Throughout the 2010s, Brian Duffield more than did his part to keep the art of the original genre movie alive and thriving. Between his screenplays for the babysitter slasher-comedy "The Babysitter," the post-apocalyptic monster adventure "Love and Monsters," and the underwater survival thriller "Underwater", Duffield emerged as one of the hottest talents in Hollywood before fully coming into his own as the writer-director behind the well-received high school horror rom-com "Spontaneous" and essentially dialogue-free alien invasion thriller "No One Will Save You" in the 2020s. But before any of that happened, the first produced film based on one of Duffield's unique scrips became something of a disaster.
The movie in question, "Jane Got a Gun," has the makings of an inventive spin on a familiar tune, much like Duffield's other work. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the Western casts Natalie Portman as the eponymous firearm-wielding cowlady, a woman whose husband is...
The movie in question, "Jane Got a Gun," has the makings of an inventive spin on a familiar tune, much like Duffield's other work. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the Western casts Natalie Portman as the eponymous firearm-wielding cowlady, a woman whose husband is...
- 11/1/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Zero Gravity Management has closed a deal to bring multi-platform content studio Endless Media and its principals, Najeeb Khuda and Gavin Lurie, into the fold as producers and literary managers.
Under the Zero Gravity banner, the pair will continue to develop their production slate and bolster their management rosters, which include Emmy- and Tony Award-winners, as well as a growing list of writers, directors, and creators. Both join effective immediately and will be work out of the company’s Los Angeles offices.
Founded in 2016, Endless Media focuses on creating bold, original content from diverse up-and-coming voices across film, television and emerging media formats. Under that banner, Khuda and Lurie have produced features like The Calm Beyond (released by Sony Pictures International) and Assassin (released by Saban Films), and created the first-ever scripted comedy in virtual reality for Oculus Studios and Meta.
In a statement to Deadline, the appointees shared...
Under the Zero Gravity banner, the pair will continue to develop their production slate and bolster their management rosters, which include Emmy- and Tony Award-winners, as well as a growing list of writers, directors, and creators. Both join effective immediately and will be work out of the company’s Los Angeles offices.
Founded in 2016, Endless Media focuses on creating bold, original content from diverse up-and-coming voices across film, television and emerging media formats. Under that banner, Khuda and Lurie have produced features like The Calm Beyond (released by Sony Pictures International) and Assassin (released by Saban Films), and created the first-ever scripted comedy in virtual reality for Oculus Studios and Meta.
In a statement to Deadline, the appointees shared...
- 10/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The greatest love story never told has died and we’re still hearing about it. While Affleck would have loved to have a private romance with Lopez, this was far from being the reality since the ‘Hypnotico’ hitmaker was intent on sharing her sweet second-chance love story with the world.
Sadly, these days, her stories are not so happy as they used to be. Even so, according to a source, Affleck is worried Lopez would milk their brief marriage till thy kingdom come.
Jennifer Lopez Reveals How Breaking Up With Ben Affleck Was So “F**king Hard”
“Nobody wants to be the one breaking up,” Jennifer Lopez once sang in her hit song, ‘Starting Over,’ and though she’s “started over” more times than most, it still doesn’t help with the feeling.
This is why she described her latest one with Ben Affleck as a “f**king hard breakup.
Sadly, these days, her stories are not so happy as they used to be. Even so, according to a source, Affleck is worried Lopez would milk their brief marriage till thy kingdom come.
Jennifer Lopez Reveals How Breaking Up With Ben Affleck Was So “F**king Hard”
“Nobody wants to be the one breaking up,” Jennifer Lopez once sang in her hit song, ‘Starting Over,’ and though she’s “started over” more times than most, it still doesn’t help with the feeling.
This is why she described her latest one with Ben Affleck as a “f**king hard breakup.
- 10/30/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #420: Anna Kendrick – Acting to Directing her debut...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #420: Anna Kendrick – Acting to Directing her debut...
- 10/28/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Anna Kendrick recently turned director with the Netflix drama Woman of the Hour. Following the story of real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala and his 1978 appearance on The Dating Game, the film received positive reviews from critics for Kendrick’s direction and the exploration of themes like systemic misogyny.
Kendrick has been vocal about her struggles in dysfunctional relationships in the past, revealing that she was in an abusive relationship for seven years at the time of Alice, Darling’s release. She recently opened up more about her experiences while in the relationship and mentioned that there were times when she was made to feel like the abuser.
Anna Kendrick’s Ex Made Her Feel Like She Was The Abuser In The Relationship Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect | Credits: Universal Pictures
Anna Kendrick is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect, A Simple Favor, and Up In The Air, the...
Kendrick has been vocal about her struggles in dysfunctional relationships in the past, revealing that she was in an abusive relationship for seven years at the time of Alice, Darling’s release. She recently opened up more about her experiences while in the relationship and mentioned that there were times when she was made to feel like the abuser.
Anna Kendrick’s Ex Made Her Feel Like She Was The Abuser In The Relationship Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect | Credits: Universal Pictures
Anna Kendrick is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect, A Simple Favor, and Up In The Air, the...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
One of the highlights of Mipcom premiere screenings on Oct. 21, the buzzy international action thriller “Safe Harbor” repped by Eccho Rights, gathered in Cannes its starry creative team: Showrunner and “Ozark” co-creator Mark Williams, actors Colm Meaney Alfie Allen (“Game of Thrones”) and Martijn Lakemeier.
At Mipcom, Night Train Media-owned Eccho Rights was discussing the show with broadcasting clients and platforms.
Led by Mediawan’s Dutch banner Submarine, producing alongside Germany’s Night Train Media and Williams’ Zero Gravity for Dutch streamer Videoland and Belgium’s Streamz, the series combines the best of Hollywood savoir-faire with European talent and production expertise.
“The European [filmmaking] world is new to me,” admits the Emmy-nominated Williams, who serves as creator, executive producer, head-writer and co-helmer on the show. “As the only American onboard, I could help them expand a little bit more than what they’re used to. I loved the process and had a great time,...
At Mipcom, Night Train Media-owned Eccho Rights was discussing the show with broadcasting clients and platforms.
Led by Mediawan’s Dutch banner Submarine, producing alongside Germany’s Night Train Media and Williams’ Zero Gravity for Dutch streamer Videoland and Belgium’s Streamz, the series combines the best of Hollywood savoir-faire with European talent and production expertise.
“The European [filmmaking] world is new to me,” admits the Emmy-nominated Williams, who serves as creator, executive producer, head-writer and co-helmer on the show. “As the only American onboard, I could help them expand a little bit more than what they’re used to. I loved the process and had a great time,...
- 10/22/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Ketchup Entertainment founder Gareth West has partnered with Zero Gravity Management and Ozark producer Mark Williams on a new television division.
The venture will operate as a division of Ketchup Entertainment dedicated to producing and acquiring premium series, with Ketchup also serving as the US distributor.
The partnership will focus on shows across multiple genres, ranging from thrillers and historical dramas to sci-fi and crime. The first slate of original projects is in development, while the acquisitions team is looking at completed shows. The partners anticipate releasing the inaugural series by mid-2025.
“This partnership allows us to create and distribute entertaining,...
The venture will operate as a division of Ketchup Entertainment dedicated to producing and acquiring premium series, with Ketchup also serving as the US distributor.
The partnership will focus on shows across multiple genres, ranging from thrillers and historical dramas to sci-fi and crime. The first slate of original projects is in development, while the acquisitions team is looking at completed shows. The partners anticipate releasing the inaugural series by mid-2025.
“This partnership allows us to create and distribute entertaining,...
- 10/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
It’s hard to believe that Anna Kendrick would choose an unlikely subject to jumpstart her directorial career. That subject in question turns out to be a true-crime thriller based on the notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on an episode of The Dating Game in 1978 and Cheryl Bradshaw, the participating woman ended up choosing him. I figure Kendrick would go for something light and frothy, say a romantic comedy or a feel-good drama. Besides, from the time she rose to prominence playing Jessica in the Twilight Saga, she may act in different genres including gritty cop drama End of Watch and crime thriller The Accountant. But to me, she always reminds me of Pitch Perfect and Trolls – both movies that were best described as fun.
However, Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour is anything but fun. Right from the opening scene, Kendrick has firmly established the...
However, Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour is anything but fun. Right from the opening scene, Kendrick has firmly established the...
- 10/18/2024
- by Casey Chong
- Talking Films
During the fall season, which has become popularly known these days as "spooky season," most of us prefer to watch horror movies and thrillers leading up to Halloween. Thankfully, Netflix has plenty of horror movie titles streaming right now or coming soon that you will want to add to your watch list.
But if jump scares and gore aren't quite your cup of tea, the best new Netflix original thriller movie was released on Oct. 18. Woman of the Hour comes from Academy Award nominated actress Anna Kendrick, who makes her directorial debut with the film that's based on a chilling true story.
Here's a little bit more about the movie's plot via Netflix:
The stranger-than-fiction story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of a yearslong murder spree, whose lives intersect when they’re cast on an episode of The Dating Game.
But if jump scares and gore aren't quite your cup of tea, the best new Netflix original thriller movie was released on Oct. 18. Woman of the Hour comes from Academy Award nominated actress Anna Kendrick, who makes her directorial debut with the film that's based on a chilling true story.
Here's a little bit more about the movie's plot via Netflix:
The stranger-than-fiction story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of a yearslong murder spree, whose lives intersect when they’re cast on an episode of The Dating Game.
- 10/18/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
It seems Matt Damon wasn’t up for discussing Ben Affleck with Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of the trio’s new Unstoppable film amid the pair’s split. Sure, J. Lo posed together on the red carpet with Affleck’s longtime best friend. But, later, during a private moment at the after party, Damon reportedly “shut down” Lopez when she brought up Affleck.
J. Lo and Matt Damon talked for 20 minutes at the ‘Unstoppable’ premiere
On Sept. 6, 2024, all eyes were on Lopez and Damon when they stepped out at Unstoppable’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere. (Lopez has a supporting role in the movie produced by Affleck and Damon.) Affleck skipped the premiere amid his highly publicized split from Lopez.
However, Damon and the “Let’s Get Loud” singer did appear together multiple times during the evening. According to the Daily Mail, the two had a 20-minute conversation. While...
J. Lo and Matt Damon talked for 20 minutes at the ‘Unstoppable’ premiere
On Sept. 6, 2024, all eyes were on Lopez and Damon when they stepped out at Unstoppable’s Toronto International Film Festival premiere. (Lopez has a supporting role in the movie produced by Affleck and Damon.) Affleck skipped the premiere amid his highly publicized split from Lopez.
However, Damon and the “Let’s Get Loud” singer did appear together multiple times during the evening. According to the Daily Mail, the two had a 20-minute conversation. While...
- 9/10/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Garner supports her ex-husband Ben Affleck amid his separation from singer Jennifer Lopez. His marriage with the Latina star only lasted for two years before she filed for divorce just last month. It hasn’t been going well for the both of them, and the stated reason was irreconcilable differences.
Credits: Jennifer Garner via ABC News
In these dark times, Affleck’s former wife has got his back. He is reportedly spending more time with her and their children in her house, which is seemingly taking a toll on the actress’ boyfriend, businessman John Miller.
Jennifer Garner’s Boyfriend Reportedly Not Fond of Her Close Relationship With Ben Affleck
A source told Life & Style Magazine that Ben Affleck has “got a key to come and go as he pleases” which means he hangs out a lot with Jennifer Garner and their three kids. It was also reported that the...
Credits: Jennifer Garner via ABC News
In these dark times, Affleck’s former wife has got his back. He is reportedly spending more time with her and their children in her house, which is seemingly taking a toll on the actress’ boyfriend, businessman John Miller.
Jennifer Garner’s Boyfriend Reportedly Not Fond of Her Close Relationship With Ben Affleck
A source told Life & Style Magazine that Ben Affleck has “got a key to come and go as he pleases” which means he hangs out a lot with Jennifer Garner and their three kids. It was also reported that the...
- 9/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Unfortunately, it's time to say goodbye to a few movies leaving Netflix in August 2024, including The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld.
At the end of every month, there are usually a handful of movies that leave Netflix and head to a different streaming service or cable network. In August, there are more than a few movies that I think people will be especially bummed are leaving Netflix.
We shared a list of six good movies leaving Netflix in August, including an action movie from a man who is probably really going through it right now, Ben Affleck.
The Accountant
Leaving Netflix: Monday, Aug. 26
You have less time to watch The Accountant than any of the other movies on the list! The Accountant starring Ben Affleck leaves Netflix on Monday, Aug. 26, so you have to watch the movie this week.
The Accountant tells the story of an -- you guessed it!
At the end of every month, there are usually a handful of movies that leave Netflix and head to a different streaming service or cable network. In August, there are more than a few movies that I think people will be especially bummed are leaving Netflix.
We shared a list of six good movies leaving Netflix in August, including an action movie from a man who is probably really going through it right now, Ben Affleck.
The Accountant
Leaving Netflix: Monday, Aug. 26
You have less time to watch The Accountant than any of the other movies on the list! The Accountant starring Ben Affleck leaves Netflix on Monday, Aug. 26, so you have to watch the movie this week.
The Accountant tells the story of an -- you guessed it!
- 8/24/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- Netflix Life
Peacock has handed a straight-to-series order to the crime thriller M.I.A., written and executive produced by Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque.
MRC will produce the South Florida-set series about a family running drugs for Etta Tiger Jonze, but when her family is slaughtered, she seeks justice to avenge her blood family while she builds her chosen family. The result sends Etta on a series journey from a powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful criminal queenpin.
Karen Campbell will executive produce and showrun M.I.A., while Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce. Earlier, Solima served as the creator and director of ZeroZeroZero and as the showrunner and director of the hit Italian series Gomorrah.
Ozark earned 45 Emmy nominations and four wins, in addition to honors at the Golden Globes, WGA, SAG and DGA Awards.
Similar to the storyline for M.I.A., Ozark was about family and the American dream.
MRC will produce the South Florida-set series about a family running drugs for Etta Tiger Jonze, but when her family is slaughtered, she seeks justice to avenge her blood family while she builds her chosen family. The result sends Etta on a series journey from a powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful criminal queenpin.
Karen Campbell will executive produce and showrun M.I.A., while Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce. Earlier, Solima served as the creator and director of ZeroZeroZero and as the showrunner and director of the hit Italian series Gomorrah.
Ozark earned 45 Emmy nominations and four wins, in addition to honors at the Golden Globes, WGA, SAG and DGA Awards.
Similar to the storyline for M.I.A., Ozark was about family and the American dream.
- 8/22/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to the female-led crime thriller “M.I.A.,” Variety has learned.
The series, which is set in South Florida, hails from writer Bill Dubuque, who previously co-created the Emmy-winning Netflix series “Ozark.” The official logline for the series states:
“Running drugs is a family affair for Etta Tiger Jonze, but when her family is slaughtered before her eyes, Etta sets out to exact justice on those responsible – avenging her blood family while she builds her chosen family, igniting her series journey from powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful criminal Queenpin.”
Karen Campbell will serve as executive producer and showrunner on “M.I.A.” Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce. MRC will produce.
“Ozark” ran for four seasons on Netflix and followed a family involved in laundering money for a drug cartel. The series received 45 Emmy nominations during that time with four wins. Dubuque’s other...
The series, which is set in South Florida, hails from writer Bill Dubuque, who previously co-created the Emmy-winning Netflix series “Ozark.” The official logline for the series states:
“Running drugs is a family affair for Etta Tiger Jonze, but when her family is slaughtered before her eyes, Etta sets out to exact justice on those responsible – avenging her blood family while she builds her chosen family, igniting her series journey from powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful criminal Queenpin.”
Karen Campbell will serve as executive producer and showrunner on “M.I.A.” Stefano Sollima will direct and executive produce. MRC will produce.
“Ozark” ran for four seasons on Netflix and followed a family involved in laundering money for a drug cartel. The series received 45 Emmy nominations during that time with four wins. Dubuque’s other...
- 8/22/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ben Affleck’s tenure as Batman began with 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While audiences were initially skeptical of him playing the cape crusader, fans appreciated the subtlety and charisma he brought to the role. He reprised the role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Suicide Squad, and The Flash.
Ben Affleck as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Affleck was supposed to direct a solo Batman film that would have followed after the end of Justice League and had Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke. Unfortunately, the film was canceled and instead, Matt Reeves made The Batman. In 2020, Manganiello reflected on the dark tone of the canceled film and how it was heavily influenced by David Fincher’s film The Game.
Ben Affleck’s Cancelled Batman Film Was A Psychological Thriller Inspired by The Game
David Fincher’s The Game remains one of...
Ben Affleck as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures
Affleck was supposed to direct a solo Batman film that would have followed after the end of Justice League and had Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke. Unfortunately, the film was canceled and instead, Matt Reeves made The Batman. In 2020, Manganiello reflected on the dark tone of the canceled film and how it was heavily influenced by David Fincher’s film The Game.
Ben Affleck’s Cancelled Batman Film Was A Psychological Thriller Inspired by The Game
David Fincher’s The Game remains one of...
- 8/22/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In July, Lionsgate executives gathered for a routine greenlight meeting. On the agenda, however, was not a typical project. The studio was looking at Rush Hour 4, the long-talked-about next installment in the action comedy franchise. In different times, it might seem like an attractive idea for Lionsgate — which has an interest in building franchises to complement its John Wick series — or any studio looking to capitalize on audience nostalgia with well-known IP.
But doing the movie would mean potentially working with franchise filmmaker Brett Ratner, who, according to a source, was a part of the pitch as the project’s potential director and producer, despite having not worked in Hollywood for the past seven years, since he faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in 2017.
At the time, Ratner strongly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, and no charges were brought against him. He was dropped by his...
But doing the movie would mean potentially working with franchise filmmaker Brett Ratner, who, according to a source, was a part of the pitch as the project’s potential director and producer, despite having not worked in Hollywood for the past seven years, since he faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in 2017.
At the time, Ratner strongly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, and no charges were brought against him. He was dropped by his...
- 8/21/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After months of alleged tension between the couple, who have been reportedly living separate lives for quite some time now, Jennifer Lopez has finally pulled the plug on her marriage with Ben Affleck. But while many anticipated this falling out, the real shocker of the situation is that there is potentially no prenuptial agreement between the two stars.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli (Credit: Sony Pictures)
In Lopez’s divorce filings from Affleck, there were no mentions of any prenuptial agreement, which would mean their earnings in the last two years would be classified as community property.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Marriage Potentially Heading for an Ugly End Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Gigli (Credit: Sony Pictures)
Considering it was Jennifer Lopez‘s fourth marriage and The Flash star’s second, one would assume a prenup would be pretty obvious. But per TMZ, the duo didn’t take that route,...
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli (Credit: Sony Pictures)
In Lopez’s divorce filings from Affleck, there were no mentions of any prenuptial agreement, which would mean their earnings in the last two years would be classified as community property.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Marriage Potentially Heading for an Ugly End Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Gigli (Credit: Sony Pictures)
Considering it was Jennifer Lopez‘s fourth marriage and The Flash star’s second, one would assume a prenup would be pretty obvious. But per TMZ, the duo didn’t take that route,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Ben Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor are set to reteam in thriller sequel The Accountant 2, which has now apparently wrapped up filming…
Update: Well, wouldn’t you know it. Not only did, as the following original story from January 2024 note, The Accountant 2 would be filming in March, it’s now wrapped up production. Inverse reports that filming is complete, and the aim now is for an April 2025 release date.
Our original story from last January is here…
Don’t worry if you completely forgot about 2016 action thriller The Accountant – director Gavin O’Connor and star Ben Affleck haven’t. According to World Of Reel, the long-in-gestation sequel is set to go into production in March, with its release currently pencilled in for the following spring.
The last time we heard any news about The Accountant 2 was in September 2021 – back then, O’Connor was talking about the potential...
Update: Well, wouldn’t you know it. Not only did, as the following original story from January 2024 note, The Accountant 2 would be filming in March, it’s now wrapped up production. Inverse reports that filming is complete, and the aim now is for an April 2025 release date.
Our original story from last January is here…
Don’t worry if you completely forgot about 2016 action thriller The Accountant – director Gavin O’Connor and star Ben Affleck haven’t. According to World Of Reel, the long-in-gestation sequel is set to go into production in March, with its release currently pencilled in for the following spring.
The last time we heard any news about The Accountant 2 was in September 2021 – back then, O’Connor was talking about the potential...
- 8/16/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Per Deadline, The Accountant 2 has been slated for a theatrical release on April 25, 2025. Currently, the film doesn’t have any competition on that date, but it does arrive a week after the release of Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic and a week before the release of Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.
The official synopsis reads: “When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle. As they get closer to the truth, the trio draw the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive—all intent on putting a stop to their search.“
The Accountant starred Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a math savant with...
The official synopsis reads: “When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle. As they get closer to the truth, the trio draw the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive—all intent on putting a stop to their search.“
The Accountant starred Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a math savant with...
- 8/11/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
It might be time to put some movie nights on the calendar to ensure you catch everything departing from Netflix this August before they’re gone for good.
Unfortunately, in order to make room for the new content hitting the platform this month, it’s time to say goodbye to some of the old. From “Dumb and Dumber To” to the original “Spider-Man,” the family favorites category is taking some tough losses.
The 2022 film that took home seven Oscars (including Best Picture), “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is making its departure after five months on the streaming platform. Another award-winning film headed out the Netflix doors is “American Hustle.” Some other big upsets this month are “The Blind Side” and the original “Paddington.”
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in August 2024 below.
Aug. 3
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Aug. 12
The Woman King
Aug. 13
Paddington
Aug. 15
Dumb and Dumber To Walk of Shame
Aug.
Unfortunately, in order to make room for the new content hitting the platform this month, it’s time to say goodbye to some of the old. From “Dumb and Dumber To” to the original “Spider-Man,” the family favorites category is taking some tough losses.
The 2022 film that took home seven Oscars (including Best Picture), “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is making its departure after five months on the streaming platform. Another award-winning film headed out the Netflix doors is “American Hustle.” Some other big upsets this month are “The Blind Side” and the original “Paddington.”
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in August 2024 below.
Aug. 3
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Aug. 12
The Woman King
Aug. 13
Paddington
Aug. 15
Dumb and Dumber To Walk of Shame
Aug.
- 8/11/2024
- by Lauren Cahoone
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios, once again, is showing its commitment to the big screen with The Accountant 2, which will make a theatrical splash on April 25, 2025. Until now, no release plans were made public about the sequel starring Ben Affleck and directed by Gavin O’Connor.
That final April date proved a solid frame for Amazon MGM this year with the Luca Guadagnino-directed, Zendaya-starring Challengers, which opened to $15 million, made $50.1M stateside and $94.2M overall worldwide.
Currently, Accountant 2 is the only studio wide entry on April 25 next year, the weekend before Marvel Studios kicks off summer with Thunderbolts* on May 2.
Blurb for Accountant 2: When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and...
That final April date proved a solid frame for Amazon MGM this year with the Luca Guadagnino-directed, Zendaya-starring Challengers, which opened to $15 million, made $50.1M stateside and $94.2M overall worldwide.
Currently, Accountant 2 is the only studio wide entry on April 25 next year, the weekend before Marvel Studios kicks off summer with Thunderbolts* on May 2.
Blurb for Accountant 2: When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and...
- 8/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: On the heels of two Tony Award wins this past season for Merrily We Roll Along and Appropriate, which respectively won Best Revival of a Musical and Best Revival of a Play, producer Lamar Richardson and his Ivy Lion Productions have signed with Zero Gravity Management in all areas.
Founded in 2022 by Richardson and Zaire Julion-Richardson with a focus on championing underrepresented voices and empowering narratives, Ivy Lion Productions got its start on Broadway with productions like Merrily We Roll Along, Appropriate, The Wiz, New York, New York and Death of a Salesman. As we were first to report, the company is currently expanding its film and television slate following its producorial debut on Bleecker Street’s newly released The Fabulous Four.
Said Richardson, “I am ecstatic to be partnering with Zero Gravity to take Ivy Lion to a new and exciting level. I have a great synergy with the Zero Gravity team,...
Founded in 2022 by Richardson and Zaire Julion-Richardson with a focus on championing underrepresented voices and empowering narratives, Ivy Lion Productions got its start on Broadway with productions like Merrily We Roll Along, Appropriate, The Wiz, New York, New York and Death of a Salesman. As we were first to report, the company is currently expanding its film and television slate following its producorial debut on Bleecker Street’s newly released The Fabulous Four.
Said Richardson, “I am ecstatic to be partnering with Zero Gravity to take Ivy Lion to a new and exciting level. I have a great synergy with the Zero Gravity team,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Bernthal has played several complex characters with shades of grey in many films and TV projects. He is a versatile actor who has always shined in great supporting roles in films like Snitch, Fury, and The Accountant. However, his most popular role was in the Marvel show The Punisher where he played the titular antihero.
Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal in Daredevil season 2 | Netflix
The character is set to return in next year’s Daredevil: Born Again. It has been some years since he played the character and thus his body needed some training to get in shape as well as some weapons training for his character. At GalaxyCon Raleigh, which was held recently, Bernthal revealed that he trained with former Punisher star Thomas Jane for the show.
Jon Bernthal Trained With Punisher Alum Thomas Jane for Daredevil: Born Again
Thomas Jane played Frank Castle in 2004’s The Punisher...
Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal in Daredevil season 2 | Netflix
The character is set to return in next year’s Daredevil: Born Again. It has been some years since he played the character and thus his body needed some training to get in shape as well as some weapons training for his character. At GalaxyCon Raleigh, which was held recently, Bernthal revealed that he trained with former Punisher star Thomas Jane for the show.
Jon Bernthal Trained With Punisher Alum Thomas Jane for Daredevil: Born Again
Thomas Jane played Frank Castle in 2004’s The Punisher...
- 7/31/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Netflix has ordered the psychological thriller limited series “His & Hers” with Tessa Thompson set for the lead role, Variety has learned.
The streamer has given the series a six-episode order. It is based on the Alice Feeney novel of the same name. William Oldroyd and “Ozark” co-creator Bill Dubuque serve as writers and executive producers on the series, with Oldroyd also set to direct the first episode.
The official description of the series states, “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a journalist. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides...
The streamer has given the series a six-episode order. It is based on the Alice Feeney novel of the same name. William Oldroyd and “Ozark” co-creator Bill Dubuque serve as writers and executive producers on the series, with Oldroyd also set to direct the first episode.
The official description of the series states, “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a journalist. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides...
- 7/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Two Daughters Entertainment, the animation production company behind the internationally recognized kids’ series Moley and upcoming family animated feature The Land of Sometimes, has signed with Zero Gravity Management.
Evan Anglin and Andriana Williams are set to run point for the client on behalf of Zero Gravity.
The Land of Sometimes
Since its founding in 2016 by Executive Chairman James Reatchlous, Two Daughters Entertainment has quickly established itself as a rising force in animation. Available for streaming on Peacock, their debut series Moley is currently airing globally in 30 languages and 160 countries. Telling the story of Moley, a charming, optimistic young mole who lives deep in a burrow under Windsor Castle, in the hustling, bustling city of MoleTown, the show features the vocal talents of Warwick Davis, Stanley Tucci and Gemma Arterton.
At present, Two Daughters Entertainment is actively expanding with original stories and newly acquired IP. Most recently, the company...
Evan Anglin and Andriana Williams are set to run point for the client on behalf of Zero Gravity.
The Land of Sometimes
Since its founding in 2016 by Executive Chairman James Reatchlous, Two Daughters Entertainment has quickly established itself as a rising force in animation. Available for streaming on Peacock, their debut series Moley is currently airing globally in 30 languages and 160 countries. Telling the story of Moley, a charming, optimistic young mole who lives deep in a burrow under Windsor Castle, in the hustling, bustling city of MoleTown, the show features the vocal talents of Warwick Davis, Stanley Tucci and Gemma Arterton.
At present, Two Daughters Entertainment is actively expanding with original stories and newly acquired IP. Most recently, the company...
- 7/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
At this point, fans just want to know what’s going on and what’s not going on. After rumors that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are heading to a divorce recently soared – with some fans claiming that they predicted Bennifer 2.0 would end this way – things seem to have calmed down and the couple are still getting on with their lives, and yes they haven’t taken off their blingy expensive wedding rings.
I know fans would have surely thought they called it, especially since news emerged that they’re selling their house. But maybe they want to work it all out?
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck’s – Different Commitments Keep Them Apart This Fourth of July Celebrations
Jennifer Lopez is one busy woman. I mean you can testify to the amount of things she’s done in so short a time; hosting the Met Gala, leading the Netflix original movie ‘Atlas,...
I know fans would have surely thought they called it, especially since news emerged that they’re selling their house. But maybe they want to work it all out?
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck’s – Different Commitments Keep Them Apart This Fourth of July Celebrations
Jennifer Lopez is one busy woman. I mean you can testify to the amount of things she’s done in so short a time; hosting the Met Gala, leading the Netflix original movie ‘Atlas,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have found their next collaboration. The “Good Will Hunting” and “Air” team will next star in “Rip,” a new Netflix thriller from writer and director Joe Carnahan.
Plot details and release date remain under wraps. The film will be produced by Artists Equity — the artist-led studio founded by Affleck and Damon in 2022.
Artist Equity’s other projects include the Cillian Murphy starrer “Small Things Like These,” a sequel to “The Accountant” and the Jennifer Lopez-led films “Unstoppable” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
Best friends forever Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to star in Rip. A new thriller coming to Netflix from writer and director Joe Carnahan. pic.twitter.com/yecIf4ZhjR
— Netflix (@netflix) July 2, 2024
Affleck and Damon have been longtime collaborators, first teaming up for 1997’s “Good Will Hunting,” which earned them both Oscars for best original screenplay. They starred together in...
Plot details and release date remain under wraps. The film will be produced by Artists Equity — the artist-led studio founded by Affleck and Damon in 2022.
Artist Equity’s other projects include the Cillian Murphy starrer “Small Things Like These,” a sequel to “The Accountant” and the Jennifer Lopez-led films “Unstoppable” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
Best friends forever Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to star in Rip. A new thriller coming to Netflix from writer and director Joe Carnahan. pic.twitter.com/yecIf4ZhjR
— Netflix (@netflix) July 2, 2024
Affleck and Damon have been longtime collaborators, first teaming up for 1997’s “Good Will Hunting,” which earned them both Oscars for best original screenplay. They starred together in...
- 7/2/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The latest collaboration between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is heading to Netflix.
The streaming service has acquired the rights to Rip, the thriller feature that Joe Carnahan is directing, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Damon and Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, is behind the project.
Damon and Affleck will co-star in the movie and also serve as producers. Plot details have not yet been shared.
THR reported last month that the film package was being shopped around town, aiming for a fall shoot.
The two stars, who earned Oscars for their work on the screenplay for Good Will Hunting, most recently co-starred together in Amazon’s Air Jordan-focused film, Air, which Affleck directed. Damon and Affleck have also appeared together in such movies as Dogma and The Last Duel, and they starred in a Dunkin’ Donuts ad that aired during this year’s Super Bowl.
Other projects from...
The streaming service has acquired the rights to Rip, the thriller feature that Joe Carnahan is directing, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Damon and Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, is behind the project.
Damon and Affleck will co-star in the movie and also serve as producers. Plot details have not yet been shared.
THR reported last month that the film package was being shopped around town, aiming for a fall shoot.
The two stars, who earned Oscars for their work on the screenplay for Good Will Hunting, most recently co-starred together in Amazon’s Air Jordan-focused film, Air, which Affleck directed. Damon and Affleck have also appeared together in such movies as Dogma and The Last Duel, and they starred in a Dunkin’ Donuts ad that aired during this year’s Super Bowl.
Other projects from...
- 7/2/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Netflix looks to have landed a big fish before everyone bolts for the Fourth of July holiday. Deadline is hearing that the streamer has landed rights to the crime thriller Rip starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, with Joe Carnahan directing. Deadline first reported the news that the package had hit the market a couple weeks back, and sources indicated it was only a matter of time before someone scooped it up. Carnahan also penned the script, with Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity producing.
Plot details are being kept under wraps other than Rip being described as a crime thriller.
After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, it has produced the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told for Amazon MGM Studios and Small Things Like These,...
Plot details are being kept under wraps other than Rip being described as a crime thriller.
After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, it has produced the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told for Amazon MGM Studios and Small Things Like These,...
- 7/2/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are attached to star in the next film from Artists Equity, the production company founded by the duo in 2022. Titled Rip, the project will be a crime thriller written and directed by Joe Carnahan, according to Deadline.
Little is known about the plot or production calendar of Rip as of yet, though it is expected to seek distributors after gaining interest from theatrical and streaming buyers.
Artists Equity released their first film, Air, in April 2023. Following the origin story of Michael Jordan’s partnership with Nike, the movie also starred Damon and Affleck, as well as Jason Bateman and Viola Davis, among others. Affleck served as director. Other recent projects from the company include the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told and Small Things Like These.
The two Good Will Hunting stars had reportedly been seeking out a new project for Artists Equity as...
Little is known about the plot or production calendar of Rip as of yet, though it is expected to seek distributors after gaining interest from theatrical and streaming buyers.
Artists Equity released their first film, Air, in April 2023. Following the origin story of Michael Jordan’s partnership with Nike, the movie also starred Damon and Affleck, as well as Jason Bateman and Viola Davis, among others. Affleck served as director. Other recent projects from the company include the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told and Small Things Like These.
The two Good Will Hunting stars had reportedly been seeking out a new project for Artists Equity as...
- 6/20/2024
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Film News
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are set to share the screen again, this time in crime thriller Rip.
The film package is currently making its way around town and has Joe Carnahan, the filmmaker behind Smokin’ Aces and The Grey, attached to direct and write the script. Plot details are not yet known and a fall shoot is planned.
Affleck and Damon will also produce via their Artists Equity banner. The duo recently produced and starred in Air Jordan movie Air, which Affleck also directed. Artists Equity recently struck a deal with Lionsgate to distribute drama Small Things Like These, which stars Cillian Murphy and premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
Elsewhere on the Artists Equity slate is the sequel to the Affleck vehicle The Accountant, which landed at Amazon MGM, along with other Artists Equity title Unstoppable starring Jennifer Lopez.
Affleck and Damon founded the outfit on the principle...
The film package is currently making its way around town and has Joe Carnahan, the filmmaker behind Smokin’ Aces and The Grey, attached to direct and write the script. Plot details are not yet known and a fall shoot is planned.
Affleck and Damon will also produce via their Artists Equity banner. The duo recently produced and starred in Air Jordan movie Air, which Affleck also directed. Artists Equity recently struck a deal with Lionsgate to distribute drama Small Things Like These, which stars Cillian Murphy and premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
Elsewhere on the Artists Equity slate is the sequel to the Affleck vehicle The Accountant, which landed at Amazon MGM, along with other Artists Equity title Unstoppable starring Jennifer Lopez.
Affleck and Damon founded the outfit on the principle...
- 6/18/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Deadline reports that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are set to team up once again for Rip, a crime thriller written and directed by Joe Carnahan.
Damon and Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, will produce the project, which is expected to start shooting this fall. Plot details are being kept under wraps at the moment, but there’s been plenty of interest from potential buyers, both theatrical and streaming. You might recall that the pair were planning to star in another crime thriller earlier this year. Affleck was set to direct Animals from a script written by Connor McIntyre and would also appear alongside Damon, but Deadline’s report states that scheduling with The Accountant sequel couldn’t be worked out, so the project was put on pause.
Related Matt Damon and Casey Affleck try to outrun the heat in the trailer for The Instigators
After writing and starring in Good Will Hunting,...
Damon and Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, will produce the project, which is expected to start shooting this fall. Plot details are being kept under wraps at the moment, but there’s been plenty of interest from potential buyers, both theatrical and streaming. You might recall that the pair were planning to star in another crime thriller earlier this year. Affleck was set to direct Animals from a script written by Connor McIntyre and would also appear alongside Damon, but Deadline’s report states that scheduling with The Accountant sequel couldn’t be worked out, so the project was put on pause.
Related Matt Damon and Casey Affleck try to outrun the heat in the trailer for The Instigators
After writing and starring in Good Will Hunting,...
- 6/18/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Here is a package that certainly will heat up the summer market. Deadline is hearing that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are attached to star in the thriller Rip, with Joe Carnahan writing and directing. Affleck and Damon’s company Artists Equity is producing with a plan to shoot this fall.
Reps for Artists Equity could not be reached for comment. Carnahan came up with story from Mike McGrale, who is also a co-producer.
Plot details are being kept under wraps other than it being described as a crime thriller. The project is expected to find a distributor soon as interest has been drawn from theatrical and streaming buyers.
Since launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck have released its first film, Air, in spring 2023 to glowing reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, the studio has produced the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told...
Reps for Artists Equity could not be reached for comment. Carnahan came up with story from Mike McGrale, who is also a co-producer.
Plot details are being kept under wraps other than it being described as a crime thriller. The project is expected to find a distributor soon as interest has been drawn from theatrical and streaming buyers.
Since launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck have released its first film, Air, in spring 2023 to glowing reviews and a solid box office performance. Since then, the studio has produced the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told...
- 6/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this month, pop star Jennifer Lopez canceled her upcoming This Is Me… Live summer tour amid divorce rumors with actor Ben Affleck. The tour was to promote Lopez’s new album, This Is Me… Now, inspired by her romance with the Batman v. Superman star.
Ticketing company LiveNation stated Lopez is “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” On her official website, Lopez also wrote, “I am completely heartsick and devasted about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
The tour’s cancellation added further speculation about Lopez and Affleck’s marriage. Over the past few months, fans have wondered if a divorce is on the horizon for the couple after Affleck was spotted without his wedding band. Lopez has also appeared solo at several public events, such as the...
Ticketing company LiveNation stated Lopez is “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” On her official website, Lopez also wrote, “I am completely heartsick and devasted about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
The tour’s cancellation added further speculation about Lopez and Affleck’s marriage. Over the past few months, fans have wondered if a divorce is on the horizon for the couple after Affleck was spotted without his wedding band. Lopez has also appeared solo at several public events, such as the...
- 6/17/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Director Cameron Van Hoy has entered production on The Prince, a new feature drama penned by Pulitzer Prize winner and Oscar nominee David Mamet. Scott Haze (Old Henry) leads a starry ensemble that also includes Nicolas Cage (Pig), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Giancarlo Esposito (Parish) and Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven).
The Prince chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the high-stakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.
While unconfirmed, we’re told by multiple sources close to the project that the lead character Parker, played by Haze, is inspired at least in part by Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, whose abuse of drugs and alcohol is well documented — including in his 2021 memoir Beautiful Things — and who was found guilty Tuesday in Delaware of three felony counts related to the purchase of a gun in 2018.
Mamet alluded to his work on...
The Prince chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the high-stakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.
While unconfirmed, we’re told by multiple sources close to the project that the lead character Parker, played by Haze, is inspired at least in part by Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, whose abuse of drugs and alcohol is well documented — including in his 2021 memoir Beautiful Things — and who was found guilty Tuesday in Delaware of three felony counts related to the purchase of a gun in 2018.
Mamet alluded to his work on...
- 6/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez must be aware of the media scrutiny they currently face. Rumors are flying that there’s trouble in paradise for the married couple of less than two years. Yesterday, paparazzi spotted the father of three in LA. Affleck seemingly hid his left hand in his pockets nearly the entire time he was outside, removing it only to greet his mom.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in LA | Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Affleck joined his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for a stroll on June 11. They paused before crossing a street in LA, seemingly spotting the paparazzi from afar. The Argo star wore a white zip-up, red tee shirt, light blue denim, and Travis Scott x Air Jordan sneakers. Garner donned sunglasses, a zip-up sweatshirt, leggings, and tennis shoes. Affleck noticeably hid his hands in his back pocket nearly the entire time they were exposed to the paparazzi.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in LA | Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Affleck joined his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, for a stroll on June 11. They paused before crossing a street in LA, seemingly spotting the paparazzi from afar. The Argo star wore a white zip-up, red tee shirt, light blue denim, and Travis Scott x Air Jordan sneakers. Garner donned sunglasses, a zip-up sweatshirt, leggings, and tennis shoes. Affleck noticeably hid his hands in his back pocket nearly the entire time they were exposed to the paparazzi.
- 6/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Pop star Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour, This Is Me… Now. The album, inspired by her romance with actor Ben Affleck, was released in early February along with its accompanying film, This Is Me… Now: A Love Story. The album comes ten years after her last album, A.K.A., released in 2014.
On Friday, LiveNation released a statement saying Lopez is “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Lopez also stated on her official website, “I am completely heartsick and devasted about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
The tour’s cancellation comes amid divorce rumors between Lopez and husband Affleck. In May, Affleck was spotted in public without his wedding band but was later photographed with Lopez en route to their child’s recital. The couple...
On Friday, LiveNation released a statement saying Lopez is “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Lopez also stated on her official website, “I am completely heartsick and devasted about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
The tour’s cancellation comes amid divorce rumors between Lopez and husband Affleck. In May, Affleck was spotted in public without his wedding band but was later photographed with Lopez en route to their child’s recital. The couple...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Jennifer Lopez looked radiant in a black-and-white strapless ensemble on Monday as she made a solo appearance at the Egyptian Theatre for the Los Angeles premiere of her latest movie, Atlas.
Jennifer Lopez exudes glamour as she poses solo on the black carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her sci-fi movie, Atlas, at the Egyptian Theatre Hollywood (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Heading for Divorce?
Her latest red carpet appearance comes on the heels of a rumor that she’s divorcing Ben Affleck. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and wed in 2022, hasn’t been spotted together in public for a while, except for the one occasion over the weekend when they put on a united front to attend their kids’ event.
J.Lo even graced the Met Gala steps solo this year, fueling divorce speculations. Rumor has it that Affleck and Lopez...
Jennifer Lopez exudes glamour as she poses solo on the black carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her sci-fi movie, Atlas, at the Egyptian Theatre Hollywood (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Heading for Divorce?
Her latest red carpet appearance comes on the heels of a rumor that she’s divorcing Ben Affleck. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2021 and wed in 2022, hasn’t been spotted together in public for a while, except for the one occasion over the weekend when they put on a united front to attend their kids’ event.
J.Lo even graced the Met Gala steps solo this year, fueling divorce speculations. Rumor has it that Affleck and Lopez...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Ben Affleck was spotted without his wedding band amid divorce rumors between him and his wife, Jennifer Lopez. On Friday, photographers captured the Batman v. Superman star on his way to his daughter’s recital. Affleck’s left hand was void of his wedding band.
Rumors about the couple’s potential split sparked over the past week when Lopez appeared at the Met Gala solo. Affleck’s representative claimed the actor could not attend due to the filming of a sequel to his film The Accountant.
The couple had not been spotted together in public for 47 days, but on Thursday, Affleck was seen picking up Lopez, their first appearance together in over a month at an event for their children. The two arrived separately before meeting up. Later on Sunday, Affleck was photographed again with the wedding band on. However, he was not with Lopez.
In March, Affleck and Lopez...
Rumors about the couple’s potential split sparked over the past week when Lopez appeared at the Met Gala solo. Affleck’s representative claimed the actor could not attend due to the filming of a sequel to his film The Accountant.
The couple had not been spotted together in public for 47 days, but on Thursday, Affleck was seen picking up Lopez, their first appearance together in over a month at an event for their children. The two arrived separately before meeting up. Later on Sunday, Affleck was photographed again with the wedding band on. However, he was not with Lopez.
In March, Affleck and Lopez...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Sienna Miller and Ben Affleck starred together in the 2016 film, Live By Night, which the actor himself helmed. He was riding high on the success of his Oscar-winning film Argo, but this next film proved to be a complete disaster. It took years for Affleck to take on another project as a director. Miller may have identified one of the issues which affected the emotional quality of the film. She revealed that she had zero chemistry with Affleck.
Sienna Miller and Ben Affleck in a still from Live By Night | RatPac-Dune Entertainment
In recent years, Miller has been known for playing complex, dramatic roles in films that were well-received by critics as well as audiences. She’s playing the role of Frances Kittredge in Kevin Costner’s upcoming two-part Western drama, Horizon: An American Saga.
Sienna Miller Had No Chemistry With Ben Affleck In Live By Night
Sienna Miller and...
Sienna Miller and Ben Affleck in a still from Live By Night | RatPac-Dune Entertainment
In recent years, Miller has been known for playing complex, dramatic roles in films that were well-received by critics as well as audiences. She’s playing the role of Frances Kittredge in Kevin Costner’s upcoming two-part Western drama, Horizon: An American Saga.
Sienna Miller Had No Chemistry With Ben Affleck In Live By Night
Sienna Miller and...
- 5/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Actor Chris Pratt is sharing the devastating death of a dear “friend” of his, Tony McFarr, who was only 47. He shared a tribute to the late stuntman on his social media and explained how their bond grew. It was sweet but very heartbreaking. Keep reading for more details on their friendship and the passing of Tony.
Chris Pratt Shares Devastating Death Of ‘Friend’
Whenever one loses a friend, it is very hard to come to terms with the idea that this person is gone. Or, that they will never see them again. Chris Pratt has worked on numerous television shows and movies, making countless friends along the way. Since some of his movies require extreme physical activity, he will occasionally have a stuntperson, not that he is not in amazing shape. One of them was Tony McFarr who worked with Chris on a handful of films, including Jurassic Park. Sadly,...
Chris Pratt Shares Devastating Death Of ‘Friend’
Whenever one loses a friend, it is very hard to come to terms with the idea that this person is gone. Or, that they will never see them again. Chris Pratt has worked on numerous television shows and movies, making countless friends along the way. Since some of his movies require extreme physical activity, he will occasionally have a stuntperson, not that he is not in amazing shape. One of them was Tony McFarr who worked with Chris on a handful of films, including Jurassic Park. Sadly,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Walton Goggins, the ghoulish antihero of Prime Video's Fallout series, has become an unexpected sex symbol with the show's success.
Undoubtedly, the reason is the character of Ghoul. Goggins combines a hardened survivalist's anarchic mind with a Hollywood cowboy's rustic stoicism.
He feels like Ronald Reagan channeling John Wayne, like a man at the end of his days who sticks around for one more horseback ride.
The resignation in his attitude drives his character, not to mention the characters around him who react to his infamy and monstrous appearance. He's the new face of anarchy and arguably the first mainstream character to embody the spirit of anarchy with such a genteel facade.
You must be in love with Cooper Howard, aka The Ghoul, because you've seen Walton Goggin's face many times.
He's been in countless movies since the 1990s, usually playing morally confused or at least ambiguous characters. He has...
Undoubtedly, the reason is the character of Ghoul. Goggins combines a hardened survivalist's anarchic mind with a Hollywood cowboy's rustic stoicism.
He feels like Ronald Reagan channeling John Wayne, like a man at the end of his days who sticks around for one more horseback ride.
The resignation in his attitude drives his character, not to mention the characters around him who react to his infamy and monstrous appearance. He's the new face of anarchy and arguably the first mainstream character to embody the spirit of anarchy with such a genteel facade.
You must be in love with Cooper Howard, aka The Ghoul, because you've seen Walton Goggin's face many times.
He's been in countless movies since the 1990s, usually playing morally confused or at least ambiguous characters. He has...
- 5/14/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Cassandra Blair has signed with Cesd for representation.
Blair is coming off a busy awards season following her success portraying Vanessa Jenkins in a series regular role on the critically acclaimed Amazon Freevee show Jury Duty. Her performance, alongside her fellow cast members, was awarded Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series presented by the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Most recently, she was seen on NCIS: Hawai’i. Previous credits also include the Max series Hacks, Fox/ABC’s 9-1-1, S.W.A.T. for CBS, HBO’s Westworld, Better Things from FX and ABC’s The Rookie.
On stage, Blair starred in Theatre of Note’s production of For The Love Of, which Center Theatre Group remounted at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of their third annual “Block Party.”
Next up, Blair can be seen in a supporting role in the upcoming feature film from Artists Road, Reunion, also starring Lil’ Rel Howery,...
Blair is coming off a busy awards season following her success portraying Vanessa Jenkins in a series regular role on the critically acclaimed Amazon Freevee show Jury Duty. Her performance, alongside her fellow cast members, was awarded Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series presented by the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Most recently, she was seen on NCIS: Hawai’i. Previous credits also include the Max series Hacks, Fox/ABC’s 9-1-1, S.W.A.T. for CBS, HBO’s Westworld, Better Things from FX and ABC’s The Rookie.
On stage, Blair starred in Theatre of Note’s production of For The Love Of, which Center Theatre Group remounted at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of their third annual “Block Party.”
Next up, Blair can be seen in a supporting role in the upcoming feature film from Artists Road, Reunion, also starring Lil’ Rel Howery,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
After a decade and change playing superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sandbox, Robert Downey Jr. wants to remind everyone there's more to him than Tony Stark. In the years since permanently (?) retiring his MCU alter ego in "Avengers: Endgame," the actor has lined up an ambitious slate of projects. Between getting an Oscar for his supporting role in Christopher Nolan's Best Picture-winning "Oppenheimer" and pulling a Peter Sellers by tackling multiple colorful characters in Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar's "The Sympathizer" miniseries, it's fair to say Rdj the character actor is officially back.
As chance would have it, we're now 10 years removed from the last time Downey tried (but failed) to renew his acting bonafides with "The Judge." Directed by David Dobkin, the 2014 drama stars Downey as Hank Palmer, a big-shot lawyer from Chicago who returns to his podunk hometown in Indiana to attend his mother's funeral.
As chance would have it, we're now 10 years removed from the last time Downey tried (but failed) to renew his acting bonafides with "The Judge." Directed by David Dobkin, the 2014 drama stars Downey as Hank Palmer, a big-shot lawyer from Chicago who returns to his podunk hometown in Indiana to attend his mother's funeral.
- 5/6/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
10. John and Jane Smith from Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
- 4/26/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
A fundraiser launched Thursday for the crew member who remains hospitalized after the accident on set of the Amazon MGM Studios film “The Pickup” says the crew member is in the ICU with “extensive bodily injuries.”
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem delivered its second straight No. 1 showing among streaming titles, leading the rankings for the last week of March. The acquired series top 10 had several new entrants, thanks in part to a change in how Nielsen reports the numbers.
The ratings service says it made an “enhancement” to its Streaming Content Ratings, which is the basis for the weekly top 10 lists, that results in a number of programs being added to the Scr product. (They weren’t previously “due to business agreements which preceded the rankings, coupled with the associated technical aspects of measurement.”) The affected programs stream mostly on Hulu and Peacock after airing on linear networks.
The upshot is that former Fox series The Resident (1.48 billion minutes on Hulu and Netflix) and animated mainstays Family Guy (837 million minutes on Hulu) and American Dad (619 million on Hulu) all made their first appearance in the top...
The ratings service says it made an “enhancement” to its Streaming Content Ratings, which is the basis for the weekly top 10 lists, that results in a number of programs being added to the Scr product. (They weren’t previously “due to business agreements which preceded the rankings, coupled with the associated technical aspects of measurement.”) The affected programs stream mostly on Hulu and Peacock after airing on linear networks.
The upshot is that former Fox series The Resident (1.48 billion minutes on Hulu and Netflix) and animated mainstays Family Guy (837 million minutes on Hulu) and American Dad (619 million on Hulu) all made their first appearance in the top...
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Heidi Klum’s America’s Got Talent Salary Revealed! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Heidi Klum, the German-American model, is also an exceptional reality TV host and judge. She has been on America’s Got Talent for a long time, and that stint has brought in a hefty paycheck over the years as well. She graced the stage of the popular American talent show with Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Heidi.
Heidi was the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and after a great modeling career, she transitioned to TV show hosting and a judge. One of her most successful works as a host was the reality show Project Runway, for which the German beauty won an Emmy in the Oustanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program category. She shared the Emmy with co-host Tim Gunn.
Heidi Klum has also appeared in movies and TV shows, for example,...
Heidi Klum, the German-American model, is also an exceptional reality TV host and judge. She has been on America’s Got Talent for a long time, and that stint has brought in a hefty paycheck over the years as well. She graced the stage of the popular American talent show with Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Heidi.
Heidi was the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and after a great modeling career, she transitioned to TV show hosting and a judge. One of her most successful works as a host was the reality show Project Runway, for which the German beauty won an Emmy in the Oustanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program category. She shared the Emmy with co-host Tim Gunn.
Heidi Klum has also appeared in movies and TV shows, for example,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Spice Girls Reunite For Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday! Viral Video Shared By David Beckham Sparks New Album! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
We’ll tell you what we want, what we want, is a Spice Girls Reunion! And it happened! Yes, you read that right, a Spice Girl reunion happened at none other than Posh Spice Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday! After years of seeing mini-reunions and run-ins, all the Spice Girls reunited to celebrate Victoria’s big 50, and husband David Beckham had all the deets!
Victoria Beckham‘s birthday party was no less than a grand gala, and we wouldn’t expect anything else from the first lady of football. The exuberant guest list was filled with A-listers and superstars Gordon Ramsay, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, and Tom Cruise were among the attendees. Alright, so the Spice Girls reunion was the high point of the night. Victoria (Posh Spice) is...
We’ll tell you what we want, what we want, is a Spice Girls Reunion! And it happened! Yes, you read that right, a Spice Girl reunion happened at none other than Posh Spice Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday! After years of seeing mini-reunions and run-ins, all the Spice Girls reunited to celebrate Victoria’s big 50, and husband David Beckham had all the deets!
Victoria Beckham‘s birthday party was no less than a grand gala, and we wouldn’t expect anything else from the first lady of football. The exuberant guest list was filled with A-listers and superstars Gordon Ramsay, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, and Tom Cruise were among the attendees. Alright, so the Spice Girls reunion was the high point of the night. Victoria (Posh Spice) is...
- 4/22/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Everything we know about Ben Affleck’s The Accountant 2 so far. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In the 2016 film “The Accountant,” Ben Affleck portrays a forensic accountant with autism who leads a double life, working for both the U.S. Treasury Department and criminal organizations. Following its success, a sequel titled “The Accountant 2” is in the works. The original film was a box office hit, grossing over $155 million worldwide, surpassing its $44 million budget. Recently, “The Accountant” saw a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, ranking fourth on the list of the most-watched movies globally from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.
Plot of The Accountant 2
When Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina’s (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) former superior is brutally murdered by unknown assailants, she turns to the enigmatic Christian Wolff ( Ben Affleck) for his unique expertise. Christian, joined by his estranged brother Brax (played by Jon Bernthal), a skilled operative, applies his unorthodox...
In the 2016 film “The Accountant,” Ben Affleck portrays a forensic accountant with autism who leads a double life, working for both the U.S. Treasury Department and criminal organizations. Following its success, a sequel titled “The Accountant 2” is in the works. The original film was a box office hit, grossing over $155 million worldwide, surpassing its $44 million budget. Recently, “The Accountant” saw a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, ranking fourth on the list of the most-watched movies globally from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.
Plot of The Accountant 2
When Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina’s (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) former superior is brutally murdered by unknown assailants, she turns to the enigmatic Christian Wolff ( Ben Affleck) for his unique expertise. Christian, joined by his estranged brother Brax (played by Jon Bernthal), a skilled operative, applies his unorthodox...
- 4/22/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
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