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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“They’re coming out of the woodwork!”Jennifer Lopez is gushing in delight as an impromptu flash mob breaks out — to the tune of “Jenny From the Block,” naturally — on the red carpet of “Halftime,” her new documentary that opened the 2022 Tribeca Festival. “Only in New York,” she said, letting out a “woo.”the woman of the hour, @jlo, watching in delight as a flash mob breaks out on the red carpet at the #Halftime world premiere pic.twitter.com/vHxShRTTxx— Rebecca Rubin (@rebeccaarubin) June 9, 2022Wednesday’s world premiere doubled as a homecoming, of sorts, for the global icon, who grew up only a few blocks from the United Palace in Washington Heights, where the movie played to 3,000 mostly maskless and always enthusiastic audience members.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterReigning scream queen Neve Campbell isn’t returning to Woodsboro for “Scream 6.”Campbell, who played Sidney Prescott in the long-running slasher series, will not be reprising her role in the upcoming installment because she felt “the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.”“Sadly, I won’t be making the next Scream film,” Campbell said in a statement to Variety. “As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterArthur Miller’s classic play “Death of a Salesman” is returning to Broadway this fall.“The Wire” actor Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke (a current Tony nominee for “Caroline, or Change”) will reprise their roles as Willy and Linda Loman in the revival, which will be told for the first time on Broadway from the perspective of an African American family. “Death of a Salesman” will run at the Hudson Theatre for only 17 weeks, starting on Sept.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterStephanie Hsu is set for a guest starring role in Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” Variety has learned exclusively.The role reunites Hsu with previously announced cast member Michelle Yeoh, with whom Hsu starred in the hit film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, the series follows Jin Wang (Ben Wang), a teenager juggling his high school social life with his immigrant home life. When Jin meets foreign exchange student Wei-Chen (Jim Liu) on the first day of school, their worlds collide as Jin becomes entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.

Britney Spears in a recent Variety Magazine feature.During her interview with writer Rebecca Rubin, conducted for the magazine’s “Power Of Women” series, Barrymore said that Spears would be a dream guest for her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show.“We can have a unique conversation,” she said. “There’s not a ton of us out there who have publicly lost our freedom, had breakdowns in front of everyone, become punchlines and fought our way back.”Indeed, both Barrymore and Spears were brought into the entertainment industry at very young ages – Barrymore was six years old when she starred in E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, whereas Spears was enlisted as a cast member of The Mickey Mouse Club at age 10.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSearchlight Pictures has suspended production on “Being Mortal,” a new movie starring Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen and Bill Murray, over complaints about Murray’s inappropriate behavior on set.The studio sent a letter to the movie’s cast and crew on Wednesday, informing them filming had been suspended due to an unspecified complaint. “Late last week, we were made aware of a complaint, and we immediately looked into it,” the note said.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Navalny,” a fly-on-the-wall documentary about Russian dissident and one-time presidential candidate Alexei Navalny, was intended to debut directly on HBO Max. But since the harrowing story has renewed timeliness amid Russia’s recent unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Warner Bros.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAziz Ansari has been appointed to direct an untitled comedic-drama for Searchlight Pictures. He will co-star in the movie with Bill Murrary.Ansari, who created the Netflix series “Master of None,” is making his feature directorial debut.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Lucy and Desi,” a new documentary from director Amy Poehler, tells the true story behind the television trailblazers who changed the landscape of Hollywood.In the first trailer, which dropped on Monday, icons like Bette Midler, Carol Burnett and Norman Lear attempt to put into words the impact that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the entertainment industry.“They established their own studio. That’s an enormous operation,” marvels Lear.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA “Mortal Kombat” sequel is in the works at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.Jeremy Slater, best known for the Disney Plus Marvel series “Moon Knight,” has been tapped to write the screenplay.The first” Mortal Kombat,” a martial arts-inspired adaptation of the popular video game, opened in theaters and on HBO Max last year.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Living,” an acclaimed re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic meaning-of-life story, has been sold to Sony Pictures Classics follow its premiere at Sundance Film Festival.Sony Pictures Classics, the indie division of Sony Pictures, has acquired rights in North America, Latin America, India, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Germany, South Africa, Southeast Asia, and airlines worldwide. A release date has not been announced yet.“Living” was directed by Oliver Hermanus and written by Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNetflix has emerged victorious in a bidding war for director Lee Daniels’ next movie.Several Hollywood players, including MGM and Miramax, were vying for rights to the Oscar-nominated director’s upcoming project. Netflix’s $65 million price tag — a hefty sum covering the film’s production budget and buyouts — secured the sale, according to Deadline Hollywood, who broke the news.The movie reunites Daniels and Andra Day, who recently worked together on Hulu’s musical biographical drama “The United States vs.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMichael Keaton is dusting off his cape and cowl for “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman, the character he originated in Tim Burton’s 1989 film.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterChanning Tatum is returning for a third “Magic Mike” movie.The film, titled “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” will be directed by Steven Soderbergh and will premiere on HBO Max.Tatum confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing a picture of the script with the caption “Well world, looks like Mike Lane’s tapping back in.”Well world, looks like Mike Lane’s tapping back in.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMartin Scorsese is making a musical biopic about The Grateful Dead, with Jonah Hill set to star as the iconic rock band’s frontman Jerry Garcia.The project reunites Scorsese and Hill, who worked together on “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Scorsese will direct the still-untitled film and will serve as a producer alongside Hill.Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who recently wrote “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” are penning the screenplay.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIt’s the crossover event that Swifties didn’t know they needed.Taylor Swift announced on Sunday that she’s dropping a new music video for “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)” on Monday. The video will be directed by none other than her close friend Blake Lively.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterEmily Blunt is in talks to star in Universal’s “Oppenheimer,” an upcoming World War II movie from director Christopher Nolan.Though nothing is official, the casting would reunite Blunt with her “A Quiet Place Part II” co-star Cillian Murphy, who will portray the title role of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film about the development of the atomic bomb.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterKeegan-Michael Key has been cast in “Wonka,” a musical based on the early life of Willy Wonka.He will star alongside Timothee Chalamet, who has been set to portray the famed chocolatier.Though plot details, as well as Key’s role, have been kept under wraps, “Wonka” serves as a prequel to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and will explore the upbringing of the man who later created the famous temple of confectionary treats.Roald Dahl’s popular children’s

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA new “Expendables” movie is in the works, with Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone among the cast members returning as elite mercenaries tasked with carrying out perilous missions.Along with Statham and Stallone, franchise vets Dolph Lundgren and Randy Couture are reprising their roles for the fourth installment in the action-packed saga, while 50 Cent, Megan Fox and Tony Jaa are joining the series.Scott Waugh is directing the latest “Expendables” from a

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNBA star Steph Curry will be the subject of a new documentary from A24 and producer Ryan Coogler.Titled “Underrated,” the film will chronicle Curry’s historic rise to prominence during March Madness when he played for Davidson. The all-star athlete, considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, currently plays for the Golden State Warriors and has won three national championships with the team.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony Pictures Classics has landed rights to “The Phantom of the Open,” a heartwarming drama starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans.Craig Roberts, known for his onscreen roles in “Submarine” and “Red Oaks,” directed the film. “Paddington 2” screenwriter Simon Farnaby adapted the screenplay from his book of the same name, which was co-authored by Scott Murray.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“In the Heights” star Leslie Grace has officially been cast as Barbara Gordon in “Batgirl,” the upcoming HBO Max superhero film.In securing the title role, Grace beat out several formidable contenders including “Five Feet Apart” actress Haley Lu Richardson, “Dora and the Los City of Gold” star Isabela Merced and “Set It Up’s” Zoey Deutch.Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the filmmaking duo behind “Bad Boys for Life,” will be directing “Batgirl.” Christina

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorVin Diesel had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night.Not only did he place the winning bid of $70,000 for two court side seats at a Clippers game and a Breitling watch at a benefit for Charlize Theron‘s Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), but “F9: The Fast Saga” broke the weekend box office record since the onset of the pandemic.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBroadway’s starry revival of “The Music Man” has a new boss.Veteran theater producer Kate Horton has been named executive producer of the musical, taking over day-to-day duties from Scott Rudin.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterGina Rodriguez is teaming up with professional boxer Ryan Garcia to develop a sports drama about the athlete’s experiences as a Mexican American lightweight champion.Rodriguez, best known for The CW’s take on a telenovela “Jane the Virgin,” is directing, co-starring and producing the film.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterActor Eiza Gonzalez has been cast in the upcoming movie “Wolf Country.”Described as a “muscular thriller” in the vein of the 2016 Jeff Bridges Western “Hell or High Water,” the film centers on a young deputy shunned by her entire community after she uncovers a large drug haul that implicates the town’s beloved sheriff, who also happens to be her father.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterGlenn Close is set to star in the upcoming film “Brothers.”Legendary Entertainment, the production company behind the movie, has not divulged a single detail about “Brothers,” other than the fact that Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage will portray siblings. It’s unknown who Close will play.“Palm Springs” filmmaker Max Barbakow is directing “Brothers” from a script by Macon Blair and Etan Cohen.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterDwayne Johnson has been cast in the Warner Bros. movie “DC League of Super-Pets” and will voice the role of Krypto the Super-Dog.The animated DC film centers on Superman’s dog, who teams up with a flying cat to stop crime while the Man of Steel is on vacation.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJohn Boyega is returning to his sci-fi comedy roots. A sequel to the 2011 sci-fi comedy “Attack the Block” is in the works, with the actor set to reprise his breakout role as Moses.The follow-up film, announced a decade after the release of the original, is currently in early stages of development by Studiocanal, Film 4, Complete Fiction Pictures and UpperRoom Productions.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAs Julie Andrews’ character says in “The Princess Diaries” sequel: “A queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early.”So it’s only fitting that the American Film Institute’s annual Life Achievement Award gala, set later this year to honor Andrews, will take place nearly a year-and-a-half after it was originally scheduled.The event was initially set for April 2020, but it was postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.