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Walter Bernstein, Blacklisted Screenwriter of ‘The Front,’ Dies at 101
Walter Bernstein, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of “The Front” who had spent years on the blacklist in Hollywood, has died. He was 101. Bernstein died on Friday night, according to former WGA West President Howard Rodman. In the 1950s, Bernstein was blacklisted from Hollywood after he was suspected to be a communist working in the entertainment industry. “There was a little booklet called ‘Red Channels,’ which was a collection of about 150 names of people in the entertainment business, with a listing of their so-called ‘communist’ or ‘communist front’ associations, and if you were named you were automatically blacklisted,” Bernstein told the San Francisco Chronicle in 2005. “There were about eight designations for me — all true, all things I’d done. I’d written for communist magazines, I’d supported Russian war relief, I’d supported the loyalists in Spain.” Also Read: Larry King, Legendary TV Host, Dies at 87 As a result, Bernstein said he needed to rely on multiple “fronts” to get work in Hollywood — an experience that would later inspire Bernstein to write “The Front,” which starred Woody Allen as the friend of a blacklisted TV screenwriter who becomes a “front” for the screenwriter, signing his name onto scripts in exchange for money. Still, Bernstein would spend nearly a decade on the blacklist before he wrote “The Front.” His comeback, so to speak, wouldn’t happen until 1959, when he was credited as a screenwriter on “That Kind of Woman,” a film starring Sophia Loren and directed by Sidney Lumet. Bernstein would then go on to write — and be credited for writing — films like “Paris Blues,” “Fail-Safe” and “The Molly Maguires.” In his tribute to Bernstein, Rodman described the screenwriter as a “fighter for social justice.” “Without exaggeration: we shall not know his like again,” Rodman wrote. “Walter, at his core, was a fighter for social justice. From the time he was young, until his very last weeks. May his life be an example for all of us.” Bernstein is survived by his wife Gloria and his four children. Read original story Walter Bernstein, Blacklisted Screenwriter of ‘The Front,’ Dies at 101 At TheWrap
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How 'The Office' alum Rainn Wilson had to overcome claustrophobia to film new movie in the bottom of a well
Rainn Wilson talks about being stuck in a hole for his new thriller "Don't Tell a Soul."
The Wrap
Disney Pushes ‘The King’s Man’ Back to August, Pulls ‘Bob’s Burgers’ From Theatrical Slate
Disney has pushed the release date of “The King’s Man” back from March 12 to Aug. 20, and pulled “Bob’s Burgers” from the theatrical slate, the studio announced on Friday. Additionally, “Ron’s Gone Wrong” has been pushed from April 23 to Oct. 22. The moves come as more studios shuffle releases from the first and second quarters of the year. Yesterday, MGM announced it was moving the next James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” from April 2 to Oct. 8. The film was originally scheduled for release in April 2020 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was then postponed to November, but in October, the film was delayed once again to April 2. Also Read: Sony Pushes Marvel Movie 'Morbius,' Tom Holland's 'Uncharted' to 2022 Hopes in Hollywood for box office recovery this spring have started to dim. Despite efforts by newly inaugurated President Joe Biden to accelerate production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts have warned that it will take all of the spring and possibly much of the summer for the vaccine to be administered to older and vulnerable populations. It is increasingly unlikely that movie theaters will be able to reopen nationwide by April and possibly by May, when blockbusters like “Black Widow” and “F9” are currently set to be released. Read original story Disney Pushes ‘The King’s Man’ Back to August, Pulls ‘Bob’s Burgers’ From Theatrical Slate At TheWrap
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Jason Segel explains why he hasn't made a comedy since 2014's 'Sex Tape,' talks emotional new drama 'Our Friend'
Segel explains why his 2014 film with Cameron Diaz "didn't feel good" and how that set him on a more dramatic path, leading to his new release, "Our Friend."
Yahoo TV
'WandaVision': What you need to know about the bonkers ending of the Marvel show's third episode
We finally see what's outside Wanda's warped-reality bubble following a tragic callback to "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
Variety
Mira Furlan, ‘Babylon 5’ and ‘Lost’ Actress, Dies at 65
Mira Furlan, best known for her roles as Delenn on “Babylon 5” and Danielle Rousseau on “Lost,” died on Wednesday. She was 65. Her Twitter account announced the news on Thursday, and “Babylon 5” creator J. Michael Straczynski posted a tribute to the actress later that night. pic.twitter.com/uVlatjUocZ — Mira Furlan (@FurlanMira) January 22, 2021 […]
Variety
Sony Delays Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ ‘Uncharted’ and ‘Morbius’
Sony has shifted release dates for numerous titles, including “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Camila Cabello’s “Cinderella,” “Uncharted” with Tom Holland and “Morbius” starring Jared Leto. “Cinderella” will release in theaters on July 16 instead of Feb. 5. That delay bumps the video game adaptation “Uncharted,” which was originally set for mid-July, to Feb. 11, 2022. Meanwhile, “Peter […]
Variety
‘No Time to Die’ Delays Release Date Again
James Bond’s latest adventure has hit another speed bump. “No Time to Die,” the upcoming installment in the British spy series, has been postponed yet again. The movie will now release in theaters on Oct. 8. It was originally scheduled to open on April 2. It’s hardly a surprise that the Bond film has been […]
The Independent
New Britney Spears docuseries to examine long-contested conservatorship: ‘How we treated her was disgusting’
Premiering on 5 February on FX and FX on Hulu, ‘Framing Britney Spears’ will ‘offer a new assessment of the movement rallying against her court-mandated conservatorship’
Yahoo Celebrity
New dad Josh Hartnett explains why he dropped off the radar in Hollywood
Hartnett and partner Tamsin Egerton welcomed a baby boy in late 2019.
People
George Clooney Recalls the Day He Was Drunk on Set of One Fine Day : 'I Smelled Like a Distillery'
George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer reunited and talked about the 1996 film One Fine Day
Variety
Tom Hanks Sci-Fi Movie ‘Bios’ Gets New Release Date
“Bios,” an upcoming sci-fi movie starring Tom Hanks and a pup named Goodyear, has been delayed. The movie, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, was initially scheduled for April 16, 2021. It has been pushed back by four months and will now open on Aug. 13. “Bios” is taking the place of an untitled Blumhouse […]
Yahoo Life
From 'Sex and the City' to 'Forrest Gump,' here are the most hilarious settings for memes of Bernie Sanders in his mittens
In the now-iconic image, Sanders sits at the U.S. Capitol in a folding chair, wearing a blue surgical mask, a brown parka and his now-famous wool mittens. Memes made by placing him in various pop-cultures scenes keep coming.
Yahoo Music
Salt-N-Pepa talk new biopic, why Pepa's daughter didn't get the part and the real story behind those famous jackets
The rap pioneers' movie chronicles "being a female in music in a male-dominated, not just genre, but world," and how they "didn't become a tragic story."
Variety
George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer Reunite for ‘One Fine Day’ 25th Anniversary
George Clooney (“The Midnight Sky”) and Michelle Pfeiffer (“French Exit”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety‘s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here. In Netflix’s “The Midnight Sky,” George Clooney — also the film’s director and producer — plays dying scientist Augustine Lofthouse. The year is 2049, the setting […]
The AV Club
Karen Gillan confirms Nebula will be back in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
Karen Gillan’s Nebula has become one of the breakout stars of the latter days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with her tumultuous relationship with her adopted family forming one of the core arcs of Avengers: Infinity War, and especially 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Now she’ll get another chance to learn the true, non-getting-parts-of-you-cut-off-because-Daddy’s-disappointed meaning of family, with Screen Crush confirming that Gillan will appear in the upcoming Thor: Love And Thunder.
Indiewire
Gina Torres Questions Why ‘Matrix 4’ Is Bringing Back Dead Characters and Not Her Alive One
Torres' "Matrix" character Cas was alive at the end of "The Matrix Revolutions," but she's not appearing in "Matrix 4."
Indiewire
Tom Holland Ignored His Agent’s Advice Not to Improvise During ‘Spider-Man’ Audition
When Robert Downey Jr. throws out the script, you have no choice but to follow.
Yahoo Movies
'Come with me if you want to live': Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates COVID-19 vaccination with 'Terminator' quote
Arnold Schwarzenegger never misses a good chance to quote himself. But will he be back for a second dose?
LA Times
'High School Musical' turns 15: Here's every song from the beloved film, ranked
The first movie in the hit "High School Musical" Disney franchise is 15 today. Here's a ranking of all the musical numbers, from bravo to brava.
People
Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster Reunite Virtually Ahead of Silence of the Lambs's 30th Anniversary
Anthony Hopkins played serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who worked with Jodie Foster's FBI agent Clarice Starling
Entertainment Weekly
A Mandalorian and Baby Yoda spotted speeding through Los Angeles streets
And yes, he did get stopped by the cops.
Yahoo Movies
Tom Holland teases a new Marvel ride at Disneyland: 'It's the most I've ever felt like Spider-Man'
Although Disneyland is still closed to the public — apart from those seeking COVID-19 vaccinations — that hasn’t stopped the theme park’s Imagineers from imagining a future where the Happiest Place on Earth is back open for business. A new Disney Parks video teases one of the coming attractions that the young and young at heart are sure to love... 3000. Along with Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland will soon be home to Avengers Campus, a new realm devoted entirely to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Wrap
Josh Duhamel in Early Talks to Replace Armie Hammer in JLo Movie ‘Shotgun Wedding’
Josh Duhamel is early in talks to replace Armie Hammer in Lionsgate’s “Shotgun Wedding,” opposite Jennifer Lopez, according to an individual with knowledge of the project. Hammer dropped out the movie amid a social media firestorm about what the actor calls “bulls– claims” about him. “Given the imminent start date of ‘Shotgun Wedding,’ Armie has requested to step away from the film and we support him in his decision,” a production spokesperson said. The role will be recast. Also Read: Armie Hammer Drops Out of JLo Movie 'Shotgun Wedding' Amid 'Bulls-' Social Media Firestorm Hammer’s decision to leave the project came after leaked messages purporting to detail the star’s sex life, including a supposed interested in cannibalism and rape fantasies, surfaced on an Instagram account under the name House of Effie. The actor has flatly disputed the legitimacy of the DMs. “Shotgun Wedding” follows a couple hosting a destination wedding with their lovable but opinionated families, only for the couple to get cold feet and for the entire wedding party to be taken hostage, forcing the couple to save their loved ones before they get at each other’s throats. Mark Hammer and Liz Meriwether wrote the screenplay. Duhamel, best known for starring in the “Transformers” movies is repped by ICM Partners. He recently starred in the series “Jupiter’s Legacy” and “Think Like a Dog.” In July, Saban Films acquired the U.S. rights to Duhamel’s directorial debut, “Buddy Games,” a comedy. Read original story Josh Duhamel in Early Talks to Replace Armie Hammer in JLo Movie ‘Shotgun Wedding’ At TheWrap
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Frank Stallone remembers boxing Geraldo Rivera and growing up in his celebrity brother's shadow
In a wide-ranging conversation, Frank Stallone discussed growing up with Sly, writing the music for the classic 1983 musical "Staying Alive" and what advice he has for other celebrity siblings.

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