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Napoleon

Napoleon

An original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.

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Producer Kevin J. Walsh on How ‘Napoleon’ Achieved the Best of Both the Streaming and Theatrical Worlds

Producer Kevin J. Walsh on How ‘Napoleon’ Achieved the Best of Both the Streaming and Theatrical Worlds

The veteran of 12 Ridley Scott productions shares lessons he learned along the way, including how to solve the problem of replacing an actor after principal photography has wrapped.
Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Secures China Release Date

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Secures China Release Date

The big-budget historical epic will open in China on Dec. 1, a week and a half after its North American launch.
Ridley Scott Q&A on Making Napoleon — the Story That Eluded His Friend Stanley Kubrick

Ridley Scott Q&A on Making Napoleon — the Story That Eluded His Friend Stanley Kubrick

Ridley Scott interview about Napoleon, his relationship with Stanley Kubrick and William Friedkin, and telling a story Kubrick never could.
Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ World Premieres in Paris With Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ World Premieres in Paris With Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby

World premiering Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' in Paris was a no-brainer due to the film's French DNA but it comes with a downside for Apple.

‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott On Making The Epic His Hero Stanley Kubrick Could Not; Reminisces On ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Gladiator’ And When He’ll Finish That Sequel

‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott On Making The Epic His Hero Stanley Kubrick Could Not; Reminisces On ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Gladiator’ And When He’ll Finish That Sequel

EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott unveils Napoleon today at a lavish world premiere in the 2,500-seat Salle Pleyel concert hall in Paris. He is 85 but seems ageless, and Scott is already plotting to quickly …
Director Ridley Scott Has 3 Blunt Words For Critics Pointing Out Inaccuracies In Napoleon Film

Director Ridley Scott Has 3 Blunt Words For Critics Pointing Out Inaccuracies In Napoleon Film

The 85-year-old pulled no punches when asked for his feelings on the matter.
Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Oscars Submissions Revealed, Including Vanessa Kirby for Supporting Actress (EXCLUSIVE)

Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Oscars Submissions Revealed, Including Vanessa Kirby for Supporting Actress (EXCLUSIVE)

"Napoleon" Oscars submissions were revealed for Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.
Ridley Scott Says His 4-Hour ‘Napoleon’ Director’s Cut Will Be Released on Apple TV+ - TheWrap

Ridley Scott Says His 4-Hour ‘Napoleon’ Director’s Cut Will Be Released on Apple TV+ - TheWrap

Historical epic "Napoleon," starring Joaquin Phoenix, will be released by Sony in theaters and later get a streaming release.
Ridley Scott’s Apple Movie ‘Napoleon’ Invades Sony’s CinemaCon Presentation

Ridley Scott’s Apple Movie ‘Napoleon’ Invades Sony’s CinemaCon Presentation

Sony Motion Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman introduced a sequence from Ridley Scott’s Apple TV+ movie, Napoleon at CinemaCon tonight. Apple’s continued foray into theatrical was a…

Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix Epic ‘Napoleon’ Gets Exclusive Theatrical Release Before Apple TV+ Debut

“Napoleon” will charge into movie theaters just in time for awards season. The historical epic from Ridley Scott (no slouch when it comes to directing lavish looks at the past and explo…

Watch: First Look At Explosive Birgu Battle Scene From Ridley Scott's New Film Napoleon

The first glimpse of what Ridley Scott’s new epic film shot in Malta looks like has been released. In footage sent to Lovin Malta from St Angelo in Birgu, the film crew can be heard yelling “Action!” before the scene begins in earnest. Explosions occur as actors and extras wearing what appears to be French … Continued

‘The Serpent’ Star Tahar Rahim Joins Joaquin Phoenix In Apple And Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA Award-nominee Tahar Rahim is set to co-star alongside Academy Award-winner Joaquin Phoenix and Academy Award-nominee Vanessa Kirby in Napoleon, the latest film from esteemed direct…

Jodie Comer Exits Ridley Scott’s Napoleon Drama ‘Kitbag’ (Exclusive)

Joaquin Phoenix remains aboard the Apple movie project.

Ridley Scott Chooses Vanessa Kirby To Play Josephine Opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon In Apple Epic ‘Kitbag’

EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Kirby is Ridley Scott’s choice to play Empress Josephine opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon in Kitbag, the historical drama for Apple that begins production this spr…

Jodie Comer Is Ridley Scott’s Choice To Play Josephine Opposite Joaquin Phoenix In Napoleon Bonaparte Pic ‘Kitbag’ For Apple Studios

EXCLUSIVE: After blowing him away with her upcoming performance in The Last Duel, Ridley Scott is moving fast to work with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer again and looks to have found that next proje…

Apple Studios Commits To ‘Kitbag,’ Ridley Scott-Directed Epic With Joaquin Phoenix As French Conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has committed to finance and produce Kitbag, the Napoleon Bonaparte epic that Ridley Scott will direct, with Oscar-winning Joker star Joaquin Phoenix playing the French emp…