‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Jake Abraham dies, aged 56

Disney‘s upcoming live-action remake of Hercules.Guy Ritchie, who directed Disney’s billion-dollar hit remake of Aladdin, will be helming the new Hercules adaptation, while Avengers: Endgame‘s the Russo brothers are on board to produce.No casting details have yet been revealed, but numerous rumours have been circulating the internet for a number of years now.Most recently, it was reported by DisInsider that the expectation is for DeVito to reprise the role of Phil, the half-man, half-goat trainer of Hercules.The outlet said: “Let me dive in by giving you all a little ‘rumour of the week’, while nothing is confirmed at this time, the expectation is the studio will bring back DeVito as Phil.”Disney has adapted a number of its classcis into live-action movies in recent years, but the studio has typically opted to bring in new talent for the reboots. There was one notable exception with James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in both the animated version of The Lion King and the 2019 live-action remake.DeVito could now become the second exception to the rule, with the actor himself already expressing a keen interest in reprising his role.When asked if he’d return to the franchise during the WIRED Autocomplete Interview last year, he joked: “I am the live-action Hercules.

Rocky film series, has died aged 83.The former boxer and actor died on October 8 in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, to The New York Times on Wednesday (October 18). No cause of death was given.Young played Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law Paulie Pennino across the first six films in the Rocky series.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A group of A-list actors is adding pressure on SAG-AFTRA leadership to find a way to resolve the actors strike, which has now lasted 97 days. George Clooney, Tyler Perry, Scarlett Johansson, and others held a Zoom meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Fran Drescher, the president of SAG-AFTRA, and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s executive director. Though the tone has been described as “supportive,” the actors did not call the meeting merely to express support.

Tributes have poured in to commemorate the tragic loss of acting star Tabby Brown, who died this weekend aged just 38.The on-screen star - and ex-girlfriend to several major footballers, including England and Chelsea's Raheem Stirling and Italy's Adana Demirspor striker Mario Balotelli - featured in the likes of adverts for Canon, Virgin Atlantic, AXE and Lynx. She also starred in Channel 5's reality TV hit, The Bachelor, before going on to become a Playboy Bunny.Tabby's former manager confirmed her heartbreaking passing to The Sun.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Distributor All3Media Intl. has sold “The Long Shadow,” written by “Lupin” creator George Kay, to Sundance Now, which has taken exclusive rights in the U.S. and Canada.

Carrie and Twin Peaks, died of old age on Saturday, October 14, her manager Marion Rosenberg confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press. “[Laurie] was a superb talent and a wonderful human being,” Rosenberg said.

A total of 24 fines are to be handed out for the notorious 'jingle and mingle' Christmas party at the Tory headquarters during lockdown. It took place in December 2020 at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) for activists on behalf of Shaun Bailey’s unsuccessful effort to be London mayor.

Marta Balaga Finnish series creators are ready to laugh – also at themselves. “While cultures vary, a fish-out-of-water experience is universal,” says writer Beata Harju, behind “Lay Low and Don’t Be Fabulous” about a woman who just can’t let go of her ex.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the Season 7 finale of “Jet Lag: The Game” now streaming on Nebula and debuting Oct. 18 on YouTube. Seven seasons in and there are still surprises to be found on “Jet Lag: The Game,” the Streamy-nominated online travel competition show that follows an “Amazing Race”-esque format, if those players filmed themselves on iPhones and participated in more off-the-rails challenges.

Though, in recent years, David Ayer is largely known as the guy who directed “Suicide Squad” and experienced all the behind-the-scenes drama that accompanied that production, we shouldn’t forget that the filmmaker had a whole career making action films. Now, he returns to his wheelhouse with the new film, “The Beekeeper.” READ MORE: David Ayer Says ‘Suicide Squad’ Dailies Were So Well Received That There Was Talk Of “Oh, Maybe Ayer’s Gonna Take Over DC.” As seen in the trailer for “The Beekeeper,” the film fits beautifully in the fairly recent “man with a particular set of skills” action subgenre.

EXCLUSIVE: In a major shakeup at Miramax, CEO Bill Block will exit the company this week, a move that will come as soon as Tuesday when his contract expires. It does not look like there was much if any negotiation on a new deal for Block, which raises questions of exactly which areas the multi-faceted company will lean into.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Bill Block is out as CEO of Miramax. The executive and film producer was hired in 2017. Block’s contract expired this week and was not renewed, sources said.

The BBC confirms. He was 56.Abraham was known for his roles as Bob Carter in the 2001 comedy “Mean Machine” and Konokko in “Formula 51,” a thriller released that same year.

Actor Jake Abraham tragically died at age 56 on Saturday 30th September, just months after being diagnosed with prostate cancer - which spread to the rest of his body and created tumours on his spine, hips and bladder. The screen star, who is known for appearing in the 1998 crime-comedy film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, admitted earlier this year that he was 'pushing through' despite not feeling well and didn't go to the doctor until things got worse. "I was working but I wasn't feeling well.

Tom Sandoval made some big changes in his life after his bombshell affair with Rachel Leviss was exposed to the world. Not only did his relationship with Ariana Madix end, but he also stopped smoking and drinking alcohol.

Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Guy Ritchie’s “The Covenant,” after releasing in theaters in April, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The wartime thriller is also available to rent for $5.99 or buy for $19.99.

When the domestic violence allegations against Justin Roiland were made public earlier this year, Adult Swim was quick to announce that he would no longer be involved with the series he co-created, “Rick and Morty.” This was a huge announcement, as Roiland was the man behind the iconic voices of the title characters. What would the series do without Roiland? Well, the quick answer was that “Rick and Morty” was going to move on without Roiland and under the sole guidance of co-creator Dan Harmon.

A drama about the five-year manhunt for Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe is launching on ITV.

Elon Musk is taking a shot at Russell Brand, but their falling-out strangely has nothing to do with the recent allegations of rape and sexual assault against Russell.