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Exclusive: I May Destroy You producer Various Artists Limited (Val) has landed its latest BBC project, a drama series about a family holiday to Greece that turns into a nightmare.

Val is currently casting on Two Weeks in August, which comes from The Shrink Next Door writer Catherine Shepherd. ITV Studios is producing in association with and selling worldwide.

Two Weeks in August tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up. But when they discover they are trapped on the island, and become faced with real life-or-death situations, the group soon turn on each other to find out who is to blame.

Val is on a hot streak with the BBC,...

I'm ready to admit that I was gaslit by the various theories regarding Avengers Tower in the MCU, now that Thunderbolts* is providing answers. The story of the McU's Thunderbolts* centers around the titular team being formed out of a group of misfits in the franchise. Naturally, the cast assembled for Thunderbolts* is causing a great deal of excitement, primarily because it consists of fan-favorite actors and their characters like Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova.

Moreover, Thunderbolts* is causing excitement due to the MCU mysteries the film will answer. From the inclusion of the mysterious Bob in the upcoming Marvel movie to the true motivations of Val, Thunderbolts* is expected to answer several lingering questions that the franchise has had for a while. Interestingly, one such mystery was answered in the most recent trailer for Thunderbolts*, though I admit the answer came as a disappointment to me. Somehow, though, I...

Top 5 Celebrity Documentaries You Should Totally Watch - Main Image

Celebrity documentaries have become a popular form of entertainment in the past several years as audiences have shown curiosity to learn more about their favorite showbiz figures.

You might be looking for recommendations on some of the best celebrity documentaries that you should watch. Fortunately, we have a list for you.

Amy

The Oscar-winning documentary explores the life of the late iconic singer Amy Winehouse and her struggle with substance abuse throughout her career which led to her untimely passing.

The film was praised by critics for its powerful and honest look at the late singer's short life as well as the unfortunate tragedy of being a public figure. While it could be heartbreaking for Winehouse's fans, it is still worth watching for Asif Kapadia's impressive direction.

Amy is available on home media and VOD platforms.

Still: A Michael J. Fox...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Time Cut.

Netflixs time-travel slasher, Time Cut, can get confusing pretty quickly, especially considering some of its character deaths happen not once, but twice. Set in the fictional town of Sweetly, the movie centers around the Sweetly Slasher, who killed four teenagers back in 2003, including the sweet and popular Summer (Antonia Gentry). Lucy (Madison Bailey) a teen from 2024 and Summers younger sister sets out to stop them before they happen. Time Cut's main character quickly encounters a series of paradoxes that overcome her knowledge and threaten the limits of her existence.

While the ending of Time Cut offers some clarity as to what happened and when, many things that are initially established as canon end up changing or never occurring. School Spirits director, Hannah Macpherson, crafts a gripping and tension-packed murder puzzle whose fragmented and shifting nature ensures no set course of events.

One of Marvel's most enticing upcoming projects is the Thunderbolts* movie, scheduled for a 2025 release. While plot details are scarce, we do know that it is going to feature some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's greatest super-soldiers and assassins, forced to work together to either take down the Sentry or some greater threat. Oh, Bucky Barnes is there as well (Yay!). He is seemingly a Congressman now ( Huh ?). His long hair look is back, too (Yay!).

But super-soldiers and assassins aside, we also have Julia-Louis Dreyfus returning as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (or "Val" for short). First introduced in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, she has slowly been assembling her team, similar to Nick Fury in Phase 1 of the MCU. However, whilst Fury's motives were altruistic and for the greater good, Val seems to be only looking out for herself and has some ulterior motives.

Val puts the...

Valorant is cooking something new, and it might be the most exciting news fans have been wanting to hear for a while now. Just when players thought that Valorant couldn’t get any better, the news of it getting a massive makeover hit the market.

Valorant is all set to receive a makeover. Image Credit: Riot Games

However, the only matter of concern is whether Riot will stand by its promises or back out on it after generating a lot of hype. This dilemma can only be resolved with time as we get more and more updates from the developer in the future.

Valorant Might Be Getting A Huge Makeover Valorant currently runs on Unreal Engine 4.27. Image Credit: Riot Games

Valorant owes a huge chunk of its success to the Unreal Engine, which enabled the game to rise to greater heights while also making the expansion to console possible with much east and comfort.

The unsettling new horror Beezel is set to make its International premiere at Grimmfest on 3rd October, promising audiences a chilling journey through decades of sinister secrets. From the studio that delivered the cult favourite Terrifier, Beezel offers a deeply unsettling experience that explores the eerie history of a cursed New England home and the malevolent witch lurking beneath its floors.

Directed by Aaron Fradkin and co-written by Victoria Fratz—known for their viral success with Social House Films (Val)—Beezel unravels over six tumultuous decades, each of which delves into increasingly darker territory as different generations of one family face the insatiable evil hidden beneath their home. The film tells its creepy chronicle through a series of linked vignettes, using varied types of “found footage” formats. From Super-8 to VHS and the HD digital camera of a mobile phone, each vignette not only represents the passage of time but...

Tony Scott's 1986 navy recruitment film "Top Gun" was released in the middle of the Reagan administration: a time when the American military was being venerated in mainstream pop entertainment and sold as a badass, action-loving fighting force. The sadness and pain of the Vietnam War was being deliberately eschewed in favor of highly varnished machismo, and many movies depicted American soldiers as endlessly capable violence machines. It's how we went from the downbeat and tragic "First Blood" to the chest-pounding jingoism of "Rambo: First Blood Part II" in just three years. "Top Gun" depicted the world's coolest naval jet pilots as they trained to become the best, and took on a mysterious enemy military hailing from an unnamed nation. 

To stress the pilots' coolness, "Top Gun" starred the dazzling movie giant Tom Cruise as Peter "Maverick" Mitchell and the equally dazzling Val Kilmer as his rival, Tom "Iceman" Kazansky.

At this past July's San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios shared the first Thunderbolts* trailer with fans. It took no time at all for that to leak online but the version released today...well, there are some key differences. 

With all signs pointing to that asterisk being a reference to the New (or Dark) Avengers, there's no disputing the importance of this movie to the wider MCU. Remember, Kevin Feige has confirmed these characters will appear in Doomsday and Secret Wars.

In this feature, we break down all the biggest moments and reveals from today's teaser, ranging from U.S. Agent's new shield to those big hints about The Sentry and exactly what's going on between Bucky Barnes and Yelena Belova's new team.

Then, there's the mysterious and sinister Val and whatever she's really up to. 

To read through this Thunderbolts* trailer breakdown, simply click the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

It's been a long time since the cast of Batman Forever last joined forces to create the first major Batman film following the exit of Tim Burton from the franchise, and its stars have ended up in many different place since. As far as Batman movies go, Batman Forever sits in an odd place. The film is comically cheesy, stepping away from the darkness of Batman Returns to poor reception, but is perhaps underrated as a whole, with more than a few enjoyable aspects. Of these, some of the film's performances are worthy of note.

The cast of Batman Forever is an eclectic bunch, with several noteworthy names in Hollywood sharing marquee space with some relative unknowns. Since the film's release, many of its actors have fallen into varying levels of fame, especially in comparison to the even more star-studded cast of Batman & Robin, the film's infamous sequel. Sadly, a...

Ahead of Beezel's theatrical and VOD release, we have an exclusive clip you can watch right now!

"Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label Dread presents Beezel, the tale of a sinister secret hiding beneath the floors of a cursed New England home. Beezel will have a limited theatrical run beginning September 20, and on September 24 the film will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD).

Beezel was written by horror filmmaking duo Social House Films, composed of writer/director Aaron Fradkin and writer/star Victoria Fratz Fradkin. The duo’s previous project, The Ballerina, amassed over 19 million views on YouTube and was featured in Season 7 of Bloody Bites TV. Social House Films was also highlighted as one of the leading independent horror filmmakers in GQ’s article “The Most Exciting Horror Filmmaking is Happening on YouTube.”

Horror fans have been anxiously awaiting Social House Film’s second feature, Beezel. The...

Hollywood’s favorite quipster, Jim Carrey, might be a cherished actor, but it turns out he’s also a ladies’ man, especially when it comes to high-profile actresses in the industry.

Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998) | Paramount Pictures

Not only has he been married twice (and divorced both times), but The Truman Show star has also been romantically involved with a throng of A-listers, and that too unabashedly publicly.

Inside Jim Carrey’s Scandalous Romance With Lauren Holly

While Jim Carrey‘s professional life is star-studded with accolades and acclaim, his personal life has been nothing short of a roller-coaster of turbulent relationships. Carrey’s first nuptial collapse came circa 1995 followed by his divorce from Melissa Womer (they’d filed for divorce in ’93 and were legally separated before it got finalized) after eight years of marriage.

Meanwhile, the Canadian-American actor was occupied with newfound stardom thanks to megahits like...

In 2005, Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. starred in Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang that went on to become hugely popular with fans across the world. This neo-noir comedy follows the unique story of a petty crook who stumbles upon an audition while escaping the cops and becomes a big star, before getting embroiled in chaotic murder plot involving his girlfriend and a gay private investigator.

Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (image credit: Warner Brothers)

The film worked brilliantly for the seamless chemistry between Kilmer and Downey Jr. who brought on the laughs consistently through their collaboration. But one particular sequence in the film may have seemed problematic especially with regard to its reference to the gay community, but managed to just escape criticism thanks to a cleverly written screenplay by Black.

This Val Kilmer Scene Was On The Cusp Of Offending...

Grimmfest, Manchester’s renowned International Festival of Fantastic Film, has officially announced the first wave of titles for its 2024 edition. Scheduled to return to The Odeon Great Northern from October 3rd to 6th, the festival promises four days of exhilarating, genre-defining cinema.

Although the full programme of features, shorts, special guests, and related events is yet to be disclosed, the initial selection teases an eclectic mix of horror and fantastical narratives that will surely whet the appetites of attendees.

Festival Director, Simeon Halligan, expressed his excitement, stating, “That’s just a taster of the incredible movie premieres we are lining up for Grimmfest 2024. We don’t want to give too much away at this stage and there is still a whole body of premieres to be announced in late Summer. We can’t wait to reveal more amazing movie exclusives for Grimmfest fans, over the coming months, keep your eyes peeled for further news!

With blockbusters like Top Gun (1986) and Tombstone (1993) under his belt, when Val Kilmer was approached with the offer to play the fan-favorite character Batman in Joel Schumacher’s 1995 movie Batman Forever, the actor accepted the part without even reading the script. Eventually, this rash decision and his overexcitment ended up turning into a disappointing experience for Kilmer.

Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures

Despite the 1995 DC blockbuster making him globally famous, Val Kilmer suffered significant challenges during his tenure as Batman that eventually affected his performance. Candidly discussing the hurdles he encountered while embodying the iconic superhero, Kilmer revealed his Batman Forever experience in his autobiographical documentary from Amazon Prime and A24 Films, Val.

Val Kilmer’s Physical Struggles While Playing the Caped Crusader

Reminiscing about his career and life in his autobiographical documentary Val, from Amazon Studios and A24 Films via THR, Val Kilmer reflected...

Although Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick are two of the most iconic movies of all time, all of their fallout hasn’t been positive. Many may not know that the filming of the first film led to a rivalry between Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. Even though their characters were at odds with each other, the actors shared quite a friendly relationship.

Val Kilmer from Top Gun | Paramount Pictures

However, as filming went on, a drive began to happen, and all they could do was watch as their characters came in between them. During an interview, Kilmer revealed his theory for why this was happening. According to him, only his character and circumstances are to blame.

Val Kilmer Needed More From His Character

In 2021, Val Kilmer was involved in an Amazon documentary called Val, which covered all aspects of his professional and personal life. His feud with Top Gun star,...

Robert Downey Jr. has been in the industry for a few decades now. Having worked in movies and TV shows alike, he had made a name for himself even before all the controversies took over his life. But soon enough, life took a turn and now he is one of the most popular actors worldwide. And with so many years of experience in the industry, he sure has many wild stories to share.

Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. was in a film titled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang alongside Val Kilmer. This neo-noir black comedy was the directorial debut of Shane Black, who is also known for films like Iron Man 3. In an old interview, Downey Jr. shared a little story from the very first day of shooting the movie.

When Val Kilmer Almost Choked to Death...

Marlon Brando is probably best known for portraying the role of Don Vito Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather. After starring alongside Al Pacino in the ’72 film, Brando starred alongside Robert De Niro in the 2001 film titled The Score.

Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

However, filming for The Score was easier said than done. With inflated egos and a director who was marking his debut in drama films, Brando and director Frank Oz did not get along at all on the sets of the 2001 film! It was Robert De Niro who had to become the middleman for both of them while the filming took place.

Marlon Brando’s Remarks To Frank Oz Were Quite Brutal

Robert De Niro had a personal connection with Marlon Brando since the actor portrayed a younger Vito Corleone in The Godfather: Part II, back in 1974. After almost 25 years, the...

Val Kilmer was almost a lead in one of the cult classics of David Lynch. The Top Gun actor could be a massive name early in his career if he accepted Lynch’s 1986 mystery-thriller Blue Velvet.

Val Kilmer has been cast in several commercially and critically successful films throughout his career. He has also garnered attention from pop culture enthusiasts for his role as the Dark Knight in Batman Forever. However, the Iceman fame has also lost some iconic roles that could have elevated his career.

Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures

It is not new for stars to miss out on some great films due to tough decisions. Val Kilmer admitted that he had to reject Blue Velvet as he was uncomfortable doing such an explicit film.

Why did Val Kilmer say no to David Lynch’s Blue Velvet?

David Lynch is known for his distinct style of surrealistic filmmaking.

An actor who has embodied a range of characters from playing a superhero to portraying iconic real-life figures on the screen, Val Kilmer excels when it comes to portraying complex characters. He also showcased his acting prowess in Michael Mann’s 1995 film Heat as he took on the role of Chris Shiherlis, starring alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

Val Kilmer in Heat | Credit: Warner Bros.

Despite starring alongside such acclaimed names, Kilmer stood out in the film. And as the filmmaker gears up for the production of a sequel, he recently reflected on his time working with the Riddle star and his distinctive and potentially difficult-to-replace presence.

Michael Mann Reflected on Working With Val Kilmer in Heat

In a recent conversation with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, filmmaker Michael Mann reflected on working with the cast of Heat, including Val Kilmer, and shared some insight into the upcoming sequel of the 1995 film.

Following the huge success of Top Gun: Maverick, the filmmakers are now moving ahead with a third installment in the franchise Top Gun 3. While details surrounding the project including its plot remain uncertain, one assurance is the return of the star-studded cast from the 2022 sequel, including Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell reprising their roles.

Top Gun: Maverick | Credit: Paramount Pictures

As excitement mounts for Top Gun 3, there are certain factors that could pose challenges for the filmmakers, particularly regarding one of the supporting actors, Powell, who has experienced considerable career growth with his subsequent films.

Glen Powell Has Seen A Significant Surge Following Top Gun: Maverick

Glen Powell initially sought to play one of the leading roles in Top Gun: Maverick. While he was disappointed with losing the role of Rooster to Miles Teller, he still made a noticeable presence in the film as Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin.

Starring alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 action film, Top Gun, Val Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom Kazansky, aka Iceman, serving as a rival to Cruise’s Pete Maverick, a role he would later reprise in the 2022 sequel. Their dynamic, which evolved from a playful rivalry to a deep friendship, captivated fans.

Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credit: Paramount

However, Kilmer’s candid revelation about his initial reservations about the original film not only adds depth to this dynamic but also offers a compelling insight into his artistic integrity and values, along with his professionalism and dedication to his craft.

Val Kilmer Was Reluctant About Starring in Top Gun

In the 2021 Amazon Prime documentary, Val, which offers an insight into the Hollywood star Val Kilmer’s life with behind-the-scenes clips and images, the actor revealed that he was offered the role of Iceman in Tony Scott’s action film...

David Lynch's "Dune" was mostly seen as a misstep for the celebrated director back in 1984. As we gear up for the bleak blockbuster that is Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two," Lynch's "Dune" now occupies an unusual space in the public consciousness — somewhere between cult classic and historic blunder. There are undoubtedly plenty of things wrong with "Dune" 1984, and the film suffered a brutal critical and commercial reception. But forty years after Lynch's $40 million spectacle bombed at the box office, some have come to see the films' positives, arguing that "Dune" 1984 is better than its reputation suggests.

Which, as it happens, is a perfectly reasonable point of view. Aside from the impressive set and costume design, "Dune" actually featured some pretty good visual effects for the time. What's more, the casting was excellent. Lynch may have ruthlessly denied Glenn Close for a part in "Dune," but luckily for him,...

Val Kilmer's Iceman cameo in Top Gun: Maverick was a touching nod to his real-life battle with cancer, adding depth to the storyline. Tom Cruise played a pivotal role in bringing Val Kilmer back as Iceman, showcasing their strong on-screen chemistry once again. Despite minimal dialogue, Iceman's presence in the sequel was a powerful tribute to the original film and the enduring bond between Maverick and Iceman.

Val Kilmer's Iceman Top Gun: Maverick character returns with noticeably very minimal dialog in the movie, and there are both real-world and story reasons why Val Kilmer doesn't speak. Overcoming numerous delays, the Top Gun sequel became a massive box-office success and was even nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Top Gun: Maverick sees Cruise return as hotshot pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as he is now tasked with training Topgun graduates for a challenging mission. He is also joined by his co-star from the original,...

A24 is backing a new documentary titled “Open Wide,” about an orthodontist whose controversial method of reshaping people’s jawlines went viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons.

Sara Goldblatt directed “Open Wide,” which will be available to watch Jan. 23 on Netflix.

The documentary explores a father and son who are fighting to upend mainstream orthodontics. According to the official logline, “John Mew has waged a lonely war against the industry — and that teenage rite of passage, braces, for decades. With his son Mike now taking up the fight, the Mews’ fringe theories have turned into a full-blown online sensation. But even while mewing goes viral on TikTok and the Mews churn out content for their millions of followers, Mike is pursued by the British Orthodontic Society and threatened with expulsion by the very people who took away his father’s license.”

The father-son’s technique of “mewing,” which...

Val Kilmer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tombstone by sharing behind-the-scenes videos. Kilmer also played Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever, his only portrayal of the iconic character. Kilmer's career slowed down in the 21st century, but he made a triumphant return in the Top Gun sequel.

Val Kilmer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tombstone through sharing behind-the-scenes videos. Released in 1993, the Western movie was loosely based on true events and revolved around iconic Western lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and other outlaws as he has to come out of retirement to put a stop to lawlessness running rampant in his town. Kurt Russell led the ensemble Tombstone cast alongside Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe and Charlton Heston.

In honor of the movie's 30th anniversary, Kilmer took to his Instagram to share heartwarming behind-the-scenes video from the set of Tombstone.

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Award-winning production company Ventureland has entered a first-look partnership with independent studio A24 for documentary projects.

John Battsek, producer of Oscar-winning documentaries “One Day in September” and “Searching for Sugar Man,” who also serves as Ventureland’s managing director, will be both producing and executive producing as part of the deal, alongside Ventureland CEO Kerstin Emhoff, president Ali Brown, and co-founder Paul Hunter.

The two companies recently collaborated on freediving Netflix documentary “The Deepest Breath,” which premiered earlier this year at Sundance.

Battsek and Emhoff said: “With our shared culture and ambition to broaden perspectives, we are thrilled to partner with A24. This partnership will allow us to continue to push creative boundaries in making award-winning documentary features and series.”

Headquartered in London and Los Angeles, Ventureland’s credits include PGA and BAFTA-nominated “The Rescue”; double Emmy-winning “Rising Phoenix”; Critics Choice nominee “The Real Charlie Chaplin”; Werner Herzog’s “Theater...

Throughout the mythos concerning the character of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, there is a strong theme of predestination. While made explicit in only a few tales of the Dark Knight throughout the character's 84-year existence, there exists the idea that the orphan Bruce Wayne was able to mold himself into the figure of Batman partially because his whole life prepared him to do just that, mentally if not also physically and emotionally.

1995's "Batman Forever," the third in Warner Bros. and producer Tim Burton's series of live-action adaptations of the character, is one of the stories of the Caped Crusader that highlights this theme in a big way. In the film, Bruce (played by Val Kilmer) is troubled by recurring waking nightmares that psychiatrist Dr. Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman) deduces are actually repressed memories forcing their way into his conscious mind. In these visions, Bruce recalls the moments after his parents' untimely deaths,...

Neon has expanded their marketing ranks by tapping A24 vets Alexandra Altschuler as VP Media and Don Wilcox as VP Marketing.

The duo arrive at the studio during a busy fall that includes the Venice Film Festival premiere and Christmas theatrical release of Michael Mann’s Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz, Shaliene Woodley, Patrick Dempsey, and Jack O’Connell, as well as the Anne Hathaway thriller, Eileen.

At A24, Altschuler helped launch several Oscar-winning projects during her five-year run. Most recently, she worked on A24’s Australian horror box office hit, Talk to Me, which is nearing $40M WW. Previously, Altschuler served as a Paid Social Manager at Operam, Inc. and held roles at ABC Television, NBC Universal, and E! Online. She is a graduate of University of Southern California.

Wilcox spent the last year and a half leading International Marketing at A24. Noteworthy campaigns include Academy Award-winners Everything Everywhere All at Once...

It is a rare thing when just the studio attached to a movie can get butts in seats, but that is just what Independent Film Company A24 has done since they were formed in 2012. From humble beginnings with the Roman Coppola directed A Glimpse Inside The Mind of Charles Swan III to break out hits like Ex Machine and The Witch. More recently the studio became the first one to ever sweep the top six awards at this past years Oscars when their films Everything Everywhere All At Once and The Whale took home Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director and Best Picture. As their latest film Talk To Me continues to put up impressive numbers at the box office, we wanted to know: What A24 releases has been your favorite? We compiled a pretty comprehensive list, but if you don’t see your favorite listed,...

Exclusive: Bella Thorne (Divinity) and Jack Kilmer (Palo Alto) have been set to topline The Tower, one of 102 projects to have been granted a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement following the launch of the actors strike. Also set for the fantastical drama, from filmmaker Adam Sigal (Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose), are Cam Gigandet (Violent Night) and Chris Mullinax (Chariot).

The film currently in production is billed as a dark tale about a mysterious mermaid trapped and forgotten for years in the water tower of a small Southern town. Sigal described it as his “attempt to interpret the isolation and wanderlust I felt growing up in a small Southern town.”

The Tower is among the projects that began shooting shortly before the SAG-AFTRA strike launched and went on pause in the wake of the walkout until the securement of a SAG waiver. Producers are B.I. Rosen, Frederic Demey, James Bruce,...

Pamela Blair, an actress and dancer best known for her roles in the original Broadway cast of “A Chorus Line” and in soap opera “All My Children,” has died. She was 73 years old.

Blair died Sunday in her home in Phoenix, per media reports. Her passing came after a “long battle” with an unnamed illness, her representative Dani Green said.

Blair, who made her major stage debut in 1968’s “Promises, Promises” and later starred in productions as varied as “Sugar and Seesaw,” “Of Mice and Men,” “King of Hearts,” “The Nerd” and “A Few Good Men” in addition to “A Chorus Line,” was celebrated online Monday and Tuesday by past costars and collaborators.

“A Chorus Line” costar Baayork Lee posted on Facebook Monday, calling Blair her “Sagittarian sister” nicknaming her “Walt Disney Pammie.”

“We always wrote to one another no matter where we were on that day. What a colorful character she was,...

Veteran actress Pamela Blair, best known for originating the role of Valerie Clark in Broadway’s hit musical A Chorus Line, has died. She was 73. Blair’s passing, which happened on Sunday (July 23) at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, after a long illness, was confirmed by her A Chorus Line co-star Baayork Lee. “I am very sad to say my Sagittarian sister Pam Blair has gone to play with her [A Chorus Line] colleagues among the clouds,” Lee wrote on Facebook. “Walt Disney Pammie and I shared the same birthday. We always wrote to one another no matter where we were on that day.” “What a colorful character she was as depicted in the Val monologue in the show,” Lee added. “She brought the house down every night as well as a woman standing at the edge of the orchestra shouting, ‘Wash your mouth out.’ You are free now Pammie so dance,...

The penultimate episode of How I Met Your Father ended with Parker walking away from Jesse’s friends because she was hurt by Sid and Sophie’s actions. Jesse is also livid. Val is unable to find the song Jesse wrote for Sophie because she believes it will make the two of them talk about their feelings. With the storm intensifying, will all of them be locked up, or will there be a solution to all their problems?

Spoilers Ahead

Hannah’s Truth

As the storm intensifies, all of them are at Sid’s bar, Pemberton’s, trying to get through this night, except Jesse, who is still angry at Sophie for pulling the stunt and is trying his level best to get to Parker. Jesse is coming across as a concerned boyfriend, as right now, he would want to be with Parker consoling her.

Hannah lands in New York...

One specific element from Captain America: New World Order could fix the power problem raised by the reveal of Thunderbolts' team. At D23 2022, Kevin Feige announced the full team for Marvel Studios' upcoming Thunderbolts. The team consists of three Black Widow characters in the form of Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, and Taskmaster, with Ghost, Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, John Walker/U.S. Agent, and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine rounding out the roster.

After this line-up was announced, many complained about the lack of pure power the team possesses. Outside of the three super-soldier characters, the Thunderbolts are largely made up of spies and assassins, with only Ghost holding any unique super-powered abilities. Despite the lack of a heavy hitter like the Hulk - which many thought Emil Blosnky/Abomination would provide - the solution for this issue could be found in Captain America: New World Order.

Related: MCU’s Thunderbolts...

The Reign of the Supermen is coming! Maybe. As James Gunn prepares to officially close up his tenure in the MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, attention is increasingly turning toward his next directorial effort, and not just because it’s his first as co-head of DC Studios. Superman: Legacy brings a new Man of Steel to the DC Universe, and pushes Gunn into unfamiliar territory.

But before Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC’s movie efforts, WB was already in the process of developing a Superman movie, a project from J. J. Abrams, written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, that would feature a Black Superman. Most assumed that Abrams and Coates’s project was canceled when it was not included in Gunn’s announcement of the upcoming Dcu slate. But in a recent conversation with io9, Gunn confirms that Superman: Legacy does not negate Abrams and Coates’ project.

In a 2020 interview with the New York Times Magazine, actor Val Kilmer acknowledged his unfortunate reputation for being "difficult." Although possessed of movie star good looks, handily backed up by a great deal of talent and devotion to his craft, Kilmer often found himself butting heads with executives and studio honchos over his perceived ego. He admitted that had "alienated the head of every major studio," but only out of an attempt to empower actors and directors over studios, and, in his words, "attempt to breathe Suzukian life into a myriad of Hollywood moments." He further confessed as much in Ting Poo's and Leo Scott's 2021 biographical documentary "Val," when he admitted to behaving poorly. He then amended that more accurate adverbs might be "bizarrely" and "brazenly."

But for years, Kilmer couldn't shake his rep. Many stories of Kilmer's bad behavior notoriously came from the utter clusterf*** that was John Frankenheimer...

Though Valentina shares many similarities with the McU's Nick Fury, her next appearance in Thunderbolts could showcase one significant difference. The official first look at the McU's Thunderbolts was revealed at 2022's D23 Expo, unveiling the rag-tag group of reformed villains and antiheroes who will come together at the end of Phase 5. Comprised of Yelena Belova, Red Guardian and Taskmaster from Black Widow, Bucky Barnes and US Agent from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Ghost from Ant-Man and the Wasp, the Thunderbolts have been brought together by their mysterious benefactor, Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, portrayed by Seinfeld's Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

The McU's Phase 4 introduced Louis-Dreyfus as "Val" through brief cameos and post-credits appearances before revealing her to be the Director of the McU's CIA in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It became clear early on that Val was bringing together misunderstood super-powered characters for potentially nefarious purposes, which...

Blonde has been “honored” with two Golden Raspberry Awards — aka the Razzies — which also bestowed an award upon themselves for the first time in the group’s history.

Andrew Dominik’s film, which led the Razzies with eight nominations, won worst picture of the year along with worst screenplay for Dominik. The Razzies called the film “misogynistic, salacious and fallacious” and said it “shamelessly exploits the memory of the late Marilyn Monroe.”

The Razzie Awards, which honor the worst of the year, are announced annually ahead of the Oscars ceremony, which takes place Sunday. Incidentally, Blonde star Ana de Armas is up for best actress in a leading role at the 2023 Academy Awards.

Razzie organizers also chastised themselves for nominating 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong as worst actress of the year. After being “put through the cyberworld blender,” as they put it, they subsequently removed her from the ballot and announced...

If you're a Batman fan who spends any time online, you'll no doubt have come across debates over the "definitive Batman." When Matt Reeves' "The Batman" debuted in 2022, the internet was abuzz with fans claiming we'd finally got a Batman who was true to the character's more grounded origins. But almost 20 years prior, when "Batman Begins" debuted, fan sites celebrated Christopher Nolan's 2005 depiction of the Caped Crusader as the ultimate grounded vision. Even we at /Film have attempted some, nicely nuanced if I may say, interjections in this arena, arguing why "Batman: The Animated Series" is the definitive incarnation of the Dark Knight.

At this point, I think we should all agree that there is no definitive Batman. These legendary pop culture figures have lasting appeal precisely because they lend themselves to multiple interpretations. Whether it's James Bond or Superman, we continue to come back to these characters because...

In the 2021 documentary "Val," movie star Val Kilmer makes a delicate confession. "I have behaved poorly." He then adds, "I have behaved bravely, bizarrely to some." It's a moving film in large part because this once vibrantly talented performer has lost his voice to throat cancer, and you're inclined to accept the apology and let the past be the past. The archival footage shot by the actor is so lovingly strung together that it would feel jarringly inappropriate to reckon with what a jerk he could be during the height of his stardom.

According to a very well-sourced 1996 Entertainment Weekly article by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Kilmer got into a shoving match with his "Batman Forever" director Joel Schumacher. ​​"He was being irrational and ballistic with the first Ad, the cameraman, the costume people," he said. "He was badly behaved, he was rude and inappropriate. I was forced to tell him that...

In last year's documentary "Val," Val Kilmer talks about his Broadway debut in "The Slab Boys." He was originally cast in the lead role but got bumped down to second lead when Kevin Bacon was suddenly available. Then, when Sean Penn also became free, he was relegated to the third-best part. You can still hear the resentment, but then the proud professional takes over as he quotes the old adage: "There are no small parts, only small actors."

I always found a disconnect between Kilmer's sun-kissed good looks and his pouting aloofness. It was like he thought he was the smartest guy in the room and was waiting for everyone else to catch up. The documentary makes some of these contradictions more understandable: As a precocious talent, he was the youngest person ever accepted by the Juilliard School's prestigious Drama Division at the time, driven in pursuit of excellence by...

Val Kilmer grew up a Batman fan. He recalled to The Hollywood Reporter how he got to sit in the Batmobile as a second grader when his father took him to the set of the TV series in the '60s. So, when director Joel Schumacher tapped him to replace Michael Keaton as the titular superhero for 1995's "Batman Forever," it was a childhood dream come true. Kilmer would be paired with stars such as Jim Carrey as an unhinged Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face and Nicole Kidman as Bruce Wayne's love interest, Dr. Chase Meridian. For Kilmer, the dream quickly became a nightmare. 

In the '90s, the "Top Gun" actor had developed a reputation for being difficult to work with, so much so that in '96 Entertainment Weekly devoted an entire piece detailing his erratic behavior on film sets titled "Val Kilmer Makes Enemies in Hollywood." Hollywood...

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After a month of divergent picks ranging from John Carpenter’s made-for-tv movie Someone’s Watching Me! to Clive Barker’s sprawling Nightbreed to Michele Soavi’s Italian slasher Stage Fright to Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse, Trace and I are ready to wrap up August with an American classic.

It’s time for Tremors, y’all!

Although the film was written and directed by SS. Wilson and Brent Maddock and directed by Ron Underwood, its behind the scenes production was guided by three powerful women, who managed to bring the creature feature together.

The movie is about two men, Kevin Bacon‘s Val and Fred Ward‘s Earl (who may be more than friends) who discover a population of massive creatures burrowing under the surface of their small desert town. With the help of young seismologist Rhonda (Finn Carter) and survivalist couple Burt (Michael Gross) and Heather (Reba McEntire!

Well excuuuuse me! A documentary on legendary comedian, actor and banjo aficionado Steve Martin is coming to Apple TV+ from Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville.

Apple Original Films landed the untitled, two-part documentary film that hails from A24 and Tremolo Productions. The film will explore Martin’s life and career, though no other information was provided about the film.

Both parts are directed and produced by Neville. A24 will executive produce alongside Caitrin Rogers (“20 Feet from Stardom”) from Tremolo Productions.

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A24 and Tremolo together worked on the Oscar-winner “20 Feet From Stardom” and more recently on “Val” about the actor Val Kilmer.

Neville’s last feature was “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” and he also directed the TV docs “Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson” and “The Next Thing You Eat.

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As non-fiction continues to become a priority for streaming services, Amazon Studios has named longtime Amazon vet Brianna Oh head of documentary features.

The newly created role will focus on building out the tech company’s non-fiction feature slate, which already includes docs like the Val Kilmer film Val and P!nk: All I Know So Far. The announcement was made internally last week by Amazon’s head of movies Julie Rapaport.

Oh, who has been with Amazon for over a decade, has credits that range from narrative titles like Emergency and recent release Don’t Make Me Go, as well as docs suc has Amy Poehler’s Lucy and Desi and the upcoming Mars rover title Good Night Oppy.

Rapaport noted that Oh’s “tireless hard work and passion for documentaries have been hugely additive to our customers,” adding that in the role she...

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Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie may not be enamored with the added responsibility of being King of Asgard in Thor: Love and Thunder, but the actor feels just the opposite about her relatively new title of producer. In 2021, Thompson launched a production company known as Viva Maude and signed a first-look deal at HBO and HBO Max, with two TV projects already in development. Knowing that Thompson wanted to learn more about the process of producing, Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi invited her to participate in the postproduction process of his Thor: Ragnarok follow-up. And while watching an early cut, Thompson even fought for a quick moment involving “Val” and two actor characters played by Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth.

“There was one cut where that bit went away and I was so sad, but then it came back and I was so happy.

Jack Kilmer has nabbed a leading role opposite Clifton Powell in B.B. King drama “The Thrill Is On,” Variety has learned exclusively.

Kilmer will play Michael, a young drummer who has a chance encounter with blues legend King (Powell), which proves to be the start of an enduring friendship. The upcoming film is based on the true story of producer Michael Zanetis’ own experience with the prolific musician, who died in 2015.

“As an actor and musician, Jack is uniquely qualified to portray our drummer on a mission. His passion for acting and music will ignite a compelling performance,” Zanetis said in a statement to Variety. “We can’t wait to see what magic this dynamic duo will bring to our film!”

Kilmer first broke out in 2013 with his starring role in Gia Coppola’s “Palo Alto,” and has since appeared in “The Stanford Prison Experiment,” “Lords of Chaos” and “Hala.

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[This story contains spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick]

Top Gun: Maverick is full of cutting-edge filmmaking that transports audiences into the cockpit of an F18. But amid the thrills, there is a much more intimate scene that is also garnering a strong reaction.

Midway through the film, Tom Cruise’s Maverick reunites with Val Kilmer’s Iceman, who in the years since the events of 1986’s Top Gun has become an admiral. In his office and during a moving conversation, Iceman tells Maverick why he brought him back to Top Gun.

For filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, seeing Kilmer and Cruise reunite was a highlight of filming. After all, it was the contentious relationship between Maverick and Iceman that propelled the film into remaining in the pop culture consciousness decades later.

“To see how much respect they had for each other as actors, and to see a friendship that has...

[Editor’s note: The following story contains spoilers for “Top Gun: Maverick.”]

It’s good to be Joseph Kosinski. To be clear, it’s good to be anyone associated with massive smash hit “Top Gun: Maverick,” but it’s especially sweet to be director Kosinski, whose last feature was Sony’s 2017 hotshot firefighter drama “Only the Brave.” Today, he’s the shepherd of Tom Cruise’s unlikely sequel, which has inspired not only huge box office returns but also incredible critical and fan response.

What could top that? We already know: Sci-fi thriller “Spiderhead” debuts on Netflix on June 17 and Kosinski is now prepping the Apple-backed Formula 1 feature starring Brad Pitt.

As “Top Gun: Maverick” continues breaking box-office records and enjoying excellent reviews, the thoughtful and relatively soft-spoken Kosinski was game to answer all our burning questions, from cut scenes to how key cameos came together, who the “enemy” really is, how the film could have ended, and...