Based on her creative output over the last few years, it's genuinely astonishing that actress Ariana Greenblatt isn't even old enough to legally order a drink yet. Born in August 2007 in New York City to an industry family, Greenblatt booked her first big role in 2016 thanks to the Disney Channel original series "Stuck in the Middle," which cast her as Daphne Diaz — the youngest of seven kids, who still loves playing with dolls but is also pretty vindictive for such a little kid.
After making her film debut in a small supporting role in "A Bad Moms Christmas" in 2017, Greenblatt's career really took off. So, what are her best projects so far? Bear in mind that Greenblatt is still early in her career, and based on her work thus far, her future is incredibly bright. Still, she's made some pretty solid stuff since 2017, including some absolutely enormous blockbusters. Here are her five best roles,...
After making her film debut in a small supporting role in "A Bad Moms Christmas" in 2017, Greenblatt's career really took off. So, what are her best projects so far? Bear in mind that Greenblatt is still early in her career, and based on her work thus far, her future is incredibly bright. Still, she's made some pretty solid stuff since 2017, including some absolutely enormous blockbusters. Here are her five best roles,...
- 10/6/2024
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
Jenna Ortega is one of Hollywood’s many A-listers who blew up on-screen lately. Despite being in the industry since the age of 9, Ortega’s most successful run was with Netflix’s Wednesday, where she acted as Wednesday Addams, the show’s lead character. But she has also worked on the sets of other brilliant projects like Jane the Virgin, You, Stuck in the Middle, Beetlejuice, and more.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday | Credits: Netflix
At this stage of her career, fans are bound to be curious about different aspects of her life, especially romance. While many celebrities somehow manage to keep things lowkey, it’s never easy to maintain secrecy if there are cameras around you, even when you aren’t aware of them.
Is Jenna Ortega single?
Over the last couple of years, or ever since her name became more prominent in the industry,...
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday | Credits: Netflix
At this stage of her career, fans are bound to be curious about different aspects of her life, especially romance. While many celebrities somehow manage to keep things lowkey, it’s never easy to maintain secrecy if there are cameras around you, even when you aren’t aware of them.
Is Jenna Ortega single?
Over the last couple of years, or ever since her name became more prominent in the industry,...
- 9/28/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
Known for her sharp wit, dark humor, and remarkable talent, Jenna Ortega’s rise in Hollywood has been quite remarkable. Even though the young actress began her acting career at just 9 years old, all it took was one role to really put her on the map. From her breakout role as Harley Diaz in Disney’s ‘Stuck in the Middle’ (2016-2018) to her captivating portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ (2022-), Ortega has consistently demonstrated that she is far more than a rising star. Her ability to tackle a range of roles with much depth and nuance has led many to compare her to Aubrey Plaza, but Ortega is carving her own path in the industry. The young actress stands out for her versatility and her distinct ability to bring complex characters to life. As her career continues to soar, Ortega is rapidly becoming one of the...
- 9/26/2024
- by Julia Maia
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Four years after his untimely death, Jenna Ortega recalled a moment when Cameron Boyce once stopped an audition because the two young stars felt “uncomfortable” kissing one another as teens.
“Cameron Boyce, the last time I saw my friend Cameron Boyce, I’d known him since I was like 11 or 12, and we were supposed to kiss,” Ortega explained to her “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” costars Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara in an interview for Canal+.
“He knew me since I was 11 or 12. This is a few years later, 15, 16, came in, we were supposed to be love interests, but because he obviously felt weird and he was a bit older, he was like … we both just kind of looked at each other and were like, ‘No, we can’t do this.’ It was so sweet, because I was uncomfortable and I was having a hard time in the audition. And then we wished each other well.
“Cameron Boyce, the last time I saw my friend Cameron Boyce, I’d known him since I was like 11 or 12, and we were supposed to kiss,” Ortega explained to her “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” costars Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara in an interview for Canal+.
“He knew me since I was 11 or 12. This is a few years later, 15, 16, came in, we were supposed to be love interests, but because he obviously felt weird and he was a bit older, he was like … we both just kind of looked at each other and were like, ‘No, we can’t do this.’ It was so sweet, because I was uncomfortable and I was having a hard time in the audition. And then we wished each other well.
- 9/13/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
With the momentum of stardom in her favor after Netflix’s Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Jenna Ortega will surely take on more Hollywood projects following Season 2 of Wednesday, which is currently in production.
Before these two Tim Burton projects, Ortega had roles in several other Netflix films and a television show as well as separate feature films. She got her start in a Colgate toothpaste commercial and then a Disney Channel show that mirrored the aspect of her big family.
Some might recognize Ortega as the actress who portrayed the younger version of Jane Gloriana Villanueva (portrayed by Gina Rodriguez when she’s older) in the CW’s Jane the Virgin. She also appeared in Studio 666 a horror film in which the Foo Fighters move into a storied rock ‘n roll studio that starts to haunt their work. Most recently right before the arrival of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice in theaters,...
Before these two Tim Burton projects, Ortega had roles in several other Netflix films and a television show as well as separate feature films. She got her start in a Colgate toothpaste commercial and then a Disney Channel show that mirrored the aspect of her big family.
Some might recognize Ortega as the actress who portrayed the younger version of Jane Gloriana Villanueva (portrayed by Gina Rodriguez when she’s older) in the CW’s Jane the Virgin. She also appeared in Studio 666 a horror film in which the Foo Fighters move into a storied rock ‘n roll studio that starts to haunt their work. Most recently right before the arrival of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice in theaters,...
- 9/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Jenna Ortega, known for her role in “Wednesday,” has recently opened up about the disturbing rise of explicit AI-generated images.
In an interview on The New York Times‘ “The Interview” podcast, the 21-year-old actress shared that she quit X, formerly Twitter, after being bombarded with fake pornographic pictures of herself, created using AI technology.
“Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child?” Ortega revealed. “No. It’s terrifying. It’s corrupt. It’s wrong. It’s disgusting.”
Dealing With An Overwhelming Number Of ‘Absurd Images’
“The first [direct message] I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man’s genitals. And that was just the beginning of what was to come,” she said. Ortega revealed that she was also sent AI-generated child pornography of herself.
Initially encouraged to join Twitter to build her image,...
In an interview on The New York Times‘ “The Interview” podcast, the 21-year-old actress shared that she quit X, formerly Twitter, after being bombarded with fake pornographic pictures of herself, created using AI technology.
“Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child?” Ortega revealed. “No. It’s terrifying. It’s corrupt. It’s wrong. It’s disgusting.”
Dealing With An Overwhelming Number Of ‘Absurd Images’
“The first [direct message] I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man’s genitals. And that was just the beginning of what was to come,” she said. Ortega revealed that she was also sent AI-generated child pornography of herself.
Initially encouraged to join Twitter to build her image,...
- 8/28/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Jenna Ortega thinks she had a "very secret" audition for 'Dune'.The 21-year-old actress has revealed she once had a mysterious read for a role for what she believes was Chani in Denis Villeneuve's big screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic 1965 sci-fi novel.Asked to name a role "people would be surprise" she auditioned for, she told Buzzfeed: "I think I auditioned for 'Dune' when I was about 15."I remember being a big fan of that film and that franchise and everything like that and being really excited for that interview because Denis is one of my favorite filmmakers.”The 'Wednesday' star thinks the part she was reading for was Chani, which eventually went to Zendaya.She added: "I think it was Chani. I think it was Zendaya’s. But they weren’t saying that. Everything was very secret.”Zendaya, 27, was reportedly cast in January 2019, while Timothee Chalamet,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Jenna Ortega got her start in Hollywood as a child actor at age 9 and quickly gained a following with roles on hit series like Disney Channel’s “Stuck in the Middle.” She recently told The New York Times that she never endured misconduct as a kid on sets because her mother “watched over me like a hawk.” Ortega did not watch this year’s buzzy documentary series “Quiet on Set,” which included several stories of misconduct and harassment behind the scenes of Nickelodeon shows, but her mother did and “she called me about it.”
“I think for her, it was more pain, because she had seen the way that other children maybe weren’t protected or weren’t as looked after,” Ortega said about her mother’s reaction. “She watched over me like a hawk, so I think for her, it was more empathizing and wishing she somehow could have done something to help.
“I think for her, it was more pain, because she had seen the way that other children maybe weren’t protected or weren’t as looked after,” Ortega said about her mother’s reaction. “She watched over me like a hawk, so I think for her, it was more empathizing and wishing she somehow could have done something to help.
- 8/26/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jenna Ortega, 21, began working at age 7 when she was cast as Harley in the Disney series “Stuck in the Middle,” so she’s well-versed in the world of child stars. She didn’t watch the Nickelodeon documentary “Quiet on Set,” detailing the widespread abuse of young stars, but she told the New York Times that her mother did. “She called me about it,” Ortega said, before she later added, “She watched over me like a hawk, so I think for her, it was more empathizing and wishing she somehow could have done something to help.”
“I think for her, it was more pain, because she had seen the way that other children maybe weren’t protected or weren’t as looked after,” Ortega explained. “She just called me saying she was so grateful that things were Ok and that she was there to witness everything.”
The actress shared her hatred of A.
“I think for her, it was more pain, because she had seen the way that other children maybe weren’t protected or weren’t as looked after,” Ortega explained. “She just called me saying she was so grateful that things were Ok and that she was there to witness everything.”
The actress shared her hatred of A.
- 8/25/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Jenna Ortega shared some horrible memories about her earliest experiences with AI during a recent interview.
The 21-year-old Wednesday actress appeared on The Interview podcast and reflected on her childhood stardom. If you were unaware, she’s been acting from a young age and landed the starring role on the Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle in 2016.
When the topic turned to AI, Jenna said that society has “opened Pandora’s box” and recalled being sent horrible, AI-edited images of herself as a teenager.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I hate AI,” Jenna said, via People. “Did I like being 14 [years old] and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to, and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It’s terrifying. It’s corrupt.”
Jenna continued, saying, “It’s wrong. It’s disgusting.”
“Here’s the problem, though. We’ve opened Pandora’s box. Well,...
The 21-year-old Wednesday actress appeared on The Interview podcast and reflected on her childhood stardom. If you were unaware, she’s been acting from a young age and landed the starring role on the Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle in 2016.
When the topic turned to AI, Jenna said that society has “opened Pandora’s box” and recalled being sent horrible, AI-edited images of herself as a teenager.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I hate AI,” Jenna said, via People. “Did I like being 14 [years old] and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to, and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It’s terrifying. It’s corrupt.”
Jenna continued, saying, “It’s wrong. It’s disgusting.”
“Here’s the problem, though. We’ve opened Pandora’s box. Well,...
- 8/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jenna Ortega broke into the mainstream with her excellent portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s hit series, Wednesday. While Ortega has been a child actress and received acclaim for her role in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, it has been her role of Wednesday that has truly made her a pop culture icon.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday | Credit: Netflix
Apart from recently starring in Sabrina Carpenter’s latest music video for Taste, Ortega herself has done a few iconic feats that fans love. One of the most iconic things she has done is starring in a Dior commercial, making her rank among celebrities like Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron.
When Jenna Ortega Shocked Fans with Her Dior Commercial
Jenna Ortega in Miller’s Girl | Credit: Lionsgate Films
Jenna Ortega started as a child actress in CW’s Jane the Virgin and has since gone on to portray several brilliant roles.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday | Credit: Netflix
Apart from recently starring in Sabrina Carpenter’s latest music video for Taste, Ortega herself has done a few iconic feats that fans love. One of the most iconic things she has done is starring in a Dior commercial, making her rank among celebrities like Natalie Portman and Charlize Theron.
When Jenna Ortega Shocked Fans with Her Dior Commercial
Jenna Ortega in Miller’s Girl | Credit: Lionsgate Films
Jenna Ortega started as a child actress in CW’s Jane the Virgin and has since gone on to portray several brilliant roles.
- 8/24/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Sabrina Carpenter just released her new music video for “Taste” and fans are loving the video – which features Jenna Ortega in a co-starring role.
The 25-year-old singer and actress released her new album, Short n’ Sweet on Friday (August 23) to widely positive reviews.
Keep reading to find out more…
If you don’t know, both Jenna and Sabrina got their start on the Disney Channel with Sabrina starring in Girl Meets World, while Jenna was the lead of Stuck in the Middle. Seeing two Disney stars go from that image to a camp-slasher music video isn’t something that was expected, but was very much needed!
Sabrina opens the video by singing a familiar lullaby, only to change up the words to, “Rockabye baby, snug in your bed. Right now you are sleeping and soon you’ll be… dead.”
When the video begins, Sabrina sneaks up into the bedroom of...
The 25-year-old singer and actress released her new album, Short n’ Sweet on Friday (August 23) to widely positive reviews.
Keep reading to find out more…
If you don’t know, both Jenna and Sabrina got their start on the Disney Channel with Sabrina starring in Girl Meets World, while Jenna was the lead of Stuck in the Middle. Seeing two Disney stars go from that image to a camp-slasher music video isn’t something that was expected, but was very much needed!
Sabrina opens the video by singing a familiar lullaby, only to change up the words to, “Rockabye baby, snug in your bed. Right now you are sleeping and soon you’ll be… dead.”
When the video begins, Sabrina sneaks up into the bedroom of...
- 8/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Fans know Jenna Ortega for her breakout role in Netflix’s Wednesday, but she has been in the industry since she was nine. In fact, she had her start as a Disney Channel star, which she left behind to appear in more mature projects.
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday / Netflix
Like other famous names in Hollywood, there’s at least one movie that inspired them to dive into the world of acting, and for the Mexican-Puerto Rican actress, it’s Denzel Washington’s 2004 film Man on Fire.
Jenna Ortega Found Her Acting Muse In Denzel Washington’s Action Movie
While speaking with Vanity Fair, actress Jenna Ortega revealed that her passion for acting stemmed from a movie she watched when she was a kid. But before that, she wanted other professions.
I’m so appreciative of my six-year-old self who wanted to be a president and an astronaut because I realize...
Jenna Ortega in Wednesday / Netflix
Like other famous names in Hollywood, there’s at least one movie that inspired them to dive into the world of acting, and for the Mexican-Puerto Rican actress, it’s Denzel Washington’s 2004 film Man on Fire.
Jenna Ortega Found Her Acting Muse In Denzel Washington’s Action Movie
While speaking with Vanity Fair, actress Jenna Ortega revealed that her passion for acting stemmed from a movie she watched when she was a kid. But before that, she wanted other professions.
I’m so appreciative of my six-year-old self who wanted to be a president and an astronaut because I realize...
- 8/7/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Following her breakthrough as a child actress in the 2016–2018 Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle, Jenna Ortega gradually ventured into mainstream Hollywood and is now set to appear in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Finding incredible fame in the entertainment industry, Ortega recently reflected on her Hollywood inception.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams | Netflix
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Jenna Ortega opened up about her journey to stardom, revealing her biggest regret from her early years in Hollywood. The young actress, famously known for her roles in Wednesday and the Scream franchise, exposed the challenges of growing up in the public eye, which seemingly resonated with several other Hollywood child actors.
Jenna Ortega Calls Her Acting Career a “10-Year-Old’s Choice”
Thrust into the spotlight from an early age, although Jenna Ortega ventured from Disney’s Stuck in the Middle to landing roles in horror films like the Scream franchise,...
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams | Netflix
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Jenna Ortega opened up about her journey to stardom, revealing her biggest regret from her early years in Hollywood. The young actress, famously known for her roles in Wednesday and the Scream franchise, exposed the challenges of growing up in the public eye, which seemingly resonated with several other Hollywood child actors.
Jenna Ortega Calls Her Acting Career a “10-Year-Old’s Choice”
Thrust into the spotlight from an early age, although Jenna Ortega ventured from Disney’s Stuck in the Middle to landing roles in horror films like the Scream franchise,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Jenna Ortega rose to prominence following her titular role in Netflix’s Wednesday. Tim Burton’s show significantly changed the trajectory of Ortega’s career, as new opportunities started coming her way. Soon, the actress turned into the “scream queen” of Hollywood, as people began appreciating her soaked-in-blood, perfectionist roles.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
But what if we tell you, that none of this would have been possible for Jenna Ortega, had she stuck by her initial decision? According to her interview with The Sunday Times, Ortega revealed passing on her breakthrough Wednesday role several times before ultimately taking it.
Jenna Ortega Initially Refused to Star in Wednesday
Jenna Ortega has been prevailing in the entertainment industry for a long time. Starting as a child actor in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, Ortega later appeared in small roles in iconic projects like Jane the Virgin and in Penn Badgley’s You.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
But what if we tell you, that none of this would have been possible for Jenna Ortega, had she stuck by her initial decision? According to her interview with The Sunday Times, Ortega revealed passing on her breakthrough Wednesday role several times before ultimately taking it.
Jenna Ortega Initially Refused to Star in Wednesday
Jenna Ortega has been prevailing in the entertainment industry for a long time. Starting as a child actor in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, Ortega later appeared in small roles in iconic projects like Jane the Virgin and in Penn Badgley’s You.
- 4/24/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Jenna Ortega is undoubtedly one of Hollywood's most talented rising stars. The actress was involved in some pretty big projects as a child, then gained recognition for her performance as young Jane in Jane the Virgin, for her starring role in Disney's Stuck in the Middle and her participation in Netflix's You. Now we know Ortega as the new Scream Queen, the new Wednesday, and a great dramatic actress with a lot of interesting movies coming up in the next few years.
However, Jenna Ortega's latest feature film role is not her most successful to say the least. And it's not even about the actress' performance, she doesn't deserve such a badly written character and script.
We are talking about the erotic thriller Miller's Girl, in which Ortega starred alongside none other than Martin Freeman. Unfortunately, the movie was panned by critics and audiences alike and flopped at the box office.
However, Jenna Ortega's latest feature film role is not her most successful to say the least. And it's not even about the actress' performance, she doesn't deserve such a badly written character and script.
We are talking about the erotic thriller Miller's Girl, in which Ortega starred alongside none other than Martin Freeman. Unfortunately, the movie was panned by critics and audiences alike and flopped at the box office.
- 4/23/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
CinemaCon continues to confirm honorees for its Big Screen Achievement Awards, adding actress Ariana Greenblatt to the roster.
Greenblatt will be presented with a rising star of the year trophy at a ceremony inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The honor follows Greenblatt’s role in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie, and arrives months ahead of her follow-up in Eli Roth’s Borderlands opposite Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Édgar Ramírez and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company, will also see honors doled out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“Acting since the age of 6, Ariana Greenblatt has a résumé that already includes such high-profile films as Avengers: Infinity War, The One and Only Ivan,...
Greenblatt will be presented with a rising star of the year trophy at a ceremony inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The honor follows Greenblatt’s role in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie, and arrives months ahead of her follow-up in Eli Roth’s Borderlands opposite Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Édgar Ramírez and Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company, will also see honors doled out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“Acting since the age of 6, Ariana Greenblatt has a résumé that already includes such high-profile films as Avengers: Infinity War, The One and Only Ivan,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yesterday, it was announced that Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), Chris Klein (American Pie), India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and Ella Rubin (The Idea of You) are set to star in Fear Street: Prom Queen, the continuation of the Fear Street film franchise that began with the release of the trilogy of Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666 on the Netflix streaming service back in the summer of 2021. Apparently yesterday was also the day when the project went into production, and Ariana Greenblatt from Barbie was spotted on the set in Toronto – and now OneTakeNews have been able to confirm that Greenblatt is in the cast.
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial...
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial...
- 3/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
We all know how tight and hectic the work schedules are in Hollywood. Everyone in the town goes with this pattern. Meanwhile, can you imagine the same for a child actor? Miley Cyrus, who rose to fame from a very early age with her role on the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, experienced this heavy burden.
Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana | Credit: Hannah Montana
Looking back at her early days’ work schedule, last year, the star in the twelfth edition of her Used to Be Young TikTok video series recalled all those things.
Suggested“A mistake she’s going to regret forever”: ‘Jolene’ Singer Dolly Parton Delivers an Ultimatum To Miley Cyrus After Family Feud Spirals Out of Control
After hearing her, many fans came together to criticize Disney for exploiting child labor law and making them work on such a typical strict schedule.
Miley Cyrus Recalled Her Work...
Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana | Credit: Hannah Montana
Looking back at her early days’ work schedule, last year, the star in the twelfth edition of her Used to Be Young TikTok video series recalled all those things.
Suggested“A mistake she’s going to regret forever”: ‘Jolene’ Singer Dolly Parton Delivers an Ultimatum To Miley Cyrus After Family Feud Spirals Out of Control
After hearing her, many fans came together to criticize Disney for exploiting child labor law and making them work on such a typical strict schedule.
Miley Cyrus Recalled Her Work...
- 3/23/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
A fascinating combination of stars is coming down the chimney for the family comedy The Man With The Bag. Who better to lead a festive film with wholesome fun than action behemoths Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson? The Man With The Bag is Schwarzenegger’s first feature since wrapping his part for Kung Fury 2, while Ritchson’s cache is overflowing after starring in Reacher, with projects like Playdate, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Motor City on the way.
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Does Kristin Cavallari have a new guy in her life?
The 37-year-old former reality star was spotted on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with hot young model Mark Estes.
TMZ has obtained a photo of Kristin and Mark, 24, riding the airport transfer bus while arriving in town for their getaway.
Keep reading to find out more…
The outlet reports that “Kristin and Mark were very flirty on the flight over — showing a lot of Pda … and certainly looking like a couple.”
Sources connected to Kristin say that she has been spending time with Mark for “about a month” and it’s unclear if they’re getting romantic.
Kristin has since gone Instagram official with Mark and said “he makes me happy.”
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Kristin was previously married to former football player Jay Cutler and they share three children.
The 37-year-old former reality star was spotted on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with hot young model Mark Estes.
TMZ has obtained a photo of Kristin and Mark, 24, riding the airport transfer bus while arriving in town for their getaway.
Keep reading to find out more…
The outlet reports that “Kristin and Mark were very flirty on the flight over — showing a lot of Pda … and certainly looking like a couple.”
Sources connected to Kristin say that she has been spending time with Mark for “about a month” and it’s unclear if they’re getting romantic.
Kristin has since gone Instagram official with Mark and said “he makes me happy.”
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Kristin was previously married to former football player Jay Cutler and they share three children.
- 2/27/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Last week, the trailer for director Eli Roth’s long-awaited video game adaptation Borderlands, which is set to reach theatres on August 9th, made its way online – and while talking to Entertainment Weekly about the trailer, Roth revealed that he’s currently writing a horror script with 16-year-old Borderlands cast member Ariana Greenblatt, who plays Tiny Tina in the upcoming movie!
Roth told Entertainment Weekly that Greenblatt “loves horror, and we have a great idea, so we’re writing a movie together. That is an exclusive, nobody knows that. I don’t want to say anything about it yet, but she’s so smart I’m like, ‘Let’s write a movie together, and we’ll produce it together, and I’ll direct it, and you’ll star in it.’” Of course, Roth didn’t give away any details about the story he and Greenblatt are collaborating on. Roth is...
Roth told Entertainment Weekly that Greenblatt “loves horror, and we have a great idea, so we’re writing a movie together. That is an exclusive, nobody knows that. I don’t want to say anything about it yet, but she’s so smart I’m like, ‘Let’s write a movie together, and we’ll produce it together, and I’ll direct it, and you’ll star in it.’” Of course, Roth didn’t give away any details about the story he and Greenblatt are collaborating on. Roth is...
- 2/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jenna Ortega is doing visibly well in Hollywood. Starting her career at the early age of 9, the actress catapulted her fame with her appearance in the Scream franchise and Netflix’s Wednesday. After working with Tim Burton once, for her Netflix show, Ortega is now set to work with him once again, in his Beetlejuice sequel.
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
While Jenna Ortega is currently preparing for her upcoming role, she appeared in the 30th annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair, alongside 10 other vibrant stars, to seize the moment. During her interview, Ortega looked back on Wednesday, which turned her into an overnight sensation. Recalling the overwhelming feeling following the show’s success, the actress noted the difficulties she faced in coping with the popularity.
Jenna Ortega Addressed the Aftermath of Wednesday’s Success
Beginning her career as a child actor and starring in Disney Channel shows like Stuck in the Middle...
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
While Jenna Ortega is currently preparing for her upcoming role, she appeared in the 30th annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair, alongside 10 other vibrant stars, to seize the moment. During her interview, Ortega looked back on Wednesday, which turned her into an overnight sensation. Recalling the overwhelming feeling following the show’s success, the actress noted the difficulties she faced in coping with the popularity.
Jenna Ortega Addressed the Aftermath of Wednesday’s Success
Beginning her career as a child actor and starring in Disney Channel shows like Stuck in the Middle...
- 2/23/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When Jenna Ortega Recalled Her Struggles On Stuck In The Middle Sets!(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Jenna Ortega is only 21, but she’s earned massive fame in her career. She rose to prominence with her role in The CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Many wouldn’t know, but she struggled a lot during filming the Disney show Stuck In The Middle. And it was way more complicated than her stunts on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the details.
Ortega had to drop out of school in the 8th grade to pursue her love for acting. She bought an apartment in Los Angeles after securing the lead role in Stuck In The Middle (2016-2018). While she thought things would change for good, she instead had to undergo therapy sessions to cope with the mess on the Disney show.
Jenna Ortega recalls shooting for “crazy hours” on Stuck In Middle sets
On the podcast Armchair Expert,...
Jenna Ortega is only 21, but she’s earned massive fame in her career. She rose to prominence with her role in The CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Many wouldn’t know, but she struggled a lot during filming the Disney show Stuck In The Middle. And it was way more complicated than her stunts on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the details.
Ortega had to drop out of school in the 8th grade to pursue her love for acting. She bought an apartment in Los Angeles after securing the lead role in Stuck In The Middle (2016-2018). While she thought things would change for good, she instead had to undergo therapy sessions to cope with the mess on the Disney show.
Jenna Ortega recalls shooting for “crazy hours” on Stuck In Middle sets
On the podcast Armchair Expert,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Jenna Ortega Once Decided To Quit Acting Way Before Wednesday Happened, Here’s Why! Jenna Ortega Once Decided To Quit Acting Way Before Wednesday Happened, Here’s Why! (Picture Credit: Facebook)
We wouldn’t dare picture anyone else as Wednesday other than Jenna Ortega. However, did you know the rising star once faced a professional setback, which haunted her enough to make her think that acting was not for her? Yes, you read that right. While Jenna is on her way to becoming the next superstar with a handful of promising projects in her pipeline, there was a time when she was ready to give up her career in showbiz after she failed to grab substantial roles and was typecast as a child actress.
Jenna wowed viewers with her titular role as Wednesday in Tim Burton’s spin-off of The Addams Family. The Netflix-produced show dominated the digital sphere,...
We wouldn’t dare picture anyone else as Wednesday other than Jenna Ortega. However, did you know the rising star once faced a professional setback, which haunted her enough to make her think that acting was not for her? Yes, you read that right. While Jenna is on her way to becoming the next superstar with a handful of promising projects in her pipeline, there was a time when she was ready to give up her career in showbiz after she failed to grab substantial roles and was typecast as a child actress.
Jenna wowed viewers with her titular role as Wednesday in Tim Burton’s spin-off of The Addams Family. The Netflix-produced show dominated the digital sphere,...
- 12/17/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
What Is Wednesday Star Jenna Ortega’s Net Worth? (Picture Credit: Instagram)
Jenna Ortega is only 21, but her bank balance exceeds our expected lifetime earnings! She rose to fame with her role in Jane The Virgin, but it was Netflix’s Wednesday that earned her worldwide recognition! Scroll below for a detailed analysis of her net worth in 2023.
It would be safe to say that Jenna has joined the league of Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish, and other young artists who’ve achieved milestones at such a young age. Many wouldn’t know, but she made her film debut with a small role in Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man 3 (2013). Clearly, there was no going back, as she’s been a part of some famous movies like the Scream franchise, The Fallout, and Insidious: Chapter 2, among others.
Television Roles Wednesday Still (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Jenna Ortega made her...
Jenna Ortega is only 21, but her bank balance exceeds our expected lifetime earnings! She rose to fame with her role in Jane The Virgin, but it was Netflix’s Wednesday that earned her worldwide recognition! Scroll below for a detailed analysis of her net worth in 2023.
It would be safe to say that Jenna has joined the league of Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish, and other young artists who’ve achieved milestones at such a young age. Many wouldn’t know, but she made her film debut with a small role in Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man 3 (2013). Clearly, there was no going back, as she’s been a part of some famous movies like the Scream franchise, The Fallout, and Insidious: Chapter 2, among others.
Television Roles Wednesday Still (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Jenna Ortega made her...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Wednesday Addams is famously unlike her peers. But when actor Jenna Ortega took on the role in Netflix’s original series, Wednesday, she saw a bit of herself in her character. What Ortega called the main similarity between her and her small-screen counterpart, plus why she initially passed up the role.
Jenna Ortega shares Wednesday’s sense of sarcasm
Ortega, whose first major TV role was Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, has a lifelong connection to Wednesday. In a Bustle interview, she revealed sarcasm is something she and her Wednesday character share.
“All throughout my life, people have told me I gave off a Wednesday vibe, at least in terms of sarcasm,” she said. “I need to watch my sarcasm sometimes because I think people think I’m too serious.”
Additionally, Wednesday stood out for Ortega. The Yes Day actor confessed she’d “never been more intimidated by a project.
Jenna Ortega shares Wednesday’s sense of sarcasm
Ortega, whose first major TV role was Disney’s Stuck in the Middle, has a lifelong connection to Wednesday. In a Bustle interview, she revealed sarcasm is something she and her Wednesday character share.
“All throughout my life, people have told me I gave off a Wednesday vibe, at least in terms of sarcasm,” she said. “I need to watch my sarcasm sometimes because I think people think I’m too serious.”
Additionally, Wednesday stood out for Ortega. The Yes Day actor confessed she’d “never been more intimidated by a project.
- 10/31/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the ever-competitive world of streaming services, Netflix has been a constant leader. However, a surprising twist recently unfolded when actress Jenna Ortega initially rejected the opportunity to portray the iconic Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday.”
Related: Top 10 Most Popular Actresses of 2022
Disney+ emerged as a formidable competitor to Netflix, and during an interview in 2020, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings had modest expectations for Disney+, predicting it might gain 20 million subscribers. To everyone’s surprise, Disney+ rapidly soared to over 60 million subscribers within a year, thanks in part to its diverse content library.
Despite facing growing competition from platforms like Disney+, Netflix has continued to thrive. In the past year, Netflix experienced a significant resurgence, adding nearly six million new subscribers and increasing its free cash flow from $13 million to a remarkable $1.3 billion. This resurgence can be attributed to original content like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” “Love is Blind,...
Related: Top 10 Most Popular Actresses of 2022
Disney+ emerged as a formidable competitor to Netflix, and during an interview in 2020, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings had modest expectations for Disney+, predicting it might gain 20 million subscribers. To everyone’s surprise, Disney+ rapidly soared to over 60 million subscribers within a year, thanks in part to its diverse content library.
Despite facing growing competition from platforms like Disney+, Netflix has continued to thrive. In the past year, Netflix experienced a significant resurgence, adding nearly six million new subscribers and increasing its free cash flow from $13 million to a remarkable $1.3 billion. This resurgence can be attributed to original content like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” “Love is Blind,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
“Ahsoka” has been climbing its way up the streaming charts since its August debut.
On Tuesday, Disney+ streamed the Star Wars series midseason episode, which expanded on Ahsoka Tano’s (Rosario Dawson) reunion with her former Jedi master Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen).
The episode, titled “Shadow Warrior” also introduced a young Ahsoka, played by teen actor Ariana Greenblatt. If Greenblatt looks familiar underneath all that makeup and prosthetics, it’s because she appeared in two other major projects this year.
Read on to find more about her “Ahsoka” appearance and career.
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Episode 5 of “Ahsoka” entitled “Shadow Warrior.”
Who does Ariana Greenblatt portray in “Ahsoka”?
After falling into the ocean after a duel with Baylan Skoll (the late Ray Stevenson), Ahsoka finds herself in the World Between Worlds, a limbo-like place between life and death.
There she encounters her former master Anakin Skywalker, who reveals...
On Tuesday, Disney+ streamed the Star Wars series midseason episode, which expanded on Ahsoka Tano’s (Rosario Dawson) reunion with her former Jedi master Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen).
The episode, titled “Shadow Warrior” also introduced a young Ahsoka, played by teen actor Ariana Greenblatt. If Greenblatt looks familiar underneath all that makeup and prosthetics, it’s because she appeared in two other major projects this year.
Read on to find more about her “Ahsoka” appearance and career.
Warning: This post contains spoilers from Episode 5 of “Ahsoka” entitled “Shadow Warrior.”
Who does Ariana Greenblatt portray in “Ahsoka”?
After falling into the ocean after a duel with Baylan Skoll (the late Ray Stevenson), Ahsoka finds herself in the World Between Worlds, a limbo-like place between life and death.
There she encounters her former master Anakin Skywalker, who reveals...
- 9/13/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
This Star Wars: Ahsoka article contains spoilers.
Ahsoka‘s midseason episode, “Shadow Warrior,” was billed as such a big event by Disney that it even played in select theaters on premiere night. And it’s for good reason: the fifth episode of the live-action series doesn’t only see the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker but also sends Ahsoka traveling through time and space to her years as a young padawan during The Clone Wars. That means we not only get to see two battles from the animated series but also a younger Ahsoka in the flesh as we’ve never seen her in live action.
Of course, star Rosario Dawson couldn’t play young Ahsoka herself on the show, lest Disney take us further into the uncanny valley of its questionable CG de-aging tech. Instead, Clone Wars era Ahsoka is played by 16-year-old Ariana Greenblatt, who you...
Ahsoka‘s midseason episode, “Shadow Warrior,” was billed as such a big event by Disney that it even played in select theaters on premiere night. And it’s for good reason: the fifth episode of the live-action series doesn’t only see the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker but also sends Ahsoka traveling through time and space to her years as a young padawan during The Clone Wars. That means we not only get to see two battles from the animated series but also a younger Ahsoka in the flesh as we’ve never seen her in live action.
Of course, star Rosario Dawson couldn’t play young Ahsoka herself on the show, lest Disney take us further into the uncanny valley of its questionable CG de-aging tech. Instead, Clone Wars era Ahsoka is played by 16-year-old Ariana Greenblatt, who you...
- 9/13/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The success of the Netflix series Wednesday thrust Jenna Ortega into superstardom. The former Disney Channel star was suddenly the most recognizable face in streaming. But did you know that her start in the entertainment business came after she was accidentally discovered on social media?
How did Jenna Ortega get discovered?
After Jenna Ortega’s mother posted a video of her doing a dramatic monologue on Facebook, it got the attention of a family friend who knew a casting agent. Soon after, Ortega was signed by a talent agency, and she began consistently booking work.
Ortega was just 9 years old at the time. Her first role was in the short-lived series Rob. She also made guest appearances on CSI: NY and segued into film with Iron Man 3 in 2013.
Ortega became a familiar face on the small-screen with a recurring role in the television series Jane the Virgin, playing the...
How did Jenna Ortega get discovered?
After Jenna Ortega’s mother posted a video of her doing a dramatic monologue on Facebook, it got the attention of a family friend who knew a casting agent. Soon after, Ortega was signed by a talent agency, and she began consistently booking work.
Ortega was just 9 years old at the time. Her first role was in the short-lived series Rob. She also made guest appearances on CSI: NY and segued into film with Iron Man 3 in 2013.
Ortega became a familiar face on the small-screen with a recurring role in the television series Jane the Virgin, playing the...
- 9/12/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At 20 years old, Jenna Ortega’s been there and done that where the record books are concerned. She’s part of Disney history and has been long before Netflix’s Wednesday series, thanks to a certain TV show: Elena of Avalor. However, the role wasn’t without difficulties.
Jenna Ortega voiced Latina Princess Isabel in Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Jenna Ortega | Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix
When she wasn’t playing Harley Diaz on Stuck in the Middle, Ortega portrayed royalty in another Disney Channel original series, Elena of Avalor. Alongside fellow actor and Maid star Aimee Carrero, who played the animated show’s title character, the two were sisters and Latina princesses, making a first for Disney (via Pure Wow).
Ortega described Elena of Avalor as “everything” to her in a 2016 interview, telling Laughing Place: “Mainly because when I was younger, I didn’t have a Latina...
Jenna Ortega voiced Latina Princess Isabel in Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Jenna Ortega | Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix
When she wasn’t playing Harley Diaz on Stuck in the Middle, Ortega portrayed royalty in another Disney Channel original series, Elena of Avalor. Alongside fellow actor and Maid star Aimee Carrero, who played the animated show’s title character, the two were sisters and Latina princesses, making a first for Disney (via Pure Wow).
Ortega described Elena of Avalor as “everything” to her in a 2016 interview, telling Laughing Place: “Mainly because when I was younger, I didn’t have a Latina...
- 8/19/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Christmas has come early for Alan Ritchson.
The star of Reacher is set to star in The Man With the Bag, a holiday family comedy that Adam Shankman will direct for Amazon Studios. Allan Rice (Stuck in the Middle) wrote the script for the feature project, which is in development.
Man With the Bag’s plot is set in motion when Santa’s magical bag of gifts is stolen, forcing him to turn to his naughty list to find help. He enlists Vance (Ritchson), a charming thief fresh out of prison who is trying to go straight, while attempting to spend a normal, crime-free Christmas with his family. The thief, with the help of his daughter and a group of misfit elves, then must pull off the greatest heist of his life to save Christmas
On top of starring, Ritchson will also produce. Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman and Dan Spilo are also producing.
The star of Reacher is set to star in The Man With the Bag, a holiday family comedy that Adam Shankman will direct for Amazon Studios. Allan Rice (Stuck in the Middle) wrote the script for the feature project, which is in development.
Man With the Bag’s plot is set in motion when Santa’s magical bag of gifts is stolen, forcing him to turn to his naughty list to find help. He enlists Vance (Ritchson), a charming thief fresh out of prison who is trying to go straight, while attempting to spend a normal, crime-free Christmas with his family. The thief, with the help of his daughter and a group of misfit elves, then must pull off the greatest heist of his life to save Christmas
On top of starring, Ritchson will also produce. Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman and Dan Spilo are also producing.
- 6/8/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jenna Ortega is living the dream with the title role in Netflix’s smash hit Wednesday, but she has revealed she very nearly turned down the role.
Tim Burton’s supernatural comedy horror telling the story of young Wednesday Addams’ coming of age beat Stranger Things for the most amount of streamer hours watched in its first week on Netflix, where it became the second most watched English-language show in the platform’s history.
In her title role, Ortega has swiftly become a global star, not least for her dance scene in the fourth episode, which has become a TikTok craze, her fans across the world creating their own versions.
Now, Ortega – who showed off her comedic chops on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live – has revealed she initially wasn’t interested in the role.
She told the UK’s Times:
“No, I didn’t. I got the email, passed on it.
Tim Burton’s supernatural comedy horror telling the story of young Wednesday Addams’ coming of age beat Stranger Things for the most amount of streamer hours watched in its first week on Netflix, where it became the second most watched English-language show in the platform’s history.
In her title role, Ortega has swiftly become a global star, not least for her dance scene in the fourth episode, which has become a TikTok craze, her fans across the world creating their own versions.
Now, Ortega – who showed off her comedic chops on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live – has revealed she initially wasn’t interested in the role.
She told the UK’s Times:
“No, I didn’t. I got the email, passed on it.
- 3/12/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, March 12 (Ians) Actress Jenna Ortega never thought ‘Wednesday’ would be so popular.
The 20-year-old actress takes on the title role of the Netflix series that serves as a spin-off to ‘The Addams Family’ franchise alongside the likes of Hollywood stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christina Ricci but admitted that she thought the show surpassed her expectations, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I didn’t expect the reaction. The (‘Wednesday’) cast and I, I remember, we used to talk about it in Romania (where the show was filmed), we were like, ‘Hey, what do you think will happen with the show?’ That was it, that was the most we ever really got into it.”
“So I thought it wasn’t going to be watched. That it will be a nice little gem that someone finds, but,” she told The Sunday Times.
Jenna started her career on the Disney Channel series...
The 20-year-old actress takes on the title role of the Netflix series that serves as a spin-off to ‘The Addams Family’ franchise alongside the likes of Hollywood stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christina Ricci but admitted that she thought the show surpassed her expectations, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I didn’t expect the reaction. The (‘Wednesday’) cast and I, I remember, we used to talk about it in Romania (where the show was filmed), we were like, ‘Hey, what do you think will happen with the show?’ That was it, that was the most we ever really got into it.”
“So I thought it wasn’t going to be watched. That it will be a nice little gem that someone finds, but,” she told The Sunday Times.
Jenna started her career on the Disney Channel series...
- 3/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Jenna Ortega could have starred in a remake of The Parent Trap.
Ortega, who was a child actress and star of Disney Channel comedy Stuck in the Middle, did, however, give it a go on Saturday Night Live.
She teamed with her Wednesday co-star Fred Armisen to read through the lines, while Bowen Yang directed.
Ortega, who was not born when the Lindsay Lohan-fronted remake of The Parent Trap premiered in 1998, may have aged out of actually starring in a new version of the body identical twin comedy, but in the skit, she played both 11-year-old twins Hallie Parker and Annie James.
Armisen, as Raymond, was just helping out reading the lines, or was he?
The Parent Trap, which was based on David Swift’s 1961 Hayley Mills-fronted comedy, starred Lohan as well as Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. It was directed and co-written by Nancy Meyers.
Ortega, who was a child actress and star of Disney Channel comedy Stuck in the Middle, did, however, give it a go on Saturday Night Live.
She teamed with her Wednesday co-star Fred Armisen to read through the lines, while Bowen Yang directed.
Ortega, who was not born when the Lindsay Lohan-fronted remake of The Parent Trap premiered in 1998, may have aged out of actually starring in a new version of the body identical twin comedy, but in the skit, she played both 11-year-old twins Hallie Parker and Annie James.
Armisen, as Raymond, was just helping out reading the lines, or was he?
The Parent Trap, which was based on David Swift’s 1961 Hayley Mills-fronted comedy, starred Lohan as well as Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson. It was directed and co-written by Nancy Meyers.
- 3/12/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jenna Ortega is the definition of booked and busy. The talented actor has been building up her resume for over a decade, and her tenacity has certainly paid off. In the last few months alone, Ortega has been promoting two very high-profile projects. First up, was her titular role in the wildly popular Netflix series, Wednesday. Since then, Ortega has also been promoting Scream 6, where she reprises her role as Tara Carpenter. Ortega has more than earned a vacation, but is she planning to take one? It turns out that the actor is intentionally carving a full month out of her schedule to take some much-needed time for herself.
Jenna Ortega | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Jenna Ortega has plenty of movies and TV shows that are keeping her busy
Ortega has been working hard for years, starring in shows like Jane the Virgin, Stuck in the Middle,...
Jenna Ortega | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Jenna Ortega has plenty of movies and TV shows that are keeping her busy
Ortega has been working hard for years, starring in shows like Jane the Virgin, Stuck in the Middle,...
- 3/12/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jenna Ortega may just have become a household name after runaway hit “Wednesday,” but the rising talent has been in Hollywood for over a decade, starting her career at just 10 years old.
Ortega, who also sings on top of her acting, marked her onscreen debut with a 2012 episode of “Rob.” Just one year later, she played the Vice President’s daughter in Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.” The Disney star appeared in “Little Rascal’s Save the Day,” “Know It All Nina,” “Richie Rich,” and “Stuck in the Middle” before breaking into the horror genre. A longtime scream queen, Ortega’s credits include “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “Babysitter: Killer Queen,” “You,” “X,” and, of course, “Scream” and the upcoming “Scream 6.”
“I never really considered it because a lot of what I do is horror, and they all have these moody and nasty qualities, but what I love is that they also have a sassy teenage nature,...
Ortega, who also sings on top of her acting, marked her onscreen debut with a 2012 episode of “Rob.” Just one year later, she played the Vice President’s daughter in Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.” The Disney star appeared in “Little Rascal’s Save the Day,” “Know It All Nina,” “Richie Rich,” and “Stuck in the Middle” before breaking into the horror genre. A longtime scream queen, Ortega’s credits include “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “Babysitter: Killer Queen,” “You,” “X,” and, of course, “Scream” and the upcoming “Scream 6.”
“I never really considered it because a lot of what I do is horror, and they all have these moody and nasty qualities, but what I love is that they also have a sassy teenage nature,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jenna Ortega has no shortage of acting and personal accolades. Most recently, the "You" season two star has (begrudgingly) won hearts as the queen of deadpan, Wednesday Addams, in Netflix's Addams Family revival, "Wednesday."
But Ortega was a major actor long before her new Netflix role. She earned her first acting credit at 9 years old in the television show "Rob." And then, in 2014, she won fans worldwide with her portrayal of young Jane on "Jane the Virgin." In 2016, she was cast as Harley Diaz, the main character in the hit Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle." Clearly, Mickey Mouse is a fan because Ortega also went on to voice Princess Isabel in the animated TV series "Elena of Avalor."
She won critical acclaim for her turn as a teen grappling with surviving a school shooting in "The Fallout," and has joined the Scream franchise, appearing first in the...
But Ortega was a major actor long before her new Netflix role. She earned her first acting credit at 9 years old in the television show "Rob." And then, in 2014, she won fans worldwide with her portrayal of young Jane on "Jane the Virgin." In 2016, she was cast as Harley Diaz, the main character in the hit Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle." Clearly, Mickey Mouse is a fan because Ortega also went on to voice Princess Isabel in the animated TV series "Elena of Avalor."
She won critical acclaim for her turn as a teen grappling with surviving a school shooting in "The Fallout," and has joined the Scream franchise, appearing first in the...
- 3/9/2023
- by Hannah Abrams
- Popsugar.com
What’s your favorite scary movie?
Well, “Scream VI” star Jenna Ortega already has a list of her go-to horror films.
The “X” and “Wednesday” actress made her debut in the “Scream” franchise with 2022’s fifth installment. A newly-minted scream queen (literally), Ortega’s lifelong love of horror and gore has framed her decade-spanning career.
“I love horror films. I don’t know what it is about having blood thrown on your face and running around screaming bloody murder,” Ortega said during “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” in January 2023. “It really is so therapeutic, so much fun.”
However, Ortega has never pigeonholed herself solely as a one-note horror actress.
“I never really considered it because a lot of what I do is horror, and they all have these moody and nasty qualities, but what I love is that they also have a sassy teenage nature,” Ortega told Who What Wear.
Well, “Scream VI” star Jenna Ortega already has a list of her go-to horror films.
The “X” and “Wednesday” actress made her debut in the “Scream” franchise with 2022’s fifth installment. A newly-minted scream queen (literally), Ortega’s lifelong love of horror and gore has framed her decade-spanning career.
“I love horror films. I don’t know what it is about having blood thrown on your face and running around screaming bloody murder,” Ortega said during “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” in January 2023. “It really is so therapeutic, so much fun.”
However, Ortega has never pigeonholed herself solely as a one-note horror actress.
“I never really considered it because a lot of what I do is horror, and they all have these moody and nasty qualities, but what I love is that they also have a sassy teenage nature,” Ortega told Who What Wear.
- 3/9/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Over the last few years, both Jenna Ortega and Olivia Rodrigo have seen a massive boon to their careers. Rodrigo went from releasing her first single, “drivers license,” to headlining her own tour and scooped up a few Grammys along the way. Meanwhile, Ortega became a household name thanks to her titular role in Netflix’s Wednesday. As the former Disney darlings accrue more and more success, their schedules become increasingly intense. However, that seems to be just the way they like it.
Jenna Ortega | Dominik Bindl/FilmMagic Olivia Rodrigo and Jenna Ortega have been friends since their Disney days
These days, Rodrigo is primarily known as a singer-songwriter. However, the “traitor” singer got her start in the acting world. Like Ortega, who was the lead on the TV show, Stuck in the Middle, Rodrigo starred in Disney Channel shows also. Because the duo is just a few months apart,...
Jenna Ortega | Dominik Bindl/FilmMagic Olivia Rodrigo and Jenna Ortega have been friends since their Disney days
These days, Rodrigo is primarily known as a singer-songwriter. However, the “traitor” singer got her start in the acting world. Like Ortega, who was the lead on the TV show, Stuck in the Middle, Rodrigo starred in Disney Channel shows also. Because the duo is just a few months apart,...
- 3/7/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jenna Ortega is going old school to stay grounded.
The “Scream VI” star has filmed back-to-back projects like “Wednesday” and “X,” but Ortega is now looking for a break by way of dated technology.
“There’s a month of this year that I want to take off, and I’ve made it very clear that I’m going to take this month off. I’m going to travel, I just got a flip phone, I’m just going to be hidden for a while,” Ortega said in an Elle cover story. “I have to work things around my schedule to make sure that that month stays open. There’s a part of it that’s stressful because it’s like,’‘Oh my God, can I tell this director that I don’t want to work these two weeks? Can I?’ I don’t know, but I am also making the rules.
The “Scream VI” star has filmed back-to-back projects like “Wednesday” and “X,” but Ortega is now looking for a break by way of dated technology.
“There’s a month of this year that I want to take off, and I’ve made it very clear that I’m going to take this month off. I’m going to travel, I just got a flip phone, I’m just going to be hidden for a while,” Ortega said in an Elle cover story. “I have to work things around my schedule to make sure that that month stays open. There’s a part of it that’s stressful because it’s like,’‘Oh my God, can I tell this director that I don’t want to work these two weeks? Can I?’ I don’t know, but I am also making the rules.
- 3/7/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
You is officially back for season 4, and fans of the Netflix series are eating it up thus far. And while there are plenty of new characters for viewers to explore, many are still nostalgic for some old favorites. Jenna Ortega’s Ellie Alves, for example, is someone who continues to come up time and time again. Though Ellie was only briefly mentioned in season 3, her impact on the sophomore season of the hit show makes fans hopeful she’ll reappear.
‘You’ star Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves | Beth Dubber/Netflix ‘You’ was one of Jenna Ortega’s first post-Disney acting jobs
It’s no secret that Ortega did a great job bringing Ellie to life. Her portrayal of the bitingly intelligent teen made her a standout in season 2. And while she did a great job with the role, the Wednesday star was initially very nervous about nailing the part. Prior to working on You,...
‘You’ star Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves | Beth Dubber/Netflix ‘You’ was one of Jenna Ortega’s first post-Disney acting jobs
It’s no secret that Ortega did a great job bringing Ellie to life. Her portrayal of the bitingly intelligent teen made her a standout in season 2. And while she did a great job with the role, the Wednesday star was initially very nervous about nailing the part. Prior to working on You,...
- 2/11/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At age 20, Jenna Ortega already has an impressive resume. A former child actor, the California native has been performing since she was nine years old. Ortega got her start in commercials before she was cast in TV shows like Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle. Following her stint on the Disney Channel, Ortega has begun to earn her reputation as a screen queen, starring in projects like Scream and, most recently, Wednesday. But focusing so heavily on her career may have contributed to Ortega having an existential crisis.
Jenna Ortega | Theo Wargo/WireImage Jenna Ortega experienced an existential crisis at a very young age
Ortega is the first to admit that she is very lucky. She doesn’t take for granted that she’s gotten to work on some incredible projects like the Netflix series You or the film The Fallout. However, her substantial CV didn’t prevent...
Jenna Ortega | Theo Wargo/WireImage Jenna Ortega experienced an existential crisis at a very young age
Ortega is the first to admit that she is very lucky. She doesn’t take for granted that she’s gotten to work on some incredible projects like the Netflix series You or the film The Fallout. However, her substantial CV didn’t prevent...
- 2/5/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jenna Ortega is getting a lot of buzz lately due to her portrayal of the iconic Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series, Wednesday. To say that the comedy-horror show is popular would be a gross understatement. In fact, Wednesday has become of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time. Thus, it’s a little hard to believe that, at one point, Ortega was on the fence about joining the cast. The 20-year-old had finally broken into movies, and she wasn’t sure she wanted to return to doing TV shows.
Jenna Ortega | Michael Tran/ Afp Getty Images At what age did Jenna Ortega start acting?
Ortega may be young, but she has a meaty resume. At 9, she convinced her parents to let her act professionally. She began her career by doing commercials before nabbing smaller roles on TV shows like CSI: NY and Jane the Virgin. Eventually, she...
Jenna Ortega | Michael Tran/ Afp Getty Images At what age did Jenna Ortega start acting?
Ortega may be young, but she has a meaty resume. At 9, she convinced her parents to let her act professionally. She began her career by doing commercials before nabbing smaller roles on TV shows like CSI: NY and Jane the Virgin. Eventually, she...
- 1/30/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jenna Ortega has undergone a remarkable transformation. She first began doing national commercials as a kid before making the leap into TV, initially scooping up bit parts on network television. Slowly, those roles got bigger and bigger until her first break came with landing young Jane in The CW's "Jane the Virgin." She suddenly had everyone's attention, and she then entered her Disney era with roles in "Elena of Avalor" and "Stuck in the Middle." Eventually, Ortega was ready to break away and do other things, but worried she would be put into only one box.
"There's a stigma that that's all you could do, or you're just not a serious actor," she told Nylon. "There were multiple times where I was seriously considering quitting and stopping. Nobody tells you this until you get there, but there's an awkward phase in your life where you're going through puberty and there's...
"There's a stigma that that's all you could do, or you're just not a serious actor," she told Nylon. "There were multiple times where I was seriously considering quitting and stopping. Nobody tells you this until you get there, but there's an awkward phase in your life where you're going through puberty and there's...
- 1/26/2023
- by Bee Delores
- Slash Film
Scream queen and horror's current "It-girl," Jenna Ortega, has signed on to star and produce in a coming-of-age romantic drama that's being described as Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise" meets "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." The film, "Winter Spring Summer Or Fall," is the feature directorial debut of Tiffany Paulsen, who folks may know for writing the films "Holidate" and "About Fate." The script comes from Dan Schoffer, who wrote the script that was used in the Starz filmmaking competition show, "The Chair," which became Shane Dawson's "Not Cool" and A.M. Lukas' "Hollidaysburg."
In an interesting bit of casting news, Ortega will be starring opposite her "Wednesday" co-star, Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier Thorpe on the Netflix series. The duo will play a pair of teens who "meet and fall in love over four significant days of the year," according to a report from Deadline.
Brad Krevoy of Mpca is producing,...
In an interesting bit of casting news, Ortega will be starring opposite her "Wednesday" co-star, Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier Thorpe on the Netflix series. The duo will play a pair of teens who "meet and fall in love over four significant days of the year," according to a report from Deadline.
Brad Krevoy of Mpca is producing,...
- 12/16/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
At only 20 years old, Jenna Ortega has already accomplished a goal that not every former child star can boast: she's built up such an exciting filmography, that the world seems to have collectively forgotten she was once a Disney Channel starlet. Much of this is owed to her extremely eventful 2022. In the span of 12 months, Ortega has been making the rounds as the star of two different successful slashers, an animated "Jurassic World" spinoff, a meta-horror-comedy about the Foo Fighters, and the titular role of Netflix's (allegedly) record-breaking series, "Wednesday." Any one of those roles would be a major accomplishment all on its own, but becoming a bonafide scream queen in the same year that she dons the twin braids of the beloved Addams family daughter? Ortega has a lot to celebrate.
Given the fact that her career originated on the Disney Channel, it's pretty wild that Ortega's resume...
Given the fact that her career originated on the Disney Channel, it's pretty wild that Ortega's resume...
- 12/15/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
65 Screenshot: YouTube The trailer for 65, the new sci-fi action film from writer-director team Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, takes a minute to get to the actual premise. We get lots of shots of Adam Driver as a downed space pilot, searching a mysterious planet for survivors of a disastrous crash landing.
- 12/15/2022
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
It's been over two years since we first heard about "65," the sci-fi horror flick starring Adam Driver, but Sony Pictures is finally giving up the goods and giving us our first look at the highly-anticipated film. "65" has run the gamut regarding release dates, which can sometimes be a sign that a studio truly believes in the final product and is working toward the best possible release strategy. Based on the impressive creative team in front of and behind the camera, we can only hope this is the case.
Sony released a teaser for the trailer drop yesterday, featuring roughly 25 seconds of footage of Driver sleeping on the ground in what looks to be a cave on a desolate planet. The environment looks damp, dark, and filled with unseen terrors that Driver will certainly have to fight off.
The teaser starts with his character being awoken by a sensor alarm going off.
Sony released a teaser for the trailer drop yesterday, featuring roughly 25 seconds of footage of Driver sleeping on the ground in what looks to be a cave on a desolate planet. The environment looks damp, dark, and filled with unseen terrors that Driver will certainly have to fight off.
The teaser starts with his character being awoken by a sensor alarm going off.
- 12/14/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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