‘The Batman’ plot wasn’t stolen as judge hits writer who sued with copyright infringement

There have been 22 seasons of American Idol so far (including the one airing right now on ABC) and throughout those two decades, there have been 14 different people who have sat behind the judges table.

It’s been a very busy day in the world of Bravo!

Daisy Ridley‘s acting career since “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” has been, let’s say, uneven. Sure, “Sometimes I Think About Dying” is a provocative character study and a solid performance by the actress.

EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Critics Choice Awards will not be airing exclusively on the CW. The broadcast network has opted not to renew the awards show’s current option for next year, sources tell Deadline. However, it is still possible to see the ceremony on the CW in 2025 as the network is looking for a path to continue to carry it, shared with another network or a streamer, I hear. There was a similar arrangement for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, simulcast on the CW and TBS.

Carolyn Giardina Three-time Oscar-nominated director Chris Sandlers and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o previewed unfinished footage of DreamWorks Animation‘s “The Wild Robot” at CinemaCon — what Sandlers says took inspiration from Disney classics and Hayao Miyazaki’s work, resulting in an original virtual style that he described as “a Monet painting in a Miyazaki forest.” Based on Peter Brown’s book, the story follows Roz, a robot voiced by Nyong’o, who is accidentally marooned on an uninhabited island. There, the city robot meets and learns from the animals in her new environment. In this rich world, a fox meets and advises Roz.

A thug who clashed with police at the Rangers title party and was identified by his distinctive tattoos is behind bars.

Following the roaring success of The Gentlemen, Netflix is wasting no time in exploring the possibility of a second season for the gritty gangster drama. With a staggering 44 million views in just four weeks, the series has solidified its place as one of the streaming giant's standout hits of the year. Renowned filmmaker Guy Ritchie, the creative mastermind behind the series, is reportedly in discussions with Netflix executives about the prospect of delivering another thrilling instalment.

Almost two years after Joseph Gatt was arrested by the LAPD on now dismissed charges of engaging in “online sexually explicit communication with a minor across state lines,” the Game of Thrones actor is taking on the police, the city of Los Angles and the office of District Attorney George Gascón.

EXCLUSIVE: Conservative media company The Daily Wire is launching a Judge Judy-style reality courtroom comedy series called Judged By Matt Walsh.

There was a very surprising death in the latest episode of The Good Doctor!

IFC Films’ Late Night With The Devil topped the specialty market in its second week, as a Tollywood and a Bollywood film both made the top ten in a rare occurrence. Strong horror and Indian fare have helped buoy the box office since Covid. They continue to fill in the top ten, including this week, which boasts a monstrous hit in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — but is a neighborhood with fewer overall wide release due to Hollywood strikes.

Football fans and Easter Sunday travellers are being warned to expect disruption on a number of Manchester trains this afternoon. Northern is running a reduced service on some routes through the city until the end of today (March 31).

Former Big Brother star Kate Lawler has brutally hit back at her critics after she was accused of ‘abusing’ small businesses after sharing a simple home DIY project on social media.The 43 year old star, who has also appeared on This Morning, first got into hot water with fans earlier this week when she was attempted to create her own balloon arch for her mother-in-law's 70th birthday. After realising the cost of having one made professionally would run to £250, Kate decided to try her hand at making one herself and shared her efforts on Instagram as she charted the process and shared the finished result.

Larsa Pippen is explaining how she realized Marcus Jordan was not the one for her.

Colin Farrell is teasing The Batman spinoff Max series The Penguin and is calling it “incredibly violent.”

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Before Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” opened in theaters in March 2022, there was a lot of discussion online surrounding the movie’s rating. Many comic book fans were hoping to get the first Dark Knight movie with an R rating, but the film earned a PG-13 nonetheless. The universe of “The Batman” is expanding with the upcoming Max series “The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell as Gotham City gangster Oswald Cobblepot.

Colin Farrell is offering some insight into his new HBO and Max series The Penguin!

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Martin Scorsese has settled a lawsuit from an aspiring screenwriter who accused him of pocketing $500,000 to help develop a World War II movie — and then doing nothing. Simon Afram wrote “Operation: Fortitude,” a screenplay about the Allied effort to deceive the German army as to the whereabouts of the Normandy invasion. He and another producer, Edward Kahl, hired Scorsese in January 2022 to serve as an executive producer, which they hoped would help attract an A-list cast and director.

Residents across Greater Manchester have been issued with an important warning - or they could face losing a basic right.

The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has announced a new “semi-acoustic” solo tour of North America this June – see the full list of dates below.Yesterday (March 18), The Who’s official Instagram account announced nine dates in June that will see Daltrey perform “The Who hits and rarities along with solo music and stories about his incredible 60 year career” with the help of an “electric/acoustic” band.The tour will kick off in Vienna, Virginia on June 12 before heading to Niagara Falls two days later. Other dates throughout the tour will see Daltrey and his backing band perform in Bethel, Port Chester, Boston, Lenox, Detroit, Indianapolis and Highland Park.A Live Nation pre-sale starts Thursday (March 21) at 10 am local time using the code “KEY”, while general sales begin Friday (March 22) at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.JUNE 202412 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap – Filene Center *14 – Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino *16 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *18 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre *20 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion *22 – Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood – The Koussevitzky Music Shed *25 – Detroit, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre ^27 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre ^29 – Highland Park, IL @ The Pavilion at Ravinia ** = w/ KT Tunstall^ = w/ Dan Bern A post shared by The Who (@officialthewho)Earlier this year, Daltrey opened up about the future of The Who, saying that he is “happy” that “that part of my life is over”.