Exclusive: Only Murders in the Building is expanding its recurring cast with Desmin Borges (You’re The Worst), Siena Werber (Brand New Cherry Flavor) and newcomer Lilian Rebelo (Our Dear Drug Lord).
They join stars/executive producers Steve Martin, who also co-created the hit Hulu series, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as well as new recurring players Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy and returning Meryl Streep in the upcoming fourth season.
All new characters will be integral to the twists and turns of the investigation into the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage’s (Martin) stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.
Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich revealed in a recent Deadline interview that the Only Murders In the Building trio, Charles, Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez), will kick off the new season with a trip to Los Angeles...
They join stars/executive producers Steve Martin, who also co-created the hit Hulu series, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as well as new recurring players Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy and returning Meryl Streep in the upcoming fourth season.
All new characters will be integral to the twists and turns of the investigation into the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage’s (Martin) stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.
Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich revealed in a recent Deadline interview that the Only Murders In the Building trio, Charles, Oliver (Short) and Mabel (Gomez), will kick off the new season with a trip to Los Angeles...
- 4/5/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Donner's "The Omen" is one of the most revered horror classics of all time. Now, Disney's 20th Century Studios is bridging the franchise back from the dead for a prequel in the form of "The First Omen." Horror has been on an incredible hot streak at the box office over the last couple of years, and Disney is the best in the business at milking franchises for all they're worth. So, will this R-rated franchise revival scare up enough to make it a hit when it opens next weekend?
Director Arkasha Stevenson's horror prequel is currently expected to pull in between $8 and $13 million on its opening weekend, per Box Office Pro. It will be opening directly against Dev Patel's action flick "Monkey Man," which has its sights set on a debut between $16 and $25 million. Both movies will also be contending with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" on its second weekend,...
Director Arkasha Stevenson's horror prequel is currently expected to pull in between $8 and $13 million on its opening weekend, per Box Office Pro. It will be opening directly against Dev Patel's action flick "Monkey Man," which has its sights set on a debut between $16 and $25 million. Both movies will also be contending with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" on its second weekend,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Crazy Stupid Love directing duo, Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are returning to their roots as the two have come on to direct the Sony pic Misadventure. Sources close to the project say it is very early development with Jimmy Miller producing. Ficarra and Requa will exec produce alongside their Zaftig Films producing partner Charlie Gogolak.
While plot details are unknown at this time, sources close to the project say the film is in the vein of Crazy Stupid Love, the rom com starring Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore which helped launch the duos directing career. Mark Hammer penned the script.
Even though the film is in early development, early word around town is the script features several great roles and once pre-production ramps up, the project could entice some high-profile talent.
While this film marks Ficarra and Requa’s first feature directing job since...
While plot details are unknown at this time, sources close to the project say the film is in the vein of Crazy Stupid Love, the rom com starring Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore which helped launch the duos directing career. Mark Hammer penned the script.
Even though the film is in early development, early word around town is the script features several great roles and once pre-production ramps up, the project could entice some high-profile talent.
While this film marks Ficarra and Requa’s first feature directing job since...
- 3/21/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez has had a bit of a career resurgence lately. While the actress-turned-singer had been dabbling back in movies with an acclaimed performance in Hustlers, she’s also been in films like The Mother for Netflix and Shotgun Wedding for Amazon. Recently, J. Lo has had a dual feature film release about self-reflection and self-discovery through her music with the movies This is Me…Now and The Greatest Love Story Never Told, which are both available on Prime Video. You may have also recently caught her and her hubby, Ben Affleck, dropping a Dunkin’ rap jingle in a recent Super Bowl ad. Netflix has now released the trailer for the upcoming Atlas, which has Lopez dipping her toe in the science fiction genre.
The official plot synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a...
The official plot synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a...
- 3/13/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jennifer Lopez confronts her complicated feelings about artificial intelligence when disaster strikes in the teaser trailer for Netflix’s sci-fi movie Atlas.
Launching on the streaming service May 24, fimmkaer Brad Peyton’s feature also stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong. Atlas centers on Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), a data analyst who must set aside her mistrust of AI when she faces problems during a voyage to apprehend a renegade robot with which she has shared history.
“Fire thrusters now!” Lopez shouts in the dramatic footage that shows her vessel going down. “Mission control, this is Atlas Shepherd. Do you hear me?”
Peyton (Rampage) directs from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. Producers include Peyton, Lopez, Jeff Fierson, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
Lopez starred in Netflix’s 2023 film The Mother,...
Launching on the streaming service May 24, fimmkaer Brad Peyton’s feature also stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong. Atlas centers on Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), a data analyst who must set aside her mistrust of AI when she faces problems during a voyage to apprehend a renegade robot with which she has shared history.
“Fire thrusters now!” Lopez shouts in the dramatic footage that shows her vessel going down. “Mission control, this is Atlas Shepherd. Do you hear me?”
Peyton (Rampage) directs from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. Producers include Peyton, Lopez, Jeff Fierson, Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
Lopez starred in Netflix’s 2023 film The Mother,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Clockwise from top left: Priceless (Screengrab); 2 Days In Paris (Screengrab); Jeffrey (Screengrab); Something’s Gotta Give (Screengrab); The Big Sick (Amazon/Lionsgate); My Man Godfrey (Screengrab)
Lovers of romantic comedies have an array of options on Amazon Prime Video—particularly when it comes to oldies but goodies. Cary Grant classics abound,...
Lovers of romantic comedies have an array of options on Amazon Prime Video—particularly when it comes to oldies but goodies. Cary Grant classics abound,...
- 2/10/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
Jennifer Lopez is known for her versatility in Hollywood.
She truly does it all, from acting in blockbusters to topping the charts with her music. Right now the focus is on the latter as she takes over Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on February 3.
However, Jennifer is equally used to flexing her acting chops, and she particularly excels in comedies. She’s played everything from an assassin in The Mother to a stripper in her critically acclaimed Hustlers.
That’s a true testament to her creative range, but we have to admit that her rom-coms always hold a special place in our heart. Jennifer shared the screen with Matthew McConaughey (a legend in the genre by his own rights) in her first – The Wedding Planner.
Since then, she’s taken the lead in eight other laugh-out-loud films and played an essential role in another. Her most recent rom-com...
She truly does it all, from acting in blockbusters to topping the charts with her music. Right now the focus is on the latter as she takes over Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on February 3.
However, Jennifer is equally used to flexing her acting chops, and she particularly excels in comedies. She’s played everything from an assassin in The Mother to a stripper in her critically acclaimed Hustlers.
That’s a true testament to her creative range, but we have to admit that her rom-coms always hold a special place in our heart. Jennifer shared the screen with Matthew McConaughey (a legend in the genre by his own rights) in her first – The Wedding Planner.
Since then, she’s taken the lead in eight other laugh-out-loud films and played an essential role in another. Her most recent rom-com...
- 2/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Pinar Toprak, the Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer who has lent her talents to everything from the Brie Larson-led Captain Marvel to Epic Games’ Fortnite, has joined Artist International Group for representation in conjunction with her long-time agents, Kraft-Engel Management.
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
Specializing in creating thematic scores for superhero sagas, comedies and TV series of varying genres, Toprak with the aforementioned projects became the first female composer to score both a film and video game with gross revenues of over $1 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
“We look forward to working with Pinar and her team in expanding her opportunities as an artist and brand in many worldwide arenas,” said Aig’s CEO David Unger.
Previously, Toprak has composed the new theme for Amazon Prime Video Sports, used on NFL’s Thursday Night Football; composed and produced the soundtrack for Disney theme parks, including the new Epcot theme; written and produced music...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix‘s upcoming drama series, Ransom Canyon, is adding some star power to its cast lineup with James Brolin, Eoin Macken, and Lizzy Greene. As primary cast members, the trio joins Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.
Based on the books written by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon is a family drama with an emphasis on romance framed as a contemporary Western odyssey that follows the lives of three ranching families. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the project is one of Netflix’s most anticipated dramas coming to the streamer.
April Blair created the series while serving as the project’s writer and executive producer. Amanda Marsalis will direct two episodes in the 10-episode series.
The following character descriptions are taken from Deadline‘s exclusive report:
Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, the owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch.
Brolin plays Cap Fuller, an ex army captain, and the brash,...
Based on the books written by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon is a family drama with an emphasis on romance framed as a contemporary Western odyssey that follows the lives of three ranching families. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the project is one of Netflix’s most anticipated dramas coming to the streamer.
April Blair created the series while serving as the project’s writer and executive producer. Amanda Marsalis will direct two episodes in the 10-episode series.
The following character descriptions are taken from Deadline‘s exclusive report:
Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, the owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch.
Brolin plays Cap Fuller, an ex army captain, and the brash,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Adam Fogelson is replacing Joe Drake as chair of Lionsgate’s motion picture group.
Drake reportedly initiated the transition and will be working with Fogelson over the coming months on succession plans. Drake, who was named co-chair of Lionsgate in 2017, will be leaving the company. He’s departing after leading the studio to its first billion-dollar year since 2019, thanks to commercial winners like “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
“Despite unprecedented disruption over the last few years, we built a team that thrived throughout and achieved everything I could have imagined at Lionsgate,’ Drake said in a statement. “Having worked side by side with Adam for the past 18 months, he is the perfect choice to lead the motion picture group forward to even greater heights.”
Drake served as Lionsgate’s co-chief operating officer and motion picture group president for five years before leaving...
Drake reportedly initiated the transition and will be working with Fogelson over the coming months on succession plans. Drake, who was named co-chair of Lionsgate in 2017, will be leaving the company. He’s departing after leading the studio to its first billion-dollar year since 2019, thanks to commercial winners like “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
“Despite unprecedented disruption over the last few years, we built a team that thrived throughout and achieved everything I could have imagined at Lionsgate,’ Drake said in a statement. “Having worked side by side with Adam for the past 18 months, he is the perfect choice to lead the motion picture group forward to even greater heights.”
Drake served as Lionsgate’s co-chief operating officer and motion picture group president for five years before leaving...
- 1/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake is exiting the studio. He’ll hand the reins to Adam Fogelson, who formerly lead both Universal Pictures and STX Motion Picture Group; Fogelson joined Lionsgate’s film group in 2022 as vice chair. This is now the third studio Fogelson will lead dating back to 2009.
Drake returned to Lionsgate in 2017 after starting Good Universe Pictures, which Lionsgate acquired from Drake. He most recently oversaw Lionsgate’s first $1 billion year at the global box office since 2019, thanks in large part to new “John Wick,” “Hunger Games,” and “Saw” films. Drake also oversaw the successes of “Knives Out,” “Jesus Revolution,” “Shotgun Wedding,” and more.
Fogelson and Drake will continue to work together over the next couple of months.
Drake’s exit comes as Lionsgate spins its studio business from Starz, which could lead to a potential sale of the studio. The company recently beefed...
Drake returned to Lionsgate in 2017 after starting Good Universe Pictures, which Lionsgate acquired from Drake. He most recently oversaw Lionsgate’s first $1 billion year at the global box office since 2019, thanks in large part to new “John Wick,” “Hunger Games,” and “Saw” films. Drake also oversaw the successes of “Knives Out,” “Jesus Revolution,” “Shotgun Wedding,” and more.
Fogelson and Drake will continue to work together over the next couple of months.
Drake’s exit comes as Lionsgate spins its studio business from Starz, which could lead to a potential sale of the studio. The company recently beefed...
- 1/10/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Surprise move comes on back of company’s first billion-dollar box office year since 2019.
Joe Drake will step down as chair of Lionsgate motion picture group and Adam Fogelson will assume the reins at the company, which just recorded its first billion-dollar year at the box office since 2019.
The company said in a press release that Drake, who renewed his contract in late 2022, initiated the transition and will work with Fogelson over the coming months to ensure a smooth succession. Fogelson currently serves as vice chair of the motion picture group.
The move came as a surprise to industry sources...
Joe Drake will step down as chair of Lionsgate motion picture group and Adam Fogelson will assume the reins at the company, which just recorded its first billion-dollar year at the box office since 2019.
The company said in a press release that Drake, who renewed his contract in late 2022, initiated the transition and will work with Fogelson over the coming months to ensure a smooth succession. Fogelson currently serves as vice chair of the motion picture group.
The move came as a surprise to industry sources...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Shift: Joe Drake Stepping Down As Chair, Hands Reins To Adam Fogelson
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake is exiting the company, and handing over executive duties and title to Motion Picture Group Vice Chair Adam Fogelson.
This was a move initiated by Drake who’ll be working with Fogelson over the coming months to transition him to the Chair role.
The corporate segue follows Lionsgate’s reboot of the Hunger Games franchise with the Q4 holiday prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has grossed over $340M global box office to date.
Drake rejoined Lionsgate in 2017 after having success with Good Universe Pictures, the second company acquired by Lionsgate from Drake. Other highlights during his current run of the Motion Picture Group include multi-award-winning Knives Out ($312M global B.O.), the last two John Wick movies ($766M+ global B.O.), and the latest installment in the Saw franchise ($111M global box). Last year, Lionsgate achieved its...
This was a move initiated by Drake who’ll be working with Fogelson over the coming months to transition him to the Chair role.
The corporate segue follows Lionsgate’s reboot of the Hunger Games franchise with the Q4 holiday prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has grossed over $340M global box office to date.
Drake rejoined Lionsgate in 2017 after having success with Good Universe Pictures, the second company acquired by Lionsgate from Drake. Other highlights during his current run of the Motion Picture Group include multi-award-winning Knives Out ($312M global B.O.), the last two John Wick movies ($766M+ global B.O.), and the latest installment in the Saw franchise ($111M global box). Last year, Lionsgate achieved its...
- 1/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez admits not everyone in her camp initially supported the idea to document her romance with husband Ben Affleck in her upcoming “This Is Me… Now” album and companion film.
“As artists, we have to follow our heart and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it,” Lopez tells me.
Lopez is set to drop “This Is Me… Now,” a new album that marks the 20th anniversary of “This Is Me…Then,” on Feb. 16. The Dave Meyers-directed companion short film will be released at the same time by Amazon MGM Studios.
Sure, Lopez has some worries about putting her and Affleck’s life in the spotlight because “we both have Ptsd” caused by the media scrutiny they endured back when they first dated, she said, “but we’re older now. We’re wiser.
“As artists, we have to follow our heart and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it,” Lopez tells me.
Lopez is set to drop “This Is Me… Now,” a new album that marks the 20th anniversary of “This Is Me…Then,” on Feb. 16. The Dave Meyers-directed companion short film will be released at the same time by Amazon MGM Studios.
Sure, Lopez has some worries about putting her and Affleck’s life in the spotlight because “we both have Ptsd” caused by the media scrutiny they endured back when they first dated, she said, “but we’re older now. We’re wiser.
- 12/20/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez has a new movie role in the works. The actress and singer is set to star in a film adaptation of 1993 Broadway musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is being directed by Dreamgirls‘ Bill Condon, Variety reports.
The music side of the film is led by John Kander and Fred Ebb, while the musical’s book is written by Terrence McNally.
Lopez will play the lead role of Aurora, a character created by an incarcerated gay hairdresser named Luis Molina, who’s serving an eight-year sentence for corrupting a minor.
The music side of the film is led by John Kander and Fred Ebb, while the musical’s book is written by Terrence McNally.
Lopez will play the lead role of Aurora, a character created by an incarcerated gay hairdresser named Luis Molina, who’s serving an eight-year sentence for corrupting a minor.
- 12/7/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has ordered the drama “Ransom Canyon” to series, with Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly set to star.
Netflix has given “Ransom Canyon” a 10-episode order. The series is described as a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western. The official logline states that the show “charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.”
Duhamel will star as Staten Kirkland, described as the owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch. He is further described as “Steadfast and stoic, Staten leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves.”
Kelly will play Quinn. It is said that the character “has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve...
Netflix has given “Ransom Canyon” a 10-episode order. The series is described as a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western. The official logline states that the show “charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.”
Duhamel will star as Staten Kirkland, described as the owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch. He is further described as “Steadfast and stoic, Staten leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves.”
Kelly will play Quinn. It is said that the character “has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve...
- 12/5/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Dominican Republic (Dr) has been making bold strides in its film industry, reporting dynamic growth and earning kudos both at home and internationally. Ironically, what spurred its growth was a global pandemic. As many countries remained in lockdown, Dr opened its borders to more location shoots by June 2020.
“It was precisely during the pandemic that we began to present record-breaking levels in terms of production service earnings. We went from collecting revenues amounting to $50 million in a good year to over $250 million,” said Marianna Vargas, director general of national film institute, DGCine.
With health and safety protocols firmly in place, Dr began to lure a number of high-profile projects, led by M. Knight Shyamalan’s “Old,” Jennifer Lopez-led romcom “Shotgun Wedding” and Channing Tatum-Sandra Bullock action-comedy caper, “Lost City of D.”
A more recent production is Netflix’s “Nyad,” starring Jodie Foster and Annette Bening, where...
“It was precisely during the pandemic that we began to present record-breaking levels in terms of production service earnings. We went from collecting revenues amounting to $50 million in a good year to over $250 million,” said Marianna Vargas, director general of national film institute, DGCine.
With health and safety protocols firmly in place, Dr began to lure a number of high-profile projects, led by M. Knight Shyamalan’s “Old,” Jennifer Lopez-led romcom “Shotgun Wedding” and Channing Tatum-Sandra Bullock action-comedy caper, “Lost City of D.”
A more recent production is Netflix’s “Nyad,” starring Jodie Foster and Annette Bening, where...
- 11/27/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Josh Duhamel’s opening up about his divorce from Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson. The actor says he and the “Big Girls Don’t Cry” singer “outgrew each other.” Despite their split, the Shotgun Wedding star insists he and Fergie “have a great relationship” as co-parents.
Josh and Fergie divorced in 2019 after 10 years of marriage
After 13 years together, eight years of marriage, and one child, Duhamel and Fergie called it quits. “With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” they said in a 2017 statement announcing their separation (via People).
In August 2013, the Black Eyed Peas singer and Buddy Games star became parents with the birth of their now 10-year-old son after a 2009 wedding in Malibu, California.
“To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public,” they continued. “We are and will always...
Josh and Fergie divorced in 2019 after 10 years of marriage
After 13 years together, eight years of marriage, and one child, Duhamel and Fergie called it quits. “With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” they said in a 2017 statement announcing their separation (via People).
In August 2013, the Black Eyed Peas singer and Buddy Games star became parents with the birth of their now 10-year-old son after a 2009 wedding in Malibu, California.
“To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public,” they continued. “We are and will always...
- 11/3/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Helen Lee-Kim has re-upped her contract as president, international, for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Lee-Kim has generated nearly $1 billion in sales since re-joining the studio in December of 2017. She will continue to head the international licensing of Lionsgate’s slate of first-run movies while shepherding the company’s multi-platform and global direct-to-streaming business.
Her most recent successes include “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which earned $253 million out of $440 million overseas, a 62% international uptick from “John Wick: Chapter 3.” While “Saw X,” which earned by far the best reviews of the ongoing horror franchise, is near $100 million global on a $13 million budget as it continues its overseas rollout.
She also closed deals with international partners on key Lionsgate properties including “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” The buzzy prequel to Lionsgate’s flagship tentpole IP, based on a novel from Suzanne Collins, will open theatrically on November 17. This summer...
Her most recent successes include “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which earned $253 million out of $440 million overseas, a 62% international uptick from “John Wick: Chapter 3.” While “Saw X,” which earned by far the best reviews of the ongoing horror franchise, is near $100 million global on a $13 million budget as it continues its overseas rollout.
She also closed deals with international partners on key Lionsgate properties including “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” The buzzy prequel to Lionsgate’s flagship tentpole IP, based on a novel from Suzanne Collins, will open theatrically on November 17. This summer...
- 11/2/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group executive Helen Lee-Kim has inked a new long-term deal as President, International.
The news comes before Lionsgate takes over the world this holiday season with the highly anticipated prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes on Nov. 17, which was cleared for a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement; one of the few Hollywood tentpoles this fall season permitted to have its cast promote.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake. “She is a trusted partner, a great leader and an extraordinary sales executive who will continue to play a key role in moving the Company forward.”
Lee-Kim has been key in Lionsgate yielding $1 billion in sales...
The news comes before Lionsgate takes over the world this holiday season with the highly anticipated prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes on Nov. 17, which was cleared for a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement; one of the few Hollywood tentpoles this fall season permitted to have its cast promote.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake. “She is a trusted partner, a great leader and an extraordinary sales executive who will continue to play a key role in moving the Company forward.”
Lee-Kim has been key in Lionsgate yielding $1 billion in sales...
- 11/2/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Helen Lee-Kim has extended her contract as president of international for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group.
Lee-Kim has generated nearly $1 billion in sales since rejoining the company in December 2017, according to the company. She will continue to head the international licensing of Lionsgate’s movies in theaters and on digital platforms.
Lee-Kim and her team’s recent work has included “John Wick: Chapter Four,” “Saw X” and “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” They are also involved in forging alternative distribution strategies for film titles, such as the licensing or sale of “Shotgun Wedding” to Amazon, “Love at First Sight” to Netflix and “Puppy Love” to Amazon’s Freevee label.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,...
Lee-Kim has generated nearly $1 billion in sales since rejoining the company in December 2017, according to the company. She will continue to head the international licensing of Lionsgate’s movies in theaters and on digital platforms.
Lee-Kim and her team’s recent work has included “John Wick: Chapter Four,” “Saw X” and “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” They are also involved in forging alternative distribution strategies for film titles, such as the licensing or sale of “Shotgun Wedding” to Amazon, “Love at First Sight” to Netflix and “Puppy Love” to Amazon’s Freevee label.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has inked a new long-term contract extension for Helen Lee-Kim as president, international in the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Since rejoining the Hollywood studio in late 2017 as a longtime lieutenant to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake, Lee-Kim has generated nearly $1 billion in sales and will continue to head the international licensing of Lionsgate’s first-run movies and handle sales to expanding multi-platform and global direct-to-streaming business.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,” Drake said in a statement on Thursday.
Lee-Kim and her team saw John Wick: Chapter Four generate a franchise-best $440 million at the global box office, including nearly $253 million at the international box office. She also closed deals with international buyers for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes...
Since rejoining the Hollywood studio in late 2017 as a longtime lieutenant to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake, Lee-Kim has generated nearly $1 billion in sales and will continue to head the international licensing of Lionsgate’s first-run movies and handle sales to expanding multi-platform and global direct-to-streaming business.
“Helen is a superstar whose success in growing the John Wick and Saw franchises worldwide is just the latest example of her ability to grow the studio’s stature as a top supplier of premium first-run films,” Drake said in a statement on Thursday.
Lee-Kim and her team saw John Wick: Chapter Four generate a franchise-best $440 million at the global box office, including nearly $253 million at the international box office. She also closed deals with international buyers for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes...
- 11/2/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles, Oct 28 (Ians) The ‘Transformers’ star Josh Duhamel and his new wife are expecting their first baby together.
According to Josh, he’s not so photogenic in his wife’s official pregnancy pics.
The soon-to-be father of two, 50, stopped by ‘The Talk’ and dished about parenthood and his wife Audra Mari’s maternity shoot, reports People magazine.
After discussing how close he was with his younger sisters despite their difference in age, Amanda Kloots mentioned the Transformers star’s recent wedding to Audra in September 2022.
As per People, as the show’s host congratulated Josh, the screen switched to images from Audra’s pregnancy shoot that she shared on social media earlier this month.
“We just got back from North Dakota a couple days ago, and we had a baby shower, and we had to take photos,” the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ actor explained.
People further states that Joshalso gave his honest opinion about the results.
According to Josh, he’s not so photogenic in his wife’s official pregnancy pics.
The soon-to-be father of two, 50, stopped by ‘The Talk’ and dished about parenthood and his wife Audra Mari’s maternity shoot, reports People magazine.
After discussing how close he was with his younger sisters despite their difference in age, Amanda Kloots mentioned the Transformers star’s recent wedding to Audra in September 2022.
As per People, as the show’s host congratulated Josh, the screen switched to images from Audra’s pregnancy shoot that she shared on social media earlier this month.
“We just got back from North Dakota a couple days ago, and we had a baby shower, and we had to take photos,” the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ actor explained.
People further states that Joshalso gave his honest opinion about the results.
- 10/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Oct 28 (Ians) The ‘Transformers’ star Josh Duhamel and his new wife are expecting their first baby together.
According to Josh, he’s not so photogenic in his wife’s official pregnancy pics.
The soon-to-be father of two, 50, stopped by ‘The Talk’ and dished about parenthood and his wife Audra Mari’s maternity shoot, reports People magazine.
After discussing how close he was with his younger sisters despite their difference in age, Amanda Kloots mentioned the Transformers star’s recent wedding to Audra in September 2022.
As per People, as the show’s host congratulated Josh, the screen switched to images from Audra’s pregnancy shoot that she shared on social media earlier this month.
“We just got back from North Dakota a couple days ago, and we had a baby shower, and we had to take photos,” the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ actor explained.
People further states that Joshalso gave his honest opinion about the results.
According to Josh, he’s not so photogenic in his wife’s official pregnancy pics.
The soon-to-be father of two, 50, stopped by ‘The Talk’ and dished about parenthood and his wife Audra Mari’s maternity shoot, reports People magazine.
After discussing how close he was with his younger sisters despite their difference in age, Amanda Kloots mentioned the Transformers star’s recent wedding to Audra in September 2022.
As per People, as the show’s host congratulated Josh, the screen switched to images from Audra’s pregnancy shoot that she shared on social media earlier this month.
“We just got back from North Dakota a couple days ago, and we had a baby shower, and we had to take photos,” the ‘Shotgun Wedding’ actor explained.
People further states that Joshalso gave his honest opinion about the results.
- 10/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The anime streamer will be available for as little as $7.99 per month.
Anime fans, you’ve got a new way to stream some of the best Japanese animated content in the world, as Crunchyroll is now available on Prime Video Channels. The world’s leading anime platform is now available in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The world’s leading anime platform is now available via Prime Video Channels in the United States. Crunchyroll will offer two ad-free subscription plans starting at $7.99. You can stream over 24,000 hours of anime and the latest episodes shortly after they premiere in Japan. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month crunchyroll via amazon.com
Prime members are able to choose between two Crunchyroll memberships: Fan or Mega Fan. Both of these subscription tiers provide access to Crunchyroll’s complete ad-free library and to new anime episodes shortly after the premiere in Japan. Crunchyroll subscribers...
Anime fans, you’ve got a new way to stream some of the best Japanese animated content in the world, as Crunchyroll is now available on Prime Video Channels. The world’s leading anime platform is now available in the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The world’s leading anime platform is now available via Prime Video Channels in the United States. Crunchyroll will offer two ad-free subscription plans starting at $7.99. You can stream over 24,000 hours of anime and the latest episodes shortly after they premiere in Japan. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month crunchyroll via amazon.com
Prime members are able to choose between two Crunchyroll memberships: Fan or Mega Fan. Both of these subscription tiers provide access to Crunchyroll’s complete ad-free library and to new anime episodes shortly after the premiere in Japan. Crunchyroll subscribers...
- 10/24/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
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It's been almost a decade since Jennifer Lopez released an album, but she's gearing up to drop her most personal project to date, and it could arrive any day now. On Nov. 25, 2022, the 53-year-old singer announced the title of her ninth studio album on the 20th anniversary of her "This Is Me... Then" album, calling her return to music "This Is Me... Now." According to a media alert shared with Popsugar, Lopez's forthcoming project "chronicles the emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades." And with more updates slowly coming out, fans have learned Lopez's new album also touches on her years-long relationship with husband Ben Affleck.
"[W]hen I make my best music or my best art is when I'm happy and full and feel lots of love."
Lopez opened up about her ninth album in her December cover story for Vogue,...
It's been almost a decade since Jennifer Lopez released an album, but she's gearing up to drop her most personal project to date, and it could arrive any day now. On Nov. 25, 2022, the 53-year-old singer announced the title of her ninth studio album on the 20th anniversary of her "This Is Me... Then" album, calling her return to music "This Is Me... Now." According to a media alert shared with Popsugar, Lopez's forthcoming project "chronicles the emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey that she has taken over the past two decades." And with more updates slowly coming out, fans have learned Lopez's new album also touches on her years-long relationship with husband Ben Affleck.
"[W]hen I make my best music or my best art is when I'm happy and full and feel lots of love."
Lopez opened up about her ninth album in her December cover story for Vogue,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
One day after Josh Duhamel and his Wife Audra Mari marked their one-year wedding anniversary, the news was revealed.
On Instagram, Mari shared a photo of herself clutching an ultrasound with the comment, “Baby Duhamel coming soon.” A year before the announcement, the couple wed in a small ceremony in Mari’s homeland of Fargo, North Dakota.
Duhamel will be a second-time parent. His son Axl, 10, is shared by him and Fergie, his ex-wife and music singer. Mari, 29, and the 50-year-old actor Monday revealed their pregnancy on Instagram. The couple uploaded a picture of their ultrasound in black and white.
When Duhamel and Mari were spotted kissing at a Toronto airport in October 2019, relationship suspicions began to circulate. Eight months after becoming engaged in January 2022, they were married.
Since Josh Duhamel first appeared on the Hollywood scene, rumors have swirled about his dating life.
Fans have always clamored for details...
On Instagram, Mari shared a photo of herself clutching an ultrasound with the comment, “Baby Duhamel coming soon.” A year before the announcement, the couple wed in a small ceremony in Mari’s homeland of Fargo, North Dakota.
Duhamel will be a second-time parent. His son Axl, 10, is shared by him and Fergie, his ex-wife and music singer. Mari, 29, and the 50-year-old actor Monday revealed their pregnancy on Instagram. The couple uploaded a picture of their ultrasound in black and white.
When Duhamel and Mari were spotted kissing at a Toronto airport in October 2019, relationship suspicions began to circulate. Eight months after becoming engaged in January 2022, they were married.
Since Josh Duhamel first appeared on the Hollywood scene, rumors have swirled about his dating life.
Fans have always clamored for details...
- 9/14/2023
- by Haya Ahmed
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Rapper-actress Fergie is truly happy for her ex-husband Josh Hummel, who is now going to be a father as his wife Audra Mari is pregnant. Reacting to Mari’s pregnancy, Fergie gave her congratulations to the couple, and her ex-husband.
The ‘Glamourous’ singer called it quits with the ‘Transformers’ actor in 2017, though has been on good terms with him, sending well-wishes to him and, who is expecting a baby with his wife Audra Mari.
“I am truly happy for you guys,” Fergie, who shares 10-year-old son Axl with Josh, commented on Instagram Sept. 11 below the couple’s pregnancy announcement. “Axl can’t wait to be a big brother,” ‘People’ magazine reported.
Fergie’s celebratory message should come as no surprise, considering she showed her support for the duo when they got engaged last year, and it further confirms what Fergie and Josh shared in their breakup announcement back in September...
The ‘Glamourous’ singer called it quits with the ‘Transformers’ actor in 2017, though has been on good terms with him, sending well-wishes to him and, who is expecting a baby with his wife Audra Mari.
“I am truly happy for you guys,” Fergie, who shares 10-year-old son Axl with Josh, commented on Instagram Sept. 11 below the couple’s pregnancy announcement. “Axl can’t wait to be a big brother,” ‘People’ magazine reported.
Fergie’s celebratory message should come as no surprise, considering she showed her support for the duo when they got engaged last year, and it further confirms what Fergie and Josh shared in their breakup announcement back in September...
- 9/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Duhamel shares a 10-year-old son, Axl, with ex-wife Fergie.
Congratulations are in order for Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, who are expecting their first child together.
The couple announced the happy news in a joint post to social media on Monday — one day after their first wedding anniversary — sharing a photo of their ultrasound alongside a white lily. “Baby Duhamel coming soon,” the post reads.
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Duhamel and Mari — a former Miss World America — tied the knot in North Dakota on Sept. 10, 2022, after about four years of dating.
The “Shotgun Wedding” star — who is next set to host the CBS reality competition show “Buddy Games” — also shares a 10-year-old son, Axl, with his ex-wife, Fergie.
Et spoke with Duhamel and Mari at their first red carpet as a married couple, when they celebrated the premiere of his film,...
Congratulations are in order for Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, who are expecting their first child together.
The couple announced the happy news in a joint post to social media on Monday — one day after their first wedding anniversary — sharing a photo of their ultrasound alongside a white lily. “Baby Duhamel coming soon,” the post reads.
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Duhamel and Mari — a former Miss World America — tied the knot in North Dakota on Sept. 10, 2022, after about four years of dating.
The “Shotgun Wedding” star — who is next set to host the CBS reality competition show “Buddy Games” — also shares a 10-year-old son, Axl, with his ex-wife, Fergie.
Et spoke with Duhamel and Mari at their first red carpet as a married couple, when they celebrated the premiere of his film,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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Seal took a break from his world tour to soak up some quality family time in the States. The singer recently hung out with daughter Leni Klum in New York City, where she's studying interior design and pursuing her modeling career. While sharing a sweet photo from their joint outing on Instagram on Sept. 3, Seal penned a heartfelt caption, writing, "In NY with the young woman who changed my life for the better 19yrs ago. Thank you Leni for making me a better person." He signed off the message with "Love you, -papa." Leni commented on his post, "so cute! i love you papa," with a red heart emoji.
Seal and ex-wife Heidi Klum share Leni along with three other children: 13-year-old daughter Lou, 16-year-old son Johan, and 17-year-old son Henry. Leni's biological father is Italian businessman Flavio Briatore,...
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Seal took a break from his world tour to soak up some quality family time in the States. The singer recently hung out with daughter Leni Klum in New York City, where she's studying interior design and pursuing her modeling career. While sharing a sweet photo from their joint outing on Instagram on Sept. 3, Seal penned a heartfelt caption, writing, "In NY with the young woman who changed my life for the better 19yrs ago. Thank you Leni for making me a better person." He signed off the message with "Love you, -papa." Leni commented on his post, "so cute! i love you papa," with a red heart emoji.
Seal and ex-wife Heidi Klum share Leni along with three other children: 13-year-old daughter Lou, 16-year-old son Johan, and 17-year-old son Henry. Leni's biological father is Italian businessman Flavio Briatore,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Fans of reality competition shows have much to look forward to this fall. CBS and Fox have a smattering of new titles joining the likes of Survivor, The Amazing Race, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and more. Here’s a breakdown of what’s to come. Buddy Games, CBS Who wants to go back to camp? We do! Josh Duhamel (Shotgun Wedding) welcomes six teams—each made up of four long-term friends—who gather at a stunning lakeside location for a game-filled summer camp adventure. The series is inspired by a real-life tradition of Duhamel’s: For the past 20 years, he’s reconnected with friends one weekend a summer to compete in a variety of events. “This is something my buddies and I have wanted to share with the world for a long time,” Duhamel says. Squads will go head-to-head in several physical and mental challenges while bunking together in a lake house.
- 9/3/2023
- TV Insider
"You've gotta be alive to have he scoop of a lifetime." Relativity has debuted an official trailer for an action comedy movie titled Freelance, the latest from French action filmmaker Pierre Morel. Set to open in theaters nationwide this October. An ex special forces operator takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but, a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview with the suave dictator. They are forced to escape into the jungle where they must survive and figure out how to escape. This sounds a lot like so many other movies recently, mainly The Lost City or Shotgun Wedding. John Cena and Alison Brie star with Juan Pablo Raba, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas, and Christian Slater. It was shot in Colombia early last year. This doesn't look so bad, mainly because I think Cena is hilarious, handling all his action and comedy quite well.
- 8/21/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Red, White, & Royal Blue” has made history over on Prime Video. The romantic comedy about a prince and the first son of the United States falling in love was a breakout success over the weekend and became the No. 1 movie on Prime Video worldwide after debuting on Friday, Aug. 11. The movie also already ranks in the top three most-watched Prime Original romantic comedies of all time.
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The movie is based on the 2019 book of the same name by Casey McQuiston that follows a prince and the president’s son who start out as international rivals but quickly see the spark between them turn into a flame. As the two fall in love, they try to keep their relationship under wraps to avoid public scrutiny, but that can only last so long. Starring Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the movie has already made an...
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The movie is based on the 2019 book of the same name by Casey McQuiston that follows a prince and the president’s son who start out as international rivals but quickly see the spark between them turn into a flame. As the two fall in love, they try to keep their relationship under wraps to avoid public scrutiny, but that can only last so long. Starring Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the movie has already made an...
- 8/17/2023
- by Layne Gibbons
- The Streamable
Just over a year ago, the concept of “love” got a much-needed PR boost when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got hitched in Las Vegas. Now, to mark their one-year wedding anniversary, Lopez is teasing a new song about the Sin City nuptials, aptly titled “Midnight Trip to Vegas.”
The song isn’t out just yet, but Lopez did share a 20-second teaser on her website (it’ll cost you an email address to hear it). The clip finds Lopez crooning over some glittering, before-the-drop synths, “What about a midnight trip to Vegas?...
The song isn’t out just yet, but Lopez did share a 20-second teaser on her website (it’ll cost you an email address to hear it). The clip finds Lopez crooning over some glittering, before-the-drop synths, “What about a midnight trip to Vegas?...
- 7/18/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
It’s already been a year since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck said “I do!” On Sunday, the Hollywood power couple celebrated their wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at Italian eatery Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.
Affleck, 50, looked dapper in an all-black outfit, while 53-year-old Lopez dazzled in a white mini-dress with sparkly embellishments. She paired the style with heels and a small green purse.
On July 16, 2022, Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in Las Vegas before getting married again in front of their friends and family a month later at the actor’s estate in Georgia.
In January, Lopez opened up on Jimmy Kimmel Live about how their Vegas wedding was Affleck’s idea.
“Twenty years ago we were supposed to get married, and it kind of all fell apart back then,” Lopez said, referencing her first engagement to Affleck in 2002. “And this time I absolutely had a little Ptsd.
Affleck, 50, looked dapper in an all-black outfit, while 53-year-old Lopez dazzled in a white mini-dress with sparkly embellishments. She paired the style with heels and a small green purse.
On July 16, 2022, Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in Las Vegas before getting married again in front of their friends and family a month later at the actor’s estate in Georgia.
In January, Lopez opened up on Jimmy Kimmel Live about how their Vegas wedding was Affleck’s idea.
“Twenty years ago we were supposed to get married, and it kind of all fell apart back then,” Lopez said, referencing her first engagement to Affleck in 2002. “And this time I absolutely had a little Ptsd.
- 7/18/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Seasoned media executive Gideon Khobane has joined Amazon as the director for Prime Video Africa.
Khobane joins with a remit to support the growth of the Prime Video service across sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa and Nigeria. Working closely with the Africa Originals team, headed up by Ned Mitchell, the content acquisitions team, led by Ayanna Lonian and product teams responsible for launching customer features, Khobane is tasked with helping to provide a mix of original and exclusive TV series and movies for existing Prime Video members and to attract new customers in sub-Saharan Africa.
The executive, whose experience over his 18-year career ranges from pay-tv to free-to-air broadcasters across sub-Saharan Africa, most recently served as a group executive responsible for general entertainment for the Multichoice Group, and previous to that, served as CEO of SuperSport International and channel director at M-Net. Khobane will continue to be based in South Africa.
Khobane joins with a remit to support the growth of the Prime Video service across sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa and Nigeria. Working closely with the Africa Originals team, headed up by Ned Mitchell, the content acquisitions team, led by Ayanna Lonian and product teams responsible for launching customer features, Khobane is tasked with helping to provide a mix of original and exclusive TV series and movies for existing Prime Video members and to attract new customers in sub-Saharan Africa.
The executive, whose experience over his 18-year career ranges from pay-tv to free-to-air broadcasters across sub-Saharan Africa, most recently served as a group executive responsible for general entertainment for the Multichoice Group, and previous to that, served as CEO of SuperSport International and channel director at M-Net. Khobane will continue to be based in South Africa.
- 7/3/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The campy romp Cocaine Bear and buzzy comedy series Only Murders in the Building nabbed four trophies apiece and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Oppenheimer took three at the 23rd annual Golden Trailer Awards, which were handed out Thursday night in Los Angeles. See the full list of winners below.
The Golden Trailers recognize the professionals working behind the scenes to craft trailers and marketing content for new movies, TV series and streaming programs. Actor-comic Missi Pyle hosted the ceremony at the Orpheum downtown.
“Each year seems to set a new bar,” said Monica Brady, who co-founded the awards with her sister Evelyn Brady-Watters. “We’re grateful for this annual opportunity to champion these artists behind the scenes.”
Here are the winners of the 23rd annual Golden Trailer Awards:
Show Winners
Best Action
John Wick: Chapter 4 “Legend”, Liosngate, Av Squad
Best Animation/Family
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sony, Mocean...
The Golden Trailers recognize the professionals working behind the scenes to craft trailers and marketing content for new movies, TV series and streaming programs. Actor-comic Missi Pyle hosted the ceremony at the Orpheum downtown.
“Each year seems to set a new bar,” said Monica Brady, who co-founded the awards with her sister Evelyn Brady-Watters. “We’re grateful for this annual opportunity to champion these artists behind the scenes.”
Here are the winners of the 23rd annual Golden Trailer Awards:
Show Winners
Best Action
John Wick: Chapter 4 “Legend”, Liosngate, Av Squad
Best Animation/Family
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sony, Mocean...
- 6/30/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Armie Hammer, 36, and Elizabeth Chambers, 40, have settled their divorce.
Chambers filed for divorce from the Golden Globe nominee in 2020 due to “irreconcilable differences” before the sexual assault, rape and cannibalism allegations against her ex-husband surfaced.
The settlement comes weeks after the Los Angeles County D.A. announced that Hammer won’t be charged with sexual assault that he was accused of in 2021.
After different women made multiple accusations against the 36-year-old actor, Chambers posted her thoughts and said she was “shocked, heartbroken, and devastated.” The mother-of-two apparently had no knowledge of Hammer’s alleged actions, even though the suspected accusations happened during their marriage.
“I support any victim of assault or abuse and urge anyone who has experienced this pain to seek the help she or he needs to heal,” Chambers added.
The allegations caused Hammer to lose roles in films such as Shotgun Wedding and Billion Dollar Spy. He...
Chambers filed for divorce from the Golden Globe nominee in 2020 due to “irreconcilable differences” before the sexual assault, rape and cannibalism allegations against her ex-husband surfaced.
The settlement comes weeks after the Los Angeles County D.A. announced that Hammer won’t be charged with sexual assault that he was accused of in 2021.
After different women made multiple accusations against the 36-year-old actor, Chambers posted her thoughts and said she was “shocked, heartbroken, and devastated.” The mother-of-two apparently had no knowledge of Hammer’s alleged actions, even though the suspected accusations happened during their marriage.
“I support any victim of assault or abuse and urge anyone who has experienced this pain to seek the help she or he needs to heal,” Chambers added.
The allegations caused Hammer to lose roles in films such as Shotgun Wedding and Billion Dollar Spy. He...
- 6/28/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ has launched a new digital series, Members Only, featuring actors and Academy members Troy Kotsur and Paul Raci in its debut episode.
Set to release weekly, the four-part interview series seeks to celebrate the global film community through candid conversations among AMPAS members of the same branch, who discuss their journeys, work and what it means to be part of one of the industry’s leading film and professional organizations. Voices from the acting, composing, hair & makeup and editing branches sit down for short conversations across the first season.
After Kotsur and Raci, two members of the acting branch, additional episodes will feature composing members Natalie Holt (The Impossible, Paddington) and Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, Shotgun Wedding); hair and makeup branch members Massimo Gattabrusi (Bones and All, Volver) and Ana Lozano (Being the Ricardos, Pain and Glory); and editors Shannon Baker Davis...
Set to release weekly, the four-part interview series seeks to celebrate the global film community through candid conversations among AMPAS members of the same branch, who discuss their journeys, work and what it means to be part of one of the industry’s leading film and professional organizations. Voices from the acting, composing, hair & makeup and editing branches sit down for short conversations across the first season.
After Kotsur and Raci, two members of the acting branch, additional episodes will feature composing members Natalie Holt (The Impossible, Paddington) and Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, Shotgun Wedding); hair and makeup branch members Massimo Gattabrusi (Bones and All, Volver) and Ana Lozano (Being the Ricardos, Pain and Glory); and editors Shannon Baker Davis...
- 6/22/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Ben Affleck is joining Pedro Pascal and Christopher Meloni in the internet daddy club. At least he is if Jennifer Lopez has anything to do with it. On Sunday, Lopez kicked off her Father's Day appreciation post on Instagram with a photo of her husband showing off his abs.
"Daddy Appreciation Post," she captioned her carousel. "Happy Father's Day Papa And Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Papas out there!! We love you and appreciate you more than you will ever know."
While the first photo in Lopez's post was a clear appreciation for her husband's physique, the second slide included a clip of her May appearance on "The View," in which she talked about what an amazing father and stepfather Affleck is. "It brings tears to my eyes," Lopez said on the show. "He is honestly...
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Ben Affleck is joining Pedro Pascal and Christopher Meloni in the internet daddy club. At least he is if Jennifer Lopez has anything to do with it. On Sunday, Lopez kicked off her Father's Day appreciation post on Instagram with a photo of her husband showing off his abs.
"Daddy Appreciation Post," she captioned her carousel. "Happy Father's Day Papa And Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Papas out there!! We love you and appreciate you more than you will ever know."
While the first photo in Lopez's post was a clear appreciation for her husband's physique, the second slide included a clip of her May appearance on "The View," in which she talked about what an amazing father and stepfather Affleck is. "It brings tears to my eyes," Lopez said on the show. "He is honestly...
- 6/19/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Josh Duhamel will join the ensemble of the survival thriller “Not Without Hope,” an adaptation of Nick Schuyler and Jere Longman’s best-selling book that will be written and directed by Joe Carnahan. Also joining the cast are JoBeth Williams, Quentin Plair, Terrence Terrell and Marshall Cook.
As previously announced, Zachary Levi (“Shazam!”) is starring in the film, which tells the real-life story of a tragic 2009 boating accident involving Schuyler, his friends Will Bleakley (Cook) and NFL players Marquis Cooper (Plair) and Corey Smith (Terrell). Levi will play Schuyler.
The search-and rescue-operation captivated national attention. Duhamel will portray U.S. Coast Guard Captain Timothy Close, who oversaw a crew that cut through the ocean to try to find the friends who went missing. Carnahan has some experience orchestrating survival tales, having previously directed “The Grey,” which found Liam Neeson battling very hungry wolves after a plane crash stranded his character in a snowy mountain range.
As previously announced, Zachary Levi (“Shazam!”) is starring in the film, which tells the real-life story of a tragic 2009 boating accident involving Schuyler, his friends Will Bleakley (Cook) and NFL players Marquis Cooper (Plair) and Corey Smith (Terrell). Levi will play Schuyler.
The search-and rescue-operation captivated national attention. Duhamel will portray U.S. Coast Guard Captain Timothy Close, who oversaw a crew that cut through the ocean to try to find the friends who went missing. Carnahan has some experience orchestrating survival tales, having previously directed “The Grey,” which found Liam Neeson battling very hungry wolves after a plane crash stranded his character in a snowy mountain range.
- 6/15/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Who said the rom-com was dead? The most lovable genre gets a modern-day makeover with a host of title from the past year in film: remakes of classics like Father of the Bride, adaptations of European literature with Fire Island, and wholly fresh ideas like Somebody I Used to Know, written by real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Though Valentine’s Day is still a long way’s off, there’s never a bad time to buy yourself a box of chocolates, call over some girlfriends, and indulge in the peaks and pitfalls of others’ love lives. Check out these five films, all available for streaming, as you plan your next night in.
Father of the Bride (HBO/Max) Father of the Bride (HBO/Max)
This remake is the third iteration of this story (after the 1950 Spencer Tracy original and 1991 adaptation starring Steve Martin). This time, the tale of...
Father of the Bride (HBO/Max) Father of the Bride (HBO/Max)
This remake is the third iteration of this story (after the 1950 Spencer Tracy original and 1991 adaptation starring Steve Martin). This time, the tale of...
- 6/7/2023
- by Hilton Dresden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Armie Hammer, who was facing allegations of sexual assault during an extensive investigation, will not face actual charges, ending a probe that began in March 2021.
In a statement regarding the assault investigation of Armie Hammer, Tiffany Blacknell, the director of communications for district attorney George Gascon, stated, “Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them. In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime. As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Blacknell continued, saying that while there are obviously sexual victims around the world, there was simply not enough evidence to objectively charge Armie Hammer with crimes of assault. “We know that it is hard for women to report sexual assault.
In a statement regarding the assault investigation of Armie Hammer, Tiffany Blacknell, the director of communications for district attorney George Gascon, stated, “Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them. In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime. As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Blacknell continued, saying that while there are obviously sexual victims around the world, there was simply not enough evidence to objectively charge Armie Hammer with crimes of assault. “We know that it is hard for women to report sexual assault.
- 6/1/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
More than two years after it launched an investigation of actor Armie Hammer over sexual assault allegations, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said today that the actor won’t be charged.
“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them,” Tiffiny Blacknell, Director of Communications for Da George Gascon, said in a statement today. “In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime. As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.” Read her full statement below.
Los Angeles police launched an investigation in March 2021, just hours after explicit details were revealed in a virtual press conference by a woman claiming to have been assaulted by Call Me By Your Name...
“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them,” Tiffiny Blacknell, Director of Communications for Da George Gascon, said in a statement today. “In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime. As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.” Read her full statement below.
Los Angeles police launched an investigation in March 2021, just hours after explicit details were revealed in a virtual press conference by a woman claiming to have been assaulted by Call Me By Your Name...
- 5/31/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Los Angeles District Attorney has chosen not to go forward with charges against Armie Hammer stemming from a 2021 Los Angeles Police Department investigation due to a lack of firm evidence.
“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them. In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime,” Tiffiny Blacknell, director of the Bureau of Communications at the L.A. D.A.’s office, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
“As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt. We know that it is hard for women to report sexual assault. Even when we cannot move forward with a prosecution, our victim service representatives will be available to those who seek our victim support services.
“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them. In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime,” Tiffiny Blacknell, director of the Bureau of Communications at the L.A. D.A.’s office, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
“As prosecutors, we have an ethical responsibility to only charge cases that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt. We know that it is hard for women to report sexual assault. Even when we cannot move forward with a prosecution, our victim service representatives will be available to those who seek our victim support services.
- 5/31/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Armie Hammer will not face charges on allegations of sexual assault in Los Angeles. The county D.A.’s office declined to move forward following an investigation by the LAPD.
The accuser, previously identified as Effie, reported Hammer to the police in February 2021. She alleged that Hammer had been physically abusive during their on-and-off relationship, which spanned four years. She also claimed he raped her in 2017. Hammer has continuously denied her allegations.
Following Effie’s accusation and those of other women, Hammer’s acting career halted overnight. He was replaced by Josh Duhamel in the Jennifer Lopez-starring “Shotgun Wedding” and then replaced by Miles Teller in Paramount+’s “The Godfather” miniseries, “The Offer.” WME dropped him and he has not been onscreen since the long-delayed (due to the Covid pandemic) “Death on the Nile.” That Kenneth Branagh-directed mystery thriller was initially intended for December 2019 and finally opened theatrically...
The accuser, previously identified as Effie, reported Hammer to the police in February 2021. She alleged that Hammer had been physically abusive during their on-and-off relationship, which spanned four years. She also claimed he raped her in 2017. Hammer has continuously denied her allegations.
Following Effie’s accusation and those of other women, Hammer’s acting career halted overnight. He was replaced by Josh Duhamel in the Jennifer Lopez-starring “Shotgun Wedding” and then replaced by Miles Teller in Paramount+’s “The Godfather” miniseries, “The Offer.” WME dropped him and he has not been onscreen since the long-delayed (due to the Covid pandemic) “Death on the Nile.” That Kenneth Branagh-directed mystery thriller was initially intended for December 2019 and finally opened theatrically...
- 5/31/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Celebrities can be pretty extravagant…Some spend their Hollywood dough on lavish mansions or dinosaur skulls or white Bengal tigers. But one Transformers actor has taken a different route…which leads underground. As it turns out, Josh Duhamel is putting his money and time towards building a doomsday shelter…you know, just in case.
While Josh Duhamel obviously has to spend a lot of time in Los Angeles, he has also set up shop in North Dakota, which is where he has worked on his doomsday shelter. “I’ve become a bit of a doomsday prepper, I guess. So I’m learning how to hunt. I have wells. We have water. We have fuel. I’m building something so if things do go south, I have a place to take my family. And I believe that we could live off the land out there. I’m not very good at it yet,...
While Josh Duhamel obviously has to spend a lot of time in Los Angeles, he has also set up shop in North Dakota, which is where he has worked on his doomsday shelter. “I’ve become a bit of a doomsday prepper, I guess. So I’m learning how to hunt. I have wells. We have water. We have fuel. I’m building something so if things do go south, I have a place to take my family. And I believe that we could live off the land out there. I’m not very good at it yet,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
It’s official: Bennifer is a power couple when it comes to streaming, too.
That much is clear after Ben Affleck’s “Air,” which chronicles Nike’s courtship of Michael Jordan in the mid-’80s, just led Amazon’s Prime Video to its best streaming week of the year. (More on that in a moment.) “Air” finished last weekend as the second-most streamed movie in the U.S., according to Whip Media’s movie ranker, which is based on viewership data from TV Time, its TV and movie tracking app with more than 25 million global registered users.
The only movie Americans streamed more last weekend? Jennifer Lopez’s “The Mother,” which pushed Netflix to the top of the ranking. And there’s no shame in coming in second place here, considering “The Mother” had the best opening weekend for a Netflix movie in 2023, taking into account every market the streaming giant is in.
That much is clear after Ben Affleck’s “Air,” which chronicles Nike’s courtship of Michael Jordan in the mid-’80s, just led Amazon’s Prime Video to its best streaming week of the year. (More on that in a moment.) “Air” finished last weekend as the second-most streamed movie in the U.S., according to Whip Media’s movie ranker, which is based on viewership data from TV Time, its TV and movie tracking app with more than 25 million global registered users.
The only movie Americans streamed more last weekend? Jennifer Lopez’s “The Mother,” which pushed Netflix to the top of the ranking. And there’s no shame in coming in second place here, considering “The Mother” had the best opening weekend for a Netflix movie in 2023, taking into account every market the streaming giant is in.
- 5/18/2023
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
“Who are we going to trick into making our bats–t movie?”
That’s the question Adele Lim said she faced as she and her partners puzzled over how to get their travel comedy “Joy Ride” made. The answer, the “Crazy Rich Asians” writer said at the movie’s SXSW premiere, where her film got a warm reception, turned out to be Lionsgate. “Joy Ride” — which follows a young Asian woman who travels to China with her friends on a business trip — became a highlight at Lionsgate’s CinemaCon presentation in April.
After years of seeming to fear the funny, Hollywood studios like Lionsgate are making a concerted effort to bring live-action comedies back to theaters. The problem is that comedy now pervades theatrical genres. Superhero movies, romantic stories and horror movies all seem to require a wink and a nudge these days. With so many ways to get a chuckle,...
That’s the question Adele Lim said she faced as she and her partners puzzled over how to get their travel comedy “Joy Ride” made. The answer, the “Crazy Rich Asians” writer said at the movie’s SXSW premiere, where her film got a warm reception, turned out to be Lionsgate. “Joy Ride” — which follows a young Asian woman who travels to China with her friends on a business trip — became a highlight at Lionsgate’s CinemaCon presentation in April.
After years of seeming to fear the funny, Hollywood studios like Lionsgate are making a concerted effort to bring live-action comedies back to theaters. The problem is that comedy now pervades theatrical genres. Superhero movies, romantic stories and horror movies all seem to require a wink and a nudge these days. With so many ways to get a chuckle,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
The Mother is a film directed by Niki Caro starring Jennifer Lopez. With Gael García Bernal, Joseph Fiennes and Omari Hardwick.
Jennifer Lopez returns after her success (with audiences at least) in Shotgun Wedding on Prime Video. This time she switches to Netflix to star in this thriller in which JLo carries the full weight of the movie on her shoulders and takes over the entire limelight, scene after scene.
As a movie, a well-made thriller, but it looks almost made-to-order.
The Mother (2023) About the film
That Jennifer Lopez is a front-runner is clear to us and, moreover, she never stops reminding us of it. In The Mother she renders another version, equally unattainable, of a super-heroine, this time as a super-spy protecting her little girl from danger. As it begins, with are given close-ups ruling the whole scene while clearly imposing herself on her interlocutors… The rest follows this tone,...
Jennifer Lopez returns after her success (with audiences at least) in Shotgun Wedding on Prime Video. This time she switches to Netflix to star in this thriller in which JLo carries the full weight of the movie on her shoulders and takes over the entire limelight, scene after scene.
As a movie, a well-made thriller, but it looks almost made-to-order.
The Mother (2023) About the film
That Jennifer Lopez is a front-runner is clear to us and, moreover, she never stops reminding us of it. In The Mother she renders another version, equally unattainable, of a super-heroine, this time as a super-spy protecting her little girl from danger. As it begins, with are given close-ups ruling the whole scene while clearly imposing herself on her interlocutors… The rest follows this tone,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
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