MGM has set the third installment of the Michael B. Jordan-led boxing drama, Creed, in motion with Zach Baylin on board to script. Baylin is the screenwriter behind King Richard, the tennis drama that centers on Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), the father to Venus and Serena Williams. 8 more words
via ‘Creed 3’: ‘King Richard’ Scribe Zach Baylin To Pen Screenplay — Deadline
It felt like pulling off a Band-Aid: fast and by surprise. “Did not see this coming – Wowza,” entertainment analyst Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners tweeted Tuesday, moments after Disney announced that Bob Chapek would take over as CEO immediately, with longtime chairman and CEO Bob Iger moving to an executive chairman role until his…
via Shock And Wha? Disney Downplays Surprise, Timing Of Bob Chapek Succeeding Bob Iger — Deadline
It didn’t take long for Nespresso brand ambassador George Clooney to come forward to address the investigation that linked the coffee brand to child labor at their farms. 30 more words
Trevor Noah had a difficult time watching tonight’s “crazy” Democratic debate. The Daily Show host brought back his “Votegasm 2020” live coverage for a recap of the Dem’s 10th primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. 23 more words
via Trevor Noah Covers His Eyes As “Crazy” Democratic Debate Descends Into Chaos — Deadline
AMC passed 2M subscribers for its four streaming services as digital growth and its international business helped full-year revenues grow. Execs told Deadline last year that they expect to pass the milestone by the end of 2019 across the Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and UMC (Urban Movie Channel) and they now have. President and…
via AMC Passes 2M Streaming Subscribers As Digital & International Bolster Full-Year Revenues — Deadline
“Whatever happened to Duffy?” is a question that’s been asked by pop music fans for the better part of a decade — especially in the singer’s native UK, where, in the late 2000s, she seemed poised for the kind of massive neo-soul career that Adele has enjoyed in her wake. 9 more words
via British Singer Duffy Says She Was ‘Raped, Drugged and Held Captive’ — Variety
Universal Pictures is developing an untitled action-comedy based on an original idea from “Broad City’s” Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs with Kevin Hart attached to star. 30 more words
via Kevin Hart to Star in Action-Comedy from ‘Broad City’ Alums (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Liza Lapira has signed on to the “Equalizer” reboot pilot currently in the works at CBS, Variety has learned. She joins previously announced series lead Queen Latifah. 32 more words
via Queen Latifah’s ‘Equalizer’ Reboot Pilot at CBS Casts Liza Lapira — Variety
David Roback — a founding member of the influential bands Mazzy Star, Opal and the Rain Parade — has died at the age of 61, according to his rep. 29 more words
via David Roback, Cofounder of Mazzy Star and Opal, Dies at 61 — Variety
On-the-beat editing for the documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” comes courtesy of Lewis Erskine who brings rhythm to the images apace with that perfect flow of the jazz icon’s horn. 26 more words
via Film Editor Lewis Erskine on Finding the Rhythm for Miles Davis Doc ‘Birth of the Cool’ — Variety
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