All articles tagged with #movie sets
Despite realtors' claims, the interior scenes of the iconic "Home Alone" house were not filmed inside the actual house but on sets at a defunct high school in Chicago, according to the film's cinematographer. The house, now for sale, is being marketed with misleading information about its use in the movie.
Russell Crowe revealed that he fractured both of his legs on the set of "Robin Hood" in 2010 but continued working without taking a day off. He only discovered the fractures years later when he experienced pain in his legs. This was not his first on-set injury, as he has also sustained a disintegrating hip, torn labrum tissue, and other injuries during his career. Crowe's perseverance and dedication to his work have led to a series of physical challenges, including tears in his Achilles tendons and missing cartilage in his toes.
Julia Roberts admits to consciously not being "too friendly" on movie sets, acknowledging her tendency to come across as "really harsh" due to her forthright personality. She revealed that she made a savvy business move during the making of Notting Hill by insisting on changing part of the script to increase the value of subsequent movie offers she received, proudly stating, "Because I am a feminist."
Bradley Cooper's revelation that he has banned chairs from the sets of movies he directs has sparked controversy and criticism. Some view his remarks as privileged and ableist, arguing that everyone on set should have access to chairs for their well-being during long workdays. Cooper's upcoming film, "Maestro," has been generating award season buzz. Other directors, such as Christopher Nolan, have also expressed a dislike for chairs on set. However, a representative for Nolan clarified that he had only banned cell phones and smoking, not chairs.
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he doesn't allow anyone on set, except for producer Steven Spielberg, while filming his movie about composer Leonard Bernstein. Despite working closely with Bernstein's children, they were not allowed to be present during filming. Cooper stated that he wanted the set to be a sanctuary and that the family initially had concerns but trusted his decision. Additionally, Cooper mentioned another rule during production that has received backlash.
Bradley Cooper revealed in a conversation with Spike Lee that, like Christopher Nolan, he has a "no chairs on set" rule as a director. Instead, Cooper prefers to give his cast apple boxes to sit on, believing that sitting in chairs causes energy to dip. He also expressed his dislike for video villages and not watching playback while directing. Cooper directs and stars in the biopic "Maestro," and previously directed "A Star is Born." Nolan's no-chair policy was also discussed by Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway, with a representative for Nolan clarifying that chairs are not banned but are allocated based on hierarchy.
Director Greta Gerwig wanted every set and prop in the upcoming "Barbie" movie to look beautiful and like a Mattel toy, with the hope that audiences will want to reach out and touch everything. The movie's star, Margot Robbie, revealed that many of the props were handmade and have a '50s and '60s aesthetic, while Barbie's wardrobe was inspired by Cher's closet in "Clueless." The film's intricate and very pink set includes Barbie's Dream House, built to evoke the styles of the 1950s and 1960s when Barbie dolls were first released.
Director Greta Gerwig wanted every set and prop in the upcoming "Barbie" movie to look beautiful and evoke the feeling of wanting to touch everything. The set designers built Barbie's Dream House to evoke the 1950s and 1960s when Barbie dolls were first released, and many of the props were handmade to bring iconic Mattel toys and accessories to life. Margot Robbie, who stars in the movie, said Barbie's wardrobe was inspired by Cher's closet in "Clueless."
Tom Hanks has admitted that he can be a nightmare on movie sets, but he will never be late. The Hollywood actor revealed that he has had tough days trying to be professional when his life has been falling apart. Hanks is known for his reputation as Hollywood's favorite good guy, but even he has moments of difficult behavior. However, he believes that messing with the timing, length of the shoot, or budget is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business.
Hugh Grant said on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" that mobile phones have made movie sets "weird" as actors no longer get drunk and fall "in love with each other." Grant added that now everyone "goes home and looks at Twitter." He also talked about his new movie "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and received backlash for an awkward interview at the 2023 Academy Awards. Drew Barrymore defended him, saying that's just his humor.
Hugh Grant said on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" that mobile phones have made movie sets "so weird" because actors no longer get drunk and fall "in love with each other." Grant made the comments while promoting his new movie, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," which is based on the famous "Dungeons & Dragons" tabletop game. He added that now everyone "goes home and looks at Twitter."