After spending the entire week in the bowels of the smoky, maskless, jam-packed Caesars Palace for CinemaCon, and then we sat through various presentations in the studio to find possible clues as to what 95 might be in the game. At the annual Academy Awards, I can say that the two names we are probably hearing about could be two The majority Unexpected: Tom Cruise and Harvey Weinstein. I have no hallucinations. I’ll do both in a second, but first I have to say that the Oscar pundits don’t really go to the show’s annual conference with realistic expectations of seeing the nominees for the grand prize.
No, it’s more exciting for theater owners and managers who gather at the Colosseum to see the next Dwayne Johnson or Keanu Reeves sequel and / or Marvel movie. Collective acceptance of this article after four days is more, more, More “IP” (favorite phrase at CinemaCon), which serves as a comfort food for cinemas and includes more John wick, More world sky, More water man, More Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Tori, Black Panther, Fast and Furious and especially way More Avatar, With four extensions on the way and the first one coming out in December, as the short but impressive trailer wowed the gathered crowd.
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But what about the possible Oscars discoveries? Well, it’s not that easy to guess, but based on the names involved and the history of the academy, we can offer a brief overview.
So let’s start with Paramount and Top Gun: Maverick. The studio, after five release date changes due to Covid, finally released the whole thing on Thursday. And that was a triumph, a 36-year sequel to the Cruise Superstar creator’s original, which is not alone top Gun Which is in first place, but it does it in every way and proves perfection as an example of the lost art that makes up a large-scale Hollywood movie. In other words, exactly such a film will never be taken seriously by the Oscars, but They should. I said the same thing last year spiderman: no way home, But it was demoted to one of the visual effects nominations, and it was definitely, like this one, the kind of movie you should see on the big screen, with a full audience.
As Oscar voters become more and more accustomed to the digital screening room and home viewing, we hope they will follow the example of successful perfection as Top Gun: Maverick It might be a lost cause, but I tell the Oscar nominee, “Take your time and open your eyes and heart to what this industry has always been about. CinemaCon fans were thrilled by this, of course there will be ticket takers and you should be too. “It’s not easy to make it, and even though Cruz has been nominated for the second time for more Oscars than Maverick, I’d say he’s been a real movie star for centuries, probably his better guy than him. And one of the studio insiders told me that he thinks the same too. The 1986 original was nominated for four Oscars (editing, sound) and won best song (“Take My Breath Away”). Lady Gaga’s new song, which has the latest subtitles, is likely to bring her back to the Oscars, but this film deserves more, even if snobbish voters and pundits don’t want to give it a chance. In Las Vegas he stole the show and will probably do the same in Cannes.
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Paramount also showed the first images of Damian Chazelle’s highly anticipated Hollywood film. Babylon, With Brad Pitt (who also stars in the Sony Summer of Hope series) High speed train), and apparently Oscar is written on it. We already know that voters love movies about cinema and the earth The director seems to have what it takes for a perfect opening in December. I was told by one of the studio’s high-ranking officials and I think these shots are just mind-blowing, that the film itself delivers and shoots on all levels. Hate. Hope is eternal.
As for Weinstein, who made his career running for and winning Oscars, according to Universal’s fall release footage. She said – It will come back very strangely as a All the President’s men –Investigative narrative style. უ New York Times This made him fall. Focusing on women and focusing on the Pulitzer Prize-winning works of Jody Cantor and Megan Tuhe (Zoe Kazan and Carrie Mulligan, respectively) seem to have real earning potential. In fact, I would say that between Universal and its specialized Focus Features division (which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year), there has been plenty of food for the Oscars, more than any other studio. Jordan Peel, of which Go out Won with nominations for original screenplay, as well as director and best picture, it has an intriguing look Do not. Let’s see if it’s in the same league, but the footage was impressive. Can you imagine any action for Billy Eichner’s first all-LGBTQ romantic comedy? brothers, Especially at the previous awards show, it’s a separate comedy that could give it a boost. Who knows? It looks fun and obviously innovative.
Focus has many possibilities, but so does James Gray the time of armageddon With Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, he really looks like he has what it takes and will be racing in leather to make a bet. Todd Field (small children in the bedroom) The first film in 16 years, Tari It has Cate Blanchett as a host and it looks intense, but the teaser didn’t tell us anything except we didn’t count Cate. Never. Former Oscar nominee Leslie Manville looks like a nice twist in the light Mrs. Harris goes to Paris; So Manville fans can’t wait. Steven Spielberg’s very personal personality was not mentioned. fabelman, But you can bet that Uni will compete with this and the new season.
Warner Bros., which this year won seven Oscars Dune And Will Smith appears to have been back in the race for a long time with Baz Luhrmann. ElvisNot just for the stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, but also for the jaw-dropping jobs one might expect. He will also travel to Cannes before the summer release, but he will undoubtedly be one of the first contenders to devote much time to the presentation of the Warner. Olivia Wilde is intriguing Don’t worry honey I was impressed with the footage of the film, which he said was inspired by similar films. Begin, Truman Show Y Მatrico, Among others. It is certainly hot. Sadly, the child custody case involving the ex Jason Sudeikis was overloaded when someone managed to hand him the open envelope on stage, which was a subpoena. It’s a really weird time, but I’m looking forward to the movie and I hope it comes out.
Sony has a very good bestselling adaptation where the crabs sing Hello Sunshine’s Reese Witherspoon, but the trailer doesn’t ask for an Oscar. See you this summer. Viola Davis looks like another brutal twist woman king, Which also featured, so don’t consider Tri Star’s entry at this early stage.
Disney showed a lot of nothing but most of their summer movies, Doctor Strange in many worlds of madness And a very promising Pixar cartoon. Light year, with the above Avatar 2 Teaser (can match the 2009 original and still be in the running for the best picture?). But the studio had an intriguing, if not confusing, David O. A movie loaded with Russell’s latest stars. Amsterdam, It is a period piece featuring the unknown Christian Bailey, John David Washington, Margo Robbie, Robert De Niro, Rami Malek, Chris Rock and Taylor Swift and others. Russell’s movies are hard to put in a trailer and it’s no different, but they come from a sexy director. Playbook Silver Linings, American Hustle Y Მ fighter, You can expect Disney to be honored for this film by 20th Century Studios. Oscar Magnet offered Searchlight a word service for composing him with short mentions and no clicks, so we will wait for their footage.
Lionsgate hasn’t had many that look like instant competitors, but executives tell me they top the rankings in the next chapter. wonder The franchise called white bird, With Helen Mirren and the young actress. Handsome. Ა exists God are you there? I’m daisy, This comes from producer James L. De Brooks and his associates, and it’s the work of his discovery Kelly Fremon Craig, which has brought us wonderful, if not overlooked, The limit of seventeen, that I loved.
Neon also received a Prime Slot and its most popular CinemaCon title was David Cronenberg’s upcoming Cannes competition. Crimes of the future. Which, judging by the photos, looked pretty belly up. Although Cronenberg is respected, he’s never been nominated for an Academy Award in person and his films can create divisions, but he’s a great director, so maybe This time It will be different. Leather, of course, can help, and this is the next stop on a non-seasonal starter tour we can talk about in the fall. Remember this year’s Best Picture winner! tail, Already seen, recognized and awarded at Sundance last year so far. You shouldn’t fire everything after Labor Day, folks.
Source: Deadline
