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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Project Hail Mary' Trailer Blasts Off To 400M Views In First Week; Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller Heading To Comic-Con
Amazon MGM Studio's trailer Project Hail Mary posted some outer space-like numbers, pulling in 400 million global views in its first week. According to WaveMetrix, that's the most views in one week for a trailer of an original movie (non-sequel/remake). It's also the biggest trailer launch ever in the history of Amazon MGM Studios (that is for MGM, Amazon, or even the combined banner). More from Deadline 'Project Hail Mary' Trailer: Ryan Gosling Leads Amazon's Sci-Fi Flick Amazon MGM Studios & Sony Pictures Ink Multi-Year International Theatrical Distribution Deal Marvel Skipping Comic-Con's Hall H This Year Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller celebrated the milestone on Twitter, but they also spilled the beans that they're going to be at San Diego Comic-Con with star Ryan Gosling, author Andy Weir and scribe Drew Goodard. In the pic, Gosling plays science teacher Ryland Grace who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. The movie is produced by Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord, Miller, Weir, Aditya Sood and Rachel O'Connor. EPs are Patricia Whitcher, Drew Goddard, Lucy Kitada, Nikki Baida, Sarah Esberg, Ken Kao The movie also stars Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub Earlier this morning, we reported that Amazon MGM Studios' The Accountant 2 is the second most watched movie on Prime Video pulling in 80M global viewers since dropping on June 5. Holy Moly! Thank you all you glorious generous fans of movies / books / near light speed space travel / the Sun for pushing the trailer for Project Hail Mary past 400 million views – the most in one week for a non-sequel non-remake original film trailer… ever. Can't wait to… — Phil Lord (@philiplord) July 9, 2025 Holy Moly. Thank you all you glorious generous fans of movies / books / near light speed space travel / the Sun for pushing the trailer for Project Hail Mary past 400 million views – the most in one week for a film that's not a sequel or a remake… ever. Can't wait to thank some… — Christopher Miller (@chrizmillr) July 9, 2025 Best of Deadline 'Wednesday' Season 2: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Masterpiece' sci-fi film lauded as 'ahead of its time' with 'breathtaking action' finally lands on Netflix 23 years after its release
A 'masterpiece' film that was lauded as 'ahead of its time' has finally landed on Netflix 23 years after its release. The sci-fi hit, Minority Report, premiered on screens back in 2002 and stars movie legend Tom Cruise as the lead. Based on Philip K Dick's novel that shares the same name, the film is set in 2054 and was added to the streaming platform on July 1. The futuristic tale delves into a world where crimes are seen before they even happen. Precrime chief John Anderton, played by Cruise, flees after facing accusations of an 'imminent homicide,' according to the synopsis. Minority Report also stars Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton, amongst others, and boasts an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes where viewers have left their verdicts over the years. According to Metro, one fan gushed: 'This movie was amazing and way ahead of its time. I was very impressed. Tom Cruise had an incredible performance. 'The story was unique and captivating. Very thought provoking. All the future tech displayed in this movie is still impressive today in 2020 even to a seasoned Sci-Fi fan. 'A must see film, one of the best Sci-Fi movies out there.' While another said: 'On the short list of my all-time favorite movies, Minority Report is the rare film that has everything: breathtaking action and suspense, philosophical and ethical dilemmas, real emotion and well-placed plot twists. 'In fact, it has so much going on that it might have gone off the rails in lesser hands; but Spielberg's veteran direction shapes it into a masterpiece.' Someone else penned: 'This movie is just about 20 years old and still holds up from all aspects. 'Still looks great, has an amazing script and grabbed my attention the whole time even though I had already seen it. Amazing.' Minority Report also stars Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton, amongst others, and boasts an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes and viewers have left their verdicts on the site over the years Another fan commented: 'A cool and creative sci-fi action film with great acting from Tom Cruise and great directing from Stephen Spielberg.' 'I thought this was an awesome Sci-Fi film. One of Tom Cruise's best films,' someone else said. Though not everyone has loved the film and one viewer penned: 'What a mess of storyline. This is a waste of talent.'
Khaleej Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
From sci-fi to zombies: Emirati filmmakers push for more original stories on screen
Prominent Emirati filmmakers argue that the country's film movement, though still in its infancy, is progressing with time. However, the Arab world's first sci-fi movie producer, Ghanem Ghubash, told Khaleej Times that much needs to be done for the Emirati film scene to evolve further on the world stage. Ghubash, along with his partner S.A. Zaidi, created the first science fiction film set in the UAE, with familiar scenes of the Dubai skyscrapers conquered by extraterrestrial creatures. That movie was released in 2016, and a lot has changed since then, Ghubash said. Another dilemma Ghubash noted was that young filmmakers are 'just trying to imitate what's happening in Hollywood.' He explained, 'they need to create their own stories, their own narratives.' He added that more film creators should branch out and look into other genres like sci-fi or horror, as Ghubash believes genres are 'missing' from the film scene. 'If we incorporate the right genres or we show what's happening in the families here, the curiosity will start to grow,' he said. The sci-fi movie producer said his next film will be a zombie movie, something unheard of in the Emirati film scene. 'I'm trying to do a science fiction post-apocalypse. Basically, a story when the world already ended, mixed with a horror survival movie,' he explained. Currently, it is in the pre-production stages, meaning that the crew is still doing casting and location scouting, as well as getting the movie's script approved by a governmental entity. 'A lot of people think that the city is something it's not. They give it a glam light. They think all Emiratis drive, are rich and have jaguars. So, they don't know who the real people here are,' Ghubash said. 'There are a lot of amazing people in the city and they have amazing stories to tell.", Ghubash said he doesn't think a budget from government grants is going to develop the film scene; rather it is the people. 'You have to gather the right people to make the film scene grow,' he said. 'People who are film enthusiasts who want to struggle through this. You can't do this as a part-time hobby. It takes your full attention.' Need for more talent Hamad Saghran, a filmmaker based out of Ras Al Khaimah, agreed that more support is needed for development, especially in the technical field. 'More qualified Emirati professionals are needed, as well as in scriptwriting, where storytelling and cinematic structure need greater focus and nurturing.' The 37-year-old filmmaker created countless short movies which take place in his native Ras Al Khaimah, and which take heavy inspiration from his heritage and culture. Saghran added that although some governmental entities, like the Emirates Foundation and the Al Qasimi foundation, backed some of his film projects, they are mostly self-funded. 'Having financial support definitely helps with production quality and creative freedom, but it's not everything,' he said. 'Not getting funding doesn't mean we stop. It just pushes us to find more resourceful ways to bring ideas to life.' Crucial platforms In terms of where the future is headed for the country's film scene, Saghran believes progress is still not up to par. He said that the Emirati film movement experienced a 'successful start from 2001 to 2018, thanks to film festivals,' but that the suspension of some festivals, like the Abu Dhabi Film Festival's closure in 2015, led to a 'noticeable slowdown in cinematic activity,' he said. 'Festivals are crucial platforms for showcasing talent and engaging with audiences,' Saghran said. 'Still, there are ongoing efforts by filmmakers across the UAE. Many young creatives are full of potential but lack the necessary support.' He added that he believes artificial intelligence tools will significantly make it easier for young filmmakers to unleash their full potential, but cautioned that they should be used wisely. 'At the end of the day, filmmaking is an emotional, human-driven experience. Mistakes and imperfections are part of its authenticity,' Saghran said. Ghubash stated that it is possible for filmmakers to integrate the use of AI in the process. "We can rely on AI to incorporate great works of visual narration, I think it's more accessible," he added.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bromyard sci-fi museum to auction Doctor Who and Red Dwarf props
A museum holding a "lifetime collection" of Doctor Who memorabilia, along with Star Wars and Red Dwarf props, is putting its entire collection up for Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction holds props and costumes from both the early and revived series of the BBC auctioneers, Heritage Auctions, described it as "one of the most comprehensive Doctor Who archives ever assembled".Items from the museum, in Bromyard, Herefordshire, were also used in other classic sci-fi films and programmes, including from Star Trek: Voyager, will also be going under the hammer next month. The museum opened its doors in 2007 and closed in March when the owner, Andy Glazzard, decided to retire."We are naturally sorry to part with such a wonderful collection after so many years curating the items in our museum," he said. "But time goes on."About 85% of the 75 pieces in the museum are related to Doctor Who, which was first shown on BBC television more than 60 years them are a Tardis used by Third Doctor Jon Pertwee in a fan-made serial thought to be one of his final filmed has a starting estimate of £3,500.A reproduction of the Doctor's robotic dog, K9, dating from 2005, is listed at £1,500.A full-length cape worn by the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker, is expected to fetch at least £740, as is a costume worn by companion Rose Tyler, played by Billie up for sale are an original model miniature of Starbug 1, the craft used by the crew of Red Dwarf in the series of the same name, and a costume worn by the robotic humanoid Kryten. "This is a landmark auction for all Doctor Who, Star Trek and Red Dwarf fans (amongst others) and all those passionate about science fiction," said Alastair McCrea from Heritage Auctions."The breadth of the collection and the care taken to preserve it, makes it unprecedented and we anticipate huge interest from around the globe for these pieces.""We wish the successful bidders of our items all the best for the future, hoping that they will enjoy their purchases as much as we have," added Mr sale is due to take place from 16-18 July. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Who showrunner admits ‘we don't know what's happening' as future remains uncertain
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has admitted that he's still uncertain about the future of the beloved sci-fi show following the conclusion of the latest season. Ncuti Gatwa departed as the titular Doctor after season 15 came to an end last month. In a shock reveal, he was seemingly replaced by the returning Billie Piper, however, it is yet to be officially announced what character she will play. The BBC has yet to confirm if Doctor Who has been renewed, with questions remaining over the show's co-production deal with Disney+, which streams the series in the US. In a production diary for the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Davies announced a pause to the page as he awaits news. The 62-year-old wrote: 'We don't know what's happening yet, and while everyone works that out, I'll take a pause on this page… Hopefully, we'll have news soon,' Deadline quotes a source from the show as saying: 'This letter is a production notes diary for when the show is in production, or on air, and as Russell has stated within the piece, it is a pause.' The news comes as new ratings show that overall viewership was down for the latest season, which averaged around 3.2 million viewers across the eight episodes, which is half a million fewer than the previous season, as per Deadline. Davies previously addressed the future of the show in an interview with Radio Times in April. 'There's no decision until after season two,' said Davies, a month before the latest series was due to come o an end. 'It's funny, because even people who work on the show think that means we're having secret meetings about it. People I work with every year say, 'What's really happening?' and I'm going, 'Nothing! No meetings, nothing.' "That's when the decision is – and the decision won't even be made by the people we work with at Disney+, it'll be made by someone in a big office somewhere. So literally nothing is happening, no decision." Gatwa was the Doctor for just two seasons, but in a behind-the-scenes clip released on YouTube, the actor revealed that a short tenure was always the plan. According to the star, this was 'because it's a role that demands a lot of you, physically and emotionally and mentally'. Speaking on the companion show Doctor Who: Unleashed, the Sex Education star added: 'You know it's gonna happen when you get cast. You're like, 'I'm gonna have to hand this baton over one time, it's all gonna come to an end soon.' So I feel like I've been in constant preparation for that.' Gatwa, 32, called his exit from the show 'bittersweet', stating: 'I can imagine it's been for all Doctors. Just looking at the console before regenerating was like, 'My god, this console – it's been here for 60 years. And I was here for some of those years. And how magic.''
