‘Nope’ Composer Michael Abels on Creating His Most Ambitious Score to Date for Jordan Peele’s UFO Drama

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Ben Affleck's younger brother Casey Affleck has revealed he will not attend Ben's wedding to Jennifer Lopez because he "fell asleep".MORE: Ben Affleck makes huge personal decision after wedding to Jennifer LopezCasey was pictured in Los Angeles on Saturday morning, thousands of miles from Georgia where Ben and Jen will say "I do" for the second time after legally marrying in July in Las Vegas.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry in Las VegasBut when the paparazzi asked why he was not in Georgia, but instead on a Starbucks run, Casey simply replied: "Fell asleep".The videographer was clearly confused and in a video published by TMZ, was heard asking Casey for clarification before the actor got into his car and shut his door. Ben and Casey had been close growing up, and Ben was on hand several years ago to support Casey when he won his first Oscar.MORE: Jennifer Lopez makes heartfelt revelation about her blended family with Ben AffleckMORE: Jennifer Lopez gives rare glimpse into relationship with Ben Affleck as he makes surprise cameo in Halftime documentaryThe wedding on 20 August will see Ben and Jen marry in front of their blended family, including Jen's teenage twins Emme and Max whom she welcomed during her marriage to Marc Anthony.Ben shares three children with Alias actress Jennifer Garner, however, despite reportedly being invited to the nuptials, she will not be there.

Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offences relating to incidents at a New Jersey fan convention this month. The 78-year-old was charged on Friday with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment, Cherry Hill police said.

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Keke Palmer always delivers. In addition to giving award-worthy performances on the big and small screen, the actress is known to serve drama in the fashion department.

Nope. The brief flashes of her mystery-shrouded character in the have only sparked more questions about its , including the possible involvement of aliens, Palmer's character Emerald and Daniel Kaluuya's character Otis, and the mind-melting twists that are sure to follow in any of Peele's movies. Fans finally got their answers last week on Nope's official release date Friday, July 22.

Zack Sharf Keke Palmer stood up for herself as an “incomparable talent” following a comparison to Zendaya that went viral on social media. A tweet posted July 23 compared Palmer and Zendaya’s careers as an example of “how colorism plays out in Hollywood.” Both stars got their starts on popular children’s TV shows before having careers that include music, Emmy wins and headlining Hollywood tentpoles.“I’d like someone to do a deep-drive on the similarities and differences between Keke Palmer and Zendaya’s careers,” the viral tweet reads. “This may be one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJordan Peele, of all filmmakers, shouldn’t be surprised that the conversation around “Nope’s” box office performance has stirred up several hot takes.The director’s cerebral science-fiction thriller took in $44 million in its box office debut, easily leading domestic charts and impressively landing one of the biggest opening weekends in years for a film that’s not based on existing IP.And yet, there’s still debate about the film’s first weekend in theaters, with suggestions that initial numbers for “Nope” were “disappointing” or “lackluster.” Like any good Peele movie, there’s plenty to unpack about opening weekend revenues for “Nope.” And in fairness, the movie — starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as siblings who discover something spooky around their family’s ranch — had a lot to live up to at the box office. “The bar has been raised so high,” says Paul Dergarabedian, a senior ComScore analyst.Peele can thank his last film, 2019’s doppelgänger horror story “Us,” for those sky-high expectations.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally been released. The trailer for the eagerly-awaited MCU sequel was debuted during Marvel Studios' Comic-Con panel tonight (July 23), where Kevin Feige confirmed that it will bring an end to Phase 4 of the MCU. It appears to confirm that T'Challa's death is a part of the storyline, following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, with a mural to T'Challa seen in one sequence and Ramonda (Angela Bassett) talking about loss.

Jordan Peele ’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an original, R-rated film — and the biggest of the pandemic for an original screenplay.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead for “Nope”Jordan Peele had a twisted treat for those who saw his new film “Nope” this weekend: the intro to Ricky “Jupe” Park’s infamous sitcom “Gordy’s Home!”In “Nope,” Steven Yeun plays Ricky as an adult, running the Santa Clarita amusement park, Jupiter’s Claim, in an effort to capitalize off his celebrity as a ’90s child star. At the peak of his fame, Ricky starred in “Gordy’s Home!” a sitcom about a chimp who lives with a family of humans.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally been released. The trailer for the eagerly-awaited MCU sequel was debuted during Marvel Studios' Comic-Con panel tonight (July 23), where Kevin Feige confirmed that it will bring an end to Phase 4 of the MCU. It appears to confirm that T'Challa's death is a part of the storyline, following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, with a mural to T'Challa seen in one sequence and Ramonda (Angela Bassett) talking about loss.

William Earl SPOILER ALERT: THE ENTIRE PLOT OF ‘NOPE’ WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THIS ARTICLE.Jordan Peele’s films are densely constructed, with plenty of symbolism and parallel storytelling built in. On one hand, “Nope” might be his most straightforward popcorn film, but early screenings left many fans connecting the dots between the story of OJ and Em Haywood (Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer) on the hunt for their “Oprah shot” of aliens and the tale of a young Ricky “Jupe” Park (Steven Yeun, with Jacob Kim in flashbacks) avoiding certain death at the bloodied hands of a chimpanzee.

J. Kim Murphy Jordan Peele’s “Nope” is successfully sending a message to moviegoers: get out… and go to theater.The Universal release is expected to net a $44.5 million opening this weekend, marking Peele’s third consecutive film to debut at the top slot of the domestic box office.The first indication that “Nope” might just be a summer box office hit came from its Thursday previews, which brought in a strong $6.4 million.

The movie Nope is now in theaters and it’s going to be a hit for sure!

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorJordan Peele wanted a vast spectacle with his latest release, “Nope.”The UFO drama/thriller stars Daniel Kaluuya as a horse wrangler, who along with his sister Keke Palmer, start encountering UFO sightings. Along with Brandon Perra as Angel, the trio attempt to capture the sighting on film.Peele called on Christopher Nolan’s preferred DP Hoyte Van Hoytema to shoot his spectacle. It was the Peele’s first outing shooting on film and using large format 65mm IMAX cameras.

“Nope,” has finally arrived.The film follows Peele’s first two horror films as a writer/director, 2017’s “Get Out” and 2019’s “Us.” Known for his comedy and leading role in “Key and Peele,” Peele has quickly become a draw for fans as a filmmaker and “Nope,” unlike Peele’s first two films, leans heavily into the sci-fi genre with a blockbuster-sized budget. Peele reteamed with Daniel Kaluuya on the film, which finds a brother and sister duo trying to catch UFOs on camera.With “Nope” being one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, many are no doubt wondering where and how to watch it.

Jordan Peele horror, NOPE is a more traditional experience from the horror-mystery director. Yet, it somehow still makes for the puzzling watch leading to open-ended discussion that the comedian-turned-filmmaker has become known for. This sci-fi monster romp identifies the threat early on, without wasting much time marveling at it or working to explain it.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJordan Peele’s “Nope” grossed a solid $6.4 million in Thursday previews as it looks to be the rare blockbuster with a brain to succeed at the summer box office. The plot of the science-fiction horror film has been shrouded in mystery, but reviewers have likened “Nope’s” supernatural elements to Steven Spielberg classics such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.”The Universal release is expected to top the domestic box office, but estimates vary about what it will ultimately rack up, ranging from predictions of a debut of $45 million to something in the $60 million neighborhood.

Daniel Kaluuya is opening up about his new horror thriller Nope!

Jordan Peele‘s newest movie, Nope, is aptly titled, as a mysterious flying object over ominous clouds in the film’s first act makes it clear this is not your average alien horror flick.

Summer movie premiere season is in full swing. Naturally, celebs and stars of summer’s blockbuster hopefuls flock to red carpet screenings across the globe promoting and supporting the movies we’re running to in an effort to beat the sweltering heat.

Jordan Peele‘s much-anticipated third film, “NOPE,” hits theaters this weekend, and Universal Pictures has done a great job keeping the movie’s secrets under wraps. Plot details for the film remain scarce even days before its release.

Nope, explained the incident during a video interview with Wired when asked if she wears glasses.“I wear glasses, and now I’ve been walking around lately wearing two [pairs of] glasses,” Palmer said.“For all my spiritual heads out there that’s always looking for a different meditation vibe, don’t ever do the sun gazing, honey. I did sun gazing in Joshua Tree and I sunburned my retina playing around trying to be Gandhi and shit!”She added: “So be careful with that sun, the UVs, the global warming.

the 2017 horror hit nobody saw coming, which thrust Peele and star Daniel Kaluuya into the stratosphere and netted a Best Picture Oscar nomination. But pass-the-popcorn “Nope,” which reunites the pair, is entertaining, smart, artful summer fare with its heart planted firmly in the 1980s heyday of blockbuster films. Just when you think, “They don’t make ’em like this anymore,” Kaluuya rides in on a horse.I’ll be careful not to reveal more secrets than I have to, but it’s OK to say that Kaluuya’s character OJ and his extrovert sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) are California animal trainers for film sets. Their family-owned ranch is called Haywood’s Hollywood Horses, and lately, business has been in a slump since their more experienced dad died mysteriously — he fell off his steed, and a quarter was found lodged in his brain.Soon after the tragedy, the horses begin having mysterious temper tantrums and regularly run off into the mountains.

Peculiarly shaped mirrors, Jordan Peele’s movies harness genre conventions, in varying degrees of success, to package ideological inquiries in exciting narrative vehicles where collective fears and biases are projected. To look into his intellectually adventurous pop confections means to confront those scary reflections while being utterly entertained.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticJordan Peele’s “Nope” is a tantalizingly creepy mixed bag of a sci-fi thriller. It’s a movie that taps into our fear and awe of UFOs, and for a while it holds us in a shivery spell. It picks the audience up and carries it along, feeding off spectral hints of the otherworldly.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAt the box office, Jordan Peele is in rarified company as a director who needs only his name to draw audiences to the big screen. Even more impressive, it took only one film, 2017’s social thriller “Get Out,” to achieve that cachet.After the breakout critical and commercial success of “Get Out,” which opened to $33 million and tapped out with a mighty $176 million at the domestic box office, Peele electrified the box office again with 2019’s “Us,” which smashed expectations by debuting to $70 million and ended its North American run with an impressive $175 million.So it’s reasonable to believe the director will hit the box office trifecta with his next nightmarish vision “Nope,” which stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun and opens in theaters on Friday.

Universal’s Nope, one of the few remaining tentpoles in a rebounding summer box office, looks to provide a lift this weekend with an estimated $50M start at 3,700 theaters with an eye at guys 17-34.