‘The Little Mermaid’ Producers Sued Over Special Effects Artist’s On-Set Injury

Halle Bailey is opening up about her life.

Ferrari has defended the casting of Adam Driver against claims of cultural appropriation.Andrea Iervolino, an Italian-Canadian film producer on the Enzo Ferrari biopic, rebuked claims made against Driver’s casting by actor Pierfrancesco Favino, who questioned why Italian actors were not cast more often in Hollywood films.In response, Iervolino said Italy had failed in comparison to other countries in producing Hollywood stars with worldwide visibility, citing examples like Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas from Spain, and Marion Cotillard and Vincent Cassel from France.Speaking at the festival (via the Telegraph), Ierovlino said: “Italian cinema needs to look beyond Italy and come up with synergies with the international film industry, which wants to invest in Italian icons. Films like Ferrari, which will be distributed in 150 countries, promote Italy and Italian genius.”The producer called on the Italian film industry to “make films based on stories that speak to the whole world, with international stars who work side by side with our own talent”.In his original comments, Favino, who stars in a movie called Comandante which opened this year’s festival, asked why actors on the level of Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty) were not cast more often in Hollywood productions.“There’s an issue of cultural appropriation,” Favino said.“Instead, the parts are given to foreign actors who are distant from the story’s real protagonists, starting with the exotic accents,” he added.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The fall movie season officially begins with the Labor Day holiday weekend, but it’s one of summer’s biggest blockbusters that’s set to dominate streaming this September. That would be Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. The film earned a mighty $297 million at the domestic box office over the summer, while its worldwide gross tapped out at the $569 million mark.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Looking for a satisfying movie viewing project that takes you through the past 60 years of cinema history with a huge helping of action, intrigue and attractive faces? Why not try watching all the James Bond 007 movies in order, from its very beginning with “Dr. No” to Roger Moore’s first 007 movie “Live and Let Die” to Daniel Craig’s final outing as the superspy in 2021’s “No Time to Die.” Those who haven’t seen some of the earlier Bond films are in for a musical treat, with title songs from the likes of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Louis Armstrong, Sheena Easton, Duran Duran and of course, Paul McCartney & Wings’ iconic “Live and Let Die.” The 007 films are also a prime place for spotting some of the best supporting actors, from villains like Javier Bardem and Rami Malek to romantic interests — and occasionally villains as well — like Halle Berry, Sophie Marceau and Michelle Yeoh.

Director Denis Villeneuve is hopeful of making Dune a trilogy and is teasing the possibility of “Part Three” coming alive.

Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford are amicable as ever — even amid a breakup and lyrical controversy. The «Happier Than Ever» singer stepped out to attend her ex-boyfriend's album listening party, singing and dancing along to his song, «Turn Heel,» in a video shared on social media.

Ch-ch-changes! Scooter Braun is losing clients left and right.

San Sebastian Fetes Veteran Director Victor Erice

Louis Theroux has unveiled a Sky feature documentary exploring the controversial affair between a married female professor and a non-verbal black man with cerebral palsy, which led to one of the most divisive criminal trials of the 21st century.

Charlize Theron is shutting down speculation that she underwent plastic surgery.

A veteran special effects artistis suing for £150,000 ($191,000) over an injury sustained on set of Disney feature The Little Mermaid at Pinewood Studios.

“Daisy Jones & The Six” Season 2 could be happening. The Amazon Prime series was based on a book written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. However, following the massive success of the show, it’s totally possible that fans will be seeing more of Billy, Daisy, and the rest of the gang in the future.

Katie Price has admitted that she’d rather go to prison than keep having to attend bankruptcy court hearings in a candid interview with Michelle Visage. Katie, 45, said: “I've been to court more times and I've had hot dinners lately and I am not scared of court anymore.” She revealed that she had actually asked to be “put in prison to cover it all” in a bid to “just be done with it.” The former Glamour Model said that she is “fed up” with constant court report reminders and that she doesn’t care if she has to go to prison to avoid them.

Halle Bailey has dropped her debut solo single ‘Angel’, following her success in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.Bailey (monomously known as Halle) and her sister Chlöe formed the singing duo Chloe X Halle in 2011 and in 2015, their YouTube cover of Beyoncé‘s ‘Pretty Hurts’ earned them a record deal with Queen Bey’s Parkwood Entertainment.After signing to the label, they dropped two albums; 2018’s ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and 2020’s ‘Ungodly Hour’ – both earning Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Progressive R&B Album.After teasing her debut single earlier this summer, Halle dropped the anthemic and uplifting single with an accompanying music video. Produced by Theron ‘NeffU’ Feemster (Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo), ‘Angel”s lyrics are empowering over the punchy orchestral arrangements: “Heaven knows your wings can weigh you down, but angels make a way somehow.”The Wendy Morgan-directed music video echoed the song’s angelic theme with contemporary dancers strutting around Bailey, surrounded by a colour palette reminiscent of Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam.“This song for me is so very special and near and dear to my heart,” Halle said in a statement.

Heather Dubrow is seemingly defending those who are taking Ozempic as an aid for weight loss.

A post shared by Ashley Judd (@ashley_judd)In one of the photos, the California native was seen from behind as she walked along a trail with trekking poles. Judd was pictured beaming as she stood at the base of a waterfall in another snap. The Emmy Award nominee was seen sitting in front of a traditional alpine stone cabin in another photo.Judd previously detailed her “grueling 55-hour” after the injury, which landed her in the ICU.

Ashley Judd is celebrating her "stunning recovery" as she marks two and half years since she shattered her leg in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In February 2021, the actress suffered a horrific injury after she tripped over a fallen tree while walking through a rainforest in the African country. On Saturday, Judd, 55, shared photos in which she was seen hiking the Alps while on a trip to Switzerland.

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) will produce its eighth fundraising telecast on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. ET to raise money for cancer research and treatments.

Coronation Street fans have threatened to 'stop watching' as they share their outcry at the potential demise of the Rovers Return. It was only last week that viewers of the ITV soap discovered the beloved pub is struggling.

Jonah Hauer-King is the latest actor to become a Disney Prince, but he faced stiff competition for the part!