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Martin Scorsese’s Jesus Film Consultant Father Spadaro Reveals Early Draft of Script in New Book – Read an Excerpt (EXCLUSIVE)
Last May, after “Killers of the Flower Moon” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, Martin Scorsese traveled to Rome with his wife, Helen Morris, to attend a conference titled “The Global Aesthetics of the Catholic Imagination.” There, the director announced that he had responded to an appeal by Pope Francis to artists “in the only …
Spider-Man: No Way Home is being removed from Netflix soon
Spider-Man fans will be saying goodbye to a beloved instalment of the franchise, No Way Home, as it leaves Netflix next month.
Japanese Theater Firm to Pay Compensation After Harassed Actress’ Death
Hankyu Hanshin, parent company of all-female musical theater company Takarazuka Revue, has apologized to the family of an actor who died in September last year. The 25-year-old woman died after being harassed by theatre officials and older members of the company, it was alleged. She was found at or near her condominium in Hyogo Prefecture, …
Nicola Coughlan on how new female-led show evolved over time
Nicola Coughlan has opened up on how her eagerly-anticipated comedy series Big Mood evolved as it was developed.
Bray Wyatt's absence from WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 explained
Bray Wyatt's father Mike Rotunda has shared why his son won't be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024.
Becky Lynch confirms WWE contract status
Becky Lynch has revealed she's yet to resign with WWE, despite being in the final two months of her contract.
Zhang Yimou to Receive Lifetime Award at Udine Festival – Global Bulletin
ASIAN CINEMA CELEBRATION Veteran Chinese director Zhang Yimou will be presented with a lifetime achievement award at the upcoming edition of the Festival of Far East Film in Italy’s Udine (April 24 – May 2). The lineup will include three films by Zhang: his 2023 political thriller “Under the Light” in its competition section; as …
Busan Postpones Appointment of Festival Director, Sets Pak Dosin in Deputy Role
The Busan International Film Festival has postponed the appointment of a permanent festival director. A new leader may be appointed after this year’s edition in October. Pak Dosin, a former senior programmer, has been appointed as co-deputy director in a dual-leadership structure, alongside co-deputy director Kang Seung-ah. That means that this year’s festival will be …
Bruce Springsteen Flies Cross-Country to Join Zach Bryan Onstage in Brooklyn
Just 48 hours after a show in San Diego and less than 24 hours before he is set to perform at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Bruce Springsteen logged some serious (private) air miles for a surprise performance at country superstar Zach Bryan’s concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday night. Bryan, wearing a Springsteen shirt, …
Fantastic Fest Horror Hit ‘Strange Darling’ Lands Wide Theatrical Release From New Bob Yari Venture (EXCLUSIVE)
“Strange Darling,” the acclaimed horror film from director JT Mollner, has landed a major U.S. distribution deal at veteran producer Bob Yari’s new company Magenta Light Studios. Premiering at the genre event Fantastic Fest in 2023, the Miramax-produced thriller has been universally praised (it currently sits at 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with 14 reviews) for …
Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Resumption Is Its Own Kind of Promised Land: Concert Review
Most of the really essential rituals of American life — religious observances; Halloween and New Year’s Eve; opening day in baseball — are cyclical, endlessly repeatable experiences, independent from individuals or cults of personality. But to that list, a lot of us would add the ritual, stretching past 50 years now, of Bruce Springsteen in …
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Sir Lion: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 4 of “The Masked Singer,” “TV Theme Night,” which aired March 27 on Fox. “Extra” host Billy Bush won’t get an extra shot at “The Masked Singer.” The entertainment newsmagazine anchor and one-time morning drive radio host was the next celebrity …
‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Is a Gutting and Thoughtful Depiction of a Jewish Family in the Holocaust: TV Review
There has been no shortage of television series centering the horrors of the Holocaust. Last year alone, Netflix’s “Transatlantic” depicted a group of resistors living in Marseille, and National Geographic’s “A Small Light” offered a retelling of Anne Frank’s experience through the eyes of Miep Gies, the woman who aided the Franks during their years …
Kenan Thompson Says ‘My Heart Goes Out’ to Fellow Nickelodeon Stars Featured in ‘Quiet on Set’: ‘They’ve Gone Through Terrible Things’
Kenan Thompson has opened up about his time as a child star at Nickelodeon and the new perspective he has gained on it following the release of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” a new documentary series that features allegations of abuse against crew members at the network. Thompson’s comments came Wednesday …
David Byrne, Faye Webster Lead Abortion-Access Benefit Album From Noise for Now (EXCLUSIVE)
Noise For Now, a non-profit organization that supports abortion rights and benefits independent abortion providers through Keep Our Clinics, has announced its upcoming compilation “Noise For Now Vol. 2” as well as a partnership with ADA to distribute its label releases worldwide and digitally. “Noise For Now Vol. 2,” which is scheduled for release on …
Helen Flanagan supported as she shares mental health struggles
Ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has received support from friends and followers after sharing a candid update on her recent mental health struggles.
High Fidelity: Audible Rides Audio Boom with Big Investments in Original Content
Mother’s Day weekend 2019 marked a turning point in the young life of Madhuri Shekar. It all started two years before with a phone call from a woman named Kate Navin, then head of theater for Audible. Navin said she’d recently been armed with money to develop original works from emerging play- wrights, and she …
Joey King on Fighting Antisemitism at 12 Years Old and Having Trauma Counselors on the Set of Holocaust Series ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
Joey King has nothing against method acting – it’s just not for her. Especially for projects like her latest, the Holocaust series “We Were the Lucky Ones.” Based on Georgia Hunter’s best-selling novel of her family’s fight to survive the Holocaust, Logan Lerman stars as Hunter’s grandfather Addy alongside King as his younger sister Halina. …
‘Fear Factor,’ ‘Wipeout’ Makeovers in the Works at Endemol Shine Following Success of ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When NBC recently resurrected its long-dormant “Deal or No Deal,” it came with a new format: “Deal or No Deal Island.” The game show was originally a “shiny floor” in-studio contest where players had to guess how much money was inside a large briefcase. The updated iteration takes things outdoors, raising the stakes by adding …
Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson Launch General Admission Production Company, Ink First Look Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
Ryan Gosling and Apple Original Films exec Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission, a production company with the objective to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres. In introducing their new venture, the duo has signed a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, …
Isabella Rossellini Refutes Roger Ebert’s Claim That David Lynch ‘Exploited Me’ in ‘Blue Velvet’: ‘I Was an Adult. I Chose to Play the Character’
One of the most infamous reviews for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” to publish when the film opened in 1986 came courtesy of Roger Ebert, who gave the movie one star. Then the most prominent critic in the United States, Ebert criticized how Lynch’s casting of Isabella Rossellini in a role where she gets “humiliated.” “[Rossellini] is …
Professor T fans share their worries for star as crime drama returns
Ben Miller is back as the criminologist suffering from OCD, but he has a tough season ahead of him.
Professor T's return features Call the Midwife star in important role
Professor T's season three premiere saw Call the Midwife star Jack Ashton star as an unlikely ally for Professor Jasper Tempest in prison.
Florence Pugh Posts Video Tour of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Set, Shows Off Yelena’s New Combat-Ready Suit and More: ‘They’re Shooting’ Right Now
Florence Pugh is back in Marvel movie mode and shared to Instagram a first look set video from the Atlanta studio where “Thunderbolts” is now in production. The tentpole will mark Pugh’s latest appearance as the assassin Yelena Belova, a role she debuted as in “Black Widow” and reprised on the Disney+ series “Hawkeye.” The …
With Disney+ Highwaywoman Romp ‘Renegade Nell,’ Sally Wainwright Stands and (Mostly) Delivers: TV Review
Having established herself at the BBC with the police procedural “Happy Valley” and the crossdressing costume drama “Gentleman Jack,” screenwriter-turned-showrunner Sally Wainwright has followed countless creatives and taken the Disney shilling to initiate her latest project. You can hardly blame her, given the reduced offer the cash-strapped British broadcaster is now extending even to its …
New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
It’s not always easy to find out which movies are hitting theaters each week, especially after the Hollywood strikes led to many release date changes. With the WGA and actors strikes resolved and summer blockbusters starting to roll in, March is filled with both big budget flicks and new indie releases. Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree …