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DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' Blends Filipino Folklore with Star-Studded Voice Cast
film21 days ago

DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' Blends Filipino Folklore with Star-Studded Voice Cast

DreamWorks Animation’s latest original feature, 'Forgotten Island,' opens in theaters on September 25, 2026. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film follows two best friends, Jo and Raissa, who are transported to a mythical realm called Nakali. The story explores themes of memory and friendship as the characters navigate a vibrant, chaotic world to return home. The voice cast includes H.E.R., Dave Franco, Liza Soberano, and Jenny Slate. Critics praise the animation and emotional depth, noting the film’s distinct Filipino cultural influences and its departure from typical franchise-driven animation.

via Deadline|
#dave-franco#dreamworks-animation#film
Dave Franco Calls Idiots’ Diarrhea Scene the Craziest On-Camera Moment
entertainment1 month ago

Dave Franco Calls Idiots’ Diarrhea Scene the Craziest On-Camera Moment

Dave Franco explains reviving Macon Blair’s project from The Shitheads into Idiots, including casting and financing shifts; he calls the film’s motel diarrhea sequence the craziest thing he’s ever done on camera, compares it to Dumb and Dumber, and discusses his role as producer, Blair’s collaboration, and future plans to direct a horror film while staying involved in producing and potential returns to 24 Jump Street or Now You See Me 4.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#dave-franco#diarrhea-scene#entertainment
Macon Blair's 13-Year Road to Idiots: From Shelved Scripts to Sundance Debut
entertainment1 month ago

Macon Blair's 13-Year Road to Idiots: From Shelved Scripts to Sundance Debut

Filmmaker Macon Blair recounts the 13-year saga to bring his road comedy Idiots (originally The Shitheads) to theaters, surviving funding collapses, cast shifts, and a title change before ultimately shooting with Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr., premiering at Sundance 2026 and landing a distribution deal with IFC; Blair says the delays — though hard — helped shape the final film and reflect themes from his earlier work.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#dave-franco#entertainment#idiots
entertainment11 months ago

Allison Williams Shines at 'Regretting You' Premiere Despite Film's Predictability

The film 'Regretting You,' directed by Josh Boone and starring Allison Williams and Dave Franco, is a poorly executed adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, criticized for its lack of originality, uneven tone, and superficial character development, failing to live up to the potential of its source material or Boone's previous work.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#allison-williams#colleen-hoover#dave-franco
movies1 year ago

'Regretting You' Trailer Unveils Colleen Hoover Adaptation Starring Williams and Franco

The first trailer for the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel 'Regretting You' stars Allison Williams and Dave Franco, and is set to be released in theaters on October 24. The film explores themes of tragedy, secrets, and regrets following a fatal car accident, and features a cast including Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames. It is directed by Josh Boone and produced by Constantin Film, following the success of Hoover's previous novel adaptations.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#allison-williams#colleen-hoover#dave-franco
entertainment1 year ago

Dave Franco and Alison Brie Celebrate Love and Friendship from Wedding to Film

Dave Franco and Alison Brie reminisced about their 2017 wedding in Los Angeles, describing it as a simple, joyful event with a humorous proposal involving a Zorro mask and a placeholder ring, followed by a laid-back party at Pizzeria Mozza with friends, weed pens, and personal pizzas, reflecting their non-traditional approach to marriage.

via Variety|
#alison-brie#dave-franco#entertainment