With the motion picture business shifting almost exclusively to franchises over the past decades, screenwriters are increasingly put through the wringer as they find themselves replaced and replaced again throughout protracted development processes. It’s a punishing road that can be demoralizing for writers who have often spent months pitching for an open writing assignment. But as more and more streamers look to add content to their film slates, screenwriters are finding new opportunities to flip the script. A high-profile comic book movie set to debut next year recently had its final script submitted to the WGA for screenwriting credit, and insiders tell Deadline that a staggering 45 writers had some sort of involvement with the script at various stages through the development process. The likelihood that all those writers will get credit is “basically impossible”, according to one source close to the project. And while this might represent an extreme example, having as … [Read more...] about How Screenwriters Are Flexing Their Muscles To Find A New Way To Control The Script — Deadline Disruptors
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What to Watch on HBO Max: ‘The Staircase,’ ‘Spring Awakening’ and the Return of ‘Hacks’
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Movies? Returning series? New series? Reunions of Tony-winning Broadway casts of hit musicals? HBO Max has it all in May. The return of Hacks is the immediate standout here, but it’s not the only promising piece of original programming. Beyond that, May offers a chance to catch up with some great movies you might have missed, starting with a Nineties classic from Hong Kong. Watch all of these shows and films for free with a subscription to HBO Max . An HBO Max subscription costs just $9.99/month. Go ad-free with the HBO Max no-ads package for just $14.99/month (in line with pricing for Netflix or the popular $13.99 Disney Bundle ). See full HBO Max sign-up details here . Buy: HBO Max Subscription at $9.99 Chungking Express (May 1) Partly thanks to the endorsement of Quentin Tarantino, Hong Kong director … [Read more...] about What to Watch on HBO Max: ‘The Staircase,’ ‘Spring Awakening’ and the Return of ‘Hacks’
What to Watch on Hulu: ‘Conversations With Friends,’ ‘Candy’ and Kurt Warner’s ‘American Underdog’ Story
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. This May on Hulu begins with a mysterious egg and ends with the story of a legendary punk guitarist. What falls between those two looks pretty promising too, including an indie drama featuring Tim Roth and a much-loved Eighties sitcom. But let’s start with that egg. Watch all of these shows and movies on Hulu for free with a free trial to Hulu, which you can get here . Your subscription continues for as little as $6.99/month (or $69.99/year) after your free trial ends. Buy: Hulu Unlimited Streaming at $6.99 Hatching (May 6) The 2022 Sundance Film Festival played host to a bunch of creative horror films and streaming services have benefitted in the months that followed. On the heels of last month’s premiere of Fresh, the online dating thriller that takes a chilling turn, comes this darkly comic Finnish film about a … [Read more...] about What to Watch on Hulu: ‘Conversations With Friends,’ ‘Candy’ and Kurt Warner’s ‘American Underdog’ Story
Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette And Mark Ruffalo Join Robert Pattinson In Bong Joon Ho’s Next Film At Warner Bros
EXCLUSIVE: Bong Joon Ho’s follow-up film to his Oscar-winning Parasite is gaining quite the ensemble, as sources tell Deadline that Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo (whose deals are in final negotiations), along with Naomi Ackie , are joining Robert Pattinson in Bong’s next feature at Warner Bros . The untitled film is based on the novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Bong will write, direct and produce for his production company Offscreen, alongside Kate Street Picture Company’s Dooho Choi and Plan B’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, as part of the latter’s overall deal with Warner Bros. The film reteams Bong and Choi with Brad Pitt’s Plan B following their successful collaboration on the director’s 2017 film Okja . The book was published in February by St. Martin, a Macmillan imprint. While the film will be inspired by the novel, sources say that given Bong’s past experiences with adaptations, his version might ultimately may be different from the novel’s. … [Read more...] about Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette And Mark Ruffalo Join Robert Pattinson In Bong Joon Ho’s Next Film At Warner Bros
‘When You Eliminate the Wikipedia, You Arrive at the Personal’: Inside the Making of ‘Moonage Daydream’
Brett Morgen vividly remembers the first time he met David Bowie . When the Thin White Duke insults your work, it tends to burn deep into your memory. It was 2007, at which point Morgen had been a filmmaker for over a decade and had made documentaries on boxers ( On the Ropes ), Black music in America (the Say It Loud series), legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans ( The Kid Stays in the Picture ) and the Chicago 10 ( Chicago 10 ). He had this idea for a collaboration with Bowie on what he called “a sort-of hybrid experimental film.” A lifelong fan, he was beyond excited when the rock star agreed to a meeting. And then, Morgen recalls over a Zoom call from his home in Los Angeles, the sit-down with Bowie and his associates started getting “a little contentious. He went from dismissive to just ripping into one of my movies. I felt like I was being tested. Right after he laid into me, someone asked, ‘What’s your favorite Bowie album, Brett?’ I said, ‘Well, to be quite … [Read more...] about ‘When You Eliminate the Wikipedia, You Arrive at the Personal’: Inside the Making of ‘Moonage Daydream’
RS Recommends: Here’s Why Hulu Is the Cord-Cutter’s Best Destination for Streaming Live TV
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Cutting your traditional cable package seems like a no-brainer at first. But then the Super Bowl happens. Then, the Grammys. And pretty soon, you want to watch the Oscars, baseball season , and the upcoming This Is Us finale without a cable service on hand. The good news? You don’t need to break out the antenna. Streaming services like Hulu have caught on, and it’s now easier than ever to watch live TV and stream episodes of your favorite shows all in the same place thanks to the streaming service’s Hulu + Live TV plan. Here’s why Hulu is every cord-cutter’s best streaming destination for live TV, and what to know about its plans and pricing. Buy: Hulu + Live TV at $69.99/month How Much Does Hulu + Live TV Cost? Hulu + Live TV costs $69.99 per month , and gets you 80+ live TV channels, on-demand access to … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: Here’s Why Hulu Is the Cord-Cutter’s Best Destination for Streaming Live TV
Stranger Things 4 Part 1 Review: More Horror, More Drama And More Emotions Go Long Way For The Best Season Yet
Rating: 4.0 /5 Star Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard Director: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Available On: Netflix Language: English Duration: 7 Episodes / 85 Minutes Plot: Stranger Things 4 Part 1 follows the new terror in Hawkins strengthening to take over the world as Eleven struggles to live a normal life without her powers. On the other hand, Jim Hopper is stuck in Russia trying to find his way back to Joyce and Eleven. David Harbour Reveals He Has Known Stranger Things Ending For Years: It's Quite Moving And Beautiful Spoiler-Free Review Review: Instead of experimenting, Stranger Things 4 plays on its strengths. The makers brought back every aspect of the show that has worked before from sci-fi to horror which was most loved in season one. As for storytelling, the Duffer Brothers have mastered the presenting subplots that come together at the end of the show, season 4 continues … [Read more...] about Stranger Things 4 Part 1 Review: More Horror, More Drama And More Emotions Go Long Way For The Best Season Yet
Robert Kraft Surprises Surviving Tuskegee Airman For 100th Birthday, Gifts Jersey
New England Patriots A Tuskegee Airman got an amazing surprise at his 100th birthday party ... New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft showed up -- and gifted the man a custom jersey! Sgt. Victor Butler -- who's believed to be Rhode Island's last surviving Tuskegee Airman -- had the celebration on Saturday in North Providence, and just minutes into it, Kraft made a surprise appearance. The 80-year-old shook Butler's hand, offered a bunch of praise -- and then handed over a Patriots jersey that featured Butler's name and the No. 100. New England Patriots "We wanted to give you something no one else could give you," Kraft said at the event. "And, maybe it wasn't always easy, but you did what was best for America." "So, we thank you for that." The 6-time Super Bowl champion owner also gave Victor a signed football and took pics with the legend as those in attendance cheered, applauded and sang, "Happy Birthday." What made the event … [Read more...] about Robert Kraft Surprises Surviving Tuskegee Airman For 100th Birthday, Gifts Jersey
David Harbour Reveals He Has Known Stranger Things Ending For Years: It’s Quite Moving And Beautiful
Stranger Things 4 is all set to hit the streaming platform this week. While fans are eagerly waiting to find out how the show ends, David Harbour who plays Jim Hopper revealed that he has known the ending for years. Stranger Things 4 Cast Is All Grown Up: Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Dazzled At Netflix Show Premiere In an interview with Variety, David opened up about his character's fate and said, "'What happens to Hopper? Is he a character that's able to survive Hawkins or does he die?' I know what happens and it's quite moving, and quite beautiful." He added that the show's creators Duffer Brothers had told him, he needs to know how things end for Hopper. He said, "I think that I needed to know as we were shooting early on, because I needed to know where he ends up and for what reason he ends up there. I think there is going to be somewhat of a morality - or at least responsible storytelling - to what the Duffers are doing," David did not … [Read more...] about David Harbour Reveals He Has Known Stranger Things Ending For Years: It’s Quite Moving And Beautiful
Kanye West Breaks Instagram Silence to Announce McDonald’s Packaging Redesign
Getty Kanye West is breaking his social media silence to let folks know what he's been cooking up ... a new design for McDonald's packaging. That's right. Kanye posted about his new business venture, Monday, on Instagram ... after being ghosted from the platform for the last few months. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. He posted a photo of the potentially new design and wrote, "Ye teams up with legendary Muji industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa to reimagine McDonald’s packaging" ... just after posting an IG story that said, "Next week it's the fries". BTW, the fries line is an ode to Ye's verse in his song "Gold Digger" where he raps, "He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes. This week he moppin' floors, next week it's the fries." As we've reported, Ye was spotted out in Tokyo with his girlfriend Chaney Jones earlier this month ... so this might explain the reason for the visit. TMZ broke the story, … [Read more...] about Kanye West Breaks Instagram Silence to Announce McDonald’s Packaging Redesign