Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen Says 98% of ‘Primetime’ Is Pure Fiction, Gives Robert Pattinson D Rating

Chris Hansen had a seat and watched "Primetime" ... and he scathingly called the film "over the top" and Robert Pattinson's version of himself "so detached, so unhinged, so dark, so unlikable." In a special episode of his podcast "Have a Seat" ...…

TMZ•TMZ Staff1h ago

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 92%

‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen Watches Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ — and He’s Not a Fan

After weeks of sparring with A24 from the sidelines, Hansen graded Pattinson's performance a "D" and called the film a "fever dream."

The Hollywood Reporter•Kevin Dolak13h ago

• neutral toward Robert Pattinson · 94%

Chris Hansen Announces His Own Documentary After Watching 'Fever Dream' Primetime and Grades Movie a D

Chris Hansen says he was more confused than offended by Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, and is answering this dramatized version of events with his own documentary.

IGN•Virginia Glaze14h ago

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 96%

Chris Hansen Finally Saw ‘Primetime’, Still Not A Fan: “So Detached From Reality”

After weeks of providing A24’s Primetime with free press, Chris Hansen has finally seen the Lance Oppenheim-helmed thriller. On Friday, the former To Catch a Predator host teased his reaction after catching a screening of the movie, which is now in theaters, based on Esquire‘s depiction of Hansen in the 2007 article “Tonight on Dateline […]

Deadline•Glenn Garner14h ago

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 94%

Chris Hansen Slams ‘Primetime’ and Robert Pattinson’s Portayal of Him: ‘So Bizarre’ and ‘Detached From Reality’

Chris Hansen finally took a seat for “Primetime,” and he was not happy about the portrayal of himself. The former “To Catch a Predator” host said on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” in August that he left the offices of distributor A24 without seeing the film due to the legal agreement they wanted him to […]

Variety•Mya Copeland21h ago

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 97%

Chris Hansen Strikes Back at ‘Primetime’ Movie (Again) With ‘I’m Chris Hansen’ Documentary Trailer

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The Hollywood Reporter•Anthony Maglio23h ago

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 90%

Phoebe Bridgers Drops Haunting ‘On Video’ From Soundtrack to Robert Pattinson ‘Primetime’ Film

The singer also makes her acting debut in director Lance Oppenheim's thriller about To Catch a Predator 's Chris Hansen.

Billboard•Gil Kaufman23h ago

• neutral toward Robert Pattinson · 98%

‘In our deepest hearts we are voyeurs’: the paedophile-hunting show that inspired Robert Pattinson’s new film

Experts and insiders explain how To Catch A Predator became the most controversial show on 2000s TV A man from Long Beach, California, is here to have sex with someone he believes is a 13-year-old girl. When the journalist Chris Hansen walks in, the man’s stomach drops. He is caught, and it is the end of his life as he knew it. Hansen asks what his fate should be. “The electric chair?” he asks. No, replies Hansen. “Dateline NBC.” This is the opening scene of Primetime , a film directed by Lance Oppenheim, released in the US this week (a UK release follows on 30 October). It explores how a network news show turned sting operations into must-see television, raising a host of ethical questions about justice, voyeurism and society’s willingness to dehumanise certain offenders for profit and entertainment. Continue reading...

The Guardian•David Smith in Washington25 Sept

The real 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen isn't happy about 'Primetime'

In the A24 movie "Primetime," Robert Pattinson plays a fictional version of "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen. The real Hansen isn't happy.

Business Insider•Jason Guerrasio (jguerrasio@businessinsider.com)25 Sept

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 95%

‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting

Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The To Catch a Predator host's real-world copycats are even more reckless.

WIRED•Manisha Krishnan25 Sept

Primetime review: Robert Pattinson makes Chris Hansen a scary clown

'To Catch A Predator' gets the 'American Pyscho' treatment.

Mashable25 Sept

• critical toward Chris Hansen · 96%

Chris Hansen, To Catch a Predator and the True Story Behind Primetime

Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Once upon a time, To Catch a Predator was must-see cringe TV. Millions of people tuned in to watch a series of unwitting men arrive at a nondescript...

E! Online•Natalie Finn25 Sept

• neutral toward Chris Hansen · 83%

Inside the Bombshell Article That Inspired ‘Primetime’

Writer Luke Dittrich reflects on his widely read Esquire article on Chris Hansen and 'To Catch a Predator' from 20 years ago, how his perspective has evolved over the years, and what it was like to visit the set.

The Hollywood Reporter•David Canfield24 Sept

Robert Pattinson Reacts to Fans Asking for Him to Play the Joker After Primetime Performance Goes Viral

Robert Pattinson’s captivating performance as Chris Hansen in A24’s Primetime has sparked an unexpected trend; fans are now wondering what Pattinson’s take on the Joker would look like.

IGN•Virginia Glaze23 Sept

'Primetime', M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week.

Euronews21 Sept

Chris Hansen Thinks the 'Primetime' Movie is an 'Insult'

Chris Hansen may not be a fan of the upcoming "Primetime" film ... but he's still planning to see it. We caught up with the "To Catch A Predator" host in NYC Friday, and he tells us he's not mad about the film ... but he does find it insulting to…

TMZ•TMZ Staff12 Sept

Robert Pattinson Is Having His Best Year Ever With ‘Primetime,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Dune 3.’ Will the Oscars Recognize Him?

Four Robert Pattinsons are better than one, and that makes his upcoming Oscar run a bit more complicated. In “Primetime,” Pattinson sits alone in a dim Florida room, reading a stranger’s chat logs aloud: “I will undress you as you undress me.” He’s playing Chris Hansen, host of the hidden-camera series “To Catch a Predator,” […]

Variety•Clayton Davis11 Sept