Tag

Movie Production

All articles tagged with #movie production

entertainment1 year ago

The Wicked Witch's Painful Legacy: Behind the Scenes of The Wizard of Oz

Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," endured significant hardships during production, including severe burns from the green makeup and dangerous stunts. Despite these challenges, Hamilton, a former kindergarten teacher and single mother, became iconic for her role. The film's production was notoriously difficult for many actors, with issues ranging from heavy costumes to harmful makeup. Hamilton's interest in ecology and environmentalism reflected her "green" character beyond the screen.

entertainment1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds Sacrificed Salary to Keep 'Deadpool' Writers On Set

Ryan Reynolds revealed that he paid the screenwriters of the first "Deadpool" movie out of his own salary to ensure their presence on set, as the production had limited resources. Despite the challenges, Reynolds believes the constraints fostered creativity and character focus. He continues to apply this philosophy in the upcoming "Deadpool and Wolverine" film, now backed by Disney.

entertainment1 year ago

Kevin Costner's Kids Ditch Him on Family Work Trip to France

Kevin Costner attended the Cannes Film Festival with five of his children to promote his new western "Horizon: An American Saga." Despite his hopes for family bonding, his kids quickly found their own activities. Costner, who self-financed part of the film, received a standing ovation at the premiere and shared that his son Hayes has a small but impactful role in the movie.

entertainment1 year ago

Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Triumphs at Cannes with Family Support and Future Installments Promised

Kevin Costner attended the Cannes Film Festival with five of his children to promote his new western film "Horizon: An American Saga." Despite his hopes for family bonding, his kids quickly found their own activities. Costner, who self-financed part of the film, received a nearly 10-minute standing ovation at the premiere. He also revealed that his son Hayes has a small but impactful role in the movie.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

'Rust' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the former armorer of the movie Rust, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge criticized Gutierrez-Reed for not expressing accountability for the death. The incident occurred when actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun during a scene rehearsal, leading to questions about who was responsible for loading the gun with live ammunition. Gutierrez-Reed's attorney argued that she was unfairly targeted, while her father's GoFundMe campaign to cover legal costs was shut down. Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial in July for his role in the incident.

entertainment1 year ago

Minnie Driver Reveals Pressure to Go Topless on Set

Minnie Driver alleges that producers of the 1998 film Hard Rain wouldn't let her wear a wetsuit under her costume during the harsh shoot, claiming they wanted to see her nipples. She said she was made to feel like an "idiot" for pushing back against the decision and was punished for complaining about the conditions. A representative for Morgan Freeman said he has no recollection of the alleged incident, while the film's costume designer stated that wetsuits were provided to everyone, including the cast. The film, which followed associates trying to stop a gang from stealing money amid a flood, received negative reviews and was a box office disappointment.

entertainment1 year ago

Travis Kelce's Debut Movie Premieres as Taylor Swift's Relationship Status Revealed

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce missed the premiere of his first executive-produced movie, "My Dead Friend Zoe," at SXSW in Austin, Texas, as he was in Singapore supporting his girlfriend Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour. The dark comedy drama, directed by military veteran Kyle Hausman-Stokes, follows the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran at odds with her family due to the presence of her deceased best friend. Despite the film's positive reception, it currently lacks a distributor and release date.