Director Denis Villeneuve has vowed to never release deleted scenes from Dune: Part Two, stating that once a scene is cut from the movie, it's "dead for a reason." Despite actors like Tim Blake Nelson and Stephen McKinley Henderson being cut from the film, Villeneuve remains committed to his strict editing process, emphasizing that the movie prevails over personal attachments to specific scenes.
As the 30th anniversary of "Schindler's List" approaches, Steven Spielberg and others involved in the film's creation reflect on its significance and impact. Spielberg's journey to bring the story of Oskar Schindler to the screen was marked by challenges, including finding the right script and facing resistance to filming in black-and-white. The film's production was also influenced by rising antisemitism and Holocaust denialism, prompting Spielberg to take on the project as a "mission" to ensure the story was told.
James Cameron revealed that he specifically cast "short extras" below 5-foot-8 for the movie "Titanic" to make the sets look bigger, saving money in the process. This decision added an extra million dollars of value to the film's production. Despite initial doubts about its profitability, "Titanic" went on to become the highest-grossing movie of all time until it was surpassed by Cameron's own film, "Avatar."
Greta Gerwig, writer and director of the film "Barbie," revealed that she snuck into theaters during the movie's opening weekend to observe audience reactions. She stood in the back and adjusted the volume if necessary. Gerwig described making the film as the most joyful experience she's had on a set and expressed hope that audiences would find it equally enjoyable. She also mentioned being in the process of writing a new project and confirmed her role as the director for two upcoming "Narnia" movies.
Netflix's upcoming sci-fi epic Rebel Moon, directed by Zack Snyder, will be split into two parts due to the platform's preference for movies shorter than two hours. Each part will have two cuts, one for all ages and another for adults that hews closer to Snyder's vision. The non-traditional release schedule will see the parts released fairly close to one another. The idea of a marketable version of the film living alongside the version that's closer to the director's original vision is exciting, giving audiences their own choice on which option is best for them.
Harrison Ford reveals that he and co-star Brad Pitt had conflicts both on and off camera during the making of the 1997 action-thriller film, The Devil's Own. The two actors couldn't agree on a director or some aspects of the script, but Ford admits that he liked how the movie turned out. The film ended up doing well at the box office, grossing $140.8 million worldwide.
Harrison Ford has revealed that he had issues with Brad Pitt while making the 1997 thriller The Devil's Own, but still loves the movie. The two actors had differences in exploring their characters and developing the screenplay. The movie had a complicated production process with multiple screenwriters. Despite being one of Brad Pitt's least favorite movies, Harrison Ford holds it dear.
Tom Hanks has admitted to sometimes feeling pressured to maintain a certain level of "charming" composure on set. The Oscar winner has pulled every single one of those moments of behavior himself on a set. Hanks called out the "cardinal sin" of delaying the length of the shoot or changing the budget. He also revealed that his novel was born after having "just run out of curiosity for the job" as an actor as a whole.
