All articles tagged with #rebel wilson
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Rebel Wilson is accused of using US court proceedings to harass and intimidate Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of her film The Deb, amid ongoing legal battles involving contract disputes, defamation, and allegations of misconduct, with courts in Australia and the US involved in various legal actions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
A legal dispute has emerged involving Rebel Wilson, who is accused of orchestrating a smear campaign against producer Amanda Ghost related to the film 'The Deb.' Ghost filed a defamation lawsuit claiming Wilson and her publicist spread false and damaging information, including allegations of sex trafficking, as part of a broader legal battle over the film and related accusations of harassment and interference.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
The article explores allegations that smear campaigns against Blake Lively and Rebel Wilson's film 'The Deb' are interconnected, with Wilson accused of using PR tactics to damage her business rivals, including film producer Amanda Ghost. Legal filings suggest a coordinated effort involving anonymous websites and PR professionals, with potential links to the Lively-Baldoni case, highlighting a broader issue of manipulative PR tactics in Hollywood.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Rebel Wilson discusses her role in 'Bride Hard,' training with stunt coordinators who worked on 'Batman,' and her hopes for a 'Pitch Perfect 4' wedding scene, highlighting her action preparation and her friendship with co-star Anna Camp.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by IndieWire
‘Bride Hard’ is a poorly executed action-comedy starring Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp, directed by Simon West, which wastes its ‘Pitch Perfect’ reunion with heavy product placement and a lack of coherence.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
'Bride Hard' is a poorly executed attempt to blend bridesmaid comedy with action thriller, starring Rebel Wilson, but it falls flat with vulgar jokes, implausible plot, and shoddy filmmaking, earning a one-star review.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes has filed documents in a Los Angeles court alleging that Rebel Wilson fabricated sexual assault accusations against her and bullied her on the set of the film 'The Deb.' Wilson, who directed the film, is being sued for defamation by the film's producers, who claim she made false allegations of sexual misconduct and embezzlement. Wilson is countersuing, citing California's anti-SLAPP laws to protect her freedom of speech. The legal dispute, which includes issues over writing credits, is set to be heard in court on November 21.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb, will close the Toronto Film Festival on September 15 despite her claims of being blocked by executive producers due to reported misconduct. Meanwhile, David Gordon Green's Nutcrackers, starring Ben Stiller, will open the festival on September 5. The controversy has led to a defamation lawsuit against Wilson by the producers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Ben Stiller's new comedy "Nutcrackers," directed by David Gordon Green, will open the 2024 Toronto Film Festival on September 5. This marks Stiller's first starring role since 2017. The film follows a workaholic who must care for his four nephews after their parents' death. The festival will close with Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, "The Deb." The 49th edition of TIFF will run from September 5-10, featuring a star-studded lineup including films by Ron Howard, Anderson .Paak, and more.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The Toronto International Film Festival will open with Ben Stiller's "Nutcrackers" and close with Rebel Wilson's directorial debut "The Deb." Wilson is currently involved in a legal dispute with producers over the film, accusing them of embezzlement and sabotage, while they claim she is making unreasonable demands. The festival runs from September 5-15 and will feature a variety of films, including works by Ron Howard and Marielle Heller.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Rebel Wilson weighed in on the debate over whether straight actors should play gay characters, arguing that actors should be able to play any role regardless of their own sexuality. Her comments add to the ongoing controversy, with some advocating for authenticity in casting LGBTQ+ roles and others supporting the idea that acting is about portraying different people.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Rebel Wilson criticized the notion that only gay actors should play gay roles, calling it "total nonsense" in a BBC Radio 4 interview. She emphasized that actors should be free to play any role and discussed the evolving standards in comedy. Wilson also shared her personal coming-out experience and addressed the controversy surrounding her memoir, "Rebel Rising," which included redacted allegations against Sacha Baron Cohen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Rebel Wilson criticized the notion that only gay actors should play gay roles, calling it "total nonsense" and advocating for actors to play any role they want. She also discussed the challenges of making jokes about sensitive topics and recounted her negative experience working with Sacha Baron Cohen on the film Grimsby, which she described as her "worst professional experience."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Rebel Wilson argues that casting should not be determined by an actor's sexual orientation, stating that straight actors should be allowed to play gay characters and vice versa. She believes the best person should get the role, regardless of their personal sexuality.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Rebel Wilson stated on Watch What Happens Live that there's no amount of money that would make her work with Sacha Baron Cohen again, citing a "no a-holes policy." In her memoir, she alleges inappropriate behavior from Baron Cohen during filming. Wilson also discussed her interactions with Russell Crowe and Adele, clarifying that she has since spoken with Crowe and had a friendly exchange, while speculating about Adele's apparent dislike for her.