Hollywood Flashback: When Denzel Fired Back at the Health Care System Onscreen

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James Kearns’ TV screenplay, initially planned at Columbia with Dustin Hoffman in mind, had been shelved for years. However, it didn’t get produced, and eventually, Kearns reacquired the script. The project, later titled John Q., was revived when New Line executive Michael De Luca took an interest and the production was resuscitated once Denzel Washington signed on in 2000. Robert Duvall, James Woods, and Anne Heche soon followed as co-stars. Matthew Barry, the casting director, recounts that Kimberly Elise outperformed strong competition to secure the role of Denise, John Q.’s wife. Barry remembers Viola Davis auditioning for the same part, with his comment being, “She’s not quite ready yet.” Apparently, he underestimated her talent as she later gained significant acclaim. As a consultant and heart surgeon in the film, James Woods received advice from Mehmet Oz, who would later become well-known as Dr. Oz. Interestingly, some of Oz’s hands can be seen performing the heart surgery in the movie.

The True Story Behind ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,’ Explained

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In the book “The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice,” I find myself deeply moved by the portrayal of Jim Swire, one of the authors, skillfully brought to life by Colin Firth. Driven by the tragic loss of his daughter, who perished in the events surrounding Pan Am flight 103, Swire’s unwavering pursuit of truth is a testament to human resilience and determination. Much like other stories inspired by real-life events, the historical facts beneath the narrative are as captivating, if not more so, than what meets the eye.

Why Did ‘Rumor Has It’ Flop at the Box Office?

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Jennifer Aniston’s romantic comedy film titled “Rumor Has It…“, released in 2005, was likely a project she would rather distance herself from. Some movies are just not up to par, and even the acting prowess of an actress like Aniston couldn’t elevate this less-than-successful film. In the case of Rumor Has It…, several well-known actors were part of the cast, but even the most accomplished actors in Hollywood couldn’t rescue this Rotten Tomatoes flop.

Tether, top crypto exchange to swap $1b USDT to Tron network

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A leading third-party cryptocurrency platform, along with Tether, has disclosed plans for a blockchain transfer, aiming to shift approximately $1 billion of USDT tokens from various networks onto the Tron platform. January 6th, Tether, the stablecoin issuer, announced its intention to collaborate with a significant cryptocurrency exchange for facilitating the process of swapping chains. As … Read more

Jason Momoa’s DCU Casting Inspired A Director To Pitch Himself For A Lobo Solo Film, And I Could Totally See This

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It’s not just fans excited by the 45-year-old Dune actor lacing up his astral bounty-hunting leather boots. Director David Leitch, known for his work on Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train, jumped into Momoa’s Instagram comments with an intriguing pitch. It seems the filmmaker has his sights set on bringing a Lobo solo film to life—and after hearing his enthusiasm, I can’t help but hope this dream project becomes a reality. He wrote: