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- Refinery29
Crazy Rich Asians Landed “Yellow” With An Amazing Letter To Coldplay
Director Jon M. Chu knew exactly how he wanted Crazy Rich Asians to end. Chu knew there was only one song that would capture that moment, a song he fell in love with in college: “Yellow” by Coldplay. “We’re going to own that term,” Chu told The Hollywood Reporter.
- Variety
Box Office: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Dazzles With $34 Million Five-Day Opening
“Crazy Rich Asians” has something to party about. Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated romantic comedy launched above expectations with a five-day tally of $34 million when it opened in 3,384 locations. With a three-day weekend total of $25.3 million, “Crazy Rich Asians” swam by fellow Warner Bros. title “The Meg,” which earned $21.5 million in its sophomore frame. […]
- Dominique Mosbergen
Kevin Spacey’s First Movie Since #MeToo Earned Just $126 On Opening Day
The film "Billionaire Boys Club" ― the first movie featuring Kevin Spacey to
- Jennifer Kline
Justin Theroux says the Oscars need Best Comedy, not Most Popular category: 'I want to see Judd Apatow win an Oscar'
Amid a bit of Hollywood frenzy, Justin Theroux is a voice of reason.
- Mashable
Jennifer Lopez thinks we need more romantic comedy in our lives
Jennifer Lopez knows what the people want, and what the people want are romantic comedies. On Friday night's Tonight Show , Lopez talked to host Jimmy Fallon about her upcoming film Second Act , in which she stars as a woman who enters the corporate workforce in her forties, per Entertainment Weekly . She'll act opposite Milo Ventimiglia of This Is Us and Gilmore Girls fame. SEE ALSO: Here's to all the TV romances that didn't make it After gushing over "heartthrob" Ventimiglia, Lopez and Fallon moved onto the topic of romantic comedies, a genre the singer and actress feels people "need." "You need that funny, quirky look at life sometimes — that romantic look at life," she said. "I think things are, you know, tough sometimes and we need that escape. I've always loved those types of movies and our production company is really focused on doing that... me and my partner Elaine [Goldsmith-Thomas, president of Lopez's Nuyorican Productions]." We couldn't agree more... which is why we spent a full week obsessing over on-screen romances of all kinds. You should read about it! Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Why 'The Princess Diaries' should be revived for streaming 24 times 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' was too cute to handle Here's what Bollywood movie to watch based on your favorite Hollywood romance You never forget your first…big screen crush at the movies 'Jane the Virgin' creator explains how to write the perfect rom-com moment Jennifer, text us after you've watched To All the Boys I've Loved Before . [H/T: Vulture] WATCH: 8 Hollywood couples who made movie magic together
- Variety
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ to Top ‘The Meg’s’ Second Weekend
“Crazy Rich Asians” is heading for a glamorous first weekend with an estimated $22 million from 3,384 North American locations. The Warner Bros. film debuted August 15 and has already racked up $16 million. Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina, and Michelle Yeoh star in the Asian-led pic, the first of its kind since 1993’s “The […]
- Entertainment Tonight
Gal Gadot and 'Wonder Woman 1984' Cast Recreate Classic 'Breakfast Club' Poster
Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Patty Jenkins and Pedro Pascal posed along with Gadot.
- Maggie Parker
Regina Hall believes judging 'breastaurant' workers is antifeminist
Restaurants like Hooters have been stigma-stricken, but a new movie starring Hall could put those judgments to bed.
Jon SanTwitter brings the ‘Taken’ jokes after Liam Neeson’s new movie combines revenge with … snow plows?
When will Liam Neeson's thirst for revenge be quenched?
Will LernerHollywood execs didn't want 'Crazy Rich Asians' to be called 'Crazy Rich Asians' and other things you didn't know about hit movie
Adapting the hit book into a film required overcoming many roadblocks, including Hollywood doubters, debate over a Trump joke, and test audience reaction to a key character. Director Jon M. Chu tells all.
- PopSugar
These Are the 7 Highest-Paid Actresses in the World
Last year, La La Land star Emma Stone reigned supreme, raking in a cool $26 million for her Oscar-winning performance. In 2018, she popped up in Isle of Dogs and Avengers: Infinity War, and recently found herself in hot water yet again after she announced she'd be portraying a transgender character in an upcoming film.
- Will Lerner
Jane Goodall on whether chimpanzees should get passports, why elephants shouldn't be in zoos, and how Bigfoot might be real
Legendary scientist (and surprising Sasquatch truther) sits down for a wide-ranging interview on animals, humans, and the Loch Ness Monster.
- Variety
Netflix Has Deleted All User Reviews from Its Website
It’s the end of another era for Netflix: As of Friday, the company has removed all customer-submitted reviews of TV shows, movies and other programming from the website. Netflix began notifying customers of the move last month. It stopped allowing users to post new reviews as of July 30, and the company said it would […]
- Gwynne Watkins
Disney fans accuse 'Wreck-It Ralph' sequel of whitewashing Princess Tiana — and they have photographic evidence
Disney's only African-American princess is looking a little off in the new trailer, and social media is on the case.
- Indiewire
Matt Damon’s Legendary ‘Scotty Doesn’t Know’ Scene From ‘EuroTrip’ Actually Saved a Woman From a Coma
Never underestimate the power of an incredibly absurd song from a cult classic R-rated comedy.
- Gwynne Watkins
Demented R-rated puppet caper 'Happytime Murders' gets the 'True Hollywood Story' treatment (exclusive)
The filthy comedy presents a tongue-in-cheek look at the downfall of puppet TV show "The Happytime Gang."
- People
Rosamund Pike Says She Was Asked to 'Drop' Her Dress During Audition for 'Die Another Day'
Before earning an Oscar nomination for "Gone Girl," Rosamund Pike says she endured a less than comfortable experience while trying to break into Hollywood.
- Gwynne Watkins
'Star Wars Resistance': Disney releases first trailer, plot details for animated series
The anime-inspired show takes place shortly before "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
- Taryn Finley
John David Washington Says He Didn't Use A 'White Voice' In 'BlacKkKlansman.' He Used A 'Hate Voice.'
There's a scene in Spike Lee's new joint, "BlacKkKlansman," in which the main
- Deadline
John Landis, Who Directed Aretha Franklin’s Only Two Movies, Remembers Her ‘Blues Brothers’ Turns
EXCLUSIVE : Her signature songs have been part of dozens of movies going back to Coming Home and More American Graffiti , and she hand-picked Jennifer Hudson to play her in an MGM film biopic earlier this year. But Aretha Franklin has only acted on screen twice, and John Landis directed her both times in short bursts, in The Blues Brothers and its 2000 sequel. On the day Franklin died of pancreatic cancer at age 76, Landis took the time to share with Deadline his cherished…
- Sam Ashurst
Aretha Franklin and the movies: How her music shaped classic film soundtracks
From her classic rendition of "Think" in "The Blues Brothers" to her soundtrack contributions for "Goodfellas" and "Moonlight," the Queen of Soul left an indelible mark on the silver screen.
- Ethan Alter
Viva Elvis! How the 1968 'Comeback Special' that saved the King's career almost never happened
Director Steve Binder remembers bonding with Elvis Presley and clashing with Colonel Tom Parker on the set of the seminal 1968 television concert.
Erin DonnellyJohn Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunite for 'Grease' 40th anniversary — and we've got chills
"Grease" stars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta channeled Sandy and Danny with their dance moves and red carpet outfits.
- Indiewire
‘Roma’ First Trailer: Alfonso Cuarón Gives a Stunning First Look at the ‘Most Essential’ Film of His Career
"Roma" arrives on Netflix and in theaters over four years after "Gravity" won Cuarón the Oscar for best director.
