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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reported X-Men Director Dodges Questions About MCU Movie
For some time now, it's been long rumored that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier will be directing the upcoming X-Men MCU movie, a report Schreier himself continues to dodge. Speaking to ComicBook in a recent interview, Schreier was briefly congratulated on the job, but quickly played off any official announcement. Schreier said he was unable to talk about even the reports that he had gotten the role, and then jokingly said he would deliver a request to have the film named 'Uncanny X-Men' to the right people. In a separate interview with ComingSoon, Schreier also pled the fifth when it came to talking about the movie. In a question asking his history with the characters and thoughts on the group, Schreier instead chose to stay out of those waters. 'I am, only just knowing the way the internet works, I'm gonna plead the fifth on this question. Just because things get… you know how it goes. But, yeah, I'm so sorry.' What do we know about the MCU X-Men movie? As of now, little to nothing is known about the X-Men movie that will take place in the MCU. The cast from the original series of films — including Patrick Stewart's Professor X — are set to appear in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, although it's unclear what their role will be in that as well. Recent rumors floating around point to Bryan Cranston being eyed for the role of Professor X, although nothing has been confirmed as of yet. The latest we've heard on the project came earlier this year, when Marvel Studios VP of Production & Development Nate Moore said that they were in the 'early, early days' of rebooting the project. In the meantime, the MCU has several films lined up in the future, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and Avengers: Secret Wars, all of which drop throughout 2026 and 2027. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Wes Anderson's ‘The Phoenician Scheme' Gets Peacock Streaming Date
Michael Cera, Benicio Del Toro and Mia Threapleton in "The Phoenician Scheme." The Phoenician Scheme — Wes Anderson's latest comedy starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Bryan Cranston is coming soon to streaming on Peacock. Rated PG-13, The Phoenician Scheme opened in wide release on June 6 and made its debut on digital streaming video via premium video on demand on July 8. The official summary for The Phoenician Scheme reads, 'Anatole 'Zsa-zsa' Korda (Del Toro) is ruthless, unscrupulous and one of the richest men in Europe. 'During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) — a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission. Co-written by Anderson and Roman Coppola, The Phoenician Scheme also stars Tom Hanks, Riz Ahmed, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Imad Mardnli and Benedict Cumberbatch. Peacock announced on Friday that The Phoenician Scheme will begin streaming on its platform on Friday, July 25. Right now, Peacock has an ad-based package available for $7.99 per month or $79 per year and an ad-free package for $13.99 per month or $139.99 yearly. On July 23, however, Peacock's subscription rates are increasing to $10.99 per month and $109.99 per year for ad-based programming and $16.99 per month and $169.99 for ad-free programming. 'The Phoenician Scheme' Began With An Image Wes Anderson Had Of Benicio Del Toro Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme held its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May. Oddly enough, Anderson told The Hollywood Reporter, he first spoke of the idea with Benicio Del Toro at Cannes in 2021. 'I had an idea that I actually brought up to Benicio at Cannes when we showed The French Dispatch,' Anderson recalled for THR. 'We talked about it briefly, and I didn't really know what it was, but I had the image of Benicio playing a Euro business tycoon, like somebody in an Antonioni movie. I could just see him in it; I could see him and his sunglasses. But one of the main inspirations — along with a handful of real European businessmen — but the more personal connection is my wife's father [Fouad Malouf]. He's Lebanese, and he was an amazing kind of larger-than-life figure, and I really loved him,' Anderson added. 'The thing about him was he was somebody who [was] wise and very intelligent, but a little bit scary. It was always good to walk into a restaurant with him because everything got taken care of immediately. There are many details of this character that draw on him.' The Phoenician Scheme premieres on streaming video on demand on Peacock on July 25 and is also available now on PVOD.
Forbes
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
It Works For Bryan Cranston: Job Interview Prep That Flips The Script
'We often shy away from telling detailed stories about our past work because we think that we should ... More instead just mirror the job description,' says one career coach who advises that compelling career stories are key to successful job interviews. Suppose you've been fortunate enough to land a job interview recently. First of all, well done. Second, has your job interview prep included research into what insights celebrities might have to offer? Probably not. But there's actually a surprising amount of wisdom for job seekers to consider in how some actors and other successful performers describe their approach to landing work. This is because "interviews aren't a test, they're an audition,' believes Dan Freehling, executive coach and founder of Contempus Leadership. 'Just like a great audition, you need to practice your lines, then throw them away and be in the moment.' To shed some light on this metaphor, he pointed me to a video clip of Bryan Cranston, best known for his role as career-pivoting Walter White in Breaking Bad, offering audition advice. It includes the line: 'You're not going there to get a job. You're going there to present what you do.' In a similar sense, 'all you can do in an interview is give them a little taste of what you succeeding in this role could look like,' said Spencer Campbell, career coach and founder of the Spencer Campbell Talent Agency. Freehing and Campbell have collaborated to develop a job interview prep strategy that requires shifting from a 'test mindset' to an 'audition mindset.' They say too many job seekers treat interviews as analytical assessments, rather than integrative decisions. 'The prep that really works is embodied, not intellectual,' Freehling said. 'It comes from the world of performance: acting, music, and sports, not your days as a student cramming for an exam." To get a better understanding, I asked them to explain the key elements of their recommended approach to job interview prep, which Freehling said has been a game-changer for several job seekers they have worked with. What you say in a job interview doesn't matter (not really) So much of whether you might get a job is out of your control. When you accept that and let go of what you can't control, you gain power and confidence, Cranston goes on to advise. 'You're not going there to get a job. You're going there to present what you do,' Bryan Cranston ... More says of auditions. We often focus our preparation for job interviews on things like writing out canned answers for a long list of questions that an internet search or ChatGPT tells us might come up. 'Sometimes we approach interviews like it's a game, and we're looking for hacks, or trying to trick our way into a job, because we feel like that's maybe the only option available to us,' Campbell said. 'But when you shift from thinking, 'I'm being graded,' to 'I'm being considered,' everything changes.' Moving from a test to an audition mindset makes additional sense if you realize that, as Campbell put it bluntly, "what you say doesn't matter, not really. The details of precisely what you say,' by 'workshopping this answer or that answer is likely going to do less for you than you might think.' In short, it's not what you say, but how you say it, and there is plenty of research supporting this. Opinions are often formed based on brief interactions and the nonverbal cues and overall presence one portrays during them. One study found that an interviewer may decide on a candidate's worth in as little as 30 seconds. Others come to less extreme conclusions, but on the whole, interviewees have limited time to make a good impression. 'At the end of the day, we're talking about humans making a decision about other humans. So, you need to ask yourself, 'how do I want the interviewers to feel?'' Campbell said. Job interview prep is an exercise in storytelling So what can you control? Developing career stories that 'show rather than tell interviewers what you do,' Campbell advises. The key is to zero in on what differentiates you from other candidates, or as Freehling calls it, 'your secret sauce.' The problem is that 'we often shy away from telling detailed stories about our past work because we think that we should instead just mirror the job description,' he said. 'So what we come up with is generic, jargony, and boring.' If you've been chosen for an interview, you've probably checked off enough boxes from the job description anyway. So an oral rendition of your CV probably won't do you any huge favors in the interview room. To help craft powerful stories that have an impact, Freehling and Campbell recommend following a simple formula. 'Start by setting up the stakes. Then, share what you did that is story-worthy. Finally, what is different in the world as a result?" Campbell explained. If you need some inspiration, consider 'talking to people who know you better than you know yourself, like friends and family, former colleagues, or mentors,' to help you understand what differentiates you, Freehling said. Believing your own story may matter most of all Another piece of performing arts wisdom that Freehling and Campbell like to reference comes from the actress Meryl Streep, who said that 'acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.' In a job interview, there's a natural temptation to say whatever it is you think the interviewer wants to hear — to fake it until you make it. But if you truly think you're a good fit for the role, the stories that best demonstrate this should be there for the telling. Still, many struggle with impostor syndrome and are unable to convey these stories in the way that they deserve, Campbell said. Overcoming imposter syndrome is a long-term project (trust me, I know). But Campbell said it can be helpful to think in terms of identities. Whether you identify as a leader, entrepreneur, great writer, or a person who cuts through red tape, consider which identity connects you to this role. 'If we can find it, that's the core of a really great story for telling in our interview,' Campbell said. Freehling and Campbell also recommend two visualization exercises that can reduce anxiety and cultivate more confidence before an interview. The first one they call 'the samurai,' which is rooted in the concept of 'dying before you go into battle, freeing you up to fight without fear,' Freehling said. He suggests using a generative AI platform like ChatGPT to upload the job posting and output a rejection letter. Reflecting on how this makes you feel before an interview can help you 'show up a little more removed' and less driven by your fears of rejection. 'The golfer' is another exercise, inspired by a real-life professional golfer's preparation routine for a high-stakes tournament. It involves 'closing your eyes and remembering a time when you noticed you were aware of how great you were at what you do,' Campbell said. 'If you can bring to mind some of that feeling you had when you were performing at your highest level, and bring some of that with you into the interview, that's going to rub off in the room,' he added. Ultimately, Freehling and Campbell believe effective job interview prep boils down to being able to share compelling stories that don't just aim to please, but truly represent why you are the right person for the job. 'One thing that I say to clients is that there's exactly one person you have to convince that you're a good fit for the role, and that person is you,' Campbell said.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Ford donates $1.25 million to Texas flood relief, launches recovery efforts
Ford Motor Co., its employees, dealers and philanthropic arm are uniting to help Texans as the grim search continues for the more than 173 people who remain missing after flash floods last week devastated the state. As of the morning of July 10, the death toll from the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River in central Texas rose to 119 people, according to a USA TODAY report. To help in the search and recovery, Ford, its dealers in Texas and Ford Philanthropy are donating $1.25 million to local charities to support the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country as well as local affiliates of Ford's "Building Together" partners. Ford Philanthropy, which used to be called Ford Fund until last year, is a nonprofit funded by Ford Motor Co. Formed in 1949, Ford and its philanthropic arm have donated $2.3 billion to charities in that time, according to Last month, Ford launched its new "Building Together" program aimed at unifying Ford corporate leaders, employees, dealerships and nonprofit groups when responding to a crisis. Ford gives back: Bryan Cranston champions Ford's new philanthropy push at revived Detroit landmark Beyond the money, Ford employees, dealers and nonprofits will provide immediate help and lay the foundation for recovery by running shelters and reunification centers and distributing emergency food boxes. 'All of us at Ford are deeply saddened by the devastating floods in Central Texas and our thoughts are with all the families and communities who are mourning the loss of loved ones," said Elena Ford, Ford's chief dealer engagement officer, in an email to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. Ford offers payment relief Beyond the money, Ford said the automaker's dealers in Texas are providing loaner vehicles to the American Red Cross to help it widen its response efforts in reaching impacted areas. Also, Ford said that on July 17, Ford employees and dealers will come to the North Texas Food Bank to pack food boxes for local Texas families, including those impacted by the floods. On July 10, Ford Volunteer Corps members started preparing to deploy to Texas with Team Rubicon. A longtime partner with Ford Philanthropy, Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief and aid nationwide. Through Ford's new Extended Volunteer Paid Time Off Policy, Ford's trained volunteers will join Team Rubicon's mission as the recovery efforts begin in Texas. Finally, Ford Credit is offering a deferred payment option to customers in FEMA Designated Areas. Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering payment extensions of up to 60 days for customers affected by the storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Texas. Elena Ford said the automaker's dealers have always been deeply rooted in their communities and are known to step up when help is needed, such as in this case. "As search and rescue efforts continue and recovery begins, we're standing alongside our Texas Ford Dealers, Ford Philanthropy, and nonprofit partners to ensure critical support gets to those who need it most," Ford said. Toyota also lends a hand Ford's news comes after Toyota Motor North America said on July 8 that it was partnering with Toyota Financial Services, distributors Gulf States Toyota and Southeast Toyota and Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne and Toyota and Lexus dealers nationwide, to provide a combined donation of more than $600,000 to help people impacted by the floods in Texas. The group's relief efforts include donations to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country's Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, along with matching contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism. Also, Toyota Financial Services is offering payment relief options to affected customers. "When disasters like this occur, it's important to help our neighbors and communities in their time of need," said Ted Ogawa, chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. "Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this horrible tragedy." General Motors spokeswoman Tara Kuhnen said the automaker is providing the American Red Cross with pickups and SUVs to aid in recovery efforts. "Our participation and contribution to the Red Cross' Annual Disaster Giving Program equips the Red Cross with the immediate resources to respond quickly and provide critical shelter and supplies to those impacted by the tragic flooding," Kuhnen said in a statement. Additionally, GM has activated OnStar Full Crisis Mode services in Texas, Kuhnen said. That means anyone in an OnStar-equipped Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC vehicle impacted by the floods can press the in-vehicle blue button for complimentary crisis assist services, or the red emergency button if they are in need of immediate emergency help. A Stellantis spokesperson did not immediately provide a comment when asked whether the company plans to give any aid to Texas. Jamie L. LaReau is the senior autos writer who covers Ford Motor Co. for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Jamie at jlareau@ Follow her on Twitter @jlareauan. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Everything's Going To Be Great' Review: Bryan Cranston And Allison Janney Lead Game Cast In Uneven Dramedy About A Family Whose Lives Aren't In Sync
A spirited rendition of 'There's No Business Like Show Business' during the opening credits gets the oddball dramedy Everything's Going To Be Great off to a promising start, right in line with its optimistic title. What follows though is the story of a fairly dysfunctional family that takes to the road following patriarch Buddy Smart's (Bryan Cranston) somewhat ill-considered dreams in the world of regional theatre. The idea comes from screenwriter Steven Rogers, who grew up in this world where his father worked putting on shows from town to town, something that inspired Rogers to take that idea, place it back in the late '80s, and put on this show. The family here includes the practical and religious matriarch Macy (Allison Janney), wannabe-jock 16-year-old Derrick (Jack Champion) and his 14-year-old brother and budding star Lester (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and seems to be each following their own separate trajectory as Dad exhibits nothing but misplaced positivity that for this family 'everything's going to be great.' Coming from their current home base in Ohio, Buddy gets the opportunity to stage a five-week summer show in New Jersey, a gig he is convinced will lead to much bigger things — notably Milwaukee, where the prospect of a more steady theatrical gig looms. Macy is the practical one, looking at the sorry finances and trying to keep the clan on course, turning to religion for support as well as a cast member of the troupe, Kyle (Simon Rex) who offers her some empathy and perhaps more (at least that is what we are told later) missing from her life. The live wire in this group is Les, brought to vivid life by Ainsworth, who is an actor yet to win any audition for his Dad's shows but with the promise someday he will be the right fit. That doesn't stop him from hanging out backstage and even running on for the curtain call in shows he is not in. He loves playing bagpipes with dad, singing along to Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, Fiddler on the Roof, and belting out the showstopper 'One' from A Chorus Line. There are even fantasy meetings with theatrical legends offering him encouragement including Noel Coward, Tallulah Bankhead, Ruth Gordon and even playwright William Inge. One such invention occurs in the halls of his school as he is confronted by a bully who calls him a 'f*g' for doing shows instead of sports, in which Les answers by envisioning four butt-naked actors from Hair providing support for him in this confrontation. More from Deadline 36 Of The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025 20 Of The Most Anticipated Movies Coming Summer 2025: From 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' To 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Disney Leads U.S. Box Office With $1.1B Year To Date, But Warner Bros Is Billion-Bound Too Les' big brother Derrick wants none of this and only hopes to make the football team and get laid so he can stop being a virgin. He also eschews the family business and is distraught when he is forced to move with them to Jersey, where the promised audience fails to show up, still not downing Buddy's enthusiasm as he enlists every church group and denomination in the city to sign up as subscribers. And then his big dream comes true when a promise of a five-year gig in Wisconsin promises to send the family packing again. Rogers has written scripts for a number of star-driven studio vehicles like Hope Floats for Sandra Bullock, Stepmom with Julia Roberts, Kate & Leopold starring Hugh Jackman and more, but his real claim to fame is the terrific I, Tonya (for which Janney won a supporting actress Oscar) with Margot Robbie. That would give promise that this offbeat premise might have some bite to it, but charming as some of it is thanks to a terrific and game cast doing their best to bring it to life, the episodic nature and abrupt changes of tone don't always work, certainly not for other films in this family zone like Little Miss Sunshine and Captain Fantastic which showed how it should be done. Director Jon S. Baird, whose Stan & Ollie and Tetris I really liked, does what he can, but it often feels like a kind of truncated tale that starts to head in one direction only to zig-zag somewhere else. Just when you feel the movie is really going to focus on the quirky irresistible ambitions of young Les, it switches to Macy's downbeat complaints about her life, and later the revelation of regrets about an affair that really comes out of nowhere. Buddy's character completely disappears halfway through, leading to another move for the family to Macy's brother's farm in Kansas. He is played nicely by Chris Cooper. And then it switches to Derrick's sexual longings, mostly talked about except with the introduction of Selena (a wonderful Jessica Clement), a local girl who serves as sounding board to both him and Les at different points and who then gets to kill singing a Christmas song. The whole idea of a family living life against the backdrop of regional theatre is lost along the way. So is everything really going to be great? We can only hope so for this bunch. One thing is for sure: both Janney and Cranston, pros supreme, deliver exactly as you hope they would, even if both of these roles are underwritten to be completely credible. Ainsworth, and to a lesser degree Clement, get the best moments along the way, stealing every scene they are in. Producers are Rogers, Alex Lalonde and Bryan Unkeless. Title: Everything's Going To Be GreatDistributor: LionsgateRelease date: June 20, 2025Director: Jon S. BairdScreenwriter: Steven RogersCast: Allison Janney, Bryan Cranston, Chris Cooper, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion, Simon Rex, Laura Benanti, Cady Huffman, Jessica Clement, Mark Caven, Chuck ReidRating: RRunning time: 1 hr 35 mins Best of Deadline Broadway's 2024-2025 Season: All Of Deadline's Reviews Venice Film Festival 2024: All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Telluride Film Festival 2024: All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews
