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Newswire: Will Smith might star in Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake
8 hours ago | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake may have found its star, with Deadline reporting that Will Smith is in talks to appear in the Tim Burton-directed film. Announced last year, the movie is just the latest in Disney’s recent line of real-world recreations of its animation classics, including The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Maleficent, and this year’s upcoming Beauty And The Beast.
It’s not clear what role Smith would be playing in the film, or what sorts of mean-spirited, big-ear-related jokes he might invite by doing so. The Men In Black star has been in something of a slump of late; he was praised for being one of the better parts of last summer’s Suicide Squad, but his latest, Collateral Beauty, earned a scowl from critics and a shrug at the box office. (Also, he died in the Independence Day universe, which has to feel pretty sad. »
- William Hughes
Anna Kendrick in Talks to Play Female Santa Claus for Disney Movie
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Anna Kendrick is in negotiations to star in Disney's Nicole, a tale of a female Santa Claus.
Marc Lawrence is attached to direct, while Suzanne Todd, who worked with the studio on Alice in Wonderland, is producing.
Lawrence also wrote the script, whose details are being kept on ice. The twist, however, is that it is a holiday family adventure that centers on the coming of a female Santa.
Disney has done well in the past with tales of old St. Nick, having a hit franchise with the Tim Allen-starring Santa Clause trilogy, which launched in 1994.
Lawrence may be best »
- Borys Kit
Peter Dinklage Eyed for a Key Role in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (Exclusive)
6 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Are Tyrion Lannister and Tony Stark about to cross paths?
Sources tell Variety that “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage is in early talks for a key role in Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Marvel had no comment.
Production on the seventh season of “Game of Thrones” recently wrapped. Since the schedule for the show has moved from a summer shoot to a fall shoot, Dinklage’s schedule allowed him to board the latest “Avengers” pic which is expected to shoot sometime in early summer.
The plan is shoot the next two “Avengers” films (“Infinity War” and a yet untitled sequel) back-to-back. Sources indicate Dinklage is expected to appear in both.
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Sundance Names Peter Dinklage, Larry Wilmore, Patton Oswalt to Juries
Plot details are vague, other then the superhero team returning to face the Marvel mega-villain Thanos (voiced by Josh Brolin). Dinklage’s role is also unknown at this time. »
- Justin Kroll
2016 Directors Guild of America Documentary and TV Nominations: The Year of O.J. Continues
12 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The Directors Guild of America has announced the nominees in the documentary and television categories for this year’s DGA Awards, with O.J. Simpson present in both fields: “O.J.: Made in America” and “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” both picked up nods. Other contenders include “Atlanta,” “Westworld” and “The Eagle Huntress.” The feature film nominees, meanwhile, are scheduled to be announced tomorrow.
This year’s ceremony takes place on February 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Full list of nominees below:
Read More: 2016 Producers Guild Awards TV Nominations: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Westworld’ All Land Nods
Dramatic Series
The Duffer Brothers, “Stranger Things,” “Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers”
Ryan Murphy, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” “From the Ashes of Tragedy”
Jonathan Nolan, “Westworld,” “The Original”
Miguel Sapochnik, “Game of Thrones,” “The Battle of the Bastards”
John Singleton, “The People v. »
- Michael Nordine
‘The X-Files’ Update: Renewal Talks are Progressing, But It’s Not Likely to Return Next Season
11 hours ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Fox Entertainment president David Madden told reporters Wednesday that he had hoped to have an “X-Files” announcement to announce on Wednesday.
But alas, as Fox TV Group chairman/CEO Gary Newman told IndieWire later, a deal with stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, as well as executive producer Chris Carter, continues to be a logistic challenge for the network and sister studio 20th Century Fox TV.
As a result, Newman said he doesn’t expect the show to return during the upcoming 2017-18 TV season.
“My expectation is we will not have something next season,” he said. “It could be Fall 2018 or [Winter] 2019. It isn’t impossible that it couldn’t turn around and happen next year, but the clock is getting pretty tight. There’s no negativity, there’s no issues, I think they’d all like to do it. But it isn’t an easy decision for them. We »
- Michael Schneider
Woody Harrelson Officially Joins Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff
13 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Woody Harrelson‘s 2017 plans now include going to a galaxy far, far away. Early last week, word first emerged that the actor was in early talks for the Han Solo “Star Wars” spinoff, and it looks like those discussions were fruitful.
The official “Star Wars” site confirms that Harrelson has been cast in the film, which includes Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, and Emilia Clarke.
Continue reading Woody Harrelson Officially Joins Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff at The Playlist. »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Empire Renewed for Season 4
13 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Empire is not falling anytime soon: Fox on Wednesday renewed the hit music soap for an 18-episode fourth season. The announcement was made at the start of the network’s portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
Fox notes that Empire continues to rank as broadcast TV’s No. 1 drama in the 18-49 demo (a title it has held since its launch).
Lucious, Cookie & Co. return from their winter hiatus on Wednesday, March 22 at 9/8c.
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Michelle Obama Writes ‘Thank You Notes’ With Jimmy Fallon to Barack, Inauguration Day (Video)
31 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
With Donald Trump’s inauguration just over a week away, we’re still not ready to say goodbye to the Obamas yet — especially not Michelle. The first lady made her final appearance on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday, during which she fittingly wrote “Thank You Notes” with Jimmy Fallon — much to the delight of the audience. “I like this side of the desk,” Obama said, as she moved around to sit next to the NBC late-night host. “No, I’m not leaving!” Fallon exclaimed, fearing for his future career stability. “I just saw The Roots get really excited.” Also Read: Michelle Obama Tells Oprah Winfrey She's. »
- Debbie Emery
'CHiPs' Trailer Debuts on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
53 minutes ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
The first trailer from the big screen remake of 70s cop show CHiPs dropped on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night.
Host Jimmy Kimmel had help introducing the trailer from the stars of the comedy remake Dax Shepard and Michael Pena who came along dressed in California highway patrol uniforms to yuck it up.
The reboot of the iconic '70s television series, which starred Larry Wilcox as Officer Jon Baker and Erik Estrada as Officer Frank “Ponch” Poncherello, will find Shepard and Pena assuming their roles, respectively.
CHiPs ran on NBC six seasons from 1977-1983. The hit show focused on two »
- Abid Rahman
‘SNL’ Star Michael Che Feuds With Married to the Mob Founder Over Dating App Etiquette
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Married to the Mob founder Leah McSweeney will not be swiping right if Michael Che pops up on her Tinder, Hinge or Bumble again. The “Saturday Night Live” star earned the ire of the street wear fashion line CEO when they matched on a dating app. She claims she was not impressed with his game — but Che won the support of social media by saving their enlightening text messages. “I met a comedian, I’ve dealt with a few comedians. They are the worst, I don’t even know why I entertain this but I have to say … Michael Che »
- Debbie Emery
Paris Jackson Blasts Joseph Fiennes' Michael Jackson Portrayal
2 hours ago | Rollingstone.com | See recent Rolling Stone news »
Paris Jackson has publicly and vehemently objected to Joseph Fiennes portraying her late father, pop legend Michael Jackson, in a trailer for the forthcoming comedy TV anthology Urban Myths: A Brand New Collection of Comedies, which is subtitled as "True … ish Stories."
The show released its first trailer on Wednesday, which reimagines the urban legend concerning Jackson's post 9/11 road trip with Marlon Brando (portrayed by Brian Cox) and Elizabeth Taylor (played by Stockard Channing).
On Wednesday, the MJCast, a Michael Jackson podcast that has called to boycott Urban Myths, tweeted »
Peter Thiel Thinks ‘Star Trek’ Is ‘Communist’ While ‘Star Wars’ Is ‘Capitalist’
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times’ Maureen Dowd on Wednesday, billionaire tech giant Peter Thiel defended his support of President-Elect Donald Trump and offered some characteristically esoteric opinions on everything from Meryl Streep to “Star Wars.” To a question noting that “President Obama had eight years without any ethical shadiness,” Thiel replied, “But there’s a point where no corruption can be a bad thing. It can mean that things are too boring.” And in a rapid-fire sidebar, he also agreed with the president-elect that Meryl Streep is “probably very overrated, especially by all the people who are vociferously. »
- Thom Geier
San Diego Chargers Set to Announce Move to Los Angeles (Report)
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
A year ago, Los Angeles didn’t have any NFL teams — now it may have two. The San Diego Chargers will soon announce their plans to move north to the City of Angels, Espn’s NFL guru Adam Schefter reported Wednesday night. The official announcement could be made as early as Thursday morning, according to Schefter’s sources, with the team playing the 2017 season in Los Angeles. The decision has reportedly already been shared with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the other team owners. However, Espn reports that Chargers chairman Dean Spanos has yet to send a formal relocation letter to the NFL, »
- Debbie Emery
Ryan Kavanaugh ‘Shocked at Audacity’ of New Lawsuit, Denies Relativity Invested in Porn
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Relativity Media founder Ryan Kavanaugh has been sued for fraud and neglect by his former studio president Adam Fields — charges he adamantly denies, TheWrap has learned. Dismissed from the company last September, Fields has accused Kavanaugh of misrepresenting finances, inventing a purpose to fire him after luring Dana Brunetti to run his production company and even entertain adult movie stars at their Beverly Hills offices, according to the Wednesday complaint. “Clearly he picked the wrong profession as, with his imagination, he should be writing fiction. We are shocked at the audacity of Mr. Fields. Clearly he will say and do anything, »
- Matt Donnelly
Fox TV CEO Dana Walden Talks Drama Prospects, ‘Empire’ and Comedy Challenges
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
It’s been a bumpy fall for Fox Broadcasting Co., with rave reviews but weak ratings for its newcomer “Pitch,” a string of unavoidable preemptions for tentpole “Empire” and challenges in bringing younger viewers to linear screens for live-action comedies. On the plus side, frosh drama “Lethal Weapon” has lived up to expectations, the network hosted a once-in-a-generation World Series and is looking forward to the Super Bowl on Feb. 5.
Dana Walden, who is Fox Television Group chairman-ceo alongside Gary Newman, spoke of the hurdles and opportunities faced so far this season in an interview Wednesday at the Television Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena.
Walden stressed that Fox is gearing up for a super-charged second half that hopefully will restock the network’s drama bench. “24: Legacy” launches behind the Super Bowl and another high-octane drama, “Apb” bowing the following night. The provocative “Shots Fired” bows March 22 in tandem with the midseason return of “Empire.” And »
- Cynthia Littleton
‘Cameraperson’ Wins Top Prize at 10th Annual Cinema Eye Honors
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Kirsten Johnson’s “Cameraperson” took home three awards at the 10th annual Cinema Eye Honors Wednesday night, including the top prize of outstanding nonfiction feature.
Oscar frontrunner “O.J.: Made in America” was awarded for directing (Ezra Edelman) and producing (Edelman and Caroline Waterlow).
Full list of winners below.
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
Outstanding Achievement in Direction
Ezra Edelman, “Oj: Made in America”
Outstanding Achievement in Editing
Nels Bangerter, “Cameraperson”
Outstanding Achievement in Production
Ezra Edelman and Caroline Waterlow, “Oj: Made in America”
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography
Kirsten Johnson, “Cameraperson”
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score
David Byrne, LeeAnn Rossi and Aaron Rosenblum, “Contemporary Color”
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design or Animation
Keith Maitland and Craig Staggs, “Tower”
Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film
“Hooligan Sparrow” (Nanfu Wang)
Audience Choice Prize
“Gleason”
Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Films Made for Television
Spotlight Award
“Those Who »
- Kristopher Tapley
Adam Fields Sues, Says Ryan Kavanaugh Fraudently Lured Him to Relativity
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Adam Fields claims that Ryan Kavanaugh fraudulently induced him to take a job as co-president of Relativity Media, in a lawsuit that charges the industry veteran was lied to, ostracized and even physically threatened during his short tenure at the crippled film company.
Fields’ suit against Kavanaugh charges that Relativity “operated closer to the cantina scene in Star Wars than a normal production company,” and that Kavanaugh “grossly exaggerated and misrepresented Relativity’s financial outlook and its ability to produce films.”
The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last April, but has struggled to raise capital and to produce or release films. Mostly employees were furloughed over the holidays and not brought back after the New Year. Kavanaugh and Dana Brunetti, who he hired to oversee the film operation, have both reportedly stepped away from their executive positions at the Beverly Hills-based company.
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- James Rainey
Cinema Eye Honors Give Top Prizes to ‘Cameraperson’ and ‘Making a Murderer’
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Kirsten Johnson’s “Cameraperson” and the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” were the top winners at the 10th Annual Cinema Eye Honors on Wednesday night in New York City. “Cameraperson,” an impressionistic memoir of sorts assembled from unused footage that cinematographer Johnson had shot for other director’s movies, was named the best documentary feature of 2016. Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos’ Netflix series “Making a Murderer,” which was one of the television events of the past year, was named the best nonfiction filmmaking for television. The Cinema Eye Honors, a New York-based organization devoted to nonfiction filmmaking, held its ceremony at the Museum. »
- Steve Pond
Jamie Foxx to Host 'Beat Shazam' Game Show
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Jamie Foxx has been tapped to host Beat Shazam, as Deadline reports. Produced by The Voice's Mark Burnett, Don't Forget the Lyrics creator Jeff Appleoff and Shazam Entertainment Limited, the interactive musical game show is based on the Shazam app, the popular app that identifies songs. It will air on Fox.
Foxx will also serve as an executive producer, alongside Burnett, Appleoff, Rich Riley and Lauren Zalaznick.
“Jamie is a quadruple-threat and creative genius,” Burnett said in a statement, via Deadline. “He is an incredible actor, comedian, singer and dancer. »
Unlicensed L.A. Talent Agency Charged With Scamming Child Actor
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has filed criminal charges against operators of an unlicensed talent agency for allegedly unlawfully charging the parent of an underage child for fees and photographs.
“The promise of Hollywood has lured thousands of people from around the globe to pursue careers in television and movies,” Feuer said. “Unfortunately, that promise also attracts unscrupulous individuals who would take advantage of those hopes and dreams. My office will hold accountable those who prey on aspiring performers to the full extent of the law.”
Patrick Arnold Simpson, 48, Paul Atteukenian, 51 and their business Network International Models & Talent were each charged with seven criminal counts including violating the Krekorian Act (advance fees for talent services); operating without a “Child Performer Service Permit”, falsely representing that the business was a licensed talent agency, petty theft, attempted grand theft and criminal conspiracy.
Simpson and Atteukenian could face up to four years in jail and $33,500 in fines. »
- Dave McNary
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