“Mulan” may not be for very young children, as it’s become the first Disney live-action remake to receive a PG-13 rating. The new take on the Disney classic got the rating from the Motion Picture Association of America due to the “sequences of violence” apparently depicted in the film. 8 more words
via ‘Mulan’ Is Disney’s First Live-Action Remake to Get a PG-13 Rating — Variety
Sam Mendes’ “The Lehman Trilogy,” which took London’s West End by storm will be part of the Ahmanson’s lineup for the 2020-21 season. It will be joined by Broadway hits “Hadestown” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Artistic director Michael Ritchie announced the season that will also feature four fan favorites and another production to be…
via Sam Mendes’ ‘Lehman Trilogy’ Kicks off Ahmanson’s New Season — Variety
Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is producing and starring in the genre-bending drama feature “Swan Song” for Apple TV Plus, with production starting in the spring. 32 more words
via Mahershala Ali to Star in Drama Film ‘Swan Song’ for Apple TV Plus — Variety
Pixar’s new movie “Onward” marks a reunion of sorts for Tom Holland and Chris Pratt. The two actors, who both have ties to Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and most recently teamed in “Avengers: Endgame” as Spider-Man and Star-Lord, play brothers in the animated fantasy adventure. 14 more words
via Tom Holland and Chris Pratt Show Off Real-Life Bond at Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Premiere — Variety
“Pretty Little Liars” alum Keegan Allen has joined the cast of “Walker,” The CW’s upcoming reboot of “Walker, Texas Ranger,” Variety has learned exclusively. He joins previously announced stars Jared Padalecki and Lindsey Morgan. 23 more words
via Keegan Allen Boards ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Reboot at CW (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Hollywood may still be shaking off its awards-season hangover, but before it puts the tuxedos and gowns back in storage, Variety wants to take a look at some of the films that seem destined to dominate the next Oscars race. 18 more words
via Is it Too Soon to Talk About Next Year’s Oscars? — Variety
“The Bachelor” posted season high ratings once again, as “America’s Got Talent: Champions” concluded its second season to solid numbers. ABC’s reality dating show topped the night with a 1.8 rating among adults 18-49 and 6.6 million total viewers, up fractionally from last week’s 6.6 million. 13 more words
via TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor’ Hits Season High, ‘AGT: Champions’ Finale Ticks Up — Variety
After the success of its Elton John biopic “Rocketman,” Paramount has set filmmaker Dexter Fletcher to direct another high-profile project for the studio. Fletcher will helm “The Saint,” a reboot of its 1997 action thriller that starred Val Kilmer. 18 more words
via ‘Rocketman’ Filmmaker Dexter Fletcher to Direct ‘The Saint’ Reboot (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
“Hunters,” a new Amazon series about vigilantes seeking to bring justice to Nazis hiding in 1970s America, is fixated in ways by which violence can be made weird. 30 more words
UPDATED: The BOSS Act is legislation designed to crack down on improper practices in the secondary ticket market — bots, price-gougers and the like — spearheaded by New Jersey Democratic Congressmen Bill Pascrell and Frank Pallone Jr. 21 more words
via Pearl Jam Tell Congressmen BOSS Ticket-Reform Act Is ‘Flawed’ — Variety
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