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Burt Reynolds and John Wayne agreed on one thing: Hollywood’s greatest ever actor

  • Reynolds and Wayne both ranked Spencer Tracy above other actors.
  • Tracy won two consecutive Best Actor Oscars.
  • Wayne also praised Reynolds’ dedication and work ethic.

Burt Reynolds and John Wayne belonged to different eras of Hollywood, but both regarded Spencer Tracy as the greatest film actor. Their shared admiration stands out because Wayne rarely praised actors outside his circle, while Reynolds consistently held Tracy in the highest regard. Tracy won two Academy Awards…

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Inside Tubi’s Plan to Build an R.L. Stine Cinematic Universe

  • Tubi is developing multiple R.L. Stine screen adaptations.
  • *Pumpkinhead* uses pumpkin guts instead of blood.
  • The slate is designed to appeal to adults and children.

Tubi is building a slate of R.L. Stine adaptations, beginning with *Pumpkinhead*, a film about a boy searching for his missing brother in a town cursed by an evil crop. The project aims to connect adults nostalgic for Stine’s stories with younger viewers, while giving Tubi a family-friendly…

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Netflix reports $277,500 opening for La Bola Negra across four screens

  • Netflix has reported box-office grosses for the first time.
  • *La Bola Negra* earned $277,500 on four screens.
  • The film is set to expand before a wider 6 November release.

Netflix has begun publishing official box-office grosses, with Spanish drama *La Bola Negra* as its first reported release. The film’s opening gives the streamer an early measure of audience interest as it tests a 45-day cinema window for selected films. It took $277,500 across four screens, averaging $69,400…

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Jacob Elordi was struggling with his confidence as an actor. A 1977 John Cassavete movie made him feel less alone

  • *Opening Night* reassured Elordi during a difficult period.
  • He had doubts about his early acting work.
  • The film helped him understand the inner work of acting.

Jacob Elordi said John Cassavetes’ 1977 film *Opening Night* helped him feel less alone while he was struggling with confidence as a young actor. He saw the film’s portrayal of an actor’s inner creative work as reassurance that his own doubts and turmoil could be part of developing…

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In 2007, Alan Rickman was “apprehensive” about a movie role. It became one of his last

  • Rickman was wary of a wine film about a story he did not know.
  • The compelling script persuaded him to play Steven Spurrier.
  • *Bottle Shock* became one of his final screen appearances.

Alan Rickman was initially apprehensive about starring in *Bottle Shock*, a 2008 comedy-drama about a landmark wine competition, because he knew little about the real event. He accepted the role of wine merchant Steven Spurrier after the script drew him in, and the film later became one of…

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In 1987, Tom Hanks turned down a movie because he was getting divorced. It went on to earn $193,000,000

  • Hanks declined the role while enjoying life after divorce.
  • Billy Crystal was cast opposite Meg Ryan.
  • The film’s reported earnings were $193 million.

Rita Wilson said Tom Hanks turned down the lead in *When Harry Met Sally* while he was going through a divorce and felt happy to be single. The story matters as a notable Hollywood “what if”: the romantic comedy became a much-loved film, with Billy Crystal ultimately playing…

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Russell Crowe’s Crime Movie Officially Extends Its Streaming Streak

  • *The Get Out* has spent over a month on Paramount+’s US chart.
  • The crime drama stars Russell Crowe and Teresa Palmer.
  • It has a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Russell Crowe’s crime drama *The Get Out* has remained on Paramount+’s US streaming chart for more than a month, extending the actor’s recent run of attention across streaming, home release and cinema. The film follows a nightclub owner whose plans to retire are disrupted by robbers, and its…

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The “terrible” 1998 movie that left Uma Thurman “rethinking my life”

  • The Avengers’ troubled production prompted Thurman to rethink her priorities.
  • She took a step back after deciding to have a child.
  • Later, Kill Bill became her major action success.

The 1998 film The Avengers, starring Uma Thurman, Ralph Fiennes and Sean Connery, was widely regarded as a critical and commercial failure. Thurman said making it prompted her to reconsider what she wanted from acting and to take a different direction in her life. She recalled returning home…

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In 1943, Morgan Freeman watched a movie for the first time. To this day, it remains his favourite

  • Freeman’s first film was *King Kong*.
  • The film frightened him but became his favourite.
  • He sought to challenge racial exclusion through acting.

Morgan Freeman’s first cinema trip, aged six in Chicago, sparked a lifelong love of films and helped set his ambition to become an actor. The first film he saw was the 1933 original *King Kong*, which frightened him but remained his favourite for more than eight decades. Freeman…

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You Can See Everything earns $15m as Street Fighter leads box office

  • “You Can See Everything” opened to $15 million from 855 cinemas.
  • The documentary’s debut was the biggest in more than 20 years.
  • “Street Fighter” led with $30 million in North America.

“You Can See Everything” opened with $15 million from 855 cinemas, nearly twice its pre-weekend forecast, and finished second to “Street Fighter”. The documentary’s unusually strong debut shows that audiences can draw to cinemas for a non-music documentary, particularly when a story generates strong word of mouth and…

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