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Hours after Senate Republicans voted to block any witnesses from being called in the impeachment proceedings against President Trump, a morose Bill Maher welcomed Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg to his HBO talk show but also wondered aloud several times if things like the upcoming election really have relevance now. “I don’t know if voting matters,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3b47n35

Mary Higgins Clark, a master of suspense who set many of her novels in New Jersey, has died. She passed at age 92 on Friday in Naples, Florida of natural causes, according to her family. Simon & Schuster President and Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Reidy announced the news in a statement. “It is impossible to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/31cYmAi

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Amani Ballour, the courageous subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary The Cave, has been granted a visa to enter the United States in time for the Academy Awards, Deadline has learned. Amani, whose efforts to run a subterranean hospital in the besieged Syrian city of Eastern Ghouta are documented in the film by Feras Fayyad, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/31p9BG9

UPDATE: Former Ohio TV weatherman Mike Davis has plead guilty to the possession of child pornography after nearly 16,000 images were traced back to his email address. Davis, age 60, entered his plea in Franklin County Common Pleas Court in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday to four counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2OhlJDA

Want to see some alternate designs for Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man ? Could we see some alternate versions of familiar MCU heroes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ? What Easter egg from Batman (1989) is in Arthur’s apartment in Joker ? Could we see MI6 characters introduced in the Shang-Chi movie? Did X-Men: Apocalypse bombing have any impact on New Mutants ? All that and more in this edition of Superhero Bits . Here’s a Marvel Hero Project clip with Soaring Seamus, who supports families of wounded and fallen soldiers. DC Universe Online will be adding Birds of Prey in April, and they’ll be facing off with Lex Luthor apparently. It’s all fun and games until someone dies in #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths . Thanks, Dad! @CW_Arrow @StephenAmell #ArrowSeriesFinale @TheCW #arrow #thefinalbow pic.twitter.com/0wQjKyonBw — Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) January 29, 2020 Arrow co-star Katherine McNamara shared a photo with the gravestone of none o

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Spike Lee has signed on to direct a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show David Byrne’s American Utopia. Participant adds another title to its portfolio of  films meant to engage positive social change, as it will be lead financier and executive producer for the project. It is financing the film with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/31eC694

Hollywood Boulevard is closed in both directions between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive as the Fire Department tries to reach an adult male described as a potential “jumper” who is sitting on scaffolding about 30 feet above the street. Los Angeles Fire Department said it “deployed aerial ladders, ground ladders, and a rescue air cushion […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/31fStCv

Over the past decade or so, I’ve become convinced that Rose Byrne is one of the most underrated talents of her generation. But she might be about to receive the attention she deserves, because the frequent supporting player is about to step into the spotlight in the lead role of a new AppleTV+ show called Physical , which is set in the world of 1980s aerobics. Cue up some Olivia Newton-John and read on to learn the details. According to Variety , the Neighbors and Bridesmaids star is set to play the lead role in the AppleTV+ dramedy  Physical , which is described like this: “The series is set in a 1980s Southern California beach community. It follows a woman (Byrne) struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife who finds an unconventional path to power through an unlikely source: the world of aerobics.” With the ’80s setting and “self-discovery through an unconventional way of working out” premise, I can’t help but be reminded of Netflix’s Glow . That series, which

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite is virtually certain to win the Oscar for Best International Film, and it is not out of the running for Best Picture or Best Director, either. It unanimously won Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, and critics has lauded it as the greatest film of an exceptionally strong year, and perhaps even one of the best of the decade. It has brought belated, much-deserved attention to South Korean Cinema. By any measure, it has been a success that has likely exceeded the wildest dreams of anyone associated with it. What, then, should be made of the existence of a black & white version set for a theatrical release this year? The monochrome cut received its international premiere at the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam, and perhaps the most important and immediately noticeable thing about it is that it works, at least for the most part. Exteriors and shots looking out the basement windows of the Kim family suffer slightly; the same lack of

One attends a festival in hopes of finding a film that leaves you giddy with how good it is, seeking always for that thrill gained from a sense of discovery, uncovering that gem before it gets to be seen by a larger group of people. It’s almost like a drug, where you take hit after hit of cinema just waiting for one to fully give you that rush.  This is one of those movies you spend days and days just hoping to uncover. Boys State follows a bunch of high-strung Texan teens as they head to the Capitol in Austin to engage in political machinations. For decades the American Legion has sponsored “Boys State” events ostensibly in order to improve education in civics. A kind of summer camp for political junkies, this week-long event begins with the 1200 or so kids divvied up into separate parties – the Nationalists and the Federalists – and then tasked with picking party leadership, defining a platform, passing bills and, above all, electing a governor that represents the entire group.

One of the toughest weeks in Los Angeles Lakers history climaxes tonight with the team’s first game since the death of all-time great Kobe Bryant. Although tonight’s game at Staples Center is not the official public memorial – that’s still in the planning stages – it will be viewed as a significant moment in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/31iB0tg

Film Constellation has secured international sales rights to Sundance drama, Farewell Amor, the feature debut for writer/director Ekwa Msangi. The pic premiered at the film festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category on Jan. 25 and has received positive reviews. Endeavor Content is overseeing all North American rights sales. Starring Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Zainab […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2OiomFd

Even though Apple TV+ doesn’t seem too keen to share their subscribers numbers after launching last year, the streaming service from the tech giant is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to creating new content. A new addition to their slate of original programming is in the works from Despicable Me writers Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio and executive producer Lorne Michaels , the mastermind behind Saturday Night Live, and it will feature SNL cast member Cecily Strong in one of the lead roles. So what’s this Apple TV+ musical comedy series about? Deadline has news of the Apple TV+ musical comedy series that doesn’t yet have an official title, but it does have a fun premise. A couple heads out on a backpacking trip to help reinvigorate their relationship and they stumble upon a town called Schmigadoon. For some reason, everyone here acts as if they’re in a big studio musical from the 1940s, and very quickly, the couple finds out they can’t leave town until they find “true

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is closing a world rights deal between mid to high 7-figured for The 40-Year-Old-Version, the crowd pleasing directorial debut of Radha Blank, who, also stars in the film, wrote the script and produced with Lena Waithe, Jordan Fudge, Inuka Bacote-Capiga, Jennifer Semler and Rishi Rajani. The film is competing in the U.S. Dramatic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2Oj5G8p

EXCLUSIVE: David Slack, TV writer-producer and member of WGA West’s Board of Directors, has signed with Verve for representation. Verve in May became the first midsize talent agency and the first established player in the lit space to sign the WGA’s Code of Conduct — later renamed franchise agreement — which allows it to represent […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2UeZy4B

Terry Crews has apologized to Gabrielle Union for remarks that seemed to “invalidate” her experience with America’s Got Talent by defending the show against charges of racism and sexism. Crews appeared last week on the Today show and said Union’s complaints about America’s Got Talent’s behind-the-scenes operations were never his experience. Crews hosts America’s Got […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2GExmjI

"There are people out there… People worth saving." Ready for some football monsters! Paramount Pics has released the "Big Game" TV spot for A Quiet Place: Part II , the sequel to John Krasinski & Emily Blunt's sci-fi monster thriller A Quiet Place from 2018. They've also included a short behind-the-scenes featurette for the film, to give us a closer look at Krasinski's work putting together this sequel. Following the traumatic events at home (seen in the first movie), the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Starring Emily Blunt , Millicent Simmonds , and Noah Jupe as the Abbott family. Newcomers featured in this sequel include Cillian Murphy , Djimon Hounsou , Wayne Duvall , and Lauren-Ashley Cristiano . This full trailer was compelling, I'm excited to see what they're cookin

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A good performance from Richard Jenkins can’t save The Last Shift , a languid fast food drama that has aspirations of exploring class and race in middle America, but lacks the tools to effectively do so. Documentary filmmaker Andrew Cohn makes the jump to narrative features here, telling the story of a fast food veteran tasked with training a new hire who possesses a wildly different outlook on life. It has the setup of a heartwarming story in which two mismatched men forge a begrudging respect for each other from their shared experiences in the kitchen, but The Last Shift has no interest in being that kind of movie. Instead, it tries to address some of this country’s biggest and most important issues and bites off far more than it can chew. Jenkins plays Stanley, a high school dropout who nevertheless still wears his class ring. Pride is a defining character trait for him: he’s been working at Oscar’s Chicken and Fish, a fast food joint in his hometown of Albion, Michigan, for th

The cast of NBC’s The Good Place joined Seth Meyers for a live post-show Thursday night after the series finale of Michael Schur’s philosophy experiment/sitcom, sitting on comfy couches in a Rockefeller Center studio with a chance to weigh in on what they thought about the cult hit’s four-season run and how it concluded. It […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/318s8pZ

Heather Young’s debut feature film Murmer won the Narrative Feature Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival, which announced winners at the end of its 26th edition Thursday. Merawi Gerima’s Residue was named honorable mention and won the fest’s audience award. The jury called Murmur a “richly detailed and deeply humane drama” that “offers […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/318IMpv

Sony’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Netflix’s Marriage Story, Searchlight’s Jojo Rabbit and Lionsgate’s Knives Out were among the film winners as the Casting Society of America handed out its 35th annual Artios Awards for film, TV and at separate ceremonies across two continents. Check out the full list of winners below. The Artios Awards […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/318iBiu

Another day, another rumor about Paradigm. The latest is an LA Times report that Paradigm chief Sam Gores held exploratory talks to be acquired by CAA. As you might recall, Paradigm went down the road toward a deal with UTA, but Gores had a change of heart and wanted to remain independent. Gores flatly denied […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2GCQWwC

Scandal and shame were front and center on The Late Late Show with James Corden, as the host has been forced to confront a painful truth about one of his show’s most popular features. A video clip has emerged showing Corden’s car being towed while he entertained Justin Bieber in a recent Carpool Karaoke segment. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2vCiNuS

In an ill-timed carriage dispute, Roku’s contract with Fox expires tomorrow, Jan. 31. Unable to reach a new agreement, the Fox channels were removed from the Roku Channel Store, a big blow as that network is the broadcast outlet for Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV. Roku was forced to tell fans to head to rivals if […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2UayyDn

Publicist Joyce Sevilla was found dead at her home in West Hollywood on Wednesday, according to the West Hollywood division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department. Sgt. Jennifer Roth said deputies responded to a welfare check shortly before 9 PM at Sevilla’s apartment on Harper Avenue, where they found Sevilla’s body. There was no […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3aZJLws

The topic of the day for The Late Show host Stephen Colbert was whether there will be any witnesses appearing at the Senate presidential impeachment trial. Colbert referenced Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (“pause for booing”) who, Colbert says, believes he has enough votes to stop the move towards calling witnesses. Colbert says blocking witnesses […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2UaIFIp

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details about tonight’s series finale of NBC’s The Good Place. NBC’s The Good Place ended with one last bout of wrestling with philosophical and spiritual issues in its Thursday series finale, striking an uncommonly elegiac — though still jokey — tone for a network sitcom, as it has through its […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/318z8Da

Meghan McCain has given her side of the story on what happened with former The View co-host Abby Huntsman, confirming for the first time that rumors of a feud were not wrong. Speaking on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, McCain said she battled behind the scenes with Huntsman, but has since […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2thjBoa

Want to see a deleted scene from the first season of The Boys ? Which Marvel series might feature the MCU’s first transgender character? Which wrestler wore a Captain Marvel inspired outfit at Royal Rumble? What did Robert Pattinson apologize for with regards to Batman ? Want to see some Birds of Prey B-roll footage? Need a crash course on Morbius before the movie comes out? All that and more in this edition of Superhero Bits . Just because you're saving lives doesn't mean you can't get swole. #TheBoysTV pic.twitter.com/7H3STN8EaF — The Boys (@TheBoysTV) January 27, 2020 Here’s a deleted scene from the first season of The Boys with Chase Crawford ‘s The Deep teaching CPR. Todd McFarlane says the reboot of Spawn could start production this year , but we’re not holding our breath. WWE fighter Lana climbed into the ring in a costume inspired by Captain Marvel. from marvelstudios WWE fighter Lana chose to dress up like Captain Marvel for the most rece

Saif Ali Khan excels in all kinds of roles but his role of a cool dude in light-themed films has been a favourite for many moviegoers. He played such characters in several memorable films like HUM TUM [2004], SALAAM NAMASTE [2005], LOVE AAJ KAL [2009] and got immense praise. Now the actor is back in this space after a hiatus with JAWAANI JAANEMAN. It’s a special flick as it’s the first production under his new banner, Black Knight Films. So does JAWAANI JAANEMAN emerge as a fine piece of entertainer? Or does it fail to impress? Let’s analyse. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-1069154 size-full" title="Movie Review: Jawaani Jaaneman" src="https://ift.tt/3aUG1fP" alt="Movie Review: Jawaani Jaaneman" width="720" height="450" /> JAWAANI JAANEMAN is the story of a 40-year-old playboy whose life suddenly turns upside down. Jassi aka Jazz (Saif Ali Khan) is in his 40s and is based in London. He's single and in no mood to com

EXCLUSIVE: The Game‘s return to television is not happening — at least not for now. The CW will not be proceeding with a one-hour followup series to the 2006 half-hour comedy from the original series’ creator Mara Brock Akil and American Soul co-creator Devon Greggory, I have learned. Based on the pilot script by Akil and Greggory, I hear the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2RGv3mv

The National Basketball Association has set up a new format for its 2020 NBA All-Star Game, including several tributes to the late Kobe Bryant, a four-time MVP in the competition. The game is set for Sunday, Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, airing live at 8 PM ET on TNT and ESPN Radio in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2u3ZM41

In this edition of Star Wars Bits: Chuck Wendig’s version of the Sequel Trilogy What the hell is Project Luminous? A new  Knights of the Old Republic  game in the works? Tour a Los Angeles mansion’s  Star Wars -themed basement The series finale of  Star Wars: Resistance A Kobe Bryant easter egg in  Star Wars: The Clone Wars And more! Chuck Wendig’s Sequel Trilogy On his personal blog, Terrible Minds , author Chuck Wendig has written a three-part series about what the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy would look like if he had anything to say about it. The author of the Star Wars: Aftermath series, as well as the  Miriam Black  series and  Wanderers,  points out all the great and not-so-great things about The Force Awakens , The Last Jedi , and The Rise of Skywalker while exploring the potential of what could have been. Here’s a taste: “Solo and Chewie show up and say, hey, yeah, we’re stealing the Falcon back. Finn and Rey decide to go with (because they gotta escape the First