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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Disney fans say same thing as they discover age of iconic Pixar film
The hit Pixar movie is celebrating a major anniversary today Fans of Finding Nemo might be gobsmacked to realise just how old Oscar-winning flick is turning today. First hitting American cinemas on May 30, 2003, the Pixar masterpiece is now marking its 22nd anniversary, leaving its fans in shock. Helmed by the acclaimed director and voice artist Andrew Stanton, the tale charts the journey of clownfish Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) as he searches the ocean for his kidnapped son Nemo (Alexander Gould). Joined by the forgetful blue tang Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), the duo embarks on an epic underwater odyssey. At its heart, this touching story explores themes of kinship and camaraderie, alongside the trials and tribulations of parenting, reports the Mirror US. The film boasts a glittering ensemble including Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, and Oscar laureate Allison Janney. Upon hitting cinemas, the animated gem received a rapturous reception, securing four nods at the 76th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Animated Feature, it was Stanton who snagged the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, earning his first Oscar win. The accolades for Finding Nemo didn't end with the Oscars; the family comedy also clinched an exceptional 99 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, hailed by reviewers as "breathtakingly lovely and grounded by the stellar efforts of a well-chosen cast." Viewers have been celebrating the major milestone, with many expressing their disbelief at how many years have passed since the film landed in cinemas. In a thread celebrating the occasion by @FilmUpdates, fans are sharing their shock, some noting that they are even younger than the beloved movie. "The film that defined my whole childhood. ALSO JESUS F*** THIS MOVIE'S TWO YEARS OLDER THAN ME," one fan exclaimed. Echoing the disbelief, another one shared: "HOW LONG AGO?!" A third simply expressed their shock with: "Twenty Two?!?" "Oh god I remember watching this in theatres," confessed another. A different fan questioned: "Wdym [what do you mean] 22 years?" As well as their surprise, enthusiasts are heaping praise on the enduring comedy hit. "One of the best Pixar movies," declared a cinema buff. Another admirer added their voice, saying: "Kinda the greatest film ever."
Mint
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'He told me Id never work again': Patricia Clarkson reflects on her 2003 dispute with Harvey Weinstein
Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): Oscar-nominated actress Patricia Clarkson has recently opened up about a troubling encounter she had with former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, recounting a moment in which he vowed she would "never work again" following a dispute over her Academy Award nomination in the early 2000s. Clarkson, who starred in the 2003 film 'The Station Agent' under Miramax's banner, explained that Weinstein attempted to categorise her performance as that of a Supporting Actress for the 76th Academy Awards, despite her role being that of a lead. The actress resisted Weinstein's push and refused to enter the supporting category. "I hate when actors put themselves in false categories. I think that's something that needs to be addressed by the Academy," Clarkson said in an interview, as per Deadline. "When you are supporting, you should be truly a supporting player, and when you're the lead, you have to step up and go into a harder category. I was the lead in Station Agent, so I said, 'No, Harvey, I'm not going into supporting,'" she added. The actress continued, explaining that, at the same time, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the United Artists film Pieces of April, where Katie Holmes was the clear lead. Clarkson's stand against Weinstein led to an infamous confrontation in which the producer threatened her career. "So I went up against Harvey, and he told me I'd never work again," Clarkson revealed, adding, "It got very ugly." In the years following the incident, Harvey Weinstein's history of misconduct was revealed to the world, with over 80 women coming forward to accuse the producer of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. While Clarkson's experience was nowhere near as harrowing as that of many other women, she acknowledged the trauma of the encounter, which is why she rarely speaks about it. "This was patter to me, what I went through with Harvey. It was still difficult and terrible what he did to me, but compared to so many women who went through so much more, it was odd to talk about it," she said, as quoted by Deadline. Patricia Clarkson's career trajectory took an interesting turn when she portrayed New York Times editor Rebecca Corbett in the 2022 film 'She Said', a drama based on the investigation that uncovered Weinstein's decades of abuse. The actress admitted that her own experiences with the producer were a motivating factor in taking the role. "Of course it was a motivation," she said, acknowledging that her past with Weinstein fueled her decision to portray Corbett in the film. Clarkson's role was a crucial part of the investigation that eventually brought Weinstein's actions to light. In 2020, Weinstein was convicted of criminal sexual assault and rape in New York, receiving a sentence of 23 years in prison. However, his convictions were overturned in 2022 due to "egregious errors" made by the judge, and a retrial began in April 2023. Weinstein is currently incarcerated at Rikers Island. (ANI)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patricia Clarkson Recalls Harvey Weinstein Telling Her She'd 'Never Work Again'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways More than 20 years later, Patricia Clarkson is recounting her unfortunate experience with Harvey Weinstein. The Oscar nominee explained that the disgraced producer tried to submit her at the 76th Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress, despite her lead role in Miramax's 2003 film The Station Agent. More from Deadline 'I hate when actors put themselves in false categories. I think that's something that needs to be addressed by the Academy. Too often it happens,' she told Business Insider. 'When you are supporting, you should be truly a supporting player, and when you're the lead, you have to step up and go into a harder category. I was the lead in Station Agent, so I said, 'No, Harvey, I'm not going into supporting.'' That same year, she received a Supporting Actress nod for her performance in the United Artists film Pieces of April. 'I'm definitely supporting in that. Katie Holmes is clearly the lead of that film,' she explained. 'So I went up against Harvey, and he told me I'd never work again,' said Clarkson, adding: 'It got very ugly.' Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale in 'The Station Agent' (2003) (Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection) After more than 80 women have come forward with sexual harassment, assault or rape allegations against Weinstein since 2017, Clarkson acknowledged that her incident was far less severe, which is why she rarely addresses it. 'This was patter to me, what I went through with Harvey. It was still difficult and terrible what he did to me, but compared to so many women who went through so much more, it was odd to talk about it,' she said. Clarkson portrayed New York Times editor Rebecca Corbett in the 2022 drama She Said, about the investigation that exposed Weinstein's years of misconduct. 'Of course it was a motivation,' she said of their interaction inspiring her to take the role. In 2020, Weinstein was found guilty on one count each of criminal sexual assault in the first degree and rape in the third degree, sentenced to 23 years in prison. He was found guilty of three more charges in Los Angeles in 2022, receiving another 16 years. With his New York convictions overturned due to 'egregious errors' on behalf of the judge, his retrial kicked off on April 15. Weinstein is currently in custody at Rikers. Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
