Tag: The Fighter
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Mark Wahlberg Kept Waiting for Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt to Pass on Roles ‘So I Could Get My Hands on It,’ Became a Producer ‘Out of Necessity’
Mark Wahlberg said in an interview with Cigar Aficionado magazine that one of the reasons he pivoted to producing was because it became clear in his acting work that he’d always be taking a backseat to fellow mega-stars like Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Starting around “The Fighter” in 2010, Wahlberg became a…
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Netflix’s Most-Rented DVDs Star Two Hollywood A-Listers More Than Any Others
With Netflix’s DVDs by mail service now heading off into the sunset, movie trivia nerds now have decades of data to pull from regarding what kind of motion pictures flourished on this service and why. Netflix gave people the ability to pull features from countless countries right into their homes simply by requesting them online,…
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Mark Wahlberg Wasn’t The First Choice For Micky Ward In The Fighter
Once upon a time, “The Fighter” might have starred … Eminem? Development on the film began in 2003, while Eminem was fresh off his lead role in “8 Mile,” which won an Oscar that year for Best Original Song with “Lose Yourself.” He had also achieved success the year before with “The Eminem Show,” which…
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Christian Bale’s Research For The Fighter Involved Getting Kicked Out Of A Lot Of Bars
Christian Bale is no stranger to getting into the skin of his characters. While he’s stated he is not a method actor per se, he has gone the distance for numerous roles to make the process of slipping in and out of character seamless. He embraces immersion to the fullest, whether it’s hanging out with…
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All the Details on ‘Joker 2’ Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga
“Joker” is nothing but a comedy, and the return of Joaquin Phoenix as “Batman” baddie Arthur Fleck is more than highly anticipated.Phoenix reprises the titular role after the 2019 origin story, directed by Todd Phillips and co-penned by Scott Silver (“The Fighter”). Phoenix landed a Best Actor Oscar win for Gotham City corruption story that…
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Mark Wahlberg Might Be Retiring Soon After Shifting Towards ‘More Meaningful Content’
Mark Wahlberg is out promoting a new biopic, “Father Stu,” in which he plays a boxer-turned-priest, and the 50-year-old actor and star of “The Fighter” seems to be taking a cue from his character as he talks up a possible career shift and his own impending retirement.”Father Stu” co-stars Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (“Animal Kingdom“)…
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Mark Wahlberg Weighing Retirement ‘Sooner Rather Than Later,’ Focus on ‘Faith-Based Content’
From Dirk Diggler to a deacon, Mark Wahlberg has played it all.The “Boogie Nights” star most recently transformed into a Catholic priest for the new film “Father Stu,” out April 13. Wahlberg also produced the film based on the true story of a boxer turned priest.“The Fighter” star told Entertainment Tonight that “Father Stu” is…
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20 Shocking Actor Transformations: Christian Bale, Tilda Swinton, and More
When Hulu debuted the first photos of Lily James as Pamela Anderson in the streamer’s upcoming limited series “Pam and Tommy,” no one could believe their eyes. James, best known for roles in “Cinderella” and “Mamma Mia 2,” appeared completely transformed, so much so that she looked more like Anderson than herself. James’ “Pam and…
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Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Michael Shannon, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, More Join David O. Russell’s Mystery Film
David O. Russell, the filmmaker behind films like American Hustle, Three Kings, The Fighter, and Silver Linings Playbook, has been relatively Mia from Hollywood since directing 2015’s Joy. But he’s back to direct a new mystery movie that might have one of the most stacked casts ever, and it’s just strengthened its ranks. Deadline reports…