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In the face of three new wide releases, there was no dethroning Joker from the weekend's top spot as the film not only topped the weekend box office domestically, internationally and worldwide, it has already generated over $543 million globally in just its first twelve days in global release. As for the newcomers, UAR's The Addams Family led the way with a solid second place debut while Paramount's Gemini Man and Lionsgate's Jexi struggled to find an audience. However, one film that didn't struggle was Neon's release of the Palme d'Or winner Parasite, which made an impact in just three theaters this weekend.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo... Billy Porter just made our dreams come true. The Pose star officially confirmed the news on Saturday evening at the New Yorker Festival. He'll be playing the iconic fairy godmother role in James Corden's musical live-action remake of Cinderella. "I have a couple movies that I'm working on," he shared on the New Yorker's Instagram Stories. "I'm gonna be playing the fairy godmother in the new Cinderella movie with Camila Cabello." That's right! He'll join the "Shameless" singer, who will make her acting debut as Cinderella herself. Plus, the 22-year-old star is expected to create the upcoming film's music,...

In 2002, Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe released “Lost in La Mancha,” a documentary covering director Terry Gilliam‘s failed attempt at adapting “Don Quixote” as a feature-length film at the beginning of the decade. For years, it seemed the “Lost in La Mancha” would be the closest Gilliam came to making a “Don Quixote” movie, but the right combination of events – and a bankable lead – would result in “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” in 2018.

Continue reading ‘Lost In La Mancha’ Follow-Up ‘He Dreams Of Giants’ Will Premiere At Doc NYC at The Playlist.

When I watched that “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” sizzle reel back in August, I was surprised by the reminder that “Episode IX” will be the end of the main series of “Star Wars” movies. Not because it’s news to me, but because nothing about this feels like the end — and certainly not like the culmination of a grand story told over the past 42 years.

How could it? You’d be hard pressed to find anything in the first two entries in this new trilogy that moves things toward some big finale. And frankly, it’s impossible to watch the previous eight numbered “Star Wars” movies and think, “Yes, the next one is the end of the story” without being told it is. You’d simply never come to that conclusion on your own.

Here’s what we know about “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.

Following the death of Jackie Brown actor Robert Forster on Friday, Quentin Tarantino released a statement about his friend and colleague.

"Today the world is left with one less gentlemen," wrote the director. "One less square shooter. One less good man. One less wonderful father. One less marvelous actor. I remember all the breakfasts we had at silver spoons. All the stories. All the kind words. All the support. Casting Robert Forster in Jackie Brown was one of the best choices I’ve ever made in my life."

Tarantino concluded his statement with, "I will miss ...

PBS Masterpiece has boarded the remake of classic European detective series “Van der Valk” and will co-produce and air the show in the U.S.

Masterpiece’s Rebecca Eaton will exec produce the project. It is the latest in a healthy line of U.K.-originated drama that Masterpiece has boarded since becoming the U.S. home for British-made hits such as “Downton Abbey.” More recent projects include “Mrs Wilson” and the upcoming “All Creatures Great and Small” reboot.

“Van der Valk” now joins that roster. The original series was loosely based on the Nicolas Freeling novels and was made

After becoming the first Korean film to win the Palme D’Or at Cannes, Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite” has set several new records at the indie box office, including the largest per screen average for any foreign language film.

With approximately $376,274 grossed and a per screen average of $125,421, “Parasite” has also earned the largest average for any film in the last three years. To find a higher average, you have to go back to the release of “La La Land” in December 2016, where it earned a $176,000 average from a five screen release. “Parasite” now ranks as the 18th highest per screen average of all time and 8th highest per screen average for all live action films.

Also Read: 'Parasite' Film Review: Bong Joon-ho Tackles Disparity With Delicious Dark Comedy

Neon released “Parasite” this weekend at the Arclight Hollywood, the Los Angeles Landmark, and the IFC Center in New York,

“Joker” is showing impressive traction internationally with a second weekend of $123.7 million on 24,149 screens in 79 markets — a holdover decline of just 29%.

Joaquin Phoenix’s psychological thriller has totaled $351.2 million outside North America after only 12 days in release. And with $192 million in domestic grosses, “Joker” has now topped $543 million worldwide for Warner Bros.

The film declined by only 24% in Europe and by 26% in Latin America. The U.K. has been top market and saw a 22% decline to $12 million, representing a 62% share of the country’s top five films. The British total has hit $36.9 million.

Mexico declined 37% to $8.6 million at 3,620 screens for a 68% share of the top five and a $28.9. million two-week total. South Korea saw a 53% slide to $6.6 million at 1,312 screens for a 50% share and a two-week take of $28 million.

“Joker” scored a $10.3 million opening in France for a 71% share. It was the biggest opening for a Warner Bros. film in

The Los Angeles Kings will tarp over a banner recognizing Taylor Swift’s Staples Center sellout streak after fans of the hockey team blamed the banner for putting a “curse” on the Kings.

The “Taylor Swift Curse” at the Staples Center dates back to the 2015-2016 season, a year after the Kings won two Stanley Cups in a three-season span. With the team struggling, Kings fans made Swift the de facto scapegoat, blaming the presence of the banner – raised in August 2015 – for the team’s downfall.

Since the banner went up,

Us Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Nashville on Friday and was seemingly caught off guard by the tough questioning he received from Wsmv News4 Nashville reporter Nancy Amons.

After welcoming the Secretary of State to Nashville, Amons signaled to Pompeo that the interview would not be a cakewalk, saying, “I’m gonna start right away with the tough stuff that you’re expecting.” Pompeo smiled and said, “Ask away.”

Amons first set up her line of questioning by mentioning Michael McKinley, Pompeo’s senior adviser who resigned this week,

Chance The Rapper is set to serve as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live on October 26th, following Season 45 hosts Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Stranger Things star David Harbour and Woody Harrelson.

The rapper first appeared as a musical guest on SNL in December 2015 and returned as host to the show nearly one year later. During his last stint as an SNL host, he appeared in a ’90s R&b sketch titled “Come Back, Barack” mourning the fact that Barack Obama was no longer president and portrayed a stand-in

Joaquin Phoenix is king of the North American box office once again as “Joker” scores an easy victory in its second weekend with $55 million at 4,374 sites.

“Joker” dominated a trio of new entries with animated comedy “The Addams Family” leading the rest of pack with $30.3 million at 4,007 venues, topping forecasts. Will Smith’s “Gemini Man” wound up under expectations with $20.5 million at 3,642 locations. Adam DeVine’s artificial intelligence comedy “Jexi” generated little interest with $3.1 million at 2,332 screens.

“Joker” showed plenty of traction, declining only 43% from its impressive opening of $96.2 million, the fifth-largest domestic launch of 2019 despite worries about the negative impact of the film’s darker themes. Moviegoers have stayed strongly engaged with a 10-day total of more than $192 million.

The psychological thriller has already become hugely profitable for Warner Bros., which partnered with Village Roadshow and Bron on the $55 million project. And with a solid international performance of $351 million,

Dmx has canceled his upcoming slate of concerts in order to return to rehab, the rapper announced Saturday.

“In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, Dmx has checked himself into a rehab facility,” Dmx’s Instagram told fans. “He apologizes for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”

Dmx was booked to perform Sunday at New York’s Rolling Loud festival, but when the festival unveiled today’s schedule this morning, the rapper was not listed on the itinerary. Dmx also no-showed on

Warner Bros.’ “Joker” cannot be stopped at the box office. In its second weekend, the Village Roadshow/DC tragic drama will post a $55 million total, giving it a 10-day domestic total of $192.7 million.

It’s a remarkable hold for this R-Rated comic book movie, especially considering its bleak tone. But that hasn’t stopped casual moviegoers and hardcore comic book fans alike from embracing Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the Joker, as strong word of mouth from the film’s release is putting it on pace to pass “It: Chapter Two” as WB’s highest grossing 2019 release this coming week.

Also Read: 'SNL' Imagines 'Joker'-Style Origin Story for Oscar the Grouch - Please Make This Happen (Video)

“Joker” is also 26% ahead of the pace set by the last R-Rated comic book drama, “Logan,” in 2017. That film grossed $226 million domestic and $619 million worldwide. Overseas, “Joker” only dropped 29% with $123.7 million from 79 markets,

Camila Cabello made a dramatic Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest, accompanying first-time host David Harbour of Stranger Things.

For her first performance, Cabello delivered a fierce rendition of her recent single “Cry For Me.” Clad in a Marie Antoinette getup, she wielded her power over her court as she sang about the depths of love.

Cabello later returned to the stage sans costumes as she belted out her striking single “Easy.” With her band obscured in the background, she still gave a theatrical performance with the focus on

Ending its initial three-week run, Saturday Night Live closed with another strong episode that solidified this as one of the most promising seasons in several years. While more front-loaded than the first two episodes, this David Harbour-led installment reinforced its early patterns: celebrity-centric cold opens, a heaping help of Kate McKinnon, and plenty of space for the show’s newest cast members to stretch their legs. Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman both got far more screen time than SNL stalwarts such as Kenan Thompson and Mikey Day this week,

You can’t make a Tomelette without breaking some Greggs, and you can’t get through an episode of ‘Succession’ without a few rounds of riffing, at least according to Nicholas Braun (who plays Greg Hirsch) and Matthew Macfadyen (who portrays Tom Wamsgans).

“We basically improv in probably every scene to some capacity,” says Braun. Though the majority of the scenes are written to a T, the actors also get “freebies” where they are given creative freedom and allowed to veer off in a direction that feels right. Macfadyen says when he rewatches episodes months later, he “can never remember

Saturday Night Live spoofed Joker with an Oscar the Grouch origin story that puts Sesame Street in the cold heart of Gotham City.

In the video short, SNL guest host David Harbour plays a garbage man named Oscar who becomes disillusioned with the condition of Sesame Street, where Big Bird is a peepshow dancer and Ernie is stabbed after refusing to give up his rubber ducky.

Like Joaquin Phoenix’s troubled villain-in-the-making, Harbour’s Oscar seeks psychiatric help to slow his descent. “If everyone calls you trash, if everyone treats you like trash,

Robert Downey Jr. is ready for a voyage in the first trailer for Dolittle.

The film is Downey's first big project following his retirement from playing Iron Man for Marvel Studios earlier this year and comes from director Stephen Gaghan. Dolittle is an adaptation of the 1920s children's book by Hugh Lofting, Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

Dolittle is set in Victorian England and picks up seven years after Downey's Dolittle, an eccentric doctor who can speak to animals, lost his wife. In the years since, he has sequestered himself in his home, Dolittle Manor, with only animals to ...

Veteran French director Bertrand Tavernier (“Round Midnight”) – president and director of the Institut Lumière and Lumière Festival, which he co-manages with Cannes’ Thierry Frémaux – has played a pivotal role in restoring classic French films and defending the importance of French directors, such as Claude Autant Lara, Henri Decoin and André Cayatte, who were attacked by the film critics of the Nouvelle Vague.

He says his aim is to strike a new view of this period of French film history, citing the example of Francis Ford Coppola who praised and rehabilitated British filmmakers such as Michael Powell, similarly written off by some critics.

In 2016 Tavernier released his feature documentary “My Journey Through French Cinema,” and follow-up 8-episode TV series released in 2018, both of which are inspired by Martin Scorsese’s personal documentaries on American and Italian cinema.

Guests of this year’s 10th Lumiere Festival include Coppola, who receives a retrospective,