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‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: Randall Miller Changes Plea to Guilty
5 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Director Randall Miller has changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in the ”Midnight Rider” trial Monday, according to media reports. Miller, producer Jody Savin, and executive producer Jay Sedrish are being charged with criminal trespass and involuntary manslaughter following the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones on the set a year ago. Jones, 27, was killed when a train hit her during a dream sequence scene on a bridge lying above the Altamaha River. More To Come… »
- Jordan Chariton
Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dies at 59
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Nine-time Emmy winner Sam Simon, who wrote episodes of “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” before co-creating landmark animated series “The Simpsons” and eventually becoming a philanthropist, died Sunday of colorectal cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his reps confirmed. He was 59 and was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2012.
“Simpsons” showrunner Al Jean also confirmed the news with a tweet on Monday.
Simon shared seven Emmy Awards for “The Simpsons” and two for his work on “The Tracey Ullman Show.”
In 1989 he developed “The Simpsons” with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, and he subsequently co-wrote nearly a dozen “Simpsons” episodes during his tenure on the animated comedy, also serving as co-showrunner, character designer, creative consultant, creative supervisor, developer, and writer. He left the show in 1993 while retaining an exec producer title.
The animated sitcom, he said, gave him more freedom than live action. “You »
- Carmel Dagan
No Marvel at 2015 Comic-Con?
7 hours ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
The San Diego Comic Con has become quite the interesting beast. I first attended the convention back in 2006, a time when you could actually cover the convention as a member of the press. You didn't have to wait in long lines just to sit in a giant convention hall and actually leave said convention hall to participate in interviews and then return to check out more teaser footage. The last time I attended Comic Con was back in 2009, when I had to get up around 4 Am to wait in line with a bunch of teen girls lining up to see the The Twilight Saga: New Moon panel just so I can see the Avatar footage. I felt defeated. It was a low point in my career here at RopeofSilicon and I haven't been back since. However, this isn't to say Comic Con doesn't have its place in this industry, but »
- Brad Brevet
Friend of Robert Durst’s Murder Case Reopened as HBO Documentary Reveals New Evidence
7 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
New evidence revealed in HBO’s six-part Robert Durst documentary might support the reopened investigation into the 2000 killing of his friend, Susan Berman. In Sunday’s fifth episode of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” Berman’s stepson found an envelope with a letter written by Durst to Berman in 1999. Also Read: HBO Developing Will Strouse Supernatural Drama From ‘Newsroom’ Producer The block lettering on the envelope seems to be identical to an anonymous note sent to the Beverly Hills Police Department on December 23rd, 2000 alerting them to a “cadaver” at Berman’s house; the same day police believe Berman was. »
- Jordan Chariton
Shailene Woodley Praises Edward Snowden as a "Hero," Plays His Girlfriend in New Oliver Stone Movie
7 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The U.S. government may believe that Edward Snowden is a criminal, but Shailene Woodley doesn't. In fact, the Insurgent star, who plays Snowden's longtime dancer-acrobat girlfriend Lindsay Mills in Oliver Stone's upcoming drama about the National Security Agency whistleblower, thinks he should be celebrated for his work. "I define a hero as somebody, who against the judgment of other people. if they believe something will positively impact the world and they choose to do it and honor their integrity that's what I sort of consider a hero, no matter how big or mall a feat they create," she told me this weekend while promoting Insurgent (in theaters on March 20). "And in that light, »
Box Office: ‘Chappie’ Stumbles, ‘Unfinished Business’ Bombs
8 March 2015 8:18 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Neill Blomkamp’s “Chappie” and “Unfinished Business” with Vince Vaughn added up to a weekend to forget at the U.S. box office.
Overall ticket sales plunged as “Chappie,” a science-fiction adventure about a sentient robot, topped charts with a weak $13.3 million from 3,201 locations. Going into the weekend, Sony Pictures was aiming for a debut of roughly $15 million and some analysts expected the film could hit $20 million. Reviews were tepid, and the picture is the latest in a long line of R-rated new releases such as “Fifty Shades of Grey” and “Focus,” which may have hurt it with moviegoers looking for something that appeals to kids as well as adults.
“There’s been a glut of R-rated movies starting from the first of the year,” said Rory Bruer, Sony’s worldwide distribution chief. “I think there’s some R-rated fatigue.”
The odds may have been against “Chappie” from its inception. »
- Brent Lang
Netflix to Release Jennette McCurdy Drama 'Between' on Week-by-Week Basis
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Netflix has set a May 21 premiere date for its Jennette McCurdy drama Between. But don't expect to be able to binge-watch the survivalist thriller in which the former star of Nickelodeon's Sam & Cat plays a pregnant teen. Netflix will instead unveil a new episode each week as the streamer goes day-and-date with Canada's City network, which has the worldwide first-window rights to the Canadian drama. Read More Jennette McCurdy on 'Sam & Cat' Cancellation: 'I'm Not Apologizing. Don't Need To' City will debut Between — which centers on a town beset by a plague that kills everyone over 21
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- Etan Vlessing
James Bond Movie ‘Spectre’ Adds ‘The Bridge’ Star Stephanie Sigman
15 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“The Bridge” star Stephanie Sigman will join Daniel Craig in the next James Bond movie “Spectre,” it was announced today by @007 on Twitter. Sam Mendes is returning to direct “Spectre” after his success with “Skyfall” in 2012. Craig is reprising his role as the British super spy, along with a supporting cast that includes Dave Bautista, Christoph Waltz, Monica Belluci, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes. Sigman will play a woman named Estrella, and chances are likely that she’s a femme fatale of some kind. “Spectre” follows Bond deciphering a cryptic message to uncover a sinister organization. While M »
- Jeff Sneider
Lebanese Journalist Effectively Takes Down Rude Guest After He Tells Her to "Shut Up" During Interview
17 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Pay attention, people. This is how you shut down someone who is disrespecting you in a way that is both badass and effective. Lebanese news anchor Rima Karaki was interviewing Muslim scholar Hani Al Seba'i during a segment about Christians joining Isis and other extremist Islam groups. Al-Seba'i is known for his controversial opinions, but things got really heated when Karaki asked a direct question about how Isis is able to recruit people from different faith backgrounds. When Al-Seba'i refused to answer and instead danced around the question with a history lesson, Karaki attempted to steer him back to the original topic, as they were running out of time. Apparently Karaki doing her job really pissed him »
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Have Date Night While Actor's Ex Demi Moore Parties Down the Street
17 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Of all the streets in all the land... Lovebirds and new parents Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis managed to step out for a little date night in Venice, Calif., last night for a casual bite at Hal's Bar & Grill, located on the popular street Abbot Kinney. The pair were comfortably dressed with Mila rocking a pair of loose black pants and a simple top covered by a tailored black jacket, while her fiancé was casually clad in baggy blue pants and a maroon sweatshirt, polka dot socks and a red baseball cap. And while the duo surely had a great night filled with good food and even better company, things could have quickly taken a turn to the, well, awkward. Unbeknownst to Ashton and Mila at the »
‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: DGA Calls for More Set Safety
21 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The Directors Guild of America has called for more work on set safety in the wake of DGA member and “Midnight Rider” director Randall Miller pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the February 2014 death of Sarah Jones.
Miller received a sentence of two years in prison, 10 years probation, a $20,000 fine and 360 hours of community service in a court hearing Monday in Georgia.
“This tragic accident and its consequences must serve as an indelible reminder to everyone involved in film production that safety on set is of paramount importance,” the DGA said in a statement. “In the year since Sarah Jones’ horrific death, the dialogue within the entertainment community about being vigilant on set and speaking up if something seems unsafe has certainly increased, and organizations including the DGA have reiterated the availability of 24/7 safety hotlines to report concerns.”
The guild, which has over 15,000 members, did not mention Miller by name. »
- Dave McNary
Former Biggest Loser Contestant Kai Hibbard Writes Book About Her Negative Reality TV Experience: Report
29 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The Biggest Loser aims to motivate contestants and viewers alike, but season three runner-up Kai Hibbard says she had a very different experience on the show back in 2006. According to Daily News sources, the former reality TV show competitor has written a book about the show titled Too Fat, Too Thin, Can't Win. In this supposed "tell-all," Hibbard reportedly claims she "endured abuse at the hands of the show's trainers, lost her hair and was fat-shamed on the series..." While NBC had no comment, Hibbard addressed the report on Facebook, writing, "Like most things reported in the media, this is *sort of* correct." "I hope more than a 'tell all' that when all is »
‘Ash vs Evil Dead': Lucy Lawless Reunites with Bruce Campbell on Starz
33 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Spartacus” alum Lucy Lawless is returning to Starz for a role on “Ash vs Evil Dead,” the “Evil Dead” spinoff series which stars her “Xena: Warrior Princess” costar Bruce Campbell.
Lawless will play Ruby, a mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of the recent Evil outbreaks. The only problem: she believes that Ash (Campbell) is the cause of it all. Lawless’ casting also reunites her with executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, with whom she worked on “Xena” and “Spartacus,” as well as their feature films including Raimi’s “Spider-Man” and Tapert’s “Boogeyman.”
Lawless joins previously announced cast members Ray Santiago (Pablo Simon Bolivar), Dana DeLorenzo (Kelly Maxwell) and Jill Marie Jones (Amanda Fisher).
The series will consist of 10 half-hour episodes. Bruce Campbell will be reprising his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has »
- Laura Prudom
USA Gives Pilot Commitment to Sniper Drama Based on Mark Wahlberg Movie
34 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
USA has given a pilot commitment to a one-hour scripted drama based on author Stephen Hunter’s 1993 novel, “Point of Impact,” and “Shooter,” the book’s 2007 film adaptation that starred Mark Wahlberg.
Penned by “The Shield’s” John Hlavin, the project uses the same name as the Wahlberg film and centers on an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action when he learns of a plot to kill the president. He is ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, causing him to go the run to track the real killer and find out who set him up (and why).
“‘Shooter’ takes a fascinating look at a realistic conspiracy and an American hero who emerges from it. The script is topical and suspenseful,” said Jackie de Crinis, Evp of original programming, USA Network. “Audiences have embraced the book series and feature film, and now we look forward »
- Whitney Friedlander
Sleek Rebellion: The Evolution of Slicked-Back Hair
42 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Sharp, sleek, defined. The slicked-back hair look not only evokes confidence in its wearer, it marks a seemingly new way for celebs to make a statement among a sea of sweet-and-pretty looks. It's surely having a moment today, but slick hair has long been a touchstone for rebels with style. In fact, this bad-ass hairstyle has evolved from 18th-century France to some of today's best red carpet looks. 1740s-1750s One of society's earliest celebrities, Madame de Pompadour, dazzled as an actress, singer and primary mistress of King Louis Xv in the 1740s and '50s. But it is her signature hairstyle—swept up, back and off the face—that became her namesake and remains a reigning legacy; the »
Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert somehow land Lucy Lawless for 'Evil Dead' series
43 minutes ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Lucy Lawless has signed on to join the cast of Starz' "Ash vs Evil Dead," which will begin production in New Zealand this spring and will premiere on Starz later this year. This will be Lawless' first role on Starz since "Spartacus," a series that was also executive produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. Raimi and Tapert also executive produced a little Lucy Lawless show called "Xena: Warrior Princess. " Oh and Lawless has been married to Tapert since 1998. Lawless will play Ruby in the "Evil Dead" spinoff, opposite returning franchise star Bruce Campbell's Ash. Ruby is described as "a mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of the recent Evil outbreaks." She also believes that the outbreaks are Ash's fault. Raimi is directing the first "Ash vs Evil Dead" episode and co-wrote the pilot with Ivan Raimi. »
- Daniel Fienberg
Claire Danes Reveals Why Homeland Will Look and Feel Incredibly Different in Season 5
46 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Homeland is going to look a lot different when it returns for season five. After the insanity of the season four finale (or rather, the insanity leading up to the finale, and shockingly quiet finale episode), the hit Showtime series is jumping ahead in time...by a lot. "There's going to be a time jump of a few years," showrunner Chip Johannessen reveals to E! News. Whoa! And fans can expect every single character to be in extremely different circumstances when Homeland picks up again. "It's going to be at least two years later and so many things will have changed for Carrie," showrunner Alex Carey tells E! News. "She's a mother, and most notably, she's »
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Adorable Family Photos From Freddie Prinze Jr.'s Birthday—Check It Out!
47 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The Prinze family is just too darn cute for words. In honor of Freddie Prinze Jr.'s birthday, his two kids and wife Sarah Michelle Gellar decided to celebrate the best way they knew how: at the beach! The actress posted a snapshot of the family outing on Instagram, with their adorable children playing in the ocean with their dad, and wrote, "And that's a wrap on a great birthday #CaliforniaLiving #HappyBirthdayFreddie." Moments prior, the former Buffy darling shared a loved up picture of her snuggling and beaming from ear-to-ear with the birthday boy. "Happy birthday to this guy," she began in her heartfelt message to her husband of over 10 years. "Thank you »
Lucy Lawless to Co-Star in Starz's 'Evil Dead' Sequel
48 minutes ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Starz is staging a Xena and Spartacus reunion. The premium cable network has tapped Lucy Lawless to co-star in its Evil Dead sequel, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Starz announced Monday. Bruce Campbell will reprise his role as the title character Ash, a stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the past three decades avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons — personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the
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- Lesley Goldberg
Jessie Star Debby Ryan Opens Up About Surviving an Abusive Relationship: "I Told Him to Leave My Life"
48 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Debby Ryan is ready to share her brave story of surviving an abusive relationship. The 21-year-old Disney star, who has gained millions of fans thanks to her hit series Jessie, is opening up to Teen Vogue about a friendship that turned out to be unhealthy in more ways than one. "I wasn't dating this person. This person considered themselves my best friend," she told the publication. "We also had a professional relationship and it was such emotional manipulation to the point where it became physical, and it stopped before it got too far." She added, "The second someone puts their hand on you, a boundary has been crossed. If anyone is feeling manipulated or abused, that's the best »
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