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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson teases progress on 'Tower of Terror' film
Actress Scarlett Johansson recently shared new details about the ongoing development of her 'Tower of Terror' film project, revealing the creative challenges behind adapting Disney's beloved theme park ride into a compelling movie narrative. Actress Scarlett Johansson recently shared new details about the ongoing development of her 'Tower of Terror' film project, revealing the creative challenges behind adapting Disney 's beloved theme park ride into a compelling movie narrative. The project, which Johansson is producing, was first announced in 2021 when Deadline confirmed that the actress would bring the spooky Disney World attraction to life. Written by Josh Cooley, the film has had a long development timeline, but Johansson is optimistic about its progress despite the difficulties involved. As per Deadline, in an interview, Johansson admitted that the project had proven more complicated than expected. "It's a hard nut to crack," she said, adding, "Harder than you think, because the ride itself, there's some lore to it, but it's... I don't want to say thin, but it is, kind of!" The Tower of Terror ride, which opened in 1994 at Disney World, is based on The Twilight Zone TV series created by Rod Serling . The attraction revolves around five guests trapped in the eerie Hollywood Tower Hotel, who take an elevator ride that sends them into the unknown when lightning strikes the building, as per Deadline. Despite the Tower of Terror's cult status as a popular theme park experience, Johansson explained that there was limited narrative material to draw from for a feature-length film. "It doesn't have so much to dig into," Johansson said of the ride's storyline, noting that the brief plot is more suited to its thematic park experience rather than a full-length movie. She said, "That's part of the mystery of the ride," acknowledging the challenge of expanding the attraction's concept into a story that could resonate on the big screen. While the Tower of Terror ride had a 1997 film adaptation starring Kirsten Dunst , the movie, written and directed by DJ MacHale, did not share any connection with The Twilight Zone. The film followed a journalist (played by Steve Guttenberg) who investigates the mysterious disappearance of five people in 1939, a storyline loosely based on the attraction. Filmed largely at the actual ride location, the movie was Disney's first attempt to adapt one of its theme park attractions, but it received mixed reviews and never reached the same level of cultural impact as the ride itself. Johansson reflected on the challenges of adapting a ride with minimal backstory, calling the project a "blue sky" endeavour. "It's been a fun project to work on, because it's a blue sky project," she said, referring to the freedom of creating something from scratch. She added, "It has also proved to be a hard nut to crack. But, we'll crack the case of it. It's taking shape!" as quoted by Deadline.
Mint
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Scarlett Johansson teases progress on Tower of Terror film
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson recently shared new details about the ongoing development of her 'Tower of Terror' film project, revealing the creative challenges behind adapting Disney's beloved theme park ride into a compelling movie narrative. The project, which Johansson is producing, was first announced in 2021 when Deadline confirmed that the actress would bring the spooky Disney World attraction to life. Written by Josh Cooley, the film has had a long development timeline, but Johansson is optimistic about its progress despite the difficulties involved. As per Deadline, in an interview, Johansson admitted that the project had proven more complicated than expected. "It's a hard nut to crack," she said, adding, "Harder than you think, because the ride itself, there's some lore to it, but it's... I don't want to say thin, but it is, kind of!" The Tower of Terror ride, which opened in 1994 at Disney World, is based on The Twilight Zone TV series created by Rod Serling. The attraction revolves around five guests trapped in the eerie Hollywood Tower Hotel, who take an elevator ride that sends them into the unknown when lightning strikes the building, as per Deadline. Despite the Tower of Terror's cult status as a popular theme park experience, Johansson explained that there was limited narrative material to draw from for a feature-length film. "It doesn't have so much to dig into," Johansson said of the ride's storyline, noting that the brief plot is more suited to its thematic park experience rather than a full-length movie. She said, "That's part of the mystery of the ride," acknowledging the challenge of expanding the attraction's concept into a story that could resonate on the big screen. While the Tower of Terror ride had a 1997 film adaptation starring Kirsten Dunst, the movie, written and directed by DJ MacHale, did not share any connection with The Twilight Zone. The film followed a journalist (played by Steve Guttenberg) who investigates the mysterious disappearance of five people in 1939, a storyline loosely based on the attraction. Filmed largely at the actual ride location, the movie was Disney's first attempt to adapt one of its theme park attractions, but it received mixed reviews and never reached the same level of cultural impact as the ride itself. Johansson reflected on the challenges of adapting a ride with minimal backstory, calling the project a "blue sky" endeavour. "It's been a fun project to work on, because it's a blue sky project," she said, referring to the freedom of creating something from scratch. She added, "It has also proved to be a hard nut to crack. But, we'll crack the case of it. It's taking shape!" as quoted by Deadline. (ANI)
Newsweek
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scarlett Johannsson Offers Major Update on Disney Adaptation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors It's been almost four years since the film "Tower of Terror", based on the popular Disney ride, was announced and there have been very few updates about it. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, "Jurassic World Rebirth" star Scarlett Johansson finally has some updates on how things are going. Read More: Christopher Nolan Came Close to Directing James Bond "It's a hard nut to crack," Johansson said. "Harder than you think, because the ride itself, there's some lore to it, but it's... I don't want to say thin, but it is, kind of!" The story of the "Tower of Terror" is set in Rod Serling's classic "Twilight Zone". It has to do with five people who are transported to the "Twilight Zone" universe when they board an elevator in the tower after it's struck by lightning. Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York City. Scarlett Johansson attends the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York went on to say the ride's story "doesn't have so much to dig into." "That's part of the mystery of the ride. It's been a fun project to work on, because it's a blue sky project," Johansson said. "It has also proved to be a hard nut to crack. But we'll crack the case of it. It's taking shape!" It's no secret why Disney is motivated to "crack" this particular "nut." As "thin" as the story of the ride may or may not be, Disney films based on the park rides are not bad investments. All told, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films have made over $4.5 billion at the box office. Even 2021's "Jungle Cruise" performed well considering it came out during the COVID pandemic. There are outliers, of course, like 2023's "Haunted Mansion," which flopped badly. When the "Tower of Terror" film finally sees the light of day, it won't be the first time. In 1997 Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst starred in a "Tower of Terror" made-for-TV movie. However, any connection to "Twilight Zone" was left out of the story. The original Tower of Terror stands over 199 feet tall at Disney World, and different versions of the tower have appeared at parks all over the world. It's so beloved that when rumors spread the original would be revamped, pop star Ariana Grande made a request on the "Las Culturistas" podcast that Disney leave it as it is. "Please allow the iconic and tremendous Tower of Terror to stand tall, permanently in the name of historical preservation, spooky honor, and good, old-fashioned fun," Grande said. "I hope that you'll consider this humble plea from a passionate fan." More Movies: 'Lilo & Stitch 2' Already On the Way from Disney 'F1' Director Teases 'Top Gun 3'
Elle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Jonathan Bailey Explained Why He Kissed Scarlett Johansson on the Red Carpet
THE RUNDOWN Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson are sharing more than just screen time. At Monday's New York premiere of their upcoming summer blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, the co-stars shared a quick kiss on the red carpet. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, when Bailey was told that he 'might just be the luckiest guy on this red carpet tonight,' the Wicked star charmingly responded, 'Well, of course. Yes, absolutely.' He continued, 'I believe in being able to show love in all different ways. And if you can't kiss your friends... life's too short not to.' This isn't Bailey and Johansson's first red carpet kiss, though. They did the same thing last week at the London premiere on June 17. When asked about the internet's obsession with the now-viral moment, Johansson laughed and said, 'People got some time [on their hands].' She then spoke about her onscreen chemistry with Bailey. 'The characters have a great relationship,' she told Access Hollywood, 'and ultimately, I think they really impact one another for the better.' The actress also said that she '100 percent' understands why Bailey always goes viral. 'I mean, I get it,' she said. 'I'm there.' Jurassic World Rebirth also stars Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, and Rupert Friend. It'll hit theaters on July 2.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Got a lot of love to give...": Scarlett Johansson responds to viral red carpet kisses with Jonathan Bailey
Scarlett Johansson has addressed the recent wave of online attention sparked by her playful red carpet kisses with 'Jurassic World Rebirth' co-star Jonathan Bailey , brushing off the viral frenzy with humour and warmth. During appearances in both London and New York for the promotional tour of the latest 'Jurassic Park' instalment, Johansson and Bailey were photographed exchanging lighthearted kisses on the red carpet, images that quickly made the rounds on social media. The two actors, co-starring in the highly anticipated sequel, appeared visibly at ease and affectionate during the events. Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Johansson said, "He's a lovable guy, what can I say? I don't know, we're friendly people," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. The actress also said, "Nothing surprises me these days," adding, "But yeah, I've got a lot of love to give, what can I say?" Johansson, known for her roles in 'Avengers' and 'Marriage Story', has spoken with clear enthusiasm about joining the Jurassic franchise, something she said has been a long time coming. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she called the experience "unbelievable," sharing that she had been hoping to land a role in the series for over a decade. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "When I first heard that there was a new Jurassic movie coming, and that it had a female lead my age, it felt surreal," Johansson said. "I was actually in the middle of filming Eleanor the Great at the time, so it was a lot to juggle. I had these geeked-out, fangirl moments--but then I had to put those aside and focus," she said.
