Met Gala to celebrity divorces, it’s been a wild week for celebrity news. Your favorite stars have been sharing behind-the-scenes looks of their outfits, shaving their eyebrows, and making funny videos, on TikTok.
17.04.2023 - 20:23 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: APA has announced its signing of David Hayter, the award-winning screenwriter, actor, director and producer best known for scripting films that have pulled in well over $1B at the worldwide box office.
Hayter’s most well known, blockbuster writing credits include X-Men, X2: X-Men United, Dwayne Johnson starrer The Scorpion King and Zack Snyder’s Watchmen. He also worked on Marvel’s Black Widow, Iron Man and Hulk films, as well as The Chronicles of Riddick, DreamWorks Animation’s Voltron, and Midnight Ride for Disney and Johnny Depp.
The multi-hyphenate is best known on the TV side for writing on and exec producing Netflix’s cult hit Warrior Nun, which ran for two seasons. He has also sold shows to CBS, ABC, Fox, Showtime, Starz, Crunchyroll and WBTV, most recently selling an untitled action film to Amazon.
Hayter made his directorial debut with the 2014 indie horror film Wolves, starring Lucas Till and Jason Momoa, and is also an internationally recognized voice actor, having voiced Solid Snake and Big Boss in the global hit video game franchise Metal Gear Solid.
Other recent signings at APA include Clint Eastwood’s go-to screenwriter Nick Schenk and filmmaker Ariel Vroman, as well as such big-name actors as Regina Hall, William H. Macy, Donnie Yen, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cusack, Rosa Salazar, Mayan Lopez and Ken Jeong.
Hayter continues to be represented by Fourth Wall Management and attorney David B. Feldman of Brecheen Feldman Breimer.
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Met Gala to celebrity divorces, it’s been a wild week for celebrity news. Your favorite stars have been sharing behind-the-scenes looks of their outfits, shaving their eyebrows, and making funny videos, on TikTok.
SAG-AFTRA, in partnership with the Motion Picture Association and a host of other industry unions and organizations, has launched the Green Council Initiative to promote eco-responsible entertainment. Founded by SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, the initiative’s top priority is the reduction of single-use plastic on set, on screen and in audience homes, while normalizing the use and depictions of reusables – much like the “Buckle Up Hollywood!” movement pushed to promote seat belt awareness back in the 1990s.
loudly criticized the romantic comedy actress’ appearance at a recent screening of Michael J. Fox’s new documentary “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” in New York.As always, the kvetching is unbearably tedious.“WTF has Meg Ryan done to her face?!,” said one Twitter user.“Is that really Meg Ryan? If so, that’s such a shame and incredibly sad,” another jackass bemoaned.What, exactly, is so sad about it? She looked like she was having a fun, classy time.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Russell Crowe will receive the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema at the 57th Karlovy Vary Film Festival (June 30-July 8). The Oscar winning actor will also deploy his musical talent with his band Indoor Garden Party, which will perform at the festival’s opening night concert. The festival also revealed Friday that Johnny Depp would appear in its trailer, which will have its premiere at the opening ceremony. Crowe, who was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia at an early age, began his acting career at the age of 6, working in TV and theater. In 1989, he started working in Australian films, with “The Crossing” (1990, dir. George Ogilvie), “Proof” (1991, dir. Jocelyn Moorhouse), and “Romper Stomper” (1992, dir. Geoffrey Wright). He won two Australian Academy Awards: supporting actor for “Proof” and best actor for “Romper Stomper.”
Russell Crowe will receive the Crystal Globe Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the 2023 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, KVIFF organizers announced on Friday. And unlike past recipients of the Crystal Globe like Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Mel Gibson, Judi Dench and Robert De Niro, Crowe will also perform on the festival’s opening night with his rock band, Indoor Garden Party.The festival, which takes place in a spa town outside Prague in the Czech Republic, will present Crowe with the award on its opening night, June 30.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are "two troubled but fascinating human beings", according to the author of a new book. The 59-year-old actor and Amber, 37, were both involved in two high-profile court cases following their divorce in 2017 - but Nick Wallis insists he never found the trials to be "sordid or grim". Nick - whose new book is called 'Depp v Heard: The Unreal Story' - told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I thought they were two troubled but fascinating human beings, trying to find their way in the world.
Jason Momoa is up to his old antics by, once again, baring it all!The 43-year-old action star invited to get a peek into his fridge and gym, but what the outlet hadn't anticipated was Momoa opening the door to his gym in nothing but a pink robe and a shark tooth necklace. «I didn't know you were coming. I woulda got dressed up if I knew,» he quipped.The star then proceeded to show off his fully stocked fridge, which included all the necessities for «a growing boy,» including water, beer, liquor, ham and pre/post workout drinks.
“Depp v Heard: The Unreal Story,” due out May 17, covers the two jaw-dropping trials that unfolded in the wake of the couple’s stunning 2016 split.“I thought they were two troubled, but fascinating human beings, trying to find their way in the world,” Wallis told the Daily Mail.“They went through an extraordinary process, played out on a global stage. I never thought it was sordid or grim.”The Post reached out to Wallis for comment.A freelance journalist and broadcaster who has worked for the BBC, Private Eye, and ITN, Wallis says he is the only journalist to cover both trials extensively.Wallis claims to have attended London court nearly every day in 2020 to watch Depp lose his libel caseagainst The Sun, which had called him a “wife-beater.”He reported attending every day of last year’s Virginia trial, where the“Pirates of the Caribbean” star won his defamation case against the“Aquaman” actress over a 2018 op-ed Heard wrote for the Washington Post, claiming to be “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”“The Unreal Story” is said to provide insight into the sexual politics, culture wars, and intense social media attention surrounding the trials.
EXCLUSIVE: Ioan Gruffudd (San Andreas) has closed a deal to join Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys 4, the newest installment in the hit series of buddy cop action comedies from Sony Pictures.
Meghan Markle has signed with a new talent agency in a bid to help “build out her business.”
If there is one thing we know about Jason Momoa, it’s that he’s NOT afraid to strip down – even to his birthday suit – and show off that Baywatch quality body!
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has signed for representation with WME, Variety can report exclusively. The signing represents a crown jewel for WME, one might say, as numerous agency rivals have tried to land the public figure formerly known as Meghan Markle since she and husband Prince Harry moved to California in 2020. Her team at WME will include power agent turned Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Brad Slater, the rep and brand architect within the agency for Dwayne Johnson, and longtime Serena Williams agent Jill Smoller. Additionally, WME will assume representation of Archewell, her and Prince Harry’s content creation label. Film and television production, brand partnerships, and overall business-building will be explored. Acting will not be an area of focus.
Jason Momoa knows what wisdom he wants to impart on his kids. The 43-year-old actor covers the latest issue of , and, in the accompanying interview, reveals the most important thing he teaches his and ex Lisa Bonet's children, Nakoa-Wolf, 14, and Lola Iolani, 15.«There's nothing worth doing if it's not gonna be hard and it's not gonna be a struggle. It's OK to fall.
Prince Andrew was given a replica James Bond Aston Martin car worth £4,000 when he was just six years old, according to a new documentary examining his public downfall.The Duke of York - who was then the second in line to the throne - was gifted the working vehicle which had machine guns behind the headlamps, a rotating number plate and a smokescreen function to befuddle chasing villains all before he turned seven. Channel 4’s Andrew: The Problem Prince examines how Prince Andrew was stripped of his Royal duties over his friendship with late American paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and sexual abuse accusations from Virginia Guiffre, who settled her civil claim against the Prince last year. Claims which Prince Andrew vehemently denied.
Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Sung Kang took the stage to reminiscence about the long-running ‘Fast Saga’ franchise movie by movie, from the 2001 “The Fast and the Furious” to the upcoming “Fast X.” They joked about Dwayne Johnson joining in “Fast Five” and paid their respect to Paul Walker while discussing “Furious 7.” Rodriguez noted, while discussing “F9,” how proud she was that “F9” was such a major part of the COVID-era theatrical comeback, and that the series overall has provided so many strong roles for people of color. Brewster noted that this installment has four Oscar-winning actresses in Rita Moreno, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron and Brie Larson.After that, Vin Diesel indeed showed up and noted that he enjoyed “this room” more than the Oscars. He noted that the people sitting in the Academy Awards are only there because of those sitting in this room.
returned for the 10th week of season 9 on Wednesday, and the show was a musical duel between three contestants who had all been saved by the Ding Dong Keep It On bell throughout the season.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's «Battle of the Saved» episode saw the return of Medusa, The Mantis and The Gargoyle, who all gave it their best shot to stay in the competition.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.Here's how Wednesday's «Battle of the Saved» episode shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Kicking things off on a powerful, emotional and skillful first note, The Mantis came on stage belting out a moving and impressive rendition of Shawn Mendes «Mercy» that really demonstrated just how talented she truly is, and how much raw passion she can infuse in her performances.«That performance alone could win this competition,» McCarthy marveled. «That was a winning performance tonight, and it would be so awesome that if somebody we saved actually took home the trophy for „Someone just like you.“The Gargoyle took the stage next, posing as a stone DJ as he sang „DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love“ by Usher, featuring Pitbull, and it was the perfect high-energy compliment to Medusa's performance.»You made me so proud tonight, Gargoyle!" McCarthy praised.
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran actor Richard Dreyfuss, best known for his Oscar-winning turn in The Goodbye Girl, has signed with Innovative Artists for representation.
Pixar’s Elemental will have its world premiere screening at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 27.
Davina McCall is set to front a documentary for Channel 4 exploring why some women are turning their backs on the contraceptive pill The former Big Brother presenter, 55, previously discussed her own menopause journey and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in a documentary for the broadcaster. In The Pill, she will investigate “the myths and misconceptions that surround contraception” and ask whether enough is being done to given women appropriate care.The documentary was announced as part of a slate of new shows across all genres that will air on Channel 4 from spring.Three-part series Depp V Heard will examine the headline-making defamation trial between Hollywood star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Aquaman actress Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s blockbuster legal bust-up will be the focus of a three-part Channel 4 documentary, as the British broadcaster unveiled a “provocative” slate of new titles.