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☆ 'The Lord of The Rings' made almost $3 billion at the box office — so you might be surprised by how much its actors got paid
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"The Lord of the Rings" is one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"The Lord of The Rings" is one of the most lucrative movie franchises of all time, so you might think its actors were paid big bucks — particularly considering the careers they've enjoyed since.

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☆ 'Speak No Evil' remake star Scoot McNairy was onboard when he heard James McAvoy was in it. Then he watched the disturbing original.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

How McNairy joined the 'Speak No Evil' remakeAlix West Lefler, Scoot McNairy, and Mackenzie Davis in "Speak No Evil" (2024). He was excited to collaborate with them both, and that prompted his interest in checking out the original movie, which BI reporter Eammon Jacobs previously named one of the best new horror movies of 2022. "I watched the original before I even read the James Watkins script," McNairy told BI. How the 'Speak No Evil' remake came aboutSo, how did the remake, released only two years after the original, come to pass in the first place? "Speak No Evil" is in theaters now.

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☆ Every 'Hellboy' movie ranked from worst to best, including 'Hellboy: The Crooked Man'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

All four "Hellboy" movies are based on the Dark Horse Comics character by Mike Mignola. Here are all the "Hellboy" movies ranked, including 2024's "Hellboy: The Crooked Man." AdvertisementMillennium Media and Dark Horse Comics are taking a second stab at rebooting the "Hellboy" franchise with 2024's "Hellboy: The Crooked Man." The new film, adapted from the Dark Horse Comics storyline of the same name, stars Jack Kesy as the titular demonic detective. The titular character, played by Kesy, meets a vicious spirit called (you guessed it) the "Crooked Man, played by Martin Bassindale, and the community of witches who follow him.

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☆ Tom Cruise didn't get paid for his showstopping roof jump at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Cruise jumped off the roof of the Stade de France in Paris to close out the Olympics. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTom Cruise jumped from the Stade de France in Paris during the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony — for free. For audiences at home, the ceremony then showed Cruise driving through the streets of Paris, boarding a military plane, and doing a solo skydive to the Hollywood sign.

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☆ James Earl Jones said he didn't speak for 8 years because his stutter was 'painful.' The Darth Vader actor went on to have one of Hollywood's most iconic voices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewJames Earl Jones, who died on Monday, said he didn't speak for eight years as a child because of his stutter. He would go on to voice some of Hollywood's most iconic characters, including Darth Vader in "Star Wars." AdvertisementIn 2010, Jones told the Daily Mail how difficult it was to stutter in front of his classmates: "Stuttering is painful. So my first year of school was my first mute year and then those mute years continued until I got to high school," Jones said.

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☆ James Earl Jones was paid only $7K to voice Darth Vader in 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Zac Ntim | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The star leaves behind an incredible cinematic legacy, with roles including Mufasa in "The Lion King," Thulsa Doom in "Conan the Barbarian," and Darth Vader in "Star Wars." "George wanted, pardon the expression, a dark voice," Jones said of director George Lucas' plans for the 1977 film. Naturally, I wanted to make Darth Vader more interesting, more subtle, more psychologically oriented," Jones said. "I've never met Darth Vader," McGregor said. I turned around, and fucking Darth Vader was coming at me.

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☆ George Clooney denied he and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for 'Wolfs.' Here's why they had to return some of their pay.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The New York Times reported George Clooney and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for "Wolfs." George Clooney said: "it's bad for our industry if that's what people think is the standard-bearer for salaries." Clooney said the actors had to return some of their salary because the film's release model changed. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementGeorge Clooney refuted a report that he and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for their new movie "Wolfs," and said the actual figure was "millions and millions and millions" less.

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☆ 'The Crow' reboot was 16 years in the making. It's finally out, and critics say it's 'tedious' and 'unfathomably awful.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt took 16 years to make "The Crow" reboot, but now it's finally out, critics say the Bill Skarsgård-fronted comic book movie is "repulsive" and "unfathomably awful." "The Crow" was finally released on Thursday, and the reviews are terrible. The Guardian's Benjamin Lee described the reboot as "unfathomably awful," and criticized Skarsgård and Twigs' performance. However, that isn't always the case — especially for comic book movies. AdvertisementUnfortunately, "The Crow" appears to fall into that category rather than reaching the heights of the beloved 1994 movie.

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☆ 10 more Marvel shows are coming to Disney+ — including "Agatha All Along" and "Daredevil: Born Again"
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many more characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are getting their own shows on Disney+. Marvel announced what to expect from "Agatha All Along" and "Daredevil: Born Again" at D23 2024. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Marvel Studios has 10 new shows heading to Disney+ in the next few years, and they're a mix of live-action and animated adventures.

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☆ Everything we know about "Daredevil: Born Again," where creepy villain Muse will join the MCU
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview"Daredevil: Born Again" is giving Charlie Cox the chance to return as blind lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock, several years after the Netflix "Daredevil" series was axed. "Daredevil: Born Again" introduces the serial killer, Muse. AdvertisementThis confirms that Daredevil will face off with Bullseye again after their brutal conflict in "Daredevil" season three. "Daredevil: Born Again" releases on Disney+ in March 2025. Marvel Studios/DisneyThe D23 2024 panel for the series confirmed that "Daredevil: Born Again" starts streaming on Disney+ in March 2025.

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☆ Tom Cruise jumped off a stadium at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Here are his 11 best stunts of all time, ranked.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Cruise does his own stunts and it's remarkable what he's been able to pull off. He also jumped off the roof of the Stade de France to mark the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . He started to do a lot of his own stunts when appearing in action blockbusters like "Top Gun," "Mission: Impossible," and "Minority Report."

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☆ Henry Cavill spoke for the first time about being in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' by appearing to take a swipe at the poor CGI in 'Justice League'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Henry Cavill posted a photo of his "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameo on Instagram. He appeared to make a joke about shaving his mustache off, referencing the poor CGI in "Justice League." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementHenry Cavill spoke about his cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine" for the first time, and appeared to joke about the poor CGI used to smooth out his face in "Justice League." "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie brings Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he tries to save his world from being wiped out by the Time Variance Authority.

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☆ The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brynden Rivers/Lord Bloodraven in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. Sydow's character also doesn't have the same red birthmark on his face as Brynden does in "House of the Dragon." It's possible this could be explained in "House of the Dragon" with the idea that the Three-Eyed Raven simply managed to change his appearance over time. Shortly after, the Night King and the White Walkers assault the cave where the Three-Eyed Raven lives. It's not clear whether Brynden/the Three-Eyed Raven will suffer the same fate in Martin's future books.

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☆ How Daemon Targaryen's dream in 'House of the Dragon' could be an attempt to fix the 'Game of Thrones' ending that everyone hated
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) has a prophetic dream in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. He gets a glimpse of the future of Westeros, leading up to "Game of Thrones." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDaemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is plagued with prophetic visions in "House of the Dragon" season two, but his dream in the last episode possibly changes the ending of "Game of Thrones." In the finale, Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) takes Daemon to the weirwood tree in Harrenhal, where he has his final dream of the season.

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☆ Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries' examines the murders of Jack the Ripper. Meet four men suspected of being the notorious serial killer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jon Pizer/Leather ApronAn illustration of Jon Pizer in Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." NetflixThe police started looking into a suspect dubbed "Leather Apron" following the death of Polly Nichols, the Ripper's first victim, on August 31, 1888. Crime historian Adam Wood explained in the Netflix series that a man called Jon Pizer was later identified as "Leather Apron." Pizer told an inquest into Chapman's death on September 12, 1888 that he used the leather apron nickname. The website states Pizer told the Press Association after his release: "They found nothing in my possession that would incriminate me, thank God.

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January 1, 2024: Cardi B says she slept with Offset on New Year's Eve, but they're not back together. Cardi B onstage at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach NYE 2024 Celebration. "We need to work on our shit we need to work on our communication. There's things that he needs to work on. There's things that I need to work on."

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☆ 'Road House' director Doug Liman said 50 million people watched his movie, but he 'didn't get a cent.' Compared to Amazon, he said Apple TV+ is 'above board.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read preview"Road House" director Doug Liman said Amazon didn't pay him "a cent" despite 50 million people watching the action movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Prime Video. Road House has become Amazon MGM Studios’ most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis. In it, he said that the studio originally agreed to give "Road House" a traditional theatrical release, but plans changed. "Forget about the effect on the industry — 50 million people saw 'Road House' — I didn't get a cent, Jake Gyllenhaal didn't get a cent, [producer] Joel Silver didn't get a cent. Cases like "Road House" are part of why the writers' and actors' unions went on strike from May to November last year.

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☆ 'Baby Reindeer' actor Richard Gadd shared 'sexually explicit, violent, and derogatory' emails he says Fiona Harvey sent him. Here are 6 key takeaways from the court filing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Baby Reindeer" actor and creator Richard Gadd shared emails he claimed Fiona Harvey sent him. In a court filing, Gadd described the messages as "sexually explicit, violent, and derogatory." Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"Baby Reindeer" creator and actor Richard Gadd has shared in a court filing a selection of the abusive, explicit emails and voicemails that he claims Fiona Harvey, the woman said to have inspired his popular Netflix show, sent him over a three-year period.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr. is making a surprise return to Marvel as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers Doomsday.' Here's how that's possible and what else to know about the film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

For months, fans have been worried about what will happen to the next "Avengers" movie after Marvel Studios faced a series of problems. Marvel Studios announced at the end of their panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that "Avengers: Doomsday" and the film that follows it, "Avengers: Secret Wars," will be directed by the Russo brothers. Joe and Anthony Russo directed the last two "Avengers" movies, which made over $4 billion in total and are the current second and sixth- highest-grossing movies of all time . It also announced that Downey Jr., who played the beloved hero Iron Man for over a decade, is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Doctor Doom, the new villain in "Avengers: Doomsday." But some fans have said this move would ruin Downey Jr.'s final performance in "Avengers Endgame" and the legacy of Doctor Doom, one of the most popular Marvel comic villains.

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☆ Lady Gaga called investor and CEO Michael Polansky her fiancé. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Claudia Willen | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

March 18, 2020: A source says that the duo is "getting serious." Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky have been together since 2019. Lady Gaga/InstagramAfter Gaga's split from talent agent Christian Carino in February 2019, the singer reportedly wanted to take things slow, a source told Entertainment Tonight. And while her intention was to keep things light with Polansky, they were "getting serious," according to the source. "Gaga is really getting serious with her boyfriend and the chemistry is undeniable.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' fans are wondering what happened to Nettles, a dragonrider in the book. Here's her story in 'Fire and Blood.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) focus in "House of the Dragon" season two is finding new dragonriders. Advertisement'House of the Dragon' seemingly gives Nettles' story to Rhaena TargaryenPhoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman/HBOIt appears that the writers have given Nettles' story to Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell). AdvertisementNettles was in a relationship with Daemon Targaryen in 'Fire and Blood'Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementIt seems highly unlikely that the Nettles' relationship will be folded into "House of the Dragon" because Rhaena is Daemon's daughter.

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☆ Ryan Reynolds says he'll only make 'Deadpool 4' if he's 'capital B broke.' Here's what to know about a potential fourth film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." Ryan Reynolds joked that "Deadpool 4" won't happenRyan Reynolds at the world premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in July 2024. He explained that his family wouldn't be happy if he jumped into another sequel so soon after "Deadpool & Wolverine." The door is seemingly open for "Deadpool 4" and beyondHugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Plus, it would be the ultimate payoff for the opening scene in "Deadpool & Wolverine," where Wilson unsuccessfully applies to join the Avengers.

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☆ To understand what's going on in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' read this quick recap of what's happened with the 'X-Men' characters since 2000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewHugh Jackman has finally returned to play the iconic Marvel hero Wolverine, AKA Logan, in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Deadpool and Wolverine first crossed paths in 'X-Men: Origins - Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in "X-Men: Origins - Wolverine." Advertisement"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is infamous among fans for its terrible depiction of Wolverine's history and key characters from the "X-Men" universe. It was a tongue-in-cheek way of wiping "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" from the history books. Hopefully, "Deadpool & Wolverine" will live up to fans' high expectations when it arrives in theaters on July 26.

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☆ Everyone hated Hugh Jackman's first solo Wolverine movie in 2009. Now critics say 'Deadpool & Wolverine' could save the Marvel Cinematic universe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFans and critics alike hated "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman when it hit theaters back in 2009. Now, the first reviews for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggest that the highly anticipated sequel could save the Marvel Cinematic Universe after several middling releases. AdvertisementIt's a far cry from the reaction to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which has a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the hugely positive reception to "Deadpool & Wolverine" shows just how far both characters have come since "Origins." Fans will be pleased to know that critics are impressed with the story in the 2024 film, its violence, and crowd-pleasing cameos.

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☆ Here's what will happen to Alicent Hightower on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) get caught up in a revolt in the sixth episode of "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Three years after Rhaenyra's death, Alicent is placed under house arrest because she fails to persuade her granddaughter to kill Rhaenyra's last surviving son. AdvertisementAlicent's death is a lonely one, but at least she isn't killed in battle, or eaten by a dragon.

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