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Zendaya Joins ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot
13 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Zendaya has landed a key role in Marvel and Sony’s “Spider-Man” reboot starring Tom Holland.
Jon Watts is directing the currently untitled “Spider-Man” reboot. Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are producing the film, which focuses on a teenage Peter Parker.
Holland is starring as Parker, while Zendaya’s role is currently under wraps. Marisa Tomei is attached to play Aunt May.
More to come.
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- Maane Khatchatourian
Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2016 Emmy Awards
17 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Jimmy Kimmel is officially hosting this year’s Emmy Awards.
“I am hosting the #Emmys on Sunday, Sept 18. Until then, have a great summer,” the host of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” tweeted early Monday morning.
I am hosting the #Emmys on Sunday Sept 18. Until then, have a great summer.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 7, 2016
Variety exclusively reported last month that Kimmel was in talks with ABC to host the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.
“I am excited to be hosting the Emmys again,” Kimmel said in a statement on Monday. “I have a feeling I’m going to be great.”
This year’s show will mark Kimmel’s second time as Emmys host following his stint in 2012, when the show last aired on ABC. The telecast rotates each year among the four broadcast network. Seth Meyers — another late-night host — emceed the ceremony in 2014, when NBC aired the telecast, while Jimmy Fallon »
- Maane Khatchatourian
Geena Davis Joins Fox’s ‘Exorcist’ TV Pilot
11 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Geena Davis has been cast as a theoretical series regular on Fox’s The Exorcist” hails from 20th Century Fox Television in association with Morgan Creek Productions. The pilot was written by Jeremy Slater and will be directed by Rupert Wyatt. »
- Tony Maglio
‘The Office’ Alum Jenna Fischer Joins Matt LeBlanc’s CBS Comedy Pilot
12 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Jenna Fischer has joined Matt LeBlanc‘s CBS comedy pilot, TheWrap has learned. In the series, LeBlanc plays Adam, a contractor learns that raising his kids is more challenging than expected when his wife goes back to work. Fischer will play Andi, Adam’s wife, who decides she wants to go back to her job as a medical lab technician. For eight seasons, Jenna Fischer starred as Pam Beesley in “The Office,” alongside Steve Carrell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson. In 2007, the role earned Fischer her first Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series. Also Read: 'Spotlight' »
- Joe Otterson
Amazon Prime to Kill Off ‘Ripper Street’ After Fifth Season
19 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
London — The fifth season of crime drama “Ripper Street” will be its last, Amazon Prime has revealed.
Amazon stepped in to save “Ripper Street” in early 2014, following outcry from fans when the show was cancelled by the BBC after two seasons. The original Tiger Aspect production team was commissioned by Amazon to create season three, which launched exclusively for Prime members in the U.K. in November 2014.
At the same time, seasons one and two were made available for unlimited streaming for Prime members. When season three launched on Prime Video, it was streamed more than any other TV show on the service and was the most popular British drama amongst customers.
In the final season, writer Richard Warlow shows how, as the Victorian age comes to a close, the police officers of H Division attempt to maintain law and order on the streets of Whitechapel. Joseph Mawle (“In the Heart of the Sea »
- Leo Barraclough
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone Musical ‘La La Land’ Pushed From Summer Release
11 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Lionsgate has pushed back the Ryan Gosling-Emma Stone musical “La La Land” from July to December, the studio announced Monday. Distributed by Summit Entertainment, the film will open Dec. 2 in limited release before going wide on Dec. 16. It had been slated to open against Sony’s “Ghostbusters” on July 15, leaving that prime summer date to the effects-heavy tentpole. Additionally, Black Label Media has come aboard to co-finance “La La Land” after previously partnering with Lionsgate on the acclaimed thriller “Sicario.” Also Read: 'Ghostbusters' First Trailer Proves Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts (Video) “La La Land” was directed. »
- Jeff Sneider
‘Walking Dead’ Fans Freak the Geek Out Over ‘Amazing’ Episode
16 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
(Spoiler alert: Do not keep reading if you haven’t seen this week’s episode of “The Walking Dead”) Fans of “The Walking Dead” are still freaking out over Sunday’s episode, which featured one of the bloodiest human-on-human battles the show has ever attempted. Rick and others from Alexandria lead a raid on The Saviors’ compound, leading to a considerable amount of blood and mayhem. The episode ended, however, with Carol and Maggie being held hostage. Fans are praising the episode, with some calling it “amazing,” while others say this “might be the best season of . Also Read: 'Walking Dead's' Greg Nicotero. »
- Joe Otterson
Kim Kardashian Throws Twitter Shade at Teenage Movie Star Chloe Grace Moretz
47 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The Twitter interaction between Kim Kardashian and Chloe Grace Moretz got increasingly strange on Monday night, with the E! reality star posting a condescending comment aimed at the teenage Hollywood sensation. “Let’s all welcome @ChloeGMoretz to twitter, since no one knows who she is. your nylon cover is cute boo,” Kardashian, 35, wrote on Twitter to the 19-year-old “5th Wave” actress. The mother of two was responding to an earlier tweet from Moretz after Kardashian posted a nude selfie. “I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than … just their bodies, »
- Debbie Emery
‘The Bachelor’ Recap: The 7 Most Important Takeaways From ‘The Women Tell All’
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
After weeks of sifting, Season 20’s Bachelor, Ben Higgins, has narrowed down the playing field to two women: Lauren and JoJo. Since we have to wait until next week to find out who wins Ben’s heart (oh, the suspense!), this week we are stuck in a room with the rejects for two hours.
Season after season, the “Women Tell All” episode is more or less a glorified clip show (it probably deserves a format revamp). But amid the mundanity, there were several moments worth talking about.
1. Sheila The Chicken Acts Out
Undeniably, one of the best parts of each “Bachelor” season happens before the first episode, when the contestants are revealed — along with their always surprising, very rarely legitimate occupations. At the beginning of this episode, it was clear that most of the ladies were right where we left them: the twins are still Twins, Rachel is still Unemployed, »
- Seth Kelley
Oj Simpson ‘Isn’t Losing Any Sleep’ Over Knife Discovery, Former Manager Says
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True crime sleuths and theorists thought the murders of Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman could finally be solved after the discovery of a knife on O.J. Simpson’s property came to light last Friday. However, O.J. Simpson’s former manager Norman Pardo says the disgraced NFL star “isn’t losing any sleep” over the latest revelation in the case that has captivated America for over 20 years. “Everybody I’ve spoken with says he’s just ignoring it. He’s not talking about it,” Pardo told People magazine Monday. “When he heard the news on TV, all he did was shake his head, »
- Debbie Emery
‘Better Call Saul’s’ Michael Mando Considers Nacho’s Future: ‘Death Isn’t the Only Option’
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(Spoiler alert: Please do not read this story if you’ve not to watched Monday’s “Better Call Saul” episode, “Gloves Off.”) Tonight, Nacho Varga tried to have his drug-dealing business partner Tuco Salamanca killed for a fee of $50,000 — but instead he settled for simply seeing his boss hauled off to jail instead, saving $25,000 in the process. As we know, Tuco gets out of the clink in time for “Breaking Bad.” While we never see Nacho on that show, he does score a key mention, which readers can refresh themselves of here. So what becomes of Varga? We asked actor Michael Mando if one should. »
- Tony Maglio
'Better Call Saul' Co-Star Michael Mando: Nacho is a "Peasant Who Wants To Be King"
3 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
[Warning: This interview contains spoilers for Monday's episode of Better Call Saul, "Gloves Off."] Monday's Better Call Saul was a treat for Breaking Bad fans, culminating in a showdown between Mike (Jonathan Banks) and Tuco (Raymond Cruz), a head-to-head brought about by Nacho's (Michael Mando) desire to wipe out his partner in criminal enterprise. Mike, however, preferred to get Tuco sent away to prison rather than assassinating him. Since Tuco's a key part of Breaking Bad and Nacho is only mentioned once in dialogue (by his given name, "Ignacio"), that decision may end up being important. After
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- Daniel Fienberg
Review: Mike takes the 'Better Call Saul' spotlight in 'Gloves Off'
3 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
A review of tonight's Better Call Saul coming up just as soon as I'm here to get my brother's ink blotter... "That all ya got?" -Mike I occasionally hear from readers who wish Better Call Saul focused more on its other Breaking Bad alum, and on the higher-stake drug world of Albuquerque pre-Walt. As one put it in a recent email, "Why are the scenes with Mike so much punchier and emotionally involving than those with Jimmy?" I strongly agree with the premise of that question, and think Saul has only gotten better as the show has embraced the Jimmy McGill of it all and slowed down its journey towards Breaking Bad-dom. The tragedy of Mike is perhaps greater because of its permanence, and because the sins he commits along the way are worse than what Saul does, but becoming Gene from Cinabbon is presented as a fate almost worse than death, »
- Alan Sepinwall
7 Reasons Why Tina Fey’s ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Fell Flat at Box Office
4 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Tina Fey‘s latest comedy-drama “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” opened to $7.6 million, marking one of the actress’ lower-grossing movies in her career. Produced on a budget of $35 million, the Paramount film co-starring Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina and Billy Bob Thornton fell short even after pre-release tracking pegged an opening more in the $8 million to $10 million range. “It was definitely a kind of surprise considering she’s one of the most recognizable comedians working today,” Exhibitor Relations senior analyst Jeff Bock told TheWrap. “Even her commercials are funny.” And while the film has yet to open internationally, experts cite several reasons for. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Meg Ryan, Robert Mark Kamen to Be Honored at Sonoma Film Festival
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Meg Ryan will be honored with the Sonoma Salute Award at the 19th Sonoma Film Festival, a five-day program dedicated to the best in film, food, wine and spirits.
During a tribute event in Sonoma, Calif. on March 31, the actress-director will be celebrated with a special screening of “Ithaca,” her 2015 directorial feature film debut. Starring in over 40 films, Ryan’s most memorable acting performances include “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) and “You’ve Got Mail” (1998). More recently, she starred in “In the Land of Women” (2007), “Serious Moonlight” (2009) and episodes of Lisa Kudrow’s Hulu comedy “Web Therapy” in 2013.
Also being honored is screenwriter and Siff supporter Robert Mark Kamen, whose writing credits include the “Transporter,” “Taken” and “Karate Kid” franchises.
This year’s festival — which will present over 100 films — will open with Joachim Trier’s Jesse Eisenberg-starring drama “Louder Than Bombs” and conclude with the French romantic comedy “The Sense of Wonder. »
- Alyssa Sage
‘The Royale’ Theater Review: Jack Johnson Lives to Fight Again Despite Doubts
4 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Marco Ramirez’s “The Royale” is the latest in a recent trend of 90-minute no-intermission plays that suggest what Edith Wharton wrote a century ago in “The Age of Innocence” about life in New York City in the 19th century: “Americans want to get away from amusement even more quickly than they want to get to it.” Stephen Karam’s “The Humans,” which recently opened on Broadway, uses the compact formula to powerful effect, and does so by creating six full-bodied characters in an hour and a half. Last week, Lucas Knath’s “Red Speedo” opened at the New York Theatre Workshop. »
- Robert Hofler
Chloe Grace Moretz, Bette Midler Slam Kim Kardashian’s Nude Selfie
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Updated At 10 P.M. Pt: With Twitter response from Kim Kardashian. Kim Kardashian‘s self-indulgent nude photo showing off her post-baby body has garnered negative reactions from real Hollywood stars. “@KimKardashian I truly hope you realize how important setting goals are for young women, teaching them we have so much more to offer than … just their bodies,” actress Chloe Grace Moretz wrote on Twitter Monday. Kardashian, now a mother of two, who gave birth to her second child with husband Kanye West last December, captioned her Nsfw pic by saying, “When you’re like I have nothing to wear Lol. »
- Debbie Emery
Have we reached peak tentpole, and what happens after the collapse?
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Is it possible to enjoy movies being released as part of the various studio-controlled mega-franchises and still be profoundly concerned about where we are as a film culture right now? If so, I think that's a good description of where I am at the moment. The news broke over the weekend that Venom is back in development at Sony, with Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach in charge of this title. That's an important detail. You'll notice that the main Spider-Man film, set to be directed by Jon Watts, is being produced by Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige. You could look at the two teams as the difference between the major and the minor leagues, with Pascal and Feige in the primary spot. They're the ones handling the main part of the franchise. Arad and Tolmach are the b-team, and the films they're in charge of will be smaller scale, lower-budget, »
- Drew McWeeny
Japan Box Office: ‘Doraemon: Birth’ Opens on Top Ahead of Golden Week
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Tokyo – The 36th entry in the “Doraemon” animation series about the adventures of a blue robot cat and its boy companion topped the Japanese box office for the March 5-6 weekend.
Debuting on 374 screens with Toho distributing, “Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016” earned $5.6 million on 544,816 admissions. This was nearly the same take as the series’ previous installment which finished with $35 million in 2015. Aimed squarely at the family market and released to hit the box office crest of the upcoming Golden Week holiday, “Doraemon: Birth: is expected to do as well or better.
The highest ranking newcomer was “The Big Short.” Distributed by Towa Pictures, the film bowed on 214 screens and recorded $1.02 million from 84,000 admissions. Boosted by its best screenplay Oscar, the film is predicted to clear the JPY1 billion ($8.8 million) mark.
Sliding from second to third place on the chart was Fox’s “The Martian,” now in its fifth week on release. »
- Mark Schilling
‘Gotham’ Star Ben McKenzie Talks Mr. Freeze Twist, Jim’s Downward Spiral
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Spoiler warning: Do not read on unless you’ve seen “Gotham” Season 2, Episode 13, titled “A Dead Man Feels No Cold.”
The tragic saga of Mr. Freeze (Nathan Darrow) seemed to come to an abrupt end on tonight’s “Gotham,” with the scientist appearing to end his own life after losing his wife — but unbeknownst to Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and the Gcpd, the chilly villain survived his apparent demise, waking up with a frosty makeover in Hugo Strange’s (Bd Wong) underground facility, Indian Hill, with an icy chip on his shoulder.
While Jim remains unaware of the forces that are building against him under the city — and right under his nose, if we count Edward Nygma’s (Cory Michael Smith) recent behavior — he has more immediate issues, namely the strain on his relationship with Lee Thompkins (Morena Baccarin) and the blackmail material that Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) has on him, »
- Laura Prudom
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