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At the Taormina Film Festival, Russell Crowe argued Gladiator II failed because it abandoned the original film’s moral center, resisting a Maximus-Lucilla romance and missing the emotional core that made Gladiator a hit; he also referenced a shelved Maximus-focused sequel with Nick Cave and noted the sequel’s box office was similar to the original but with a much higher budget and weaker reviews.
Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed to ignite audiences like the original because it lacked a moral core, recounting how he resisted studio pressure to add sex scenes and arguing that the first film’s success rested on its moral center. He spoke about this at the Taormina Film Festival, where he’s receiving an International Achievement Award, and also noted Bear Country and other projects in the works.
Glenn Close and Ridley Scott were honored with honorary Oscars, recognizing their decades-long contributions to cinema, with producers Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon pictured alongside them.
Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, animator Floyd Norman, and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive honorary Oscars at this year's Governors Awards on November 15, recognizing lifetime achievement and significant contributions to cinema.
Oscars’ Governors Awards will honor Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman with Honorary Oscars, while Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the 17th Governors Awards on Nov. 15 in Hollywood, celebrating lifetime achievement and significant contributions to cinema.
The Dog Stars trailer offers a clearer look at Ridley Scott’s apocalyptic world where Hig (Jacob Elordi) and Bangley (Josh Brolin) shelter from a brutal landscape, facing feral attackers as a mysterious radio transmission hints at humanity’s hope; based on Peter Heller’s novel, the film also stars Margaret Qualley and others and debuts in theaters on August 28.
20th Century Studios offered a first look at Ridley Scott’s post‑apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller’s novel and set for a Aug. 28 release. Jacob Elordi leads as a grief‑stricken pilot navigating a desolate American wilderness with his dog, who teams up with two other survivors after a radio transmission suggests they’re not alone. Written by Mark L. Smith, the film also stars Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong, with Scott and Scott Free’s Michael Pruss producing. CinemaCon footage was touted as tailored for the big screen, designed to blow audiences away.
Ridley Scott criticizes modern movies as mostly 'shit' due to overreliance on digital effects and lack of strong storytelling, leading him to rewatch his own films, which he considers still good. He remains active in filmmaking, working on new projects including 'The Dog Stars' and a third 'Gladiator' film.
Ridley Scott criticizes Hollywood for being 'drowning in mediocrity,' leading him to re-watch his own classic films, which he considers still good and timeless, as a reflection of the industry's decline in quality.
Fede Alvarez, who directed and co-wrote 'Alien: Romulus,' will not be directing the upcoming sequel, which is now seeking a new director. Alvarez will produce the film alongside Ridley Scott, with a completed script by Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues. The sequel follows the story of the surviving characters from Romulus, and the search for a new director is underway.
Fede Álvarez has completed the script for the sequel to 'Alien: Romulus' but will not direct it; he will produce alongside Ridley Scott, who is seeking a new director, while Álvarez plans to focus on an original project.
Ridley Scott discusses his career, approach to filmmaking, personal interests, and opinions on movies like Blade Runner and Gladiator, emphasizing his dedication to his craft and his refusal to be bought for projects like Terminator 3.
Paul Mescal is set to star as Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part Beatles biopic series for Sony Pictures. The casting was confirmed by Ridley Scott, who mentioned Mescal's involvement during a conversation with Christopher Nolan. The biopic will focus on each Beatles member, with Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Charlie Rowe rumored to play John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, respectively. Mescal's participation may affect his role in Scott's upcoming thriller "The Dog Stars."
Ridley Scott inadvertently revealed that Paul Mescal is set to star in an upcoming Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes, potentially playing Paul McCartney, though this hasn't been officially confirmed. This project may delay Mescal's involvement in Scott's film 'The Dog Stars.' Other rumored cast members for the Beatles films include Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, with Harris Dickson and Charlie Rowe speculated to play John Lennon and George Harrison, respectively.
Paul Mescal is reportedly set to star in Sony's upcoming Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes, potentially playing Paul McCartney. This may delay his collaboration with Ridley Scott on the thriller 'The Dog Stars.' The Beatles project will consist of four films, each focusing on a different band member, with Barry Keoghan rumored to play Ringo Starr. The films have received approval from the Beatles' label, Apple Corps.