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- Variety
Loki, Scarlet Witch, Other Marvel Heroes to Get Own TV Series on Disney Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney is enlisting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as the company prepares to launch its upcoming streaming service. The entertainment giant is in early development on an ambitious plan for a number of limited series centered on popular characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These series will likely include shows centered on Loki and the Scarlet Witch, […]
Taryn RyderBurt Reynolds cut 30-year-old son out of his will: Here's why
Burt Reynolds omitted his 30-year-old son, Quinton, from his will — but Quinton will still get his estate.
- Variety
Eddie Murphy to Star in Comedy Inspired by ‘Grumpy Old Men’
Eddie Murphy has joined New Line’s untitled comedy that is inspired by “Grumpy Old Men,” the 1993 film starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Tim Story is directing and producing through his The Story Entertainment company, along with John Davis through his Davis Entertainment company. Davis was a producer on the original 1993 movie. Sharla […]
- Variety
Emilia Clarke and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Breakout Henry Golding to Star in ‘Last Christmas’
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke and “Crazy Rich Asians” breakout Henry Golding are set to star in Universal Pictures and Paul Feig’s latest comedy “Last Christmas.” Feig will direct with Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings penning the screenplay. While project details are being kept under wraps, the pic is described as a holiday romance […]
Kevin PolowyHow Channing Tatum found himself unexpectedly singing (again) in 'Smallfoot'
"Smallfoot" marks Channing Tatum's second musical performance in a film in two years (after "Hail, Caesar!"), but he swears he doesn't want to be the next Hugh Jackman.
Nick SchagerBrie Larson crashes into Blockbuster Video, punches an old lady, and flies into action in long-awaited first trailer for 'Captain Marvel'
Marvel finally debuts the long-awaited first trailer for next year's Brie Larson-headlined superhero adventure “Captain Marvel.”
- Tom Butler
Secrets of 'Mary Poppins Returns': Everything we learned from Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the set
We spent a day wandering the London sets and meeting the cast and crew for some exclusive intel on the anticipated Disney sequel.
- Taryn Ryder
Bryan Singer reportedly in talks to direct 'Red Sonja,' and Twitter is furious
Bryan Singer is reportedly in talks to direct Millennium's "Red Sonja," one year after he was sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy.
- The Wrap
Brett Cullen to Replace Alec Baldwin as Thomas Wayne in ‘Joker’
Veteran actor Brett Cullen has been cast as Batman’s father Thomas Wayne in the upcoming Warner Bros. “Joker” film, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap. Cullen replaces Alec Baldwin who had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict. The film, set to be directed by Todd Phillips, will star Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime.
Gwynne WatkinsBlake Lively's most shocking scene in 'A Simple Favor' was shot on her birthday (SPOILERS!)
The scene resulted in a hilarious 30th birthday message.
- Variety
Angelina Jolie to Star in Thriller ‘The Kept’
Angelina Jolie is attached to star in the adaptation of the novel “The Kept,” to which Imperative Entertainment recently acquired the rights. Jolie will also produce with Alice Birch penning the adaptation. Based on the 2014 James Scott novel, the story is set in the winter of 1897, and follows a trio of killers that […]
- The Wrap
Watch Claire Foy’s Badass Take on Lisbeth Salander in New ‘Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Trailer (Video)
“The Crown” star’s take on tattooed goth hacker Lisbeth Salander is decidedly edgier than her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II — complete with some high-voltage action and what looks like a romantic same-sex kiss late in the clip. “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” is the latest film to be adapted from the book series written by Stieg Larsson and is first to hit the big screen since David Fincher’s 2011 version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” which starred Rooney Mara as Salander and Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist.
Nick SchagerEmily Blunt sings, dances, and performs childcare magic in new 'Mary Poppins Returns' trailer
Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Mary Poppins Returns' gets a supercalifragilistic new trailer
- Ethan Alter
40 years ago 'Battlestar Galactica' debuted — and George Lucas sued
"Battlestar Galactica" arrived with much fanfare, high ratings, and a lawsuit claiming it ripped off "Star Wars."
- Consequence of Sound
Here’s our first look at Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker
The Joker origin film hits theaters in October 2019.
- Variety
First Look at Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker
Todd Phillips, director of the upcoming, as-yet-untitled Joker origin film, has revealed a first look at star Joaquin Phoenix, before he becomes the infamous Batman villain. Phillips captioned the image with just “Arthur,” evidently this iteration of the Joker’s name before he took on his mononym. The film, directed by Todd Phillips, is an “exploration of […]
- Meghan DeMaria
Singer Neko Case has some harsh thoughts about Bradley Cooper in 'A Star Is Born'
"He turns a scene to damp sugar quicksand," she wrote.
- Variety
‘Green Book’ Takes Toronto Film Festival’s 2018 People’s Choice Award
Toronto Film Festival’s audience prize positions Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book” in prime Oscar territory — five audience award winners have gone on to capture best picture, including “Slumdog Millionaire,” “12 Years a Slave,” “The King’s Speech,” “American Beauty” and “Chariots of Fire.” In 2016, the prize went to “La La Land,” while last year’s award […]
- The Wrap
‘Solo’ Writer Reveals Four Scenes Conceived by Phil Lord & Chris Miller That Made the Final Cut
Since “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hit theaters in May, fans have wondered how much of the creative input of ousted directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller made it into Ron Howard’s final cut. According to co-writer Jon Kasdan, the answer is… quite a bit. To mark the film’s digital release, Kasdan posted a list of fun facts on Twitter about its development and production, noting four scenes that Lord & Miller — who left the project midway through production due to creative differences and were replaced with Howard — added to the project.
- Variety
Box Office: ‘The Predator’ Bites Off $24 Million Bow
“The Predator” was able to fend off “The Nun” at the domestic box office.
- Glamour
17 Bonkers Things Blake Lively Says and Does in Her New Movie A Simple Favor
The ending of 'A Simple Favor', which stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, is truly bonkers. Here are the wildest things that happen.
- Sam Ashurst
There was a River Phoenix Easter egg in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' that we all missed
Screenwriter Jon Kasdan took to Twitter on Friday to reveal 52 fun facts about the prequel.
- Variety
Jack Nicholson’s Grandson to Make Acting Debut in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In his film debut, Duke Nicholson, the grandson of acting legend Jack Nicholson, has joined the supporting cast of “Us,” the new thriller from director and Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele. He joins a cast that already includes Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The […]
- Kevin Polowy
Role Recall: Glenn Close on feminism and 'Fatal Attraction,' 'beautiful genius' Robin Williams, and her 'great boobs' in 'Dangerous Liaisons'
"The Wife" star Glenn Close shares memories from making "The World According to Garp," "The Big Chill," "The Natural," "Fatal Attraction," and more.
- Variety
Box Office: ‘The Predator’ Invades With $2.5 Million on Thursday Night
Fox’s “The Predator” invaded the Thursday night box office with $2.5 million. “A Simple Favor,” starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, reeled in $900,000 from Thursday night previews in North America. “White Boy Rick,” meanwhile, grossed $575,000 in previews. “The Predator” has been pegged to top the domestic box office with $25 million to $32 million in its […]
