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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I was child star in ET and it has devastating impact on my life'
Henry Thomas, who played Elliot in the 1982 iconic film E.T, had no idea he would become a global superstar at just the age of 10 Known eternally as the boy on a bicycle bonding with an extraterrestrial, Henry Thomas captured hearts in Steven Spielberg 's 1982 masterpiece E. T., becoming a household name overnight—at just ten years old. For young Henry, though, the stardom from E. T. was more than a stepping stone into Hollywood; it became a towering presence throughout his life, making 'normality' something of the past. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, and born in 1971, Henry entered the cinematic world relatively as a beginner, having only one film under his belt, unlike the already established young Drew Barrymore. Yet, it was Henry's remarkable audition that clinched him the defining part, reports the Mirror US. Said audition tape, now shared widely, illustrates the raw talent of young Henry. A casting director can be heard issuing a scenario: "They've come with a search warrant and they want to take the creature away." Merely moments later, Henry evokes sheer emotion, tears cascading as he desperately appeals: "You can't take him away, he's mine, I don't care what the president says, he's my best friend and you can't take him away." His poignant plea not only moved the room to tears but also prompted the legendary Steven Spielberg's voice to declare: "OK kid, you got the job." The film's massive success, earning nine Oscar nominations and breaking box office records, drastically altered Henry's life. At a very young age, he struggled to comprehend the notion of fame that came with playing Elliot. In an interview with The Guardian, Henry said: "It was a total unexpected side-effect of doing this fun thing I had wanted to do. I had no clue that my life would change in any way. "I worked on this movie, then I'm back on the farm, I'm back at school – but now people are pointing at me in the street." Henry's family, from a relatively ordinary background, was not prepared for the consequences of his newfound fame. He added: "My whole family wasn't really well equipped to deal with anything like that. And other than a few precautions, we didn't change our lives that much." As a result, they received unusual visitors, phone calls, and were forced to contact the authorities on several occasions. Following E.T. , Henry continued to work in Hollywood, appearing in notable films such as Legends of the Fall, Gangs of New York, and Suicide Kings. However, his more recent projects have garnered him a new set of fans, many of whom were unaware of his role as Elliot in E. T. The actor formed a professional bond with director Mike Flanagan, renowned for his spine-chilling films like The Shining sequel Dr Sleep, Gerald's Game and Ouija: Origin of Evil - all featuring Thomas.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio to produce 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed'
, , Chad A Verdi, LBI Entertainment's Christopher Donelly, and Gareth West have teamed to produce 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed', an action film to be directed by Ocean's Eleven scribe . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the action thriller, a stranger happens upon a rust-belt city in decline, ruled by its criminal underworld. He uses brain and brawn to sow distrust and create chaos to dismantle the corrupt power structure, reported Deadline. Verdi Productions and Ketchup Entertainment are financing, and casting is underway for an October production start in Rhode Island. Scorsese and DiCaprio are executive producers; Verdi, West, Donnelly, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Jennifer Davisson are producers. Lisa Frechette and Sera Verdi are also executive producers. The production companies are Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Productions, Verdi Productions, and Ketchup Entertainment, as per the outlet. Verdi Productions president Chad A. Verdi called the film "a dynamic project," and they all sparked the idea to "bring Ted's outstanding screenplay to the big screen. Collaborating with Marty, Leo, Jen, Gareth, and Chris is a pleasure. Our extraordinary production team will elevate this project to new heights," according to Deadline. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are an American director-actor collaborative duo who have made six feature films and one short film together since 2002. In 1999, Scorsese produced a documentary on Italian filmmakers titled Il Mio Viaggio in Italia, also known as My Voyage to Italy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The documentary foreshadowed the director's next project, the epic Gangs of New York (2002), which was influenced by (amongst many others) major Italian directors such as Luchino Visconti and filmed entirely at Rome's famous Cinecitta film studios. After Gangs of New York, the duo worked on the 2004 biopic The Aviator, with DiCaprio starring as aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes.
Mint
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio to produce Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chad A Verdi, LBI Entertainment's Christopher Donelly, and Gareth West have teamed to produce 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed', an action film to be directed by Ocean's Eleven scribe Ted Griffin. In the action thriller, a stranger happens upon a rust-belt city in decline, ruled by its criminal underworld. He uses brain and brawn to sow distrust and create chaos to dismantle the corrupt power structure, reported Deadline. Verdi Productions and Ketchup Entertainment are financing, and casting is underway for an October production start in Rhode Island. Scorsese and DiCaprio are executive producers; Verdi, West, Donnelly, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Jennifer Davisson are producers. Lisa Frechette and Sera Verdi are also executive producers. The production companies are Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Productions, Verdi Productions, and Ketchup Entertainment, as per the outlet. Verdi Productions president Chad A. Verdi called the film "a dynamic project," and they all sparked the idea to "bring Ted's outstanding screenplay to the big screen. Collaborating with Marty, Leo, Jen, Gareth, and Chris is a pleasure. Our extraordinary production team will elevate this project to new heights," according to Deadline. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are an American director-actor collaborative duo who have made six feature films and one short film together since 2002. In 1999, Scorsese produced a documentary on Italian filmmakers titled Il Mio Viaggio in Italia, also known as My Voyage to Italy. The documentary foreshadowed the director's next project, the epic Gangs of New York (2002), which was influenced by (amongst many others) major Italian directors such as Luchino Visconti and filmed entirely at Rome's famous Cinecitta film studios. After Gangs of New York, the duo worked on the 2004 biopic The Aviator, with DiCaprio starring as aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes. (ANI)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Scorsese's Career Goes in Front of Camera for Five-Part Apple TV+ Documentary
Martin Scorsese will go from the director's chair to in front of the camera for an upcoming five-part documentary heading to Apple TV+. Mr. Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller, is a film portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking, including his extraordinary career and unique personal history,' Apple TV+ said in a synopsis. More from Rolling Stone That Doc on Shia LaBeouf's Acting School Is Even Crazier Than You've Heard The Price of MLS Season Pass Just Dropped Ahead of 2 Must-See Matches Martin Scorsese Announces Documentary Featuring Pope Francis' Final Interview 'With exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese's private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and never-before-seen interviews with friends, family, and creative collaborators.' Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, screenwriter Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, and Cate Blanchett are among the collaborators interviewed for Mr. Scorsese, along with the 82-year-old director's children, wife Helen Morris, and close childhood friends. While Scorsese has helmed dozens of documentaries on subjects like Bob Dylan, The Last Waltz, George Harrison, Fran Lebowitz, and love of cinema, Mr. Scorsese marks the first career-spanning documentary about the director himself. 'I am so grateful to have been given the artistic freedom and access to create a cinematic portrait of one of our greatest living artists, Martin Scorsese,' Miller said in a statement (Miller is married to Daniel Day-Lewis, who starred in Scorsese's Gangs of New York and also appears in Mr. Scorsese). 'His work and life are so vast and so compelling that the piece evolved from one to five parts over a five year period; crafting this documentary alongside my longtime collaborators has been one of the defining experiences of my life as a filmmaker.' Apple TV+ has not yet announced the release date for Mr. Scorsese. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jay Kelly OTT Release Date: When and where to watch George Clooney & Adam Sandler's coming-of-age comedy film
Jay Kelly OTT Release Date: Get ready for a cinematic treat as Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Adam Sandler team up for this new coming-of-age comedy-drama. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach, Jay Kelly is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 14, 2025, followed by a global streaming debut on Netflix on December 5, 2025. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film, set against the themes of identity and self-discovery, is described as a "heartbreaking comedy'. Meet the cast of Jay Kelly The film also stars Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, 20th Century Women), Laura Dern (Marriage Story, Little Women), Grace Edwards (Asteroid City, Call Jane), Stacy Keach (Nebraska, The Bourne Legacy), Riley Keough (Zola, Daisy Jones & the Six), Emily Mortimer (Lars and the Real Girl, Match Point), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring, Angels in America), Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) and Thaddea Graham (Bad Sisters, Sex Education) among others. Jay Kelly also stars Jim Broadbent (Gangs of New York, Another Year), Eve Hewson (The Perfect Couple, Flora and Son), Alba Rohrwacher (Maria, La Chimera), Lenny Henry (Missing You, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl), Josh Hamilton (Maestro, Kicking and Screaming) and Greta Gerwig (White Noise, Frances Ha) among others. Directed by Noah Baumbach, known for films like Marriage Story and The Meyerowitz Stories, Jay Kelly is co-written with Emily Mortimer. The film is produced by David Heyman, Amy Pascal, and Baumbach himself. Filming took place across various locations, including New York City, London, and Tuscany. Excited to watch Jay Kelly on OTT? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
