Plans for the SAG-AFTRA strike are officially underway as negotiations with the AMPTP break down, affecting the entire film and TV industry. SAG-AFTRA is standing firm on its demand for better representation and work conditions after an official unanimous vote to strike against the film and television industry. This strike starts tonight, promptly after midnight, … Read more
SAG AFTRAthe Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, has officially declared that it is on strike. Variety reports that the strike begins at midnight, while union members will be able to join the WGA’s picket lines tomorrow morning on Friday, July 14. As a result, productions that are part of … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. considers Dolittle to be one of his most important films, but not for the reason you might be thinking. On paper, Dolittle must have felt like a sure thing. The big-screen adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s classic Dolittle character was Robert Downey Jr.’s first major project after he exited the Marvel Cinematic Universe. … Read more
Director John Landis says streamers and the pandemic have put a monumental tooth in the theatergoing experience. With 50 years in the movie business, pet house, The Blues Brothers and Trading Places director John Landis has plenty of experience to weigh in on the state of the industry. Now, he’s mourning the rise of streaming … Read more
Anthony Mackie calls Real Steel director Shawn Levy once or twice a year to ask about the long-belated sequel. RealSteel was released well over a decade at this point, but fans of the sci-fi boxing movie are still campaigning for a sequel. One of those fans is Anthony Mackie, who actually starred alongside Hugh Jackman … Read more
The debate continues as to whether or not AI is scary or a natural continuing in technological advances…or both. As the Writers Guild of America strike nears its second complete month, many continue to weigh in on the issues that pervade it, including the use of artificial intelligence in the writers room. And it’s not … Read more
Director Oliver Stone recently shared some unfavorable comments about John Wick: Chapter 4. Earlier this year, John Wick: Chapter 4 premiered in theaters to rave reviews from critics and audiences. The action thriller starred Keanu Reeves as the iconic hitman and features some of the most outlandish action sequences in the franchise. Wick has a … Read more
Jame Gunn outed Gene Hackman’s three-movie portrayal of Lex Luthor as “campy”, even though he does like the movies themselves. James Gunn has already revealed who his favorite Lex Luthor is, telling Michael Rosenbaum on his own podcast that his portrayal of the supervillain on Smallville was the best he has seen. As for a … Read more
Roseanne has called out her former onscreen daughter Sara Gilbert for betraying her over the past few years. There is more strife within the Conner clan, as Roseanne Barr is going after her former TV daughter, Sara Gilbert, who played middle child Darlene on Roseane. The former matriarch has come after Gilbert, saying she’s a … Read more
Oscar winner Sean Penn is railing against AI technology while showing his support for writers amid the WGA strike. There was a time when the only thing that could interfere with Spicoli’s tasty waves and a cool buzz was a history teacher by the name of Mr. Hand. But, perhaps unexpectedly, Sean Penn has some … Read more