🎬 Adam McKay Shifts Focus 🌱

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Timotej Strlič
December 06, 2023

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  • Adam McKay Shifts Focus 🌱

  • Froseth Joins Stellar “Oh, Canada” 🍁

  • “Chicken Run: Dawn of Nugget” BTS 🐓

Daily US Box Office: December 4, 2023 💸

Adam McKay Shifts Focus 🌱

Adam McKay, known for his concern about global warming, is eyeing a climate-focused project for his next directing gig.

This decision means he's stepping away from directing a Netflix film, "Average Height, Average Build."

The Netflix project, originally set to star Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams, and Robert Downey Jr., explored a story of a serial killer and a lobbyist teaming up.

McKay's focus on climate-related issues isn't new; his previous work, like “Don’t Look Up,” tackled these themes.

Beyond films, he's been actively involved in spreading awareness about climate change, launching the nonprofit Yellow Dot Studios for educational content.

What's coming? 🤔

The Boy and the Heron (2023)

A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

When? December 8th, 2023

Where to watch? US Release

Froseth Joins Stellar “Oh, Canada” 🍁

Kristine Froseth is joining the stellar cast of “Oh, Canada,” a film directed by Paul Schrader and adapted from Russell Banks' novel, “Foregone.”

The story revolves around Leonard Fife, portrayed by Richard Gere, a renowned documentary filmmaker who, at 80 years old and facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, embarks on a reflective journey through his tumultuous life.

Froseth's involvement in “Oh, Canada” follows her impressive performances in various projects, showcasing her talent and versatility.

Her current leading role in Apple TV+'s series adaptation of Edith Wharton’s “The Buccaneers” demonstrates her range as an actress.

She's made a mark in films like “Sharp Stick” alongside Jon Bernthal and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

With representation by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Froseth continues to make her mark as a rising talent in the industry.

December 6th Birthdays 🎂

Judd Apatow - 1967 / 56

Sarah Rafferty - 1972 / 51

“Chicken Run: Dawn of Nugget” BTS 🐓

Aardman's beloved chickens are making a comeback in the long-awaited sequel, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” arriving on Netflix after 23 years since the original's success.

Directed by Sam Fell, the six-year endeavor revisits Ginger, Rocky, and their feathery crew as they embark on a daring mission into Mrs. Tweedy's latest chicken factory.

Behind the scenes, the film's creation was no easy feat. The intricate Chicken Village set alone took two years to build, with a 30-second shot requiring 18 weeks to capture.

Technological advancements saved time and, importantly, fingers, with the shift from plasticine to silicon preventing puppet mishaps.

COVID-19 added its own challenges, leading to quarantined puppets and a six-month production delay.

December 6th Releases 🎞️

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

As Good as It Gets (1997)

New Trailer / There’s Something in the Barn ▶

THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE BARN – Official Trailer (HD)

Still of the Day ⏸

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

  • Director: Terry Gilliam

  • Director of Photography: Nicola Pecorini

  • Duration: 1h 58min

  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

  • Camera: Arriflex 35 BL4S, Arriflex 35 III and Arriflex 535

  • Lenses: Zeiss Standard Speed Lenses

  • Film Stock: 35 mm, Kodak 250D, Vision 500T and Eastman 200T