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‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice

Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times Steven Spielberg said that he was turned down twice by the producers of the James Bond movies – and now they couldn’t afford him. Spielberg was speaking to The Rest Is Entertainment podcast and was asked if he had any “regrets” about not directing a 007 movie. Spielberg said that he had approached Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, the legendary Bond producer who worked on every “official” Bond film between Dr No in 1962 and License to Kill in 1989, after Spielberg’s 1975 shark thriller Jaws became a major hit, but was turned down. Spielberg said: “I’d always wanted to make a James Bond film from the day I saw Dr No. So I called Cubby Broccoli after Jaws and I volunteered. I said, if you need a director, I would love to direct one. And he said, no. And he moved on.” Continue reading...

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Film producer says 'Made in America' movies can help revive Hollywood's struggling industry

Hollywood executive Chris Fenton said studios became too reliant on China and now advocates for domestic production with his new film "Bad Counselors."

Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Dirty Hit) Aided by Jack Antonoff, Kim Gordon, Sampha and more, the cello-playing singer-songwriter’s abstracted yet tuneful second album is worth the seven year wait Seven years separate the release of cello-playing singer-songwriter Kelsey Lu’s debut album, Blood, from its follow-up. Lu has suggested the long gap was an act of artistic rebellion against a music industry obsessed with providing a constant stream of new product – “tuning into my intuition, trusting myself and building a team to support that”, as they put it. Perhaps they wanted to carve their own path after a cover version – of 10cc’s I’m Not in Love, used in HBO drama Euphoria – became their most successful song, or perhaps they simply didn’t have the time to make an album amid their plethora of other interests. They have scored two movies: the Bafta-winning Earth Mama and the Netflix documentary feature Daughters. They have collaborated with Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Yves Tumor, Mykki Blanco, Jamie xx, Boys Noize and visual artist Kevin Beasley and contributed a version of Manchild to a Neneh Cherry tribute compilation and more. They have been photographed by Nan Goldin for a Gucci campaign and staged a performance art piece at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. They have also appeared on stage with Debbie Harry, while dressed as Kermit the Frog, recreating the Blondie vocalist’s famed 1981 appearance on The Muppet Show. Continue reading...

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The two Air India pilots of the crashed jet

The two pilots operating the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed last year were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder. As investigators continue examining the cause of the accident, details about the pilots' training, experience and careers have come under public focus. Indian investigators are expected to delay the final crash report beyond the first anniversary of the accident as they complete an analysis of the aircraft's engines. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, was one of Air India's most experienced pilots. He held an airline transport pilot's licence valid until May 14, 2026, and was qualified to command Boeing 787, Boeing 777 and Airbus A310 aircraft. According to the preliminary investigation report, he had logged 15,638 flying hours during his career, including 8,596 hours on the Boeing 787. A Times of India report said Sabharwal spoke to his family from the airport before departure and told them he would call again after landing in London. A pilot who had briefly interacted with him told Reuters he was a "gentleman." After the crash, Sabharwal's father approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation that would consider causes other than pilot action. He said officials from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau had suggested to him that his son cut fuel flow to the aircraft's engines shortly after takeoff. First Officer Clive Kunder First Officer Clive Kunder, 32, held a commercial pilot licence issued in 2020 and valid until September 26, 2025. He was qualified to fly Cessna 172 and Piper PA-34 Seneca aircraft as pilot-in-command and served as a co-pilot on Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 aircraft. Kunder had accumulated 3,403 flying hours, including 1,128 hours on the Boeing 787 as a co-pilot, according to the preliminary report. Indian media reports, citing relatives, said Kunder developed a passion for aviation during his school years and began pursuing a flying career in 2012. The Wall Street Journal reported that he attended flight school in Florida before joining Air India in 2017. He initially flew the Airbus A320 and later transitioned to the Boeing 787 fleet. Family members and friends told the newspaper that Kunder enjoyed superhero movies, taught himself how to build a personal computer and had considered pursuing a professional esports career while in college. The profiles of both pilots have drawn attention as investigators continue their work to determine the cause of one of India's most closely watched aviation accidents.

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Sydney Sweeney pushed off of Knicks Celebrity Row for NBA Finals Game 4

Sydney Sweeney may be headlining movies, but she's apparently not considered front-row worthy for Knicks playoff games.

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Abortion 'severely stigmatized' in Hollywood with 'dangerously misleading distortions,' new doc claims

The new documentary "Hollywood Does Abortion" claims that past movies and television shows have pushed a stigma around abortion despite its liberal politics.

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Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned Me Down’ and ‘If They Asked Me Now’ to Direct the Answer Would Be: ‘You Can’t Afford Me’

Steven Spielberg joined “The Rest Is Entertainment” podcast on his “Disclosure Day” press tour and opened up about his repeated failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie. The Oscar winner made a personal plea to franchise producer Cubby Broccoli after “Jaws” became a blockbuster sensation, but Spielberg was turned down. “I approached Cubby after ‘Jaws’ […]

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Paris Barclay’s ‘Billy Preston’ Doc Is First Film in Academy Screening Room for Oscar Season (EXCLUSIVE)

The upcoming film awards season has its first official entry. Variety has learned exclusively that Paris Barclay’s documentary “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” is the first film uploaded to the Academy Screening Room. On the members-only platform, Oscar voters can stream movies for awards consideration for the 99th Academy Awards. The upload […]

‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Prove YouTube’s A Powerful Pipeline For Filmmakers

Read this article to understand why YouTube has become an incubator for filmmakers, and how creators improve by vetting their movies with audiences on YouTube.

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The 15 highest-grossing animated movies of all time

From classic franchises like "Toy Story" to recent hits like "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," here are the highest-grossing animated movies of all time.

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Agent’s praise for new movies ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ sparks anger with studios

Maha Dakhil just can’t catch a break. The outspoken CAA super-agent who represents everyone from Tom Cruise to Natalie Portman to Anne Hathaway, recently told attendees as part of a Forbes Iconoclast Summit in New York on June 3 that filmmakers don’t necessarily need film executives to execute their vision. “We are seeing that we don’t even need studios to green-light...

Summer 2026 Movies: Which Blockbusters Will Reign Supreme At the Box Office? (And Which Will Bomb?)

Here's a handy guide to the ten biggest releases of June, July, and August.

Netflix film chief says they won't work with directors who want to release movies in theaters

Netflix film chairman Dan Lin says the streaming service giant won't work with filmmakers who insist on putting new releases in theaters

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Only 60 movies have ever hit $1 billion at the box office — here they all are

From "Avatar: Fire & Ash" to "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and multiple "Jurassic Park" movies, see all the films that made the most money in box office history.

Cineplex box office $60.5 million in May, concession spending per patron sets record

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported its box office revenue rose to $60.5 million in May, up from $55.3 million in the same month last year, its highest May box office since 2019. The company also said May saw its highest monthly concession spending per patron on record. Cineplex says top performing movies for the month […]