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‘Avatar’ Sequel Overload: Twitter Responds With a Collective ‘Really?’
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James Cameron announced that he plans to make four sequels to his 2009 epic “Avatar” during CinemaCon on Thursday. And it has people complaining until they’re blue in the face. In the wake of Cameron’s announcement, Twitter has erupted with negativity over the plan, with social-media users expressing a mixture of exasperation and outright mockery. On the latter count, there was, “Avatar 7: Please Look at This Iguana Made Out of Glowy Ferns for Three Hours.” Also Read: James Cameron Announces Fourth 'Avatar' Sequel, Release Dates And, “Oh goody! 4 avatar sequels?!? I can’t wait to reunite »
- Tim Kenneally
Tim Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Caitlyn Jenner Lead Out Magazine’s Lgbt Power List
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For the second year in a row, Apple CEO Tim Cook has topped Out magazine’s Power List of the most influential Lgbt people in America. Cook is joined in the top five by daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow (both made last year’s top three), CNN’s Anderson Cooper and “American Horror Story” producer Ryan Murphy. The announcement comes about a week after Apple’s statement on Mississippi’s “religious freedom” bill, which has been widely criticized for allowing businesses to deny serving Lgbt residents. In the statement, the tech giant said the bill “empowers discrimination. »
- Reid Nakamura
M Night Shyamalan’s ‘Tales From the Crypt’ Gets 10 Episode Order at TNT
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TNT has officially given a 10-episode order to M. Night Shyamalan‘s reboot of “Tales From the Crypt,” the network announced Thursday. The anthology series based on the original EC Comics property will be hosted by a newly reinvented Crypt Keeper. Shyamalan is executive producing along with his partner at Blinding Edge Pictures, Ashwin Rajan. Endgame’s James Stern, Aloris Entertainment’s John Santilli and Dan McKinnon will also executive produce. In addition, Shyamalan will produce the Im Global series “Time of Death” for a new TNT horror programming block. The network has also begun development on the Naegle Ink series “Creatures. »
- Joe Otterson
Amazon Reassures Exhibitors: All Films to Get Theatrical Release, ‘Aggressive’ Marketing
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Amazon Studios has reassured movie exhibitors that all their forthcoming films will be released in theaters. “All films will be released theatrically, with an aggressive marketing campaign to bring audiences to your theaters,” Amazon Studios Marketing and Distribution Chief Bob Berney said at CinemaCon 2016. The studio made the remarks at a luncheon set to unveil Amazons’s distribution strategy. Also Read: James Cameron Slams Screening Room Again, Says Movies Should Be 'Exclusively in Theaters on Initial Release' “Theatrical runs position a movie as a real movie in customers’ eyes,” Berney added. “Our goals are aligned with exhibition.” The commerce giant bought six films at Sundance. »
- Matt Donnelly
Coachella Survival Tips: What to Do, What Not to Do (Photos)
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Do: Be Creative With Your Outfits Coachella is blogger heaven, so take this moment to try out new things with your wardrobe. Don’T: Do VIP Speaking to many frequent Coachella attendees, the extra cost ($500 in addition to the $399 basic ticket) isn’t worth it. The true festival experience is having a General Admission ticket. Do: Check Out the Do Lab Stage This stage houses some of the best underground acts. But prepare to get wet. Don’T: Miss Out on the Early Day Performers You shouldn’t miss out on the early performers just because they’re not headlining. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven and Mikey Glazer
‘Sing Street’ Review: John Carney Tunes Up Another Sweet Musical Romance
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Anyone who complains “They don’t make them like they used to” clearly hasn’t been paying attention to the rise of writer-director John Carney, who has discovered a magical alchemy that allows him to make upbeat movies that eschew cynicism and pessimism; even though his work never shies away from sadness and loss and melancholy, he’s got a gift for dramatizing the ways in which the power of music can elevate people out of the worst moments of their lives. On the heels of his acclaimed “One” and “Begin Again,” Carney scores a hat trick with “Sing Street, »
- Alonso Duralde
Kerry Washington’s ‘Confirmation’ Features Real-Life Woman Who Inspired ‘Scandal’
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There’s a moment during HBO’s “Confirmation” that may blow your mind: One of the real-life power-brokers shown helping Clarence Thomas through his explosive nomination process is Judy Smith… the same Judy Smith who inspired Kerry Washington‘s character on “Scandal.” The HBO movie, which premieres on Saturday, stars Washington as Anita Hill and follows the contentious 1991 nomination hearings. Thomas’ confirmation was expected to go smoothly. But after Hill, Thomas’ former assistant, accused him of sexually harassing her, a national debate broke out over sexual harassment. Hill was vilified by conservatives on the all-male Senate Judiciary Committee, and Thomas »
- Itay Hod
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Recalls ‘Very Sexist Environment’ at ‘Saturday Night Live’
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“Saturday Night Live” has a spotty diversity record? You don’t say, Julia Louis-Dreyfus … “SNL” alum Louis-Dreyfus, a cast member on the late-night series from 1982 to 1985, blasted the “very sexist environment” she experienced on the series in an interview with The New York Times published Thursday. Admitting that she only looks back on her “SNL” stint “Fondly-ish,” Louis-Dreyfus lamented the lack of career boost from the show. Also Read: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Drinks Spit in New 'Saturday Night Live' Promo (Video) “I did not come out of ‘SNL’ as any kind of name. I didn’t do »
- Tim Kenneally
Coachella Bans Narcissists (and Selfie Sticks)
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The Coachella Music Festival kicks off in the California desert this weekend, and if you’re making the pilgrimage, you should acquaint yourself with the rules before heading out. Most notably, the festival has banned narcissists from attending, something Angelenos in particular should note. Along those same lines, selfie sticks are also banned. The full list of things not allowed at Coachella is pretty long, and you can read it here. Highlights of the contraband list, aside from what’s mentioned above, are: drugs, skateboards, blankets, fireworks, “promotional items,” totems, kites, video cameras and audio recording devices. Also Read: Coachella 2016: Parties, »
- Phil Owen
‘American Gods’ Casts Jonathan Tucker, Crispin Glover
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Starz’s “American Gods” has added Crispin Glover and Jonathan Tucker to its growing cast, TheWrap has learned. Ricky Whittle stars as Shadow in the adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novel, which portrays a war between the old gods of biblical and mythological roots and a new group of gods “reflecting society’s modern love of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs.” Emily Browning and Ian McShane also star. Michael Green and Bryan Fuller will act as showrunners and executive producers, while David Slade will direct. Also Read: 'American Gods' Cast Assembles for the First Time (Photo) Tucker »
- Linda Ge
Justin Bieber Masters Art of Naughty Coloring; Internet Applauds
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Congratulations, Justin Bieber; you’ve conquered another art form. “Purpose” singer Bieber revealed yet another talent on Instagram this week, when he unveiled his latest masterpiece: A completed page from what appears to be a very sexy coloring book. The image depicts a woman with a headband adorned with feathers, dressed in a top that reveals generous portions of underboob and panties drawn down to her upper thighs. Also Read: Ufc Fighter Nate Diaz on Silencing Doubters, His Beef With Justin Bieber (Video) In case that was too subtle, she also appears to be suggestively licking a blade of some sort. »
- Tim Kenneally
‘Room’ Star Jacob Tremblay in Talks for Lionsgate’s ‘Wonder’ (Exclusive)
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Jacob Tremblay is in talks to star in Lionsgate’s “Wonder,” based on the beloved book by R.J. Palacio, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap. The studio is also targeting Julia Roberts to play Tremblay’s mother, according to insiders. A representative for Tremblay declined to comment when contacted by TheWrap. Steve Conrad (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”) has adapted Palacio’s coming-of-age novel, which follows Auggie Pullman, a young boy born with a facial deformity who encounters bullies while attending school for the first time. Also Read: 17 Promising Actors Under 17 (Photos) Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman are producing “Wonder” under. »
- Jeff Sneider
James Cameron Slams Screening Room Again, Says Movies Should Be ‘Exclusively in Theaters on Initial Release’
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“Avatar” director James Cameron doubled down on his opposition to Sean Parker’s Screening Room proposal in a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday. “My producing partner Jon Landau and I are fully committed to the sanctity of the in-theater experience,” he said at the end of the Fox presentation at Caesars Palace. “Regardless of what the folks associated with the Screening Room say, I firmly believe movies need to be exclusively in theaters on their initial release.” Cameron has been one of the more outspoken and high-profile critics of the proposed plan, which would allow consumers to pay about »
- Thom Geier
James Cameron Announces Fourth ‘Avatar’ Sequel, Release Dates
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James Cameron announced yet another sequel in his planned follow-up to “Avatar.” Appearing onstage at ComicCon 2016 at 20th Century Fox, the prolific franchise director was introduced by studio co-ceo’s Stacey Snider and Jim Gianopulos where he dropped a full release schedule for the new films. “Avatar 2” hits Christmas 2018, followed by “Avatar 3” at Christmas 2020, “Avatar 4” for Christmas 2022 and “Avatar 5” dated for Christmas 2023. Cameron has been developing his followup films to his monstrous 2009 hit — which remains the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide (though “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” did dethrone “Avatar” from its »
- Matt Donnelly
Elle Fanning is ‘Dangerous’ in Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Neon Demon’ Trailer (Video)
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Amazon Studios has released the first trailer for Nicolas Winding Refn‘s “The Neon Demon,” starring Elle Fanning, and it looks fantastic. Fanning plays Jesse, an aspiring model who moves to Los Angeles, only to encounter a group of beauty-obsessed women who will do anything to get what she has. The film co-stars Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, Abbey Lee, Karl Glusman, Desmond Harrington and Keanu Reeves. Refn has described “Neon Demon” as a horror movie about “vicious beauty.” Amazon will release the film sometime in June. We can’t wait to check out the latest from the “Drive” director. »
- Jeff Sneider
‘Ghost In The Shell’ Fans Not Happy About ‘Whitewashed’ American Remake
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The first picture of Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming American remake of “Ghost In The Shell” has sparked a backlash from fans who complain its another example of Hollywood whitewashing. For those not into anime, “Ghost In The Shell” is widely regarded as one of the all-time greats of the genre. Starting out as a worldwide-bestselling manga by Masamune Shirow, the franchise has expanded into several critically-acclaimed animated adaptations, including a 1995 film. The lead character, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is a cyborg working for the counter-terrorist organization Section 9. Her unit is tasked to bring down the Puppet Master, a sentient »
- Jeremy Fuster
Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Won’t Be Prosecuted in Reporter Altercation
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Breathe easy, Corey Lewandowski; you’re apparently off the hook. Lewandowski, the Donald Trump campaign manager who last month came under fire for an altercation with a female reporter at a Trump press conference in Florida, will not be prosecuted for the alleged incident. “As state attorney, I have made the decision that this office will not be filing charges against Corey Lewandowski for battery,” said Palm Beach County state attorney Dave Aronberg at a Thursday afternoon news conference. “Although there was probable cause to make an arrest, the evidence cannot prove all legally required elements of the crime alleged and is insufficient to. »
- Tim Kenneally
‘Assassin’s Creed’ First Look: Michael Fassbender Shirtless and Savage
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Michael Fassbender‘s passion project “Assassin’s Creed” looks legit — as both a worthy adaptation of the video game and as a setup for a studio franchise. Fassbender addressed movie exhibitors attending CinemaCon 2016 in a pre-taped message, where he called director Justin Kurzel “Australia’s greatest export” and setup at teaser trailer starring himself and his previous Lady MacBeth, Marion Cotillard. As far as the footage is concerned, Fassbender (also a producer) shows fantastic economy as a ninja warrior, tortured soul and lean-muscled, bare-chested movie star all in one. Also Read: Fox Confirms 'Deadpool' Sequel in Progress With Ryan Reynolds, »
- Matt Donnelly
‘Chicago Fire’ Producers Sign Multi-Year Deal With Universal Television
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“Chicago Fire” creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have signed a multi-year overall deal with Universal Television, TheWrap has learned. Under the deal, Brandt and Haas will continue to executive produce Dick Wolf‘s “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med.” They are also attached to executive produce the pilot “Chicago Justice,” the legal spinoff of the Chicago franchise, which goes into production this month. “Justice” is set to get a backdoor pilot during a May episode of “P.D.” Also Read: Ratings: 'Chicago Fire' Torches James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Special Brandt and Haas are also currently filming the thriller “Overdrive, »
- Joe Otterson
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Sneak Peek Teases More Alien Destruction: ‘They Like to Get the Landmarks’
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Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner and Sela Ward were among the stars who hit the stage at CinemaCon on Thursday to introduce a new sneak peek at “Independence Day: Resurgence.” The new footage included more details on the plot, in which the aliens who were defeated in Roland Emmerich‘s 1996 film return in full force to destroy all of Earth. “They like to get the landmarks,” Goldblum’s scientist character says toward the end after multiple scenes of major skyscrapers and familiar sites toppling. Also Read: 'Independence Day: Resurgence' New Teaser Reveals More Alien Menace, Wacky »
- Meriah Doty
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