Josh Peck Recalls That He Was Amazingly “Close” To The Edward Role In ‘Twilight’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Welcome back to Panem! “The Hunger Games” franchise is officially revived with the release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel film set many years before the rise of Katniss Everdeen. Based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, the prequel centers on a young Coriolanus Snow as his experience mentoring District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird in the 10th Hunger Games shapes him into the villain fans of the franchise know well.

Robert Pattinson had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise before he was cast as Edward Cullen in Twilight. That turned him into a mega-star.

The Twilight film franchise, based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, helped lay the groundwork for a new generation of teen fantasy blockbusters.

Jamie Dornan is helping support his friend Matthew Heineman!

Taika Waititi directed two of the four Thor films starring Chris Hemsworth and as rumors that a fifth installment is being developed, the director is saying he is not involved.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Taika Waititi told Business Insider while promoting his new sports comedy “Next Goal Wins” that he “won’t be involved” in a fifth “Thor” movie, at least if it’s happening anytime in the next six years or so. The Oscar winner directed Chris Hemsworth in the beloved “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) and the hugely divisive “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022). A fifth “Thor” film is currently not on Marvel’s upcoming slate, although the character is still very much alive within the MCU and the door is presumably open for his return.

The Devil Wears Prada remains a fan-favorite movie years after it premiered. That’s partly because of it’s star-studded cast. Speaking of, you might be wondering which actor from the movie is the wealthiest.

More movies potentially for next year’s starved 2024 theatrical release calendar: Focus Features has taken U.S. distribution rights to Oscar-winning All Quiet on the Western Front filmmaker Edward Berger’s papal thriller Conclave. The movie’s starry cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Carlos Diehz, Lucian Msamati, Brían F. O’Byrne, Merab Ninidze, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini.

Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever topping the list.The list compiles the worst movies based on their critics score on the website, with only films that have at least 20 reviews being eligible.Ballistic Ecks Vs. Sever starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu finished in the number one spot.

“My Neighbor Totoro” — with a throaty, gravely American accent.The freaky heron takes a little boy named Mahito into a magical world where his thought-to-be-dead mother could be hiding.“Your mother, she’s awaiting your rescue. I’ll be your guide,” Pattinson croaks like a chain-smoking frog in his first-ever animated role.

Grant Gustin, the star of the CW’s long-running The Flash, will make his Broadway debut in the new musical Water For Elephants, producers announced today.

Robert Downey Jr. spilled some tea on the tattoo he shares with his fellow original Avengers.

The first-ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci - will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House next summer.

The stars are going all out for Heidi Klum‘s 2023 Halloween Party!

Christian Nodal and Cazzu became parents. They shared their pregnancy with fans, and they eagerly waited for the arrival of their first child. Now that their daughter, whose name has not been revealed is here, they have continued to share some sweet moments with their loyal followers.Following the baby’s birth in Argentina, they were quickly on the move.

Chris Hemsworth is both one of Hollywood’s favorite “Chris” stars and a beloved member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he plays the God of Thunder.

EXCLUSIVE: The book-to-movie market that has been spotty with two strikes hobbling the business is seeing an uptick that will lead to a few strong deals before the holiday. It could presage a boom market if the optimism from the latest labor talks lead to a deal and resumption of business.   

The Devil Wears Prada remains a fan-favorite movie more than 17 years after it first premiered, partly because of it’s iconic, star-studded cast. Speaking of, you might be wondering which actor from the movie is the wealthiest.

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Zack Sharf Digital News Director In an alternate universe, “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck landed the role of Edward Cullen in “Twilight” over Robert Pattinson. At least that’s what the actor revealed on a recent episode of his “Good Guys” podcast, which featured “Twilight” actor Taylor Lautner as a guest. Lautner played the werewolf Jacob Black in the blockbuster series.