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‘Spencer’: Indie Drama Casts Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana!!

Kristen Stewart is set to play Princess Diana in Spencer, a new indie drama from Jackie director Pablo Larraín. Hit-and-miss scribe Steven Knight wrote the script, which takes place over three days in December in the early ’90s, when Diana decided that her marriage to Prince Charles wasn’t working and she traveled to the House of Windsor in their Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England to … Continue reading ‘Spencer’: Indie Drama Casts Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana!!

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Darren Aronofsky’s Next Movie is An Artificial Intelligence Courtroom Drama!!

We’re still three months away from the release of Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror-thriller “mother!,” but the filmmaker isn’t wasting anytime in setting up his next project. Paramount has purchased an untitled script by Joe Epstein for Aronofsky to direct, according to The Tracking Board. Aronofsky has worked with the studio on previous efforts “mother!” and “Noah.” Details about the script are scarce, but both Tracking Board … Continue reading Darren Aronofsky’s Next Movie is An Artificial Intelligence Courtroom Drama!!

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Pablo Larraín to Direct ‘The True American’ Starring Tom Hardy!!

Unlike most people, director Pablo Larraín had a pretty good 2016. His films Jackie and Neruda were both released to critical acclaim, and now it looks like he’s landed on a follow-up feature. According to the press release, Larrain is set to helm The True American starring Tom Hardy. Per the press release, “The project is based on Anand Giridharadas’ nonfiction book of the same … Continue reading Pablo Larraín to Direct ‘The True American’ Starring Tom Hardy!!

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‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

At long last, the time has come: the 2017 Oscar nominations are finally here. After months of guessing and prognosticating, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have finally weighed in with their picks for the very best of cinema in 2016, and the results are intriguing. La La Land, unsurprisingly, leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. It now … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

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Natalie Portman Would Be Happy To Come Back To The Marvel Cinematic Universe!!!

Towards the end of last summer, we found out that Natalie Portman was done with her part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress confirmed that she’s not part of Thor: Ragnarok, indicating that the God of Thunder may be moving on from his romance with with the Earth scientist. However, Natalie Portman is hoping that she’ll be able to come back to the Marvel … Continue reading Natalie Portman Would Be Happy To Come Back To The Marvel Cinematic Universe!!!

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Top 5 Hollywood Actress of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

While, I haven’t seen (yet) some critically well received films like Moonlight, Silence, Fences, 20th Century Women & Elle, (which I am sure would have affected my list), I have tried my best to bring down some of the best & worst to come out in 2016. Performances wise, I really do think the year belong to Amy Adams, who shined in not one, but three … Continue reading Top 5 Hollywood Actress of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

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Jackie (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. My Take – Life of the Kennedys has been quite tragic. While most of the world (including myself) is still obsessing over the magic bullet theory which took a part in the assassination … Continue reading Jackie (2016) Review!!!

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‘La La Land’ and ‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ Win Big at Critics Choice Awards!!! Check Out The Full List!!

While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association weighed in with their picks for the best entertainment of the year via this morning’s Golden Globe nominations, last night it was the critics’ turn to shine. The Broadcast Film Critics Association and Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced the winners of the Critics Choice Awards last night during a televised ceremony, and Oscar frontrunner La La Land came away … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ and ‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ Win Big at Critics Choice Awards!!! Check Out The Full List!!

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Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

Awards season took another leap forward today as the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association spread the love around, but the season’s three biggest contenders—La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea—all had big showings in the major categories, so not any surprises on that front. If anything got a boost from the Globes—and really they don’t have too … Continue reading Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

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‘Moana’ Repeats Top Spot as ‘Office Christmas Party’ and ‘La La Land’ Open Well at the BO!!!

Disney‘s Moana was able to fend off Paramount‘s Office Christmas Party to secure a third weekend at #1 as all films prepare to make way next weekend for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and a tidal wave of anticipated holiday releases over the coming weeks. This weekend also saw a couple of major awards season contenders in Manchester by the Sea and La La … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats Top Spot as ‘Office Christmas Party’ and ‘La La Land’ Open Well at the BO!!!

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L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

And the critics awards keep on comin’. Last week saw the announcement of the Critics Choice Awards nominations, which come from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and the New York Film Critics Circle announced their annual winners with La La Land taking top honors. This weekend it was the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s turn, and the group landed on Moonlight as the Best Film … Continue reading L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

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‘Moana’ Repeats No 1 Spot as New Release ‘Incarnate’ Flops at the BO!!

In a repeat of last weekend, Disney‘s Moana finished atop the weekend box office for a second week in a row followed by the third weekend of WB‘s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Overall the weekend played pretty much as expected with a few over-performers here and there along with the weekend’s widest new release Incarnate falling short of its meager expectations. Moana … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats No 1 Spot as New Release ‘Incarnate’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Moana’ Scores $81.1M Holiday Opening; ‘Allied’ And ‘Bad Santa 2’ Struggle While Beatty’s ‘Rules’ Flops At The BO!!

Disney‘s Moana topped the extended holiday box office with the second largest five-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time and the third largest three-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time, leading a top twelve that grossed a combined $173 million. Moana was, however, the only real success story among new wide releases as Allied and Bad Santa 2 fell short of expectations and Rules Don’t Apply delivered the worst wide opening of 2016. Other bright spots are to be found, though, … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Scores $81.1M Holiday Opening; ‘Allied’ And ‘Bad Santa 2’ Struggle While Beatty’s ‘Rules’ Flops At The BO!!

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‘Jackie’: New Trailer Finds Natalie Portman Making a Strong Case for Second Oscar!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Following the assassination of her husband, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. Directed – Pablo Larraín Starring –  Natalie Portman,  Peter Sarsgaard,  Greta Gerwig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Jackie’: New Trailer Finds Natalie Portman Making a Strong Case for Second Oscar!! Check It Out!!

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‘Jackie’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Is Stunning in Biopic Set in the Days After JFK’s Assassination!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Following the assassination of her husband, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. Directed – Pablo Larraín Starring –  Natalie Portman,  Peter Sarsgaard,  Greta Gerwig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Jackie’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Is Stunning in Biopic Set in the Days After JFK’s Assassination!! Check It Out!!

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Fox Searchlight Nabs ‘Jackie’ for December Release; Natalie Portman Vaults into Oscar Race!!

One of the more well-received movies at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was the Jackie Kennedy biopic Jackie, which is anything but your standard biopic. And now Fox Searchlight has secured domestic distribution rights to the film and has already staked out a very Oscar friendly December 9th release date. The film has actually been in the works for years, and once was set up at Fox … Continue reading Fox Searchlight Nabs ‘Jackie’ for December Release; Natalie Portman Vaults into Oscar Race!!

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