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CBC
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Canada makes short work of France at world championship
Bo Horvat has 2 goals to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over France at the 2025 IIHF Hockey World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden. Jordan Binnington made 15 saves to pick up the shutout.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega to star in Shutout
Acclaimed filmmaker David O Russell will direct Shutout, a new feature film centered around the world of pool hustling, reports Deadline. The film will star Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and rising star Jenna Ortega. In Shutout, De Niro will portray Jake Kejeune, a seasoned pool hustler considered one of the last masters of a dying art. Having spent years navigating the dimly lit and high-stakes environment of backroom pool halls, Jake's life takes an unexpected turn when he comes across Mia (Ortega). Mia is a prodigy whose raw and electrifying talent reignites a passion within Jake that he believed was long gone. Recognising Mia's extraordinary potential, Jake guides her, aiming to refine her natural abilities and instincts. Together, they delve into the cutthroat high-stakes pool world, where fortunes can be won or lost with a single shot. As Mia's skills and ambition grow, Jake faces a crucial question: will her intense desire for victory overshadow the lessons he imparts, or can he guide her to achieve greatness?
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jenna Ortega & Robert De Niro Are Pool Hustlers in New David O. Russell Movie
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 Golden Globe nominee Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) and Oscar winner Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon) have signed on for the leading roles in the upcoming pool hustling drama, Shutout. The project hails from acclaimed filmmaker David O. Russell (American Hustle, The Fighter). This marks De Niro's latest collaboration with Russell after working together in 2015's Jennifer Lawrence-led comedy-drama Joy. What is the new David O. Russell movie about? 'The film follows Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished,' reads the official synopsis. 'Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together, they plunge into the ruthless world of high-stakes pool, where the line between unimaginable fortune and devastating failure is razor-thin. As Mia's star ascends and her ambition grows, Jake must confront the ultimate question: can he steer her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory eclipse everything he has taught her?' Shutout will be directed by Russell from a screenplay written by Alejandro Adams. The movie will be produced by Russell, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Meanwhile, Black Bear will officially introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, with CAA Media Finance handling its U.S. rights. 'We're delighted to be collaborating with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert De Niro, and especially excited to see Jenna step into the spotlight alongside these two cinematic icons,' Kirschenbaum said in a statement. 'It's a rare and thrilling opportunity to support such a high-caliber team coming together to tell a compelling story — a lineup so precise, it feels like the perfect break.' The post Jenna Ortega & Robert De Niro Are Pool Hustlers in New David O. Russell Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Robert De Niro, Jenna Ortega to star in 'Shutout'
Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are set to feature in an upcoming film titled "Shutout". The project is helmed by David O. Russell , known for "Silver Linings Playbook" and "American Hustle". It will have the screenplay by Alejandro Adams , according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. The film revolves around Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft, the pool hustler . Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. It is produced by Russell, Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum and Mark Bomback. De Niro's latest work is "The Alto Knights", which released in March. Ortega most recently starred in a horror-comedy "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"(2024) alongside Tim Burton. It is a sequel to 1988's film "Beetlejuice".
Geek Tyrant
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David O. Russell Teams With Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro for Pool Hustler Drama SHUTOUT — GeekTyrant
David O. Russell is back behind the camera, and this time, he's aiming for the corner pocket. The Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle director is set to helm Shutout , a gritty, high-stakes pool hustler film starring Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega. The project is heating up just in time for the Cannes Film Market, where Black Bear will be introducing it to international buyers. The movie will follow 'Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. 'Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together, they plunge into the ruthless world of high-stakes pool, where the line between unimaginable fortune and devastating failure is razor-thin. 'As Mia's star ascends and her ambition grows, Jake must confront the ultimate question: can he steer her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory eclipse everything he has taught her?' The story promises a tense, character-driven ride into the cutthroat world of competitive pool. The movie is written by Alejandro Adams. De Niro and Russell have proven chemistry, dating back to their work on Silver Linings Playbook , which earned De Niro an Oscar nomination, and now De Niro stepping into yet another complex mentor role. Ortega, meanwhile, continues land big film projects, and this one marks a major leap for her, holding her own alongside a cinematic heavyweight. Also, a lot of actors who have worked with Russell tend to get big Oscar nominations, which is something Ortega is probably chasing. RK Films, the company behind Maleficent and Snow White and the Huntsman , excited about the project and Jeff Kirschenbaum said in a statement: 'We're delighted to be collaborating with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert De Niro, and especially excited to see Jenna step into the spotlight alongside these two cinematic icons. 'It's a rare and thrilling opportunity to support such a high-caliber team coming together to tell a compelling story — a lineup so precise, it feels like the perfect break.' With its pedigree talent and old-school-meets-new-school narrative, Shutout is shaping up to be a big movie title to watch. It could be a film that that hustles its way from the Croisette straight into awards season conversation. Source: Deadline
