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      Daniel Craig Allegedly Set to Earn Over $100 Million for Two 'Knives Out' Sequels

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      The ‘No Time to Die’ actor is expected to receive a huge earning from his deal with Netflix after being signed on for two more installments with director Rian Johnson.

      Apr 8, 2021

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      Daniel Craig is reportedly set to cash in more than $100 million (£72 million) after signing on for two “Knives Out” sequels.

      It was reported earlier this week (beg06Apr21) that Craig will be reprising his role as quirky detective Benoit Blanc for two follow-up films to the 2019 hit, with Rian Johnson on board to return as writer/director.

      And while sources said at the time that the deal was worth over $400 million (£290 million), insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix paid a staggering $429 million (£311 million) to be able to exclusively stream both movies.

      The new report also stated how the money will be divided – with Daniel, Rian, and his producing partner Ram earning more than $100 million each for the next two films.

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      Rian is also said to have been given full creative control over the movies.

      “Yes, it’s overpaying, but Netflix is playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers,” an insider told the outlet. “It takes a proven theatrical commodity off the board and puts it in their pocket. And it’s another way they re-educate audiences to think of streaming and their company above a studio.”

      The original “Knives Out” was made for $40 million (£29 million) and went on to earn over $311 million (£225.6 million) at the international box office.

      The plot is still kept under wrap, but Daniel Craig won’t reunite with his onscreen family in the upcoming “Knives Out 2”.

      “The Thromby family is in family counseling and the therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future,” recently tweeted Jamie Lee Curtis who starred in the first one.

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      'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Photos Reveal 'Newest Avenger' Wielding Captain America's Shield

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      The new behind-the-scenes pictures capture a New York City bus stop which is plastered with a poster of the Statue of Liberty carrying Captain America’s shield.

      Apr 7, 2021

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      A new behind-the-scenes photo “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has revealed there’s a new Avenger in town. The fan-taken images show the so-called “Newest (and tallest) Avenger” wielding Captain America’s shield.

      On Monday, April 5, Houston Coley, host of the defunct film podcast “Blockbusted”, shared on his Twitter page two pictures that captured a New York City bus stop plastered with a poster of the Statue of Liberty carrying Cap’s shield. The post also includes the hashtag #NYLibertyAvenger.

      ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ behind-the-scenes photos reveals the ‘Newest Avenger’ in town.

      According to @spideysnews that reposted the snaps, the photos were taken from the set of the “Spider-Man: Far From Home” sequel. Murphy’s Multiverse additionally reports the prop will be featured in the backdrop of “a key scene.”

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      It’s unclear why the Statue of Liberty is getting a rebranding as the new Avenger, but it’s possible that the Statue of Liberty itself will appear in the upcoming movie.

      Little is known about the plot details of “No Way Home” as everything has been kept under tight wraps, but it has been widely rumored to introduce a multiverse storyline that will set up the storyline for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”. The multiverse storyline is also believed to allow the return of previous Spider-Men, portrayed by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.

      However, Tom Holland, who reprises his role as Peter Parker a.k.a. the webslinger, remained coy when asked about the possibilities of Maguire and Garfield’s cameo in the movie. “Beats me, I don’t know. If they are, they haven’t told me yet…,” he said in an interview for Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast back in February. “That would be something that Marvel would do. I watch the film and be like ‘So that’s who that tennis ball was!’ ”

      Jamie Foxx’s Electro, Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Stephen Strange are additionally said to make appearance in “No Way Home”. Meanwhile, the confirmed cast so far includes returning actors Zendaya Coleman, Jacob Batalon and Marisa Tomei. Jon Watts is back at the helm of the superhero film, which is slated for a December 17, 2021 release in the United States.

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      Naomi Watts to Star in Remake of Austrian Horror 'Goodnight Mommy'

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      ‘Take Me To The River’ director Matt Sobel, who will shoot the Amazon Studios project, claims that the re-imagining of the 2014 film will put visceral sensations front and center.

      Apr 7, 2021

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      Actress Naomi Watts is set to scare in an English-language remake of cult Austrian horror film “Goodnight Mommy”.

      “Take Me To The River (2016)” director Matt Sobel will shoot the Amazon Studios project, which revolves around twin brothers who are sent to stay with their mother, only to suspect the woman all bandaged up is an imposter.

      The psychological thriller will be executive produced by Watts, alongside the original movie’s filmmakers Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, reports Variety.

      In a statement, Sobel said, “My favorite films are those that invite the audience to step inside their protagonist’s journey.”

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      “In our re-imagining of ‘Goodnight Mommy’, fear of abandonment – and the dreadful realization that those close to us may not be who they seem – create an immersive nightmare, with visceral sensations front and center.”

      “I can’t wait to create this heart-stopping story with Amazon and the peerless Naomi Watts.”

      The 2014 release of “Goodnight Mommy”, starring Susanne Wuest as Mother and Elias Schwarz and Lukas Schwarz as her twin sons, was selected as Austria’s submission for the Oscars, but failed to land a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

      Kyle Warren writes the script with David Kaplan, Joshua Astrachan, Valery Guibal and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert producing. Joining Watts, the original film’s directors Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz are tapped to serve as executive producers.

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      Ang Lee Announced as 2021 BAFTA Fellowship Recipient

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      The ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ is set to be celebrated at the upcoming BAFTA Film Awards as a special honoree, following in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin and Steven Spielberg.

      Apr 7, 2021

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      Director Ang Lee is to be honoured with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Fellowship at the 74th EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 11 April (21).

      The Tawianese filmmaker will receive BAFTA’s highest accolade, which is typically reserved for an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television.

      Lee has been responsible for several ground-breaking blockbusters including “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Life of Pi”. He has won four BAFTAs including Best Director for “Brokeback Mountain”, Best Film for “Sense and Sensibility”, and both of those awards for “Crouching Tiger”.

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      Previous recipients of the BAFTA Fellowship include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, and Stanley Kubrick. Kathleen Kennedy received the prize at last year’s awards.

      “Ang Lee is a master of his craft. He is an incredibly versatile, daring and exceptional filmmaker who effortlessly moves between genres,” said BAFTA Film Chair Marc Samuelson in a statement. “His films have been truly ground-breaking both in terms of their technical expertise and for the subject matters he tackles. His pioneering work in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi and so many other titles not only showcase his technical ability and deep understanding of the filmmaking process, but also his ability to infuse every story – no matter how epic or simple – with humanizing characters we can all relate to on an emotional level through his exceptional work. We are thrilled to present him with BAFTA’s highest honour.”

      The triple Oscar winner added, “England has been particularly good to me in my career, especially with Sense and Sensibility, which was like a second film school for me. It’s a tremendous honour to receive the BAFTA Academy Fellowship and be counted among such brilliant filmmakers.”

      The EE BAFTA Film Awards will be celebrated across the weekend of 10 and 11 April and broadcast virtually from London’s Royal Albert Hall on the BBC.

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      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announce 'Heart of Invictus' as First Netflix Project

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      The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on a documentary about the Invictus Games, that he helped launch in 2014, as the couple’s first project for the streaming giant.

      Apr 7, 2021

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      Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have landed their first Netflix project – a docu-series about the Invictus Games.

      The pair and their Archewell Productions partners are developing “Heart of Invictus”, with Orlando von Einsiedel on board to direct.

      The film will follow a group of competitors, who have all suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses while fighting for their country, on their road to the Invictus Games in The Hague in 2022.

      Prince Harry was among those who helped launch the first Invictus Games in 2014 and remains a patron of The Invictus Games Foundation.

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      Harry will appear in “Heart of Invictus” and serve as an executive producer.

      “Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination, and resolve,” he says in a statement. “This series will give communities around the world a window into the moving and uplifting stories of these competitors on their path to the Netherlands next year.”

      “As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential and continued service.”

      The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a multi-project deal with Netflix bosses, worth millions, last year (20).

      The couple additionally inked an exclusive deal with Spotify for their podcast series.

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      Gal Gadot Confirms 'Issues' With Joss Whedon Amid Feud Rumors on 'Justice League' Set

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      The ‘Wonder Woman’ actress confirms she had her differences with the former Marvel filmmaker as she’s rumored to clash with him over plans to make her character more aggressive.

      Apr 7, 2021

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      Gal Gadot has confirmed reports she clashed with Joss Whedon on the “Justice League” set over the director’s plans to toughen up her “Wonder Woman” character.

      A new expose in The Hollywood Reporter suggests the filmmaker and the actress fell out after he stepped in to complete the Warner Bros. blockbuster following Zack Snyder’s exit, and “Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins had to intervene and talk to movie studio bosses.

      The piece, centred on a new interview with Ray Fisher who has previously made it clear he and Whedon clashed over the director’s “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable” behaviour on the “Justice League” set, suggests Gadot had several issues with the moviemaker as he allegedly tried to make her character more aggressive.

      “She wanted to make the character flow from one movie to the next,” a source tells the publication, while another insider tells The Hollywood Reporter that Whedon allegedly threatened to harm the Israeli actress’ career if she didn’t follow his lead and read lines she didn’t want to.

      “He told her he’s the writer and she’s going to shut up and say the lines and he can make her look incredibly stupid in this movie,” the witness said.

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      In a statement, Gadot states, “I had my issues with him (Whedon) and Warner Bros. handled it in a timely manner.”

      The director, who has been hit with several allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour from the stars of his films and TV shows in the past year, has yet to comment.

      Gadot previously told the Los Angeles Times her experience with Whedon “wasn’t the best one” but added, “I took care of it there and when it happened I took it to the higher-ups and they took care of it.”

      She also supported co-star Fisher, adding, “I’m happy for Ray to go up and say his truth.”

      Fisher’s initial complaint sparked an official investigation by WarnerMedia, led by former federal judge Katherine Forrest, who told The Hollywood Reporter she found “no credible support for claims of racial animus” or racial “insensitivity.”

      Fisher has slammed the investigation several times.

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      Report: Chris Hemsworth Begs Russell Crowe to Make 'Gladiator 2'

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      The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ star, who is bonding with his fellow Australian actor during the making of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, is allegedly interested in co-producing a sequel to the Oscar-winning film.

      Apr 6, 2021

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      Chris Hemsworth and Russell Crowe, who has reportedly landed a cameo role in “Thor: Love and Thunder”, could be teaming up for another movie. Rumor has it that the two actors have be in talks about making “Gladiator 2”.

      According to New Idea, the 37-year-old hunk is trying to convince the Oscar-winning actor to let him co-produce the sequel. They have reportedly spent hours talking and exchanging script ideas for the unconfirmed project.

      Interestingly, the site reports that it’s actually Hemsworth’s wife Elsa Pataky who initiated the talks about the “Gladiator” sequel. “She’s often joked they could easily pass off as father and son – and Russell thinks he could be the only man to credibly play his son in a ‘Gladiator’ sequel,” a source tells the site.

      As for Hemsworth’s personal relationship with Crowe, the site notes that their “binding romance” was on full display during the “Thor: Love and Thunder” cast’s outing at a rugby game in Sydney, Australia in late March. At the time, they were joined by Hemsworth’s wife as well as his co-stars Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum as well as the movie’s director Taika Waititi.

      “Chris is in awe of Russell,” the so-called insider close to the Byron Bay-based star additionally dishes. “He hangs off his every word and Russ has really taken him under his wing.”

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      Crowe portrayed Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in 2000’s “Gladiator”. Reduced to slavery, Maximus becomes a gladiator and rises through the ranks of the arena to avenge the murders of his family and his emperor.

      The role in the Ridley Scott-directed film earned Crowe an Academy Award for Best Actor, while the film was named Best Picture. It also bagged awards for Best Costume Design, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects at the 73rd annual Academy Awards.

      In 2018, reports surfaced that Scott had “begun forward progress” on “Gladiator 2” with “The Town” and “Top Gun: Maverick” scribe Peter Craig. Asked about the potential sequel, star Connie Nelson told Collider last month, “I know that it’s on the ledger, so let’s just see when Ridley – I know he had to do one or two other movies, and then I think it’s on the ledger after that, but I’m not quite sure where it’s at right now.”

      While she’s unsure about the film’s status, the actress is eager to reprise her role as Lucilla, Maximus’ former lover. “It would obviously be amazing, and I know that a lot of people want to see more of that. And I think that all of us are just gonna have to look at that as a separate, different film, you know?” she shared.

      She went on explaining what’s interesting about the film and how it will resonate with today’s issues, “But with some of the emotions and values that made ‘Gladiator’ so powerful for so many people, which I really think were the underlying values that we were talking about. Tyranny versus freedom, and the willingness to do what needs to be done in order to free a people. And I don’t think that it would have been the same if it had just been a spectacle. It had to exist within a sphere of values.”

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      Kate Winslet Admits to 'Sharing Private' Things With Saoirse Ronan for 'Ammonite'

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      When talking about Francis Lee’s historical drama, the actress portraying British palaeontologist Mary Anning also highlights on the fact that the ‘balance is off’ when it comes to equality on screen.

      Apr 6, 2021

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      Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan shared “private things” from their own lives to better understand their lesbian characters in “Ammonite”.

      The actresses portray lovers Mary Anning and her close friend Charlotte Murchison in Francis Lee’s historical drama and the 45-year-old star admitted they had an intimate conversation about their “own paths” when discussing the issue of whether straight actors should play LGBTQ+ roles.

      Asked if she was aware of the criticism her casting could have faced, Kate told Attitude magazine, “I was aware of that, yeah. I would be foolish to say that I wasn’t aware that people may feel that way.”

      “You know, I can tell you that there were private things shared between myself and Francis and Saoirse connected to our own paths et cetera that we felt were relevant to add to these characters — and those aren’t things that I’d be really sharing publicly.”

      The Oscar-winning star admitted the “balance is off” when it comes to equality on screen but she hopes that simply by telling more LGBTQ+ stories in cinema, more casting opportunities will ultimately be created.

      She said, “It’s like I said before, the balance is off, right? I mean, let’s be real here: there are a lot more known straight actors in the mainstream than there are LGBTQ actors, and we definitely need to right that balance…”

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      “I still think there is a serious lack [of] LGBTQ films that make their way into our mainstream,” she mused. “I think we still feel so compelled to compare the few that do exist and that’s what I hope is going to change.”

      “I also hope that by telling these stories, that perhaps queer actors who might feel some degree of fear that they may not get roles because there just aren’t enough parts for LGBTQ actors, I hope that by bringing more of these stories into the mainstream and into cinemas for audiences to enjoy, then perhaps LGBTQ actors might feel a little bit more, I don’t know, included, welcomed, celebrated. It’s really important to me.”

      Kate hopes she can “contribute” to a shift in storytelling attitudes with her own work. She added, “I hope that by being a part of this film and normalising a same-sex connection in this way, I really, really hope it will inspire LGBTQ performers to feel… just to feel more celebrated, and to hopefully change this.”

      “It would be amazing if we could really see these big shifts and changes in cinema. And for my part, I wanted to contribute.”

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