“It feels like the TV bubble has burst,” Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh said today.
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But with the support of the NCAC, Blume isn’t scared. She balks on the topic of Roald Dahl, whose books are being republished decades after his death with rewrites to passages that are now deemed offensive. Does she worry that something like that could happen to her books? “Not as long as I’m around,” she says.
And that’s that. — SH Michaela Jaé Rodriguez first aligned herself with the Rainforest Alliance in 2019, as unprecedented wildfires destroyed thousands of square miles of the Amazon rainforest. “I just couldn’t help but get on social media and say, ‘Why are we not paying attention to this?’ If we don’t have the earth, we don’t have anything,’” she says.
Because she’s such a prominent activist for the trans community, Rodriguez is not often asked to participate in the conversation about climate change. That’s where the environmental nonprofit comes in: Rodriguez aims to use her platform to spotlight their mission to preserve forests and protect the human rights of farmers and forest communities amid the climate crisis. “I’m always gonna fight for the trans community,” she says.
“But I’ve realized a lot of people have discombobulated how I see the full spectrum of the world: I really care for this planet.” In addition to her support of the organization, she’s been focused on living as cleanly as possible by switching to a hybrid vehicle and using eco-friendly appliances, while also researching how to add solar panels and a water condenser to her home. “It takes time, you guys, ’cuz this stuff is expensive,” she says, leaning into the microphone on my recorder for emphasis. “But when it happens, it feels so much better.” — AJ Natasha Lyonne doesn’t need to travel too far to use her celebrity for good.
“It feels like the TV bubble has burst,” Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh said today.
Jason Segel, Jessica Williams and Christa Miller of Apple TV+’s Shrinking discussed Harrison Ford’s contributions on and off camera, during the Contenders TV panel with co-creator Brett Goldstein.
Sounds like the cops did the right thing in this scenario. As you may have heard, Drake B
- who starred in Drake and Josh on Nickelodeon - went missing on Thursday but was later found. Taking to Twitter, he has now asked: "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this?" Synth replied: "Oh and here I thought it was just my calls you were ignoring. "Jonie said: "Has happened to me (not to this extend of) but yeah.
William Earl Kate Winslet is returning to HBO, but she’s a long way from Easttown. The Oscar-winning actor is leading the upcoming HBO limited series “The Regime,” which was teased during the April 12 Warner Bros. Discovery streaming press event. The lush teaser is filled with mystery and political intrigue, and the official logline doesn’t give too many clues, simply saying that the series “tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel.” The cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton, Hugh Grant, Danny Webb, David Bamber, Henry Goodman, Stanley Townsend, Louie Mynett, Rory Keenan, Karl Markovics and Pippa Haywood.
It’s been a year since Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham tied the knot.
described the film to Collider at the Star Wars Celebration in London Friday. “First being embraced into the family of folk music in New York and then, of course, kind of outrunning them at a certain point as his star rises so beyond belief.” Mangold referenced other characters in the film like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez, saying “they all have a role to play in this movie.”And when asked if Chalamet would be singing, Mangold immediately responded “Of course.”The French actor sang “Everything Happens” by Chet Baker in the 2019 Woody Allen film “A Rainy Day in New York,” and he told British Vogue that he would perform seven musical numbers in the upcoming “Wonka,” in which he will star as the iconic candyman character based on Roald Dahl’s book. Chalamet’s role in “Call Me by Your Name” confirmed that he can also play piano and guitar.The untitled film will watch the Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter’s first ascend to the top of the folk music scene before he pivots to rock and roll.Chalamet will also be seen in the upcoming “Dune Part 2” alongside Austin Butler (“Elvis”), Florence Pugh, Zendaya and Dave Bautista.
“This Bird Has Flown,” follows singer Jane Start, a one-hit wonder who found fame in her early 20s but is now forced to play bachelor parties in Las Vegas to make ends meet. There’s a rom-com element, as well, as Jane falls in love with a dashing Brit.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical reclaims its title of the UK’s Number 1 film.
Lea Michele rocks a chic brown dress while arriving for Variety’s 2023 Power of Women held at The Grill on Tuesday (April 4) in New York City.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Pearls of wisdom and displays of affection were shared widely on Tuesday afternoon when honorees Judy Blume, Natasha Lyonne, Rosie Perez, Kelly Ripa and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez took the stage at Variety‘s Power of Women New York luncheon, presented by Lifetime, at midtown restaurant The Grill. While all five women touched on the key lessons they’ve learned in life and the importance of those who teach them during the luncheon, hosted by “Saturday Night Live’s” Ego Nwodim, it was iconic YA author Blume who made much of her speech a tribute to public educators and librarians who are trying to protect students’ rights amid increased government scrutiny and censorship in public education.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent “Support is what all women in every industry could always use more of — and will seldom ask for,” Kelly Ripa said, as she took the stage at Variety‘s Power of Women: New York event on Tuesday afternoon. “Offer support to someone who needs it. Encourage others to do the same. Sometimes just being asked is enough.” Ripa’s advice was part of her stirring speech at Variety‘s annual luncheon where she was one of five Power of Women honorees, along with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Rosie Perez, Natasha Lyonne and Judy Blume. “Don’t ever be afraid to advocate for yourself. Don’t ever be afraid to advocate for others,” Ripa continued. “Knowing that a person or group of people have your back can be the most powerful thing in the world.”
Naman Ramachandran Studiocanal has confirmed that “Paddington in Peru,” the third instalment of the beloved bear’s adventures, will commence production on July 24. The film is set to be helmed by Dougal Wilson, making his feature film directorial debut. He has previously made commercials for brands including Apple, Ikea and the BBC as well as U.K. department store John Lewis’s annual Christmas commercial. Among his many industry awards and honours, Wilson’s film “We’re the Superhumans” for the Channel 4 Paralympics, garnered two Black D&AD Pencils and the Film Grand Prix at Cannes Lions. He was also nominated by the DGA for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials in 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Make that a triple marmalade sandwich. Long-awaited movie threequel Paddington In Peru is on course to start production on July 24, we can reveal.
Natasha Lyonne is getting candid.
Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden and Tool are set to all play new California festival Power Trip.Across three days at the Empire Polo Club in Indio – the venue for Coachella – the six metal heavyweights will come together for a massive show on October 6, 7 and 8.The show will be Ozzy Osbourne’s first since he announced his retirement from touring. It’s also AC/DC’s first gig since 2016, and could signal the return of frontman Brian Johnson, who missed their last gigs due to hearing loss and was replaced by Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose.The first day of Power Trip (October 6) will be headlined by Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden, with AC/DC and Osbourne headlining the second night.Things then wrap up on October 8 with sets from Metallica and Tool.See full details below.
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It's been 40 years since audiences were first introduced to Ponyboy — played by C.Thomas Howell — and his gang of greasers, making the cast of "The Outsiders" household names. Based on the 1967 novel with the same name, the movie tells the story of Ponyboy and his struggle between right and wrong.
Auli’i Cravalho got everyone’s attention at the premiere of The Power in New York City on Thursday night (March 23).
Elvis shimmies and shakes its way back to Number 1 on the UK’s Official Film Chart.