Nicole Kidman recently looked back on her experience filming Eyes Wide Shut alongside her then-husband Tom Cruise and acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick. She shared how they spent weeks rehearsing one particular scene where the couple has an intimate conversation in their bedroom, often over a joint. Kidman emphasized the significant amount of time they spent
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As Twisters continues to captivate audiences in theaters, director Jan de Bont is looking back at the challenges faced during the making of the original film. He recalls the extensive use of “goddamned real” effects in the 1996 movie, which played a crucial role in determining whether the film could even be produced. De Bont
Studiocanal, the Paris-based production-distribution house, is set to establish an office in New York City as part of its strategic growth plans. This move comes as the company continues to expand its presence in the United States, with a focus on collaborating with American distribution partners. The decision to launch an office in New York
Fans of the upcoming Borderlands movie have the opportunity to experience a taste of the film at next week’s San Diego Comic-Con. While the stars and filmmaker may not be in attendance, movie enthusiasts can still immerse themselves in the world of Borderlands. Thanks to Lionsgate, IGN, and Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, the 207 Bar at
Scarlett Johansson recently took a stand against OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, in an interview with The New York Times. The Her actor expressed her disapproval of Altman, suggesting that he would make a good Marvel villain, possibly with a robotic arm. The feud between Johansson and Altman began in May, when OpenAI allegedly used an
The latest Global Outlook report by PWC predicts that China’s entertainment and media industry is on track to narrow the distance with the United States in the next four years. With an expected increase of over 7%, revenues from advertising and consumer spending in China are projected to reach $362.5 billion by 2028. This growth
Lionsgate has recently made a significant acquisition in the form of the John Carney directed musical comedy, Power Ballad. This upcoming film stars the talented duo of Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and is set to be released in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The storyline of Power Ballad is centered around a
Over the past weekend, a number of independent films made a strong showing at the box office. A24’s drama “Sing Sing” starring Colman Domingo garnered attention for its impressive limited opening and per screen average, ranking as the third highest of the year so far. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing
Investor Mario Gabelli is pushing for more financial data and clarity on the valuation of National Amusements, Inc. in the pending merger with Skydance. This $8 billion, two-step transaction involves first taking control of NAI and then merging with Paramount. Gabelli’s “Operation fishbowl” aims to increase visibility into the deal, potentially starting legal actions to
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II made a huge splash in its first 24 hours after being released on Tuesday. Surpassing the debut trailer traffic of Top Gun: Maverick, the Gladiator II trailer was viewed by an astounding 128 million people worldwide across various social media platforms. In comparison, Top Gun: Maverick generated 75