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‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Details Are Revealed by Cast and Creators
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The mystery of “Stranger Things” star Winona Ryder’s bizarre facial expressions at this year’s SAG Awards may still remain unsolved (well, mostly, anyway), but plot details for the second season of the Netflix series are being revealed by the show’s creators and cast members. With production of the second season now underway, Ryder, David Harbour and series creators the Duffer Brothers offered insight on what to expect upon the show’s return to EW.com. So what’s in store? First off, the season will pick up almost a year after the events of the first run, »
- Tim Kenneally
Berlin: Lionsgate Takes U.S. Rights to Keanu Reeves NASCAR Movie 'Rally Car'
4 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
On the first day of the Berlin Film Market, Lionsgate has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Keanu Reeves starrer Rally Car. The movie, which will be directed by Olivier Megaton (Taken 2, Taken 3, Colombiana) from a script by Jeremy Lott based on a treatment by Stephen Hamel, stars Reeves as an American NASCAR driver.
Rally Car will be produced by Hamel and Reeves of Company Films and Mark Gao and Gregory Ouanhon of Fundamental Films. Gary Glushon will executive produce.
The film tells the story of a self-centered American NASCAR driver who revitalizes his career by entering an international »
- Rebecca Ford
NBC in Talks to Revive ‘American Idol’ (Exclusive)
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NBC is in talks with Fremantle Media to resurrect “American Idol,” Variety has learned.
According to sources with knowledge of the discussions, NBC has been pitched a revival of the long-running singing competition by producer Fremantle and is now mulling options for how to integrate the show into its programming slate. One possibility being considered: cutting NBC’s existing singing competition “The Voice” from two cycles a year to one.
Fremantle has been shopping an “Idol” revival in recent weeks, with NBC emerging as the leading candidate to become the new home of the long-running singing-competition series. Sources emphasize that talks are ongoing, and no deal is yet in place.
Representatives for NBC and Fremantle declined to comment.
“American Idol” ran on Fox for 15 seasons beginning in 2002. For eight consecutive seasons, beginning in 2003-04, it was the highest-rated show on television. At its peak in 2006, “American Idol” averaged a 12.4 rating among in the 18-49 demographic and 36.4 million »
- Daniel Holloway
Star Wars: ‘Fleabag’ Star Eyed for Key Role in ‘Han Solo’ Spinoff (Exclusive)
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Following her critically acclaimed turn in the Amazon series “Fleabag,” actress Pheobe Waller-Bridge is in talks for a key role in the upcoming “Star Wars” Han Solo spinoff starring Alden Ehrenreich.
The role would be a CGI-driven performance from Waller-Bridge but would still be a significant part of the ensemble, similarly to key Star Wars characters in the past like Chewbacca, C-3P0 and most recently, Alan Tudyk’s K-2So in “Rogue One.”
Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke co-star star in the Disney-Lucasfilm film, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller directing.
The untitled Han Solo pic is set prior to “Star Wars: A New Hope,” like the other “Star Wars” standalone project, “Rogue One.”
Kathleen Kennedy and Allison Shearmur will produce with production slated to begin in January. The movie hits theaters on May 25, 2018.
The first “Star Wars Story,” “Rogue One,” has set the bar high. »
- Justin Kroll
Mike Myers to Play Improv Godfather Del Close
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Mike Myers has signed on to play legendary comedy coach Del Close in the movie “Del,” Covert Media announced Thursday. In the film, being directed by Betty Thomas (“28 Days”), an aspiring young comedian comes to Del for tutelage in the art of laughter, but soon finds that his infamous reputation for driving his students up the wall is well earned. Despite a disastrous start to their relationship, they soon a lot about their craft through each other. Also Read: 'Thank You Del' Stars Reflect on Their Demanding Comedy Mentor (Video) “Mike Myers is a comedy genius and the perfect actor to. »
- Jeremy Fuster
Facebook Joins Awards Campaign Game With Oscars Interview Studio
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The Academy likes Facebook. They really, really like them. Or so we can deduce from a plush new interview studio that AMPAS is putting up with Mark Zuckerberg’s company in Los Angeles. The space will lure nominees from all categories to the far reaches of Silicon Beach — but once there, they’ll get a double-whammy of exposure on both the social network and its sister platform Instagram. Also Read: Oscars: John Cho and Leslie Mann to Host Sci-Tech Awards Interviews will utilize Facebook Live broadcasting, a company spokesperson said, to answer fan questions and share stories on Instagram. There’s also the cross-pollination perk. »
- Matt Donnelly
George Clooney Twins News Gives Birth to Hilarious Reactions Online
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Oh, baby. There’s nothing like reports that George Clooney and his wife Amal are expecting twins to grease the internet’s sense of humor. Julie Chen of CBS’s daytime offering “The Talk” announced Thursday that Amal is pregnant with twins. And while TheWrap typically doesn’t report on pregnancy news — because, let’s face it, fetuses aren’t typically known for their noteworthy actions — the reaction to the news from the internet has been remarkable. One particularly choice parody played off of singer Beyonce’s recent announcement that she too is expecting twins. The Photoshopped offering pasted “ER »
- Tim Kenneally
‘Timeless’ Star Matt Lanter Joins ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ (Exclusive)
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Matt Lanter, one of the breakout stars of the new NBC drama “Timeless,” has joined the cast of Universal’s “Pitch Perfect 3.”
Trish Sie is taking over directing duties from Elizabeth Banks, who helmed “Pitch Perfect 2.” Banks will reprise her role as Gail — a commentator for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella — and remain a producer, along with Max Handelman of Brownstone Productions and Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment.
Kay Cannon wrote the screenplay, with additional drafts from Mike White and Dana Fox.
Plot details and a description of Lanter’s character have yet to be unveiled.
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The film will hit theaters on Dec. 22. Vice President of Production Sara Scott will oversee the project for Universal.
Jason Moore directed the original film and helped launch the franchise when the movie, which cost $15 million to produce, went on »
- Justin Kroll
Watch Controversial Trailer for Netflix's 'Dear White People' Series
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Netflix unveiled the biting and already controversial first trailer for its series adaptation of Dear White People, which arrives April 28th.
The show expands on Justin Simien's 2014 movie of the same name, which chronicled the lives of several black students at a predominately white, Ivy-like university as racial tensions spike. In the new 30-second spot, protagonist Samantha White bluntly ticks off a list of acceptable Halloween costumes on her radio show: "Pirate, slutty nurse, any of our first 43 presidents. Top of the list of unacceptable costumes: Me," she says »
MTV’s Turnaround Plan: More Music, More Live, More Fun
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What does the new regime at Viacom want from its MTV? More live programs, more music themes, a greater emphasis on youth culture and, in general, a whole lot more fun.
MTV is the biggest rehabilitation project for Viacom’s cable group, which has been reconfigured to channel more resources to six “flagship” channels out of the total domestic portfolio of 25 channels.
The process of consolidating and integrating Viacom’s cable assets began in October when VH1 and Logo president Chris McCarthy was handed the reins of MTV. Over the past few months he has assembled a core team of top execs who oversee programming, development and marketing for the three channels.
The team has raced to assemble a new slate of unscripted programming for MTV that will be unveiled starting in the summer. The goal is to seed unscripted tentpole series in an effort to bring some youthful sizzle back to the channel.
“The »
- Cynthia Littleton
Berlinale: Tussle Over Unified Digital Market in Europe May Be Coming to a Head
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The final countdown appears to have begun.
For nearly two years, the industry in Hollywood and Europe has sparred with the European Commission over proposals for a single digital market across the continent, which industry execs say would destroy the territorial film and TV licensing system that forms the backbone of their business. Now, the commission’s centerpiece proposal – an overhaul of copyright laws that would allow broadcasters to offer online services outside their country of origin – sits in the hands of the European Union’s Council of Ministers.
As the council considers the draft legislation, there is growing fear that the industry’s objections are being ignored. “Despite a totally united industry effort for many months, the concerns of the creative industries in Europe have not been heard or even taken into account,” said Martin Moszkowicz, at Germany’s Constantin, one of the country’s biggest film-tv companies.
The issue is set to arise at the »
- John Hopewell
Berlinale: Tussle Over Unified Digital Market in Europe May Be Coming to a Head
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The final countdown appears to have begun.
For nearly two years, the industry in Hollywood and Europe has sparred with the European Commission over proposals for a single digital market across the continent, which industry execs say would destroy the territorial film and TV licensing system that forms the backbone of their business. Now, the commission’s centerpiece proposal – an overhaul of copyright laws that would allow broadcasters to offer online services outside their country of origin – sits in the hands of the European Union’s Council of Ministers.
As the council considers the draft legislation, there is growing fear that the industry’s objections are being ignored. “Despite a totally united industry effort for many months, the concerns of the creative industries in Europe have not been heard or even taken into account,” said Martin Moszkowicz, at Germany’s Constantin, one of the country’s biggest film-tv companies.
The »
- John Hopewell
‘Flip or Flop’ Star Christina El Moussa Concerns Fans With Somber Instagram Portrait (Photo)
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“Flip or Flop” star Christina El Moussa seems to be having a somber Thursday — and it’s causing waves of concern among the reality TV star’s fans. A stone-faced photo posted by El Moussa, who’s currently undergoing a divorce from her husband and “Flip or Flop” costar Tarek El Moussa, sparked mixed reactions from her followers on Thursday, with some fans complimenting the Hgtv star on her beauty — and seemingly just as many expressing concern for El Moussa. “Look sad,” one fan responded to the photo, which was published with the hashtag #thursdayvibes. Also Read: 'Flip or Flop' Star Tarek El. »
- Tim Kenneally
Berlin: Ben Kingsley, Henry Cavill to Star in Psychological Thriller 'Nomis'
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Ben Kingsley, Henry Cavill and Alexandra Daddario are set to star in the psychological thriller Nomis.
David Raymond wrote and will direct the film about an American police force who trap an online predator, only to realize the depth of his crimes goes far beyond anything they had anticipated.
Raymond will also produce the pic alongside Fortitudes’ Robert Ogden Barnum, Arise Pictures’ Chris Pettit and Buffalo Gals’ Jeff Beesley. Rick Dugdale will also produce, and Fortitudes’ Nadine De Barros will serve as executive producer.
Fortitude International will introduce the film to buyers at the Efm in Berlin. Production is set to begin at the end of February »
- Ashley Lee
Sony Shuffles ‘Goosebumps’, ‘Bad Boys’ Sequels
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Sony Pictures announced a series of slate changes Thursday, with sequels for “Goosebumps” and “Bad Boys” among the moves. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will return to play Mike and Marcus in “Bad Boys For Life,” the third installment in the buddy cop series which is now schedule to be released on Nov. 9, 2018. A fourth “Bad Boys” film has been removed from the slate, having been scheduled for Memorial Day weekend in 2019. Also Read: Sony Classics Picks Up Trans Drama 'A Fantastic Woman' The “Bad Boys” move opens up a slot on Mlk weekend next year, and it’s being. »
- Jeremy Fuster
Berlinale: Italy’s True Colours Takes Sales on Brazil’s ‘Two Irenes’ (Exclusive)
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One year after making it’s Efm debut, Italian sales company True Colours is venturing into non-Italian movies by taking global sales on Brazilian helmer Fabio Meira’s “Two Irenes,” which world premieres in the Berlin Film Festival’s Generation program.
True Colours was launched last year by prominent companies Indigo Film and Lucky Red to boost the Italian film and TV industries and put the country back on the global content market map. It’s now dipping its toes in international waters with this first feature set during a sweltering Brazilian summer during which a 13-year-old named Irene discovers that her father has another family, and even another daughter with the same name.
Other True Colours Efm market premieres include Italian hit comedy “It’s The Law!,” by popular Sicilian duo Ficarra & Picone, that currently tops Italy’s box office chart, having grossed more than $9 million in four »
- Nick Vivarelli
'Captain America' Star Chris Evans Spars With Former Kkk Leader Over Jeff Sessions Confirmation
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Chris Evans just took on a real-life villain: white nationalist and former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan David Duke. And just like the Captain America character he is best known for playing, Evans stood for what was right.
The 35-year-old actor has not shied away from making his anti-Donald Trump political views known, and on Wednesday and Thursday, he got into a back-and-forth with Duke on Twitter over the recently confirmed Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (Duke has praised the confirmation.)
"If David Duke....David!...Duke!... thinks you're right, then you are unequivocally wrong. The confirmation of @jeffsessions is beyond words," Evans »
- Ryan Parker
'Fifty Shades Darker' Review: Sequel to Kinky-Romance Hit Is 50 Percent Dumber
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Fifty Shades Dumber is more like it. In our shockingly generous one-star review of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015, we dismissed the film version of E.L. James' bestseller as Cinderella porn – an S&M fantasy so sanitized it couldn't shock Aunt Tillie. Now here's the followup, again with Dakota Johnson, again vainly trying to have fun as Anastasia Steele. She's is no longer a virginal English major, but a magazine intern with a head for literature and a bod for sin. As you remember, Ana has parted ways with »
Focus Features Promotes Kiska Higgs to Svp Acquistions, Co-Production
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Focus Features acquisitions VP Kiska Higgs has been promoted to senior vice president in acquisitions and co-production, President Robert Walak said Thursday. Higgs came from the department at Focus parent Universal’s international unit. She’s been employed with the Comcast company since 2006. “Kiska has been a key player in our efforts. She is the consummate professional with strong relationships in the talent community, and a keen nose for discovering the kinds of bold, fresh filmmakers that Focus wants to be in business with,” Walak said. Also Read: Focus Features to Acquire 'Thoroughbred' Higgs was instrumental in acquiring Focus’ current Oscar contender “Loving, »
- Matt Donnelly
Wikipedia Ejects Daily Mail for ‘Flat-Out Fabrication’
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Sorry, Daily Mail. It looks like the Wikipedia editors are kicking you off their site. The online encyclopedia made a rare move this week by classifying the British tabloid as a “generally unreliable source” and has called on its editors to remove citations linking to the paper as a general rule. Wikipedia said it made this decision due to the Mail’s “reputation for poor fact checking, sensationalism, and flat-out fabrication.” “This means that the Daily Mail will generally not be referenced as a ‘reliable source’ on English Wikipedia, and volunteer editors are encouraged to change existing citations to the Daily Mail. »
- Jeremy Fuster
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