A Pennsylvania woman filed legal papers today in an attempt to add Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan and Lorne Michaels to a 2021 lawsuit in which she accuses then-Saturday Night Live castmember Horatio Sanz of sexually assaulting her when she was 17.
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It’s been a rough and challenging week for the DC Universe, and more upheavals are coming and expected. In a telltale sign that Discovery’s mid-2022 acquisition of Warner Bros.
could lead to major shakeups, not long after the sale went through, WB’s planned “Wonder Twins” film was killed even after casting was announced. This week, in more shocking news, Discovery pulled the plug on their mostly-finished* “Batgirl” film due to, well, myriad reasons which we’ll get to (*shot, but not fully completed, edited, or VFX-rendered on top of the music, mixing, etc.).
A Pennsylvania woman filed legal papers today in an attempt to add Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan and Lorne Michaels to a 2021 lawsuit in which she accuses then-Saturday Night Live castmember Horatio Sanz of sexually assaulting her when she was 17.
John Wayne and John Ford collaborated on some of the Hollywood Golden Age's best-loved Westerns from She Wore a Yellow Ribbon to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Perhaps their most famous was 1956's The Searchers, which is on BBC Two this afternoon. The film saw Duke play a Civil War veteran spending years searching for his abducted niece, played by Natalie Wood.
Sir Cliff Richard has become worldwide famous, selling over 250 million records worldwide. This has helped him become one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Before leaving the UK, the 81-year-old resided in a small village in Berkshire, not too far from Windsor.
is coming to Disney+, and only ET exclusively premieres the new promo touting the move to streaming for the upcoming 31st season.Featuring married pros Daniella Karagach — who won the mirrorball trophy last season with Iman Shumpert — and Pasha Pashkov, as well as Artem Chigvintsev, Witney Carson, Brandon Armstrong and Cheryl Burke in blink-and-you'll-miss-them moments, the promo serves as a PSA of sorts, sharing with viewers who were unaware or had simply forgotten about the franchise's move from ABC to Disney+ and how they can tune in for the new season. The teaser opens with Karagach and Pashkov finishing a dance routine on TV as a family watches together in the living room before the daughter exclaims, «is moving to Disney+?» Karagach and Pashkov, along with the other pros, then magically appear in the family's living room to dance with the family members. «Let the magic of dance come alive,» Karagach says, throwing some magic fairy dust in the air before she twirls into the family's home and turns it into their own personal ballroom dance floor.Almost as if they're expecting some hiccups along the way in its inaugural streaming season, the promo ends with the majority of the family members giving the performance «10s» across the board — except for grandma, who scores it a «9.» «We can't expect perfection on the try,» the grandmother reasons. Watch the promo above.The new season of will return Tyra Banks as host, but this time she'll be joined with newly named co-host Alfonso Ribeiro.Longtime judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli will all return to the judges' table, while Derek Hough will also be back. Dancing With the Stars streams live starting Monday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m.
There are nine famous actors who have commanded television show salaries of $1 million per episode (and in some cases, even higher!)
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeKathryn Busby, who was hired by Starz in January to take over as president of original programming, joined a premium cable network with two major tentpoles: The “Outlander” and “Power” franchises. So she did what any good network executive might do: She leaned into them.“They are monsters,” she says of the two worlds.
Naman Ramachandran Sam Mendes’ “Empire of Light,” starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward and Colin Firth, will be this year’s American Express Gala at the 66th BFI London Film Festival.Written, produced and directed by Oscar and BAFTA winning filmmaker Mendes, the film also stars Toby Jones, Tanya Moodie, Tom Brooke and Crystal Clarke. Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, the film is about human connection and the magic of cinema. It marks Mendes’ first solo credit as screenwriter and reunites him with Oscar winning cinematographer Roger Deakins (“1917,” “Skyfall”).The film is produced by Mendes and Pippa Harris’ Neal Street Productions, in partnership with Searchlight Pictures.
Actress Anne Heche is in "stable" condition after crashing a car into a California home Friday, ex-boyfriend Thomas Jane said, adding Heche is "expected to pull through." Heche, 53, remains in a hospital following the dramatic crash in Mar Vista, according to the Daily Mail. Despite their split, Jane paid an emotional tribute to the actress. Jane offered his "thoughts and prayers" and noted she is "one of the true talents of her generation." Actress Anne Heche was reportedly taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after a dramatic car crash. (Fox 11) "While Anne and I are no longer an item, today's tragic news was devastating to me and to all who love her," Jane told the media outlet.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Australia’s only out gay head of state, has an important message for public health authorities dealing with the monkeypox outbreak. Barr said that it was important to get the message out that this was not some “niche disease” that only impacted gay men. Barr was speaking to the media following Thursday’s National Cabinet meeting where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, state premiers and territory chief ministers met to coordinate the national response to COVID-19, foot and mouth disease and monkeypox. Barr said that some of the commentary around monkeypox was “concerning”. “This monkeypox is not a gay man’s disease. Monkeypox is transmitted by close, personal contact.
Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Bacon are offering a new twist on a pop classic by reimagining Tears for Fears' «Head Over Heels» for a fictional segment called «First Drafts of Rock.» In the spoof clip, Fallon and Bacon perform a so-called early version of the 1985 hit -- which was re-popularized in the 2001 film -- that really doubles down on the idea of . «Got a degree in meteorology to talk about the weather,» Fallon croons, with Bacon hopping on the chorus to harmonize. «For the weather you can call Tears for Fears, we'll check the radar if the skies will be clear.»Watch the full segment below and prepare to have the tune stuck in your head all day.Bacon stopped by to discuss his return to his horror roots in the LGBTQ+ horror film , coming to Peacock on Aug. 5.
Selena Gomez has her eyes set in new heights! The actress and singer is set to produce a reboot of the 1988 fan-favorite classic ‘Working Girl,’ which follows the story of Tess McGill in corporate America, portrayed by Melanie Griffith in the original film.Deadline has reported that Selena is now in “final negotiations” to start the production in partnership with Hollywood executives at 20th Century Studios.And while the project is only in early stages, fans of the classic are already speculating on who could be chosen for the main role, and rumors of Selena being involved in the casting are already going around, however this might not be the case as she is known for having a tight schedule, recently announcing a new season of her HBO cooking series returning in August 18, and her involvement in her beauty line Rare Beauty.It was also reported that the movie could be premiering on Hulu, just like Selena’s popular television series ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and screenwriter Ilana Peña is currently working on the script.The original film was a total success, achieving over $103 million at the worldwide box office and six nominations for the Academy Awards, featuring Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin, and Joan Cusack.Selena recently celebrated her 30th birthday with her BFF Taylor Swift, taking a moment from her busy schedule to celebrate, posting the sweetest photos together and making fans go crazy for their recent interaction.
Selena Gomez is reportedly bringing back the 1980s classic "Working Girl." Gomez, 30, is tied to the reboot, according to multiple reports. The actress has paired up with 20th Century as a producer to bring new life to the 1980s classic, Deadline first reported.The script will be written by Ilana Pena and the remake will find a home on Hulu. A representative for Gomez did not respond to Fox News Digital's immediate request for comment. "Working Girl" is getting a reboot.
Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe Locarno Film Festival’s artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, has rejected calls to ban Leon Prudovsky’s “My Neighbor, Adolf,” which world premieres Aug. 4 in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, after a controversy was sparked regarding its funding.
Leslie Grace as the titular DC Comics hero, will not be released in theaters or on HBO Max, according to multiple reports.Grace was set to star as Barbara Gordon in the upcoming film, which was greenlit in 2021 and directed by executive producers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah for intended release on HBO Max. However, multiple reports say that new leadership at Warner Bros.
“Working Girl” for 20th Century Studios, Variety reported.The 1988 workplace romantic comedy originally starred Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack, Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford.A director has yet to be announced, however, “Diary of a Future President” creator Ilana Peña is writing the screenplay. The studio is aiming for a release on Hulu.While casting hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s also unknown if Gomez will actually star in the revival, Variety reported, but she is now attached as producer of the film.The 1980s film staple told the tale of a Staten Island secretary (Griffith) who starts to run her boss’ business after she suffers from a broken leg.When the secretary pitches a great idea that will advance the company’s success, she gets in over her head when her boss (Weaver) steals the idea and claims it as her own.The movie was adapted into a 1990s NBC series starring Sandra Bullock, but due to low ratings, the show was canceled very early on.The Mike Nichols-directed flick earned six Oscar nominations and grossed more than $100 million at the box office at the time of its premiere.Carly Simon’s iconic song “Let the River Run” from the movie won an Oscar and both Weaver, 72, and Griffith, 64, each scored a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.In honor of the movie’s 30th anniversary in 2018, the stars revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets in a profile for the Hollywood Reporter.Griffith recalled how the studio “wanted a bigger name” for her role as the ambitious Tess McGill.“They didn’t even want to see me for the movie.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn a setback for Visa in a case alleging the payment processor is liable for the distribution of child pornography on Pornhub and other sites operated by parent company MindGeek, a federal judge ruled that it was reasonable to conclude that Visa knowingly facilitated the criminal activity.On Friday, July 29, U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney of the U.S.
Naman Ramachandran A galaxy of stars paid fulsome tribute to filmmaker John McTiernan (“Die Hard,” “Predator”) and stuntman Vic Armstrong (the Indiana Jones, James Bond and Star Wars franchises) as they were both awarded Moving Target awards on Friday for their outstanding contributions to the action genre at the inaugural London Action Festival.The awards were presented at London’s Royal London Geographical Society and icons from the genre attended, including Corin Hardy (“Gangs of London”), composer David Arnold (“Casino Royale”) Robert Davi (“Die Hard”) and Edgar Wright (“Last Night in Soho”).Prominent film personalities who have worked with McTiernan and Armstrong conveyed their appreciation via video messages. Harrison Ford praised Armstrong, saying: “We’ve been doing this Vic for like 50 years! You’ve had the good sense to turn it into a directing job ‘cos this running, jumping and falling down thing is a game for the young guys.
Carson Burton “Indiana Jones 5” star Boyd Holbrook admits he’s feeling “a little bit” nervous about fan reaction to director James Mangold’s upcoming installment of the legendary action-adventure movie franchise.“It’s kind of like a childhood dream,” Holbrook told Variety at Monday’s red carpet premiere of “Vengeance” at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. “And you could feel a little bit of that pressure, but I try not to go down those roads. I really just focus on the job at hand.”Details about “Indiana Jones 5” have been kept under wraps.
reported that the show was still generating tourism for the Alabama town. «They did it in the right way,» said Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis.