CNN — Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change … Read more
“Emancipation” director Antoine Fuqua came to the defense of his upcoming Apple TV+ movie starring Will Smith after the infamous slap incident at the Oscars earlier this year. The new drama, in which he stars as an enslaved man on the run from a Louisiana plantation, is Smith’s first role post-smack controversy. Fuqua, 56, told … Read more
Warning: This story contains spoilers for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Do not upset the Queen. “Black Panther” star Angela Bassett revealed that she and the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, sparred over the flick’s plot twist involving her character, Queen Ramonda, reported IndieWire. The 64-year-old Oscar nominee — who plays the Wakanda royal matriarch — is … Read more
“Airplane!” director David Zucker doesn’t think the jokes in the 1980 comedy would fly today. When asked if his Leslie Nielsen-led flick could be made in 2022, the 75-year-old filmmaker said yes, but “without the jokes.” “We could be as offensive as we liked,” Zucker told the conservative group PragerU about his movies, which also … Read more
Director Jules Bass, whose holiday classics ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ has been enjoyed by generations of viewers, died Tuesday. Bass died at an assisted living facility in Rye, NY, his publicist told Variety. He was 87 years old. Bass worked with Arthur Rankin Jr. on the stop motion animation programs, forming … Read more
Don’t expect director Tim Burton to make another “Dumbo” movie for Disney. The director, known for Disney Studios flicks like “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Ed Wood” and “Alice and Wonderland,” revealed on Saturday at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, France, that his filmmaking relationship with the Mouse House is likely over. “My history is that … Read more
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Anna Faris has revealed the identity of the director she accused of inappropriately touching her on set. Faris revealed on her podcast “Anna Faris Is Unqualified” that Ivan Reitman, the late director of “My Super Ex-Girlfriend,” “slapped my a—” during production and “yelled” at her on her first day, which left her “angry, hurt and … Read more
Viewers don’t need a detective to figure out this mystery. “Knives Out” director Rian Johnson has revealed the sexual orientation of Daniel Craig’s character, super sleuth Benoit Blanc. The sequel to the 2019 mystery comedy, “Glass Onion,” is set for a Netflix release next month and Johnson confirmed at a BFI London Film Festival press … Read more
House of the Dragon: King Viserys reveal confirmed by director | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image House of the Dragon director confirms a major character is dead this link is to an external site that … Read more
Marvel Studios’ forthcoming Blade reboot has lost its director, Bassam Tariq, less than two months before production was expected to begin, Variety reported Tuesday. The departure could complicate the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s packed schedule, which has Blade premiering Nov. 3, 2023. Tariq confirmed to Variety he was out as director; but the trade also reported … Read more
Marvel Studios’ Blade will no longer have director Bassam Tariq at the helm. Blade, which has a release date of Nov. 3, 2023, was gearing up to begin shooting in November in Atlanta. It is unclear how Tariq’s departure will impact the production start of the vampire action thriller, which has Oscar winner Mahershala Ali … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of Top Gun: Maverick and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Paramount Pictures is looking to get the wheels turning on another popular franchise as sources tell Deadline a new Cloverfield pic is in the works with Babak Anvari directing and Joe Barton writing the script. J.J. Abrams is producing from Bad Robot, along with … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: In a coup for the agency, CAA has signed in-demand Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Rajamouli most recently directed Indian box office hit RRR (Rise Roar Revolt), which has generated more than $132M at the global box office since its release in March. The movie ranks as India’s third highest-grossing film of all time. The … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A shooting near a “Chicago Fire” production set was just part of the “unbelievable” scene that unfolded Wednesday in front of A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Homes. A real fire broke out down the street, causing confusion among residents who thought the actors were real firefighters choosing … Read more