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(Reuters) — Actor and producer Brad Pitt helped celebrate the release of the new Netflix film, “Okja” in New York on Thursday (June 08) night. The actor’s production company, Plan B, produced the film written and directed by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, known for “Snowpiercer” and “The Host,” and starring actress Tilda Swinton. “Okja” tells the story of a giant pig raised in part by a young South Korean girl, Mija. Their idyllic life […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The owner of the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia said on Monday a longtime friend had robbed him of more than 100 items, including rare vintage United States and foreign carded action figures. Steve Sansweet, who runs Rancho Obi-Wan, a non-profit museum north of San Francisco that houses more than 400,000 Star Wars collectibles, said the theft took place over several months in late 2015 through 2016. “We’re […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Tom Cruise still feels the need for speed, as the actor said in an interview on Tuesday (May 23) that a sequel to his 1986 military action film “Top Gun” is “definitely happening.” Cruise, currently promoting his latest film “The Mummy,” was speaking on the Wednesday edition of Australia’s morning TV show “Sunrise” when he was asked by the host if rumors of “Top Gun 2” were true. “It’s true, […]
by Fiachra GIBBONS Agence France Presse CANNES, France (AFP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger has four Hummers and likes nothing better than getting up at 5am to ride his Harley Davidson to the beach for breakfast. Yet “The Terminator” star insists that should not stop him being an environmental evangelist. “Saving the planet is also about technology,” the former California governor told AFP, putting his foot on a chair and wagging a skull-ringed finger to make his […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – Disney chief Bob Iger said Monday hackers claiming to have access to one of the company’s unreleased movies were demanding a “huge” ransom, according to United States media reports. He did not reveal which film had been stolen but said the company would not be giving in to the blackmail attempt, according to The Hollywood Reporter, quoting Iger from a meeting in New York with employees of the Disney-owned […]
Making a film is a test of talent, team spirit, and requires a lot of patience! The videographic is about making movies, from script to screen. AFP-VIDEOGRAPHIC https://youtu.be/DFxj470xJNQ
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — Director Guy Ritchie is putting his spin on a classic tale with his new film, “King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword.” The veteran has assembled actors Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou and Charlie Hunnam to tell the story of what he called the journey of growing up. Hunnam takes on the lead as King Arthur, a role he considered a dream job, although Ritchie didn’t originally agree. “I didn’t […]
Reuters — “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” took over the North American weekend box office crown from Friday (May 05) through Sunday (May 07). The film, the second in the franchise headlined by Chris Pratt, reunites the Marvel characters as they struggle to keep their newfound family together. The film took-in over $145-million dollars for its debut weekend, according to BoxOfficeMojo. Holding over from previous weeks, “The Fate of the Furious” saw another $8.5-million […]
(Reuters) — “The Fate of the Furious” netted another win at the North American Box office from Friday (April 21) through Sunday (April 23). The film earned more than 38 million this weekend and a total of 163 million in combined U.S. sales according to Box Office Mojo. It has already garnered more than 908 million dollars worldwide. In the second place slot, a hold over from previous weeks is “The Boss Baby” which added […]
by Solange UWIMANA Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — The Cannes Festival was due Thursday to unveil which films have made the cut for its 70th birthday edition, where the silver screen’s finest will be vying for glory next month. Organisers of the world’s top film event on the French Riviera traditionally guard their selections jealously for the competition and the out-of-competition programme, but there has been fevered speculation over the line-up for months. Sofia […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — The cast of ‘Fast and Furious 8’ attended the European premiere in Berlin on Tuesday (April 4) where actors Vin Diesel, Charlize Theron and F. Gary Gray were received by hundreds of cheering fans. ‘The Fate of the Furious,’ as the latest movie is known in the United States, sees Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) go rogue, with his crew, or ‘family’ having to bring him down. Fast cars, improbable chases and […]
(Reuters) — “Beauty and the Beast” is poised for its third North American box office win from Friday (March 31) through Sunday (April 02). Set to take in an estimated 47 million dollars, according to BoxOfficePro, the film has already earned more than 744 million dollars worldwide. Coming in at number two is expected to be the animated film, “The Boss Baby.” Featuring the vocal work of Alec Baldwin, the film follows a suit-wearing baby […]
