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6 Movies That Were Improved by Budget Constraints

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‘I Play Rocky’ movie about young Sylvester Stallone films in N.J. with Oscar-nominated actor. Stallone: ‘Keep punching!!!’

Young Sylvester Stallone continues his tour of New Jersey this week with the cast of the upcoming film “I Play Rocky.” The Amazon MGM Studios movie, about Stallone’s journey to star in “Rocky,” ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Wicked: For Good’ Awards Categories Locked: Cynthia Erivo Goes Lead, Ariana Grande Goes Supporting

For 2024's 'Wicked,' after being promoted in the same categories, both stars received Critics Choice, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of ...
Billboard

Only 6 Actors Have Received Oscar Nods for Playing the Same Character in 2 Different Films: Will Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Join Them?

We'll find out when the Oscar nominations are announced on Jan. 22. By Paul Grein With Wicked: For Good slated to open in the U.S. on Nov. 21, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be in the Oscar ...
Yahoo

Only 6 Actors Have Received Oscar Nods for Playing the Same Character in 2 Different Films: Will Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Join Them?

If they are nominated again when the nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards are announced on Jan. 22, 2026, they will become just the seventh and eighth actors to be nominated for playing the ...