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Margot Robbie, Emilia Clarke, Millie Bobby Brown Top IMDb 2016 Most-Viewed Stars Ranking
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The most popular Hollywood stars of 2016 according to IMDb were Margot Robbie, Emilia Clarke and 12-year-old Millie Bobby Brown of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” who also was the site’s No. 1 breakout star of the year.
The Amazon-owned entertainment site bases its annual rankings on page views of actors’ profiles from more than 250 million monthly unique visitors worldwide. IMDb doesn’t release actual numbers of views. »
- Todd Spangler
‘Green Hornet’ Star Van Williams Dies at 82
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Van Williams, star of the 1966 TV show “The Green Hornet,” died last Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., of renal failure. He was 82.
“He had a wonderful, caring, and kind heart,” his wife of 57 years, Vicki Williams, told Variety. “He was a wonderful husband, he was a fabulous father, and a devoted grandfather.”
Williams was a diving instructor in Hawaii when he was discovered in 1957 by producer Mike Todd, who was married to Elizabeth Taylor at the time. Williams was persuaded to come to Hollywood and try his hand at acting, and earned his big break on the ABC private detective show “Bourbon Street Beat.” He played Ken Madison, a character he later recycled for another detective show, “Surfside 6.”
In 1966, Williams signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to star in “The Green Hornet” as both the titular masked crusader and his newspaper editor alter ego, Britt Reid. He was ably supported by his martial arts master sidekick »
- Will Thorne and Maane Khatchatourian
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Atlanta’ Earn WGA TV Nominations
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The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016. New dramas “Westworld” and “Stranger Things” were nominated for Drama Series along with “The Americans,” “Better Call Saul” and “Game of Thrones,” while “Atlanta” is the only new comedy to be nominated in that category, alongside “Silicon Valley,” “Veep,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Transparent.” “Atlanta,” “Stranger Things” and “Westworld” were all nominated in the New Series category, along with FX comedy “Better Things” and NBC drama “This Is Us. »
- Linda Ge
Jimmy Kimmel To Host The Oscars
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It was one of the worst-kept yet longest-gestating secrets that Jimmy Kimmel would host the 2017 Oscars. Now it’s official, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has selected the ABC late-night host to top the show. Kimmel hosted the Emmy Awards this year to strong critical reviews. The Oscars are set for February 26 on ABC. »
Bernardo Bertolucci Responds to ‘Last Tango in Paris’ Backlash Over Rape Scene
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Rome — Reacting to outrage over reports he and Marlon Brando conspired against actress Maria Schneider while filming a notorious rape scene in “Last Tango in Paris,” Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci said Monday that the outcry was based on a “ridiculous misunderstanding” of what actually happened.
In Monday’s statement, issued in Italian, Bertolucci said: “I would like, for the last time, to clear up a ridiculous misunderstanding that continues to generate press reports about ‘Last Tango in Paris’ around the world.”
“Several years ago at the Cinemathèque Francaise someone asked me for details on the famous “butter scene.
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“I specified, but perhaps I was not clear, that I decided with Marlon Brando not to inform Maria that we would have used butter,” he noted. “We wanted her spontaneous reaction to that improper use [of the butter]. That is where the misunderstanding lies. »
- Nick Vivarelli
Trevor Noah Warns Against Extremism in Post-Trump Us: ‘Divided People Are Easier to Rule’
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Trevor Noah is warning the American public of the dangers of becoming more divided in the wake of the election of Donald Trump. In an op-ed Monday for The New York Times, the host of Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” relayed his experiences as a mixed-race child growing up in South Africa under apartheid — and reflected on the similarities to the current political climate in the U.S. “Instead of speaking in measured tones about what unites us, we are screaming at each other about what divides us — which is exactly what authoritarian figures like Mr. Trump want: Divided people are. »
- Linda Ge
All 13 ‘Black Mirror’ Episodes Ranked From Least to Most Terrifying (Photos)
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Every episode of Netflix’s brilliant “Black Mirror,” about how technology reflects and distorts our real lives, is a little scary. But some will just nag your conscience, and others will make you throw your cell phone and laptop in the trash. A few may trouble you for the rest of your life. Here they are, from least to most horrifying. 1. Season 3, Episode 4: “San Junipero” This is a complete anomaly among “Black Mirror” episodes — it’s actually pretty uplifting. Season 1, Episode 2: Fifteen Million Merits This twist on “American Idol,” in which people are coerced into doing things they don’t. »
- Tim Molloy
‘Little People Big World': Game Night Gets Weird When Amy Visits Matt (Exclusive Video)
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Amy feels like a stranger on her own farm. On Tuesday’s “Little People Big World,” the family matriarch visits ex-husband Matt’s building for a game night with the kids. Unfortunately, no one told Matt — who is still recovering from surgery — that Amy would be joining the party. Zach, Tori, Jeremy and Audrey seem happy to see mom. As for Matt, well, he crutches himself into his bedroom and closes the door. In other words, he’s less thrilled. Watch the video above. Also Read: '90 Day Fiance' Tell-All: Anfisa Calls Jorge 'Stupid,' His Sister a 'B---' (Exclusive »
- Tony Maglio
#PizzaGate: 4 Things You Need to Know About Fake-News Freakout Du Jour
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#PizzaGate is the latest fake-news freakout, highlighting the particular dangers when fictitious items on the Internet use real names but not real facts. This came to light on Sunday when a gunshot was fired inside a popular Washington, D.C. pizzeria because of an erroneous news item associated with the Clinton family. The phenomenon of fake news, while not new, has become a major problem in media recently with everyone from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to CBS anchor Scott Pelley speaking out against it. Monday afternoon White House press secretary Josh Earnest said, “It’s deeply troubling that some of those false reports could. »
- Brian Flood
Soulja Boy on Shia Labeouf’s Rapping: ‘You Better Stick to Acting’ (Video)
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Atlanta-based rapper Soulja Boy isn’t too impressed with Shia Labeouf’s rapping skills. The “Crank That Soulja Boy” artist uploaded a video on Sunday to social media calling out the “American Honey” actor on his non-existent rapping abilities and told him that he better not ever think about coming to Atlanta (where the rapper is from). “You a bitch a– n—a, you can’t never come to Atlanta, you can’t never come to the streets in the hood,” the artist says in the video. “You can never live my life, you need to stick to acting, real shit n—a. »
- Rasha Ali
Jayalalithaa, Actress Who Served as Chief Minister of India’s Tamil Nadu, Dies at 68
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Indian film star J. Jayalalithaa, who had a long career as chief minister of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, died Dec. 5 at a hospital in Chennai following a heart attack, doctors announced. She was 68 and had been ailing for a few months.
Known as “Amma,” or mother, to the citizens of her state, she served four turns as chief minister since taking over from M.G. Ramachandran, the founder of the Aiadmk party, and then winning the position in 1991. Although she had been ailing for some time, any mention of her illness was forbidden by the state even though speculation was rife about her health. O. Panneerselvam was sworn in as her successor.
Prior to her political career, Jayalalithaa starred in more than 100 films, mostly with Ramachandran, who was a major matinee idol in Tamil films for decades. She began her career in 1961 in “Epistle,” credited as Jayalalitha. An »
- Shalini Dore
Bill Cosby’s Quaaludes Testimony Can Be Used in Assault Trial, Judge Says
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Scandal-plagued comedian Bill Cosby was dealt a heavy blow in the looming sexual assault trial against him, as a judge ordered that potentially damaging deposition testimony that Cosby gave in 2005 and 2006 can be used in the case. Cosby’s team had sought to suppress the deposition testimony, claiming that previous Montgomery County, Pennsylvania district attorney Bruce Castor had agreed not to prosecute him for the alleged sexual assault of former Temple University employee Andrea Constand. However, in an order handed down Monday, Judge Steven. T. O’Neill shot down that line of argument. Also Read: Bill Cosby-Inspired Legislation Signed Into Law by. »
- Tim Kenneally
Watch Teyana Taylor Kill Her ‘Bad Girl’ Performance With Usher (Video)
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Teyana Taylor dreamed of performing with Usher when she was just a teenager, and now at 25 years-old she finally got to fulfill that fantasy. The “Fade” superstar joined Usher on stage during his performance of “Bad Girl” at the Hot for the Holidays concert in Newark, N.J., on Saturday — and killed it. Usher’s “Bad Girl” performance gained popularity in 2005 during his “Live From Puerto Rico” concert special where he was joined on stage by a dancing Beyoncé. It was one of the most legendary performances of the time and Taylor got to embody Queen Bey for a few minutes, »
- Rasha Ali
‘Don’t Think Twice’ Kicks Off Film Arcade, Universal Home Entertainment Deal
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The Film Arcade and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment have dried the ink on a multi-year home entertainment distribution deal, both companies announced on Monday. Universal will handle all of marketing, sales and distribution services for Blu-ray, DVD, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand and television of The Film Arcade films in the U.S. and Canada. The new partners will launch the deal with The Film Arcade’s indie darling “Don’t Think Twice,” a Mike Birbiglia dramedy that won both raves from critics and became one of the biggest specialty box office hits of the year, grossing $4.4 million domestically. Also Read: 'Don't Think Twice' Wins Specialty. »
- Meriah Doty
‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Release Pushed Back a Year
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It will take a little longer for “How to Train Your Dragon 3” to fly into theaters.
The sequel in the popular animated franchise hits theaters on March 1, 2019, nearly a year after it was originally slated for release, DreamWorks Animation said Monday. That gives it a one-week jump on “Captain Marvel,” a comic-book adventure featuring Brie Larson. “How to Train Your Dragon 3” was originally supposed to open on May 18, 2018. That would have put it a week before a Han Solo, “Star Wars” spinoff film.
Director Dean DeBlois, who oversaw the previous two “Dragon” films, will return for the sequel.
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In addition, Oriental DreamWorks’ “Everest” will open on Sept. 27, 2019. The film follows a group of misfits who undertake an epic journey to reunite a magical creature with his family atop the world’s tallest mountain.
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- Brent Lang
Margaret Whitton, ‘Major League’ Actress and Film Director, Dies at 67
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Margaret Whitton, best known for her role as Rachel Phelps in the “Major League” films, died peacefully in her Palm Beach, Fla., home on Sunday after a short battle with cancer. She was 67.
Producer Steven Tabakin, who co-founded Tashtego Films with the late actress and her husband, Warren Spector, in 2008, confirmed Whitton’s death to Variety.
Born in Philadelphia, Whitton’s first gigs included her off-Broadway debut in 1973 in “Baba Goya,” followed by her Broadway introduction in Nell Dunn’s “Steaming” in 1983. Her first major screen role came in 1986, portraying Molly in “9 1/2 Weeks,” alongside Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. She then landed lead roles in films such as “The Secret of My Success” and “Ironweed,” before starring in the critically-acclaimed “Major League” and its sequel, “Major League II,” as Rachel Phelps, a former showgirl who inherits the Cleveland Indians following her husband’s death.
On the small screen, Whitton appeared »
- Arya Roshanian
‘Westworld’ Won’t Change Title Even If Season 2 Moves to New Park, Showrunner Says
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(Some minor spoilers for the season 1 finale of “Westworld” are below.) Late in Sunday’s “Westworld” finale some of our characters wandered through a section of the park’s administration facility we hadn’t seen before. Here we saw hosts dressed as samurai — obviously, these are not Westworld hosts. The implication here is either that there are other themed parks in existence or Delos, the company that owns Westworld, is preparing to start up a new one with feudal Japan as its theme. It’s not that much of a surprise — in the film on which the show is, loosely, »
- Phil Owen
TV Review: ‘Shut Eye’ on Hulu
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If you’ve ever wondered what goes on those inside storefronts that advertise the services of psychics, “Shut Eye” does a good job of breaking down their rituals and scams. Those elements of the Hulu drama give it a bit of raffish flair, but premonitions about where the story is headed are a little too easy to come by. Despite a magnetic performance from its lead actor, it’s not difficult to see “Shut Eye’s” rather predictable trajectory.
Jeffrey Donovan played a spy who frequently resorted to subterfuge in the long-running USA show “Burn Notice,” which did a consistently fine job of capitalizing on his ability to play a cynical, conflicted man who can’t quite resist the urge to do the right thing. Now — following his entertaining transformation into a stubborn, beefy Midwestern thug in the second season of “Fargo” — Donovan is once again playing a character whose gifts for mimicry and charm are used »
- Maureen Ryan
‘How to Train Your Dragon 3,’ ‘Everest’ Get Release Dates From Universal
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Universal Pictures has dated two animated films for 2019 debut, which includes a date push for the latest in the “How To Train Your Dragon” franchise. The third “Dragon” film, which counts voice cast members like Jay Baruchel and Cate Blanchett, moves from a previously scheduled May 18, 2018 to March 1, 2019. “Everest” — an animated epic about a magical Yeti — will roll out on Sept. 27, 2019. More to come… »
- Matt Donnelly
Our Staff Picks: TV Shows to Watch the Week of Dec. 5
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Welcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter, offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV.
Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s TV schedule, selecting our picks of what to watch and when/how to watch it. This week, NBC presents its latest live musical event, plus much more.
“Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” CBS, Monday, 10 p.m.
Models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid will spread their embellished wings for the annual runway glamfest, which this year welcomes Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd as musical guests.
“Shut Eye,” Hulu, Wednesday
Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Isabella Rossellini, and Emmanuelle Chriqui star in the streaming service’s latest original series, which centers around Donovan’s Charlie Haverford, a failed magician who now works as a psychic and begins to experience real visions of the future. Chatting with Variety at the 10-episode show’s L.A »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
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