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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Mark Ruffalo‘s name holds serious clout in Hollywood these days (no doubt helped by his ongoing role as Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), but it wasn’t always like that for the 55-year-old actor. In a new interview with High Snobiety, Ruffalo recalled the casting process for David Fincher’s acclaimed 2007 crime thriller “Zodiac” and being told by studio representatives that nobody cared about him. “Studios, they weren’t coming to me in that way,” Ruffalo said of his career in the mid-2000s.

Marvel has claimed that actor Edward Norton is banned from returning as the Hulk in any future movies.In Joanna Robinson’s new book, MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, it’s claimed that while the call is open for other guest actors to return to their roles, Norton won’t be asked back.The book claimed: “If the Inhumans could be rehabilitated, apparently everyone in MCU history was on [Marvel boss’ Kevin] Feige’s call list—except Edward Norton, the franchise’s first Bruce Banner, and Joss Whedon, whose Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters remained in limbo”Shortly before development began on The Avengers, Feige released a statement on Norton’s role in the MCU.He said at the time: “We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers.

Shawna Trpcic, an Emmy-nominated costume designer best known for her work on several Star Wars series on Disney+ and her collaborations with Joss Whedon has died, Lucasfilm announced Friday. She was 56. A cause of death was not provided but Trpcic’s passing appears sudden; as recently as three days ago she was chronicling a desert trip on Instagram.

Keanu Reeves was already a big star when Speed came out in 1994, but it was this movie that really made him an action star.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “Barbie” is a box office smash, along with its acclaim from critics and audiences alike. If you follow the social media chatter and the general feeling from most pundits, it could be a viable awards contender for Warner Bros. One category being debated is where the screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach would be able to compete — whether in original or adapted screenplay. The answer lies in how the WGA classifies it and whether the Academy could or would overrule that choice. Variety confirms there are ongoing conversations with strategists and Warner Bros regarding where “Barbie” would compete at next year’s ceremony. On the title cards, it reads “Based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,” which is, of course, a toy company. At the same time, there have been multiple CGI films and TV series featuring the fashion doll since its debut in the late 1980s (42 to be precise). This would point to an “adapted” run. However, take the case of Pixar’s inaugural feature “Toy Story” (1995), which picked up an original screenplay nom (Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow, John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Joe Ranft). In that case, it offers a pathway for original. The CGI classic features characters such as Mr. Potato Head, a Hasbro product, and other toys such as Etch A Sketch, Magic 8 Ball and even parts of Barbie herself. Part of the Mutant Toys, which are creations of Andy’s sadistic kid neighbor Sid, he has one called “Legs” — which are a pair of Barbie doll legs attached to a green toy fishing rod.

Director Christopher Nolan is known for his meticulous approach to filmmaking.

, New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey spoke about star Sarah Michelle Gellar's claims that the show's creator, Joss Whedon, originally wanted Lynskey for the role of Buffy's best friend, Willow Rosenberg. Gellar previously said that there was an issue with Lynskey's visa that prevented her from auditioning for the part, which ultimately went to Alyson Hannigan. «It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but not really,» Lynskey shared of the missed moment.

Turns out that Alyson Hannigan wasn’t Joss Whedon‘s first choice to play Buffy’s BFF Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Melanie Lynskey was!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Shannon revealed on the “Bingeworthy” podcast that he was hesitant to reprise the role of his “Man of Steel” villain General Zod in “The Flash” due to Zack Snyder’s contentious exit from Warner Bros. Snyder directed Shannon as Zod in the 2013 Superman movie, which launched Snyder’s DC Universe. The director expanded his universe with “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League,” but the latter was overtaken by the studio once Snyder left in post-production because of a family tragedy. Joss Whedon was brought in for reshoots and overhauled Snyder’s darker tone. “I was hesitant [to come back] because I wasn’t really happy about what happened to Zack Snyder in that whole deal,” Shannon said. “And I really love Zack. The fact that Zack asked me to play that part to begin with – that’s probably the biggest surprise of my career. It almost felt like a practical joke. I was like, ‘You’re kidding me, right?’”

Ben Affleck is opening up about the moment that almost made him quit Hollywood for good. During his wide-ranged career as an actor, producer and director, Affleck revealed he spiraled into a dark place while filming "Justice League" in 2016. "[‘Justice League’] made me go, ‘I’m out.

Ben Affleck has vowed to never direct a DC movie, following his “monstrous” experience while filming the original Justice League.The former Batman actor says that he has no interest in working with James Gunn and the new iteration of DC Studios. Affleck went as far as to say he would “absolutely not” work with Gunn on anything DC related.“I would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

Ben Affleck has had some major career accomplishments since breaking onto the scene in 1998 with a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for. But he's also very clear about what the lowest moment in his career has been.The actor and director opened up in a lengthy new interview with, where he once again shared his «monstrous» experience making the movie, and doubled down about being done with DC Films in the wake of the James Gunn takeover.«I would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not,» Affleck said with certainty.

Evangeline Lilly recently opened up about turning down the part of Wonder Woman in the mid-2000s. The 43-year-old actress, who plays the superhero Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, talked about Joss Whedon's never-produced screenplay in an interview on Thursday's episode of the Happy Sad Confused Podcast. 'I had no desire [to do it],' she said on the show. 'And he could tell.' She then added that she was too young to 'be that polite' when turning down the offer almost 20 years ago. Some people called Whedon's script sexist after it leaked online in 2017, around the same time Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot came out.  Turning down a part: Evangeline Lilly recently opened up about turning down the part of Wonder Woman in the mid-2000s (pictured February 16, 2023)Some lines that drew attention were character descriptions of women, one of which read 'middle-aged but very much in her prime.'  'It didn't appeal, and there was nothing about the meeting that like jazzed me or made me think, "Oh, I've gotta do this,"' she continued.

Even the charms of Hugh Jackman were not enough to convince Evangeline Lilly to become an X-Man (or woman, as the case may be). Doing the promotional rounds for her new film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Lilly revealed that she once turned down Jackman’s pitch to have her join an X-men film.

Evangeline Lilly might be saving the day as The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, she could have suited up as a hero much earlier.

Evangeline Lilly is staying true to herself.

Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that she still has a pair of her signature boots from Buffy The Vampire Slayer.The 45-year-old was doing a Who What Wear retrospective of her old onscreen costumes, with a special segment reserved for her star-making turn as Buffy.'We used to say: "When the boots went on, you know the fighting was going to happen,"' she said. 'I still have a pair of those boots in my house that I still fit into.' Throwback: Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that she still has a pair of her signature boots from Buffy The Vampire Slayer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Who What Wear (@whowhatwear) Sarah Michelle became a TV star on the pioneering fantasy show, created by the future Marvel Cinematic Universe dynamo Joss Whedon. 'What did I keep from my Buffy wardrobe?' she mused.

Leading the pack. Sarah Michelle Gellar is not only a star and executive producer on the new Paramount+ series, Wolf Pack — she’s using her power to make sets better for the next generation of young actors.

The legacy of Buffy The Vampire Slayer has taken a serious hit in the past couple years. The smart, original, genre-bending girl power hour is a classic for a reason — but as its creator faces accusations of bullying and the creation of a toxic environment on set, it’s getting harder to look back with rose-colored glasses.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has claimed she sacked a crew member working on her new show, Wolf Pack , after they offered 'back rubs' to a cast member.The iconic actress, 45, who has previously spoken out on the 'toxic' Buffy The Vampire Slayer set run by Joss Whedon, has pledged to 'give young actors on the show the safety net I never had' in a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter.Gellar, who stars and executive produces the upcoming Paramount+ show has given her phone number to cast members and promised to 'discreetly handle concerns - before alleging a crew member made a star uncomfortable when they offered back rubs.She said the crew member - who was not identified - was sacked as soon as she found out, saying: 'I hope that I’ve set up an infrastructure, a safety net for these actors that I didn’t have. My generation just didn’t have that.' Claim: Sarah Michelle Gellar has claimed she sacked a crew member working on her new show, Wolf Pack after they offered 'back rubs' to a cast member (pictured in the trailer for Wolf Pack)The Scream 2 actress said she has learned over her years in the industry to never back down and recounted an incident on a recent set where she was overlooked in favour of a man.She said: 'There was an issue at work the other day where they kept forgetting to send things for my approval but remembered to send them to a male actor who’s not a producer.