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Taika Waititi Confirms Indefinite Hiatus for Star Wars Film Amid Mixed Reception of 'Klara and the Sun'

Taika Waititi has officially paused his long-delayed Star Wars movie, stating it is 'on ice' indefinitely as he and screenwriter Tony McNamara pivot to an undisclosed new project. The decision comes as Waititi’s latest film, 'Klara and the Sun,' receives poor critical reviews. While the Star Wars project remains in development limbo, Waititi noted that 'ice ages do come to an end,' leaving the door slightly open for a future return to the franchise.

via Variety|

#film #klara-and-the-sun #lucasfilm

entertainment2 days ago•1 min saved

Taika Waititi Confirms Star Wars Film Is 'On Ice' as He Pivots to New Project with Tony McNamara

Director Taika Waititi has officially paused his long-delayed Star Wars film to collaborate with screenwriter Tony McNamara on an undisclosed new project. While the sci-fi epic remains in development limbo, Waititi is currently focused on releasing 'Klara and the Sun' and managing a busy slate of other adaptations.

via Inverse|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Emma Stone's Emotional BAFTAs Speech and Custom Gown Highlight 2024 Awards Night"

Emma Stone won Best Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards for her role in Poor Things and thanked screenwriter Tony McNamara for the line "I must go punch that baby" in her acceptance speech, calling it "life-changing." The film, in which she also produced, has received multiple awards and is up for 11 Academy Awards. Stone's biggest competition for the Best Actress category at the Oscars is Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#bafta-film-awards #best-actress #emma-stone

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Emma Stone's BAFTAs Triumph: Tears, Laughter, and a Custom Peach Gown

Emma Stone thanked her mother and screenwriter Tony McNamara for her leading actress BAFTA win for "Poor Things," also expressing gratitude to her dialect coach and fellow cast and crew. Stone, who also produced the film, plays a Frankenstein-like character in the movie. This is her second BAFTA win, and she is also nominated for an Oscar. "Poor Things" was the second most-nominated film at the BAFTAs and has earned 11 Oscar nominations overall.

via Variety|

#bafta #emma-stone #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Poor Things: The Epic Reunion of Yorgos Lanthimos, Tony McNamara, and Emma Stone"

Yorgos Lanthimos, Tony McNamara, and Emma Stone reunite for the darkly comedic genre-bender "Poor Things," an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, which recently won Golden Globes and received SAG Awards nominations. The screenplay, penned by McNamara, tells the story of Bella Baxter, played by Stone, who is brought back to life by a scientist and embarks on a whirlwind adventure. The film also stars Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbott. McNamara, known for "The Favourite," has also scored an Oscar nomination for this original screenplay. Lanthimos and Stone are set to collaborate on "Kinds of Kindness," an anthology film to be distributed by Searchlight.

via Deadline|

#emma-stone #entertainment #poor-things

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

From English Class Failure to Hollywood's Hottest Scribe: The Rise of Tony McNamara

Tony McNamara, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind projects like "The Favourite" and "The Great," discusses his journey from being a struggling student to a successful writer. McNamara's unique talent lies in his ability to craft sharp-witted and emotionally revealing dialogue. He recently collaborated with director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone on "Poor Things," a film that combines satire, comedy, and philosophical elements. McNamara also shares his approach to writing sex scenes, emphasizing the importance of character and story beats rather than gratuitous content. Despite his challenges with grammar and syntax, McNamara has found his calling as a writer.

via Variety|

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