Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Nicola Maccanico, the former Warner Bros. and Sky Italia senior exec, who has been spearheading the radical overhaul of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, has stepped down after a three-year stint.
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How does someone survive Rome’s most cruel spectacle? The new series “Those About To Die” is set among the gladiatorial events and political intrigue that shaped an empire. “Saving Private Ryan” screenwriter Robert Rodat created the project and wrote several episodes. And, of course, it has a big name in it with two-time Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs,” “The Father”).
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Nicola Maccanico, the former Warner Bros. and Sky Italia senior exec, who has been spearheading the radical overhaul of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, has stepped down after a three-year stint.
The winner of today’s “Weirdest Title” award goes to an apparent buddy crime comedy, titled “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.” However, despite the mouthful title, this is a project you should keep an eye on, especially as it is slated to feature two great actors in lead roles. According to Deadline, James Marsden is joining Vince Vaughn in the cast of the upcoming crime comedy, “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.” The film is set to be written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski (coming off his well-received “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” animated series).
It would appear that nothing is going to stop Apple from continuing to finance and distribute A-lister films. In a world where Netflix and other streaming services are tightening their purse strings, Apple is out there making mega deals left, right, and center.
Matthew Lewis revealed if he was interested in returning to Hogwarts.
Netflix and A24 have some serious star power in mind for Beef Season 2. Deadline reports that Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are in talks to star in the next season of the anthology series. And if the pair get cast, they’ll play one of two couples who get into an increasingly crazy feud.
Peaky Blinders star Sam Claflin has been spotted filming scenes in the city centre for an upcoming drama for Amazon Prime.
We’ve gotten some very exciting information about the cast of Peacemaker‘s second season!
The trailer for Smile 2 is here!
The stars of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club showed off the new vision for the classic musical with their performance at the 2024 Tony Awards!
Tyler Perry’s cottage industry of films obviously includes the comedic “Madea” films, but as he’s suggested in recent years, that’s not all he’s made of, and he wants to be known for much more. Perhaps that trend started with Netflix’s “A Jazzman’s Blues” in 2022 and continues in a more serious vein with his latest film, “Tyler Perry’s Divorce In The Black.” READ MORE: ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ Review: Tyler Perry Surprises With A Strong, Heartbreaking Romance [TIFF] With “Divorce in the Black” Perry seems to be going for an empowering message of personal growth and transformation.
“Bridgerton” Season 3 part 2 (now streaming on Netflix), Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) finally give into their feelings and have a steamy interlude together. Spoilers ahead for Season 3 part 2. In previous interviews, the actors have revealed that they “broke furniture” while filming a sex scene.
Tony Lo Bianco, who played the key role of Sal Boca in Best Picture Oscar winner The French Connection and appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows during a 60-year screen career, died Tuesday of prostate cancer at his home in Maryland. He was 87.
In the age of social media, where everything is performative and exhibitionist, we’ve seen a rise of, well, exactly that on every level. People trying to share or show off their skills of any sort.
Of all I.P. getting the TV treatment nowadays, you have to be shocked that something like “Sausage Party” is getting a sequel series nearly a decade after it debuted.
Alex Ritman “How to Have Sex” breakout and newly-crowned BAFTA Rising Star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce has landed her next major role. The British actress is set to lead the cast of “The Seven Dials Mystery,” Netflix‘s upcoming Agatha Christie series written by “Broadchurch” creator and former “Doctor Who” showrunner Chris Chibnall, Variety has learned. Joining McKenna-Bruce are Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman.
Carolyn Giardina Canon unveiled a new camera in its Cinema EOS line, which was shown publicly during this week’s Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles. The camera and lens maker also debuted a new thriller-style short made with the new camera, titled “Scary Good.” The short was directed and lensed by cinematographer Christine Ng (whose credits include several episodes of Peacock’s “Poker Face”) in one day, on location in the ornate United Palace theater in New York.
Helen Flanagan and Ella Morgan have shared a sneak peek behind the scenes of the new Celebs Go Dating series.The Corrie actress has posted a video of herself and MAFS star Ella playing around and posing the the camera. In the video, Ella is seen crawling on the floor, wearing a latex catsuit, and Helen slaps her bum.
told the Hollywood Reporter that Bower died in his sleep at home in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 30.Bower was still appearing in movies and television series right up until 2023, when he did a three-episode guest spot on AMC’s “Lucky Hank” as Bob Odenkirk’s father Henry Sr.One memorable role was as the janitor Marvin in 1990’s “Die Hard 2,” in which he helps Bruce Willis’ John McClane fight terrorists at Dulles International Airport.He also played the president’s father Frank in Oliver Stone’s “Nixon,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Tricky Dick.And Bower took on a variety of character roles through the years in other films, like “Beverly Hills Cop 2,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Pollock” and “Hearts in Atlantis.” On television, the actor appeared in 26 episodes of the wholesome series “The Waltons” as Dr. Curtis Willard.
The Voice is continuing to shake up its cast!
This is your annual “You really need to have Shudder” notification. If you’re a fan of horror and genre filmmaking, there is no better streaming service on the planet.