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‘The Blacklist’ Creators, Star on Key Character’s Death: Show ‘Won’t Be the Same’
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(Warning: Spoilers ahead for Wednesday’s “The Blacklist“)
“The Blacklist” parted ways with one of its core original characters during this week’s winter finale.
The NBC drama killed off »
- Ryan Gajewski
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone Are Working on a "Secret" Project
9 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are working on a project together.
“I would love to. I keep trying to convince her,” Stone teased when asked if she would like to work with Lawrence, part of a discussion at The Hollywood Reporter’s Actress Roundtable. “I have so many ideas.”
But Lawrence revealed that the friends have actually discussed a collaboration of sorts. “There is one idea that's floating around, but it's a secret,” she said. Stone reiterated, “Yeah, it's a secret idea.”
Following the revelation, Lawrence asked if Stone forgot about the secret plan. “Nooo, I was just trying »
- Katherine Schaffstall
Disney's 'Prince Charming' Sets Writer-Director Stephen Chbosky (Exclusive)
7 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Stephen Chbosky, whose drama Wonder opens this weekend, has signed on to tackle a Disney fairy tale.
The writer-director will pen, with an eye to helm, Prince Charming, the studio’s reimagined take on the fairy and folk tale trope.
The movie reunites Chbosky with David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films/TV, who produced Wonder. Hoberman and Lieberman are producing Prince Charming along with Tripp Vinson.
Matt Fogel wrote the initial script for the project, which is a revisionist take on the character popularized in Disney’s own fairy tale movies such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. The story takes a »
- Borys Kit
Sarah Paulson Joins Warner Bros’ Adaptation of ‘The Goldfinch’
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Sarah Paulson is in talks to join the cast of the film adaptation of “The Goldfinch,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. Ansel Elgort and Aneurin Barnard also star, with John Crowley directing. “The Goldfinch” is based on Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer-winning book of the same name. It tells the story of a young man named Theodore Decker (who will be played by Elgort), who survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum. He survives the tragedy and steals Fabritius’ famous painting “The Goldfinch.” The attack killed his mother, so he is forced to live in Las Vegas with his. »
- Beatrice Verhoeven
Box Office: ‘Justice League’ Soaring to $110 Million U.S. Opening
9 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Warner Bros.-DC’s “Justice League” remains on track for an impressive — but hardly heroic — opening weekend of $110 million at 4,040 North American locations.
Tracking for the mega-budget superhero tentpole hasn’t shifted since Oct. 26, when estimates were first unveiled. Since then, Disney-Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok” opened with $122.7 million on the first weekend in November in what was the fourth-biggest launch of the year after “Beauty and the Beast,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” and “It.”
“Justice League” is also opening day-and-date in international markets, with the film launching in Belgium, Brazil, France, Scandinavia, and South Korea on Wednesday.
Stakes are high for Warner Bros., which hasn’t revealed the cost of “Justice League” — estimated to be as much as $300 million, although the studio has provided no guidance on the cost. The movie is the fifth installment of its DC Extended Universe, aimed at duplicating the success of Disney-Marvel’s interconnected franchises.
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- Dave McNary
Warner Bros. Nabs 'Paddington 2' Rights From Weinstein Co.
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Make that one less asset available in The Weinstein Co. fire sale.
Warner Bros. has snapped up North American distribution rights to Paddington 2, which TWC has unloaded amid the looming prospect of bankruptcy in the wake of dozens of sexual harassment and assault claims leveled at founder Harvey Weinstein.
The film, which already opened in the U.K. earlier this month and is currently No. 1 at the box office in that territory, was one of the more coveted assets in TWC's slate of upcoming films. The fact that Warners scooped up the kid-friendly pic shouldn't come as a surprise »
- Tatiana Siegel
Gal Gadot Speaks Out on Brett Ratner and 'Wonder Woman'
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Gal Gadot has spoken on her stance regarding Brett Ratner.
The star of Wonder Woman was recently said to be refusing to sign on for a sequel if it involved Ratner, who has been plagued with sexual harassment and misconduct allegations. Ratner's RatPac-Dune Entertainment co-financed the initial superhero hit through its slate financing deal with Warner Bros., but such ties have since been severed.
While speaking with Today's Savannah Guthrie, Gadot commented on the removal of Ratner from the Wonder Woman follow-up. "At the end of the day, a lot has been written about my views and the »
- Ashley Lee
Princes Harry and William Play Stormtroopers in New 'Star Wars' Film
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In August, Star Wars: The Last Jedi star John Boyega spilled the beans that not only did Prince William and Prince Harry film scenes when they visited Pinewood Studios in April 2016, but Tom Hardy also was milling around the set at the same time. By then, Take That singer Gary Barlow had already revealed that he had shot a scene in March.
Much like Daniel Craig's famously clandestine cameo in 2015's The Force Awakens (opposite Daisy Ridley's Rey as she fools him with her Jedi mind-trickery), the four were rumored to be squeezing themselves into Stormtrooper outfits.
Sources now say that not only will the two royals, plus Hardy and Barlow, appear in The Last »
- Alex Ritman
‘Red Oaks’ Star Craig Roberts Joins Fox Searchlight’s J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic (Exclusive)
13 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Rising star Craig Roberts has been cast in Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment’s biopic “Tolkien.” Roberts made his breakthrough as the protagonist in Richard Ayoade’s indie movie “Submarine,” and is currently starring in the third and final season of Amazon Studios’ “Red Oaks,” reprising the lead role of David Myers in the Steven Soderbergh and David Gordon Green production.
“Tolkien,” directed by Dome Karukoski, and written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford, focuses on the early life of the author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Roberts plays Sam, with whom Tolkien serves during World War I, the horrors of which threaten to tear the “fellowship” apart.
As well as “Red Oaks,” whose first season premiered in 2015, Roberts has starred, alongside Paul Rudd, in Netflix’s “The Fundamentals of Caring,” directed by Rob Burnett. Roberts’ other notable credits include “Kill Your Friends,” “22 Jump »
- Leo Barraclough
'Gossip Girl' Star Ed Westwick Accused of Sexual Assault by Third Woman
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Ed Westwick has been accused of sexual assault by a third woman.
Rachel Eck told BuzzFeed News that the Gossip Girl star forcefully groped her in 2014 on the evening before the Oscars. Friends of Eck verified her account.
The 23-year-old executive assistant at the time told BuzzFeed News that while with a friend at a multi-bedroom villa at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood, the actor tried to kiss her several times before he "pulled me onto the bed and aggressively groped me,” she said, referring to her breasts. “I shoved him off as quickly as »
- Ryan Parker
Harvey Weinstein's Legal Hell: Inside the Coming Civil and Criminal Battles
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After a breathtaking number of women (84 and counting) have spoken loudly and powerfully in recent weeks to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, the producer's empire almost undoubtedly will crumble. But how? To paraphrase Robert Frost, some say it will end in fire. Some say in ice. A fiery conclusion means prison sentences, a harried sale of assets and restitution for victims. But even if The Weinstein Co. and those associated with it avoid those fates, they still confront a war between brothers that will have nearly everyone in Hollywood freezing them out.
"I've never seen anything like »
- Eriq Gardner
Why Blake Shelton Is 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive
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People Editor in Chief Jess Cagle explains this year’s choice—and why the Sexiest Man Alive issue feels a little strange this year.
It’s been a stressful year for America. And so when it came time for our annual ritual of silliness — crowning 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive —we looked for a guy who would have some fun with it and show us a really good time.
Blake Shelton is the perfect man for the job. Our favorite good ol’ boy never takes himself too seriously, and his considerable charm has helped turn The Voice into one of TV’s biggest hits. »
- Jess Cagle
Athena Film Festival: Oscar-Winning Doc Filmmaker Barbara Kopple Among Honorees
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Two-time Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple, comedian and star of last year's Sundance hit Patti Cake$ Bridget Everett and United Kingdom director Amma Asante are set to be honored at the 2018 Athena Film Festival.
Kopple, who won Oscars for Harlan County, USA and American Dream, will receive the Laura Ziskin Lifetime Achievement Award, given to a leading woman in the film industry who demonstrates vision and courage and sets a standard for other women. Previous recipients of the Laura Ziskin award include Jodie Foster, Sherry Lansing, Gale Anne Hurd and Mira Nair.
Comedian and world-renowned cabaret artist Everett will »
- Hilary Lewis
Dwayne Johnson’s Daughter Simone Garcia Johnson Named Golden Globe Ambassador
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. has selected Simone Garcia Johnson, daughter of Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, as the Golden Globe Ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards.
HFPA president Meher Tatna made the announcement Wednesday evening at Catch La in West Hollywood. The previous honorary title of Miss or Mister Golden Globe was retired.
“As we look forward to the 75th anniversary of the Golden Globe Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association members decided to expand this role to embody the HFPA’s philanthropic efforts year round,” said Tatna. “The honoree will now be referred to as the Golden Globe Ambassador and we could not think of a better representative than Simone to carry on this tradition, as her values closely reflect everything the HFPA stands for.”
Johnson announced that she’s partnering with GlobalGirl, which is supported by the HFPA and empowers young women in journalism from disadvantaged areas by providing them the »
- Dave McNary
Ruth Herman, Mother of Veteran Oscar Producer Danette Herman, Dies at 96
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Ruth Herman, the mother of veteran Oscar and Emmy talent booker and producer Danette Herman, died Nov. 4 in the Los Angeles apartment that she had lived in for 50 years. She was 96.
Born in Philadelphia on Sept. 9, 1921, Ruth Herman came to L.A. in 1941 with her late husband, Karl. She had a long career as an escrow officer at Security Pacific Bank, and he worked in several restaurants, including one in Culver City opposite the old MGM studios.
Her daughter said that her passions included the movies, theater, television, art, »
- Mike Barnes
Cinema Italian Style Kicks Off in L.A. With Italy’s Best Films and Food
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Cinema Italian Style fetes its 13th edition in Los Angeles with a focus on the best in Italian movies and a celebration of Italian cuisine. On opening night Thursday, the festival showcases Italy’s Oscar entry “A Ciambra” with a Q&A with writer-director Jonas Carpignano.
Luce Cinecitta is partnering with guest chef Leandro Luppi for an opening night dinner at Mr. C in Beverly Hills. Chef Luppi is the owner of Michelin-starred Vecchia Malcesni on Lake Garda.
Ten titles will screen at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica from Friday to Tuesday, including “Fortunata,” with star Jasmine Trinca attending; Gianni Amelio’s “Holding Hands,” Andrea De Sica’s “Children of the Night,” and Roberto De Paolis’ “Pure Hearts.”
Also screening are “Emma,” “Love and Bullets,” “Slam,” based on the novel by Nick Hornby, “Let Yourself Go,” “Friends By Chance” and “It’s the Law.”
Featuring photos from the history of Italian cinema, the exhibition »
- Variety Staff
Is Virtual Reality’s Steven Spielberg Still in College?
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Virtual reality, which thousands of people are betting billions of dollars it will be a big part of the future of entertainment, is at a crossroads. Equipment sales have hit a plateau despite price chops, and even for those who shell out hundreds of dollars for an Oculus Rift or Htc Vive and a gaming PC, there’s not exactly a Netflix-sized pool of premium content to wade their way through. That shouldn’t be too surprising – after all, the entire technology is only a few years old. But fortunately, the next generation of potential Vr impresarios – and maybe even its. »
- Matt Pressberg
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Daughter Simone Garcia Johnson Named 2018 Golden Globe Ambassador
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Simone Garcia Johnson, the 16-year-old daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and ex-wife Dany Garcia, will be the inaugural Golden Globe Ambassador.
In a role formerly known as “Miss Golden Globe,” Johnson follows in the footsteps of Sylvester Stallone’s three daughters, Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne Foxx, and other Hollywood offspring like Laura Dern and Dakota Johnson by securing an on-air role in the awards show.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Meher Tatna made the announcement Wednesday. »
- Mikey Glazer
‘Riverdale': Our Black Hood Killer Suspect List, Updated Weekly
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(Spoilers ahead for the Nov. 15 episode of “Riverdale”) Ok! We got a major development in the Black Hood Killer case this week, with seemingly another victim to add to the list, after several weeks in a row without any Black Hood violence. His target this time is an interesting one, being someone from the south side of Riverdale after his previous victims were all either Northsiders or, in the case of Miss Grundy, somebody who had taught at at Riverdale High in the north. His choice of victim also may shed some light on last week’s big development. Anyway, »
- Phil Owen
‘Latin History for Morons’ Broadway Review: John Leguizamo Explains It All
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The major cliché of today’s theater criticism is that even a slightly dystopian play must be reviewed through the discolored prism of Donald Trump’s presidency. Finally, I have to jump on that bandwagon. John Leguizamo gives us a one-man show that fully warrants unkind references to the 45th president of the United States, as well as to Rep. Steve King and Sen. Ted Cruz. (More of-the-moment targets include Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.) It’s called “Latin History for Morons,” which opened Wednesday at Broadway’s Studio 54 after a successful run at the Public Theater earlier this year. »
- Robert Hofler
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