Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney Movie ‘Will Not Be Odd,’ Mattel CEO Says After Exec Called It an ‘A24-Type’ Film That’s ‘Surrealistic’ and for Adults

Zack Sharf Digital News Director In a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Martin Scorsese recalled Paramount Pictures execs telling him point blank they would not be backing the overhauled script for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The rejection came before the new script was even finalized. “The studio said, ‘We backed the other version, we can’t back this one,’” Scorsese remembered.

Will Smith has trolled fans with a video following comments by Jada Pinkett Smith about their marriage.In the video posted on Tuesday (October 15) titled “OFFICIAL STATEMENT”, Smith says: “Right, I got something for you. Here’s the thing.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jada Pinkett Smith‘s new memoir, “Worthy,” may not be the end of her career as an author. In an interview with Extra special correspondent Carlos Greer to promote the book, Pinkett Smith announced she is in talks with Will Smith to write a new book together following the reveal of their separation and her headline-making memoir press tour. “I know Will and I are talking about writing a book, together, called ‘Don’t Try This at Home,’” Pinkett Smith said.

Even though he didn’t direct “Alien 3” or “Alien: Resurrection,” the “Alien” franchise is arguably Ridley Scott‘s.

Over the weekend at the New York Comic-Con, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn (“X-Men: First Class”) was doing a panel chat to help promote his upcoming Apple/Universal spy comedy “Argylle” and gave some insight into the casting process for “Kingsman: The Secret Service” as Taron Egerton wasn’t the only up-and-coming talent considered for the lead role. READ MORE: Matthew Vaughn: ‘Kingsman 3’ & ‘Kick-Ass’ Reboot Are Still In The Works & ‘King’s Man 2’ Explores The “Rise Of Hitler” Vaughn has now stated during a chat with Collider at that panel that other young British actors were considered for the lead role of Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, a London hooligan who becomes a reformed gentleman secret agent taking a bit of a cue from the Roger Moore era of the James Bond franchise meets “My Fair Lady.

Ellise Shafer Daniel Kaluuya world premiered his feature directorial debut, “The Kitchen,” at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday night, calling it “one of the best days of my life.” Kaluuya was on hand alongside his co-director Kibwe Tavares, producer Daniel Emmerson and several of the film’s actors, including “Top Boy” star Kane Robinson and newcomer Jedaiah Bannerman. Set in a dystopian London where all social housing has been banned, the film follows the residents of a community called the Kitchen who must fight to save their home. Speaking before the premiere, Kaluuya and Tavares explained that it’s taken nearly a decade to bring the Netflix film to the screen.

Bruce Willis’ neurodegenerative disease is sadly advancing.

Guy Lodge Film Critic Arriving just as Britain’s dire housing crisis is set to be a key campaign issue in next year’s long-awaited general election, “The Kitchen” offers a solemnly affecting look at what might happen if it’s left to fester. Zooming through a dystopian London in what seems the too-near future, this sharply accomplished feature directing debut from Kibwe Tavares and actor Daniel Kaluuya surprisingly eschews high-concept genre plotting to go with its elaborate sci-fi scene-setting, instead narrowing to an intimate, humane study of Black male bonding in a time of systemic social oppression.

EXCLUSIVE: The BFI London Film Festival closes Sunday with the world premiere of The Kitchen, a movie set in a dystopian London where an impoverished community is forced to fend for themselves in ramshackle apartment blocks. It marks the feature directorial debut of Oscar- winning actor Daniel Kaluuya and architect-turned-filmmaker Kibwe Tavares.

Although his evil character Stephen Reid caused havoc on the cobbled streets, Coronation Street fans were sad to see actor Todd Boyce leave their screens. However, the star has now revealed he won't be leaving the world of acting any time soon and is set to take to the stage this Christmas time.

Bruce Willis was recently thrust into the spotlight for reasons no one could have foreseen. The 68-year-old actor, known for his unforgettable roles in Die Hard and Pulp Fiction, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin were spotted leaving an afterparty rather worse for wear. The dancing duo, who have been turning heads in the BBC competition with their exceptional partnership, appeared to have had a night of making shapes and downing the drinks as they stumbled down the stairs inside the Roundhouse venue in Camden, following the Attitude Awards on Wednesday evening, 11 October.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With “Moonlighting” now available on streaming for the first time thanks to Hulu, series creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke to the New York Post and confirmed he was able to tell series star Bruce Willis about the show’s streaming resurgence amid the actor’s ongoing frontotemporal dementia (FTP) diagnosis. “Moonlighting,” the Emmy-nominated ABC dramedy that ran for five seasons and 67 episodes in the late 1980s, served as Willis’ acting breakthrough.

Bruce Willis has shared an update on the actor’s battle with dementia, describing how he’s lost his “language skills”.Willis retired from acting last year after his family announced he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects cognitive abilities. In February this year, his wife Emma Heming shared that his condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD).Glenn Gordon Caron, who created ’80s TV series Moonlighting starring Willis, shared an update on his health after the series was recently made available on Hulu.Caron said he tries to visit Willis and his family every month, describing the actor as an “extraordinary” person.Speaking to the New York Post about whether Willis recognises him now, Caron said: “My sense is the first one to three minutes he knows who I am.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has likened William Saliba to Rio Ferdinand - who he coached as a youngster at West Ham.

Marvel superhero film, Fantastic Four.Speaking to Collider, Shakman – who previously helmed the WandaVision series for Disney+, episodes of Succession, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Game Of Thrones, The Boys and more – shared that while he can’t reveal much about Fantastic Four, he guarantees that the film will be “unlike” previous Marvel movies.Shakman also said that while the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strike against Hollywood studios have yet to come to an end, Marvel is hopeful that a settlement will be reached sooner rather than later, and that they aim to begin filming “probably” in Spring next year in London.Speaking on how Fantastic Four will differ from previous Marvel films, Shakman said: “It’s different in so many ways. I wish I could be specific.

Spotify chose to cancel Meghan Markle’s “Archetypes” podcast after just one season, and the company’s CEO is now hinting at the reason.

Months after Jacky Oh’s sudden and tragic passing, a decision has been made regarding liability.

Barney movie produced by Daniel Kaluuya will “not be odd”.Following the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which has become the highest-grossing movie of 2023 worldwide, Mattel is in development on a slate of films based on its IP, with confirmed projects including Polly Pocket and Barney.Speaking to Semafor about the latter, Kreiz said: “That one is getting a lot of reaction. It’s too early to be specific, but I can tell you we are taking a fresh approach that will be fun, entertaining and culturally oriented.

The upcoming “Barney” movie will not be too out there.