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J. Kim Murphy The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe may be about to change with “Black Adam,” but the new film is landing low on the hierarchy of critical reputation for Warner Bros.’ last decade of superhero entries. With reviews hitting for the Dwayne Johnson vehicle this afternoon, “Black Adam” currently stands at a mediocre 30% approval rating from top critics on the the review-aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. Should the number stand, it would mark the lowest such figure for a DC film since 2017’s “Justice League,” which netted a 23% approval rating from top critics and was so reviled among fans that a reworked version was eventually ordered by Warner Bros., arriving in the form of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” in 2021.

The cast of “Gladiator 2” just got a huge new name.

It’s been over 20 years since Ridley Scott rocked the period action film genre with his beloved “Gladiator,” eventually earning Best Picture and Best Actor wins at the Academy Awards in 2001. A long-gestating sequel is finally going in front of cameras this summer, with recent Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal (“Aftersun“) taking the lead role and Scott returning to the director’s chair.

Ben Affleck is gushing that his latest film, “Air”, was greatly influenced by his wife, Jennifer Lopez.

Ben Affleck is sharing the real story behind his viral Grammy moments earlier this year. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor said he did have a "good time" at the event while sitting next to his wife, Jennifer Lopez, despite claims to the contrary from the internet. He did admit to trying to avoid being on camera for a skit with host Trevor Noah, but that was what ended up catching people's attention.

Jessica Chastain has opening on Broadway in her second show!

Jenna Ortega is “circling” a major role in the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel!

is coming back. The lingerie brand announced during its 2022 earnings call on Friday that it’s seeking to revamp its –filled production, which was once one of the most anticipated (and watched) in the world. “We’re going to continue to lean into the marketing spend to invest in the business…and also to support the new version of our fashion show, which is to come later this year,”  the brand’s CFO, Timothy Johnson.

Michael Mando, who is best known for playing Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul, has allegedly been fired from an upcoming Apple TV+ series.

Director Doug Liman brings to mind his 1996 breakout “Swingers,” or his 2010s Tom Cruise vehicles like 2014 “The Edge Of Tomorrow.” Or maybe his upcoming “Road House” remake with Jake Gyllenhaal for Prime Video. So, consider this news from the Sundance Film Festival a serious curveball.

Ice Cube revealed that he lost out on a hefty paycheck because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski are hard at work on their new movie!

Olivia Wilde is trying to play down endless rumors of the supposed rift between her and Don’t Worry Darling star Florence Pugh!

Prime Video has made the decision to suspend ratings for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

A new report about the movie Don’t Worry Darling has revealed something surprising about Harry Styles‘ involvement in the film.

Ezra Miller reportedly met with members of the Warner Bros. leadership team to discuss saving "The Flash" movie which has a June 2023 release date.

Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels and Tracy Morgan are being named in a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed against Horatio Sanz, with the plaintiff claiming that they enabled the Saturday Night Live star’s behavior.

Eric Nam is set to make his acting debut in the psychological thriller movie Transplant.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer-songwriter is set to star as Jonah Yoon, a surgical resident who is driven to succeed by his mentor, renowned heart surgeon Dr. Edward Harmon (The Queen’s Gambit’s Bill Camp).“Excited to be making my acting debut as Jonah Yoon in Transplant alongside some incredible actors and creatives!” Nam said on Twitter.He also thanked his fans for “letting me move my shows this summer”, having pushed his tour dates in Australia and New Zealand from July to September, confirming that Transplant was the reason for the reschedule: “This is what it was about.”Excited to be making my acting debut as Jonah Yoon in “Transplant” alongside some incredible actors and creatives!⠀p.s.

Ezra Miller, continues to be in the news for a pattern of disturbing behavior that includes felony charges, a report from The Hollywood Reporter said. The movie studio’s parent company, Warner Bros.

Get ready to learn a lot more about Steve Martin.

WATCH BELOW: Euphoria | Season 2 Official TrailerSpeaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney claimed hasn’t yet earned enough money to justify a break from the spotlight, despite her many deals with streaming platforms and beauty and fashion brands.“If I wanted to take a six month break, I don’t have income to cover that,” she revealed.“I don’t have someone supporting me, I don’t have anyone I can turn to, to pay my bills or call for help.“They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals,” Sydney admitted."They don't pay actors like they used to."The blonde bombshell also revealed the cost of working in the industry, which is highly lucrative for a lot of stakeholders – not just the performers.“The established stars still get paid, but I have to give 5 per cent to my lawyers, 10 per cent to my agents, 3 per cent or something like that to my business manager,” she listed.“I have to pay my publicist every month, and that’s more than my mortgage.“If I just acted, I wouldn’t be able to afford my life in LA. I take deals because I have to,” she explained.Sydney with the cast of Euphoria.However, Sydney’s financial woes come from a darker place, given the strain she saw her family face when it came to money issues.Moving to LA when she was just 13 to pursue acting, Sydney was followed by her family, who lived with her in a studio apartment while she was finding her feet.“We lived in one room.

two weeks in the box office lead, “Thor” was overshadowed Friday by the newest sci-fi horror film by Jordan Peele — who doesn’t want to be called one of the greatest fright filmmakers of our time.On its Friday release alone, “Nope” raked in over $19.5 million, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.Thor, meanwhile, took in close to $6.4 million, bringing the Marvel/Disney flick to $144.2 million domestically. Worldwide, the movie has topped $526 million in receipts.“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” which The Hollywood Reporter said proved that groups that may have been wary of returning to theaters “are willing to go back for the right film,” took home third place with close to $5.2 million in sales.

British humor! Hugh Grant made his first appearance at San Diego Comic Con for his role in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves — and had a lot of fun with some cheeky innuendos.

American actress Mary Mara has died after her remains were discovered in the St. Lawrence River on Sunday 26 June. Mary was best known for starring in the likes of ER, Law & Order, Criminal Minds and Ray Donavar, to name a few.

William Earl Barry Garron, former Chief TV Critic for The Hollywood Reporter, died June 23 at a medical facility in Gilbert, Ariz. He was 72.Garron, who was well-liked in the industry as a “genial Midwesterner,” spent a little more than a decade as a prominent critic for The Hollywood Reporter.

Killing Eve.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor said she was approached to star in the BBC series but rejected the offer due to family commitments in the US.Rudolph said: “But there was no way I was about to move to Europe for months. Like, how?”Sandra Oh, who was cast as Eve Polastri in Killing Eve, went onto win the Golden Globe for Best Actress for the role in 2019.Since Killing Eve began in 2018, Rudolph has starred in numerous films and TV shows, including the role of Judge Gen in The Good Place and voicing various characters in Netflix series Big Mouth.She also starred as Gale in Paul Thomas Anderson film, Licorice Pizza, which won Best Original Screenplay at this year’s BAFTAs.Rudolph’s next role is in Apple TV+ comedy series Loot, alongside Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon and Ron Funches.

Hayden Christensen is loving his return as the most iconic “Star Wars” baddie.

After a long and challenging casting process, it appears that Madonna has finally chosen the actor who will portray her in an upcoming biopic.The casting for the long-gestating film has been making news since the project was first announced, and now, according to reports in Variety, the role of the Material Girl will go to Julia Garner.Fans of the singer praised the selection of Garner with one user saying, Maybe it’s too soon to say (we DO need to see the film still) but I’m struggling to think of examples of casting as perfect as Julia Garner as Madonna – & it goes far beyond the physical similarities. A performer as powerful as Garner will embody this role to the FULLEST extent,” while another fan tweeted “Julia Garner as Madonna is the smartest decision ever.”  A post shared by Julia Garner (@juliagarnerofficial)Garner, who has won two Emmy awards for her role as Ruth Langmore in Ozark, beat out fellow finalists including Florence Pugh, of who Madonna told the Associated Press in 2021, “She’s definitely up there on the list, if she’ll have me.” Alexa Demie (Euphoria), Emma Laird (Mayor of Kingstown), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), and Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) as well as singers Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira rounded out the remaining Madonna candidates.  A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Madonna, who is directing the film, put the contenders for the role through what has been described as a “grueling” casting process, including a “Madonna boot camp,” which focused on singing and dancing.The Hollywood Reporter said all the finalists were put though long days (reportedly as long as 11 hours) of choreography training, after which Madonna herself would direct the candidates in more choreography.

Once known as Dr. McSteamy of “Grey’s Anatomy”, Eric Dane has been pushing the envelope with his edgy role in HBO’s “Euphoria”.

Variety.Another insider connected to the project noted that Garner, 28, has materialized as the favorite to portray the “Hung Up” singer, 63, from over a dozen frontrunners.A different source claimed the “Inventing Anna” star’s team is considering accepting the role. Madonna is set to direct the feature based on her life.The film will follow the “Evita” star’s early life and rise to fame as the world’s foremost pop superstar.

Madonna in an upcoming biopic.According to Variety, sources familiar with the project claim the Ozark actor has “emerged the favourite” from over a dozen candidates. Another source claims Garner is “considering and expected to accept the offer”.NME has reached out to Garner’s representatives for comment.Other actors reported to have been in contention for the role include Florence Pugh (Midsommar), Alexa Demie (Euphoria), Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) and Emma Laird (Mayor Of Kingstown).

Charles Siebert, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Stanley Riverside II on seven seasons of the series "Trapper John M.D.," has died, according to a report.

Marnie Schulenburg, whose acting roles include such popular daytime dramas as “The Young and the Restless”, “As the World Turns” and “One Life to Live”, has died at age 37.

Marnie Schulenburg has sadly died age 37 following a battle with cancer.The As the World Turns actress has passed away after developing stage four breast cancer that had become metastatic. Marnie was diagnosed with cancer five months after the birth of her daughter Coda in December 2019. As well as receiving a Daytime Emmy for the former show, the star was also well-known for her role in the soap opera One Life to Live.The American actress is survived by her husband, actor Zack Robidas and their daughter, Coda, 2.

Jason Momoa has apologised for breaking the rules at the Vatican by taking photographs.Posting on his Instagram account on Saturday (May 14), the Aquaman star appeared in a workout video in which he addressed the photos he took inside the Sistine Chapel, where the use of mobile phones and cameras is forbidden.“the cage is off i’m free to roam 6weeks since surgery WE WRAPPED ITALY,” he wrote, referring to his time filming the upcoming Fast X.“just want to send my absolute admiration for the Italians and this beautiful country. want to send apologize for any disrespect i love your culture and history.

Megalopolis, featuring Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Voight.Coppola, whose last film was 2011 horror Twixt, is self-funding the film with a budget at just under $100million. He’ll both write and direct the project.A synopsis reads: “The fate of Rome haunts a modern world unable to solve its own social problems in this epic story of political ambition, genius and conflicted love.”Coppola previously discussed financing the project with The Hollywood Reporter, saying: “There’s a certain way everyone thinks a film should be, and it rubs against the grain if you have another idea.