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Mayday: On-set scare underscores a high-stakes Apple TV+ thriller
entertainment5 days ago

Mayday: On-set scare underscores a high-stakes Apple TV+ thriller

Mayday, Apple TV+’s action‑comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, follows a downed Navy pilot and a former KGB agent on a tense trek to Moscow’s U.S. Embassy. The film blends sharp humor with stylish set pieces, including a two‑story infiltration scene, and emphasizes authentic Cold War details and a message about loyalty and humanity crossing borders. Writers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein praise the rhythm and precision of the craft, while recalling a production moment when everyone had to clear the set—“That was scary”—highlighting the movie’s suspenseful backbone.

Pete Davidson's Blue-Contact, Wig-Wild Look Sparks Viral Buzz for Tommy Karate
celebrity16 days ago

Pete Davidson's Blue-Contact, Wig-Wild Look Sparks Viral Buzz for Tommy Karate

Pete Davidson's on-set transformation for his role as Mafia killer Tommy Pitera (Tommy Karate) in the upcoming film Tommy Karate has gone viral after paparazzi photos from Brooklyn show him with bold blue contacts and a dramatic wig. Davidson is producing and co-writing the project, which he called a 'dream job' to Deadline, fueling online chatter and meme-worthy reactions about the look.

Jenna Ortega Reveals She Skipped Meals on Set as a Child to Not Be ‘In the Way’
entertainment1 month ago

Jenna Ortega Reveals She Skipped Meals on Set as a Child to Not Be ‘In the Way’

Jenna Ortega said in Esquire that, as a child actor, she would go days without food or water to avoid being “in the way” on set, explaining she started acting at seven after telling her parents and later broke out on Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle at 13 before rising to fame with Wednesday, while reflecting on the pressures faced by young stars.

Jenna Ortega Admits She Went All Day Without Food or Water on Set as a Kid to Avoid Being a Burden
entertainment1 month ago

Jenna Ortega Admits She Went All Day Without Food or Water on Set as a Kid to Avoid Being a Burden

Jenna Ortega revealed in an Esquire interview that, as a child on set, she would go all day without eating or drinking because she wanted so badly not to be in the way of anyone; she now says that was likely a mistake and acknowledges she should have looked after herself, noting she started acting at age 7 and was inspired by Dakota Fanning.

Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan tests on-set with two options: rise to the challenge or quit
entertainment1 month ago

Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan tests on-set with two options: rise to the challenge or quit

Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan creates a high-pressure on-set environment where actors are given two choices: meet the demanding standard and not mess up, or walk away. She embraced the challenge, prepping for Lioness with extra training, and praised Sheridan’s hands-on, collaborative approach that pushes performers to elevate their work.

Stodden accuses Jason Alexander of inappropriate on-set conduct during 2012 sketch
entertainment1 month ago

Stodden accuses Jason Alexander of inappropriate on-set conduct during 2012 sketch

Courtney Stodden, then 17, says that during a 2012 Funny or Die sketch with Jason Alexander he repeatedly rubbed a phone across her chest and made a taunting remark about signals, while contracts were signed by adults and the paycheck went to her husband, Doug Hutchinson. She argues she couldn’t consent and reflects on her past as a child bride, calling for accountability as she recounts the incident and its impact.

Shia LaBeouf's On-Set Breakdowns Highlight 'Maximum Empathy' for The Rooster Prince
entertainment1 month ago

Shia LaBeouf's On-Set Breakdowns Highlight 'Maximum Empathy' for The Rooster Prince

Writer-director Josh Soskin recalls Shia LaBeouf’s explosive, deeply painful on-set performance for The Rooster Prince, a film inspired by his brother’s bipolar disorder; a self-tape moment—“maximum empathy”—helps Soskin rally the crew and frame the production as a raw exploration of mental illness in art, even as LaBeouf later faces legal troubles.

Tom Hardy's On-Set Standoff Delays MobLand Shoot
entertainment3 months ago

Tom Hardy's On-Set Standoff Delays MobLand Shoot

Tom Hardy reportedly refused to come out of his MobLand trailer for hours during season two, leaving co-stars like Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren waiting and prompting producers to rethink his future on the show. With season three not yet renewed, THR notes it could begin filming in September if greenlit, but Hardy’s on-set behavior has spooked the production. The report mentions clashes with high-profile cast and past remarks about Hardy’s reputation, though reps did not comment.

Tarantino Reminds Pitt Who’s Boss on Set
entertainment3 months ago

Tarantino Reminds Pitt Who’s Boss on Set

Bruce Dern says on Cannes that Quentin Tarantino sternly warned Brad Pitt on the set of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood after Pitt cut the camera, declaring that Pitt would be “dead in this business” if he ever did that again and stressing Tarantino’s control over takes. Pitt reportedly responded that the line wasn’t in the script, and the scene continued. The anecdote highlights Tarantino’s authoritative directing style and Pitt’s long-running collaboration with him, including upcoming projects linked to Tarantino’s universe.

Dr. Pimple Popper’s On-Set Stroke Sparks Health Wake-Up Call
entertainment5 months ago

Dr. Pimple Popper’s On-Set Stroke Sparks Health Wake-Up Call

Dr. Sandra Lee revealed she suffered an ischemic stroke during Season 2 filming of Dr. Pimple Popper, causing a two-month production pause. An MRI confirmed the stroke after she experienced slurred speech and weakness; she recovered with physical and occupational therapy and later spoke of PTSD from the incident. Lee now urges viewers to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress, calling the episode a “blessing in disguise” that reminded her to take better care of her health.

Olivia Munn Details On-Set Pushback Over Saving Moment With Co-Star
entertainment5 months ago

Olivia Munn Details On-Set Pushback Over Saving Moment With Co-Star

Olivia Munn recalled a tense on-set moment in which a male co-star wouldn’t let her character save him, causing filming to pause for about 45 minutes. She suggested switching the save to her character, the actor agreed, and the scene proceeded with no actual change. The anecdote comes as Munn promotes Season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors, streaming Fridays on Apple TV+.