Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Miley Cyrus paid dearly for a Disney slip with one of her first hits

 Miley Cyrus owes her rise to stardom to Disney . Thanks to Hannah Montana , the 2006 Disney Channel series, the singer and actress made her vocal and acting talent known and earned the trust of the industry, leading to countless artistic opportunities, attracting a huge fan base and establishing herself. as one of the greatest talents on the musical scene. However, at the beginning of her career, she also suffered from some slip-up caused by the mouse company , such as a disqualification from the Grammy Awards .

It happened in 2009, when the Flowers or Wrecking Ball singer aroused passions with The Climb , one of the songs that were part of the soundtrack of Hannah Montana: The Movie, her jump to the cinema. Seeing the furor that the singer aroused, Disney did not settle for a routine product to bring the character to the big screen, but rather they made an effort to build a film that would highlight Miley's musical virtues and expand her legacy. For this reason, they decided to rely on established talent and adapt some of her work to this musical title.

This was the case of Taylor Swift , who in the wake of her meteoric career participated with her ballad Crazier and composed the song You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home with Martin Johnson from the group Boys Like Girls . Also from renowned country artists such as Jessi Alexander , who together with her composer Jon Maebe earned the respect of Disney with a ballad that, after some adaptation work, ended up becoming The Climb , which became established as the great song of the film and as one of the anthems of Miley Cyrus' career.

You just have to see that the song earned the respect of the music industry, something not easy considering that it comes from a product unlikely to be taken seriously like a Hannah Montana movie . However, the song resonated so deeply that even the Grammys nominated it in the category of Best Song for Film, Television or Other Media , which marked Miley Cyrus ' first candidacy for these renowned awards. But this story had a sad ending.

'Beethoven' and the mystery behind the disappearance of one of its child stars

 Joe Pichler was one of the young promises of Hollywood in the '90s. At only nine years old, he began acting in sporadic roles in successful series such as Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman or In the House , although it did not take long for the industry to bet more heavily on him.

After moving to Los Angeles from Bremerton, Washington, he became part of successful franchises such as Beethoven , the famous dog saga about the adventures of that Saint Bernard wrapped up in a family. Specifically, he became one of its protagonists in the third installment , in a role that he would also repeat in the fourth film and that helped him work on other animal productions of the decade such as My Friend Shiloh: A New Adventure .

He moved comfortably in this family cinema for all audiences with titles such as Good Ghosts, Bad Ghosts , starring Christopher Lloyd; or Children on Their Birthdays , where she met Sheryl Lee, one of the stars of Twin Peaks . However, at the insistence of her family, she chose to put acting aside and return to her hometown to focus on her studies.

When he graduated from high school, he planned his return to Hollywood to continue his career, albeit now as an adult actor. Unfortunately, a tragic event, which to this day is still surrounded by unknowns, prevented the young actor from fulfilling his dream of becoming a star of the seventh art.

A controversial Hollywood decision led to King Kong being banished for 40 years

 King Kong is one of the mythical figures of adventure cinema and one of the icons of popular culture. The success of the original 1933 film and its legacy has allowed this giant ape to continue being one of Hollywood's main bets, as well reflected in Peter Jackson 's remake or the cinematographic universe that makes up titles such as Kong: Skull Island or Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire . However, the prestige of this creature has not always stood tall, since a controversial decision in the 1930s ruined its future in cinema for many years.

It all has to do with the way RKO , the classic Hollywood studio behind King Kong, handled the success of the first film. The company, to which we also owe classics like Citizen Kane or It's a Wonderful Life! , was not going through a good economic time and was facing a reputation crisis due to a lack of quality in its titles. Acclaimed releases such as Glory of a Day or The Four Little Sisters , both starring Katherine Hepburn , helped calm the waters, although it was the success of King Kong that gave them the key to salvation.

Upon its release on March 2, 1933, it grossed more than $10 million at the box office against a production cost of only $670,000 (via Heritage Auctions ). This led to stratospheric profits as the idea arose of turning King Kong into an adventure franchise, like other successes of those years such as Johnny Weissmuller 's Tarzan . However, they jumped into the pool too soon.

They did not wait even a year to develop these plans, since RKO set the release date of the King Kong sequel for Christmas 1933, that is, only nine months after the debut of the original. Obviously, getting a big production off the ground in such a short time is an impossible mission, so the project, which was titled Son of Kong , had to deal with a lower budget, a tight shooting schedule, recycled special effects and a script without Polish .

In the film we were presented with another adventure in which Carl Denham, the explorer played by Robert Armstrong in the previous film, organizes another expedition to Skull Island in search of new discoveries. There he will discover Kong's son, a white gorilla who will soon sympathize with them and help them overcome the new dangers of the place.

Mexico is the envy of the film world with Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and a viral commercial

 When the stars of Dune: Part Two visited Mexico, they not only dedicated the brief stay to promoting the sequel and receiving the love of fans while sporting futuristic styles . They also made time in their schedules to film a commercial for Cinépolis , the largest film exhibition chain in Mexico and Latin America, and in the process elevated the country as the envy of the film world.

The story takes us to the sands of Arrakis where a photographer flees from the imminent attack of a sandworm, the lethal monsters of Denis Villeneuve's ambitious adaptation.  But then we discover that she is not a photographer but a spectator who observes the story through the lens of her camera, feeling the adrenaline of the action until she takes refuge in her popcorn. And at that moment the stars of the sequel, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya , appear, but in their characters. As if Paul Atreides and Chani came to her rescue, wrapping her around her and guiding her to the door of the room, inviting her to let herself be carried away by the magic of cinema. Once inside she is accompanied by Florence Pugh and Austin Butler , like the other traveling companions in the same story.

'Euphoria' takes its time to return but faces a problem that would complicate its future

Maude Apatow, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya will have to find space in their busy schedules when it comes time to film the third season of 'Euphoria'. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO) 

The third season of Euphoria isn't canceled, it's just taking its time. This was confirmed by HBO, denying a rumor that circulated on social networks last Monday, gaining so much strength that it became a trend. The good news is that the acclaimed drama series starring Zendaya is scheduled to return to the screens... but it is not known when.

“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” a spokesperson for the platform confirmed to Variety . “In the meantime, we are allowing our highly sought-after cast to pursue other opportunities.”

That is, the good news is that they intend to return us to the Euphoria universe with a third season that would be slowly in development. Sam Levinson and his team are working on writing the scripts but there doesn't seem to be any rush. Two years have passed since we saw the second season and, since then, the development of the third has been delayed due to the writers' strike and the death of Angus Cloud in July 2023, one of the actors in the cast who played a trafficker. drug addict and friend of the protagonist. However, as the company spokesperson points out, its main cast consisting of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer did not waste time and took advantage of the pause to continue expanding their careers until they became some of the most sought-after figures in Hollywood right now.

Therefore, as they develop scripts, the unstoppable rise of their stars could easily become the most difficult handicap to overcome when the time comes to get production underway.


The inevitable doubts

I think it's perfect that they're taking the time to develop the story. As it is a series with an exquisite and sharp narrative quality, awarded and applauded by critics, it is essential that they dedicate the time necessary to create a continuation that lives up to it. Pampering, caring for and expanding the universe created around Rue (Zendaya) with her internal demons from mourning and drug addiction, while continuing to take care of the narrative development of the rest of the young people around her, each with their problems, nuances, traumas. and personal challenges.

However, although they want to give hope with the news by denying any rumor of definitive cancellation, I fear that this slow and apparently unhurried development hides a drawback that could put its future completely in doubt . Because, how are they going to combine the agendas of their stars when the time comes if they are giving them free rein to continue exploring other projects, and just when they are being requested by the industry? Balancing the schedules of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer could turn into a logistical nightmare that could only delay production that much further.

Right now, Zendaya is at the top of the box office with Dune: Part 2  while she has the imminent release of Defiants  in the pipeline. This is the new film by Luca Guadagnino ( Call Me by Your Name ) about a former tennis prodigy and the triangle she forms between her husband and his former best friend. A premiere that arrives on Amazon Prime Video at the end of April while we wait for news from Denis Villeneuve about the development of the third part of Duna , not counting the weeks of promotion, travel and international commitments that each premiere requires.

Sydney Sweeney is reaping the rewards of her efforts after being crowned the new princess of romantic comedies with the global success of With Everyone But You. The film co-starring Glen Powell not only swept the box office, becoming the first rom-com in half a decade to exceed $200 million in revenue, but now it is also gaining attention on platforms and once again standing strong alongside Inmaculada . Meanwhile, she continues to take steps through the launch of her own products, partnering with brands and finishes filming two other productions while rumors of a possible sequel to With Everyone But You circulate.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Jason Momoa winked at Argentina and surprised his fans: “It's hot”

 Jason Momoa surprised his Argentine fans

Jason Momoa is established as one of the most recognized actors in the film industry, with prominent roles in renowned productions such as Fast X, Aquaman , Justice League , the iconic television series Game of Thrones and Stargate: Atlantis . Anyway, he recently made it clear that his interests go beyond Hollywood, as he created his personal brand of vodka, called Meili , which he is currently introducing in New Zealand. In any case, by sharing a video about it, he stole all the attention of Argentines, but for another reason, because he showed himself drinking mate.

In the clip, which soon went viral, you can see the Dune performer starting his day with this infusion. It was the journalist and broadcaster Agus Monti who replicated on her social network the video that the actor shared on her Instagram stories. “Good morning, the mate report arrived, it's hot!” , she began by saying, and then revealed which was the wine and liquor store where he was going to be appearing to interact with his followers. Immediately afterwards, he generated a furor again, as he launched: “And I'm excited about the mate, I changed the tea to this little thing, you should see my coffee, you don't want to see my coffee.”

The first outing of Lali Espósito and Pedro Rosemblat since they whitewashed their love on the networks

 On February 8, Lali whitewashed her romance with Rosemblat with a series of romantic photos that she shared on her Instagram account. The artist and the driver took advantage of a romantic getaway to the beaches of Uruguay to announce the happy news and put an end to the speculation and rumors that were circulating with increasing force. From that moment on they do not stop flattering themselves in public every time they find the opportunity.

Lali Espósito and Pedro Rosemblat made their first public outing and chose the premiere of Better Not Saying, the play starring Mercedes Morán and Imanol Arias, to show themselves together, accomplices and very much in love . Aware of the presence of the media, the couple did not hesitate to pose for photographers before enjoying the piece directed by Claudio Tolcachir.

Although they whitewashed the relationship a month and a half ago through their social networks, this is the first time they have shared an event as a couple. The actress and singer arrived at Paseo La Plaza hand in hand with the radio host. Relaxed and with an informal look, they greeted the audience, posed for the cameras and entered the Pablo Neruda room of the theater complex located on Corrientes Avenue.

Megan Fox reveals all the cosmetic operations she has undergone

<p>Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage//Jerod Harris/Getty Images</p> Megan Fox in 2003 and

 The actress confessed in an interview how many times she has undergone surgery as well as the curious ritual she makes her surgeons follow.

Actress  Megan  Fox  can boast of an enviable body and an angelic face. There have always been rumors about the protagonist of Transformers about whether she has undergone surgery to achieve this and if so, what type of operations she has undergone. Although she has always remained silent about it, she has decided that it was a good time to open up about the use of surgery and combat all the stigma that surrounds it.

She did it during her visit to Alexandra Cooper 's Call Her Daddy podcast and acknowledged that although her fans consider her perfect , she has insecurities, so freely and to feel better about herself, she decided to resort to surgery.

"I had my first boob job when I was 21 or 22," the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles star recalled. A surgery that she has resorted to on two more occasions. "I had them remade when I finished breastfeeding my children because I don't know where they went, but they went. Then I had to rebuild again because in the first operation I didn't have enough body fat and the rippling of the implant was visible, so I had to change them."

“I'm mortified”: Blake Lively's apology for making fun of Kate Middleton's retouched photo

 Blake Lively, the star of Gossip Girl , made a joke about the Princess of Wales and had to apologize. The actress made a statement on her social networks in which she was very sorry for having made a joke about the failed image that Kate Middleton published on her social networks on Mother's Day - and which became the center of controversy for excessive digital retouching - after finding out he has cancer. “She has me mortified,” she said.

Actress Blake Lively made a joke about Kate Middleton's retouched photo and apologized
Actress Blake Lively made a joke about Kate Middleton's retouched photo and came out to apologize - Credits: @CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

It all started with the photo that Middleton uploaded to her social networks on March 10 after a long period of time without being seen in public. Although the image was intended to dispel speculation about her health, it ended up generating a new scandal: the large number of modifications that the image underwent led the British princess herself to confess that she had been the one who had edited it and to apologize. Immediately, social media was filled with memes, jokes and comments about it, and Blake Lively couldn't avoid the temptation to ride that wave.

“I am very excited to share this new photo that I just took today to announce our four new products,” the actress wrote along with a rudely retouched image in which she is seen lying on a lounge chair, with a pool in the background and a can of its brand of “gourmet sodas.” “Now you know why I have been missing,” she concluded, alluding to the Princess of Wales.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Former Baywatch Nicole Eggert shaved her hair in front of cameras, in the midst of her fight against breast cancer


Two months after revealing to the world that she has breast cancer , Nicole Eggert continues to document her fight against the disease through her social networks . In recent days, the actress showed how she had to cut her hair due to chemotherapy and she proudly showed off her new look.

The star, 52, shared a video of herself shaving her head. At the beginning of the clip, posted to her Instagram account and set to the Beastie Boys song “Fight Your Right,” Eggert smiles at the camera before grabbing a hair clipper. She then begins shaving her head and automatically shows a fast-time clip of the entire process.

The actress's daughter, Keegan, 12, appears in the video to help her mother with the process, especially on the back of her head. Still smiling, Eggert ends the video by stroking her head and sharing photos of her and her little girl hugging and smiling for the camera.

Livia Brito opens up about her fight against weight loss: "I'm very skinny"

 


Livia Brito has opened her heart to her fans about her battle with the scale. In a recent video published on her social networks, the protagonist of soap operas such as La desalmada and Minas de passion opened up about how a recent illness led her to lose two kilos in a week.

"I lost two kilos due to my belly disease. Today I just had tests, two kilos in a week; I am very skinny," Brito shared. The Cuban actress mentioned that she can't believe how quickly she loses muscle mass when she is forced to interrupt her exercise and healthy eating routine.

"I'm super skinny, I mean, how can it be possible that I stop eating well for a week and get sick to my stomach? I didn't exercise either, but exercise isn't really fair and dieting isn't easy for me, nothing fair," he lamented without specifying what was in his stomach.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Madame Web: Dakota Johnson says the released movie is not the one she agreed to film

 


Sony's recent film production, Madame Web (18%) , has been in the eye of the storm following its release, and the film's star, Dakota Johnson , has made surprising revelations about the significant changes the script has undergone since she joined the project, which makes us think that disaster was inevitable.

The film, directed by SJ Clarkson and starring Johnson as a New York paramedic with psychic powers, has been the target of harsh criticism since its release, being classified as one of the worst superhero films of the modern era. Despite Johnson's praised performance, the film has been criticized for its inconsistent script, questionable special effects, and confusing direction.

Madame Web poster (Image: IMDb)
Madame Web poster (Image: IMDb)

What did Dakota Johnson say about the Madame Web script?

Speaking exclusively to The Wrap , Johnson confessed that the script he initially read when accepting the role in Madame Web was radically different from what ultimately made it to the big screen. "There were drastic changes to the script," Johnson said with a nervous laugh. "And I can't even tell you what they were."

This statement sheds light on the tumultuous production of Madame Web and raises questions about the quality of the original script compared to the final product that has been the subject of relentless criticism.

Johnson's revelation raises two possible scenarios: either the original Madame Web script , written by a team consisting of Matt Sazama , Burk Sharpless , Claire Parker and director SJ Clarkson herself , was drastically modified during production, thus weakening the story. originally conceived, or, worse yet, the film was approved by the studio with a poor script that did not meet the expectations of those involved.

The uncertainty over changes to the Madame Web script casts new doubts on project management within the film industry and raises questions about the responsibility of film studios in producing high-quality films that respect the original vision of the film. filmmakers and satisfy public expectations.

Previous Venomverse films, including Venom (35%) (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (45%) (2021), and Morbius (21%) (2022), have generated mixed reviews from critics and viewers. Venom received mostly negative reviews but was a commercial success, while its sequel also divided opinions but was well received by audiences and performed well at the box office.

Bruce Willis' wife shared an unpublished image of the actor to celebrate their love


 For a year now, Bruce Willis' health has been a concern for both his loved ones and his fans. In February 2023, the renowned actor's family reported that he was diagnosed  with frontotemporal dementia , the reason for his withdrawal from the public image and film sets.

Since then, the movie star has remained sheltered and it is her daughters who, sporadically, share news about it on social networks. Now, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, his wife, Emma Heming , celebrated love with an unpublished photo with him .

With more than four decades of experience, Bruce Willis is one of the actors who knew how to conquer the public, positioned as one of the most beloved in the industry. That is why every news surrounding his figure is of general interest, especially at this time, when he is going through a difficult time due to the neurological disease he has . Away from the screens, it is on social networks where more is known about him.

Generally, the reunions with his blended family, made up of his ex-partner, Demi Moore , the three daughters they had together -Rumer, Scout and Tallulah-, his current wife, Emma Heming, and his two minor heirs, Mabel and Evelyn , are the portrayed on social networks and those that make known the current situation of their complex state.

But now, a new publication about the actor filled everyone with tenderness. On the occasion of Valentine's Day, February 14, Emma Heming dedicated tender words to her husband: “Love is a beautiful thing. I wish you all a happy Valentine's Day . " She accompanied this dedication with an unpublished postcard, in which Bruce can be seen giving his beloved a kiss.

Meryl Streep revealed which character she hated playing the most in her 53-year career: “I felt miserable”

 


There is no doubt that Mary Louise Streep, better known as Meryl Streep , is one of the most important actresses in Hollywood, especially because of the versatility she has to adapt to any character that comes her way. Because of this, she won the Oscar Award three times , for her work in the films Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady , in addition to having a total of 21 nominations. Although there seemed to be no obstacle for her, the actress revealed which was the character she hated playing the most in her 53-year career and left more than one speechless.

To the surprise of many, what she hated doing most in her extensive career was playing the implacable Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, as she explained in an interview in 2021. “ I'm Meryl and I'm very happy to work with you. And that's the only nice thing you're going to hear from my mouth in this movie ,” she commented to her colleagues at the time, to try to get under the skin of the villain, something that at first was presented to her as a big obstacle.

In that sense, Streep decided to apply the 'ice law' to Anne Hathaway , Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Adrian Grenier , among others, in order to maintain the distance that existed in fiction. "It was horrible! I was miserable when I got to my trailer. I could hear them all laughing. I was so depressed! I said to myself, 'Well, that's the price you pay for being a boss!' That’s the last time I tried anything with that ‘method’!,” she explained.

For her part, Anne Hathaway once recalled what were the first words her colleague said to her on the set: “He gave me a big hug and said, ' By the way, honey, this is also the last time I'll be nice to you.' ”.

“I practically didn't see Meryl again during the months of filming until we started promoting the film. And she, of course, is the most tender and charming person in the world ”, She completed.

The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 film, directed by David Frankel , in which the fashion world is ruled by the despotic and sophisticated Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), editor-in-chief of a prestigious fashion magazine, where the innocent and misaligned Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) decides to work as an assistant, but to do so she will have to fit in among the journalists at Runway magazine .

What Anne Hathaway said about the possibility of making The Devil Wears Prada 2

The actress, who played Andy Sachs, spoke about a sequel and was enthusiastic, saying that it is something “tempting . ” However, she made it clear that this project may be more of an expression of wish than a concrete reality: “I think that film took place in a different time . Nowadays everything is very digital, and that is why a story centered around the concept of producing a physical element is very different.”

Robert Downey Jr. thanks Christopher Nolan for saving his career

 The renowned actor Robert Downey Jr. has moved the film industry by expressing his deep gratitude to director Christopher Nolan for having offered him a role in Oppenheimer (95%) , thanks to which he is now nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actor category. of Distribution. In his emotional statement, Downey revealed that the opportunity to work with Nolan came at a crucial time in his career, when he needed someone to glimpse a future for him that he couldn't see himself.

Downey, who has been nominated for an Oscar three times and is an undisputed box office star, shared how it felt to receive the offer to play Lewis Strauss, J. Robert Oppenheimer's main antagonist in the film. According to the actor, Nolan's invitation meant much more than just a role in a movie; He represented a new direction and renewed hope in his career (via Yahoo! News ):

Robert Downey Jr. en Oppenheimer (Imagen: Universal Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. en Oppenheimer (Imagen: Universal Pictures)

I was at a point in my life and career where I needed someone to have a vision of what was possible for me that I couldn't see for myself.

The actor shared details about the moment he received the call to meet Nolan at his home, describing it as an exciting moment in his career. Jokes aside, Downey admitted that he felt nervous while he read the script at the director's house, humorously speculating that Nolan might be looking at him through the paintings with eyes on them.

For his part, Nolan revealed that he prefers not to be present when people read his scripts, as he had a stressful experience watching his wife, Emma Thomas , read the Memento script (92%) with confusion. Instead, Nolan often goes for walks or visits places like the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin while he waits for feedback on the script.

Downey's statement demonstrates the deep connection between director and actor, as well as the significant impact that a film role can have on the career of an established actor like Downey. With Oppenheimer on track to become one of the most awarded films of the year, Downey's gratitude to Nolan only increases the anticipation for the upcoming Oscars.