Jade Bahr

Los Angeles, March 13 '23 (with Garrett Hedlund)

PTA movie update. Be Wary of PTA Rumors … The latest issue of Production Weekly blew up the online film world last night when there was a posting for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film. The listing stated that Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Rachael Taylor, Joaquin Phoenix and Viggo Mortensen were “mentioned” as being part of the cast. I’m here to tell you that all of this amounts to is just rumors. Production Weekly took whatever intel Jeff Sneider and I have been reporting and molded it into their posting. Fact of the matter is that, yes, DiCaprio is said to be in talks for the film, but Hall, Mortensen, and Phoenix’s inclusion in the cast is purely speculative for now. That’s what I’m being told. What we do know about this mysterious new project is that it is set to shot this July in Los Angeles. Rumors are pointing to it being an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s “Vineland,” but that is, again, pure speculation. PTA has already tackled a Pynchon novel, 2014’s “Inherent Vice.” That turned out to be the most polarizing movie of his career. Pynchon movie adaptations are very risky, his way of writing and telling a story is a stylistic beast of its own. PTA’s last film was the acclaimed “Licorice Pizza” in 2021. He’s not known to jump this fast into another project, but it seems like that’s just what he’s about to do. Source

Blood Diamond Star Gets Brutally Candid About DiCaprio's Best Actor Nod Blood Diamond star Djimon Hounsou slams Leonardo DiCaprio's Best Actor nomination for the film, for which Hounsou was nominated in a supporting role. Blood Diamond star Djimon Hounsou calls out the unfairness of Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar nomination. Released in 2006, Blood Diamond follows the story of three people who are fighting over the possession of a prized Diamond. Hounsou played Solomon Vandy, and despite playing the film’s protagonist, was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars. Co-star DiCaprio was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the same year. Reflecting on Blood Diamond, Hounsou calls out the problematic rhetoric surrounding his Oscar nomination. According to The Guardian, upon hearing that DiCaprio had been deemed a lead actor nominee and his supporting, Hounsou “felt seriously cheated.” Hounsou recalled he was told to be satisfied with his nomination, even when he was struggling to get roles. Hounsou elaborates on his unfair treatment within Hollywood below: "I felt seriously cheated. Today, we talk so much about the Oscars being so white, but I remember there was a time where I had no support at all: no support from my own people, no support from the media, from the industry itself. It felt like: ‘You should be happy that you’ve got nominated,’ and that’s that. I’m still struggling to try to make a dollar! I’ve come up in the business with some people who are absolutely well off and have very little of my accolades. So I feel cheated, tremendously cheated, in terms of finances and in terms of the workload as well. I’ve gone to studios for meetings and they’re like: ‘Wow, we felt like you just got off the boat and then went back [after Amistad]. We didn’t know you were here as a true actor.’ When you hear things like that, you can see that some people’s vision of you, or what you represent, is very limiting. But it is what it is. It’s up to me to redeem that." How Hounsou’s Career Has Been Affected By Systemic Hollywood Problems Unfortunately, Hounsou’s description is not shocking when tracing his acting journey. Hounsou's "very limiting” acting choices are evident by his early track record of playing slave characters. Hounsou had his big Hollywood break playing the lead in the Steven Spielberg historical drama Amistad, and in short, the succession went on to play two more slave roles in Gladiator and The Four Feathers. Hounsou’s lack of name recognition in Hollywood today further highlights his assertion that accolades do not necessarily equal financial prosperity when it comes to the film industry. By the time he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Blood Diamond, Hounsou was a two-time Oscar nominee, having been nominated for the award two years prior for In America. While Hounsou has since gotten roles in big-budget projects such as Captain Marvel and Shazam!, it took several years for his accolades to manifest in high-profile offers. Hopefully, through his roles in both Marvel and DC Films, Hounsou can continue to break free from his initial type casting. Hounsou stars as Wizard in the recently-released Shazam! Fury of the Gods and will play a role in the upcoming Zack Snyder adventure film Rebel Moon. Perhaps, Hollywood can reverse the wrongs of Blood Diamond and give Hounsou a Best Actor nomination for a future project. Source

First serious oscar contender 2024

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Could be just a bunch of crap... or not. via goldderby

Love the shoes 🤩 for nytimes

Another one 🥰

Maybe you didn't pay enough attention because they casted someone younger when Billy is supposed to be younger lol https://www.j-14.com/posts/who-plays-young-billy-in-daisy-jones-the-six-dan-roe/

^I think Billy Dunne is around 39 in the main events of the book (born 1947) the story is set in mid 70s (mostly). Sam Claflin is 36. If you consider the waiting gap of 3 years for the show he was 33 while shooting, maybe 34. Also this scene?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *me crying in the corner until next friday

^wait is Billy supposed to be irish? I thought Leo was mocked for his Boston accent by his Boston fellas Damon and Wahlberg. However he's still Leos hottest movie character for me credit to florencipugh credit to dilfgifs

He really is good. Maybe among the best performances I have seen so far of him. But "The Riot Club" (or "Posh" I don't actually know the original title) is probably his best ever for me. God he was the devil in this movie

Leonardo DiCaprio Is Allegedly Still 'Into' Gigi Hadid But She Supposedly Has One Caveat Whether you’re totally shipping the couple or hate that this A-list model might be falling for his infamous womanizer ways, Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid could possibly be giving their spark a second chance. After being spotted together at a pre-Oscars party last week, a new source is revealing where the two allegedly stand after their breakup. “Leo and Gigi are into each other,” a source told Us Weekly. And, though that may be true, Hadid reportedly still has doubts about giving them another shot. “Gigi isn’t looking for a quick fling,” the source said. “[Hadid is] torn because she has a lot of fun with Leo. And while everyone hopes Leo will eventually settle down, everyone knows his past.” Prior to the news hinting at a possible reconciliation, Hadid and DiCaprio were seen spending the evening together at Darren Dzienciol and Richie Akiva’s pre-Oscars party on March 10 in Los Angeles. According to a source at People, the two were “tucked away in a tented area trying to stay low key” throughout the party. “There was no PDA, but they were together nearly the entire night and barely moved from their spot,” they added. 48-year-old DiCaprio and the 27-year-old model were first seen together back in September during New York Fashion Week and were spotted several times over the fall. Things reportedly cooled down once The Revenant star was seen with Victoria Lamas, 23, at the end of last year and model Eden Polani, 19, earlier this year. Could his recent conversation with Hadid mean there’s rekindling in the future? We’ll have to tune in for the next chapter! Source

Edit: I see this story was already posted by @Magical. My miss 😄

I think she's great and heartbreaking as Camila Dunne 😍 It's actually one of my favorite characters in the show. 💔

Tarantino movie update. Quentin Tarantino is Not Making A Film About Pauline Kael? Quentin Tarantino’s close friend, writer-director Brian Kopppelman, is shutting down rumors that QT’s next film is about Pauline Kael. Koppelman is a well-connected fella, he’s the showrunner for Showtime’s “Billions,” co-writer of “Ocean’s Thirteen” and “Rounders,” and director of “Solitary Man.” This is what he had to say about Tarantino’s, supposed, new film on Facebook (via HE) : Now, we need THR writer Borys Kit to clarify his reporting on “The Movie Critic” because, based on what Koppelman is saying, almost everything about Kit’s article was false? Back in 2021, Tarantino was a guest on Koppelman’s podcast for a wide-ranging interview, one of the very best QT had ever given. It’s well-worth a listen. Back to “The Movie Critic,” Kit’s exclusive earlier this week caught a lot of people off-guard. I still believe there must some semblance of truth in his reporting, THR wouldn’t let him just go ahead and publish this if they weren’t so sure about the veracity of the sourcing. I’m guessing that Tarantino is indeed about to shoot his 10th and final film, but that, given Koppelman’s shut down of Kit’s reporting, the details still might need a little reassessing. Source Some people conspired this comment isn't about the Tarantino project but PTAs one LOL It's funny because Leos name is involved in both of them. I die a hundred deaths when he ended up being in none of them 😭

Neat Burger Opens First US Location With Help From Leonardo DiCaprio Next month, New York City will get the first US location of Neat Burger, a UK-based vegan fast-food chain backed by world racing champion Lewis Hamilton and actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Next month, vegan burger chain Neat Burger will open its first United States location in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City. Founded in 2019 in London, United Kingdom with help from world champion race car driver Lewis Hamilton, the shop serves typical fast-food fare made vegan, including plant-based cheese burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese, tater tots, and milkshakes, along with kids’ meals. After securing a strategic investment from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, Neat Food Co. (NEAT)—which encompasses both the burger concept and a retail brand—is embarking on its expansion to the US with key hires who will help the vegan burger chain and plant-based meat business get its foothold stateside. Last year, the company appointed Vincent Herbert, the former CEO of Le Pain Quotidien, as Chief Executive of Neat Burger USA. Additionally, Jeffrey S. Fried (former Chairman of Sweetgreen) and Henrik Fjordbak (former COO at Joe & The Juice) joined the brand’s advisory board to propel it forward in achieving its earth-saving mission. “We are on a mission to fundamentally change how the world consumes protein and are excited to announce these new appointments whose expertise will make a real impact,” Zack Bishti, co-founder and CEO of Neat Burger, said in a statement. “With Jeff and Henrik’s success in nurturing industry-leading brands, and Vincent’s prowess in delivering global expansion, we have a powerhouse team primed for explosive entry into new markets; to shift consumer behavior and be a force for good.” Lewis Hamilton’s vegan activism Hamilton went vegan in 2017 and uses his immense fame to promote animal-rights and social justice issues, often taking to social media to urge fans to go vegan. Hamilton also puts his money where his mouth is by investing in vegan businesses, including The Not Company—a Chilean vegan startup that raised $235 million in funding last year with help from Hamilton and musical artist Questlove. In 2019, Hamilton’s investment in NEAT—created in collaboration with hospitality group The Cream Group and Beyond Meat investor Tommaso Chiabara—provided the company with key funding to get it off the ground. Neat Burger opened its flagship location in Central London in 2019 before expanding to second and third locations in the Camden and Soho neighborhoods, respectively. The brand grew quickly and in 2021, after securing an additional $7 million in a funding round led by SoftBank’s Rajeev Misra, announced massive expansion plans that bring more locations to its domestic market—including through 20 “ghost” kitchens—and take it global, starting with the US. By 2030, NEAT plans to expand to 1,000 corporately owned, franchise, and dark kitchens. It is also working to bring next-level plant-based meat alternatives made with wholesome ingredients—such as its grain mix of quinoa, chickpea, and mung beans—to the retail sector. “By 2040 we see a world where alternative proteins have replaced animal proteins completely,” Chiabra said in a statement. “NEAT is leading the charge in the development of these alternatives that not only satisfy the needs of conscious consumers, but that also deliver on flavor. We’re here to prove that the easiest choice can also be the best choice for the planet.” Vegan burger shops in the US Neat Burger’s expansion to the US comes at a time when homegrown vegan fast-food chains begin their own expansions to serve an increasing demand for plant-based foods—a market that a recent artificial intelligence-driven report by Tastewise estimated to be worth $74 billion by 2027. Vegan chain PLNT Burger—owned by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn of Top Chef fame—opened its first NYC location in the Union Square neighborhood last year before expanding to Boston. Canada’s Odd Burger—the first publicly traded vegan fast-food chain—is also eyeing an NYC location with plans to operate 50 North American locations by 2029. On the West Coast, San Diego’s Plant Power Fast Food is expanding up the coast with locations in Los Angeles, Fountain Valley, and Sacramento, along with its first out-of-state location in Las Vegas, NV. Oregon’s organic vegan fast-food pioneer Next Level Burger is also in the midst of a multi-state expansion. And traditional fast-food giants are not sitting idly by, with McDonald’s working with Beyond Meat to develop plant-based options globally through its McPlant platform; Burger King testing meatless pop-up locations around the world; and Taco Bell testing vegan meat stateside. Source Now I want a burger, thanks LOL

People are wondering if Leo is watching Camis new show because she's obviously great in it LOL (also can't wait by myself to watch the next 2 episodes today )

Early but ultimately abandoned poster concepts for Titanic. At least the tag line was right about the love story the world wouldn't forget lol Also love this (probably not the worst advice)

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I already posted the article but whatever. Movie news are my favorite news about Leo 😀

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VF oscar after party