Nia DaCosta (Candyman) has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2019 debut novel The Water Dancer for MGM, Plan B, Harpo Films and Maceo-Lyn.
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Nia DaCosta (Candyman) has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ 2019 debut novel The Water Dancer for MGM, Plan B, Harpo Films and Maceo-Lyn.
“Candyman” director Nia DaCosta has found her next film and has been set to direct an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ book “The Water Dancer” for MGM. Coates adapted the script based on his #1 New York Times Bestselling Novel of the same name. The film adaptation is being produced by Maceo-Lyn, Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films.
MTV’s -- and -- reunited for on Paramount+, the franchise is bringing the roommates from season 9’s back together for the latest installment of the renewed social experiment where they’ll get a second chance to stop being polite and start getting real. Ahead of what looks to be the most dramatic season yet, roommate Kelley Wolf opens up to ET’s Rachel Smith about the “meta” experience of moving back into the same house in the Big Easy, where the cast made history as the most watched season yet in 2000, and relived memories from 22 years prior. “We would sit around in the room and they would show a clip -- and it’s meta,” Wolf says of “watching yourself being filmed” and then having to reflect on those moments as a group, which also included David “Tokyo” Broom, Melissa Beck, Jamie Murray, Danny Roberts, Matt Smith and Julie Stoffer. “It was really interesting. I mean, the first time that I did the show, I didn’t have a ton of knowledge because I was too busy in the woods, thinking about Matt, apparently,” Wolf quips.
For Colored Girls, Ntozake Shange’s brilliant work isn’t even just a play, but rather a series of monologues that also incorporate music and dance.The show is a modern-seeming musical of sorts, and it’s impressive that it still feels fresh and timely, as it was originally performed in New York in 1976. The title features seven women who have all faced adversity due to sexism and racism, and while everyone should see it, the event is not running very long, just for 20 weeks.A post shared by for colored girls – Broadway (@forcoloredgirlsbroadway) LGBTQ audiences have a lot of reasons to go see Take Me Out.
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two Congresswoman demanded that the Internal Revenue Service investigate the group’s non-profit status because of the allegations, which led to NBC cancelling the telecast of the awards this year. The fate of the Golden Globes and the HFPA has very much hung in the balance, with few indications as to what would lead Hollywood to embrace the awards anew.
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAs the Cannes Film Festival will announce its Official Selection on Thursday, Variety is starting to get a slightly clearer picture of what 75th edition will look like, though fewer titles than usual have leaked. Led by Cannes’ artistic director and general delegate Thierry Fremaux, the selection committee has been flooded with late submissions and is now in the thick of deliberations.Most surprisingly, according to two well-informed sources, there will even be a David Lynch feature film which has been completely off the radar and stars Laura Dern — either as a cameo or a supporting role — along with some other Lynch regulars.We already know the sun-dappled celebration will land several high-profile films from U.S.
NEW YORK -- Media critic Eric Boehlert, who created the Press Run website and wrote for Rolling Stone and Media Matters for America, was killed in a bicycle accident. He was 57.An avid bike rider, Boehlert was struck by a commuter train while riding near his home in Montclair, New Jersey, on Monday night, according to journalist Soledad O'Brien, a family friend.He specialized in exposing disinformation and holding fellow journalists and politicians accountable, said O'Brien, host of the syndicated Sunday talk show “Matter of Fact,” on Wednesday.“He was dogged about facts and a defender of truth,” she said.On Twitter, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday called Boehlert's death “terrible news."“I'm devastated for his family and friends and will miss his critical work to counteract misinformation and media bias,” she wrote.
Lux Æterna has landed.The film, which is set to open next month, centres on characters trying to make a movie about witches. In the trailer, disorienting flashing lights make for a disconcerting first-look at the movie that was delayed several times during the COVID pandemic.Per Collider, the film’s description provides a little more insight into the plot: “Béatrice Dalle and Charlotte Gainsbourg are on a film set telling stories about witches.
returned to her hosting gig on “Jeopardy!” last week and was seen rocking a new hairdo.Instead of the “Big Bang Theory” actress’ signature curly locks, she showed up on set wearing her hair in straight strands.Fans were into her new look and couldn’t help but throw their thoughts into the Twitter and Instagram abysses.On IG, people commented under a “Jeopardy!” post marking the anniversary of the long-running trivia series, which premiered in March 1964.“Mayim, you look fabulous! Love your hair like this,” one wrote. “Cute hair!!!” On Twitter, one viewer scribed, “Omg you look beautiful! I love your hair!” while another fan said, “So thrilled to enjoy you on Jeopardy again! Btw, you look fabulous!!”“Whoever is styling Mayim, bravo!! You should get a raise.
Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels are putting their years-long feud to rest! The pair has been at odds since the release of the Academy Award-winning film in 2009.After winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2010 for her critically acclaimed performance as the titular character's abusive mother Mary, the 54-year-old comedian made headlines when she claimed she was «blackballed» from Hollywood, naming Daniels as one of the culprits.Years later, on Saturday, the actress brought the director onstage during her show on Staten Island, New York.«I am so sorry for hurting you in any way that I did. She was my best friend, my best friend.
Former glamour model Katie Price recently escaped to the country and enjoyed a day out in the New Forest with her son Harvey and her mum Amy. The 41 year old mum-of-five, who has reportedly separated from partner Carl Woods, clearly made the most of spring as she headed to the countryside with her loved ones. By documenting her trip on Instagram, Katie gave her 2.7million followers a sneak peak of the trip thanks to her photos and videos.The TV personality, Harvey, 19, and 70 year old Amy kickstarted the day with a lovely walk in the park.
New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.
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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrench-American podcast network Paradiso Media has unveiled a trio of prestige podcast shows, “Wild Whispers,” “STYX” and “Conference Call” with high-profile talent, including Jeff Ward (“Hacks”), Gregory Stees (“Funny or Die”) and Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).”All three shows were presented at Series Mania’s”IP Pitch: Podcast to Screen” session where Paradiso Media was out in force. “Conference Call” is a new scripted startup parody podcast adapted from Paradiso’s own hit French podcast “Conf Call” which was released in Europe on Deezer.