61-484: Paradise Hills may refer to: Paradise Hills (film) , a 2019 Spanish science fantasy thriller film Paradise Hills, San Diego , California, United States, an urban neighborhood Paradise Hills, New Mexico , United States, a census-designated place See also [ edit ] Paradise Hill (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
122-489: A 67% rating and an average score of 6.3/10 on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Its ambitious reach occasionally exceeds its grasp, but Paradise Hills offers fans of thoughtful sci-fi a visually distinctive treat with timely themes". Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Words can't do justice to the truly lavish sets and costumes on display here which are so dazzling, intricate and bizarre they serve as
183-414: A broader goal of promoting reading. The first book featured on Belletrist was Joan Didion 's South and West . Belletrist operates on a monthly schedule, where a new book is introduced each month along with some form of interaction with the author, which may vary from videos to interviews or other engaging formats. Belletrist extends its recommendations to both established and emerging authors. Through
244-733: A celebrity unboxing segment. Roberts has worked with organizations like Girls Inc. to promote women's rights and empowerment. She has been involved in campaigns for gender equality and women's health. She collaborated with Free People Movement for a Thanksgiving Day 2023 campaign, focused on performing acts of kindness and assisting those in need, committing to donate all net proceeds to Girls Inc. In September 2011, Roberts began attending Sarah Lawrence College but by January 2012, she had put her studies on hold to concentrate on work commitments. An avid reader, she launched her book club on Instagram , titled Belletrist , in March 2017. In June 2016,
305-453: A control room where they learn that their therapy has not been to rehabilitate them, but to replicate them. Uma learns that Markus never intended to rescue her, but was hired by Paradise to determine her behavior in sexual situations. As Uma and her friends run from the guards, they stumble into a room where they meet their "replicants"; poor and lower-class women who have undergone extensive plastic and cosmetic surgeries and been trained to mimic
366-483: A joint statement, the couple called the incident "an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding" and said they are "working together to overcome this." Throughout their relationship, they separated and reconciled multiple times, even getting engaged in March 2014. With their second split reportedly happening in May 2016, after reuniting later that year, they ended their relationship in March 2019. In March 2019, Roberts began
427-515: A knight to escape their prisons; they can blow them up themselves" but finds the conclusion "contrived" writing of it, "It's a well-intentioned effort to imbue the fanciful tale with more socio-politically relevant drama, but it lacks impact because it must compete with a multitude of more concrete musings." Emma Roberts Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress, singer and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple genres of film and television, her work in
488-480: A pilot for Fox called Delirium , based on the Lauren Oliver novels . She portrayed Lena Haloway, the protagonist, but Fox decided not to pick up the show. The pilot episode was picked up by Hulu and was available to stream for a limited time beginning on June 20, 2014. Roberts co-starred with John Cusack and Evan Peters in the comedy-drama film Adult World , released on April 18, 2013. Roberts played
549-427: A production career. Additionally, in 2022, Roberts voiced the character Sasha Nutwagon in the animated film, Saurus City , which is currently in post-production . Emma Roberts has explored producing, in addition to acting. She established her production company, Belletrist TV and secured a first-look television deal with Hulu, focusing on book adaptations for television. Her debut as an executive producer came with
610-420: A recent college graduate who works at a sex shop to make ends meet. She has said that most of her lines were ad-libbed so her reactions in the film were completely genuine. Her performance was praised by both Andrew O'Hehir of Salon and Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice , who praised Roberts' performance as "both breezy and carefully tuned". In the next month, she guest starred as Amanda Barrington in
671-478: A relationship with actor and musician Garrett Hedlund . In August 2020, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together. Roberts subsequently appeared as the first pregnant celebrity on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine that December. Their son was born on December 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Country singer and actor Tim McGraw is the godfather of Roberts's son. In January 2022, it
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#1732847839654732-514: A strange room and realizes that she is trapped on an island called Paradise. She runs away from her captors, but is caught and returned by a fellow patient, Amarna. It is explained to Uma that Paradise is essentially a sort of treatment center for rebellious young women; in Uma's case, she was admitted to the center for rejecting a marriage proposal her mother wants her to accept. Uma becomes friends with her roommates Chloe and Yu, as well as befriending Amarna,
793-446: A useful distraction from the awkward dialogue and plot holes." Louisa Moore, writing for Screen Zealots , similarly stated, "Sometimes a film can be a mess story-wise but is so well made and has something so interesting to say that it would be a crime not to applaud the effort.". Carlos Aguilar of The Wrap wrote, "Challenging the narrative frameworks, the film turns obsolete archetypes into individuals with agency. Princesses don't need
854-406: A wealthy widow. Uma, having secured her revenge, flees into the night to begin a new life. In November 2017, Emma Roberts and Danielle Macdonald joined the cast of the film, with Alice Waddington directing from a screenplay by Nacho Vigalondo and Brian DeLeeuw, with Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls producing under their Nostromo Pictures banner. In March 2018, Eiza González joined the cast of
915-459: A well-known singer sent to Paradise after clashing with her management company. As Uma adjusts to life on the island, her boyfriend from the mainland, Markus, sneaks onto the island posing as a gardener and promises that he can rescue her. A jealous Amarna tells Uma to be careful and reveals that she has her own secret plan to escape as her fans have smuggled her a rowboat she and Uma can use to leave. Before they can put their plan into action, Amarna
976-444: Is a 2019 English-language Spanish science fantasy thriller film directed by Alice Waddington in her feature directorial debut. It stars Emma Roberts as Uma, a young woman sent to Paradise, a mysterious behavioural modification centre for women who have displeased their families, alongside Danielle Macdonald , Awkwafina , Jeremy Irvine , Arnaud Valois , Eiza González , and Milla Jovovich . The film had its world premiere at
1037-486: Is a distant relative of fellow actor Edward Norton . In 2012, Roberts began dating actor Evan Peters , whom she met on the set of the film Adult World . In July 2013, while they were staying at a hotel in Montreal , Quebec , someone overheard a heated dispute coming from their room and called the police. When the police arrived, the officers detained Roberts but released her hours later without charging her or Peters. In
1098-415: Is definitely something I'd like to pursue." In another interview, she said: "My musical career is indefinitely on hold. I don't like people who become like 'actor slash singer.' I think people should be one or the other because usually you're not going to be great at both. You're going to be better at one, so you might as well stick to the one you're good at. I'm going for acting." In 2008, Roberts starred as
1159-450: Is informed that she has graduated early. She tells Uma to rescue herself and Markus. Before she leaves, Amarna also reveals that the milk the women drink each day is drugged so they sleep through the night. Amarna parts from Uma with a kiss. After a treatment during which Uma is forced to watch old news reports of her father's suicide, Uma reacts badly and is drugged and put into solitary confinement. She awakens two weeks later and meets with
1220-407: Is the stepdaughter of Eliza Roberts and step-granddaughter of David Rayfiel and Lila Garrett . Through her mother's marriage, she is the stepdaughter of musician Kelly Nickels . She has a younger maternal half-sister, Grace. Her paternal grandmother was acting coach Betty Lou Bredemus, and her aunts are actresses Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan. During her childhood, Roberts spent time on
1281-576: The Children's Cancer Research Fund , and has been a frequent participant in fundraising events for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . In 2017, Roberts hosted the L.A. Art Show , an event whose proceeds were donated to St. Jude's. She also attended the 2018 edition of the L.A. Art Show, among her other engagements. More recently, in November 2023, Roberts was involved in St. Jude's Giving Tuesday event, where she led
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#17328478396541342-592: The FX anthology horror series American Horror Story (2013–present) and for the lead role of Chanel Oberlin on the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016). She is also the co-founder of the book club Belletrist. Emma Rose Roberts was born on February 10, 1991, in Rhinebeck, New York , to Kelly Cunningham and actor Eric Roberts . Her parents divorced when she was seven months old. Through her father's marriage, she
1403-607: The FX anthology horror series American Horror Story , called American Horror Story: Coven , in a main role from late 2013 through January 2014. Roberts portrayed a self-involved party girl named Madison Montgomery , who also happens to be a telekinetic witch. She then portrayed Maggie Esmerelda , a con artist posing as a fortune teller, in American Horror Story: Freak Show . In 2015, Roberts starred alongside Palo Alto co-star Nat Wolff in Ashby , portraying
1464-530: The Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting ; in the video, Roberts and others told the stories of the people who were murdered there. On a 2023 episode of Finding Your Roots featuring Julia Roberts , it was revealed that Emma Roberts' biological paternal great-great-great-grandfather's surname was actually Mitchell, not Roberts. Emma Roberts
1525-482: The SVA Theater on July 12, 2016, and grossed $ 85 million worldwide against its $ 19 million budget. In 2017, Roberts played Jess in the drama film Who We Are Now , released on September 9 at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival . Later, Roberts returned to American Horror Story , guest starring as newscast reporter Serena Belinda , in its seventh season, Cult , in the episode " 11/9 ". In March 2018, it
1586-587: The Sundance Film Festival on 26 January 2019. It was released in Spain on 11 October 2019 by Alfa Pictures and in the United States on 25 October 2019 by Samuel Goldwyn Films . At her wedding, rich socialite Uma is toasted by her guests, who compliment her new attitude. Later, she is pinned to a bed by her husband, Son, who happily remarks on how much more obedient she is. Two months earlier, Uma awakens in
1647-487: The Wes Craven film Scream 4 . Roberts next appeared in the 2012 film Celeste and Jesse Forever , parodying pop stars such as Kesha with her performance as Riley Banks, an incurious blonde singer. Roberts said in an interview that her role as Banks tempted her to write an album of songs using her character as an alter ego . On February 7, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Roberts had been cast to star in
1708-462: The horror and thriller genres have established her as a scream queen . Roberts has received various accolades including a Young Artist Award , an MTV Movie & TV Award , and a ShoWest Award . After making her acting debut in the crime film Blow (2001), Roberts gained recognition for her lead role as Addie Singer on the Nickelodeon television teen sitcom Unfabulous (2004–2007). For
1769-532: The Duchess, who runs the Paradise program. Learning that she will be sent home the next day, Uma decides to leave and convinces Chloe and Yu to run away with her in the night. Before they can escape, Yu is taken to an operating room for a final treatment. When Uma and Chloe try to rescue her, the doctors attack them, and the women are forced to kill them. Uma, Chloe, and a badly injured Yu manage to escape. They stumble into
1830-685: The English version of the character Wilma. In 2009, Roberts starred alongside Jake T. Austin in Hotel for Dogs , based on the novel by Lois Duncan . The film premiered in January 2009, and took fifth place in its opening weekend with over $ 17 million. The film has to-date grossed over $ 114 million, and received generally mixed reviews from critics. She also appeared that year in The Winning Season , portraying Abbie Miller. In 2010, Roberts co-starred as Grace in
1891-667: The Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh titled "Honor Council". After her run on Unfabulous , Nickelodeon had considered giving Roberts a kick start into a music career. In 2005, Roberts released a debut album titled Unfabulous and More . The album was released on September 27, 2005, through Columbia Records and Nick Records . It also served as the soundtrack to the television series Unfabulous , in which Roberts starred. The album peaked at number 46 and 10 on Billboard 's Heatseekers Albums and Kid Albums charts, respectively. In September 2005, two singles were released from
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1952-521: The adaptation of Carola Lovering's Tell Me Lies , which premiered in September 2022 . Roberts is also slated to both produce and star in Space Cadet , a romantic comedy film set to be exclusively released on Prime Video . In 2017, Roberts, along with her friend Karah Preiss, founded the book club Belletrist. The initiative aims to foster a community where women can feel confident and empowered, with
2013-529: The album: "I Wanna Be" and "Dummy". The album includes several original songs (among them "Dummy" and "I Wanna Be", both of which were also released as music videos, "I Have Arrived" and "This Is Me", which was co-written by Roberts), as well as some of Addie's songs from the first season, including "Punch Rocker" and "New Shoes" (both from the episode "The Party"), "94 Weeks (Metal Mouth Freak)" (from "The Bar Mitzvah") and "Mexican Wrestler" (which had previously appeared on Jill Sobule 's 2000 album Pink Pearl and in
2074-606: The animated sitcom Family Guy , in the episode " No Country Club for Old Men ". Roberts then starred in the comedy film We're the Millers , alongside Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis . It was released on August 3, 2013. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a financial success, grossing over $ 269 million against a budget of $ 37 million. Roberts played the lead role in Gia Coppola 's directorial debut, Palo Alto , based on James Franco 's short story collection of
2135-593: The big screen, starring alongside Sara Paxton and singer JoJo in Aquamarine . She won a 2007 Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress in a Feature Film for her role in the film. The film Aquamarine took fifth place at the box office in its opening weekend making $ 8 million. In early 2006, Roberts finished shooting her title role in Nancy Drew . The film was released to theaters on June 15, 2007, and grossed over $ 7 million in its opening weekend, though
2196-706: The company. She has appeared multiple times as part of Teen Vogue 's Best Dressed list, including in June 2007, September 2008, December 2008, and February 2009. In January 2021, Roberts paid tribute to her aunt Julia Roberts as the new ambassador of the Pretty Woman collection corresponding to the French jewelry firm Fred. Roberts has been involved in various charitable endeavors and philanthropic activities, focusing on children's welfare, environmental advocacy, women's rights, and public health awareness. She actively supports
2257-511: The crossover season, returning to the main cast. On October 8, 2018, it was announced that Roberts had joined the cast of the animated musical comedy film UglyDolls , voicing the character Wedgehead. The film was released on May 3, 2019. In the same month, after reports about Roberts being cast as Kat Baker in the Netflix series Spinning Out , it was announced that she had exited the series due to scheduling conflicts. In 2019, Roberts starred in
2318-471: The episode "The 66th Day" from Unfabulous ). In the same year, Roberts recorded "If I Had It My Way" for the soundtrack of the 2005 Disney film Ice Princess . In 2006, Roberts covered the song " Island in the Sun ", which was originally recorded by Weezer in 2001; she recorded the song for the Aquamarine soundtrack , a film in which she starred as one of the lead actors. Also in 2006, Roberts returned to
2379-443: The fantasy drama film Paradise Hills , as Uma. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26. From September through November 2019, Roberts starred in the ninth season of American Horror Story , subtitled 1984 , portraying Brooke Thompson . The season has been described as being heavily influenced by classic horror slasher films such as Friday the 13th and Halloween . In March 2019, it
2440-461: The film Valentine's Day in which her aunt, Julia Roberts also appeared, although they were never together on-screen. She also appeared that year in Twelve , Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac , 4.3.2.1. , It's Kind of a Funny Story , and Virginia . In 2011, she starred alongside Freddie Highmore in the romantic comedy The Art of Getting By . She also played the role of Jill Roberts in
2501-405: The film was not well received by critics. Roberts was set to reunite with Nancy Drew director Andrew Fleming on both Rodeo Gal and a Nancy Drew sequel in 2007, but these films were never made. Roberts said in a 2007 interview: "Right now I am focusing on movies. I am getting ready to start a new movie this summer so that is taking a lot of my time. I think when I am a little bit older it
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2562-553: The film, she portrayed Kristina Jung, the daughter of Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz 's characters; the older version of her character was played by Jaime King . That year, she also had a role in Leif Tilden 's 10-minute short bigLove , and was an uncredited extra in some scenes featuring her aunt Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts . Roberts went on to appear in smaller roles in two family films: in 2002's Grand Champion , as
2623-592: The film. In April 2018, Milla Jovovich , Jeremy Irvine , and Awkwafina joined the cast of the film. Principal photography began in April 2018. Filming took place in the Spanish municipality of Gáldar , Gran Canaria , Canary Islands . Two locations near Barcelona were also used: La Fábrica , a former cement factory repurposed as headquarters by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura in Sant Just Desvern , and
2684-473: The films Lymelife (2008), 4.3.2.1. (2010), Scream 4 (2011), Adult World (2013), We're the Millers (2013), Palo Alto (2013), The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015), Nerve (2016), Who We Are Now (2017), Paradise Hills (2019), and Holidate (2020). She starred in the Marvel superhero film Madame Web (2024). She gained further recognition for her starring roles in multiple seasons of
2745-491: The lead character Chanel Oberlin on Fox's comedy horror series Scream Queens , alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Lea Michele . The series was created by American Horror Story producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk , with Glee producer Ian Brennan . The show was canceled after two seasons. Roberts starred alongside Dave Franco in Lionsgate 's adaptation of the young-adult novel Nerve . The film premiered at
2806-458: The lead character Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon sitcom Unfabulous , which debuted in September of that year. The sitcom earned Roberts several Teen Choice Award and Young Artist Award nominations. The series focused on a seventh grader, Addie, and her two best friends. It aired for three seasons (2004–2007). The show also spawned several television films, including The Perfect Moment . Also in 2004, Roberts guest starred in an episode of
2867-532: The lead in the film Wild Child , about a rebellious teen from Malibu, California , sent to a boarding school in England. Roberts described her character as "pretty much your typical spoiled-brat Malibu socialite who gets shipped off to a British boarding school." Roberts also appeared in two films: Lymelife , which was premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival , and The Flight Before Christmas , where she had her voiceover debut when she voiced
2928-458: The lifeless bodies of former Paradise captives, including Amarna, ensnared in rose thorns. Uma sees the Duchess, who is revealed to be a vampiric rosebush, feeding on Chloe's body and is wrapped up in vines as the Duchess prepares to make her her next victim. However, Uma's replicant saves her by pretending to be the real Uma, distracting the Duchess enough so that Uma can fatally stab her with a scalpel. Uma and her replicant, Anna, manage to escape in
2989-495: The nearby palatial house complex of Xavier Corberó in Esplugues de Llobregat . Paradise Hills had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 26 January 2019. Shortly after, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released in Spain on 11 October 2019, by Alfa Pictures. In the United States, it was released on 25 October 2019, followed by video on demand on 1 November 2019. It holds
3050-448: The platform, Roberts has recommended a variety of books including Octavia E Butler 's Fledgling , Lisa Taddeo 's Animal, Ariel Levy 's The Rules Do Not Apply , The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer , Eileen Myles ' Chelsea Girls and When Watched by Leopoldine Core, among others. In February 2009, Roberts was named the brand ambassador for Neutrogena , appearing in print and television advertisements for
3111-467: The rowboat. Anna reveals she cannot return to her former life and so she and Uma develop a plan. Anna returns to Uma's wealthy family pretending to be Uma, and marries Son. On their wedding night, she remains downstairs while Uma herself seduces Son and stabs him before they can have sex. Anna is thus free from blame as she was downstairs among many witnesses when the murder occurred. Anna "discovers" Son's body and screams for help, now free to live her life as
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#17328478396543172-448: The same name . The film was released on August 29, 2013. It received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Roberts' performance. Tom Shone of The Guardian and Ian Freer of Empire both called her the "standout" of the film, with Freer praising her performance for being "heartbreaking as she suggests longings and anxieties without over-hyping it. Much like the film itself." Roberts next appeared in season three of
3233-400: The series, she released her debut soundtrack album, Unfabulous and More , in 2005. She went on to appear in numerous films including Aquamarine (2006), Nancy Drew (2007), Wild Child (2008), Hotel for Dogs (2009), Valentine's Day (2010), It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), and The Art of Getting By (2011). Looking for more mature roles, Roberts had starring roles in
3294-471: The sets of her aunt Julia's films. These experiences sparked a desire to follow her father and aunts into the film industry. Her mother initially wanted her to have a normal childhood. She is of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, and Swedish descent through her father. Roberts made her acting debut at age nine in Ted Demme 's 2001 drama film Blow . It was the first film for which she auditioned. In
3355-549: The sister of the main character Buddy (Jacob Fisher); and in 2006's Spymate , as the daughter of former secret agent Mike Muggins ( Chris Potter ), who tries to rescue her with the help of a spy monkey. Grand Champion had a brief theatrical release in August 2004, while Spymate was not released until February 2006, when it was given a theatrical run in Canada, followed by its DVD release in April 2006. In 2004, she began starring as
3416-520: The supporting role of Eloise. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, and was released on September 25, in a limited release and through video on demand . Roberts next appeared in the horror film The Blackcoat's Daughter (also known by its original title February ) alongside Kiernan Shipka . Directed by Osgood Perkins , the film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival . Roberts played
3477-485: The title Paradise Hills . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paradise_Hills&oldid=1031300165 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Paradise Hills (film) Paradise Hills
3538-404: The voices and personalities of the patients so they can assume their identities. Yu dies and Chloe and Uma are forced to move on without her, but before they go, Uma leaves behind her memory locket of her father for her replacement and tells her that in order to fully embody Uma, she must hate Son, the man responsible for her father's death. Uma and Chloe make their way into a garden where they see
3599-580: Was announced that Roberts was set to star in Anya's Ghost , an upcoming supernatural comedy film based on the award-winning graphic novel of the same name, written by Vera Brosgol and published in 2011. From April to August 2018, Roberts starred in three films: In a Relationship , Billionaire Boys Club , and Little Italy . She next appeared in American Horror Story: Apocalypse , where she reprised her role of Madison Montgomery for
3660-470: Was announced that she would star in the romantic comedy film Holidate , which was released on October 28, 2020. Roberts appeared in the controversial 2020 thriller film The Hunt . In September 2020, it was announced that she signed a first look television deal at Hulu . In April 2021, Roberts was cast to star alongside Thomas Mann and Lewis Tan in the romantic comedy About Fate , directed by Marius Balčiūnas-Weisberg . In October 2021, she
3721-660: Was set to star in and produce thriller film Abandoned with John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Shannon . In 2022, she was cast to star in Madame Web , an installment of Sony's Spider-Man Universe . Roberts appeared on the March 2022 cover of Tatler , with a photoshoot conducted at the Chateau Marmont in The Hamptons , a locale she has visited since her mother moved there. In the interview, Roberts spoke about her interest in adapting books for film and television as she explores
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