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‘Here’ Video Review: Zemeckis, Hanks, and Wright Reunite for Moving Family Drama

Thirty years ago, filmmaker Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks teamed with screenwriter Eric Roth and actress Robin Wright for Forrest Gump, which won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Hanks, as well as Oscars for editing and visual effects. Zemeckis’ latest film, Here, based on a graphic novel…

Andrew Stanton to Direct ‘Toy Story 5’

©Courtesy of Disney Andrew Stanton has been tapped to direct the upcoming Toy Story 5, according to a statement by Pixar’s chief creative officer Pete Docter. Stanton is a veteran creative with Pixar, having directed Finding Nemo and WALL-E for the studio, both of which won Oscars for Best Animated Feature. He also wrote the…

Milan’s Prada Foundation Celebrates Wes Anderson With ‘Asteroid City: Exhibition’

Milan’s Fondazione Prada has unveiled to the public Wes Anderson – Asteroid City: Exhibition — in collaboration with Universal Pictures International Italy — that opened on September 23rd and will run until January 7th, 2024. The show anticipates the Italian theatrical release on September 28th of Asteroid City, presented at the 76th Cannes Film Festival…

“Asteroid City” : Press Conference with Writer/Director Wes Anderson, Actors Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and More!

Synopsis : The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Smoking|Brief Graphic Nudity) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Original Language: English Director: Wes Anderson Producer: Wes Anderson, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson Writer: Wes…

“Asteroid City” : Q&A with Actor Bryan Cranston on Working with Wes Anderson and His Retirement Plan

Synopsis : The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Smoking|Brief Graphic Nudity) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Original Language: English Director: Wes Anderson Producer: Wes Anderson, Steve Rales, Jeremy Dawson Writer: Wes…

Film Review – ‘Asteroid City’ is the Latest Weird Cinematic Meditation from the One and Only Wes Anderson

Certain filmmakers have a particular style that makes their films instantly recognizable to audiences, be it a color palette, troupe of regular actors, or a narrator to anchor their stories. Wes Anderson utilizes all these and many more, and each of his projects adds a handful of new performers to his already extensive ensemble as…

Wes Anderson’s Film “Asteroid City” – Official Trailer – Only In Theaters June 16 : Starring Tom Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, Margot Robbie

Focus Features has released a new trailer for a highly anticipated Wes Anderson’s new latest outing, “Asteroid City” which will score a limited release on June 16th before expanding a week later on June 23rd.  The trailer showcases Anderson’s usual style of meticulously crafted shot compositions and high color saturation, but this time opts for…

‘Blonde’ Wins Razzie for Worst Movie; Tom Hanks, Jared Leto Take Worst Actor Prizes

The the worst in cinema were celebrated Saturday with the announcement of the winners of the 43rd Annual Razzie Awards. Razzies aren’t a girl’s best friend. The film, “Blonde,” Netflix’s exploitative drama about Marilyn Monroe, is the “winner” of worst movie at the 43rd annual Golden Rasberry Awards (aka the Razzies), which honors the year’s most unpleasant performances…

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” Release Date Set for September

Portokalos family is heading back to theaters this fall. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” will premiere in theaters September 8, Focus Features announced Friday. The third film sees Vardalos direct and once again star opposite John Corbett, with Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Gary Goetzman returning as executive producers via their Playtone banner. Other…

Colin Hanks, Ryan Reynolds Plan New Documentary About Late Comedian John Candy

Documentarians Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly in talks with Amazon Prime to screen their upcoming film about the late Canadian-born comic actor John Candy. The film, yet untitled, is being produced by Reynolds together with George Dewey’s production company, Maximum Effort. It has the blessing of Candy’s widow and children, and will include…

FLC Announces 48th Chaplin Award Gala Honoring Viola Davis

FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES VIOLA DAVISAS RECIPIENT OF THE 48th CHAPLIN AWARDTO BE PRESENTED ON APRIL 24Photo Credit: AB+DM New York, NY (February 9, 2023) – Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Viola Davis is the recipient of the 48th Chaplin Award. The award will be presented at a gala evening in Davis’s…