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‘Moonlight’ to Stream on Amazon Prime Video Exclusively Under A24 Renewal
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“Moonlight,” this year’s Oscar winner for best picture, will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video under an extension of the ecommerce giant’s pact with studio A24.
The multiyear deal, an extension of the 2013 pact between the two companies, will continue to make Amazon Prime Video the only premium subscription service for all upcoming A24 films. However, the content agreement covers only the U.S. — so Prime Video members elsewhere won’t have access to the movies as part of their subscription.
“Moonlight,” starring Mahershala Ali (“House of Cards”), will be available on Prime Video starting May 21 to U.S. members. »
- Todd Spangler
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Opens Strong in China With ‘Gay Moment’ Intact
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” which has ruffled feathers in some conservative countries because of a “gay moment” in the film, opened Friday in China uncut and on top of the box office.
Opening day-and-date with its North American release, “Beauty and the Beast” grossed $11.8 million (RMB81.2 million) by 9:00 p.m. Friday in China, according to ticketing service Wepiao. That took the cumulative gross, including previews, to an early milestone of RMB100 million, or $14.5 million.
The brief “gay moment” (as director Bill Condon calls it) involving the character Le Fou at the end of the movie left China’s sometimes testy censors unflustered. That was in contrast to the situation in neighboring Asian country Malaysia, where censors asked for the scene to be cut.
The film has not been released in Malaysian theaters after Disney refused to make the change. “The film has not been and will not be cut for Malaysia, »
- Patrick Frater
Henry Cavill Joins ‘Mission: Impossible 6’
13 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Henry Cavill has accepted an entirely possible mission, as the “Man of Steel” star will be appearing in the next installment of Paramount’s “Mission Impossible” franchise. The announcement was made tonight in a tongue-in-cheek Instragram post by “Mission: Impossible 6” director Christopher McQuarrie “Had a thought. Curious if you’re interested in a role in the 6th installment of Mission: Impossible. No pressure,” McQuarrie asked Cavill in the post. “How can I say no to a man with such perfect hair…..” replied Cavill from his own Instagram account. Say, @henrycavill. Had a thought. Curious if you're interested in a role in the. »
- Ross A. Lincoln
'Beauty and the Beast' Hopes to Tell a Tale of a March Opening Weekend Record
21 hours ago | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
Thus far, 2017 is without a $100 million opener, but that will all change this weekend as Disney's latest animated classic turned live action film, Beauty and the Beast, is set to open in over 4,200 theaters in Us and Canada. In addition to becoming the first $100 million opener of 2017, this "tale as old as time" may challenge Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice for the March opening weekend record and rank among the top ten all-time domestic openers. All told, this weekend will see the top twelve smash the $122 million the top twelve grossed from the same weekend last year. In fact, Beauty and the Beast should easily top $122 million all on its own. Anticipation for Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been sky high for some time now as Disney has taken every opportunity to market the fantasy feature online and across all its media channels. As of March 6, online ticket retailer Fandango. »
- Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
Ryan Murphy Working on 1980’s New York Anthology Series at FX
21 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Ryan Murphy is at it again.
The mega-creator behind “American Horror Story,” “American Crime Story” and the just-launched “Feud” is working on yet another anthology series at FX, titled “Pose,” Variety has confirmed.
FX declined to comment on the project.
“Pose” is a period piece set in the mid-’80s in New York City, examining the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in Manhattan: the emergence of the luxury Trump-era universe, the ball culture world, and downtown social and literary scene.
Created by Murphy, who would also direct the first episode, “Pose” will be co-written by Brad Falchuck and up-and-coming scribe Stephen Canals. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, the Emmy-winning duo behind “Crime Story” who recently inked an overall deal with FX Productions, will also serve as executive producers.
Casting is currently underway, according to Deadline, which first broke the news, though the site reported that the project has been ordered to a series and »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Warner Bros Pushes ‘Aquaman’ to Christmas 2018
21 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Aquaman” will not swim until Christmas 2018, Warner Bros. announced on Thursday. It’s a minor push from its previously announced date of October 5, 2018 to December 21 that same year.
The Jason Momoa-led standalone film is directed by James Wan, and will see the popular “Game of Thrones” star square off against villain Black Manta (“The Get Down” actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II).
More to come. Read the full announcement with additional dates:
Aquaman in 3D moves from 10/05/18 to 12/21/18 (from Untitled WB Event Film 12/25/18) Horse Soldiers will be released on 01/19/18. This will also be released in IMAX will be »
- Matt Donnelly
Ex-‘Power Rangers’ Actor Ricardo Medina Jr. Pleads Guilty to Killing His Roommate
21 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Actor Ricardo Medina Jr., whose credits include the series “Power Rangers Samurai,” has pleaded guilty to a felony count of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of his roommate, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Medina, 38, admitted an allegation of using a sword in the killing.
According to the district attorney’s office, Medina got into an argument over Medina’s girlfriend with his roommate, 36-year-old Josh Sutter, on Jan. 31, 2015. The argument became physical, and Medina fatally stabbed Sutter multiple times with a sword.
Also Read: 'Power Rangers' Star Charged With Murder A spokesman for the Los Angeles County. »
- Tim Kenneally
Jennifer Aniston to Star in Teen Comedy ‘Dumplin”
15 March 2017 6:18 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Jennifer Aniston will star in the independent teen comedy “Dumplin'” with Anne Fletcher directing.
Variety first reported in 2015 that Disney acquired the movie rights preemptively prior to publication of Julie Murphy’s Texas-set novel with Michael Costigan producing. Disney decided not to go ahead with the project.
The story centers on a confident teen girl — named Dumplin’ by her former beauty queen mom (Aniston) — taking a job at the local fast-food joint. She meets a former jock whom she likes and he seems to like her back, but when she begins to doubt herself, she sets out to take back her confidence by entering a beauty pageant and gaining respect for her mother.
Kristin Hahn wrote the adaptation and will produce along with Costigan, who will produce under his Cota Films production company. Costigan was »
- Dave McNary
Mads Mikkelsen Walked Out Of His ‘Fantastic Four’ Audition
2 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Mads Mikkelsen might be the smartest man in Hollywood. While he hasn’t completely become a household name to non-cinephiles, Mikkelsen has built quite an impressive resume. However, one film you definitely won’t find on his IMDb page is the recent “Fantastic Four” reboot.The actor auditioned for the movie, presumably as Doctor Doom, but had the quick sense to run for the hills.
For those that forgot about Fox’s 2015 reboot directed by Josh Trank, good for you!
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- Charles Dean
Awards Roundup: CinemaCon to Honor Goldie Hawn, John Cena, Ansel Elgort and More
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Keep up with the glitzy awards world with our weekly Awards Roundup column.
– Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn will receive the prestigious “Cinema Icon Award” at CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (Nato) held March 27 – 30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Hawn will be presented with this special honor at the “CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards” ceremony Thursday, March 30 hosted by the Coca-Cola Company, the official presenting sponsor of CinemaCon. Previous winners of this esteemed award include Morgan Freeman, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Costner.
“With a career that has spanned roles in more than 30 films Goldie Hawn continues to shine on the big screen as one of the most entertaining, relatable and recognizable actresses of our time,” noted Neuhauser. “With an unforgettable presence and charm both onscreen and off Hawn has entertained audiences of all ages and we are pleased to honor an »
- Kate Erbland
Disney’s ‘Moana’ Sails to $600 Million at Worldwide Box Office
23 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Disney’s animated hit “Moana” is expected to cross the $600 million mark at the global box office on Thursday, thanks to a strong opening in Japan last weekend.
“Moana” has become the seventh Disney release of 2016 and the fourth consecutive Walt Disney Animations Studios film to reach this milestone following “Zootopia,” “Big Hero 6,” and “Frozen.”
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Both “Moana” and “Zootopia” received Academy Award nominations for best animated feature, which “Zootopia” won. “Moana” also received a nom for best original song for “How Far I’ll Go.”
“Moana” opened domestically on Nov. 23 and earned $82 million in five days to become the second-biggest Thanksgiving holiday opener of all time, behind “Frozen.” It grossed $247.6 million domestically. Internationally, the film has taken in $351.8 million, led by $35 million in France, $32 million in China, and $24 million in the U. »
- Dave McNary
Terrence Malick is Obsessed with ‘Zoolander’ and Quotes It On Set
3 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
It’s been quite the revealing week for Terrence Malick. Not only did the director make a rare live appearance at SXSW last weekend, but an in-depth profile on him was published by Texas Monthly, and it’s jam packed with interesting details about Malick’s upbringing and filmmaking career. We’ve already dug into the alternate ending Malick had planned for “The Tree of Life,” but it’s really the tidbits that shed light on his personality that prove most surprising. For those assuming a man as elusive as Malick is incredibly super-serious, think again.
Apparently, Malick absolutely loves talking about pop culture, which includes quoting one of his most beloved movies: “Zoolander.” Yes, the legendary filmmaker of “Badlands” and “The Tree of Life” loves a good comedy about idiot male supermodels. His »
- Zack Sharf
TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor’ Finale Edges Out ‘The Voice’ in the Demo
22 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
The Nielsen dry spell has broken, raining down ratings points like manna from heaven to hungry researchers. Here’s what happened Monday night, according to Nielsen’s final national numbers:
“The Bachelor” chose a bride, but while the finale hit a season high, it still barely edged out “The Voice” in the two hours the reality series went head-to-head. The final two hours of Nick Viall’s season brought in a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic and an average audience of 8.4 million. “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose” notched a 2.4 in the demo and brought 7.85 million pairs of eyeballs to ABC.
“The Voice” on NBC ticked down slightly from last week to a 2.6 in the demo and 12.18 million viewers. “Taken” appears to have found its level with a steady 1.2 in the demo and 5.73 million viewers.
CBS’ Monday comedies all ticked down some in what may have been the continuation of a Daylight Saving Time hangover. “Kevin Can Wait »
- Oriana Schwindt
Netflix Lands Justin Lin To Helm Mark Heyman-Scripted Black Panthers Vs. SWAT Drama ‘The Stand Off’
23 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Exclusive: Justin Lin and screenwriter Mark Heyman have become the latest movie makers to take the Netflix plunge. Lin, who directed four of The Fast And The Furious films and most recently Star Trek Beyond, has made a deal to direct The Stand Off, a period drama written by Black Swan scribe Heyman. Film takes place in December, 1969, when a newly formed Police unit known as the “Swat team” embarked on their first major operation: to raid the Los Angeles Headquarters of… »
Hans Zimmer Quit Scoring ‘Batman’ Movies Because Ben Affleck Lacked Christian Bale’s ‘Pain’
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
When you’re as successful as Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, you can afford to be picky about your projects — right down to the lead actor.
In an interview with Inverse to promote his new online Masterclass, Zimmer expanded on a statement he made last year that he would no longer score superhero movies. Zimmer composed the music for Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy, but when he thought about scoring “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” Zimmer said it “did [his] brain in.” to switch from Christian Bale’s broody Batman to Ben Affleck’s angrier take. “It felt like I was betraying everything Christian had done. So there’s a certain amount of loyalty attached to those movies, as well,” said the composer.
Zimmer elaborates:
“I spent months trying to »
- Jude Dry
‘Shots Fired’ Stars Talk Working With ‘Spirit of Service’: ‘We Are Woke for Real’
16 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Fox’s new limited drama “Shots Fired” continued its series of special screenings on Thursday night at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. The post-screening panel included creators and executive producers Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reggie Bythewood, and Francie Calfo, and cast members Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Stephen Moyer, Aisha Hinds, DeWanda Wise, and Conor Leslie. L.A.-based pastor Touré Roberts moderated the proceedings.
The Bythewoods’ teenage son, Cassius, was the inspiration for the 10-hour series, which is based on the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. When a jury acquitted George Zimmerman of the killing of Trayvon Martin, Cassius was inconsolable. Reggie Bythewood said, “As I saw tears well up in his eyes, I fought the urge to tell [Cassius] everything would be alright. Instead, I opened my laptop and pulled up an Emmett Till documentary on YouTube. As we watched it, we talked about how the justice system in this country works — or in »
- Diane Gordon
Tomi Lahren Says She’s Pro-Choice On ‘The View’ (Video)
32 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
TheBlaze host and conservative commentator Tomi Lahren said she is pro-choice during her debut appearance on “The View” Friday morning. Lahren, an outspoken Trump supporter and rising star among conservative media, explained why she goes against her party when it comes to women’s rights. “I’m pro-choice and here is why,” Lahren said. “I am someone that loves the Constitution, I am someone that is for limited government, so I can’t sit here and be a hypocrite and say I’m for limited government but I think the government should decide what women do with their bodies. Stay out of my guns, »
- Brian Flood
'Game of Thrones' Author George R.R. Martin Opening New Film Studio
50 minutes ago | Rollingstone.com | See recent Rolling Stone news »
George R.R. Martin is launching a non-profit movie production studio open to both established Hollywood talent and emerging filmmakers. Stagecoach Foundation, based in the author's hometown, Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a 30,000 square-foot space housing an office and production facility, The Albuquerque Journal reports.
Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales tweeted about meeting the author, promising the new facility will boost the city's film economy. He also echoed Albuquerque Journal's report that Joel and Ethan Coen will shoot portions of their next project at Stagecoach. (The Oscar-winning duo filmed part of »
Netflix Acquires Yance Ford's Sundance Doc 'Strong Island'
53 minutes ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights to Yance Ford’s personal documentary Strong Island.
After the murder of his older brother, a black 24-year-old teacher, by a young white 19-year-old mechanic, Ford spent ten years trying to make sense of the tragedy that left his family grief-stricken. The doc looks at the murder through a historical lens, delving into racial justice and geography.
Strong Island had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, and went on to screen at Berlin.
Ford also produced Strong Island, along with Joslyn Barnes and co-producer Signe Byrge Sørensen. Danny Glover, Susan Rockefeller, Tony Tabatznik, Michel Merkt and Laura »
- Mia Galuppo
Turkish Newspaper Depicts Angela Merkel as ‘Frau Hitler’ on Front Page
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
A Turkish pro-government newspaper has depicted Angela Merkel as “Frau Hitler” on its front page, dressing her up in a Nazi uniform and giving the German Chancellor a Hitler-style mustache. According to multiple media reports, the right-wing newspaper Gunes also called Merkel “ugly aunt” in Turkish. Handelsblatt Global reports than an inner section reads, “She is not at all different from Hitler.” Gunes, meaning “The Sun” in Turkish, has a circulation of around 100,000 copies. According to Agence France-Presse, the publication also printed, “Germany, which has open arms for terrorist organizations… is trying to instigate the whole of Europe against Turkey. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
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