Affleck’s “Justice League” co-star Jason Momoa seemed to tease a return to the DCEU for upcoming “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Momoa posted on Instagram after fans of a Warner Bros. tour bus caught wind of Affleck filming with Momoa on the lot. “REUNITED Bruce and Arthur,” Momoa captioned, citing his character Arthur and Affleck’s Bruce Wayne. “Love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright....
There are plenty of juicy biographies and autobiographies about Hollywood’s biggest personalities in front of the camera, but just as dramatic — and sometimes even more so — are the ones that focus on the figures behind the scenes. For those who enjoy delving deeper into filmmaking from the viewpoint of directors and screenwriters, we rounded up a list of memoirs to add to your reading list (or holiday gift list)....
It’s amazing how quickly arcade games can transport you back to simpler times. If you’re looking to recapture that nostalgia, we curated a list of some of the best retro arcade machines to buy online, and a few old-school consoles (Sega Genesis, Nintendo, and Atari). Apart from being a conversation piece, gaming machines make great gifts for a range of age groups (Father’s Day included). And they come in different sizes, so you won’t have to worry about taking up too much space....
Now, the best romance movies of the 21st century both resonate and surprise, showing audiences characters they might recognize from their own lives in new and surprising ways. Yes, finding “the one” is exceedingly well-frequented thematic territory, but that makes sense. It’s something many people have done or will do and seeing it reflected on screen can give audiences cause for hope, a chance to reflect, or a bit of both....
That premiere-week categorization is important since many Netflix shows see their strongest performance in Weeks 2 and 3 — and sometimes beyond. There’s good reasons for that. Most Netflix series premiere on a Friday. (There are exceptions; “Emily in Paris” Season 2 premiered on a Wednesday.) Since Netflix counts Monday through Sunday as its week for measurement purposes, that means typically a show’s first “week” includes just three days while subsequent weeks count seven days....
The show has always been about the dynamic between Hauser’s Larry Hall and Egerton’s Jimmy Keene as they try to suss out each other’s motivations. But with the finale, “You Promised,” Jimmy has to get a confession from Larry by any means necessary. Filming the confrontation between the pair wasn’t something Egerton felt comfortable showing up casual for. “Paul and I had discussed it at length,” Egerton said to IndieWire in a separate conversation....
The “Grey’s Anatomy” creator redefined the network TV landscape before moving on to Netflix in an unprecedented first-look deal for the streamer. There, Rhimes has produced the record-breaking “Bridgerton” and created viral true crime sensation “Inventing Anna,” all while paving the way for other Black female showrunners, according to SXSW virtual panel “Female Showrunners Breaking the Mold.” At the event, select OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and The CW filmmakers discussed the “Shonda effect” on modern television, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes....
