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Thor director Kenneth Branagh says Marvel wanted to "horizontalize" the movie's Dutch angles, but it was…
Director Kenneth Branagh discusses how Marvel Studios considered removing the distinctive Dutch angles from the movie Thor, but he is glad the costly change was not made. He explains the angles were inspired by Thor comic books and served a purpose in conveying the story's epic scale. The article also briefly mentions upcoming projects for Branagh and the character Thor.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
This week's streaming highlights include new releases on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more from September 4-6. Featured titles include the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the crime drama comedy The Gentlemen season 2, the Apple TV comedy Mayday, and Glen Powell's sports comedy Chad Powers season 2.
Mayday directors on turning Kenneth Branagh into the Russian John Wick: "He was super hands-on"
Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley discuss Kenneth Branagh's hands-on approach to his action-packed role in the Apple TV+ film Mayday. Branagh performed many of his own stunts and rehearsals, bringing a deep respect to the material. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds as a US Air Force pilot and Branagh as a Russian agent, blends impressive action sequences with deadpan comedy.
The 5 movies you need to watch in September 2026
September 2026 is set to be an exciting month for moviegoers, with five notable films releasing across various genres. Highlights include the action-thriller Fall 2: Deadpoint, the Cold War drama Mayday starring Ryan Reynolds, the romantic fantasy sequel Practical Magic 2, a reboot of the Resident Evil movie franchise, and Avengers: Endgame: Encore featuring new footage.
Mayday directors say the Top Gun-homaging action-comedy got Tom Cruise's permission to use footage from the…
The directors of the Apple TV+ action-comedy Mayday, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, confirmed that Tom Cruise granted permission to use footage from the original Top Gun. The film, which shares a production company, Skydance, with Top Gun: Maverick, features aerial sequences and a plot involving a US Air Force pilot stranded in Russia.
First trailer for new buddy movie from Deadpool and Wolverine producers sees Kenneth Branagh hold Ryan Reynolds hostage
The first trailer for the action-comedy film Mayday has been released, starring Ryan Reynolds as a fighter pilot held hostage by Kenneth Branagh's character during the Cold War. The film, produced by the producers of Deadpool and Wolverine, is set to premiere on Apple TV on September 4.
