Exclusive: Depp v. Heard producer Empress Films has hired in the U.S. and UK following its deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio (Utas).
Former Paramount exec Eben Davidson will lead the company’s newly-opened LA office while Minnow Films development exec Matthew Clifton is joining in the UK.
Davidson’s Paramount tenure spanned more than a decade and former roles include Senior Vice President Acquisitions and Development at Paramount Pictures and Senior Vice President, Development at Paramount Pictures Television where his projects included Arrival, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and Katy Perry: Part of Me.
Clifton’s work at Sas: Who Dares Wins producer Minnow has seen him produce the likes of What Harvey Did Next, My Big Gay Wedding and Gary Glitter for ITV.
Empress, which has credits including Netflix’s Depp V Heard and Who Killed Jill Dando?, struck an exclusive...
Former Paramount exec Eben Davidson will lead the company’s newly-opened LA office while Minnow Films development exec Matthew Clifton is joining in the UK.
Davidson’s Paramount tenure spanned more than a decade and former roles include Senior Vice President Acquisitions and Development at Paramount Pictures and Senior Vice President, Development at Paramount Pictures Television where his projects included Arrival, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and Katy Perry: Part of Me.
Clifton’s work at Sas: Who Dares Wins producer Minnow has seen him produce the likes of What Harvey Did Next, My Big Gay Wedding and Gary Glitter for ITV.
Empress, which has credits including Netflix’s Depp V Heard and Who Killed Jill Dando?, struck an exclusive...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz, the Emmy and IDA Award-winning filmmakers from Alfred Street Industries, have been tapped to direct and produce a limited docuseries on the iconic consumer brand and interactive entertainment producer, Atari.
The series, tentatively titled Game Changers: The Story of Atari, will present Atari’s definitive history and anticipated future. Founded in 1972, Atari is an arcade game pioneer also responsible for video game consoles like the Atari 2600. Currently, the company owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, and RollerCoaster Tycoon.
April 2021 marked the beginning of a new era for Atari, as Wade Rosen was named CEO, beginning to work with his team to reignite the legacy brand, while remaining conscious of its unique place in video game history, media and pop culture. Under his direction, Atari has returned to its roots in premium game development and publishing,...
The series, tentatively titled Game Changers: The Story of Atari, will present Atari’s definitive history and anticipated future. Founded in 1972, Atari is an arcade game pioneer also responsible for video game consoles like the Atari 2600. Currently, the company owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, and RollerCoaster Tycoon.
April 2021 marked the beginning of a new era for Atari, as Wade Rosen was named CEO, beginning to work with his team to reignite the legacy brand, while remaining conscious of its unique place in video game history, media and pop culture. Under his direction, Atari has returned to its roots in premium game development and publishing,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Wavelength, the NYC and London-based film production and branded content studio has promoted two and hired one.
The studio’s UK Managing Director, Dan Bowen, will now take on the role of Senior Vice President of Branded Content while former Head of Studios, Mike Prall, now serves as Vice President of Productions. Wavelength is also bringing PR efforts in-house and has tapped film and entertainment publicist Lynsey Gray as Head of PR.
As part of the leadership team, the trio works closely with Wavelength’s Emmy-winning duo, Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer, Jenifer Westphal and President and Executive Producer, Joe Plummer to build on the company’s success and global strategy, which is driven by its mantra: We tell great f**king stories.
“We are thrilled to announce these strategic changes as we continue to evolve and expand our global footprint,” explains Jenifer Westphal. “Dan and Mike have been instrumental in shaping our success,...
The studio’s UK Managing Director, Dan Bowen, will now take on the role of Senior Vice President of Branded Content while former Head of Studios, Mike Prall, now serves as Vice President of Productions. Wavelength is also bringing PR efforts in-house and has tapped film and entertainment publicist Lynsey Gray as Head of PR.
As part of the leadership team, the trio works closely with Wavelength’s Emmy-winning duo, Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer, Jenifer Westphal and President and Executive Producer, Joe Plummer to build on the company’s success and global strategy, which is driven by its mantra: We tell great f**king stories.
“We are thrilled to announce these strategic changes as we continue to evolve and expand our global footprint,” explains Jenifer Westphal. “Dan and Mike have been instrumental in shaping our success,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” made a surprise appearance on the theatrical release calendar this October and has already become the second-highest grossing concert documentary ever, drawing in fans who wanted to re-experience her Eras Tour in movie form and those who weren’t able to catch this summer’s concert. But while “The Eras Tour” movie still isn’t the top music doc (yet), it’s something of an outlier when it comes to just how much it’s made at the box office — $178 million and counting.
Several other big-name musicians and bands have released documentaries about their tours or certain albums, but the only ones to come close to the success of “The Eras Tour” include Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber, so far. Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” tour documentary, slated for a Dec. 1 release, could further shake up the stats and the box office.
Below we’ve rounded up...
Several other big-name musicians and bands have released documentaries about their tours or certain albums, but the only ones to come close to the success of “The Eras Tour” include Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber, so far. Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” tour documentary, slated for a Dec. 1 release, could further shake up the stats and the box office.
Below we’ve rounded up...
- 10/27/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Katy Perry and Russell Brand married in October 2010, a year after meeting when Perry had a cameo in Brand’s movie “Get Him to the Greek.” They announced their divorce 14 months later, and the “Roar” singer has since described her ex-husband as “controlling” and “really hurtful.”
As she said on “60 Minutes Australia” in 2020, “It was just like a tornado, it was everything happening at once.”
Perry and Brand’s relationship is under the microscope in light of new allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian. As fans of Perry’s recall, Brand told his then-wife he was divorcing her via text, moments before she was due onstage ahead of a major concert. The moment was captured in Perry’s “Part of Me” concert documentary.
Never forget when Russell Brand dumped Katy Perry via text (!) and had her *in bits* before a huge show. You Don’T treat...
As she said on “60 Minutes Australia” in 2020, “It was just like a tornado, it was everything happening at once.”
Perry and Brand’s relationship is under the microscope in light of new allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian. As fans of Perry’s recall, Brand told his then-wife he was divorcing her via text, moments before she was due onstage ahead of a major concert. The moment was captured in Perry’s “Part of Me” concert documentary.
Never forget when Russell Brand dumped Katy Perry via text (!) and had her *in bits* before a huge show. You Don’T treat...
- 9/16/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Katy Perry has announced her final 10 performance dates for Katy Perry: Play, her residency at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Her set of performances first debuted at Resorts World Theatre in December 2021. Perry’s nearly two-year-long residency will end on November 4.
Perry rose to prominence with her 2008 debut album with Capitol Records, One of the Boys, which featured singles “I Kissed a Girl” and “Hot n Cold.” Her second album, Teenage Dream, contained five U.S. number-one singles.
She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 143 million records worldwide. She also has the most U.S. diamond-certified singles for a female artist with 4.
Perry has served as a judge on American Idol since 2018.
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Katy Perry Las Vegas Setlist
The below setlist comes from Perry’s last Las Vegas residency performance on August 12, 2023.
E.T.
Chained to the Rhythm
Dark Horse
Not...
Her set of performances first debuted at Resorts World Theatre in December 2021. Perry’s nearly two-year-long residency will end on November 4.
Perry rose to prominence with her 2008 debut album with Capitol Records, One of the Boys, which featured singles “I Kissed a Girl” and “Hot n Cold.” Her second album, Teenage Dream, contained five U.S. number-one singles.
She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 143 million records worldwide. She also has the most U.S. diamond-certified singles for a female artist with 4.
Perry has served as a judge on American Idol since 2018.
>Get Katy Perry Concert Tickets Now!
Katy Perry Las Vegas Setlist
The below setlist comes from Perry’s last Las Vegas residency performance on August 12, 2023.
E.T.
Chained to the Rhythm
Dark Horse
Not...
- 8/28/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Clockwise from left: Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry (Apple TV+), Gaga: Five Foot Two (Netflix), Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (HBO), Pamela, A Love Story (Netflix), Cobain: Montage Of Heck (HBO)Graphic: AVClub
Celebrity documentaries run the gamut. There are hagiographies, which all but deify their subjects.
Celebrity documentaries run the gamut. There are hagiographies, which all but deify their subjects.
- 8/4/2023
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Bonnie McKee was at one of the lowest, darkest moments of her life when she had a validating experience with Lana Del Rey. The singer approached her at a party in 2019 and held up her phone to show what she had been listening to on her way there: McKee’s 2015 song “Bombastic.” McKee was shocked that Del Rey even remembered who she was; they had only met once at a Coachella party years prior.
They exchanged phone numbers that night and spoke on the phone days later. Del Rey said...
They exchanged phone numbers that night and spoke on the phone days later. Del Rey said...
- 6/28/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Fast rising Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot shared yesterday his new single “Heaven” ahead of the July 21st release of his eagerly anticipated debut album Victory.
He has already landed two UK Top 20 hits with the Gold-certified “All For You” and the Silver-certified “I’ll Be Waiting”, which have both climbed charts all over the world en route to a career total of 300 million+ streams to date. Always eager to connect with fans in a personal and innovative way, Cian is now approaching 7 million listeners at Spotify, as well as 4.4 million followers at TikTok. He also recently enjoyed a spotlight moment when he was invited to join The Jonas Brothers during their show at The Royal Albert Hall.
An artist who constantly finds inspiration from the love and commitment that comes from his family, “Heaven” sees Cian reflecting upon his bond with his brother. It’s a lifetime’s story in a four-minute song,...
He has already landed two UK Top 20 hits with the Gold-certified “All For You” and the Silver-certified “I’ll Be Waiting”, which have both climbed charts all over the world en route to a career total of 300 million+ streams to date. Always eager to connect with fans in a personal and innovative way, Cian is now approaching 7 million listeners at Spotify, as well as 4.4 million followers at TikTok. He also recently enjoyed a spotlight moment when he was invited to join The Jonas Brothers during their show at The Royal Albert Hall.
An artist who constantly finds inspiration from the love and commitment that comes from his family, “Heaven” sees Cian reflecting upon his bond with his brother. It’s a lifetime’s story in a four-minute song,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Back in 2012, Katy Perry stood her ground on “Part of Me,” singing all about her newfound invincibility. “This is the part of me that you’re never gonna ever take away from me,” she declared. Unfortunately, thanks to a verdict from the judge ruling over her longtime trademark battle with Australian fashion designer Katie Perry, her own stage name isn’t one of the things that can’t be taken away from her.
“This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name,” Justice Brigitte Markovic wrote in her ruling,...
“This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name,” Justice Brigitte Markovic wrote in her ruling,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Katy Perry will be in residency in Las Vegas beginning this October. She’ll be playing eight shows for the residency titled Play, and it is being held at The Theatre At Resorts World Las Vegas. Perry will also be doing a couple of shows at a Japanese music festival.
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While Perry has been doing a lot of musical evaluation since starting as a judge on American Idol back in 2018 but showed she has still got it as a performer with her recent album Smile in 2020. Tickets can be purchased here.
Full List Of Dates For Perry’s Residency & Festival Shows
Vegas Shows – The Theatre At Resorts World Las Vegas
October 5
October 7
October 8
October 14
October 15
October 19
October 21
October 22
Tokyo – True Colors Festival @ Tokyo Garden Theater
November 19
November 20
Perry also shared her set list for the first run of residency back in December. Check...
> Get Deals On Katy Perry Concert Tickets!
While Perry has been doing a lot of musical evaluation since starting as a judge on American Idol back in 2018 but showed she has still got it as a performer with her recent album Smile in 2020. Tickets can be purchased here.
Full List Of Dates For Perry’s Residency & Festival Shows
Vegas Shows – The Theatre At Resorts World Las Vegas
October 5
October 7
October 8
October 14
October 15
October 19
October 21
October 22
Tokyo – True Colors Festival @ Tokyo Garden Theater
November 19
November 20
Perry also shared her set list for the first run of residency back in December. Check...
- 9/9/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte discuss the movies that inspired them while making The Big Conn.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Boogie Nights (1997)
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Happiness (1998)
World’s Greatest Dad (2009)
Windy City Heat (2003)
Ocean’s 11 (1960)
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Bad Boys (1995)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Munich (2005)
Fargo (1996)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Delicatessen (1991)
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
The Hole (2009) – Joe Dante’s U.S. trailer commentary, Joe Dante’s Italian trailer commentary, Joe Dante’s British trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review
Dial M For Murder (1954) – Mark Pellington’s trailer commentary
Jaws 3D (1983)
Cave Of Forgotten Dreams (2010)
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
U2 3D (2008)
The Pink Panther (1963) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Goodfellas (1990) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Children of Men (2006)
The Imposter (2012)
Other Notable Items
The Big Conn podcast (2022)
The Big Conn docuseries (2022)
Bronzeville...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Boogie Nights (1997)
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Happiness (1998)
World’s Greatest Dad (2009)
Windy City Heat (2003)
Ocean’s 11 (1960)
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Bad Boys (1995)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Munich (2005)
Fargo (1996)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Delicatessen (1991)
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
The Hole (2009) – Joe Dante’s U.S. trailer commentary, Joe Dante’s Italian trailer commentary, Joe Dante’s British trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review
Dial M For Murder (1954) – Mark Pellington’s trailer commentary
Jaws 3D (1983)
Cave Of Forgotten Dreams (2010)
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
U2 3D (2008)
The Pink Panther (1963) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary
Goodfellas (1990) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary
Children of Men (2006)
The Imposter (2012)
Other Notable Items
The Big Conn podcast (2022)
The Big Conn docuseries (2022)
Bronzeville...
- 5/17/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Invisible Narratives has hired Apple Music veteran Julie Pilat as president of music.
Founded by CEO Adam Goodman, Invisible Narratives is a shopping and entertainment company “at the intersection of the creator economy, the crypto economy and the entertainment business.”
In her new role, Pilat will develop new partnerships across the music industry, empower musicians and fans and use storytelling and technology to monetize video content across fandoms. She will report directly to Goodman.
Prior to joining Invisible Narratives, Pilat spent eight years at Apple Music as a key executive. In 2013, she was recruited by Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to be the first head of music at Beats Music. Upon Apple’s acquisition of the company, Pilat spearheaded the launch of Beats 1, the first radio station to broadcast live from L.A., New York and London to more than 150 countries worldwide.
Before founding Invisible Narratives, Goodman served as...
Founded by CEO Adam Goodman, Invisible Narratives is a shopping and entertainment company “at the intersection of the creator economy, the crypto economy and the entertainment business.”
In her new role, Pilat will develop new partnerships across the music industry, empower musicians and fans and use storytelling and technology to monetize video content across fandoms. She will report directly to Goodman.
Prior to joining Invisible Narratives, Pilat spent eight years at Apple Music as a key executive. In 2013, she was recruited by Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to be the first head of music at Beats Music. Upon Apple’s acquisition of the company, Pilat spearheaded the launch of Beats 1, the first radio station to broadcast live from L.A., New York and London to more than 150 countries worldwide.
Before founding Invisible Narratives, Goodman served as...
- 2/24/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
“Play” time has begun in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday night, Katy Perry launched her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theater. Aptly titled “Play,” the show is quintessential Perry, who indulged the emotional, the over-the-top, the whimsical, the psychedelic, and even the cheesy over the course of 95 minutes.
The concert — which the artist is referring to as “Perry Playland” — amounted to a giant singalong, which seemed to be exactly what she had in mind. Just one day before opening night, Perry posted a video of the setlist...
On Wednesday night, Katy Perry launched her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theater. Aptly titled “Play,” the show is quintessential Perry, who indulged the emotional, the over-the-top, the whimsical, the psychedelic, and even the cheesy over the course of 95 minutes.
The concert — which the artist is referring to as “Perry Playland” — amounted to a giant singalong, which seemed to be exactly what she had in mind. Just one day before opening night, Perry posted a video of the setlist...
- 12/30/2021
- by Mark Gray
- Rollingstone.com
“America’s Got Talent” is no stranger to quick-change performers, but until Léa Kyle showed up, “AGT” had never seen a quick-change magician. That’s what judge Heidi Klum decided Kyle was, when she gave the 25-year-old contestant her Golden Buzzer on Tuesday’s episode of the NBC competition.
Kyle, who is a French native, performed an amazing quick-change routine to “Swish Swish” and “Part of Me” by Katy Perry, moving in and out of outfits so quickly that it was invisible to the naked eye. Klum was so taken with Kyle’s ability to swap her clothes faster than a model backstage at an haute-couture show that she decided Kyle deserved to move right on to the “AGT” Season 16 live shows.
Of course, Kyle almost died of excitement when she got the Golden Buzzer from the “Queen of Fashion,” as she called her.
“I’ve got to tell you, we...
Kyle, who is a French native, performed an amazing quick-change routine to “Swish Swish” and “Part of Me” by Katy Perry, moving in and out of outfits so quickly that it was invisible to the naked eye. Klum was so taken with Kyle’s ability to swap her clothes faster than a model backstage at an haute-couture show that she decided Kyle deserved to move right on to the “AGT” Season 16 live shows.
Of course, Kyle almost died of excitement when she got the Golden Buzzer from the “Queen of Fashion,” as she called her.
“I’ve got to tell you, we...
- 6/30/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Zooey Deschanel's forehead has officially arrived. On Friday, March 26, the New Girl alum took to Instagram to show off a photo of herself without her signature bangs, which she labeled "Proof I have a forehead." She also wrote in the caption of the mirror selfie, "For all the doubters..." People did have some doubts—specifically, that this was a pic of the 500 Days of Summer actress at all. One fan joked, "baby this is katy perry." Zooey recently appeared alongside her famous doppelganger in the music video for Katy's song "Not the End of the World." In the video, aliens mistake Zooey for the "Part of Me" artist—and this recent...
- 3/26/2021
- E! Online
In its earliest moments, Demi Lovato’s new documentary series looks familiar and even comforting to fans of the genre of backstage concert confessionals. We see Lovato doing a pre-show cheer with her backup dancers, performing framed by massive screens of her own face, sleeping on the jet, racing from quick-change to quick-change. Throughout, she is too much a pro to betray any emotion beyond anticipation of what well-rehearsed step lies ahead. These beats are as familiar to the music-doc connoisseur as are any of Lovato’s songs, and they’re only really notable when they’re subverted — like in the masterful 2012 film “Katy Perry: Part of Me,” in which the “Firework” singer, having just been informed that her marriage is over, weeps backstage before forcing herself into the pneumatic tube that leads to the stage and painting a grin on.
“Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil,” a four-episode series made for YouTube,...
“Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil,” a four-episode series made for YouTube,...
- 3/17/2021
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In a highly competitive situation, Apple has given a straight-to-series order for an untitled four-part documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez, directors of the docuseries McMillion$. Multiple bidders were in the mix and it was a seven-figure deal, sources said.
The new untitled docuseries tells the unbelievable true story of one of the largest scams in government history. Lazarte & Hernandez will produce through their Fun Meter Productions banner. Their 6-part docuseries McMillion$ bowed on HBO in February and told the true story of how $24 million was stolen from the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 1990s, the mystery mastermind who orchestrated the scam, and the FBI agents who pursued the criminal. Lazarte’s previous credits include Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D, HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries Sonic Highways and Showtime’s Time of Death. Hernandez’s credits include the Emmy Award-winning Feeln docuseries Wonder Women...
The new untitled docuseries tells the unbelievable true story of one of the largest scams in government history. Lazarte & Hernandez will produce through their Fun Meter Productions banner. Their 6-part docuseries McMillion$ bowed on HBO in February and told the true story of how $24 million was stolen from the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 1990s, the mystery mastermind who orchestrated the scam, and the FBI agents who pursued the criminal. Lazarte’s previous credits include Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D, HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries Sonic Highways and Showtime’s Time of Death. Hernandez’s credits include the Emmy Award-winning Feeln docuseries Wonder Women...
- 5/18/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: UTA has signed McMillion$ filmmakers Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez as well as their company Fun Meter Productions for worldwide representation in all areas.
Lazarte and Hernandez’s critically acclaimed six-part docuseries McMillion$ bowed in February. The project, which was from Unrealistic Ideas and Fun Meter Productions, chronicles the true story of how $24 million was stolen from the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 1990s, the mystery mastermind who orchestrated the scam, and the FBI agents who pursued the criminal. The pair created, directed, wrote and edited the docuseries. They also served as executive producers alongside Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Archie Gips.
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Lazarte’s previous credits include Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D,...
Lazarte and Hernandez’s critically acclaimed six-part docuseries McMillion$ bowed in February. The project, which was from Unrealistic Ideas and Fun Meter Productions, chronicles the true story of how $24 million was stolen from the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 1990s, the mystery mastermind who orchestrated the scam, and the FBI agents who pursued the criminal. The pair created, directed, wrote and edited the docuseries. They also served as executive producers alongside Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Archie Gips.
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Lazarte’s previous credits include Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D,...
- 3/24/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Nineties R&b outfit En Vogue shared a rare Japanese-only B-side, “Mover,” that will appear on the upcoming 30th-anniversary edition of their debut album, Born to Sing, out digitally April 3rd via Rhino.
“Mover” is a captivating cut that boasts nothing more than En Vogue’s stellar vocals and some crisp snapping. The tune starts with the swoon of a heavy spiritual before settling into a much saucier groove as En Vogue belt in harmony: “Because he’s a mover, all his moves right/That’s what all the ladies...
“Mover” is a captivating cut that boasts nothing more than En Vogue’s stellar vocals and some crisp snapping. The tune starts with the swoon of a heavy spiritual before settling into a much saucier groove as En Vogue belt in harmony: “Because he’s a mover, all his moves right/That’s what all the ladies...
- 3/17/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Less than three months after exiting their Magical Elves banner, “Top Chef” and “Project Runway” producers Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth are setting up shop once again.
The longtime business partners have launched new media and content company Alfred Street Industries, named for the house on the West Hollywood street where Magical Elves was formed.
Alfred Street is already producing National Geographic’s recently rebooted “Brain Games,” hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, with other series and projects across multiple networks and platforms set to go into production in 2019.
Joining the venture is veteran producer and executive Dan Volpe, who will serve as senior vice president of content and production. Volpe has worked previously with the duo on “Top Chef” and “Project Greenlight.”
Cutforth and Lipsitz exited Magical Elves, which they co-founded in 2001, in February, after it was acquired in 2014 by British production group Tinopolis. They launched “Runway” in 2004, and both continue...
The longtime business partners have launched new media and content company Alfred Street Industries, named for the house on the West Hollywood street where Magical Elves was formed.
Alfred Street is already producing National Geographic’s recently rebooted “Brain Games,” hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, with other series and projects across multiple networks and platforms set to go into production in 2019.
Joining the venture is veteran producer and executive Dan Volpe, who will serve as senior vice president of content and production. Volpe has worked previously with the duo on “Top Chef” and “Project Greenlight.”
Cutforth and Lipsitz exited Magical Elves, which they co-founded in 2001, in February, after it was acquired in 2014 by British production group Tinopolis. They launched “Runway” in 2004, and both continue...
- 5/30/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Imagine Documentaries has begun production on Dads, a feature documentary that Bryce Dallas Howard is directing. The film is described as a humorous look at what it means to be a father in the modern era across the globe. It’s the first feature length documentary set under the banner of the recently formed Imagine Documentaries division led by Justin Wilkes.
Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will produce with Wilkes. Imagine Entertainment Co-Chairman Michael Rosenberg is exec producing. Howard, of course, is the daughter of actor-turned-director and Imagine principal.
Said Ron Howard: “Fatherhood has factored into so many of the stories – both comedies and dramas – I’ve directed and produced, and of course, my experience as a son and a father of four has defined me on a foundational level. But this project will go deeper and be much more revealing in its excavation of the...
Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will produce with Wilkes. Imagine Entertainment Co-Chairman Michael Rosenberg is exec producing. Howard, of course, is the daughter of actor-turned-director and Imagine principal.
Said Ron Howard: “Fatherhood has factored into so many of the stories – both comedies and dramas – I’ve directed and produced, and of course, my experience as a son and a father of four has defined me on a foundational level. But this project will go deeper and be much more revealing in its excavation of the...
- 10/23/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy and Peabody-winning producer Sara Bernstein has been set as executive vice president at Imagine Documentaries, the recently launched division of Imagine Entertainment that is headed by president Justin Wilkes. Bernstein is a 19-year HBO vet, integral in many of the payweb’s seminal documentary films. Bernstein joins Wilkes in leading the development and production of premium feature docs and non-scripted series, and she will leverage her longstanding relationships within that community.
“I couldn’t possibly think of a better partner than Sara,” Wilkes. “For years, I’ve admired her work as a producer, an executive and as someone who is beloved by talent across the board. I’m so excited that we get to work side-by-side and build this new venture together.”
At HBO, the docus that Bernstein has produced and overseen include Judd Apatow’s Emmy-nominated The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, Laura Poitras’ Oscar and Emmy winner Citizenfour,...
“I couldn’t possibly think of a better partner than Sara,” Wilkes. “For years, I’ve admired her work as a producer, an executive and as someone who is beloved by talent across the board. I’m so excited that we get to work side-by-side and build this new venture together.”
At HBO, the docus that Bernstein has produced and overseen include Judd Apatow’s Emmy-nominated The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, Laura Poitras’ Oscar and Emmy winner Citizenfour,...
- 9/5/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Guy Buckland Dec 14, 2017
Guy takes a belated look at the fourth (but possibly not final) film in the Lethal Weapon franchise…
Spoilers lie ahead for Lethal Weapons 2 to 4.
See related The Oa: 10 questions (sort of) answered The Oa: Netflix renews for season 2 Netflix's The Oa: spoiler-free review
At the beginning of 2016, Den of Geek gave me the opportunity to rank the Lethal Weapon films in order of merit and then write about each one individually. This made me very happy, as it is a franchise for which I have a great deal of passion – both positive and negative. But like a reluctant hit man stuck in a clichéd redemption arc, I just couldn’t finish the job.
By the time I had produced a well-reasoned account of why the third in the series was objectively the worst – an assertion I still stand by, despite what you’re about to read...
Guy takes a belated look at the fourth (but possibly not final) film in the Lethal Weapon franchise…
Spoilers lie ahead for Lethal Weapons 2 to 4.
See related The Oa: 10 questions (sort of) answered The Oa: Netflix renews for season 2 Netflix's The Oa: spoiler-free review
At the beginning of 2016, Den of Geek gave me the opportunity to rank the Lethal Weapon films in order of merit and then write about each one individually. This made me very happy, as it is a franchise for which I have a great deal of passion – both positive and negative. But like a reluctant hit man stuck in a clichéd redemption arc, I just couldn’t finish the job.
By the time I had produced a well-reasoned account of why the third in the series was objectively the worst – an assertion I still stand by, despite what you’re about to read...
- 12/13/2017
- Den of Geek
Matt Smith knows what Meghan Markle is going through... sort of.
The Crown star, who plays a Greek foreigner who marries into the royal family on the regal Netflix drama, was joined by co-star Claire Foy on at EW Spotlight hosted by SiriusXM’s Jessica Shaw -- airing Thursday, Dec. 7 on SiriusXM’s Entertainment Weekly radio show -- where they discussed how the former Suits actress' life could change as she marries Prince Harry and joins the monarchy.
"Part of me does go, 'Oh, my God, you're gonna lose your life as you know it,'" Smith explains. "She's gonna be one of the most famous people in the world for the rest of her life. Her children will be the most famous children."
"She's gonna have to wait behind those doors and be part of the ballet," he added. "That's such a difficult world to entertain, and live in, and be normal...
The Crown star, who plays a Greek foreigner who marries into the royal family on the regal Netflix drama, was joined by co-star Claire Foy on at EW Spotlight hosted by SiriusXM’s Jessica Shaw -- airing Thursday, Dec. 7 on SiriusXM’s Entertainment Weekly radio show -- where they discussed how the former Suits actress' life could change as she marries Prince Harry and joins the monarchy.
"Part of me does go, 'Oh, my God, you're gonna lose your life as you know it,'" Smith explains. "She's gonna be one of the most famous people in the world for the rest of her life. Her children will be the most famous children."
"She's gonna have to wait behind those doors and be part of the ballet," he added. "That's such a difficult world to entertain, and live in, and be normal...
- 12/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It’s always worth giving James Cameron the benefit of the doubt. Before release, Titanic was widely seen as an overly extravagant disaster in waiting, before becoming the highest grossing film of all-time. In run-up up to Avatar, many were questioning who this movie about weird blue alien cat people would appeal to. It then passed Titanic and became the highest grossing pic of all-time. Are you seeing a pattern here? Despite that, 20th Century Fox’s decision to go full steam ahead with four Avatar sequels feels a teeny bit foolhardy, especially as people don’t seem to be clamoring for them.
But Cameron is still forging ahead with production on Avatar 2 and 3, which will make use of cutting-edge underwater motion capture and, presumably, the very pinnacle of 3D technology. And though he’s a famously decisive, confident director, even he realizes that he’s not invincible.
In an interview with Vanity Fair,...
But Cameron is still forging ahead with production on Avatar 2 and 3, which will make use of cutting-edge underwater motion capture and, presumably, the very pinnacle of 3D technology. And though he’s a famously decisive, confident director, even he realizes that he’s not invincible.
In an interview with Vanity Fair,...
- 11/27/2017
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
It seemed obvious enough at the time: After breaking out with his first lead role in F. Gary Gray’s 2015 biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” earning acclaim and awards for his note-perfect portrayal of rap royalty Eric “Eazy-e” Wright, actor Jason Mitchell was about to become a huge star. Usually, that sort of attention means that actors can cherry pick roles from bountiful offers.
That’s not what happened. Instead, Mitchell landed a handful of small roles in mostly underseen indies like “Barry” and “Vincent N Roxxy,” and started to worry that “Straight Outta Compton” was a one-time thing.
Two years later, the tide has turned again, with Mitchell garnering accolades for his turn in Dee Rees’ hard-hitting historical drama “Mudbound.” Ironically, he still has “Straight Outta Compton” to thank for a part that seems poised to earn him even more awards.
“To be honest, nothing big had ever been offered to me before,...
That’s not what happened. Instead, Mitchell landed a handful of small roles in mostly underseen indies like “Barry” and “Vincent N Roxxy,” and started to worry that “Straight Outta Compton” was a one-time thing.
Two years later, the tide has turned again, with Mitchell garnering accolades for his turn in Dee Rees’ hard-hitting historical drama “Mudbound.” Ironically, he still has “Straight Outta Compton” to thank for a part that seems poised to earn him even more awards.
“To be honest, nothing big had ever been offered to me before,...
- 11/16/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
[Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Mr. Robot” Season 3, Episode 6, “eps3.5_kill-pr0cess.inc” follow.]
There’s a chance that we may have reached the halfway point of “Mr. Robot” as a series, according to creator Sam Esmail.
Part of the “Mr. Robot” narrative has always been how Esmail originally started writing the project as a feature film, before realizing at a certain point that it would work better as a TV show. And as he recently told IndieWire during an NBC Universal press event, the “big mile markers” of that original screenplay are still, according to him, “in line with what I had in mind for the feature.”
This includes the final moments of Season 3, Episode 6, “eps3.5_kill-pr0cess.inc” — specifically, the 71 bombings that may have killed thousands while Elliot was distracted trying to save one E-Corp facility in New York City.
In fact, Esmail pinpointed this event as the midpoint of his original script. By IndieWire’s math, this would mean that there...
There’s a chance that we may have reached the halfway point of “Mr. Robot” as a series, according to creator Sam Esmail.
Part of the “Mr. Robot” narrative has always been how Esmail originally started writing the project as a feature film, before realizing at a certain point that it would work better as a TV show. And as he recently told IndieWire during an NBC Universal press event, the “big mile markers” of that original screenplay are still, according to him, “in line with what I had in mind for the feature.”
This includes the final moments of Season 3, Episode 6, “eps3.5_kill-pr0cess.inc” — specifically, the 71 bombings that may have killed thousands while Elliot was distracted trying to save one E-Corp facility in New York City.
In fact, Esmail pinpointed this event as the midpoint of his original script. By IndieWire’s math, this would mean that there...
- 11/16/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
The Internet reacted with a wide range of fiery emotions when Kim Kardashian dressed up as the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla this Halloween. One tweeted: “Kim Kardashian dressed as Selena makes me so uncomfortable.” Another wrote: “Part of me just isn’t okay with Kim Kardashian dressing up as Selena for Halloween. I doubt she appreciates how amazing she was.” But Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla only had love for Kardashian’s costume choice.
The sister of the beloved Tex-Mex Queen gushed when a host of radio station Power 106 Los Angeles told Suzette that Kardashian’s Halloween homage to...
The sister of the beloved Tex-Mex Queen gushed when a host of radio station Power 106 Los Angeles told Suzette that Kardashian’s Halloween homage to...
- 11/11/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Nerds, writers, people of the internet- we have failed. Months ago, Stranger Things producer and director Shawn Levy revealed a spoiler regarding Season 2 on accident, and no one caught on to it! You're probably wondering what it could be? Well, if you have already watched Stranger Things, read on, otherwise... spoilers. It's in the title dude.
Months ago, while at Comic-Con, Shawn Levy was doing an interview with Collider, talking about the characters. It was a pretty run of the mill interview, and a question was asked about some of the characters, and Levy made a statement that you would think people might have theorized about, I mean, at least the nutjob conspiracy theorists, but no one did. Levy says it best himself:
"I think I can say this now, by the way, I did an interview at Comic-Con, I think, where someone asked, 'Oh, do you think Bob is gonna be beloved?...
Months ago, while at Comic-Con, Shawn Levy was doing an interview with Collider, talking about the characters. It was a pretty run of the mill interview, and a question was asked about some of the characters, and Levy made a statement that you would think people might have theorized about, I mean, at least the nutjob conspiracy theorists, but no one did. Levy says it best himself:
"I think I can say this now, by the way, I did an interview at Comic-Con, I think, where someone asked, 'Oh, do you think Bob is gonna be beloved?...
- 11/9/2017
- by Bryam Dayley
- GeekTyrant
Kenneth Branagh’s Murder On The Orient Express – 2017’s take on Agatha Christie’s 1934 dead-body caper – reminds of a cinematic time capsule that was dug up and never dusted off. It’s not the first, nor even fourth time Christie’s words would be uttered by actors aboard their high-class locomotive prison. Sidney Lumet’s 1974 classic shines with old-Hollywood prestige, Alfred Molina stars in a 2001 modern-day take, Japan televised a 2015 miniseries event overseas – so how would Branagh differentiate? Apparently by staying devout to Christie’s 1930s aesthetic, conception and tone. A relic whose connotation translates to “Back in my day!,” rolling slowly down the tracks for an almost two-hour whodunit that runs out of steam far before reaching desired conclusions.
Branagh stands-in as star detective Hercule Poirot, an investigator whose reputation is outshined only by his feral-animal-lookin’ mustache. In Istanbul, with the help of philandering companion Bouc (Tom Bateman), Poirot...
Branagh stands-in as star detective Hercule Poirot, an investigator whose reputation is outshined only by his feral-animal-lookin’ mustache. In Istanbul, with the help of philandering companion Bouc (Tom Bateman), Poirot...
- 11/7/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Kim Kardashian ended her Halloween homage to music legends with a bang: dressing up as the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. “My fave Selena!” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star captioned the video she posted on Instagram.
But it wasn’t everyone’s fave.
Over the weekend, Kardashian’s costume choices provoked strong reactions — from praise to scorn — for dressing up as iconic women of color. First, she morphed into the beloved late R&B singer Aaliyah. Then, she donned a jumpsuit that matched the one Quintanilla wore for her last concert before being shot to death by the president of her fan club,...
But it wasn’t everyone’s fave.
Over the weekend, Kardashian’s costume choices provoked strong reactions — from praise to scorn — for dressing up as iconic women of color. First, she morphed into the beloved late R&B singer Aaliyah. Then, she donned a jumpsuit that matched the one Quintanilla wore for her last concert before being shot to death by the president of her fan club,...
- 11/1/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
I love watching these guys. Every weapon they make is expertly crafted, well designed, and as near to perfect as it can be. Part of me wishes I was younger so that I could learn this craft and be just as good at it as they are, but then another part reminds me that writing about it is a distinct pleasure as well. This time the guys are tackling the construction of Rose Quartz’s Sword from Steven Universe. The blade is a very pretty thing to look at but it’s also something just as unique as anything that the crew
Forging Rose Quartz’s Sword from Steven Universe in Real Life...
Forging Rose Quartz’s Sword from Steven Universe in Real Life...
- 10/30/2017
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Lee Brice’s little girl is getting her own song!
Shortly after releasing “Boy,” the lead single off his self-titled fourth studio album, the 38-year-old country singer welcomed his third child with wife Sarah, a daughter named Trulee Nanette. Though he didn’t write the hit, Brice recorded it in tribute to his two sons, 9-year-old Takota and 3-year-old Ryker.
Now, Et has the exclusive premiere of “The Best Part of Me,” the last track off his record, which drops Nov. 3. The best part? It's all Trulee's. “My little girl had to have a song of her very own,” Brice tells Et. “This is it, and it’s very special to me.”
Listen here:
Exclusive: Lee Brice Opens Up About Las Vegas Tragedy
Earlier this month, Et chatted with Brice on his tour bus, just ahead of the Los Angeles stop of his current cross-country tour, and he beamed with pride when his kids’ names came up.
“She's...
Shortly after releasing “Boy,” the lead single off his self-titled fourth studio album, the 38-year-old country singer welcomed his third child with wife Sarah, a daughter named Trulee Nanette. Though he didn’t write the hit, Brice recorded it in tribute to his two sons, 9-year-old Takota and 3-year-old Ryker.
Now, Et has the exclusive premiere of “The Best Part of Me,” the last track off his record, which drops Nov. 3. The best part? It's all Trulee's. “My little girl had to have a song of her very own,” Brice tells Et. “This is it, and it’s very special to me.”
Listen here:
Exclusive: Lee Brice Opens Up About Las Vegas Tragedy
Earlier this month, Et chatted with Brice on his tour bus, just ahead of the Los Angeles stop of his current cross-country tour, and he beamed with pride when his kids’ names came up.
“She's...
- 10/26/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
For a long-pushed, unceremoniously dropped – straight to Google Play to watch for Free – 2017 reboot-a-ma-jig, Amityville: The Awakening sure is brazenly confident. Like, beyond pure existence. I’m all for revamping franchises in new and chilling ways, but to shade other Amityville entries without first proving your own merit? That’s exactly what happens when Thomas Mann’s draped-in-black horror devotee asks which Amityville film should be watched from inside 112 Ocean Avenue. “Remakes totally blow,” spouts his goth-punk friend. Hey – at least 2005’s The Amityville Horror features Ryan Reynolds chopping wood shirtless and in longjohns. Which is more than this generic Kidz-Bop mess of redundant haunter misfires has to offer.
Bella Thorne stars as Belle Walker, a damn-the-world transplant now inhabiting the famed Amityville manor where Ronnie DeFeo Jr. murdered his family – but she doesn’t know it. Mother Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh) claims she scored a killer deal on a...
Bella Thorne stars as Belle Walker, a damn-the-world transplant now inhabiting the famed Amityville manor where Ronnie DeFeo Jr. murdered his family – but she doesn’t know it. Mother Joan (Jennifer Jason Leigh) claims she scored a killer deal on a...
- 10/25/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Hundreds of millions of years ago? Does Trump really know how long the world has been around? Does he even understand that millions of years ago people didn’t even exist? I’m having trouble figuring out just who was the bigger idiot in this clip even though Cohen is actually quite intelligent despite his character. Anything involving Trump at this point just does not make him look that great. Part of me actually does wish it was possible to say that he’s being painted in a negative light that makes him look a lot worse than he is. But that wouldn’t
Remember The Time Ali G Interviewed Donald Trump?...
Remember The Time Ali G Interviewed Donald Trump?...
- 10/19/2017
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Noah Cyrus had a big night Friday opening for Katy Perry on her Witness World Tour at Madison Square Garden in front of the Cyrus clan.
Toward the end of her set, the “Make Me (Cry)” singer, 17, brought her father, Billy Ray Cyrus onstage with her to perform his 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart” — and the audience got an even bigger surprise when older sister Miley, 24, joined the duo soon after.
The two sisters showed while they may have grown up in Hollywood, they still have some serious country moves, with the duo dancing around as their dad did a guitar solo.
Toward the end of her set, the “Make Me (Cry)” singer, 17, brought her father, Billy Ray Cyrus onstage with her to perform his 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart” — and the audience got an even bigger surprise when older sister Miley, 24, joined the duo soon after.
The two sisters showed while they may have grown up in Hollywood, they still have some serious country moves, with the duo dancing around as their dad did a guitar solo.
- 10/7/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez and Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Katy Perry took a moment during her Witness: The Tour show on Friday to speak from her heart about Sunday’s Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
“My wish is for some freakin’ peace! Don’t ya think?” the singer, 32, told the audience inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden before belting out her 2012 hit “Part of Me.”
“This is one of my favorite songs to sing – I want to dedicate it to you guys. You chose to come out and overcome this dumb fear,” Perry said. “You chose to come into the community...
“My wish is for some freakin’ peace! Don’t ya think?” the singer, 32, told the audience inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden before belting out her 2012 hit “Part of Me.”
“This is one of my favorite songs to sing – I want to dedicate it to you guys. You chose to come out and overcome this dumb fear,” Perry said. “You chose to come into the community...
- 10/7/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi and Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
2017-09-06T12:31:41-07:00Star Wars Directors Are Dropping Like Flies
The original directors of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the Han Solo movie, an untitled Star Wars anthoogy film, and now Star Wars Episode IX have been fired. What's up, Lucasfilm?
Via The Hollywood Reporter.
Call it the curse of a galaxy far, far away. With the announcement Tuesday that Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have parted ways, the Star Wars franchise continues its streak as the most troubled blockbuster series around when it comes to keeping directors. Trevorrow is the fourth ousted helmer from the franchise in the last two years.
Is the Resistance in trouble, or is everything still on target? The Hollywood Reporter's Graeme McMillan, Ryan Parker and Aaron Couch discuss what Trevorrow's exit means for Star Wars: Episode IX, Lucasfilm's hiring practices and more.
McMillan: And so, Colin Trevorrow is out...
The original directors of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the Han Solo movie, an untitled Star Wars anthoogy film, and now Star Wars Episode IX have been fired. What's up, Lucasfilm?
Via The Hollywood Reporter.
Call it the curse of a galaxy far, far away. With the announcement Tuesday that Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have parted ways, the Star Wars franchise continues its streak as the most troubled blockbuster series around when it comes to keeping directors. Trevorrow is the fourth ousted helmer from the franchise in the last two years.
Is the Resistance in trouble, or is everything still on target? The Hollywood Reporter's Graeme McMillan, Ryan Parker and Aaron Couch discuss what Trevorrow's exit means for Star Wars: Episode IX, Lucasfilm's hiring practices and more.
McMillan: And so, Colin Trevorrow is out...
- 9/6/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
That cackling noise you hear isn’t Pennywise, but New Line executives laughing all the way to the bank.
The review embargo for It has finally lifted, and the critical consensus has deemed Andy Muschietti’s reboot to be a delightful King adaptation that balances a coming-of-age yarn with electrifying horror. Which is just as well given Muschietti originally feared that his creative license would have left the legendary author none too pleased.
Alas, that’s not the case; not only did Stephen King take no issue with the plot changes made within It Part 1 – The Losers Club, but the horror mastermind was also left pleasantly surprised by the quality of Andy Muschietti’s final product. Among the review extracts below, you’ll find that Friday’s long-anticipated horror release draws comparisons to the iconic Stand By Me, while there’s also praise for Bill Skarsgård and his deeply unsettling performance as Pennywise.
The review embargo for It has finally lifted, and the critical consensus has deemed Andy Muschietti’s reboot to be a delightful King adaptation that balances a coming-of-age yarn with electrifying horror. Which is just as well given Muschietti originally feared that his creative license would have left the legendary author none too pleased.
Alas, that’s not the case; not only did Stephen King take no issue with the plot changes made within It Part 1 – The Losers Club, but the horror mastermind was also left pleasantly surprised by the quality of Andy Muschietti’s final product. Among the review extracts below, you’ll find that Friday’s long-anticipated horror release draws comparisons to the iconic Stand By Me, while there’s also praise for Bill Skarsgård and his deeply unsettling performance as Pennywise.
- 9/6/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
So Season 7 is finally finished and we have only six more episodes left of Game of Thrones in total, there could also be a bit of a wait for Season 8, with many people predicting a 2019 release, and from what HBO has been saying recently, that is looking every likely indeed!
Let’s start by mentioning here that there could be potential Spoilers for Season 8 (If any of this is accurate) and definite Spoilers if you are not finished watching Season 7 yet. You Have Been Warned!!
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With only six epsiodes left, it's hard to get a feel for what theories we have left to explore.
So far in the previous two Game of Theories articles we have made several predictions based on popular fan theories, firstly I have a slight follow up to two of these theories.
UpdateValonqar – You can find this Theory here
If you read the first Game of Theories piece,...
Let’s start by mentioning here that there could be potential Spoilers for Season 8 (If any of this is accurate) and definite Spoilers if you are not finished watching Season 7 yet. You Have Been Warned!!
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With only six epsiodes left, it's hard to get a feel for what theories we have left to explore.
So far in the previous two Game of Theories articles we have made several predictions based on popular fan theories, firstly I have a slight follow up to two of these theories.
UpdateValonqar – You can find this Theory here
If you read the first Game of Theories piece,...
- 9/2/2017
- by Cam Clark
- LRMonline.com
Being a mom during the holidays can make Santa Claus' job look like a holly jolly cakewalk. As the head of a dysfunctional family in Craig Anderson's Red Christmas, Dee Wallace not only has to worry about keeping the peace, she also has to try to keep her family members in one piece when a killer crashes their festivities. With the holiday horror film out now in select theaters, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Wallace about her multifaceted new role, and we also had the chance to reflect on her amazing film career, including the legacy of Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and her experience playing Cynthia Strode in Rob Zombie's Halloween.
Thanks so much for taking the time to talk and congratulations on Red Christmas. I’m a big fan of your career, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is that you...
Thanks so much for taking the time to talk and congratulations on Red Christmas. I’m a big fan of your career, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is that you...
- 9/1/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
2017-08-18T15:44:41-07:00Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon Tackle Trump
Saturday Night Live alums Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon all made a return to the news desk on the second episode of the show's "Summer Edition" of Weekend Update on Thursday.
Fey, who is a University of Virginia grad, showed up to speak out against the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend. Clad in a Uva sweatshirt, Fey told hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che, “It broke my heart to see these evil forces descend upon Charlottesville.”
She then bashed President Trump — or Donny John, as she refers to him — for saying that "he condemns violence on many sides."
"I’m feeling sick because I’ve seen Raiders of the Lost Ark and I wasn’t confused by it. Nazis are always bad. I don’t care what you say,...
Saturday Night Live alums Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon all made a return to the news desk on the second episode of the show's "Summer Edition" of Weekend Update on Thursday.
Fey, who is a University of Virginia grad, showed up to speak out against the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend. Clad in a Uva sweatshirt, Fey told hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che, “It broke my heart to see these evil forces descend upon Charlottesville.”
She then bashed President Trump — or Donny John, as she refers to him — for saying that "he condemns violence on many sides."
"I’m feeling sick because I’ve seen Raiders of the Lost Ark and I wasn’t confused by it. Nazis are always bad. I don’t care what you say,...
- 8/18/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Tina Fey returned to SNL‘s Weekend Update desk on Thursday, where the University of Virginia alumna spoke out about the recent white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville.
RelatedSaturday Night Live Season 43 Host Speculation: Gal Gadot? Tina Fey? Millie Bobby Brown? Hillary Clinton?!
“It broke my heart to see these evil forces decsend upon Charlottesville,” Fey began. “Then our president, Donald John Trump — which I don’t think people talk enough about what a stupid, jackass name that is. Donald John? Whatever! He gets away with it because he’s gorgeous. Anyway, Donny John comes out and he says that...
RelatedSaturday Night Live Season 43 Host Speculation: Gal Gadot? Tina Fey? Millie Bobby Brown? Hillary Clinton?!
“It broke my heart to see these evil forces decsend upon Charlottesville,” Fey began. “Then our president, Donald John Trump — which I don’t think people talk enough about what a stupid, jackass name that is. Donald John? Whatever! He gets away with it because he’s gorgeous. Anyway, Donny John comes out and he says that...
- 8/18/2017
- TVLine.com
She’s found The One! After Rachel Lindsay vied for Nick Viall‘s heart on season 21 of The Bachelor, she embarked on her own journey to find love on the latest season of The Bachelorette — and she blogged about it exclusively for People! Follow Rachel on Twitter at @TheRachLindsay and subscribe now for an inside look at their plans to wed (and have many kids) — only in People!
I’m sitting here watching the cursor blinking at me realizing this will be the final update I write for People. I can’t believe this chapter of my life is over.
I’m sitting here watching the cursor blinking at me realizing this will be the final update I write for People. I can’t believe this chapter of my life is over.
- 8/8/2017
- by Rachel Lindsay
- PEOPLE.com
Luke Skywalker himself will now forever be connected to San Diego, California. That's because over the weekend city leaders dedicated a street in honor of actor Mark Hamill. A street is now named after him in Clairemont – the very neighborhood Hamill spent several years of his childhood in the 1960s.
Mark Hamill tweeted out photos of the large event(below), and the unveiling of "Mark Hamill Drive."
Hamill visited his old neighborhood for the street dedication ceremony. Hamill attended Hale Junior High School in Clairemont in the early 1960s, lived with his family in the 5900 block of Castleton Drive at the time. Hamill came from a military family so he moved a lot, Hamill said he went to nine schools in 12 years. But he spent the longest amount of time in San Diego. At the ceremony he said:
"Part of me is honored because the community reached out to make...
Mark Hamill tweeted out photos of the large event(below), and the unveiling of "Mark Hamill Drive."
Hamill visited his old neighborhood for the street dedication ceremony. Hamill attended Hale Junior High School in Clairemont in the early 1960s, lived with his family in the 5900 block of Castleton Drive at the time. Hamill came from a military family so he moved a lot, Hamill said he went to nine schools in 12 years. But he spent the longest amount of time in San Diego. At the ceremony he said:
"Part of me is honored because the community reached out to make...
- 8/1/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Katy Perry is taking fans behind the scenes of Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester concert.
The 32-year-old singer shared a Bts video of her experience during the benefit concert that took place at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, on June 4.
Related: Katy Perry's 'One Love Manchester' Outfit Made With Photos of Victims: Pics
The show was held to benefit the victims and families involved in the terror attack at Grande's concert in Manchester last month that left 22 people dead and over 100 injured.
In the video, Katy is seen rehearsing for the show, greeting Coldplay's Chris Martin, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and taking pics with Niall Horan. The singer also does an interview right before taking the stage.
"I'm here to give love," Perry says. "I love Ariana and all the fans of music… We're all in this together and that's why I'm here."
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The 32-year-old singer shared a Bts video of her experience during the benefit concert that took place at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, on June 4.
Related: Katy Perry's 'One Love Manchester' Outfit Made With Photos of Victims: Pics
The show was held to benefit the victims and families involved in the terror attack at Grande's concert in Manchester last month that left 22 people dead and over 100 injured.
In the video, Katy is seen rehearsing for the show, greeting Coldplay's Chris Martin, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and taking pics with Niall Horan. The singer also does an interview right before taking the stage.
"I'm here to give love," Perry says. "I love Ariana and all the fans of music… We're all in this together and that's why I'm here."
Watch: [link=nm...
- 6/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
I loved Stranger Things. It was beautiful, and while many people say it harped on the nostalgia of 80's movies, I ask, what's wrong with that? 80's movies were great and I wish we had more movies that used that era's sensibilities. But besides the nostalgia, the show itself was creative and was obviously an interesting and ambitious story that someone wanted to tell, and apparently, they are ready to tell even more but are gonna get a bit darker.
Shawn Levy, who is an executive producer and director for Stranger Things recently opened up about the upcoming second season to THR, and he hyped up some of the things to expect.
"Season two makes the Demogorgon look quaint. I was just in the edit room with the brothers yesterday, and we’re like, ‘this is definitely darker, I hope everyone’s down with this,’ because the threats to Hawkins...
Shawn Levy, who is an executive producer and director for Stranger Things recently opened up about the upcoming second season to THR, and he hyped up some of the things to expect.
"Season two makes the Demogorgon look quaint. I was just in the edit room with the brothers yesterday, and we’re like, ‘this is definitely darker, I hope everyone’s down with this,’ because the threats to Hawkins...
- 6/19/2017
- by Bryam Dayley
- GeekTyrant
Welcome to another installment of Movies to Show My Son. This is the blog series were I discuss movies I can’t wait to show my son in the future. I’ll be covering my own personal experience with the movie, movie and life lessons I hope he will learn, and lastly my concerns about showing said film. This week’s film is Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
My Memory:
What surprised me about my memories of Who Framed Roger Rabbit is how I do not have many of them. As someone who was born in 1984 I was the right age for It, but for whatever reason, it was not one of those showcase films I watched as a child. Part of me thinks it was because my parents did not allow me to watch it, and after rewatching it recently I could understand why.
There are some moments that do stick out.
My Memory:
What surprised me about my memories of Who Framed Roger Rabbit is how I do not have many of them. As someone who was born in 1984 I was the right age for It, but for whatever reason, it was not one of those showcase films I watched as a child. Part of me thinks it was because my parents did not allow me to watch it, and after rewatching it recently I could understand why.
There are some moments that do stick out.
- 6/12/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
This weekend marks the final days of the 2017 Dances With Film festival being held at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. Later tonight, director Adam Ripp’s supernaturally themed thriller Devil’s Whisper will be enjoying its world premiere at the historic cinema.
Ripp is no stranger to the world of indie filmmaking, as he’s produced movies like Joe Lynch’s Everly and Gambit, and has both directed and produced in the world of television. His newest project follows a teenager named Alex (Luca Oriel) who crosses paths with a mysterious box containing a demonic presence, and he mistakenly unleashes the sinister spirit, which wreaks havoc on Alex’s life and forces him to confront the evil that looks to consume his very soul.
During our interview, Ripp discussed the inspiration behind his approach to Devil’s Whisper, finding Oriel for his lead, and more.
I would love to...
Ripp is no stranger to the world of indie filmmaking, as he’s produced movies like Joe Lynch’s Everly and Gambit, and has both directed and produced in the world of television. His newest project follows a teenager named Alex (Luca Oriel) who crosses paths with a mysterious box containing a demonic presence, and he mistakenly unleashes the sinister spirit, which wreaks havoc on Alex’s life and forces him to confront the evil that looks to consume his very soul.
During our interview, Ripp discussed the inspiration behind his approach to Devil’s Whisper, finding Oriel for his lead, and more.
I would love to...
- 6/10/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
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