Daily Archives: April 26, 2025

‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase Worried James Gandolfini Wasn’t ‘Threatening Enough’ Before Casting Him in Iconic Lead Role: ‘I Have One Concern’

If things had gone differently, it could’ve been someone else leading the cast of “The Sopranos.” But luckily, series creator David Chase didn’t stick with his hasty first reaction to James Gandolfini. In an excerpt from Jason Bailey’s book “Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life

How to Watch the White House Correspondents Dinner Live Online

The White House Correspondents Dinner takes place this weekend, without a headlining comedian nor Donald Trump in attendance. Still, there should be plenty to tune in for as the media and politicians gather together for the annual mixer. The White House Correspondents Association’s (WHCA) annual

David Cronenberg on Leaving Reality Behind in His Tragic New Film ‘The Shrouds’ and Why He Rejects Hollywood’s ‘Delusional’ Obsession With Film Over Digital

It’s easy to see shadows of David Cronenberg in his newest film, “The Shrouds,” now playing in theaters via Sideshow and Janus Films. Vincent Cassel stars as Karsh, a Canadian tech guru who creates a graveyard where you can watch your loved ones rot in

‘Escort Boys’ Producer on Taking the Raunchy French Comedy to ‘Darker’ Ground in Season 2 and Developing Projects with Amanda Sthers, Olivier Abbou (EXCLUSIVE)

After tackling gender power dynamics in the post #MeToo era, Prime Video’s raunchy comedy series “Escort Boys” is returning for a second season that’s several shades darker and is world premiering today at Canneseries. Adapted from the Israeli show “Johnny and the Knights of Galilee”

‘Revenge of the Sith’ Supervillain Ian McDiarmid on His ‘Star Wars’ Heel Turn, ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Backlash and Steven Spielberg’s Reaction to The Emperor: ‘Oh My God You’re Evil’

Darth Vader might be the face of the Empire in the “Star Wars” saga — but even he has a boss. The Emperor has existed as long as the franchise itself, from a passing mention in “A New Hope” to his unexpected (and controversial) reappearance

‘The Accountant 2’ Director Gavin O’Connor Says Anna Kendrick Is ‘A Hundred Percent In’ For Potential Third Film: ‘She and I Have Been Texting’

Although Anna Kendrick, who starred in the first “Accountant” film, is missing from the sequel, franchise director Gavin O’Connor says she’s ready to help complete the trilogy. Joined by star Ben Affleck and screenwriter Bill Dubuque, O’Connor told The New York Times that Kendrick is

‘Industry’ Producer Jane Tranter on How Late James Gandolfini Friendship Changed Her Career: ‘First Time I Had Someone Who Was on My Side’

Speaking at Canneseries, Bad Wolf founder Jane Tranter — whose credits include hits from “Doctor Who” to “Succession” — recalled how her creative collaboration turned friendship with late “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini changed her career. Tranter met the actor while working on their passion project

David F. Sandberg Wanted to ‘Never’ Direct Another IP-Based Movie After Receiving ‘Death Threats’ For ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’: ‘It’s Just Not Worth It’

Although he returns to theaters this weekend with the video game adaptation “Until Dawn,” director David F. Sandberg reportedly swore off working on IP-based projects after the negative fan response to “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” Sandberg spoke candidly to GamesRadar about how his experience