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From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?
Read full article: From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?The music of “Barbie” has become its own blockbuster, earning three Grammys, one Golden Globe, and two Oscar nominations in the original song category — more than any other film this year.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheon
Read full article: Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheonThe casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer are gathered alongside far less famous Oscar hopefuls at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon.
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
Read full article: 'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)When the Academy Awards passed over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for best director and best actress for “Barbie,” many saw some the patriarchy of their film at work.
A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
Read full article: A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, tooThe Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars — and Taylor Swift, who didn’t ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Read full article: Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks offComedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”.
'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'
Read full article: 'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs.
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
Read full article: ‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directorsIn just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins.
Initially delayed, the 'Barbie' movie is now set to be released in the United Arab Emirates
Read full article: Initially delayed, the 'Barbie' movie is now set to be released in the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates has approved the release of the “Barbie” movie after a three-week delay over possible content issues.
Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' series
Read full article: Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' seriesFrom Issa Rae’s perspective, there’s plenty of talented female filmmakers willing to work.
Seeing ‘Barbie’ was the most fun I’ve ever had in a movie theater
Read full article: Seeing ‘Barbie’ was the most fun I’ve ever had in a movie theaterFrom the second the giant Mattel logo showed up on the screen at the start of the movie, till the colorful ending credits, I had the most magical time watching “Barbie” in a movie theater with my friends.
Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim
Read full article: Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claimState media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Wes Anderson on his new '50s-set film 'Asteroid City,' AI and all those TikTok videos
Read full article: Wes Anderson on his new '50s-set film 'Asteroid City,' AI and all those TikTok videos“Asteroid City" is among Anderson’s most charmingly chock-full creations, a much-layered, ’50s-set fusion of science fiction, midcentury theater and about a hundred other influences ranging from Looney Tunes to “Bad Day at Black Rock.”.
New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon
Read full article: New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaConIn a starry presentation that included Timothée Chalamet, Oprah Winfrey, Zendaya and a first look at ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “Barbie” was no doubt the brightest star of Warner Bros.
This theory about the ‘Barbie’ movie is blowing my mind
Read full article: This theory about the ‘Barbie’ movie is blowing my mindThe trailer for the upcoming “Barbie” movie had just about every thing: a wonderful pink Barbie world, colorful outfits and hair, Margot Robbie and her Barbie feet and Ryan Gosling with bleach blonde Ken hair.
Depp's agent calls Heard op-ed piece on abuse 'catastrophic'
Read full article: Depp's agent calls Heard op-ed piece on abuse 'catastrophic'Johnny Depp’s agent says that ex-wife Amber Heard's 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was “catastrophic” to Depp's career and coincided with the loss of a $23 million deal for a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel.
With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly
Read full article: With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softlyMoviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming.
New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and Streisand
Read full article: New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and StreisandThis week’s new entertainment releases include a new collection of previously unreleased songs from Barbra Streisand and the new Netflix animated movie, “Vivo,” in which Lin-Manuel Miranda is a voice actor and provides original songs.
Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students
Read full article: Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU studentsTravis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Goosebumps,” and for the wild mosh pits at his concerts, has been flexing his philanthropic arms.
'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden Globes
Read full article: 'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden GlobesShe’s only the second woman in the history of the Globes to win, and the first since Barbra Streisand won for “Yentl” in 1984. Its star, guerilla comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, also won best actor in a comedy. “The Queen's Gambit” won best limited series, and best actress in the category for Anya Taylor-Joy. “Schitt's Creek,” the Pop TV series that found a wider audience on Netflix, won best comedy series for its final season. Catherine O'Hara also took best actress in a comedy series.
Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches back
Read full article: Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches backFILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Mike Tyson attends a celebrity golf tournament in Dana Point, Calif. Hulu on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, announced it has ordered Iron Mike, a limited series about the life of boxing great Mike Tyson. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Hulu announced it has ordered a limited series dramatizing the life of boxing great Mike Tyson, who quickly slammed the production as “cultural misappropriation.”In a press release Thursday, Hulu said “Iron Mike” will explore “the wild, tragic and controversial life and career” of a polarizing athlete. Tyson, who is not involved in the project, criticized Hulu on social media, saying the series smacked of insensitivity. “Hulu’s announcement to do an unauthorized mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isn’t surprising,” Tyson said in an Instagram post. The eight-episode “Iron Mike” is from the makers of “I, Tonya,” the 2017 movie that starred Margot Robbie as ice skater Tonya Harding.
'Bombshell' Trailer Sees Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman as the Fox Women Who Took on Roger
Read full article: 'Bombshell' Trailer Sees Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman as the Fox Women Who Took on RogerCharlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie arent holding any punches in the full-length trailer for Bombshell. The upcoming film tells the story of the women at Fox News who exposed the Roger Ailes sexual misconduct scandal and took down the TV titan. She walked by me at one point and I thought she was mad at me, Theron later recalled to ET. This film is a very powerful film and Charlize really sort of championed getting it made, she revealed to ET. RELATED CONTENT: Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code RestartNicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars (Exclusive)Charlize Theron Responds to Megyn Kelly's Praise of Her 'Bombshell' RoleNicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars (Exclusive)
Nicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-
Read full article: Nicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie appear to have formed a truly close friendship on the set of their upcoming drama, Bombshell. Kidman and Theron both walked the red carpet at the star-studded Elle Women In Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday. On a more serious note, Kidman also shared a lot of love and praise for Theron, and her role in getting Bombshell off the ground. "This film is a very powerful film and Charlize really sort of championed getting it made," Kidman shared. Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Charlize Theron Reveals Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation (Exclusive)How 'Big Little Lies' Inspired Nicole Kidman to do 'Bombshell'Why Meryl Streep Says Convincing Nicole Kidman to Take on 'Bombshell' Role Was a 'No Brainer'
Jai Courtney Says 'The Suicide Squad' Is a 'Whole New Thing' (Exclusive)
Read full article: Jai Courtney Says 'The Suicide Squad' Is a 'Whole New Thing' (Exclusive)Jai Courtney calls from Atlanta, where he's currently filming The Suicide Squad. The movie is writer-director James Gunn's semi-sequel, semi-reboot of 2016's Suicide Squad and will see Courtney reprise his role as bogan jewel thief Captain Boomerang opposite a few familiar faces (including Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn) and a squad of new recruits. I don't know [Laughs] I'm going to stop talking, because I'm going to walk into something I don't want to talk about and f**k it up! The Suicide Squad is out Aug. 6, 2021. RELATED CONTENT:Jai Courtney Shares Character Stories Behind 'Divergent,' 'Suicide Squad' and MoreKeanu Reeves Has Read the 'Matrix 4' Script and Says It's 'Very Ambitious!'
'Birds of Prey' trailer puts Harley Quinn center screen
Read full article: 'Birds of Prey' trailer puts Harley Quinn center screen(CNN) - Harley Quinn is having a girls night -- done her way. In the new trailer for "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)," DC's demented and dynamic dame is fresh off a breakup with her beau, the Joker, and looking for "a fresh start." Mary Elizabeth Winstead (as Huntress), Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as Black Canary), Rosie Perez (Renee Montoya) and Ella Jay Basco (Cassandra Cain) round out her crew in the new movie from Warner Bros. Pictures. (CNN and Warner Bros. share parent company WarnerMedia.) The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Margot Robbie Is Back as Harley Quinn in First 'Birds of Prey' Trailer
Read full article: Margot Robbie Is Back as Harley Quinn in First 'Birds of Prey' TrailerHarley Quinn has a new squad she'd like you to meet. Hands down, the best shot is of Harley in all her pigtailed glory, driving her convertible with her two pet hyenas riding shotgun. While this may be the first Birds of Prey trailer released online, it actually isn't the movie's first teaser trailer. "She was such a star, but we didn't get to see that much of her [in Suicide Squad]. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) arrives in theaters on Feb. 7, 2020.
Upcoming DC Movies: The Full List From 'The Batman'...
Read full article: Upcoming DC Movies: The Full List From 'The Batman'..."She was such a star, but we didn't get to see that much of her [in Suicide Squad]. (Gunn has since returned to the Marvel fold and will helm Guardians 3 following The Suicide Squad.) sequel, WB has long been in-the-works on an origin story centered on longtime Shazam adversary and occasional antihero, Black Adam. "Black Adam is an antihero -- or villain -- who I cannot wait to play....They're all getting their a** kicked when I play Black Adam. Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra (Disney's Jungle Cruise)Starring: Dwayne JohnsonFind out even more about Black Adam here.
'Bombshell' trailer hints at Fox News drama
Read full article: 'Bombshell' trailer hints at Fox News dramaHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The new teaser for director Jay Roach and writer Charles Randolph's movie "Bombshell" is light on dialogue. But it does give an idea about the secret alliances and whisper networks that were required for various women associated with Fox News to feel comfortable enough to go public with allegations against the network's late founder, Roger Ailes. As seen in the teaser, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman have transformed themselves into TV journalists Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, respectively, for this film. "Bombshell" is not the only project out this year that tackles the Fox News scandal, which resulted in Ailes' resignation as chairman and CEO in July 2016. In June, Showtime premiered the miniseries "The Loudest Voice," which starred Russell Crowe as Ailes and Naomi Watts as Carlson.
Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie Stun at 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Read full article: Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie Stun at 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie are turning heads in London! DiCaprio, clad in a classy three-piece suit, striped tie and leather shoes, shaded his eyes with a pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses. Samir Hussein/WireImagePitt opted for a slightly more casual look, sporting some scruff and leaving the collar of his navy dress shirt unbuttoned. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for SonyRobbie's makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, added an extra dash of glam, matching the actress' beauty look to her gorgeous gown with a sunset smokey eye, light mascara and rose lips. Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty ImagesAfter arriving at the premiere solo, DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie posed together for a few pics on the red carpet.
Charles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: Films, Podcasts and Series You Should Stream
Read full article: Charles Manson, Sharon Tate and the 1969 Murders: Films, Podcasts and Series You Should StreamFor decades, Hollywood has attempted to tell the story of Charles Manson and Sharon Tate -- all to varying degrees of success. For those wanting to delve deeper into one of Hollywood's most notorious true crimes, ET has rounded up several notable films, podcasts and TV series to stream on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. Where to Stream: Netflix; buy on Apple TVCharles Manson: The Final Words (2017)This documentary revisits the events of 1969 through Mansons perspective, using never-before-seen case files, photos and exclusive interviews with Manson from inside California State Prison. Filmmaker James Buddy Day was the last person he spoke to publicly on the record before Manson died on Nov. 19, 2017. While the film isnt as easy to stream, their conversations have been converted into an upcoming book, Hippie Cult Leader: The Last Words of Charles Manson, coming Aug. 8, 2019.
How Margot Robbie Transformed Into Sharon Tate
Read full article: How Margot Robbie Transformed Into Sharon TateActress Margot Robbie transforms into '60s style icon Sharon Tate for the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film, "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.Lauren Lepire is the owner of Timeless Vixen and helped create Robbie's vintage look for the anticipated movie. Sharon Tate was really about being an individual and being comfortable, Lepire said. Some of the iconic styles Tate donned that Robbie matches are a knit cotton dress with a turtleneck collar, an orange mini dress and go-go boots. Brad Pitt also stars in the film, and his threads are also an homage to the era. We wanted to go with handcrafted leather, a lot of brown tones, the '60s is more of a narrower collar, he said.
Sharon Tate Returns to Hollywood in New Quentin Tarantino Film 'Once Upon a Time in
Read full article: Sharon Tate Returns to Hollywood in New Quentin Tarantino Film 'Once Upon a Time inSharon Tate is returning to Hollywood. Born in 1943, the bright-eyed girl from Texas came to Hollywood with dreams of making it big. Manson charmed young newcomers to California and spread his dangerous ideas of a race war to his followers. One of Mansons followers, Susan Atkins, stabbed Tate 16 times as she begged for her and her sons lives. RELATED STORIESHilary Duff Shares Pic in Sharon Tate Role, as Manson Victim's Sister Blasts Film as 'Tasteless'Teen Allegedly Stabs Older Brother: 'I'd Rather Be in Jail Than 8 Hours in the Car With Him'Well-Known American Biologist Vanishes While Attending Conference in Crete