Charlize Theron has received an offer to join the cast of Universal’s next “Fast and Furious” movie, “Fast 8,” as a new villain. While it’s unclear where negotiations stand currently, sources close to the situation tell Variety that the studio is eager to add Theron to the ensemble cast. Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson and Jason Statham are […]
Robert Schwentke has dropped out of directing Divergent: Ascendant, the final installment of the Veronica Roth novel series that stars Shailene Woodley, Miles Teller, Theo James and Naomi Watts. Lions Gate will now scramble to find a director to keep the series on schedule, as it’s dated to be released on June 9, 2017 . Nothing sinister here. Schwentke just needed a […]
While the unexpectedly topical Jessica Jones ended up being the more heavily talked-up of Marvel’s Netflix series, Daredevil hit first and made a major impact in its own right. Fans celebrated the series’ elaborate fight sequences, the dark rendering of a New York City recovering from the destructive events of The Avengers and Vincent D’Onofrio’s turn as the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk. […]
Rita Repulsa, an alien witch in Power Rangers mythology, was the main baddie in the first season of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series in the U.S. Lionsgate has set a March 24, 2017 release date for its reboot, with the new incarnation serving as an origin story. Dean Isrealite is directing and the ninja-skills foursome […]
It was a weekend of milestones, as “The Revenant” crossed the $300 million mark globally, “The Martian” soared past $600 million and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” became only the third film in history to top $2 billion at the worldwide box office. In addition to seeing its global total hit new heights, Fox survival […]
London — Former “Friends” star Matt LeBlanc has been revealed as one of the new presenters of BBC motoring show “Top Gear.” LeBlanc’s appointment marks the first time the show has ever had a non-British host in its 39-year history. He joins lead presenter Chris Evans on the revamped show, which is expected to return to TV screens in […]
Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Steve Ballmer and Jessica Alba have signed on as advisors for the eighth season of “Celebrity Apprentice” with new host Arnold Schwarzenegger stepping in for Donald Trump. The 16 contenders set for season eight are: Laila Ali, Brooke Burke-Charvet, Eric Dickerson, Boy George, Matt Iseman, Carrie Keagan, Carson Kressley, Lisa Leslie, Jon Lovitz, Vince Neil, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Kyle Richards, Chael Sonnen, Porsha Williams, Ricky Williams and Carnie Wilson. Also joining Schwarzenegger as a boardroom advisor is […]
Jerry Bruckheimer went on Twitter to tout a meeting with his Top Gun star Tom Cruise about the long-in-the-works sequel to the iconic 1986 action movie directed by Tony Scott. Bruckheimer flew down to New Orleans to meet with Cruise and talk about a possible plot line, we’re told. Cruise is in Louisiana right now filming Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. The […]
Universal has now locked in its first new cast member to join its highly successful “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, with production set to start this spring. Kim Basinger is set to play the key role of Elena Lincoln, Christian Grey’s Business partner and former lover in E.L James’ “Fifty Shades Darker,” sources tell Variety. Dakota Johnson and Jamie […]
Award season moved into the homestretch on Thursday with the announcement of the 88th annual Academy Award nominations. Sylvester Stallone proved to be the season’s big comeback story, earning a Best Supporting Actor nod for his beloved turn in Creed, alongside heavy favorites Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, The Oscars – to be presented Feb. […]
