Michael Cieply: For Hollywood, Q1 Was A Bust; Will CinemaCon Bring Some Q2 Hope?

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent “Sentinel,” by Hollywood legend Phil Tippett, and “Sister Inconnue,” the first solo directorial outing of RKSS’ Anouk Whissell, cold well be two highlights at a 2024 Cannes Frontières Platform that looks set to underscore the robust range of genre as it is embraced by Hollywood, big independents, horror devotees and auteurs alike. Creator of creatures for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” Tippett may have terrified more people than anybody alive.

Ryan Reynolds has Michael J. Fox’s back, and the "Back to the Future" star had Reynolds' father's back. The "Deadpool" star wrote a short tribute to the 62-year-old for Time’s "Most Influential People" list, describing Fox as "funny," "warm" and "intensely smart." "I know Michael J.

There are two key dates women born in the 1950s impacted by changes to the State Pension age should add to their diary this week as MPs return to Parliament after the Easter recess. The second reading of the State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill, which was brought before the House in February by SNP MP Alan Brown, will have its second reading on Friday, April 19.

Eleanor Coppola, who won an Emmy for the Apocalypse Now documentary Hearts of Darkness, directed Paris Can Wait and Love Is Love Is Love and was married to Francis Ford Coppola for 61 years, diedFriday at her home in Rutherford, CA. She was 87.

The Talk is coming to an end after almost 14 years!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael J. Fox says the celebrities who became famous during the 1980s were much “tougher” than the ones rising the ranks of stardom now thanks to social media. Fox become of the most popular stars of Hollywood during that decade thanks to the sitcom “Family Ties” and his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” movies.

Michael J. Fox says being a Hollywood star in his prime required some grit.Fox spoke candidly when asked if fame in the 1980s was “harder” to achieve than modern fame, admitting to People magazine, “You had to be talented. That helped.”“We used to bust our a–, our acting muscles, and watch other actors and sit around with other actors and talk about acting and talk about it,” he shared.“And now you’ve got people who just go like, ‘Who’s your sweater? What’s your sweater you’re wearing? And what’s that dance step?’ And you’re the most famous person in the world.”Fox starred on the sitcom “Family Ties” for much of the ’80s, becoming a household name for his portrayal of Alex P.

Michael, the forthcoming biopic based on the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson has received positive reviews.The film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for films including Training Day, The Equalizer and Brooklyn’s Finest and is set to star Michael Jackson’s own nephew, Jaafar Jackson in the lead role.Per The Hollywood Reporter, the film’s trailer began with a peek at the Jackson 5 performing their hit song ‘ABC’ on TV followed by a cut to a 90s-era concert of Jackson performing ‘Man in the Mirror’. Images of a masked Jackson being hounded by both fans and paparazzi are also shown.The trailer also shows Jaafar as Michael, capturing his striking features and his dancing and stage presence.

CinemaCon this morning got a first look at the extended trailer for and a 3D scene from Paramount’s animated Transformers One. The origins story is due for release on September 13. From Paramount Animation and Hasbro; in Association with New Republic Pictures, it’s directed by Josh Cooley. 

Madonna hit out at production staff for keeping the air conditioning running at one of her recent shows.The singer expressed her frustration over the mic during her ‘Celebration Tour’ concert at the Kaseya Center arena in Miami, Florida last Saturday (April 6).“You don’t know how much I’ve been waiting for this whole fucking show,” she said. “I am working my ass off, I deserve it.

LAS VEGAS – First, for those who care, CinemaCon has witnessed the first sneak of Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” and if you’re a hardcore fan, you will be quite happy with the results so far. Jaafar Jackson is at his best on stage playing his uncle and, truth be told, his dance moves are uncanny.

Angel Studios, the outfit behind Sound of Freedom, has dated three more theatrical releases rounding out its slate at a presentation Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Tim Burton are together again!

EXCLUSIVE: Jayme Lawson (The Batman) is the newest addition to the cast of the untitled event film, starring Michael B. Jordan, that Ryan Coogler is directing for Warner Bros.

Erik ten Hag believes the future is bright for Manchester United after praising the performance of 19-year-old centre-back Willy Kambwala in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

I’m not overly fond of politics. Given a choice, I’d rather talk food, or faraway places.

Meghan Markle has a good reason to avoid a UK reunion with Kate and William, according to a Royal expert. Prince William and Prince Harry might have a chance to mend their relationship when Harry comes back to the UK in May. However, the Duchess of Sussex might not join him, says a Royal expert.

Christopher Durang, one of American’s most acclaimed and accomplished playwrights whose works like Beyond Therapy, Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You and the Tony-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike were as incisive as they were absurdly comic, died Tuesday night at his home in Pipersville, Pa., in Bucks County. He was 75.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Michael Keaton participated in a career retrospective interview for GQ magazine and admitted that his casting as Batman in Tim Burton’s 1989 superhero movie was “ballsy” considering he was more known for his comedic roles in films like “Mr. Mom” at that point in his career. Keaton’s casting was met with backlash among comic book fans at the time.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash seem to be in a pickle about having a sixth baby as they've said "we cannot cope". The Loose Women star is mum to five kids, three of whom - Rex, four, Rose, two, and one year old Belle - she shares with her hubby Joe. She also has two older boys, Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 10, from past relationships, and ex-EastEnders star Joe has a teenage son, Harry, with his ex.