#film-production

#film-production

Aziz Ansari's feature directing debut, " Good Fortune," wasn't meant to be his first effort as a filmmaker: That would've been "Being Mortal," called off mid-shoot in 2022 amid accusations of misconduct against Bill Murray. So it was inevitable that alongside the TIFF premiere of " Good Fortune," a comedy starring Keanu Reeves and "Being Mortal" star Seth Rogen, he'd have to address the canceled film. And it turns out, they share thematic DNA.

LOS ANGELES -- It's time to punch it to lightspeed! Production has officially kicked off on "Star Wars: Starfighter!" Lucasfilm has unveiled the full cast for the exciting new standalone film directed by Shawn Levy, who previously directed Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine." Ryan Gosling stars alongside Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings and Amy Adams.

The first "Toxic Avenger" film, a Troma classic directed by the inimitable Lloyd Kaufman, arrived in theaters in 1984, eventually spawning three sequels, a stage musical, a Marvel comic book series, a video game, and an animated television series. Not too shabby! Of course, with legs like that, reboot talk couldn't be too far off. And reboot talk did indeed happen, in 2010, in 2013, and in 2016.

Shooting Alien was kind of like skipping boot camp and going straight to combat: No one was prepared for the grueling conditions under which Ridley Scott's ambitious project would be filmed. Early in the production, the bulky space suits and intense summer heat had actors passing out mid-take. Later, Scott started ratcheting up tension among the cast to intensify certain scenes, like when one character had to slap another. Props malfunctioned, the set grew claustrophobic, and the cast was sometimes left waiting around idly

Eva Victor's film, Sorry, Baby, presents trauma as an idiosyncratic and mutable experience, challenging the prevailing narrative that reduces victims to tragic figures.

"Every Tarantino title promises so much, except 'The Movie Critic.' Who wants to see a movie about a fucking movie critic?"

"Highest 2 Lowest is Lee's first New York-shot and set film since 2014's Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. It is an ambitious film set across Manhattan and Brooklyn."

Ovechkin’s illustrious 20-season NHL career includes record achievements such as surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record and winning numerous prestigious awards.

Fionnula Flanagan reflects on her role in 'The Others', recognizing the film's potential impact and praising the director's journey to fluency in English alongside the production.

In the fictional world of a vertical drama, a romantic breakup can be your entire life. "There's nothing else for you to move on from. There's no future for you anymore. Everything's ruined," Mattox explains.

Producing felt like the most natural place to be if I wanted to make that happen.

Dean DeBlois emphasized the importance of editing, stating, "Everything's sort of long-winded at first, and then you squeeze and you squeeze, and it eventually starts to paint targets on areas of the movie where you really feel the breaks being hit."

"I actually started in front of the camera. My first role was in House Party back in 1990. That experience showed me the energy of being on set, but I quickly realised I was more interested in what happened behind the scenes."

A reboot of Night at the Museum is being developed by 20th Century Studios, featuring a new story and a fresh cast of characters.

He had a writer - very good writer, great reputation, and he wrote it great, but it had nothing to do with Maureen and I.'

It was pretty clear through the production of the first version of the film that [studio leaders] were constantly sanding down these moments in the film that alluded to Elio's sexuality of being queer.

"It's been an unbelievable journey developing this film and bringing it to life feels surreal. Not only did the Scorpions' music help me get through tremendous difficulties as an Iranian immigrant in America in the early 80's, but their message of love, peace and rock 'n' roll seems more relevant today than ever."

Wakanda was shooting while we were in prep. There's a lot we didn't know. We had some access to the script, but that's always an evolving thing.

The first time I had been on that hallowed ground... nearly three decades on, the film director and producer is a co-owner of the studios.

No one is actually taking real action to put a plan in place to fix this situation. How you are making sure your lead actress works 12 hour days and has time to prep?

Locke emphasized the importance of the series to his career, stating, 'I'm so grateful, I wouldn't have a career without it. But it feels like it's time to push it off into the world and move on in a really nice way.'

The filming location in Hallstatt, Austria, was a standout experience with Christine Baranski's generous hosting, creating unforgettable moments with Champagne and classical music by the lake.

Filming at the Pyramids of Giza was a remarkable experience, combining history with access like never before, showcasing both the scale and spectacle of these ancient wonders.

I knew, of course, they were not. What I was really asking was: are you still alive?

Producer James G. Robinson initially wanted to revive the horror franchise, but after several directors dropped out, Paul Schrader was brought in, leading to unexpected conflicts.

We were brought on to create virtual environments that would help the director recreate the cubic world of the game as a convincing backdrop for modern moviegoers.