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Jennifer Lawrence Nearly Turned Down Hunger Games Role ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It’s hard to imagine The Hunger Games without Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, but the Oscar-winning star almost walked away from the role that defined her career. In a candid chat with USA Today, Lawrence admitted, “It’s so huge. It’s why I almost didn’t take the movie.”

At just 21, Lawrence felt the weight of stepping into Katniss’s boots. “It’s a character that can very easily overpower the rest of my characters,” she explained, worried about being typecast. She wasn’t sure she could handle the pressure after having only done a handful of movies. But eventually, the significance of the role won her over. “It’s such an awesome thing to be part of something that speaks to so many young kids about something that matters,” she said.

The responsibility didn’t just...

Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t really need an introduction. She is one of the sassiest, wittiest, and most amazing actresses in Hollywood who has proved her skills in every genre possible. Many actors have found their own niche, but Lawrence has, over the years, jumped from action movies to rom-coms to superhero flicks and shown her efficiency.

Jennifer Lawrence on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Credits: The Tonight Show YouTube

Oscar-winning actress JLaw began her acting career on the small screen but got her first breakthrough role in Winter’s Bone. Between then and now with No Hard Feelings, the diva has carved her path within her short but impressive filmography. She is truly one of the most popular and celebrated stars of today’s generation. Lawrence has starred in many blockbuster franchises which have grossed millions at the box office.

So, let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-grossing...

Real cinephiles know that Letterboxd, where you can log movies you've watched and discuss them, is the best social media site, and one of the best things Letterboxd does is ask celebrities to list their four favorite movies. Before the release of her romantic comedy "No Hard Feelings," Letterboxd caught up with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence to ask about her four favorite movies, and the entire concept seemed to deeply stress her out.

"Oh my god, that is so much pressure, because I'm really bad at remembering the titles," Lawrence exclaimed in the YouTube short before remembering the titles of three different movies. "I mean, 'Jurassic Park,'" she began, shouting out Steven Spielberg's beloved science fiction adventure flick, before naming Renée Zellweger's romantic comedy "Bridget Jones's Diary" next. Third on her list? Director Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Pride & Prejudice" featuring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen,...

Though Debra Granik is no stranger to Sundance — 2004’s Down to the Bone, 2018’s Leave No Trace and 2010’s Oscar-nominated (in four categories) Winter’s Bone all premiered in Park City — I was a bit surprised to see the indie vet’s name attached to a project at the fest’s 40th edition earlier this year. Unlike the director’s prior critically-acclaimed films, Conbody vs Everybody is neither narrative nor a traditional feature doc, but a documentary in five chapters that took Granik and her longtime collaborators, EP Anne Rosellini and EP/editor Victoria […]

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Though Debra Granik is no stranger to Sundance — 2004’s Down to the Bone, 2018’s Leave No Trace and 2010’s Oscar-nominated (in four categories) Winter’s Bone all premiered in Park City — I was a bit surprised to see the indie vet’s name attached to a project at the fest’s 40th edition earlier this year. Unlike the director’s prior critically-acclaimed films, Conbody vs Everybody is neither narrative nor a traditional feature doc, but a documentary in five chapters that took Granik and her longtime collaborators, EP Anne Rosellini and EP/editor Victoria […]

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Jennifer Lawrence opened up about her s*x life (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Jennifer Lawrence is among the household names in the Hollywood industry, and she has captured a global fanbase with her breakout roles in Winter’s Bone and The Hunger Games. Her impressive performance earned her an Academy Award for Silver Linings Playbook, further cementing her industry position. While her acting career has always gained traction, Lawrence’s personal life has also been subject to media attention.

Lawrence has been in several high-profile relationships with actors like Nicolas Hoult, director Dareen Aronofsky, and Coldplay lead Chris Martin. While she has been open about her dating life, she never spoke about her s*x life until some time ago when she gave insights on her intimate life.

Jennifer Lawrence On Her S*x Life

In a throwback appearance on Howard Stern show, The Howard Stern Radio Show, Jennifer Lawrence opened up about her s*x life.

Four days after Jennifer Lawrence‘s team confirmed her second pregnancy, the Oscar winner stepped out for the premiere of Zurwaski V Texas during the 2024 AFI Fest. The timely baby announcement coincides with Jennifer Lawrence’s role in the documentary about the women who sued Texas after the state’s strict anti-abortion laws almost cost them their lives. See J. Law’s adorable baby bump as she promotes this crucial film about reproductive rights.

Jennifer Lawrence draws attention to reproductive rights as she debuts baby bump Maisie Crow, Jennifer Lawrence, and Abbie Perrault at the premiere of ‘Zurwaski V Texas’ | Aliah Anderson/FilmMagic

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Chelsea Clinton were present for this specific Hollywood film festival. However, the pair also had a hand in Zurwaski V Texas. The mother-daughter duo executive produced alongside Lawrence, who represented their production team at AFI Fest. Lawrence took photos with directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault.

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of November titles. The Tubi November 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals, some series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi November 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

Tubi Originals...

A funny thing happened to a bunch of actors before they made it to the podium to accept their Academy Awards. Long before they received the industry’s highest recognition, they appeared in goofy sitcoms that didn’t exactly predict triumphant movie careers.

Here are five actors who eventually took home the Oscar — but not before generating a few canned laughs in front of a live studio audience…

1 Ke Huy Quan, ‘Together We Stand’

After your career begins with a Steven Spielberg movie — as Quan’s did with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — there’s probably nowhere to go but down. After Spielberg tossed him another gift with The Goonies, Quan found himself on Together We Stand, a generic blended-family sitcom starring Elliott Gould and E.T.’s Dee Wallace as Mom and Dad. The show was so lousy that it killed off Gould after six episodes and...

Too many movies waste time convincing their own characters that the supernatural is real. But in XYZ Films’ striking horror gem “Falling Stars,” the people of San Bernardino County already know that witches exist. They’ve spent years coping with their neighbors’ instantaneous abductions, as spelled out in a cold open that shows a young woman running along a winding road. One moment, she’s bouncing to the beat of her footsteps, enjoying the desert air, and surveying the sprawling landscape; the next, she’s just gone.

That scene and many others in this haunting poem of a film are shot partly overhead. Although “Watch the skies!” is advice typically reserved for alien outings, that bird’s eye view proves essential to co-directors Gabriel Biencyzycki and Richard Karpala’s stirring reflection on community, survival, and the unforeseeable acts of God. Caught somewhere between 1996’s “Twister” and HBO’s “The Leftovers,...

The Gotham Film and Media Institute announced on September 18 that it will present its special Ensemble Tribute Award to the cast of “The Piano Lesson,” which includes John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins and Erykah Badu. The film, set in 1936, tells the story of a Pittsburgh family brought together — and nearly torn apart — by a precious family heirloom. It’s based on the play by August Wilson, whose works “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” have also recently been adapted for the screen.

Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham, said in a statement, “‘The Piano Lesson’ is a stunning adaptation, bringing August Wilson’s play to life with captivating cinematic artistry. The remarkable talent, effort, and chemistry of this brilliant ensemble cast forms the heart of the film, elevating its touching story of family legacy. It’s precisely this kind of...

Gotham Film & Media Institute will honour the cast of Malcolm Washington’s recent Telluride world premiere The Piano Lesson with its 2024 Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute.

The honour will be bestowed at the 34th Annual Gotham Awards ceremony in New York on December 2.

The Piano Lesson cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, and Erykah Badu.

Based on the play by August Wilson, the film is set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression and follows the Charles family and the piano heirloom documenting their history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor.

It’s an often-touted cliche that a great way to win an Oscar is for a performer to portray a real-life person. Cillian Murphy won Best Actor earlier this year for playing J. Robert Oppenheimer in “Oppenheimer,” Jessica Chastain took home Best Actress in 2022 for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and Rami Malek won Best Actor in 2019 for his depiction of Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

It’s curious, then, that Best Actress has often been rewarded to performers playing fictional characters rather than real people. Over the past decade, 28 of the 50 nominations have been for original turns, with a whopping seven of those winning out of 10. Here’s the complete breakdown.

Two out of 2024’s Best Actress nominees were nominated for playing fictional people. The others were Annette Bening (“Nyad”), Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), and Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”). However,...

The Gotham Awards said Wednesday that it will honor Netflix’s The Piano Lesson with the 2024 Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute during the 34th annual awards ceremony December 2 in New York City.

The Piano Lesson, directed by Malcolm Washington and co-written by Washington and Virgil Williams based on the famed play by August Wilson, features a cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, and Erykah Badu.

Set in 1936 Pittsburgh just after the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson follows the lives of the Charles family in the Doaker Charles household and an heirloom, the family piano, which documents the family history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor.

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The pic just had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. It is set to premiere in select theaters on November 8 before...

The cast of Malcolm Washington’s Netflix film The Piano Lesson — John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins and Erykah Badu — will receive an Ensemble Tribute at the 2024 Gotham Awards ceremony, the Gotham Film & Media Institute announced Wednesday.

This honor — and a number of others still to be announced — will be presented during a gala dinner celebrating the 34th annual Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on Monday, Dec. 2.

Recipients of the Ensemble Tribute, which was first introduced in 2005 “to recognize talented casts whose artistry and chemistry captivate audiences on the big screen,” have included The Hurt Locker, Babel, Winter’s Bone, Moonlight, The Favourite and The Trial of the Chicago 7.

“The Piano Lesson is a stunning adaptation, bringing August Wilson’s play to life with captivating cinematic artistry,” Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute,...

While Jennifer Lawrence has been under the radar in the recent past, the actress was the ‘it girl’ of Hollywood in the 2010s as she starred in multiple acclaimed films and blockbusters. Gaining global stardom due to her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise. She was also the highest-paid actress in 2014.

In 2013, Lawrence reportedly achieved a rare feat. While she earned critical acclaim for her role in Silver Linings Playbook and won the Oscar for Best Actress, she also headlined the year’s highest-grossing domestic release The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The only other actor to do this was reportedly Tom Hanks in 1995 with Toy Story and Forrest Gump.

Jennifer Lawrence Achieves A Rare Feat Previously Only Achieved By Tom Hanks Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Credits: Lionsgate

The early 2010s were ruled by Jennifer Lawrence as the young actress shot to the mainstream with The Hunger Games franchise.

Jennifer Lawrence is a Hollywood chameleon, effortlessly sliding from one genre to another. From the dystopian world of The Hunger Games and the super-powered antics of X-Men to the offbeat romance of Silver Linings Playbook, she’s done it all, leaving no stone unturned. But let’s not forget one of her most polarizing roles that had the audiences either singing her praises or scratching their heads was the R-rated comedy No Hard Feelings.

Jennifer Lawrence & Andrew Barth Feldman in No Hard Feelings | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

But wait, isn’t this kind of comedy a gamble in today’s market, where a UCLA study revealed that young American viewers are craving a shift away from steamy scenes? Indeed, so it’s safe to say that Lawrence’s ‘bold’ scene in No Hard Feelings might not be the hot ticket for today’s Gen Z.

Exploring Gen Z’s Desire...

Talk to John Hawkes about “True Detective: Night Country” for any length of time and you’ll get a string of confessions.

When showrunner Issa López offered him the role of police officer Hank Prior, he’d never seen a single episode from the first three seasons of the HBO limited series. He thought the character was too one-dimensional and not nuanced enough. When López said she wanted the character to play guitar in one scene, he didn’t think that was a good idea. And when she said that the instrumental song he’d reluctantly written also needed words for Hank to sing, he resisted for weeks, thinking it’d be too performative.

Hawkes admitted all of these misgivings with typically self-deprecating grins and then shrugged. “I’m glad she prevailed,” he said, “because she’s brilliant.”

López’s brilliance, along with Hawkes’ ability to slip into the skin...

It’s not uncommon for filmmakers to have a favorite actor, but David O. Russell took it to another level with Jennifer Lawrence in American Hustle. The movie featured other A-listers like Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper as well, but the director’s bias towards Lawrence was quite clear. In a particular sequence featuring The Hunger Games actress, O. Russell went as far as reworking the script to give her character a bigger spotlight.

Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale in American Hustle || credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

The duo has collaborated on many projects throughout the years. But O. Russell’s flipping the entire script and bending his vision to accommodate her in the movie shows just how much he valued her presence in the $251 million movie.

Jennifer Lawrence Takes the Lead: David O. Russell’s Script Changes in American Hustle

Jennifer Lawrence and David O. Russell have forged one of...

Jennifer Lawrence is an actress who has had the privilege of working with some of the best minds over the years. She has collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers and has also been a part of the successful Hunger Games franchise.

The actress previously worked with big directors like Matthew Vaughn, Jodie Foster, and many more, but there is one filmmaker she cannot help but praise. Her role in this 2010 movie cemented her name as a serious actor, and it’s all because of the director’s genius.

The genius behind the camera: Debra Granik

The 2010 noir-thriller movie, Winter’s Bone, directed by Debra Granik, changed the trajectory of Jennifer Lawrence‘s career. It gave her the platform to showcase a serious performance, enabling her first ever Oscar nomination.

Jennifer Lawrence in Winter’s Bone | Roadside Attractions

Lawrence’s performance in this coming-of-age film was a treat for fans; her raw acting, coupled with the movie’s complex themes,...

Aiming to be a weapon of mass inspiration in the war against child trafficking, “City Of Dreams” written and directed by veteran producer Mohit Ramchandani showcases one boy’s story of ultimate resilience and hope as he’s trafficked across the border from Mexico and sold to a sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles. City Of Dreams

Visit: www.cityofdreamsmovie.com & watch the powerful trailer here.

Already critically acclaimed with a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the feature film hits theaters nationwide on Aug. 30 via Roadside Attractions, the studio behind Academy Award Winner “Manchester by the Sea,” “Margin Call” and “Winter’s Bone.” The “City Of Dreams” film is supported by icons of film, music and media including New York Times bestseller and speaker Tony Robbins, Academy Award Winning Producer Michael Phillips, award-winning singer-song-writer Linda Perry (“Beautiful”), Academy Award nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio (“Roma”), 5 Time Latin Grammy Winning artist Luis Fonsi, Producer...

Italian drama “Nonostante” by actor-director Valerio Mastandrea, and 1972 Munich Summer Olympics drama “September 5″ – helmed by Tim Fehlbaum and starring Peter Sarsgaard – have been set as openers of the Venice Film Festival’s cutting edge Horizons and Horizons Extra sections respectively.

The timely “September 5,” which has been picked up by Republic Pictures, reconstructs tough decisions made by an American sports broadcasting team that rapidly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage.

“Through this lens, ‘September 5’ provides a powerful new perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.

“September 5” is produced by Germany’s BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion and Projected Picture Works, in co-production with Constantin Film and Erf Edgar Reitz Filmproduktion.

Sean Penn is among “September 5″ producers along with Philipp Trauer, Thomas Wöbke, Tim Fehlbaum, Sean Penn, John Ira Palmer, and John Wildermuth.

Regisseurin Debra Granik („Winter’s Bone“) ist bei der diesjährigen Venedig Film Festival Jurypräsidentin des Nebenwettbewerbs Orizzonti. „Bones and All“-Star Taylor Russell ist Jurymitglied des Luigi de Laurentiis Award.

Debra Granik (Credit: Imago / PanoramiC)

Die Jury der Orizzonti-Reihe in Venedig steht fest: Präsidentin des Nebenwettbewerbs des Filmfestivals in Venedig ist die amerikanische Filmemacherin Debra Granik („Winter’s Bone“). Komplettiert wird sie von dem iranischen Filmemacher Ali Asgari, der syrischen Filmemacherin Soudade Kaadan, dem griechischen Regisseur, Drehbuchautor und Produzent Christos Nikou, die schwedische Schauspielerin und Regisseurin Tuva Novotny, der ungarische Filmemacher Gábor Reisz und die italienische Autorin und Regisseurin Valia Santella.

Die Jury, die den Luigi de Laurentiis Award für das beste Debüt über alle Sektionen hinweg vergibt, wird von dem italienischen Filmkritiker Gianni Canova geleitet. Ihm zur Seite stehen beratend die kanadische Schauspielerin Taylor Russell, Star aus Luca Guadagninos „Bones and All“, de amerikanische Autor/Regisseur Ricky D’Ambrose, die Brasilianerin Barbara Paz...

Oscar-nominated U.S. director Debra Granik (“Winter’s Bone”) will preside over the jury of the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons (Orizzonti) section dedicated to more cutting-edge works.

Granik will be joined on the Horizons jury by Iranian writer, director and producer Ali Asgari (“Terrestrial Verses”); Syrian film director and screenwriter Soudade Kaadan (“The Day I Lost My Shadow”); Greek director, screenwriter and producer Christos Nikou (“Apples”); Swedish actress and director Tuva Novotny (“Britt-Marie Was Here”); Hungarian filmmaker Gábor Reisz (“Explanation for Everything”); and Italian screenwriter and director Valia Santella (“I Can See It in Your Eyes”).

“Winter’s Bone” won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2010 and was nominated for four Oscars, including best picture and best adapted Screenplay for Granik and co-writer Anne Rosellini. Her first film, “Down to the Bone,” won Granik the best director prize at Sundance in 2004. In 2015, Granik completed the feature doc “Stray Dog.” Her 2018 film,...

Having trouble predicting who will win Best Movie/Limited Supporting Actor at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority of them believe the trophy will go to Robert Downey Jr. (“The Sympathizer”). The other potential nominees, per the Experts’ current racetrack odds, are Jonathan Bailey (“Fellow Travelers”), John Hawkes (“True Detective: Night Country”), Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Joe Keery (“Fargo”) and Treat Williams (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”).

As of this writing, 15 out of our 18 Emmy Experts predict a victory for Downey for “The Sympathizer”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Dave Nemetz (TVLine), Eric Deggans (NPR), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Sasha Stone (Awards Daily), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox...

“Inside Out 2” roared into cinema in June, becoming Pixar’s highest-grossing film in a debut weekend of all time, while its current worldwide haul at this time of writing stands at just over one billion.

The first movie — one of the most ingenious films of this century — took audiences inside the head of young Riley as she navigated a move to a new city while her emotions tried to guide her through the move in her head. This second film brings back those emotions as Riley goes through her teenage years. But Joy and Sadness and the gang have to deal with several new emotions in headquarters, including Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Ennui.

But while the film marches towards $1 billion at the box office, could it also be marching towards awards glory? Well, animated flicks don’t get the justice they deserve when it comes to the Academy Awards. So often,...

Jeff Nichols’ crime drama The Bikeriders drives into 702 cinemas at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, through Universal.

The sixth feature from US filmmaker Nichols follows the members of the Vandals motorcycle club as it transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence. 2015 Screen Star of Tomorrow Jodie Comer leads the cast alongside Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon and Mike Faist.

The Bikeriders debuted at Telluride in August last year, going on to play BFI London Film Festival and Sydney among others.

Nichols’ highest-grossing feature was his one-before-last, 2016’s Midnight Special, which opened to £466,055 at a £1,165 average and finished on almost £1.2m.

Dickey is a revelation as a harder-than-nails woman exploited by the US’s legal guardian system in an otherwise overcooked thriller

The “G” in this low budget revenge thriller is 72-year-old Ann Hunter. That’s “G” as in “Granny”, a nickname given to her by her granddaughter. The joke is that Ann does not fit anyone’s stereotype of a granny. To call her hard-as-nails would be an understatement: nails can bend, but the G is harder, cold, mean and sarcastic. When she reaches for a bottle, dirty washing stacked up around the sink, no clean glass to hand, she pours her vodka neat into an empty yoghurt pot.

The G is played by character actor Dale Dickey, whose TV credits include Breaking Bad and My Name Is Earl. On film, she’s best known for a supporting part in Winter’s Bone, but I have to confess I didn’t recognise her.

Sofia Boutella is an iconic actress who found her breakthrough role in 2014 when she portrayed the role of Gazelle in the 2014 film Kingsman: The Secret Service. Jumpstarting her career, Boutella went on to portray the role of Jaylah in the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond.

‎Sofia Boutella in Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire | Netflix

Well, the actress found much fame in the role of Jaylah but the Star Trek franchise had so much chaos within their own films that the franchise took a pause. In an interview, Boutella revealed that she would love to return to the role of Jaylah in a heartbeat if given the chance!

Sofia Boutella Would Return In A Heartbeat

Starring alongside notable stars like Chris Pine, Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, and, Karl Urban, Sofia Boutella found much fame and worldwide love for her portrayal of Jaylah. An alien who doesn’t need anyone...

Jennifer Lawrence is inevitably one of those high-profile star-studded celebrities in the entertainment industry, getting under the spotlight every now and then because of her impeccable charm and incredibly down-to-earth personality. Besides the tremendous talent she possesses, she is also not new to pulling stunts like showing up all-natural to an audition for a movie.

Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow. | Credit: Tsl Entertainment.

Yes, Lawrence actually did show up without makeup and skimpy outfits to the audition as she felt that was exactly what the role of Ree Dolly in Winter’s Bone required of her. But what’s surprising is that while the actress did everything in her power to score the iconic role that even scored her an Oscar nod, her efforts weren’t reciprocated equally and she was paid only $10,000.

Jennifer Lawrence Went All-Natural to Her Breakout Film’s Audition

Back in the late 2000s, when the castings...

Exclusive: John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country) has joined the cast of Prime Video‘s graphic novel series, Criminal, in a recurring role. He joins the previously announced cast of Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins, Kadeem Hardison, Logan Browning, Pat Healy and Taylor Selé.

Criminal is an interlocking universe of crime stories based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

Hawkes has been cast as ‘Sebastian Hyde,’ a hard man who is six months out from a stroke, and now walks with a cane. Once the biggest shark in the shark tank, Hyde is now showing his humanity a bit — maybe a bit too much. The owner of a gambling club, the kind of man whose name is accompanied by fear, Hyde can be both amused by someone one minute, and a ruthless enforcer the next.

As Deadline previously revealed exclusively, Ryan Fleck...

Debra Granik put stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Thomasin McKenzie on the map with her films Winter’s Bone and Leave No Trace respectively. After Good One premiered in Sundance and then went to Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, there’s a sense that India Donaldson has just done the same thing for Lily Collias. As the positive buzz has built around the movie, the attention has focused on the startlingly subtle and emotional performance given by Collias, who plays Sam, a 17-year-old who accompanies her father Chris (James Le Gros) and his best friend Matt (Danny McCarthy) on a camping trip.

Donaldson’s film offers an accessible entry on a fun weekend in the woods, as the men squabble and Sam, who seems to outwit the pair of them without even trying, attempts to mediate. But as the movie unfolds, tensions ratchet, and Collias is tasked with navigating a character who begins to feel increasingly alone.

Exclusive: Film Independent and the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday named the 20 filmmakers, from 12 different nations, selected to participate in the 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency.

Running for five weeks, through June 30, the residency connects international filmmakers with each other and the U.S. entertainment industry, the goal being to build a multi-regional network that supports creative economic development and freedom of expression through global storytelling. Over the course of the program, fellows participate in filmmaking tracks focused on screenwriting, directing, creative development, and documentary filmmaking, where they develop their current projects. The program also provides master classes, industry sessions, field trips, cultural engagement, and networking opportunities.

This marks the 10th Gmm residency organized by Film Independent since 2016, coming off its first overseas residency in Colombia in April. With a record number of over 650 filmmakers nominated to apply, the selection process was highly competitive, attracting a diverse pool of creatives,...

Exclusive: Megan Brophy Young, Matt Haberman and Chase Lehner have been promoted to Vice President of Talent at the leading PR firm Narrative.

Lehner will work out of the company’s Los Angeles office, with Brophy Young and Haberman continuing to co-lead the company’s New York City outpost, as Brophy Young splits her time between Texas and New York.

Young has spent more than a decade curating an impressive client roster including prominent actors, athletes, musicians, thought leaders and industry innovators. Beginning her career in-house at AMC Networks, she developed a passion for talent representation and transitioned to personal publicity in 2012. In 2017, Brophy took her expertise to Nashville where she immersed herself in the country music industry, working at Big Machine Label Group before landing at Narrative in 2018, closely after its inception. To date, she’s been the driving force for campaigns for the likes of Lily Allen, Lucy Boynton,...

Wes Bentley has worked hand in hand with Jennifer Lawrence and watched her grow as an actress. Both of them starred together in The Hunger Games franchise and have since seen the way their careers have skyrocketed. Bentley’s acting career found its footing thanks to American Beauty, while Lawrence’s big break came with Winter’s Bone. Since then starring as Jamie Dutton in Yellowstone. the actor has done a lot in his career to account for many milestones.

Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone

Bentley believes that both the actors had something in common. However, as time went by, the trait they once shared was lost to one. He since has also stated his dismay about the same, regretting having to go awry from a path he once sought refuge in.

Wes Bentley Loves Jennifer Lawrence’s Humor

During an interview with George Stroumboulopoulos Show,...

Actors have to learn to do all kinds of interesting things in order to play various roles, from accents to dance moves to various skills and hobbies. Jennifer Lawrence learned how to skin and gut a squirrel for her role in the 2010 Kentucky holler noir "Winter's Bone," for example, and the actors in James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" had to learn how to hold their breath for an extended length of time. For Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" and "Dune: Part Two," star Timothée Chalamet theoretically had to learn quite a bit, because there are many aspects of life on the desert planet Arrakis that just don't have direct Earth counterparts. It's not like he can just magically understand what it's like to be surrounded by the psychic power-giving spice, for example, but he certainly has to pretend. As his character Paul Atreides, who is destined to become the Muad'dib,...

Jennifer Lawrence became a household name through her iconic portrayal of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games series. However, her portfolio is way beyond that role, featuring numerous iconic projects like Winter’s Bone, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and Joy. While her work garnered several acclaim and accolades, she also earned a Razzie nomination for worst actress for her performance in Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence in Mother!

Even though the movie managed to garner positive reviews overall, her performance garnered polarizing responses from audiences. Given that she’s an Oscar nominee, her fans couldn’t accept that nomination and are yet again to denounce it on social media.

Jennifer Lawrence Fans Addressed Her Razzie Nomination Yet Again!

The 33-year-old actress portrayed the titular role in the 2017 project, Mother! Her performance created quite a buzz on the Internet, with the actress earning critical acclaim for her role. But little did she expect...

Big changes could be coming to the Sundance Film Festival, an incubator of (mostly) American independent film for decades, and the launchpad for Oscar-winning movies like “Coda,” “Manchester By The Sea,” “Whiplash,” “Winter’s Bone,” “The Usual Suspects” and many more. (The number of movies to debut at Sundance that were Oscar-nominated in some category or another is too long to list.) Long associated with the upscale ski resort of Park City, Utah, it looks like the annual event may be thinking of moving elsewhere.

The primary reason cited is that the event is simply “too big” for the small community.

The festival has opened itself up for bidding from hosts, eyeing 2027 as a potential new start date. As per Deadline, other locations can put forth their proposals now through May 1, and a second round will continue through late June. The evaluation will be based in part on “sustainability and inclusivity.

Jennifer Lawrence has had a prolific career over the years and has shown her versatility as an actress starting from her first few projects. She made her breakthrough role playing Ree in Winter’s Bone. Lawrence went on to star in various acclaimed projects including American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, The Hunger Games and the X-Men franchise, and Joy.

Jennifer Lawrence became the 2nd youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee for her role in Winter’s Bone

Her most divisive and controversial film was her 2017 film Mother!, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film was inspired by the Bible and had the actors playing various characters and elements mentioned in it, and Lawrence was the one who had to do most of the heavy lifting. One scene proved to be too much for the actress, and she decided that she would never return to that character ever again.

Jennifer Lawrence Will Never Return To...

One of the funniest moments at the recent Academy Awards ceremony occurred when Best Supporting Actress nominee Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”) and Best Supporting Actor nominee Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”) appeared together to pay a special tribute to the talented stunt performers who are so often overlooked for their indelible contributions to the motion picture industry. Blunt and Gosling traded barbs over their “Barbenheimer” feud — the result of their films competing against each other at the box office as well as the entire awards season. If their chemistry suggested anything, it’s that moviegoers are in for a real treat when their upcoming film “The Fall Guy” drops into theaters in May.

While Blunt and Gosling bluntly made light of their dispute, they weren’t the only Oscar presenters with scores to settle. There were several other big Hollywood stars who reunited on the stage alongside one of their past Oscar rivals,...

Amazon is revealing more details about Bosch: Legacy Season 3. Five new cast members will appear in the upcoming season of the detective drama, which streams on Freevee.

Dale Dickey, Orla Brady cast in ‘Bosch: Legacy’ [L-r] Tommy Martinez, Andrea Cortes, Orla Brady, Michael Reilly Burke, and Dale Dickey | Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Perla Maarek; Nick Brandt; Peter Michelena; Rick Wenne

Tommy Martinez has been cast as Albert Torres in Bosch: Legacy Season 3. Martinez is a series regular on Good Trouble and has also been seen in Mosquito Coast and Hunters.

Andrea Cortes has been cast as Victoria Hernandez. Her past roles include Sofia on Mayans Mc and Isabel on Netflix’s On My Block.

Orla Brady has been cast as Siobhan Murphy. Brady is an Irish actor who played Lydia in Into the Badlands and has also appeared in Star Trek: Picard and American Horror Story.

Michael Reilly Burke has been cast as Finbar McShane.

Exclusive: Prime Video drama series Bosch: Legacy is adding 5 to its recurring cast for Season 3: Andrea Cortés (Mayans M.C.), Tommy Martinez (Good Trouble), Orla Brady (Freud’s Last Session), Michael Reilly Burke (Ted Bundy) and Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone).

Season 3 of Bosch: Legacy, currently in production, is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels Desert Star (2022) and The Black Ice (1993). The murder investigation of Kurt Dockweiler (David Denman) brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the lives of our three principal characters. The disappearance of a family haunts Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) and forces him to confront the limits of justice. In a hotly contested race, Honey “Money” Chandler (Mimi Rogers) is poised to become the next District Attorney of Los Angeles. And Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz) gets entangled in a series of violent follow-home robberies.

Cortés has been cast as Victoria Hernandez; Martinez as Albert Torres; Brady...

Jennifer Lawrence might not be nominated for the 2024 Oscars, but it couldn’t stop the actress from being dressed to the nines. She opted for attire from Dior — a brand she’s been associated with for a long time.

Jennifer Lawrence via The Tonight Show

She walked the red carpet wearing another stunning couture gown from the French fashion house. This time, it was a strapless black gown adorned with white polka dots all over.

Although the dress may have seemed simple, it actually required a lot of preparation time. Despite its uncomplicated appearance, designing and creating it took a significant effort, totaling 1500 hours.

Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscars Dior Dress Required 1500 Hours to Get Completed

Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow

The stylish actress chose a custom piece from Dior’s spring 2024 haute couture collection for the 96th Academy Awards, where she served as a presenter.

Her pick was the closing dress,...

It’s to be expected that Jennifer Lawrence would don Dior at the 2024 Oscars — but the French fashion house’s longtime ambassador stepped out in a surprise pop of polka dots at tonight’s ceremony.

For her return to the Academy Awards red carpet, the No Hard Feelings star wore a strapless black-and-white off-shoulder gown from Christian Dior Haute Couture’s Spring 2024 collection. (She last attended the Oscars in 2018.) The playful dotted print — a pattern rarely seen at Hollywood’s biggest night — was accentuated by matching wrap.

Jennifer Lawrence attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

The look was accessorized with a necklace and tennis bracelet, both crafted of created diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold, from Swarovski’s Galaxy collection. Both pieces made their debut at the 2024 Oscars.

“Jennifer embodies all the qualities that inspired me when designing the collection: luminous beauty, brilliance and energy,...

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood is ready to host the celebrities this year at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday. A total of ten films are nominated for the Best Picture category. The films in the current nomination list include American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, and The Zone of Interest. Fans already have certain favorites to win the Best Picture and anything other than that will surely cause a social media meltdown.

Best Picture nominees at the 96th Academy Awards

Some of the previous Oscar favorites have failed to secure the award, and the voting body picked other surprising entries from the list. There are at least 5 such cases of Academy voters opting for the second-best (or the third or even the worst) movies for the Best Picture Award.

Shakespeare In Love (71st Academy Awards)

Who should have won?...

Dark thriller The G has been officially selected for Glasgow Film Festival and will celebrate its UK Premiere on 29th February 2024. Tickets are available now at glasgowfilm.org.

From writer, director Karl R. Hearne and 3Buck Productions, The G takes aim at how in today’s world the elderly can be routinely undervalued or taken advantage of. Dale Dickey (Hell or High Water, Winter’s Bone) takes the lead as the Ann Hunter aka ‘The G’, with a forceful performance and an unforgettable reminder of why you shouldn’t underestimate the elderly.

The G follows Ann and her husband, who retired to an unnamed American suburb 10 years ago to be near his family. But one day out of the blue they are snatched from their home by a corrupt legal guardian who believes they have hidden wealth.

Their home and assets are legally stripped from them and they are put in a prison-like “eldercare facility,...

The fourth season of the anthology series, “True Detective: Night Country” has been a massive success for HBO and the Max streaming service, recently hitting an all-time ratings high for the entire series. In other words, it’s the most watched season of “True Detective” to date. And this past Sunday night’s finale ended “Night Country” on another ratings high.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” drew the season’s largest first-night audience, bringing in 3.2 million cross-platform viewers!

For the sake of context and clarity, the site notes that this particular number reflects “the first airing on HBO, two replays later in the night and streaming on Max.”

“Night Country” has averaged 12.7 million total viewers per episode, which again makes it the most watched season of “True Detective” in the anthology’s four-season history.

The premiere episode of “True Detective: Night Country” back...

Jennifer Lawrence is known for being a very free-spirited personality. She has an incredible sense of humor which has helped her become an iconic figure in media outside of her career as an actress. Having a reputation for kindness and acceptance, it is extremely surprising to find out that the Oscar-winning actress was spiteful towards Jimmy Fallon after he ruined her plans with Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow

The actress made an appearance on Fallon’s talk show, where she confronted him about something that happened when the two were partying together at an event. It would seem that the two stars wanted to invite Lopez to dance with them, and the plan ended with Fallon leaving Lawrence stranded and the actress embarrassing herself in front of the singer.

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We’re all in the Night Country now. There’s only one episode left to go to uncover the mysteries of “True Detective: Night Country” and the season has become the HBO anthology series’ most-watched season yet, per The Wrap.

Look for the finale of “True Detective: Night Country” to premiere this Sunday on HBO at 9Pm Et, exclusively on Max.

“True Detective: Night Country” has proven to be a massive hit for HBO and the Max streaming service here in 2024, with the viewership rising on a week-to-week basis.

Ahead of its Sunday finale, The Wrap reports that “True Detective: Night Country” has amassed 12.7 million average viewers across multiple platforms, including HBO and Max, according to Nielsen and internal viewing figures from Warner Bros. Discovery. That puts it ahead of the 11.9 million viewers brought in by inaugural season, making it the most watched “True Detective” season yet. On Max, “True Detective: Night Country...

Exclusive: UK outfit Lightbulb Film Distribution has picked up Canadian revenge-thriller The G.

Written and directed by Karl R. Hearne, the film stars Dale Dickey. The pic will receive its UK premiere on February 29 at the Glasgow Film Festival. Synopsis reads: A mysterious older woman seeks revenge on the corrupt legal guardian who destroyed her life.

Lightbulb acquired both Uki and Anz rights. Level Film will release the pic in Canada.

“We are delighted to have acquired The G following its recent world premiere at Tallinn Black Nights. Karl is a visionary filmmaker, a new voice in elevated-genre, and we’re excited to be on this journey with him,” said Sales & Acquisitions Director Peter Thompson.

Writer and director Karl R. Hearne added: “We’re very excited about Lightbulb taking our film into the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. This film is a winter...