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The 2024 SAG Awards honored outstanding performances in TV and film, with Oppenheimer emerging as a big winner. Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the recipients of acting awards. The event also recognized achievements in stunt ensembles and ensemble casts across various categories in both film and television.
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has attracted a host of celebrities, including Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, who are generating buzz for their sci-fi romance film "Love Me." Other stars such as Judith Light, June Squibb, and Lucy Liu are also making appearances to showcase their latest projects. The festival in Park City, Utah, is drawing attention to upcoming movies and series, with various celebrities stopping by the Official Sundance Portrait Studio Presented by Shutterstock for exclusive photos.
"Love Me" is a tedious AI romance film that follows the love story of two star-crossed pieces of metal, a buoy and a satellite, over 13.7 billion years. Despite the ambitious premise, the movie gradually loses its appeal and becomes trite and predictable. The film, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, features strong voice performances from Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun but fails to deliver a compelling emotional foundation, resulting in a brain-frying and emotionally hollow experience.
Kristen Stewart kept it casual at the premiere of her new film Love Me at the Sundance Film Festival, joined by co-star Steven Yeun. The futuristic love story focuses on a connection between a satellite and a buoy after humans have died off. Stewart's fiancée, Dylan Meyer, showed support, and the actress also stars in Love Lies Bleeding. She has vowed to stop acting until she can secure funding for her passion project, The Chronology of Water, which she hopes to direct.
Directors Sam and Andy Zuchero discuss their feature debut film "Love Me," a sci-fi romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun as a buoy and a satellite falling in love a billion years after humans have gone extinct. The film, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival, was inspired by themes of isolation and human connection during the global pandemic. The Zucheros aimed to create a sprawling multi-disciplinary epic with influences from director Douglas Sirk and a score by David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. They express gratitude for their collaborators and hope for the opportunity to continue making movies with such beautiful collaborators.
The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival is set to feature a diverse lineup of films, with some impact from the recent Hollywood strikes. Sales are expected to be robust, with several big sellers anticipated, including titles like "A Real Pain," "Daughters," "Dìdi," "Exhibiting Forgiveness," and "Freaky Tales." Notable films generating buzz include "Love Me," a dystopian relationship drama starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, and "Thelma," an action-comedy featuring June Squibb seeking revenge after being scammed.
The future of Netflix's award-winning series "Beef" remains uncertain, with creator Lee Sung Jin stating that it could potentially continue as an anthology or in other forms, depending on Netflix's decision. Despite being a limited series, the possibility of a second season is not ruled out, as seen with other shows like "The White Lotus." The show's star, Steven Yeun, expressed uncertainty about a second season and deferred to Lee.
Metro Detroit's Steven Yeun won a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series for his role in "Beef," a Netflix series that also won best limited series and a best actress award for Ali Wong. Yeun, who grew up in the Detroit suburbs, thanked his wife and family during his acceptance speech, expressing gratitude for their support. The actor, known for his role in "The Walking Dead" and his Oscar-nominated performance in "Minari," continues to receive acclaim for his work in "Beef."
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun made history at the Golden Globes, with Wong becoming the first actor of Asian descent to win for best female actor in a limited series and Yeun as the second Asian American actor to win for best male in a limited series. Their performances in the Netflix series Beef were celebrated, with Yeun expressing feelings of "isolation" in his acceptance speech and Wong thanking the show's creator and Yeun for their friendship. The darkly comedic series received critical acclaim, and while it was in the limited series category, there are potential plans for more seasons.
Steven Yeun won his first Golden Globe for Male Actor in a Limited Series for his role in Netflix's "Beef," joining co-star Ali Wong who also won a Globe and the series itself for Best Limited Series. Yeun expressed gratitude in his acceptance speech and thanked his family, Netflix, A24, and the cast and crew of "Beef." The series, created by Lee Sung Jin, follows the story of Amy and Danny after a road rage incident in Los Angeles and has garnered significant viewership, earning a spot in the Global Netflix Top 10 in 87 countries. Both Yeun and Wong are also nominated in the same categories at the upcoming Primetime Emmys.
Steven Yeun has opened up about his decision to leave Marvel's "Thunderbolts," attributing the move partly to the SAG-AFTRA strike that occurred last year. While expressing regret over his departure and the necessity to communicate his sincerity in emails, Yeun remains hopeful about participating in a Marvel movie in the future, though he's keeping any specific desires close to his chest. The film, directed by Jake Schreier and written by Lee Sung Jin with a draft by Eric Pearson, has faced production delays due to industry strikes and has not yet started filming.
The lineup for the 40th Sundance film festival has been announced, featuring new films starring Kristen Stewart, Saoirse Ronan, and Steven Yeun. The festival will showcase a variety of independent storytelling, with almost half of the films coming from first-time directors. Kristen Stewart will star in two films, including a romantic thriller set in the 80s and a unique love story between a satellite and a buoy. Saoirse Ronan will headline an adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir, while Steven Yeun will also have a prominent role. The festival will feature a range of genre titles and documentaries, with a focus on diverse voices and perspectives.
The 40th Sundance Film Festival, taking place from January 18 to 28, 2024, has announced its lineup, featuring two films, eight episodic titles, and a New Frontier interactive experience. One of the highlights is "Love Me," a sci-fi romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, which won the 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The festival aims to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their bold and risk-taking work.
Pedro Pascal revealed in an interview with Steven Yeun that he has caused three road rage incidents, all of which were his fault. In his most recent incident, he cut someone off and was spat at. Pascal said the hostility didn't trigger any rage out of him, but instead humbled and shocked him. Yeun suggested that the person may have been trying to connect with Pascal in some way. Pascal was recently lauded for his performances in "The Last of Us" and "The Mandalorian."
Pedro Pascal shared in an Actors on Actors Variety interview that he has been in three road rage incidents, all of which were his fault. In his most recent incident, he cut someone off and got spat at. Pascal said the hostility "didn't trigger any rage" out of him, but instead humbled and shocked him. The "Beef" actor was recently lauded for his performance in "The Last of Us" and "The Mandalorian."