2025 movie directed by Benny Safdie
Dwayne Johnson Transforms Into a 70-Year-Old Man in New Fantasy Adventure Movie Set Photos
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Dwayne Johnson Looks Utterly Unrecognisable On The Set Of His Mysterious New Film
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fightful.com Sep 14
The Rock Details Losing 50 Pounds For ‘Lizard Music,’ Injuries From ‘Smashing Machine’
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Benny Safdie is quietly becoming Hollywood's biggest box office stars of 2026
The actor, writer and director has appeared in an incredible run of ... Show more
Dwayne Johnson Finally Confirms Sequel to One of His Biggest Franchises: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed plans to expand one of his most popular franchises ...
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Key FactsDisney Begins Filming Moana Live-Action in 2024
Apr 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- The live-action Moana remake will start filming later in 2024, while the animated sequel releases this November.
- Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui and also joins the project as a producer.
- Auliʻi Cravalho will not voice Moana again but serves as an executive producer on the film.
- Thomas Kail, acclaimed for his Broadway direction, directs his first feature film for this adaptation.
CBR Jul 07
After Smashing Machine Snub, Dwayne Johnson Continues Oscar Hunt With New Dramatic Role
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‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson says Oscars snub for The Smashing Machine 'lit a fire in my spine' | Hollywood
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Dwayne Johnson Shares How He Really Feels About That Smashing Machine Oscars Snub
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Dwayne Johnson admits he wanted an Oscar nomination for "The Smashing Machine."
“It would have been incredible to get nominated for an Oscar ... Show more
Dwayne Johnson revealed his reaction to missing out on an Oscar nomination for 'The Smashing Machine': 'It has lit a fire in my spine ... Show more
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‘Svelte’ Rock Transforms Body Again to Revive Beloved Role: Dwayne Johnson will play his “Moana” demigod in person this time around.
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This Is What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looks Like With Long Hair: Fans were left stunned by his cascading curls.
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The five nominees for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 98th Academy Awards.
"Kokuho," Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino and Tadashi ... Show more
Best Makeup and Hairstyling nominees at the 98th Academy Awards:
Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin and Bjoern Rehbein, "The Smashing Machine"
Wrestlezone Feb 11
Matt Damon Gets Very Emotional Over Scene in The Rock’s ‘The Smashing Machine’: Matt Damon became very emotional while talking about a scene from Dwayne ...
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“…does drugs, gets violent, Dawn tolerates it, and resolutely stands by his side, as he allows his ego to demolish their lives, bit by bit ... Show more
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Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.: The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning ...
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Key FactsOscar Nominations Reveal Intense 2026 Competition
Jan 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vogue.de
- The final Oscar nominations for 2026 were announced on January 22 in Los Angeles.
- German films failed to secure nominations despite making the shortlist in key categories.
- Leading contenders include ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners,’ and ‘Hamnet’ with multiple nods.
- Conan O'Brien returns as host for the live ceremony airing on ABC and globally.
Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards celebrating the best in film, makeup, and special effects are here. But Dwayne Johnson is nowhere to be found for A24’s ... Show more
ComingSoon by Mandatory Jan 27
Dwayne Johnson’s Failed Biopic Tops Streaming Charts: A Dwayne Johnson sports biopic that wasn't a financial hit during its theatrical run appears to have ...
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Jan 23
Dwayne Johnson’s Biggest Movie Flop of His Career Now Streaming on HBO Max: A recent movie starring Dwayne Johnson that flopped at the box office is now ...
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GamesRadar+ Jan 22
The Oscar nominees for Best Makeup and Hairstyling are:
Frankenstein
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister
Kokuho
The Oscars Snubbed My Favorite 2025 Drama - Don't Make the Same Mistake : When the Oscar nominations went out this week, one of the most prominent names that ...
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Decider Jan 23
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Smashing Machine’ on HBO Max, Dwayne Johnson's Oscar-Bait-ish Role as a Fighter With Deep Inner Conflicts
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What to watch this weekend: 'Springsteen,' 'The Smashing Machine': A new nature docuseries narrated by Sir David Attenborough also debuts this weekend.
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fightful.com Jan 22
The Rock was not nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Smashing Machine at The Oscars
After 'Marty Supreme' and 'The Smashing Machine,' the Safdie Brothers Still Need Each Other
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What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Springsteen biopic
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Fiction Horizon Jan 19
Here Are All the Movies Coming to HBO Max, Disney+ & Peacock This Week, Including ‘The Smashing Machine’
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What to watch on OTT: The Smashing Machine, The RIP, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web and others
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Dwayne Johnson’s $40 Million Box Office Bomb Finally Smashes Onto Streaming: After bombing at the box office against a $40 million budget, Dwayne Johnson's MMA ...
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fightful.com Jan 12
The Rock Doesn’t Win Golden Globe For ‘The Smashing Machine’: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson walked away from the Golden Globes empty handed.
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On the #THRRoundtable , Dwayne Johnson speaks candidly about wanting more from his career — and how the story behind #TheSmashingMachine compelled him to do something for himself ... Show more
Film Updates Jan 09
2026 BAFTA Longlist
Make Up & Hair
Bugonia
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Nuremberg
One Battle After ... Show more
A vibrant adventure for cat lovers: These are the DVD highlights of the week.: "Gabby's Dollhouse - The Movie", "The Smashing Machine" and "The Astronaut": ...
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Dwayne Johnson says his role in The Smashing Machine taught him “radical empathy” and the art of losing.
Variety's 10 Directors to Watch & Creative Impact ... Show more
Wrestling Inc. Jan 05
Dwayne Johnson Explains Why Smashing Machine's Story Resonated With Him As A Wrestler
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New OTT releases this Friday: From Yami Gautam’s Haq to Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine
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Before "The Smashing Machine," Dwayne Johnson said he compartmentalized the pain of his childhood and focused on breezy tough-guy roles in films like ... Show more
CBR Dec 23 25
Red One Is Dominating the Streaming Charts One Year Later: Despite a disastrous theatrical run, this star-studded film is now a top watch on streaming.
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CBR Dec 22 25
Dwayne Johnson’s Critically Acclaimed The Smashing Machine Gets an HBO Max Streaming Date
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EW Dec 29 25
Dwayne Johnson reveals how his parents' personal struggles influenced one of his heartbreaking movie scenes
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#DwayneJohnson reveals that he has lost 15 friends to addiction and suicide over the past two decades and says that “The Smashing Machine” is a “love letter to the men ... Show more
New on HBO MAX in January
· A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (January 18)
· The Pitt Season 2 (January 8)
· The Smashing Machine (January 23)
· If I Had Legs ... Show more
The Best New Movies and Shows on HBO Max This Month (January 2026)
The Best New Movies and Shows on HBO Max This Month (January 2026)
Film Updates Dec 08 25
#GoldenGlobes Nominations: Best Supporting Actress
Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande ... Show more
Film Updates Dec 22 25
North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Nominations - Best Actor
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Dwayne ... Show more
Film Updates Dec 15 25
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Nominations - Best Supporting Actress
• Emily Blunt, “The Smashing Machine”
• Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value”
• Ariana Grande ... Show more
Dwayne Johnson on his experience attending the Venice Film Festival for #TheSmashingMachine Watch the full episode of Behind the Lens online at the link in bio.
Film Updates Dec 08 25
#GoldenGlobes Nominations: Best Actor - Drama
Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac, Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine
Michael B. Jordan ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Dec 08 25
Golden Globes Nominations — Best Supporting Actress
• Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine
• Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
• Ariana Grande ... Show more
Oscars Shortlist 2026: Casting, Score, Song and More: Oscars announce shortlists in 12 categories including casting, cinematography, score, song ...
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The African American Film Critics Association has announced their Top 10 Films of the Year:
1. Sinners
2. One Battle After Another
3. Hedda
4. Frankenstein
5 ... Show more
Dwayne Johnson Believes Theatrical Will Survive Studio Mergers; Action Star Lands First Golden Globe Nom With ‘Smashing Machine’
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Dwayne Johnson Says His First Golden Globes Nomination for ‘The Smashing Machine’ Represents “The Fight in Everybody”
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Two Safdies, two solo films, two wildly different swings. Benny’s 'The Smashing Machine' delivers a thoughtful, restrained MMA biopic with real purpose ... Show more
Casting Non-Actors and Athletes in Films Like ‘F1,’ ‘The Smashing Machine’ and ‘Marty Supreme’
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Paid articlePaywall #TheSmashingMachine 's Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson, and Benny Safdie reunite on the #GovernorAwards red carpet
Years of public feud - | Gesture of reconciliation: Vin Diesel praises Dwayne Johnson for UFC biopic
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EW Nov 21 25
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt reveal major update on Jungle Cruise sequel at Disney (exclusive)
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Den of Geek Nov 24 25
6 Times Great Wrestlers Turned Out to Be Great Screen Actors: The praise that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's getting for The Smashing Machine is just the latest ...
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EW Nov 27 25
Vin Diesel praises Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine after squashing beef: 'Proud of you'
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EW Nov 23 25
Dwayne Johnson on disappearing into his Smashing Machine role, Emily Blunt on the scene that made her vomit
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Film Updates Nov 25 25
2025 Astra Film Awards – Nominations
Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
• Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine
• Dylan O’Brien ... Show more
Emily Blunt Reveals the Song That Inspired Her to Become an Actress in Her ELLE Women in Hollywood Speech
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‘The Smashing Machine’ Gave Benny Safdie a New Challenge: Benny Safdie has built a career by capturing men on the downswing.
theatlantic.com/culture/2025/10/the-smashing-machine-movie-benny-safdie-interview/684495/
Dwayne Johnson’s $40 Million Bomb With Emily Blunt Smashes to the Top of VOD Charts
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Where to Watch ‘The Smashing Machine’ Online: Directed by Benny Safdie, 'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Bader ...
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Christopher Nolan's Favorite 2025 Movie Performance May Surprise You: The Smashing Machine might not be a big box office hit, but Dwayne Johnson's performance ...
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Taylor Swift Rules Box Office Again, Smashing Machine Flops: Taylor Swift's "The Release Party of a Showgirl" tops the box office as Dwayne ...
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Paid articlePaywall‘Smashing Machine’ Box Office: Dwayne Johnson’s Dramatic Leap Falls Flat With Career-Worst $5.9 Million Opening
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How Dwayne Johnson got absolutely yoked for ‘The Smashing Machine’: Johnson’s long-time personal trainer breaks down the star’s massive transformation into a ...
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OpinionDwayne Johnson’s Dramatic Weight Loss: Why The Rock Is Trading Muscle for Movie Credibility | Analysis
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The One Thing The Smashing Machine Does Differently From Every Other Sports Movie
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