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The 2026 CFP National Championship game between Indiana University and the Miami Hurricanes in Miami has become a Hollywood-flavored affair, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Cuban attending and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo floating the idea of a film about Indiana’s turnaround, underscoring a blue-collar underdog narrative against Miami’s glam NIL scene.
Several big stars like George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, and Julia Roberts missed out on the Bafta longlist, which highlights key contenders for the upcoming awards, with notable films and performances recognized, and some expected Oscar contenders notably absent from the list.
Dwayne Johnson reflects on his abusive childhood and how confronting his past through acting, especially in the film 'The Smashing Machine,' has been a freeing experience, allowing him to explore deeper emotional roles beyond his typical blockbuster persona.
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' which deeply moved him and marked a significant artistic shift, inspiring him to pursue more personal projects beyond his typical blockbuster roles, amidst a challenging box office environment for mid-budget dramas.
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' a film that marked a significant artistic shift for him, and despite its underwhelming box office debut, Johnson is inspired and committed to making more personal projects that challenge him and resonate with audiences.
Dwayne Johnson discusses his career transformation from wrestling to acting, highlighting his recent challenging role in 'The Smashing Machine' which earned critical acclaim but underperformed at the box office, and reflects on his journey, cultural roots, and future projects like 'Jumanji 3' and 'Moana' sequels.
Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie are collaborating on a new film adaptation of Daniel Pinkwater's novel 'Lizard Music,' with Johnson set to star and Safdie directing, produced by Amazon MGM and others, centered on a boy's adventure involving a secret broadcast of music-playing lizards.
United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios are developing 'Lizard Music,' a film starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie, based on Daniel Pinkwater's novel, involving a whimsical story about a boy discovering a secret world of lizards playing music and embarking on a magical adventure.
Christopher Nolan praised Dwayne Johnson's performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' calling it one of the best of the year and highlighting its emotional depth, while also acknowledging the film's challenging box office performance and Johnson's dedication to his craft.
Dwayne Johnson undergoes a striking transformation into MMA fighter Mark Kerr for the movie 'The Smashing Machine,' creating a visual illusion that makes him look both like himself and a different person.
Dwayne Johnson expressed pride in his role in the film 'The Smashing Machine,' despite its lowest box office debut of $6 million, emphasizing that he cannot control box office results but can control his performance and commitment to the craft.
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' had the worst opening of his career, earning $5.9 million domestically, but he remains positive, emphasizing the importance of performance over box office results and praising the director Benny Safdie.
A biopic starring Dwayne Johnson about Syracuse alumnus Mark Kerr, titled 'The Smashing Machine,' opened poorly at the box office with only $6 million, marking the worst opening of Johnson's career, despite critical acclaim and a high production budget, due to factors like limited international appeal and audience preferences.
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' flopped at the box office, earning only $6 million on a $50 million budget due to audience mismatch, poor word-of-mouth, and limited international appeal, marking a career-worst debut for the star.
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' flopped with a $6 million opening, the worst of his career, while Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' dominated the box office with $33 million. Despite the film's poor performance, Johnson received praise at the Venice Film Festival and remains financially secure, with potential future earnings from wrestling events.