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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Tops Charts With $5 Million at Thursday Night Box Office
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Straight Outta Compton” rapped its way to a solid $4.957 million in 2,264 theaters at the Thursday night box office, paving the way for a $40-$50 million opening weekend. Universal and Legendary’s latest music biopic follows the rise of N.W.A, a groundbreaking “gangsta rap” group that changed American hip-hop culture with hits like “F–k Tha Police” and “Express Yourself.” The movie directed by F. Gary Gray stars O’Shea Jackson, Jr. as Ice Cube, Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre, Jason Mitchell as Eazy E, Aldis Hodge as Mc Ren and Neil Brown, Jr. as DJ Yella. Paul Giamatti plays Jerry Heller, »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Relativity Sale Postponed, $2.5 Million Loan Approved
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Updated: After a flurry of objections this week to the fast-tracked auction of bankrupt Relativity Media, the senior lenders controlling the company agreed to push the sale back two weeks, to October 1, and to delay final arguments about the bid procedures until late August.
Those moves in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan Friday morning meant that what could have been a contentious debate on the future of the entertainment company, founded by Ryan Kavanaugh, was postponed until August 25.
Judge Michael Wiles agreed to postpone the final discussion on bid procedures and approved $2.5 million in additional financing to keep Relativity and the bankruptcy process going until the August 25 hearing. That money is on top of the $9.5 million in interim “debtor in possession” financing that the judge approved on July 31 — the day after Relativity declared bankruptcy.
Attorney Richard Wynne, representing Relativity, agreed to the delayed hearing initially proposed by unsecured creditors »
- James Rainey and Brian Steinberg
Kathleen Kennedy Talks Approach Of 'Star Wars' Han Solo Pic, And Fate Of Josh Trank's Spinoff Movie
2 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
There's a quite a bit to talk about in the "Star Wars" universe, not only with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" arriving in a few short months, but also the "Anthology" series spin-offs that are also coming. Next year, Gareth Edwards will deliver "Star Wars: Rogue One," and the plan had been for Josh Trank to follow in 2018 with his own anthology picture. However, the "Fantastic Four" mess saw him removed and/or exit that job (depending on who you ask) and a spin-off Han Solo movie directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller was put into its place. While speaking to EW, Kennedy revealed the approach to the Han Solo movie, and the fate of Trank's movie. “There’s got to be a reason for [the stand-alone film] to be. And obviously the thing that 'Star Wars' has always done so well is it doesn’t spend a lot »
- Kevin Jagernauth
‘Wolverine 3′: Patrick Stewart Confirms Professor X Plays a Significant Role
4 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
When Hugh Jackman brings out the claws one last time for Wolverine 3, it looks like he’ll do so with an old friend by his side. X-Men star Patrick Stewart has confirmed Professor X has a significant role in the upcoming film, believed to be based on the Old Man Logan storyline from the comics. […]
The post ‘Wolverine 3′: Patrick Stewart Confirms Professor X Plays a Significant Role appeared first on /Film. »
- Angie Han
WGN America Eyes ‘Debt’ Drama Series Starring Vincent Kartheiser
2 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
In a competitive situation, WGN America has bought Debt, a spec script written by Ian MacDonald, which has Man Men alum Vincent Kartheiser set to star and Neil Labute set to direct. The project, from Endemol Shine Studios and Christina Wayne's Assembly Entertainment, is for straight-to-series consideration, with penalty attached if it doesn’t get a green light. Written by Ian MacDonald, Debt centers on a man who, having lost everything important to him, decides to partner… »
Relativity Media Proposes New Sale Timeline to Bankruptcy Court
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In light of Friday’s delayed second bankruptcy hearing for Relativity Media, Ryan Kavanaugh’s studio is requesting a new timeline for the proposed sale of its film, TV and fashion assets. More to come… Read Relativity’s full statement: “During Relativity’s hearing today, the Court orally approved an extension of the company’s interim Dip loan in the amount of $2.5 million, reflecting the funds required to maintain a stable cash position and business operations until after the final Dip loan hearing on August 25, 2015. In advance of that hearing, Relativity and its advisors will work to resolve the objections raised prior to today’s. »
- Matt Donnelly
Donald Trump Documentary Calls Presidential Candidate ‘Dangerous Buffoon,’ Real-Life ‘Lex Luthor’
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Donald Trump is the real-life Lex Luthor and a “dangerous buffoon,” according to a 25-year-old documentary that was only recently released. “Trump: What’s the Deal?” can currently be viewed in its entirety on YouTube, and producers created a new trailer with footage from his unfolding presidential campaign to capitalize on public interest. “Everyone knows Trump is a buffoon, but few realize how dangerous a buffoon he really is,” the narrator says. “But now a long-suppressed investigative documentary is about to emerge just in time to drag the skeletons from Donald’s many, many closets — from mob connections to family connections. »
- Jordan Chariton
Hope 'Hannah Montana' was fun for you, because it was hell for Miley Cyrus
25 minutes ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Miley Cyrus got "some body dysmorphia" from her "Hannah Montana" days. Are we surprised by this? (We aren't.) "I was told for so long what a girl is supposed to be from being on that show," said Cyrus in a new interview with Marie Claire. "I was made to look like someone that I wasn't, which probably caused some body dysmorphia because I had been made pretty every day for so long, and then when I wasn't on that show, it was like, Who the fuck am I?" We should all be thankful that those soul-sucking days are over, not only for Miley's sake ("It was like Toddlers & Tiaras'," she went on) but for our own: who knew she was such an off-the-cuff, freewheeling spirit underneath those pounds and pounds of Disney pageant makeup? A few other choice quotes from the interview: On the nightmare that was "Hannah Montana, »
- Chris Eggertsen
Kylie Jenner Denies Crashing Her New Ferrari; Plus, What's the Craziest Thing That Happened at Her Birthday? Watch Now!
26 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
While Kylie Jenner continues her birthday celebration in Mexico, rest assured, her $295,000 Ferrari is doing just fine at home. After rumors began circulating that the 18-year-old Keeping Up With the Karadshians star crashed her new car, a b-day gift from Tyga, just days after she received the uber-pricy present, the young beauty took to Twitter on Tuesday to shoot down the false report. "Kylie Jenner crashed her Ferrari Whatttttt.... Glad she's ok but that's 295,000 down the toilet," one user wrote on social media to which Kylie replied, "Just a rumor," adding a smiley face to her post. Photos: Remember when Kylie Jenner was only 16 & getting a »
LeBron James Talks ‘Space Jam 2’ on ‘Today’ Show: ‘Hopefully We Can Do Some Great Things’ (Video)
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After LeBron James‘ success in Amy Schumer‘s “Trainwreck,” the NBA star definitely wants to be a part of “Space Jam 2.” In an interview with “Today,” James said that he’s hoping for a sequel of the original 1996 “Space Jam,” which starred Michael Jordan and “Looney Tunes” favorites Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird. “We hope so,” said James when asked about his thoughts for the sequel. “We’re definitely missing Bugs and Daffy and Tasmanian Devil and every last one of them, so hopefully we can do some great things.” See Video: LeBron James to Star in ' »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Own Ups Jill Dickerson to Svp of Programming and Development
35 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Own has promoted Jill Dickerson to senior vice president of programming and development, the cable channel announced Friday.
Dickerson has been serving as vice president of programming and marketing since 2009 and has worked on the Own series “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s,” “Flex & Shanice,” Deion’s Family Playbook” as well as Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete’s upcoming “For Peete’s Sake” and the new primetime show featuring Rev Run and Tyrese Gibson. In her new role, she will continue to collaborate with producers in the development of nonfiction programming for Own and supervise editorial management of outside production.
“We are thrilled to announce Jill Dickerson’s move up to the next level in her career as she has been integral to Own’s success,” said Own prexy Sheri Salata. “Jill is an exceptional team player and a seasoned pro who brings a wealth of experience in non-scripted television to our programming efforts. »
- Whitney Friedlander
Call Quality Control! The New Mockingjay Poster Is (Accidentally) Very Nsfw
36 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Well, this was a grave mistake. Before we tell you about the major whoopsies committed by the team behind the new Mockingjay flick, we should warn you that what you're about to see is Very Graphic. If you have sensitive eyes or consider yourself a very refined person along the likes of the Dowager Countess (or someone else who's refined, whatever), we suggest you turn away now before your innocence is gone forever. But actually, it's all kind of a trick question—you've already seen said graphic material, but probably didn't even realize it. So, take a closer look at the above poster, which was just released as yet another lead up to the release of Mockingjay. Do you see anything »
Xavier Dolan on ‘Tom at the Farm,’ Hollywood’s Diversity Problem
37 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Xavier Dolan’s “Tom at the Farm” opened to strong reviews at the Venice Film Festival two years ago and picked up distribution in roughly 40 countries. But it never found a buyer in the United States until now, when Amplify Releasing opens the French-language thriller in theaters and on VOD. “Tom” follows a young Montreal man (Dolan) who travels to rural Canada for his ex-boyfriend’s funeral.
Dolan’s profile has been on the rise since 2014’s “Mommy,” which won the jury prize at Cannes for the Quebecois director. He returned to the Croisette in May, where he served on the Cannes jury; recently finished filming “It’s Only the End of the World,” starring Marion Cotillard; and is about to start production on his first English-language film, “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan,” about a closeted Hollywood movie star played by Kit Harington.
Dolan, 26, spoke to Variety about his projects, »
- Ramin Setoodeh
9 Reasons We Need To Be One of the Wags, Like Asap
38 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
What do Victoria Beckham, Jessica Simpson, Jessie James Decker and Carrie Underwood have in common? They are all successful, independent, gorgeous women who also happen to be Wags. For those of you who don't know, Wags stands for Wives And Girlfriends of Sports Stars and these ladies live the ultimate life. Here are the top 9 reasons we need to become Wags like...as soon as humanly possible. 9. We'd be able to toss the beauty supply store mascara and have our own personal glam squad ready before we walk out the door 8. We could go from having a dream of traveling, to literally having to travel all over the country...to watch sports 7. But we'd only travel »
Own Promotes Jill Dickerson to Svp of Programming and Development
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Jill Dickerson has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming and Development at Own Network, the cable network announced Friday. “We are thrilled to announce Jill Dickerson’s move up to the next level in her career as she has been integral to Own’s success,” said Sheri Salata, president of Own, in a statement. “Jill is an exceptional team player and a seasoned pro who brings a wealth of experience in non-scripted television to our programming efforts.” Dickerson joined Own in 2009 as Vice President of programming and development, and helped shepherd Own series including “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, »
- Linda Ge
TV’s ‘Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ Robert Vaughn on Early Influences, Natalie Wood
42 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
With director Guy Ritchie’s new bigscreen take on the beloved ’60s TV spy series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” rolling out globally, the original star of that series, Robert Vaughn, is naturally busy with interviews about his iconic turn as suave master spy Napoleon Solo. Vaughn’s also recently done a one-man stage production as blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo and appeared in TV’s “Law and Order: Svu” and upcoming indie film “The American Side.” His first time in Variety was for performing in the 1954 Los Angeles revival of Gb Shaw’s “Misalliance” for the Stage Society.
Performing Shaw on stage isn’t the obvious path to playing one of our favorite spies.
My goal was always to get better roles and in my case, performing on stage really led to great opportunities. My breakthrough came when I did Calder Willingham’s “End as a Man” on stage and was spotted by Max Arnow, »
- Steven Gaydos
TV’s ‘Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ Robert Vaughn on Early Influences, Natalie Wood
42 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
With director Guy Ritchie’s new bigscreen take on the beloved ’60s TV spy series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” rolling out globally, the original star of that series, Robert Vaughn, is naturally busy with interviews about his iconic turn as suave master spy Napoleon Solo. Vaughn’s also recently done a one-man stage production as blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo and appeared in TV’s “Law and Order: Svu” and upcoming indie film “The American Side.” His first time in Variety was for performing in the 1954 Los Angeles revival of Gb Shaw’s “Misalliance” for the Stage Society.
Performing Shaw on stage isn’t the obvious path to playing one of our favorite spies.
My goal was always to get better roles and in my case, performing on stage really led to great opportunities. My breakthrough came when I did Calder Willingham’s “End as a Man” on stage and was spotted by Max Arnow, »
- Steven Gaydos
David Simon Brings ‘Hero’-ic Nuance to HBO Dramas
42 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
David Simon produces spare, sophisticated unflinching dramas. Which is notable, given his journalistic training, and the fact that his former profession – in its quest for what’s next – often finds scant time for the sort of nuanced look at what ails big cities that Simon has delivered in his dramas.
“The Wire,” of course, stands at the heart of that filmography, representing a modern classic devoted to the fruitless nature of the drug war and its toxic effect on both the police and the inner-city residents who have found it to be a lucrative if dangerous source of employment. Yet he has taken other deep dives into urban dysfunction, from “The Corner” to “Treme,” the latter chronicling post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, to his most recent effort, “Show Me a Hero,” a true story premiering Aug. 16 about the blowback against efforts to bring public housing to Yonkers, N.Y.
Simon’s work, »
- Brian Lowry
Raman Hui: The Man Behind Chinese Mega-Hit ‘Monster Hunt’
42 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“All the Hollywood studios want to screen my movie now. They want to see what all the fuss is about,” chuckles animator and director Raman Hui, who is clearly enjoying the success of his debut Asian feature, “Monster Hunt,” which delivered the biggest ever opening at the box office for a 3D Chinese movie.
The live action-cgi hybrid — in which evil humans have driven cute monsters from their homeland — has taken in almost $300 million since its July 16 release, and is still going strong. Hui says he expects to make a sequel. “The audience will be angry if I don’t,” he says. “But they want it next month.”
Hui, who was born in Hong Kong, is no stranger in Hollywood. He spent 20 years as an animator with Pacific Data Images and DreamWorks Animation, where, among his many accomplishments, he designed the titular ogre for “Shrek.” He counts Dwa CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg as a close friend. »
- Patrick Frater
Girl on Top 2015 Is About to Begin: Nominate Your Favorites Now!
43 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Step out of the way fellas, it's the ladies' turn! After crowning 2015's Alpha Male Madness winner earlier this summer (Congrats again, Sam Heughan!), the time has come to launch our annual Girl on Top Tournament, which sets out to find TV's ultimate leading lady. Will newcomers like Outlander's Caitriona Balfe and Empire's Taraji P. Henson be able to take home the prize? or will vets such as Castle's Stana Katic, who won last year's tourney, and The Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev be able to fend them off? Who knows who'll win this year's battle, but one thing's for sure: We don't envy you guys for having to choose between so many »
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