October 31, 2021 Review: A Twitter Tornado Inspires The Unforgettable Story Of ‘Zola’ Directed by Janicza Bravo.Starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, Nicholas Braun, Ari’el Stachel, Ts Madison, and Jason Mitchell (Preview Screening Courtesy Of Luna Cinemas Leederville) “‘Y’all wanna hear a story…’” The famous words that started it all. In October 2015, waitress/stripper
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MGM/Eon/Universal’s No Time To Die brought James Bond to China today, with an RMB 52M ($8.1M) No. 1 opening (including a smattering of Thursday midnights). This is the third biggest Hollywood opening day of 2021 in the market and is ahead of the launch days of the most recent comps Dune (+33%) and Free Guy (+53%).
Play video content BACKGRID Alec Baldwin is speaking on the death of Halyna Hutchins for the first time on camera — and he had a lot to say. The actor addressed a swarm of paps Saturday who were hounding him in Manchester, VT, where he and his family have been laying low since the fatal
Before it was even cast, Fifty Shades of Grey was destined to be the kind of movie that made its stars into overnight sensations. That proved to be true for Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan — both of whom have since gotten very real about the highs and lows of starring in the risque franchise.
Focus Features presents Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho, a twisty psycho-thriller with a great soundtrack, as Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch goes wider, testing the appeal of a director whose films have been called the arthouse equivalent of Marvel. Last Night, a time-bending genre tale, unspools on just over 3,000 screens, not exactly specialty
Ice Cube is saying no to a $9 million payday, because he’s not saying yes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The rapper and actor is passing on his role in the upcoming movie, “Oh Hell No,” because he refused a request from producers to get the jab … according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ice Cube’s
After the tragic incident on the set of the Western film Rust that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, many have wondered who was to blame for the accident. While star Alec Baldwin originally fired the prop gun, he had no idea the pistol contained any “suspected live rounds,” as the authorities have put
Update: Sony has moved up its release of Sam Raimi production 65 from May 13, which was in the second weekend of Disney/Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, another film directed by the filmmaker to April 22, 2022. On its new date, 65 stands alone as the only major studio wide release. The movie leaves behind on May 13,
Play video content TMZ.com Britney Spears‘ fiance Sam Asghari certainly has a sense of humor when it comes to his financial situation compared to his bride-to-be … saying his new movie role might help him get out of the dumps. We got Sam leaving Bristol Farms in West Hollywood Thursday, and congratulated him on his
No matter who you are, where you come from or what your situation is, parenting is tough. While it may seem as though celebrities have it all and don’t go through their own parenting struggles or nightmares, that’s just not the case. Caring for another young human is one of the most challenging jobs there
October 27, 2021 FEATURED, Movies Sandra Bullock Stars In The Netflix Thriller ‘The Unforgiveable’ Cast: Sandra Bullock, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond, Aisling Franciosi, Rob Morgan, and Viola Davis. Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her
The Broadway League, which announced last summer that it would not release weekly box office figures – known in the industry as the grosses – due to the modified and even erratic performance schedules of this year’s productions, has decided to release weekly box office totals, the trade organization said today. “Due to the increased
Play video content TMZSports.com The national anthem has been used to protest against injustice, but Keke Palmer took it as an opportunity to honor her ancestors … telling TMZ Sports she sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the World Series to show respect for those who came before her. The anthem has been quite the hot
Filmstock Events launches their first annual Industry Expo taking place this coming November 13, 2021, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dania Beach Florida. The event date was selected to accommodate the activities and attendees of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival otherwise known as FLIFF. We expect talent and vendors and filmmakers from all
Weapons are no joke, even if they’re only meant to be props. After cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on the set of Rust, people all over America were wondering how such an incident could have occurred. After all, most union films are required to hire professional armorers who are specifically trained to handle any
October 27, 2021 FEATURED, Movies Trailer: The Action Packed Space Western ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Coming To Netflix Nov 19th Cowboy Bebop is an action-packed space Western about three bounty hunters, aka “cowboys,” all trying to outrun the past. As different as they are deadly, Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda)
UPDATED, 9:59 AM: Sony Pictures Classics said today that its film Mothering Sunday will get a limited release on February 25 in Los Angeles and New York following its weeklong awards-qualifying run in November. The pic, which premiered at Cannes in July, will expand to other markets in the ensuing weeks, the distributor said. Mothering Sunday
Halyna Hutchins‘ family is almost certainly gearing up for a wrongful death lawsuit — in the wake of her death on the set of the movie “Rust” — and TMZ has learned the insurance policy that covered the production is limited to $6 million. We obtained the face sheet of the insurance policy written by
Yesterday, Disneyland made news by raising prices on the resort, both when it comes to tickets and parking. However, Disneyland may have just found a way to convince a lot of fans to pay whatever it takes to visit the parks, as it is teasing the return of what maybe the park’s most iconic event,
October 25, 2021 Reports Harry Styles Will Make His Marvel Cinematic Debut As Eros One Direction member Harry Styles made headlines this week as he is reportedly joining Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) in the latest film, “Eternals.” The former One Direction star will reportedly play the role of a character called Eros, Thanos’ brother and
In mid-September, Gower Street Analytics projected global box office for 2021 would come in at $20.2B. The London-based film tech company has now increased its estimate to $21.6B, with the possibility of hitting a nice round $22B. The reason for the shift is primarily driven by the strong performance of October titles including China’s The
Play video content TMZSports.com The crew on the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” appears to have taken shortcuts on safety — ones a top film weapons expert says could’ve and should’ve been avoided. We talked to Steve Wolf — who’s been working in SFX and props in films for several decades — and he laid out
Spoiler alert for the ending of Halloween Kills. Just in time for the titular holiday, David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills is currently in both theaters and streaming on Peacock. Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by a strong supporting cast in this new installment, who make up the town of Haddonfield. Chief among them is Anthony
October 25, 2021 Trailer: Over One Day Across L.A., Three Lives Will Change Forever In Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’ In this breakneck thriller from director-producer Michael Bay, decorated veteran Will Sharp (Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Candyman, The Matrix Resurrections), desperate for money to cover his wife’s medical bills, asks for help from the one person he knows he shouldn’t—his
Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch did what a glum arthouse market was waiting for, revved it up with a smashing three-day average. “If Wes builds it, they will come,” said an elated Searchlight Pictures after a two year wait to get the film into theaters. It opened in 14 markets and in a total of
The assistant director on the set of “Rust” who told Alec Baldwin the prop gun he was about to fire was safe has allowed an unsafe working environment on previous productions … this according to someone who worked with him on a previous production. Propmaker Maggie Goll worked with A.D. Dave Halls in 2019 on
Dune is cruising to a successful opening weekend at the domestic box office, and the sci-fi epic is staking its claim as the next big franchise to rival the greats. Director Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s influential book is a jaw-dropping spectacle that’s seemingly amazed not only audiences but the film’s stars as well.
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune hit China today with an estimated RMB 42 million ($6.5 million) on 28,274 screens and a 34.3% share of the market. While we do not yet have a social score, Friday’s estimate would portend a weekend in the $20M+ neighborhood as we noted coming into the session. Handled in China
Hailey Bieber is speaking up on the accidental shooting that claimed Halyna Hutchins‘ life — meanwhile … her own director and husband have something to say as well. Alec Baldwin‘s niece shared some somber words on behalf of all affected parties, taking to IG to write … “Sending all my love to the family of
After Fast & Furious star Paul Walker’s death in 2013, his co-stars and the franchise’s producers have done their best to keep his memory alive in the films. One person who’s helped them do so is the late actor’s daughter, Meadow, who recently celebrated her dad’s birthday with Vin Diesel through touching Instagram posts. The