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At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, The Sopranos creator David Chase said he’s considering a movie or TV series about Italian Americans moving to Italy—a concept sparked by Americans buying properties in abandoned Italian towns and Lorraine Bracco’s anecdote—featuring four Italian‑American characters and a hoped reunion of four Not Fade Away leads; he also has HBO work in development, including a proposed MKUltra project.
David Chase says his long gap since The Sopranos was due to scripts not getting bought and HBO funding hurdles, and he admits The Many Saints Of Newark missed including Dickie Moltisanti. He’s now developing Project: MKUltra as a limited HBO series (and a film) based on Sidney Gottlieb’s CIA mind‑control program, with Riverain Pictures, splitting the project across TV and cinema. He also floated other ideas, like Italian-Americans returning to Italy, and spoke at Karlovy Vary where the festival runs through July 11.
At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Jesse Eisenberg says he doesn’t want to reprise his Mark Zuckerberg portrayal or be associated with Zuckerberg, noting he prefers not to live in that world; he also discusses social media’s evolution and his ongoing work as a director.
At the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps used their acceptance speeches to comment on global politics and the power of movies to unite and spread messages of love, peace, and forgiveness, emphasizing collective action against division.
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova and her boyfriend Jeff Greenstein made their red carpet debut at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic. Porizkova documented her beauty routine on Instagram before stepping onto the red carpet in a stunning mermaid gown, while Greenstein wore a classic black tuxedo. Fans praised the couple's chemistry and called them "couple goals." Porizkova previously shared a heartfelt post about finding love and dispelling age-related stereotypes.
Russell Crowe expressed his frustration at being constantly asked about Gladiator 2, stating that he knows nothing about the film and is not involved in it. Crowe admitted to feeling a tinge of jealousy towards those working on the sequel, but emphasized that his character is dead in the Gladiator universe. He praised director Ridley Scott's decision to continue the story after 20 years and believes the film will be spectacular. Gladiator 2 is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and will reportedly star Paul Mescal.
Russell Crowe expresses frustration over being constantly asked about Gladiator 2, a movie he is not involved in, stating that he should be paid for the number of questions he receives. He clarifies that his character died in the original Gladiator and has no connection to the sequel. Crowe also complains about being asked too many questions about beer and teases unreleased documentary films. He praises Master And Commander and contemplates his future in the industry, either following Ridley Scott's career path or disappearing from the public eye.
Ewan McGregor revealed at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that he used to show his kids the infamous toilet scene from "Trainspotting" for a laugh. He also shared a memory of his daughter crying while watching "Moulin Rouge!" at the age of 9. McGregor attended the festival with his daughter Clara, with whom he stars in the film "You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder." The film explores a strained father-daughter relationship as they try to make up for lost time. McGregor expressed his appreciation for his father's acting and the opportunity to act alongside his own daughter.
Actor Ewan McGregor received the honorary President's Award at the 57th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where he was joined by his daughter Clara McGregor, his mother, and partner Mary Elizabeth Winstead. McGregor expressed gratitude for the recognition and highlighted his recent project, a road movie called "You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder," in which he acts alongside his daughter. The festival also honored Alicia Vikander and will celebrate Robin Wright and Christine Vachon. The festival runs from June 30 to July 8.