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Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scream 7 writer teases ‘really specific reason' for Neve Campbell's return as Sidney Prescott
'Scream 7' writer Guy Busick has teased there is a "really specific reason" why Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott has returned. After sitting out 2023's 'Scream VI' due to a row over her salary, the 51-year-old actress has reprised her iconic scream-queen role, and 'Scream 7's writer Guy Busick has revealed there is a "really cool reason" why Sidney is back. In an interview with the scribe said: "I don't want to give anything away about the reason ['Scream 7'] had to be a Sidney movie because there's a really cool reason. "In all these movies, you have to ask, 'Why now? What is the thing 'Scream' is commenting on now?' 'Scream' is always in a conversation with the audience about the state of movies, the state of horror movies and in particular, franchises." Busick added he had first pitched the idea for Sidney's return to director Kevin Williamson, which he had come up with alongside his 'Scream' and 'Scream VI' co-writer James Vanderbilt. He explained: "There is a really specific reason why Sidney is in this movie. I will say there is a reason and we were happy with it when we cracked it. "We went to Neve Campbell and said, 'This is why. This is why Sidney now.' Neve was like, 'Oh, I get that.' I pitched Kevin this first, too. "He got it and then I pitched the studio. I came up with the story with my co-writer on 5 and 6, James Vanderbilt." As well as Campbell, 'Scream 7' will see the return of some other series icons, including Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers, Matthew Lillard's Stu Macher, David Arquette's Dewey Riley and Scott Foley's Roman Bridger. However, Busick admitted the original idea for 'Scream 7' 'was a completely different thing', as it would have focused on the 'Core Four' - the Meeks-Martin twins Chad (Mason Gooding) and Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown), and Carpenter sisters Tara (Jenna Ortega) and Sam (Melissa Barrera). However, after Ortega and Barrera exited the project - with the latter actress being dismissed by Spyglass Media Group following her controversial comments about the war in Gaza - the 'Scream 7' team "had to start from scratch". Busick explained: "We weren't able to use what we had in the previous iteration for this one. [We] just had to start from scratch, which was a bummer. "We were excited about what we had for that movie. We wanted to do one more 'Core Four' movie. We know the fans love those characters. We love those characters. We created those characters. I would love to see, in some universe, the continuation of their characters, in some way. But we weren't able to port over the stuff from the other story. "It was like, 'Okay, here is what the universe dealt us.' We always wanted to do a Sidney movie and so it was like, 'All right, let's get into it and why now and why this one?'"
AsiaOne
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Jenna Ortega felt unhappy after Wednesday fame, Entertainment News
Jenna Ortega became an "unhappy person" after season one of Wednesday. The 22-year-old actress plays Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show, but Jenna initially struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and success. She told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. "After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Jenna now serves as a producer on Wednesday and she's loving the experience. She said: "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area." Jenna also teased season two of the show, describing it as "bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker" than the first. She explained: "It's sillier in the best way possible." The actress has also welcomed the show's move from Romania to Ireland. Jenna explained: "Dublin was incredible. "I loved everything about that experience, the cast, the crew. It was so sweet and so awesome. That island is so beautiful." Jenna made the most of her free time when she wasn't filming Wednesday. She said: "On weekends, we'd go down to Kerry and Cork and Donegal and swim in thunderstorms. "I spent a lot of time laying in fields, going on hikes with my dog. I was raising chinchillas, and I'd read books with my chinchillas in my lap. Maybe I'd go to a karaoke bar one night or host a dinner at my place — things like that. I tried to make it feel as family-like as possible." Jenna has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in a host of big-budget projects, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Scream and Wednesday. But the actress previously admitted that she's still adjusting to her own fame and success. She told MTV: "It's definitely an adjustment." Jenna actually relished being able to lean on Winona Ryder — her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star — for some advice about navigating the potential pitfalls of fame. She explained: "I'm very grateful to be where I am and she had kind of a similar thing to say. "It was just so nice to speak to someone who actually understood me." [[nid:716119]]
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jenna Ortega felt 'unhappy' after Wednesday success
Jenna Ortega became an "unhappy person" after season one of 'Wednesday'. The 22-year-old actress plays Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show, but Jenna initially struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and success. She told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. "After the pressure, the attention - as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Jenna now serves as a producer on 'Wednesday' and she's loving the experience. She said: "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area." Jenna also teased season two of the show, describing it as "bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker" than the first. She explained: "It's sillier in the best way possible." The actress has also welcomed the show's move from Romania to Ireland. Jenna explained: "Dublin was incredible. "I loved everything about that experience, the cast, the crew. It was so sweet and so awesome. That island is so beautiful." Jenna made the most of her free time when she wasn't filming 'Wednesday'. She said: "On weekends, we'd go down to Kerry and Cork and Donegal and swim in thunderstorms. "I spent a lot of time laying in fields, going on hikes with my dog. I was raising chinchillas, and I'd read books with my chinchillas in my lap. Maybe I'd go to a karaoke bar one night or host a dinner at my place - things like that. I tried to make it feel as family-like as possible." Jenna has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in a host of big-budget projects, including 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Scream' and 'Wednesday'. But the actress previously admitted that she's still adjusting to her own fame and success. She told MTV: "It's definitely an adjustment." Jenna actually relished being able to lean on Winona Ryder - her 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' co-star - for some advice about navigating the potential pitfalls of fame. She explained: "I'm very grateful to be where I am and she had kind of a similar thing to say. "It was just so nice to speak to someone who actually understood me."
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jenna Ortega's statement about life after ‘Wednesday' fame receives backlash; Here's what she said
Jenna Ortega has been making headlines as fans look forward to the release of season 2 of Tim Burton 's 'Wednesday'. The actress recently spoke about becoming famous after season 1. While she showed gratitude, one comment about her life after fame has led to major backlash online. Jenna says she was 'an unhappy person' after 'Wednesday' fame and talks about filming challenges Jenna Ortega , known for her roles in 'Beetlejuice', 'Scream', and 'Miller's Girl', is facing a lot of hate and criticism over a recent comment. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the actress opened up about the fame she gained from 'Wednesday' season 1. In her comment, she said, 'To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. After the pressure, the attention, as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary.' Although she seemed to speak with honesty, her words about being 'an unhappy person' upset many people online. Some netizens called her 'privileged' for complaining about fame. Jenna went on to say that she didn't feel understood by the public after becoming popular. She added, 'I feel like being a bully is very popular right now; having been on the wrong side of the rumour mill was incredibly eye-opening.' Speaking more about her role in the show, she admitted that playing a teenager feels 'patronising' now that she's older. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl,' Ortega explained. 'But I'm also a young woman. You just don't feel like you're being taken seriously.' Public criticises Ortega over 'unhappy person' comment After the interview was published, many people took to social media to criticise her 'unhappy person' remark. One netizen posted, 'I bet the huge 6 and 7 figure pay cheques she took for the role weren't that patronising, though.' Another user added, 'Then she could have passed on the role. I like her, but this seems like biting the hand that feeds you.' This isn't the first time the 'Scream' actress has been criticised for her views on 'Wednesday'. Back in 2023, during an Armchair Expert podcast episode, she said she 'had to put my foot down on set' when talking about changing lines in the script she didn't like. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Tatler Asia
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
These new horror movies prove the slasher genre isn't dead
'Fear Street' trilogy Divided into three parts ( 1994 , 1978 , 1666 ), the trilogy, based on R.L. Stine's popular Fear Street book series, traces the origins of the Shadyside curse back to the execution of Sarah Fier. Accused of witchcraft, her vengeful spirit possesses others to kill on her behalf. Part of the trilogy's appeal is its reverence for slasher and horror movies that came before, evoking nostalgia in fans of the genre. Part 1: 1994 borrows elements from the Scream franchise. Part 2: 1978 , set in summer camp, pays homage to the Friday the 13th movies. And Part 3: 1666 incorporates elements of folk horror. 'Scream' (2022) Jenna Ortega steps into her scream queen era in this clever, Gen Z-driven revival of Wes Craven's legendary slasher series. Set 25 years after the original Woodsboro killings, a new Ghostface begins targeting a group of teens. The attacks draw legacy survivors Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Dewey Riley (David Arquette) back into familiar—and deadly—territory as they help a new generation of victims survive the carnage. See also: How Jenna Ortega nails gothic fashion with a nod to 'Beetlejuice', 'Wednesday' and more 'Scream VI' After surviving the latest round of Woodsboro horrors, sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter (Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega) try to rebuild their lives in New York City. But a change of scenery doesn't mean they've escaped the nightmare as Ghostface emerges to stalk them anew. In a direct callback to the original Scream sequel, familial revenge serves as the motive behind the killings in this update. Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) returns with Scream 4 alum Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere)—now an FBI agent—to assist in the investigation. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' R.L. Stine continues to terrorise a new generation with the latest addition to the Fear Street universe. Set once again in the cursed town of Shadyside, Prom Queen follows Lori Granger (India Fowler), an outsider at her high school who soon finds herself fighting for her life when the prom court starts turning up dead, one by one, at the hands of a masked assailant. With its blood-soaked blend of teen drama and mystery, Prom Queen nods to horror classics like Stephen King's Carrie —minus the pig's blood and psychic meltdown—and the 1980s cult classic Prom Night . Don't miss: In 'Nosferatu', true horror lies within the human 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Already hailed as the best entry since the original, the opening set piece alone is guaranteed to fuel the anxiety of a new generation of viewers. The latest instalment in this horror movie franchise takes generational trauma to the next level, introducing a clever twist: life—and death—are inherited legacies. But as much as that adds a fresh new layer to the mythology, it's the deaths that steal the spotlight, each one unfolding like a morbid Rube Goldberg machine. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' (2025) Instead of a reboot, fans are getting a direct sequel when I Know What You Did Last Summer hits cinemas on July 18. While the film introduces a new cast of characters—led by Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders and Jonah Hauer-King—it's expected to revisit the original movie's core premise and tropes: a group of teenagers bound by a dark secret are picked off one by one by a hook-wielding killer. Legacy characters Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr) return to confront the past and help uncover who's behind the new wave of murders.
