All articles tagged with #top gun maverick
Originally Published 9 days ago — by KSL.com
A U.S. appeals court ruled that 'Top Gun: Maverick' did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article by Ehud Yonay, dismissing claims that the film shared substantial similarities with the article, and upheld a previous dismissal of the case.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Paramount Pictures has filed a countersuit against Shaun Gray, the cousin of 'Top Gun: Maverick' writer Eric Warren Singer, accusing him of fraud and copyright infringement for claiming he co-wrote key scenes of the film and hiding his involvement, while Gray argues he authored major action sequences and should be credited as a co-author.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Christopher McQuarrie has revealed that he has already figured out the story for 'Top Gun 3', emphasizing that the key focus is on balancing the emotional aspects of the film to ensure audience connection, with the project currently in the planning stages and set to involve returning characters and talent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Monica Barbaro, known for her role in 'Top Gun: Maverick,' shared a peculiar piece of advice she received early in her career: to trim her long eyelashes. Speaking at the Savannah Film Festival, Barbaro emphasized the importance of trusting one's instincts and filtering through advice. She also discussed the challenges actors face, such as factors beyond their control in casting decisions, and the need for resilience, especially during auditions. Barbaro, who will portray Joan Baez in an upcoming biopic, highlighted the value of commercial work as a financial support for aspiring actors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Glen Powell discusses his career trajectory, including his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and the upcoming "Twisters," his move back to Austin, and his excitement about working with Edgar Wright on "The Running Man." He also shares anecdotes about almost hosting "Saturday Night Live" and his ongoing education at the University of Texas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Jerry Bruckheimer discusses the theatrical release of his highest-testing film, "Young Woman and the Sea," originally intended for Disney+, and shares updates on the development of a "Top Gun: Maverick" sequel and other upcoming projects.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HOLA! USA
Glen Powell shared a memorable prank by Tom Cruise during a helicopter ride in London while filming 'Top Gun: Maverick.' Tom pretended to lose control of the helicopter, but it was all in good fun. Powell praised Cruise for his professionalism, respect for the crew, and his ability to listen and collaborate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed News
Glen Powell shared his experience of watching a six-hour "film school" video created by Tom Cruise, detailing everything Cruise has learned about filmmaking. Powell, who played Hangman in "Top Gun: Maverick," praised Cruise for his mentorship and their close friendship, which includes Cruise gifting him flying lessons and pranking him during a helicopter ride.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Glen Powell shared stories about his friendship with Tom Cruise, including career advice and memorable experiences during the filming of "Top Gun: Maverick." Powell, who originally auditioned for Rooster but was cast as Hangman, recounted Cruise's mentorship and a private "film school" session. Powell also discussed his career trajectory, past audition failures, and his interest in playing Batman, noting the influence of actors like Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth on Hollywood's casting trends.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Glen Powell, who played Lt. Jake "Hangman" Seresin in "Top Gun: Maverick," nearly went broke waiting for the film's release due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying its debut. Despite financial struggles, Powell's role in the movie, which became a box office hit in May 2022, significantly boosted his career. Tom Cruise, who reprised his role as Maverick, advised Powell to fully embrace his character's arrogance for the film to succeed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Glen Powell, who played Lt. Jake "Hangman" Seresin in "Top Gun: Maverick," nearly went broke waiting for the film's release due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying its debut. Despite financial struggles, the movie became a box office hit in May 2022. Tom Cruise, who reprised his role as Maverick, advised Powell to fully embrace his character's arrogance for the film to succeed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Glen Powell has moved from Hollywood back to his home state of Texas, inspired by Matthew McConaughey's advice to escape the "fake world" of Hollywood. Powell, who has enjoyed recent career success with roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and Netflix's "Anyone But You," wanted to be closer to his family and finish his degree at the University of Texas. He believes the move will be beneficial for his mental and emotional well-being.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Paramount Studios successfully defended against a copyright lawsuit filed by the family of Ehud Yonay, whose 1983 magazine article inspired the original "Top Gun" film. The U.S. District Judge dismissed the case, stating that the sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," was largely dissimilar to the original article. The family alleged that Paramount failed to renegotiate a new license before creating the film, but the judge found that the elements of "Maverick" did not overlap with Yonay's article. Despite the dismissal, the family's attorney plans to appeal the ruling to the 9th Circuit.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A lawsuit claiming that the film "Top Gun: Maverick" borrowed too much from a 1983 magazine article has been dismissed by a US District Judge in Los Angeles. The judge ruled that the sequel was not "substantially similar" to the original article, and Paramount Pictures stated that the plaintiffs' claims were without merit. The heirs of the article's author, Ehud Yonay, plan to appeal the decision, arguing that they deserve a share of the sequel's profits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
A U.S. judge has rejected a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, dismissing claims that the movie "Top Gun: Maverick" borrowed too much from a 1983 magazine article. The judge ruled that the sequel was not "substantially similar" to the original article, and therefore, the plaintiffs, heirs to the article's copyright, were not entitled to the sequel's profits. The judge also stated that copyright law does not protect factual elements and themes, and Paramount was not required to credit the original article's author in the sequel.