Tag: Independence Day
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Will Smith Says Steven Spielberg ‘Said the Coldest Sh*t’ to Convince Him to Star in ‘Men in Black’
Will Smith needed some convincing to take on “Men in Black” and, with it, back to back extraterrestrial movies.The Oscar winner revealed during Kevin Hart’s “Heart to Hart” Peacock talk show (via Insider) that he was hesitant to star in the 1997 film alongside Tommy Lee Jones right after “Independence Day.” It was “Men in…
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Vivica A. Fox on Hosting ‘The Interrogation Room’ and Recent 50 Cent Comments
Renaissance woman Vivica A. Fox is back on screens again, and this time she is tackling true crime. Known for her roles in films like Independence Day and Kill Bill Vol. 1, many of her fans may not know that she is a fan of the true crime genre. When approached by FilmRise for this…
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Roland Emmerich Knew Independence Day Had To Beat Mars Attacks! To Theaters
Roland Emmerich’s made a lot of disaster movies over the years, but “Independence Day” is still the best, probably because it had clear villains. Both “The Day After Tomorrow” and “2012” had their disasters be the fault of Mother Nature. That made for some great action sequences, but it also led to endings that just…
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Roland Emmerich To Direct Gladiator Series ‘Those About To Die’ For Peacock
Roland Emmerich, the master of the disaster movie, is no stranger to big-budget films with epic scope. But the man behind the likes of “Moonfall,” “2012,” and the “Independence Day” films strikes out for uncharted territory for his next work, his first time directing TV. So, what’s the project? “Those About To Die,” a gladiator…
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Will Smith’s Men In Black Casting Wasn’t The Director’s Idea
For a long stretch that began in the ’90s and carried over into the 2000s, Will Smith was the king of the summer blockbuster: “Independence Day,” “I, Robot,” “Hancock,” just to name a few. According to Will Smith himself, this was no coincidence. “I am a serious summer movie fan, and I know the type…
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Stargate Was Meant To Kick Off An Entire Trilogy
Whenever Roland Emmerich comes up in a film discussion, talk turns to his entries in the disaster genre. Sometimes it’s with fond remembrance, especially when it comes to discussing “Independence Day.” Other times it’s with scorn, especially when it comes to his take on Godzilla and that “Independence Day” sequel. However, Emmerich’s sci-fi epic “Stargate”…
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David Brenner, Oscar-Winning Editor Of Independence Day And Avatar 2, Is Dead At 59
Oscar-winning film editor David Brenner has passed away at the age of 59, according to Variety. Brenner is known for his work on films like “Independence Day,” “Justice League,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” and “Man of Steel.” He was currently working on “
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David Brenner, Editor on ‘Justice League,’ ‘Independence Day’ and More, Dies at 59
David Brenner, an Oscar-winning film editor who worked on dozens of films like “Justice League,” “Independence Day,” “Born on the Fourth of July” and more, died on Thursday, Variety has confirmed. He was 59.“He was an extraordinary editor and a loving, compassionate family man. In an effort to support David’s family during this terrible time,…
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Roland Emmerich: Marvel Movies and ‘Star Wars’ Are ‘Ruining Our Industry a Little Bit’
Roland Emmerich, the blockbuster filmmaker behind “Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow” and the upcoming “Moonfall,” credited “Star Wars” and superhero movies pumped out by Marvel and DC as “ruining” the film industry. Emmerich’s “Moonfall,” backed by Lionsgate and made on a reported budget in the $140 million range, is the increasingly-rare example of an…
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Celebrate Moonfall With Roland Emmerich’s Conspiracy Theory Himbo Shakespeare Movie
I long for the days when the public perception of conspiracy theories was based in nonsensical fun like whether or not Bigfoot is real, and not this current timeline where people gather en masse at Dealey Plaza awaiting the “return” of the very dead JFK Jr. so he can become the vice presidential running mate…