Kelly Clarkson shared her own challenging pregnancy stories amid last week’s Arizona Supreme Court decision to allow the state to prepare to enforce a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law.
On Monday, Clarkson spoke to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about the Arizona court decision on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clinton was on to promote Suffs, the Broadway musical about the women’s suffrage movement in America, which the former secretary of state is involved in as a producer.
“Did you ever think in your lifetime we would see that happen?” Clarkson asked Clinton of what’s happening in Arizona. “It’s just insane to me, the thinking that went on in 1864. It’s a very different world. We know a lot more now. We are going backwards.”
“It is horrifying,” Clinton said. “I feared it would happen but I hoped it wouldn’t happen. Now here...
On Monday, Clarkson spoke to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton about the Arizona court decision on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clinton was on to promote Suffs, the Broadway musical about the women’s suffrage movement in America, which the former secretary of state is involved in as a producer.
“Did you ever think in your lifetime we would see that happen?” Clarkson asked Clinton of what’s happening in Arizona. “It’s just insane to me, the thinking that went on in 1864. It’s a very different world. We know a lot more now. We are going backwards.”
“It is horrifying,” Clinton said. “I feared it would happen but I hoped it wouldn’t happen. Now here...
- 4/16/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal is not bouncing from Amazon MGM Studios after “Road House.” The actor’s Nine Stories production company has closed a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. The arrangement gives Amazon the right of first-refusal on narrative features by Nine Stories; it applies to both theatrical and streaming. It sounds exactly like the deal Amazon just signed Ryan Gosling to all of six days ago.
But this story is about Gyllenhaal. The actor presently stars in the Prime Video-exclusive “Road House” reboot, which Amazon says has drawn more than 50 million viewers worldwide over its first two weekends, Amazon said on Monday. It’s a Prime Video record.
The road to getting “Road House” on streaming was a bumpy one. Director Doug Liman says when Amazon purchased MGM, his film was quietly slated for streaming against his wishes. Liman originally planned to boycott his film’s SXSW premiere,...
But this story is about Gyllenhaal. The actor presently stars in the Prime Video-exclusive “Road House” reboot, which Amazon says has drawn more than 50 million viewers worldwide over its first two weekends, Amazon said on Monday. It’s a Prime Video record.
The road to getting “Road House” on streaming was a bumpy one. Director Doug Liman says when Amazon purchased MGM, his film was quietly slated for streaming against his wishes. Liman originally planned to boycott his film’s SXSW premiere,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Amazon MGM Studios has closed a three-year first-look film deal with Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories following the rousing success of his movie Road House on Prime Video, which was the most watched original movie for the studio ever with 50 million global viewers in the pic’s first two weeks.
Under the actor’s new deal, Amazon MGM will have a first look on narrative features Nine Stories intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
Prior to the Doug Liman-directed Road House, Gyllenhaal made the movie Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant with Amazon MGM. The pic was released last year in theaters.
Oscar- and Tony-nominated Gyllenhaal founded Nine Stories in 2015 with Riva Marker, a fully capitalized production company dedicated to working with visionary storytellers in all fields. Most recently, Nine Stories produced Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty, starring Gyllenhaal, which was Netflix’s No. 1 film for more than three weeks.
Under the actor’s new deal, Amazon MGM will have a first look on narrative features Nine Stories intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
Prior to the Doug Liman-directed Road House, Gyllenhaal made the movie Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant with Amazon MGM. The pic was released last year in theaters.
Oscar- and Tony-nominated Gyllenhaal founded Nine Stories in 2015 with Riva Marker, a fully capitalized production company dedicated to working with visionary storytellers in all fields. Most recently, Nine Stories produced Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty, starring Gyllenhaal, which was Netflix’s No. 1 film for more than three weeks.
- 4/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh Off ‘Road House,’ Amazon MGM Studios Signs First-Look Deal With Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories
Fresh off the release of “Road House,” Amazon MGM Studios has closed a three-year, first-look film deal with Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have first dibs on narrative features that the actor’s production company makes. The deal includes theatrical, as well as streaming releases.
Gyllenhaal most recently starred in “Road House,” a remake of the cult Patrick Swayze film, which was released on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video. The film debuted on March 21 and has reached over 50 million worldwide viewers on the service. Prior to that, Gyllenhaal starred in “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant,” which the studio released theatrically last year.
Gyllenhaal founded Nine Stories in 2015 with Riva Marker. Most recently, Nine Stories produced Antoine Fuqua’s “The Guilty,” which starred Gyllenhaal and debuted on Netflix. It also produced “Wildlife,” which marked Paul Dano’s directorial debut and starred Carey Mulligan; David Gordon Green’s “Stronger,...
Gyllenhaal most recently starred in “Road House,” a remake of the cult Patrick Swayze film, which was released on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video. The film debuted on March 21 and has reached over 50 million worldwide viewers on the service. Prior to that, Gyllenhaal starred in “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant,” which the studio released theatrically last year.
Gyllenhaal founded Nine Stories in 2015 with Riva Marker. Most recently, Nine Stories produced Antoine Fuqua’s “The Guilty,” which starred Gyllenhaal and debuted on Netflix. It also produced “Wildlife,” which marked Paul Dano’s directorial debut and starred Carey Mulligan; David Gordon Green’s “Stronger,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
After the release of Road House, star Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories banner has signed a three-year, first-look film deal with Amazon MGM.
Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features Nine Stories intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
Road House, according to Amazon MGM, is the most watched film debut for a studio-produced title. According to Amazon, Road House attracted 50 million viewers to date, though it did not clarify details on how it calculated that number (i.e., if watching just a few minutes of the movie and turning it off counts).
Gyllenhaal previously starred in Amazon MGM title Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant.
“I’ve worked with Amazon MGM on two films this past year, and they’ve been a wonderful partner both times,” said Gyllenhaal in a statement. “Their dedication to filmmaking is contagious, and I so admire their...
Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features Nine Stories intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
Road House, according to Amazon MGM, is the most watched film debut for a studio-produced title. According to Amazon, Road House attracted 50 million viewers to date, though it did not clarify details on how it calculated that number (i.e., if watching just a few minutes of the movie and turning it off counts).
Gyllenhaal previously starred in Amazon MGM title Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant.
“I’ve worked with Amazon MGM on two films this past year, and they’ve been a wonderful partner both times,” said Gyllenhaal in a statement. “Their dedication to filmmaking is contagious, and I so admire their...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The reactions to Saturday Night Live’s episode hosted by Timothée Chalamet are coming in and Britney Spears’ manager is not happy about the parody the show did about the Princess of Pop.
“Wow. The writers of SNL are getting worse and worse,” Cade Hudson shared on social media. “No wonder you all reached out to me to get Britney on the show… SNL is on life support.”
Hudson continued, “You all are pathetic and this Chloe [Fineman] isn’t funny. Did you find her on Craigslist or something?”
In the pre-taped sketch, Fineman reprised her impersonation of Spears. This time, the sketch revolved around the “Stronger” singer’s memoir “The Woman in Me.” Clips of the audiobook narrated by Michelle Williams went viral on social media and this is where the SNL idea came from in showcasing the supposed casting process to find the best person for the job.
The...
“Wow. The writers of SNL are getting worse and worse,” Cade Hudson shared on social media. “No wonder you all reached out to me to get Britney on the show… SNL is on life support.”
Hudson continued, “You all are pathetic and this Chloe [Fineman] isn’t funny. Did you find her on Craigslist or something?”
In the pre-taped sketch, Fineman reprised her impersonation of Spears. This time, the sketch revolved around the “Stronger” singer’s memoir “The Woman in Me.” Clips of the audiobook narrated by Michelle Williams went viral on social media and this is where the SNL idea came from in showcasing the supposed casting process to find the best person for the job.
The...
- 11/12/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
S Club is heading stateside to throw a party near you!
The chart-topping pop band, also known as S Club 7, has reunited for their U.K. and North American The Good Times Tour, which is heading to San Francisco on November 5, making stops in cities like Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto throughout November.
This reunion tour features members Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara and Jon Lee.
The group’s been putting on shows across the United Kingdom, including a stop at the O2 Arena on Saturday (October 28) in London, England. Check out all of the photos from the performance inside, as well as the set list!
For all tour ticket info, head to sclub7.co.uk/tour.
Keep reading to find out more…
1. S Club Party
2. Love Ain’t Gonna Wait for You
3. You’re My Number One
4. Natural
5. Sunshine
6. You
7. Stronger
8. Bring...
The chart-topping pop band, also known as S Club 7, has reunited for their U.K. and North American The Good Times Tour, which is heading to San Francisco on November 5, making stops in cities like Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto throughout November.
This reunion tour features members Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara and Jon Lee.
The group’s been putting on shows across the United Kingdom, including a stop at the O2 Arena on Saturday (October 28) in London, England. Check out all of the photos from the performance inside, as well as the set list!
For all tour ticket info, head to sclub7.co.uk/tour.
Keep reading to find out more…
1. S Club Party
2. Love Ain’t Gonna Wait for You
3. You’re My Number One
4. Natural
5. Sunshine
6. You
7. Stronger
8. Bring...
- 10/30/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Queue, a growing app for movie and TV show tracking, reviews and recommendations with over one million downloads in the last year, has partnered with Lionsgate on a new promotion tied to the release of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”
The app is backed by notable filmmakers including Oscar and Emmy-winning producer Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures and filmmaker David Gordon Green. Liberman is the producer of “The Fighter” and “The Proposal,” while Green directed “Halloween” and “Pineapple Express.” The pair teamed on the drama, “Stronger.”
As part of the promotion, two Hunger Games fans will get a chance to attend the red carpet fan screening of “Songbirds & Snakes.”
Next week, Queue kicks off the sweepstakes. Any U.S.-based user can enter. Additionally, beginning Nov. 1, Queue users purchasing a ticket to see the new movie can receive a second ticket for free, available only through the app.
The app is backed by notable filmmakers including Oscar and Emmy-winning producer Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures and filmmaker David Gordon Green. Liberman is the producer of “The Fighter” and “The Proposal,” while Green directed “Halloween” and “Pineapple Express.” The pair teamed on the drama, “Stronger.”
As part of the promotion, two Hunger Games fans will get a chance to attend the red carpet fan screening of “Songbirds & Snakes.”
Next week, Queue kicks off the sweepstakes. Any U.S.-based user can enter. Additionally, beginning Nov. 1, Queue users purchasing a ticket to see the new movie can receive a second ticket for free, available only through the app.
- 10/20/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson took a break from singing Kellyoke in the daytime hours to visit The Tonight Show, where she performed “Lighthouse,” played a game of “Back That Track Up,” and sat down with Jimmy Fallon for an interview.
As musical guest, Clarkson took the stage to deliver her Chemistry ballad “Lighthouse,” with the singer accompanied only by a pianist, cellist and backup vocalist.
Clarkson also joined Fallon to play a new game called “Back That Track Up,” where the two tried guess hit songs that are played backward. Clarkson, to put it nicely,...
As musical guest, Clarkson took the stage to deliver her Chemistry ballad “Lighthouse,” with the singer accompanied only by a pianist, cellist and backup vocalist.
Clarkson also joined Fallon to play a new game called “Back That Track Up,” where the two tried guess hit songs that are played backward. Clarkson, to put it nicely,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Well, that didn’t take long. Just one week after Castlevania: Nocturne premiered on Netflix, the animated series has been renewed for a second season, TVLine has learned.
“Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” creator/showrunner/writer Clive Bradley and showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a joint statement on Friday. “We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
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“Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” creator/showrunner/writer Clive Bradley and showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a joint statement on Friday. “We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
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- 10/6/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Could anyone have foreseen the legitimately fascinating trajectory of David Gordon Green's career as a director? After helming gritty, dramatic fare like "George Washington" and "All the Real Girls" as a newbie filmmaker, Green suddenly pivoted hard in the opposite direction, tackling the genre-blending stoner flicks "Pineapple Express" and "Your Highness." He would only branch out further from there, trying his hand at everything from uplifting true-story films ("Stronger") to grounded crime dramas ("Joe"), darkly satirical TV series, and even heavily-fictionalized, anachronism-infested biographical series with big Millennial energy ("Dickinson").
Green has since continued this trend of swerving from one type of storytelling to a radically different one with "The Exorcist: Believer" (read /Film's review), a legacy sequel to William Friedkin's Og "Exorcist" and the follow-up to Green's divisive "Halloween" trilogy. While they may both reside in the horror genre, the gonzo slasher universe of the "Halloween" franchise is...
Green has since continued this trend of swerving from one type of storytelling to a radically different one with "The Exorcist: Believer" (read /Film's review), a legacy sequel to William Friedkin's Og "Exorcist" and the follow-up to Green's divisive "Halloween" trilogy. While they may both reside in the horror genre, the gonzo slasher universe of the "Halloween" franchise is...
- 10/6/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Britney Spears remains in great spirits amid her divorce from her estranged husband, Sam Asghari. The 41-year-old pop singer took to Instagram on Friday to share a post declaring her gratitude for her “amazing friends,” explaining her use of Facetune and telling her fans that she’s taking things “one day at a time” regarding her hardships.
“I’m in such a beautiful location !!! l’m so lucky to have amazing friends !!! Positive affirmations are important to me at the moment !!!” Spears captioned photos of herself with her manager and “best friend,” Cade Hudson. “I say this because I’m going through a divorce and having to reflect my past in a book was … let’s just say not easy !!! I’m just saying !!!”
“But I take one day at a time learning to breathe !!! Self love is so unbelievably important !!!,” she continued. “I woke up and just cried because...
“I’m in such a beautiful location !!! l’m so lucky to have amazing friends !!! Positive affirmations are important to me at the moment !!!” Spears captioned photos of herself with her manager and “best friend,” Cade Hudson. “I say this because I’m going through a divorce and having to reflect my past in a book was … let’s just say not easy !!! I’m just saying !!!”
“But I take one day at a time learning to breathe !!! Self love is so unbelievably important !!!,” she continued. “I woke up and just cried because...
- 9/30/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Twoja Twarz Brzmi Znajomo, the Polish iteration of the international reality competition Your Face Sounds Familiar, will undergo an internal investigation following the use of blackface in a recent episode.
Banjiay Group, the French parent company of Endemol Shine Poland — the impersonation series’ local producer — condemned the appearance of the historically racist practice originating in the U.S. of darkening one’s skin on the show, alongside the use of the N-word in one contestant’s performance.
“Banijay condemns Endemol Shine Poland’s local execution of Your Face Sounds Familiar, which contradicts our group’s global values,” a spokesperson shared in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “A subsequent internal investigation is underway and the appropriate measures will be taken.”
The show, which originated in Spain in 2011, sees contestants impersonating various musicians via musical performances. In a recent episode, two performers — singer Kuba Szmajkowski and actress Pola Gonciarza — appeared as Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,...
Banjiay Group, the French parent company of Endemol Shine Poland — the impersonation series’ local producer — condemned the appearance of the historically racist practice originating in the U.S. of darkening one’s skin on the show, alongside the use of the N-word in one contestant’s performance.
“Banijay condemns Endemol Shine Poland’s local execution of Your Face Sounds Familiar, which contradicts our group’s global values,” a spokesperson shared in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “A subsequent internal investigation is underway and the appropriate measures will be taken.”
The show, which originated in Spain in 2011, sees contestants impersonating various musicians via musical performances. In a recent episode, two performers — singer Kuba Szmajkowski and actress Pola Gonciarza — appeared as Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kelly Clarkson announced an expanded, deluxe version of her 10th studio album, Chemistry, out Sept. 22.
The 22-track collection will build on the searing original with eight new songs and remixes including a ballad with her 9-year-old daughter River Rose. The “Stronger” singer will join her daughter on “you don’t make me cry”; other collaborations on the fresh tracks include remixes with David Guetta on “favorite kind of high” and Ty Sunderland with “mine.”
Clarkson will mark the rollout of Chemistry (Deluxe) with a live performance on Sept. 22 at Rockefeller...
The 22-track collection will build on the searing original with eight new songs and remixes including a ballad with her 9-year-old daughter River Rose. The “Stronger” singer will join her daughter on “you don’t make me cry”; other collaborations on the fresh tracks include remixes with David Guetta on “favorite kind of high” and Ty Sunderland with “mine.”
Clarkson will mark the rollout of Chemistry (Deluxe) with a live performance on Sept. 22 at Rockefeller...
- 8/17/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Rapper Kanye West’s lack of hygiene has been turning his wife Bianca Censori off amid their global vacation. “He wears these outfits partly because he genuinely believes they showcase his fashion genius and forward-thinking,” a source told Radar Online of Ye’s trademark mask and heavy layers despite the summer heat. “But it’s also to cover him having gained a little weight,” reports aceshowbiz.com.
The “Gold Digger” emcee’s fashion choice, however, came with a stinky consequence for his wife.
The insider went on to say: “It’s a serious stench when the layers come off and he’s dripping in sweat head to toe – especially as he’s not big on showering – and poor Bianca’s nostrils are on the receiving end.”
Another source echoed the sentiment, commenting on Ye who was recently photographed wearing a head wrap, a double layer of shirts, loose pants and tight Spandex wraps in Italy.
The “Gold Digger” emcee’s fashion choice, however, came with a stinky consequence for his wife.
The insider went on to say: “It’s a serious stench when the layers come off and he’s dripping in sweat head to toe – especially as he’s not big on showering – and poor Bianca’s nostrils are on the receiving end.”
Another source echoed the sentiment, commenting on Ye who was recently photographed wearing a head wrap, a double layer of shirts, loose pants and tight Spandex wraps in Italy.
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore studio album, “Guts,” is already looking like another big success for the pop starlet. It’s led by the single “Vampire,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 while earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike. “Guts” is slated for a September 8 release, meaning it would just qualify for this Grammy season. Coming off three Grammys for her “Sour” era, Rodrigo is already being touted as a possible winner in some categories for 2024, particularly in the pop field. But could Rodrigo beat what looks like an unbeatable album by Taylor Swift, “Midnights“?
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Obviously the album hasn’t come out yet, but if “Vampire” is any indication, “Guts” will likely have a similar sound to “Sour” but with a bit more maturity. This could be just what Rodrigo needs for the Grammys.
SEEOlivia Rodrigo (‘Vampire’): Fans say ‘that girl has some balls’ as they react to her bold new single and video [Watch]
Obviously the album hasn’t come out yet, but if “Vampire” is any indication, “Guts” will likely have a similar sound to “Sour” but with a bit more maturity. This could be just what Rodrigo needs for the Grammys.
- 7/12/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Kelly Clarkson seems to be confirming a rumour that’s been swirling around for months that Kylie Minogue will be hitting the stage for her first-ever Las Vegas residency.
After Clarkson and Minogue both appeared on “The Today Show” last week to promote their new releases — Clarkson’s album Chemistry, now available, and Minogue’s hit song “Padam Padam” off her upcoming album — the singers bumped into each other backstage and their conversation was recorded on camera.
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“I’m excited for the possible Vegas thing,” Clarkson, 41, tells Minogue, 55, in a TikTok shared by “The Today Show”.
“Possible,” Clarkson suggests, seemingly hinting at a no-so far-fetched show.
“Possible! Anything’s possible,” Minogue replies.
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“There’s a song called ‘Vegas High’, I’m just saying.
After Clarkson and Minogue both appeared on “The Today Show” last week to promote their new releases — Clarkson’s album Chemistry, now available, and Minogue’s hit song “Padam Padam” off her upcoming album — the singers bumped into each other backstage and their conversation was recorded on camera.
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“I’m excited for the possible Vegas thing,” Clarkson, 41, tells Minogue, 55, in a TikTok shared by “The Today Show”.
“Possible,” Clarkson suggests, seemingly hinting at a no-so far-fetched show.
“Possible! Anything’s possible,” Minogue replies.
Read More: Kylie Minogue Reacts To Those ‘Padam Padam’ Memes: ‘I Love Seeing Them!’
“There’s a song called ‘Vegas High’, I’m just saying.
- 6/27/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Hit me, Britney, one more time? In 2005, the Lady of the Lake in Monty Python’s Spamalot lamented, “I’m constantly replaced by Britney Spears.” These days, a lot of composers trying to get their scores onto Broadway stages could sing the same lyric: Spears’s music burst onto Broadway in Moulin Rouge in 2019 (“Toxic” appears in a mashup alongside Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”) and five of her songs appear in the jukebox musical & Juliet, including “…Baby One More Time,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” and “Stronger.”
All four of those songs feature in the first all-Britney musical, Once Upon a One More Time, a frivolously delightful entry into the jukebox genre. Even though recent Broadway seasons have brought pro forma biographical musicals like Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Mj, and A Beautiful Noise, there’s been far greater pleasure in shows like Moulin Rouge, & Juliet, and the delirious...
All four of those songs feature in the first all-Britney musical, Once Upon a One More Time, a frivolously delightful entry into the jukebox genre. Even though recent Broadway seasons have brought pro forma biographical musicals like Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Mj, and A Beautiful Noise, there’s been far greater pleasure in shows like Moulin Rouge, & Juliet, and the delirious...
- 6/23/2023
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Two of the hottest tickets in Hollywood, Jennifer Coolidge and Brian Cox (Succession), are about to be joined by Dustin Hoffman and Gabrielle Union for the crime comedy Riff Raff. Dito Montiel directs from a script by John Pollono (Stronger).
The star-studded project revolves around the ordinary life of a former criminal whose world turns upside down when his old family shows up for a long-awaited reckoning. With cameras ready to roll in September, Riff Raff heads to the Cannes market this week for international sales, with Capstone organizing domestic rights with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent. Noah Rothman produces through Canopy Partners, with Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel producing via Signature Films.
“We are thrilled to partner with the producers and Dito on this project; we’ve loved it ever since we’ve read it. It embodies the type of crime comedies we grew up with – witty and entertaining.
The star-studded project revolves around the ordinary life of a former criminal whose world turns upside down when his old family shows up for a long-awaited reckoning. With cameras ready to roll in September, Riff Raff heads to the Cannes market this week for international sales, with Capstone organizing domestic rights with CAA Media Finance and WME Independent. Noah Rothman produces through Canopy Partners, with Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel producing via Signature Films.
“We are thrilled to partner with the producers and Dito on this project; we’ve loved it ever since we’ve read it. It embodies the type of crime comedies we grew up with – witty and entertaining.
- 5/16/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Janelle Monáe is teasing a new single, “Lipstick Lover,” which is set to arrive tomorrow, May 11.
The musician posted a short but scintillating clip on Twitter that features a snippet of the song’s slinky groove. In the video, Monáe leaves little to the imagination — appearing in a pool, wearing a white shirt emblazoned with the word “Pleasure,” while slowly stepping out of the water and towards the camera.
tomm. pic.twitter.com/lBlgYuEBvl
— Janelle Monáe (@JanelleMonae) May 10, 2023
“Lipstick Lover” will follow Monáe’s most recent track, “Float,” which dropped back in February.
The musician posted a short but scintillating clip on Twitter that features a snippet of the song’s slinky groove. In the video, Monáe leaves little to the imagination — appearing in a pool, wearing a white shirt emblazoned with the word “Pleasure,” while slowly stepping out of the water and towards the camera.
tomm. pic.twitter.com/lBlgYuEBvl
— Janelle Monáe (@JanelleMonae) May 10, 2023
“Lipstick Lover” will follow Monáe’s most recent track, “Float,” which dropped back in February.
- 5/10/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Insecure alumna Yvonne Orji has signed a two-year first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television. Under the pact, the Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, writer, author and producer will develop scripted drama and comedy series for cable and streaming. There is a possibility for her to star in any of the projects she develops for the studio.
“Yvonne is incredibly talented, vibrant, and authentic, and we are thrilled to announce this new deal with her,” said Lauren Stein, EVP of Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television. “She has this gravitational pull and unique perspective, and we are excited to start exploring the types of stories she wants to tell.”
Orji is best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Molly in Insecure, which ran for five seasons on HBO.
She can next be seen in the Lionsgate horror-comedy, The Blackening, as well as reprising her role in the 20th Century feature Vacation Friends 2,...
“Yvonne is incredibly talented, vibrant, and authentic, and we are thrilled to announce this new deal with her,” said Lauren Stein, EVP of Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television. “She has this gravitational pull and unique perspective, and we are excited to start exploring the types of stories she wants to tell.”
Orji is best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Molly in Insecure, which ran for five seasons on HBO.
She can next be seen in the Lionsgate horror-comedy, The Blackening, as well as reprising her role in the 20th Century feature Vacation Friends 2,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: During the war in Afghanistan, a U.S. Army Sergeant (Jake Gyllenhaal) is saved from capture by the Taliban by his interpreter (Dar Salim). After returning home, he discovers that the man he owes his life to has vanished and has a price on his head, leading to him embarking on a desperate mission to repay his debt.
Review: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is a welcome change of pace for the director. While Ritchie is well-known for embracing a cheeky sense of humour in many of his action movies (most recently in Operation Fortune: Ruse du Guerre), this one is more along the lines of his earlier Wrath of Man, eschewing any sense of levity to tell a profoundly affecting war story. While the premise may make it sound like a buddy movie, Ritchie takes the story in unexpected directions, broken down into a solid three-act structure that gives both leads,...
Review: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is a welcome change of pace for the director. While Ritchie is well-known for embracing a cheeky sense of humour in many of his action movies (most recently in Operation Fortune: Ruse du Guerre), this one is more along the lines of his earlier Wrath of Man, eschewing any sense of levity to tell a profoundly affecting war story. While the premise may make it sound like a buddy movie, Ritchie takes the story in unexpected directions, broken down into a solid three-act structure that gives both leads,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Bold Films has tapped studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner Jeff Kleeman as its new chief executive officer.
Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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Kleeman, who has served has the president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012, replaces Gary Michael Walters, who is exiting to launch his own venture after nearly 20 years with the company.
In his new role, Kleeman will oversee Bold’s current operations and expansion plans. Some of his areas of focus will be building strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on international, and leveraging Bold’s existing IP as well as new IP to generate multiple revenue streams. He will report to Bold Films chairman David Litvak.
“It’s an honor to join David and his team to further expand the company’s diverse library with elevated films, scripted and non-scripted television, animation, and franchises that deliver unforgettable emotional experiences to audiences worldwide,” Kleeman said in a statement.
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- 4/14/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Jeff Kleeman has stepped in as CEO for Bold Films, taking over for Gary Michael Walters, whose March departure from the company after nearly 20 years was just announced.
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
The studio executive-turned-producer, screenwriter and showrunner comes to the company from Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production, where he’s served as President since 2012, overseeing work on 26 series, specials and movies amounting to over 1,615 hours of live-action and animated content.
Kleeman will report to Bold Chairman David Litvak, overseeing the company’s current operations, as well as its plans for expansion. He’ll now focus on building strategic partnerships, with a particular eye on international, while looking to leverage both existing Bold IP and new IP to generate multiple revenue streams.
Kleeman’s appointment comes at a time when Bold Films is looking to take on a more global footprint in development and production, as it continues to develop feature-length projects for both theatrical and streaming,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tubi originals for April include “Dead Hot,” co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Gg Magree. They play witchcraft students who long to connect with the spirit world. But when a ghost hunt goes wrong, they head to Salem, Massachusetts, for a masterclass.
“A Good Man,” another streamer original, lands on April 13. A man enters a new relationship in the aftermath of his wife’s affair. But soon, things go awry when he notices familiar signs of betrayal.
The four movies that comprise “The Scorpion King” arrive April 1. A prequel and spinoff of “The Mummy,” the first movie, in 2002, is a sorcery action-adventure film starring starring Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan. An evil ruler wants to conquer the tribes of the desert.
Jim Carrey fans will want to revisit the two “Ace Ventura” comedies. Carrey shows off his gift for physical comedy, while creating a wacky...
“A Good Man,” another streamer original, lands on April 13. A man enters a new relationship in the aftermath of his wife’s affair. But soon, things go awry when he notices familiar signs of betrayal.
The four movies that comprise “The Scorpion King” arrive April 1. A prequel and spinoff of “The Mummy,” the first movie, in 2002, is a sorcery action-adventure film starring starring Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan. An evil ruler wants to conquer the tribes of the desert.
Jim Carrey fans will want to revisit the two “Ace Ventura” comedies. Carrey shows off his gift for physical comedy, while creating a wacky...
- 3/31/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Sad clips from films, TV shows and TikTok are being spliced together over melancholy music – and they’re raising a smile among hopeless young people
Jimmy Nguyen, an 18-year-old student, saw his first “corecore” video on TikTok in January. He can’t remember which one it was – there are so many of them now. But he says it was typical of this new trend of video: other TikTok videos, celebrity or podcaster interviews, TV show and film clips spliced together over some sad or ambient music. They’re depressing, full of existential dread and usually on the theme of disconnection and alienation. Nguyen initially thought, like other users, that these videos were a joke. They’re crudely edited and the name in itself is a sarcastic reference to the proliferation of micro-trends emerging from TikTok since 2020. But he was soon staying up late at night in his bedroom making corecore of his own.
Jimmy Nguyen, an 18-year-old student, saw his first “corecore” video on TikTok in January. He can’t remember which one it was – there are so many of them now. But he says it was typical of this new trend of video: other TikTok videos, celebrity or podcaster interviews, TV show and film clips spliced together over some sad or ambient music. They’re depressing, full of existential dread and usually on the theme of disconnection and alienation. Nguyen initially thought, like other users, that these videos were a joke. They’re crudely edited and the name in itself is a sarcastic reference to the proliferation of micro-trends emerging from TikTok since 2020. But he was soon staying up late at night in his bedroom making corecore of his own.
- 3/30/2023
- by Hannah Ewens
- The Guardian - Film News
There are few 2010s songs as iconic as Fun’s number-one hit “We Are Young” featuring Janelle Monáe. It introduced the world to both Fun — and most importantly, soon-to-be-world-renowned producer Jack Antonoff, who was a member of the band — as well as acclaimed singer and actress Monáe. “We Are Young” itself was much loved, going on to win the Grammy for Song of the Year with additional nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Released in September 2011, “We Are Young” was very much a product of its time. Its popularity was spurred by its feature on the popular TV show “Glee,” and it also was part of a new wave of indie pop hits that really ruled the year. Songs like Gotye and Kimbra’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Neon Trees’ “Everybody Talks,” Imagine Dragons’ “It’s Time,” and Ellie Goulding’s “Lights...
Released in September 2011, “We Are Young” was very much a product of its time. Its popularity was spurred by its feature on the popular TV show “Glee,” and it also was part of a new wave of indie pop hits that really ruled the year. Songs like Gotye and Kimbra’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Neon Trees’ “Everybody Talks,” Imagine Dragons’ “It’s Time,” and Ellie Goulding’s “Lights...
- 3/19/2023
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Billy Porter took us to church with his cover of “Stronger” — and Kelly Clarkson is living for it.
During Tuesday’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer shared her reaction to Porter’s cover of her classic breakup song from his appearance on NBC’s That’s My Jam.
“I have to give a quick shoutout to Billy Porter,” she said before playing a clip from the Jimmy Fallon-hosted TV show. “That’s the greatest cover that I have ever heard of any song I’ve ever performed.
During Tuesday’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer shared her reaction to Porter’s cover of her classic breakup song from his appearance on NBC’s That’s My Jam.
“I have to give a quick shoutout to Billy Porter,” she said before playing a clip from the Jimmy Fallon-hosted TV show. “That’s the greatest cover that I have ever heard of any song I’ve ever performed.
- 3/14/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: AMC Studios is in early development on Diligence, a drama from Sheldon Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions, for AMC and AMC+.
Written by Turner, in Diligence, when a former investigative journalist begins working for private intelligence firm Diligence, he finds himself influencing the news rather than reporting it. Alongside his former Mossad agent partner, he delves headfirst into the seedy world of private intelligence, never quite sure if the work he’s doing is in the name of good or evil.
Turner and Klein executive produce with Tana Jamieson and Barry Jossen of A+E Studios where Vendetta is under a first-look deal. AMC Studios is the studio.
Turner most recently co-wrote Road House, Doug Liman’s upcoming remake of the 1989 film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the role portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze. He also created Stronger, a female empowerment bodybuilding drama series starring and executive produced by Insecure standout Yvonne Orji,...
Written by Turner, in Diligence, when a former investigative journalist begins working for private intelligence firm Diligence, he finds himself influencing the news rather than reporting it. Alongside his former Mossad agent partner, he delves headfirst into the seedy world of private intelligence, never quite sure if the work he’s doing is in the name of good or evil.
Turner and Klein executive produce with Tana Jamieson and Barry Jossen of A+E Studios where Vendetta is under a first-look deal. AMC Studios is the studio.
Turner most recently co-wrote Road House, Doug Liman’s upcoming remake of the 1989 film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the role portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze. He also created Stronger, a female empowerment bodybuilding drama series starring and executive produced by Insecure standout Yvonne Orji,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated producer David Hoberman (Shotgun Wedding) today announced the launch of Hobie Films, a new production company whose development and acquisitions will be overseen by VP Julie Meschko.
While overseeing Hobie Films, Hoberman will continue to develop for Mandeville Films, the storied production company that he founded in 1995 and co-owns with Todd Lieberman. Meschko joins from Mandeville, where she most recently served as creative executive.
“Hobie Films will focus on a wide range of titles, telling stories that not only entertain but reflect the world we live in and our lives today,” Hoberman told Deadline. “Additionally, I am pleased to have Julie at the helm with me as we continue to work together. Her relationships, insights, and creative instincts have been invaluable.”
Landing his first Oscar nomination in 2011 as the producer of David O. Russell’s The Fighter, Hoberman has most recently produced titles including Prime Video’s rom-com...
While overseeing Hobie Films, Hoberman will continue to develop for Mandeville Films, the storied production company that he founded in 1995 and co-owns with Todd Lieberman. Meschko joins from Mandeville, where she most recently served as creative executive.
“Hobie Films will focus on a wide range of titles, telling stories that not only entertain but reflect the world we live in and our lives today,” Hoberman told Deadline. “Additionally, I am pleased to have Julie at the helm with me as we continue to work together. Her relationships, insights, and creative instincts have been invaluable.”
Landing his first Oscar nomination in 2011 as the producer of David O. Russell’s The Fighter, Hoberman has most recently produced titles including Prime Video’s rom-com...
- 2/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Kellie Pickler’s husband and songwriter Kyle Jacobs was found dead in an apparent suicide at their home in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 49.
Nashville Police Department in a statement to the press said they were called to Pickler’s home on Friday afternoon (17 February) where they identified Jacobs as the deceased person.
The statement, obtained by People, read: “His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.”
The American Idol alum, 36, reportedly told authorities she woke up a short time earlier, but couldn’t find Jacobs.
The statement continued: “After she and her personal assistant were unable to open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office, the assistant telephoned 911.”
Jacobs and Pickler were married for more than a decade, after they eloped in 2011. They don’t have any children together.
In 2015, they co-starred in I Love Kellie Pickler – a reality show about their relationship which ran for three seasons.
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Nashville Police Department in a statement to the press said they were called to Pickler’s home on Friday afternoon (17 February) where they identified Jacobs as the deceased person.
The statement, obtained by People, read: “His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.”
The American Idol alum, 36, reportedly told authorities she woke up a short time earlier, but couldn’t find Jacobs.
The statement continued: “After she and her personal assistant were unable to open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office, the assistant telephoned 911.”
Jacobs and Pickler were married for more than a decade, after they eloped in 2011. They don’t have any children together.
In 2015, they co-starred in I Love Kellie Pickler – a reality show about their relationship which ran for three seasons.
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- 2/18/2023
- by Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - Music
After Janelle Monáe teased her new single “Float” on social media last month, the singer finally capitulated to fan demand and released the song in its entirety on Thursday.
In a press release, “according to sources closest to Monáe,” the single is “inspired by Muhammed Ali talking shit in Zaire, 1974, Jane’s evolution, Mary Poppins’ umbrella, Aladdin’s magic carpet, Ja Morant’s flotation to the rim while dunking on his ops, Sara Elise’s ropes, excerpts from Paramahmsa Nithyananda’s talks on levitation, Raul’s toast on Dec 1, and...
In a press release, “according to sources closest to Monáe,” the single is “inspired by Muhammed Ali talking shit in Zaire, 1974, Jane’s evolution, Mary Poppins’ umbrella, Aladdin’s magic carpet, Ja Morant’s flotation to the rim while dunking on his ops, Sara Elise’s ropes, excerpts from Paramahmsa Nithyananda’s talks on levitation, Raul’s toast on Dec 1, and...
- 2/16/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Just ahead of her appearance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Janelle Monáe has released “Float,” a swaggering track that will serve as an anthem for the weekend’s festivities and beyond.
“Float” features Fela Kuti’s son Seun Kuti and his band Egypt 80. Co-produced by Monáe’s frequent collaborators Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Nana Kwabena with Sensei Bueno, the track features bombastic production as Monáe raps, “I’m light as a feather, I’m light as a feather, yeah, baby, I float/ It’s hard to look at my resume, hoo and not find a reason to toast.”
As an equally talented actor, musician, and activist, Monáe does have every reason to toast. Monáe earned critical acclaim for her latest starring role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and she’s set to play cabaret singer turned secret agent and civil rights activist Josephine Baker in A24’s...
“Float” features Fela Kuti’s son Seun Kuti and his band Egypt 80. Co-produced by Monáe’s frequent collaborators Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Nana Kwabena with Sensei Bueno, the track features bombastic production as Monáe raps, “I’m light as a feather, I’m light as a feather, yeah, baby, I float/ It’s hard to look at my resume, hoo and not find a reason to toast.”
As an equally talented actor, musician, and activist, Monáe does have every reason to toast. Monáe earned critical acclaim for her latest starring role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and she’s set to play cabaret singer turned secret agent and civil rights activist Josephine Baker in A24’s...
- 2/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ star Tatiana Maslany and Jasmin Savoy Brown are set to lead Josh Ruben’s sci-fi horror ‘Green Bank.’
Written by Aaron Horwitz (The Cleansing Hour), the feature takes place in a real American town where Wifi, cell service and all other radio transmissions are heavily forbidden. The film follows infant sleep trainer Sloan (Brown), who realizes that the parents of the child she’s caring for are much more than the clueless yuppies they seem to be…
The film is produced by Big Swell Entertainment’s Andy Horwitz, whose credits include David O. Russell’s ten-time Academy Award-nominated ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Triple Frontier,’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ starring Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jared Leto and Will Smith.
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“In a marketplace where original, horror-thrillers slay at the box office, we need no further proof that audiences want...
Written by Aaron Horwitz (The Cleansing Hour), the feature takes place in a real American town where Wifi, cell service and all other radio transmissions are heavily forbidden. The film follows infant sleep trainer Sloan (Brown), who realizes that the parents of the child she’s caring for are much more than the clueless yuppies they seem to be…
The film is produced by Big Swell Entertainment’s Andy Horwitz, whose credits include David O. Russell’s ten-time Academy Award-nominated ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Triple Frontier,’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ starring Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jared Leto and Will Smith.
Also in news – James Mangold in talks for DC’s ‘Swamp Thing’
“In a marketplace where original, horror-thrillers slay at the box office, we need no further proof that audiences want...
- 2/3/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Tatiana Maslany and “Scream” star Jasmin Savoy Brown are set to lead Josh Ruben’s sci-fi horror “Green Bank.”
Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales on the film, which will be shopped to buyers at this month’s European Film Market at the Berlin Film Festival. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are co-repping North America.
Written by Aaron Horwitz (“The Cleansing Hour”), “Green Bank” takes place in a real American town where wifi, cell service and all other radio transmissions are heavily forbidden. The film follows infant sleep-trainer Sloan (Brown), who realizes that the parents of the child she’s caring for are much more than the clueless yuppies they seem to be.
The film is produced by Big Swell Entertainment’s Andy Horwitz, whose credits include David O. Russell’s Oscar-nominated “American Hustle,” action-thriller “Triple Frontier” and “Suicide Squad.”
Said Ruben: “In a marketplace where original,...
Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales on the film, which will be shopped to buyers at this month’s European Film Market at the Berlin Film Festival. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are co-repping North America.
Written by Aaron Horwitz (“The Cleansing Hour”), “Green Bank” takes place in a real American town where wifi, cell service and all other radio transmissions are heavily forbidden. The film follows infant sleep-trainer Sloan (Brown), who realizes that the parents of the child she’s caring for are much more than the clueless yuppies they seem to be.
The film is produced by Big Swell Entertainment’s Andy Horwitz, whose credits include David O. Russell’s Oscar-nominated “American Hustle,” action-thriller “Triple Frontier” and “Suicide Squad.”
Said Ruben: “In a marketplace where original,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Janelle Monáe shared a teaser of her upcoming single “Float” on social media on Wednesday.
The clip features a montage video of the singer blissfully poolside with floaties, drinks and balloons, with the majority of the video appearing to be from her recent birthday celebration in December.
In the 30-second snippet, the award-winning artist and author sings, “No I’m not the same, I think I done changed/ See something not the same/ I used to walk into the room head down, I don’t walk, now I float/ Float all of my,...
The clip features a montage video of the singer blissfully poolside with floaties, drinks and balloons, with the majority of the video appearing to be from her recent birthday celebration in December.
In the 30-second snippet, the award-winning artist and author sings, “No I’m not the same, I think I done changed/ See something not the same/ I used to walk into the room head down, I don’t walk, now I float/ Float all of my,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
American rapper Kanye West, who now goes by the name ‘Ye’, is having a hard time after posting anti-Semitic remarks on social media.
He has now claimed to have been beaten to a pulp in recent weeks, reports Female First UK. The 45-year-old rap star lost lucrative contracts with the likes of Balenciaga, Adidas and Gap after he posted an anti-Semitic message on social media.
According to Female First UK, he recently took to Instagram to bemoan his situation and the perceived lack of transparency in the business world. The outspoken rapper said on the photo-sharing platform: “While I’m still allowed on Mark Zuckerburg platform. I’m going to say this again.”
He further mentioned: “Let’s see the contracts. The film contracts, the sports contracts, the music contracts. The mortgages. Let’s see the contracts. So we can or better yet will do better business. I’ve been...
He has now claimed to have been beaten to a pulp in recent weeks, reports Female First UK. The 45-year-old rap star lost lucrative contracts with the likes of Balenciaga, Adidas and Gap after he posted an anti-Semitic message on social media.
According to Female First UK, he recently took to Instagram to bemoan his situation and the perceived lack of transparency in the business world. The outspoken rapper said on the photo-sharing platform: “While I’m still allowed on Mark Zuckerburg platform. I’m going to say this again.”
He further mentioned: “Let’s see the contracts. The film contracts, the sports contracts, the music contracts. The mortgages. Let’s see the contracts. So we can or better yet will do better business. I’ve been...
- 10/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kanye West is following Johnny Depp’s lead when it comes to legal matters.
According to TMZ, the “Stronger” rapper recently hired Camille Vasquez, who represented Depp during his high profile defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp and Camille Vasquez. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
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Vasquez will reportedly be included within a group of attorneys representing West’s business interests.
The announcement comes amid news that Balenciaga has severed ties with West, who has made several controversial public remarks in recent weeks.
While West still has a multi-billion-dollar deal with Adidas, his 10-year relationship with the German sportswear firm is currently “under review,” as the company stated earlier this month.
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Elsewhere, Ye recently hired Melinda Gates’ former divorce attorney, Bob Cohen,...
According to TMZ, the “Stronger” rapper recently hired Camille Vasquez, who represented Depp during his high profile defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp and Camille Vasquez. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
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Vasquez will reportedly be included within a group of attorneys representing West’s business interests.
The announcement comes amid news that Balenciaga has severed ties with West, who has made several controversial public remarks in recent weeks.
While West still has a multi-billion-dollar deal with Adidas, his 10-year relationship with the German sportswear firm is currently “under review,” as the company stated earlier this month.
Read More: Balenciaga Cuts Ties With Kanye West
Elsewhere, Ye recently hired Melinda Gates’ former divorce attorney, Bob Cohen,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
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After helming the two highest-grossing films in the Halloween franchise, filmmaker David Gordon Green stuck to his guns for his trilogy capper, Halloween Ends. Set four years after the tragic events of Halloween Kills, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) introduces a troubled young man named Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell) to her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak), and despite the best of intentions, Corey and Allyson’s dynamic relationship gradually drives a wedge between the two surviving Strode women. And as expected, Haddonfield boogeyman Michael Myers re-enters the equation at the worst possible time for Laurie and Allyson.
In an era where valuable IP is still the name of the game, it’s fair to question whether the end is really the end, but in Halloween Ends’ case, the final showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) feels conclusive. While there’s an...
After helming the two highest-grossing films in the Halloween franchise, filmmaker David Gordon Green stuck to his guns for his trilogy capper, Halloween Ends. Set four years after the tragic events of Halloween Kills, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) introduces a troubled young man named Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell) to her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak), and despite the best of intentions, Corey and Allyson’s dynamic relationship gradually drives a wedge between the two surviving Strode women. And as expected, Haddonfield boogeyman Michael Myers re-enters the equation at the worst possible time for Laurie and Allyson.
In an era where valuable IP is still the name of the game, it’s fair to question whether the end is really the end, but in Halloween Ends’ case, the final showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) feels conclusive. While there’s an...
- 10/14/2022
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Richie Kern and Alysia Cotter Thomas have joined Paradigm Talent Agency as agents.
Kern comes to Paradigm as a media rights agent after seven years in New York as Head of Filmed Entertainment for Foundry Literary + Media. A veteran studio executive and producer most recently based in London, Thomas joins as a motion picture lit agent. Both new additions to Paradigm will be based out of its Los Angeles office.
“Alysia and Richie are both invaluable additions to our expanding roster of smart, entrepreneurial representatives,” said Paradigm Managing Partner Andrew Ruf. “As we launch our partnership with Paradigm Media Entertainment’s broadcast news, sportscaster, and culinary talent businesses, Richie’s wealth of experience in the world of book-to-screen adaptations enables him to identify unique, lucrative opportunities for our clients’ intellectual properties across all media. Alysia has served in key roles on award-winning and blockbuster feature films, with long-standing relationships...
Kern comes to Paradigm as a media rights agent after seven years in New York as Head of Filmed Entertainment for Foundry Literary + Media. A veteran studio executive and producer most recently based in London, Thomas joins as a motion picture lit agent. Both new additions to Paradigm will be based out of its Los Angeles office.
“Alysia and Richie are both invaluable additions to our expanding roster of smart, entrepreneurial representatives,” said Paradigm Managing Partner Andrew Ruf. “As we launch our partnership with Paradigm Media Entertainment’s broadcast news, sportscaster, and culinary talent businesses, Richie’s wealth of experience in the world of book-to-screen adaptations enables him to identify unique, lucrative opportunities for our clients’ intellectual properties across all media. Alysia has served in key roles on award-winning and blockbuster feature films, with long-standing relationships...
- 10/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Singer Justin Bieber thinks rapper Kanye West “crossed a line” with his recent comments about his wife Hailey Baldwin. The 28-year-old pop star is said to be angry with Kanye, 45, after he recently spoke out against the 23-year-old model.
A source said: “Justin is very protective about Hailey. He is upset by Kanye’s attack on her where he said hurtful and untrue things.”
Hailey was targeted by Kanye after she voiced her support for Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who publicly blasted Kanye’s White Lives Matter apparel, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Justin is now “distancing himself from Kanye” and he’s keen to offer support to his wife. The insider told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “He feels like he has been a true friend to Kanye, and tried to empathise with him in the past, but this crossed a line that he’s not Ok with.”
“Being there for Hailey and...
A source said: “Justin is very protective about Hailey. He is upset by Kanye’s attack on her where he said hurtful and untrue things.”
Hailey was targeted by Kanye after she voiced her support for Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who publicly blasted Kanye’s White Lives Matter apparel, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Justin is now “distancing himself from Kanye” and he’s keen to offer support to his wife. The insider told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “He feels like he has been a true friend to Kanye, and tried to empathise with him in the past, but this crossed a line that he’s not Ok with.”
“Being there for Hailey and...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Previously supported projects have included American Factory, Collective, Fire Of Love, The Mole Agent.
Projects from Armenia, Chile, Uganda and Palestine are among grantees of the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, which in the 20th anniversary year of the Documentary Film Program (Dfp) has made 1.4m available in unrestricted grant support to 35 projects.
Of the recipients, five are in development, 15 in production, 10 in post, and the filmmakers behind five are actively pursuing support for audience engagement and social impact campaigns.
Some 57 of the current cycle’s submissions hail from outside the US. Among the 14 US films receiving support, all are directed...
Projects from Armenia, Chile, Uganda and Palestine are among grantees of the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, which in the 20th anniversary year of the Documentary Film Program (Dfp) has made 1.4m available in unrestricted grant support to 35 projects.
Of the recipients, five are in development, 15 in production, 10 in post, and the filmmakers behind five are actively pursuing support for audience engagement and social impact campaigns.
Some 57 of the current cycle’s submissions hail from outside the US. Among the 14 US films receiving support, all are directed...
- 10/4/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian looks after her children “80 per cent” of the time. Her ex-husband and rapper Kanye West revealed that the mother of North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm is the one who takes care of the children the majority of the time even though he still gives her advice where he can.
Speaking on the ‘Mind Full” podcast, the rapper said: “Even to this day, I’ll still give Kim advice on things that could help because that’s going to go to the kids. She’s still gotta, 80 per cent of the time, raise those children.”
“So what people saw when I was going back and forth is that I still have to be able to throw my version of what people would throw into the curriculum,” reports aceshowbiz.com.
However, ‘The Kardashians’ star, who filed for divorce from the ‘Stronger’ rapper back in 2020 after six years of marriage,...
Speaking on the ‘Mind Full” podcast, the rapper said: “Even to this day, I’ll still give Kim advice on things that could help because that’s going to go to the kids. She’s still gotta, 80 per cent of the time, raise those children.”
“So what people saw when I was going back and forth is that I still have to be able to throw my version of what people would throw into the curriculum,” reports aceshowbiz.com.
However, ‘The Kardashians’ star, who filed for divorce from the ‘Stronger’ rapper back in 2020 after six years of marriage,...
- 9/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rapper Kanye West has revealed that the sad passing of the Queen has reminded him about the fragility of life.
In a poignant post on social media, the rapper, 44, paid tribute to Her Majesty after it was announced on Thursday evening she has died aged 96, while at her residence in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, reports mirror.co.uk.
As the news rocked the globe, Kanye spoke about how the Queen’s death has changed him as a person and encouraged him to give up his grudges.
He wrote: “Life is precious. Releasing all grudges today. Leaning into the light”, alongside two striking headshots of Queen Elizabeth wearing her crown during her reign.
In recent months, the Stronger hitmaker has made a number of public rants.
Just last week, Kanye accused his fans of being “crazy” for not understanding him as he slammed his ex-wife Kim Kardashian for allegedly not giving him...
In a poignant post on social media, the rapper, 44, paid tribute to Her Majesty after it was announced on Thursday evening she has died aged 96, while at her residence in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, reports mirror.co.uk.
As the news rocked the globe, Kanye spoke about how the Queen’s death has changed him as a person and encouraged him to give up his grudges.
He wrote: “Life is precious. Releasing all grudges today. Leaning into the light”, alongside two striking headshots of Queen Elizabeth wearing her crown during her reign.
In recent months, the Stronger hitmaker has made a number of public rants.
Just last week, Kanye accused his fans of being “crazy” for not understanding him as he slammed his ex-wife Kim Kardashian for allegedly not giving him...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Courtney Cox responds to Ye’s review of Friends. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Faye Sadou/AdMedia/Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency
Kanye West’s critique of the classic sitcom Friends got a response from actress Courteney Cox.
Ye has returned to Instagram, reigniting his public battle with Kim Kardashian over their children. He has also taken aim at Adidas, Gap, and many others in numerous Instagram posts, which he subsequently deleted.
During his social media tirade, he posted and deleted an Instagram post to debunk a viral post on Twitter that purportedly came from the rapper.
The fake post reads, “Kim has diarrhea a lot. Like way more than a normal person should have it,” in reference to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
When responding to a series of posts pretending to be him — including one that criticized the sitcom Friends that Courteney Cox starred as Monica Geller — Ye denied saying...
Kanye West’s critique of the classic sitcom Friends got a response from actress Courteney Cox.
Ye has returned to Instagram, reigniting his public battle with Kim Kardashian over their children. He has also taken aim at Adidas, Gap, and many others in numerous Instagram posts, which he subsequently deleted.
During his social media tirade, he posted and deleted an Instagram post to debunk a viral post on Twitter that purportedly came from the rapper.
The fake post reads, “Kim has diarrhea a lot. Like way more than a normal person should have it,” in reference to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
When responding to a series of posts pretending to be him — including one that criticized the sitcom Friends that Courteney Cox starred as Monica Geller — Ye denied saying...
- 9/8/2022
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
In the 20 years since her "American Idol" win, Kelly Clarkson has become a household name. Most recently the "Stronger" singer announced her 10th studio album, expected to be released in 2023, and signed on for a fourth season of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," which is set to take over the time slot originally held by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on NBC. But as a young pop star, Clarkson said her rise to stardom was uncomfortable, with industry professionals often pressuring her to act sexual and fit the mold of a stereotypical Hollywood star.
"It was not great," Clarkson told Variety in the publication's September cover story. "It was just really hard for me to navigate the industry. I remember this one tool I worked with - this dude came over my house and put down some magazines and was like, 'So this is what you're competing with.' There were naked people on the cover!
"It was not great," Clarkson told Variety in the publication's September cover story. "It was just really hard for me to navigate the industry. I remember this one tool I worked with - this dude came over my house and put down some magazines and was like, 'So this is what you're competing with.' There were naked people on the cover!
- 9/8/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Rapper Kanye West has named his “favourite song” on Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’.
The track ‘Church Girl’ on the ‘Halo’ hitmaker’s latest LP was among the favourite tune shared by the rap legend to his 17 million Instagram followers, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Favourite song on Beyonce album,” he captioned a screenshot of the song on a streaming service.
The ‘Stronger’ hitmaker previously appeared alongside the former Destiny’s Child star and her rapper husband Jay-Z on 2011’s ‘Lift Off’.
The 45-year-old star also hailed DJ Khaled’s star-studded ‘God Did’ joint “song of the year” with his own track ‘Wait 4 U’ with Drake and Future.
He wrote” “Song of the year next to Wait For You.”
The track features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy.
The praise comes after John spoke of the “strain” placed on his relationship with Kanye, who legally changed his name to Ye, over their differing political views.
The track ‘Church Girl’ on the ‘Halo’ hitmaker’s latest LP was among the favourite tune shared by the rap legend to his 17 million Instagram followers, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Favourite song on Beyonce album,” he captioned a screenshot of the song on a streaming service.
The ‘Stronger’ hitmaker previously appeared alongside the former Destiny’s Child star and her rapper husband Jay-Z on 2011’s ‘Lift Off’.
The 45-year-old star also hailed DJ Khaled’s star-studded ‘God Did’ joint “song of the year” with his own track ‘Wait 4 U’ with Drake and Future.
He wrote” “Song of the year next to Wait For You.”
The track features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy.
The praise comes after John spoke of the “strain” placed on his relationship with Kanye, who legally changed his name to Ye, over their differing political views.
- 9/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Get ready to siphon some gas from your local station and stock up on zombie-killing supplies because a Days Gone movie is hitting the open road. That’s right, gamers! Sony‘s post-apocalyptic tale of motorcycles and undead mayhem is getting adapted for the silver screen. Additionally, it looks as if Outlander‘s Sam Heughan is going donuts around the lead role.
Created by Bend Studio, Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in a harsh wilderness two years after a devastating global pandemic. Players assume the role of Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live. Featuring a harsh sandbox environment, brutal combat against undead hordes and humans alike, and plenty of open roads to explore, Days Gone has sold more than 9 million units since its launch on the Playstation 4 console.
According to Deadline,...
Created by Bend Studio, Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in a harsh wilderness two years after a devastating global pandemic. Players assume the role of Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live. Featuring a harsh sandbox environment, brutal combat against undead hordes and humans alike, and plenty of open roads to explore, Days Gone has sold more than 9 million units since its launch on the Playstation 4 console.
According to Deadline,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Netflix is developing Stronger (working title), a female empowerment bodybuilding drama series starring and executive produced by Insecure standout Yvonne Orji, sources tell Deadline. The project is created and written by Sheldon Turner (Up In the Air) and comes from A+E Studios where Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions has a first-look deal.
No one would comment but Stronger (wt) is believed to follow Toni Winslow (Orji), a single mom who feels unseen and unimportant. She becomes obsessed with bodybuilding as she explores the surprisingly tenuous line separating self-empowerment from self-destruction, and will undergo not only a physical transformation but also an emotional one.
Turner and Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Orji and her manager DC Wade of Odenkirk Provissiero. A+E Studios is the studio.
Orji is coming off her role as Issa Dee’s (Issa Rae) best friend Molly on the HBO comedy series Insecure,...
No one would comment but Stronger (wt) is believed to follow Toni Winslow (Orji), a single mom who feels unseen and unimportant. She becomes obsessed with bodybuilding as she explores the surprisingly tenuous line separating self-empowerment from self-destruction, and will undergo not only a physical transformation but also an emotional one.
Turner and Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Orji and her manager DC Wade of Odenkirk Provissiero. A+E Studios is the studio.
Orji is coming off her role as Issa Dee’s (Issa Rae) best friend Molly on the HBO comedy series Insecure,...
- 8/9/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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