“A Good Person” Costume Designer Tere Duncan on Dressing Florence Pugh’s Woman in Crisis
Costume designer Tere Duncan leaped into the fray of Zach Braff’s A Good Person with the challenge of crafting the looks for a character in crisis without relying on the usual tropes—baggy sweatpants, mismatched socks, visible stains. That woman, Allison (a fantastic Florence Pugh), is facing multiple horrors at once, grieving the loss of her would-be sister and brother-in-law in a horrific car accident she bears responsibility for—a split-second loss of focus while driving them on the New Jersey Turnpike turns fatal.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Images Tease Rocket’s Heartbreaking Story
The next film in Marvel’s Phase 5 is right around the corner, with James Gunn’s third and final Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 nearing its May 5 release date. A big batch of images reveals our heroes all grown up (well, sort of), with Groot finally filling out after his heroic regression to babyhood to save the gang in the very first Guardians. The images also reveal an extended role to play for Kraglin (Sean Gunn),
Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” Trailer Reveals Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Aliens & More
One of life’s certainties, along with death and taxes, is that a Wes Anderson movie will boast a phenomenal cast. It’s been the case with Anderson over his long, perfectly framed career, as stars have aligned again and again to follow him wherever his latest whimsy has taken him. Such is the case with Asteroid City, a gorgeous-looking retro sci-fi film that boasts Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton,
“Deadpool 3” Adds “Succession” Star Matthew Macfadyen
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are getting one of the best character actors around for their long-awaited Marvel team-up in Deadpool 3.
Succession star Matthew Macfadyen, who plays the scheming if oft overmatched Tom Wambsgans, will be trading sparring partners like Brian Cox’s Logan Roy and Sarah Snook’s Shiv Roy for the Merc with the Mouth and Wolverine, Deadline reports. Macfadyen joins fellow newcomer Emma Corrin (The Crown),
The Elements Collide in First Trailer for Pixar’s “Elemental”
Pixar has dropped the official trailer for their upcoming feature Elemental, which is inspired by big cities around the globe and the very elements that make up our world, all of which combine for a purely Pixarian tale.
The film is centered on a firey wit named Ember (she is literally fire and voiced by Leah Lewis) who is most comfortable in her home of Firetown. Ember’s always believed her life would burn brightest close to home,
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” Eyeing a Premiere at Cannes
Harrison Ford has traveled the globe as Indiana Jones, so a stop in the south of France seems like an appropriate place to kick off his fifth and final mission as the adventurous archeologist.
The Hollywood Reporter scoops that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is eyeing a premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this May. The upcoming film from director James Mangold (the first Indy film to be helmed by someone other than Steven Spielberg) is looking at debuting at the festival in the first few days.
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” Gets Fall Release From Apple
Apple has wisely chosen to release Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon this fall, right when the abundance of prestige films with award aspirations pour into theaters. Scorsese’s western crime drama, like any Scorsese film, frankly, has major award expectations, with the legendary director leading his longtime collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, along with a stellar cast that includes Jesse Plemmons, Lily Gladstone, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers,
Brie Larson Reveals Her “Fast X” Character
We now know exactly who Brie Larson is playing in the upcoming tenth film in the franchise, Fast X. Larson revealed to Total Film that she’s playing Tess, the daughter of Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell). Russell’s character, a covert agent, has appeared in several films in the franchise, including Fast & Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, and most recently, F9. In F9,
“John Wick: Chapter 4” Dropkicks Franchise Record With Historic Opening Weekend
John Wick: Chapter 4 is the wildest, most brilliantly constructed film in the franchise—we interviewed a slew of the filmmakers behind the movie, including director Chad Stahelski—and it’s now also the opening box office champion. The Keanu Reeves-led action thriller had a franchise-best start in North America, bringing in a massive $73.5 million domestically and another $64 million globally, totaling $137.5 million worldwide. All of these numbers represent records for the franchise.
“The Magician’s Elephant” Creative Team on Netflix’s Warm, Wondrous New Animated Film
If you’re looking for a wonderful, feel-good movie to cozy up to, The Magician’s Elephant on Netflix is a beautiful story whose animation springs to life an ensemble cast of characters you’d want to befriend. The film is a re-imagination of a novel by Newbery award-winning author Kate DiCamillo and follows a young boy named Peter (Noah Jupe) and his search for his long-lost sister Adele (Pixie Davies).
As the title suggests,
Paramount Working on “Vertigo” Remake With Robert Downey Jr. as Potential Star
One of the most beloved, critically acclaimed films of all time is getting a remake.
Paramount Pictures is working on a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1958 psychological thriller Vertigo, and Robert Downey Jr. is circling the lead role played by James Stewart in the original. Downey Jr. is producing the film alongside his wife, Susan Downey, with John Davis and John Fox onboard as their producing partners. What’s more, the remake will be written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight,
New “Star Wars” Film Will Be Written by “Peaky Blinders” Creator Steven Knight
Lucasfilm has tapped one of the sharpest writers in the business to take on one of their upcoming Star Wars films.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will be stepping in to pen the upcoming feature, which is set to be directed by Ms. Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Knight will be taking over for Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson, who had originally been working on the script.
“John Wick: Chapter 4” Director Chad Stahelski on Why Wick’s a Villain Trying to Do Right
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 on March 24, 2023, The Credits is publishing a “Wick Week” of content, weaving stories about the film’s fighting style, stunts, and cinematography, along with an interview with director Chad Stahelski. Some mild spoilers follow.
Chad Stahelski didn’t set out to make a blockbuster franchise,
“Scream VI” Costume Designer Avery Plewes Gives Ghostface & Co an NYC Style Upgrade
Scream VI costume designer Avery Plewes was a big part of successfully moving the franchise out of Woodsboro and into the stylistically and energetically amped up New York City. The sequel goes big in every possible regard.
For a terrifying sequence set on Halloween night aboard a subway train, Plewes made 200 costumes to create a claustrophobic environment. Plewes and her team even produced one costume as a loving nod to directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Ready or Not.
“John Wick: Chapter 4” Cinematographer Dan Laustsen on the Beautiful Brutality of Lensing Wick’s World
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 on March 24, 2023, The Credits is publishing a “Wick Week” of content, weaving stories about the film’s fighting style, stunts, along with an interview with director Chad Stahelski. Some mild spoilers follow.
Cinematographer Dan Laustsen has a way with color.
“Captain America: New World Order” is Officially Filming
Anthony Mackie has officially suited up for his first lead role in a Marvel movie. Captain America: New World Order has begun filming, the fourth film in the Cap franchise, with Mackie reprising his role as Sam Wilson after leading Marvel’s epic Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
New World Order will find none other than Harrison Ford playing General Thaddeus Ross (replacing the late William Hurt) and will continue Sam Wilson’s story after the events in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier saw him finally accepting the shield Cap (Chris Evans) gave him at the end of Avengers: Endgame.
“Scream VI” Cinematographer Brett Jutkiewicz on Framing Scenes So They Cut Deep
Brett Jutkiewicz wanted the images to cut a little deeper in Scream VI. Inspired by the franchise’s move to New York City, the cinematographer wanted a crueler and harsher mood. To achieve this effect, Jutkiewicz ditched anamorphic lenses and brought a new aesthetic to the long-running series.
Filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, embraced Jutkiewicz’s idea for a new style. The trio collaborated on Ready or Not and the previous Scream film.
“John Wick: Chapter 4” Stunt Coordinators on How They Crafted the Craziest “Wick” Yet
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 on March 24, 2023, The Credits is publishing a “Wick Week” of content, weaving stories about the film’s fighting style, and cinematography, along with an interview with director Chad Stahelski. Some mild spoilers follow.
“No one department works by themselves,” says Scott Rogers,
Jordan Peele’s 4th Film Officially in the Works & Set for Christmas 2024 Release
There’s a Christmas gift for film lovers in the process of being created, and it should be wrapped and delivered by 2024. Universal Pictures has announced that Jordan Peele’s fourth film will arrive on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Peele has proven with his three previous efforts that he’s the kind of filmmaker whose movies are not only must-sees but that you (impatiently) look forward to. The mere announcement of a Peele film is big news.
“John Wick: Chapter 4” Fight Coordinator Jeremy Marinas on Building Balletic Mayhem With Keanu Reeves & Co.
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4 on March 24, 2023, The Credits is publishing a “Wick Week” of content, weaving stories about the film’s stunts, and cinematography, along with an interview with director Chad Stahelski. Some mild spoilers follow.
Jeremy Marinas knows how to fight.
