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Douglas Slocombe, Cinematographer for ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ Dies at 103
5 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Oscar-nominated British cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, whose many films include several classic Ealing comedies in the 1940s and ’50s and the first three Indiana Jones pics in the 1980s, has died, his family told the Agence France-Presse. He was 103.
Slocombe drew Oscar noms for “Travels With My Aunt” in 1973, “Julia” in 1978 and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1982. He is famous within the industry for never having used a light meter on the set of “Raiders.”
He shot Ealing comedies including “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” “The Lavender Hill Mob” and “The Man in the White Suit.”
During the 1960s he was d.p. on films including “The Servant,” “The Blue Max,” “The Fearless Vampire Killers,” “The Lion in Winter” and “The Italian Job.”
In addition to the pics for which he was Oscar nominated, he shot “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “The Great Gatsby,” “The Maids” and “Rollerball” in the 1970s.
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- Carmel Dagan
'Justice League' Is Happening, As of April 11
8 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
After years of development, it looks like we will finally get that Justice League movie: The first in what should be a series of films is set to begin shooting on April 11, according to Entertainment Weekly. And EW got it straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak: Zack Snyder, who directed Man of Steel and the upcoming Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and will be directing this movie as well. So he gets two weeks to bask in the glow of B v. S's box office numbers (assuming they're good) before getting back to work. "It's a long time coming," Snyder told EW. "But I do feel like it's a little bit of a creative hurdle. It seems like an easy thing to do at first glance, the idea that, 'Oh, we just get the rest of the superheroes in there.' But you have to [establish] a world where they can exist. »
- Sara Morrison
'Deadpool' Tops $490M Worldwide; 'Risen', 'Witch' & 'Mermaid' Open Strong
21 February 2016 8:52 AM, PST | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
Deadpool took #1 at the weekend box office once again in its second weekend of release, crossing $235 million domestically. But it wasn't a weekend all about the Merc with the Mouth as a pair of newcomers in Risen and The Witch had strong opening performances. Additionally, Focus' Race finished its debut sprint with a sixth place finish and Sony saw an impressive limited opening for Stephen Chow's Chinese box office behemoth The Mermaid. In first, Deadpool brought in an estimated $55 million in its second weekend, a 58.5% drop from last weekend, which is well within expectation as films that open over $100 million tend to drop, on average, 54.3%. Deadpool, as it turns out, had a similar drop to the previous R-rated opening weekend champion, The Matrix Reloaded, which dropped 59.8% in its second weekend back in 2003. The film's drop, however, is much better than last year's Valentine's and President's Day weekend champ, Fifty Shades of Grey, »
- Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
Vanessa Hudgens to Star in DC Comics Comedy Pilot ‘Powerless’ at NBC
4 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Vanessa Hudgens has been cast in NBC’s DC Comics comedy pilot “Powerless,” Variety has learned. The starring role is Hudgens’ first gig after “Grease Live” for which she received rave reviews.
Based on characters from the DC universe, “Powerless” is a workplace comedy set at one of the worst insurance companies in America — with the twist being that it also takes place in the universe of DC Comics. The show is about the reality of working life for a normal, powerless person in a world of super heroes and villains.
Hudgens will play Emily Locke, an insurance claims adjuster who loves her job because she gets to help people. The character likes to fly under the radar and just get her work done, and she finds herself increasingly exasperated by the disruptive antics of the various Super Heroes that proliferate in her city.
The role marks Hudgens’ first regular role on a TV series. »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Oscars: 5 Possible Upsets That Could Rock Hollywood’s Big Night
8 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The Oscars are six days away if you can believe it. Will best picture go to “The Big Short,” “The Revenant” or “Spotlight?” That’s the question on everyone’s minds. Underneath it all, there are a few categories that seem locked up, but could give way to a shocker. Here are five potential upsets to keep an eye on next weekend. Our final Oscar predictions will land tomorrow, just as voting draws to a close.
Bryan Cranston for Best Actor
This one would admittedly be a bolt from the blue, but “Trumbo” is right in the Academy wheelhouse, picked up three Screen Actors Guild nominations including an ensemble bid (i.e., actors — who make up the largest Academy branch — love it) and Cranston is a beloved worker. The road certainly seems to be paved for Leonardo DiCaprio after precursor dominance and SAG and BAFTA wins, but there are plenty »
- Kristopher Tapley
‘Captain America: Civil War’: Martin Freeman’s Role Confirmed, New Images Revealed
9 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Captain America: Civil War brings back what feels like every MCU character we’ve ever met (save Thor and Hulk, who’ll be off on their own buddy adventure next fall). But it also introduces a bunch of new ones, some of whom are more mysterious than others. One that’s been a big fat question mark up […]
The post ‘Captain America: Civil War’: Martin Freeman’s Role Confirmed, New Images Revealed appeared first on /Film. »
- Angie Han
David Attenborough to Narrate BBC Documentary Series ‘Planet Earth II’
12 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
London — David Attenborough has come on board to narrate natural history series “Planet Earth II,” which is being presented to international buyers at a BBC Worldwide sales event in Liverpool, England, tomorrow.
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the U.K. broadcaster, has inked its first sales on the six-part show, ahead of BBC Worldwide Showcase, which draws 700 international buyers.
The series, a co-production of the BBC, BBC America, Zdf in Germany and France Televisions in France, has just been picked up by Sweden’s Svt, Denmark’s Dr and Italy’s Mediaset. Its launch comes a decade on from the critically acclaimed “Planet Earth,” which sold to more than 230 territories.
Attenborough will be in Liverpool for an event on Tuesday to launch the series. He will be interviewed on stage by documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, and will be joined by the show’s executive producer, Mike Gunton, and the series producer, »
- Leo Barraclough
The Witch's Anya Taylor-Joy Casts a Spell: 5 Things to Know About the Rising Star
8 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Anya Taylor-Joy is quickly making a name for herself in Hollywood. The actress, 19, became a Sundance sensation in 2015 with her breakout role in The Witch, playing the eldest daughter in a Puritan family threatened by witchcraft. And with the film's nationwide release on Feb. 19, it seems the rest of the world has also been struck by her terrifying yet gut-wrenching performance. So who is the up-and-coming actress behind one this year's most buzzed-about horror films? Here are five things to know about Taylor-Joy: She grew up living between Argentina and London."It was very difficult to leave Argentina when I was kid, »
- Jodi Guglielmi, @JodiGug3
Demi Lovato Criticizes Taylor Swift's Donation to Kesha: "Take Something to Capitol Hill or Actually Speak About Something"
11 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Fresh off of speaking her mind about women's empowerment, Demi Lovato is spilling her thoughts once again. Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to Kesha in the wake of her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke, but Demi doesn't think that is enough to really make a change. "Take something to Capitol Hill or actually speak out about something and then I'll be impressed," she tweeted after news of T. Swift's donation went public. Both pop stars have shown their support in their own way—Swift helping out with legal fees and Demi tweeting her support for equality—but Demi has made it clear that she believes Taylor could and should do more. In addition to her subtweet, Demi also allegedly took to »
'The Brothers Grimsby': Film Review
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Back in the late '90s, when Da Ali G Show pulled in big ratings and before the Kazakh clown Borat spun off with his own film, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen was arguably the funniest man in Britain, if you didn’t count Boris Johnson (the outgoing mayor of London). In the wake of the disappointment that was 2012's The Dictator, The Brothers Grimsby (which will be called just Grimsby when it opens in the U.K. on Feb. 24) provides further evidence that Baron Cohen, having embarked on a career as a straight actor, is perhaps going a bit soft in
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- Leslie Felperin
Demian Bichir Joins Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’
17 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“The Hateful Eight” star Demian Bichir is coming onboard Fox’s “Alien: Covenant,” Ridley Scott’s sequel to “Prometheus.”
He joins Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Danny McBride. Bichir received an Oscar nomination for best actor for 2011’s “A Better Life.”
Principal photography for “Alien: Covenant” will be shot in Australia’s New South Wales. The film will hit theaters on Oct. 6, 2017.
Plot details have not been disclosed for “Alien: Covenant.”
“Prometheus” was set about 30 years prior to the events in Scott’s 1979 movie “Alien.” The movie, which generated more than $400 million worldwide, was centered on scientists aboard the spaceship Prometheus discovering remains of an advanced civilization, which was developing weapons that could wipe out the human race.
The original “Alien,” starring Sigourney Weaver, was followed by three sequels released in 1986, 1992 and 1997.
Bichir’s recent credits include “Death in Buenos Aires,” “Machete Kills,” “Savages” and “The Heat.” He is repped by CAA. »
- Dave McNary
How Shield, Guardians, & The Inhumans movie May connect
35 minutes ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Warning! A sizable Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. spoiler was inadvertently revealed recently. If you want to remain unspoiled, check out now. Still here? In the video above, Donna Dickens and Roth Cornet talk about Grant Ward’s new identity and delve into what it may indicate for the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Take a look in the player above or below and chat with us here or on Twitter. You can read the original article about the Ward reveal here. Roth: @RothCornet Donna: @MildlyAmused »
- Roth Cornet
‘House of Cards’ Kevin Spacey Portrait Unveiled at Smithsonian (Photo)
36 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
President Francis Underwood has been immortalized in a portrait unveiled Tuesday at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Kevin Spacey‘s likeness was captured by British artist Jonathan Yeo in a joint project with the museum, which houses the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House. Spacey himself arrived for the unveiling in character as President Underwood, the character he’s played for four seasons on Netflix’s “House of Cards.” Also Read: 'House of Cards' Season 4 Trailer Teases Underwoods at War (Video) The actor was joined by Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet and Yeo »
- Linda Ge
Film Review: ‘The Brothers Grimsby’
39 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
An engorged animal member delivers the most inspired gag, so to speak, in “The Brothers Grimsby,” a smutty but strained spy spoof in which most of the human-based comedy stays comparatively flaccid. Threadbare even by the raggedy standards of writer-star Sacha Baron Cohen’s post-“Borat” output, this tale of two estranged siblings — raised on opposite ends of the British class spectrum — reuniting to fight a global terrorism syndicate scores some stray yuks with its uneasy blend of jocular genre satire, extreme gross-out content and casually bloody, videogame-style action. Yet for all the boundaries it ostensibly pushes, the pic’s mirth-to-minute ratio is notably lower than that of last year’s sweeter-natured “Spy.” Some timely punchlines may earn these brothers a degree of fleeting pop-cultural notoriety; it remains to be seen, however, just how many HIV-aids jokes auds are willing to laugh at in an otherwise sparsely filled 82 minutes.
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- Guy Lodge
Annabeth Gish Talks ‘X-Files’ Return: ‘Like Slipping Back Into a Pair of Comfortable Shoes’ (Video)
49 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
According to Annabeth Gish, getting back into the mindset of her “X-Files” character Monica Reyes was easy as could be. “It was like slipping back into a pair of comfortable shoes,” Gish told TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell at TheWrap Studios. “I love the character, and I love the cast and the crew. It’s a family, so it felt really good to go back.” Gish first appeared on “The X-Files” beginning with the 2001 episode “This Is Not Happening,” in which Agent Reyes helps Agent Doggett (Robert Patrick) investigating the sudden reappearance of several UFO abductees. She stayed with the series until it concluded. »
- Joe Otterson
Gwyneth Paltrow Will Return as Pepper Potts in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Gwyneth Paltrow will return as Pepper Potts in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” which pits the super-soldier against Pepper’s love interest Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. TheWrap had heard rumblings for some time that Pepper Potts would play a small yet key role in the epic superhero sequel, though her involvement was repeatedly denied. However, Empire recently revealed that Paltrow was on hand for a planned round of reshoots, though the context of her appearance remains under wraps. Paltrow joins Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, »
- Jeff Sneider
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