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Johnny Depp is celebrating a big birthday on June 9, 2024; fans can't believe how old he just turned.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has had a rollercoaster career, starring in several movies after getting his big break in 1984 for his role in "Nightmare On Elm Street." He has also been involved in some controversies, most recently going on trial after suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation.
On Sunday, June 9, Johnny Depp turned 61, and fans are celebrating by looking back at his career.
Getting His Big Break
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Johnny Depp first appeared on the big screen in 1984's "Nightmare On Elm Street," but he is widely known for his role in the television series "21 Jump Street," which aired from 1987 to 1991. Depp portrayed Officer Tom Hanson, a young-looking police officer in a special unit that went undercover in...
Johnny Depp is celebrating a big birthday on June 9, 2024; fans can't believe how old he just turned.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor has had a rollercoaster career, starring in several movies after getting his big break in 1984 for his role in "Nightmare On Elm Street." He has also been involved in some controversies, most recently going on trial after suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for defamation.
On Sunday, June 9, Johnny Depp turned 61, and fans are celebrating by looking back at his career.
Getting His Big Break
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A post shared by MadDepphead (@mad.depphead)
Johnny Depp first appeared on the big screen in 1984's "Nightmare On Elm Street," but he is widely known for his role in the television series "21 Jump Street," which aired from 1987 to 1991. Depp portrayed Officer Tom Hanson, a young-looking police officer in a special unit that went undercover in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
It is a frequent occurrence in the entertainment world, where the director or actor initially associated with a project is not the same as those involved in the final product. And so it happened with the critically acclaimed film of Tim Burton, Big Fish (2003), which had Steven Spielberg originally slated to direct the film.
Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons]But the Jaws director was forced to opt out due to his commitment to other projects, making Burton take over the reins. Yet, Spielberg does not regret leaving the film and even agrees that he made the right call.
Steven Spielberg was Happy to Quit Tim Burton’s Big Fish Ewan McGregor in a still from Big Fish | Sony Pictures
Big Fish is one of the best movies of Tim Burton‘s entire career. A deeply poignant, fantasy film starring Ewan McGregor, it is based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace,...
Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons]But the Jaws director was forced to opt out due to his commitment to other projects, making Burton take over the reins. Yet, Spielberg does not regret leaving the film and even agrees that he made the right call.
Steven Spielberg was Happy to Quit Tim Burton’s Big Fish Ewan McGregor in a still from Big Fish | Sony Pictures
Big Fish is one of the best movies of Tim Burton‘s entire career. A deeply poignant, fantasy film starring Ewan McGregor, it is based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
A six-minute music video for Ariana Grande's latest single, "The Boy is Mine," has been released, and it finds the pop megastar channelling iconic Batman baddie/love interest, Catwoman.
The premise of the video focuses on You star Penn Badgley as the mayor of an unnamed city (we're guessing they couldn't call it Gotham), who decides to unleash an army of stray cats to rid the streets of a rat infestation. Grande plays a woman who is obsessed with the mayor and creates a love potion to make him fall for her.
Then, in a scene which appears to pay homage to Michelle Pfeiffer's Selina Kyle creating her costume in Tim Burton's Batman Returns, Grande dons a homemade Catwoman suit of her own and takes to the streets.
The tune is a single from Grande’s newest album, Eternal Eunshine, and samples Brandy and Monica's 1998 hit of the same name.
The premise of the video focuses on You star Penn Badgley as the mayor of an unnamed city (we're guessing they couldn't call it Gotham), who decides to unleash an army of stray cats to rid the streets of a rat infestation. Grande plays a woman who is obsessed with the mayor and creates a love potion to make him fall for her.
Then, in a scene which appears to pay homage to Michelle Pfeiffer's Selina Kyle creating her costume in Tim Burton's Batman Returns, Grande dons a homemade Catwoman suit of her own and takes to the streets.
The tune is a single from Grande’s newest album, Eternal Eunshine, and samples Brandy and Monica's 1998 hit of the same name.
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Following the All That Jazz-influenced “Yes, And?” and the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind-inspired “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” Ariana Grande continues her streak of cinematic homages with the music video for “The Boy Is Mine,” the latest single from her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine.
Directed by Christian Breslauer (who also helmed the previous two clips), the widescreen visual finds Grande taking on Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic role as Catwoman from Tim Burton’s 1992 blockbuster Batman Returns. The singer slinks around her apartment and along the city’s skyline with aplomb.
The video opens with a dig at New York’s history of mayoral misfits, with Gotham’s top official (You star Penn Badgley) getting dragged by local newscasters (Brandy and Monica) for the city’s rat infestation. Understandably obsessed with the fetching mayor, Grande’s nerdy chemist and feline aficionado concocts a...
Directed by Christian Breslauer (who also helmed the previous two clips), the widescreen visual finds Grande taking on Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic role as Catwoman from Tim Burton’s 1992 blockbuster Batman Returns. The singer slinks around her apartment and along the city’s skyline with aplomb.
The video opens with a dig at New York’s history of mayoral misfits, with Gotham’s top official (You star Penn Badgley) getting dragged by local newscasters (Brandy and Monica) for the city’s rat infestation. Understandably obsessed with the fetching mayor, Grande’s nerdy chemist and feline aficionado concocts a...
- 6/7/2024
- by Alexa Camp
- Slant Magazine
The last film Tim Burton directed, 2019's live-action "Dumbo" remake, became something of an accidental metaphor for his career. For its first half, the movie sticks fairly close to Disney's original 1941 animated feature, as the titular elephant with unusually large ears is abused and treated with disdain by the customers at the traveling circus where he resides. When Dumbo's newfound ability to fly makes him the show's star attraction (the point at which the animated film ends), he and his fellow performers are recruited by a greedy and unscrupulous businessman (Michael Keaton) who exploits them at his gaudy amusement park. It's up to Dumbo and his pals to escape the park in search of greener pastures.
It's not a one-to-one analogy, but you can see why, upon reflection, Burton said Disney was a "horrible big circus" and he was its Dumbo. After decades of collaborating, the once visionary filmmaker...
It's not a one-to-one analogy, but you can see why, upon reflection, Burton said Disney was a "horrible big circus" and he was its Dumbo. After decades of collaborating, the once visionary filmmaker...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Known for portraying the eccentric Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series, Jenna Ortega is championing more peculiar and offbeat stories like the cult classic Beetlejuice. Directed by Tim Burton, the 1988 horror comedy film, known for its quirky sensibility, follows a dead couple as ghosts who are not allowed to leave their home and try to scare the house’s new residents.
Beetlejuice 2 | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Over three decades after the release of the original film, Burton is set to bring the mischievous demon Beetlejuice back to the silver screen in the upcoming sequel. In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Ortega shared insight into the film, as she advocated for more such artistic and creative stories like this.
Jenna Ortega Calls For the Revival of ‘Weird and Strange’ Films Like Beetlejuice 2
The sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows the Deetz family returning to Winter River after an unexpected tragedy,...
Beetlejuice 2 | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
Over three decades after the release of the original film, Burton is set to bring the mischievous demon Beetlejuice back to the silver screen in the upcoming sequel. In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Ortega shared insight into the film, as she advocated for more such artistic and creative stories like this.
Jenna Ortega Calls For the Revival of ‘Weird and Strange’ Films Like Beetlejuice 2
The sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows the Deetz family returning to Winter River after an unexpected tragedy,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jenna Ortega found worldwide fame when she portrayed the role of a rebellious teen with dark makeup who doesn’t care for any authority in Netflix’s Wednesday. The character, the kinds of which are often called ‘goth,’ became quite popular and Ortega rose to stardom.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday | Netflix
Well, the actress is now attached to yet another role that is pretty similar to what she did in Netflix’s Wednesday. Although it is good for Jenna Ortega, it might also be harmful to her career in the long run. Ortega might just become a victim of the term ‘pigeonholed’ that so many actors and actresses had to go through during their careers.
Jenna Ortega Is A Part of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Starring in the 2022 series, Jenna Ortega changed the horror-mystery genre with her iconic performance as Wednesday Adams in the Netflix series Wednesday. The character...
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday | Netflix
Well, the actress is now attached to yet another role that is pretty similar to what she did in Netflix’s Wednesday. Although it is good for Jenna Ortega, it might also be harmful to her career in the long run. Ortega might just become a victim of the term ‘pigeonholed’ that so many actors and actresses had to go through during their careers.
Jenna Ortega Is A Part of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Starring in the 2022 series, Jenna Ortega changed the horror-mystery genre with her iconic performance as Wednesday Adams in the Netflix series Wednesday. The character...
- 6/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The year was 1989 when Michael Keaton first donned the cape and cowl for Tim Burton’s Batman, Cher wanted to turn back time, and Marty McFly bungled the most sure-fire get-rich-quick scheme in cinematic history in Robert Zemeckis’ Back to the Future Part II.
After the monumental success of Back to the Future, Univeral Studios approached Robert Zemeckis about creating a sequel to his film that had quickly become a pop culture touchstone. Hesitant about capturing lightning in a bottle twice, Zemeckis said he wouldn’t make the film unless Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd returned as Marty McFly and Doc Brown, respectively. Thankfully, both were game to gas up the DeLorean and push the speedometer to 88mph for another excursion through time. With Fox and Lloyd confirmed, Zemeckis arranged his ceremonial objects to summon his writing partner, Bob Gale, to determine where Marty and Doc would travel next.
After the monumental success of Back to the Future, Univeral Studios approached Robert Zemeckis about creating a sequel to his film that had quickly become a pop culture touchstone. Hesitant about capturing lightning in a bottle twice, Zemeckis said he wouldn’t make the film unless Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd returned as Marty McFly and Doc Brown, respectively. Thankfully, both were game to gas up the DeLorean and push the speedometer to 88mph for another excursion through time. With Fox and Lloyd confirmed, Zemeckis arranged his ceremonial objects to summon his writing partner, Bob Gale, to determine where Marty and Doc would travel next.
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
One of the films that Michael Keaton had done before donning the cape and cowl in Tim Burton’s Batman is the 1986 cultural merging comedy Gung Ho. The movie came from Ron Howard after making a splash with….well, Splash — a Tom Hanks/Daryll Hannah comedy from 1983. Then, Howard went on to direct the hit film Cocoon with Steve Guttenberg in 1985. Cocoon is also a film that we’ve headlined in our column about hard-to-find movies. However, in a strong step for this Ron Howard film, the video label Kino has announced the release of a 4K restoration on Bluray for Gung Ho.
The movie would open at number one at the box office in March of 1986 with a $7 million opening and finish its run with $36 million. Interestingly, a TV series based on the film would actually premiere later that year in December of 1986. That version would star Scott Bakula...
The movie would open at number one at the box office in March of 1986 with a $7 million opening and finish its run with $36 million. Interestingly, a TV series based on the film would actually premiere later that year in December of 1986. That version would star Scott Bakula...
- 6/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Tim Burton’s rendition of Batman remains perhaps one of the most eccentric yet authentic versions of the Caped Crusader. To the gothic filmmaker, the orphaned superhero didn’t symbolize the heroic savior that comes to Gotham’s rescue, as is the quintessential take of the character.
Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Perhaps it is this painfully realistic and gritty take on the character that sets Burton’s creation apart from the sundry other Batman films, making it next to impossible to recreate his historic vision.
Tim Burton’s Darkly Authentic Perspective of Batman (1989)
When the news of Michael Keaton’s casting broke, comic book fans approached the 1989 classic with nothing but outrage (via Vulture). But all their embittered outcries died down upon seeing Tim Burton’s somber version of the Dark Knight, who, in all his pathos-filled glory, depicted the very essence of Batman.
What Burton, 65, envisaged...
Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Perhaps it is this painfully realistic and gritty take on the character that sets Burton’s creation apart from the sundry other Batman films, making it next to impossible to recreate his historic vision.
Tim Burton’s Darkly Authentic Perspective of Batman (1989)
When the news of Michael Keaton’s casting broke, comic book fans approached the 1989 classic with nothing but outrage (via Vulture). But all their embittered outcries died down upon seeing Tim Burton’s somber version of the Dark Knight, who, in all his pathos-filled glory, depicted the very essence of Batman.
What Burton, 65, envisaged...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Get ready: all kinds of spooky and supernatural shenanigans are about to get underway with the return of Beetlejuice. Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is gearing up to raise hell in cinemas this September – and we have your best look at the film yet in our world-exclusive cover story.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
The issue hits newsstands from Thursday 6 June – but for now, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The ‘juice is loose! Empire gets up close and personal with the return of Beetlejuice, going on set of Tim Burton’s throwback sequel and speaking to the filmmaker and his cast – Michael Keaton! Winona Ryder! Catherine O’Hara! Jenna Ortega! Willem Dafoe! Monica Bellucci! Justin Theroux! – about resurrecting the spectre back to cinema screens. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
A Quiet Place: Day One
Michael Sarnoski’s prequel heads back to the start of the alien invasion – and into the noise-infested New York City.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Funko‘s new Loungefly collection offers a trove of Beetlejuice goodies, spanning pins, backpacks, and more. The original Beetlejuice film, directed by Tim Burton, has been given a fresh 4K steelbook release, just in time to celebrate the upcoming sequel. The iconic 1988 film starring Michael Keaton remains beloved for its gothic charm and innovative effects. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel, is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2024. Michael Keaton reprises his role as the unhinged bio-exorcist, joined by a star-studded cast including Jenna Ortega, who previously worked with Burton on Netflix’s Wednesday. The excitement surrounding this sequel...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
What are the entertainment offerings that consumers are most excited about? It’s a question that marketers, distributors, advertisers and media publications are always asking.
ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/Asi and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment options every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week. The chart lives on the Data & Analysis page of the WrapPRO Members Hub.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is No. 1 once again, nearly two months before its theatrical release, while Netflix’s “Bridgerton” stands strong at No. 2 for the third week in a row. Emotions run high as Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” rises to No. 3 just ahead of its June 14 release.
“Dune: Part Two” and “If” hold on for another week, landing at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. One week after its theatrical premiere, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enters the Top 10 at No. 6, while...
ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/Asi and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment options every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week. The chart lives on the Data & Analysis page of the WrapPRO Members Hub.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is No. 1 once again, nearly two months before its theatrical release, while Netflix’s “Bridgerton” stands strong at No. 2 for the third week in a row. Emotions run high as Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” rises to No. 3 just ahead of its June 14 release.
“Dune: Part Two” and “If” hold on for another week, landing at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. One week after its theatrical premiere, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enters the Top 10 at No. 6, while...
- 6/5/2024
- by ScreenShare
- The Wrap
The Morning Show has announced a big get for season four: Marion Cotillard is joining the cast of the Apple TV+ series.
The Oscar winner joins the starry ensemble of the Apple TV+ media series that is led by executive producers Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, along with season three stars Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Jon Hamm and Nicole Beharie.
The Morning Show explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, and ended on another big cliffhanger with its third season.
Cotillard’s role sounds like another force to be reckoned with for the returning news team at the show’s fictional Uba Network. She will play the character of Celine Dumont, who is described as a savvy operator from a storied European family.
Some roles remain up in the air given how season three ended,...
The Oscar winner joins the starry ensemble of the Apple TV+ media series that is led by executive producers Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, along with season three stars Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Jon Hamm and Nicole Beharie.
The Morning Show explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, and ended on another big cliffhanger with its third season.
Cotillard’s role sounds like another force to be reckoned with for the returning news team at the show’s fictional Uba Network. She will play the character of Celine Dumont, who is described as a savvy operator from a storied European family.
Some roles remain up in the air given how season three ended,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Only the learned can perceive the merit, goes the saying. Among the vast pool of talent in Hollywood, only a few have managed to bring across a resounding impact not only in terms of the box office but also by catapulting into everyday pop culture. The latest entrant to that hallowed fame is the cinematic genius and the 21st-century Dune adaptation’s director, Denis Villeneuve, whose worth has found immense praise from fellow film pioneer, Steven Spielberg.
Denis Villeneuve speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Blade Runner 2049 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
In an interactive session, the Jurassic Park director opened his heart out for his Sicario visionary. The duo, whose contributions to modern cinema stay immeasurable, may not seek to compete with one another. However, the latter’s vision has caught the attention of the legendary filmmaker, who felt stunned and in awe of the incredible work...
Denis Villeneuve speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Blade Runner 2049 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
In an interactive session, the Jurassic Park director opened his heart out for his Sicario visionary. The duo, whose contributions to modern cinema stay immeasurable, may not seek to compete with one another. However, the latter’s vision has caught the attention of the legendary filmmaker, who felt stunned and in awe of the incredible work...
- 6/5/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
David Lynch’s New Project Is An Album And Music Video With ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ Star Chrystabell
Enigmatic filmmaker David Lynch has reteamed with his longtime collaborator Chrystabell for a new album titled Cellophane Memories.
The album will be released on August 2 via Sacred Bones. Lynch has also directed a video for the album’s lead single Sublime Eternal Love, which you can watch above.
Lynch said today that the origins of the project came from a vision he experienced during a nighttime walk through a forest. Chrystabell said the album contains “many doors that are left open to wonder, wander and get turned around in.”
“It’s like mood music,” she said, “not that it creates mood, but more that it reflects your own.”
Cellophane Memories will mark Lynch’s first public project since Twin Peaks: The Return, which wrapped in 2017 on Showtime. The filmmaker teased a new project on Memorial Day, posting a video to X where he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, something is coming along…...
The album will be released on August 2 via Sacred Bones. Lynch has also directed a video for the album’s lead single Sublime Eternal Love, which you can watch above.
Lynch said today that the origins of the project came from a vision he experienced during a nighttime walk through a forest. Chrystabell said the album contains “many doors that are left open to wonder, wander and get turned around in.”
“It’s like mood music,” she said, “not that it creates mood, but more that it reflects your own.”
Cellophane Memories will mark Lynch’s first public project since Twin Peaks: The Return, which wrapped in 2017 on Showtime. The filmmaker teased a new project on Memorial Day, posting a video to X where he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, something is coming along…...
- 6/5/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: A month after the Paul Giamatti / Hostel TV series rumor popped up, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that it’s actually happening! Giamatti is set to play “a key role” in the Hostel TV show, which is said to reinvent the franchise as an “elevated thriller.” The series is coming our way from Fifth Season, the studio behind Apple’s Severance, and has Eli Roth, Chris Briggs, and Mike Fleiss on board as executive producers. Roth and Briggs are also writing the project, which Roth will be directing.
In 2013, Giamatti revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he almost made a cameo in the original Hostel: “Eli was shooting Hostel in Prague and I was shooting The Illusionist and I met him. We talked about me actually killing somebody in that movie but it never panned out.” Now it looks like Giamatti and Roth are going to make up for lost time.
In 2013, Giamatti revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he almost made a cameo in the original Hostel: “Eli was shooting Hostel in Prague and I was shooting The Illusionist and I met him. We talked about me actually killing somebody in that movie but it never panned out.” Now it looks like Giamatti and Roth are going to make up for lost time.
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
If September feels like an eternity to wait for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice then we’ve got good news that may help: Loungefly is launching an all-new collection in collaboration with Warner Bros that’s inspired by the beloved 1988 cult classic film, Beetlejuice! And we can exclusively unveil what’s in store.
The Loungefly x Beetlejuice collection features a massive array of accessories, apparel, journals, pet accessories and more, decorated with iconic characters from the film such as Betelgeuse, the sandworm, Lydia Deetz and more from Neitherworld. As if that’s not enough, even the animated series that ran from 1989-1991 gets represented here, ensuring a must have selection of items to get us ready for our Ghost with the Most to declare, “It’s showtime!”
Read on for the collections highlights and details before it launches next month:
Beetlejuice Handbook For The Recently Deceased Pin Trader Backpack
Book...
The Loungefly x Beetlejuice collection features a massive array of accessories, apparel, journals, pet accessories and more, decorated with iconic characters from the film such as Betelgeuse, the sandworm, Lydia Deetz and more from Neitherworld. As if that’s not enough, even the animated series that ran from 1989-1991 gets represented here, ensuring a must have selection of items to get us ready for our Ghost with the Most to declare, “It’s showtime!”
Read on for the collections highlights and details before it launches next month:
Beetlejuice Handbook For The Recently Deceased Pin Trader Backpack
Book...
- 6/4/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Box Office (Worldwide): Planet Of The Apes Reboot Franchise Crosses $2 Billion. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has not only crossed a significant milestone at the worldwide box office but has also taken the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise’s collection to a new height. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, starring James Franco and Andi Serkis in crucial roles. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The Planet of the Apes reboot began in 2011 with Andi, and his trilogy ended with War for the Planet of the Apes. The movie was released in 2017, and the latest release is the fourth installment in the franchise. It is reportedly the lowest-grossing franchise so far, but the contribution has enabled the film series to attain an important milestone.
According to The Numbers, the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has not only crossed a significant milestone at the worldwide box office but has also taken the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise’s collection to a new height. The franchise was rebooted in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, starring James Franco and Andi Serkis in crucial roles. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The Planet of the Apes reboot began in 2011 with Andi, and his trilogy ended with War for the Planet of the Apes. The movie was released in 2017, and the latest release is the fourth installment in the franchise. It is reportedly the lowest-grossing franchise so far, but the contribution has enabled the film series to attain an important milestone.
According to The Numbers, the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
- 6/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Warner Bros. released the full trailer for Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (oops!), last week, giving us a first glimpse of several new characters, including Willem Dafoe's brilliantly-named Wolf Jackson.
Now, Empire has shared a new image from the movie, providing us with a better look at the "afterlife cop," who is missing a portion of his skull.
When he was alive, Jackson was an actor who was known for playing a police officer by the just as fantastically-named Frank Hardballer, and took on a similar role after his death as head of the Afterlife Crimes Unit.
“The most important thing for me was to find the tone. It had to be rooted but it also had to be free enough that you could play with it. I take my cue off of [Michael Keaton],” says Dafoe. “You take your cue off of the world.”
Check out the new image below.
Now, Empire has shared a new image from the movie, providing us with a better look at the "afterlife cop," who is missing a portion of his skull.
When he was alive, Jackson was an actor who was known for playing a police officer by the just as fantastically-named Frank Hardballer, and took on a similar role after his death as head of the Afterlife Crimes Unit.
“The most important thing for me was to find the tone. It had to be rooted but it also had to be free enough that you could play with it. I take my cue off of [Michael Keaton],” says Dafoe. “You take your cue off of the world.”
Check out the new image below.
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Micheal Keaton recently told Empire magazine that watching his iconic character Beetlejuice go mainstream over the years through various merchandising has been “fucking weird.” In order to reprise the role in Tim Burton’s upcoming sequel, Keaton had to actively block out what the character’s popularity has turned him into over the years and return to the reasons why he accepted the role in the first place.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton explained. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf club cover.”
“That was fucking weird,” Keaton added about the character’s popularity. “To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don...
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton explained. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf club cover.”
“That was fucking weird,” Keaton added about the character’s popularity. “To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don...
- 6/3/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Keaton has done a wide range of roles over a glittering career, including donning the iconic Batman cape in Tim Burton’s pioneering film on the DC superhero. But it was his other collaboration with Burton in 1988’s Beetlejuice that put him on the map as a star to be reckoned with.
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice 2 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Now, more than 3 decades after the blockbuster hit screens, Keaton is back playing the charismatic titular ghoul who wreaks havoc in Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 which will release in September 2024. The film also stars Jenna Ortega along with Winona Ryder reprising her role from the original. Ortega who saw the Birdman actor in close quarters, was stunned by his ability to transform magically into his character.
Michael Keaton Found An Ardent Admirer In Jenna Ortega On Beetlejuice 2 Set
Reprising an iconic role in a sequel to a...
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice 2 (image credit: Warner Brothers)
Now, more than 3 decades after the blockbuster hit screens, Keaton is back playing the charismatic titular ghoul who wreaks havoc in Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 which will release in September 2024. The film also stars Jenna Ortega along with Winona Ryder reprising her role from the original. Ortega who saw the Birdman actor in close quarters, was stunned by his ability to transform magically into his character.
Michael Keaton Found An Ardent Admirer In Jenna Ortega On Beetlejuice 2 Set
Reprising an iconic role in a sequel to a...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Michael Keaton has played many iconic characters over the years. While Batman and the Vulture have certainly gotten him a lot of attention, there is no denying that his work in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice was one of the most iconic points in his career. The influence that the character had cannot be put into words, as he was immortalized in the hall of Burton’s most iconic characters.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice I Warner Bros.
However, sometimes the attention that one role gets can be counterproductive. During a recent interview, Keaton talked about the attention his portrayal of the character got. Interestingly enough, he revealed how it made it difficult for him to find his voice the second time around.
Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice Went Places
When a character becomes as iconic as Beetlejuice did, there are several rites of passage. They will be immortalized by their faces being put on everything.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice I Warner Bros.
However, sometimes the attention that one role gets can be counterproductive. During a recent interview, Keaton talked about the attention his portrayal of the character got. Interestingly enough, he revealed how it made it difficult for him to find his voice the second time around.
Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice Went Places
When a character becomes as iconic as Beetlejuice did, there are several rites of passage. They will be immortalized by their faces being put on everything.
- 6/3/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
In recent years, audiences have seen Willem Dafoe do all kinds of things. He’s played ‘God’ in Poor Things, responsible for the creation of all kinds of hybrid creatures. He leapt around and farted in a cave for Robert Eggers’ The Northman. Even Spider-Man: No Way Home had him talking to himself down a back alley in his return as the Green Goblin. But Dafoe’s journey into weirder, wilder roles is far from over – he’s entering Tim Burton’s world in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, joining the hordes of underworld oddities in the long-awaited sequel.
Specifically, the film sees Dafoe play the brilliantly-named Wolf Jackson – an actor who, given that he was known for playing cop ‘Frank Hardballer’ when he was alive, has taken on a similar role in the afterlife as the head of the Afterlife Crimes Unit. Oh, and he has a segment of skull missing, leaving...
Specifically, the film sees Dafoe play the brilliantly-named Wolf Jackson – an actor who, given that he was known for playing cop ‘Frank Hardballer’ when he was alive, has taken on a similar role in the afterlife as the head of the Afterlife Crimes Unit. Oh, and he has a segment of skull missing, leaving...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Most of Wild Wild West plays exactly in the way you would expect, as a uglier, less charismatic version of Men in Black. Sure, Will Smith still has his ineffable cool and Kevin Kline’s always lovable, even when playing a motor-mouthed and egotistical inventor. But the two just don’t click like Smith did with Tommy Lee Jones, and Barry Sonnenfeld’s direction feels forced and mechanical instead of electric. So when Smith’s secret agent Jim West and Kline’s U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon find the secret lab of mad scientist Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh), the audience feels just as unimpressed as the characters. As the exhausted duo mocks Loveless’s offerings, they ask “What has he got?” listing off his failures. The same question could be posed to Wild Wild West, with its garish set-pieces and flat humor.
But then, with a rumbling of rocks and a turning of gears,...
But then, with a rumbling of rocks and a turning of gears,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Tim Burton says it was like Michael Keaton was "possessed by a demon" when he reprised his role as Beetlejuice.The 72-year-old Hollywood star is returning to the iconic role for the upcoming sequel to the 1988 horror comedy, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and the director and his co-stars found it surreal how he jumped right back into his alter ego like it was yesterday after 36 years.The 'Edward Scissorhands' filmmaker told Empire magazine: “It was like he was possessed by a demon, because he just went right back into it.Catherine O’Hara (Delia Deetz) said: “It was insane. Insane.” Jenna Ortega (Astrid Deetz) chimed in: “It was like an animal with a gun had just walked into the room. To watch him physically change and appear and Michael Keaton to be gone, and for me to be dealing with this Beetlejuice guy…It blew my mind.”The 'Jack Frost...
- 6/3/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Michael Keaton Transformed Back Into Beetlejuice “Like He Was Possessed By A Demon,” Says Tim Burton
After 30-plus years away from the character, Michael Keaton had some doubts about finding Beetlejuice again for Tim Burton’s forthcoming sequel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton told Empire. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf-club cover [adorned with Betelgeuse’s face].”
The character is no longer just some weird product of his imagination; It is now iconic in the Tim Burton canon — if not the canon of cinema itself.
“The ubiquity of Beetlejuice as a character in the culture created its own challenges. “”That was fucking weird,” Keaton admitted to Empire. “To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to look like all these little things,...
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton told Empire. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf-club cover [adorned with Betelgeuse’s face].”
The character is no longer just some weird product of his imagination; It is now iconic in the Tim Burton canon — if not the canon of cinema itself.
“The ubiquity of Beetlejuice as a character in the culture created its own challenges. “”That was fucking weird,” Keaton admitted to Empire. “To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to look like all these little things,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
In a galaxy far, far away, where apes reign supreme, director Wes Ball appears to be planning on revolutionizing the Planet of the Apes franchise by transforming it into a sprawling sci-fi saga akin to Star Wars. Going bigger and better with each film, shooting for the stars seems to be the only possibility awaiting the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) | 20th Century Studios
Although the plan hasn’t been officially confirmed, it seems the only possible outcome, considering how the concept of space and extraterrestrial happenings has been a recurring part of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Further, considering Wes Ball’s desire to steer the franchise towards the 1968 original movie, a route through the cosmos seems the only way.
While this might be a far-fetched dream, a closer look at the franchise’s trajectory...
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) | 20th Century Studios
Although the plan hasn’t been officially confirmed, it seems the only possible outcome, considering how the concept of space and extraterrestrial happenings has been a recurring part of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Further, considering Wes Ball’s desire to steer the franchise towards the 1968 original movie, a route through the cosmos seems the only way.
While this might be a far-fetched dream, a closer look at the franchise’s trajectory...
- 6/2/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Glen Powell is arguably the most in-demand actor in the industry right now. The actor has been working in the industry for many years but his career catapulted to new heights with his breakout role in Top Gun: Maverick. The actor further proved he could lead a successful rom-com with Anyone But You last year, reinvigorating the audience’s interest in seeing romances in theatres.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell has Hit Man and Twisters up for release this year along with many other promising films down the line. The actor has not yet starred in a big studio superhero project, revealing his disinterest in being in one. However, he has an affinity for Batman and would love to commit to a wild take on the character, in contrast to Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Glen Powell Has a Wild Take on Batman Reminiscent of...
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Powell has Hit Man and Twisters up for release this year along with many other promising films down the line. The actor has not yet starred in a big studio superhero project, revealing his disinterest in being in one. However, he has an affinity for Batman and would love to commit to a wild take on the character, in contrast to Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Glen Powell Has a Wild Take on Batman Reminiscent of...
- 6/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is finally getting a sequel after 36 years of waiting, as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (informally known as Beetlejuice 2) is going to be released later this year in theaters around the world. Michael Keaton is back in the titular role after more than three decades, which is interesting, seeing how he has recently returned to the role of Batman as well. Beetlejuice is one of the movies that made Keaton’s career, and seeing the actor back in the role will certainly create a wave of nostalgia for fans, especially since he is reuniting with Tim Burton once again.
But the experience of returning to the role was somewhat surreal for Keaton himself, who said that he did not like the fact that Beetlejuice became a part of the mainstream and that the character was effectively corrupted and ruined by the merchandising it was exposed to.
In an exclusive talk with Empire,...
But the experience of returning to the role was somewhat surreal for Keaton himself, who said that he did not like the fact that Beetlejuice became a part of the mainstream and that the character was effectively corrupted and ruined by the merchandising it was exposed to.
In an exclusive talk with Empire,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Jennifer Lawrence Once Revealed Being Devastated After Losing A Role In A Johnny Depp Starrer Film(Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Jennifer Lawrence is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood who has achieved a lot at a young age, including an Oscar. Actors always want to do something new and exciting on screen, and JLaw is no different. When she loses some roles, the actress gets upset and moves on, but there was one role in a Johnny Depp starrer movie that she did not get, and Lawrence was devastated by it. Keep scrolling for more.
JLaw gained recognition with The Hunger Games and earned the Oscar award for the Silver Linings Playbook. She has appeared in different genres of movies throughout the years. Meanwhile, Depp is the master of quirky roles, from Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow to Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter.
Jennifer Lawrence is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood who has achieved a lot at a young age, including an Oscar. Actors always want to do something new and exciting on screen, and JLaw is no different. When she loses some roles, the actress gets upset and moves on, but there was one role in a Johnny Depp starrer movie that she did not get, and Lawrence was devastated by it. Keep scrolling for more.
JLaw gained recognition with The Hunger Games and earned the Oscar award for the Silver Linings Playbook. She has appeared in different genres of movies throughout the years. Meanwhile, Depp is the master of quirky roles, from Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow to Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter.
- 6/2/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Jenna Ortega gained worldwide recognition for her role as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix series. Wednesday, executively produced and partially directed by goth legend Tim Burton, acted as a significant career boost for the 21-year-old actress.
For her work in numerous horror projects, Jenna Ortega has been crowned as a prominent “screen queen” in the industry. Despite giving loads of effort to perfectly play Wednesday, Ortega claimed that she would have never gotten the role if two major elements had not appealed to Tim Burton.
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday [Credit: Netflix]Jenna Ortega gave immense effort to perfectly succeed Christina Ricci, who played the role in 1991’s The Addams Family. She researched more about the character and worked on her mannerisms to make the role memorable and critically appreciated.
What did Jenna Ortega think as the potential reasons for her Wednesday casting?
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams [Credit: Netflix]Surprisingly, Jenna Ortega did...
For her work in numerous horror projects, Jenna Ortega has been crowned as a prominent “screen queen” in the industry. Despite giving loads of effort to perfectly play Wednesday, Ortega claimed that she would have never gotten the role if two major elements had not appealed to Tim Burton.
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday [Credit: Netflix]Jenna Ortega gave immense effort to perfectly succeed Christina Ricci, who played the role in 1991’s The Addams Family. She researched more about the character and worked on her mannerisms to make the role memorable and critically appreciated.
What did Jenna Ortega think as the potential reasons for her Wednesday casting?
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams [Credit: Netflix]Surprisingly, Jenna Ortega did...
- 6/2/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Fans of the atmospheric puzzle platformer Little Nightmares 3 might be disappointed with the news of a delay.
On X, the account for the game released a statement acknowledging the community’s excitement for the next installment in the Little Nightmares universe. Unfortunately, the studio also revealed that development is not proceeding at the anticipated pace and they need more time.
Little Nightmares 3 Has Been Delayed to 2025 The exact release date for 2025 hasn’t been confirmed yet.
The Little Nightmares series has grabbed the attention of gamers with its great atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and haunting storylines. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly anticipating news about the next installment, hoping for a release in 2024.
Please do bear with us, little ones, for we need a little extra time to prepare your visit.
Rest assured, we promise to show you a proper welcome. #LittleNightmares III pic.twitter.com/fqxsOPzkFD
— Little Nightmares III...
On X, the account for the game released a statement acknowledging the community’s excitement for the next installment in the Little Nightmares universe. Unfortunately, the studio also revealed that development is not proceeding at the anticipated pace and they need more time.
Little Nightmares 3 Has Been Delayed to 2025 The exact release date for 2025 hasn’t been confirmed yet.
The Little Nightmares series has grabbed the attention of gamers with its great atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and haunting storylines. Fans of the franchise have been eagerly anticipating news about the next installment, hoping for a release in 2024.
Please do bear with us, little ones, for we need a little extra time to prepare your visit.
Rest assured, we promise to show you a proper welcome. #LittleNightmares III pic.twitter.com/fqxsOPzkFD
— Little Nightmares III...
- 6/2/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Johnny Depp has gradually resumed his normal life two years after the notorious trial involving his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The actor has reportedly found peace in London, where he spends most of his time and is hopeful about his future. Despite a successful career in the industry, Depp experienced a significant setback after his ex-wife claimed to be a victim of domestic violence.
Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credits: Disney
After prevailing in the legal battle against Heard, Depp returned to the silver screen with the historical drama Jeanne du Barry and has lined up a number of future projects as well. Recent reports have revealed how the actor spent his last two years following the trial, while the Aquaman actress continues to experience a decline in public favor.
Johnny Depp Reportedly Found New Beginnings in London
As per new reports from Us Weekly,...
Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series | Credits: Disney
After prevailing in the legal battle against Heard, Depp returned to the silver screen with the historical drama Jeanne du Barry and has lined up a number of future projects as well. Recent reports have revealed how the actor spent his last two years following the trial, while the Aquaman actress continues to experience a decline in public favor.
Johnny Depp Reportedly Found New Beginnings in London
As per new reports from Us Weekly,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Following her breakthrough as a child actress in the 2016–2018 Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle, Jenna Ortega gradually ventured into mainstream Hollywood and is now set to appear in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Finding incredible fame in the entertainment industry, Ortega recently reflected on her Hollywood inception.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams | Netflix
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Jenna Ortega opened up about her journey to stardom, revealing her biggest regret from her early years in Hollywood. The young actress, famously known for her roles in Wednesday and the Scream franchise, exposed the challenges of growing up in the public eye, which seemingly resonated with several other Hollywood child actors.
Jenna Ortega Calls Her Acting Career a “10-Year-Old’s Choice”
Thrust into the spotlight from an early age, although Jenna Ortega ventured from Disney’s Stuck in the Middle to landing roles in horror films like the Scream franchise,...
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams | Netflix
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Jenna Ortega opened up about her journey to stardom, revealing her biggest regret from her early years in Hollywood. The young actress, famously known for her roles in Wednesday and the Scream franchise, exposed the challenges of growing up in the public eye, which seemingly resonated with several other Hollywood child actors.
Jenna Ortega Calls Her Acting Career a “10-Year-Old’s Choice”
Thrust into the spotlight from an early age, although Jenna Ortega ventured from Disney’s Stuck in the Middle to landing roles in horror films like the Scream franchise,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Michael Keaton is opening up about the “surreal” process of returning to his beloved character for the upcoming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sequel.
The actor, who debuted the ghoul Betelgeuse in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice in 1988, recently told Empire magazine that he had to look past the pop culture aspect of his character and find the quirky source ahead of filming.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton explained. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf club cover [featuring Betelgeuse’s face].”
The actor admitted that watching his character enter the mainstream merchandising world was a “fucking weird” experience.
“To be honest with you — I’m being very frank — it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to...
The actor, who debuted the ghoul Betelgeuse in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice in 1988, recently told Empire magazine that he had to look past the pop culture aspect of his character and find the quirky source ahead of filming.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton explained. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf club cover [featuring Betelgeuse’s face].”
The actor admitted that watching his character enter the mainstream merchandising world was a “fucking weird” experience.
“To be honest with you — I’m being very frank — it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to...
- 6/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Started way back in 1968, the Planet of the Apes franchise has come a long way from its simian roots. After reboots and new iterations, the series ushered in a new direction following Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 flick, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which introduced the character of Caesar.
Now more than a decade later in actual life and about 300 years as per the lore, the latest edition, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, starring Freya Allan has kick-started a new saga.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
The latest turn of events finds the apes as the dominant species on the planet and humans reduced to a feral state. In the twist of proceedings, as Allan’s character gains center-piece attraction and starts becoming pivotal to the story, easter eggs can be drawn to her all the way back to the start of the franchise.
Now more than a decade later in actual life and about 300 years as per the lore, the latest edition, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, starring Freya Allan has kick-started a new saga.
A still from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios
The latest turn of events finds the apes as the dominant species on the planet and humans reduced to a feral state. In the twist of proceedings, as Allan’s character gains center-piece attraction and starts becoming pivotal to the story, easter eggs can be drawn to her all the way back to the start of the franchise.
- 6/1/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
One of the most enigmatic actors out there, Johnny Depp had a somewhat modest start as a regular on the TV series “21 Jump Street,” Depp has put together a remarkably diverse collection of film roles, most of which have one thing in common — he is drawn to playing outcasts or people who are on the edges of society who go their own way — and going his own way is certainly something that’s been a hallmark of this much-awarded actor’s career.
In Depp’s almost four-decade (beginning with 1984’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street”), he has earned a remarkable 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning the Best Actor prize for the 2007 musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” That film also garnered Depp his third Academy Award nomination (along with 2003’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and 2004’s “Finding Neverland”). Depp has...
In Depp’s almost four-decade (beginning with 1984’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street”), he has earned a remarkable 10 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning the Best Actor prize for the 2007 musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” That film also garnered Depp his third Academy Award nomination (along with 2003’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and 2004’s “Finding Neverland”). Depp has...
- 5/31/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Mark Wahlberg is a Dorchester, Massachusetts native who has brought to life, in the past two decades, a wide variety of characters that have gone far beyond fighting CG robots in the “Transformers” movies.
Wahlberg got his start as a rapper, as the frontman for the group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, but it was his good looks rather than musical ability that brought him notoriety as the premier Calvin Klein underwear model in the 1990s. From there it was a quick jump to movies, with the young actor getting his big break as the lead in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Boogie Nights” in 1997.
Since then Wahlberg has been working steadily with such A-list directors as Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson (“The Lovely Bones”), Tim Burton (“Planet of the Apes”), Ridley Scott (“All the Money in the World”) and David O. Russell.
Take a tour in our photo gallery of Wahlberg’s 12 greatest film performances,...
Wahlberg got his start as a rapper, as the frontman for the group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, but it was his good looks rather than musical ability that brought him notoriety as the premier Calvin Klein underwear model in the 1990s. From there it was a quick jump to movies, with the young actor getting his big break as the lead in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Boogie Nights” in 1997.
Since then Wahlberg has been working steadily with such A-list directors as Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson (“The Lovely Bones”), Tim Burton (“Planet of the Apes”), Ridley Scott (“All the Money in the World”) and David O. Russell.
Take a tour in our photo gallery of Wahlberg’s 12 greatest film performances,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
A playwright-turned-screenwriter, John Logan made a name for himself — and earned three Oscar nominations — working with some of the biggest names in the business, in genres ranging period dramas, sword-and-sandal epics and spy thrillers.
His credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, and two James Bond movies directed by Sam Mendes, to name a few.
Logan was, in his own words, shaped by two early influences: William Shakespeare and monsters. The Great Bard led him to drama, theatre, and a career in writing. But even before that, there were monsters. He was raised on the fantastical world of Dark Shadows, the horror movies of Universal and Hammer, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the Aurora monster modeling kits, and Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula comic books. His...
His credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, and two James Bond movies directed by Sam Mendes, to name a few.
Logan was, in his own words, shaped by two early influences: William Shakespeare and monsters. The Great Bard led him to drama, theatre, and a career in writing. But even before that, there were monsters. He was raised on the fantastical world of Dark Shadows, the horror movies of Universal and Hammer, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the Aurora monster modeling kits, and Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula comic books. His...
- 5/31/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The prevailing wisdom on Tim Burton is that he's somewhat lost his way as his career has gone on. Whereas his early filmography is marked by some of the most influential films of the last few decades, his later output has relied a little too heavily on a CGI version of his famously hand-crafted aesthetic and neglected the fundamental elements that make a good story. However, with the news that his upcoming "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" once again embraces practical effects, we might be about to witness a Burton renaissance.
Still, there's no getting around the fact that in most rankings of Tim Burton films, his older work is usually at the top. In terms of critical response, you'll typically find "Ed Wood," his 1994 biopic of the cult filmmaker, in the top spot, followed by more universally beloved classics such as "Edward Scissorhands" or the original "Beetlejuice." I, having become transfixed by...
Still, there's no getting around the fact that in most rankings of Tim Burton films, his older work is usually at the top. In terms of critical response, you'll typically find "Ed Wood," his 1994 biopic of the cult filmmaker, in the top spot, followed by more universally beloved classics such as "Edward Scissorhands" or the original "Beetlejuice." I, having become transfixed by...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“Crimson Peak” is a movie directed by Guillermo del Toro starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston.
Guillermo del Toro is one of those directors who, in a world where everything seems to be mass-produced, has managed to forge his own signature style and aesthetic, captivated a loyal audience. Once again, he is not going to disappoint with “Crimson Peak” that not only features fantastic actors but is also an aesthetically first-rate piece of work.
Crimson Peak
“Crimson Peak” is one of those films that place Guillermo del Toro somewhat close to Tim Burton’s universe, very close to Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992), but still holding its unique touch of a universe filled with strange creatures, wonderful photography, and exceptional cinematography.
“Crimson Peak” is a feast for the eyes, where you can savor the elegance and effort in every shot. It’s a gothic tale situated in the nineteenth-century classicism of ghost stories and,...
Guillermo del Toro is one of those directors who, in a world where everything seems to be mass-produced, has managed to forge his own signature style and aesthetic, captivated a loyal audience. Once again, he is not going to disappoint with “Crimson Peak” that not only features fantastic actors but is also an aesthetically first-rate piece of work.
Crimson Peak
“Crimson Peak” is one of those films that place Guillermo del Toro somewhat close to Tim Burton’s universe, very close to Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992), but still holding its unique touch of a universe filled with strange creatures, wonderful photography, and exceptional cinematography.
“Crimson Peak” is a feast for the eyes, where you can savor the elegance and effort in every shot. It’s a gothic tale situated in the nineteenth-century classicism of ghost stories and,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Maleficent Box Office Revisit (Worldwide): Recollecting Angelina Jolie Led Fantasy Film’s Massive Success ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Angelina Jolie is one of the biggest Hollywood stars, having done various movies over the years. She proved her versatility with several types of roles, and the time when she portrayed the Disney villain Maleficent in the film of the same name and won hearts again. It was released in 2014, and this year, it turned 10 on that occasion, let us take a look at its box office reception.
About Maleficent-
Maleficent was a live-action movie directed by Robert Stromberg. It was based on Sleeping Beauty’s story but retold the story of the fairy tale’s antagonist. Angelina Jolie played the titular character, while Elle Fanning starred as Aurora.
It was distributed by Walt Disney Studios and featured Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville in supporting roles alongside Angelina.
Angelina Jolie is one of the biggest Hollywood stars, having done various movies over the years. She proved her versatility with several types of roles, and the time when she portrayed the Disney villain Maleficent in the film of the same name and won hearts again. It was released in 2014, and this year, it turned 10 on that occasion, let us take a look at its box office reception.
About Maleficent-
Maleficent was a live-action movie directed by Robert Stromberg. It was based on Sleeping Beauty’s story but retold the story of the fairy tale’s antagonist. Angelina Jolie played the titular character, while Elle Fanning starred as Aurora.
It was distributed by Walt Disney Studios and featured Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville in supporting roles alongside Angelina.
- 5/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Back in 1988, Beetlejuice became Winona Ryder’s breakout movie. This was before Heathers, before Edward Scissorhands, before Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Little Women, before she became a generational icon. And it’s no wonder she stood out in Tim Burton’s supernatural comedy – her Lydia Deetz was the sullen, sardonic teenage goth girl at its heart, who relates more to the ghosts in the attic than her own living relatives. Now, 35 years later, Lydia is back and all grown up in Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. And, as Ryder tells Empire in our world-exclusive new issue, stepping back into her goth boots has been a real trip.
“I struggle to find the words,” she says of the sequel. “It’s just one of the most special experiences that I’ve ever had. The fact that we’re coming back to it, it’s… It’s beyond.” The...
“I struggle to find the words,” she says of the sequel. “It’s just one of the most special experiences that I’ve ever had. The fact that we’re coming back to it, it’s… It’s beyond.” The...
- 5/31/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
'I'd had enough': Tim Burton was disillusioned with the film industry before Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim Burton had "lost interest" in movies before making 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'.The 65-year-old director has returned to helm the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 horror comedy 'Beetlejuice' but confessed that he felt disillusioned with the industry prior to the project.In an interview with Empire magazine, Tim said: "I actually had sort of lost interest in the movie industry. I felt like I'd kind of had enough with studios. I'd had enough of all this kind of stuff."Burton explained that a significant appeal of the sequel was the focus on Winona Ryder's character Lydia Deetz rather than Michael Keaton's titular ghost.The 'Edward Scissorhands' filmmaker said: "From that first (film), I really identified with Lydia. It was a character that I understood, that I felt very strongly about."The new film becomes very personal to me, through the Lydia character. What happened to Lydia? You know,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Beetlejuice is back! Batman director Tim Burton and beloved actor Michael Keaton are reuniting for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton's award-winning Beetlejuice.
Empire Magazine has shared two covers for the sequel, with the first putting the spotlight on the title character alongside stars Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O'Hara. The second focuses solely on Beetlejuice and was illustrated by artist Chris Christodoulou.
After an unexpected family tragedy, the movie sees three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Empire Magazine has shared two covers for the sequel, with the first putting the spotlight on the title character alongside stars Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O'Hara. The second focuses solely on Beetlejuice and was illustrated by artist Chris Christodoulou.
After an unexpected family tragedy, the movie sees three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Michael Keaton just wanted to get back to the basics of playing ghoul Betelgeuse.
Keaton told Empire that returning for sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in the title role meant he had to somewhat overlook the zeitgeist iconography from the 1988 original Tim Burton film.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton said. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf-club cover [adorned with Betelgeuse’s face].”
Keaton called witnessing the lore of Betelgeuse in the merchandising world a “fucking weird” experience.
“To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to look like all these little things, fuck that – what was the thing that started this?'” Keaton said.
Instead, the...
Keaton told Empire that returning for sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in the title role meant he had to somewhat overlook the zeitgeist iconography from the 1988 original Tim Burton film.
“There’s been so much merchandising of it, I had to drop back to where it started,” Keaton said. “I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf-club cover [adorned with Betelgeuse’s face].”
Keaton called witnessing the lore of Betelgeuse in the merchandising world a “fucking weird” experience.
“To be honest with you – I’m being very frank – it was off-putting, to look and go, ‘I don’t want to look like all these little things, fuck that – what was the thing that started this?'” Keaton said.
Instead, the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to director Tim Burton’s 1988 classic Beetlejuice (watch it Here), is set to reach theatres on September 6th – and with that release date swiftly approaching, Empire magazine has unveiled a new image of Michael Keaton as the title character! They also shared quotes from Keaton about getting back into character after all these years, and from his co-stars, who were in awe of him on set. Keep scrolling down to read some of the quotes and see the new image.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was in development hell for decades before it finally got made. In 1990, Jonathan Gems was hired to write a sequel that was going to be titled Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton considered having Daniel Waters rewrite that script, Pamela Norris did rewrite it, and Warner Bros. offered Kevin Smith the chance to do another rewrite. He turned it down. Seth Grahame-Smith was hired to...
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was in development hell for decades before it finally got made. In 1990, Jonathan Gems was hired to write a sequel that was going to be titled Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton considered having Daniel Waters rewrite that script, Pamela Norris did rewrite it, and Warner Bros. offered Kevin Smith the chance to do another rewrite. He turned it down. Seth Grahame-Smith was hired to...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is likely to strike box office gold when it releases in theaters September 6, and Empire Magazine whets our appetite with a new image today.
Check out a brand new shot of Michael Keaton’s return as Beetlejuice below!
Keaton tells Empire, “I absolutely love this thing. And I don’t [usually] talk like that. I unabashedly love this. It was not easy to pull off, and I think we did it in spades.”
Keaton stars alongside the returning Winona Ryder in this year’s sequel, with the cast also including Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara, Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci.
Here’s the official plot synopsis: “After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in...
Check out a brand new shot of Michael Keaton’s return as Beetlejuice below!
Keaton tells Empire, “I absolutely love this thing. And I don’t [usually] talk like that. I unabashedly love this. It was not easy to pull off, and I think we did it in spades.”
Keaton stars alongside the returning Winona Ryder in this year’s sequel, with the cast also including Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara, Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci.
Here’s the official plot synopsis: “After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in...
- 5/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s been five years since Tim Burton’s last movie hit cinemas – his live-action take on Disney’s Dumbo. In the intervening years, the director had moved away from feature films, instead entering the streaming game with his massive Netflix hit series Wednesday, imagining the Addams Family’s daughter solving spooky mysteries at a supernatural high school. But now, Burton is officially back on the big screen with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – a long-awaited sequel to his 1988 classic comedy, reuniting the director with Michael Keaton’s garrulous ghoul and Winona Ryder’s outsider Lydia Deetz. While sequels can be eyed with skepticism from audiences, make no mistake: this is deeply personal territory for cinema’s greatest goth auteur.
“I actually had sort of lost interest in the movie industry,” Burton tells Empire in the world-exclusive Beetlejuice Beetlejuice issue. “I felt like I’d had enough with studios,” he admits, “I’d...
“I actually had sort of lost interest in the movie industry,” Burton tells Empire in the world-exclusive Beetlejuice Beetlejuice issue. “I felt like I’d had enough with studios,” he admits, “I’d...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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