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Taika Waititi’s cast for his Apple TV+ comedy series “Time Bandits” has assembled. Led by “Friends” alum Lisa Kudrow, who is playing ‘Penelope, the series will also star Kal-El Tuck (“Unseeing Evil,” “Band in the Sand”) as Kevin; Charlyne Yi (“Knocked up,” “Paper Heart,” “The Second Act”) as Judy; Tadhg Murphy (“Conversations with Friends,” “Black Sails,” “Brassic,” “Undergods”) as Alto; Roger Jean Nsengiyumva (“You Don’t know Me,” “Tomb Raider”) as Widgit; Rune Temte (“Eddie The Eagle,” “The Last Kingdom,” “Captain Marvel”) as Bittelig; Kiera Thompson (“Martyrs Lane,” “Salisbury Poisonings”) as Saffron; and Rachel House (“Heartbreak High,” “Thor Ragnarok”) as Fianna.The “Time Bandits” series “is a comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd,” per Apple TV+. It takes inspiration from the 1981 film of the same name, but is its own reimagining, TheWrap has learned.Waititi directed the first two episodes of the show.“Time Bandits” is produced for Apple TV+ by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and MRC Television.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Time Bandits” TV series at Apple from Taika Waititi has found its main cast, Variety has learned. Joining the series are: Lisa Kudrow (“Friends,” “The Comeback” as Penelope; Kal-El Tuck (“Unseeing Evil,” “Band in the Sand”) as Kevin; Charlyne Yi (“Knocked up,” “Paper Heart”) as Judy; Tadhg Murphy (“Conversations with Friends,” “Black Sails”) as Alto; Roger Jean Nsengiyumva (“You Don’t know Me,” “Tomb Raider”) as Widgit; Rune Temte (“The Last Kingdom,” “Captain Marvel”) as Bittelig; Kiera Thompson (“Martyrs Lane,” “Salisbury Poisonings”) as Saffron; and Rachel House (“Heartbreak High,” “Thor Ragnarok”) as Fianna.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Reservation Dogs” has been renewed for Season 3. The FX series airs exclusively on Hulu. The news comes as the critically-acclaimed series is still airing its second season. Season 2 will conclude on Sept. 28. The third season is expected to debut in 2023. “’Reservation Dogs’ continues its remarkable run with critics, fans and awards all recognizing the singular brilliance of the series created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming for FX. “FX is proud to join with our partners at Hulu to order a third season featuring the amazing cast and all of the artists who deliver one of the most original, engaging and funny shows on television.”

FX’s “Reservation Dogs” has been renewed for a third season, Nick Grad, president of original programming at the network, announced Thursday. The dramedy, which centers on a ragtag group of adolescents on an Oklahoma reservation, will return to Hulu in 2023.The AFI Award and Peabody Award-winning show will conclude its second season on Sept.

Rita Ora has told how she has found her "fairy tale" ending, amid speculation she has married filmmaker Taika Waititi. The 31-year-old singer admitted she is "very much in love" with the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' director, following reports the pair wed last month. She said: "I’m in love.

Rita Ora appears to be completely besotted by her new husband Taika Waititi after gushing about her “fairytale” ending in a recent interview.The songstress, 31, tied the knot in an “intimate” ceremony in central London earlier this year, and although the star never actually confirmed the nuptials, her friend and celeb hairstylist James Brown congratulated the couple in an Instagram post. Speaking on Jaime Winstone's Greatest Night Ever podcast, the hitmaker said: “I'm in love. I'm very much in love.

Disney has stamped release dates on some of its biggest announcements from out of its D23 convention, most notably shifting “Haunted Mansion” from the spring of next year to now open in a prime summer 2023 slot on August 11, 2023, while also dating “Mufasa: The Lion King” for July 5, 2024. Other dates were Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” for April 21, 2023, Pixar’s “Elio” for March 1, 2024 and “Disney’s Snow White” for March 22, 2024.

Disney has summarized a bulk of release dates that had made know over the weekend out of D23. What’s important to note that’s new here is that the Star Wars movie which Patty Jenkins couldn’t commit to, Rogue Squadron, is removed off its Dec. 22, 2023 release date — not shocking. TBD if that film is still in development.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Some people look back at their high school years with a certain wistfulness; others couldn’t be paid to revisit that particular stretch of adolescence… thank you very much. Filmmaker Jennifer Kaytin Robinson falls squarely in the latter category, though she admits she’s at least partially to blame for the bad memories. “I was a bitch,” she says with the kind of laugh that only comes after years of self-reflection. “I was unhappy, so that came out by me paying that unhappiness forward. I love my family… but they can only do so much.” Robinson, now in her thirties, is happily revisiting her teen angst in “Do Revenge,” a Hitchcockian high-school comedy that debuts Sept. 16 on Netflix. It’s a welcome return to the YA genre for Robinson, who most recently co-wrote this summer’s blockbuster “Thor: Love and Thunder” with Taika Waititi. She first made her mark on streaming with Netflix’s “Someone Great,” a funny and touching ode to love and female friendship, starring Gina Rodriguez.

comes to digital, 4K, Blu-Ray, and DVD on Sept. 27, and with it a reel of never-before-seen bloopers from the film's set.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Disney Plus Day officially kicks off on Sept. 8, but Disney is already offering epic deals in time for the annual virtual event. Right now, you can score a Disney Plus subscription for only $1.99/month, a huge drop from their usual $7.99/month price tag. The offer runs through Sept. 19 but you’ll want to jump on it fast in order to be able to stream all the new shows and films the streamer will be announcing this week. There is already a packed slate of fresh content arriving on the streamer for Disney Plus Day, in addition to dozens of surprise announcements expected to come over the weekend Some highlights include the streaming debut of “Thor: Love and Thunder” and a new live-action adaptation of “Pinocchio” starring Tom Hanks.

Rita Ora steps out in a fitted suit dress for a few events in Tirana, Albania over the weekend.

reported Empire Magazine. “It’s just at this point a matter of schedule and when it can happen. I’ve stayed close to Kathleen [Kennedy] and we get together often and talk about it,” Johnson told the publication, referring to the Lucasfilm president. “It would break my heart if I were finished, if I couldn’t get back in that sandbox at some point.”Johnson’s trilogy was announced in 2017 after his “Star Wars” directorial debut and had promised to feature “new characters from a corner of the galaxy that ‘Star Wars’ lore has never before explored,” according to IndieWire, which added that a parallel tagline was echoed by “Thor: Love and Thunder” director Taika Waititi — who is slated to have a “Star Wars” film in 2025.Johnson’s comments track with those made by Kennedy at the Star Wars Celebration earlier this year.

Rita Ora has been spotted looking incredible as she stepped out after her daily workout in London. The singer-songwriter, 32, was snapped on Wednesday in a black crop top showing off her toned abs and tiny Nike cycling shorts, paired with long white socks and white trainers.

Sam Mendes is set to be honoured by the Toronto International Film Festival following the Canadian premiere of his latest fil, “Empire Of Light”.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Get your couches ready,” Chris Hemsworth wrote Monday morning on Instagram, announcing that “Thor: Love and Thunder” will be available to stream on Disney+ starting Sept.

Rita Ora has shared several photos of her latest trip to New Zealand, sparking rumours she is currently on her honeymoon with her reported new husband Taika Waititi. The 31 year old is speculated to have had a ‘secret wedding’ with film director Taika, 47, earlier this month, which was seemingly confirmed recently by Rita’s friend and celeb hairstylist James Brown in a congratulatory Instagram message.

“Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, as they divulge the secrets behind the creation of Thor: Love and Thunder. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, ‘Assembled’ pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film,” per the streamer“With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return’ showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith,’” per Disney+.

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Sam Mendes is set to be honoured by the Toronto International Film Festival.

Carson Burton Sam Mendes will receive the Ebert Director Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey announced Tuesday.The award, which recognizes filmmakers who have exemplified greatness in their careers, was named after legendary film critic Roger Ebert and is an evolution of the festival’s Roger Ebert Golden Thumb Award. Past recipients of the award include Denis Villeneuve, Chloé Zhao and Taika Waititi.

Sam Mendes, whose latest movie from Searchlight, Empire of Light, is making its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, will be receiving the event’s TIFF Ebert Director Award.

The Sun UK’s sources, who claims that the “Carry On” performer will now go by the surname Waititi-Ora. The same source also shared details on the alleged wedding ceremony and, based on the claims, the event was a joyous occasion:This purported union has yet to be formally confirmed by the stars themselves, but there’s apparently evidence that backs up the news. Per The Sun, the MTV Video Music Award winner posted a photo of her partner this past weekend, which showed him partaking in a glass of wine that was sent to them by Cameron Diaz.

Brett Goldstein is opening up about his cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder and revealing that he only had two weeks to prepare for his role.

Rita Ora's wedding to Taika Waititi seems has been confirmed after her friend and celeb hairstylist James Brown congratulated the couple.There had been speculation that the couple had tied the knot in a secret ceremony and the London-based stylist, 53, now appears to have confirmed those rumours in his latest Instagram Story. Sharing a picture of himself alongside the 31 year old singer, he wrote: "Congratulations Mrs Waititi Ora." He then tagged the pair before added: "Love you," with a love heart emoji.The couple have been sparking wedding rumours ever since the 46 year old New Zealand director Taika appeared to show off a ring.

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The wedding bells have gone off!

It’s official! Taika Waititi and Rita Ora are reportedly married after one year of dating.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi are married! The 31-year-old singer and the 46-year-old filmmaker recently tied the knot, multipleoutlets report. The pair exchanged vows during an intimate ceremony in London, according to . The singer will now go by the name Mrs. Waititi-Ora, the outlet reports.Marriage speculation between the pair began when Ora posted pics of herself wearing a gold band on Instagram.

reported that the 31-year-old musician and 46-year-old filmmaker got married over the weekend in a small, private ceremony in London. The news was later confirmed by “It was a really intimate ceremony and super special for everyone there," a source told the Sun.

Director Taika Waititi and singer Rita Ora have reportedly tied the knot in an ‘intimate’ ceremony in London surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika was seen in a picture on Rita’s sister’s Instagram page wearing a ring on his wedding finger as he relaxed with a glass of wine. Neither of the stars have spoken publicly about their rumoured marriage, but an insider has claimed the pair have wed and that Rita has changed her name.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi have reportedly tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in London.

Rita Ora has reportedly secretly married Taika Waititi, taken his name and flashed her gold wedding ring in Paris. The ‘Hot Right Now’ singer, 31, and the director, 46, are said to have tied the knot at an “intimate ceremony” in London, with Rita apparently intending to go by the name Mrs Waititi-Ora. But instead of taking time out for a honeymoon, Rita is back to recording new music in the studio.

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Pop sensation Rita Ora has tied the knot with film director Taika Waititi in an “intimate” ceremony in central London, according to reports. The 31 year old Hot Right Now singer, and 46 year director are thought to have tied the knot in a “super special” ceremony just two months after the Hollywood director officially popped the question.