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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The true story behind A Complete Unknown, as Bob Dylan biopic lands on Disney+
Timothée Chalamet swaps his Willy Wonka top hat for Bob Dylan's harmonica in A Complete Unknown, the latest movie to tackle the life and times of a music icon. Telling a key moment in the life of a musical legend, the film is coming to Disney+ this week following its big-screen release earlier this year. The musical biopic earned eight Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Actor for Chalamet. It was directed by Walk the Line filmmaker James Mangold, fresh from his time unearthing a cinematic heavy-hitter in 2023 sequel Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Ahead of its streaming release, here's your guide to the true story behind A Complete Unknown. A Complete Unknown will be available to stream on Disney+ from from Wednesday, 30 April, following its cinema release in January. It follows the success of other movies that showcased the lives of stage stars like Queen's 2018 feature Bohemian Rhapsody and 2019's Elton John film Rocketman. The trailer for A Complete Unknown provides glimpses at Dylan in his early career — from a scruffy troubadour arriving in a windswept Greenwich Village to a shades-wearing folk star whose music was soundtracking an America in flux. Watch it by hitting play on the video below. Dune star Chalamet takes the leading role in Mangold's movie, which focuses on one key moment in a career littered with important turning points that changed the direction of pop culture. The film finds the Duluth-born songwriter in the 1960s as he's about to shake up his musical style by ditching the folk hero aesthetic that fans love and going electric. In real life, this was a moment that occurred at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. While it was initially met with anger and confusion from Dylan fans who adored their acoustic guitar-wielding, Woody Guthrie-esque folk hero, it later emerged as a cultural shift that not only paved the way for him to write new hit songs but also gave birth to a brand new chapter of popular culture. However, this transition didn't come without plenty of growing pains. One such issue was infamously captured during Dylan's performance at Manchester's Free Trade Hall in 1966 where a disgruntled fan loudly labelled him 'Judas!'. The film takes artistic licence with this moment, as Mangold portrays it as happening at during Dylan's set at 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The director told Entertainment Weekly: 'That came from a concert in Manchester, England. But it happened. It was just a concert a little while later. 'But if you see the documentary interviews from the Manchester concerts where he also went electric, you can feel the hot rage from these Dylan fans who feel utterly betrayed that he has moved in this new direction.' To prepare for playing such an influential musician, the Wonka star practised his guitar playing and singing. He performs his own vocals on the Dylan tracks used in the movie, which include hits Like a Rolling Stone, Blowin' in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin'. A Complete Unknown also chronicles Dylan's relationship with university student and artist Suze Rotolo — with Elle Fanning playing a fictionalised version of her, renamed Sylvie Russo. Rotolo dated Dylan between 1961 to 1964, and appeared alongside on the cover of 1963 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. She later recounted their relationship in her memoir, A Freewheelin' Time, and died from cancer in 2011, aged 67. Dylan requested that Rotolo's name was changed for the film, as their relationship was 'sacred' to him. Mangold explained that Dylan had 'given me permission to make so much of the movie that he had this one personal request about someone who'd already passed on.' The movie features appearances from other musicians that were circulating the New York scene throughout the 1960s. Fubar star Monica Barbaro plays singer-songwriter Joan Baez, whose output and collaborations were integral in forming Dylan as an early artist. Fight Club's Edward Norton portrays fellow musician Pete Seeger, with Boyd Holbrook stepping into the shoes of country legend Johnny Cash. Speak No Evil actor Scoot McNairy rounds out the cast as one of Dylan's biggest creative muses, Woody Guthrie. A Complete Unknown will be streaming on Disney+ from 30 April
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harrison Ford addresses Indiana Jones 5 flop
Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford has opened up about the fifth film in the franchise flopping. Star Wars actor Ford took on the role of the titular archaeologist in 1981 for Raiders of the Lost Ark, before appearing in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He reprised the role almost 20 years later in 2008 for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a sequel that divided critics but became the franchise's highest-grossing film, raking in $786 million worldwide. But 2023's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny didn't keep the momentum going, with its sky-high production budget and lackluster reviews among the factors causing it to bomb at the box office. Related: Disney lost a reported $130 million on the project, but Ford had a simple response to the beloved franchise's failure when speaking to the Wall Street Journal. "S**t happens," he said. "I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell. When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened. I'm still happy I made that movie." The Hollywood icon is jumping from one huge franchise to another, with his next big screen appearance in The Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Brave New World. Related: Ford took on the role Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in the superhero franchise, following the death of William Hurt who starred as the character in five films across the MCU. He first appeared in the role in Captain America: New World Order, where he opened up on the "tough" filming schedule for the blockbuster production. "Yeah. I mean, there are tough days and easy days and fun days and all kinds of days," he told Esquire. "It's a tough schedule and, yeah, it's fun. But it's not a walk in the park. It's not fun fun. It's work." Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is now streaming on Disney+. Read more Indiana Jones news on our dedicated homepage at Amazon at at at at at at at at at Apple at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
CNN
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Harrison Ford is ‘still happy' he made ‘Indiana Jones 5' despite underwhelming box office
It takes a lot to make Harrison Ford regret doing a project. This is especially true when it comes to the classic 'Indiana Jones' franchise, in which Ford starred as the titular character, including the franchise's fifth installment, 2023's 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' The movie grossed $60 million in the US and $70 million internationally, bringing the fifth and final installment of the storied franchise's global box office to $130 million on its 3-day opening – decidedly lackluster numbers at the box office, especially considering the film cost nearly $300 million to make. Ford shrugged it off this week, telling WSJ Magazine in a new interview published Wednesday simply, 'S**t happens.' 'I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell,' he added. 'When (Indy) had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened.' At the end of the day, Ford said, 'I'm still happy I made that movie.' Ford first portrayed Jones in 1981's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,' and has reprised his role as the whip-cracking archeology professor-adventurer-hero in four sequels total since then. Along with his role of Han Solo in the 'Star Wars' franchise, Indiana Jones is a character forever linked to the Hollywood leading man and one that helped launch his stellar career. In June, Ford told CNN's Chris Wallace in an interview that he wanted to give fans, and the character, an ending that felt conclusive. 'I wanted it to be character driven and I wanted it to confront the question of age straight on – not to hide my age, but to take advantage of it in the telling of the story,' Ford, now 82, said, adding he felt 'very strongly' that they achieved that goal. After playing the character for 40 years, Ford admitted that saying goodbye to Indy was the right move. 'It's time for me to grow up,' he joked. On the big screen, the 'Shrinking' star will next be seen in 'Captain America: Brave New World' later this month.
CNN
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Harrison Ford is ‘still happy' he made ‘Indiana Jones 5' despite underwhelming box office
It takes a lot to make Harrison Ford regret doing a project. This is especially true when it comes to the classic 'Indiana Jones' franchise, in which Ford starred as the titular character, including the franchise's fifth installment, 2023's 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' The movie grossed $60 million in the US and $70 million internationally, bringing the fifth and final installment of the storied franchise's global box office to $130 million on its 3-day opening – decidedly lackluster numbers at the box office, especially considering the film cost nearly $300 million to make. Ford shrugged it off this week, telling WSJ Magazine in a new interview published Wednesday simply, 'S**t happens.' 'I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell,' he added. 'When (Indy) had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened.' At the end of the day, Ford said, 'I'm still happy I made that movie.' Ford first portrayed Jones in 1981's 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,' and has reprised his role as the whip-cracking archeology professor-adventurer-hero in four sequels total since then. Along with his role of Han Solo in the 'Star Wars' franchise, Indiana Jones is a character forever linked to the Hollywood leading man and one that helped launch his stellar career. In June, Ford told CNN's Chris Wallace in an interview that he wanted to give fans, and the character, an ending that felt conclusive. 'I wanted it to be character driven and I wanted it to confront the question of age straight on – not to hide my age, but to take advantage of it in the telling of the story,' Ford, now 82, said, adding he felt 'very strongly' that they achieved that goal. After playing the character for 40 years, Ford admitted that saying goodbye to Indy was the right move. 'It's time for me to grow up,' he joked. On the big screen, the 'Shrinking' star will next be seen in 'Captain America: Brave New World' later this month.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harrison Ford Says ‘S— Happens' Over ‘Indiana Jones 5' Flop, Joined the MCU With ‘No Script' Because He Saw Actors ‘Having a Good Time' in Marvel Movies
Harrison Ford is not too upset over 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' flopping at the box office. His fifth and final turn as the iconic archeologist opened in theaters in summer 2023 and lost Disney a reported $130 million after its global box office haul fell well below the $400 million mark. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford shrugged off the disappointment. 'Shit happens,' Ford said. 'I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell. When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened. I'm still happy I made that movie.' More from Variety Anthony Mackie Says 'Chill the F-- Out' Over Comparing Red Hulk to Donald Trump, Responds to Fan Who Called Him the 'Rudest Celebrity' Anthony Mackie Clarifies He Is a 'Proud American' After Viral Captain America Comment: 'I Have the Utmost Respect for Those Who Serve and Have Served Our Country' Joel Edgerton on Directing Harrison Ford in New Glenmorangie Whisky Ad Campaign, Getting Him to Wear a Kilt and Embrace Being an 'Older Dude': 'Let's Not Try and Hide It' (EXCLUSIVE) With the 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star Wars' franchises now behind him, Ford next jumps to the biggest franchise in modern day Hollywood: The Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor is front and center opposite Anthony Mackie in 'Captain America: Brave New World' as Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (taking over the role from the late William Hurt), who is not only the U.S. president but also the Red Hulk. Ford told WSJ Magazine that he accepted the Marvel role with 'no script' presented to him, adding: 'Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time.' 'I didn't really know that at the end I would turn into the Red Hulk,' he then joked. 'Well, it's like life. You only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing.' Ford told Empire last December that working on a Marvel movie was 'just another day at the office,' adding: 'I tried to understand the ambition of the filmmakers, and to be useful to them. I just didn't sit home at night and say, 'Oh, what do I want to do when I turn into the Hulk?' It didn't seem to me to be a terribly difficult acting proposition.' Speaking to Variety's Angelique Jackson on the Marvel press line at Comic-Con last year year, Ford wisecracked about the motion capture process required to turn him into the Red Hulk by saying: 'What did it take? It took not caring. It took being an idiot for money, which I've done before.' 'I don't mean to disparage it,' Ford added on a more serious note. 'I'm just saying you have to do certain things that normally your mother would not want you to do — or your acting coach, if you had one. But it's fun, and I enjoyed it. I had a great time.' Unlike 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' 'Captain America: Brave New World' could give Ford one of his biggest box office hits at 82 years old. But he's feeling nostalgic for a time when movies made a far bigger impact on the public. 'What I miss, really, truthfully, is the connection [cinema had] to the culture overall,' Ford told WSJ Magazine. 'Now we're in people's houses more than we're in the commons. We work for niche audiences. Which doesn't lessen the work. But we're living in a different world, without the comfort of knowing that we're all in this together. ' When asked what a Marvel movie is then, Ford answered: 'It's a big niche.' 'Captain America: Brave New World' opens in theaters Feb. 14. Best of Variety Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
