Released in 2001, directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ted Griffin, “Ocean’s Eleven” is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name (starring Frank Sinatra). The remake was a huge success, both in the United States and internationally, and raised more than $450 million in revenue, with a budget of $85 million. […]
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The Hollywood glitz has inevitably rubbed off on movies, and specifically movies about gambling. Today we will take a look at the highest budget gambling movies there are. Each is a classic polished off not only by big-budget effects and lavish frills, but similarly by great acting, fantastic writing and an ambiance that pulls you […]
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HGTV has greenlit “Celebrity IOU,” hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott, for a second season. The home renovation series sees A-listers “express deep gratitude to individuals who had a major impact on their lives by surprising them with big, heartwarming home renovations that bring everyone to tears” with the help of the pair. “Since its […]
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HGTV has greenlit a new home renovation series with Drew and Jonathan Scott called “Celebrity IOU.” In each episode, participating celebrities (including Brad Pitt, Rebel Wilson, Viola Davis, and Melissa McCarthy (share an authentic, inside look into their personal lives and get hands-on with Drew and Jonathan to imagine a design plan and create a […]
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“Parasite” was the surprise Best Picture winner at the 92nd “Academy Awards.” The South Korean-produced film was also cited or Best International Film, Best Director for Bong Joon-ho, and Best Original Screenplay. Historically, “Parasite” is now the first film not in the English language to win the night’s top prize. Elsewhere, the winners were easier […]
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In a surprise victory, “Parasite” was cited for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, which is only the second foreign-language film in SAG Awards history to score a best cast nomination. Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won two awards: Best Comedy Cast and Tony Shalhoub for […]
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Theatrical “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” was the top winner at the “77th Annual Golden Globe Awards” with trophies for Best Musical or Comedy; Brad Pitt for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy; and Quenton Tarentino for Best Screenplay, Motion Picture. ‘1917’ was cited for Best Drama and for Sam […]
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Crackle has placed an order for 10-episodes of a drama called “Snatch” based on the Guy Ritchie heist movie in 2010. The logline: “Snatch” will center on a group of twenty-something, up and coming hustlers who stumble upon a truck load of stolen gold bullion and are suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of organized […]