‘Into The Woods’ Hit Revival Extends Broadway Run

Celebrating with his loved ones? Sebastian Stan was spotted ringing in his 40th birthday on a trip with several pals, including rumored girlfriend Annabelle Wallis.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJordan Peele’s science-fiction thriller “Nope” landed at the international box office, generating a so-so $6.4 million from 19 territories.The film had the biggest start in the United Kingdom and Ireland with $2.1 million, which ranked below the $2.6 million haul that the opening of Peele’s debut feature “Get Out” amassed in the same territory. In Australia, “Nope” scored $1.2 million, which falls below “Get Out’s” $1.4 million debut in the country.

Jeremy Strong has been commuting this August between the New York City set of “Succession” Season 4 to Sagaponack, a village in the Hamptons where his family is staying. During a Zoom conversation with Strong, Adam McKay — the executive producer (and pilot director) of the HBO show — couldn’t help commenting that summering in the Hamptons is a very Kendall Roy thing to do.“Is it weird driving around?” McKay asked.

The Broadway revival of Into the Woods will have a new cast starting September 6 and there are some exciting names on the list, including a real-life married couple!

The recently extended Broadway production of Into The Woods has announced its new cast for the additional weeks, with Stephanie J. Block taking over from Sara Bareilles as the Baker’s Wife and Block’s real-life husband Sebastian Arcelus signing on as the Baker (from Brian d’Arcy James) beginning Sept. 6.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Into the Woods,” the acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, will extend performances through Oct. 16 with a largely new ensemble.Joining the production are Stephanie J. Block as the Baker’s Wife (replacing Sara Bareilles), Sebastian Arcelus as the Baker (replacing Brian d’Arcy James), Krysta Rodriguez as Cinderella (replacing Phillipa Soo), Katy Geraghty as Little Red Ridinghood (replacing Julia Lester), Jim Stanek as the Steward (replacing David Turner).

Pixies have shared the latest preview of their forthcoming eighth album, ‘Doggerel’ – an equally smoky and melodic cut of alt-rock titled ‘Vault Of Heaven’ – announcing with it a short run of US tour dates.The song itself features an allusion to a bad drug trip and copious references to 7-Eleven, as Black Francis (aka Frank Black) sings in the first verse: “There in the vault of heaven / While trying to titrate / I ended up in… / Another case. I went to 7-Eleven / To try and get me straight / I ended up there… / In outer space.”‘Vault Of Heaven’ arrives alongside a suitably wacky music video, directed by Charles Derenne.

Naman Ramachandran Sony’s Brad Pitt vehicle “Bullet Train” debuted at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £2.8 million ($3.4 million) opening weekend, according to numbers released by Comscore.As the school holidays continue, in second place, Warner Bros.’ family friendly “DC League Of Super-Pets” took £1.2 million in its second weekend for a total of £6.2 million.

Meghan Markle is spending her birthday surrounded by people she loves! On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex marked her 41st year, and it’s an intimate affair.“Meghan Markle is spending the day celebrating with family and close friends,” a spokesperson for the duchess tells ET.  Meghan’s immediate family includes her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1.

Wilson Chapman editorBart Walker, former talent agent and partner for ICM Partners, has joined the Gersh Agency as a senior partner, Variety has confirmed. He will be based in the company’s New York office.Walker’s move comes shortly after fellow Hollywood talent agency CAA’s acquisition of ICM this June.

Brad Pitt gives his view on his 16-year-old daughter’s viral dance moves. The actor, who shares Shiloh with Angelina Jolie, said he gets emotional whenever he sees his talented girl giving her all on the dance floor. “It brings a tear to the eye, yeah,” the 58-year-old told Entertainment Tonight.

The Casting Society has confirmed the changes to its Board of Directors for 2022-23. Destiny Lilly is the newly elected President, while Elizabeth Berra will serve as Secretary and Steven Tylor O’Connor as Treasurer.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Studios has greenlit historical comedy series My Lady Jane for Prime Video with Emily Bader (Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin), Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve), and Jordan Peters (Blue Story) set to star.

Lindsay Lohan waves to cameras while heading out of a theater in New York City on Saturday night (July 30).

Bradley Cooper was in a festive mood on Friday. Cooper, 47, hosted a family gathering at his New York City home on Thursday, which happened to be Huma Abedin’s 46th birthday.  Cooper’s mother, Gloria Campano, was spotted arriving at Cooper’s home for the soirée.  Bradley Cooper hosted a family party on Huma Abedin's 46th birthday.The actor's mother, Gloria Campano, was in attendance at his New York City home on Thursday. (Splash) Cooper was first introduced to Hillary Clinton’s longtime political adviser earlier this year through Vogue editor Anna Wintour and the couple has been seeing each other for months.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning screenwriters Bobby Moresco (Crash) and Nick Vallelonga (Green Book) have partnered with Midnight Run scribe George Gallo and John Gotti Jr. to develop the series Betrayal examining Gambino crime family boss John Gotti and the Fall of La Cosa Notra.