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Leah Remini Joins Jennifer Lopez Romantic Comedy 'Second Act'
9 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Leah Remini, who recently won an Emmy for her A&E series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, has joined the cast of STX Entertainment’s Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy Second Act.
Peter Segal (Fifty First Dates) is directing the project, which tells of a big-box store employee, played by Lopez, who reinvents her life and her lifestyle, getting the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as a college degree, and that it is never too late for…wait for it…a second act.
Remini will play Lopez’s best friend and fellow employee from Queens.
The tone of the »
- Borys Kit
Disney Shelves 'Jack and the Beanstalk' Film 'Gigantic' (Exclusive)
7 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news »
Gigantic, Disney Animation’s original feature project that was to have been released in 2020, is being shelved.
The project was being developed as an updated take on the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale, in which Jack befriends a female giant.
Inside Out co-writer Meg LeFauve and Nathan Greno (Tangled) were directing the project while Frozen songwriters Robert Lopez and Kirsten Anderson-Lopez were to have written songs for the film.
But according to the studio, creative walls were being hit.
“It’s impossible to know when we begin a project how the creative process will unfold, and sometimes, no matter how much we love an »
- Borys Kit
Zak Penn Says New ‘The Matrix’ Movie Is Happening But Also Not Happening
10 hours ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. took the red pill, plugged in, and decided to reboot “The Matrix” franchise. The move has hardly a surprise. The studio has been trying to figure out how to get that mega-property back out into the world for years, and had even considered a TV series at one point. As it stands, Zak Penn (“The Avengers,” “Ready Player One”) is writing the movie, but don’t call it a reboot.
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- Kevin Jagernauth
‘Power Rangers’ Director Dean Israelite Boards ‘Unexplained Phenomenon’ Movie
10 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
“Power Rangers” director Dean Israelite has signed to supernatural family adventure “Unexplained Phenomenon” for Amblin Partners.
Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona are producing through their Picture Company shingle. The script, inspired by actual events, centers on a family discovering a mysterious object that sends their life and home into upheaval. The family seeks the help of an expert and her teenage daughter who appear to have a connection with the object.
The title is based on the FBI designation for occurrences that are investigated but left unsolved. The producers plan to use the project as the start of a franchise about unexplained supernatural events.
The script is written by Jason Pagan and Andrew Deutschman, who also teamed with Israelite on the 2015 science-fiction thriller “Project Almanac.” The story has a similar tone to Amblin’s 1980s classics “Et the Extraterrestrial” and “Poltergeist.”
Israelite is a South Africa native who made his feature debut on the found footage story »
- Dave McNary
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Was Never Going to Be a Blockbuster, But It Can Become Something Cooler: a Cult Classic
14 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Don’t fret, replicants: “Blade Runner 2049” will be just fine. Anyone worried that its disappointing box-office numbers will negatively affect Denis Villeneuve, Ryan Gosling, or Harrison Ford is blissfully unaware of how Hollywood works, and what the film lacks in beaucoup bucks it will more than make up for in cultural cachet.
The reason why is simple: Blockbusters aren’t cool. You know what’s cool? Cult classics. And with little chance of financial success, the critically acclaimed “Blade Runner 2049” is virtually assured to become one.
Such a fate could hardly be more apropos. The original “Blade Runner” was a financial failure that initially divided critics, only coming to enjoy its current vaunted status after its theatrical run went the way of tears in rain. An executive back then may have even made »
- Michael Nordine
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Breaking Down the New Trailer
9 October 2017 8:02 PM, PDT | Rollingstone.com | See recent Rolling Stone news »
"I need someone to show me my place in all this." You and us both, Rey. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has unveiled its latest trailer, and the two-and-a-half minute glimpse of writer-director Rian Johnson's installment hinted at betrayals, reversals, at least one major (and all too real) death … and the possibility that the young Jedi in training played by Daisy Ridley may be on a one-way trip to the Dark Side.
Narrated by Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis, the DeNiro of CGI creatures), the trailer's opening segment unveils »
Mark Lazarus Joins Australia-China Producer Sydney Films
22 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Sydney Film Production Company which focuses on Australian-Chinese co-ventures, has hired industry veteran Mark Lazarus as its head of production. The company set “The Paper Menagerie” as its next film.
With recent credits including Li Bingbing-starring “Guardians of the Tomb” and Daniel Radcliffe-starrer “Jungle,” Lazarus previously served as head of creative and acquisitions at Arclight Films. Before that he was drama investment manager at Screen Australia. A string of previous jobs have seen him at the Australian Film Commission, 20th Century Fox and Fox Icon Productions.
Written by award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer Ken Liu, “The Paper Menagerie” follows Jack, a Chinese-American boy who learns about his late mother’s past through the origami animals she brought to life for him as a child. The book previously won the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy awards. No director, cast or timetable was disclosed.
Headed by Song Weinan, Sydney Films this year announced a slate of »
- Patrick Frater
‘Mudbound’: Netflix Oscar Hopeful Is AFI Fest Opening Night Entry
9 hours ago | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
November’s annual eight-day AFI Fest can be an effective launch-pad for Oscar-bound late-year movies such as “American Sniper” and “Selma,” and this year is no exception. Festival director Jacqueline Lyanga has chosen Netflix Sundance debut “Mudbound” to open the festival on November 9, following another showing at the New York Film Festival and just before its day-and-date debut November 17 in theaters and on Netflix.
The streaming service carries high awards hopes for the acclaimed Dee Rees post-World War II drama co-written by Virgil Williams and Rees about two farming families in the rural South, starring Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, and an unrecognizable Mary J. Blige. Set in the Mississippi Delta, the period drama features stunning epic cinematography by AFI Conservatory alumna Rachel Morrison. As usual, the Opening Night Gala will be held at the Tcl Chinese Theatre.
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- Anne Thompson
Harvey Weinstein Could Be Criminally Charged Over 2004 Rape Claim – But Probably Won’t Be
7 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Harvey Weinstein could face criminal charges over accusations made by at least one of the women who accused the disgraced mogul of rape in a New Yorker story published on Tuesday. But it would be an uphill climb for the prosecution. According to Connecticut criminal-defense attorney Norman Pattis, the conduct that former aspiring actress Lucia Evans described — being forced to perform oral sex on Weinstein in a 2004 meeting at Miramax’s Manhattan headquarters — would constitute either rape or aggravated rape, depending on the circumstances. That’s a felony with no statute of limitations in the eyes of New York law. »
- Tim Kenneally
‘Power Rangers’ Helmer Dean Israelite To Direct Amblin’s ‘Unexplained Phenomenon’
12 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Power Rangers helmer Dean Israelite is set to direct the sci-fi thriller Unexplained Phenomenon for Amblin Partners. From an original script by Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan, the film is about a family that discovers a mysterious object that holds a strange power, which sends their life and home into upheaval. The family soon seeks the help of an expert and her teenage daughter who have a connection with the object and might understand its power and agenda. The movie… »
The Collider Podcast: Episode 110 – ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and New Trailers
1 hour ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
This week on The Collider Podcast, we're talking about Blade Runner 2049 as well as a couple of new trailers. With Blade Runner 2049, we go deep into spoilers, so don't tune in unless you've seen the movie. Then we move on to talking about the trailers for Justice League and Star Wars: The Last Jedi before moving on to recommendations. Listen to the latest episode of The Collider Podcast below; click here for the previous episode ("American Made and Rick and Morty"); and click here to find us on iTunes. And if you like the podcast, … »
- Matt Goldberg
Lindsay Lohan Defends Harvey Weinstein: ‘I Feel Very Bad for Him – Everyone Needs to Stop’
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Lindsay Lohan took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to defend embattled producer Harvey Weinstein, who is accused sexually assaulting and harassing several women over the past few decades.
“I feel very bad for Harvey Weinstein right now,” she said in the Instagram story, taken from her home in Dubai. “I don’t think it’s right what’s going on.”
Lohan also said that Weinstein’s wife, Georgina Chapman, who intends on filing for divorce, needs to “take a stand and be there for her husband.”
She later deleted the bizarre messages.
Weinstein, who was the subject of a second bombshell report on Tuesday, is reportedly on his way to Europe for treatment after being accused of harassing several actresses, including Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Lohan added of Weinstein: “He’s never harmed me or did anything to me – we’ve done several movies together.I think everyone needs to stop – I think it’s wrong »
- Variety Staff
Ryan Coogler Speaks Out About ‘Fruitvale’ Distributor Harvey Weinstein: ‘Rape is a Human Rights Violation’
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
When Ryan Coogler brought his first feature “Fruitvale Station” to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, it was Harvey Weinstein who bought and distributed the breakout film. The success of “Fruitvale” helped kickstart the director’s career, which continued with “Creed” and next summer’s “Black Panther” in just five years since Weinstein released the film.
Coogler has now addressed the multiple accusations being made by several women who say they have been sexually harassed or assaulted by Weinstein.
“I am disturbed and saddened at the news that several women have been victimized by a person I had come to know through the purchase of my first feature film,” said Coogler in statement sent to IndieWire. “While I had no further business dealings with Harvey Weinstein, and no knowledge of this predatory behavior, my career did benefit from this brief involvement. Because of that, I feel a responsibility to speak up on this issue. »
- Chris O'Falt
‘This Is Us’: Every Sylvester Stallone Scene Ranked By Its Inspirational Power
2 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
“People can be good” seems like an oddly basic concept to celebrate, but given current events, “This Is Us” delivered the message audiences needed most Tuesday night: People can be good, and sometimes those people are Sylvester Stallone.
In Episode 3, “Déjà Vu,” the most inspirational action star of all-time guest-starred on TV’s most inspirational series and, well, things got emotional. Stallone was invited to join the series by his “Rocky Balboa” co-star Milo Ventimiglia, who played Rocky Jr. in the 2006 film, so it was doubly fitting to learn that Jack was a die-hard Stallone fan in the series. Clever work, Dan Fogelman.
But how much of the good vibes came from Stallone’s presence and how much came from the writing? Did the presence of a three-time Oscar nominee distract from the series’ central storyline or enhance it? And most importantly, how did viewers feel after each one of Stallone’s scenes? »
- Ben Travers
Weinstein Company Board Declares: We Had No Idea
2 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
After an avalanche of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations were made against Harvey Weinstein, many have wondered how his backers and staff at Miramax and then the Weinstein Company could have been in the dark about such a long trail of misbehavior. Tonight, the TWC board of directors issued a strongly worded statement that, in fact, they had no idea of the alleged abuses and payoffs. That statement includes Bob Weinstein, Harvey’s brother and longtime… »
Disney’s Bob Iger Says Harvey Weinstein Behavior “Has No Place In Our Society”
2 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Stop us if you’ve heard this before today. On second thought, don’t — because now Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger has weighed in on the spreading controversy about sexual abuse allegations made again Harvey Weinstein. “Harvey Weinstein's reported behavior is abhorrent and unacceptable, and it has no place in our society,” Iger said in a statement. The two moguls have a shared history: Iger was the No. 2 man at Disney from 2000-05, when that company owned Harvey and Bob… »
Film News Roundup: Russo Brothers Partner With Slamdance for Fellowship (Exclusive)
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
In today’s film news roundup, the Russo brothers are launching a Slamdance fellowship, Magnolia buys “The China Hustle,” and Bryan Singer is producing and possibly directing “The Anomaly.”
Slamdance Fellowship
The directing team of Anthony and Joe Russo are launching the Russo Brothers Fellowship, to be presented to a Slamdance filmmaker at January’s Slamdance Film Festival.
The brothers will select one filmmaker, who will receive a $25,000 prize consisting of filmmaker support, an office at their new Los Angeles-based studio, mentoring from the duo, and a cash stipend for one year. The Russos’ new studio is in the downtown art district and has been developed with the goal of empowering and cultivating filmmakers.
“We’re very proud to partner with Slamdance,” said Anthony and Joe Russo. “Having begun our careers at this festival, we’re honored to partner with such a great organization, and to foster and support young filmmakers while creating a platform for new »
- Dave McNary
‘Augie’ Trailer Premiere Shows Inspirational Story Of Fitness Guru’s Battle Against Als – Watch
3 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Following up his Oscar nominated documentary chronicling the late Glen Campbell’s fight against Alzheimers Disease, director James Keach tackles the inspirational story of Augie Nieto who is often referred to as the Steve Jobs of the fitness industry. At age 47 he was diagnosed with Als, otherwise known as Lou Gerhig’s Disease. The film Keach has made is really also a love story between Augie and his wife Lynne who are active in the battle against the devastating… »
‘The Flash’ Recap: “The Flash Reborn” – This House is Bitchin’
3 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Coming off its darkest season yet, The Flash Season 4 opened with Barry gone and his team working to protect Central City while a little of that darkness remained. Things went crazy, but the story came out the other side with “The Flash Reborn.” Six months after Barry’s departure, Team Vibe (or if you prefer Team Kid Flash -- that is a bit long and clumsy though) was doing its best to keep Central City safe, but their Meta capture rate suffered without The Flash. While the team may not be as successful overall, together they used wit and teamwork … »
- Carla Day
Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Leonardo DiCaprio has weighed in on the shocking sexual assault allegations against the ex-mogul Harvey Weinstein with a statement of condemnation.
“There is no excuse for sexual harassment or sexual assault — no matter who you are and no matter what profession,” the actor said Tuesday on Facebook. “I applaud the strength and courage of the women who came forward and made their voices heard.”
DiCaprio has starred in several high-profile films that were distributed by Weinstein’s companies, including 2002’s “Gangs of New York,” 2004’s “The Aviator,” and 2012’s “Django Unchained.”
Earlier Tuesday, the New Yorker published a report detailing rape allegations against the mogul by three women, five days after the New York Times story detailing sexual harassment claims leveled against Weinstein, including Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan. The executive was fired on Oct. 8 by his own company.
The allegations have led to a massive condemnation of Weinstein by A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, [link »
- Dave McNary
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