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☆ Razzie Awards 2024: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror movie, Sylvester Stallone, Megan Fox take top ‘prizes’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —And the Razzie goes to…Every year around Oscars time, when the greatest in cinema is celebrated, an alternative awards ceremony is held that singles out the worst (at least, according to them) in movies – the Razzie Awards. Around since 1981, this 44th edition of the infamous “honors” counted Jason Statham, Vin Diesel and Ana de Armas among the nominees for worst actor and actress. Fury of the Gods” and the bland “Exorcist: Believer” were up for worst film of 2023. But in a bad sign for the now-public domain figure Mickey Mouse, the horror film “Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey” took home the Razzie for worst picture, the awards association announced on Saturday. The “Winnie the Pooh” horror film won four other awards, including worst screen couple for Pooh and Piglet as “Blood-Thirsty Slasher/Killers (!

Persons: ”, Jason Statham, Vin Diesel, Ana de Armas, “, Meg, Mickey Mouse, Honey ”, Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, Megan Fox, Johnny, Clyde ”, –, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, Bullock Organizations: CNN

☆ With the Oscar-nominated ‘Barbie,’ Mattel has arrived in Hollywood. What’s next for the toy company?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Driven largely by benefits associated with the “Barbie” movie, Mattel finished last year strong with 24% fourth-quarter growth. Before the “Barbie” movie was released, the Barbie brand already had a 99% rate of global brand awareness, selling more than 100 dolls every single minute, according to Mattel. What’s next for Mattel Films? Mattel Films, which is headed by Oscar-nominated producer Robbie Brenner, faces a lot of pressure to live up to “Barbie” with its second go-around. When asked about the possibility of an R-rated film at Mattel, Kreiz says, “I wouldn’t rule out different scenarios.

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☆ Military Veteran Rates 10 Iraq War Battle Scenes in Movies and TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Ian Phillips | David Ibekwe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jay Dorleus, an Iraq War veteran, looks at how the Iraq War is portrayed in movies and TV shows. He examines how PTSD is portrayed in "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" (2016), starring Joe Alwyn, Vin Diesel, and Kristen Stewart. He explains what urban warfare in Iraq was like, as seen in "Stop-Loss" (2008), starring Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt; and "Generation Kill" (2008), starring Alexander Skarsgård. Finally, he breaks down the infamous "Triangle of Death," as portrayed in "War Dogs" (2016), starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, and Ana de Armas. Follow Jay Dorleus:https://www.youtube.com/@GreenBeretChronicleshttps://www.instagram.com/green_beret_chronicles/Veterans who have been affected by PTSD can contact the PTSD Foundation of America at ptsdusa.org or the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Persons: Jay Dorleus, Clint Eastwood's, Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, John Cena, Aaron Taylor, Johnson, Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Guy Pearce, Denzel Washington's, Michael B, Tom Holland, Billy Lynn's, Joe Alwyn, Vin Diesel, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon, Levitt, Alexander Skarsgård, Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas Organizations: Jordan, Veterans, of America Locations: Iraq, ptsdusa.org, woundedwarriorproject.org

☆ From ‘Barbie’ to ‘Bob the Builder’: Mattel’s next big movie, and how Jennifer Lopez is involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Now, CNN has learned that Mattel hopes to maintain that momentum with a cinematic adaptation of another kids’ character: Bob the Builder. An animated movie based on the long-running animated children’s series is in development, with Jennifer Lopez attached to executive produce and “In the Heights” star Anthony Ramos set to voice the beloved titular cartoon contractor. This new take on “Bob the Builder” will “celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.”Aside from voicing Bob the Builder, Ramos will also serve as a producer. In a statement, Ramos said that the movie will focus on friends working together and how love can help conquer any obstacle. The “Bob the Builder” television series ran in worldwide syndication for over a decade in the early aughts, and is known for its popular catchphrase, “Can we fix it?

Persons: “ Barbie, Mattel, Bob, Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Ramos, Roberto “ Bob ”, Ramos, Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith, Thomas, Benny Medina, . Abrams, Vin Diesel, “ Barney ”, Daniel Kaluuya, Polly, ”, Lena Dunham, Lily Collins, “, Matt Mason ”, Tom Hanks Organizations: CNN, Mattel, Getty, Nuyorican Productions, “, UNO Locations: Puerto Rico, Caribbean, American

☆ Cramer: The Cassandras are wrong about the market (again) — here's why I'm upbeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The impossibility of any company doing anything right, or as right as the market seems to judge, serves as the only homily worth offering. You simply don't land at all. Of course, the biggest worry to this market is its two-tiered nature: The mega-cap techs versus all the rest. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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LOS ANGELES, June 1 (Reuters) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is returning for an as yet untitled “Fast & Furious” movie as Luke Hobbs, the actor announced on Twitter on Thursday, after bowing out of the successful franchise in 2021 due to differences with star Vin Diesel. loading“Hobbs is back in the Fast and Furious franchise,” Johnson said in a video message from Hawaii, wearing a lei. “The next Fast & Furious film you’ll see the legendary lawman in will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter & set up for FASTX: Part II,” he added. The "Fast & Furious" franchise has collected more than $7 billion at global box offices, making it the fifth-highest-grossing franchise of all time. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve - and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love,” he said in his post.

Persons: Dwayne, Johnson, Luke Hobbs, Vin Diesel, Hobbs, ” Johnson, HOBBS, Diesel, Jason Momoa, Mario, We’ll, ”, Moana, Chris Morgan, Danielle Broadway, Mary Milliken, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Twitter, FASTX, Mario Bros, Diesel, Thomson Locations: ANGELES, Hawaii

☆ A.I. Generated Scripts? Get Me Rewrite! - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Paul Rudnick | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

As the strike by unions representing thousands of film and TV writers approaches its second month, the role that A.I. might play in writing scripts remains one of the biggest issues. While the Writers Guild of America has expressed a willingness to work with A.I. Scene 2DETECTIVE: Did you kill that dead body? Scene 3DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Did you kill that dead body?

☆ ‘Fast X’ Review: Jason Momoa Joins the ‘Furious’ Family
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Kyle Smith | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Vin Diesel Photo: Universal StudiosSending a film critic to pass judgment on a “Fast & Furious” movie is like sending a food critic to rate the fried Twinkies at the town carnival. Nor am I in the target audience for these films, though if they ever make one called “The Flabby and the Phlegmatic,” I’ll have lots of insights. Still, duty calls me to give an honest appraisal of “Fast X,” and here it is: What the Ford was all of that?

☆ A company wants to pay you $1,000 to watch all 10 ‘Fast and the Furious’ films. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —How does earning $1,000 to binge watch movies sound? A financial website is offering the prize to one person who can devote two weeks to viewing more than 20 hours of the “Fast and the Furious” film saga. “F9: The Fast Saga,” the franchise’s ninth installment, raked in over $400 million after its release in 2021. The claims adjuster’s mission: track damages from every car crash that occurs in each film, including the upcoming “Fast X,” which debuts May 19. To qualify for the job, the successful applicant must be able to rent or stream movies at home and watch “Fast X” in a movie theater.

☆ Summer movie preview 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Most moviegoers can pinpoint one summer movie – or perhaps, a summer of movies – in their formative years that really and truly cemented their love for going to the cinema, whether it be 1975’s “Jaws,” “E.T. And while streaming has clearly siphoned off part of the audience, particularly for more serious films, what we think of as “summer movies” still have the potential to rake in cash just like the old days. (CNN and DC are both part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesInitially meant for streaming platforms, this vehicle will herald the cinematic arrival of DC Studios’ first Latino superhero, played by Xolo Maridueña of “Cobra Kai” and “Parenthood” fame. If the fast-paced trailer is any indication, the movie looks sure to whisk those dog days of summer doldrums away quite nicely.

[1/5] Cast member Chris Pratt attends the premiere of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Pratt had seen one or two short unfinished sequences of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," but at the premiere he took the time to savor the entirety of the swan song in Marvel’s “Guardians” trilogy. “I wanted to be swept away on the journey alongside my friends, my family, all of the fans in the audience, the cast and crew. While that wasn’t the actual moment that Pratt and Gunn had, the two recalled feeling the emotional weight of saying goodbye to the “Guardians” movies together.

☆ Bryan Freedman, the lawyer hired by Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, is a Hollywood heavyweight who could secure them mega-million payouts
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have both hired heavyweight lawyer Bryan Freedman. Fox News host Carlson and CNN anchor Lemon left their networks on Monday. Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have hired high-powered Hollywood attorney, Bryan Freedman, after leaving their networks Fox News and CNN Monday. Freedman is known for aggressively pursuing lawsuits on behalf of clients fired by TV networks — and securing multi-million dollar payouts. His hiring is a sign that Carlson and Lemon could be gearing up to sue their former employers over their dismissals.

☆ Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson are hiring the same powerhouse lawyer — who's helped TV hosts secure multimillion-dollar payouts from their old networks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon have hired the same lawyer after leaving their respective networks. He's worked for former TV hosts at ABC, NBC, and CNN, and for a long list of celebrities. But the litigator they've retained, Bryan Freedman, has a record of helping TV hosts secure millions from their old networks. Chris Cuomo, fired by CNN in December 2021, also hired Freedman in his ongoing $125 million wrongful-termination suit against the network. Freedman did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment for Carlson and Lemon, sent outside regular business hours.

☆ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ trailer drops with great tunes and a Rocket backstory
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After a very long wait, the closing chapter to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy is almost here. Rocket, in particular, is seen a bunch in the trailer, including in a flashback scene when he’s a wee space-raccoon, promising viewers some welcome backstory. But as always, the interplanetary action is set to great throwback tunes, this time one in particular: “In the Meantime” by Spacehog, from 1994. Since “Endgame” and before that, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are back in a new holiday special set to hit Disney Plus on November 25. "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" is a new streaming exclusive set to premiere on November 25. "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" is written and directed by James Gunn. This is Marvel's second "Special Presentation" for Disney Plus, following the studio's "Werewolf by Night" Halloween special in October. How to watch 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'You can watch "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" on Disney Plus starting November 25.

☆ 'Avatar: The Way of Water' new trailer previews more adventure
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“Avatar: The Way of Water,” the long-awaited sequel to “Avatar,” looks full of underwater adventure. “Avatar” stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are back for the film, set to open Dec. 16. with tickets already on sale. Avatar: The Way of Water | New TrailerThe 2009 film remains the highest-grossing movie of all time, hitting more than $2.7 billion at the global box office. Cameron, who has been working on “The Way of the Water” since 2013, told GQ that in order for the film to be profitable, it will “have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history. An untitled third “Avatar” film is set for release Dec. 20, 2024.

☆ Kevin Bacon joins the MCU in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Kevin Bacon is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as…Kevin Bacon. In a move that’s sure to make the ‘six degrees of Kevin Bacon’ game even easier, the “Footloose” star is featured in the new trailer for “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” alongside franchise stars Dave Bautista (Drax) and Pom Klementieff (Mantis). “Guardians” director James Gunn, who on Tuesday was appointed co-chairman and chief executive officer of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, shared the clip on his Twitter. Somehow, they decide that Bacon would be the perfect “someone special” to help their friend and appear on the iconic actor’s front doorstep to take him with them. “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” is due on Disney+ on November 25.

☆ Vezi care sunt filmele și actorii care au distrus cele mai multe mașini din toată istoria cinematografiei. Vin Diesel e în top cu 61 de mașini
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-26 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | Corespondentă Din Liceu | ) diez.md time to read: 1 min

Urmăririle cu mașini și distrugerea lor ulterioară au fost o parte integrantă a filmelor încă din primele zile ale cinematografiei. Cu o durată de cinci minute, filmul mut Runaway Match din 1903 este considerat ca fiind prima ecranizare bazată pe mașini. Astfel, îți propunem topul filmelor, întocmit de Forbes , care au inclus în producția lor distrugerea celor mai multe mașini.

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☆ „Fast & Furious” revine. Saga cu încasări de circa 5 891 miliarde de dolari, se completează cu cel de-al nouălea film intitulat „F9”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-15 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

„Fast & Furious” revine. Saga cu încasări de circa 5 891 miliarde de dolari, se completează cu cel de-al nouălea film intitulat „F9”„F9”, noul lungmetraj din franciza „Fast & Furious”, a dat miercuri primul semnal de lansare pe piaţă, prin prezentarea unui trailer în care John Cena şi Cardi B sunt văzuţi alături de Vin Diesel. „Unul dintre cele mai frumoase lucruri din această saga este că am călătorit în locuri minunate, motiv pentru care finalul trebuie împărţit în două filme. Mai rămân multe locuri de văzut”, a asigurat Diesel într-o întâlnire online cu EFE, pentru a prezenta această avanpremieră, relatează EFE, citat de AGERPRES. Cele opt filme din saga „Fast & Furious”, plus spin-offul „Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs &Shaw”, au avut încasări în întreaga lume de 5 891 miliarde de dolari, potrivit datelor portalului de specialitate Box Office Mojo.

Persons: John Cena, Diesel, Charlize Theron, Tyrese Gibson, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, Michelle Rodríguez, Sung Kang ., Jakob Toretto, Dominic Toretto, Theron, ., Shaw Organizations: Fast, Saga, Furious, Diesel, AGERPRES Locations: Londra, Tokyo, America Centrală, Hollywood

☆ Un nou scandal la Hollywood: Asia Argento îl acuză pe regizorul „Fast and furious” de abuzuri sexuale
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-23 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Un nou scandal la Hollywood: Asia Argento îl acuză pe regizorul „Fast and furious” de abuzuri sexualeActriţa italiană Asia Argento, una dintre liderele mişcării #MeToo, l-a acuzat de abuzuri sexuale pe regizorul american Rob Cohen, realizatorul peliculei „Fast and furious”. Actriţa a denunţat o agresiune sexuală săvârşită de Rob Cohen în 2002, informează Agerpres. Agresiunea s-a produs când Asia juca în filmul ''xXx'', regizat de Rob Cohen, alături de Vin Diesel şi Samuel L. Jackson. Un purtător de cuvânt al lui Rob Cohen a negat acuzaţiile aduse. „Domnul Cohen neagă categoric acuzaţiile de agresiune sexuală total false lansate la adresa sa de Asia Argento”, a precizat acesta.

Persons: american Rob Cohen, . Actriţa, Rob Cohen, Cohen, Diesel, L . Jackson, Domnul Cohen, Jimmy Bennett, actriţa, Asia Argento, Anthony Bourdain Organizations: Fast, Agerpres Locations: Hollywood, Asia, Asia Argento, american, California

☆ Cameron Diaz s-a mutat în casă nouă. Cum arată locuința de aproape 15 milioane de dolari în care își va crește fetița
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-12 | by ( ) www.ziarulnational.md time to read: 1 min

Cameron Diaz și Benji Madden s-au mutat în casă nouă. Cei doi au plătit 14,7 milioane de dolari pe o locuință în Los Angeles, unde își vor crește fetița. Diaz și Benji au devenit părinți la începutul anului. Are șapte dormitoare, zece băi și o piscină uriașă înconjurată de copaci și dealuri. Proprietatea dispune și de o grădina foarte mare și o sală de cinema.

Persons: Cameron Diaz, Madden, Diaz, Benedict Canyon, Cameron, Gene Simmons, John Mayer, Kate Upton, Justin Verlander Locations: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood

Sezonul de toamnă: 11 cele mai cu înlocuiri întrebări de la prima etapă de Ce? Pentru a vă testa cunoștințele, echipa #diez a selectat 11 cele mai interesante întrebări de la prima etapă. Atenție, în întrebare a fost omis un cuvânt. Cel de-al șaselea, spre deosebire de cele cinci inițiale, nu a fost fondat în baza testamentului și a apărut tocmai peste 68 de ani. Iar întreg pachetul de 50 de întrebări îl puteți vedea aici: Prima etapă din sezonul de toamnă.

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