The Star Wars franchise is rife with possibilities. With a new trilogy helmed by Rian Johnson on the way, the door is open for even more enterprising directors to play in the cosmic sandbox in the form of standalone anthology or prequel films. And the latest visionary sci-fi director to impact Hollywood may be eyeing the galaxy far, far away. Denis Villeneuve received […]
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Why ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Failed at the Box Office, According to Director Denis Villeneuve
Blade Runner 2049 was a truly audacious blockbuster movie, tackling themes of humanity, free will, and fate — all wrapped in a haunting dystopian noir mystery that both aped and improved upon the iconic visuals of Ridley Scott’s 1982 Blade Runner. But much like the original Blade Runner, the sequel underwhelmed at the box office, opening to a […]
I’m A Celebrity 2017: Who is Denis Wise? Ex-Chelsea footballer pictures, age and facts
Who is I’m A Celebrity 2017 contestant Dennis Wise? Dennis Wise is a former Chelsea and England footballer with a career spanning over 20 years in the beautiful game. The 50-year-old was one of the most successful Chelsea captains in the club’s history and also has 21 caps playing for England. ITV producers are hoping […]
Bond Watch: Denis Villeneuve Confirms Bond 25 Director Talks; Will Make ‘Dune’ First
Denis Villenevue‘s Blade Runner 2049 may have underperformed at the box office, but the filmmaker is soldiering on with his next big flick: an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic Dune. In a recent interview, however, Villenevue confirms a rumor that’s been making the rounds: he’s been in contact about helming the next James Bond film. Will Denis Villenevue […]
A Long-Brewing ‘Cleopatra’ Movie May Have Found Its Director in ‘Blade Runner 2049’s Denis Villeneuve
Director Denis Villeneuve is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s go-to guys for major studio tentpole projects. His most recent film, Arrival, was the /Film staff’s collective best movie of last year, and his upcoming Blade Runner sequel has earned effusive praise in its early reactions. So it’s no surprise that Sony Pictures has snapped him up to […]
Monday Moments: Denis Shapovalov clinches Davis Cup tie for Canada
[unable to retrieve full-text content] In this week’s Monday Moments, Rob Pizzo talks about Denis Shapovalov continuing his amazing run, this time at the Davis Cup in Edmonton. He also brings you highlights from FISE, Damian Warner back to his winning ways, and a huge crash in F1. CBC | Sports News
Barcelona player ratings: Paulinho and Denis Suarez star against Getafe, Dembele injured
Barcelona snatched a late win at Getafe with Paulinho’s strike sending them seven points clear of arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday. The Brazilian midfielder’s signing was widely criticised by supporters but he drove into the area and fired home to preserve Barcelona’s 100 percent record in the league. Gaku […]
Denis Shapovalov avoids collapse, evens Davis Cup in 5-set thriller
Denis Shapovalov narrowly defeated Yuki Bhambri 3-2 as Canada evened up its best-of-five Davis Cup tie against India at 1-1 on Friday night. The Canadian teenager needed three hours 52 minutes to take the match, 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 4-6, 6-1. Winning the first set 7-6 (2) in a tiebreaker, Shapovalov then turned on the jets […]
Denis Shapovalov is embracing the spotlight
In just a few weeks, Denis Shapovalov has gone from virtual unknown to household name across the country. “My life has definitely changed in the past month,” the rising Canadian tennis star told reporters at a press conference in Toronto on Thursday, where he will walk the red carpet on opening night of the Toronto International […]
Denis Shapovalov headlines Canada's Davis Cup squad
Denis Shapovalov, fresh off a stunning summer on the pro tennis circuit where he defeated Rafael Nadal at the Rogers Cup and beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at his first U.S. Open, was selected to represent Canada at the upcoming Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against India in Edmonton. The 18-year-old joins veterans Vasek Pospisil, Daniel Nestor, and Brayden Schnur, according to […]