Zack Sharf Digital News Director The year is coming to end, but not without some major original films debuting on Netflix, Prime Video and more top streaming platforms. Whether it’s potential new holiday classics (Prime Video is launching the Eddie Murphy holiday comedy “Candy Cane Lane” this month) or potential new franchises (Zack Snyder returns to Netflix for the start of his space opera saga “Rebel Moon”), streaming is offering up a ton of original fare this month bolstered by star power such as Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and more. Disney+ already added the first four “Indiana Jones” movies to its streaming library in May, but now comes the arrival of the fifth installment, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which marks Harrison Ford’s final outing as the iconic archeologist and adventurer.
Bradley Cooper Thought ‘Maybe We Don’t Need’ Fake Nose for ‘Maestro,’ but ‘It Just Didn’t Look Right’ Without It: ‘We Had to Do It’
21.11.2023 - 18:29 / variety.com
Zack Sharf Digital News Director When backlash over Bradley Cooper‘s nose prosthetic in “Maestro” first erupted in August ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Cooper himself could not speak out to defend his choice as it was in the midst of the SAG-AFTRA strike. He finally got the opportunity to do so during an interview with “CBS Mornings,” explaining that he first attempted to play famed composer Leonard Bernstein without the prosthetic but ultimately decided “we just had to do it.” “Nothing catches me off guard,” Cooper said when asked about the initial backlash over the fake nose. “You never know what’s going to happen.
I’ve done this whole project out of love and it’s so clear to me where I come from. My nose is very similar to Lenny’s actually. The prosthetic is actually like a silk sheet.” “I thought, ‘Maybe we don’t need to do it because we could take time off prep,'” Cooper continued.
“But it’s all about balance, and, you know, my lips are nothing like Lenny’s, and my chin. And so we had that, and it just didn’t look right [without the prosthetic]…we just had to do it, otherwise I just wouldn’t believe he’s a human being.” Cooper has earned critical acclaim for his performance in the film, which he also directed and co-wrote. As soon as the backlash started in August, the real Leonard Bernstein’s children — Jamie, Alexander and Nina — issued a joint statement defending Cooper.
Bradley Cooper & Carey Mulligan Coordinate in Black for 'Maestro' Screening in London
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan are bringing their new movie to London.
Adam Brody ‘Not Proud’ of Letting ‘Distaste’ for ‘The O.C.’ Later Seasons Show on Set: ‘I Blame Myself for Lack of Professionalism’ and ‘Disrespect to the Work’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director In the new book “Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History” from Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall (via TooFab), Adam Brody admits that his behavior grew unprofessional in later seasons when he became unhappy with the material. Series creator Josh Schwartz said Brody’s waning interest to the show was not unique. “By the time we got to Season 3, we were all burned out,” Schwartz said.
Bradley Cooper Offered Howard Stern a Major ‘Star Is Born’ Role, Wants an Eagles Super Bowl Victory Over ‘Maestro’ Oscar Wins: ‘I’m Sick. I’m Not Lying’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Bradley Cooper‘s “Maestro” publicity tour landed him on “The Howard Stern Show,” where the eponymous radio show host asked him a nail-biting question: “Sophie’s choice for 2024: You win the Oscar, not only for best director but also best actor, and Carey Mulligan wins best actress, or the Eagles have a Super Bowl victory?” “Eagles Super Bowl victory,” Cooper answered without hesitation as Stern appeared shocked and called him out for lying. “Eagles! Eagles! I’m sick. I’m not lying.” Cooper is obviously a diehard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that played a prominent role in his 2012 comedy-drama “Silver Linings Playbook.” The Eagles lost the 2023 Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs, no doubt a heartbreaker for Cooper.
Bradley Cooper's Interview with Howard Stern: 6 Things We Learned, Including Several 'A Star Is Born' Insider Details
Bradley Cooper is on the latest episode of SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show to promote his new film Maestro and we learned some interesting things from the actor!
Donald Trump Had ‘List of Demands’ on Set of 2012 NBC Ad, Says Taika Waititi: The ‘Camera Had to Be a Certain Height to Make Him Look a Little Thinner’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taika Waititi revealed on the “SmartLess” podcast (via Business Insider) that Donald Trump had a list of demands when the two collaborated on a 2012 advertisement for NBC. The commercial, titled “Brotherhood of Man,” aired during the Super Bowl and touted the network’s television slate by combining characters from series such as “The Office,” “30 Rock,” “Saturday Night Live” and more. Waititi directed the ad, which also featured Donald Trump as he was the face of NBC’s reality competition series “The Apprentice” at the time.
Bradley Cooper reveals if he’d reprise Phil role in ‘The Hangover 4’
Bradley Cooper isn’t ruling out returning to comedy. In Friday’s episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, Cooper, 48, was asked if he was putting his comedic past behind him to take more dramatic roles, as he’s getting Oscar buzz for his latest movie, “Maestro.” “Are you done with fun?” host David Remnick asked.
‘Maestro’ review: Dir. Bradley Cooper (2023)
The life of Leonard Bernstein would be a daunting prospect for any filmmaker with the ambition to commit to screen. The larger-than-life American composer and conductor was a man with a deservedly renowned talent, who put his fame to good use through humanitarian work in between conducting great masterworks and composing his very own for orchestras, stage and screen. He lived large and loved many, and to condense all his life, his triumphs, his relationships and his complexities is no easy feat. Martin Scorsese considered it, as did Steven Spielberg, but both ultimately passed, all the while staying on as producers for the final piece, which has come courtesy of director and star Bradley Cooper.
Robin Williams Read a ‘Really Strong’ Script for ‘Mrs. Doubtfire 2’ Before His Death and Had Only One Question: ‘Do I Have to Be in the Suit as Much This Time?’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Mrs. Doubtfire” director Chris Columbus revealed to Business Insider while celebrating the movie’s 30th anniversary this month that talks for a sequel to the beloved 1993 comedy only started in 2014 shortly before Robin William’s passing. Following the comedian’s death, there was not a shot Columbus would ever make another “Mrs.
‘Saltburn’s Ambitious Expansion, Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’, Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy And The Heron’ & Apple’s ‘Spirited’ Re-Release – Specialty Preview
Emerald Fennell’s dark comedy Saltburn takes a massive jump from to over 1,500 screens today as Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, Hayao Miyazaki’s latest The Boy and the Heron, animated They Shot The Piano Player and other festival favorites launch awards season runs this Thanksgiving specialty weekend.
Bradley Cooper defends ‘Maestro’ nose prosthetic after “Jewface” controversy
Bradley Cooper has addressed the controversy surrounding his decision to wear a prosthetic nose in upcoming film, Maestro.The actor plays Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein in the biopic, which is also co-written and directed by Cooper. Following the film’s first trailer, some criticised the decision to use a fake nose to play the character.Speaking about the controversy during an interview on CBS Mornings on Tuesday (November 21), Cooper explained how they nearly considered not using the prosthetic.“The truth is I’ve done this whole project out of love, and it’s so clear to me where I come from with this,” Cooper said.
Bradley Cooper firmly defends ‘Maestro’ nose prosthetic despite controversy
his movie “Maestro” against criticism that the prosthetic nose he wears to play Leonard Bernstein is insulting to Jewish people.“I thought, ‘Maybe we don’t need to do it,’” Cooper, 48, said on “CBS Mornings” of his look in the biopic, which he also directed. “But it’s all about balance, and, you know, my lips are nothing like Lenny’s, and my chin.
Bradley Cooper Breaks Silence on 'Maestro' Prosthetic Nose Backlash, Reveals Reaction to Bernstein Kids' Public Support
Bradley Cooper is breaking his silence on the backlash surrounding the prosthetic nose he wore in his new film Maestro, where he portrays real-life composer Leonard Bernstein.
‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio ‘Didn’t Believe’ Robert Pattinson Was Attractive Enough at First and Asked Her: ‘Can You Make This Guy Look Good?’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke recently joined the “Happy Sad Confused” spinoff podcast “Watchables” to reflect on her 2008 vampire romance, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Hardwicke’s film launched a $3.3 billion movie franchise and turned leads Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson into global superstars. But Pattinson wasn’t exactly an exciting choice at first for Summit Entertainment.
Bradley Cooper Reunites with 'Alias' Co-Star Jennifer Garner at 'Maestro' Screening
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Garner are together again!
Bradley Cooper: ‘Maestro’ Movie “Messed Up Time For Me” — Contenders Film L.A.
Bradley Cooper spent six years developing Maestro as a film. Cooper wrote, directed and stars as Leonard Bernstein. He told Deadline’s Pete Hammond at Contenders Film L.A. that he lost all sense of time making Maestro.
Matthew Libatique Talks ‘Maestro,’ Hanging Out With “Icon” Steven Spielberg On Set & How Bradley Cooper Has Become “Quite The Director” — Camerimage
When Bradley Cooper’s sophomore directorial outfit Maestro, an ambitious and extravagant Leonard Bernstein biopic, debuted at Venice, none of the film’s stars or crew made it on to the red carpet. SAG was 51 days deep into its strike against the studios.
‘Maestro’: Everything You Need To Know
Maestro, which will be released in just a few days. Early reviews suggest that the team behind the project has created something very meaningful and special, and it could be not only a real contender for some gold, but possibly a champion.What Is Maestro About?Maestrotells the story of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. The film focuses on his relationship with his wife, Felicia Montealegre, and how they managed their marriage, as Bernstein also had romantic entanglements with men during his life.
Bradley Cooper spent six years learning how to conduct for ‘Maestro’
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he spent six years learning how to conduct in the style of Leonard Bernstein for his new film Maestro.The upcoming biopic, which will be released on Netflix on November 24, centres on the relationship between the American composer and his wife Felicia Montealegre (played by Carey Mulligan). Cooper also directs the film, and co-produces alongside Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.At a Los Angeles screening for Maestro, Cooper explained the lengths he went to in order to replicate Bernstein’s conducting style.
Bradley Cooper Spent Six Years Learning to Conduct Six Minutes of Music So He Could Film It Live on ‘Maestro’ Set: ‘I Was Absolutely Terrified’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Much of the buzz around Bradley Cooper‘s “Maestro” so far has revolved around his shocking physical transformation into famed conductor Leonard Bernstein, but the actor-director-writer’s prep for the role might also blow some people away. Speaking at a recent Los Angeles screening for the film in a conversation moderated by “Hamilton” Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cooper revealed that he spent a whopping six years learning how to conduct just over six minutes of music in the style of Bernstein himself so he could record a crucial scene in “Maestro” live on set. The scene in question recreates Bernstein’s famous conducting of the London Symphony Orchestra at the Ely Cathedral in 1976.