‘Scream’ Franchise Star Melissa Barrera To Reunite With Radio Silence Filmmakers For Mystery Monster Thriller At Universal

J. Kim Murphy Adam McKay is partnering with Netflix again for his follow-up to “Don’t Look Up.” The streamer has acquired the director’s next feature comedy, titled “Average Height, Average Build,” which will star Robert Pattinson as a serial killer that looks to leverage American politicians to make murder easier. Amy Adams will star alongside Pattinson. She reunites with McKay after earning an Oscar nomination in best supporting actress for her turn as Lynne Cheney in their 2018 comedy “Vice.” The ensemble also includes Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler. Along with writing and directing, McKay will produce under his Hyperobject Industries banner with Kevin Messick. The film does not yet have an official release date.

Benjamin Millepied is best known for his work as a dancer and choreographer, from joining the New York City Ballet in the mid-90s to director of the Paris Opera Ballet, the choreographer for 2010’s “Black Swan,” and the mind behind the choreographed “sidewalk” in “Dune.” Now, in his directorial debut, he marries dance and theater with film in “Carmen,” a modern-day retelling of the classic opera of the same name.  Continue reading ‘Carmen’: Director Benjamin Millepied Talks Working With Paul Mescal & Melissa Barrera In His New Romantic Musical Drama [Interview] at The Playlist.

Bubbles, Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee, turned 40 and celebrated with a party befitting the King of Pop’s pet.“He did get a cake — but it’s a special ape-healthy cake,” said Patti Ragan, founding director at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Fla., the “retirement home” where Bubbles has lived since 2005.“We frost it with mashed bananas and add a little bit of blue food coloring … and then we wrote his name in blueberries,” Ragan said. The theme, fittingly, was bubbles.“We had tubs of bubble bath.

“In the Heights” and “Scream VI” actress Melissa Barrera stars in “Carmen,” the directorial debut from choreographer Benjamin Millepied.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Pour one out for the poor unfortunate souls who aren’t at CinemaCon. Attendees of the annual exhibition trade show were treated to the first-ever glimpse of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in Disney’s upcoming “The Little Mermaid” remake, including a show-stopping rendition of the character’s signature number, “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” McCarthy didn’t perform live, but she came to Las Vegas to introduce a clip of the movie, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. In the dazzling footage, McCarthy channels Tallulah Bankhead with pitch-perfect flair as the evil sea witch convinces Ariel to part with her voice. Sporting dramatic makeup and a short, purple-ish updo, Ursula whips around her tentacles and shimmies through the sea alongside her sidekicks Flotsam and Jetsam while belting the evil anthem.

Following last month’s theatrical release of “Scream VI”, the fan-favourite horror will be available to stream and own on digital.

was packed full of scares, the gag reel from the making of the latest slasher sequel is full of laughs. In ET's exclusive look at the bloopers, which will be available to fans as part of the film's digital and home release, Jenna Ortega and other members of the cast are seen having trouble keeping a straight face as they flub various scenes from throughout the hit film.In one moment, Ortega is seen running with Melissa Barrera before the former falls in front of the bodega doorway, resulting in lots of laughs between the two. In another scene with the two co-stars, Barrera calls for a «dance break» before she and Ortega go skipping through a park. During another take with newcomer Josh Segarra, Ortega looks like she's going to make it through the scene after her co-star flubbed his line.

Paul Mescal has made his music debut with the release of an original song, Slide Away, from his new film Carmen.

? No, it's Zeychella now. On April 22, Zendaya shocked fans when she joined Labrinth during his set to sing “,” his Emmy-nominated song featured in the first season of her HBO hit series, . Dressed in a tiered pink corset dress over a and thigh-high black boots, Zendaya brought the house down for her first musical performance in over seven years, according to . The also performed “” from the season two soundtrack. The crowd was loud, to say the least.

The perfect team! While Benjamin Millepied and wife Natalie Portman work in different creative outlets, the couple will always help each other shine.

EXCLUSIVE: Zoë Chao has signed with Entertainment 360 for representation. She most recently appeared in Netflix’s Your Place Or Mine opposite Reese Witherspoon. She will next be seen in Hulu’s Nightbitch opposite Amy Adams and can currently be seen in the Party Down reboot for Starz. In March, SXSW premiered the independent film If You Were The Last, starring Chao and Anthony Mackie.

Guy Lodge Film Critic “Carmen” didn’t begin life as an opera: French Romantic writer Prosper Mérimée conceived this tale of Spanish passion and tragic jealousy in 1845, thirty years before his compatriot Georges Bizet brought it into its best-known, aria-rich form. But it’s a story that thrives on operatic delivery, hinging on emotions so large and loud they beg to be sung at the top of one’s lungs. That makes it the opera that filmmakers can’t leave alone, even as they tend to switch out the music: Its screen interpretations range from Otto Preminger’s Broadway-rooted “Carmen Jones” to Jean-Luc Godard’s daring, Beethoven-infused “First Name: Carmen” to Robert Townsend’s Beyoncé-starring “Carmen: A Hip-Hopera.” With the plainly titled “Carmen,” ballet star and first-time feature director Benjamin Millepied joins that club, mostly eschewing song in an attempt to conjure the material’s intensity through dance. He is only intermittently successful.

Meghan Markle wants to heal the rift with the Royal Family for the sake of her children Archie and Lilibet, a source has claimed. Prince Harry and Meghan’s relationship with members of The Firm has been strained since the couple decided to step back from senior royal duties in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went on to give a damaging interview to Oprah Winfrey in 2021 - which was followed up at the end of last year with their controversial Netflix documentary.

Kyle Abrams is engaged! The season 2 alum took to Instagram on Monday to share video of his romantic proposal to girlfriend Tania Deleanos.In the clip, a suit-clad Kyle popped the question in a room covered in candles and rose petals as Tania, dressed in a black gown, excitedly accepted his proposal.It looks like Kyle didn't use his mother's engagement ring this time as he credited Plum Diamonds for the massive sparkler he gave his future bride.A post shared by KYLE ABRAMS (@kyleabrams10)Kyle initially proposed to Shaina Hurley on season 2 of using his mother's engagement ring. Despite clearly having reservations about his religious preferences, Shaina accepted the proposal only to split from Kyle on their trip to Mexico.Later in the show's reunion, Kyle confessed to having feelings for co-starDeepti Vempati, whom he connected with in the pods.

Queen Margrethe has reunited with all eight of her grandchildren!

Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe have reunited while supporting their son’s music career. 

Melissa McCarthy said drag queens were "100 percent" an influence behind her portrayal of the tentacled sea witch Ursula in the upcoming live-action "The Little Mermaid" flick set to hit theaters on Memorial Day weekend. McCarthy recently joined costar Halle Bailey and director Rob Marshall to discuss the upcoming film with Entertainment Weekly where she gave a brief spiel about her history with drag performances and how her drag queen persona spilled over into her portrayal of the infamous villainess.

It’s a family affair!  Reese Witherspoon stepped out to show her support for her 19-year-old son Deacon Phillippe at his new album release party.  The "Legally Blonde" star was all smiles and a proud parent to her child that she shares with her first ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. Ryan and Deacon both took to their Instagram Saturday to share sweet photos of the special occasion. "Awesome night w family & friends celebrating the release of, "A New Earth" by @deaconphillippe !!" the "One Life to Live" alum posted on his social media with a carousel of photos from the event.  The first family snap was of Deacon and Ryan posing for the camera, as his father wore a red cardigan with a white t-shirt underneath.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back.