Angelina Jolie Reveals Why 'The One and Only Ivan' Has the 'Greatest Casting Ever' (Exclusive)
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- Published on Friday, 21 August 2020 19:47
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If Angelina Jolie is raving about the cast, you know the movie is something special. In this featurette for Disney+'s upcoming The One and Only Ivan, debuting exclusively on ET, Jolie has the pleasure of introducing the people behind this story of a truly special gorilla."Ivan is played by the brilliant Sam Rockwell. Danny DeVito is playing Bob," Jolie gushes about her co-stars, who voice the titular gorilla and his four-legged friend, Bob, a dog, respectively. "There's so many people -- and also Chaka Khan! So, the greatest casting ever."Adapted from the novel of the same name (which is based on a true story), The One and Only Ivan centers on Ivan, who lives in captivity at a shopping mall owned by Bryan Cranston's Mack, as he grapples with questions of where he comes from and where he belongs. Khan lends her voice to a chicken called Henrietta, with Jolie as an elephant named Stella. The ensemble of voice actors also includes Helen Mirren, Brooklynn Prince, Ron Funches, Phillipa Soo and Mike White."It's a beautiful story. They're really a family trying to work together to get a second chance," Rockwell says, with Jolie sharing, "It's really nice to be a part of something that you feel has something really good to say."The One and Only Ivan is streaming Aug. 21 on Disney+.
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source : ET online 
Angelina Jolie decided to star in The One And Only Ivan after one of her kids brought her the book: 'This generation is aware of what is happening to our natural habitats'
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 10:15
- Written by Daily mail
Together Jolie and Pitt have six children: Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 12. She then added to Entertainment Tonight it was Shiloh who came forward with the book.'Well, Shiloh years ago told me that she had read a book that she loved and she wanted me to read it,' said the activist.Together Jolie and Pitt have six children: Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 12. She then added to Entertainment Tonight it was Shiloh who came forward with the book.'Well, Shiloh years ago told me that she had read a book that she loved and she wanted me to read it,' said the activist.'I read it on my own and then we looked at some of it together and we talked about why she loved it. Then, I inquired if it was being made – as you do – into a film, and I found out that it was kind of in the works but kind of hadn't [been] figured out.'The Oscar-winning actress serves as a producer and voices elephant Stella in the Disney+ movie, which is based on the best-selling children's story of the same name. It centers on gorilla Ivan (voiced by Sam Rockwell), who performs at Mack's (Bryan Cranston) circus but dreams of a life beyond the cage. Also in the movie is child star Ariana Greenblatt who looks like a mini me version of the A list actress. The 12-year-old New York native child star plays Julia in the movie.Speaking to website Digital Spy, Angelina said: 'Disney, Mike (White) and everybody involved really (understood) it has its heart. 'It's not a light film, it deals with heavy issues, but it is charming, fun and full of life. But it's deceptive in the packaging.'
Director Thea Sharrock added that they didn't want the film to 'feel like a documentary' which influenced decision-making during the production, such as the size of the bars in Ivan's cage.She said: 'This is not just any studio, it's Disney, so we definitely knew there was a tone we had to get right.'There are some shots we chose very carefully when we came to edit it, that certain scenes there are no bars to be seen whatsoever, and in other moments, we've chosen very carefully when the presence of the bars are there so that they are a constant reminder.'It's not easy when your leading character is behind bars for 80 per cent of the movie and you have to hold at its heart that he creates a dream, he's given a gift by Stella to create a gift of a dream to get out.'This article appears after ex Pitt has fired back at Jolie via his legal team, after she filed a request to remove Judge John W. Ouderkirk from their almost four-year-long divorce battle earlier this week.Angelina filed papers on August 7 claiming that Ouderkirk - who married the former couple at their French estate Château Miraval in 2014 - failed to disclose other 'business relationships' he had with Pitt's lawyers, suggesting that he would be 'biased' in their divorce case. Pitt has slammed Jolie for attempting to delay their almost four-year divorce case, saying that it will be their children who are 'hurt most'; seen in 2015.However, Pitt, 56, has responded in papers filed on August 13, calling Jolie's filing a 'Hail Mary' - an American Football reference to deliberately delay a game - according to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE. In them, Pitt's legal team accuses the actress of making a 'transparently tactical gambit' to delay matters, adding that it will be their own children who are 'hurt most' by the hold up.
The papers describe Jolie's request as 'a thinly-veiled attempt by Jolie to delay the adjudication of long-pending custody issues in this case.' PageSix also adds that Pitt's team called Jolie's filing 'an abrupt cry of judicial bias [that] reeks of bad faith and desperation.'The former power couple split in 2016, effectively ending a 12-year relationship and two years of marriage.Jolie alleged in her filing that Ouderkirk 'failed to make timely mandatory disclosures of ongoing business and professional relationships between himself' and Pitt's legal team. She added in her request that she was 'never afforded the opportunity to even raise a concern or to object to the ever-increasing business relationships between Judge Ouderkirk and [Pitt's] counsel — relationships that were providing a steady stream of income to Judge Ouderkirk and the potential for future work.'Adding: 'These are precisely the type of repeat customer circumstances that create doubts about a privately-compensated private judge’s ability to remain impartial.' Yet, Pitt's team has responded saying Jolie had been made fully aware that Ouderkirk had accepted 'additional new engagements' involving the actor's team, and that she had 'never objected' to Ouderkirk's 'continued involvement' in the proceedings until now.
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source : Daily mail 
Angelina Jolie dons a facemask as she arrives with her kids on a private jet in Burbank after a short trip
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- Published on Saturday, 25 July 2020 11:02
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She is known for flying under the radar. And Angelina Jolie seemed to get in a short trip with her kids as she arrived back home to Los Angeles on Thursday. The 45-year-old actress opted for a comfortable and chic look as she donned a black maxi dress as she walked off the private jet in Burbank. The Oscar winner wore a black flowing maxi dress with a think black sweater over top. She teamed it with yellow slide-on sandals and a black handbag she carried. Most of Angelina's famous face was covered in a grey cotton reusable face mask, amid the coronavirus pandemic, and round metal frame sunglasses.Her hair was kept out of her face as she tied it back in a loose and large bun style. The mother-of-six was joined by her daughters Zahara, 15, and Vivienne, 12, and her son John, 14. Vivienne, a twin to Knox, looked casual in a bright yellow tee, blue denim jeans and black Toms, as she followed her mom off the plane. While John (formerly known as Shiloh) was equally as casual to his sister, in a plain white tee, black pants and a black backpack. He also matched his mom in a yellow reusable face mask while Vivienne went without a covering.She was last spotted running errands with Vivienne in Los Angeles on Monday, so it appears the groups trip was short lived. Angelina is also mother to Maddox, 18 and Pax, 16, she shares all of her children, adopted and biological with ex-husband Brad Pitt. The pair famously fell in love on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston. After years of dating, they got married in 2014, before their shock split in 2016. Since then they have battled legally over custody and finances, with Angelina reportedly demanding more money than Brad wanted to give. Nevertheless, Brad has been seen multiple times at Angelina's mansion in Los Feliz, possibly signaling that their equation with each other is improving.A source recently told People that the couple are 'in a better place' in terms of co-parenting the children after their custody battle.'It’s taken them a long time, with a lot of family therapy, to get to this point. The younger kids go back and forth between their houses, and Brad loves spending as much time with them as possible. He seems much happier,' said the insider.'Brad's kids are the most important thing to him. He tells his friends he learns so much about life from his own children,' a source also told Entertainment Tonight at the end of May.The Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star's marriage to Angelina was officially declared over in April 2019 and it was reported that the relationship was 'the best it's been since their split'.A source said at the time: 'Brad and Angelina have come a long way.'
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source : Daily mail
“Kung Fu Panda 4”: Will “Angelina Jolie” voice for the upcoming movie? Click to know Plot, Cast and more!
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- Published on Saturday, 11 July 2020 13:50
- Written by Next Alerts
Kung Fu found a place in our hearts, thanks to a childhood dedicated to watching Jackie Chan. We tried master-ing the moves, which, unfortunately, required a lot of patience and practice. So when Kung Fu Panda released in 2008, it did not take much to become favorite. Po Ping and the Furious Five quickly became a household name.With an earlier date in 2020, the film has been pushed to 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic. With major film houses experiencing losses due to this, it is likely to see how much it has affected the movie.Kung Fu Panda has some well-placed lessons. It has taught us that appearance never has, and should never, be a hurdle in one’s dreams. That hard work and persistence are all one needs to achieve its goals. The movies have taught that thou minor inconveniences can be painful; they are indeed temporary and gives us insight. Kung Fu Panda has taught us to take things in its stride, to enjoy life and take things as they come. It taught us not to severely invest in a feeling, be it love or hard work, to the point where it becomes an obsession. Moreover, Kung Fu Panda has taught us to celebrate our individuality, to become our unabashed selves, and enjoy whilst doing so. The movies have taught us the value of love, family, respect, and friendship.With the franchise finding a hold on television as well as a niche in the gaming world, it has grown well beyond what it started out in 2008. Originally intended to be a six-part series, we are yet to see the fully-fledged direction of the series. Profits soaring with each sequel, there is definitely an unseen but an obvious pressure on ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ to deliver the chops.The original cast of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, James Hong, and Jackie Chan is set to make a return. There has been no official confirmation with who is playing the negative shade. Previously played by the likes of Gary Oldman and J.K Simmons, the bar has been indeed set high.
There have been rumors floating around with the title being ‘ King Fu Panda: Paws of Destiny,’ but with no confirmation from DreamWorks. The apparent plot is Po returning as Kung Fu Master, teaching four panda kids on how to control their recently discovered chi. We can expect more antics as well as unconventional teachings from Po. Involvement by the Five would add an element of fun as well as synchronization. All in all, the premise looks interesting.With each sequel, we saw Po-faced with new hurdles. With each new hurdle, we saw him growing into a newer, more nuanced version of himself, whilst preserving his innocence and enthusiasm. We have seen him finding his kin, more importantly, his father and developing a very treasured relationship with him. We have seen him take responsibility by undertaking the roles of Dragon Warrior and Kung Fu Master. We have seen his confidence to reach new heights with new challenges. Above all, we saw him stay grounded, even when the world around him changed drastically, staying true to his true self.
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source : Next Alerts
'Captain Marvel 2': Why Angelina Jolie Could Direct the Perfect Sequel
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- Published on Saturday, 11 July 2020 13:47
- Written by Cheatsheet
After Captain Marvel grossed over $1 billion at the box office, it was only logical that Marvel would go ahead with a sequel. That said, while the movie was well-received by most people, it wasn’t the best movie that Marvel has made. So, in an attempt to shake things up, the original directors won’t be returning, and Marvel is currently looking around for a new director. Marvel is hoping to find a woman to direct the movie, and there are no shortages of female directors in Hollywood. And because Angelina Jolie is now part of the MCU, she could actually be a great pick for that job. While many of the negative reviews about Captain Marvel were from trolls who were downright sexist, there are some legitimate criticisms against the movie. The movie was directed by a duo, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and by all accounts, they did a decent job. That, unfortunately, is partially an issue.A lot of Marvel movies are kind of similar to one another, and in an attempt to diversify things, Marvel has tried to switch things up by making a character’s solo movie more unique. For example, Captain America’s movies tend to be more serious, while Ant-Man’s movies tend to be more funny.Captain Marvel, however, was kind of average overall. It didn’t really do anything to stand out from the rest of the Marvel movies. This was a safe move, but Marvel can afford to take risks. That’s exactly what Marvel did when it hired Taika Waititi to direct the Thor movies. He was a relatively unknown director, but he showed the world why he got the job in the first place.
When it comes to directors, Marvel tends to either hire people that it’s already working with, or Marvel will try to look for talent from around the world. Jolie is already working with Marvel on The Eternals, and she’s also a popular actress who has directed a few great movies, too.That said, when it comes to directing, her movies have been a bit of a mixed bag. She’s directed five movies, and one of those movies was a documentary. Most of her movies got mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but she did direct a great movie recently. In 2017, she released First They Killed My Father on Netflix, and it got great reviews. It was nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, though it didn’t win either. Since she already has a working relationship with Marvel, fans on Reddit think that she’d be a good pick for the gig. Her movies have only been getting better, and she could do a good job on Captain Marvel 2. That said, there are many more women who could get the job instead.Marvel fans don’t have a shortage of ideas on who could direct the perfect sequel for Captain Marvel. Deborah Chow, who directed a few episodes of The Mandalorian, could possibly make a great MCU movie, too. The episodes that she directed for that show were well-received, after all.After her breakout hit, Booksmart, Marvel fans are also ready to see Olivia Wilde direct a Marvel movie, and the Captain Marvel sequel would be a good place to start for her. While these two women are newer directors in Hollywood, fans also think that a more experienced director could get the job.Kathryn Bigelow, who won an Oscar for best director, is probably the most high-profile female director in Hollywood. Marvel fans, of course, would love it if she got the job, but that’s probably a long shot.
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source : Cheatsheet
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