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Rachel Zegler to voice character of Princess Ellian in 'Spellbound'
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation's 'Spellbound', is being directed by Vicky Jenson with Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton penning the script. The original score for the film hails from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. Chris Montan serves as executive music producer. John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Lipman are producing for Skydance Animation.
'CODA' is an expression of the new OTT-led era of entertainment
Months later, Wright won the Golden Globe for Best Actress - Television Drama Series. Since then, there's been no looking back for streamers as year after year they have been in contention for top entertainment awards across categories, firmly establishing their presence as the new global content powerhouses. And their coming of age was announced at the recently concluded Oscars, before the chatter about the awards was jettisoned by the Will Smith 'slapgate', when the Apple TV+ film, 'CODA', went home with the best picture trophy. Apple TV+ made movie history by becoming the first streaming service to win the best picture accolade at the Academy Awards, which just completed their 94th year.
Will Smith resigns from Academy to avoid suspension
In a statement, Smith called his actions "shocking, painful and inexcusable" and said that he will accept any additional consequences that the Academy's Board of Governors deems appropriate. "The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home," Smith said. "I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken."
Ilaiyaraaja wins Best Original Score at Amsterdam International Film Festival
Producer Sir Marco Robinson shared the news on Twitter. He said, "We win best score for our film 'A beautiful breakup' with composer Ilaiyaraaja at the Amsterdam Film Festival. (The) award for Best Original Score. We are so happy!!! It is incredibly beautiful music." The film, which has as many as 30 original sound tracks of Ilaiyaraaja in it, has been bankrolled by a UK-based production house called A5 Natures Movies International and features debutants Krish and Matylda in the lead.
Movie Review | 'Morbius': Engaging despite being a generic origin story
The film begins with Jared Leto sporting his signature beard and long silky black hair parted down the middle- alighting from a helicopter in the mountains of Costa Rica. Hobbling around with a pair of forearm crutches, he enters a cave to capture a flock of bats whose DNA he plans to extract to create a powerful new serum. He is playing Dr Michael Morbius.
Oscar Isaac talks about what separates Steven Grant from Marc Spector
Separating Steven from Marc Spector, Oscar said, "Steven is utterly sincere, and he says what he sees. It's often really funny but it's not funny to him because he doesn't know he's being funny. There's a real social awkwardness to him. He doesn't have the social skills his alter Mark has. Steven is non-violent, he doesn't eat meat, and he cares about people and wants to connect."
After Bruce Willis, now Jim Carrey announces acting retirement
Hollywood star Jim Carrey has announced that he's retiring from acting. When revealing his plan in a new interview, the actor said that he feels he's "done enough" after nearly five decades of his career, reports aceshowbiz.com. During a conversation with Access Hollywood, the 60-year-old actor said, "I am retiring. I am being fairly serious." He went on to explain, "It depends.
Michael Bay: Spielberg told me to stop making 'Transformers' movies, I should've stopped
Filmmaker Michael Bay recently shared that he should've stopped making the 'Transformers' films at a certain point. According to 'Variety', he told Unilad UK (via IndieWire). Bay directed 2007's 'Transformers', which grossed $709 million worldwide, and then returned for four sequels. Two follow-up films, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' and 'Transformers: Age of Extinction', grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
Academy leaders, Will Smith discussed Oscars slap before emergency meeting
According to 'Variety', Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson on Tuesday talked to the actor on Zoom about the fallout from the assault during Sunday's Oscars telecast. The talk lasted for roughly 30 minutes, according to a source. Another source familiar with the meeting said only that the conversation was "brief".
Alan Walker to kick off Sunburn multi-city tour in April
Multi-platinum record producer Alan Walker will be performing at the 15th edition of Sunburn film festival in a multi-city Arena showcase in April 2022. Sunburn Arena will be making a comeback post a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a four-city tour. Walker will perform his electronic jam on April 14 at Mahalakshmi Racecourse, Mumbai, followed by Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, on April 15 and Hitex, Hyderabad, on April 16 to finally culminate on April 17 at Backyard, Gurugram.
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