The production was nearly finished before it ran into problems. Academy Award-winning director and former child actor Ron Howard is stepping in to finish filming the untitled "Star Wars" stand alone film centered on a young Han Solo.
"Genius" takes from the years between the 1880s until 1950s and will feature Johnny Flynn as the younger Einstein and Geoffrey Rush as the aged physicist. The production wanted to see the not so typical genius Einstein and wanted to convey a message that he is a man that has many wives and lovers.
Speaking in front of students at the Arizona State University on Saturday, March 12, 2016, the "Into the Woods" actor talked about his portrayal of Trump in a Funny or Die biopic about the life of the outspoken real estate billionaire. Depp called Trump a "brat."
Ron Howard has received his second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ron Howard has received his second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 61-year-old actor and director accepted the honor on Thursday the day before his latest film he directed was released to theaters, according to Reuters.
Ultimately, one wonders if the Herman Melville sequence is even needed in this film as the adventure is enjoyable enough and makes for a good story. Whatever the reason may have been Howard unfortunately never truly brings it home. However, with all the qualms this reviews had with "In the Heart of the Sea," it must be made clear that film is still solid if not the masterpiece one expected.
The Academy Award race is looking to be one of the most competitive years as many of the best directors in the industry are releasing films. Some of the films are by new helmers, other by Oscar winners and other by veteran directors, who have not been nominated in a long time. However, there are some directors who have not been nominated in years and who could be back in the awards race.
Ron Howard, of A Beautiful Mind and Arrested Development fame, is tackling a new high-profile job: producing an authorized documentary based on the touring years of the Beatles, which will include old concert footage as well as home videos and clips submitted by fans.
The Oscar contender about a real life racing rivalry received standing ovations. Will "Rush" be an Oscar contender? The Toronto Film Festival audience seems to think so.
