Frankie Goes To Hollywood Biopic ‘Relax’ In The Works With ‘It’s A Sin’ Star Callum Scott Howells, Working Title & Independent — Cannes Market

Actors and podcasters Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes allowed the cameras to turn on them during their celebrity-filled North American tour — the result of which is Smartless: On The Road, a limited series currently streaming on Max.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio continues his stronghold on Hollywood and modern-day cinema. With nearly three decades in cinema, he’s delivered some of the most memorable characters and performances, bringing in more than $6.5 billion in box office receipts, placing him in the top 10 highest-grossing leading actors of all time. Variety ranks DiCaprio’s 18 best film performances of his career so far.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International In 2021, a generation of disillusioned youth in China decided to step off the hamster wheel and “lie flat” on the ground. Crushed by overbearing workloads with no long-term reward in the form of job security or home ownership, young people indulged in the “tang ping” resistance movement, which advocated for manageable working hours and a quality of life — all of which were the antithesis of China’s punishing 9-9-6 work culture — working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week. It’s this tang ping generation that Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen is speaking to in his latest film, “The Breaking Ice.” The movie, which premieres in Un Certain Regard at Cannes on May 21, follows three young people who hit the road together after their lives intersect unexpectedly.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Fun fact that Hollywood actors hate to admit… people get older. The natural progression of life, Hollywood has engaged in de-aging effects for older actors to play younger versions of their characters, whether it’s in a franchise or standalone film — such as Robert DeNiro in “The Irishman,” Samuel L. Jackson in “Captain Marvel” and most recently, Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Like most new technology that comes into the industry, it takes some getting used to. However, with more than two dozen high-profile experiments thus far, the misfires greatly outweigh the successes. De-aging effects in Hollywood still need to be fine-tuned, and Hollywood should only use it once we can perfect the technique.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic A new documentary about Avicii, the late Swedish DJ who became an international phenomenon in the 2010s, is underway, with Lawrence Bender, known for his many projects with Quentin Tarantino, and longtime talent manager Orlando John as producing partners. John will co-direct the film with Jonas Trukanas. “Avicii changed the music industry,” said John, a Dutch talent manager who works with musician Wyclef Jean, actor Joel Kinnaman and others. “People think they know the story, but they have really no clue as to what actually happened. I feel a profound responsibility to ensure that it’s told accurately and objectively. This documentary will give the audiences a deeper understanding of the brand that left an indelible mark on music and culture.”

told the Hollywood Reporter he would “absolutely” like to collaborate with “Yellowstone” showrunner Taylor Sheridan, just as Stallone is with “Tulsa King.”“I think he’s very talented,” Schwarzenegger said of Sheridan. “And the cast on [Yellowstone] is phenomenal. Today, I see much more of other people’s performances than I did in the ’80s, when I was only seeing myself.

The Bachelorette is a big one for two reasons in particular. For one, it marks the 20th installment of the franchise, originally established in 2003 with Trista Sutter (nee Rehn) as the lead. And two, it marks the first time that Bachelor—and Bachelorette—creator Mike Fleiss won't be involved.

Jane Fonda just dropped a Hollywood bombshell. The 85-year-old actress didn’t hold back while a guest on Monday's episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen were on the Bravo show promoting Book Club: The Next Chapter, and Fonda was selected to play Plead the Fifth, a game where contestants are asked three questions and you can only pass on one. The two-time Academy Award winner was asked by Cohen, «Name one man in Hollywood who tried to pick you up once that you turned down.»Without much hesitation, Fonda responded, «The French director René Clément.»Clément directed Fonda in the 1964 French mystery–thriller, Joy House.

EXCLUSIVE: Benedict Cumberbatch has signed to star in Dylan Southern’s adaptation of Max Porter’s acclaimed novel Grief is the Thing With Feathers about a father and his two young sons dealing with the sudden death of their wife and mother.

Luke Evans and Callum Scott Howells are among the stars of upcoming BBC drama The Way from Michael Sheen, James Graham and Adam Curtis.

EXCLUSIVE: Benjamin Zephaniah’s memoir Life and Rhymes is being developed into a TV series by Baby Cow and Timewasters creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor.

Jamie Lee Curtis has been campaigning to get a Freaky Friday sequel on her film slate and now that she’s an Oscar winner, it’s happening!

Frankie Goes To Hollywood biopic is in the works, and will feature It’s A Sin star Callum Scott Howells.Just a few days since Frankie Goes To Hollywood reformed for the first time in almost four decades, it has been announced that they will be the subject of a new biopic, titled Relax.Named after their 1983 hit single, the movie is being developed by UK production companies Working Title (Bridget Jones, Les Miserables) and Independent Entertainment, and will be based on the memoir from frontman Holly Johnson, A Bone In My Flute. It has also been confirmed that it will star It’s A Sin breakout start, Callum Scott Howells, as the band’s leading man.Producers include Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Luc Roeg, and the film was written by Bernard Rose — the director for the original ‘Relax’ music video, as well as the 1992 horror Candyman.“Frankie Goes To Hollywood were an unflinching ground-breaking band that paved the way for so many young performers today,” said Roeg of the upcoming project (via Deadline).

While most people will gift traditional items to their moms on Mother's Day, in the past, celebrities have given their parents and grandparents life-changing gifts during the May holiday.  Many celebrity moms, in particular, were the first supporters of their high-profile celebrity children early into their careers.Therefore, it only makes sense that these Hollywood stars would go to extreme lengths to show their appreciation. Take a look below to find out which celebrities have given their moms flamboyant gifts on Mother's Day. Leonardo DiCaprioDavid and Victoria BeckhamAshton Kutcher.

Quinta Brunson is opening up about the challenges she’s faced about finding not only a designer, but a stylist who will work with her.

BreAnna Bell Hannah Gadsby isn’t a one-trick-pony, and that point is driven home with their latest standup performance on Netflix, titled “Something Special.” The comedian is proving they’ve grown, revealing that this show is meant to show them “changing as life changes them.” Instead of the scrutinizing takes on celebrity culture for which they’ve become known, in “Something Special,” Gadsby offers a more positive outlook on life as they share personal stories about their new marriage to their partner, Jenney Shamash, and family anecdotes. But Gadsby’s growth hasn’t happened without controversy. After publicly criticizing Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos for comedian Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans comments made in his 2021 special, “The Closer,” Gadsby went on to sign a multi-year deal with the streamer in the hopes that they would inspire positive change.

India Amarteifio is all everyone is talking about after the debut of Queen Charlotte on Netflix.

cause of death at age 67 was revealed by TMZ on Monday to be “pulmonary edema and acute heart failure,” has at least three films completed or in post-production. One will be released as soon as this Friday. And earlier in 2023, Liotta appeared posthumously as a killer drug kingpin in “Cocaine Bear.”Here’s the status of Liotta’s forthcoming projects.Liotta posthumously appears in “Fool’s Paradise,” directed by Charlie Day, which hits theaters May 12.

's landmark 20th season: the network's first-ever all-star season!Christian Siriano, an all-star in his own right, returns as a mentor, while Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth are all back as judges, all ready to critique the couture of 14 fan-favorite designers from across the series' 19 seasons. It's a chance at redemption, as this cast features no returning winners. Each 90-minute episode will feature challenges that test the designers' artistry and push their limits, including an unconventional challenge that takes everyone by surprise.

Frankie Goes To Hollywood‘s classic line-up reunited for its first show in 36 years to open the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.The synth-pop legends’ classic line-up – Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O’Toole and Peter Gill – played a small set in their hometown of Liverpool on Sunday as part of the Eurovision opening ceremony.Taking to the stage at  St George’s Plateau, the band played ‘Welcome To The Pleasuredome’.Check out footage of the performance below.Frankie Goes To Hollywood❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ce3rSJyDbL— Hapertje (@Hapertje) May 7, 2023Best known for their ’80s hit single ‘Relax’, a falling out between band members lead to the band’s dissolution in 1987. In 2003, the band members appeared on VH1’s Bands Reunited but did not perform.