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Quentin Tarantino Starts Shooting ‘Hateful Eight’
7 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Quentin Tarantino has begun shooting his Western “The Hateful Eight” in Telluride, Colo., for The Weinstein Co., which is planning a release this year.
James Parks, Dana Gourrier, Zoe Bell, Gene Jones, Keith Jefferson, Lee Horsley, Craig Stark and Belinda Owino have joined the cast.
The official cast list was unveiled in November when Channing Tatum and Demian Bichir came on board.
Bichir plays one of the eight in the “Bob” role. The other seven roles in the post-Civil War western: Samuel L. Jackson as Major Marquis Warren, Kurt Russell as John “The Hangman” Ruth, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Daisy Domergue, Walton Goggins as Chris Mannix, Tim Roth as Oswaldo Mobray, Michael Madsen as Joe Gage and Bruce Dern as General Sanford Smithers.
It’s Tarantino’s eighth feature and the follow-up to “Django Unchained,” which grossed over $425 million worldwide. The story is set on a wintry Wyoming landscape as »
- Dave McNary
Sundance Reviews: 'The Bronze' Is "Potty-Mouthed," "Vinegar-Spirited," Racy Gymnast Comedy
7 hours ago | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
Early reviews are in for first-feature director Bryan Buckley's Sundance opening night premiere "The Bronze," starring "The Big Bang Theory"'s Melissa Rauch as a washed-up ex-gymnast and onetime bronze medalist who must defend her celebrity when a young Olympic hopeful rises in her folksy Ohio hometown. Co-written by Rauch and husband Winston Rauch, and produced by the usually dependable Duplass Brothers, "The Bronze" boasts a sex scene you could see from space, according to Indiewire, but is upping the raunch factor enough to make the ribald comedy a Park City hot ticket? Reviews are discouraging, but folks may still be compelled to check this one out for its crass humor. Variety reports that Relativity Studios has made an offer to buy "The Bronze," which was backed by Sony, who may decide to keep it. A24 is also reportedly circling the picture. Variety: "In the cranky, foul-mouthed tradition of bad grandpas, »
- Ryan Lattanzio
Watch a cryptic teaser for Patrick Stewart's new series, co-produced by Seth MacFarlane
5 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
Starz is introducing Walter Blunt in a brief teaser for its upcoming series Blunt Talk starring Patrick Stewart. The series is created by Jonathan Ames, best known in the television world for HBO's Bored to Death. Ames executive produces alongside Seth MacFarlane. The series follows the British Blunt, who has a nightly interview show in American cable news and is "on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave," according to Starz. (Sound familiar?) The teaser reveals that "Walter Blunt will do a line *if politely offered." Starz has already given the show two seasons, »
- Esther Zuckerman
Is 'Mortdecai' Every Cast Member's Worst Movie?
8 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
"Mortdecai"? Not looking good. Here's the thing: we haven't seen it yet, so for all we know the Johnny Depp vehicle could be a delightful comedy romp. But since Lionsgate hasn't screened the movie for critics (ahem), we're not particularly encouraged. (Rotten Tomatoes score currently? 7%.) So - assuming it's bad - just how bad will "Mortdecai" be? Could it possibly be worse than its respective cast members' most wretched films? Below we speculate as to whether the film will surpass the sheer awfulness of the most heinous cinematic atrocities from Johnny, Gwyneth, Ewan, Olivia and more. "Mortdecai" hits theaters this Friday. »
- Richard Rushfield, Louis Virtel, Chris Eggertsen
'Grand Budapest,' 'Wolf of Wall Street' win awards from Casting Society of America
5 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Winners were revealed Thursday night for the Casting Society of America's 30th annual Artios Awards. Winners in the film categories included "The Wolf of Wall Street," "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Dear White People." Check out the nominees here, the full list of winners below and all the rest of the season's offerings at The Circuit. Feature Film - Big Budget Comedy "The Wolf of Wall Street," Ellen Lewis Feature Film - Big Budget Drama "12 Years a Slave," Francine Maisler, Meagan Lewis (Location Casting), Melissa Kostenbauder (Associate) Feature Film - Studio or Independent Comedy "The Grand Budapest Hotel," Douglas Aibel, Jina Jay, Henry Russell Bergstein (Associate) Feature Film - Studio or Independent Drama "Dallas Buyers Club," Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee, Rich Delia, Tracy Kilpatrick (Location Casting), Allison Estrin (Associate) Feature Film Low Budget Comedy "Dear White People," Kim Taylor-Coleman Feature Film Low Budget Drama "Boyhood," Beth Sepko Feature Film Animation "Frozen, »
- Kristopher Tapley
Julia Roberts to Produce, Star in ‘Batkid Begins’ Remake
11 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Film follows real life story about a Make-a-Wish event for 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia
Batkid’s takeover of Hollywood continues.
Julia Roberts is attached to produce and star in a feature remake of the documentary “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World,” it was announced Friday. The doc is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival on Saturday.
Produce alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner, the film tells the real life story about how a Make-a-Wish event for Miles Scott — a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia »
- Linda Ge
Review: 'Finders Keepers' blends sensationalistic story, sensational characters
29 minutes ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Bryan Carberry and Clay Tweel's Us Documentary Competition entry "Finders Keepers" has one of the most salacious loglines of any film at Sundance this year. "Recovering addict and amputee John Wood finds himself in a stranger-than-fiction battle to reclaim his mummified leg from Southern entrepreneur Shannon Whisnant, who found it in a grill he bought at an auction." It's a synopsis with a review blurb practically built in, because Sundance is often a haven for the quirky and absurd and, at least on the surface, "Finders Keepers" has the sort of plot that no screenwriter in his or her right mind would ever dream up. And were "Finders Keepers" just the story of a couple of North Carolina bumpkins bickering over a mummified leg that one of them lost in a tragic plane accident and the other purchased in a storage locker auction, it would be fun and sensationalistic and probably ultimately condescending, »
- Daniel Fienberg
Cara Delevingne Snuggles Up to the Cutest Lion Cub Ever, Proves She Isn't Afraid of Anything—Watch Now!
33 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Cara Delevingne's next modeling co-star is something else. The model-of-the-moment was seen posing next to several furry friends, including a fully grown lion and a cute little cub, during the press conference announcing that she's the new face of Tag Heuer watches. Delevingne didn't appear to be at all nervous about posing with the four-legged creatures, and joked with E! News that she was told to not "make big movements." And when asked if she's ultra-aware of time lately, what with her crazy hectic schedule and her new modeling contract, the Brit revealed that she tries not to think too much about the future and does her best to stay in the present. "My life has gone »
Julia Roberts Set to Star in Batkid Movie
35 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Julia Roberts is set to star in the next Batman movie - but she won't be donning a cape or latex costume. The Oscar-winning actress has inked a deal to turn the story Miles Scott, aka Batkid, into a feature film. The 5-year-old leukemia patient captured the world's imagination last November when the Make-a-Wish foundation - along with thousands of volunteers (including President Obama) - helped transform San Francisco into Gotham City for a day. Miles dressed up as Batman's mini-sidekick, Batkid, and helped the Caped Crusader with several fun missions across the city. The event went viral on social »
- Michael Miller, @write_miller
10 Instagram Tips We've Learned From Stalking Kylie Jenner's Feed
36 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
In order to have a truly stellar Instagram profile, one needs very strict rules. No non-ironic #hashtags. No clogging the feed. Delete all photos that don't get enough likes to show a numeral. But when it comes to the actual quality and content of your photos, things get a little trickier. You can't just be throwing up tired sunset shots from your daily commute and expect to advance on social media (or in life!). To truly take yourself to the next level you need consulting from a true master. And so, as with any time we're looking for answers to the Big Questions, we light our Kardashian Kandles, turn on Yeezy, and pray to the altar of Kylie Jenner. In the past few months, the youngest (and sassiest) »
Cristiano Ronaldo Is Unrecognizable in a Beard and Fat Suit While Surprising Fans: See the Pic!
36 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Is that you, Cristiano Ronaldo?! The 29-year-old soccer stud went completely unrecognizable while out and about in Madrid on Thursday during a ploy to surprise fans in the city's Callao Square. The usually hunky sports star covered his sexy face with a scraggly dark beard and mustache with a long brown wig over his perfectly coiffed hair. Ronaldo also donned glasses and some fat suit padding under gray pants, a gray sweater and gloves. Ronaldo was completely ignored by fans while he was doing some soccer moves with a soccer ball during the stunt. What happened to your hotness, Cristiano?! After donning the disguise for a bit, Ronaldo finally took off his costume to surprise fans who were »
We Transformed This Year's Biggest Movies Into Red Carpet Gowns—and This Is What Happened!
40 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Another awards show, another red carpet. The 2015 People's Choice Awards and Golden Globes already proved that jumpsuits, diamond-encrusted bling and all-white looks are having a major moment. Not to be missed, this Sunday's SAG Awards is sure to bring a new crop of gorgeous gowns and trends to our attention. But sometimes we get so wrapped up in the gown glory that we can forget about the real reason the awards shows even exist: the movies. In an effort to praise the films and actors nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and predict the red carpet fashion, we've melded the two together. Using the themes, colors and costuming seen in The Theory of Everything, »
Sony Animation Production President Steps Down
40 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Michelle Raimo Kouyate, production president of Sony Pictures Animation, is leaving the slot and taking a first-look producing deal with the studio.
Her new deal will cover animation and live-action at Sony. Kouyate will also become a producer on the animated comedy “Medusa” and will oversee the transition to a yet-unnamed new head for the animation division.
Kouyate’s tenure included releases of “Hotel Transylvania,” “The Smurfs 2″ and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” She joined the division in 2010 after holding posts at DreamWorks Animation, Miramax Films and Paramount Pictures.
Kouyate was also an exec producer on “Silver Linings Playbook.”
Sony currently has over 20 first-look deals including pacts with Neal Moritz, Scott Rudin and Will Smith.
The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
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- Dave McNary
NBC Orders Conspiracy Thriller Pilot From ‘Blacklist’ Producers
44 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
NBC has picked up the pilot for “Endgame,” a Las Vegas-set conspiracy thriller from Sony Pictures TV and Davis Entertainment.
The hourlong drama, which will be written by John Rogers (“The Librarians,” “Leverage”) and exec produced by John Davis and John Fox of NBC’s megahit “The Blacklist,” follows a former sniper turned security expert who is pulled into a mysterious conspiracy, after being wrongly accused of brutally murdering his wife. Playing against the rich and powerful in Vegas, he’s forced into a game of heroic challenges to save innocent lives.
The pickup marks NBC’s fourth drama pilot for the 2015-16 season. The net previously ordered “Warrior,” “Love Is A Four Letter Word” and “Curse of Fuentes Woman” from “Ugly Betty” exec producer Silvio Horta. Six comedy pilots have also been ordered.
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- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Sony Pictures Animation President of Production Steps Down
49 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Michelle Raimo Kouyate will move forward as a producer with a first-look deal at the studio
Michelle Raimo Kouyate has stepped down as President of Production at Sony Pictures Animation, a rep for the studio told TheWrap.
After five years in her post, Raimo Kouyate will transition to a producer role with a first-look deal at Spa.
During her tenure, the company released titles like “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Smurfs” and the Adam Sandler-voiced “Hotel Transylvania.”
Also Read: Sony Pictures Classics Acquires ‘Testament of Youth,’ Starring ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Kit Harington
Raimo Kouyate will oversee »
- Matt Donnelly
Jay Z Supports New York Governor's Plan to Improve Police Relations
50 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Jay Z is throwing his support behind Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to better police relations in New York. In Wednesday's State of the State speech, Cuomo revealed six points that he hopes will help restore trust and respect between the police and the community. The rapper, 45, called Cuomo's proposal a "huge step forward in restoring fairness, protection, sensitivity and accountability for all under our justice system," in a statement via Capitol Confidential. Cuomo's plan includes holding a dialogue for police and community members to discuss relations, recruiting more minorities into law enforcement, providing race and ethnic data on police »
- Dana Rose Falcone, @DanaRoseFalcone
Miss Honduras Loses 40 Lbs. Before Miss Universe Pageant
50 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
As Gabriela Ordoñez prepares to represent her country as Miss Honduras in the 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant on Sunday, following a strict crash diet is the last thing on her agenda. "In fact, I had to start eating a bit more," the 22-year-old tells People and People En Español. "I lost more pounds than I needed and I was thinner than usual due to the stress and the traveling." But that wasn't always the case for the now size-zero Ordoñez - she used to be 40 lbs. heavier. "My body was an obstacle for me in daily activities. I felt very tired. »
- Barbara Kimberly Seigel, @BarbaraKSeigel
Jay Z Supports New York Governor's Plan to Improve Police Relations
50 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Jay Z is throwing his support behind Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to better police relations in New York. In Wednesday's State of the State speech, Cuomo revealed six points that he hopes will help restore trust and respect between the police and the community. The rapper, 45, called Cuomo's proposal a "huge step forward in restoring fairness, protection, sensitivity and accountability for all under our justice system," in a statement via Capitol Confidential. Cuomo's plan includes holding a dialogue for police and community members to discuss relations, recruiting more minorities into law enforcement, providing race and ethnic data on police »
- Dana Rose Falcone, @DanaRoseFalcone
Miss Honduras Loses 40 Lbs. Before Miss Universe Pageant
50 minutes ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
As Gabriela Ordoñez prepares to represent her country as Miss Honduras in the 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant on Sunday, following a strict crash diet is the last thing on her agenda. "In fact, I had to start eating a bit more," the 22-year-old tells People and People En Español. "I lost more pounds than I needed and I was thinner than usual due to the stress and the traveling." But that wasn't always the case for the now size-zero Ordoñez - she used to be 40 lbs. heavier. "My body was an obstacle for me in daily activities. I felt very tired. »
- Barbara Kimberly Seigel, @BarbaraKSeigel
Weinstein Co. Promotes Negeen Yazdi and Dan Guando to Heads of Production, Acquisiton
55 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Executives “have a brilliant eye for the exact caliber of film and television content,” Harvey Weinstein said
The Weinstein Company has promoted Negeen Yazdi to president of International Production and Dan Guando to executive vice president of Acquisitions, Production & Development, the company announced Friday.
Both are years-long staffers at the company, which counts chairmen in filmmaking brothers Harvey and Bob Weinstein.
“Negeen and Dan have a brilliant eye for the exact caliber of film and television content that fits with the TWC name. We’re so proud to have had them here over the years and look forward to continuing »
- Matt Donnelly
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