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Cate Blanchett joined the superhero franchise MCU with the third installment in Chris Hemworth’s Thor film series, directed by Taika Waitit. The actress took on the role of Thor’s older sister and the goddess of death, Hela.
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Blanchett recently opened up about embodying the MCU villain in Thor: Ragnarok, as she revealed how her perspective on the role shifted after learning about her portraying the first female villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cate Blanchett Reflects on Playing the First Female Villain in the MCU
Cate Blanchett’s portrayal of Hela in the 2017 film Thor: Ragnarok is still considered to be a standout element of the film. Not only did she deliver a memorable performance, but she also made history as the franchise’s first female villain.
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In a recent interview with GQ, Blanchett...
Cate Blanchett as Hela | Credit: Marvel
Blanchett recently opened up about embodying the MCU villain in Thor: Ragnarok, as she revealed how her perspective on the role shifted after learning about her portraying the first female villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cate Blanchett Reflects on Playing the First Female Villain in the MCU
Cate Blanchett’s portrayal of Hela in the 2017 film Thor: Ragnarok is still considered to be a standout element of the film. Not only did she deliver a memorable performance, but she also made history as the franchise’s first female villain.
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In a recent interview with GQ, Blanchett...
- 8/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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There’s never been a better time to be a Star Wars fan in terms of quantity. There’s more Star Wars on screen and on the page now than ever before in the franchise’s history. From Disney+ series to video games to The High Republic books and Marvel comics, you can experience new adventures in the galaxy far, far away pretty much any way you want to right now. If Lucasfilm were able to get some movies off the ground, we’d be able to say that the franchise is firing on all cylinders.
Interestingly enough, Star Wars‘ hopes on the big screen now rest with The Mandalorian, the same franchise that launched the galaxy far, far away’s TV push. Out in 2026, The Mandalorian and Grogu, a continuation of the stories told in the hit Disney+ series, will be the first new Star Wars movie since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
Interestingly enough, Star Wars‘ hopes on the big screen now rest with The Mandalorian, the same franchise that launched the galaxy far, far away’s TV push. Out in 2026, The Mandalorian and Grogu, a continuation of the stories told in the hit Disney+ series, will be the first new Star Wars movie since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
- 8/9/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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Exclusive: The Mentalist actor Simon Baker, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories and Australian agent-producer Lee-Anne Higgins are taking to adapt Emily Perkins’ novel ‘Lioness.’
The trio have optioned the hot book, which comes from bestselling Aotearoa New Zealand author Perkins and won the recent Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Baker, who took his first full TV series starring role since The Mentalist in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe earlier this year, will direct all episodes. Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Katie Amos will produce for Made Up Stories, along with Higgins, Baker and Perkins.
Lioness follows Therese Thorne, a woman who has married a wealthy older man and built a successful career, but now finds a fraud investigation threatening her sense of loyalty as well as her reputation. She faces a midlife reckoning about love and complicity, while being drawn to her neighbour,...
The trio have optioned the hot book, which comes from bestselling Aotearoa New Zealand author Perkins and won the recent Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
Baker, who took his first full TV series starring role since The Mentalist in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe earlier this year, will direct all episodes. Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Katie Amos will produce for Made Up Stories, along with Higgins, Baker and Perkins.
Lioness follows Therese Thorne, a woman who has married a wealthy older man and built a successful career, but now finds a fraud investigation threatening her sense of loyalty as well as her reputation. She faces a midlife reckoning about love and complicity, while being drawn to her neighbour,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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If you haven’t already checked out Time Bandits on Apple TV+, now might be the perfect time. The series reboot by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement has fans of their offbeat humor buzzing with excitement. Adapted from Terry Gilliam’s cult-beloved 1981 movie, it follows a nerdy young history enthusiast who embarks on thrilling time-traveling adventures with a quirky group of bandits. The just-unveiled trailer already shows how this reimagined story is packed with the signature wit and inventiveness we’ve come to expect from Waititi and Clement. Known for their collaboration on the 2014 hit What We Do in the Shadows,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Jenna Ortega is in talks to join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams’ forthcoming, untitled Warner Bros. movie.
Ortega will next be seen in Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” and would star alongside Powell, whose summer blockbuster “Twisters” (a Warner Bros. co-production) is nearing the $200 million domestic mark.
Not much is known about Abrams’ new film except that it is not a time travel movie (as had been previously speculated) and that Abrams both wrote the script and will be directing. The project will be produced by Abrams and his production company Bad Robot.
Ortega, in addition to returning for the second season of “Wednesday,” recently finished filming Taika Waititi’s “Klara and the Sun,” A24’s “Death of a Unicorn” and an untitled film directed by Trey Edward Shults. “Wednesday,” it’s worth noting, is the most-watched Netflix series of all time. And “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is one of the most buzzed-about movies of the year,...
Ortega will next be seen in Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” and would star alongside Powell, whose summer blockbuster “Twisters” (a Warner Bros. co-production) is nearing the $200 million domestic mark.
Not much is known about Abrams’ new film except that it is not a time travel movie (as had been previously speculated) and that Abrams both wrote the script and will be directing. The project will be produced by Abrams and his production company Bad Robot.
Ortega, in addition to returning for the second season of “Wednesday,” recently finished filming Taika Waititi’s “Klara and the Sun,” A24’s “Death of a Unicorn” and an untitled film directed by Trey Edward Shults. “Wednesday,” it’s worth noting, is the most-watched Netflix series of all time. And “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is one of the most buzzed-about movies of the year,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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Exclusive: Jenna Ortega is in final talks, we hear, to join J.J. Abrams’ secret untitled movie at Warner Bros.
The Wednesday and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice star will star opposite Glen Powell, who is also finalizing his deal.
Few details are known about the movie, other than it’s not a time-travel movie. Abrams wrote the script and his Bad Robot is producing.
That’s quite the blockbuster pair: Powell since Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You is seeing his latest summer movie Twisters barrel past $200 million stateside and $275M worldwide, while Ortega can get credit for having the latest Scream VI notch its best domestic opening ever at $44.4M and best stateside take for the franchise at $108.1M. Among all Scream movies on a global basis, Scream VI is the third highest-grossing pic in the series.
The summer...
The Wednesday and Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice star will star opposite Glen Powell, who is also finalizing his deal.
Few details are known about the movie, other than it’s not a time-travel movie. Abrams wrote the script and his Bad Robot is producing.
That’s quite the blockbuster pair: Powell since Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You is seeing his latest summer movie Twisters barrel past $200 million stateside and $275M worldwide, while Ortega can get credit for having the latest Scream VI notch its best domestic opening ever at $44.4M and best stateside take for the franchise at $108.1M. Among all Scream movies on a global basis, Scream VI is the third highest-grossing pic in the series.
The summer...
- 8/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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He is one of the world’s best actors – but can still go to Starbucks without anyone recognising him. He discusses cancer, remission, happiness, fame and video nasties
Sam Neill, 76, is speaking to me via Zoom from Vancouver, where he is filming Untamed, a new Netflix series. We’re here, though, to discuss the new season of The Twelve, a pacy Australian courtroom drama in which Neill plays barrister Brett Colby Sc. It’s a heightened murder mystery and subtle social commentary, and “the second series is considerably stronger than the first”, he says, rightly and also surprisingly, because it’s a little bit like saying the first season wasn’t very good. But then, he’s done enough time in this business that he’s allowed to say what he likes, within reason.
For instance, he doesn’t especially like the modern blockbuster: “Now we’re in the age of Marvel action films,...
Sam Neill, 76, is speaking to me via Zoom from Vancouver, where he is filming Untamed, a new Netflix series. We’re here, though, to discuss the new season of The Twelve, a pacy Australian courtroom drama in which Neill plays barrister Brett Colby Sc. It’s a heightened murder mystery and subtle social commentary, and “the second series is considerably stronger than the first”, he says, rightly and also surprisingly, because it’s a little bit like saying the first season wasn’t very good. But then, he’s done enough time in this business that he’s allowed to say what he likes, within reason.
For instance, he doesn’t especially like the modern blockbuster: “Now we’re in the age of Marvel action films,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Zoe Williams
- The Guardian - Film News
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Rita Ora has sparked fresh weight comments as new photos show her soaking up the sun in a tiny swimsuit. The British pop singer, 33, was photographed enjoying the Ibiza, Spain sunshine with husband Taika Waititi and friends this weekend, and with that minuscule green bikini, she was turning heads. Flaunting her toned figure, Rita sizzled as she flashed her curves and rock-hard abs, but there was drama in the comments as some readers disagreed with The Daily Mail's description of her "incredible body." When a user challenged the outlet and instead suggested that Rita is "pencil-thin," others agreed.
Rita Ora Sparks Weight Worries In Bikini...
Rita Ora has sparked fresh weight comments as new photos show her soaking up the sun in a tiny swimsuit. The British pop singer, 33, was photographed enjoying the Ibiza, Spain sunshine with husband Taika Waititi and friends this weekend, and with that minuscule green bikini, she was turning heads. Flaunting her toned figure, Rita sizzled as she flashed her curves and rock-hard abs, but there was drama in the comments as some readers disagreed with The Daily Mail's description of her "incredible body." When a user challenged the outlet and instead suggested that Rita is "pencil-thin," others agreed.
Rita Ora Sparks Weight Worries In Bikini...
- 8/5/2024
- by Evie Scott
- The Blast
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Star Wars: Every Droid You Didn't Know that was Voiced by a Celebrity - Main Image
Droids have always been a source of slapstick and comedy in the Star Wars universe. While fans can’t see the person operating the droid, Lucasfilm does tend to cast some well-known faces to play the occasional bucket of bolts.
Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker have already gone down in Star Wars as the most iconic droid actors, but here are some droid characters from the series that some fans may not have known were voiced by celebrities.
Bb-8 (The Force Awakens) – Bill Hader, Ben Schwartz
Starting the list, Bb-8 was considered iconic for Disney-era Star Wars as he was the first droid to kick off the Sequel Trilogy. Though he’s unintelligible throughout the films, the sounds from Bb-8 come from comedians Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live) and Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog...
Droids have always been a source of slapstick and comedy in the Star Wars universe. While fans can’t see the person operating the droid, Lucasfilm does tend to cast some well-known faces to play the occasional bucket of bolts.
Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker have already gone down in Star Wars as the most iconic droid actors, but here are some droid characters from the series that some fans may not have known were voiced by celebrities.
Bb-8 (The Force Awakens) – Bill Hader, Ben Schwartz
Starting the list, Bb-8 was considered iconic for Disney-era Star Wars as he was the first droid to kick off the Sequel Trilogy. Though he’s unintelligible throughout the films, the sounds from Bb-8 come from comedians Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live) and Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog...
- 8/2/2024
- EpicStream
“Time Bandits” is a new 10-episode ‘time-travel’ TV series, directed by Taika Waititi, starring Lisa Kudrow, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi, Rachel House, Kiera Thompson, James Dryden, Felicity Ward, Francesca Mills, Tadhg Murphy and Imaan Hadchiti, now streaming on Apple TV+:
“…’Time Bandits’ follows an eccentric crew of bandits as they embark on epic adventures, even while evil forces threaten life as they know it. The group is transported through time and space, stumbling upon fascinating worlds of the distant past and seeking out treasure.
“As all this happens, they witness the creation of ‘Stonehenge’, they see the ‘Trojan Horse’, flee from dinosaurs in the prehistoric age, wreak havoc during medieval times, experience the ‘Ice Age’, ancient civilizations…”.
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“…’Time Bandits’ follows an eccentric crew of bandits as they embark on epic adventures, even while evil forces threaten life as they know it. The group is transported through time and space, stumbling upon fascinating worlds of the distant past and seeking out treasure.
“As all this happens, they witness the creation of ‘Stonehenge’, they see the ‘Trojan Horse’, flee from dinosaurs in the prehistoric age, wreak havoc during medieval times, experience the ‘Ice Age’, ancient civilizations…”.
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- 8/2/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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When it was first announced that Taika Waititi would be helming a television reboot of the acclaimed 1981 Terry Gilliam movie Time Bandits, fans were jumping with joy. Now, with its premiere on Apple TV+, viewers are buzzing about this fresh take on a cult classic. A Bold Twist on a Classic Tale Leading the ensemble cast is Lisa Kudrow as Penelope, who guides a ragtag team of thieves through time and space. Kudrow’s portrayal adds a delightful comedic touch to the character. Lisa Kudrow leads the ensemble cast as Penelope, with Kal-El Tuck playing Kevin, bringing new life to...
- 8/1/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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On July 27th, 2014, original test footage of Ryan Reynolds’ first Deadpool movie was leaked onto the internet. It took the internet by storm and Fox had no choice but to greenlight the project despite having doubts about such a project. The source of the leak was never revealed, but many believed that Reynolds had a hand in it.
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When Hugh Jackman questioned him about the same during a polygraph test, he quickly became defensive. He eventually addressed his “assist” in the leak, but the actual culprit still remained anonymous. It is possible that it was someone associated with the film or a third party to whom Reynolds gave the footage.
Ryan Reynolds’ Reaction To Hugh Jackman’s Question About 2014 Deadpool Leak Says A Lot Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
A Deadpool movie was in development...
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When Hugh Jackman questioned him about the same during a polygraph test, he quickly became defensive. He eventually addressed his “assist” in the leak, but the actual culprit still remained anonymous. It is possible that it was someone associated with the film or a third party to whom Reynolds gave the footage.
Ryan Reynolds’ Reaction To Hugh Jackman’s Question About 2014 Deadpool Leak Says A Lot Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
A Deadpool movie was in development...
- 8/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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If you were an 80s kid, chances are that Time Bandits was a staple of your movie memories. The Terry Gilliam fantasy epic combined the wackiness of Monty Python comedy with an epic adventure through history. Produced by George Harrison, Time Bandits was the first part of a loose trilogy that includes Brazil and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. In the years since it premiered, Time Bandits has kept a cult following and is now back with a new iteration from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement.
In the new Time Bandits, Kevin (Kal-El Tuck) has few friends, and his family thinks his fascination with history is weird. When the Time Bandits, led by Penelope (Lisa Kudrow), land in his bedroom, Kevin joins the ragtag crew through various eras of history ranging from the Trojan War to Prohibition and beyond. On their trail are the forces of the Supreme Being (Taika...
In the new Time Bandits, Kevin (Kal-El Tuck) has few friends, and his family thinks his fascination with history is weird. When the Time Bandits, led by Penelope (Lisa Kudrow), land in his bedroom, Kevin joins the ragtag crew through various eras of history ranging from the Trojan War to Prohibition and beyond. On their trail are the forces of the Supreme Being (Taika...
- 7/30/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
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This year’s Toronto International Film Festival continues to catch some major stars. Today, festival head Cameron Bailey has announced the addition of more more honorees who will be receiving a TIFF Tribute Award at this year’s festival. Those honorees include Academy Award–nominated and renowned British filmmaker Mike Leigh, who will be honored with the TIFF Ebert Director Award.
Leigh will premiere his twenty-third film “Hard Truths,” at the festival, which will screen as part of the Special Presentations program and reunites him with Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”). Named after legendary film critic Roger Ebert, the award has gone to celebrated visionaries such as Martin Scorsese, Claire Denis, Ava DuVernay, Wim Wenders, and the late Agnès Varda. Past recipients who received the TIFF Ebert Director Award since the TIFF Tribute Awards were introduced include Spike Lee in 2023; Sam Mendes in 2022; Denis Villeneuve in 2021; Chloé Zhao...
Leigh will premiere his twenty-third film “Hard Truths,” at the festival, which will screen as part of the Special Presentations program and reunites him with Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”). Named after legendary film critic Roger Ebert, the award has gone to celebrated visionaries such as Martin Scorsese, Claire Denis, Ava DuVernay, Wim Wenders, and the late Agnès Varda. Past recipients who received the TIFF Ebert Director Award since the TIFF Tribute Awards were introduced include Spike Lee in 2023; Sam Mendes in 2022; Denis Villeneuve in 2021; Chloé Zhao...
- 7/30/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
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Mike Leigh is one of four new honorary awardees for the 2024 Toronto film festival.
UK filmmaker Leigh will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award, a prize previously given to filmmakers including Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Denis Villeneuve, Chloe Zhao and Taika Waititi.
Leigh’s 23rd film Hard Truths will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations programme at the festival – the eighth time he has screened a film in Toronto Official Selection.
Canadian filmmaker Durga Chew-Bose will receive the TIFF Emerging Talent Award. The Montreal-based filmmaker will present her debut feature Bonjour Tristesse, adapted from Francoise Sagan’s 1954 novel of the same name,...
UK filmmaker Leigh will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award, a prize previously given to filmmakers including Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Denis Villeneuve, Chloe Zhao and Taika Waititi.
Leigh’s 23rd film Hard Truths will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations programme at the festival – the eighth time he has screened a film in Toronto Official Selection.
Canadian filmmaker Durga Chew-Bose will receive the TIFF Emerging Talent Award. The Montreal-based filmmaker will present her debut feature Bonjour Tristesse, adapted from Francoise Sagan’s 1954 novel of the same name,...
- 7/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Mike Leigh is set to received a Tribute Award at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival.
Leigh, who returns to the festival with the world premiere of Hard Truths, will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award on Sept. 8 after earlier bringing films like Another Year, Happy-Go-Lucky and Mr. Turner to the Canadian festival. Prior awards for Leigh include seven Oscar nominations, the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Golden Lion at Venice.
TIFF will also give Canadian director Durga Chew-Bose the TIFF Emerging Talent Award. The Chloë Sevigny-starring adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s classic novel Bonjour Tristesse from Chew-Bose is set to open TIFF’s Discovery program with a world premiere.
Toronto organizers also announced that French songwriting and composing duo Camille Dalmais and Clément Ducol will receive the TIFF Artisan Award for composing the soundtrack for Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez. French director Audiard’s crime musical earned the...
Leigh, who returns to the festival with the world premiere of Hard Truths, will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award on Sept. 8 after earlier bringing films like Another Year, Happy-Go-Lucky and Mr. Turner to the Canadian festival. Prior awards for Leigh include seven Oscar nominations, the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Golden Lion at Venice.
TIFF will also give Canadian director Durga Chew-Bose the TIFF Emerging Talent Award. The Chloë Sevigny-starring adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s classic novel Bonjour Tristesse from Chew-Bose is set to open TIFF’s Discovery program with a world premiere.
Toronto organizers also announced that French songwriting and composing duo Camille Dalmais and Clément Ducol will receive the TIFF Artisan Award for composing the soundtrack for Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez. French director Audiard’s crime musical earned the...
- 7/30/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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July is nearly over, but the streaming scene is as bustling as ever. If you’ve lost track of what’s new or upcoming, here are some highlights you won’t want to miss this week. Time Traveling with a New Twist The beloved cult classic Time Bandits is getting a modern makeover on Apple TV+. Co-created by Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement, this reimagining of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 film brings a new generation into the fantastical adventures of a young boy thrust into a whirlwind journey with time-traveling thieves. The series promises the same quirky charm and magic that made the original...
- 7/29/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Kevin’s bedroom starts to quake. His wardrobe shudders and opens onto a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into Kevin’s room, and the young history fan seizes his moment. I was wondering if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism? remarks Kevin. This sums up ‘Time Bandits,’ a reimagining for TV by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 hit fantasy film. The adaptation is charming, confident, and maintains a Python-esque whimsy. Though it’s more polished than the original to appeal...
- 7/29/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens onto a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom, and Kevin seizes his chance. I was wondering if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism? This introduction sets the stage for Time Bandits, a TV reimagining by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 hit fantasy film. A Polished Yet Nostalgic Adventure The show remains faithful to its roots while providing a polished visual experience. Kevin...
- 7/28/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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It’s clear by now that Taika Waititi, alongside Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris, are a trio to watch when it comes to comedy and innovative storytelling. Their upcoming project for Apple TV+, ‘Time Bandits,’ is a reimagining of the 1980s cult-classic film directed by Terry Gilliam. Waititi, who you might know from ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ is not just producing but also directing the first two episodes of this anticipated 10-episode series. Expanding The Time Bandits Universe Lisa Kudrow leads the eccentric cast as the bandit leader, which brings a refreshing twist to this adaptation.
- 7/28/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Fans of Marvel movies got a big surprise recently. Blake Lively has been unveiled as the actress playing Lady Deadpool in the new “Deadpool & Wolverine” film! For months, people have been guessing about who was behind that brief glimpse we saw of the character in the trailer.
You may know Blake from shows like “Gossip Girl” or movies like “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” But did you also know she’s married to Ryan Reynolds, who we all know plays Deadpool? Blake shared the whole crazy story of how she ended up with this secret role.
Get this – back in 2010 when they were filming “Green Lantern” together, Ryan first told Blake and their co-star Taika Waititi all about Deadpool. He described how weird and funny the character is, breaking the rules of normal superhero movies. At the time, a Deadpool movie sounded impossible.
Meanwhile, the creator of Deadpool...
You may know Blake from shows like “Gossip Girl” or movies like “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” But did you also know she’s married to Ryan Reynolds, who we all know plays Deadpool? Blake shared the whole crazy story of how she ended up with this secret role.
Get this – back in 2010 when they were filming “Green Lantern” together, Ryan first told Blake and their co-star Taika Waititi all about Deadpool. He described how weird and funny the character is, breaking the rules of normal superhero movies. At the time, a Deadpool movie sounded impossible.
Meanwhile, the creator of Deadpool...
- 7/27/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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In the age of streaming, it feels increasingly rare for TV shows to have the opportunity to go out on their own terms. Thankfully, that seems to be exactly what’s happening for FX and Hulu’s What We Do in the Shadows, which is approaching its sixth and final season. But as the series gets closer to its swan song, we can’t help but wonder… is this truly the end for What We Do in the Shadows‘ eternally undead cohorts?
In the Den of Geek studio at Sdcc, we asked series producers Paul Simms and Kyle Newacheck if there were any plans for the What We Do in the Shadows go the “six seasons and a movie” route of other cult favorite TV comedies like Community. After all, there is already one What We Do in the Shadows movie, right Even so, the answer from Simms was an overwhelming “no.
In the Den of Geek studio at Sdcc, we asked series producers Paul Simms and Kyle Newacheck if there were any plans for the What We Do in the Shadows go the “six seasons and a movie” route of other cult favorite TV comedies like Community. After all, there is already one What We Do in the Shadows movie, right Even so, the answer from Simms was an overwhelming “no.
- 7/27/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
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Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively announced in February last year that they'd quietly welcomed their fourth child; however, they remained hush on the sex of the child.
Recently, the actor sat down in an emotional interview with a grieving father, in which he confirmed the sex of the newest addition to their family.
The reveal by Ryan Reynolds comes amid the release of his new movie, "Deadpool & Wolverine," to rave reviews.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Newborn Baby Is A Boy Mega
The "Deadpool" actor shared the news in a documentary that had him connecting with a father who had recently lost his son to mental health challenges.
In the clip, shared to Instagram, Reynolds can be seen bonding with John Bell, a Wrexham AFC fan who lost his son Jake but channeled his grief for a good cause.
Reynolds empathized with him over his loss and...
Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively announced in February last year that they'd quietly welcomed their fourth child; however, they remained hush on the sex of the child.
Recently, the actor sat down in an emotional interview with a grieving father, in which he confirmed the sex of the newest addition to their family.
The reveal by Ryan Reynolds comes amid the release of his new movie, "Deadpool & Wolverine," to rave reviews.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Newborn Baby Is A Boy Mega
The "Deadpool" actor shared the news in a documentary that had him connecting with a father who had recently lost his son to mental health challenges.
In the clip, shared to Instagram, Reynolds can be seen bonding with John Bell, a Wrexham AFC fan who lost his son Jake but channeled his grief for a good cause.
Reynolds empathized with him over his loss and...
- 7/27/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
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[This story contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.]
Speculation about who would play Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine ran rampant when fans got the first glimpse at the character in a June teaser for Best Friends Day.
The shot was brief, only showing legs that mildly resembled a woman’s, but that’s all it took for people to begin guessing who could be playing the female variant of Deadpool. Theories included Taylor Swift, who’s good friends with Ryan Reynolds, and Blake Lively.
At least one of them was right, as Lively was revealed to portray Lady Deadpool in the film, and the actress shared insight into how she landed the gig — and no, it isn’t because she’s married to the star and co-writer.
In a lengthy social media post, the It Ends With Us star — who donned a red Deadpool-esque suit to the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York on Monday...
Speculation about who would play Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine ran rampant when fans got the first glimpse at the character in a June teaser for Best Friends Day.
The shot was brief, only showing legs that mildly resembled a woman’s, but that’s all it took for people to begin guessing who could be playing the female variant of Deadpool. Theories included Taylor Swift, who’s good friends with Ryan Reynolds, and Blake Lively.
At least one of them was right, as Lively was revealed to portray Lady Deadpool in the film, and the actress shared insight into how she landed the gig — and no, it isn’t because she’s married to the star and co-writer.
In a lengthy social media post, the It Ends With Us star — who donned a red Deadpool-esque suit to the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York on Monday...
- 7/27/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens onto a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by some angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom and Kevin seizes his chance. I was wondering, he says to his bearskin-clad visitor, if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism? This perfectly sets the stage for Time Bandits, a reimagining for TV by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 hit fantasy film. The show remains funny, charming, and confident, capturing the essence of...
- 7/27/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Deadpool and Wolverine is now in theaters, and two very famous women who have been rumored to be involved with the movie for quite some time, Blake Lively and Taylor Swift, have taken to social media to show their support and encourage fans to buy tickets.
Spoilers ahead.
As it turns out, Lively was the one who provided the voice for Lady Deadpool/Ladypool, while Swift didn't end up appearing at all despite speculation that she might have been cast as Dazzler.
In Lively's post, the Gossip Girl star recalls meeting her husband, Ryan Reynolds, while working on the ill-fated Green Lantern movie, and the actor first mentioning the Merc With a Mouth to her and their co-star Taika Waititi. Reynolds said he'd love to bring the character to life on the big screen, but didn't think it was ever going to happen.
Reynolds did get the chance to play...
Spoilers ahead.
As it turns out, Lively was the one who provided the voice for Lady Deadpool/Ladypool, while Swift didn't end up appearing at all despite speculation that she might have been cast as Dazzler.
In Lively's post, the Gossip Girl star recalls meeting her husband, Ryan Reynolds, while working on the ill-fated Green Lantern movie, and the actor first mentioning the Merc With a Mouth to her and their co-star Taika Waititi. Reynolds said he'd love to bring the character to life on the big screen, but didn't think it was ever going to happen.
Reynolds did get the chance to play...
- 7/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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On the heels of well-received mainstream video game adaptations like HBO’s The Last of Us or Prime Video’s Fallout, the timing of fantasy dramedy short film Chuck and Fern couldn’t be more appropo. Making its world premiere at the Oscar and BAFTA qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival on Friday, the short follows the story of two video game characters, Chuck (Lorena Jorge), a D-List villain, and Fern (Mateo Mpinduzi-Mott), a happy-go-lucky Link inspired swordsman as they face an existential crisis when they learn that the child playing their game is facing some tough times at home. Here, playwright-filmmaker Henry Alexander Kelly spoke with Deadline about the importance of creative escape, the power of crowdfunding and working with fellow Afro-Latino cast and crew.
Deadline: This video game-based film relies on video game inspirations and references. But more than that, it’s about something deeper. It’s about domestic abuse.
Deadline: This video game-based film relies on video game inspirations and references. But more than that, it’s about something deeper. It’s about domestic abuse.
- 7/27/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
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If you’re looking for some entertainment this weekend, there’s no shortage of options on popular streaming platforms. Whether you’re leaning towards Netflix, Peacock, or Max, here’s a rundown of what you can look forward to. Let’s get started with some highlights. Mystical Adventures Await Focus on: Apple TV+ brings a fresh take on the classic ‘Time Bandits.’ Helmed by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, this series blends time travel and heist narratives. Lisa Kudrow stars as Penelope, leading an eccentric crew of bandits through various adventures. Set to premiere on July 24, the series promises both comedic and...
- 7/27/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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There’s exciting news for fans of the Time Bandits series, as co-creators Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement recently shared a surprising development update regarding a potential second season. During an interview with ComicBook.com, Clement revealed that they are actively writing a second season, though it has yet to receive an official greenlight from Apple TV+. Clement candidly stated, We are actually writing a second season, but it depends on if people watch the first season. If no one watches it, we throw it away in a bin. He added humorously, But I cannot tell you because I don’t want to...
- 7/26/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Most of Marvel Studios’s films are the cinematic equivalent of breadcrumbs, which have been dropped into theaters strategically so as to keep one looking for the next sequel or crossover, when the endless televisual exposition will eventually, theoretically yield an event of actual consequence. Occasionally, however, a Marvel film transcends this impersonality and justifies one’s patience. Weird, stylish, and surprisingly lyrical, Ant-Man, Iron Man 3, and Doctor Strange attest to the benefits of the old Hollywood-style studio system that Marvel has resurrected: Under the umbrella of structure and quota is security, which can bequeath qualified freedom. On the occasion of the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, here’s a ranking of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to date. Chuck Bowen
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 25, 2018.
34. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The aesthetic dexterity and psychological depth of Ang Lee’s Hulk is corrupted...
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 25, 2018.
34. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The aesthetic dexterity and psychological depth of Ang Lee’s Hulk is corrupted...
- 7/26/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
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Exclusive: Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) will produce and star in That Friend, a bromance comedy about the dynamics of friendship and growing up, marking the feature directorial debut of writer-directors Will Sterling and Alex Wall.
In the upcoming feature, Guillén portrays Paul, that one friend we all have whose invitation for “one drink” seems harmless but the next thing you know, you’re drunk on a Tuesday, swaying in your kitchen eating dry top ramen out of the bag and wishing you hadn’t just sent that text. Henry is just trying to have a romantic weekend in Palm Springs with his new girlfriend Penny until Paul crashes their trip. And when Paul’s pack of drug-laced cigarettes disappear into the hands of a stranger, the night really takes a turn.
Production for That Friend is slated to begin in December, with Ryan Tillotson and the L.
In the upcoming feature, Guillén portrays Paul, that one friend we all have whose invitation for “one drink” seems harmless but the next thing you know, you’re drunk on a Tuesday, swaying in your kitchen eating dry top ramen out of the bag and wishing you hadn’t just sent that text. Henry is just trying to have a romantic weekend in Palm Springs with his new girlfriend Penny until Paul crashes their trip. And when Paul’s pack of drug-laced cigarettes disappear into the hands of a stranger, the night really takes a turn.
Production for That Friend is slated to begin in December, with Ryan Tillotson and the L.
- 7/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits” is meeting a new generation this month, with a TV adaptation on Apple TV+. But there are some familiar elements to it.
The series follows of gang of bandits, traveling through time in an effort to steal as many important (and really just cool) artifacts as they can. But their means of traveling through time and space itself is stolen, meaning they’re also on the run from the Supreme Being.
Here’s everyone you need to know in the “Time Bandits” series.
Kevin Haddock (Kal-El Tuck) Apple TV+
Kevin is the young boy whose bedroom ends up being a bit of a temporal waystation, and who ends up being a hero in the story. He’s played by newcomer Kal-El Tuck, who previously starred in a pair of shorts and one episode of “Andy and the Band.”
Penelope (Lisa Kudrow) Apple TV+
Penelope is...
The series follows of gang of bandits, traveling through time in an effort to steal as many important (and really just cool) artifacts as they can. But their means of traveling through time and space itself is stolen, meaning they’re also on the run from the Supreme Being.
Here’s everyone you need to know in the “Time Bandits” series.
Kevin Haddock (Kal-El Tuck) Apple TV+
Kevin is the young boy whose bedroom ends up being a bit of a temporal waystation, and who ends up being a hero in the story. He’s played by newcomer Kal-El Tuck, who previously starred in a pair of shorts and one episode of “Andy and the Band.”
Penelope (Lisa Kudrow) Apple TV+
Penelope is...
- 7/26/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
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The Anticipation and Ambition Behind ‘Time Bandits’ ‘Time Bandits,’ the much-anticipated Apple TV+ series, finally streams today, July 24, 2024. Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris have brought the classic 1981 film by Terry Gilliam to life once again. This reboot comes with fresh faces, including Lisa Kudrow as Penelope and newcomer Kal-El Tuck as Kevin. I’m so excited that somehow the universe opened that door again. It’s just really a fluke that it happened once in my life and it happened again, shared Waititi, reflecting on this rare second opportunity to breathe new life into a story that...
- 7/26/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Early in Shawn Levy's new superhero flick "Deadpool & Wolverine," Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) is kidnapped and taken to the retro-futuristic offices of the Time Variance Authority. The Tva is tasked with keeping parallel universes tidy, making sure people aren't meddling and creating branches for more alternate universes. Multiple films and TV shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have already dallied with parallel universes, and some characters have come face-to-face with alternate versions of themselves, such as Captain America in "Avengers: Endgame" and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in his Disney+ TV series back in 2021. The Tva is a shadowy organization that has the ability to monitor parallel universes, look into the future, and track when new timelines are created, but they're currently in a state of restructuring.
Deadpool is told by a Tva wonk named Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) that his home dimension is in peril, but he's being plucked from...
Deadpool is told by a Tva wonk named Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) that his home dimension is in peril, but he's being plucked from...
- 7/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Warning: contains spoilers for Time Bandits (1981) & (2024) episodes one & two.
“Strong language, self-harm references & violence. This programme isn’t suitable for younger viewers,” is the warning from Channel4.com to anybody currently wishing to stream Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy adventure film Time Bandits in the UK. Despite the film’s “G” (all ages admitted) rating, the streamer asks viewers to confirm that they’re over the age of 16 before it will play.
An overreaction, or fair dos, in light of the film’s meaty battle scenes and famously bleak ending?
The Original Time Bandits Ending
In the film’s final scenes, 11-year-old Kevin (Craig Warnock) awakens in his own bed following a series of perilous adventures through history with a band of time-travelling wannabe thieves played by actors with dwarfism.
After romping through Napoleon’s battlefields, having a hand in the killing of the Minotaur, experiencing the sinking of the Titanic,...
“Strong language, self-harm references & violence. This programme isn’t suitable for younger viewers,” is the warning from Channel4.com to anybody currently wishing to stream Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy adventure film Time Bandits in the UK. Despite the film’s “G” (all ages admitted) rating, the streamer asks viewers to confirm that they’re over the age of 16 before it will play.
An overreaction, or fair dos, in light of the film’s meaty battle scenes and famously bleak ending?
The Original Time Bandits Ending
In the film’s final scenes, 11-year-old Kevin (Craig Warnock) awakens in his own bed following a series of perilous adventures through history with a band of time-travelling wannabe thieves played by actors with dwarfism.
After romping through Napoleon’s battlefields, having a hand in the killing of the Minotaur, experiencing the sinking of the Titanic,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
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Chris Hemsworth Opens Up About His Future In MCU As Thor(Photo Credit –Facebook)
Chris Hemsworth recently expressed interest in reprising his role as Thor but is uncertain about when that might happen. While at San Diego Comic-Con to promote his next movie, Transformers One, he addressed his MCU future and was unsure when he might reprise the role of Thor.
While The Avengers stars like Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans have seemingly hung up their suits in the MCU, Chris Hemsworth can’t wait to get back in the game. Chris Hemsworth last appeared in MCU in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.
While speaking with Comicbook, Hemsworth asked about rumors of a possible return as Thor. In response, Hemsworth said there’s “nothing official” in the pipeline, and he’s eagerly waiting to hear about his return.
Trending Madame Web Producer Says “Heartbreaking” Box Office Flop...
Chris Hemsworth recently expressed interest in reprising his role as Thor but is uncertain about when that might happen. While at San Diego Comic-Con to promote his next movie, Transformers One, he addressed his MCU future and was unsure when he might reprise the role of Thor.
While The Avengers stars like Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans have seemingly hung up their suits in the MCU, Chris Hemsworth can’t wait to get back in the game. Chris Hemsworth last appeared in MCU in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.
While speaking with Comicbook, Hemsworth asked about rumors of a possible return as Thor. In response, Hemsworth said there’s “nothing official” in the pipeline, and he’s eagerly waiting to hear about his return.
Trending Madame Web Producer Says “Heartbreaking” Box Office Flop...
- 7/26/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
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Thor: Love and Thunder had the potential to be one of the best Marvel Studios movies ever. Heavily inspired by Jason Aaron's Thor run and featuring both The Mighty Thor and Gorr the God Butcher, the sequel had plenty lot going for it.
Among those plus points was Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi. He'd successfully reinvented the God of Thunder in that 2017 blockbuster and fans were excited to see what he'd do next. Unfortunately, the result was a movie which largely disappointed fans and let down both its new and returning characters.
Marvel Studios arguably gave Waititi too much freedom on Thor: Love and Thunder, something that was evident from the handling of Zeus, for example. While the filmmaker has largely shrugged off the complaints, Chris Hemsworth has never shied away from acknowledging where the movie fell short.
However, the actor has also confirmed he's eager to reinvent the...
Among those plus points was Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi. He'd successfully reinvented the God of Thunder in that 2017 blockbuster and fans were excited to see what he'd do next. Unfortunately, the result was a movie which largely disappointed fans and let down both its new and returning characters.
Marvel Studios arguably gave Waititi too much freedom on Thor: Love and Thunder, something that was evident from the handling of Zeus, for example. While the filmmaker has largely shrugged off the complaints, Chris Hemsworth has never shied away from acknowledging where the movie fell short.
However, the actor has also confirmed he's eager to reinvent the...
- 7/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens onto a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by some angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom and Kevin seizes his chance. I was wondering, he says to his bearskin-clad visitor, if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism? This is Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history fanatic, and the show Time Bandits, a reimagining for TV by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris, of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 hit fantasy film. The new series, though aesthetically...
- 7/26/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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Nerdy kid Kevin (Kal-El Tuck) travels through time with a gang of thieves, on the run from the Supreme Being (Taika Waititi) and Pure Evil (Jermaine Clement). Streaming on: Apple TV+Episodes viewed: 10 of 10 A Classic Revived with New Faces On paper, it might seem like the perfect comedy storm: a cult-classic post-Monty Python adventure from Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, adapted by the minds behind What We Do In The Shadows and The Inbetweeners. Despite its impressive credentials and an Apple-funded VFX budget, this 21st-century Time Bandits has its own challenges. The Core Characters and Their Chemistry The...
- 7/26/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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The new Apple TV+ series Time Bandits, premiering Wednesday, July 24, brings a fresh take on Terry Gilliam’s iconic 1981 film. Helmed by Lisa Kudrow and co-creators Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris, the show promises to deliver an unpredictable journey through time and space with a unique blend of humor and adventure. A Quirky Adventure for All Ages The story follows Kevin (played by Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history enthusiast whose life takes a dramatic turn when his bedroom transforms into a gateway to different time periods. Initially, Kevin’s room is filled with model figures, books, and medieval...
- 7/25/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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A couple of years ago, Taika Waititi slid into Lisa Kudrow’s Instagram DMs with a once-in-a-lifetime proposition: How would she feel about visiting New Zealand for the first time and filming a fantasy show — a genre she had yet to explore — for six months?
It was an offer that Kudrow, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and doesn’t particularly love to travel for long stretches of time, couldn’t pass up. The show in question was Time Bandits — Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris’ series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy classic. The original film starred Gilliam’s Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Michael Palin, as well as Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and Ian Holm.
In the new Apple TV+ series, which premiered Wednesday, Kudrow stars as Penelope, the de facto leader of a ragtag group of thieves who is forced to journey through time and space with an 11-year-old,...
It was an offer that Kudrow, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and doesn’t particularly love to travel for long stretches of time, couldn’t pass up. The show in question was Time Bandits — Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris’ series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy classic. The original film starred Gilliam’s Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Michael Palin, as well as Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and Ian Holm.
In the new Apple TV+ series, which premiered Wednesday, Kudrow stars as Penelope, the de facto leader of a ragtag group of thieves who is forced to journey through time and space with an 11-year-old,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Max Gao
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Una distopía protagonizada por Henry Golding y Beatrice Grannò. © Filmax
“Daniela Forever”, la nueva película de Nacho Vigalondo rodada en Madrid, se estrenará mundialmente en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto en la sección Platform y será la encargada de inaugurar la sección.
En “Daniela Forever, la vida pierde todo sentido para Nicolas (Henry Golding) con la pérdida de su novia Daniela (Beatrice Grannò). Un día le invitan a participar en un ensayo clínico que le permitirá controlar sus sueños y él acepta con la esperanza de recuperarse. Ahora Nicolas puede soñar con Daniela cada noche y reanudar su relación, más idílica que nunca. Aunque sea en sueños. Y corriendo el riesgo de perderse en ellos para siempre.
La original distopia sobre el amor, los dilemas personales y los sueños está protagonizada por dos caras muy conocidas internacionalmente, Henry Golding y Beatrice Grannò (“The White Lotus” temporada 2), y también...
“Daniela Forever”, la nueva película de Nacho Vigalondo rodada en Madrid, se estrenará mundialmente en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto en la sección Platform y será la encargada de inaugurar la sección.
En “Daniela Forever, la vida pierde todo sentido para Nicolas (Henry Golding) con la pérdida de su novia Daniela (Beatrice Grannò). Un día le invitan a participar en un ensayo clínico que le permitirá controlar sus sueños y él acepta con la esperanza de recuperarse. Ahora Nicolas puede soñar con Daniela cada noche y reanudar su relación, más idílica que nunca. Aunque sea en sueños. Y corriendo el riesgo de perderse en ellos para siempre.
La original distopia sobre el amor, los dilemas personales y los sueños está protagonizada por dos caras muy conocidas internacionalmente, Henry Golding y Beatrice Grannò (“The White Lotus” temporada 2), y también...
- 7/25/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
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Kevin’s bedroom quakes. His wardrobe starts to shudder. It opens to a scene of a Viking warrior being chased by some angry Saxons. The warrior leaps into the safety of Kevin’s bedroom, and Kevin seizes his chance. I was wondering, he says to his bearskin-clad visitor, if you could tell me why the Vikings suddenly stopped their murderous ways and adopted agrarianism? This is Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), an 11-year-old history fanatic, and the show – Time Bandits, a reimagining for TV by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 hit fantasy film – in a nutshell.
- 7/25/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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For those eagerly awaiting Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement‘s reimagining of the 1981 classic Time Bandits, you’re in for a treat! The series, which officially premieres today, July 24, takes a unique spin on the original film while carving its own narrative path. Where to Watch Time Bandits The new Time Bandits series is an exclusive production by Apple TV+. Today’s the big day, so get ready to dive into all ten episodes available for streaming. Remember, having an Apple TV+ subscription is your ticket to this imaginative journey across time. An All-Star Cast Leads the Way The series boasts...
- 7/25/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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The latest collaboration between Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder), Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows), and Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) is Time Bandits — a new Apple TV+ show based on the 1981 film made by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam. Considering the absurdist nature of Gilliam’s humor, Morris, Waititi, and Clement are a perfect fit to bring Time Bandits to a new generation.
We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Time Bandits co-creator Morris about reimagining Terry Gillam’s cult classic family adventure, working with Waititi and Clement, and why fans and newcomers alike should be excited to see this new version of Time Bandits. Check out the interview below!
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Lisa Kudrow, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi and Tadhg Murphy in “Time Bandits,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Time Bandits Iain Morris Interview
FandomWire: I can think of few people as influential in comedy as Terry Gilliam.
We at FandomWire got the opportunity to speak with Time Bandits co-creator Morris about reimagining Terry Gillam’s cult classic family adventure, working with Waititi and Clement, and why fans and newcomers alike should be excited to see this new version of Time Bandits. Check out the interview below!
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Lisa Kudrow, Rune Temte, Charlyne Yi and Tadhg Murphy in “Time Bandits,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Time Bandits Iain Morris Interview
FandomWire: I can think of few people as influential in comedy as Terry Gilliam.
- 7/25/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Get ready for the sixth and final season of What We Do in the Shadows. FX has released a new poster announcing the premiere date for new episodes of the vampire series. The network announced the end of the series in December.
Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry, Mark Proksch, Harvey Guillén, and Kristen Schaal star in the series based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The FX series follows the nightly adventures of a group of vampire roommates.
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Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry, Mark Proksch, Harvey Guillén, and Kristen Schaal star in the series based on the feature film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The FX series follows the nightly adventures of a group of vampire roommates.
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- 7/24/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Exclusive: Lionsgate has commenced production on The Long Walk, its adaptation of the 1979 novel from Stephen King, starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, adding seven to the cast.
The newcomers are Garrett Wareing (Ransom Canyon), Tut Nyuot (The Witcher: Blood Origin), Charlie Plummer (National Anthem), Ben Wang (American Born Chinese), Jordan Gonzalez (Pretty Little Liars: Summer School), Joshua Odjick (Welcome to Derry), and Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit). Details as to their roles are under wraps.
Originally published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Long Walk focuses on a dystopian America that is entertained by the Long Walk — a competition in which 50 teenage boys walk without rest. Each competitor must keep walking faster than three miles per hour — or risk being eliminated.
Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) is directing from a script by Jt Mollner. Lawrence is also producing the project through his company about:blank,...
The newcomers are Garrett Wareing (Ransom Canyon), Tut Nyuot (The Witcher: Blood Origin), Charlie Plummer (National Anthem), Ben Wang (American Born Chinese), Jordan Gonzalez (Pretty Little Liars: Summer School), Joshua Odjick (Welcome to Derry), and Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit). Details as to their roles are under wraps.
Originally published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Long Walk focuses on a dystopian America that is entertained by the Long Walk — a competition in which 50 teenage boys walk without rest. Each competitor must keep walking faster than three miles per hour — or risk being eliminated.
Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) is directing from a script by Jt Mollner. Lawrence is also producing the project through his company about:blank,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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A 1981 Terry Gilliam fantasy film has received a modern streaming series makeover courtesy of creators Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris and Taika Waititi, as the new Time Bandits reboot arrives on Apple TV+. (The first two episodes are streaming now; this recap covers the premiere only.)
The show takes the film’s basic concept – a young English boy named Kevin joins up with a group of time traveling thieves – and puts a new spin on it, while also incorporating familiar elements like the movie’s stand-ins for God and the Devil, the Supreme Being (played by Waititi) and Pure Evil (played...
The show takes the film’s basic concept – a young English boy named Kevin joins up with a group of time traveling thieves – and puts a new spin on it, while also incorporating familiar elements like the movie’s stand-ins for God and the Devil, the Supreme Being (played by Waititi) and Pure Evil (played...
- 7/24/2024
- by Eric Goldman
- TVLine.com
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When Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement team up, good things tend to happen. From “Flight of the Conchords” to “Wellington Paranormal,” and “What We Do in the Shadows” (the movie) to “What We Do in the Shadows” (the series), the two on- and off-camera talents have shown a knack for elevating mundane situations through fantastic creativity. “Conchords” heightens its band members’ everyday struggles for renown and romance with hysterical musical interludes. “Wellington” disrupts the humdrum duties of New Zealand cops by serving up cases with a supernatural twist. Stories in “Shadows” emerge from the perpetual boredom of vampire roommates who’ve grown tired of immortality’s tedium.
Much of the humor in their writing relies on characters reacting to extraordinary events with little more than a shrug, so adapting “Time Bandits” into a TV series seems like a good fit. Based “in part” on Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin’s 1981 film of the same name,...
Much of the humor in their writing relies on characters reacting to extraordinary events with little more than a shrug, so adapting “Time Bandits” into a TV series seems like a good fit. Based “in part” on Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin’s 1981 film of the same name,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
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Streaming on: Apple TV+
Episodes viewed: 10 of 10
On paper, it looks like the perfect comedy storm: a cult-classic post-Monty Python adventure from Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, adapted and updated by the dudes behind What We Do In The Shadows and The Inbetweeners. But, for all its pedigree and Apple-funded VFX budget, this 21st-century Time Bandits doesn’t deliver the swag.
The main culprits are the titular gang. Portrayed in the original by dwarf performers including David Rappaport, Kenny Baker and Jack Purvis, the Bandits were an engagingly energetic crew, whose fractious antics powered much of the action-comedy (when the big-star cameos weren’t happening) — as loveable as they were amoral. Here, the noticeably ganglier likes of Lisa Kudrow, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva and Charlyne Yi fail to measure up.
The extended running time doesn’t do the concept any favours
This is mostly down to the new troupe’s oddly low-energy shtick,...
Episodes viewed: 10 of 10
On paper, it looks like the perfect comedy storm: a cult-classic post-Monty Python adventure from Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, adapted and updated by the dudes behind What We Do In The Shadows and The Inbetweeners. But, for all its pedigree and Apple-funded VFX budget, this 21st-century Time Bandits doesn’t deliver the swag.
The main culprits are the titular gang. Portrayed in the original by dwarf performers including David Rappaport, Kenny Baker and Jack Purvis, the Bandits were an engagingly energetic crew, whose fractious antics powered much of the action-comedy (when the big-star cameos weren’t happening) — as loveable as they were amoral. Here, the noticeably ganglier likes of Lisa Kudrow, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva and Charlyne Yi fail to measure up.
The extended running time doesn’t do the concept any favours
This is mostly down to the new troupe’s oddly low-energy shtick,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Dan Jolin
- Empire - TV
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