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film3 days ago•14 min saved

Affleck and Damon Launch Indie Banner to Support Emerging Filmmakers

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have launched Artists Equity Independent Pictures (AEIP), a new banner under their production company Artists Equity. The initiative aims to support emerging filmmakers and broaden the range of stories told in independent cinema. The new division is backed by an independent theatrical film fund and will be led by Jennifer Westin under the guidance of Amy Baer. Early projects include 'A Woman in the Sun' and 'Downriver.'

via Variety|

#artists-equity #ben-affleck #entertainment-industry

entertainment-and-politics9 days ago•30 min saved

Variety’s 2026 NYC Power List Highlights Mamdani, Knicks, and Media Shifts

Variety’s 2026 New York Legends Power List identifies key figures shaping the city’s culture, politics, and media landscape. The list features Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the newly crowned NBA champions, and major entertainment executives. It highlights the impact of the Knicks’ championship run, the political prominence of Democratic Socialists, and significant shifts in news and entertainment leadership, including the rise of Fox News and changes at CNN and CBS News.

via Variety|

#entertainment-and-politics #matt-damon #media-leadership

entertainment9 days ago•20 min saved

Affleck Defends AI Use in 'Animals,' Dismisses Hollywood Job Loss Fears

Ben Affleck confirmed at the Bloomberg Screentime event that he used AI tools from his acquired startup InterPositive in his upcoming Netflix thriller 'Animals,' which premieres October 9. While he declined to specify which scenes utilized the technology to preserve the 'illusion of reality,' he argued that AI is a standard technological advancement rather than a threat to the industry. Affleck dismissed fears of AI replacing human filmmakers, stating that the complexity of cinema makes full automation unlikely. He also corrected a viral claim by Matt Damon, asserting that Netflix did not demand plot repetition in their film 'The Rip' to retain distracted viewers.

via Yahoo Finance|

#animals #ben-affleck #entertainment

entertainment11 days ago

Kimmel Evicts Damon From Crowd During Red Sox Monologue

During a Monday night monologue in New York, Jimmy Kimmel interrupted his segment to evict Matt Damon from the audience. Damon had appeared to cheer for the Boston Red Sox, but Kimmel removed him after he took Kimmel’s mother and sister with him. The incident continues a long-running comedic rivalry between the two celebrities.

via Mashable|

#comedy #entertainment #jimmy-kimmel

entertainment19 days ago•16 min saved

Affleck Considered Garner for Animals, Then Opted Against the Reunion

Ben Affleck reveals he almost cast Jennifer Garner as the lead in Animals, but scheduling conflicts and concerns about audience baggage kept them from reuniting on screen; Damon was initially attached to star, but stepped away for another project, and Affleck ultimately took the role opposite Garner’s potential casting—though Garner herself later said they didn’t want the baggage. The film, co-written by Affleck, stars him as a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and debuts on Netflix on Oct. 9.

via Variety|

#animals #ben-affleck #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•55 min saved

Matt Damon Goes Hero in Power Ranger–Style Suit on Daniels’ New Film Set

Matt Damon was photographed in a bright red superhero-style suit with a helmet on the Los Angeles set of a new movie from Rangers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The project, tentatively titled Thasnagar, is described as a sci‑fi coming‑of‑age story about high schoolers saving the world and is slated for a 2027 theatrical release; Ryan Gosling was originally attached but left due to scheduling. Damon described the Daniels’ elevator pitch as a mix of The Breakfast Club, Inception, and an anime, marking his first film since The Odyssey.

via Yahoo|

#daniels #entertainment #everything-everywhere-all-at-once

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Matt Damon Spotted Watching Goofy Moment at Disneyland, Quietly Cheering in the Background

Matt Damon was photographed incognito at Disneyland, quietly watching a young girl meet Goofy as her dad shared a hug, smiling in the background as the moment went viral. The clip, captured by park guest Loryn Powell, shows Damon in a baseball cap blending into the crowd with no one recognizing him. Damon, who shares four daughters with wife Luciana Barroso, recently celebrated daughter Gia’s 18th birthday at Disneyland with the family wearing matching “Birthday Crew” shirts, though it’s unclear if that visit coincided with the Goofy moment.

via Page Six|

#celebrity-news #disneyland #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Gia Damon Turns 18 as Family Disneyland Celebration Unfolds

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso marked Gia’s 18th birthday with a multigenerational Disneyland outing, with the family—including daughters Alexia, Isabella and Stella—matching in “Birthday Crew” Disney shirts while Gia wore Minnie ears. The celebration came during a break in Damon’s The Odyssey promo tour, and he spoke about his daughters’ paths in film, noting Alexia’s behind-the-camera work and that the younger sisters are still pursuing opportunities in cinema.

via E! News|

#birthday #disneyland #entertainment

fashion2 months ago•138 min saved

Isabella Damon Signs with IMG Models, Eyes Runway Debut

Isabella Damon, 20, the daughter of Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso, has signed with IMG Models and is poised for potential Spring/Summer 2027 runway appearances while continuing NYU studies; the piece notes her emerging path mirrors other celebrity kids in fashion, with Chanel tipped as a possible future fit.

via thecut.com|

#celebrity-children #fashion #fashion-runway

fashion2 months ago•13 min saved

Isabella Damon Signs with IMG Models Ahead of NYFW Runway Debut

Isabella Damon, the 20-year-old daughter of Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso, has signed with IMG Models ahead of New York Fashion Week, signaling the start of her runway-focused modeling career.

via Page Six|

#fashion #img-models #isabella-damon

entertainment2 months ago•9 min saved

Nolan’s The Odyssey sails past $1B, eyeing his highest-grossing film

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has crossed the $1 billion global box office mark, potentially becoming his highest-grossing film and the fifth 2026 release to hit the milestone, even as it looks set to lose the weekend to Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

via A.V. Club|

#billion-dollar #box-office #christopher-nolan

entertainment2 months ago•58 min saved

Damon Daughters Steal Spotlight at Seoul Odyssey Premiere

Matt Damon joined wife Luciana Barroso and daughters Gia (17) and Stella (15) at the Seoul premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, with the sisters posing in white and pale blue as Damon wore a burgundy suit and Luciana a royal-blue gown. Charlize Theron, Nolan, and Emma Thomas were also in attendance, continuing a global press tour that has seen Damon’s family appear at prior premieres, including London, where older daughters Alexia and Isabella joined. The event highlighted the Damon family’s ongoing support and the film’s strong box-office momentum.

via AOL.com|

#damon-family #entertainment #matt-damon

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Devyn Dalton: The 4ft 6in Stunt Double Behind The Odyssey Giants

Devyn Dalton, a 35-year-old stuntwoman who is 4ft 6in tall, doubled for Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, notably in a scene with Laestrygonians where giants tower over the crew. Damon praised her arms as “the greatest arms I’ve ever seen,” highlighting the impact of a dedicated stunt performer. Dalton trained in muay thai, jiu-jitsu, dance, yoga and strength work, landed the role through industry networks rather than open casting, and filmed in Scotland after a long prep process. She emphasizes safety and preparation in stunt work, hopes for more recognition of women in the field, and aspires to lead her own project in the future.

via The Guardian|

#devyn-dalton #entertainment #matt-damon

culture2 months ago•6 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey: Fame-Driven Casting Redefines an Ancient Hero

A Salon opinion piece argues that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey uses star power to reinterpret Homer’s epic, with Matt Damon cast as Odysseus and other celebrities (Lupita Nyong’o as Helen, Elliot Page as Sinon, Travis Scott as a bard, Benny Safdie as Agamemnon, Anne Hathaway as Penelope) to foreground fame as a central theme, prompting questions about fidelity to the source and the role of celebrity in modern myth-making.

via Salon.com|

#casting #celebrity-casting #christopher-nolan

entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million on Millionaire, Donating Prize to Congo Initiative

Ben Affleck won the $1 million top prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, aided by Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding and a lifeline to host Jimmy Kimmel; the prize will go to Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative, coming about a year after Matt Damon’s win. In the final turkey-question moment, Kimmel’s guess of 'Spaghetti & Meatball' helped them decide, and the correct answer was later revealed as the same.

via Variety|

#ben-affleck #charity #entertainment