This time 10 years ago, when you went to see a film at Regal Cinemas, you got a lot more than just the movie. Not just the trailers. Not just the commercials and brief behind the scenes videos in the “First Look” package before the trailers. You were also shown a four and a half-minute […]
Nearly all of Hugh Jackman’s movies have been distributed by one of the six major studios. His latest: the new sci-fi action thriller “Reminiscence” for Warner Bros. It’s his first WB picture since 2015’s “Pan” (which was largely panned). Jackman also starred in 2013’s “Prisoners”, 2006’s “The Fountain”, 2001’s “Swordfish” (which I recently watched on […]
“Bad Education” debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. At that time it was still seeking a distributor. Many industry analysts predicted the film would be bought-up by a studio looking to, both release it theatrically, and make it immediately eligible for the 2019 awards season. That strategy would’ve complicated things for a […]
This April, meet Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the […]
“Coraline”, “ParaNorman”, “The Boxtrolls” and “Kubo and the Two Strings” all raised the bar when it comes to the medium of stop-motion animation. Each challenged storytelling conventions. Each took visual risks that paid off. And they all held firm against the temptation to please audiences of all ages. Unfortunately, Laika Animation’s fifth feature, “Missing Link”, […]
What will Hugh Jackman be remembered for: Serious dramatic actor? Song and dance man? Voice-over artist? Wolverine? Loving husband and one of the nicest people in the business? Seems like it’s going to be all of them. Jackman was brought-up in the Australian acting and stage theater scene. But in coming to America, his big […]
Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle. (20TH CENTURY FOX) Hugh Jackman is best known for his role as Wolverine in the “X-Men” series and for his Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated performance in the 2012 film musical adaptation […]
Hugh Jackman has been attached to the role of P.T. Barnum since 2009. And now the big-top musical “The Greatest Showman” has come to town. It’s five years since Jackman portrayed Jean Valjean in the film version of “Les Miserables”, in which all the songs were performed “live” – and a year after “La La […]
“The Simpsons” Will End in the Next 5 Years TV’s longest-running primetime scripted series is renewed through May 2019 (Season 30), but that may be when the iconic animated show will finally end. I’m giving it until May 2022 at the latest. A sequel after that isn’t out of the question. Hugh Jackman will return […]