Ben Stiller on Why He Doubts ‘Tropic Thunder’ Could Get Made Today: “Edgier Comedy Is Just Harder to Do”
Ben Stiller recently confessed that creating the 2008 satirical comedy, Tropic Thunder, in today’s context could pose significant challenges.
Ben Stiller recently confessed that creating the 2008 satirical comedy, Tropic Thunder, in today’s context could pose significant challenges.
With the upcoming release of Moana 2, critics have been discussing the sequel’s music, particularly from the team Barlow & Bear of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Given that they are following in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s footsteps, there was undoubtedly a significant amount of pressure to create music that Disney would endorse. In an interview with TopMob, they revealed that presenting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with his follow-up to “You’re Welcome” was an emotional journey for the songwriting duo.
Heads up! I don’t want to ruin the excitement for you, but if you haven’t watched the Season 1 finale of Murder in a Small Town yet, brace yourself for some major spoilers. Catch it on Fox or stream it with your Hulu subscription before the surprises get spoiled!
In relation to the musical “Wicked”, the original composer was approached about creating a hip-hop version of the song “Popular”. However, this concept was swiftly dismissed. The composer and lyricist stated that Ariana Grande didn’t wish for her character Glinda to be seen as an extension of her music career, which is why she showed no interest in modifying “Popular” to sound more pop-like.
As a die-hard film enthusiast, I’ve eagerly awaited the arrival of Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s Christmas comedy gem, “Dear Santa,” featuring the talented Jack Black. After a decade-long cinematic journey, this heartwarming tale has finally made its way to our screens.