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Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season

Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prime Video/MGM+’s Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage has been canceled after one season, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The show, which features Cage in his first-ever regular TV role, debuted on the streamer in May with eight episodes. But despite positive reviews and receiving 11 Emmy nominations, it won’t return for a second season. Here is the official logline: “Spider-Noir tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.” Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, Brendan Gleeson rounded out the cast. Guest stars included Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson and Kai Caster. More to come. Source link

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds : NPR

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

FILE – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores wave after his swearing-in ceremony for a third term at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 10, 2025. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge on Wednesday to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country. In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Maduro said a judge was required by law to reject the indictment because it cannot be brought against a foreign leader. “No American court has ever presided over the criminal trial of a foreign leader who was recognized by their own country as the sitting head of state at the time the charges were brought,” the lawyers wrote. “That is not an accident of history. It reflects a rule older than the common law: heads of state are exempt from the criminal process of any national court but their …

Nicolas Cage adventure franchise to return 20 years after critically panned sequel

Nicolas Cage adventure franchise to return 20 years after critically panned sequel

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Jon Turteltaub confirmed that National Treasure 3 was “finally real” and moving forward, almost two decades after Nicolas Cage last played treasure hunter Benjamin Gates on the big screen. Turteltaub, who directed both the previous films, made the announcement during a recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast in Philadelphia on Friday, telling the audience that they were the first people to hear him say it publicly. “It’s happening,” Turteltaub said. “You’re the first people I have said this out loud to. I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop.” “It’s finally real,” he said. “Now, it’s ‘Hollywood real’, meaning things could happen. Nic gets hit by a bus, there’s no National Treasure 3. If I get hit by a bus, there’s probably a National Treasure 3. Welcome to Hollywood.” Turteltaub said the team had …

National Treasure director confirms third film, Nicolas Cage to return

National Treasure director confirms third film, Nicolas Cage to return

Published by Daniella Wilson

National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub has confirmed that a third instalment in the adventure franchise is finally in the works. The movie, which comes 22 years after the original and nearly two decades after its sequel, has long been rumoured but has been in development hell for decades. However, speaking at a live recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast in Philadelphia on Friday (21 August), Turteltaub said: “It’s happening. You’re the first people I’ve said this out loud to.” Turteltaub also confirmed that Nicolas Cage is expected to return, but noted that obstacles could still prevent the film from moving forward. He said: “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop. It’s finally real. Now, it’s ‘Hollywood real,’ meaning things could happen. Nic [Cage] gets hit by a bus, there’s no National Treasure 3. If I get hit by a bus, there’s probably a National Treasure 3. Welcome to Hollywood.” Turteltaub also confirmed that Disney has approved a script. Nicolas Cage in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. SEAC …

LAPD investigates Nicolas Cage movie that went missing at Netflix

LAPD investigates Nicolas Cage movie that went missing at Netflix

Published by Sam Flores

A dispute between a producer and Netflix over a missing copy of a World War II spy drama starring Nicolas Cage has now reached the Los Angeles Police Department. A law firm representing producer Simon Afram filed a report with the Hollywood Community Police Station, accusing Netflix of losing a drive with a copy of his WWII film, “Fortitude,” last month and not providing information on the streamer’s investigation into the issue. “This report is being made on an emergency basis, as there is reason to believe that Netflix, Inc. and its employees are suppressing and/or spoliating evidence of the theft of an asset with a cost of $45 million to create and a likely sale value of over twice that amount,” according to Afram’s report, which was viewed by The Times. The report, filed July 15, asks for law enforcement to investigate the movie’s theft and “identify all responsible parties, preserve all relevant evidence, and press charges against the responsible parties.” An LAPD spokesman confirmed it is investigating the report. Netflix declined to comment …

Netflix sued for 5m after unreleased Nicolas Cage film Fortitude stolen from LA office

Netflix sued for $105m after unreleased Nicolas Cage film Fortitude stolen from LA office

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Netflix has been sued for at least $105m after an unencrypted copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from its Los Angeles office. Swiss writer-producer Simon Afram and his UK-based production company Op-Fortitude filed the lawsuit on Wednesday in the US district court for the Central District of California. They alleged that Netflix failed to properly secure a hard drive containing a master copy of the Second World War spy thriller Fortitude, destroying the film’s exclusivity and significantly reducing its commercial value. Afram has invested more than $45m in the project, which took seven years to complete. Directed by Simon West, Fortitude is based on Operation Fortitude, the Allied deception campaign that misled Nazi Germany before the D-day landings during the second world war. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Serbian double agent Duško Popov alongside Ben Kingsley, Matthew …

Nicolas Cage’s bizarre 9-foot pyramid tomb he’s pre-reserved at New Orleans cemetery

Nicolas Cage’s bizarre 9-foot pyramid tomb he’s pre-reserved at New Orleans cemetery

Published by Daniella Wilson

Nicolas Cage has long embraced the unexpected, but perhaps nothing reflects his famously eccentric personality quite like the striking pyramid tomb he has already reserved for himself in one of New Orleans’ most historic cemeteries. Standing nine feet tall among centuries-old above-ground mausoleums in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the gleaming white pyramid has become one of the city’s most unusual tourist attractions, attracting visitors curious about the Hollywood star’s unconventional choice of final resting place. Purchased by the National Treasure actor in 2010 as one of two cemetery plots, the futuristic monument couldn’t look more different from the weathered crypts surrounding it. © Alamy Stock PhotoNine-foot-tall pyramid tomb of actor Nicolas Cage in St. Louis Cemetery no.1 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. A monument unlike any other While St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is renowned for its ornate historic tombs dating back to the late 18th century, Cage’s minimalist pyramid stands in stark contrast. The pristine white structure is inscribed with the Latin phrase “Omnia Ab Uno,” meaning “Everything From One,” a cryptic message …

Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

Published by Sam Flores

A producer sued Netflix on Wednesday, alleging the streamer lost an unreleased copy of a new Nicolas Cage movie and seeking damages of at least $105 million. Producer Simon Afram invested more than $45 million of his own money making “Fortitude,” a film that takes place during World War II and features actors including Cage, Sir Ben Kingsley and Ron Perlman, according to the lawsuit. The movie, described as “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “Inglourious Basterds,” is based on Operation Fortitude, an effort during World War II in which double agents set a trap for Adolf Hitler and his armies. The movie has not yet been released and is seeking buyers. “Fortitude” had its own mystery last month when the drive that once held the movie went missing. On June 15, Daniel Haido, an associate producer of “Fortitude,” dropped off an unencrypted copy of the movie for Netflix to view and instructed the staff to delete the files after the screening. Haido also told Netflix to notify him when the drive was ready for pick up, but …

Netflix Sued After Unreleased Nicolas Cage Movie Was Stolen

Netflix Sued After Unreleased Nicolas Cage Movie Was Stolen

Published by Daniella Wilson

A theft at Netflix‘s Los Angeles office of an unreleased film has sparked a lawsuit from makers of the movie, titled Fortitude. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in California federal court, Afram and his company, Op-Fortitude, accuse Netflix of compromising the sale of the World War II spy thriller by losing a copy of the movie that was shared for screening. He seeks at least $105 million. An unencrypted master copy of the movie was in one of several drives that were stolen from Netflix’s office last month. In an investigation, the company concluded that the other drives were empty, according a source at Netflix. “Netflix disputes any claim that it bears the risk of loss for a film delivered without the proper industry-standard safeguards,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. “While we do not own the rights to Fortitude, we take content security seriously and have taken extra measures to support the filmmaker and his team. This includes conducting a thorough investigation and offering to monitor known piracy sites for any unauthorized distribution …

Why Nicolas Cage Changed His Name Last Year

Why Nicolas Cage Changed His Name Last Year

Published by Sam Flores

Born Nicolas Kim Coppola, the actor known Nicolas Cage famously attended his earliest auditions under that pseudonym, telling Vanity Fair “I wanted to create a kind of wild and artistic and bizarre image,” one separate from his internationally famous uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola. The Oscar-winning actor, who is currently starring in Amazon Prime series Spider Noir, finally made that name change official last year, the 62-year-old said in a new interview, after a long life with a double identity. Speaking with Variety, the newly-minted official Cage said “I am Nick Cage. I changed my name legally last year. I’m Nick Cage in life, and I’m Nick Cage on camera.” “‘Tis better to be the patriarch of my own little family than the clown cousin on the margins of someone else’s,” the self-aware star said. “So I decided I’m going to bring it on and be ‘Cage.’” Though he’s gone by the “Cage” last name since his role as Randy in 1983’s Valley Girl, the actor was still eager to explain how he chose his …