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Shot on iPhone 15 Pro | Midnight | AppleAnybody who has seen the 1999 film Audition knows that Takashi Miike is one sick puppy. Known for his extremely graphic horror films, Miike has made some of the most visually inventive and frightening movies I’ve ever seen. That’s what makes it so weird that Miike’s latest work is a 19-minute short for Apple.Is USB-C Finally Coming To iPhone?Yes, Miike’s new short Midnight was shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro. The noir-ish story, which is based on a manga by the well-known artist…

The actress recalled screen-testing for the role of Karen Smith — but couldn't recall the bit that made it in — on Watch What Happens Live A writing credit is probably a bit much, but a little acknowledgement might be due to Ashley Tisdale, who said she ad-libbed a line during her audition for the original Mean Girls that wound up in the final cut of the movie.  On Watch What Happens Live Tuesday, Tisdale was asked about going out for the role of Karen Smith, the lovable airhead eventually…

On the 30th anniversary of the first Spice Girls auditions, the group shared footage of their earliest moments together Friendship never ends for the Spice Girls as they revisit the rounds of auditions that led to them being placed in what would become the biggest girl group of all time. Timed to the celebration of their 30th anniversary, the group shared old archival footage from the audition process alongside a message to their fans. “Today marks the 30th anniversary of the very first…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeReacher actor Alan Ritchson has revealed he missed out on starring as a Marvel superhero because he didn’t take the audition “seriously”. Ritchson, who is currently starring in the TV adaptation of the Child’s novel by Lee Child, said he has auditioned for several superhero roles throughout his career. The former Smallville actor revealed he auditioned for the role of Thor – the hammer…

American Idol viewers got a surprise on Sunday night. Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, auditioned for the reality show, performing an impressive original piano ballad called “Skinny.” The 24-year-old musician, who hails from Nashville, impressed the judges, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, with her performance, who were surprised by her lineage. “Growing up, I sang music my entire life,” Russel said, introducing herself. “I just love writing. I’m 24 years old.…

Sylvester Stallone is throwing open the archives, offering a glimpse into the heart and humor of his iconic partnership with the late Carl Weathers. The American actor and filmmaker who recently made his comeback on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, shared a never-before-heard story about Weathers' unforgettable Rocky audition, taking us back to the very beginnings of their on-screen rivalry. Stallone also revealed behind-the-scenes moments from the intense rehearsals for the climactic fight scene in Rocky 1.…

Camila Cabello turned heads at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, the film festival founded by actor and director Robert Redford in 1978; it is one of the most coveted and highly regarded independent film festivals in the world. The versatile singer and actress Camila Cabello stars as the girlfriend of the lead character and revealed she didn’t have to audition for the part in a film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor named “Rob Peace.” The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 22. The director of…

Actor Vincent Gallo is being investigated by the Sag-Aftra union after several women alleged that he made inappropriate remarks to them during the casting process for the movie The Policeman.At least three women reported Gallo to the actors’ union for sexually explicit and unsettling comments he made during the casting process for the film in November 2023, Rolling Stone first reported.A Sag representative confirmed to Rolling Stone that the investigation was underway, and declined to answer specific questions.“We…

The spectacle of Lindsay Duncan being not nice – selfish or truculent or evil to her core – will never get old. She just looks so angelic, and takes such a palpable delight in playing a character who isn’t, it’s like watching someone break out of prison.I speak to her by Zoom. She is at home in London. She has a new ring light, which makes her look extremely radiant (I believe that’s the point), and she is really pleased with it, having just seen herself in the forthcoming comedy drama Truelove: “Let’s be frank,” she…

David Tennant‘s return for Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary is the perfect birthday present for the Whoniverse, as the arrival of the Fourteenth Doctor has helped relaunch the sci-fi institution for a brand-new era. One powered and partially funded by Disney. Tennant is no stranger to working with Disney, of course, as he recently voiced Huyang in Ahsoka and once played Kilgrave in Marvel’s Jessica Jones. Before he became the Purple Man, however, Tennant came close to playing one of the founding members of the MCU’s…