Tag: War of the Worlds
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This Star-Studded Thriller Began as an Orson Welles Passion Project
Orson Welles is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. His first foray onto the screen, Citizen Kane, is still hailed among the greatest movies ever made, and his radio play of War of the Worlds remains infamous for its impact. He was prolific and passionate and put his whole being into…
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Steven Spielberg Almost Made This Video Game Movie Adaptation
Steven Spielberg has a storied career spanning decades, meaning that he’s tackled just about every movie genre under the planet. He’s tackled sci-fi epics including War of the Worlds and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He broke hearts across the world with Schindler’s List and defined the modern blockbuster with Jaws (terrifying legions of…
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With ‘The Fabelmans,’ Production Designer Rick Carter Completed a Visual Journey with Steven Spielberg
Although Oscar-winning production designer Rick Carter has worked closely with directors Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron (“Avatar”), and J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Rise of Skywalker”), his greatest collaboration spans 11 films with Steven Spielberg, from “Jurassic Park” to “The Fabelmans.”Indeed, Spielberg brings out the best in Carter, who enjoys exploring characters…
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Steven Spielberg Forgot He Worked with David Harbour on ‘War of the Worlds’
Steven Spielberg has helmed 32 movies and counting, but he can’t quite keep track of all the actors that he’s worked with.“Stranger Things” star David Harbour revealed that Spielberg forgot he starred in the 2005 film “War of the Worlds.” While Harbour’s scene was eventually cut from the final film, he was credited as a…
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Box Office: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Cruising to 150 Million Memorial Day Opening
At long last, Tom Cruise is entering the 100 million opening club.Playing in 4,735 locations, the widest theatrical release in domestic box office history, “
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Box Office: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Cruising to 150 Million Memorial Day Opening
At long last, Tom Cruise is entering the 100 million opening club.Playing in 4,735 locations, the widest theatrical release in domestic box office history, “
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Citizen Kane’s Opening Scene Caused Chaos In The Theater
There’s a reason why Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane” continually sits atop the American Film Institute’s Top 100 Films list. The 1941 film broke nearly every established filmmaking rule while creating new techniques that are still widely utilized today.When Hollywood came calling in 1939, Orson Welles was already an established theater and radio producer. His radio…
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‘Where The Crawdads Sing’: ‘Normal People’s’ Daisy Edgar-Jones Set To Lead In Adaptation Of Bestselling Novel
Daisy Edgar-Jones is quickly becoming a star to keep an eye on, with a breakout performance in this year’s “Normal People,” as well as roles in “Cold Feet” and the “War of the Worlds” miniseries. Now, Edgar-Jones is getting the lead role in a Hollywood feature film she deserves in the upcoming adaptation of “Where…