is one of the most critical and commercial hits by the House of the Mouse. The Emma Watson film holds the record of being the second-highest-grossing Disney live-action remake. However, the initial casting of the film was much different with Ryan Gosling in the role of Beast.
A still from Beauty and the Beast
The 2017 Bill Condon directorial had Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the film. Stevens played the Beast through motion capture opposite Watson’s Belle. While the current scenario of Disney live-action remakes is not going well, Beauty and the Beast was praised for being faithful to the source material and offering a fresh retelling at the same time.
Why did Ryan Gosling pass on Beauty and the Beast? Ryan Gosling as Ken
It was reported in 2015, that Ryan Gosling may play the prince turned beast in Disney’s...
A still from Beauty and the Beast
The 2017 Bill Condon directorial had Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the film. Stevens played the Beast through motion capture opposite Watson’s Belle. While the current scenario of Disney live-action remakes is not going well, Beauty and the Beast was praised for being faithful to the source material and offering a fresh retelling at the same time.
Why did Ryan Gosling pass on Beauty and the Beast? Ryan Gosling as Ken
It was reported in 2015, that Ryan Gosling may play the prince turned beast in Disney’s...
- 5/3/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Hype can kill a great moviegoing experience. And frankly, there was a lot of hype even before I stepped into David Leitch’s take on the classic series, The Fall Guy. Thankfully, this time, it’s beyond well warranted. Starring the ridiculously charismatic Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, this love letter to the amazing world of stuntwork shines. The action is predictably glorious – it’s David Leitch, the man excels at this – and the performances are perfection. It’s that rare cinematic treat that manages to do nearly everything well, and it works. Whether or not you are familiar with the cool as hell Lee Majors series (1981-86), you will fall for Leitch’s amazing work.
A couple of weeks back, I had the incredible chance to step onto the sound stages of Universal Studios. I was there to speak with the cast and director about their latest. First up was Mr.
A couple of weeks back, I had the incredible chance to step onto the sound stages of Universal Studios. I was there to speak with the cast and director about their latest. First up was Mr.
- 5/1/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
A certain actor has been taking over Hollywood as of late, and his name is Glen Powell.
The actor, hailing from Austin, Texas, has a long list of credits to his name, with various appearances on television series over the years. But, he reached movie star status after starring in two of the biggest films of the last two years.
Both Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone but You were bonafide commercial hits, but they are far from the only series and movies of Mr. Powell's you'll want to add to your must-watch list.
Powell's acting career started with a small role in Spy Kids 3-D Game, and a few years later, he went on to star in The Great Debaters alongside Hollywood heavy hitters Forest Whitaker and Denzel Washington, who also directed it.
More roles would follow that, including guest stints on CSI: Miami, Rizzoli & Isles, and NCIS.
The actor, hailing from Austin, Texas, has a long list of credits to his name, with various appearances on television series over the years. But, he reached movie star status after starring in two of the biggest films of the last two years.
Both Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone but You were bonafide commercial hits, but they are far from the only series and movies of Mr. Powell's you'll want to add to your must-watch list.
Powell's acting career started with a small role in Spy Kids 3-D Game, and a few years later, he went on to star in The Great Debaters alongside Hollywood heavy hitters Forest Whitaker and Denzel Washington, who also directed it.
More roles would follow that, including guest stints on CSI: Miami, Rizzoli & Isles, and NCIS.
- 4/30/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Said to be a mix of Top Gun and Back To The Future, T-Minus will be an expensive-sounding action thriller based on a Philip K Dick short story. Michael B Jordan will co-produce.
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
Michael B Jordan, who’s currently working with Ryan Coogler on his currently untitled horror movie, now has another major project in the works. Called T-Minus, it’ll be produced by Jordan through his company, Outlier Society, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.
The script will be co-written by Drew Pearce, who wrote the upcoming The Fall Guy, and Nick Cuse, writer of TV’s Watchmen and Masters Of The Air.
What’s really intriguing about T-Minus – for this writer at least – is that it’s based on a Philip K Dick short story, A Little Something For Us Tempunauts.
First published in 1974, it’s about three time travellers (the Tempunauts of the title) whose mission to...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Luca Guadagnino’s tennis relationship drama “Challengers” (Amazon MGM) opens Friday amidst chatter that it represents the rarest of films — a wide-release American sex sizzler, an erotically charged story with young actors with sexual impulses central to its plot.
The marketing forebears for “Challengers” are akin to movies that we’ve not seen in a long time like “Carnal Knowledge,” “Body Heat,” “Don’t Look Now,” and “Fatal Attraction.” These films, where sex can be sweaty and dangerous, were elevated by big stars who dared to play off their images. Other examples include Kevin Costner (“No Way Out”), Debra Winger (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver (“The Year of Living Dangerously”), Jane Fonda (“Klute”), and Warren Beatty.
In the “Challengers” press tour, Zendaya (also a producer here) — with six of her previous seven live-action theatrical releases having domestic grosses of $100 million or more — took pains to dispel...
The marketing forebears for “Challengers” are akin to movies that we’ve not seen in a long time like “Carnal Knowledge,” “Body Heat,” “Don’t Look Now,” and “Fatal Attraction.” These films, where sex can be sweaty and dangerous, were elevated by big stars who dared to play off their images. Other examples include Kevin Costner (“No Way Out”), Debra Winger (“An Officer and a Gentleman”), Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver (“The Year of Living Dangerously”), Jane Fonda (“Klute”), and Warren Beatty.
In the “Challengers” press tour, Zendaya (also a producer here) — with six of her previous seven live-action theatrical releases having domestic grosses of $100 million or more — took pains to dispel...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Glen Powell has once again denied the rumors of him being involved with his Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney. However, he revealed that both of them leaned on their chemistry off the screen to promote the film. The affair speculations arose after intimate set photos of the couple were shared online and they both flirted a little bit during the promotions of the film.
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You
Sweeney, who also co-produced the film, was involved in the marketing of the film right from the beginning. Their efforts really paid off as the film went from a modest $6 million domestic debut to becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated romantic comedies in a long time.
Glen Powell Admitted To Leaning On His Chemistry With Sydney Sweeney To Promote Anyone But You
Glen Powell revealed leaning on to his off-screen chemistry with Sydney Sweeney to promote...
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You
Sweeney, who also co-produced the film, was involved in the marketing of the film right from the beginning. Their efforts really paid off as the film went from a modest $6 million domestic debut to becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated romantic comedies in a long time.
Glen Powell Admitted To Leaning On His Chemistry With Sydney Sweeney To Promote Anyone But You
Glen Powell revealed leaning on to his off-screen chemistry with Sydney Sweeney to promote...
- 4/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Fathers and fans alike will be devastated to learn of a disturbing report regarding Tom Cruise’s relationship with his daughter from his previous wife, Katie Holmes. Who among us can’t relate to the longing for lost time and the desire to repair familial bonds?
Well, reportedly, the Top Gun star is feeling “guilty” about not being present for his daughter Suri Cruise’s childhood and is keen to get in touch with her as she turned 18 last week. Cruise, 61, was required to give Holmes, the mother of his daughter, child support. Nevertheless, The Color of Money star is exempt from paying for her expenses now that their daughter is 18.
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible
As per the most recent report published in Heat Magazine, Holmes, 45, has informed her former spouse that he is no longer required in their daughter’s life. But regrettably, Cruise is determined to reunite with his young daughter,...
Well, reportedly, the Top Gun star is feeling “guilty” about not being present for his daughter Suri Cruise’s childhood and is keen to get in touch with her as she turned 18 last week. Cruise, 61, was required to give Holmes, the mother of his daughter, child support. Nevertheless, The Color of Money star is exempt from paying for her expenses now that their daughter is 18.
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible
As per the most recent report published in Heat Magazine, Holmes, 45, has informed her former spouse that he is no longer required in their daughter’s life. But regrettably, Cruise is determined to reunite with his young daughter,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The opening scenes of Pirates of the Caribbean feature Jack Sparrow jumping off his skiing boat onto the harbor. That scene alone was enough to know that the franchise was going to be something iconic.
With Johnny Depp portraying the iconic role of Capt. Jack Sparrow, the franchise enjoyed its moment in the sun with five movies to its name. In a recent interview, an actor from the Pirates franchise feels that the film will be a success, even without the presence of Johnny Depp!
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow
Pirates of the Caribbean Actor Says The Sixth Film Will Be A Success!
With a plethora of actors in the film, there are several characters who had an impact on the film without much screen time. Actor Damian O’Hare, who portrayed the role of Lt. Gillette in the film, has some thoughts about the upcoming film.
Damian O’Hare as Lt.
With Johnny Depp portraying the iconic role of Capt. Jack Sparrow, the franchise enjoyed its moment in the sun with five movies to its name. In a recent interview, an actor from the Pirates franchise feels that the film will be a success, even without the presence of Johnny Depp!
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow
Pirates of the Caribbean Actor Says The Sixth Film Will Be A Success!
With a plethora of actors in the film, there are several characters who had an impact on the film without much screen time. Actor Damian O’Hare, who portrayed the role of Lt. Gillette in the film, has some thoughts about the upcoming film.
Damian O’Hare as Lt.
- 4/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
When it comes to the classics of cinema—and sometimes the dregs—it’s always fun to think about what might’ve been. Casting especially can be a strange alchemy between actor and role, and when the formula is off, it’s easy to ponder whether the spell would work at all. Can you imagine Robert Redford as Michael Corleone? What about Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones? And it’s an interesting challenge to envision what Tim Burton’s Batman might’ve been if it starred Bill Murray versus Robin Williams.
The casting of Neo in The Matrix is another legendary “what if?” in movie history. The 1999 classic, which just turned 25 years old earlier this month, is now beloved for its reinvention of Keanu Reeves. He plays Neo in the film; a former sad sack hacker who discovers he’s actually a superpowered messiah sent to free us from a digital prison.
The casting of Neo in The Matrix is another legendary “what if?” in movie history. The 1999 classic, which just turned 25 years old earlier this month, is now beloved for its reinvention of Keanu Reeves. He plays Neo in the film; a former sad sack hacker who discovers he’s actually a superpowered messiah sent to free us from a digital prison.
- 4/22/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Tom Cruise turned on the charm as he worked the crowd outside of Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party on Saturday night.
The Mission Impossible star joined other celebrities – including Marc Anthony and Gordon Ramsay – in London on April 20 to celebrate the fashion designer and former Spice Girl’s big day. As Cruise left the event, he signed autographs for fans who were eager to get a glimpse of the actor.
Tom Cruise arrives at Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party on April 20, 2024 in London | Mega/Gc Images
Cruise looked dapper in dark shades and a black tux as he joined the crowd of celebs arriving for the bash at Oswald’s, a members-only club in London’s Mayfair neighborhood.
Tom Cruise with a paparazzi | Mega/Gc Images
As Cruise headed into the party, paparazzi scrambled to snap photos of the star. When one stumbled on the steps as he tried to get a shot,...
The Mission Impossible star joined other celebrities – including Marc Anthony and Gordon Ramsay – in London on April 20 to celebrate the fashion designer and former Spice Girl’s big day. As Cruise left the event, he signed autographs for fans who were eager to get a glimpse of the actor.
Tom Cruise arrives at Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday Party on April 20, 2024 in London | Mega/Gc Images
Cruise looked dapper in dark shades and a black tux as he joined the crowd of celebs arriving for the bash at Oswald’s, a members-only club in London’s Mayfair neighborhood.
Tom Cruise with a paparazzi | Mega/Gc Images
As Cruise headed into the party, paparazzi scrambled to snap photos of the star. When one stumbled on the steps as he tried to get a shot,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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