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House season 6 opens with Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) checking himself into a psychiatric facility to finally address his Vicodin addiction. House expects to leave as soon as his physical detox is over, but House’s psychiatrist Dr. Darryl Nolan wants him to move to a long-term care facility. House is suddenly surrounded by the Ward 6 patients, including his new roommate, Juan “Alvie” Alvarez (Lin-Manuel Miranda), who plays a brief but important role in the series.

House only seeks help at the end of House season 5 after he starts experiencing hallucinations of his two deceased colleagues for whom he feels responsible. Those deaths were Lawrence Kutner's shocking suicide in House and Amber Volakis's bus accident while helping a blacked-out House. While House is away from the usual House main characters, House forms an unexpected yet vital friendship with Alvie during his time at Mayfield. Alvie’s friendship with House...

Many would love to see Hugh Laurie reprise his iconic role as Dr. Gregory House in a House reboot, but there is a way to bring the show back without the actor that could still be intriguing. In an era where revivals, spinoffs, reboots, etc. are the norm, many hope that House will be added to the mix someday. The Fox medical drama's finale is a bit divisive — creator David Shore even called the ending of House "bittersweet" while talking to Entertainment Weekly. Consequently, some would like to see House return and fix its ending, making it more satisfying than it originally was.

While rumors about a possible House reboot run rampant on the internet, the show's cast and crew haven't given a definite answer regarding whether it's happening. Many have said they would be open to the idea, but some have reservations and want to protect the original series' legacy.

House creator David Shore recently debunked the popular theory that Wilson was hallucinating House in the final minutes of Everybody Dies, yet that theory never really made sense and didnt even need to be debunked. Houses first episode is turning 20 years old, but some fan theories and debates about the show feel as relevant today as they were two decades ago. House has a complicated legacy, with some seasons being much better than others. One of the most controversial aspects of the show was its ending, with Houses series finale still being a topic of debate 12 years later.

Midway through Houses final season, we learn that Wilson is dying from cancer and only has a few more months to leave. In Everybody Dies, House faces a life-or-death situation, during which he has visions of important people in his life before getting up and escaping the fire. House would then fake...

While revivals appear to be at the height of their popularity, there are some shows that already ended on a high, and would only be hurt by bringing the show back. One of the biggest struggles for any TV show comes with the question of when to end it. Dragging a great series too far can lead to a drop in quality, and ending too soon can leave the audience longing for more.

However, even if a show ends at the right time, there is a significant challenge that comes with how to end it. Audiences grow attached to the characters on the screen, so their favorite characters need to get a proper send-off. Whether the show ends on a happily ever after, or a satisfying big reveal, it needs to find the right balance. But when a show manages to deliver a near perfect ending, it's important to preserve the integrity,...

House creator David Shore has finally given a definitive response to the ending's big Foreman question, 12 years after the series finale aired. House's best episodes are scattered throughout its eight-season run, with the series finale, titled "Everybody Dies," being particularly memorable. The final episode ends with House (Hugh Laurie) and Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) riding off together after the protagonist fakes his own death. However, one final scene in a montage sequence shows Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps) finding the main character's hospital ID, seemingly his way of telling him he's still alive.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Shore confirmed that House's last scene with Foreman was meant to tell the Dean of Medicine that his former boss was still alive. He also confirmed what the small smile on his face meant in the final scene, definitively closing the book on his reaction over 12 years after the episode aired.

The series creator of House explains why a reunion episode for House and Wilson is unlikely to happen. In the finale of the popular medical drama, Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) successfully fakes his death. A farewell scene shows House and his friend, Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) riding off together in motorcycles, with Wilson having only months to live due to his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for the 20th anniversary of the House premiere, series creator David Shore was asked if he'd be open to a reunion special that focused on Wilson and House on the road. Shore doesn't rule it out outright, though he explains why a reunion project would be hard to pull off and why he feels reluctant to tamper with the legacy of the series. Read the full remarks below:

Not really. I wouldn't say no to it, but those things are very,...

The creator of House responds to the theory that Dr. Wilson hallucinated the whole show. The House series finale, which aired back in May 2012, ended with Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) revealing to Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) that he had faked his death, and the two are shown spending Wilson's final months together before he succumbs to his cancer. However, a popular fan theory suggests that House did indeed die in the fire early in the episode, and that the final moments were all Wilson's fantasy.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for the 20th anniversary of the House premiere, series creator David Shore responded to several lingering questions about the medical drama, including the theory that Wilson hallucinated the finale. He acknowledged that viewers come away with different interpretations of the story than what the creator intended. But, while he admitted a Wilson hallucination wouldn't be inconsistent with anything,...

The House creator is ready to reflect on the ending that defined his show. Having first premiered in 2004, the show followed Hugh Laurie's Dr. Gregory House, a strict and cynical doctor who could solve any medical mystery. Dr. House essentially functioned as the Sherlock Holmes of the show, which enabled him to work alongside Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard), his own personal Watson. The show ended in 2012 after eight seasons, just one season after Lisa Edelstein's Dr. Cuddy left the show.

While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, creator David Shore was prompted to open up about the audience's initial reaction to the ending. While shying away from viewer responses, Shore shared more about his own perspective. He still stands by the ending today, reflecting on the thematic meaning of House and Wilson riding away together, while knowing that "the end of them was near". Check out his full...

Mark Harmon, who portrayed Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the original NCIS, has recalled actor Austin Stowell's audition for a younger version of the character in NCIS: Origins, revealing when he knew he'd be perfect for the job. The ongoing NCIS: Origins follows Gibbs in 1991, tackling his first cases with the organization alongside a team of agents. The series serves as a prequel to the ongoing original show, which Harmon previously left in 2021. However, the original actor has since returned to the new show, serving as its narrator and executive producer.

Speaking with People (via Entertainment Weekly), Harmon revealed that, when Stowell walked in to audition as Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, he had a feeling right away he would take the role. The actor recalled someone comparing him to a movie star, saying not as many people had attention on them as he did. However, Harmon elaborated that the same...

Warning: This article discusses topics of substance abuse, violence, and death.

Dr. Gregory House in House had a fascinating relationship with Dr. James Wilson, but the titular character often took advantage of their friendship and was rather toxic to him. The best episodes of House frequently highlighted the strong yet complex relationship between the pair, and they were even assumed to be a couple at multiple points throughout the show. From Houses first episode in 2004, it was established that the connection between the titular character and Wilson was like no other. However, Houses addictions and lack of tact werent the only things that caused friction between them.

Despite his own problems, Houses Wilson was a good person, and he often went above and beyond for House even when he didnt deserve it. There werent many people who stood by Houses side, especially after he hurt so many, but Wilson was...

In the Democratic National Convention’s reimagined fairy tale, “Goldilocks and the Beltway,” President Joe Biden played the part of the porridge. “I was too young to be in the Senate,” he quipped, and now he’s “too old to stay as president.” Biden’s candid admission was met with a standing ovation from those eager to usher him offstage — but this presidential historian can’t help but feel alarmed.

I don’t think the decision to shuffle out of office at 81 should have been Biden’s to make, nor...

Throughout House's eight seasons and 177 episodes, the doctors of PrincetonPlainsboro Teaching Hospital solve many bizarre cases and experience a lot of trauma and drama, but the series could have gone without some frustrating and heartbreaking storylines. David Shore's medical drama follows Hugh Laurie's Dr. Gregory House, the narcissistic and cynical Head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Ppth. House and his team of doctors work to diagnose patients with mysterious illnesses and ailments every episode. However, outside of work, the House characters have various problems, many of which contribute to some plots that are better off forgotten.

House premiered on November 16, 2004, and ended on May 21, 2012.

Given that House lasted as long as it did on Fox, the TV show's positives outweigh its negatives. From House's relationship with Dr. James Wilson to House's riveting medical cases, the series truly shines when it's at its best. Unfortunately, House's worst...

Warning: This article mentions suicide.

House ended 12 years ago on May 21, 2012, and there are a lot of things I miss about the Hugh Laurie-led show. A seminal medical drama, House remains popular all over the world to this day thanks to reruns and streaming. With shorter seasons and short-lived shows becoming more common in the age of prestige TV, revisiting older shows that ran for several seasons is always interesting. House did a lot of things better than some of its contemporary shows and stands out even when compared to some of the newest, most popular TV dramas.

A lot of House episodes, storylines, and jokes havent aged well. However, between great performances and strong character development, Houses legacy is quite positive. This explains why the show continues to find new viewers over a decade after it ended. Having watched House when it originally aired, I never found another...

House had a spectacular 176-episode run over its eight years on Fox, making the question of the best episodes in that run a compelling one. Starring Hugh Laurie as the titular self-destructive, egotistical, medically gifted Dr. Gregory House, the series was an innovative twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Similarities such as the main character's last name, his best friend, Dr. James Wilson being a play on John Watson, and even House's apartment, 221B Baker Street were all obvious parallels and hints at House's connection to Sherlock Holmes.

Clever and introspective, House boasts a main cast that displays a range of depth and emotion that drives the story forward and creates tremendous tension. Dr. House is a tortured genius who pushes those close to him to their limits and away to protect himself, but the best episodes come from the exploration of his character and the relationships he holds dearest.

House had its fair share of ridiculous storylines over the course of its eight-season run, but after rewatching the show, it's clear to me which one is the worst. The Fox medical drama TV series, created by David Shore, stars Hugh Laurie as the eponymous character, Dr. Gregory House, the narcissistic and cynical Head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at the fictional PrincetonPlainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey. House leads a team of diagnosticians, which primarily includes Dr. Robert Chase, Dr. Allison Cameron, and Dr. Eric Foreman. They come together every episode to diagnose patients with mysterious illnesses.

House was nominated for 13 Emmys throughout its eight-year run, winning two Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for David Shore's "Three Stories" in 2005 and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for Greg Yaitanes' "House's Head" in 2008. Hugh Laurie also garnered six Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Dr.

House is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall so what better time to check in on how old the cast of the Fox hit was then and now!

Premiering on Nov. 16, 2004, House centered around Gregory House, an absolute medical genius with a Sherlock Holmes ability to unravel medical mysteries that baffled other doctors. However, thanks to pain from a blood clot in his leg that had him relying on a cane, House was also an arrogant, selfish, cynical jerk insulting everyone around him.

The show became one of Fox's biggest hits of the decade, running eight seasons with Laurie earning two Golden Globes and several Emmy nominations. It also boosted many of its cast to future stardom. So how old were the actors then and now?

Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House TNT/TBS Broadcasts 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Show | Michael Caulfield Archive/GettyImages

Birthday: July 11, 1959

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House's biggest antagonists made an impact but also reflected his own insecurities and struggles with addiction. Characters like Michael Tritter and Jack Moriarty challenged House in complex ways, pushing boundaries and ethical dilemmas. House's internal conflicts and relationships with antagonists showcased his growth and moral complexities throughout the series.

House was a landmark medical procedural drama, and though it was more about the medicine and the characters than the antagonists, the biggest villains of the TV show made an impact. The series stars Hugh Laurie as the titular character, Dr. Greg House. He has many misadventures, diagnosing patients as a misanthropic but brilliant diagnostician. Alongside him are a revolving cast of young doctors he's teaching, his best friend, James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard), and Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein). Above all, House is a character study that delves into the mind of a troubled and genius man.

His characteristic dislikable demeanor...

House season 4 introduced a new team of doctors successfully. The new additions, Thirteen, Kutner, and Taub, blended well and enhanced the show. House season 4 is the most rewatchable and best season due to the new cast dynamics.

House has been over for more than 12 years, but I will never be able to get over how the writers expertly handled the show's best season, especially given that it marked a time of major change for the story and its characters. The Fox medical drama series, created by David Shore, premiered in November 2004 and revolved around Hugh Laurie's Dr. Gregory House, the narcissistic and cynical Head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. House ran for eight seasons and 177 episodes, some better than others, but its best is inarguable.

House's original team included Foreman, Cameron, and Chase.

Over the course of House's eight seasons, Dr. House...

Every summer, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invites a deluge of new members to join its ranks. Since #OscarsSoWhite back in 2015, the Academy has moved away from its elitist tendencies and toward embracing younger and more diverse artists and executives from all over the world. This year’s invited class is no exception.

If the invitees all accept Academy membership, the total members will number 10,910 and voting members 9,934. And with the addition of the 2024 members, 35 percent of Academy members identify as women, 20 percent of Academy members are from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities, and 20 percent of Academy members are from countries or territories outside the U.S.

As usual, a slew of Oscar nominees and winners are gaining admittance to the club (71 Oscar nominees and 19 winners), including actors Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Sandra Hüller, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), costume designer Holly Waddington...

Four hundred and eighty-seven members of the global film community — among them Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone, Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song, CAA managing partner Chris Silbermann, and SAG-AFTRA national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland — are receiving invitations on Tuesday to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization announced this morning.

“We are thrilled to welcome this year’s class of new members,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “These remarkably talented artists and professionals from around the world have made a significant impact on our filmmaking community.”

Invitees who wish to accept, as the vast majority tend to, will join the specific branch of the Academy that invited them. Eight were invited by more than one branch — Michael Andrews (film editors and short films/feature animation), Bahram Beyzaêi (directors and writers...

“I would say I wanted to do a gay version of Clue, but Clue is the gayest thing ever,” writer Ted Malawer jokes about his new scripted podcast Does This Murder Make Me Look Gay?! “So, I would just say a gayer, queerer version of Clue.”

Malawer, along with cast members Michael Urie, Cheyenne Jackson, Frankie Grande and Nathan Lee Graham, can’t contain their seemingly genuine love for the scripted podcast on a Monday afternoon Zoom.

Hailing from Ninth Planet Audio and iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network, the podcast chronicles the life and death of a fictional D-list movie director Vandy Monroe III (Jonathan Freeman).

As the victim narrates at the top of the podcast (before diving into the cast of characters), “In dissecting my big gay murder, I have two goals: to name my killer and to entertain.”

The ensemble, full of possible suspects, includes: Monroe’s neighbor...

Wilson and Amber's surprising romance was one of the best love stories in "House." Amber tragically died during the "House" season 4 finale. The heartbreaking end of Wilson and Amber's relationship led to two of the show's most powerful episodes.

House had quite a few memorable romances throughout its eight seasons, but the one that shocked the audience (and House) the most ultimately led to two of the show's best episodes. The Fox medical drama television series, created by David Shore, premiered in November 2004 and revolved around Hugh Laurie's House a narcissistic, cynical, and talented doctor, who served as the Head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine. House and his team of doctors would take on new patients every episode, and it was up to them to diagnose their mysterious illnesses and cure them.

House is available to stream on Peacock, House, or Amazon Prime Video.

Like any other network drama,...

Ahead of next month’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, BAFTA’s exclusive official podcast returns for a second series, delving into this year’s nominated TV shows and performances with industry insiders and expert voices. Fronted by TV presenter and journalist Alex Zane, listeners will enjoy informed and entertaining behind-the-scenes chat about the making of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows from the past 12 months and how these shows are impacting today’s TV.

All 26 competitive categories in the BAFTA Television Awards with P&o Cruises, spanning documentaries to drama to comedy and current affairs, will be unpacked over the course of eight 45-minute episodes. The new series will also travel to the BAFTA Television Craft Awards to meet the talented crew, writers and directors that make the public’s favourite shows.

The first episode will publish today at 13:00 BST, and is available to listen under embargo upon request.

Cinema for Gaza, a group launched by a small group of female filmmakers and film journalists, has successfully raised more than $315,000 to support medical aid for the civilian population in Gaza.

A celebrity auction, organized by Cinema for Gaza, and supported by the likes of Tilda Swinton, Annie Lennox, Joaquin Phoenix, Spike Lee and Guillermo del Toro, raised some $316,778 (£254,297) for Medical Aid for Palestinians (Map), a U.K.-based charity that provides on-the-ground medical support, from sterile water to cancer drugs, for those on the Gaza Strip. The celebrities donated personal items — from signed film posters to personal Zoom chats to, in the case of Lennox, the handwritten lyrics to her Eurythmics hit “Sweet Dreams” — to be sold off to the highest bidder. (Lennox’s lyrics sheet was the top seller, with a bidder paying $26,222 for the piece of pop music history).

The Zone of Interest filmmaker Jonathan Glazer, who...

House has a serious drug addiction, neglecting warnings and involving others in his habit. House is selfish, putting himself before others, even dismissing patients he finds boring. House puts people's lives at risk through unethical treatment methods and dangerous actions.

Dr. Gregory House may be a brilliant doctor, but he is also a generally terrible person in House M.D. with many of his worst traits just being ignored. House began airing on Fox in 2004. The series gained critical acclaim and picked up numerous awards throughout the eight-season run before the show ended in 2012. The series focuses on doctors working at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, and revolves around the specialist diagnostics team led by Dr. House, played by the talented Hugh Laurie.

While the medical drama series was a significant leap beyond in terms of quality and accuracy, the leading man was frequently a repulsive and cruel person. Gregory House possesses a brilliant medical mind,...

More film celebrities have joined the Cinema for Gaza auction looking to raise funds for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (Map) before final bids are accepted on Friday.

Joaquin Phoenix has donated a signed Joker poster, and will also sign, along with Lynne Ramsay, a poster for You Were Never Really Here, the 2017 crime thriller. Other late entries include six signed books from horrormeister Guillermo Del Toro and a signed The Crown script by Emma Corin, organizers said Thursday.

There’s also auction lots for a painting by American History X director Tony Kaye and a signed clapperboard from the cast and team behind Hamlet, including Joe Alwyn, Riz Ahmed, Timothy Spall and Morfyyd Clark. The final lots were added Thursday ahead of the last bids accepted on Friday.

“Cinema For Gaza’s first fundraiser is in its final few days, and with over $200,000 and counting raised, has finished adding new lots.

New film celebrities have joined the Cinema for Gaza auction that is raising funds for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (Map).

The latest auction lots include a signed and framed Malcolm X poster offered by Spike Lee and Paul Mescal donating a signed Aftersun poster. On the experiences side, actress Tessa Thompson is offering to have a beer (or an “O’Douls”) over Zoom with a winning bidder, and Shiva Baby director Emma Seligman will shoot the breeze over tea, again via a Zoom call.

There’s also a Zoom call with Ayo Edebiri, star of The Bear, who is tossing in a list of her favorite places to dine, and a walk-on part in director Gurinder Chadha’s next film.

The biggest memorabilia lot so far is Annie Lennox donating handwritten lyrics to “Sweet Dreams,” her 1983 popular song with Eurythmics, with bids currently standing at £7,700.00 (U.S. $9,720.75)

The...

Donations from the likes of Spike Lee, Paul Mescal and Olivia Colman have been added to a growing list of items being sold off as part the Cinema for Gaza auction, which has so far raised over £90,000.

A framed “Malcolm X” poster signed by Lee, an “Aftersun” poster signed by Mescal and a personalized video message from Colman are among the auction lots launching on Monday, alongside additional items including a “beer on Zoom” with Tessa Thompson with memorabilia from “The Marvels,” a “Worst Person in the World” poster signed by Joachim Trier and the cast and the chance to talk to Susan Sarandon over Zoom about your favorite of her films (plus a signed “Rocky Horror Picture Show” t-shirt). Other new lots include a Zoom with director Eliza Hittman plus a signed poster, a coffee in Dublin (or over Zoom) with Lenny Abrahamson plus a signed book of “Normal People...

The Zone Of Interest filmmaker Jonathan Glazer has reinforced his support for the virtual Cinema For Gaza campaign auction, pledging a new personalized gift to the fundraiser alongside first-time donors Spike Lee, Olivia Colman, and Paul Mescal.

Alongside the two signed film posters for The Zone Of Interest and Under The Skin he pledged in the first lot of fundraiser donations, Glazer has added an Under The Skin triptych of framed on-set stills and a script book signed by himself, composing partner Mica Levi, and longtime producer James Wilson.

Also new to the fundraising lot is a framed Malcolm X poster signed by Spike Lee. Actress Tessa Thompson is offering a Zoom meeting with a beer (or other non-alcoholic drink) alongside signed costume and movie memorabilia, and Paul Mescal has pledged a signed Aftersun poster.

Aftersun pops elsewhere in the latest donations pot as the film’s director, Charlotte Wells,...

House is a modern Sherlock Holmes with Gregory House as the genius doctor investigating the human condition. Season 7 disappointed with the House-Cuddy relationship, but Season 8 saw a nostalgic and happy ending. Season 5 gets dark with deaths, while season 4 shines with new team building and a Willy Wonka-style competition.

House is a clever medical drama series that ran for eight seasons, with highs and lows throughout its 2004-2012 run. Hugh Laurie stars as the genius doctor, Gregory House, who also has a pill addiction, a god complex, and commitment issues. The series is a modern twist on the Sherlock Holmes story, positioning House as the genius who investigates the human condition, with his friend, Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) standing in for Watson as his moral compass and only true friend.

Throughout the series, House is in constant pursuit of knowledge and control over disease and suffering, with most...

Jonathan Glazer has kept a low profile since his controversial 2024 Oscars acceptance speech.

But The Zone of Interest filmmaker has resurfaced to donate seven signed posters for his Oscar-winning movie, as well as a selection of posters for his 2014 film Under the Skin, to the Cinema for Gaza auction that is raising funds for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (Map).

“We are moved beyond words to feature donations from Jonathan Glazer and his co-creators on the most confronting film of our time, The Zone of Interest,” the auction organizers stated on the online site.

The film posters, donated by Glazer and Zone of Interest producer James Wilson, have so far drawn a bid for £2750.00 ($3,462.20), with the auction to end on April 12. The posters will be signed by Glazer, composer Mica Levi and Wilson.

Glazer’s comments at the Academy Awards, where The Zone of Interest earned the best international feature prize,...

“The Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer has donated signed posters to the Cinema for Gaza auction, which has collected gifts from major names in the U.K. entertainment industry to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Before the fundraiser officially began on Tuesday, Glazer and “Zone of Interest” producer James Wilson donated seven “Zone of Interest” posters and a selection of posters from his 2014 film “Under the Skin.” The posters will be signed by Glazer, Wilson and composer Mica Levi, who scored both films. The gift is one of the most in-demand items in the auction, with a current bid of £2,750. The auction has currently raised over £42,000.

Among the gifts announced with the auction were Tilda Swinton reading a bedtime story over Zoom, Josh O’Connor teaching a porridge masterclass and tickets to attend a Ramy Youssef stand-up show and afterparty. More recent additions include a signed “Game of Thrones...

More than 1,000 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter denouncing Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” Oscar speech.

The list of co-signees provided to Variety Monday morning covers a broad swath of the industry including actors, executives, creators (Amy Sherman-Palladino), directors, producers and representatives. About 500 more individuals have added their names to the nearly 500 who signed on when the open letter was first published.

The group’s statement says: “We refute our Jewishness being hijacked for the purpose of drawing a moral equivalence between a Nazi regime that sought to exterminate a race of people, and an Israeli nation that seeks to avert its own extermination.”

Glazer declined to comment.

With such high-profile co-signees as Jennifer Jason Leigh, “La La Land” producer Gary Gilbert and “The Americans” creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, the statement adds, “The use of words like ‘occupation’ to describe an...

“Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech was a mistake, “Son of Saul” director László Nemes said. Though he praised Glazer’s film as “an important movie,” Nemes told The Guardian in a statement that Glazer “should have stayed silent.”

In Glazer’s speech, he said that he and producer James Wilson “stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people, whether the victims of October 7 in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza.”

Nemes explained in full, “‘The Zone of Interest’ is an important movie. It is not made in a usual way. It questions the grammar of cinema. Its director should have stayed silent instead of revealing he has no understanding of history and the forces undoing civilization, before or after the Holocaust.”

“Had he embraced the responsibility that...

László Nemes, the director of acclaimed Holocaust film Son of Saul, has spoken out against the speech made by the The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer, when he accepted his Oscar last weekend.

Glazer has ignited support but also a huge backlash with his speech, in which he said he and his producer James Wilson “stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people, whether the victims of October 7 in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza.”

Now Nemes, who won the foreign language award in 2015 for his film about the Holocaust, Son of Saul, writes in The Guardian newspaper:

“The Zone of Interest is an important movie… Its director should have stayed silent instead of revealing he has no understanding of history and the forces undoing civilisation, before or after the Holocaust.

The Zone of Interest executive producer and co-financier Danny Cohen has come out against director Jonathan Glazer’s 2024 Oscars acceptance speech, while defending the film itself as a “great piece of art.”

“It’s really important to recognize [the speech has] upset a lot of people and a lot of people feel upset and angry about it. And I understand that anger frankly,” Cohen, president of Access Entertainment, told the Unholy podcast on Thursday.

In his prepared speech accepting the 2024 Academy Award for best international film, Glazer thanked his partners on The Zone of Interest, a film set during the Holocaust, and then made a statement addressing both his work and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

“I think a lot of people in the Jewish community that contacted me felt that it was a remarkable and a very important film and in being so tells a story of the Holocaust and forms a...

The controversy that erupted over ‘The Zone of Interest’ director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars acceptance speech snowballed on Friday with the Holocaust film’s executive producer Danny Cohen becoming the first member of its production team saying, “I just fundamentally disagree with Jonathan”, reports ‘Variety’.

Accepting the Academy Award on Sunday evening for best international film, Glazer delivered a set of pre-written remarks in which he compared his film to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He was accompanied on stage by producer James Wilson and executive producer Len Blavatnik.

“All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say look at what they did then, but rather look at what we do now,” Glazer said, according to the Academy’s official transcript of the speech as quoted by ‘Variety’.

“Our film shows where dehumanisation leads at its worst. It has shaped all of our past and present,...

In a statement shared with the Guardian, László Nemes says The Zone of Interest director’s speech ‘resorted to talking points disseminated by propaganda meant to eradicate all Jewish presence’

László Nemes, the director of acclaimed film Son of Saul, has criticised The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars acceptance speech.

Speaking at the ceremony on Sunday, Glazer said he and his producer, James Wilson, “stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people, whether the victims of October 7 in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza.”...

Danny Cohen, executive producer of Jonathan Glazer’s Holocaust drama The Zone Of Interest, has said he “fundamentally disagrees” with the director’s politically-orientated Oscars acceptance speech.

Accepting the International Feature Oscar last Sunday, Glazer spoke at length and highlighted what he described as the shared ideology behind the film’s subject matter and contemporary world events.

“All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present — not to say, ‘Look what they did then,’ rather, ‘Look what we do now.’ Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst. It shaped all of our past and present,” Glazer said.

“Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation, which has led to conflict for so many innocent people. Whether the victims of October the. Whether the victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza,...

“The Zone of Interest” executive producer Danny Cohen has become the first member of the film’s production team to publicly address director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech, saying “I just fundamentally disagree with Jonathan.”

While accepting the Academy Award on Sunday evening for best international film, Glazer delivered a set of pre-written remarks in which he compared his Holocaust film to the current conflict in Gaza. He was accompanied on stage by producer James Wilson and executive producer Len Blavatnik.

“All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say look what they did then, but rather look what we do now,” he said, according to the Academy’s official transcript of the speech. “Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst. It’s shaped all of our past and present. Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness...

Many Hollywood celebrities have been expressing their opinions on social media regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, and many are also suffering from immediate backlash from the public. Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, for one, endured several criticism following her previous remarks.

Susan Sarandon in Stepmom

Meanwhile, Jonathan Glazer’s speech at the Oscars evoked fierce reactions from people, especially the US Holocaust Survivors’ Foundation. According to the group, his message was “morally indefensible.”

Susan Sarandon Apologized For Controversial Remarks Involving Israel and Palestine

Susan Sarandon in Dead Man Walking

Susan Sarandon was heavily criticized for her statement about the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. As a consequence, she has been dropped by her agency for making shocking comments during a rally in New York City (via Fox News):

“There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a...

As Oscar night fades in the rearview, arguments over who got robbed and who had the nicest dress continue to recede. One story, however, continues to rage on — a backlash (and backlash to the backlash) to the acceptance speech given by Jonathan Glazer alongside producers James Wilson and Len Blavatnik when The Zone of Interest won for best international film. THR has learned that that, even though Glazer claimed to speak for all three of them, he had not run his comments by Blavatnik, according to a spokesperson for the billionaire.

Glazer, The Zone of Interest’s writer-director, said (and it’s important to get this right) that his Auschwitz-set movie “shows where dehumanization leads at its worst” and continued “right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people,...

One of the biggest talking points of Oscar night was “The Zone of Interest” director Jonathan Glazer’s powerful yet controversial acceptance speech about the Holocaust “being hijacked by an occupation” in reference to the October 7 attack by Hamas and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Not long after “The Zone of Interest” won Best International Feature Film and Glazer’s speech aired live, some onlookers online wondered why the Academy had uploaded video clips throughout the evening of other acceptance speeches, but not one of the key ones that many were talking about. Many online began speculating about the Oscars’ potential censorship of the speech in an attempt to hide Glazer’s comments about the conflict.

But the reason Glazer’s speech is not (currently) available on the Oscars’ official YouTube page is not a nefarious one, but a technical one. An ABC source tells IndieWire that, as part of...

Greta Gerwig tells me there’s “no resistance” from her about the possibility of Barbie 2.

The challenge for her she says, is how to tackle a follow-up movie. Initially, the filmmaker wasn’t “feeling” the idea of a sequel, but now she’s warm to such a situation. “I’m not dismissing it, I want to do it,” she says, but there’s a heck of a lot to discuss first with Mattel, Margot Robbie, Warner Bros Discovery, producer David Heyman and all of her creative collaborators.

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Also, there’s rather a lot on her plate as she puts the architecture in place to shoot Narnia for Netflix, and Gerwig revealed that she’ll return to London to soon resume the very early stages of pre-production in the UK.

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Oppenheimer dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday (March 10), winning seven Oscars, including best picture, after going into the ceremony with 13 nominations.

The epic biographical drama from British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, already winner of the Bafta and Producers Guild of America best film awards as well as the Golden Globe for drama feature, also brought Nolan (himself winner of the Bafta and Directors Guild of America directing awards) his first directing Oscar.

Oppenheimer delivered other statuettes to Nolan’s producing partners Emma Thomas and Charles Roven, Ireland’s Cillian Murphy as lead actor and Robert Downey Jr as supporting actor.

Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr is Lewis Strauss in ‘Oppenheimer’ (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon © Universal Pictures)

Jimmy Kimmel did a fantastic job with the 2024 Oscars opening monologue, touching briefly on politics but mostly focusing the jokes around this year’s nominees. Kimmel called out Greta Gerwig’s Oscar snub, this year’s Oppenheimer nomination being a new “high” in Robert Downey Jr’s career, and compared Emma Stone playing an adult woman with the brain of a child to the woman who gave the rebuttal to the State of the Union address. Kimmel’s monologue ended with a standing ovation as he brought Teamsters & IATSE members onto the stage, thanking them for standing with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA during last year’s strikes.

The 2024 Oscars was fast-moving, fun, and easily one of the best Oscar broadcasts in years. Highlights of the ceremony included a naked John Cena,...

Oppenheimer was the opposite of a bomb at the 2024 Oscars, winning seven Oscars over the course of the ceremony — including best picture, director, actor, supporting actor, original score, cinematography and film editing.

The Universal historical epic scored actors Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. their first Oscars for best actor and supporting actor, respectively, while Christopher Nolan won best director — also his first win following eight nominations.

Said Nolan while accepting his best director Oscar: “Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old. I mean, imagine being there 100 years into painting or theater. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think that I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.”

Murphy immediately thanked longtime collaborator Nolan and his producer-wife Emma Thomas. “It’s been the wildest, most exhilarating, most creatively satisfying journey you’ve taken...

Oppenheimer was named best picture at the 2024 Oscars, which were were handed out Sunday.

The film took a total of seven awards during the night: Christopher Nolan won best director, Cillian Murphy won best actor and Robert Downey Jr. won best supporting actor. The film also won awards for best cinematography, best original score and best film editing.

In a surprise, Emma Stone won best actress for Poor Things, which also snapped up three crafts wins, for best costume design, production design, and makeup and hairstyling. She beat out perceived frontrunner Lily Gladstone, who has scooped up numerous awards for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph won best supporting actress for The Holdovers.

Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki’s The Boy and the Heron was named best animated feature, while Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest won the Oscar for best international feature. 20 Days in Mariupol...

The Zone of Interest, the German-language Holocaust drama directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller, has won the United Kingdom its first-ever Academy Award for best international feature at the Oscars 2024.

In his speech for his Cannes Grand Prix-winner, Glazer linked the film’s subject to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel have led the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government to launch a ground invasion into Gaza that has now left over 30,0000 Palestinians dead.

“All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present,” Glazer told the audience, who had honored him with a standing ovation upon his win. “Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst.”

Glazer went on to explain how the film, which focuses on the quotidian life of the family of the Nazi commander of the Auschwitz concentration camp against the literal...

The Oscars are done for another year and Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy are newly minted Oscar winners for Oppenheimer! Overall, it was an expected and welcome result, with Oppenheimer also taking home Best Picture, while Poor Things star Emma Stone won a second Oscar, in a surprising, but well-earned result. Overall, it was the icing on the cake of a refreshingly entertaining edition of the Oscars – one of the best in years.

Right off the bat it was pretty amusing, Jimmy Kimmel made some pretty fun digs in his opening monologue, including some references to Robert Downey Jr’s checkered history (which he was happy to play along to) and Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s genetic perfection (he ain’t wrong). Plus, there was a close-up of Anatomy of a Fall’s breakout dog star, Messi (who showed up despite earlier giving the award show the high hat...