EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI) is currently in production in Tuczon, AZ on Last Dollar, an 1880s-set Western inspired by European cinema.
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EXCLUSIVE: TaikaWaititi looks to have found his next project to direct, as sources tell Deadline that the Oscar winner is in negotiations to direct Klara and the Sun, based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s New York Times bestselling novel, for Sony’s 3000 Pictures. The project is in development, with Dahvi Waller penning the original draft of the screenplay.
David Heyman is producing the film for Heyday Films, and Garrett Basch and Waititi are in negotiations to produce. Heyday’s Jeffrey Clifford and Rosie Alison brought in the project to Heyday. Ishiguro – who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and won a Booker Prize for his novel The Remains of the Day – is an EP. Elizabeth Gabler and Aislinn Dunster are overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures.
Ishiguro’s novel follows Klara, a robot girl created to prevent teenagers from becoming lonely. This is the story of how she tries to save a family of humans she lives with from heartbreak. The role is certain to become one of the more sought after parts for any actress in her 20s given the awards pedigree past Ishiguro adaptations garner.
The novel, published in March 2021 by Alfred A. Knopf in the U.S. and Faber in the UK, debuted on the New York Times’ Best Sellers Hardcover Fiction List at No. 3 and the Indie Best Sellers Hardcover Fiction List at No. 1. Good Morning America also selected Klara and the Sun as its March 2021 Book Club Pick.
After directing Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder, which bowed last July, Waititi was weighing a number of options for his next film including his anticipated Star Wars movie at Lucasfilm. He ultimately landed on Klara and the Sun and once a deal closes will likely make it his next film.
As for Star Wars, insiders say he still excited about the
EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI) is currently in production in Tuczon, AZ on Last Dollar, an 1880s-set Western inspired by European cinema.
EXCLUSIVE: Production has wrapped on the Piki Films (JoJo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) and Sandy Lane Productions (Bad Behaviour) family drama The Mountain from Kiwi filmmaker Rachel House.
EXCLUSIVE: As all of the Cannes packages start to trickle through ahead of the big event on the Croisette next week, an early frontrunner in the hot package game is Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Negga starrer Night Boat to Tangier. Oscar-winning director James Marsh is directing the project, based on the novel of the same name from Kevin Barry’s New York Times Top 10 Book of the Year.
LEGALA judge has dismissed the majority of Marilyn Manson’s defamation claims against actor Evan Rachel Wood under California’s so-called anti-SLAPP free speech laws. Wood’s attorney, Michael Kump said that Manson had “failed to show that his claims against her have even minimal merit”.
Comedy thriller The Outlaws will be back for a third season. Prime Video and BBC One today announced the renewal of the series from Stephen Merchant (The Office) and co-creator Elgin James (Mayans M.C.).
across the pond for King Charles III's coronation, but she was apparently having a lovely weekend just the same. On Sunday, May 7, the was joined by friends Markus Anderson and Heather Dorak on a hike near her home in California.
Sarah Ferguson and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, sat side by side for King Charles' coronation concert Sunday at Windsor Castle. Despite not being invited to attend the official coronation Saturday at Westminster Abbey, "Fergie" appeared to be in great spirits while chatting with her ex-husband. Ferguson confirmed last month on the television show "Loose Women" that she didn't receive an invitation to the main event but would instead be having a tea room and celebrating on her own.
The Duke of Sussex and Duke of York will have no formal roles throughout the coronation, according to Buckingham Palace.
Prince Harry and and Prince Andrew will not have formal roles at the Coronation, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York, who are no longer working royals, will attend the service on Saturday, but will not perform any duties.The two men will also be absent from the procession behind the Gold State Coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony. All eyes will be on Harry as he faces his relatives in public for the first time since he criticised King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales in his tell-all memoir Spare.
Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season.Created by Debora Cahn (The West Wing, Homeland), the series follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) as she becomes the new US Ambassador for the UK and juggles international crises with her turbulent marriage.After the show debuted on April 20, Netflix confirmed on Monday (May 1) the series will return for a second season.Speaking about the renewal, Russell said: “I am thrilled to be headed back for another round of this smart screwball show. Dare I say it’s fun? Thank you Netflix for giving us another shot.”The Diplomat has been renewed for Season 2.
Beau Casper Smart is trying out something new to commemorate International Dance Day. The actor, dancer, and choreographer (and Jennifer Lopez’s boyfriend for about two years), partnered up with Pepsi to create the first-ever dance class hosted in the Metaverse. Anthony Ramos on Latinos in Hollywood and getting his drivers’ license for ‘Transformers’Bad Bunny invites WWE fighter to a brawl in Puerto RicoIn an exclusive interview with HOLA! USA, Smart discussed various topics, including his desire to be involved with innovative ideas, the world’s increasing interest in Latin music, his extensive career in dance, and the time he co-starred alongside Bad Bunny in Becky G’s music video.A post shared by Beau Casper Smart (@beaucaspersmart)Smart: Yeah, let’s take it back! I started dancing when I was about 17.
Great news, literature fans: Cormac McCarthy‘s “Blood Meridian” finally gets the cinematic treatment. Deadline reports that New Regency has an adaptation of the 1985 novel in development, with John Hillcoat set to direct.
Scheana Shay is setting the record straight about whether Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval ended up fertilizing her eggs.
Steven Spielberg has shared his reaction after seeing Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny for the first time.The upcoming fifth instalment is the first entry in the franchise not directed by Spielberg, who instead serves as an executive producer. James Mangold, who previously helmed Logan and Ford v Ferrari, takes up the role of director on the sequel.During the Time 100 Summit (via Variety), Spielberg was asked what it was like watching an Indiana Jones movie he didn’t direct.“I just had that experience two nights ago,” the director said.
“Next Goal Wins.” The film, an adaptation of the sports documentary of the same name, is based on the true story of Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), the soccer coach tasked with turning around the American Samoa national soccer team, considered one of the weakest teams in international play, in their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Waititi’s humor is on full display in the trailer, with Abba’s “Take a Chance on Me” playing throughout. As blonde Fassbender stars as Rongen, a down-on-his-luck coach engaging in the sports formula of traveling to a different country to turn a ragtag group of soccer players into champions.
Michaela Zee editor Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for Taika Waititi’s upcoming sports comedy-drama film, “Next Goal Wins.” Based on directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison’s 2014 documentary of the same name, “Next Goal Wins” follows the true story of unorthodox coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) as he attempts to turn the American Samoa national soccer team into champions. The film takes place after the soccer team’s infamous 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. Along with Fassbender, the film stars Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Uli Latukefu, Rhys Darby, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Lehi Falepapalangi, Semu Filipo, Rachel House, Angus Sampson, Frankie Adams, Beulah Koale, Sisa Grey, Russell Satele, Karim Benz, and Chris Aloso. Variety exclusively reported in Nov. 2019 that Kaimana, a fa’afafine non-binary actor, will portray Jaiyah Saelua, the first non-binary player to compete in a men’s FIFA World Cup qualifier.
and Justin reportedly arrived separately, so don't start a rumor.The foursome dined at Il Cantinori, a celebrity hotspot that, yes, is where Carrie Bradshaw celebrated 35…or tried to, before no one she invited showed up. reports that this was a Saturday night dinner, and snagged photos of everyone arriving: Aniston wore all-black with gold accents, Theroux paired combat boots with an army green jacket, and the Batemankas coordinated in shades of black and dark grey.
A pre-taped message from Harrison Ford introduced an extended action clip from Lucasfilms’ highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny during Disney’s CinemaCon presentation here in Las Vegas this morning. Said the veteran actor, “Hello CinemaCon! Playing Indiana Jones all these years has meant the world to me. (The movies) have adventure and heart — and for some reason snakes.” In a charming call back to the original Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ford added, “Why did it have to be snakes?”
Joel Kinnaman (For All Mankind) is attached to star in They Found Us, an alien abduction thriller to be directed for AGC Studios and Temple Hill by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (District 9), which will head into production in Australia later this year.
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Joel Kinnaman is set to lead the alien abduction thriller “They Found Us,” from director Neill Blomkamp, for AGC Studios. AGC fully financed the project, and will launch sales via AGC International in Cannes next month. UTA Independent Film Group is co-repping U.S. rights. “They Found Us” is based on an original screenplay by Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight”) and will be produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen for Temple Hill Entertainment (“Smile”). Ford is on board as an executive producer along with Temple Hill’s John Fischer. The film will shoot in Australia this year.