Top executives at Fox News Media condemned remarks made in an online forum by Blake Neff, a now-resigned member of the staff of primetime show “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” and said the network parted ways with him as soon as it learned of his behavior. 13 more words
via Fox News Condemns Remarks By Former Tucker Carlson Staffer — Variety
Gina Prince-Bythewood has always wanted to direct an action movie. Her dream was finally realized with “The Old Guard,” an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name about a group of immortal mercenaries (Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthew Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli). 13 more words
via ‘The Old Guard’ Director Gina Prince-Bythewood on Casting KiKi Layne — Variety
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” is back at the top of the box office this weekend for the first time in 23 years. The film has grossed a total of $175,000 so far at 483 locations, originally reported b Deadline, and is estimated to end the weekend in the $400,000 to $500,000 range. Directed…
via ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Leads Weekend Box Office 23 Years After Reissue — Variety
ESPN’s devotion to all things football is well known. But next week, it will cover a decidedly different version of that game. The Walt Disney-owned sports-media outlet intends to make exclusive reveals of the player ratings in Madden NFL 21, the latest title in EA Sports’ Madden NFL franchise. 8 more words
via ESPN Plans Week Filled With Madden NFL Ratings Coverage — Variety
UPDATED: The Recording Academy announced that it has extended membership invitations to more than 2,300 established music professionals. As part of the organization’s stated drive toward greater diversity, it notes that the 2020 class of invitees is 48% female, 21% African-American or African descent, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian-American and Pacific Islander and 5% “other.” The…
“Finally, the voice known around the world tells her own story — unrestrained.” Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of Mariah Carey’s debut album comes a first memoir by the singer, songwriter and actress who will release “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” on Sept. 12 more words
via Mariah Carey Memoir Coming This Fall Via Andy Cohen Books — Variety
More than five months after revealing “The Crown” will end after season five, Netflix has said its hit show about Britain’s Royal Family will, in fact, extend to a sixth season that will take the series into the early 2000s. 17 more words
via ‘The Crown’ Will Get a Sixth Season After All, Taking the Show Into Early 2000s — Variety
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal attorney to Donald Trump, said an interview he was doing was crashed by Sacha Baron Cohen. Giuliani ended up calling the police on Cohen after he invaded the conversation wearing a pink bikini. 15 more words
via Rudy Giuliani Called the NYPD on Sacha Baron Cohen During Interview Prank — Variety
Holy cinematic mystery, Batman! Last week, writer Marc Bernardin (“Castle Rock,” “Star Trek: Picard”) tweeted that he’d heard from “VERY good authority” that a 170-minute cut of the 1995 superhero blockbuster “Batman Forever” from the late director Joel Schumacher exists, but that Warner Bros. 15 more words
via Could Joel Schumacher’s Darker, Longer ‘Batman Forever’ Cut Ever Get Released? — Variety
Toward the end of Season 1 of “Succession,” J. Smith-Cameron and Kieran Culkin — who have known each other for years — improvised a cheeky, flirtatious banter at the conclusion of a scene. 25 more words
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