‘Men in Black’ director downplayed film to Chris O’Donnell so he could cast Will Smith instead

The cast of House of The Dragon gather for one very large group photo at 2022 Comic Con held at San Diego Convention Center over the weekend in San Diego, Calif.

Over the past two decades, superhero movies have given us some of the most entertaining showdowns in the entertainment industry. Batman versus Superman; Thor versus the Hulk; Captain America versus Iron Man; the list goes on and on.

While the world has already seen the trailer for House of the Dragon, the cast and creator showed up at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to tell us more about the HBO series before it debuts on Aug. 21.

After a lymphoma scare in 2020 and an even worse COVID-19 scare in 2021, Jeff Bridges is back in action in FX On Hulu‘s “The Old Man.” And while the long-time actor’s career is well into its golden years, with his last film roles coming in 2018, it’s great that Bridge is still alive, thriving, and being The Dude. After all, he’s had some amazing roles over the years, including “The Big Lebowski,” “Fat City,” “The Fisher King,” and more.

Wet Leg have covered the song ‘Smoko’ by Australian punks The Chats – watch it below.The Isle of Wight duo are Down Under at present to perform at three-day music festival Splendour In The Grass, which kicks off today (July 22). Their synth-y, deadpan cover of ‘Smoko’, the breakout 2017 hit by Sunshine Coast trio The Chats, was released by Australian youth broadcaster triple j today.Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale donned a pair of speed dealer sunglasses for the cover in an apparent tribute to The Chats frontman Eamon Sandwith and his fondness for the eyewear. Watch it below:In an accompanying interview, Wet Leg’s Hester Chambers revealed that Teasdale had been the one to introduce her to ‘Smoko’.

Jon Burlingame editorHenry Jackman’s music for “The Gray Man,” the spy thriller debuting Friday on Netflix, is as cutting-edge and exciting as any score you’ll hear all year. Yet he wrote all of the film’s key musical elements without ever seeing a frame of film.It’s what happens when real life collides with a movie career.Jackman, the London-born, L.A.-based composer of the last three movies by “Gray Man” directors Joe and Anthony Russo (including two “Captain America” films and “Cherry”), became a father for the first time in March 2021.

Tom Cruise has topped a list of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, which features no women in the top 10.As reported by Variety, Cruise is expected to earn $100million or more from Top Gun: Maverick, in combined profits from ticket sales, his salary and his eventual cut of home entertainment rentals and streaming revenue.Top Gun: Maverick, which released on May 27, has become Paramount’s highest grossing movie after taking £1.2billion at the worldwide box office.Second on the list is Will Smith for upcoming thriller Emancipation, directed by Antoine Fuqua, which is reportedly set to earn the actor $35million. This is followed by Leonardo DiCaprio at $30million for Martin Scorsese’s next film, Killers Of The Flower Moon.Others inside the top ten include Dwayne Johnson for Black Adam ($22.5million), Will Ferrell for Spirited ($20million), and Joaquin Phoenix for the sequel to Joker ($20million).According to the list, Margot Robbie is the highest paid woman in Hollywood.

Angelique Jackson Producers of the indie film musical “Americana Dream” have tapped Nashville-based music artists Mary Sarah and Sam Varga to play the story’s central couple, Billie Carton and Lucky Fontana.Sarah and Varga nabbed the leading roles after an extensive nationwide search for singer-songwriters to act in the original musical written and directed by Ate de Jong and co-written by Variety’s Steven Gaydos.“Americana Dream” takes viewers behind the scenes of the film’s titular reality TV music competition program, where Lucky and Billie transition from imposters willing to do anything for money and fame, to a real couple, willing to sacrifice their dreams of success for real love and their real music. Sarah was a finalist on season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice” and is set to star in Justin Ward’s upcoming film comedy “Paradise: The Movie.” Sarah recorded her first album “Bridges,” when she was only 15; the project showcased her talent alongside country music legends including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard and Tanya Tucker and was reissued through Time Life Records in 2020.Varga has also been performing since his early teens, releasing singles and performing regionally; his dynamic live act garnered significant attention in Austin, Texas before he relocated to Nashville in 2019.

Laughing lovers! Chris Rock and Lake Bell became Hollywood’s hottest comedic couple when they fueled romance rumors in summer 2022.

sudden shark problem, officials are also keeping a wary eye out for another potential menace — Will Smith.The top politico in Nassau County felt compelled Thursday to promise comedian and actor Chris Rock that he won’t get slapped when he performs at Jones Beach next Thursday.“I understand Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are performing in Nassau County. On behalf of the 1.4 million residents of Nassau County, I want to welcome you both,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a Facebook post.Blakeman, tongue firmly in cheek, then alluded to “Independence Day” star Smith slapping Rock, who was hosting the Academy Awards, after the comedian cracked a bald joke about the actor’s wife, Jada -Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia.“And I want to assure you Chris Rock that my police department will make sure that nobody slaps you while you’re in Nassau County.

Angelique Jackson Lee Daniels has tapped Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence and Anthony B. Jenkins to join the cast of his upcoming exorcism thriller “The Deliverance” for Netflix.The group joins previously announced stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo’Nique, Aunjanue Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin and Tasha Smith in the film, which is inspired by a terrifying true story.

Two men recently caught fire at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop store, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital. According to Austin McGuire, chief of police in Sag Harbor, New York, two men attending an event at the Goop store June 25 were burning a "flammable substance" in a stone candleholder when a flash occurred and lit the men on fire.  When police arrived, the two men were extinguished with a fire extinguisher but required medical attention.

Chris Rock is dating actress Lake Bell, according to a new report. The 'Grown Ups' star first sparked romance rumours with Lake when they were spotted attended a baseball game in Missouri together in June - but UsWeekly now reports the pair are now a couple and they "laugh a lot together". A source told the publication: " Chris has been in a really good mood.

Chris Rock andLake Bell are dating, a source tells ET. According to the source, the 57-year-old comedian and the 43-year-old actress — who spent time with each other over the Fourth of July weekend -- have been casually dating for a couple months, and although the comedian is on tour and preparing a stand-up special, he’s also focused on making the relationship work.  “It’s a good sign when he’s making time for someone while on tour,” the source says.

Chris Rock and Lake Bell were spotted out together on several occasions over the Fourth of July weekend. On Friday night, the 57-year-old comedian and the 43-year-old actress were snapped enjoying each other’s company while they dined at celeb hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.For the outing, Rock wore a white shirt with white pants and brown shoes, while Bell sported a black cropped top and black jeans.  An eyewitness also tells ET that the two were seen holding hands.A few days later, the pair was spotted out together again. In a photo obtained by , Rock and Bell had a casual brunch at Coast in Santa Monica on Sunday, and both looked relaxed during the meal.This weekend’s outings come after Rock and Bell were spotted in St.

Chris Rock who set tongues wagging when he stepped out for not one, but two dates with actress Lake Bell. The comedian was dressed casually in a baseball cap as he enjoyed lunch with his female companion at Coast restaurant in Santa Monica.MORE: Chris Rock makes huge career announcement after Will Smith Oscars altercationThey'd dined at Giorgio Baldi for dinner on Saturday night where it was reported by TMZ that they were spotted holding hands but split from one another when they saw photographers. WATCH: Will Smith apologizes to Academy Awards following Chris Rock altercation Fans began speculating about the potential romance on social media but many were left confused as they pointed out the huge rock on her wedding finger.Both Chris and Lake have been married before. She has two children, daughter Nova, seven, and son Ozgood, five, with her former husband, Scott Campbell. MORE: Chris Rock appears in emotional new tribute to late star Bob SagetMORE: Willow Smith's extreme appearance sparks reaction from fansChris' divorce from Malaak Compton-Rock was finalized on 22 August 22, 2016.

Samantha Barks' wedding was like a fairy-tale. Her marriage to stage star Alex Stoll took place in Chianti, Tuscany - a lavish affair which included personalised cocktails, a four-course Italian menu and stunning tableware, which featured gold plates, mini menus and olive oil favours.