Tag: Jojo Rabbit
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‘Perfect’: Thomasin McKenzie To Team With Director Olivia Wilde For A Sports Biopic About Kerri Strug
Thomasin McKenzie seems primed for a huge breakout performance soon. She really caught the eye of film fans after her incredible role in the underseen drama, “Leave No Trace.” Then, McKenzie delighted people in her supporting role in Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit.” But she has yet to really become an A-lister. Maybe Olivia Wilde can…
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‘Joker,’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ and ‘No Time to Die’ Won Grammys Over the Weekend
The 63rd Grammy Awards were held last night on CBS, awarding the best achievements in music. Within the plethora of winners, there are always a handful of awards that we’re interested in due to our love for the soundtracks and scores from our favorite movies. Since the qualification window for the Grammys is different than…
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From TIFF to Oscars: How the Audience Award Translates to Best Picture
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Grolsch People’s Choice Award is one of the first indicators for a film heading towards the Dolby Theatre during an awards season. On Sunday, “Nomadland” from Chloé Zhao won the TIFF audience award, joining a list of epic pictures that have gone on to Oscar attention.The Searchlight Pictures film stars…
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China Box Office: Local Titles Beat ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Debut as Business Stays Sluggish
Local content is proving more of a draw than Hollywood films as China’s cinemas get back on their feet. Chinese drama “Enigma of Arrival” quashed “Dolittle” and “Jojo Rabbit” to take the top spot in theaters’ second weekend back in business, while a local animation bested the whimpering China debut of Paramount’s “
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Vertigo acquires Taika Waititi exec’d ‘Baby Done’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Comedy starring Rose Matafeo set for release in 2021.Vertigo Releasing has secured UK and Ireland rights to comedy Baby Done from Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal’s New Zealand outfit, Piki Films.Vertigo plan to release the film, starring Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo and Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis, in 2021.Directed by Curtis Vowell, the film is…
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‘Jojo Rabbit’ Actress Thomasin McKenzie To Star In Ballet Drama ‘Joika’
Thomasin McKenzie, a breakout star of “Jojo Rabbit” and also “Leave No Trace” is now going to play American ballet dancer Joy Womack in biopic “Joika.”Read More: La County Says Film Production Can Resume In Hollywood On FridayThe film, written and directed by James Napier Robertson, is among the projects being sold at the upcoming…
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Collider Connected: Michael Giacchino on ‘Monster Challenge’, ‘The Batman’, and Much More
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to stay safely connected—with friends, with family, and with those we admire. Enter: Collider Connected. This new live interview series on Collider broadcasts in-depth discussions with filmmakers, writers, actors, and many more live on our YouTube channel, and our first guest was none other than Michael…
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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Trailer: Season 2 Promises More Hilarious Scares in These Quarantined Times
Times are tough, and the world could do for more television shows that center on immortal vampire roommates who attend a Super Bowl party. Thankfully, FX has the cure: The network has revealed the official trailer for “What We Do in the Shadows” Season 2, and all that the ludicrous vampire comedy is shaping up…
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Jennifer Lopez Says ‘Hustlers’ Oscar Snub ‘Felt Like I Let Everyone Down’
Throughout the 2019-2020 awards season, a narrative had been building that Jennifer Lopez would receive her overdue, first-ever Academy Award nomination for her already iconic turn as a stripper in Lorene Scafaria’s “Hustlers.” Oscar buzz around the actress began in earnest when the film popped at the Toronto International Film Festival, and then carried well…