Crazy is normal: Baldwin returns as Trump on ‘SNL,’ aliens attack The actor reprised his role as the president, and the crazy seemed normal Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2myU6IU This Feb. 4, 2017, file photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin portraying President Donald Trump in the opening sketch of “Saturday Night Live,” in New York. Baldwin returned to “SNL” as President Trump for the first time in a month Saturday.
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“The Dude” and His Pendleton Sweater Honor John Goodman
Jeff Bridges reprises his character from the 1998 cult hit The Big Lebowski to honor the legendary character actor at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Some may say that the Pendleton sweater that Jeff Bridges’ character Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski’s wears in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 cult comedy The Big Lebowski is a tenuous link to Oregon, and that I have no real business writing about John Goodman’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.
“The Dude” and His Pendleton Sweater Honor John Goodman
Jeff Bridges reprises his character from the 1998 cult hit The Big Lebowski to honor the legendary character actor at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Some may say that the Pendleton sweater that Jeff Bridges’ character Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski’s wears in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 cult comedy The Big Lebowski is a tenuous link to Oregon, and that I have no real business writing about John Goodman’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.
FOX’s X-Men Series Titled Gifted, Joseph Morgan Joins Cast
… priority for the network-and we are so pleased with how Matt Nix has led us into this thrilling universe,” Fox Entertainment president David Madden said back in July when the show was announced. “There’s comic book adventure, emotional and …
Jaime King and 50 Cent Join Escape Plan 2
… plan to escape from the most protected and fortified prison ever built. Escape Plan was released by Summit Entertainment in 2013, and though it only grossed $25 million domestically, it took in $137 million worldwide with the bulk of the …
a Avatar 2a has been delayed again and wona t be released until after 2018
Director James Cameron has revealed that Avatar 2 , the sequel to his 2009 blockbuster, has been delayed again. It now won’t be released until after 2018.
Japanese Supergroup Enra Brings Contemporary Art To The Harris Center’s Stage One
Contemporary and jaw-dropping, Japanese supergroup enra blends modern dance with animated computer graphics into a show that has captivated audiences worldwide-including the closing ceremonies a Cannes Film Festival and a performance before the International Olympic Committe E. Harris Center welcomes their otherworldly and futuristic presentation of PROXIMA to Stage One on March 30. enra performs at Harris Center Sunday, Thursday, March 30, 2017; 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$44; Premium $49.
New Trailer for Indie Drama ‘Buster’s Mal Heart’ Starring Rami Malek
“Your version is coming.” A new trailer has debuted for a film titled Buster’s Mal Heart, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year .
New Trailer for Indie Drama ‘Buster’s Mal Heart’ Starring Rami Malek
“Your version is coming.” A new trailer has debuted for a film titled Buster’s Mal Heart, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year .
Movies: New and Noteworthy
Beauty and the Beast. Disney’s live-action version of the fairy tale, featuring Emma Watson as Belle.
‘I had heard crazy stories about Sanjay Dutt’
‘The other day, someone told me they saw Sarbjit again and it still haunts them.’ ‘They said I made Aishwarya do what she’s never done before.’
Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion and Lea DeLaria Join Cars 3
People has revealed three additional members of the voice cast for Disney – Pixar’s Cars 3 : Kerry Washington , Nathan Fillion and Lea DeLaria . Washington will play a red sports car named Natalie Certain, Fillion a luxury car called Sterling, and DeLaria a school bus named Miss Fritter.
Full Thor: Ragnarok Plot Revealed
A brief description was previously revealed by Marvel Studios, but EW now has a proper breakdown of the full Thor: Ragnarok plot, which picks up from the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron . In the film, Thor will arrive in Asgard after hearing about trouble in his home world, and when he arrives he finds Loki’s style of ruling has led to some lapses in the rules and leads to the freeing of prisoner Hela.
Oliver Dons His Old Arrow Costume in New Photos
The CW has released the first batch of photos for Arrow Episode 5.17, which sees Oliver putting on his old Arrow costume . Check it out in the gallery below! “Prometheus goes to great lengths to break Oliver .
Audio Interview: Director Julia Ducournau on the Making of Raw
Filmmaker Julia Ducournau’s French/Belgian shocker Raw is exactly the macabre marvel you’ve hear it is. It’s a profound and edgy cinematic experience and though it positions itself as a horror movie, it goes deeper and has different motives.
Former Flash Cast Members Return in New Photos
The CW has released the first batch of photos for the next episodes of The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow which you can find in the gallery below! Titled “Into the Speed Force” and airing on March 14, The Flash Episode 3.16 sees the return of some former Flash cast members and is officially described as follows: “Desperate to stop Savitar and save his friends, Barry turns to the speed force for answers. H.R. gives Jesse some advice.”
Interview: Brimstone Director Martin Koolhoven
We’ve been raving about Dutch director Martin Koolhoven’s alarmingly-grim, evocative and brutal neo-western/horror film Brimstone a lot lately and that’s because we want to make sure you see it. The film is not for everyone.
10 Other Beauty and the Beast Adaptations
Over the years, the ‘tale as old as time’ has been seen in some very interesting and surprising incarnations. While we eagerly anticipate the release of Walt Disney Pictures ‘ live-action Beauty and the Beast , we’re looking back at some of the most notable adaptations of the original french fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.
The Ottoman Lieutenant
In The Ottoman Lieutenant , a corny romance provides cover for a whitewashed history of the Armenian Genocide.
Kedi
“In Istanbul, the cat is more than just a cat.” So begins the leisurely documentary Kedi , an affectionate tribute to the tens of thousands of felines that freely roam the streets and sidewalks of Turkey’s capital, a four-legged omnipresence that tempers the chaos of everyday life in one of the largest metropolises in the world.
Game of Thrones Season 7 Poster: The Battle of Fire and Ice Begins
A new Game of Thrones season 7 poster was just revealed by HBO , and it teases what’s coming when the show finally returns to the cable network this summer. The poster , which you can see in the gallery below, shows a a sheet of ice with fire beginning to make it crack.
Stranger Things’ Shannon Purser Lands a Role in Drama High Pilot
Barb fans, listen up! Though she is unlikely to come back for Stranger Things season 2 , fan favorite Shannon Purser has a new role to play. According to Deadline , Purser has been cast in the upcoming NBC pilot Drama High from Friday Night Lights The pilot is based on the book “Drama High,” written by Michael Sokolove about his high school drama teacher Lou Volpe.
Casts of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Reservoir Dogs’ to reunite at Tribeca
The 16th annual Tribeca Film Festival is to close on April 29 with an epic event marking the 45th anniversary of the release of The Godfather . Back-to-back screenings of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are scheduled, to be followed by a reunion and conversation with director Francis Ford Coppola and actors Al Pacino, James Caan , Robert Duvall , Diane Keaton , Talia Shire and Robert De Niro .
William Burroughs and Howard Brookner during the shoot of “Burroughs: The Movie” (1983).
Fans of cult author William S. Burroughs will delight in this double dip of documentaries at the Roxie Theater this weekend. But these two films are also about another man: forgotten filmmaker Howard Brookner.
‘Freedom to Marry’ Doc Shows Fight for Marriage Equality
The days until the case for same sex marriage hit the Supreme Court were full of nerves, doubt and drive, as seen in The Hollywood Reporter ‘s exclusive clip of Freedom to Marry . Directed by Eddie Rosenstein, the documentary follows the behind-the-scenes story of the historic civil rights movement and the campaign to win same sex marriage throughout the United States.
I Am Not Your Negroat Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
James Baldwin’s unfinished novel Remember This House is the springboard for this Oscar-nominated doc on the history of race relations.
The Common Touch scheduled for Documentary Edge Festival
A Kiwi short-film about a Christchurch high school student who made global headlines after his prizegiving speech, will screen at this year’s Documentary Edge Film Festival. Directed by student filmmaker Mason Cade Packer, The Common Touch follows former Christchurch Boys’ High School pupil Jakob Ross Bailey’s quest to inspire others, after his 2015 prizegiving speech, just days after learning of his life-threatening cancer diagnosis, struck a chord with people around the world.
Someone made a movie based on the Rob Ford crack scandal
The scandals surrounding Rob Ford’s time as Toronto mayor seemed endless, but it was the crack smoking video that got worldwide attention. So it’s no surprise the media circus, characters and stories that came out of it have inspired a feature film.
Let It Shine: BBC responds to complaints over winners’ ‘small roles’
Gary Barlow ‘s TV show Let it Shine is facing criticism following the news that its winners will only have “small roles” in the upcoming Take That musical, The Band . Last month, viewers saw boyband Five to Five triumph on the BBC talent competition and secure their place in the production.
Kylie Minogue reveals her style has become more ‘refined’
‘I still have moments where I go, what was I thinking’: As Kylie Minogue says her style has become more ‘refined’ over the years FEMAIL revisits some of the pop icon’s most memorable looks Long before the Kardashians became a household name, it was Kylie Minogue’s bum in a certain pair of golden hot pants that the world couldn’t stop talking about. Those infamous Spinning Around pants made headlines, joining a vast collection of sparkling, beaded, revealing outfits that became part of Kylie’s signature.
RAABTA: Something beyond the hotness of SSR and Kriti Sanon is exciting us – News
Dinesh Vijan’s RAABTA has been in news more for the allegedly rumoured ‘kuch kuch hota hai’ kind of things between Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon which got denied. But now, we have come across something more exciting than the hotness quotient of SSR and Kriti Sanon .
COMMANDO’s corrupt cop Adah Sharma thrilled with the audience response! – News
The new release of the week, Vipul Shah’s Vidyut, Adah and Esha starrer COMMANDO 2 which started on a decent note, picked up during the following days and ended up with a healthy 16-17 crore. COMMANDO 2 MOVIE STILL While we all know about action prowess of Vidyut Jamwal, the surprise knockout punch came from the Telugu girl, Adah Sharma, playing the ‘lady Dabangg’, Bhavana Reddy.
Sanjay Dutt takes public transport in Agra! – News
Sanjay Dutt is busy filming for his comeback film BHOOMI in Agra. While in Mumbai we always crib about traffic but even in Agra the traffic is pathetic.
Vidya Balan rules in the first poster of Begum Jaan – News
… y National Award-winning music composer Anu Malik. BEGUM JAAN produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Vishesh Bhatt and Play Entertainment is slated to release on 14th April.
Hugh Grant returns in first ‘Love Actually’ sequel photos
Reprising his “Love Actually” in a new 10-minute short, the British actor is back in costume as David, who has retained his reign over England since the 2003 beloved movie. He’s also married to Natalie , his staff member from the original movie with whom he flirted and only didn’t kiss until they were on stage following a children’s Christmas pageant.
Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep to Star in Steven Spielberg’s Pentagon Papers Film
Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep will star together for the first time in Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Post,’ a film about the Pentagon Papers. Multiple Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep will appear together on the big screen for the first time in Steven Spielberg ‘s The Post , a film about the Pentagon Papers scandal.
New Fargo Season 3 Teasers Reveal the Cast
FX has released a series of Fargo season 3 teasers, all three of which can be viewed in the players below. The top video is of particular interest as it gives us our first look at characters played by stars Ewan McGregor , Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Carrie Coon .
Oscars number three, four and four for Hanks, Streep and
If there weren’t already a movie called The Oscar , the next – after he completes at least four others – project from director Steven Spielberg could claim the title – based on where it’s likely bound. Instead, it’s named The Post , from a spec script by Liz Hannah .
Shah Rukh Khan hugs KJo’s friend turned foe Kajol – News
Last year two big ticket films SHIVAAY and AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL released together which led to an ugly spat between Ajay Devgn and Karan Johar. Later an excerpt from Karan Johar’s biography ‘An Unsuitable Boy’ Karan Johar declared that he no longer shares a cordial relationship with Kajol anymore.
King Kong Roars Again in a Suitably Silly Monster Mash
For a movie in which a major character’s death is discovered when a giant lizard-monster vomits out his skull, Kong: Skull Island is a surprisingly breezy affair. It’s not so much that the characters or situations are particularly lighthearted.
Akshay Kumar launches MACHINE’s ‘Tu Cheez Badi Mast’ – News
Ace director duo, Abbas-Mustan’s MACHINE features iconic 90’s song ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast’ which originally featured Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon. However, Abbas and Mustan have roped in the new revised version of the song in their film MACHINE starring Mustafa and Kiara Advani.
Imran Khan to don director’s hat? – News
According to a report in a leading newspaper actor Imran Khan is writing a script along with his friend Ayesha DeVitre. Ayesha has earlier written films like KAPOOR & SONS and EK MAIN AUR EKK TU.
Emma Watson fires back at critics of her Vanity Fair photo
Actress Emma Watson is casting the vanishing spell at critics who claimed she went against her feminist principles to pose for a revealing Vanity Fair photo. The “Beauty and the Beast” star – who wore a white jacket without an undershirt or bra in the picture in question – fired back at her detractors and explained feminism is meant to empower women to make their own decisions, not restrict them with a set of rules by which to follow.
Gay character in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ prompts calls for boycotts
Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney’s new, live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.” Even before it opens, the movie has generated controversy over reports that Gad’s character is gay.
Oscar winner ‘Moonlight’ now on DVD, Blu-ray
… Cinematic Universe cost $165 million and grossed $676 million. PG-13, 113 minutes. From Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Released Feb. 28 on DVD and Blu-ray. A wealthy woman realizes that her husband is cheating on her, just as her ex-husband …
Indie Focus: Endings and beginnings with ‘Logan,’ ‘Lovesong,’ ‘Before I Fall’ and ‘The Lure’
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen , and welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. So the Oscars were a week ago and it feels both like yesterday and a year ago.
Backlash grows over Disney’s gay ‘Beauty and the Beast’ character
Backlash grows over Disney’s gay ‘Beauty and the Beast’ character A theater in Alabama will not show the Disney film, while Russian government officials consider a ban. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://usat.ly/2lJyfdT The backlash over a major gay character appearing in Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is rising, putting a theater in Alabama and Russian government officials on common ground.
Jared Leto tipped to star in Disneya s a Tron 3a reboot
The ‘Suicide Squad’ actor is thought to be the leading contender for a major part in the return of the sci-fi franchise After Tron: Legacy revived the storyline from the 1980 original in 2010, a third film was cancelled in May 2015 by Disney despite the near-completion of its pre-production. Leto was mooted for a leading role in that cancelled sequel, and his name has again become the hot topic of discussion with the news that Disney are now looking to revive the franchise with a third Tron film.
Watch the first teaser trailer for a Deadpool 2a
Preparations for the sequel to last year’s hugely-successful Marvel Comics adaptation are currently underway, with Ryan Reynolds set to reprise his role as the titular anti-hero. The first glimpse of the new film – tentatively titled Deadpool 2 – has emerged in a new teaser trailer, which has been debuting in cinemas worldwide this weekend before screenings of the X-Men spin-off Logan .
‘Deadpool 2′ teaser drops, shows Ryan Reynolds’ bare butt
The actor shared a preview to the sequel of his raunchy hit superhero movie “Deadpool” to Twitter on Saturday and the clip featured the same morbid sense of humor as the last – as well as some brief nudity. The trailer follows the anti-hero, Wade Wilson, as he witnesses a robbery and transforms into his alter-ego Deadpool in a phone booth.
The 21 most anticipated, and 6 least anticipated, movies of spring 2017
On the docket: “Logan,” “The Fate of the Furious” and a new Adam Sandler vehicle.
‘Logan’ review: Hugh Jackman’s final act as Wolverine is a great comic book film
The movie upends the tired tropes of its genre, and is all the better for it.
Elle Fanning’s transgender drama “3 Generations” gets release date
… Armenia. The director, Arthur Balder was honored with two consecutive awards by the Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York for his first work. The 4th season of the Emmy-winning drama will once again be comprised of three episodes …
Miriam Colon, iconic Latina actress, dies at 80
Miriam Colon, iconic Latina actress, dies at 80 Colon appeared in more than 90 films and more than 250 television episodes during her legendary career. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2loU2Mw Miriam Colon is pictured next to President Obama in 2015 before receiving the National Medal of Art award for her work as an actress and theater founder.
EXCLUSIVE: Celine Dion on Recording New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Song: ‘I Couldn’t Say Yes Right Away’
The 48-year-old singer opened up to ET about making the decision to record a song for the latest movie incarnation of the classic fairy tale — without the guidance of her late husband , Rene Angelil — at the live-action film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday. “My first Beauty and the Beast , the decision was made with my husband.
Tiger Shroff’s BAAGHI 2 embarks on his birthday – News
TIGER SHROFF Co-incidentally, it was also Tiger’s birthday when the team started the recce for the film in which Tiger will be seen essaying role of a soldier. A source close to the production house shared, “BAAGHI 2 is about to start and we all are very excited for this film.
Rahman, Shreya, Benny & others come together again for Royal Stag…
Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged season 6 has been one of the biggest seasons, as it brought together talented singers. From award winning singers to new age, this season is one of the biggest of all times.
Armaan Kohli gears up for an international trilingual – News
Actor Armaan Kohli the villain of Salman Khan starrer PREM RATAN DHAN PAYO is on the move. Armaan has bagged an international trilingual project to be made in Polish, English and Hindi under Vikas Verma’s G7 films banner.
You simply can’t miss Sonam Kapoor’s haute couture – News
Sonam Kapoor has time and again showed us her unconventional and refined taste in fashion department, which at a time disappoints us and sometime gets full marks from the fashion police. At an event recently, Sonam was wearing RASARIO SS17 jumpsuit in which she really looked gorgeous.
Malaika celebrates mom’s birthday with Arbaaz – News
Just few days back we saw Malaika and Arbaaz Khan coming together to celebrate the birthday of Malaika’s father. And yesterday we saw them again coming together and celebrating Joyce Polycarp birthday.
New for home viewing: ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Moonlight’ and more
Benedict Cumberbatch is ” Doctor Strange ” , the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Comics universe, in the colorful mix of superhero film, magical spectacle, spiritual odyssey and psychedelic journey. This is one trippy hero’s journey.
Viceroy’s House – Movie Review
Filmmaker Gurinder Chada draws on her own family history to explore the events surrounding the 1947 independence and partition of India. The real history is far more complex and violent than any film could adequately capture, so Chadha relies on two parallel plots that touch on varied experiences.
EXCLUSIVE: John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Can’t Wait for Daughter Luna to Watch ‘Beauty and the Beast’
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are super excited for the day their baby daughter, Luna, is old enough to sit through a movie so they can show her Beauty and the Beast. The cute couple stunned on the red carpet at the premiere of the new live-action remake of the Disney classic at the El Capitan theater in Hollywood on Thursday.
Jon Heder urges Utah legislature to offer tax credits for films
The star of 2004 hit movie “Napoleon Dynamite” is telling lawmakers that Utah’s film tax incentives are vital to luring productions to the state. Actor and producer Jon Heder spoke briefly to the state Legislature on Thursday about how the tax credits could help him bring movies to Utah.
Jon Heder urges Utah legislature to offer tax credits for films
The star of 2004 hit movie “Napoleon Dynamite” is telling lawmakers that Utah’s film tax incentives are vital to luring productions to the state. Actor and producer Jon Heder spoke briefly to the state Legislature on Thursday about how the tax credits could help him bring movies to Utah.
Black Lightning Cast Adds China Anne McClain and Nafessa Williams
The latest DC Comics series is moving forward rapidly as Deadline today reveals two new additions to the Black Lightning cast. China Anne McClain and Nafessa Williams are set to play Jennifer and Anissa Pierce, the daughters of title superhero Jackson Pierce .
‘Tron: Legacy’ director reveals what would have happened…
Fans pining for a third film in the Tron franchise now have some clues about the plot of that stalled project — as well a glimmer of hope that it will one day be made. It’s been slightly more than six years since Tron: Legacy added a second installment to the sci-fi universe Disney established with the 1982 film Tron .
‘Queen of AARP’ Shirley MacLaine has ‘Last Word’ on Oscar flub, great parts
‘Queen of AARP’ Shirley MacLaine has ‘Last Word’ on Oscar flub, great parts Warren Beatty’s sister still “processing the horror” of the awards drama. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mwVz3j It was MacLaine’s brother, Warren Beatty, who was handed the wrong envelope to present the best picture award.
Shirley MacLaine tries to bring Jack Nicholson on board ‘with every script’
Shirley MacLaine tries to bring Jack Nicholson on board ‘with every script’ So far, the actor is too busy hanging out on his porch to make more movies. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mwVOvq After all, 1983’s Terms of Endearment made movie magic, with MacLaine and Nicholson propelling the movie to a best picture win at the Academy Awards.
PwC accountants responsible for Oscars mixup won’t be allowed back, Academy says
This Feb. 26, 2017 file photo shows Martha L. Ruiz, left, and Brian Cullinan from PricewaterhouseCoopers at the Oscars in Los Angeles. , and accountant on the other side of the stage, Martha L. Ruiz, has also been deemed responsible.
Legion Chapter 4 Recap and Preview for Next Week
David is in some kind of fugue state. There is no medical reason he should be unconscious.
What’s in the basement of – Get Out’? A metaphor.
What would you say if I told you the best movie of the young year to date is a horror comedy made by the guy from Key and Peele? And by “best,” I mean the funniest, smartest, creepiest, and most culturally trenchant? All while playing like a combination throwback to/parody of thousands of cheesy don’t-go-in-the-basement thrillers that some of us never tell anyone we watch on Cinemax at 1 a.m.? That’s a hefty assignment. Writer-director Jordan Peele – the short one of TV’s comic duo – has pulled it off without breaking a sweat.
Columbia’s Carmike Movie Theaters Becoming AMC Classic Theaters
The two Carmike movie theaters in Columbia are now part of the AMC Theatres chain and will soon be rebranded. According to the AMC website , the two local Carmike theaters – the Carmike 14 near the Columbiana Centre and the Carmike Wynnsong 10 on Forest Drive – will change names in April.
Sushant Singh Rajput & Jacqueline join Karan Johar’s franchise – News
While Karan Johar has been experimental by churning out different genre of films through his production house, we haven’t really seen a franchise happening from his banner Dharma Productions. But looks like that dream is also set to realize now, as KJO has announced a new franchise on a micro-blogging site.
Shekhar Suman tries to mock a ‘cocained actress’ gets roasted instead – News
Shekhar Suman posted a very nasty comment on a micro-blogging site about a ‘cocained’ actress’ recent failure and compared this with poetic justice. Though Suman didn’t mention anyone’s name, but his comments were apparently taking a dig at Kangana Ranaut and her recent flop film RANGOON.
Marc Hayashi in Wayne Wang’s “Chan Is Missing” (1982). Credit: Courtesy of Koch Lorber Films
When Wayne Wang was scrambling around the streets of Chinatown in the early 1980s shooting his indie feature “Chan Is Missing,” trying to stretch the most out of the $22,000 he’d scrounged together to make it, even he couldn’t guess that he was making a landmark movie. He figured his noirish 16mm black-and-white film about two cabdrivers searching for a guy who owes them money would play at festivals, college campuses and Chinese American communities.
‘Before I Fall’ Review: YA Take on ‘Groundhog Day’ Heavy on Teen Life Lessons
Peter Travers on ‘Before I Fall,’ the movie adaptation of Lauren Oliver’s bestselling novel – and why it’s the YA equivalent of ‘Groundhog’s Day.’ It would be easy to write off Before I Fall as the Groundhog Day of teen weepies – but something raw keeps breaking through the formula to pull us in.
Watch James Corden sing about Oscars Best Picture mistake while dressed as Emma Stone
James Corden recaps the Oscars Best Picture winner mix-up while parodying La La Land in a new comedy skit. During his Late Late Show last night , Corden dressed up as Emma Stone and parodied the audition scene from La La Land , singing: “Here’s to the ones that lose/ God I need so much booze!” .
Kriti Sanon dubs for RAABTA – News
Dinesh Vijan’s Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon starrer RAABTA has been wrapped-up quite some time back and now the post-production work is on. Kriti Sanon is now dubbing for the film.
Tracking the Street Cats of Istanbul, Kedi Reveals a City’s Humanity
“A cat meowing at your feet, looking up at you, is life smiling at you,” says one of the interviewees in Kedi , and who am I to argue? Ceyda Torun’s daydream-like documentary explores a subject near and dear to my heart: the street cats of Istanbul, those countless, fearless denizens of Turkey’s biggest, most bustling metropolis.
Academy releases statement explaining and assigning blame for Oscars Best Picture mix-up
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has released a statement explaining – and assigning blame for – Sunday night’s already legendary Best Picture blunder. An embarrassing mix-up saw Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway, who were announcing the winner, being given the wrong envelope, one containing the winner of the previous category .
Stephen Moyer to Headline Fox X-Men Pilot
… priority for the network-and we are so pleased with how Matt Nix has led us into this thrilling universe,” Fox Entertainment president David Madden said back in July when the show was announced. “There’s comic book adventure, emotional and …
Ghost In the Shell Geishas: Go Behind-the-Scenes at WETA Workshop
The Ghost In the Shell geishas have been spoken about as one of the high points of the film’s trailer. If you’re curious about how they made those terrifying robots, Adam Savage has a video for you.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Apologizes for Oscars Best Picture Mix-up
The 89th Oscars came to a stunning end last night when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced that La La Land had won Best Picture. The cast of the crew had come on stage to accept the award, but it was then made clear that Beatty and Dunaway had read opened the wrong envelope and Moonlight was the actual winner.
Some other notable moments from the 2017 Oscars
As for us, forget everything that came before it – the political barbs and the calls for inclusiveness, the emotional crescendos, and the floating cookies. The moment we’ll be discussing for years to come will be the Great Mistake of Oscars 2017 , when ”La La Land” was shockingly named the best picture winner, to be corrected only after the film’s producers had made joyful speeches.
Funny! Tabu rejected Golmaal Again initially – News
Bollywood’s quotient of intensity redefined Tabu turned down the chance of realizing her big dream to do a comedy. The actress who shared with us that she is really looking forward to do a comedy , got her wish answered when she was offered a role in the upcoming installment of Rohit Shetty’s ‘hit’ franchise GOLMAAL AGAIN.
Here’s secret behind Farah Khan’s new slim look! – News
The country’s most successful female director and choreographer, Farah Khan is loved for her films and of course her witty one liners. Well, we are aware, she has a loving husband Shirish who keeps pampering her lady love, but did you know guys that Farah also loves to pamper herself.
Lai Bhaari: All about Salman Khan’s next Marathi innings – News
After a cameo in Riteish Deshmukh’s LAI BHAARI, Salman khan’s next innings in Marathi cinema gets more exciting. The box office Sultan is set to sing a song for Mahesh Manjrekar’s Marathi film FU FUN UNLIMITED starring SAIRAT fame Akash Thosar.
Karan Johar finally replies to Kangana Ranaut’s nepotism remark – News
Last week when Kangana Ranaut appeared on Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ show she literally left Karan in a dicey situation by accusing him of being the flag bearer of nepotism and stating that if she ever writes her biography, then Karan will be the antagonist in her story. Karan being an extreme professional didn’t reply to her comments on the show and took every accusation with a pinch of salt.
OMG! This singer gave Vicky Kaushal 500 rupee note – News
Vicky Kaushal who shot to fame in 2015 post the release of MASAAN is now all set to take the big league with his pivotal role in the upcoming Dutt biopic. Vicky who’s known to be humble and absolutely rooted to his North Indian roots shares a special love for Punjab and Punjabi culture.
Bill Paxton, actor in ‘Aliens,’ ‘Titanic,’…
Actor Bill Paxton, well-known for memorable roles in films such as Aliens, Twister, Titanic, Apollo 13, and The Terminator , died Saturday at the age of 61 due to complications during surgery. More recently a star on television, Paxton commanded the lead role in HBO’s Big Love for five seasons, played John Garrett on the first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and currently stars in the CBS’s reboot of Training Day .
Photos: The life of Bill Paxton
A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement. Photos: The life of Bill Paxton A veteran of many movies and TV shows since the 1980s, Bill Paxton has died at 61 due to complications from surgery, according to a family statement.
42 Oscars moments that deserve an award
On Sunday night, the Academy Awards – or as they call ’em in Tinseltown, the Oscars – will return for an 89th year of glamour, cinema and unscripted celebrities. The Oscars’ 2017 class includes nominees such as “Moonlight,” “La La Land,” “Manchester by the Sea” and other acclaimed films, but we don’t just watch the ceremony to see who wins: we watch to see what happens, from Adrien Brody’s spontaneous Halle Berry kiss to Sally Field’s stunned acceptance speech.
The 2017 Academy Awards: Who’s taking home Oscars this year?
The 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony kicks off Sunday, honoring the best and brightest films and filmmakers to come out of Hollywood and elsewhere around the world last year. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this year’s Academy Awards show has at least one early favorite going into tonight’s broadcast, with Whiplash director Damian Chazelle’s La La Land matching the all-time record with 14 nominations.
Fuller House: Season 1
When her firefighter husband dies on duty, D.J. Tanner-Fuller is left to raise their three boys by herself. Feeling overwhelmed, she asks her sister Stephanie to move in, along with best friend Kimmy and her teenage daughter, Ramona.
Pictures: Fashionista Sonam Kapoor totally slayed at cousin’s wedding – News
Sonam Kapoor recently attended wedding of her cousin Delhi-based filmmaker-entrepreneur Akshay Marwah’s and she shared some really gorgeous images from mehendi and sangeet ceremony. Captioned as day one, Sonam Kapoor looked really splendid in this modern ethnic wear.
Boulder City native purposely goes unnoticed on ‘La La Land’ set
Assistant prop master Kim Richey poses on La La Land’s Boulder City set in Santa Clarita, Calif. The library was named after the street on which the Boulder City native gre up.
Big night for ‘Moonlight’ at the Independent Spirit Awards
Barry Jenkins, who wrote and helmed the movie, won the Best Director and Screenplay prizes. The drama also earned the honors for Best Cinematography and Best Editing.
2017 Spirit Awards Winners Announced
Film Independent , the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the LA Film Festival, handed out honors to Moonlight , The Witch , Other People , Manchester by the Sea , Elle and Hell or High Water at this afternoon’s 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards. Spa Night , O.J.: Made in America and Toni Erdmann also received awards at the ceremony, which was held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.
Jack White launches vinyl record plant in Detroit
This Jan. 28, 2016 file photo shows musician Jack White, an executive producer of “American Epic,” at the premiere of the four-part PBS music documentary series at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. White returns to his hometown of Detroit this weekend for the opening of a vinyl record pressing plant at his Third Man Records store, which he opened two years ago in a neighborhood that has been undergoing a revitalization since the city emerged from bankruptcy.
George Clooney warns about hate in age of President Trump
George Clooney used the stage at the 42nd Cesar awards, France’s equivalent of the Oscars, to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump, without directly calling him out by name. Receiving an honorary Cesar on Friday, Clooney said that “citizens of the world” must work “harder and harder not to let hate win.”
New Doctor Who Series 10 Promo Arrives
The BBC has revealed a new Doctor Who Series 10 teaser, which you can watch below! The series will be the third starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and will introduce Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, the Doctor’s new traveling companion. Matt Lucas also plays Nardole, who previously appeared in the Christmas special “The Husbands of River Song.”
Jodie Foster and Michael J Fox speak at rally for immigration rights
Actors Jodie Foster, Michael J Fox and Keegan-Michael Key last night attended a rally in support of immigration rights, weeks after the Trump administration imposed the so-called ‘Muslim ban’. According to the organisers, the event was set up to “express the creative community’s support for freedom of speech and artistic expression and stand against policies of exclusion and division.”
Movie review: ‘Get Out’ is Jordan Peele’s smart, provocative horror film
It’s scary, it’s funny, it’s an electrifying metaphor for the current American racial discourse.
Jack White launches vinyl record plant in Detroit
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer and producer is overseeing the launch of a vinyl record pressing plant in the back of his Third Man Records shop north of downtown Detroit. Third Man Pressing holds its grand opening on Saturday.
Legend, Miranda, Bareilles make Oscar rehearsals musical
Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen during rehearsals for the 89th Academy Awards on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. The Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 26. Lin-Manuel Miranda is seen during rehearsals for the 89th Academy Awards on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Accolades for documentary ‘Life, Animated’ go beyond cinematic recognition to autism awareness
In January 2016, the Suskinds were at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah to debut “Life, Animated,” a documentary about Owen by Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams. The movie details how Owen, now 25, developed regressive autism at age 3 and stopped speaking, how he reconnected to his family and the outside world through Disney animated movies, and how he now lives and works on his own in Hyannis.
Jodie Foster, celebs urge action at UTA Oscars rally: ‘This is our time to resist’
Friday afternoon, two days before the 89th Academy Awards ceremony , a star-studded crowd of 1,500 protesters gathered to decry the policies of the Trump administration , spurred on by Oscars-winners, politicians, and activists with a common message: Keep fighting. “It’s time to show up,” urged Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster , taking the stage at the “United Voices” rally held outside the Beverly Hills headquarters of United Talent Agency.
13 Queer Movies You Missed Last Year
With eight nominations for Barry Jenkins’s powerful, beautiful Moonlight and a best documentary nod for the James Baldwin-centered film I Am Not Your Negro , LGBT representation will be alive and well at the 89th Academy Awards, to be held Sunday evening in Los Angeles. But there were numerous other queer films released last year – including some that deserved their own nominations .
What’s coming and going from Netflix in March
Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”
What’s coming and going from Netflix in March
Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”
Review: Rangoon is a grand hotchpotch
‘Aurat,’ she reminds him, seconds after demonstrating her fruit ninja moves, like a woman who’ll make him regret what he said. Jaanbaaz Julia is a shining stunt queen whose action-packed antics, modeled on the unrivaled Fearless Nadia, is the toast of Bombay’s blossoming film industry in the 1940s.
Review: Lion tells a simple but moving story
Lion , directed by first-timer Garth Davis and an adaptation of Saroo Brierley’s moving memoir, is one of those. This is a film that — truth be told — is mawkish, overtly sentimental and tugs at the tearducts far too directly for it to be memorable.
EXCLUSIVE: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Remake
Nearly 26 years after the release of the beloved Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast is returning to the big screen. This time around, however, the magic is live-action — with a little help from CGI — and while it’s a beloved story, some things about the ambitious remake might still surprise you! Here’s a look at a few things you may not have known about the new take on the “tale as old as time.”
Akshay Kumar will launch ‘Tu Cheez Badi Mast’ revised version from MACHINE – News
Recreating songs have become a trend in Bollywood and using it in films is something we simply can’t miss. The last few films that had revised numbers are ‘Saara Zaamana’ in KAABIL, ‘Humma’ song in OK JAANU and the latest one being ‘Tamma Tamma Again’ from BADRINATH KI DULHANIA and now one more iconic song has been reprised and it’s none other than MOHRA’s iconic number ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast’ .
Matt Reeves takes over as ‘Batman’ director
Gotham has a new hero.
Matt Reeves confirmed as director of ‘The Batman’
Best known for his work on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Cloverfield , Reeves will also serve as a producer on the Caped Crusader’s upcoming adventure. “We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman , the crown jewel of our DC slate.
3 Teenage Outsiders Navigate Friendship And Desire In ‘As You Are’
Smells Like Teen Spirit: Jack , Mark , and Sarah forge complicated relationships in As You Are . Votiv Films hide caption Smells Like Teen Spirit: Jack , Mark , and Sarah forge complicated relationships in As You Are .
Matt Reeves steps in to direct ‘The Batman’
“Cloverfield” director Matt Reeves has stepped in to direct “The Batman” for Warner Bros.
There are some Best Picture Oscar winners that you only need to
For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more than a handful of films like “Slumdog Millionaire” or “The Artist” that are good for one viewing and nothing further. For every Best Picture Oscar winner like the burly caper “No Country for Old Men,” or even the endless-quotable “Forrest Gump” there are more Hey, it could have been worse.
Raw Reveals a Striking Australian Poster
Julia Ducournau’s critically lauded coming-of-age cannibal drama/horror film Raw will be released via Focus World on March 10th but in Australia, the movie will be released from distributor Monster Pictures on Thursday, April 20th. As with all films, marketing materials differ from country to country and we love shining lights on how other lands sell their horror movies.
Netflix Original Movie Burning Sands Trailer Released
Netflix has released the first trailer for their upcoming original film , Burning Sands , which takes you into the world of fraternity hazing. Check it out in the player below! Burning Sands takes you on a raw, voyeuristic journey of fraternity pledging through the eyes of one favored pledgee, who is torn between honoring a code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing.
Badri Varun and his Dulhania Alia indulges in PDA – News
With the release of their upcoming romantic comedy film BADRINATH KI DULHANIA around the corner, Badri Varun and his Dulhania Alia are promoting their film in full swing.
Huma Qureshi first Indian actress to go live on social media in London – News
Huma Qureshi is high on success with JOLLY LLB 2. She is gearing up for her first international film VICEROY’S HOUSE. She is currently stationed in London for the promotions of her latest release.
PHILLAURI’s modern-desi wedding song of the year ‘Whats Up’ is here – News
After treating the audience with a soulful romantic ‘Dum Dum’ the makers of PHILLAURI have now released ‘ Whats Up’ , the wedding song of this season, but with a twist, as we meet the bride in spirit. The song crooned by Mika Singh and Jasleen Royal is fun and peppy number which takes us through the love story of two couples Anushka-Diljit and Suraj- Mehreen.
Bollywood’s SHAHENSHAH says his famous dialogue to the Queen – News
India’s icon for the icons Mr. Amitabh Bachchan has just said his latest favourite dialogue to the Queen of England. Find out which one.
Puri confirms meeting Salman Khan for ROGUE remake and more.. – News
SALMAN KHAN, PURI AND SOORAJ PANCHOLI After the debacle of his discovery’s debut in HERO the pathetic remake of Subash Ghai’s 1983 entertainer to the core blockbuster with the same name that introduced the handsome Jackie Shroff, Sallu Bhai is ensuring that this time things should not go wrong and is sensing a potential blockbuster in south helmer Puri Jagannath’s upcoming bilingual in Telugu and Kannada titled ROGUE that marks the acting debut of Ishaan, the younger brother of Kannada producer CR Kumar.
EXCLUSIVE: Nana Patekar candidly speaks about Priyanka Chopra, movies and love stories! – News
Nana Patekar is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood and has done some iconic films like KRANTIVEER, APAHARAN, AB TAK CHHAPPAN 2, WELCOME, WELCOME BACK 2. While his work in Marathi film NATSAMRAT is unforgettable. After two years he is coming back in a film which is a thriller named WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Iulia Vantur & Salman Khan avoid each other at an event – News
Bhaijaan Salman Khan graced the music launch of Marathi film RUBIK’S CUBE at the behest of good friend director-actor Mahesh Manjrekar. Interestingly, Salman’s alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur gave a special performance at the event.
Ayesha Takia is back in shape and how! – News
Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia has been missing from the B-towns’ social circuit and silver screen for last 6-7 years. The actress was last seen in WANTED and MOD post that she took a break from acting as she delivered her first child in December .
Oscar producers talk Damon-Kimmel feud, ‘playing off’ long-winded speeches
Oscar producers talk Damon-Kimmel feud, ‘playing off’ long-winded speeches Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd have big plans for Sunday’s show. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lxpNQw LOS ANGELES – Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd are still getting used to the idea that they’re actually producing the Oscar telecast.
Two New Ghost in the Shell Posters Feature Scarlett Johansson and the Geisha
Two new Ghost in the Shell posters were released today, one featuring Scarlett Johansson and the other featuring the robotic geisha we saw in the trailer. The film is based on the manga by Masamune Shirow and the resulting 1995 anime .
Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, who inspired Moonlight film, wins PEN award
Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney taking part in a Q&A after a preview screening of Moonlight in London on Feb. 14, 2017. Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney taking part in a Q&A after a preview screening of Moonlight in London on Feb. 14, 2017.
Movie review: Pointless sequel ‘Rings’ explains away the terror
Can you guess which category Rings belongs to? Arriving more than a decade after The Ring Two , this new chapter is one of those doomed movies that no one asked for and few have gone to see. Fans of the franchise – which, at its core, still boasts a genuinely chilling premise – will likely follow in the characters’ footsteps and find themselves unable to resist watching.
When Umrao Jaan gave Asha Bhosle cold feet
‘She asked if she could sing in her own scale. She said she couldn’t sing in that low pitch.’
The Good Fight: Christine Baranski Battles on in a Timely Spinoff
The Good Wife , the hour-long CBS procedural about savvy lawyers and sexy investigators, looked as if it was going to end where it began, with Alicia Florrick standing by her politician husband Peter at a press conference while he admitted to a scandal.
A United Kingdom Is an Excellent Story of the Tension Between…
A United Kingdom explains why modern Botswana is democratic . n 1987, my mother decided she’d had enough of Zimbabwe.
Full Alien: Covenant Cast Photo Gives First Look at James Franco
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
Lasso Up Some New Wonder Woman Photos
Following yesterday’s subscriber’s cover for Empire magazine, even more photos from the latest issue have been released online which you can check out in the gallery below! Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot , Chris Pine , Robin Wright , Danny Huston , Ewen Bremner , Said Taghmaoui , Elena Anaya , Connie Nielsen and Lucy Davis . The film is being produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder, with Richard Suckle, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and Rebecca Roven serving as executive producers.
Fresh from the sets: Ranbir Kapoor resembles Sanjay Dutt – News
The makers have started shooting for the same. Ranbir Kapoor is essaying the role of young Sanjay Dutt, while Paresh Rawal will be seen as Sunil Dutt.
Know why Varun Dhawan was trolled on social media – News
Mumbai people came out in large numbers to cast their votes in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls and Bollywood celebs were also geared up for it. A lot of celebs including Ranveer Singh, John Abraham, Shraddha Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have cast their votes.
Sexy Amy Jackson reads book in swim suit – News
If looks could kill Amy Jackson would be definitely charged guilty. The super-hot actress shared a very sensuous photograph where she is seen reclining on a tree and reading a book titled ‘The Four Agreements’ Interestingly she was wearing a swimsuit and she captioned the image as “iamamyjackson..
Press Pass: Buffalo producing filmmakers
With trips to Los Angeles to visit film executives and the Sundance Film Festival in Utah now behind him, Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark shares his experiences with WBFO’s Pat Feldballe and talks about the effect the film commission’s out of town success is having on Buffalo’s home grown” film producers.
New ‘King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword’ trailer released
The adventure epic’s cast is led by Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur, Jude Law as Vortigern and Djimon Hounsou as Sir Bedivere. Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Aidan Gillen, Eric Bana and Mikael Persbrandt all appear too, while David Beckham has a small supporting role as a grumpy and apparently grotesque-looking knight.
Herald sizes up Oscar nominees for Best Actor, Actress awards
… iconic Isabelle Huppert and “Elle.” In Berlin last week for the film festival, I discovered the international entertainment press is just as fanatical about the Oscars as we Americans, and what I kept hearing was: Could Huppert win? “Elle” is not an …
Stalin’s Ukrainian Genocide Demands a Better Film Treatment Than Bitter Harvest
Director George Mendeluk has stated that he wanted to make Bitter Harvest to bring wider attention to the Holodomor, the forced famine imposed by Joseph Stalin that killed between three and seven million ethnic Ukrainians in the early 1930s.
Grim and Bloody, Logan Gets Wolverine Right
Onscreen, the X-Men series has always found ways to morph and expand, from time-traveling fantasy to social allegory to political thriller.
Franchise Recap: The King Kong Movies Guide
Before we head back to monster inhabited lands in Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Kong: Skull Island , we’re taking a look back at nearly a century of King Kong movies! This year, King Kong gets a new adventure and origin story in a post-Vietnam world from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts .
You Won’t Believe Hollywood Let Jordan Peele Get Away With Get Out
Jordan Peele’s Get Out is the most trenchant studio release in years, a slow-building, often hilarious horror thriller built upon a dead-serious idea: that a black man walking alone through white suburbs is in as much danger as any slasher-flick teenager. Peele opens with that image, showing us, in a long and tense single take, a young man making his way down a sidewalk at night, studying the interchangeable homes for an address.
2017 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced
The Writers Guild of America , West and the Writers Guild of America, East tonight announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York City. You can view the full nominations list here .
Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation Film Series presents “Jackie”
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James Earl Jones, Donald Glover cast in ‘Lion King’ remake
James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.”
Mxyzptlk Scene from Supergirl Magically Appears
The CW has released a clip from tomorrow’s episode of Supergirl , featuring the series debut of none other than Mr. Mxyzptlk. Check out the Mxyzptlk scene in the player below, and you can view photos from the episode in the gallery underneath.
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Ryan Reynolds’ acting deserves more credit. At night, he shacks up with Scarlett Johansson, but by day he transforms into Hollywood’s lumpen everyman – usually with a kid to boot.
James Earl Jones, Donald Glover cast in – Lion King’ remake
Jones, Glover cast in ‘Lion King’ remake James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King” Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2ma9hVw New York – James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.” Director Jon Favreau announced the casting of the two men as voice actors.
Princess Diana’s most memorable outfits are going on display
A stunning Grace Kelly-inspired gown worn by Princess Diana to the Cannes Film Festival is set to go on display in an exhibition of the late royal’s most memorable outfits. The 1987 blue silk chiffon piece, by Catherine Walker, is one of a number of outfits that the former Princess of Wales is said to have modelled on film stars.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ & Its 15-Year Climb To Hollywood:…
That was producer David Permut ‘s initial response upon hearing about Desmond T. Doss, the World War II medic who saved over 75 men in the battle at Okinawa without ever picking up a gun. “A medic on the front lines of World War II? I knew the combat medics needed to be trained in riflery,” says Permut who with Hacksaw Ridge counts his first Oscar nomination in his 35-plus years as a producer, “When I found out it was true, I was astounded by it.”
Hugh Jackman says a Logana is a a oelove letter to fansa
Jackman has played the character for almost 20 years, appearing in films such as X-Men, X-Men: Days of Future Past and X-Men: Apocalypse as well as his own X-Men Origin series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at Logan ‘s Berlin Film Festival premiere last night , Jackman said; “I love that character.
Five shows to stream this week: The lives of spies, chefs, and fashion designers
Online streaming is bigger than ever, and with so many streaming services adding new shows and movies every week, it can be nearly impossible to sort through the good and the bad. If you need something to watch and don’t want to wade through the digital muck that washes up on the internet’s shores, follow our picks below for the best new shows and movies worth a watch.
New releases disappoint, Jolly LLB 2 is Akshay Kumar’s next success! – News
The new releases of the week, Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu starrer RUNNING SHAADI, Naseeruddin Shah’s IRADA and THE GHAZI ATTACK , saw a somewhat disappointing response at the ticket window. From the three, it was THE GHAZI ATTACK which fared the best , running at around 10-15 percent occupancy on an average, but is expected to pick up to middle level collections during the weekend, due to some positive reviews and feedback.
Shah Rukh Khan & Akshay Kumar’s co-star goes international! – News
Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and many more actors have stepped into Hollywood and made their mark. Now there is yet another actress who is following their footsteps.
Tiger Shroff & Nidhi on a romantic gateway in Egypt! – News
One of the most anticipated movies MUNNA MICHAEL is already on a roll. The makers are leaving no stones unturned to shoot at exotic locations.
EXCLUSIVE: Jubin Nautiyal’s new single is a rocking tribute to heartbreak! – News
Jubin Nautiyal’s popular songs ‘The Humma Song’ from OK JAANU, JOLLY LLB 2’s ‘Bawara Mann’ as well as KAABIL’s soundtrack, which comprises of ‘Kaabil Hoon’, ‘Kisi Se Pyar Ho Jaye’ , ‘Kuch Din’ . And now he is all set to croon his single ‘Haaye Dil’ , which is a heart break rock song.
Kangana, Kareena, Alia….6 best dressed babes of this week – News
This week some of our B-town babes really scored good marks in fashion and style department. We bring you 6 best dressed babes of this week BEST DRESSED OF THE WEEK PHOTO GALLERY Kangana Ranaut Ahead of the release of her CASABLANCA like love-story RANGOON, Kangana Ranaut has been making lot of public appearance to promote her film.
Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone look stunning at New York Fashion week! – News
Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have both made their presence felt globally. The Indian beauties made an appearance at New York Fashion week and looked absolutely smashing.
Amyra, Akshara, Katrina…8 worst dressed celebs of this week – News
Every week our B-town celebs pull out certain apparels from their wardrobe which lands them straight into our ‘worst dressed celeb of the week’ category. Have a look at the worst dressed celebs of this week.
Mary Poppins Returns Adds Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury is the latest addition to the cast of Walt Disney Pictures ‘ Mary Poppins Returns , the all-new sequel to 1964’s Mary Poppins . A five-time Tony Award winner and the recipient of an honorary Academy Award and three Academy Award nominations, Angela Lansbury will play the Balloon Lady, a character from PL Travers’ original children’s books.
Logan Review
Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine Dafne Keen as Laura Kinney / X-23 Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce Stephen Merchant as Caliban Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice Doris Morgado as Maria With violence befitting a character with a bunch of knives sticking out of his fists, Logan finally delivers the R-rated action adult fans have been wanting. But it also features landmark performances by Jackman and Stewart showing superheroes in their greatest internal and external battles in the twilight of their lives.
Has Warner Bros. Found Their Shazam Director?
It appears that a Shazam director has been found as The Wrap today reports that Lights Out helmer David F. Sandberg is prepared to call upon the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury for the DC Comics adaptation. Sandberg, who made his feature film debut with Light Out , is also the director behind Warner Bros.
Seth Rogen is trying to get Donald Trumpa s son to persuade his dad to resign over Twitter
Seth Rogen has attempted to reach out to Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, in hope that he can get him to persuade his father to resign as President “before he destroys the planet”. The actor and comedian recently noticed that Trump Jr, who will run the Trump company during his father’s presidency, follows him on Twitter, so took it upon himself to tweet at and direct message him.
JK Rowling trolls Piers Morgan with his own words, as his son gets Harry Potter tattoo
As their ongoing feud continues, JK Rowling has trolled Piers Morgan – while his son has taken her side with a Harry Potter tattoo. Yes, watching Piers Morgan being told to fuck off on live TV is *exactly* as satisfying as I’d always imagined.
After Hollywood, Deepika Padukone eyes Chinese market – News
Deepika Padukone made Hollywood debut with much hullaballoo with Vin Diesel’s xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE. However, it didn’t fetch her desired results.
Apocalypse Today: Mad Max Matters More Now Than Ever
George Miller’s sci-fi series began in 1979 with the low-budget, practically DIY gearhead grindhouse flick Mad Max , and it was revived in 2015 with the delirious action masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road .
New Thor: Ragnarok Concept Art and Team Thor Video
Marvel Studios ‘ upcoming threequel Thor: Ragnarok has revealed new concept art and a new Team Thor video for the Taika Waititi film. Check out the Thor: Ragnarok concept art screengrabs from the Doctor Strange Digital HD release in the gallery below, along with the hilarious Team Thor video below! In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok , Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
Catwoman and Cheetah Confirmed for Injustice 2
Following yesterday’s announcement that Swamp Thing would enter the fray of the upcoming fighting game, a new trailer for Injustice 2 has arrived confirming Catwoman and Cheetah will also appear. Check out the “Here Come The Girls” trailer in the player below! Developed by NetherRealm Studios , Injustice 2 offers the latest DC fighting game experience that expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns.
The Ice Cream Truck Scoops Up Distro and Reveals Chilling Clip
Uncork’d Entertainment announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to Megan Freels Johnston’s sophomore feature The Ice Cream Truck . The provocative psychological thriller stars Deanna Russo as Mary, who moves back to her suburban hometown after her husband gets relocated for work.
Some of the Best Movie Posters in Movies
A lot of movies don’t even like to acknowledge a world where movies exist, but some embrace it in a big way. There’s nothing cooler than seeing a movie poster that reflects a character or director’s tastes, or a fake poster for a movie that only exists in the world of the film we’re watching.
For the anti-Valentine’s Day crowd, here are 10 of the most unromantic movies ever
This is for you, the cynics and the haters, the pessimists and misanthropes. For some, the mere utterance of the words “Happy Valentine’s Day” is like rubbing the cat’s fur the wrong way you squint, you hiss and you swat with your claws.
Norfolk pub frequented by Hollywood’s finest seeks new tenant
The Hunny Bell in Hunworth, near Holt, was the setting for the comedy film Chick-Lit, which was launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015. It starred the late Sir John Hurt, Dame Eileen Atkins and Dakota Blue Richards.
David Oyelowo talks ‘United Kingdom,’ diversity, women directors
David Oyelowo talks ‘United Kingdom,’ diversity, women directors “I find it disturbing how marginalized women are in the director’s chair,” the actor says. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2leFoX3 Based on a true story from the 1940s, a Botswana prince is threatened and ridiculed when he marries a white woman from London.
Punch-Drunk Loveat Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
Rated R, 95 min. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzman and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
Lance Reddick on making sequels magic, VR acting, and brushes with legends
John Wick , which stars Keanu Reeves as the title character, was developed like an indie film with a budget of just $20 million, but earned over $86 million at the box office. Now Lionsgate has turned the film into a franchise with a sequel that doubled the opening weekend of the first movie, earning over $30 million domestically in its debut.
New ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ trailer reveals release date, Beyonce parody
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, one of Netflix’s most popular series, will return in May along with four other Netflix originals. Netflix just gave us a taste of “Peeno Noir” and Lemonade .
Imagination in 360A
Since January 2016, the Phi Centre has been presenting a series of exhibits in its Virtual Reality Garden, a permanent installation which uses 360A storytelling to shatter the boundaries of art and technology. Their new animation-themed installment runs until March 12 and features four short films and one of Ubisoft’s first virtual reality video games, Eagle Flight .
Oscars ‘Daily Bite’: Will French actress Isabelle Huppert take rare best actress win for foreign fim?
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Han Solo Movie Cast And Script Still Kept Under Wraps As Filming Begins
Han Solo movie is close to casting Phoebe Waller-Bridge for one of its key roles, according to The Guardian. While the Fleabag actress is in talks to join the standalone Star Wars film, its cast is still being kept under wraps even though filming began last month.
New on DVD and VOD: ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ ‘Arrival’
New on DVD and VOD: ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ ‘Arrival’ What’s new this week on DVD, VOD and streaming: Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2kAApg8 NERDLAND: Even when he’s only heard and not seen, Passiac’s Paul Rudd manages to be a scene-stealing delight. Directed by Trenton’s Chris Prynoski, this raunchy cartoon finds Rudd lending his tonsil power to the animated saga of an out-of-work actor and his aspiring-screenwriter pal who will do just about anything to achieve their 15 minutes of fame.
Millie Mackintosh mingles with film and TV stars at BAFTAs
Millie Mackintosh shines bright in a plunging yellow gown as she mingles with film and TV stars at the BAFTAs… four years after she was last on screen It’s been almost four years since she quit the BAFTA-winning reality TV show Made In Chelsea as she embarked on a career as a fashion designer. But Millie Mackintosh was still among those who landed a golden ticket to Sunday’s 70th British Academy Film Awards – despite never having returned to screens since.
Casey Affleck and the Oscars: Should we separate performance and individual?
… its blatant racism and misogyny (#OscarsSoWhite springs to mind very quickly) but it’s shocking that almost no entertainment publications have thus far heavily focused on Affleck’s case or the decision to settle rather than fight his innocence. …
Berlin: Paul Verhoeven on Isabelle Huppert, ‘Elle’ and How RoboCop Is Like Jesus Christ
If you thought Elle director Paul Verhoeven and lead actress Isabelle Huppert were visibly shocked over their Golden Globes triumphs for their French-language rape drama, you’d be right. “We were extremely surprised.
20 classic movies that were robbed of a best picture Oscar
… but not at all worth canonizing. I like “Argo” as much as the next person. It’s an enjoyable, suspenseful entertainment, crisply directed by Ben Affleck. But look 20 years into the future, and what film are you going to watch again? Steven …
Berlin: Cameron Monaghan, Peyton List to Star in ‘Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet’
… The Year of Spectacular Men with Zoey Deutch and Wake with Ben Kingsley. He’s repped by UTA and Industry Entertainment. List stars on Disney’s series Bunk’d and also played Holly Hills in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise. She was recently seen in …
Berlin: After ‘La La Land,’ EFM Turns Up the Volume on Movie Musicals
The European Film Market is hitting all the right notes. On the heels of awards darling La La Land’ s recent success, several projects each with a high-wattage star including as Brie Larson, Adam Driver and Rooney Mara are among the highest profile packages at the market this year.
‘Whip It’ stars help L.A. Derby Dolls fight for their future
Christina Hood of the L.A. Derby Dolls, an all-female roller derby league, scrimmages against Beach Cities in Los Angeles on Jan. 4. Christina Hood of the L.A. Derby Dolls, an all-female roller derby league, scrimmages against Beach Cities in Los Angeles on Jan. 4. “Be your own hero,” read the tagline for 2009’s “Whip It,” the first Hollywood movie to feature the female-powered sport of modern roller derby. Directed by Drew Barrymore, the film featured Ellen Page as a small-town Texas teen who reinvents herself as a banked track speedster dubbed “Babe Ruthless.”
10 terrific TV shows you probably won’t watch, but totally should
More TV shows are coming out than ever before . That means a lot of great TV shows end up with one of two fates: they’re either overlooked for years, or quickly canceled.
‘The Lego Batman Movie’ review: Uproarious, irreverent spoof skewers everything in sight
Heath Leger’s legendary Joker in “The Dark Knight” emphatically nailed Batman by hissing three razor-sharp words: “Why so serious?” Bullseye, psycho clown. Bullseye.
Jake Gyllenhaal joins Joaquin Phoenix in “The Sisters Brothers”
Jacques Audiard is directing the indie feature, based on Patrick deWitt’s novel of the same name. Reilly, Michael De Luca, Rosa Attrab and Alison Dickey are producing.
Why Storytellers of Color Ignore Usual Gatekeepers, Take A Chance On The Internet
… of color both in front of and behind the camera. For some of these writers and directors, the traditional entertainment-industry gatekeepers are irrelevant. For Lemus, having a seat at the head of the table allows him to make critical decisions, …
Westworlda s Thandie Newton could be joining a Han Soloa movie
Thandie Newton could be appearing in the upcoming Han Solo movie, as reports suggest the actress is currently in talks with the filmmakers. Newton starred in last year’s HBO hit Westworld , portraying android Maeve Millay.
The Great Wall, Trailer and Information
Matt Damon talks about the complexities of his character in a short featurette for his latest movie ‘The Great Wall’; a film set in China during the Song dynasty which follows William Garin – a young man captured and given to the army at a very young age. Together with his loyal companion Pero Tovar, he fights every battle and they always have each other’s back.
WOW! Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan party together – News
The Khan trio of Bollywood namely Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan has always made headlines for having rift in the relationship. Although Salman and SRK are back to being thick friends.
Good to decent start for Jolly Akshay, Kaabil Hrithik & Raees SRK succeed! – News
The prominent new release of the week, the next in the JOLLY LLB series, filmmaker Subhash Kapoor’s JOLLY LLB 2, featuring Akshay Kumar, embarked on a good to decent start of 25-35 percent during the morning shows. Thanks to positive reviews and quite a good word-of-mouth, the film picked up further during the latter shows.
Meet Begum Jaan Vidya Balan on 14 April, 2017 – News
One of the most awaited projects as well as talked about film BEGUM JAAN has been in news for various reasons since the time it was announced. Actresses like Vidya Balan, Gauahar Khan, Pallavi Sharda and many more are associated with this historical drama, produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt.
Marvel Phase 3 Videos: See the Stars Meet, New Concept Art and Lots More
Marvel Studios has just released two very exciting new videos, both of which tease the excitement to come when Marvel Phase 3 continues! In the first player below, you check out a FB Live video from the set of the now filming Avengers: Infinity War .
Turkish Intellectuals Who Have Recognized the Armenian Genocide: Fatih Akın
Fatih Akin . He is a film director, screenwriter and producer. He attended the ‘Hochschule fur bildende Kunste Hamburg’ to study visual communication and graduated in 2000.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
Qualified participant… )–The 13th Annual Boulder International Film Festival announced its program, which includes 58 films from around the world and three Sundance Film Festival awa… )–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Institutional Construction in the UK to 2020: Market Forecast” report to their offering.
Glitz of La La Land versus gritty I, Daniel Blake for top Bafta prize
Glittery Hollywood musical La La Land will battle gritty British drama I, Daniel Blake for the top prize at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. Glittery Hollywood musical La La Land will battle gritty British drama I, Daniel Blake for the top prize at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.
In ‘John Wick: Chapter 2,’ Keanu Reeves and Lawrence…
Keanu Reeves, left, and Laurence Fishburne, who costarred in the “Matrix” franchise, reunite in their new action movie “John Wick: Chapter 2,” opening Feb. 10. The two were photographed at the London Hotel on Jan. 27. Keanu Reeves, left, and Laurence Fishburne, who costarred in the “Matrix” franchise, reunite in their new action movie “John Wick: Chapter 2,” opening Feb. 10. The two were photographed at the London Hotel on Jan. 27. The first time Laurence Fishburne watched the gonzo, mayhem-filled 2014 cult action film “John Wick,” he immediately knew he wanted be involved in any potential sequel. “I was like a kid,” the actor recalled recently.
Can China Save the Struggling European Art House?
As the global market for specialty titles shrinks, Euro producers are increasingly eyeing access to the Middle Kingdom. Says one insider: “It will be the biggest market anywhere.”
2017 Spring Movie Preview: 9 comedies due in theaters
Let’s be honest: We could all probably use a good laugh right now. This spring movie season, Hollywood is going to try to deliver them, with no fewer than nine comedies on the schedule between now and the arrival of the summer movie season in early May — and including everything from a movie based on the old TV series “CHiPs” to the latest film from the minds of New Orleans’ Duplass brothers.
Despite McConaughey’s Efforts, ‘Gold’ Proves Lackluster
This image released by The Weinstein Company shows Bryce Dallas Howard and Matthew McConaughey, right, in a scene from, “Gold.” It was probably inevitable that Matthew McConaughey’s bold rebirth – that terrific run of “True Detective” ”Magic Mike,” ”The Wolf of Wall Street,” ”Interstellar,” ”Mud” and “Dallas Buyers Club” – would dissipate.
Take a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Netflix 2017 Schedule
At special event today at the Hudson Mercantile in New York, Netflix offered a first look at some of the new original content coming this later year. Among the day’s announcements was the casting of Kate McKinnon in The Magic School Bus Rides Again and the addition of Patricia Clarkson and Campbell Scott to the House of Cards season five cast.
Kerry Washington to Star In, Produce Adaptation of Hot Book ‘The Perfect Mother’
Tri-Star has preemptively picked up the rights to The Perfect Mother , a debut novel of writer Aimee Molloy, with Kerry Washington attached to star as well as produce via her Simpson Street production company. With shades of Gone Girl and Big Little Lies , the book tells of a group of moms whose quaint lives are disrupted when a baby of one of the moms is abducted from his crib.
‘Fifty Shades’: How ‘Darker’ got it hotter
‘Fifty Shades’: How ‘Darker’ got it hotter “I felt more comfortable with being assertive,” says Dakota Johnson of the sex scenes. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k2KBwJ “There are more sex scenes in this one than the first one,” says Dakota Johnson of the sequel ‘Fifty Shades Darker.’
Seven secrets from the set of ‘Fifty Shades Darker’
Seven secrets from the set of ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ For starters, the Red Room got a sensuous update. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k2HDZt Are you excited for the return of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele? Fifty Shades Darker arrives in theaters Thursday and we’ve got six big secrets straight from the set.
Star Wars Land theme parks opening date revealed
Back in 2015, it was confirmed that they’d each Star Wars Land would be 14 acres at Disneyland California and Walt Disney World Florida – making them the largest single-themed park expansions in the company’s history. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the new parks will open in 2019 – along with the release of Star Wars Episode 9 , the final instalment of the current ‘Skywalker Arc’ and trilogy.
Jack Nicholson Lands ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake, First Movie Since 2010
Jack Nicholson will star in his first movie since 2010, an English-language adaptation of the Oscar-nominated German film Toni Erdmann , Variety reports. From incendiary tragedies to indie musicals, Martin Scorsese to ‘Manchester by the Sea’ – Peter Travers picks the year’s top films Kristen Wiig will reportedly co-star alongside Nicholson in the remake of Maren Ade’s 2016 comedy-drama, which will compete for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards .
Jack Nicholson Coming Out Of Retirement To Star In First Film In 7 Years
Kristen Wiig has drawn Jack Nicholson out of retirement. The Oscar-winner will star opposite the ‘SNL’ alum in the English-language adaptation of 2016 German comedy.
RIP Richard Hatch, Dead at 71
It is with a heavy heart that we report on the passing of star Richard Hatch, best known for playing Apollo on the original Battlestar Galactica and for playing Tom Zarek on the Syfy remake. Hatch passed away today in Los Angeles at age 71, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Pandora – The World of Avatar Opening in May, Star Wars Lands in 2019
… 2022 and 2023. Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau through their Lightstorm Entertainment.
Entertainment Studios Beefs Up Freestyle Acquisitions Team With Hires
Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios has hired Dan Fisher as VP Acquisitions and Rachel Koehler as Director of Acquisitions at Freestyle Digital Media, ES’ digital content distribution unit of its Freestyle Releasing. Both come from indie distributor Gravitas Ventures.
Sundance Ferguson Doc ‘Whose Streets?’ Lands At Magnolia
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to Whose Streets? , the documentary on the unrest in Ferguson, MO from Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis that played in the U.S. Documentary competition at the just-wrapped Sundance Film Festival . Magnolia plans a summer theatrical release to coincide with the anniversary of Mike Brown’s murder, match that lit the the powerkeg protests in the Missouri city.
a Gimme Dangera a ” Film Review
We’re living in the golden age of the music documentary. From the red carpet ideals of Supersonic and Montage Of Heck to the smart lure of stirring masterpieces like Amy and Nick Cave’s One More Time With Feeling , the format now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the album as an art form.
Nothing But a Manat Fine Arts Library in the Doty Fine Arts Building
This little seen indie film from the Sixties presents a tough portrait of the African-American experience.
Nothing But a Manat Fine Arts Library in the Doty Fine Arts Building
This little seen indie film from the Sixties presents a tough portrait of the African-American experience.
Academy president urges Oscar nominees to ‘stand up’ politically
Academy president urges Oscar nominees to ‘stand up’ politically “Art has no borders … Strong societies don’t censor art. They celebrate it.”
Ex-Nazis Dig Land Mines from the Beach in the Suspenseful Land of Mine
Don’t hold it against Martin Zandvliet’s land-mine drama that its English title is the dopiest movie-title pun since John Singleton’s Poetic Justice .
David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over
David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over “It would be naA ve and very shortsighted to think this is the end of the challenges.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kG47ns Based on a true story from the 1940s, a Botswana prince is threatened and ridiculed when he marries a white woman from London.
Here’s how to win an Oscar, according to one study
The biggest Oscar bait of all: being from the good old U.S. of A.
Jenna Coleman in ‘Victoria,’ now on DVD and Blu-ray
… which is a challenge for a film based on a true story. PG-13, 94 minutes. From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment . Released Jan. 17 on digital HD and Jan. 31 on DVD and Blu-ray. Pinocchio The 1940 animated children’s classic about the puppet …
New a Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2a trailer airs during Super Bowl
Last night during the Super Bowl, a new extended trailer for the upcoming ‘ Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 ‘ was aired. Check it out below.
Movie review: ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ builds on a great brand
Will Arnett is back voicing the Caped Crusader – and Michael Cera is devastating as Robin.
Anushka Sharma’s guts on display with PHILLAURI – News
Anushka Sharma , still in her late 20’s, is yet to complete a decade in the show business but has proven with the release of her second production PHILLAURI’s trailer , that she has the guts to take on the conventional of Hindi film industry. With more than a dozen films already released and most of them being in the regular Bollywood genres, she stood out with her maiden outing as a producer with NH10.
What do these pix of Hrithik and Sussanne say?
They also spent Sunday morning with Akshay and Twinkle’s close friends, billionaire real estate developer Vicky Oberoi and his wife Gayatri Joshi, who you will recall from Swades . and H brought in 2017 together with a Dubai vacation.
Box office hits and misses: ‘Split’ scares off ‘Rings’ for third straight win
M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie is dominating the box office in a way that hasn’t happened since his 1999 thriller The Sixth Sense. M. Night Shyamalan’s multiple-personality thriller Split took home another win at the box office this week, narrowly beating supernatural horror sequel Rings for the top spot.
It’s Twitter official: There’s a ‘Split’ sequel
It’s Twitter official: There’s a ‘Split’ sequel Spoilers ahead: The following discusses the ending of the movie ‘Split.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kbnOjs He has 23 personalities and has shown them to his psychiatrist.
‘Split’ holds off ‘Rings’ to win box office again
… nt franchise begun with 2002’s “The Ring.” The weekend’s other debut, “The Space Between Us,” fizzled. The STX Entertainment release, starring Asa Butterfield as a boy born on another planet, made a mere $3.8 million.
‘Split’ holds off ‘Rings’ to win box office again
… nt franchise begun with 2002’s “The Ring.” The weekend’s other debut, “The Space Between Us,” fizzled. The STX Entertainment release, starring Asa Butterfield as a boy born on another planet, made a mere $3.8 million.
‘Split’ is the No. 1 movie in North America for a third week
The James McAvoy -led thriller Split is the No. 1 movie in North America for a third weekend, earning an additional $14.6 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.
‘Zootopia’ takes home 6 awards
“Zootopia” won best animated feature and took home a leading six awards at the 44th Annie Awards, setting up the Disney release as the clear favorite at the Oscars. One of its leads, Jason Bateman, shared best-voice acting with Auli’Cravalho from “Moana.”
‘La La Land’ nets Directors Guild of America win
… awards season event, many were compelled to address the refugee and immigration ban as it relates to the entertainment industry and the art it creates. Davis said he’s spoken to “a lot of refugees who have said that this film has given them the …
Winners of the 69th Annual DGA Awards
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2016 were announced on Saturday during the 69th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Damien Chazelle won the DGA’s Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for La La Land .
Winners of the 69th Annual DGA Awards
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2016 were announced on Saturday during the 69th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Damien Chazelle won the DGA’s Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for La La Land .
Sneak peek: ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ mixes martial arts and family strife
Sneak peek: ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ mixes martial arts and family strife For those who rank Darth Vader pretty high as Worst Dad Ever, meet Lord Garmadon. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9VPRj Jackie Chan voices Master Wu in this clip from ‘The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short,’ which will play in theaters before the animated ‘Storks’ .
Sneak peek: ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ mixes martial arts and family strife
Sneak peek: ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ mixes martial arts and family strife For those who rank Darth Vader pretty high as Worst Dad Ever, meet Lord Garmadon. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9VPRj Jackie Chan voices Master Wu in this clip from ‘The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short,’ which will play in theaters before the animated ‘Storks’ .
Now ‘SNL’ is practically trolling Donald Trump
Now ‘SNL’ is practically trolling Donald Trump The show once again went after the president, as well as his press secretary Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2kBiMAf This Oct. 1, 2016 photo released by NBC shows Alec Baldwin portraying Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a sketch on “Saturday Night Live,” in New York.
Goya Awards: ‘Fury of a Patient Man’ Takes Top Prize as…
Raul Arevalo’s directorial debut Fury of a Patient Man took the top award at the Spanish Film Academy’s Goya Awards ceremony Saturday, even as Juan Antonio Bayona’s A Monster Calls nearly swept the night with nine awards, including the director category. Bayona’s tale of a boy who faces his mother’s illness with the help of a monster scored on nine of its 12 nominations.
Daredevil and Jessica Jones Take a Winter Stroll in New Defenders Set Photos
Even more photos from the New York set of Marvel’s The Defenders have surfaced online and feature stars Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter in a new type of environment for the heroes of Hell’s Kitchen, a snowy New York! Check them out in the gallery below along with all of our previously released set photos!and feature a reunion of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in the anticipated Netflix series. You can view the almost 30 new photos of Krysten Ritter , Mike Colter , Jessica Henwick , and Sigourney Weaver .
‘Elle’ review: Isabelle Huppert is scintillating in Paul Verhoeven’s twisted psychodrama
Prepare to be challenged.
From first film job to Sundance splash
Emily Bodkin, left, spent a week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, with her mother, Noelle, and Neasa Ni Chianain, director of “Loco Parents.” COURTESY PHOTO Sentinel and Enterprise staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.
Manhood initiation movie opens wounds back at home
John Trengrove’s film The Wound has come under fire from local traditional leaders who have described it as an “exploitation of the Xhosa initiation ritual”. Last month, the movie, which explores circumcision and homosexuality, made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, to critical acclaim.
Post Pack-up, Shah Rukh Khan goes pantless – News
Post the success of the film SRK is busy giving interviews and appearing at various talk shows. Shah Rukh Khan made stark revelation in the season finale of Vh1 Inside Access and had everyone in splits with his whacky reply.
KAABIL Hrithik Roshan and RAEES Shah Rukh Khan, all set to succeed! – News
The battle royale between FilmKraft’s Hrithik Roshan, Ronit Roy and Yami Gautam starrer KAABIL and Red Chillies Entertainments’ Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin and Mahira Khan starrer RAEES, is now concluding, and for a change it is a happy ending! KAABIL AND RAEES Coming to the details, while KAABIL netted 75 crore , RAEES has managed 115 crore, during the extended 9-day week from India, both totals to be validated.
a Lovinga a ” Film Review
In the late 1950s, Richard Loving married Mildred Jeter. They lived a modest life in Virginia, not bothering anyone, just going quietly about their business.
The Ghost In The Shell Super Bowl teaser has been released
Paramount Pictures have shared the Super Bowl teaser for Ghost In The Shell ahead of the sporting event’s huge TV broadcast at the weekend. The clip includes some news shots of a cyborg Scarlett Johansson in action in the film.
Young cast lifts interstellar romance ‘The Space Between Us’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — “What’s your favorite thing about Earth?” That’s the question that Mars-born Gardner Elliot asks as he roams the American Southwest, soaking up new experiences and falling in love in the teen romance ” The Space Between Us.” The movie suffers from sluggish action at times, but its plot twists and appealing young actors elevate the proceedings into an enjoyable blend of romance, science fiction and adventure.
Sidharth Malhotra loads a groupfie after wrapping up RELOAD – News
Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer BANG BANG which was released in 2014 was a successful film with high octane action and sizzling chemistry between the lead stars. Post which the franchise of BANG BANG was taken ahead, however instead of calling it a part two or a sequel, the new film was coined as RELOAD with a new cast – Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Momentum Finds a Devil in the Dark
Momentum Pictures have announced March 7th as the On Demand/Digital premiere of their black-as-night horror thriller Devil in the Dark , the new film from director Tim J. Brown . Synopsis : When estranged brothers Adam and Clint attempt to reconnect over a week-long hunting trip in remote British Columbia, they find the tables turned by a mysterious presence lurking in the forest.
Marvel’s Runaways Cast Revealed
Following the announcement earlier this week of the cast for Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger , Marvel has made another big reveal about their TV productions with the lineup for the title heroes of their series Marvel’s Runaways ! The Marvel’s Runaways cast includes: Ariela Barer as Gert Yorkes, a purple-haired, bespectacled, contemporary riot grrrl. Never passing up a moment to stand on a soapbox, Gert sometimes wields her persona as a brash social justice warrior to mask her true feelings.
Clive Davis Documentary to Open Tribeca Film Festival
… Records, then did stints at RCA and Sony BMG. He currently serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. Throughout his time in the music business, Davis has signed and worked with countless artists including Bruce Springsteen, …
‘War on Everyone’ Review: Buddy-Cop Comedy Gets High on Retro Bad-Boy Supply
Remember the Nineties? Specifically, that decade’s subgenre of films that proliferated during the A.T. era, the ones featuring retro-hip musical deep cuts and gallows-humor dialogue dotting horrific gunfights? Usually the antiheroes were criminals; in the case of writer-director John Michael McDonagh’s tart-tongued throwback, they’re police officers. And from the moment that Terry and Bob show up, chasing down a street performer – “Always wondered if you hit a mime, does he make a sound?” – you realize you’ve entered some sort of Lethal Weapon through the looking glass.
‘War on Everyone’ Review: Buddy-Cop Comedy Gets High on Retro Bad-Boy Supply
Remember the Nineties? Specifically, that decade’s subgenre of films that proliferated during the A.T. era, the ones featuring retro-hip musical deep cuts and gallows-humor dialogue dotting horrific gunfights? Usually the antiheroes were criminals; in the case of writer-director John Michael McDonagh’s tart-tongued throwback, they’re police officers. And from the moment that Terry and Bob show up, chasing down a street performer – “Always wondered if you hit a mime, does he make a sound?” – you realize you’ve entered some sort of Lethal Weapon through the looking glass.
Six directors we think should helm Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’
With Ben Affleck stepping away from the director’s chair for the hyped “Batman” standalone film, we are beyond curious as to who will grab the torch. Director Antoine Fuqua attends “The Magnificent Seven” premiere on day one of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Thursday, Sept.
Six directors we think should helm Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’
With Ben Affleck stepping away from the director’s chair for the hyped “Batman” standalone film, we are beyond curious as to who will grab the torch. Director Antoine Fuqua attends “The Magnificent Seven” premiere on day one of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Thursday, Sept.
Six directors we think should helm Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’
With Ben Affleck stepping away from the director’s chair for the hyped “Batman” standalone film, we are beyond curious as to who will grab the torch. Director Antoine Fuqua attends “The Magnificent Seven” premiere on day one of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Thursday, Sept.
John Lennon, Yoko Ono love story movie in the works
Producer Michael De Luca is working with Ono on an untitled feature that would track her relationship with the Beatle, as well as their antiwar efforts. The Theory of Everything scribe Anthony McCarten will pen the feature and act as a producer on the project, along with Ono, De Luca and Immersive Pictures’ Josh Bratman.
John Lennon, Yoko Ono love story movie in the works
Producer Michael De Luca is working with Ono on an untitled feature that would track her relationship with the Beatle, as well as their antiwar efforts. The Theory of Everything scribe Anthony McCarten will pen the feature and act as a producer on the project, along with Ono, De Luca and Immersive Pictures’ Josh Bratman.
New film links McVeigh to far-right ahead of OKC bombing
It didn’t start out that way, but a new documentary tying various threads among far-right extremists and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh serves as a history lesson and, indirectly, as a warning that something so horrible could happen again. “Oklahoma City,” directed by Barak Goodman, airs Tuesday night in PBS’ “American Experience” series after its premiere last month at the Sundance Film Festival.
Six directors we think should helm Ben Affleck’s ‘The Batman’
Who will help steer the Batmobile?
Genius
Featuring a stellar cast, this absorbing biopic focuses on the long and complicated relationship between Max Perkins, famed literary editor at Scribner’s publishing house, and acclaimed writer Thomas Wolfe. Parents need to know that Genius is a biographical drama about acclaimed 20th-century literary editor Max Perkins’ complex, almost paternal relationship with legendary author Thomas Wolfe .
The Night Manager
Agreeing to become part of an ambitious espionage program run by the British secret service, ex-soldier Jonathan Pine slowly penetrates the layers of secrecy linking the spy business and international arms trade.
Macon Blair Wins Sundance 2017
Film buffs may recognize Macon Blair as an actor from his roles in Blue Ruin and Green Room , two movies by his friend and longtime collaborator Jeremy Saulnier.
The Last Emperorat Paramount Theatre
Filmmaker Richard Linklater selected this historical drama for its 30th anniversary.
The Salesman
Iranian writer/director Asghar Farhadi won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Feature for his 2011 film A Separation , and he’s been nominated again for his latest film, The Salesman .
The Comedian
Most people may not remember, but Robert De Niro first appeared in scrappy little comedies directed by novice film director Brian De Palma, audacious late Sixties social satires like Greetings , The Wedding Party , and Hi Mom! .
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Starring Milla Jovovich, Iain Glen, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts, Ruby Rose, Rola, Ever Anderson.
I Am Not Your Negro
When the great author, essayist, and public intellectual James Baldwin died in 1987, he left behind 30 pages of an unfinished manuscript that was to be titled Remember This House .
I Am Michael
This even-handed biographical film about the transition of Michael Glatze from gay activist to heterosexual Christian pastor is an intentionally provocative work.
Orlando Bloom reunites with his ‘Lord of the Rings’ co-stars and more …
… of 1980s classic Who’s the Boss reunited at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in New York City for a photo shoot for Entertainment Weekly. What was on the menu for the former co-stars? Patsy’s popular signature dish, veal meatballs and spaghetti. Photos: …
Emma Watson and Miles Teller lost a La La Landa roles for being a too demanding,a report says
Imagine “La La Land” starring Miles Teller and Emma Watson instead of Ryan Gosling and that other Emma, Emma Stone. Miles Teller poses for a portrait during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival at the Fender Music Lodge, on Friday, Jan., 18, 2013 in Park City, Utah.
Pharrell Williams’ newest hidden figures revealed: He and his wife just welcomed triplets
Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh at the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 28, 2016. While Pharrell Williams has been celebrating the three women of “Hidden Figures” in public this awards season, it seems he’s been celebrating three other hidden people in private: The triplets he and wife Helen Lasichanh welcomed earlier this month.
Spanish film icon Almodovar chosen as Cannes’ jury president
Cannes Film Festival organizers have announced that flamboyant Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar will be jury president at this year’s festival as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Pierre Lescure and Thierry Fremaux said Tuesday that “Cannes is delighted to welcome a unique and hugely popular artist.
Spanish film icon Almodovar chosen as Cannesa jury president
Cannes Film Festival organizers have announced that flamboyant Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar will be jury president at this year’s festival as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Pierre Lescure and Thierry Fremaux said Tuesday that “Cannes is delighted to welcome a unique and hugely popular artist.
Pedro Almodovar Named Cannes Jury President
Iconic Spanish director and screenwriter Pedro Almodovar has been named president of the jury for the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. A long-time festival favorite, Almodovar’s films have been in the running for the coveted Palme d’Or five times, he succeeds Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller as jury president.
Sundance 2017: Trump and the Politics of Film Festivals
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter may not be the ideal final note for the series but as long as Jovovich is up there doing her It’s a psychological and moral drama about how one man’s anger and damaged self-image drive him to the brink of destroying the very thing he “The Ballad of Narayama” is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens Molly Haskell speaks with Matt Zoller Seitz about “From Reverence to Rape,” “Love and Other Infectious Diseases,” “Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films” and more.
Women filmmakers’ luncheon on unity turns divisive over issues of identity
PARK CITY, Utah – “Is your coat wool?” Alfre Woodard asked as she sat at a long table draped with purple paisley Italian linen and an assortment of flowers. “I’m allergic to wool.
Austinites Win Big at Sundance Filmmakers Macon Blair and Ramona Diaz score prizes at festival
Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Dramatic Competition is I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore , written and directed by Austin transplant Macon Blair .
Behind-the-camera female Oscar nominees falls 2%
Behind-the-camera female Oscar nominees falls 2% Once again, no women were nominated for best director. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jLrXgi LOS ANGELES – Women earned a number of barrier-breaking Oscar nominations this year, but overall representation of women in Oscar-nominated behind-the-scenes categories fell two percent according to a report from the Women’s Media Center published Monday.
More LEGO Batman Movie Sets Revealed
Though you can already find some LEGO building sets for the upoming The LEGO Batman Movie , The LEGO Group has revealed four more sets that will be released later this year, including Scarecrow Fearful Face-off, Bane Toxic Truck Attack, Two-Face Double Demolition, and The Batwing! Check them out in the gallery below along with the mini-figs for the movie. Will Arnett reprises his role of Batman from The LEGO Movie as the voice of the titular Dark Knight, alongside Michael Cera as Robin the boy wonder, Rosario Dawson as Batgirl, Ralph Fiennes as Alfred Pennyworth, Mariah Carey as Gotham’s mayor, and Zach Galifianakis as The Joker.
New Humans Season 2 Featurette Goes Behind the Scenes
AMC has revealed a new Humans Season 2 featurette that takes you behind the scenes! Season 2 will premiere on Monday, February 13 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. Humans is penned by writing partners Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley and is set in a parallel present and explores what happens when the lines between humans and machines are blurred.
Eidos Montreal Reportedly Developing Guardians of the Galaxy Video Game
Last week came the official reveal that Marvel Entertainment had signed a deal with publisher Square Enix and developers Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal to create several games based around key properties, with an Avengers -centric game as the first up to bat. Now, in a report from Eurogamer on the status of their other franchises, comes word that Eidos Montreal is already working on the second game from the agreement and it will be based on none other than Guardians of the Galaxy .
The Daughter Brings an Ibsen Play to Australia, but His Spirit’s Still in Norway
In his atmospheric debut film, Australian theater director Simon Stone whittles down The Wild Duck into a cautionary tale about welcoming home an emotional exile. While stage adaptations of Henrik Ibsen’s tragicomedy often emphasize its farcical elements, Stone sticks to tragedy in his naturalistic version, set in densely planted logging forests and a rural community of abandoned factories and few opportunities.
We Chat with Training Day’s Katrina Law
When Training Day premieres on CBS on Thursday, February 2, fans of the 2001 film starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke will recognize the scenario. A decorated cop is sent in to watch the questionable methods of another officer.
Moving on (sorta): Kristen Stewart goes unconventional with her…
Kristen Stewart knows the kinds of thoughts people are going to have about her directorial debut. And she’s not especially concerned with them.
Katrina Kaif shares candid snaps from the sets of Jagga Jasoos – News
Bollywood’s Barbie doll Katrina Kaif has been active on social media for quite some time and she never fails to post snaps and also loves talking to her fans. She is currently shooting for JAGGA JASOOS along with Ranbir Kapoor.
SHOCKING! singer-composer Vishal Dadlani to divorce wife Priyali? – News
Ace music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani and his wife have reportedly filed for divorce after so many years of their marriage. If reports are to be believed then the singer has been living separately from his wife for quite some time now.
Exclusive: Backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
What happens after an actor or ensemble wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards? USA TODAY’s Andrea Mandell got a backstage pass to check it all out. Here, actress in TV comedy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus strikes a pose with her award.
Miss Universe winner is Miss France
She edged out Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier, the first runner-up, and Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar, the second runner-up, topping a field of 86 contestants in Manila, including Miss USA Deshauna Barber, the first contestant serving in the U.S. military. Steve Harvey, who infamously bungled the 2015 crowning when he incorrectly named runner-up Miss Colombia the winner when Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines actually won.
‘Hidden Figures’, Emma Stone & Mahershala Ali Win 2017 SAG Awards
With the Sundance Film Festival wrapped up in Utah, Hollywood took over to announce the Screen Actors Guild Awards winners. The SAG Awards honor the greatest performances from 2016, as chosen by other actors which means this is one of the most definitive lists of the best on-screen performances.
SAG Awards 2017: They wore that? Fashions and photos from the red carpet
Sunday night’s 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards isn’t just about honoring the best in movies and TV. Even if you don’t know a “Westworld” from a “Captain Fantastic,” you can still ponder the night’s unique fashion choices.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ opens to $18.4 million amid controversy
Opening in theaters amid controversy over animal treatment on set and calls for a boycott, “A Dog’s Purpose” still earned $18.4 million.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ opens to $18.4 million amid controversy
“A Dog’s Purpose” has underperformed slightly at the box office as it opened in theaters amid controversy over animal treatment on set and calls for a boycott. Based on early projections, the family film was expected to open in the mid $20-million range, but studio estimates Sunday indicated it took in $18.4 million for a second-place start.
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ opens to $18.4 million amid controversy
“A Dog’s Purpose” has underperformed slightly at the box office as it opened in theaters amid controversy over animal treatment on set and calls for a boycott. Based on early projections, the family film was expected to open in the mid $20-million range, but studio estimates Sunday indicated it took in $18.4 million for a second-place start.
Melanie Lynskey’s new film wins top prize at Sundance Film Festival
Starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, I don’t feel at home in this world anymore debuts on Netflix on Feb 24. Melanie Lynskey’s latest film has taken out one of the top prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. I don’t feel at home in this world anymore has won the grand jury prize for best drama at the long-running annual celebration of independent cinema in Utah.
Melanie Lynskey’s new film wins top prize at Sundance Film Festival
Starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, I don’t feel at home in this world anymore debuts on Netflix on Feb 24. Melanie Lynskey’s latest film has taken out one of the top prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. I don’t feel at home in this world anymore has won the grand jury prize for best drama at the long-running annual celebration of independent cinema in Utah.
Malia Obama Supported The Dakota Access Pipeline Protests At Sundance
While we don’t usually see the Obama girls getting heavily involved in political movements, now that their dad is out of office anything is possible. Only one week after her family left the White House, Malia Obama was spotted at a Standing Rock rally at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this weekend, Democracy Now! confirms.
Box office: ‘Split’ outpaces controversial ‘A Dog’s Purpose’
Box office: ‘Split’ outpaces controversial ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ M. Night Shyamalan’s multiple personality thriller made $26.3 million to repeat at No. 1. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jKQuPR LOS ANGELES – A Dog’s Purpose has underperformed slightly at the box office as it opened in theaters amid controversy over animal treatment on set and calls for a boycott.
2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners
After 10 days, 119 feature films and three feet of snow, an evening of humor and humanity marked the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards ceremony, with host Jessica Williams emceeing and jurors presenting 27 prizes for feature filmmaking in Park City, Utah . Honorees, named in total below, range from sharp comedies to provocative and timely documentaries and represent new achievements in global independent storytelling.
‘La La Land’ takes top honors at Producers Guild Awards
This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling, right, and Emma Stone in a scene from, “La La Land.”
‘Gold’ movie review: Matthew McConaughey’s bonkers performance shoulders so-so drama
His character, Kenny Wells, is a capitalist dreamer, a prospector who hits bottom and takes a desperate gamble on a possible gold mine deep in the Indonesian jungle. For the role, McConaughey grew a beer-swollen paunch, capped his pearly whites with jagged falsies, and swept about 17 long hairs over a balding pate merging with a mass of greasy curls licking the top of his collar.
Sundance winners: ‘I Don’t Feel at Home,’ ‘Crown Heights’ reign victorious
Sundance winners: ‘I Don’t Feel at Home,’ ‘Crown Heights’ reign victorious The art-house dramas prevailed over crowd favorites ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ ‘Patti Cake$.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJAgq8 Melanie Lynskey, right, and Elijah Wood star in ‘I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore,’ which won the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’ and ‘Split’ showdown at weekend box office
Kristen Stewart enjoyed the free-form aspect of making her short film, “Come Swim” which is showing at the Sundance Film Festival. She doesn’t see that as a directorial stepping-stone to full-length features.
Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest
Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest Former first daughter was seen at screenings and a Standing Rock protest in Utah. Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: http://usat.ly/2jIjec5 Four days after her father left office, Malia Obama was seen on the main drag in Park City, Utah, Monday during the Sundance Film Festival.
Larry Wilmore Talks Donald Trump’s Opening Days, Sundance & What’s Next
“I thought it was very thoughtful of Chief Justice [John] Roberts to use a fireproof Bible – because once Trump touches it at any time it could have burst into flames,” says Larry Wilmore of Donald Trump’s fiery Inauguration last week . “Very thoughtful,” the former The Nightly Show host and Insecure co-creator added with a sigh and a laugh.
Sundance Film Festival: ‘Crown Heights’ Wins U.S. Dramatic Audience Award
There were premieres, multimillion-dollar deals, a former Vice President, a Presidential inauguration, a Women’s March on Main that exceed all expectations , and of course a cyberattack . Now the 2017 Sundance Film Festival is almost at an end with tonight’s closing awards ceremony from Park City.
Sundance Boss Slams Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban At Awards Show
“As I’ve heard the news outside Park City during our time here, I’m more convinced than ever that independent perspectives in film and documentary matter,” Sundance Institute boss Keri Putnam told the Hollywood A-lister crowd tonight early in the awards ceremony for the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in a clear salvo to the opening days of the administration of Donald Trump . “I want to take a moment to talk about the international artists like these award winners, they are such an important part of our community,” Putnam added after announcing the Institute’s Global Filmmakers awards winners, that included Iran’s Massoud Bakhshi and her Yalda film.
Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan wins prestigious Sundance award for Pop Aye
SINGAPORE: Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan made history on Sunday when her debut feature film POP AYE won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah. This unprecedented win makes POP AYE the first Singapore film and Tan, the first ever Singaporean to achieve such a feat at the celebrated festival.
2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards: The Complete Winners List…
The 2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards are underway in Park City, Utah, where the best of the annual indie gathering will be honored. Four juries decided the winners, and audience prizes will be chosen for the films in the U.S. and World competitions and in the NEXT category.
Actress Mischa Barton hospitalized after ‘talking incoherently’ and…
Actress Mischa Barton at the screening of the film “Loving” at the 69th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2016. Actress Mischa Barton at the screening of the film “Loving” at the 69th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2016.
Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest
Malia Obama ditches Palm Springs for Sundance pipeline protest Former first daughter was seen at screenings and a Standing Rock protest in Utah. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2jIjec5 Four days after her father left office, Malia Obama was seen on the main drag in Park City, Utah, Monday during the Sundance Film Festival.
Trump refugee ban ensnares Iranian Oscar nominee Asghar Farhardi
… refugee ban, aimed at keeping would-be terrorists from entering the U.S., appears to already be affecting the entertainment industry by barring entry to a film director for this year’s Oscars. Two-time Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi, who wrote and …
Oscar-nominated Emmanuelle Riva dies in Paris, age 899 min ago
Emmanuelle Riva, a French star of screen and stage who was nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in 2013, has died. She was 89. Riva died yesterday in a Paris clinic after a long illness, her agent, Anne Alvares Correa, told The Associated Press.
Oscar-nominated Emmanuelle Riva dies in Paris, age 89
Emmanuelle Riva, a French star of screen and stage nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in 2013, has died.
Netflix, Amazon, YouTube at Sundance: A new world order? – CNET
Amazon nabbed one of the biggest deals of this year’s Sundance Film Fest when it bought the rights to “The Big Sick” for about $12 million. “YouTube, Netflix and others investing in digital creations [means] the output is on par with what is coming out of Hollywood,” said Jamie Byrne, director of creators for YouTube, which screened its first original movie at Sundance this year and has sponsored the fest’s short-film program for half a decade.
Veteran British actor John Hurt dies
John Hurt attends a news conference for the film “Only Lovers Left Alive” during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 25, 2013. Oscar-nominated British actor John Hurt, known for his roles in Elephant Man and Harry Potter , has died aged 77 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, reports said Saturday citing his agent.
Amazon picks up Sundance prison drama “Crown Heights”
PanARMENIAN.Net – Amazon Studios has picked up world rights to the Sundance prison drama “Crown Heights” for $2 million-plus, Variety has learned. The movie, which premiered to strong reviews on Monday as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition, stars Lakeith Stanfield as a real-life Brooklyn man wrongfully convicted of murder.
RLJ Entertainment nabs Dave Bautista’s Sundance thriller “Bushwick”
PanARMENIAN.Net – RLJ Entertainment has bought U.S. theatrical rights to the Dave Bautista -Brittany Snow thriller “Bushwick” for at least $1 million following the film’s premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Variety said. The movie, directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott , follows Snow’s character, who discovers that her Brooklyn neighborhood is under attack by black-clad soldiers.
Weekend Movie Selections
Toni Erdman Writer-director Maren Ade’s stun gun of a comedy-drama is a bizarre, brilliant, and madly original story about an aging German hippie man-child and amateur comedian who pulls every trick in his book to reconnect with his estranged yuppie daughter , who works in Romania as a corporate consultant hired by struggling companies to lay off workers by the hundreds. He’s retired and lonely, so he pops up in her life unannounced – and in disguise as a life coach to CEOs.
RIP Sir John Hurt, Elephant Man and Alien Star Dead at 77
Acclaimed British actor Sir John Hurt has died at the age of 77. The actor often joked about his reputation of playing characters that died on screen, telling The Talks back in 2014: “I think I’ve got the recordIt got to a point where my children wouldn’t ask me if I died, but rather Hurt had an extensive career in film and television including two Academy Award nominations for his roles as Max in Midnight Express and John Merrick in David Lynch’s The Elephant Man .
The challenges female filmmakers face post-Sundance
Gender equity in filmmaking must have looked pretty good to the women attending the Sundance Film Festival, which concludes this weekend in Park City, Utah. But for many female filmmakers, coming back down the mountain will mean a return to an industry where the opportunity divide remains far more glaring.
The challenges female filmmakers face post-Sundance
Gender equity in filmmaking must have looked pretty good to the women attending the Sundance Film Festival, which concludes this weekend in Park City, Utah. But for many female filmmakers, coming back down the mountain will mean a return to an industry where the opportunity divide remains far more glaring.
Fete for Female Filmmakers
Glamour magazine and Girlgaze recently hosted an intimate lunch celebrating “Films Powered by Women” at the Sundance Film Festival, where directors, editors and actors had an opportunity to meet, mingle and toast the work of female filmmakers. Held Jan. 24 at the home of Mimi Kim, the event coincided with the Women in Film Competition, which is sponsored by South Coast Plaza, the Orange County luxury lifestyle center currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Where Rogue One fits in the Star Wars saga
Where Rogue One fits in the Star Wars saga Just in time for new spinoff ‘Rogue One,’ we chronicle the Star Wars series in a two-minute timeline. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jEYRwB
Shaliene Woodley praises Malia Obama for attending DAPL protest
Malia Obama walks to a car on Main Street during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Park City, Utah. The 18-year-old daughter of former President Obama reportedly joined with Dakota Access Pipeline protesters during Sundance Film Festival on Monday and actress Shaliene Woodley – who has been a fierce supporter of the efforts – praised Malia for showing up.
Free things to do in central Pa. as January ends
Winner of the Best Director Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, “Middle of Nowhere” follows Ruby, a bright medical student who sets aside her dreams and suspends her career when her husband is incarcerated. Rated R. Dickinson will present a faculty brass ensemble concert.
Movie review: ‘The Salesman’ plays out emotionally complex domestic tragedy
It will come as little surprise to admirers of the Iranian writer-director Asghar Farhadi that his new film, “The Salesman,” unfolds mainly in a couple of nondescript apartments. As he has demonstrated in the likes of “Fireworks Wednesday” , “A Separation” and “The Past” , Farhadi excels at finding the mystery in the mundane.
Should Ryan Reynolds star in ‘Green Lantern’ reboot?
… McHale, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds, Armie Hammer, and Jake Gyllenhaal are on the shortlist of actors DC Entertainment is considering pursuing for the role of Hal Jordan in “Green Lantern Corps,” multiple people with knowledge of the project …
Jessica Williams lights up the screen in new Sundance comedy
Actress Jessica Williams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “The Incredible Jessica James”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Actress Jessica Williams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “The Incredible Jessica James”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
Sean P. Means: Made-in-Utah movies earning rave reviews at Sundance
… the event’s sponsors as “Festival Host State,” because it means thousands of moviegoers – many of them in the entertainment industry – are seeing Utah’s snowy landscapes and clear skies whenever they’re outside. Certainly the Utah Film Commission …
Sundance review: – Icarus’
This image released by the Sundance Institute shows a scene from the documentary “Icarus,” by filmmaker Bryan Fogel. The film, about doping in sports, is an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Mountain News: Steamboat, Park City join in with Trump protests
Women and their male supporters took to the streets in many ski towns on Saturday in response to the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president. In Aspen they skied from the top of the gondola at 3,450 metres back to the town.
Stars Bundle Up in Style at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Aside from the movies , what else are we excited to see at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival ? The fashion-obviously. The annual event officially kicked off on January 19 in Park City, Utah, and plenty of celebrities have already been spotted showing off their killer cold weather style.
Rest in Peace, Mary Tyler Moore, Reluctant Feminist Icon
In 1970, when Moore embodied the character of flighty, 30-year-old single TV news producer Mary Richards on The Mary Tyler Moore Show , there was no other such woman portrayed on television – at least not one who was leading her own show or not dismissed as slutty. The only forerunner was Marlo Thomas in That Girl , but her Ann Marie was a 20-something on her way to marriage, while Mary was running away from the institution.
Fans freak out over Star Wars’ ‘hidden message’
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit cinemas in December, and in an interview on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival, Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill said he liked that the title was “straightforward” and “minimalist.” And according to some eagle-eyed fans, it also has a double meaning, linking to the title of the last film, The Force Awakens.
Richard Kelly Planning “Donnie Darko 2”
Back in 2001, the quirky “Donnie Darko” came out and quickly became a highly acclaimed indie cult hit and its first-time feature director Richard Kelly was seen as a breakout talent and visionary. Five years later, everything fell apart with the debut of 2006’s “Southland Tales” which crashed and burned at its Cannes Film Festival premiere and never recovered.
Jay Z on Protests: – We Are the Power’
The hip-hop legend and activist sat down for a discussion about his new docuseries ‘TIME: The Kalief Browder Story,’ about the life of the titular wrongfully imprisoned teen who spent 800 days in solitary confinement without trial before taking his own life.
Festival wrap: Sundance remains a vital platform for diverse filmmaking voices
Robert Redford stood before the press on the first day of the Sundance Film Festival and explained that his bustling 39-year-old creation isn’t about elephants and donkeys. “Presidents come and go, the pendulum swings back and forth,” the Sundance Kid said.
Q&A: ‘Toni Erdmann’ director on Oscar-nominated film, Whitney Houston inspiration
Asking viewers to sit through a three-hour German comedy is a gamble, yet writer-director Maren Ade was open to the risk with “Toni Erdmann.” Critical praise began building when it debuted at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and by the end of the year, “Toni Erdmann” was splashed across many best of 2016 lists.
Q&A: a Toni Erdmanna director on Oscar-nominated film, Whitney Houston inspiration
Actor Sandra Huller stars as Ines in the film “Toni Erdmann.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics MANDATORY CREDIT TORONTO – Asking viewers to sit through a three-hour German comedy is a gamble, yet writer-director Maren Ade was open to the risk with “Toni Erdmann.”
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The rap legend Ad-Rock opens up about his new Sundance film ‘Golden Exits’-exhibiting his exceptional acting chops-and how Trump is a “sleazeball fuckin’ racist.” “It’s terrible out there,” mutters Adam Horovitz , motioning to the blizzard outside.
Amazon Studios acquires Jenny Slate’s family dramedy “Landline”
… Holm. Gigi Pritzker and her banner OddLot backed the film, along with Russell Levine on behalf of Route One Entertainment. It’s been a good morning for OddLot, which nabbed four Oscar nominations, including a best picture nod, for “Hell or High …
Jolly LLB 2 – Movie Preview
Fox Star studios presents JOLLY LLB 2 an upcoming bollywood movie which is set to release on February 10, 2017. JOLLY LLB 2 MOVIE STILLS Produced by Fox Star Studios and directed by Subhash Kapoor, the movie stars Akshay Kumar, Huma Qureshi, Annu Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla in the lead roles.
Brooklyn Decker bundles up at Band Aid Sundance premiere
The Eccles Theatre in Park City played host to the world premiere of Zoe Lister-Jones’ directorial debut Band Aid for the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday. Brooklyn Decker, who’s got a supporting role in the rock musical about a troubled marriage, was a standout at the premiere.
Amazon Steals Netflix’s Spotlight to Become Toast of Hollywood
… secured While Netflix Inc., the streaming leader with almost 94 million subscribers worldwide, has upended entertainment industry traditions, Amazon.com Inc. has played more by Hollywood’s rules. In the movie business, that means giving motion …
Scott Disick Refusing To Go To Couples Counseling With Kourtney
Oh no! Just when Scott Disick is finally back on Kourtney Kardashian’s good side, he’s blowing it by not being a committed partner and working on their relationship. HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVE details of how he’s on thin ice with her after refusing to go to couples counseling.
The Oscars 2017: Complete list of nominees
On Tuesday morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its list of nominees for each of the award show’s 24 categories. The awards are meant to highlight the best in cinema each year.
Whatever a Dog’s Purpose Is, It Isn’t to Be in Movies Like A Dog’s Purpose
Bruce Cameron, combines the philosophical belief that living beings are reborn into a different physical body after biological death with the voiceover narrative technique of Look Who’s Talking . The main character, Dog, dies in multiple wrenching scenes and is subsequently reborn; during his many lives, his thoughts are voiced by Josh Gad, and he engages in a lot of internal doggy eschatology, wondering about the meaning of life and what he’s meant to do.
Vu Pham’s Mother Was Murdered. His Half-Brother is Missing. But He Calls Himself Lucky.
The Vietnam-born, Portland filmmaker’s life is full of tragedy. He shares them this week at the Northwest Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium.
This New Black Metal Documentary Totally Misses the Point
Blackhearts opens with a bespectacled expert explaining to a group of schoolkids that black metal-the movement of souped-up teenage metal bands from the early ’90s that replaced MotA rhead’s booze-and-bike talk with Satan, forests and ice -has become part of mainstream culture in Norway. But in other countries, he explains, “black metal is still something obscure and exciting.”
Oscars 2017: Emma Stone proves she’s the top with lead actress nomination for ‘La La Land’
For as much as “La La Land” is a throwback to the mainstage musicals of yore, star Emma Stone has the trappings of a Freed Unit starlet who shines brightest when playing characters caught in the sometimes bracing glow of the footlights. But the silver screen has always served as a siren song for the native off Scottsdale, Ariz., who at 14 pitched her parents a Power Point presentation aimed at relocating to California where she could pursue a career in acting, a dream she made reality in 2004.
Donald Trump gets Sundance Film Festival fired up
Al Gore, seen at the New Climate Lunch Roundtable at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, said that “no one person can stop” progress that’s being made on combating climate change. PARK CITY, Utah >> At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, one topic of conversation has trumped all others – President Donald Trump.
Oscar snubs: Martin Scorsese, Amy Adams, ‘Finding Dory’ miss out
Oscar snubs: Martin Scorsese, Amy Adams, ‘Finding Dory’ miss out Annette Bening and Taraji P. Henson were also overlooked in a crowded actress race. Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://usat.ly/2koQDbA La La Land and diversity were major winners in Tuesday’s Oscar nominations, but not everyone woke up to an avalanche of excited texts.
St. Vincent recalls near-fatal eighth birthday
St. Vincent is lucky to be alive after being involved in a major car crash when she was eight which saw her mother’s car “jackknife” into traffic. The 34-year-old musician – real name Anne Clark – has turned her attention to filmmaking on her directorial debut ‘The Birthday Party’ which premiered as part of short film anthology ‘XX’ at the Sundance Film Festival last weekend.
Mustafa and Kiara Advani speed up their love in MACHINE teaser! – News
Abbas-Mustan, the director duo is set to launch Mustafa with a romantic thriller named MACHINE termed as a twisted love story. Of course father and uncle will leave no stones unturned in making it the best possible launch for him.
Ajay Devgn leaves BAADHSHAHO shoot & why – News
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn had to abruptly leave the shoot of BAADHSHAHO, which was going in full swing in Jodhpur Rajasthan. Well as per the reports, Ajay’s mother, who was diagnosed with chest congestion a week ago, has been admitted in ICU as the water accumulated in her lungs and she had to be rushed to a hospital on Saturday.
Woody Harrelson recalls the night he got robbed: ‘I’m gonna die now’
Woody Harrelson has opened up about the night he was held up at gunpoint in the early days of his career. Talking about his upcoming film Wilson at the Sundance Film Festival, the 55-year-old was asked about the first big purchase he made after scoring a major role.
Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance
Actress Kerry Washington makes a point during a panel discussion at the Women at Sundance Brunch during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Park City, Utah. PARK CITY, Utah – Olivia Pope gets a lot of credit for being a powerful woman, but it’s the woman behind the fictional character who is helping to create real change in an industry that’s woefully lacking in women and people of colour behind the camera.
Woody Harrelson jokes about new role in Star Wars spinoff
Woody Harrelson recently confirmed he’s playing Han Solo’s mentor in the next “Star Wars” movie, but the actor jokes about his own ability to lead. “I wouldn’t choose me,” the actor shrugged and then laughed at the premiere of “Wilson” at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Netflix nabs worldwide rights to “The Incredible Jessica James”
PanARMENIAN.Net – Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to “The Incredible Jessica James” , which will be the closing night film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It continues what has been a busy festival for the streaming giant.
Cartagena Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup
The longest-running fest in the region will honor director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, actress Andrea Arnold and legendary Brazilian filmmaker Eduardo Coutinho. Colombia’s Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival , the longest-running film festival in Latin America, revealed on Monday the films that will compete for the India Catalina award on its 57th edition, which runs March 1-March 6. Both the fiction and documentary official selections include ten films from Latin America and Spain, while the Colombian Film section will feature eight domestic features and 23 shorts films.
Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah – Oliva Pope gets a lot of credit for being a powerful woman, but it’s the woman behind the fictional character who is helping to create real change in an industry that’s woefully lacking in women and people of color behind the camera. Kerry Washington on Monday spoke to a group of women at the Sundance Film Festival’s annual Women in Film Brunch, telling guests that progress is going to take “courage on all of our parts.”
Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance
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Universal/Blumhouse’s Jordan Peele Horror Film ‘Get…
EXCLUSIVE: Universal and Blumhouse are coming off of an excellent weekend with M. Night Shyamalan’s Split taking No. 1 at the box office with $40M and they’re going to keep the party going with this year’s secret screening at the Sundance Film Festival : the first look at Jordan Peele ‘s feature directorial debut, Get Out which will premiere at midnight at the Library Theater.
Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta On New Doc ‘Dolores’:…
One of the buzziest documentaries coming out of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival , Peter Bratt ‘s Dolores premiered Friday just in time for the doc’s inspirational subject, civil and labor rights leader Dolores Huerta , to speak at events surrounding the Park City Women’s March. Executive produced by legendary musician Carlos Santana , alongside consulting producer Benjamin Bratt , Dolores tells the story of Dolores Huerta, who bucked 1950s gender conventions by co-founding the country’s first farmworkers’ union.
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster Are Expecting Their First Child
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are going to be parents. The Orange Is the New Black actress and For Hell or High Water star are expecting their first child together, People reports.
Predictions for the 2017 Oscar Nominations
Tomorrow morning, the nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards will be announced beginning at 8:18 a.m. EST. Oscar-winning actresses Jennifer Hudson and Brie Larson , Oscar-nominated actor Ken Watanabe , winner of the past three Oscars for cinematography Emmanuel Lubezki and Oscar-nominated writer-director Jason Reitman will join Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs live from Los Angeles for the presentations.
Stephen Colbert to host 2017 Emmy Awards on CBS
CBS and the Television Academy announced Monday that “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert will host the 69th Emmy Awards this fall. The announcement continues a run of TV late night hosts acting as award show masters of ceremony.
Woody Harrelson Confirms Role in a oeYoung Han Soloa Movie
During an interview at the Sundance Film Festival, the 55-year-old actor confirmed to Variety that will, indeed, be reuniting with his Hunger Games producer Allison Shearmur for in the upcoming Han Solo spin-off. This time, Harrelson, who played a mentor to Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games character, Katniss Everdeen, will play Han Solo’s mentor in the currently untitled project.
Al Gore Caught Riding In An SUV At Sundance Film Festival [VIDEO]
Former Vice President Al Gore was caught entering an SUV at the Sundance Film Festival where he debuted the sequel to his 2006 environmental catastrophe film “An Inconvenient Truth.” An undercover source for the website Climate Depot caught Gore on camera exiting a building in snowy Park City, Utah and entering a Chevy Suburban LT Saturday – the video was posted online Sunday.
Tech headlines: Avaya bankruptcy; Zuckerberg land grab; Sundance…
Avaya, the company that acquired many of Nortel’s assets when that tech giant went bankrupt, has itself declared Chapter 11. “Avaya has gone down this path to formally restructure its balance sheet so that it can better position itself in the long term, according to the vendor. The company got to this point from taking on debt after major acquisitions in the last decade highlighted by the Nortel deal,” reports Computer Dealer News.
Q&A: Meet ‘Roxanne, Roxanne’ breakout Chante Adams
Actress Chante Adams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Roxanne Roxanne,” at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah. less Actress Chante Adams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Roxanne Roxanne,” at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
The Grateful Dead played a beautiful private show ahead of ‘Long Strange Trip’ premiere
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Jesse Williams strikes a pose while attending the Kenzo Menswear Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Common performs like at he Celebration of Music In Film on day 3 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Dee Bliss is back! Neighbours star Madeleine West makes a dramatic…
Neighbours fans are in for a shock this week! Ramsay Street will see the return of Dione ‘Dee’ Bliss , the “dead” wife of Toadfish ‘Toadie’ Rebecchi on Monday’s episode. The character, played by Madeleine West , is making a surprise comeback as Toadie’s long lost love – almost 13 years after he accidentally drove her off a cliff on their wedding day.
Shah Rukh Khan to take train journey for RAEES! – News
RAEES is set to release in January 25 2017 that is just two days from now and the star is still on movie promotion spree. Shah Rukh will be promoting the movie in his hometown Delhi in an unusual manner.
Sundance review: ‘Step’
Amanda Lipitz’s documentary “Step” is one of the biggest crowd-pleasers at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, and deservedly so, as it exuberantly tells the life-affirming story of a remarkable group of young women in inner-city Baltimore. The Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women was founded in 2009 with a handful of sixth-graders who, as the movie starts in fall 2015, are in their senior year.
2017 Sundance Film Festival – “Strong Island” Portraits
Filmmaker Yance Ford poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Strong Island”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Filmmaker Yance Ford poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Strong Island”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
Matt Damon says he’ll pitch clean water to Trump
Matt Damon took the cause of clean water to the Sundance Film Festival, where he said he’s hoping to pitch Donald Trump on the issue. Damon told The Associated Press on Saturday that clean water accessibility isn’t a partisan issue and demands “an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this.”
John Legend responds to being called ‘monkey’
The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker has criticised the paparazzi photographer who recently branded him a “monkey” but insists he is not “hurt” by the comments as he is “smarter [and] stronger”. Speaking to Variety at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he said: “We were right next to each other and we looked at each other like, ‘Did he really just say that?’ And he really said it.
Anchorage Symphony’s adventurous guest artist featured on ‘Black Swan’ soundtrack
Earlier this month, Tim Fain was playing fiddle in a bar. On Saturday, he’ll play Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the Anchorage Symphony in Atwood Hall.
‘Wind River’: Taylor Sheridan & Cast On…
In the wake of the U.S. government clashing with protesters and the community of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation over the Dakota Access Pipeline, along comes Taylor Sheridan ‘s Wind River , a timely thriller centered around the continued injustice toward Native Americans in our nation. The opening shot: a young Native American teenage girl runs to her death, barefoot in the snow.
Matt Damon Says He’ll Pitch Clean Water to Trump
Matt Damon took the cause of clean water to the Sundance Film Festival, where he said he’s hoping to pitch Donald Trump on the issue. Damon told The Associated Press on Saturday that clean water accessibility isn’t a partisan issue and demands “an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this.”
Rooney Mara dons all-black for horror premiere at Sundance
Rooney Mara donned a moody all-black outfit for the premiere of her new ghost movie on Sunday at the Sundance Film Festival. The 31-year-old actress wore a crew neck black sweater with criss-cross laces over a long black blouse.
Shaun Gladwell, Natasha Pincus, Amiel Courtin-Wilson form VR collective
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Sundance: ‘To the Bone’ breaks conventions with anorexia dramedy
Sundance: ‘To the Bone’ breaks conventions with anorexia dramedy Lily Collins stars in ‘UnReal’ co-creator Marti Noxon’s semi-autobiographical film. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kglwiD Dr. William Beckham takes on the anorexic Ellen as his patient in dark comedy ‘To the Bone.’
Dee Rees’ American odyssey ‘Mudbound’ captivates Sundance
Specifically: What is it to be a citizen and what is it to fight for a country that doesn’t fight for you? The film, which premiered Saturday night at the Sundance Film Festival, had audiences raving and some already speculating about Oscar chances. Based on Hillary Jordan’s 2008 novel “Mudbound,” chronicles the lives of two families in the WWII-era South – one white and one black, and the complicated intersectionality of their paths.
John Legend disappointed by racism
The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker has criticised the paparazzi photographer who recently branded him a “monkey” but insists he is not “hurt” by the comments as he is “smarter [and] stronger”. Speaking to Variety at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he said: “We were right next to each other and we looked at each other like, ‘Did he really just say that?’ And he really said it.
Playdates’ Star Paul Scheer Says Silicon Beach Is – Way…
Paul Scheer thinks Silicon Beach, where the pilot for his new TV series is set, is “way more aggressively douchey” than Silicon Valley. “Silicon Beach is like Silicon Valley but the difference is, it’s way more aggressively douchey,” Paul Scheer said at TheWrap’s interview studio at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Dianna Agron, Margaret Qualley Drama – Novitiate’ Picked Up…
The coming-of-age drama starring Margaret Qualley and Dianna Agron, “Novitiate,” has been picked up by Sony Pictures Classics following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, an individual familiar with the acquisition told TheWrap. Written and directed by Maggie Betts, the film also stars Melissa Leo and Julianne Nicholson.
New King Arthur Promo from the AFC and NFC Games
If you’re watching the AFC and NFC games today, you’ll see a new King Arthur: Legend of the Sword promo. You can check out the promo in the player below! Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword .
‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ Clip: Flooding Predictions from the First Film Have Come True
One of the films that kicked off the first night of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival was An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power , a follow-up to former vice president Al Gore ‘s 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth . The film is another wake up call for climate change deniers who keep hitting the snooze button while the evidence of global warming is all around them.
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ reaches $1B in global earnings
As far as box-office successes go, the newest “Star Wars” now sits in a galaxy far, far away from most others. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” officially soared past the $1 billion mark at the global box office Saturday, making it just the 28th film in history to enjoy such an illustrious payday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Dee Rees’ American odyssey ‘Mudbound’ captivates Sundance
Director Dee Rees, from left, actors Garrett Hedlund, Rob Morgan, Mary J. Blige, Carrey Mulligan, center, and Jason Mitchell, bottom pose for a portrait to promote the film, “Mudbound”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
Screen scene: Local film news
FILMMAKER’S WEEKEND: Seen here, a still from My Dear Americans represents one of multiple short works that award-winning filmmaker Arpita Kumar will screen during her visit to Asheville. a Grail Moviehouse hosts an encore screening of Democracy for Sale on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. The documentary follows North Carolina native Zach Galifianakis throughout his home state as he investigates its transformation at the hands of political spending.
‘Split’ shocks the box office a ” and Vin Diesel’s ‘xXx’ sequel a ” with a $40-million debut
Competing with a presidential inauguration, multi-city marches and big-budget Hollywood productions, M. Night Shyamalan’s creepy psychological thriller “Split” pulled off a surprising victory its opening weekend, pulling $14.6 million Friday for an estimated weekend gross of $40.2 million. The low-budget “Split,” which cost a reported $9 million to make, blew away predictions that it would be bested by Vin Diesel ‘s big, action-packed “xXx: Return of Xander Cage.”
Portland filmmaker explores ‘Slender Man Stabbing’ of 12-year-old girl
Portland-based filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky’s latest documentary, “Beware the Slenderman,” examines the stabbing of a 12-year-old girl, an attack inspired by an internet character, and its aftermath. The film debuts on HBO Jan. 23. On May 31, 2014, in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a 12-year-old girl with multiple stab wounds was found lying on a sidewalk.
Shia LaBeouf begins four-year Trump protest
US actor Shia Labeouf attends on May 15, 2016 a press conference for the film “American Honey” at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. / AFP / Laurent EMMANUEL US actor Shia Labeouf attends on May 15, 2016 a press conference for the film “American Honey” at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.
Cyberattack on Sundance film fest briefly shuts down box office
A festival goer holds up her movie ticket after visiting the Festival Box Office during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Jan. 21 in Park City, Utah. Representatives for the Sundance Film Festival say that their network systems were subject to a cyberattack that caused its box offices to shut down briefly Saturday afternoon.
Taraji P. Henson rents Southwest Side theater for free ‘Hidden Figures’ screening
“Empire” starTaraji P. Henson in the deadline press room with her Golden Globe for TV actress -drama at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 10, 2016. “Empire” starTaraji P. Henson in the deadline press room with her Golden Globe for TV actress -drama at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 10, 2016.
Sundance review: ‘Wind River’
A rookie FBI agent and a veteran tracker team up to solve a case in writer-director Taylor Sheridan’s crime drama “Wind River.” The movie, filmed in and around Park City, will debut in the Premieres section of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance review: – Walking Out’
The movie screens in the U.S. Dramatic competition of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. courtesy Sundance Institute A son carries his injured father through the Montana wilderness in “Walking Out,” a drama by the twin filmmakers Alex and Andrew Smith.
Sundance review: – The Yellow Birds’
This image released by the Sundance Institute shows Tye Sheridan, left, and Alden Ehrenreich in a scene from “The Yellow Birds,” a film by Alexandre Moors. The film is an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance red carpet photos: Mary J. Blige, Carey Mulligan arrive for ‘Mudbound’
The Salt Lake Tribune) Mary J. Blige, at the Eccles Theatre for the premiere of “Mudbound” at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Saturday, January 21, 2017. The Salt Lake Tribune) Mary J. Blige, at the Eccles Theatre for the premiere of “Mudbound” at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Saturday, January 21, 2017.
Chelsea Handler leads defiant, star-studded Women’s March at Sundance
Twenty-one degree weather and a steady sprinkle of snow couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday morning, where an estimated 8,000 women, men and children took to the streets of Park City for a peaceful but potent Women’s March on Main. Organized by Chelsea Handler , the procession was one of several hundred sister marches taking place the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, with other gatherings drawing hundreds of thousands of participants across the country and around the world .
Chelsea Handler and the women’s march
Many of the attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are sharing in the national protest movement and marching in support of women’s rights down Main Street. And that’s just one of the things happening today in Park City which, today, is the center of the film world.
‘Before I Fall’ explores Groundhog Day themes, for teens
“Before I Fall” begins by telling the audience that you’re watching the last day of its heroine’s life. Yes, 17-year-old Samantha is about to die.
Stars march against Trump in Utah during Sundance Film Festival
Chelsea Handler took a break from the Sundance Film Festival Saturday to lead a celebrity-filled march against President Trump in Park City, Utah. A crowd of celebrities and citizens mingled Saturday at an anti-Trump march in Park City, Utah, led by comedian/talk show host Chelsea Handler on the first Saturday of the Sundance Film Festival.
A-list celebs out in force for anti-Trump women’s marches
If you wondered where many of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities had gone during President Donald Trump’s inauguration, you didn’t have to wonder any longer on Saturday, when scores of them showed up at women’s marches in Washington and other cities to send the new president a pointed message that he was in for a fight – and that, as so many signs said, women’s rights are human rights. Madonna, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Cher, Alicia Keys, Emma Watson and Patricia Arquette were just a few of those at the march in Washington, where officials said the crowd could number more than half a million.
A-list celebs out in force for anti-Trump womena s marches
If you wondered where many of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities had gone during President Donald Trump’s inauguration, you didn’t have to wonder any longer on Saturday, when scores of them showed up at women’s marches in Washington and other cities to send the new president a pointed message that he was in for a fight – and that, as so many signs said, women’s rights are human rights. Madonna, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Cher, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Emma Watson, Amy Schumer and Jake Gyllenhaal were just some of those at the march in Washington, where officials said the crowd could number more than half a million.
Charlize Theron looks ageless in glamor photos
Charlize Theron, 41, looks ageless in glamor photos taken at Sundance Film Festival before breaking down in tears at Women’s March But just before the show of emotion, the 41-year-old actress looked stunning in glamor photos taken at the Sundance Film Festival’s Women’s March on Main at the Music Lodge event. The ex of Sean Penn was also seen with her march mates Joshua Jackson, Aisha Tyler, Chelsea Handler and Mary McCormack.
‘Before I Fall’ explores Groundhog Day themes, for teens
This image released by the Sundance Institute shows, from left, Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Medalion Rahimi and Cynthy Wu in a scene from, “Before I Fall,” a film by Ry Russo-Young. The film is an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance filmmakers and local businesses steel for anti-Trump march
Snowy streets greet Sundance Film Festival guests as Park City, Utah, prepares for Saturday’s star-studded protest march “Eight years ago was an amazing day,” said Emmy-winning film producer Julie Goldman on a palpably subdued inauguration morning at the Sundance Film Festival . “Today is the opposite.”
‘Landline’ doesn’t connect, but ‘Novitiate’ is worthy of praise
Jenny Slate and Abby Quinn appear in ‘Landline’ by Gillian Robespierre, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Jenny Slate and Abby Quinn appear in ‘Landline’ by Gillian Robespierre, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance red carpet photos: Jason Segel, Rooney Mara and Riley Keough in ‘The Discovery’
Actor Jason Segel poses at the premiere of “The Discovery” during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Actor Jason Segel poses at the premiere of “The Discovery” during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
Chelsea Handler, Jessica Williams, Aisha Tyler and others take the…
Many of the attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are sharing in the national protest movement and marching in support of women’s rights down Main Street. And that’s just one of the things happening today in Park City which, today, is the center of the film world.
At the speed of Twitter, Sundance 2017 moviegoers turn ‘The Big Sick’ into a big hit
Two days in, sandwiched between a coolly received presidential inauguration and Saturday’s anti-Trump march down Main Street here in Park City, “The Big Sick” is the hit so far of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival . Most of the movie, the best of it, works like crazy with an audience.
Kristen Stewart slams Donald Trump
Back in 2012, the now-President of the United States of America took to Twitter to share his views after Kristen cheated on her then-boyfriend Robert Pattinson and Kristen, 26, admitted she found the 70-year-old businessman’s tweets bizarre. Speaking to Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, she said: “He was mad at me a couple years ago, really obsessed with me a couple years ago, which is f**ing crazy.
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LA Times’ Sundance Review: Here’s a Different Look at…
… for the 21st century, steeped in the trends and foibles of trendy Millennials who work in or around the entertainment industry. It’s a film made for audiences with personal experience negotiating Santa Monica Blvd. with or without Waze, finding the …
Kristen Stewart says Trump was – obsessed’ with her
… at me a couple years ago, really obsessed with me a couple years ago, which is f*****g crazy,” Stewart told entertainment magazine Variety’s festival studio in Park City, Utah. The newly-inaugurated president posted five tweets about the Hollywood …
Shraddha Kapoor lashes out at media! – News
A lot has been said and written about Shraddha Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar’s alleged affair to an extent that it was also reported in media that Shraddha’s father Shakti Kapoor dragged her out of alleged beau Farhan Akhtar’s house. However, Shraddha denied the rumors and her friendship with her ROCK ON 2 co-star is steady.
After Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone make host James Corden groove on ‘Lungi Dance’ – News
… Vin’s chemistry set the house on fire, while Deepika managed to spread her charm with a good mix of humor and entertainment. However, the highlight of the show was her famous dance number the ‘Lungi dance’ from her popular movie CHENNAI EXPRESS. She …
Check out Saala Khadoos Maddy’s leaner avatar – News
R.MADHAVAN The cute Sharmaji from TANU WEDS MANU had bulked up for his role as a boxing coach in SAALA KHADOOS. But yesterday at the party Maddy was spotted in a leaner look.
Vaani, Jacqueline, Poonam…six worst dressed babes of the week – News
While some actress succeeded in impressing us with their fashion sense, there were few who completely failed to score good marks in this department. WORST DRESSED OF THE WEEK PHOTO GALLERY Vaani Kapoor: We don’t know what is wrong with BEFIKRE Vaani.
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Sweeping, showy, and stiff, Joe Wright’s adaptation of Ian McEwan’s pedigreed bestseller traffics in florid staging and callow emotions. Precocious 13-year-old Briony can’t handle her crush on the housekeeper’s older son Robbie – particularly since he’s in love with her 23-year-old sister Cecilia .
Sundance review: ‘Dolores’
Consulting producer Benjamin Bratt, from left, director Peter Bratt, Dolores Huerta, and executive producer Carlos Santana pose for a portrait to promote the film, “Dolores”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Consulting producer Benjamin Bratt, from left, director Peter Bratt, Dolores Huerta, and executive producer Carlos Santana pose for a portrait to promote the film, “Dolores”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
Gore stays mum on Trump meeting, says ‘it’s not the last’
PARK CITY, Utah – Former Vice President Al Gore said that while he wouldn’t divulge specifics about his December conversation with Donald Trump, it wasn’t “the last conversation.” Speaking to a packed auditorium in Park City following the premiere of the climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which kicked off the 33rd Sundance Film Festival Thursday, Gore said that he’s seen a lot of people who started out as climate deniers change over time.
‘Star Trek’ Producers Settle Lawsuit Against Crowdfunded Film
Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios end yearlong legal battle against makers of fan-made ‘Prelude to Axanar’ without going to trial Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios end yearlong legal battle against makers of fan-made ‘Prelude to Axanar’ without going to trial Over a year after Star Trek ‘s copyright holders engaged in a legal war with the sci-fi series’ own fans over a crowdfunded, unofficial prequel film, the two sides in the infringement lawsuit announced Friday their battle will not head to a courtroom after agreeing upon a settlement.
Kristen Stewart says Trump was – obsessed’ with her
… at me a couple years ago, really obsessed with me a couple years ago, which is fucking crazy,” Stewart told entertainment magazine Variety’s festival studio in Park City, Utah. The newly-inaugurated president posted five tweets about the Hollywood …
Elizabeth Olsen stuns at Sundance event
That didn’t take long! Elizabeth Olsen is effortlessly stylish in skin tight trousers…just hours after jetting into Utah for Sundance And it didn’t take long for Elizabeth Olsen to get camera-ready, as the 27-year-old actress was spotted looking at her picture perfect best just hours later at the Deadline Hollywood Studio event at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Friday. The actress, who is the younger sister of twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, rocked the event in a pair of skin tight black trousers and a stylish striped top.
Gore Stays Mum on Trump Meeting, Says ‘It’s Not the Last’
Former Vice President Al Gore said that while he wouldn’t divulge specifics about his December conversation with Donald Trump, it wasn’t “the last conversation.” Speaking to a packed auditorium in Park City following the premiere of the climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which kicked off the 33rd Sundance Film Festival Thursday, Gore said that he’s seen a lot of people who started out as climate deniers change over time.
A year later, Sundance grapples with ‘Birth of a Nation’
No one foresaw the ultimate collapse of Nate Parker’s “Birth of a Nation” after its stellar reception at the Sundance Film Festival last year, when perfect timing, immense hype and a vigorous bidding war resulted in a record-setting $17.5 million sale. One year later, as Sundance begins again, “Birth of a Nation” isn’t exactly top of mind for many – at this point a distant story as its would-be awards run suddenly dried up.
‘Dog’s Purpose’ author defends set treatment: ‘The dog was not terrified’
‘Dog’s Purpose’ author defends set treatment: ‘The dog was not terrified’ W. Bruce Cameron writes on Facebook: ‘The written commentary accompanying the edited video mischaracterizes what happened.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ka1Lcs A Dog’s Purpose author W. Bruce Cameron is staunchly defending the movie adaptation’s set treatment of a German Shepherd named Hercules following outcry over a video release which showed the dog in distress while shooting a scene.
Make Your Reservations Now: Adam Levine Stars in New Movie a oeFun Mom Dinnera
After making his movie debut playing a musician in the film Begin Again , Adam will now portray a bar owner in Fun Mom Dinner, a movie that’s premiering at the Sundance Film Festival at the end of this month. The movie, directed by Althea Jones , stars Molly Shannon and Toni Collette.
Animal Inc.’s Downward Dog is First-Ever Network Show to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Downward Dog, a webisode-turned-network show created by Pittsburgh-based production and visual effects house Animal, Inc., will make its debut at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, January 19-29. Ordered by ABC-TV for the 2017 season, Downward Dog is the first major network show to ever premiere at Sundance.
Canadian doc ‘Rumble’ exposes unheralded influence of Native American musicians
They were the power chords that sparked a musical revolution: three growling, fuzzy blasts that made Link Wray’s 1958 banned-by-radio instrumental “Rumble” a rule-breaking inspiration for rock guitarists who followed. The song kicks off the documentary “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World,” from Montreal-based filmmakers Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana, which has its world premiere Sunday in competition at the Sundance Film Festival and will air on The Movie Network later this year.
Gore stays mum on Trump meeting, says ‘it’s not the last’
Al Gore said that while he wouldn’t divulge specifics about his December conversation with Donald Trump, it wasn’t “the last conversation.” Speaking to a packed auditorium in Park City following the premiere of the climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which kicked off the 33rd Sundance Film Festival Thursday, Gore said that he’s seen a lot of people who started out as climate deniers change over time.
At 5:30 p.m. theaters around the U.S. turned on their lights as…
Things have heated up in the entertainment world with the start of the Sundance Film Festival and much of Hollywood focused on the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Just around the corner is the announcement, coming Tuesday, of the Academy Award nominations.
Sundance 2017’s Buzziest Movies
This year’s edition of the world’s premier indie film fest, running Jan. 19-29, boasts everything from intriguing sci-fi flicks to several eye-opening documentaries. It is, without question, the world’s premier showcase for independent cinema-one that’s hosted the feature filmmaking debuts of the Coen brothers, Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, Darren Aronofsky, and many more of America’s best and brightest.
Movie review: Intriguing ‘Staying Vertical’ explores the soul by way of libido
The child is very much father to the man in “Staying Vertical,” a serenely nutty cinematic pastoral that unfolds at the crossroads of life and death, freedom and responsibility, this world and the next. The film follows a screenwriter in his 30s named Leo into the open countryside, where he shacks up with a shepherdess, has a baby boy and soon finds himself dealing with much more than just a crippling case of writer’s block.
xXx sequel tries to critique NSA, but suffers from moral confusion
XXx: Return of Xander Cage sees the return of original star Vin Diesel, left, with appearances by action star Donnie Yen and Deepika Padukone. XXx: Return of Xander Cage sees the return of original star Vin Diesel, left, with appearances by action star Donnie Yen and Deepika Padukone.
In The Founder, Michael Keaton seeks another career resuscitation
Michael Keaton has had a respectable run in recent years, starring in such acclaimed movies as Birdland and Spotlight. And his acting in The Founder Michael Keaton has had a respectable run in recent years, starring in such acclaimed movies as Birdland and Spotlight.
Bakery in Brooklyn: A sickly-sweet and uninspired romantic comedy
Early on in the preposterous romantic comedy Bakery in Brooklyn we hear the line, “Too much sugar is bad for you.” Holy cannoli, ain’t that the truth.
Split: James McAvoy shines in M. Night Shyamalan’s psycho-thriller
… n a basement? Anyway, I’m of two minds when it comes to Split : McAvoy is excellent, but, for pure squeals and entertainment, the film falls short of Shyamalan’s The Visit from 2015.
Maliglutit: All-Inuit drama a compelling tale about family love
In Maligutit, Kuanana returns from a caribou hunt to discover his wife and daughter kidnapped, and the rest of his family slaughtered. In Maligutit, Kuanana returns from a caribou hunt to discover his wife and daughter kidnapped, and the rest of his family slaughtered.
The Skyjacker’s Tale: Engaging but scattershot doc lacks nuance
In The Skyjacker’s Tale, is about a decades-old case of murder, economic disparity, toxic race relations and a justice system that seemed to favour white mainlanders over the local black population. In The Skyjacker’s Tale, is about a decades-old case of murder, economic disparity, toxic race relations and a justice system that seemed to favour white mainlanders over the local black population.
Kristen Stewart shines at Sundance premiere of her film
Ivanka Trump stuns in a black and white gown as she is joined by Tiffany and the rest of the clan at The Donald’s pre-inauguration dinner Kristen Stewart goes hell for leather at Sundance premiere of her directorial debut Come Swim as annual film festival opens The 26-year-old Los Angeles native proved it again as she posed for shots at the premiere of Come Swim – the short film that marks her directorial and screenwriting debut – which received a coveted screening spot at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. The 5 ft., 5 in.
Three Colorado films star at Sundance Film Festival
A still from the Boulder-produced film “Chasing Coral,” an official selection of the New Frontier VR Experiences program at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which runs through Jan. 29 in Park City, Utah.
Tell No One
Eight years ago, pediatrician Alexandre Beck was the prime suspect in his wife’s murder. He’s put all that behind him, but now that two dead bodies have been found near his home, he’s suspected of wrongdoing once again.
Tell No One
Eight years ago, pediatrician Alexandre Beck was the prime suspect in his wife’s murder. He’s put all that behind him, but now that two dead bodies have been found near his home, he’s suspected of wrongdoing once again.
Watch live: Robert Redford kicks off 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Robert Redford, founder and president of the Sundance Institute, will be at the center of two conversations streaming live starting at 1 p.m. today to kick off the Sundance Film Festival. The first is with filmmakers Sydney Freeland and David Lowery , both institute-supported artists with films in the festival.
You may need to imbibe to find the funny in stoner comedy ‘Doobious Sources’
No mention was made in the production notes for “Doobious Sources” as to whether the filmmakers themselves were high when they were making this micro-budget stoner comedy, but given the wildly unfunny results, it would certainly account for the seriously wasted energy. Jeff Lorch and Jason Weissbrod play a pair permanently toasted freelance video reporters making up the Instant Karma Investigative News Team, who have been making a name for themselves by “bringing the scumbags of the world to the public’s attention for over five years.”
A List of LGBTQ Films at Sundance 2017
Today marks the start of the 39th annual Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the U.S.. Whether you plan on going or not, it’s good to know about the LGBTQ films at Sundance 2017 because you’ll likely hear about them again, either as they wind their way around the festival circuit or as they they hit at your local art house movie theatre months from now.
PETA calls for boycott of ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ after disturbing video surfaces
… in an independent third party to conduct an investigation into this matter.” Production company Amblin Entertainment issued a statement late Wednesday saying the German Shepherd seen in the footage, named Hercules, was “happy and healthy.” The film …
Tons of Easter eggs revealed in Pixar films
Tons of Easter eggs revealed in Pixar films We bet you never spotted most of these. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k1s5W4 A huge batch of Easter eggs planted by Disney and Pixar in their universe of films was recently revealed by an official video released on Facebook.
Too brutal? ‘Walking Dead’ premiere outcry led producers to rein in violence
The Walking Dead producers’ response to backlash over the season 7 premiere’s violence shows that fan reactions can have a big impact on broadcast TV. Fans were happy to see The Walking Dead return for season 7 on October 23, but that excitement soon turned to sadness and even outrage for some.
Watch Ben Affleck respond to a Sad Afflecka meme
The meme consisted of a video playing Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound Of Silence’ over footage of Affleck looking subdued while co-star Henry Cavill discusses bad reviews their Batman v Superman film was receiving in an interview. Asked by BBC Radio 1 what the film taught him, Affleck said: “It taught me not to do interviews with Henry Cavill where I don’t say anything and they can lay Simon & Garfunkel tracks over it.
Dolby Atmos Transforms the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Institute and the Dolby Institute, along with the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Family Fund, announced that Mudbound , cowritten, directed, and executive produced by Dee Rees, has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Dolby Family Sound Fellowship. This fellowship provides a range of post-production resources to enable the recipients to fulfill the creative potential of their films’ soundtracks.
New ‘Wilson’ Trailer Gives Glimpse Of Woody Harrelson’s Fatherly Faux Pas
Craig Johnson’s Wilson makes its world premiere this Sunday, January 22, at the Sundance Film Festival, with a Fox Searchlight theatrical release March 24, but here’s a little taste. This new trailer for the Woody Harrelson -starrer lays out the premise and tone quickly, and fans of Daniel Clowes ‘ original graphic novel should be pleased with the fidelity to the author’s comically neurotic take on family values.
CBS3’s Ukee Washington cameos in M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie ‘Split’
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Ricky Gervais in New David Brent: Life on the Road Trailer
Ricky Gervais is back as Netflix unveils the trailer for their “The Office” sequel film David Brent: Life on the Road , which premieres on February 10 worldwide on the streaming service, excluding the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Check out the hilarious trailer below! Directed, written and produced by award-winning, comedic genius Gervais, David Brent: Life on the Road sees a documentary crew catching up with the idiosyncratic David Brent from the BBC2’s mockumentary The Office .
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner to Appear in Ocean’s 8
… is set for release in Summer 2018 and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures , a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
Abundance of quality animation means tough Oscar fight
… both 2008’s Kung Fu Panda and 2011’s Kung Fu Panda 2 were nominated for animated feature Oscars. Illumination Entertainment’s hit musical Sing didn’t wow critics ( just 70% liked it on review site Rotten Tomatoes), but it’s hitting the right notes …
Its Shubh Mangal Saavdhan time for Ayushmann and Bhumi! – News
After making their way into people’s heart by their endearing performance in their National-award winning film DUM LAGA KE HAISHA, actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar are all set to enthrall the audience in their next quirky romantic-comedy flick SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN. Ayushmann announced about this film on a micro-blogging site: This will be third time when Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar will be working together.
JUDWAA 2: Salman Khan’s double role means double the fun, read how – News
Stamped and printed the guarantee of entertainment gets doubled by this super news of Salman Khan doing a double role in the remake of JUDWAA JUDWAA 2 and here is why we say it is so. According to reports producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that his team of writers are working on a special role for Salman Khan in JUDWAA 2 and a close source in the production house informs that Bollywood’s most loved ‘bhai’ will be back in original avatar of the shy Prem and the street smart tapori Raja seen in the original 1997 blockbuster helmed by David Dhawan.
Diljit Dosanjh is Ekta Kapoor’s Super Singh – News
TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor is all set to venture as a producer in Punjabi films. The producer is collaborating with director Anurag Singh and has roped in Diljit Dosanjh for the film titled SUPER SINGH.
Sundance to – engage and provoke’ with focus on climate
The Sundance Film Festival opens in Utah Thursday, promising to set the agenda for independent cinema and starting the 2018 Oscars buzz a month before this year’s statuettes are awarded. The annual gathering, founded in 1985 by iconic screen outlaw Robert Redford, turns the lens on 118 independent features, as Hollywood descends on the ski resort of Park City for the 33rd edition.
Kate Mara, Jamie Bell engaged
… in modern religious thought and philosophy, he worked at the Inquirer as a news clerk, researcher, editor, and entertainment writer. He hopes SideShow will help citizens better understand the vicissitudes of the …
Vikramjeet Virk: My character in Battle of Saragrahi is like ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ – News
Vikramjeet Virk is name to reckon with on small screen after having done TV shows like ‘Devon Ka Dev Mahadev’, ‘Shobha Somnath Ki’, ‘Suryaputra Karan’ and many others. But the model-turned-actor has dabbled into Bollywood, regional cinema, reality shows, and Hollywood.
Kieran Darcy-Smith; Lion and Moonlight Reviews
Kieran Darcy-Smith co-wrote and directed a stunning feature film in Australia, Wish You Were Here . It was chosen as the Opening Night Film at the Sundance Film Festival, and Hollywood opened its arms and smothered him with love.
PIX: Mona to get married on Bigg Boss
Mona Lisa will reportedly marry her boyfriend Vikrant Singh Rajpoot inside the house. This will be the second wedding in the house after Sana Khan and Ali Merchant ‘s in 2010.
Deleted ‘Force Awakens’ scene shows Chewie tearing off arm
A deleted scene from “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” shows everyone’s favorite wookiee, Chewbacca, yanking off the limb of a galactic tough guy, Unkar Plutt . In “A New Hope,” after R2-D2 pulls a smart move in the holographic game Dejarik, Han Solo warns C-3PO that “it’s not wise to upset a wookiee.”
‘The Founder’ is scathing biopic that reveals history of…
That’s enough to condemn him in many people’s eyes, but did he cheat the true founders of McDonald’s while becoming the company’s CEO? That’s the question at the center of the sad, effectively told biopic “The Founder.” Michael Keaton employs all of his intensity and charm to play Kroc, a milkshake machine salesman desperate for a payday in the 1950s.
Video: la la Land’s Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling Quizzed on Musical Film Knowledge
Recently, Golden Globe Award winners Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone visited London’s Magic Radio to promote their hit movie musical, LA LA LAND. During the appearance, the duo was quizzed on their knowledge of iconic musical films.
Two International Beauty and the Beast Posters
The Walt Disney Studios has debuted new international Beauty and the Beast posters, which you can check out in the gallery below. Disney’s new Beauty and the Beast movie is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.
8 Awesome Circus Horror Movies
… P.T. Barnum and death-defying acrobat outfit Ringling Bros. , the circus was, once upon a time, the apex of entertainment, with children (who literally often plotted to run away from home and join the show) thrilling to the clowns, human oddities, …
Who are this year’s Oscar dark horses?
Who are this year’s Oscar dark horses? Does ‘Deadpool’ really have a chance? What about Mel Gibson? Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jQfg0P Every year, Oscar voters throw out a curveball or two in the nominations. Last year, the honor went to Mark Rylance, who shocked Oscarologists by picking up a best supporting actor nomination for Bridge of Spies – and then won the statue on the big night without campaigning.
Listing a winter’s worth of movies
… Carlton Wilborn. Directed by Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan. Bond/360 Also: Get the Girl Comedy. Vertical Entertainment Kung Fu Yoga Action comedy with Jackie Chan. Well Go USA Lost in Florence Romantic drama. Orion Pictures Midsummer in Newtown …
Listing a winter’s worth of movies
… Carlton Wilborn. Directed by Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan. Bond/360 Also: Get the Girl Comedy. Vertical Entertainment Kung Fu Yoga Action comedy with Jackie Chan. Well Go USA Lost in Florence Romantic drama. Orion Pictures Midsummer in Newtown …
(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Redford walks on to…
The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Redford walks on to the Egyptian Theatre stage for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival opening press conference in Park City. The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Redford walks on to the Egyptian Theatre stage for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival opening press conference in Park City.
Hidden Figures Topping Four-Day Holiday, Rogue One Approaching $1B
… Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell and Kevin Costner. Hidden Figures cost just $25 million to make. Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures ‘ Sing earned $13.8 million over the three days, but with the expected $18.5 million for the four-day …
‘Deepwater Horizon,’ now on DVD and Blu-ray
… Tambor, John Lithgow and J.K. Simmons, cost $44 million and grossed $150 million. From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Released Jan. 10. Kevin Hart is effervescently funny. He has a string of hit Hollywood comedies. But he keeps coming back to …
The Love Boat: Season 3: Vol. 1
This smash-hit television series blends comedy and romance on the high seas, as Capt. Stubing, cruise director Julie, and other crew members aboard the ship Pacific Princess help their passengers find love that’s exciting and new.
12 Monkeys: Season 2
A reboot of the 1995 sci-fi classic, this mind-bending series describes the super-temporal mission of James Cole, whose time-traveling abilities allow him to voyage back from 2043 to 2015 to prevent a deadly plague from decimating civilization. With an apocalyptic future still looming, the time-traveling mission to save humankind continues.
Rizzoli & Isles: Season 7
Best friends with polar-opposite personalities, detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles work together investigating serial killers, mysterious deaths and more. Season 1 finds Rizzoli’s nemesis stirring up trouble from behind bars.
Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania
Sequel to the Academy Award nominated film that goes behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive penguin surfing.
Something Wild
A complex exploration of the physical and emotional effects of trauma, Something Wild stars Carroll Baker , in a layered performance, as a college student who attempts suicide after a brutal sexual assault but is stopped by a mechanic played by Ralph Meeker – whose kindness, however, soon takes an unsettling turn. Startlingly modern in its frankness and psychological realism, the film represents one of the purest on-screen expressions of the sensibility of the intimate community of artists around New York’s Actors Studio, which transformed American cinema in the mid-twentieth century.
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Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050
Roger Corman is back with his most outrageous film yet in this sensational, action-packed and darkly humorous reboot of the original Death Race 2000! It’s the year 2050 and America is controlled by an all-powerful corporate government ruled by The Chairman . The masses have been brainwashed with violent virtual-reality entertainment.
Indie Focus: Zooming in on awards season, Hollywood Values and ‘Live by Night’
Are we still saying Happy New Year, because I don’t know about you, but 2017 already has me exhausted. So. Much.
Video: Geremy Jasper
Video: Geremy Jasper Hillsdale native Geremy Jasper is bringing “Patti Cake$” to Sundance Film Festival. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2iw3xXr