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Hollywood is a pressure cooker of talent, ambition, and, of course, drama. With fame comes competition, and with competition comes some of the biggest celebrity feuds. Whether it’s actors clashing over roles, musicians battling for the top spot on the charts, or directors and stars butting heads over creative differences, the entertainment world is never short of rivalries.

Sometimes it’s a friendly tension, other times it spirals into a full-blown war, especially when egos, relationships, and big money are involved. Some stars simply can’t stand each other, and when their disagreements spill into the public eye, it’s impossible to look away. Fans take sides, social media erupts, and what starts as a private spat often turns into a headline-grabbing saga.

From career battles to personal vendettas, here are the celebrity feuds of all time that had everyone talking!

30. Sean Young and James Woods

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Frank Herbert's 1965 "Dune" novel has been a colossal inspiration since its release, encouraging countless other authors and filmmakers. However, for years, a successful movie adaptation proved very hard to get it right. Over five decades later, we have Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" and "Dune: Part Two," satisfying critics, fans, and the Academy.

While we wait for "Dune: Part Three," what's a fan to do? Well, the influences of "Dune" go far and wide, as do the cinematic influences of director Villeneuve. From the movies that were inspired by Herbert's original novel, to other films that capture something of the spirit or style of the story, and even previous attempts at tackling the material, there's a lot of cinema out there to please fans of the young, selectively bred Messiah figure Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), who joins the desert-dwelling Fremen on spice planet Arrakis and quells the feud...

In the "Batman" comics, Vicki Vale has almost always been just a love interest for the titular caped crusader. The Alan Grant/Norm Breyfogle era of these comics saw Vale embody some agency, with a focus on her skills as a competent Gotham photojournalist. However, traditional interpretations of Vale are that of a damsel in distress or a vehicle for Batman to tussle with his fractured identity. She's meant to highlight how heroic Batman is, which is contrasted with Bruce Wayne's inability to be honest and vulnerable with someone who only knows half of him. The only exception to this treatment in the comics is 2009's "Batman: Battle for the Cowl," where Vale figures out the Batman-Bruce connection and plays a seminal role in uncovering the truth about Two-Face's nefarious plans for Gotham City. 

When Tim Burton honed in on Vicki Vale for 1989's "Batman," it was an opportunity to reinvent this oft-sidelined character.

Sir Ridley Scott thinks ‘Blade Runner’ flopped because of “industrial espionage”.The Harrison Ford-starring sci-fi flick bombed at the box office when it hit cinemas in 1982, and the 87-year-old director has now pointed to bad reviews of the film from the likes of The New Yorker’s Pauline Kael as the main reason why ‘Blade Runner’ never got the chance to commercially succeed.In a roundtable interview for The Hollywood Reporter, Scott said: “It enters the realm of industrial espionage. You’re destroying the subject before it’s out and [Kael] wrote this for the very posh …The New Yorker.“I was actually kind of distressed, I mean enraged, so I wrote to the editor, saying, ‘If you hate me that much, just ignore me, don’t write anything.’ I never got a reply.”While its release didn’t impress financially, ‘Blade Runner’ got a second chance after it...

John Capodice has died at the age of 83.The veteran actor - who is best known for appearing in 1994 comedy movie ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ and for his roles in 'Ryan's Hope' and ‘General Hospital’ - passed away on Monday (30.12.24), the website for Pizzi Funeral Home in New Jersey has confirmed.No cause of death has been revealed as of yet.The funeral home described Capodice as “a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him”.Born in December 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Capodice began his career in the late 1970s with the ABC TV soap opera ‘Ryan’s Hope’, in which he played Lloyd Lord in six episodes.Capodice starred opposite the likes of Jim Carrey, Sean Young and Courteney Cox in the 1994 comedy movie ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’, in which he portrayed Sgt. Aguado.Capodice’s other film...

Timothée Chalamet’s Spider-Man Audition Panic (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Flashback to three years ago, and Timothée Chalamet was sweating it out in one of Hollywood’s most iconic auditions: Spider-Man: Homecoming. The actor recalled that very experience with a mix of humor and honesty. “I read twice, and I left sweating in a total panic,” Chalamet confessed at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. A true testament to the pressure young actors face, this wasn’t your typical audition.

Chalamet’s panic didn’t stop there. After the grueling experience, he called his agent, Brian Swardstrom at UTA in a full-on freak-out. “I thought about this a lot, and I have to go back and knock on that door and read again,” Timothée said. His agent, ever the voice of reason, shared a quirky piece of industry wisdom—he told Chalamet the story of actress Sean Young, who had...

Timothée Chalamet is celebrating his 29th birthday on December 27, 2024. With nominations for one Academy Award, four Golden Globes, and three BAFTAs, the list of achievements for the actor at this young age is very long. Chalamet had a great year in 2024, with Dune: Part Two becoming one of the biggest critical and commercial hits of the year.

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown | Credits: Searchlight Pictures

He is all set to wrap the year with a critically acclaimed portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biographical drama, A Complete Unknown. Chalamet is also a producer on his latest project, making the year-end and his birthday all the more special to him. There are a few things that fans might find surprising about the actor.

1. Timothée Chalamet auditioned for the role of Spider-Man Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and Zendaya’s Chani in Dune: Part Two | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures...

When Tombstone hit theaters in 1993, few realized how quickly it would become one of the most beloved Westerns of all time – or how many of its stars would become indelible Western icons. Thanks to its unforgettable performances, gripping storytelling, and raw depiction of one of the Wild West's most famous events — the classic gunfight at the O.K. Corral – the movie stands as one of the signature depictions of the Western genre in the modern era of filmmaking.

With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Tombstone’s deep cast of actors, including legends like Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott, has appeared in numerous other Westerns over the years. From gritty tales of frontier justice to character-driven TV dramas, these films and shows offer a wide range of top-notch stories celebrating the Old West.

Bone Tomahawk (2015) Starring Kurt Russell

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Jump back to Christmas Eve, 2023. I was feeling a bit of a case of the old “Bah Humbugs”, and while flipping through my various streaming services, I was thrilled to see that PlutoTV has a 24 hour channel dedicated to perhaps the greatest Christmas movie of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life. Within seconds of tuning in, I realized that something very, very wrong was happening with this version of the movie.

Indeed, not since old man Potter stole $8000 from Uncle Billy and the Savings & Loan has poor George Bailey had to deal with so much misfortune on Christmas Eve. What was wrong with it? Simple – the version of It’s a Wonderful Life streaming on the service has an alternate score. Indeed, Dimitri Tiomkin’s classic score has been replaced by a new score that sounds like it was lifted out of a Hallmark holiday movie. No, scratch that. That...

It’s the final Friday the 13th of 2024, so you might be expecting a bunch of new horror movies and shows at your fingertips this weekend. The good news? You’d be correct about that.

Here’s all the new horror released on Friday, December 13, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

From director Nicholas Gyeney, the supernatural thriller The Activated Man marks one of the final appearances of horror legend Tony Todd, and it’s now available on VOD.

The cast includes genre icons Tony Todd (Candyman), Sean Young (Blade Runner), and four-time Jason Voorhees actor Kane Hodder, alongside Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You), Vladimir Kulich (Vikings), Sab Shimono (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III), Ivana Rojas (This Fool), and Scott Brown as the ‘Fedora Man.’

In the film, “Ors (Jamie Costa) struggles with the grief from losing his best friend and beloved dog Louis to cancer.

Many factors are involved in crafting a compelling villain for a science fiction movie. After all, the bad guys often tend to be just as captivating than the heroes. Of course, one key element in designing a proper villain is giving them a purpose; a clear goal for them to be trying to achieve, particularly one that directly combats the objectives of the hero. Every so often, a film takes this idea so far as to include an antagonist who, when you think about it, actually has a very valid reason for doing what they do.

This is not to say that all of their actions are completely defensible; many villains are given that title because of the violent/excessive methods they use to achieve their goals. However, at the end of the day, it is difficult to deny that they did have understandable motivations. Having ideas that the viewers...

Nicholas Gyeney’s Highly-Anticipated Supernatural Thriller The Activated Man To Have World Theatrical Premiere On Friday, December 13th NY-based Stonecutter Media to Distribute the Film on Cable and Digital On Demand in North America Beginning December 13th Innovative Poster Artwork and Companion Trailers Unveiled Film’s Star-Studded Cast includes Tony Todd (Candyman), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Kane Hodder (four-time Jason Voorhees), …

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It could be any day, any night, any city, and Bill Murray could be there. Maybe this sad clown folk hero is hitting karaoke night or doing a frat’s dishes or crashing a kickball game or bartending at some random joint or giving a speech at a bachelor party or popping in for a wedding photo shoot. Bill Murray is that “fun” uncle, the loose one with no clear direction yet always grounded in…well, whatever he wants. Maybe he’ll show up, maybe he won’t. Maybe he’ll have a job this year, maybe he won’t bother. Maybe he’ll sock a male co-worker on the nose, maybe he’ll direct misconduct at a woman. Bill Murray is one unpredictable dude, his actions described as erupting “a trail of hysteria,” the man himself as “The Murricane.” Oh, and he’s made some of the greatest comedies,...

From director Nicholas Gyeney, the supernatural thriller The Activated Man is headed our way this December, and the official trailer introduces us to the Fedora Man this week.

Watch the trailer below and read on for everything you need to know.

The Activated Man will have an exclusive premiere at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday, December 12th, and will have a weeklong theatrical run in Los Angeles, as well as in Tempe, Az, Huntingdon, Pa, and other cities across the country beginning the following day: Friday the 13th. Two special opening-day screenings in Los Angeles on Friday the 13th will be fan events with Gyeney and star Kane Hodder in attendance to meet fans.

NY-based Stonecutter Media will distribute the film in North America on cable (Xfinity/Spectrum/Cox Cable/Dish Network/Sling TV/DirecTV/Uverse/Verizon Fios/Optimum) and digital (Amazon Prime/Vudu/iTunes/Google...

Independent film “The Activated Man” is set to have its worldwide theatrical premiere starting December 13th. The film explores themes of grief and spirituality through the lens of supernatural thriller. Starring Jamie Costa as a man grappling with the loss of his dog, “The Activated Man” follows his character as he experiences unsettling visions and a blurred line between reality and the paranormal.

Directed by Nicholas Gyeney and produced through his company Mirror Images Ltd, “The Activated Man” has already received critical acclaim on the film festival circuit. It has won around 30 awards total, including top honors for horror/thriller at the Glendale International Film Festival and HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson. New York-based distributor Stonecutter Media acquired North American distribution rights based on this festival success.

In addition to its theatrical run starting December 13th, the film will also be available to rent or buy on cable and digital platforms.

Nicholas Gyeney’s supernatural thriller “The Activated Man” will have its world theatrical premiere on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The film will also have a weeklong theatrical run in Los Angeles, Tempe, Huntingdon, and other U.S. cities.

The cast features genre veterans Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Sean Young (“Blade Runner”), and Kane Hodder, known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in the “Friday the 13th” franchise. They are joined by Andrew Keegan (“10 Things I Hate About You”), Vladimir Kulich (“Vikings”), Sab Shimono (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III”), Jamie Costa, Ivana Rojas (“This Fool”), and Scott Brown.

The film stars Costa as an everyman grappling with the loss of his dog. His grief triggers unsettling visions, blurring the line between mourning and supernatural forces.

The film is executive produced by Gyeney’s Mirror Images Ltd, with Gyeney and Kelsey Aho serving as producers.

“The Activated Man...

The upcoming show Blade Runner 2099 is taking the approach to the world of replicants that Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 should have. Though there isn't much information about Blade Runner 2099 yet, what is publicly known about the Amazon Prime Video show is extremely promising. Michelle Yeoh landed the lead role in Blade Runner 2099, and Hunter Schafer was also cast in a currently unnamed role. Yeoh's character, Olwen, in particular, seems to hint that the story of Blade Runner 2099 will be intriguing as well, as Olwen has been described as a replicant at the end of her lifespan.

Aside from the fact that it's a show instead of a movie, there are a few ways Blade Runner 2099 already seems very different from Blade Runner 2049. Ridley Scott, the director of the original Blade Runner, and his production company, Scott Free, are helping to produce 2099. Denis...

“The Activated Man” is a 2023 psychological supernatural feature, directed by Nicholas Gyeney, starring Jamie Costa, Tony Todd, Kane Hodder and Sean Young, with a streaming release Tba:

“….after a man loses his beloved dog, the shock from the trauma produces strange visions that force him to wrestle with two possibilities: that his mind has fractured, or that it’s actually real…”

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The 1990s produced plenty of classic comedy movies, with some iconic performances from the decade's funniest performers. Comedians like Robin Williams, Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey were all at the peak of their powers in the 1990s, but the decade also delivered great comedy performances from some unexpected sources. Dramatic actors flexed their comedy chops, resulting in some surprisingly hilarious movies.

The 1990s were a miniature golden age for comedy movies in Hollywood, as studios were willing to fork out big budgets for original concepts which let comedy performers and writers do what they do best. Decades later, there are dozens of hilarious classics which still get a lot of love. Actors found their own unique comedy voices, and they were given the opportunity to play around with the material.

Related 10 Best Dark Comedies Of The 1990s

The 1990s produced some of the best dark comedies of all time, with...

In the high-stakes world of Tinseltown, are we guilty of putting all our eggs in the basket of box-office draw as the ultimate yardstick of a film’s success? It’s admittedly a bit disheartening. Sure, a billion-dollar movie grabs the headlines and dominates conversations, but instant financial success is far from the whole enchilada. Take, for instance, Blade Runner. Ridley Scott’s helmed flick has woven itself into the fabric of science fiction culture, albeit with a bumpy start.

Sean Young in Blade Runner (1982) | Credit: Warner Bros.

With a backstory chock-full of personal spats, and spurts of creativity, it’s no wonder the film commands a cult following today. Yet, let’s not forget that its initial reception was as mixed as a bag of trail mix. Critics were split on their opinions, and Ridley Scott found himself at loggerheads with one New Yorker film critic who didn’t...

Searchlight Pictures has brought on Pachinko creator Soo Hugh to write and direct a feature adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s celebrated novel Tender Is The Night.

LuckyChap, Putnam Pictures, Hugh and Margo Klewans’ Moonslinger Productions are serving as producers on the project.

Tender Is The Night was published in 1934 and was Fitzgerald’s fourth and final novel. It follows a glamorous and wealthy couple whose relationship unravels in a web of romantic entanglement, manipulation and deceit when they meet a young actress on holiday.

Searchlight vice president Richard Ruiz will oversee the project for the studio, reporting to heads...

Much has been said of the overwhelming ingenuity of Jean-Luc Godard’s early films, but less so about just how well the director knew how to work around budgetary limitations. Alphaville, a dystopian sci-fi noir set in an Orwellian world of omnipresent surveillance run by a malevolent artificial intelligence, sounds at first blush like a large-scale work filled with the sort of macro world-building one typically sees in blockbusters. But Godard, working with next to no resources, captures the oppressiveness of totalitarian government through the claustrophobic conditions of repressed citizens. Ordinary Parisian streets and buildings are captured as they are, though in inky shadow, so that a certain kind of present-day dilapidation comes to suggest futuristic social decay.

Godard takes private detective Lemmy Caution and illustrates Alphaville’s themes of social tension and incipient fascism by demolishing the man’s image. Godard secured Eddie Constantine, who had already played Caution...

Bone Tomahawk, now on Netflix, is an intense Western horror film with a star-studded cast. Director S. Craig Zahler brings tension and slow-burn storytelling, earning positive reviews for the movie. The success of Bone Tomahawk relies on the strong plot and acting, making it a unique and unforgettable experience on screen.

Netflix is now streaming the Western horror movie, Bone Tomahawk, which includes a star-studded cast led by Kurt Russell. The 2015 movie is the directorial debut of S. Craig Zahler, who has since made Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Dragged Across Concrete. Bone Tomahawk tells the story of Sheriff Franklin Hunt as he gathers a team to go save three people who have been kidnapped by a cannibalistic cult of Indigenous people. Upon its release, the movie earned positive reviews, praising the acting and slow-burn storytelling. Bone Tomahawk has a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bone Tomahawk's success is reliant on...

Animated TV shows based on popular 1990s films aimed to expand franchises & appeal to younger audiences. Success of films like Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Beetlejuice led to the creation of their animated series. Some 1990s animated series like Back to the Future, Jumanji, and Godzilla adapted source material for kids.

The 1990s saw a huge spike in the popularity of animated TV shows, especially those aimed at kids, so naturally, many of the more popular films at the time got in on the animated action. Animation is an incredible and time-consuming art form. Prior to 1995 and the release of the feature length movie, Toy Story, most animated shows were hand drawn. The 1990s saw the ability to use CGI in making animated content rapidly improve, but this was still largely an era of hand-drawn animation for most TV shows.

However, despite the time and careful effort required to create such projects,...

Stars: Jared Rivet, Ashley Ahlquist, Ashley Dakin, Bix Krieger, Jessica DeBonville, Sean Young | Written and Directed by Marc Gottlieb

Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order is the third film in a trilogy that The Asylum began in Ape vs Monster and continued in Ape vs Mecha Ape. Or more likely the third film in a series that will last as long as there are megabudget Kong vs Godzilla films to provide inspiration for their mockbuster franchise.

Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order starts in 2007, Abraham the chimp is orbiting Earth when something large approaches the capsule and briefly cuts off contact between and NASA. Seventeen years later, the now kaiju-sized simian is angrily stomping around his home on Watkins Island, much to the concern of Hank and Mariana.

Naomi is also upset, the cruise ship her parents were on has disappeared without a trace. When the authorities can...

As the saying goes, ‘every great man is inspired by another great man to reach their full potential’. Well, this sentiment could not ring truer than in the case of Gene Hackman & Kevin Costner.

For the most part, viewers recognized Costner from the hit drama series Yellowstone, but he was popular throughout the 1990s for other roles as well. Beginning his career as an extra in low-budget productions, he progressed to more mainstream roles in acclaimed flicks, including Dances with Wolves and No Way Out.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone

Besides, he has shown a tremendous amount of endurance. Costner got up and over the critically panned films Waterworld and The Postman, which could have easily ended his career. And later, he spellbound audiences once again with his exceptional Yellowstone performance on the Paramount Network.

Suggested“Chris will have to wait his turn”: Kevin Costner Denied Chris Hemsworth His New...

It may be a mystery to famed director David Lynch that Patrick Stewart was an acclaimed actor when the latter showed up on the set of his 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune.

Well, sometimes directors have a clear vision of the ideal actor for a role, while other times, a happy accident can result in unexpected greatness. Such was the case with Lynch’s original 1984 Dune adaptation, in which he erroneously cast Patrick Stewart in a role that was meant for someone else.

Yes, Stewart, 83, inadvertently obtained the role of Gurney Halleck. In the process of replacing Aldo Ray at the eleventh hour, the director erroneously cast another Patrick Stewart.

David Lynch’s Dune 1984

Aside from being a financial disaster and receiving negative reviews, the film has developed a cult following over the years, and this intriguing casting mishap is just one of the many oddball tales surrounding its creation.

When it comes to celebrities and those who live inside the gates of Hollywood, it would seem that the skeletons in their closets find a way out eventually. The mightiest fall the fastest and those who were known as the kindest, possess the most darkness. Unfortunately, very rarely is someone exempt from this, and Jim Carrey was not fortunate enough.

Jim Carrey

Carrey is a comedic icon, having revolutionized the genre and established himself as a talented actor in several genres. Despite this, there have been more than a few questionable moments in his career.

Suggested“Don’t get any closer”: Alan Ritchson’s Dream of Meeting His Idol Jim Carrey Almost Took a Dangerous Turn After Reacher Star Couldn’t Contain the Excitement

The one that immediately comes to mind is the transphobic themes of his 1994 film, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. As well as the fact that he...

Kyle MacLachlan on Dune 3. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

A few days ago, Legendary Entertainment revealed that Denis Villeneuve has started with the development work for Dune 3, aka Dune Messiah. The sequel, Dune 2, received a great response from the audience worldwide. The sci-fi fantasy film is based on Frank Herbert’s Dune movies. It stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler and others.

In Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, Timothee Chalamet plays Paul Atreides. When the movie was announced a few years ago, everyone was worried that it would be a good watch. In 1984, David Lynch also made a movie based on Frank’s novel. However, the film performed poorly at the box office, and even the audience wasn’t happy with Lynch’s adaptation.

Dune 2 Trailer

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With Legendary’s big budget Hollywood blockbuster Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dominating the box office, you knew it wouldn’t be long before The Asylum whipped up their own “mockbuster” version of the film. Their answer to Godzilla x Kong? It’s titled Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order, a sequel to last year’s Ape vs. Mecha Ape, naturally.

Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order will be available on Digital beginning April 5, and it pits the two titular titans up against, well, a mockbuster take on Lovecraft’s Cthulhu. Naturally!

In Ape x Mecha Ape, “A global cabal of world leaders awakens an ancient creature beneath the ocean floor. Now mankind’s only hope rests on an uneasy alliance between the giant ape and his mechanical arch-nemesis, Mecha Ape MkII, to save the Earth.”

The film will also be playing in the following theaters this Friday:

Laemmle – Glendale,...

When Warner Bros. and Legendary released Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021, the folks at The Asylum quickly put together a mockbuster called Ape vs. Monster, which featured a giant chimpanzee battling a giant Gila monster (after both creatures were enlarged by consuming a mysterious substance leaking from a space capsule). A sequel called Ape vs. Mecha Ape followed in 2023. Now the Godzilla vs. Kong sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is in theatres, and The Asylum will be giving their mockbuster Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order a digital and theatrical release this Friday, April 5th. In anticipation of the release, a trailer has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above.

Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order has been written and directed by Marc Gottlieb, who previously directed Ape vs. Mecha Ape and the 1995 comedy Cousin Howard. Gottlieb’s other writing credits include Planet of the Sharks,...

“Ape x Mecha-Ape: New World Order”, is a new ‘Kaiju’ monster feature, written nd directed by Mark Gottlieb, starring Sean Young (“Blade Runner”) Ashley Daikin and Jared Rivet, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:

“…a global cabal of world leaders awakens an ancient creature beneath the ocean floor.

“Now mankind’s only hope rests on an uneasy alliance between the giant ape and his mechanical arch-nemesis, ‘Mecha Ape Mk. II’, to save the Earth…”

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Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet have had quite the ride together in the wild world of filmmaking. They were all over the headlines for teaming up in the Dune series, but did you know that the 56-year-old once said no to the actor?

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two

He thought Chalamet didn’t fit the bill for a role in Prisoners because of his physique. Yet, destiny worked in mysterious ways, and they ended up collaborating anyway. It was a classic Hollywood tale of ups and downs, where even big names like them faced rejection and tough competition for the spotlight.

Denis Villeneuve Rejected Timothée Chalamet’s Role In Prisoners

Denis Villeneuve turned down Timothée Chalamet for a role in Prisoners. The 28-year-old, a rising actor looking to grow in his career, wanted to appear in Villeneuve’s movie. Despite Chalamet’s hopes, Villeneuve said no.

From Detective Comics to the small screen to cartoons to one of the most bankable properties in Hollywood, Batman has had quite the journey, and it will be explored in the latest season of Vice TV’s “Icons Unearthed.” The cable network will premiere two new seasons of the show on Wednesday, March 20. First, “Icons Unearthed: Lord of the Rings” at 9 p.m. Et and then “Icons Unearthed: Batman” at 10 p.m. Et. Dive deep into the history of the Dark Knight in the latest season of the show. You can watch Vice TV with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Sling TV, or Hulu Live TV.

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'Blade Runner' will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this year.Sir Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi film will return to Britain in 2024 after previously premiering at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019 and having a successful regional tour in 2021.The tour begins on September 18 at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo before travelling to Manchester, London, Birmingham and Brighton before concluding in Bournemouth on September 24.The 2007 final cut of 'Blade Runner' will be shown on a vast HD screen while Vangelis' synthesiser-led score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble in sync with the 1982 picture.The incredible score is one of the most defining pieces of movie music of all time – acclaimed for its 1980s sound but also evocative and futuristic elements that have seen it become a cinematic staple.'Blade Runner' sees detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) hunt down four escaped Replicants from...

Looking back at Kyle MacLachlan's career today, there's no denying that he's a great actor. Not only did he give a beloved performance as FBI agent Dale Cooper in the mysterious drama series "Twin Peaks," but he also went on to play two different versions of Cooper (or possibly three) in "Twin Peaks: The Return." He's also impressed mainstream audiences with his deranged portrayal of The Captain on "How I Met Your Mother," not to mention his recurring role as the wacky mayor in "Portlandia." And of course, who could forget that "Law & Order" episode where MacLachlan's character publicly shoots a child for totally justified reasons? The clip goes viral on Twitter every month or so, mainly because of how delightful it is to watch MacLachlan completely sell the ridiculous material the writers gave him. 

But back when he was filming David Lynch's better-than-you've-heard 1984 adaptation of "Dune," however,...

Deckard is a top Blade Runner with a knack for identifying and retiring replicants with precision and skill. K, a Nexus-9 replicant, is a highly effective and intelligent Blade Runner, excelling in detective work and combat. Joseph excelled in eliminating replicants but stepped back from the job after falling for a replicant, while Marlowe remained loyal.

The Blade Runner movies may be named for the futuristic profession of hunting down replicants, but it's not immediately clear which of the few Blade Runners featured is the most skilled. The world of Blade Runner, inspired by the novel by Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is rich and full of incredible details that reveal a dystopian future. Walking and working among the people of the future, a race of highly advanced androids, known as replicants, are an integral part of society. But as the technology rapidly develops, old,...

Timothée Chalamet would only sign up to a superhero movie if he approved of the script and the director.The 28-year-old star has revealed the sage advice his 'Don't Look Up' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio gave him, including not to sign up for a DC or Marvel movie.He told The New York Times: "Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, 'No superhero movies, no hard drugs.' Which I thought was very good. I follow them both!"Turns out, Christopher Nolan's 2008 DC Batman blockbuster 'The Dark Knight' inspired him to become an actor in the first place.However, he added: "The movie that made me want to act is a superhero movie, 'The Dark Knight'. If the script was great, if the director was great, I’d have to consider it."The 'Dune: Part Two' star came close to a superhero role...

Nicholas Gyeney and producer Kelsey Aho of Genie Productions are excited to announce that The Activated Man, Gyeney’s deeply personal latest feature, will make its U.K. debut at the Romford Horror Film Festival. The mind-bending thriller will premiere on Sunday, March 3rd at 8:00 p.m. at the Premier Cinemas in the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. Said Aho:

We’re honored to join the exciting lineup of films at the Romford Horror Film Festival. We’re excited to introduce attendees of this year’s festival to Gyeney’s deeply personal and thrilling feature film that is sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seat.

Drawing on the universal theme of grief with a twist that Gyeney’s work has become noted for, The Activated Man stars Jamie Costa as an everyman who loses his beloved dog. His grief spurs disturbing visions that cause him to...

The Western genre has evolved over time, with different subgenres exploring more violent and self-reflective themes. Genre-blending has become common in Western movies, with directors like Tarantino and the Coen Brothers putting modern spins on classic ideas. Western movies have successfully utilized genre mixing to offer fresh interpretations and subvert expectations, adding new elements to old ideas.

Western movies have seen many iterations over the years, including many films that have mixed it with other genres. The Western genre is essential to American pop culture and film history, with its golden age of heroic cowboys, gunslingers, and lawmen from the 1940s through the 1960s. However, the style of Westerns significantly evolved, reflecting cultural changes. The Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone in the '60s popularized the subgenre, exploring more violent, anti-hero-like characters. In the '70s, the revisionist Western subgenre began examining the history of the Wild West from a more grounded,...

Prepare for the chilling return of the Romford Horror Festival, an extended four-day plunge into the heart of cinematic horror, starting on Thursday, 29th February 2024. Now in its fourth year, this festival, a twisted offshoot of the Romford Film Festival, is gearing up to unleash an unparalleled experience, unveiling its most diabolical lineup to date.

Plunge headfirst into a blood-curdling cinematic odyssey, featuring 168 feature films and shorts, including eight timeless classic horror masterpieces. The festival, spreading its dark influence across two screens and introducing a third exclusively for spine-tingling talks, continues its legacy of premiering global cinematic nightmares, boasting an astounding 33 world premieres that are sure to send shivers down your spine. The resurrection of fan-favorite segments like “Short, Sharp Shocks” and “Cheap Thrills” is now joined by two electrifying additions: “Student Bodies,” showcasing student films, including seven from New City College, and the unpredictable “Horror Roulette,” a pulsating party...

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"If you went into a movie called 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' and you were doing the stuff I was doing in that movie, would you be expecting while you were doing that movie that it was going to be huge?" Jim Carrey asked this to radio shock-jock Howard Stern in 1994 shortly after the actor's movie opened unexpectedly atop the box office. Stern bluntly responded with "No" but it was, in fact, a monster hit. It was one of three such hits that Carrey would be a part of that year, making it one of arguably the best years that any actor has had — from a commercial standpoint — in history.

Yet, it all started with a movie that, as Stern pointed out,...

What does it take for a movie adaptation to transcend its source material? Many a filmmaker uses a book as a blueprint (whether or not they read it in its entirety) but take creative license to put their own unique stylistic and/or thematic spin on what is necessarily a much more visual story than the original one on the page. Often that’s taking a key character—whether a comic book antihero or an unnamed book protagonist—and giving them an entirely new backstory or quest. Or choosing a different point of view that opens up new storytelling avenues. In some cases, book and movie follow the same premise but diverge wildly at the end… or they do reach the same narrative conclusion, but on radically different paths that will leave you with very different emotional reactions as a viewer.

Here are eight great movies based on books that...

The Romford Horror Festival, an extended four-day plunge into the heart of cinematic horror, returns for its Fourth(!) year on Thursday, 29th February, with a lineup that promises a star-studded affair, featuring Tony Todd, Prunella Scales, Sean Young, Jamie Lomas, Kane Hodder, Kierston Wareing, Lynn Lowry, Caroline Munro, Graham Cole, Diane Franklin, Caroline Pickles, Pauline Peart, Guy Henry, Dani Thompson, Ayvianna Snow, and a myriad of other captivating talents, all ready to plunge audiences into a world of terror.

Plunge headfirst into a blood-curdling cinematic odyssey, featuring 168 feature films and shorts, including eight timeless classic horror masterpieces. The festival, spreading its dark influence across two screens and introducing a third exclusively for spine-tingling talks, continues its legacy of premiering global cinematic nightmares, boasting an astounding 33 world premieres that are sure to send shivers down your spine. The resurrection of fan-favorite segments like “Short, Sharp Shocks” and “Cheap Thrills” is now...

While most would say The Untouchables is the movie that made Kevin Costner a star, in many ways, Orion’s No Way Out solidified his stardom. The film was shot before The Untouchables, with him scoring the leading role after being cast by Lawrence Kasdan in the Western classic Silverado (as a way to make up for cutting all his scenes from The Big Chill). No Way Out was the first time he headlined a big film on his own, and it was the perfect showcase. If gave him a chance to do action, drama and romance, with his backseat love scene with Sean Young noted as one of the steamiest in Hollywood history up to that point.

It was part of an essential three-movie deal that Costner signed with the now-defunct Orion Pictures, which included Bull Durham and Dances With Wolves, both of which helped cement him as one...

This article contains light spoilers for Dune: Part Two.

Even the biggest fan of David Lynch‘s original Dune movie from 1984 has to admit the (unintentional?) comedy that occurs when Chani (Sean Young) pleads for Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) to “tell me of your homeworld, Usul.” In the very next scene, the two are in the throes of passion, suggesting that “tell me of your homewold, Usul” is a pick-up line with the power of the Voice.

Believe it or not, the name “Usul” is not some Lynchian term like “Garmonbozia,” something he made up during transcendental meditation. Rather it comes directly from the Frank Herbert book he adapts. Similar to “Muad’Dib,” Usul is a name that the Fremen give to Paul, this one meaning “the strength of the base of the pillar.” But whereas Muad’Dib refers to Paul’s relationship within his Sietch (as well as desert mice!

Like the piscine Guild Navigator who gets wheeled out in a tank at the start of the movie, David Lynch‘s adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel Dune is neither fish nor fowl. Lynch gets to play with some rather dense world-building, but Herbert’s critique of charismatic leaders gets pushed to the side while the demands of ’80s sci-fi fantasy don’t allow the director to create what would later become his signature dream states. As a result, Lynch’s Dune pleased no one, least of all Lynch himself. And while the film has its fans, especially in light of Denis Villeneuve‘s more faithful blockbuster, it remains an outlier in both Lynch’s oeuvre and in the history of Dune adaptations.

Still, the legend goes that if studio meddling and post-production issues not come to bear, Lynch would have been able to put more of his stamp on the sequel Dune II.

Non-horror movie villains can be more terrifying than horror villains because their fear comes from complex human qualities. Villains like Roy Batty from Blade Runner or Frank from Once Upon a Time in the West are terrifying because they represent actual, horrible actions of humankind. Characters like John Doe in Se7en or Amy Dunne in Gone Girl are terrifying because of their psychological manipulation and deceptive nature.

Horror films are known for their terrifying antagonists, but many of cinema's most chilling villains come from non-horror movies. When viewing a horror movie, the expectation to experience a visceral thrill through the fear of its contents, and villains like Jigsaw or Freddy Krueger naturally evoke that feeling through their distinct physical appearances. Yet, there's something about villains in non-horror films that's almost more terrifying, as the fear for them often comes from complex human qualities.

While characters like the Joker or Norman...

There are storied casting what-ifs that make us genuinely wonder how different a movie would have been had X gotten the role over Y. Usually it’s tough to even picture anyone else even being considered. Take Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns, for example. She redefined the character for a generation and still remains the ultimate version of Catwoman. And to think Catwoman could have been Sean Young, who ended up redefining how to botch a campaign in spectacular fashion.

One of the oddest attempts in landing a role for a movie came in Sean Young’s infamous shot at sealing the deal as Catwoman for Tim Burton, but the director wouldn’t meet with her. To up her chances, Sean Young went on Joan Rivers’ talk show in 1991 decked out in a homemade Catwoman costume, playfully yet menacingly calling out “Timmy” for not returning phone calls. And while the...

This is our last filmmaking books column in 2023, and it’s a good one. Plus, you can watch for even more gems from recent months in our companion column running next month. As always, thanks for reading and supporting so many great authors and artists.

Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)

As an adolescent in the early 1990s, one of my Sunday night rituals was recording that week’s episode of “Siskel & Ebert”––it aired late-night in Buffalo, NY––and watching it the following day. The internet was in its infancy, so the reviews of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were both a lifeline to what was happening in film and a cinematic education. It is no exaggeration to say that I learned how to discuss movies thanks to Gene and Roger. For my generation, then, the release of...