Tagged Rebecca Ferguson

September 1, 2020 1:13 pm

If you’ve never read Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” the story follows a young man, Paul Atreides, who lives in the distant future and becomes royalty on the planet of Arrakis, aka Dune, a world with hardly any water ...

‘Doctor Sleep’: Mike Flanagan Attempts To Honor Both Kubrick & King In This Mediocre Blockbuster [Review]

Lena Wilson

November 4, 2019 10:14 am

Features, News, Reviews

When Mike Flanagan signed on to write, direct, and edit “Doctor Sleep,” he took on a complicated legacy. How do you adapt a best-selling novel (Stephen King’s 2013 book) that is the sequel to another celebrated...

‘Dune’ Actress Rebecca Ferguson Says Denis Villeneuve Has Given Her Character “Empowerment & Powerful Moments” Not Seen In The Novel

October 28, 2019 1:28 pm

Adapting classic novels is tricky business for a filmmaker. First, you have the typical issues, such as the fact that novels are able to get into much more detail over the course of 300 pages than a 2-hour film...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: The Horrifying Experience Of ‘The Shining’ Lives On 40 Years Later

Valerie Thompson

September 8, 2019 12:10 pm

Can you ever really go back? More importantly, when the names involved are Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King, do you dare to make the journey? The hallowed halls of the Overlook Hotel have always been sacred gro...

‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor Plays The Adult Danny Torrance In Stephen King’s Sequel To ‘The Shining’

June 13, 2019 12:29 pm

Out of all the works from author Stephen King that have been adapted for the big screen, “The Shining” holds a special place. Not only is the film regarded as the best adaptation of King’s work, bar none, Stanl...

Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Set For Fall 2020 Release

Andrew Bundy

February 16, 2019 8:49 am

Director Denis Villeneuve’s increasingly anticipated adaptation of Frank Hebert’s sci-fi epic, "Dune"—the film that will seemingly feature every single A-list actor on Earth –will arrive in theaters on November...

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‘Westworld’ Co-Creator Lisa Joy To Write/Direct Sci-Fi Film Starring Hugh Jackman & Rebecca Ferguson

January 30, 2019 1:53 pm

With Sundance entering its final stages (gone too soon!), it’s time to look ahead to the next big film festival, Berlin. And while there are plenty of films to be talking about, Berlin also brings with it the c...

Christopher McQuarrie Shoots Down ‘Mission: Impossible’ Spin-Offs But Hints At A Future Film With Rebecca Ferguson

September 27, 2018 2:12 pm

Twelve years went by between filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie’s directorial debut with “The Way of the Gun” and his follow-up “Jack Reacher.” However, since 2012, McQuarrie has firmly planted himself as one of t...

Rebecca Ferguson In Talks For ‘Dune’ With Timothée Chalamet

The Playlist Staff

September 5, 2018 9:11 pm

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson, known for “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015), this year’s sequel “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018), and Tomas Alfredson's crime thriller “The Snowman” (2017), is ...

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‘Mission: Impossible’ Star Rebecca Ferguson Lands Lead Roles In ‘Men In Black’ & ‘Doctor Sleep’

August 2, 2018 12:48 pm

Many were predicting that actress Rebecca Ferguson would be the breakout star of “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation,” which premiered back in 2015. After that film, the actress had a string of hit-or-miss film...

Tom Cruise Falls Off Many Things In New ‘Mission: Impossible: Fallout’ Trailer

David Pountain

May 16, 2018 4:30 am

The most surprisingly durable blockbuster franchise this side of “Fast and Furious” returns with “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” the sixth installment in the globe-spanning action series that continues to see ...

‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Trailer: Ethan Hunt Returns For Another Globetrotting Adventure

Jacob Siegel

February 4, 2018 7:18 pm

While other mega-franchises have dwindled their appeal and relevance over the years ("Terminator", "Pirates of the Caribbean") the 'Mission Impossible' films, based on the television show by Bruce Geller, remai...

‘The Greatest Showman’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman Makes Dreams Come To Life

Kevin Jagernauth

November 13, 2017 9:09 am

P.T. Barnum's flair for showmanship was so renown, that his name has become an adjective to describe those with similar aims to entertain. And soon we'll see if director Michael Gracey can match the subject of ...

Joe Cornish Finally Begins Filming ‘Attack The Block’ Follow-Up, Plot & Cast Details Emerge

Oliver Lyttelton

September 27, 2017 11:40 am