Tag: The Irishman
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Frances Conroy in talks to play Joker’s mother in the Joaquin Phoenix movie
I’m still somewhat amazed that not only is Warner Bros.’ standalone Joker film actually taking shape, but that it’s attracting some considerable talent to boot. Joaquin Phoenix is set to star as the title character in Joker, and both Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2) and Robert De Niro (The Irishman) have been in talks for roles…
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‘Joker’: Joaquin Phoenix’s Take on the Batman Villain Will Be Released During Oscar Season 2019-2020
Warner Bros. has a pair of standalone Joker films forthcoming, and the one starring Joaquin Phoenix will arrive in theaters first. Phoenix will lead the cast of “Joker,” out October 4, 2019. “The Hangover” trilogy’s Todd Phillips will direct the tentpole, which he co-wrote with “The Fighter” Oscar nominee Scott Silver. This feature is expected…
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Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver, Giuseppe Tornatore Set for Rome Film Festival
Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver, Giuseppe Tornatore and French multi-hyphenate Pierre Bismuth will hold onstage conversations at the upcoming Rome Film Festival, which Monday announced the world premiere of Italian director Paolo Virzi’s new comedy, “Notti Magiche,” as its first title.Scorsese, as previously announced, is being honored with a lifetime achievement award by the fest and…
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2019 Oscars: Best Supporting Actor Predictions
At Sundance 2018, Forest Whitaker and Jonah Hill both scored in Gus Van Sant’s “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.” But at this point, many are ready to hand the Oscar to “Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan, given Killmonger’s status as the most layered Marvel villain thus far.While last year brought the…
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2019 Oscars: Best Actor Predictions
Of the films we have already seen, Chadwick Boseman buffed his stardom in the lead role in Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther,” while Joaquin Phoenix took home Best Actor at Cannes as a brutal killer trying to save a young girl from the sex trade in “You Were Never Really Here.”Returning Oscar winners will likely include…
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ and Ang Lee’s ‘Gemini Man’ Are Changing the Face of Digital De-Aging
Digital de-aging is Hollywood’s latest tech toy. The controversial CG process faces a major test next year with Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” and Ang Lee’s “Gemini Man.”Robert De Niro and Al Pacino face off as real life mob hitman Frank Sheeran and labor union boss Jimmy Hoffa in Scorsese’s gangster biopic, as Industrial Light &…
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‘The Irishman’: 77-Year Old Al Pacino Talks About Playing a 39-Year Old Jimmy Hoffa In Martin Scorsese’s New Netflix Movie
Martin Scorsese is making the jump to Netflix with his highly anticipated mob movie The Irishman. Specific info regarding the film has been limited, but star Al Pacino offered some interesting tidbits about The Irishman movie during a recent interview. The Irishman is going to be big. Not only is it Martin Scorsese’s first Netflix…
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Filming on Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Has Wrapped
Martin Scorsese has finally wrapped filming on his latest feature, The Irishman. The upcoming gangster movie is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses, the story of hitman Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran. Scorsese’s approach is to set the film in two time periods and digitally de-age stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and…
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Has Gotten a Whole Lot More Expensive
Martin Scorsese is going to milk Netflix for all they’re worth. The filmmaker is currently shooting the highly anticipated crime pic The Irishman for the streaming giant, and reports indicate Scorsese’s budget is steadily increasing. As of now, the budget is $140 million and climbing. Good. Get that money, Marty. Netflix has money to burn…
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Is Getting Way More Expensive: Budget Now Estimated Over $140 Million
Martin Scorsese is spending a ton of money for his new gangster movie, “The Irishman.” Multiple sources confirm to Deadline that the budget has skyrocketed past the $140 million mark as principal photography nears its end and the movie’s lengthy post-production process is set to begin.Part of the reason the movie’s budget continues to climb…