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Marc Forster to Direct Live-Action Movie About Winnie the Pooh's Pal, 'Christopher Robin' (Exclusive)
2 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Marc Forster has come aboard to direct Christopher Robin, Disney’s live-action fantasy project centering on the human character in Winnie the Pooh.
Brigham Taylor, who produced Disney’s recent mega-hit The Jungle Book, is producing Robin, which has a script by Alex Ross Perry.
The story centers on Robin, the adult version of the boy who in the A.A. Milne books shares his adventures with the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood. Robin has grown out of the joyful imagination he had as a young boy and is now a businessman who prioritizes work over his wife and daughter. With his »
- Borys Kit
‘Fantastic Beasts’ Roars $8.75M On Thursday Night
6 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
The Thanksgiving moviegoing stretch began last night, and nobody has even sat down for dinner yet. Warner Bros’ Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them grossed $8.75 million from Thursday showings starting at 6 Pm. All in after two days abroad in 47 territories, Fantastic Beasts is flying to $32.25M worldwide at this point in time. We’re hearing that early matinees are strong near Doctor Strange levels, but it’s too early to call whether it Fantastic B… »
'Fantastic Beasts' Eyes Fantastic Opening that Could Top $90 Million
17 November 2016 1:40 PM, PST | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
Fifteen years ago J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series made the leap from its place in literary history to its place in film history. Since then, the eight-film franchise has generated nearly $2.4 billion domestically and over $7.7 billion worldwide with the last of the Harry Potter films being released five years ago. This weekend a new adventure within J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World begins in the form of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise, debuting in over 4,000 theaters and looking at a #1 opening that could top $90 million. Meanwhile, fellow new releases this weekend include the coming-of-age dramedy The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld and Bleed for This starring Miles Teller. Additionally, Sony's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk expands into over 1,100 theaters and limited release standout Moonlight gets a moderate nationwide release into 650 theaters. As already mentioned, it has been five years since the last Harry Potter film, »
- Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
MGM’s Musical Adaptation Of ‘Valley Girl’ Taps 'A Deadly Adoption' Director
3 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Exclusive: Rachel Goldenberg has been attached to direct MGM's musical adaptation of the 1983 romantic comedy Valley Girl, about a teenage valley girl who begins to question the life she's always known when she falls in love with a punk rocker from Hollywood. Goldenberg most recently helmed A Deadly Adoption for Lifetime starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig. The remake of the old Martha Coolidge-directed film that starred and helped launch the career of Nicholas Cage… »
20 Facts You Didn’t Know About 1991’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ for 25th Anniversary (Photos)
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
November 22 marks the 25th anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast.” TheWrap teamed up with IMDb to give you these 15 facts you may not have known about the Oscar-winning film. Belle was the first brown-haired Disney princess. The smoke during the transformation of the beast is not animated — it was real smoke originally used in 1985’s “The Black Cauldron.” Although Angela Lansbury is famous for singing the “Beauty and the Beast” ballad, she originally thought another actor would be more suited. The director asked her to make at least one recording of her singing the song, which ended up in »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Box Office: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Roaring to $75 Million Opening Weekend in U.S.
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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is heading for a magical opening weekend in the $75 million range, early estimates showed Friday.
The “Harry Potter” spinoff, starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, is performing in line with recent forecasts. The film is set to earn $30 million, which includes $8.8 million from Thursday night showings, on Friday. The Warner Bros. movie will play at 4,144 North American locations this weekend.
“Fantastic Beasts,” written by “Potter” author J.K. Rowling, cost $180 million to make and will serve as the springboard for a five-film franchise. The first film follows Scamander as he tries to retrieve magical creatures that have escaped from his valise, and are running wild through 1926 New York City.
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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Who’s Who (Photos)
The cast boasts Colin Farrell, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterston, and Samantha Morton. David Yates, who directed the last four “Harry Potter” movies, is »
- Dave McNary
‘Westworld’ Dp Paul Cameron: A Camera Is Just Another Film Stock
19 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Bydgoszcz, Poland — When Dp Paul Cameron met with “Westworld” co-creator Jonathan Nolan to audition for the role of cinematographer on HBO’s new hit series, he asked whether it would be possible to shoot on 35mm film. “Jonathan said, ‘yes, absolutely we can,’” Cameron recalls.
For a seasoned Dp who has shot on multiple formats, why was film so important on this particular project? “I was thinking about the sweeping Western landscapes,” Cameron says. “When I read the pilot, for me the references were to the films shot by John Ford in Monument Valley, Utah.”
“Westworld,” a contender in the First Look — TV Pilots Competition at the Camerimage film festival, is a sci-fi-like Western with head-spinning twists created by Nolan (brother of director Christopher Nolan) and his wife Lisa Joy, based on the 1973 film of the same name, written and directed by novelist Michael Crichton.
Nolan directed and Cameron lensed the “Westworld” pilot, »
- Peter Caranicas
Trump University Fraud Case Settled for $25 Million
31 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Donald Trump has settled his Trump University fraud case for $25 million, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said in a statement on Friday. “Today’s $25 million settlement agreement is a stunning reversal by Donald Trump and a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university,” Schneiderman said. Trump University had been the subject of three lawsuits, including the fraud case brought on by Schneiderman and two California class action lawsuits brought by students who claimed Trump University’s real estate seminars were worthless. According to Reuters, Friday’s settlement likely covers all three cases. Also Read: Trump's 'P--y' Comments Fair Game. »
- Reid Nakamura
Film Review: ‘Life on the Line’
32 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
John Travola is a lineman for the county, and he drives the main road — through very, very familiar territory — in “Life on the Line,” an uninspired time-killer that, while purportedly “based on actual events,” plays like a by-the-numbers aggregation of shopworn clichés. There’s a ’70s TV-movie vibe to the entire enterprise, an impression reinforced by the stock characters — including such staples as a troubled former combatant (in this case, an Iraq War veteran, not a Vietnam vet) and a courageous crew of troubleshooters — and an episodic structure that seems ready-made for commercial breaks. The narrative is so predictable that, when an outburst of trash-talking doesn’t escalate into a barroom brawl, it’s not just surprising, it’s pretty close to shocking.
And speaking of shocking: Electrocution appears to be just one of the occupational hazards facing the Texas linemen led by Beau Ginner (Travolta), a demanding foreman who »
- Joe Leydon
‘My Girl’ 25th Anniversary: Pranks, Tears and a Swear Jar (Photos)
40 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
It may be hard to believe that the coming-of-age movie “My Girl” came out 25 years ago. Anna Chlumsky, in her first starring role as hypochondriac Vada Sultenfuss, appeared opposite Macaulay Culkin, who had already gained international fame from the hit holiday comedy “Home Alone.” Both child actors played unlikely friends in the feature, set in the summer of 1972, also with Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd. Read on to learn 10 facts about the film (collected by TheWrap in partnership with IMDb. Anna Chlumsky said she learned acting exercises from Jaime Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd, who gave her tips while making the movie. »
- Meriah Doty
Dante Spinotti on Technology, New Workflow, Directors’ Personalities
43 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Bydgoszcz, Poland — Dante Spinotti, who served as a jurist on this year’s Cinematographers’ Debuts Competition at the Camerimage film festival, is a firm believer that changing technology benefits filmmaking at all levels.
The Italian-born Dp, who has credits that go back to the 1970s, says that the advent of digital tools has democratized entry into the profession as small, inexpensive, and easily available cameras have made it possible for anyone to create moving images.
But if technology is more plentiful, talent is not. “What has not changed is that good ideas are just as difficult as they’ve always been. Anyone can push a button, but what’s important is what’s inside their heads.”
Spinotti’s enthusiasm for digital extends all the way from production through exhibition.
For example, he welcomes the presence of on-set monitors and how directors and crew today can view and evaluate material immediately after shooting it. »
- Peter Caranicas
‘Last Man on Earth': This Is Gonna Be an Awkward Christmas Card (Exclusive Video)
44 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Gail does not share Carol’s enthusiasm for holiday traditions, and never will that be more apparent than on Sunday’s “The Last Man on Earth.” In the “Mama’s Hideaway” episode, Carol (Kristen Schaal) is hell-bent on capturing the perfect family photo and will stop at nothing to get it. Meanwhile, Melissa (January Jones) has a surprising mission of her own, Lewis (Kenneth Choi) looks into a new hobby, and Gail (Mary Steenburgen) finds herself stuck in a scary situation. In a sneak-peak above, which is exclusive to TheWrap, Gail’s not getting into a matching turtleneck and overalls — not even for her. »
- Tony Maglio
DC Films ‘Justice League': What We Know So Far (Photos)
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Justice League “Justice League” is exactly a year away as the film will be released in theaters on November 17, 2017. Here’s what we know so far. Ben Affleck will return as Batman and have an upgraded Tactical Batsuit along with upgrades to the Batmobile. Gal Gadot will return as Wonder Woman and work with Batman to recruit other metahumans to fight off an intergalactic threat. Henry Cavill will return as Superman after he “died” in the climactic battle of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Exactly how remains unknown. Ezra Miller will star as Barry Allen aka “The Flash” and feature a costume. »
- Umberto Gonzalez
Neil deGrasse Tyson Ponders Donald Trump Crotch-Grab
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Neil deGrasse Tyson can’t wait to get his hands on president-elect Donald Trump. Or at least a certain part of Trump. Celebrity astrophysicist Tyson tweeted Friday that he might grab Trump’s crotch when he comes face-to-face with the reality TV host-turned-world leader. “When I meet President Trump, I may first grab his crotch — to get his attention — then discuss science with him,” Tyson wrote. It’s unclear when Tyson plans to meet Trump. However, it’s evident that Tyson was referring to lewd remarks made by Trump during a 2005 conversation with then-“Access Hollywood” personality Billy Bush. Also Read: Neil DeGrasse Tyson, »
- Tim Kenneally
MGM’s ‘Valley Girl’ Musical Draws Rachel Lee Goldenberg to Direct
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
MGM has tapped Rachel Lee Goldenberg (“A Deadly Adoption”) to direct MGM’s musical adaptation of the 1983 comedy “Valley Girl.”
The new “Valley Girl” is produced by Matt Smith. Goldenberg will direct from a script by Amy Talkington. Clay Weiner had been attached to direct the project several years ago.
Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman starred in the original movie, which was directed by Martha Coolidge in a story of Foreman’s Valley Girl falling in love with Cage’s punk rock character. The film, which cost only $350,000 to produce, was a solid performer at the box office with $17 million.
The movie was released in the wake of the success of Frank Zappa’s “Valley Girl” song, in which his 14-year-old daughter Moon Unit Zappa mocked the unique speech patterns of teenage girls from the Valley.
The soundtrack for the original “Valley Girl” featured songs from the Plimsouls, Josie Cotton, »
- Dave McNary
Participant Media Reins In TakePart Website, Layoffs Likely
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Jeff Skoll’s independent film studio Participant Media will scale back its TakePart website as part of a reorganization that is expected to include several layoffs, TheWrap has learned. TakePart is a digital division of Participant, which primarily focuses on issues of social and economic justice. As part of the reorganization, TakePart will be folded back into the main Participant brand, and resources will be reallocated toward original video and other emerging forms of reporting, such as virtual reality. TakePart currently has more than 4 million subscribers and followers across social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. David Linde took over as CEO. »
- Matt Pressberg
Marc Forster to Direct ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Live-Action Movie on ‘Christopher Robin’ for Disney
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Marc Forster will direct “Christopher Robin,” the live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic cartoon “Winnie the Pooh.”
Alex Ross Perry is set to write the script.
The film will follow Christopher Robin, the little boy who befriends a lovable bear in the celebrated A.A. Milne books, as an adult. According to sources, the film will share similarities with Seth MacFarlane’s fantasy-buddy film “Ted,” but center more on family fun than vulgarities.
The character of Winnie the Pooh was created by Milne for a collection of stories in the books “Winnie-the-Pooh” (1926) and “The House at Pooh Corner” (1928). Disney licensed the rights to the bear in 1961, leading to TV shows and four feature films: “The Tigger Movie,” “Piglet’s Big Movie,” “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie,” and “Winnie the Pooh.”
Kristin Burr will oversee the project for the studio.
The film falls in line with Disney’s slate of live-action adaptations that »
- Justin Kroll
‘Amityville Horror’ House in Long Island Sells After Being Listed for $850,000
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Were you inspired by “American Horror Story: Roanoke” to purchase your own possessed house? Well, some lucky homebuyers appeared to have been, as the house that inspired the original 1979 classic “The Amityville Horror” has just been sold after it was listed for a bargain price of $850,00. Built in 1927, the 5,000-square-foot Dutch Colonial house boasts five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a boathouse and a slip … and plenty of demons. Also Read: Everybody and Their Mom Is Baffled by 'American Horror Story: Roanoke' Finale 112 Ocean Avenue went into contract this week, according to real estate site Redfin, and while realtors Coldwell »
- Debbie Emery
Strength of Polish Cinema Reflected at Camerimage Film Festival
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Bydgoszcz, Poland — The 2016 crop of Polish features is one of the most robust in years, say industryites and critics, something confirmed by the international interest in several of the eight films competing in the local section of Poland’s Camerimage film festival.
“Last Family,” a directorial debut from Jan Matuszynski chronicling the real-life story of a seemingly doomed clan of pre-1989 Polish media stars who surf the waters of a fledgling democracy from their cramped, concrete tower apartment, is one of the country’s hottest HBO Europe properties currently.
Its chillingly accurate scene design, painstakingly true to life behind the Iron Curtain in the ‘80s and ‘90s in every detail, provides a setting that makes the chronicle of the Beksinski family feel almost hyper-realistic.
Cinematographer Kacper Fertacz says the film’s unique visual ethos was no accident.
“In ‘Last Family’ we wanted to reduce film language to a minimum — every »
- Will Tizard
Reporter Fired After Expressing Support for Donald Trump on Facebook
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
A Houston Fox affiliate reporter has been fired after expressing support her for Donald Trump and saying America is “violent and racist under the Obama administration” on Facebook. Now-former Kriv reporter Scarlett Fakhar wrote on her professional Facebook page that, “Fox 26 Houston fired me today for expressing my conservative views on my private Facebook page. That is all I will say for now.” TheWrap has confirmed that Fakhar is no longer with the station through a Fox 26 spokeswoman. Also Read: Facebook Is Now Less of an Echo Chamber. Twitter Is More of One Last week, Fakhar posted that she was “happy and relieved” after. »
- Brian Flood
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