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EXCLUSIVE: MVD Entertainment Group has claimed North American rights to the darkly comedic thriller Wrong Reasons, marking the feature debut of writer-director Josh Roush. The film, executive produced by and featuring Kevin Smith (Clerks III, Red State), is slated for release on digital, VOD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 15.

Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry will be teaming up for an upcoming action thriller movie!

Boulet Brothers will host and produce the upcoming scripted variety show, which is set to air on AMC+, and the AMC horror streaming platform, Shudder, on April 25. “Halfway to Halloween” will pay homage to the classic holiday variety shows, featuring scripted skits, musical performances, and guest appearances — including David Dastmalchian (“Suicide Squad”), Kevin Smith (“Clerks”), Taran Killam (“Saturday Night Live”), Matthew Lillard (“Scream”), Jorge Garcia (“Lost”), Steve Agee (“Peacemaker”), Barbara Crampton (“Chopping Mall”), Felissa Rose (“Sleepaway Camp”), Katya (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Derek Mears (“Friday the 13th”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Kendra Onixx, Koco Caine & Melissa Befierce (“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula”) and the Twin Temple band.

pic.twitter.com/OiNpT3IneAJackson appeared in the episode titled, “You Can’t Fix Ugly,” where he opened up about living with lupus. After undergoing a makeover, Jackson went on to reconcile with his ex-wife Abby Parr. The two went on to get engaged and married for a second time but later divorced in 2019, according to Jackson’s Twitter.According to a local obituary, the 63-year-old died on March 3 at 11:49 p.m.

Supergirl alumna Melissa Benoist will be the voice of heroine Teela in Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Kevin Smith’s continuation of his Masters Of The Universe: Revelation He-Man adaptation at Netflix, Mattel announced today. She takes over the role played by Sarah Michelle Gellar in the original series.

"The Shining" star Shelley Duvall is taking a trip down memory lane. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Duvall, 73, recalled working alongside Jack Nicholson on one of the most iconic movies in film history. Referring to him as a "classic," Duvall said, "He's the greatest.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International After breaking into NASA to make his last movie, “Operation Avalanche,” one would think that “BlackBerry” — a film that, on paper, sounds like a standard book adaptation about a Canadian boom-and-bust story — would be a walk in the park for Matt Johnson. For anyone else, it might have been. But short-cuts don’t compute for the Toronto-based helmer. His outright rejection of Hollywood’s camera tricks in place of a wild do-it-yourself approach has made him one of the most radical new voices emerging from Canada. In “BlackBerry,” which world premieres on Friday, Johnson tackles the story of one of Canada’s greatest modern inventions, the BlackBerry mobile phone — tracing its spectacular ascent into a global phenomenon that brought email to users’ fingertips, to its tragic downfall in the wake of corporate mismanagement and the dawn of Apple’s iPhone.

EXCLUSIVE: Tubi has greenlit the original thriller The Stepmother 2 from Marques Houston and Chris Stokes, a sequel to The Stepmother, with Erica Mena portraying Elizabeth Carter/Diana Valdez. The project is slated to premiere in December.

A Florida man is charged with kidnapping after he stole a truck with two young children inside, authorities said Monday.  Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pazmino Alvarez was flagged down in Tampa Monday evening by a man who said his truck had just been stolen with his two children – ages 4 and 8 – inside.  Bodycam footage showing the arrest of Kevin Smith (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) Deputy Alvarez pursued the allegedly stolen 2011 white Chevrolet Silverado and conducted a traffic stop "within just a few minutes," the sheriff’s deputy said in a press release.  The sheriff’s office identified the suspect as 37-year-old Kevin Smith. A video of his arrest shows Smith appearing hesitant to get out of the truck, fearing that the arresting deputy would supposedly punch him.The children can be heard telling the deputy that Smith is not their father.  A mugshot of Kevin Smith.

Kevin Smith’s long-awaited documentary about Prince is set to finally “see the light” of day”.The director had previously revealed the access he had to Prince before the musician’s death from a fentanyl overdose in 2016.Smith had spent hours talking to Prince at his Paisley Park Estate for the project and was given access-all-areas for several months according to reports.When asked by The Guardian what the chances were of the film coming to screens, Smith said: “Very high.”He went on: “The director of OJ: Made in America is making a documentary for Netflix, and came to the house to interview me. When they went to the vaults after Prince died, they found so much unreleased music and so many music videos, but the only footage of him talking was what I shot.“It’s extraordinary: he acts differently to how he ever acted in his entire life, and he talks for hours and hours.

Justin Long has been cast as a series regular in Goosebumps, Disney+’s live-action series based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling books, Deadline has confirmed. The new version hails from Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, Neal H. Moritz, producer of the Goosebumps and Goosebumps 2 films, and Sony Pictures TV. 

The late Alan Rickman worried 'Harry Potter' fans would "burn" his apartment building "to the ground". The screen legend portrayed Death Eater Severus Snape - who was revealed in the final movies to have been secretly working to defend the boy wizard - in the movie series and was convinced avid fans would be out for revenge if they found out he had a New York flat in the same building as his friend and co-star Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil Lord Voldemort. Alan's 'Dogma' director, Kevin Smith, revealed to The Guardian newspaper: "One of my favourite memories is when he came to one of my shows at the O2 in London and we drove back to town together.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Goosebumps” series in the works at Disney+ has added Justin Long to its cast as a series regular, Variety learned exclusively. The show is based on the R.L. Stine book series of the same name. Variety exclusively reported the show had been ordered at Disney+ back in February. Per the official logline, “The series follows a group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upon their town and must all work together — thanks to and in spite of their friendships, rivalries and pasts with each other — in order to save it, learning much about their own parents’ teenage secrets in the process.” According to Disney Branded Television, the series is influenced by five of the most popular “Goosebumps” books.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor It’s not a dream: The third installment of Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” audio drama on Audible is now available. All 19 episodes of “The Sandman: Act III,” with James McAvoy again lending his voice to the title role, are now available exclusively on Audible. It’s a surprise release for the third seasons of the popular series that brings to aural life the world of Gaiman’s best-selling fantasy graphic novels published by DC. The third installment is again adapted and directed by co-executive producer Dirk Maggs and narrated by Gaiman, who also returns as creative director and co-executive producer. “The Sandman: Act III” also features an original score from BAFTA-winning composer James Hannigan.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding officiant says it was an "honour" to marry the couple. Jay Shetty - a former monk who previously married four couples during the press tour for the 'On the Floor' singer's 'Marry Me' press tour - hailed presiding over the couple's big day an "honour" and said it was "truly special" to be part of last month's ceremony. He told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I can tell you it is an honour.

Getting the new “Fletch” sequel made took some sacrifice.

Kevin Smith has said that his film Dogma is being held “hostage” by Harvey Weinstein.In a recent interview with TheWrap, the Clerks III director offered an explanation as to why his 1999 religious satire, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, isn’t available to stream or buy anywhere.“In order to tell the story unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” Smith said.The film was released theatrically by Lionsgate, with Columbia/TriaStar receiving the home video rights for a limited time, “but then the rights lapsed,” said Smith.He went on to explain how, roughly a decade later, he received a call from Weinstein “out of the blue” about a potential Dogma sequel or TV series.However, Smith’s excitement was short lived after learning from Miramax executive John Gordon that Weinstein may have had an ulterior motive.According to Smith, Gordon allegedly said that Weinstein was “calling everyone because he knew the story [about the rape allegations against him] was coming, and wanted to find out who spoke [to The New York Times].Smith went to explain how, after learning that Weinstein was trying to sell the rights to the film for $5million (£4.4 million), he and his lawyers tried to buy it back, “which we felt very dirty about because we didn’t want to give him money,” he said.However, Weinstein apparently “scoffed” at his various offers.

When people talk about the best films in Kevin Smith’s filmography, it doesn’t typically take long before “Dogma” is brought up. “Dogma” is, by far, his most ambitious film, telling the story of two fallen angels attempting to find a loophole to earn their way back into Heaven.

disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.The comedy is not available to be watched online or purchased digitally; meanwhile, Blu-ray DVDs are selling them for almost $100 a pop.“In order to tell the story, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” the “Mallrats” director told The Wrap.“I mean, honestly, not even a thought.

wearing a bikini while she’s kicking off “summer mode,” sharing details like her dresses from her recent wedding(s) to Ben Affleck or even just letting us know she’ll be making her own booty balm moving forward. It’s the Affleck stuff that has again seemed to be on her mind of late, as this weekend JLo threw back to her Paris honeymoon with a sweet post shot in the bathtub.  Of course, the Halftime subject is one of the few people who can pull off looking practically perfect in a bathtub.

If the opening of “Clerks III” this week has you feeling nostalgic about the earlier films of writer/director Kevin Smith, you’ll hit a dead-end when searching for one of his greatest accomplishments – 1999’s religious satire “Dogma.”“Dogma,” which stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Alan Rickman and Chris Rock, is currently not available to stream anywhere or buy digitally, and the out-of-print Blu-ray frequently sells for around $100 on the secondary market. While religious groups were bent out of shape by the movie, it was warmly received by critics (Roger Ebert gave it three-and-a-half out of four stars) and made $44 million at the box office (it only cost $10 million).

EXCLUSIVE: Tanner Stine (Impulse) and Kaylee Bryant (Legacies) will lead the supernatural horror Spin the Bottle from director Gavin Wiesen (The Art of Getting By), with Justin Long (Barbarian) and Ali Larter (The Rookie) to play supporting roles.

Ben Affleck had a lot to say during his romantic wedding with Jennifer Lopez. The Hollywood star prepared an emotional 12-page speech for the special occasion, declaring his love for his new wife on August 20 at his Georgia mansion.“He’s one of my favorite writers on the planet,” Kevin Smith said about Ben, sharing some details about the ceremony, during a recent interview with ‘The View.’Kevin, who is a close friend of the actor, after working together throughout his career, explained that the celebrity couple prepared their own vows, and Ben poured his heart out in front of all guests.

Ben Affleck wrote a "12-page speech" for his wedding day. The 50-year-old actor married Jennifer Lopez in August, and Kevin Smith - who attended the star-studded ceremony - has revealed that Ben wrote a "breathtaking" speech for the occasion. Kevin shared: "He’s one of my favourite writers on the planet.

Whoopi Goldberg joked about that “The View” on-air mishap on Tuesday’s episode.

Kevin Smith knows when he’s been outclassed. Or out-déclassé-d. “When I first started out, I could impress you with bad language,” the 52-year-old director told The Post.

Kevin Smith broke out in a big way when “Clerks” debuted in 1994. His black-and-white comedy about two slacker convenience store employees was filmed on a shoestring budget but was filled with so much heart and clever dialogue that it turned Smith into an indie cinema darling.

Get the tissues ready. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s “achingly beautiful” wedding vows apparently had guests in tears. Close friend Kevin Smith, who directed the couple in the early aughts rom-com Jersey Girl, said the wedding was “emotional as hell.”

, according to Page Six) didn't follow the rules. At a private ceremony for friends and family at Affleck's home in southern Georgia earlier this month, the couple married for a second time following their intimate Las Vegas wedding in July. Attendees included Ben's BFF in life and cinema, Matt Damon, the couple's children from their previous marriages, and Kevin Smith, who directed Jersey Girl, which Lopez and Affleck appeared in together. The wedding was a lavish event, and Lopez released images of the occasion on her own terms, including photos of of her dresses, each designed by Ralph Lauren. But one of the guests apparently took a video during the wedding and sold it to TMZ. The aforementioned video showed with a new song.

Jennifer Lopez is not amused that one of her wedding guests shared an intimate moment between her and Ben Affleck on their special day. The 53-year-old triple-threat star commented on a fan account in reference to a recent video released on  that showed her serenading Affleck during their wedding reception in Georgia. In the clip, Lopez sings to 50-year-old Affleck what appears to be a new song, with the lyrics, «Can't get enough!» The sweet performance even included backup dancers, and Affleck has a front-row seat and is beaming in the video. «This was taken without permission. Period.

Second time’s the charm! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrated their marriage — again — with help from friends and family.

Jennifer Lopez performed a song for Ben Affleck at their Georgia wedding ceremony last weekend, serenading him from the dance floor at the reception. The performance, seen in a video obtained by , features what appears to be an upbeat new song with the repeating hook, «Can't get enough!» J.Lo performs for Affleck with three backup dancers, each in floor-length black dresses. Affleck sits in a chair in front of the group. «I can feel the passion,» the bride sings while synchronizing her movement with the dancers by her side. On Wednesday, filmmaker Kevin Smith told ET the wedding was «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life. «He's never been happier,» Smith said of Affleck, with whom he's longtime friends. «I've seen that dude be happy, but the pure joy that was radiating from his face was absolutely unforgettable.»Smith also remembered the serenade, adding that «Jennifer Lopez sang a song and her mom got onstage and was dancing with her... it was just so sweet to see.» Smith also gushed about the wedding's design, complimenting J.Lo on her vision for the big day.

Jennifer Lopez treated her new husband Ben Affleck to a special performance on their wedding day.

Clerks III is being released in theaters next month and Kevin Smith celebrated the new film at the L.A. premiere!

There’s no way Jennifer Lopez could make decisions about backup dancers like this… could she?!?!