Movies news summaries — Page 2
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After ‘Liar Liar,’ Justin Cooper says his mother hid prison fan letters
Justin Cooper said on the “Not So Little Rascals” podcast that his mother later told him she had kept prison mail from him after “Liar Liar” brought him fame; he recalled letters from incarcerated men calling him a cute kid and saying they were fans. -
Lundgren’s memoir recounts Stallone’s four-day ICU stay after Rocky IV fight scenes
Writing in a new memoir, Dolph Lundgren says Sylvester Stallone spent four days in intensive care after filming fight scenes for “Rocky IV.” Lundgren said he learned of the hospitalization later and speculated Stallone was partly overworked. -
Brad Pitt says a script’s emotional pull led him to ‘Heart of the Beast’
Brad Pitt says the “Heart of the Beast” screenplay made him slip outside for a “silent weep,” convincing him to pursue it. The film opened Sept. 25; Pitt plays James Belmont, a Special Forces veteran stranded in Alaska after a plane crash with his retired combat dog. -
A $11.2 million Friday puts ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ atop the box office
Avengers: Endgame Encore led the North American box office Friday with $11.2 million from 3,060 screens and is expected to reach about $26 million by Sunday. A24’s Primetime ranked second with $8.49 million from 2,874 locations. -
R rating for Holmes documentary cites language and some graphic nudity
You Can See Everything, an Elizabeth Holmes documentary, received an R rating Sept. 23 for “language and some graphic nudity.” Entertainment Weekly reports one unidentified person appears full-frontal; A24 declined to explain the scene. The film opens Oct. 16. -
Mubi CEO cites young viewers while praising ‘Primetime’s’ reported $20M opening
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel called Lance Oppenheim’s “Primetime” opening, reported at $20 million, “incredible,” citing younger viewers of a story he said might seem aimed at older audiences. At Zurich Summit, he urged the industry to fund bold films and seek their audiences. -
John Madden biopic starring Nicolas Cage sets November release dates
The trailer for “Madden,” with Nicolas Cage as late football coach John Madden, debuted Sept. 24. The biopic traces his Raiders partnership with Al Davis and the creation of the Madden NFL game; it opens in select theaters Nov. 11 and streams globally on Prime Video Nov. 18. -
Skyler Gisondo says Robert Pattinson keeps ‘Primetime’ scenes unpredictable
Skyler Gisondo says acting with Robert Pattinson in “Primetime” was “completely electrifying,” as Pattinson’s unpredictable style made it feel like “anything could happen.” Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, and Gisondo plays decoy Dan Plumb. The film opened Sept. 25. -
Marisa Tomei says watching Holland and Zendaya thrive brings her joy
Marisa Tomei says seeing longtime Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya thrive has been “a deep, deep joy” after nearly a decade working with them. She is also proud that her Aunt May served as a mentor to Holland’s Peter Parker. -
Hansen says Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ portrayal is detached from reality
After seeing “Primetime,” Chris Hansen said Robert Pattinson’s portrayal felt “detached from reality.” Asked which scenes did not happen in real life, he replied, “Almost every one of them,” and said he was unsure what the film’s point was. -
CAA's Roeg Sutherland sees U.S. demand and fresh capital for global films
At Zurich Summit, CAA's Roeg Sutherland said more film funding is available than ever; U.S. audiences watch international films. CAA sold La Bola Negra for more than it gets for an American movie, he said; European films need equity beyond subsidies, and pre-sales are harder. -
FBI agents arrest Ted Kaczynski in Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ finale
Netflix’s “Unabomber” ends with FBI agents arresting Ted Kaczynski at his Montana cabin after investigators find what appears to be a draft of the manifesto among his brother David’s belongings. A ruse draws Kaczynski outside; a search then finds a ready-to-mail bomb. -
Anthony Ippolito spent 18 months preparing to play Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’
Anthony Ippolito portrays Sylvester Stallone in Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky,” about Stallone’s fight to star in the screenplay he wrote. Ippolito spent 18 months preparing, gained 40 pounds of muscle and spoke with Stallone in lengthy Zoom sessions. -
‘Primetime’ draws on 2006 sting in which Bill Conradt died by suicide
Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” draws on Chris Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator” era and a 2006 Texas sting in which Bill Conradt died by suicide as officers tried to serve a warrant. Hansen says he was not consulted and accuses A24 of exploiting his name. -
Netflix's Unabomber pairs real FBI language analysis with a fictional agent
The Netflix film Unabomber, released Sept. 25, depicts Ted Kaczynski's 17-year bombing campaign, which killed three and injured more than 20. FBI language analysis of his manifesto helped identify him, but Shailene Woodley's agent Joanne Miller is fictional. -
Tilly Norwood wants Holland and Colman’s digital twins in an AI production
AI actress Tilly Norwood said she’d love to work with Tom Holland and Olivia Colman, but only if their digital twins joined her in an AI production. At the Zurich Film Festival, creator Eline van der Velden also revisited the backlash to her creation. -
Ginger Rogers role in Astaire biopic reportedly goes to Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly set to play Ginger Rogers in an untitled Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland as Astaire; Margaret Qualley will play his sister, Adele. Deadline reported the casting on Sept. 25. Paul King is directing. -
‘Hanuman Ansh’ tops $3.5M overseas in Hombale’s first international distribution of a film it didn’t produce
“Hanuman Ansh” has grossed more than $3.5 million overseas in Hombale Films’ first international distribution of a film it did not produce. North America led with $1.8 million, according to the company’s territory figures. -
Johansson reunites with ‘Paper Tiger’ cast at New York Film Festival premiere
Scarlett Johansson attended the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paper Tiger” after a long flight from an overseas shoot, saying, “It’s 5 in the morning.” She missed its Cannes premiere while filming “The Exorcist: Martyrs”; this was her first time seeing the film at a фестив? -
Claire Scanlon separates ‘Star Wars’ nods from coincidence in ‘Love Hypothesis’
Director Claire Scanlon confirms “The Love Hypothesis” nods to “Star Wars”: Adam Carlsen was named for Adam Driver, and his black wardrobe evokes Kylo Ren. Olive’s red outfits were coincidental. Hazelwood’s novel began as Rey–Kylo fan fiction. -
Hansen calls Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ detached from reality as critics’ score falls to 86%
Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ score for Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” fell from 93% on 14 reviews to 86% on 155 by Friday evening. Chris Hansen called the film detached from reality in his first X video review and said his full review would be on his podcast Friday night. -
After Watching Pattinson-Led ‘Primetime,’ Chris Hansen Calls It ‘Bizarre’
Chris Hansen, former “To Catch a Predator” host, watched “Primetime,” the Robert Pattinson film based on events from his show, and called it “bizarre” and detached from reality. He said he was not objective because the character is him and questioned the film’s purpose. -
Ina Garten turned down a memoir film rather than let it be changed
Ina Garten says she has declined approaches to adapt her 2024 memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, into a film because she expects filmmakers to alter her story and does not want details invented for dramatic effect. “It’s my story. I get to keep it,” she told PEOPLE. -
‘Fake Skating’ film casts Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell
Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell will play Dani and Alec in Sony’s film adaptation of Lynn Painter’s novel “Fake Skating,” with the casting announced Sept. 24. Josh Boone will direct; the film is scheduled to open exclusively in theaters July 16, 2027. -
Alexander Ludwig calls ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 its most extravagant yet
Alexander Ludwig is promoting Netflix’s “Unabomber,” in which he plays an FBI agent, while filming Season 4 of “The White Lotus” in France. He calls the new season the show’s most extravagant yet; HBO and creator Mike White have not officially revealed its story.
