November 2022 - PYRATU

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure | CNN

Posted on November 30, 2022 by admin

CNN — Disney’s press materials refer to the original 1988 movie “Willow” as “beloved,” which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn’t without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that brings back Warwick Davis while focusing on the next generation. The series begins by recounting the events of the movie,…

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer shows being a hero isn’t all fun and games | CNN

Posted on November 30, 2022 by admin

CNN — Mario learns that being a hero is a tough gig in the new trailer for “Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The colorful preview, in which Mario (Chris Pratt) sets off on an adventure to defend Mushroom Kingdom against Bowser (Jack Black), features a look at some much-anticipated characters, including Donkey Kong (voiced by Seth Rogan), Princess Peach (voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy), and Luigi (voiced by Charlie Day). The new trailer comes more than a…

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reach divorce settlement | CNN

Posted on November 30, 2022 by admin

CNN — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have come to a divorce agreement, a source with knowledge of the negotiations tells CNN. Per the agreement, a draft of which was obtained by CNN, Kardashian will receive $200,000 per month in child support from West, who last year legally changed his name to Ye, and share joint custody of their four children. CNN has reached out to representatives for Kardashian and West for comment. Kardashian filed…

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends Broadway run for eight weeks due to high demand | CNN

Posted on November 29, 2022 by admin

CNN — The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. The Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera” announced in September that it would be closing in February because of declining ticket sales, but plans have changed. On Tuesday, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, announced the show will now run until April 16. An unexpected bolster in sales, as well as a busy Thanksgiving week, helped the longest-running show in…

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

Posted on November 29, 2022 by admin

CNN — Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock. “And I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody is going through,” Smith said. “I…

‘Love Actually’ cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special | CNN

Posted on November 23, 2022 by admin

Editor’s Note: “Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen” celebrates the most beloved holiday films and television specials. The special airs Sunday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. CNN — One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually” are reuniting for a TV special to air on ABC next week, the network announced…

James Cameron almost didn’t choose Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet to star in ‘Titanic’ | CNN

Posted on November 23, 2022 by admin

CNN — James Cameron is sharing some surprising details from the making of his blockbuster hit “Titanic,” which celebrates 25 years of being released next month. In a new video interview with GQ, the iconic director revealed that he almost didn’t end up casting Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet – his two romantic leads whose careers as major Hollywood movie stars were cemented by the landmark Oscar-winning film. While considering actors to play the roles…

Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick play to win in ‘Fantasy Football’ | CNN

Posted on November 23, 2022 by admin

CNN — The new film “Fantasy Football” capitalizes on some of its stars natural talent. Marsai Martin channels lots of girl-boss energy playing Callie Coleman, a tech-savvy young woman whose father’s long career in the NFL lands him with the Atlanta Falcons team. Her production company is behind the family-friendly film. (Martin, 18, set a Guinness World Record in 2020 as the youngest Hollywood executive producer to work on a major production.) She and costars…

‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN

Posted on November 23, 2022 by admin

CNN — Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but it’s his use of language – where nary a word is wasted – that finally gives the sequel its edge….

In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN

Posted on November 22, 2022 by admin

CNN — Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever meet, in a Netflix series that’s more kooky than spooky or ooky. Director Tim Burton sets just the right visual tone – a mix of…