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‘Need for Speed’ Sequel Revving Up in China; Is ‘Furious 7’ Owed Thanks?
19 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Need for Speed” may have had a bumpy ride in U.S. theaters last year but it was a runaway hit in China, where three top production and finance companies have announced plans for a sequel that will be developed as a co-production between China and the U.S. Joint venture partners China Movie Channell Program Center, Jiaflix Enterprises and 1905 Pictures are teaming with Electronic Arts, the publisher of the hit “Need for Speed” video game series, on the sequel to Scott Waugh‘s action-thriller “Need for Speed,” which starred Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots and Michael Keaton. There is no. »
- Jeff Sneider
‘Serial’ Convicted Murderer Adnan Syed Getting a Second Podcast
19 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Adnan Syed, the central subject featured in the popular “Serial” podcast in 2014, will return as the main figure in a spin-off second podcast. On April 13th, “Undisclosed: The State v. Adnan Syed,” will premiere, digging deeper into the 16-year-old murder case that has Syed serving a life sentence for the alleged murder of 17-year-old Hai Min Lee. In the original podcast, produced by “This American Life,” Syed became a polarizing figure among listeners, as people were sharply divided as to whether he had murdered his high school ex-girlfriend Min Lee. Also Read: ‘Serial’ Podcast’s Key Witness Breaks Silence in First Interview The case had. »
- Jordan Chariton
Disney, IMAX Renew Film Slate Deal Through 2017
17 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
IMAX and Walt Disney Studios have renewed their exhibition agreement through 2017, the two companies announced on Wednesday. The muti-picture deal encompasses live-action and animated tentpole releases from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, with key films in the deal to include “Star Wars: Rogue One” and “Episode VIII,” Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” and Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Other films included in the agreement are: “Ant-Man,” “Doctor Strange,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “The Jungle Book.” See Photos: 15 ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Photos Just-Released, Show Off New Heroes, Villains, Superpowers “Our relationship with Disney has continued to strengthen after having released 25 films. »
- Joe Otterson
TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones,’ Season 5
19 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
With apologies to a sci-fi classic, the fifth season of “Game of Thrones” could easily be subtitled “When Worlds Collide.” Having spent four magnificent campaigns establishing various constituencies with claims to the Iron Throne, four previewed episodes connect several of them in fascinating ways, while continuing to add new faces to an already sprawling cast. Operating on a scale like nothing else on TV, and creatively liberated to play a long game stretching into the future, perhaps no project better distinguishes HBO’s status as the leading premium player than David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ meticulous adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy world.
Always a bit slow starting (relatively speaking, anyway), the new season of “Thrones” has a lot of cleaning up to do. After all, Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) escaped a death sentence and took flight with the eunuch Varys (Conleth Hill), producing no end of wonderful exchanges between the two of them. »
- Brian Lowry
A Phone Call, "Betrayal" and How the "Midnight Raid" at CAA Happened
18 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
This story first appeared in the April 24 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. On the morning of March 31, Richard Lovett, newly arrived in Santa Fe, N.M., for a set visit, called his Creative Artists Agency partner Bryan Lourd, who was in New York dealing with a family illness. He had bad news: Five agents, whose clients include Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell and Melissa McCarthy, had just messengered their resignations and defected to United Talent Agency. None of them had informed Lovett or Lourd directly. "It was such a betrayal on a personal level," says one agency source. That
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- Stephen Galloway
The Twin Peaks Cast Just Won’t Let David Lynch Go Quietly
18 hours ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Twin Peaks premiered 25 years ago today, and the cast just won't let you forget it. Recently, news broke that David Lynch has exited the show's planned third season, leaving Showtime's Twin Peaks revival somewhat in limbo. Now some of the show's cast members — including Sheryl Lee, Dana Ashbrook, Mädchen Amick, and more — have put together a sweet tribute to their beloved director to remind us (but mostly Showtime) why the show just can't go on without him. Also, the cast wants to make sure Showtime doesn't call it Twin Peaks 2: Triplet Peaks because that would be dumb. »
- Dee Lockett
DirecTV Pulls Ad Campaign With Rob Lowe After Complaint From Comcast
17 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
If you've watched one of Rob Lowe's ads for DirecTV, then you're well aware that the handsome actor subscribes to the satellite service provider while his alter-egos—and less cool counterparts such as "Peaked In High School Rob Lowe"—have cable. The commercials, while amusing, have now been pulled following a complaint from cable giant Comcast, a direct competitor of DirecTV, which questioned the accuracy of the campaign's claims, reports the L.A. Times. On Tuesday, the National Advertising Division, a branch of the Council of Better Business Bureaus which reviews ads for truthfulness and accuracy, recommended that DirecTV pull the popular ads and reportedly »
Mip TV: Globo Pushes ‘Hunter,’ ‘Merciless,’ Wide-Ranging Sales Slate at Cannes
22 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Two shorter-format TV series, “The Hunter” and “Merciless,” both ratings drivers in and outside Brazil, underscore one hallmark trend at Latin America’s biggest TV operator, Globo: Ever more diversified content production.
Both also illustrate Latin America drive into ever higher-end drama. Weighing in at only 10-segs as Globo plunges into shorter story arcs, “The Hunter” turns on a wrongly jailed cop who, once out of prison, now a bounty hunter, battles to clear his name. Caua Reymond, star of Globo worldwide hit “Avenida Brasil,” toplines.
Launched at Natpe, 12-episode serial killer thriller “Merciless” offers scripts from famed scribed Gloria Perez, (“The Clone”), and ultra HD 4K camera and post-pro technology.
With a 70%-plus market share, and an estimated $3.75 billion TV ad revenue in 2014, Globo remains at heart a content producer, Latin America’s biggest, whose shows are devised to engage Brazilian audiences in as many varying ways possible.
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- John Hopewell
Iff Panama: Central America, Caribbean Display Talent, Energy, Breadth
53 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Welcome to the New Guatemalan Cinema, plus two exceptional actresses still at the height of their powers – Geraldine Chaplin, Cuba’s Alina Rodriguez – little known new talents – El Salvador’s Arturo Menendez, Costa Rica’s Patricia Velazquez, Dominican Guillermo Zouain.
Though only 10 titles, the Intl. Film Festival of Panama’s main Central American-Caribbean section packs large breadth, multiple riches and discoveries: Half are either world premieres – Velazquez’s “Two Waters,”; Panama’s “Box 25,” directed by Delfina Vidal and Mercedes Arias; Guatemalan Cesar Diez’s “Liberated Territory” – or at least Latin American preems: Zouain’s “On the Road, Somewhere” and “The Greatest House in the World,” from Ana Bojórquez and Lucía Carreras.
Rounding up the Central American-Caribbean section is “Naked Screen,” the latest from Nicaragua-based French director-actress Florence Jaguay (“La Yuma”). Playing out of section, two more Central American titles receive in Special Screenings: “Maikol Yordon,” Costa Rica’s first blockbuster; and five-part “Historias del Canal, »
- John Hopewell
K5 Picks Up Tribeca Competition Title ‘Meadowland’ (Exclusive)
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
London — Oliver Simon and Daniel Baur’s K5 International has taken international rights on “Meadowland,” which world premieres in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival.
K5 also has the rights to three other films world premiering at Tribeca: competition player “The Survivalist,” “Dirty Weekend” and “When I Live My Life Over Again.”
“Meadowland” is the directorial debut of cinematographer Reed Morano, who was named one of Variety’s “10 Cinematographers to Watch” in 2011.
The pic centers on the fragmenting relationship between Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil (Luke Wilson) following the disappearance of their son. Wilde’s credits include “Rush” and “Her,” while Wilson appeared in “Middle Men” and “3:10 to Yuma.”
Supporting actors include Kevin Corrigan, John Leguizamo, Elisabeth Moss, Giovanni Ribisi, Juno Temple and Merritt Wever.
The film is written by Chris Rossi, and produced by Wilde, Margot Hand, Matt Tauber and Aaron L. Gilbert. The film is a Bron Studios »
- Leo Barraclough
Pivot Renews First Scripted Drama ‘Fortitude’ for Season 2
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Just in time for its freshman finale, “Fortitude” has been picked up for a second season.
Pivot and Sky Atlantic announced the Season 2 renewal Thursday.
The psychological thriller, starring Stanley Tucci, is the first-ever scripted drama for Pivot, Participant Media’s television network.
The first season told the story of a small-town rocked by a violent clime. Set in the Arctic town of Fortitude, the series follows the community, as suspicion grows after a brutal and shocking murder, and warmer-than-average temperatures cause the ice to melt, revealing secrets, which have long been hidden under the frozen ground.
“From the first episode, audiences responded to the incredibly rich world Simon Donald created, where nature and civilization collide with catastrophic results,” said Kent Rees, general manager of Pivot. “We’re excited to announce that ‘Fortitude’ will be back for another season of suspense and chaos.”
Zai Bennett, channel director of Sky Atlantic, »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
China’s State Broadcaster Appoints New Media Integrator as President
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
China Central Television, the state-run broadcasting giant, has appointed a computer technician as its new president.
Nie Chenxi was announced this week as successor to Hu Zhanfan, who “was removed from the post due to his age.” The announcement was made at a ceremony and confirmed on the website of the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (Sapprft).
Hu held the post of president since 2011, a period in which CCTV has been rocked by the exposure of multiple scandals – many of them dating back long before his appointment.
“Nie, with good political qualities, ideas and faith, strong leadership and coordination as well as moral integrity, is a fit person for the post,” said Sapprft in a statement.
Nie, 58, has next to no experience in journalism and is the first of CCTV’s 11 presidents not to come from an editorial background.
Rather Nie appears to be an »
- Patrick Frater
'American Idol' recap: Did you predict Qaasim Middleton's elimination in Top 8 Week?'
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Did you predict that Qaasim Middleton would be eliminated from "American Idol" Wednesday night? If so, you should be taking part in our prediction contest. Hurry -- make your predictions now and you could win our weekly prize of a $100 Amazon gift certificate. It's fun and easy, so start now by scrolling down and predicting who will be eliminated next. -Break- Sorry, Qaasim Middleton: Nobody's ever won 'American Idol' after Judges' Save Congratulations to our user Lloyd P. Flores for winning this week's episode contest. This reader wins a $100 Amazon gift certificate for being the only person to reap perfect 100% accuracy predicting Top 8 Week. Lloyd's winning predictions were that Qaasim would go home, that Rayvon Owen would earn the Idol Fan Save, that Jennifer Lopez would not have "goosies," that Harry Connick Jr. would not mention a singer's "intonation" and that Keith Urban would give a standing »
Chris Pratt establishes his dominance in new 'Jurassic World' clip
3 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Well, the early speculation/rumors turned out to be correct, as this new clip from "Jurassic World," which just made its debut on MTV, demonstrates. Chris Pratt's character in the film is indeed able to lead the raptors, and that means we're going to see a scene where he leads them in against other dinosaurs and just typing that makes me feel like I'm nine years old because Holy Cow That Sounds Awesome. Basically, that's the mood I hope Colin Trevorrow is able to strike with the entire film. He was a little kid when he saw "Jurassic Park," and now he's making his own film set in that same world. He's been handed the toys to play with, and now we'll see if he can take that excitement he felt when he sat in that theater and if he can translate it to an experience that will turn »
- Drew McWeeny
Spike Lee's Chiraq Movie Is Going to Amazon
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Spike Lee will make his next feature-length film for Amazon Studios, The Wrap reports. Titled Chiraq (as in Chicago + Iraq = Chiraq), the movie could reportedly have Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Piven, Kanye West, and Common climbing aboard. Plot details are under wraps at the moment, but given its title, the movie might tackle the Windy City's recent uptick in gun violence. Then again, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus had less to do with Jesus than you'd think, so who knows about the titular truth, Ruth. We'll see. »
- Sean Fitz-Gerald
No joke: Vin Diesel, Chris Tucker set for Ang Lee's 'Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk'
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Vin Diesel is jumping back into the prestige movie world. And, yes, that's "back." Diesel has made his name in the "Fast and Furious" and Riddick franchises, but many forget he actually has a Steven Spielberg movie on his resume ("Saving Private Ryan"). He also starred in the cult drama "Boiler Room" and voiced the title character in the classic animated film "The Iron Giant." What many have already forgotten, however, is that Diesel earned the best reviews of his career in Sidney Lumet's 2006 courtroom drama "Find Me Guilty." Now, Diesel is getting serious again by teaming up with another cinematic master, Ang Lee. According to Deadline, Lee has cast Diesel and Chris Tucker to star in his adaptation of Ben Fountain's novel "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk." The drama focuses on a group of American soldiers, including Lynn, who are being celebrated for their heroism during the Iraq War. »
- Gregory Ellwood
MTV Movie Awards: Channing Tatum & Chris Pratt neck-and-neck for Best Comedic Performance
4 hours ago | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
Our predictors are divided over the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. Most are betting on one of two action-comedy heartthrobs: Channing Tatum in "22 Jump Street" or Chris Pratt in "Guardians of the Galaxy." So who has the edge? -Break- Gold Derby's Editors are split down the middle. Chris Beachum, Rob Licuria and Paul Sheehan pick Tatum for the win, even though the actor hasn't had much luck at the MTV Movie Awards in years past. He won the Trailblazer Award in 2014, but he has lost all 11 of his previous competitive bids. This year, he's up for four more awards between "Jump Street" and "Foxcatcher." Will his luck finally improve? MTV Movie Awards predictions: 'Hunger Games' & 'Guardians of the Galaxy' divide users Marcus Dixon, Matt Noble and I say Pratt will prevail. Like Tatum, he is also nominated four times this year, but Pratt has never been »
Tyler, The Creator Also Has a New Album Coming
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Following close on the heels of Earl Sweatshirt's I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside, Odd Future commander-in-chief Tyler, The Creator has thrown an album up on iTunes for fans to pre-order. Titled Cherry Bomb, the record will be available in five days, on April 13. The surprise was unveiled today alongside the artist's Golf Media app, which has lots of fun and weird media (get it?) curated by none other than Tyler. Of is on a roll, you could say.Stream two of the Cherry Bomb tracks, "Deathcamp" and "Fucking Young/Perfect," below: And here's the album art, in all its horrifying glory: »
- Sean Fitz-Gerald
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Plays ‘The Whisper Challenge’ With Jimmy Fallon (Video)
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus was a guest on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday and went head-to-head with Jimmy Fallon in a “Whisper Challenge.” In the latest of his infamous games, one person has headphones on listening to loud music while the other reads a random phrase from a card that the first person has to guess. “It is more like lip reading,” explained Fallon. Excited to play, “Veep” star Louis-Dreyfus’ first guess of “sausage penis” was way off target even though she claimed she was close (the correct answer was “salted peanuts”). Also Read: ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Rematch: Emily Blunt »
- Debbie Emery
Harrison Ford ‘s Aviation Documentary ‘Living in the Age of Airplanes’ Premieres at 35,000 Feet
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Dome screen and giant screen formats are the caviar of film – an expensive delicacy doled out in small portions. 75 Hollywood insiders and media figures were treated to caviar “push pops” in the Emirates VIP lounge at Lax on Monday before jetting off on a double-decker plane for the premiere of “Living in the Age of Airplanes.” Harrison Ford narrates the 47-minute panorama of the ultimate disruptive technology. Also Read: Harrison Ford to Narrate Aviation Documentary ‘Living in the Age of Airplanes’ All aboard: a movie premiere on the tony upstairs of a double decker Emirates A380. (Mikey Glazer) National Geographic Studios. »
- Mikey Glazer
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