Drew Barrymore, whose honors include a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award, will be presiding over a more literary ceremony this fall.
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The Idol might be one of HBO’s most talked-about shows of the year.Created by Euphoria’s Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, the series follows aspiring pop idol Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) as she begins a complex relationship with a self-help guru and cult leader, Tedros (Tesfaye).In April last year, the series underwent a creative overhaul where original director, Amy Seimetz, departed the project. Levinson took over to direct all five episodes.HBO has not announced whether The Idol will return.
Following reports that it was designed as a limited series, the network refuted these claims and said it could still continue.“It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined,” a tweet from HBO read. “It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.”It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined.
It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.— HBO PR (@HBOPR) June 15, 2023Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Jocelyn’s manager Destiny, has said the show is primed to continue in a second season.Speaking in an interview with Vulture, Randolph said: “I see season one as setting up the world in great detail and character development, to set up a season two where it’s like, now we’re really going to get in the shit. When you finish a project, it’s always like, ‘Is there a possibility for season two?’ And they’re always like, ‘Yeah, for sure!’ It’s everyone’s desire and intention to do a season two, and until we hear differently, that’s the plan.”The Idol is available to stream on HBO Max in the US and NOW in the UK.
.Drew Barrymore, whose honors include a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award, will be presiding over a more literary ceremony this fall.
Barbie looks set to become one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.Directed by Greta Gerwig (Little Women), the satirical comedy marks the first live-action film based on Mattel’s Barbie dolls.Led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken respectively, the film’s ensemble cast also includes America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae and Will Ferrell.A sequel hasn’t been officially announced. Judging by the film’s projected box office success however, and the positive critical reception, it’s likely a follow-up will be on the cards.Speaking to Time, Robbie said she’d been involved in conversations around a potential sequel.
Prince William managed to go unrecognized while speaking with one of his younger fans. In a video shared on TikTok by fan account The Royal Watcher, the Prince of Wales has an impromptu chat with a little boy during a walkabout in Windsor, England, on May 7.Prince William and Kate Middleton surprised locals who gathered for a Big Lunch the day after the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Barbie is on track to be the film of the summer, if not the entire year, and we haven't even seen it yet. This movie is already giving us everything we never knew we needed in our life until now, from a Dua Lipa Barbie anthem to John Cena as a merman to .
Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales made it a family day!
Steven Spielberg predicted an “implosion” in the Hollywood film industry 10 years ago, whereby he warned of ticket price fluctuation as a result of failing blockbuster films.Speaking at the opening of a new media centre at the University of Southern California alongside George Lucas back in June 2013, the directors envisioned a world in which the failure of half a dozen $250million (£190million) movies could result in a dramatic ticket price variances.Spielberg told USC students (via Hollywood Reporter) that price increases could mean “you’re gonna have to pay $25 for the next Iron Man, you’re probably only going to have to pay $7 to see Lincoln”.He added that students were trying to enter the industry at a time when event more established directors struggled with getting commercial releases into cinemas, saying his Oscar-winning 2013 film Lincoln came “this close” to premiering on HBO instead of a theatrical release.The Jaws director went on to say that some ideas from younger filmmakers are “too fringe-y for the movies”.He said: “That’s the big danger, and there’s eventually going to be an implosion – or a big meltdown.
The Lincoln Lawyer’s second season.Created by David E. Kelley, the legal drama’s second season is split into two parts, with the first five episodes landing July 6 on Netflix.
The Lincoln Lawyer starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returned for its second season this month.Created by David E. Kelley, the legal drama series follows LA defense attorney Mickey Haller (Garcia-Rulfo) who takes on cases from his chauffeur-driven Lincoln Navigator instead of an office.Other cast members include Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson and Christopher Gorham.
Sony/Stage 6 Films/Blumhouse’s fifthquel Insidious: The Red Door nearly locked out Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny yesterday at the box office. The Patrick Wilson starring and directed PG-13 horror film scared up $5M in previews at 2,806 locations that began showtimes at 4PM. That amount of money is very close to what Indy grossed, early estimates showing around $5.2M for the day in an awful week that ended at $94.5M for the $300M-plus grossing Disney/Lucasfilm finale sequel.
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline spoke to Nordic distributor Scanbox about why it made sense to join new European film and TV studio Vuelta Group, which we revealed earlier this morning.
, Kate Middleton did a style 180, donning a bright royal blue ensemble for an official visit to Scotland.Known as the Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland (the UK is one country and four countries; don’t worry about it), she and her husband were attending a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, held at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Crowds are excitedly gathering in the heart of Edinburgh as they prepare to catch a glimpse of King Charles III during his Scottish Coronation.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are making a rare joint appearance alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla today during a special royal ceremony in Edinburgh.
If Michelle Williams had it her way, Destiny’s Child would still be together.
Refresh for latest…: Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is off to a disappointing start with a $130M global opening. Of that, $70M is from 52 international box office markets as the the fifth installment in the beloved 42-year-old franchise came in below projections.
Prince Harry and Prince William came together this week at the Diana Award ceremony, an organization that honors their late mother’s charitable legacy, but didn’t actually meet in person. William spoke in a prerecorded message at the beginning of the virtual ceremony, congratulating the winners, which he said showed the "power of young people to inspire meaningful change." He continued, "And to everyone watching, all these stories remind us why organizations like The Diana Award are so important. It is a reminder that when we invest in young people, when we provide them with the tools and opportunities to make a difference, they can truly change the world.
Prince William and Princess Catherine AKA Kate Middleton weren’t going down without a fight during their feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
There’s nothing like friendship.
Ryan Murphy has found the Menendez brothers for season 2.Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez have been cast as Erik and Lyle, respectively, Deadline reports, for the upcoming season of the Netflix true-crime anthology series. Called , the new season — a follow-up to season 1, which centered around serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, played by Evan Peters -- tells the story of the two siblings who were found guilty of murdering their parents, José and Mary Louise, in 1989. Cooper Koch (left) and Nicholas Alexander Chavez will play the Menendez brothers in season 2 of 'Monster.'Lyle and Erik were convicted on two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder before being sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996 following two trials.After their story became a media sensation, the Menendez brothers' trial and lives have been adapted into TV and film numerous times. Their story has been depicted in Lifetime's 2017 TV movie, , starring Nico Tortorella, as well as the 2017 NBC series, , led by Edie Falco, who played the Menendez brothers' defense attorney.
Apple TV+ has unveiled a sneak peek of the highly anticipated third season of “The Morning Show,” featuring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.