Image: Neon In the last couple of years, it feels like more big name actors have come into the MCU rather than relative unknowns and rising stars. From Harrison Ford to Oscar Isaac and Aubrey Plaza, anyone’s up for grabs these days—unless you’re Kristen Stewart, that is. Spoilers of the Week | June 3rd Guesting … Read more
Image: Respawn Entertainment, Paramount, & Tor. Here we are again, gang: Glasgow Worldcon has unveiled its list of nominees for this year’s Hugo Awards. Once again, Worldcon is changing locations: this time, it’ll be Glasgow, Scotland that’ll host the annual ceremony celebrating the year’s best genre media like sci-fi and fantasy books, TV, games, and … Read more
Poor ThingsImage: Searchlight After enduring the pandemic and a pair of industry-stopping strikes, Hollywood seemed extra jazzed about celebrating itself at this year’s Oscars. While there weren’t a ton of genre movies on the ballot—truly, last year’s Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep still feels rather validating—a few did find their way to the podium. … Read more
Helen Mirren says that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie have nothing to worry about when it comes to their Oscar snubs. Talking with ET’s Cassie DiLaura from the 37th Annual American Cinematheque Awards on Thursday, the 78-year-old actress said that she doesn’t think that the pair should be upset by their lack of nominations in … Read more
Margot Robbie is taking Barbie’s Oscar snubs in stride. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Robbie told the crowd at a special SAG screening of the record-breaking film on Tuesday. When the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced last week, Barbie received eight nods — for which Robbie said she’s … Read more
Greta Gerwig has finally responded to Jo Koy’s controversial jokes about her film’s premise during his Golden Globes monologue. During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Today, the Barbie director, 40, was asked about the stand-up comedian’s jab at her record-breaking box office hit and had a refreshing take. While opening up the awards show on … Read more
Image: Mattel In the year that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is a major awards contender—with a script the director co-wrote, starring and produced by Margot Robbie, and an incredible ensemble of female talent—women in film are still a majorly marginalized group. Mattel, no doubt inspired by Barbie’s success, has come out with a new set … Read more
Image: Hasbro Ten years ago, Hasbro announced something akin to a disturbance in the Force—and Star Wars toy fans’ wallets: The Black Series, a brand new line that would bump the iconic heroes and villains of the galaxy far, far away up to 6″ scale for the first time (and away from the 3.75″ scale … Read more
Billie Eilish made her return to Saturday Night Live for the third time as the show’s musical guest over the weekend, which provided the perfect opportunity for a mini Barbie reunion, of sorts. Host Kate McKinnon — who plays Weird Barbie in the film — was joined by Barbie director Greta Gerwig in a surprise cameo, … Read more
Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s blockbuster comedy Barbie was honored with the Gotham Global Icon & Creator Tribute during the 2023 Gotham Awards on Monday, and the pair were overwhelmed with gratitude and joy after accepting the special recognition. Gerwig — who directed and co-wrote the film — and Robbie, who produced the movie and … Read more