Carleton Carpenter, MGM and Broadway Actor Who Starred Alongside Debbie Reynolds, Dies at 95

EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American and UK/IRE rights to the political comedy The Hater, from writer-director Joey Ally (Uproot, Are You Still Singing), in which she stars alongside Bruce Dern (Nebraska, The Hateful Eight), Meredith Hagner (Search Party, Palm Springs), D’Angelo Lacy (aka musical artist Black Gatsby), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars, Ford v Ferrari), Ali Larter (The Last Victim, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), and Nora Dunn (Together Together, The Lost Husband). The independent distributor has slated it for a day-and-date release on March 18.

Sarky Mouradian, an Armenian writer-director who also hosted a U.S. TV series in which he interviewed celebrity countrymen, has died. He was 90.

Ryan Reynolds has some serious competition from an unexpected rival, his wife! In honor of Valentine's Day, Blake Lively posted a cheeky video to Instagram promoting her premium drink mixer brand, Betty Buzz.MORE: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's generous donation after couple's heartbreaking experienceRyan's brand better move over, or join the party. The actor became co-owner of Aviation Gin in 2018, and now his wife has founded an alternative – or better half.The hilarious Valentine's video starts off with a truck emblazoned with an advertisement for Aviation Gin, which reads "Driver does not carry cash, just Aviation Gin," and features Ryan sitting in a leather chair holding a bottle of it. WATCH: Ryan does Blake's hairMORE: Blake Lively makes rare comment about motherhood during special appearance in New YorkHowever, he doesn't get much screen time, as the truck is forced to make way for another truck, Blake's.In a witty turn of events, a new truck appears behind Ryan's, this time featuring his wife.

Hugh Jackman and his good friend Ryan Reynolds have long had a very public, but very friendly 'feud'.  And it appears that Hugh's wife Deborra-Lee Furness has picked sides, as she posed alongside Ryan and his wife Blake Lively at the opening of The Music Man in New York on Thursday.  The Music Man is Hugh's latest Broadway starring role, and his friends and family turned out to support him.

Jim Angle, one of Fox News Channel’s original reporting line-up in 1996 and its chief national correspondent when he retired in 2014, died Wednesday at his home in Arlington, Virginia. He was 75.

Elizabeth Banks Pic Sells For Protagonist

Naman Ramachandran Protagonist Pictures has closed multiple deals for several key territories on Sundance selection and Berlin Film Festival competition title “Call Jane.”Territories sold include DCM for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Umbrella Entertainment for Australia and New Zealand, Mis.label for Scandinavia, Eagle for Italy, Shaw for Singapore and Empire for South Africa.Directed by Phyllis Nagy, the Oscar nominated writer of “Carol,” the film stars Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara and Chris Messina. The film follows Joy (Banks), a traditional 1960s housewife who unexpectedly falls pregnant and finds the Janes, an underground abortion movement led by Virginia (Weaver).

Deadpool, Bruce Banner and Gamora are all finally sharing a screen together — but not in a Marvel project. The first teaser for Netflix’s “The Adam Project” has arrived, teaming up Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana and more in a time-traveling adventure.In the movie, Adam Reed (Reynolds) is a fighter pilot who accidentally crash lands in present-day 2022.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A medical examiner in Florida said Thursday that comedian Bob Saget died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from “an unwitnessed fall.”Saget was found dead Jan.

The late Bob Saget’s family have confirmed that the actor’s cause of death was trauma to the back of the head, and not a heart attack or stroke as initially suspected. The Full House star passed away suddenly last month at the age of 65, leaving his family, friends and fans devastated.

US comedian Bog Saget died from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement. The Full House star was found dead on 9 January in a Florida hotel room after he had performed in the state as part of a stand-up tour the night before. In a statement, the Saget family said: "The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma.

LOS ANGELES -- Bob Saget's death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement Wednesday.The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room.

It's one of the biggest nights on the showbiz calendar, and stars were oozing confidence as they paraded the red carpet in barely-there outfits at the Brit Awards.

Netflix has shown its commitment to the German-speaking creative scene by unveiling 19 projects from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Leonine And Lionsgate Strike Germany/Austria Film Deal

Naman Ramachandran Leonine Studios has secured all German and Austrian rights for Lionsgate’s upcoming film slate, including Keanu Reeves’ “John Wick 4” and its spin-off “Ballerina,” starring Ana de Armas.The deal, which extends Lionsgate’s existing relationship with Leonine, also includes culture-clash comedy “About My Father” from stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco (“The Irishman”) starring opposite Oscar-winner Robert De Niro (“Meet The Parents”); action thriller “Shadow Force” with Kerry Washington (“Django Unchained”); the untitled new comedy from director Adele Lim starring Tony winning actress Ashley Park (“Emily in Paris”); gamer comedy “1Up” with Ruby Rose (“Batwoman”); and horror-thriller “Dear David,” centering on the urban legend that had its origins on the Twitter channel of Adam Ellis, starring Augustus Prew (“The Morning Show”) in the lead. Fred Kogel, CEO of Leonine Studios, said: “We are thrilled to extend our strong partnership with our friends at Lionsgate with this tremendous feature film slate.

Carleton Carpenter, an actor whose lanky, aw-shucks cornpone good looks made him a familiar supporting presence opposite such leading ladies as Debbie Reynolds, Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor throughout the 1950s, died today in Warwick, New York, following years of declining health. He was 95.