Zack Sharf Digital News Director Selena Gomez informed her 430 million Instagram followers that she is currently taking a break from social media due to the “horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world.” The pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actor did not directly reference the Israel-Hamas war by name, but it’s clear posts about the Hamas terrorist attack and the subsequent destruction in Gaza factored into her decision to break from social media platforms. “I’ve been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world,” Gomez wrote on her Instagram story. “People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific.
Vincent D’Onofrio Says ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Overhaul Isn’t ‘Big News’ and ‘I’d Be Worried If We Were Settling for Less’
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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Vincent D’Onofrio says the reports about Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again” undergoing a creative overhaul are not actually a big deal, as such changes are common in the film and television industry. D’Onofrio is reprising his role of Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk in the Marvel series opposite Charlie Cox as Daredevil. “Unless you really know what’s going there’s a chance you could be wrong about this statement,” D’Onofrio wrote on X in response to a fan saying one of the actor’s original posts celebrating “Born Again” had “aged poorly” in light of the overhaul news.
“We are going to bring forward the best series we can. One we can be proud of. Have some trust my friend, trust.” “Every cool project I’ve been involved with has evolved constantly during pre-production, production and post,” D’Onofrio went on to explain.
“It’s just reported on these days as if it’s big news. It’s not. It’s a bunch of creatives doing their best to get it right.
It’s a constant in this business. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Frankly I’d be worried if we were settling for less.” “Daredevil: Born Again” is designed to be an 18-episode series, but filming on the project stopped in June amid the WGA strike.
It will not continue until the current SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved. As confirmed by Variety, less than half of the episodes for “Born Again” were filmed before the production shutdown. Those episodes are now being overhauled, with only some elements of the already shot material remaining.
The entire show is taking a new creative direction after parting ways with head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman. Marvel is currently seeking new writers to revamp the show. Marvel fans have been anticipating “Daredevil: Born
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David Fincher Says ‘I’m Not Responsible’ for ‘Fight Club’ Being a Hit With Incels and the Far Right: ‘I Don’t Know How to Help’ People Who Idolize Tyler Durden
Zack Sharf Digital News Director David Fincher was recently asked by The Guardian about how his 1999 directorial effort “Fight Club” has become a favorite amongst incels and far-right groups for depicting disenfranchised white men coming together to rally against capitalist society. The director distanced himself from such a topic, telling the publication, “I’m not responsible for how people interpret things…Language evolves. Symbols evolve.” “Ok, fine,” Fincher replied when the Guardian writer said “Fight Club” has become a touchstone for the far right.
Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Taps Dario Scardapane As New Showrunner, Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead To Direct
Marvel Studios‘ Daredevil: Born Again has rounded out its revamped creative team with a new showrunner and directors. Dario Scardapane (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Punisher) has been tapped as showrunner and directing team Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Loki) are set to direct the Charlie Cox series, sources confirm to Deadline.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Finds Its New Showrunner, Hires Directors From ‘Loki’ and ‘Moon Knight’
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer “Daredevil: Born Again” has found its new creative team. Dario Scardapane, who wrote and executive produced on Netflix’s Marvel series “The Punisher,” will serve as the showrunner for the series, after previous head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman exited amid a major creative overhaul.
David Fincher Says ‘Social Network’ Sequel Would Be a ‘Can of Worms,’ Recalls Pitching ‘Spider-Man’ Film About Grown-Up Peter Parker: The Origin Story Is ‘Dumb’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Before Sam Raimi landed the directing gig on Sony’s 2002 comic book tentpole “Spider-Man,” it was David Fincher who met with the studio to try and get his own spin on the web-slinger to the big screen. In a new interview with The Guardian to mark the release of his latest movie, “The Killer,” the director remembered not seeing eye to eye with the studio over what a “Spider-Man” movie could be. They wanted an origin story, but he wanted to skip over the whole “bitten by a radioactive spider” part and focus on a grown-up Peter Parker.
Josh Peck Auditioned for Edward in ‘Twilight,’ Says Manager Shocked Him by Claiming He Made the Final Four: ‘What the F—? Impossible!’
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.
‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise Is ‘Parked,’ Says Director David Yates: ‘No One Told Us There Were Going to Be Five’ Movies When We Started
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise is “parked,” director David Yates said in a new interview with Total Film magazine. The franchise, headlined by Eddie Redmayne, is a prequel to “Harry Potter” that was designed by author J.K. Rowling as a five-film series.
Hasan Minhaj Says Exposé on His Embellished Stand-Up Act Was ‘Misleading’ and ‘Made Me Look Like’ a ‘Psycho’; New Yorker ‘Stands By Our Story’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Just over a month after The New Yorker published a story in which it was revealed that Hasan Minhaj embellished some of his stand-up routines, the comedian has responded in a 20-minute video in which he calls the The New Yorker’s exposé “needlessly misleading.” “With everything that’s happening in the world, I’m aware even talking about this now feels so trivial,” Minhaj says in the video. “But being accused of ‘faking racism’ is not trivial. It’s very serious, and it demands an explanation…To everyone who read that article, I want to answer the biggest question that’s probably on your mind: Is Hasan Minhaj secretly a psycho? Underneath all that pomp, is Hasan Minhaj just a con artist who uses fake racism and Islamophobia to advance his career? Because after reading that article, I would also think that.” “I just want to say to anyone who felt betrayed or hurt by my stand-up, I am sorry,” he continues.
James Gandolfini Would Say ‘I F—ing Suck’ Out Loud and ‘Question Himself’ on ‘Sopranos’ Set, Recalls Jamie-Lynn Sigler: ‘I Appreciated That’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director James Gandolfini‘s performance as Tony Soprano on HBO’s “The Sopranos” is often cited as some of the best acting in TV history, but co-star Jamie-Lynn Sigler recently revealed that Gandolfini often questioned himself on the set of the Emmy-winning drama series. Sigler played Tony’s daughter, Meadow, on the show, which ran for six seasons and 86 episodes between 1999 and 2007. “Jim was the type of scene partner where it felt like he was there and his only intention was to make me as good as I could be,” Sigler recalled on a recent episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly).
Marvel Needs to Make ‘Less Films’ and Bad VFX Has ‘F—ed Up Everything,’ Says Matthew Vaughn: ‘Maybe We Need a Little Bit of Time Off’ From Superhero Films
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn knows a thing or two about bringing comic books to life on the big screen as the filmmaker behind acclaimed outings such as “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men: First Class.” In a recent interview with ScreenRant, the director shared his thoughts on the current era of comic book movies. He said poor visual effects are negatively impacting superhero movies, while also sharing his belief that Marvel needs to take a “less is more” approach. “I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said.
Dwayne Johnson Says Paris Museum’s Botched Wax Figure Needs ‘Important Details’ Updated: ‘Starting With My Skin Color’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Dwayne Johnson announced on Instagram that he is reaching out to the Musée Grévin in Paris after it unveiled a botched wax figure of the A-list Hollywood star. Fans reacted in horror earlier this month at the museum’s light-skinned wax figure of Johnson, complete with a suburban dad kind of outfit that Johnson is almost never seen in. The wax figure drew instant comparisons to Mr.
Britney Spears Says Justin Timberlake’s ‘Cry Me a River’ Music Video Turned Her Into a ‘Harlot Who’d Broken the Heart of America’s Golden Boy’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Britney Spears writes in her new memoir, “The Woman in Me,” that the media fallout ignited by Justin Timberlake‘s 2002 music video for “Cry Me a River” turned her into a “harlot” (via The New York Times). The song, the second single from Timberlake’s solo album debut “Justified,” was reportedly inspired by his relationship and breakup with Spears.
Martin Scorsese Recalls Paramount Backing Out of ‘Flower Moon’ After Script Change, Says DiCaprio’s Improv Caused Some Eye Rolls: ‘You Don’t Need That Dialogue’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director In a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Martin Scorsese recalled Paramount Pictures execs telling him point blank they would not be backing the overhauled script for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The rejection came before the new script was even finalized. “The studio said, ‘We backed the other version, we can’t back this one,’” Scorsese remembered.
Tom Hardy Makes Jokes ‘Until Action Is Called’ and Then Becomes the ‘Most Intense Guy I’d Ever Seen,’ Says Austin Butler: ‘I Pictured Him Always Serious’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Austin Butler assumed Tom Hardy was always going to be serious while making their upcoming drama “The Bikeriders,” but it turns out Hardy has the impressive ability to turn on and off his intense persona. The two actors lead Jeff Nichols’ gang drama alongside Jodie Comer. The film, inspired by Danny Lyon’s book, follows the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s motorcycle club in the Midwest.
Oprah: ‘They Were Only Offering $35,000’ to Star in ‘The Color Purple,’ and It’s the ‘Best $35,000 I Ever Earned’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The upcoming release of “The Color Purple” musical film marks a full circle moment for Oprah Winfrey, who is producing the new adaptation 38 years after playing Sofia in Steven Spielberg’s take on Alice Walker’s seminal novel. Oprah earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actress, and now “The Color Purple” musical could earn her another one as a producer if it lands a best picture nomination. Oprah produced the film along with Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.
Ridley Scott Watched the New ‘Alien’ Movie and Said ‘It’s F—ing Great,’ Says Director Fede Álvarez: I Was ‘Terrified’ Waiting For His Reaction
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Don’t Breathe” and “Evil Dead” director Fede Álvarez is reviving the “Alien” franchise next year with the release of a new sequel (reportedly titled “Alien: Romulus“), which he co-wrote with Rodo Sayagues. The film will tell a new story within the “Alien” universe after the film franchise came to a halt following Ridley Scott‘s prequel films “Prometheus” (2012) and “Alien: Covenant” (2017). The latter’s middling box office ended Scott’s run.
John Carpenter Says ‘The Thing’ Cinematographer Is ‘Full of S—‘ Over His Ending Theory: He ‘Has No Clue,’ Only I Do and ‘I Cannot Tell You’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Forty-one years after “The Thing” first opened in theaters and terrified audiences, director John Carpenter is still being asked about its widely debated ending. Like Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” (Is Cobb aware or dreaming?) or Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” (Is Rick Deckard human or replicant?) Carpenter’s body horror favorite ends on a massive existential cliffhanger. In this case, it’s whether or not R.J.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ to be overhauled as Marvel ditches head writers
Marvel’s upcoming series Daredevil: Born Again is set to undergo a creative overhaul, with the studio parting ways with the show’s writers and directors.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel “quietly let go” of head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman, along with directors attached to the series in late September because the show “wasn’t working”.It’s said the decision was made after Marvel executives reviewed the shot footage so far, after production on the project paused in mid-June during the writers’ strike.Marvel is said to be searching for new writers and directors for the project, as part of an overhaul in direction for the series. Corman and Ord, however, will still be credited as executive producers.Daredevil: Born Again will see Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their roles as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk respectively from Netflix’s Daredevil series, which came to an end in 2018 after three seasons.According to THR, sources claim Corman and Ord created a legal procedural series with Daredevil: Born Again that “did not resemble the Netflix version”, with less emphasis on action and violence.The overhaul on Daredevil: Born Again is part of a wider creative rethink on how Marvel approaches television.
John Carpenter Doesn’t Understand ‘How You Can Screw Up’ an ‘Exorcist’ Reboot, Says ‘Barbie’ Went ‘Right Over My Head’: ‘I Missed That Whole’ Patriarchy Business
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Horror master John Carpenter told the Los Angeles Times that he’s heard about the negative reaction to Universal and Blumhouse’s “Exorcist” reboot, which currently sits at a paltry 23% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and opened to under $30 million at the box office. Universal spent $400 million on rights to the franchise with the intent of starting a new trilogy. The reboot, titled “The Exorcist: Believer,” is directed by David Gordon Green, who worked with Carpenter on the most recent “Halloween” reboot trilogy.
Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ To Undergo Creative Overhaul With New Head Writers
Following a production pause in mid-June due to the writers’ strike, Marvel Studios’ is planning on bringing in new scribes and directors on the Charlie Cox series Daredevil: Born Again after determining the show wasn’t working, Deadline has confirmed.