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On YouTubeEntertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 15
Vera Farmiga to star opposite Russell Crowe in Cold War thriller Billion Dollar Spy
Vera Farmiga has been added to the cast of ‘Billion Dollar Spy’. The 51-year-old actress will be joining Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey in the upcoming Cold War thriller for Walden Media, which is due to start filming imminently.
The 20 greatest World War I movies
World War I was one of the biggest conflicts in human history, known as the “war to end all wars." While Hollywood has a larger fascination with World War II, there are also several great films about the First World War.
20 actors who played creepy perfectly
Some actors are so successful at portraying creeps of any sort that they run away with the film, even (especially) if they’re the villain.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 12
Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe to star in The Weight
Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe will star in 'The Weight'. The two actors will appear in director Padraic McKinley's upcoming historical period drama, which will be set in Oregon in the early 1930s, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
20 movies and TV shows about the pope
Whether set in the unruly period of the Renaissance or the equally tumultuous 20th century, movies and TV series focusing on the pope show the extent to which this religious leader has remained a key source of stability for millennia.
The 20 most emotionally devastating scenes
The most remarkable of such scenes are those that are particularly devastating for the audience, and several of such moments have become indelible parts of the childhoods of many millennials.
Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 28
'I’m A Big Advocate For That Film': Paul Mescal Applauds ‘Wicked’ Stars Amid Its Box Office Race With ‘Gladiator II’
As the world is swept up in the ‘Glicked‘ frenzy — the playful combination of ‘Gladiator II‘ and ‘Wicked‘ — Paul Mescal is standing tall and offering praise for his fellow stars.
Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 25
Ridley Scott Reveals Russell Crowe Wanted His Character Maximus 'To Come Back From The Dead' For ‘Gladiator II’
Russell Crowe, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Gladiator‘, didn’t care that his character died at the end of the 2000 epic. However, he sought to resurrect himself for Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 25
Russell Crowe wanted Gladiator character to come back from the dead
Russell Crowe wanted his 'Gladiator' character to come back from the dead so he could star in a sequel. Director Sir Ridley Scott previously got together with the actor to discuss plans for a follow up to the 2000 movie and he's now revealed Russell wanted to find a way to bring back Maximus even though he died at the end of the first film.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 11
GLADIATOR II’s Soaring Spectacles Can’t Save This Silly Sequel From a Thumbs-Down
One of the many great smaller moments that made a big budget blockbuster like Gladiator a worthy Best Picture winner comes early in the film when Maximus sees his friend Quintus.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 30
Limited Edition GLADIATOR SteelBook Releasing Before Upcoming Sequel
It has been 24 years since Ridley Scott’s famed Gladiator hit the screens. So many years, in fact, that I had not yet joined everyone else on Earth when the film dropped.
Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 3
Why Ridley Scott Didn’t Consult Russell Crowe for Gladiator 2
Ridley Scott directed Russell Crowe in the first Gladiator movie back in 2000, but he didn’t involve him in the upcoming sequel, Gladiator II. Now Scott has confirmed his reasoning, and to be honest, it’s perfect logic.
The 20 best movies about extreme weather
Given the enormous influence that weather and the climate have on human behavior and society, it’s not surprising to find Hollywood repeatedly turning to extreme weather and natural disasters in search of exciting stories.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 9
GLADIATOR II’s First Incredible Trailer Is an All-Out War for Rome’s Soul
Russell Crowe might have died at the end of Gladiator, but the first trailer for Gladiator II shows the dream of Maximus still lives. The young boy he once inspired is now grown, full of fury, and ready to help bring down childish rulers who needlessly toy with peoples’ lives.
20 classic films that deserve a new theater release
By this point, it’s no secret that movie theaters are in a bit of trouble, with the summer 2024 box office proving sluggish. However, there’s always reason to hope, and Hollywood has repeatedly shown that it’s quite willing and able to use its classic films to draw people back into the theater.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 14
Russell Crowe calls out actors for their high expectations from superhero movies
The discourse around superhero movies has been as fiery as ever, especially recently as more actors have been criticizing their own films. Russell Crowe is the latest star to add to the discussion, but instead of dissing his roles, he’s turning it around and calling out the actors for their high expectations.
The best political TV shows
Politics in real life can be frustrating and stressful — you name it. On TV, the world of politics can be hilarious, inspiring, or, well, reminiscent of the stress-inducing reality of politics. These are the best shows about politics, from the satirical to the idealized visions of how things could be.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 25
Russell Crowe Fights Demonic Possession in THE EXORCISM Trailer
Russell Crowe has a thing for exorcisms. In 2023, we watched him be a very unserious person while he fought demons as the Pope’s personal exorcist. The Pope’s Exorcist didn’t hold back on the holy horror splatter at all.
20 actors we predict will break through in 2024
Every year, there are actors whose careers take a step up. Actors who were previously largely known become known names. Others are familiar faces who become stars. So, who will break through in 2024? Here are our picks based on the films and TV shows scheduled for a 2024 release.
Getting historical: 25 memorable films set in the ancient world
From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these tales have been to Western civilization, it makes sense that the movie industry would want to tap into the audience’s awareness of them.
20 facts you might not know about 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
Iron Man didn’t get four movies. Neither did Steve Rogers’ Captain America. So far, only one Marvel superhero has hit that threshold. Here are 20 godly facts you might not know about Love and Thunder.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2021
Taika Waititi says ‘Thor: Love and Thunder' is 'crazier' and 'very different' than 'Ragnarok'
If you feel hyped for Thor: Love and Thunder, then there isn't a strong enough word for how director Taika Waititi is feeling about the forthcoming fourth installment in Thor's saga.
20 facts you might not know about 'Gladiator'
Let’s flashback to the turn of the millennium for a more set over a millennium into the past with 20 facts about “Gladiator.”
The 25 best films set in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a vast and diverse city. You could shoot five different movies in five different areas and get completely different looks.
Catch you later: The best whodunit movies
Who has done it? This is a question at the center of many a story. You may know it as a “Whodunit?” There are mystery stories where you as the reader or the viewer doesn’t know who committed the crime, usually a murder, and the story involves a character or characters trying to figure it out.
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