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- Tim Curry to the 'It' Remake's Pennywise: 'Good Luck'
- What's New on Netflix, TV, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 8-14
- Laverne Cox and Selenis Leyva Say 'OITNB' Season 3 Will Have You Taking Sides
- After Tony Win, Helen Mirren Is One Step Away From an EGOT
- 14 Highlights From This Weekend's 'Gilmore Girls' Reunion
- 'Sandman' Update: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Says Progress Is Slow But 'Really Good'
- Netflix Nabs Brad Pitt Movie 'War Machine' in Breakthrough Deal
- Clint Eastwood's Caitlyn Jenner Joke Will Be 'Removed' From TV Broadcast
- 'UnREAL' Is Better Than 'The Bachelorette': Watch First 4 Episodes Online
- Matt Damon Is Stranded on Mars in Intense First Trailer for 'The Martian'
- 'Black Widow Flash Mob' Petitions Marvel and Disney: See Top #WeWantWidow Tweets
- 5 Reasons Chris Pratt Should Be the Next Indiana Jones
- 'The Voice' Host and NBC React to 'Heartbreaking' Death of 28-Year-Old Contestant
- 'The Stand' Seeks A-List Cast for 8-Part Showtime Series Leading Into Movie
- Is Hollywood Heading for a Summer Box Office Disaster?
- Tony Awards 2015: Winners List
| Tim Curry to the 'It' Remake's Pennywise: 'Good Luck' Posted:  Congrats to Tim Curry, who made a rare public appearance Sunday night in Los Angeles to accept an award. It was one of the first times the beloved "Rocky Horror Picture Show" star has been in the public eye since a 2012 stroke left him in a wheelchair.The 69-year-old star may not be the same energetic force we remember as "sweet transvestite" Frank-N-Furter, but he told Moviefone he's "very lucky" to be honored by his peers. "It feels amazing. I feel very lucky," he said of accepting his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Actors Fund. He also wished "good luck" to Will Poulter ("We're the Millers"), who's been cast as the new Pennywise the clown in the upcoming remake of Stephen King's "It," a role Curry played to perfection in the 1990 mini-series. "It's a wonderful part," Curry said of Stephen King's unforgettable evil clown, who terrorizes a group of children. When I mentioned that a lot of people consider Curry's Pennywise a tough act to follow, the actor humbly said, "I don't know about that." We also remember Curry fondly from 1982's "Annie," in which he played con artist Rooster Hannigan to Aileen Quinn's orphan. Quinn was also at the June 7 event held at L.A.'s Skirball Center. She hadn't seen Curry since making the film 33 years ago, but had great memories of his kindness on set. "He was so caring and nurturing. I know he's known for these crazy, wild, evil characters, but offscreen, he was so kind to me. He would protect me and hold my hand real tight during stunt work. He would ask, 'Are you nervous?' He was so sweet. I can't wait to give him a big hug," she said. As part of the tribute to Curry, the show began with a performance of "The Time Warp" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" featuring Sebastian La Cause ("Orange Is the New Black"), Renée Marino ("Jersey Boys") and Ashley Argota ("The Fosters"). Even if he can't do "The Time Warp," it's great to see Curry out and about again. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| What's New on Netflix, TV, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 8-14 Posted:
New on Netflix "Orange Is the New Black" It's here! Season 3 of Netflix's crazy addictive prison dramedy is available Friday, June 12. Hopefully you've got tiii-iii-iiime to stream all 13 episodes in one long binge. "Nightcrawler" Jake Gyllenhaal gets creepy as a freelance crime journalist in L.A. in this highly acclaimed thriller. Catch it on Netflix starting June 10. "Grace of Monaco" This one ... was not so critically acclaimed, but sometimes the critics get it wrong, or the bashing just lowers expectations enough that the film is a pleasant surprise. No promises, but check out Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly, with Tim Roth as Prince Rainier III, when "Grace of Monaco" hits Netflix on June 8. New on DVD and Blu-ray "Serena" Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper make a great on-screen team ("Silver Linings Playbook," "American Hustle") and you can see them again here in Susanne Bier's drama, which is based on a novel about newlyweds in the timber business in Depression-era North Carolina. Blu-ray special features include deleted scenes, "The Making of Serena: The Story, Direction & Characters," "Exploring The Production Design & Time Period," "Following The Screenwriting: Comparing The Film & The Novel," and "Breaking Down The Set: Kingsport Tanners, Train Station & Main Street." "Kingsman: The Secret Service" This British spy action comedy -- starring a bunch of cool people like Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Caine -- had its Digital release last month, but now it's out on DVD/Blu-ray June 9. Blu-ray features include commentary, "Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed - Panel-To-Screen: The education of a 21st Century Super Spy," "Heroes and Rogues," "Style All His Own," "Tools of The Trade" "Breathtakingly Brutal," and "Culture Clash: The Comic Book Origins of The Secret Service." "Masterpiece: Forsyte Saga: The Complete Series" You have not truly lived until you've seen the dark side of Damian Lewis as the sketchy Soames Forsyte opposite a resplendent Gina McKee as his reluctant bride in this epic, sprawling series. The new set is out June 9. TV Worth Watching "Game of Thrones" (Sunday on HBO at 9 p.m.) Seems hard to believe, but it's already time to bid farewell to GoT Season 5. This show usually has a strong close, leaving us begging for more. Episode 10, "Mother's Mercy," is likely to be no different. HBO's synopsis tells us "Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged." GoT has strayed from the books more than ever this season, but many bells are ringing with those descriptions. Worry for everyone and prepare to feel all available emotions. "CMT Music Awards" (Wednesday on CMT at 10 p.m.) Erin Andrews and Brittany Snow will co-host the live June 10 show, which will include performances from country artists Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Sam Hunt and Zac Brown Band. "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" (Saturday on BBC America at 10 p.m.) Bertie Carvel and Eddie Marsan star in this seven-part historical fantasy series, based on Susanna Clarke's best-selling novel. The show already debuted on BBC One in the UK and it'll hit BBC America on June 13. New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (Amazon Prime) The fourth "Transformers" movie -- starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, and all the Autobots, Dinotos and Decepticons -- will arrive on Amazon Prime on June 13. "God? The Almighty Question" (Hulu) Have you ever wanted to know how Hugh Jackman, David Copperfield, Ringo Starr, Sir Bob Geldof, Seal and others would answer the question "What is God?" This documentary takes you around the globe to meet all kinds of people who share thought-provoking answers to the biggest question of all. Available June 9. "Extinction Soup" (iTunes) This documentary out June 8 follows filmmaker Philip Waller as he exposes an environmental catastrophe in the making -- the extinction of the oceans' shark population through mass slaughter. "Extinction Soup" spotlights conservationist Stefanie Brendl as she fights to pass legislation to curb the consumption of shark fin soup, considered a delicacy in many cultures, and the impetus behind 70 million sharks being killed per year. Check out the trailer: Extinction Soup - Trailer from Sidney Sherman on Vimeo. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook.This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Laverne Cox and Selenis Leyva Say 'OITNB' Season 3 Will Have You Taking Sides Posted:  The only thing that could land the stars of Netflix's women-in-prison sensation "Orange Is the New Black" in jail with their bosses is to spill the hotly guarded secrets of the much-anticipated third season.But just like the ladies inside Litchfield Penitentiary, actresses Laverne Cox -- who plays transgender inmate Sophia Burset -- and Selenis Leyva -- head cook and Santeria practitioner Gloria Mendoza -- are willing to bend the rules a bit: they offer Moviefone a peek behind the bars of Season 3. On what little they can say about their characters' interaction: Selenis Leyva: Conflict! Sophia and Gloria are going to have an interesting journey in Season 3. I'm really excited about it -- and a little scared because I think that we really go to a dark place. Laverne Cox: I'm scared too! I think there's going to be people that take sides. Will they hate us? Yeah. I wonder that too. Leyva: I think so. But I'm really excited about where we went acting-wise and the stories and all that stuff. It was really great. Cox: We had a really great time. And it was a pleasure. On the new season's overall theme of faith: Leyva: I love that they focus on that this season -- with all of us -- in a different way. We touched on it with Gloria in Season 2. You got to see her coming into the Santeria and showing her faith. I think we all hold on to something -- we all have to hold onto something, and if you're behind bars, then you really do. And I love the exploration of that. Cox: What's interesting to me, too, is you can hold onto faith, but you can also hold onto resentments. You can hold onto anger. You can hold onto revenge plots. There's so many things that one can hold onto. If that's all you have, then you're going to hold onto it with all you've got. Leyva: I think it's the sake of survival. I love the idea of holding onto faith. And every single woman you will see somehow dealing with it in a beautiful way. On making bold storytelling choices: Leyva: I think we always do -- every season, we do. The good thing about Season 3, is that it's doing the same thing that we started. We're sticking true to the original plan, which is to tell compelling stories in a truthful manner and respectful way. And also, we go for it. We really do go for it. Some of the stories that we are dealing with this season I'm really excited about. Cox: Were you scared at all? Because I was scared. Leyva: I was. Every time I got a script, I was like, "Really? Like, you're going to take me there?" And I love that. Cox: I think as an artist, you want to be scared. And it constantly scares us, which is good. On the new inmate Stella Carlin, played by Australian actress and model Ruby Rose, who stirs things up between Piper and Alex: Cox: I can say personally that I got to hang out with her a few times, and she's lovely and sweet and funny and beautiful. Like, stunning. She's like a stunning girl, not to objectify her or reduce her to that. But it's very obvious -- like, "Wow! You're a talented actress, but whoa, girl!" Leyva: Literally, like, "What is she doing here? What's going on? You're going to start bringing models into the prison?" She's bringing some real nice caliente moments, yes. On Sophia's evolving relationship with her son, Michael: Cox: It's so complicated, their relationship. She just wants to be there for him in any way that he needs her, and if he'll take advice from her, she's going to give it. There's a desperation, for me, that is really real -- a desperate need to connect with him to be there as a mother, as a father, whatever you need. And it's really complicated. I think that conversation that she has with Michael [in the season opener] sets off the events for Sophia for the rest of the season, now thinking back on it, in a really brilliant way. Stuff goes down in like a really intense way. It's interesting because the first season she sort of lost control a little bit with the threat of losing her hormones. I think now the threat is losing her son. On the typical mood on set during a full day of shooting: Cox: If there are cafeteria scenes, we all have to kind of get loose because those are really long days. It depends on what we're shooting, but I think we're all like, "OK, she's got something intense today. We're going to leave her alone." And then if it's a little more fun... Leyva: In the hallway with all the dressing rooms, that famous hallway, we are always sitting on the floor outside talking. There's a lot going on. There's music, there's singing, there's dancing -- we have a really good time. Then when we go into that sound stage, that's when everybody knows it's like, "OK, it's on. Today is on." Laverne and I did a scene this past season that was so difficult, so incredibly difficult that I kept checking in with her, and we would look at each other and be like, "You good?" "Good, I'm good." And at the end of the day I'd text her, and I was like, "Are you OK?" She's like, "Yeah." We had to check in because we were able to go there. Cox: Every time you say that I start getting [emotional]... Leyva: Yeah, because you go back. That was a hard day. I was exhausted...[But] It's such a fun environment, too. It really is. I don't want to sound like I'm BS-ing, but it really is a fun place to go to. It could be four in the morning and I'll step on to that stage, and I'm like "Yay!" It's just fun. On the unique nature of the show, given its large female-centric cast: Cox: There are a lot of women on the crew, too. Leyva: Yeah, but with the crew involved, I'd say we're pretty even. There's a lot of men. Thank goodness.... It is unusual, and it is special. We're so funny, because if a guy comes to set, we're like, oh there's a man on set! Do you smell that? So it is very different in that sense. We get very excited. We're like, did you see the new guest star?! Cox: We have some hot men guesting on our show! Leyva: Yes, we do, so that's always fun. We're like, "So who's going to play my boyfriend?" This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| After Tony Win, Helen Mirren Is One Step Away From an EGOT Posted:  The EGOT crew is one of the most exclusive clubs in Hollywood, and it seems that there's no dearth of performers on the cusp of claiming that title. Now, yet another Hollywood legend is poised to join that historic group.Helen Mirren is the latest candidate for an EGOT -- the distinction bestowed on someone who's won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony -- after she snagged a Tony on Sunday night for best lead actress in a play for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Audience." Mirren also won an Oscar for playing Her Royal Highness in "The Queen," and has a whopping four Emmys -- three for her leading role on BBC miniseries "Prime Suspect," and another for once again portraying QE2. Now, Mirren is only one spoken-word album or audio book narration away from nabbing that Grammy, and that sweet EGOT title. Only 12 people have ever earned EGOT status, the most recent coming in 2014 for "Frozen" songwriter Robert Lopez, whose Best Original Song Oscar clinched his membership. He followed Richard Rodgers, Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, Audrey Hepburn, Marvin Hamlisch, Jonathan Tunick, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, and Scott Rudin. We're pretty big fans of Dame Helen, and would love to see her join the EGOT ranks. Our fingers are crossed that the actress can celebrate that milestone soon. Photo credit: Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 14 Highlights From This Weekend's 'Gilmore Girls' Reunion Posted:  This weekend's ATX Fest hosted a major milestone: A reunion of (almost) the entire cast of "Gilmore Girls," including Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, Kelly Bishop, Scott Patterson, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Danny Strong, Jackson Douglas, Matt Czuchry, Keiko Agena, Liza Weil, Liz Torres, Sean Gunn, and Yanic Truesdale. (Sadly, Edward Herrmann, who played Grandpa Richard Gilmore, passed away last year. Melissa McCarthy, meanwhile, is off being an international superstar.) The beloved WB series will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, and since a new generation of fans is now discovering the show on Netflix, festival organizers thought it was high time to get the Stars Hollow gang back together for some reminiscing.In a panel moderated by Entertainment Weekly, as well as a separate one-on-one interview with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, cast and crew spilled about their memories of shooting the pilot, which couples wound up together, and how Sherman-Palladino had to beg the network to cast a certain future Oscar nominee. Read on for some of the (many) highlights from the event below. Sherman-Palladino didn't have a script -- or even a firm plot -- when she pitched the show to The WB The creator recalled that when she met with WB execs, the only concept for the series was "a mother and daughter who are more like friends." When the network immediately expressed interest in buying the show, Sherman-Palladino had to scramble to write a pilot script, which she pounded out over a long weekend while staying at an inn. "I thought, 'Maybe [the mother] works at an inn?'" the creator told the crowd. "And by the time Monday came around, it all came into place." That script immediately hooked leads Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, and Kelly Bishop "The first time I read it and something really clicked," Graham said, while Bledel said she had "an instant connection" to Rory. "I was looking at this like I own this woman," Bishop recalled of her thought process while reading for the part of Emily. "I know who she is. I love these words." All of the series's signature zippy dialogue (and copious pop culture references) made for some super-long scripts "I turned in a pilot that was like 60-something pages," Sherman-Palladino said. "We shot it and we were 15 minutes short. Legally you cannot put the program on when it's that short. We had to shoot four extra scenes." Graham revealed that "Gilmore" scripts were "at least 20 pages longer [than usual drama scripts]," but that meant that "We just had to speed it up." (Graham also admitted that during especially difficult walk-and-talks, she was willing herself not to trip and fall.) As Sherman-Palladino explained to WB execs, "The way it's written, if you say this stuff slow, it's going to blow." There was a touching tribute to Herrmann Panelists took time to reflect on the loss of the actor, who died of cancer in December. An empty chair was left on the stage in his honor, and Sherman-Palladino revealed that he was the first cast member to RSVP for the ATX Fest reunion. "It's really crappy that he's gone and we miss him so much," the showrunner said. "I'm so grateful I got to hear him say my words." The casting was serendipitous... "It was lucky the two of them had blue eyes and the hair," Sherman-Palladino says of finding the right Lorelei and Rory. "It was like pixie dust." As for casting Scott Patterson as curmudgeonly diner owner Luke, the creator said she thought at the time, "It's literally the stars align[ing]." Sherman-Palladino also said she had her eye on actors Milo Ventimiglia and Matt Czuchry, who played Rory's boyfriends Jess and Logan, and specifically sought them out for the show. ...but Sherman-Palladino had to make a case for Melissa McCarthy to play lovable chef Sookie Amazingly, the biggest star to come out of "Gilmore Girls" almost didn't make the casting cut. While McCarthy (who was off promoting her newest flick, "Spy," and couldn't attend the panel) was Sherman-Palladino's first choice for the part, it took some convincing for The WB to give the go-ahead. "To get Melissa, I had to fight," the showrunner said. "She had a different energy. The part was written for a woman, there was no body type. They just weren't sure. It was a tricky sell. It took a while. Everybody came around. It just took a few shows. She is different and different is sometimes not the easiest thing to embrace, but that's true of life. If we want people to embrace more Melissa McCarthys and more complicated parts... we have to keep writing the parts, fighting the fights and be willing to be fired to say, 'Mr. Person with Money, you're wrong.'" Graham has never seen the series "I haven't watched myself on television since 1995," Graham revealed. "I'm not kidding. I don't find it helpful." Luke and Lorelai (probably) ended up together The fate of Graham and Patterson's characters was left a bit up in the air when the series signed off in 2007 (though they did share a major kiss before the credits rolled). What ever happened to the on-again, off-again pair? Patterson thinks Luke may have closed his diner in Stars Hollow and relocated to a secluded lake, where he opened a baitshop. "Does he have a girlfriend?" Graham asked her former costar. "Lorelei is coming out for a fishing lesson," Patterson said. Later, Graham said she thinks "they're together 100 percent," and when asked by a fan if the pair ever married, the actress replied, "I think they probably did." No one can agree on who Rory should have ended up with All of the actors behind Rory's former boyfriends appeared at the event, and all had different ideas about who would make the best match for the younger Gilmore Girl. Jared Padalecki, who played first boyfriend Dean, declared himself "Team Jess," while Ventimiglia, who played Jess and stole Rory away from Dean, deadpanned that he was "Team Dean." Czuchry, who played snooty college boyfriend Logan, also declared himself "Team Jess," though Ventimiglia couldn't help but chide him, "Logan was a d--k." As for Patterson, he's still holding out for someone better for Stars Hollow's golden child. "None of you are good enough for Rory," he said, as the crowd cheered. (But seriously: The correct answer is Team Jess.) According to Graham, the Lorelai line she hears quoted most often by fans is... "Oy with the poodles, already!" The network pushed for Rory to have sex By season four, WB execs were getting antsy about Rory's still-intact virginity, and chided Sherman-Palladino about it. "'What's the deal, is she like a nun?'" the showrunner recalled the network asking. Sherman-Palladino said she always knew she wanted Rory's first time be with Dean, her idealized first boyfriend. "We weren't trying to make a statement. We were trying to play the truth of who she was," the showrunner said. Lots of characters had happy endings "I like to think Paris and Doyle are still together," Lisa Weil said of Rory's frenemy and former Yale Daily News editor. "I think they're really well matched. I hope they're supporting each other taking over the f-ing world." Danny Strong added that he thinks the pair would have wound up married. Liz Torres, who played Miss Patty, thinks the Stars Hollow dance teacher eventually became mayor of the town, while Padalecki said Dean probably took over Doose's Market from Taylor. Despite some controversial storylines (Lorelai marrying Christopher, Rory stealing the yacht and leaving Yale, most of season seven), no one would change anything that happened on the show "No, I'm too old to regret," Sherman-Palladino said during the panel. She added during her one-on-one interview, "I'm so incredibly amazed at what we got to do. The legacy is there. I'm still on speaking terms with the entire cast. When does that happen?" Everyone wants to do a reunion movie -- but, sadly, there's nothing currently in the works Patterson perhaps jumped the gun a bit when he suggested during a recent podcast appearance that a movie reunion was in the making, and appeared a bit sheepish about those remarks during the panel. But as he said Saturday, "It's kinda time, don't you think?" Unfortunately, there are no current plans for such a project, but that hasn't stopped Sherman-Palladino from stoking the flames ever-so-slightly. "There's nothing in the works at the moment," she said. "[But] here's the good thing: Nobody here hates each other. It would have to be the right everything-the right format, the right timing, it would have to be honored in a certain way. And if it ever came around, we would all jump in and do it. And if it ever happened, I promise you I'd do it correctly." We'll take it. 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| 'Sandman' Update: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Says Progress Is Slow But 'Really Good' Posted: In an interview with MTV News, the producer (and possible star and director) of the hotly-anticipated flick said that work on the project has been continuing all this time, and while it's been a long process, it's been a fruitful one, too. "It's slow but steady," Gordon-Levitt explained to MTV News. He continued:
Those complications sound similar to issues that filmmakers have had with adapting the works of Stephen King (we can't even count all the starts and stops that have befallen planned adaptations of "The Dark Tower," and now "It"), but Gordon-Levitt's confidence in his adaptation -- and creative approach to the subject matter -- certainly bodes well for its future. The team behind "Sandman" (which includes Gordon-Levitt, "The Dark Knight" scribe David S. Goyer, studio Warner Bros., and oversight from Gaiman) wants to set the film apart from other comic/graphic novel adaptations that came before it, and doesn't plan to feature ubiquitous action sequences that audiences have come to expect from such flicks. (Translation? The main character, Morpheus, won't punch anybody.) That ambition poses its own challenges, according to the star, though they're fun ones to take on. "It's going to be like a grand spectacular action film, but that relies on none of those same old ordinary cliches," Gordon-Levitt explained to MTV. "So, that's why it's taking a lot time to write, but it's going to be really good." We'll be eagerly awaiting more updates. [via: MTV News] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Netflix Nabs Brad Pitt Movie 'War Machine' in Breakthrough Deal Posted:  Here's a power move Frank Underwood would appreciate. According to Deadline, Netflix has acquired distribution rights to the satirical comedy "War Machine," starring Brad Pitt as a four-star general. "War Machine" was written and directed by David Michoud, with Pitt's Plan B team producing.Apparently the A-list movie star and his reps have been meeting with Netflix's chief content officer Ted Sarandos on an alternative distribution strategy, culminating in today's big announcement. Here's how Deadline put it: It's pretty exciting news, even if we could debate whether Brad Pitt is truly in his "prime." Here are some canned quotes from the team to Deadline: Ted Sarandos: "War Machine is a rip-roaring, behind-the-facade tale of modern war decision-makers, from the corridors of power to the distant regions of America's ambitions. Brad and David are a perfect team to make this timely, compelling and entertaining film." Brad Pitt: "We are so excited to be a part of the inspiring commitment by Netflix to produce cutting-edge content and to deliver it to a global audience." "War Machine" was inspired by the book "The Operators: The Wild And Terrifying Inside Story Of America's War In Afghanistan." It's expected to have a qualifying theatrical run (to make it eligible for Oscar consideration) then a big Netflix debut in late 2016. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Clint Eastwood's Caitlyn Jenner Joke Will Be 'Removed' From TV Broadcast Posted:  Clint Eastwood's Caitlyn Jenner quip is being forced off Spike TV's lawn. According to USA Today, the network plans to cut a joke Eastwood made about Jenner in the "Guys' Choice" awards broadcast that airs June 18.The event itself was held Saturday night. When introducing Dwayne Johnson for an award, Eastwood compared The Rock to former athletes who have become actors, "like Jim Brown and Caitlyn Somebody..." USA Today heard from David Schwarz, Spike TV senior vice president of communications, who confirmed Eastwood's quote and said, "We will remove the reference in the version that will air." Censorship. But Spike can do what it wants with its content. In that way, it's like Comedy Central cutting Paul Walker jokes from Justin Bieber's roast, although of course Caitlyn Jenner is still alive, it's a very different kind of sensitivity. It's a shame, though, because it's only going to make some folks even angrier about how "PC" we've all become. Go ahead and let Clint Eastwood say what he wants and let the chips fall where they may. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'UnREAL' Is Better Than 'The Bachelorette': Watch First 4 Episodes Online Posted:
Lifetime just released the first four episodes online, before three of the hours air on TV, so check them out. They're worth it. You can still watch and love "The Bachelor" but, at the very least, "unREAL" gives you a look at the not-so-savory way the rose sausage is made. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Matt Damon Is Stranded on Mars in Intense First Trailer for 'The Martian' Posted:
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| 'Black Widow Flash Mob' Petitions Marvel and Disney: See Top #WeWantWidow Tweets Posted:  You may have felt a surge in The Force on Saturday, June 6. That was the day a multi-city "Black Widow Flash Mob" was organized, with cosplayers dressed as Scarlett Johansson's "Avengers" character, and fans tweeting #WeWantWidow. Why? The goal is "to send a POSITIVE message" to Marvel and Disney that fans want Black Widow to star in her own movie, get her own apparel, and be featured with her own action figure.According to the group's press release, the flash mobs were set up in 16 locations from Seattle to Boston in the U.S. and Canada to Australia internationally. Fans are continuing to tweet #WeWantWidow, not to demand more but to request it as fans/consumers. Here's a statement on the event from the organizers:
So they took action themselves with #WeWantWidow, and here are some of the tweets: It's great to see both genders represented in the campaign, and you can keep checking the hashtag to follow the ongoing responses. Of course, the ball is in Disney/Marvel's court, so we'll have to see if this campaign has any real effect. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 5 Reasons Chris Pratt Should Be the Next Indiana Jones Posted:  Word 'round the campfire is that Chris Pratt tops the wish list to be the next Indiana Jones - and for good reason.The crazy-likable actor gets to show off his action hero bona fides in "Jurassic World," which is all but a demo reel for how ready Pratt is to don the fedora and whip. In honor of his latest franchise hitting theaters this weekend, here are 5 reasons why he should headline another. 1. Fans Love Him  When rumors surfaced earlier this year that Pratt was linked to the role, the internet showed their generous support. Some went so far as to Photoshop Pratt's face on Indy's body (see below). Someone just slap this image on a poster with a release date, please. 2. He Can Handle the Role's Physical Demands  While Pratt has yet to be provided with a chance to really show off his dramatic range on the big screen, his two franchises -- "Guardians" and now "Jurassic" -- have given him plenty of runway to do what the original Indy, Harrison Ford, called "physical acting." Namely, "running, jumping and falling down."Pratt is one of Hollywood's most unlikely and welcomed action heroes; his ability to sell the demands of an action scene in a believable way, coupled with his charming on-screen presence, are similar to those Ford used to find great success in the role. As successors go, you could do so much worse. 3. Great Wit and Comedic Timing  Ford's performance as Indy is just as iconic as the character himself. Among the many successful elements of Ford's take on the character was his dry sense of humor. Indy doesn't crack jokes per say, but he does offer humorous remarks or observations when faced with increasingly dangerous stakes. (Ford's physical comedy is also shown to great effect in both "Temple of Doom" and "Last Crusade.")Pratt's been making us laugh since minute one on "Parks & Rec," and "Guardians" further proved that the comedic chops he developed there as a supporting character are even more effective in the role of leading man. 4. He's Already a Member of the Disney Family  When your first attempt at leading man status, requiring you to appear opposite a talking raccoon and sentient tree, mints money at the box office, the studio responsible keeps you in mind for any and all future projects. With Marvel and Lucasfilm under the Disney umbrella, it's understandable why the Mouse House would want to "keep it in the family" when it comes to casting Indy."Guardians" massively expanded the actor's fanbase; Disney is surely banking on them to see Pratt as Indy like they did to see him as Star-Lord. 5. Spielberg's a Big Fan  During press rounds leading up to the release of "Jurassic World," Steven Spielberg has gone on record praising Pratt for his movie star status. The filmmaker has spent years developing a fourth "Jurassic"; he wouldn't have signed off on Pratt to be "JW's" male lead if he didn't see why audiences like the actor so damn much.On top of that, according to Deadline, Spielberg would be more than happy to direct Pratt in an Indiana Jones movie - assuming the script meets his approval. With the guy behind every one of Indy's four adventures seemingly onboard with having the actor enlist for a fifth, it's virtually a done deal. Here's hoping Pratt will soon get to sign on that dotted line. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'The Voice' Host and NBC React to 'Heartbreaking' Death of 28-Year-Old Contestant Posted:
It is truly heartbreaking. Relive Anthony's historic blind audition in the video below, which now has more than 4 million views: Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'The Stand' Seeks A-List Cast for 8-Part Showtime Series Leading Into Movie Posted:  Warner Bros. and CBS Films are taking a serious stand on "The Stand." Stephen King's epic (and arguably best, just saying) novel is going to get its own big-screen movie, but first it's poised to get an eight-part TV miniseries on Showtime. Congrats, Captain Trips, you now get to spread farther and wider than ever!According to TheWrap, Warner Bros. and CBS Films are in talks with writer-director Josh Boone about the TV series, which would culminate in a major motion picture. Boone will write and direct the "star-studded miniseries" which they said is scheduled to start shooting early next year. Author Stephen King is expected to be involved in some way, and meetings will be held this week to finalize the ambitious plans. TheWrap added that top agents have been notified and A-listers are being eyed, the kind that showed more interest in TV after "True Detective" was such a success. You may recall "The Stand" miniseries from 1994, starring Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, and Jamey Sheridan. Meanwhile, not too long ago there was talk that King's major series "The Dark Tower" was getting a similar movie series and TV series treatment. News is less promising for "It," which just lost its director and may be kaput. But now that things sound good for "The Stand," do you have any A-list casting suggestions for Randall Flagg, Stu Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, Nick Andros and company? Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Is Hollywood Heading for a Summer Box Office Disaster? Posted:  "Spy" should have been more of a sure thing at the box office.The film, which reunites Melissa McCarthy with her "Bridesmaids" and "The Heat" director, Paul Feig, entered the weekend with good buzz, great reviews and modest competition. Pundits guessed it would open as high as $35-40 million. Its actual opening, estimated at $30.0 million and good for first place, is nothing to sneeze at. Still, a debut that's as much as $10 million off expectations for such a seemingly can't-miss movie has to rate somewhere between disappointing and troubling. "Spy's" underperformance wasn't the only ominous sign at the box office. Horror prequel "Insidious: Chapter 3" opened on the low end of expectations, premiering in third place with an estimated $23.0 million. "Entourage," which started out strong with a mid-week Wednesday opening of $5.7 million, was supposed to make $17 to $20 million over the weekend -- not bad for a poorly-reviewed, R-rated adaptation of the HBO series that went off the air four years ago. But the continued adventures of Vinnie Chase and his "Bro-pack" eventually underwhelmed, debuting in fourth place with an estimated $10.4 million for the weekend. (Its five-day take is estimated at $17.8 million.) Overall, the box office was down 4.4 percent from last week -- which in turn was down 10.3 percent from the weekend before, which declined 16.4 percent from the weekend before that. These declines come as the numbers from May reveal a box office that's 17.7 percent behind last year. That's despite such huge May 2015 hits as "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Pitch Perfect 2," and "San Andreas." Then again, even "Ultron" didn't open as big as it was supposed to or maintain the momentum of the previous "Avengers." (At this point in its run, 2012's "The Avengers" had earned $577.9 million, $139.9 million more than "Ultron.") If this trend keeps up, the summer box office will end up $718 million behind last summer's $4.1 billion take. That would be a disaster for an industry whose bread and butter is summer earnings, particularly from big-budget spectacles that are about all Hollywood knows how to market anymore. What's behind the unenthusiastic response to this summer's movies? Here are five conclusions the studios can draw from the summer so far. 1. You Can't Count on Star Power  McCarthy has done well in the past as part of an ensemble, or paired with at least one other star who's a current draw (Sandra Bullock, for example). But on her own? Not so much. Last summer's "Tammy" did earn some $84.5 million overall, but it was all McCarthy's show, and it didn't earn the dollars or the reviews that her teamwork movies have.Similarly, "Tomorrowland" boasted George Clooney's best opening in years, but his name alone wasn't enough to sell the movie across the board. Neither was Reese Witherspoon (or Sofia Vergara, the highest-paid actress on TV) for "Hot Pursuit." About the only stars who've helped sell tickets this summer are Anna Kendrick ("Pitch Perfect 2") and Dwayne Johnson ("San Andreas"), and both were relentless in promoting their movies on TV and in social media. 2. You Can't Count on Counter-programming  For months, this column has argued that counter-programming is no longer an effective strategy, whether you're putting out a female-driven film on a weekend where a male-driven movie is expected to dominate, or vice versa.Certainly, guys weren't drawn to the testosterone-heavy "Entourage" just because "Spy" has a female lead. In a way, this is actually good news. After all, "Spy," "San Andreas," and "Ultron" have succeeded in part because they appealed to both men and women. There have been a lot of (justified) complaints about Hollywood sexism in recent months, complaints about the relative lack of work for women both in front of and behind the camera, but at least the industry is starting to wake up to the fact that women buy movie tickets, too, and maybe it would be a good idea to take their tastes into account. 3. Moviegoers Have Short Memories  "Mad Max: Fury Road" had some of the best reviews of the year, featuring stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, and was a big-budget action spectacle meant to appeal to men and women alike. It's earned a pretty good $130.8 million in four weeks. But it must have disappointed any industry observers who expected it to do better because it was based on a familiar franchise. After all, the last installment was 30 years ago, with another male lead. (What was his name, again?)Similarly, no one went to see "Poltergeist" ($44.5 million in three weeks) just because it's a reboot of a horror classic from 33 years ago; indeed, any moviegoer old enough to have fond memories of the original film or its 1980s sequels was likely disappointed with the new version. Hollywood has a tendency to mine any known title for the sake of a little brand familiarity, but after a certain number of years, that doesn't matter to young moviegoers who don't revere the original, nor to old moviegoers who fear their fond memories will be tarnished by the updated version. Which is one of the few clouds on the horizon for next week's "Jurassic World," a franchise reboot that comes 14 years after the previous installment. 4. The "Originality" Problem  Audiences say they're tired of retreads and sequels, but when an original movie like "Hot Pursuit," "Tomorrowland," or "Aloha" hits theaters, viewers don't show up -- or, in the case of "Spy," don't show up in droves as expected.Pundits have seen these results as a sign that original movies don't work, but they're really just a sign that original movies don't work if they're not well-made or well-marketed. "San Andreas," derivative as it is, did fine. Hopes remain high for upcoming original films "Inside Out" (the Pixar name should be enough to sell it) and Amy Schumer's much-buzzed comedy "Trainwreck." And it's worth noting that some of this summer's most successful (or most likely to succeed) sequels -- "Ted 2," "Magic Mike XXL," "Minions" -- are from franchises that started out as original films. The sequels should work just as well as the first installments did -- if they're properly executed, and if marketers don't drop the ball. 5. Anticipation  Some pundits theorize that moviegoers are staying home until the premieres of the films they really want to see -- next weekend's "Jurassic World," perhaps, or "Inside Out" on June 19. Until then, they're saving their money. Why blow your comedy dollar on "Spy" if you can see "Ted 2" in three weeks? Or why see "Poltergeist" when "Insidious: Chapter 3" is opening two weeks later? That seems to be the argument, though "Poltergeist" opened almost as big as "Insidious," with $22.6 million, before dropping like a rock in the two weekends since.In the end, it should just be as simple as making movies people actually want to see, and getting the word out about them to drum up interest. There just haven't been many movies so far this summer that people wanted to see as much as they wanted to see last year's "Maleficent," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," and "Godzilla." At least two of those films were well-made, and all of them were well-marketed. This summer still has three months left to go. CGI dinosaurs and CGI potty-mouthed teddy bears may be enough to make up for May slackness, but if not, Hollywood had better cross its fingers that it has more to offer this summer that will entice viewers out of their living rooms. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tony Awards 2015: Winners List Posted: The 69th Annual Tony Awards honored Broadway's best and brightest on Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. A slew of star-studded nominees, including Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, were in attendance as Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming shared the event's hosting duties. Find out the big winners below! Best Musical Fun Home - WINNER An American in Paris Something Rotten! The Visit Best Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - WINNER Disgraced Hand to God Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two P Best Revival of a Musical The King and I - WINNER On the Town On the Twentieth Century Best Revival of a Play Skylight - WINNER The Elephant Man This Is Our Youth You Can't Take It With You Best Direction of a Musical Sam Gold, Fun Home - WINNER Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten! John Rando, On the Town Bartlett Sher, The King and I Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris Best Direction of a Play Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - WINNER Stephen Daldry, Skylight Scott Ellis, You Can't Take It with You Jeremy Herrin, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Hand to God Best Actor in a Musical Michael Cerveris, Fun - WINNER Home Robert Fairchild, An American in Paris Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten! Ken Watanabe, The King and I Tony Yazbeck, On the Town Best Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara, The King and I - WINNER Kristin Chenoweth, On the Twentieth Century Leanne Cope, An American in Paris Beth Malone, Fun Home Chita Rivera, The Visit Best Actor in a Play Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - WINNER Steven Boyer, Hand to God Bradley Cooper, The Elephant Man Ben Miles, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two Bill Nighy, Skylight Best Actress in a Play Helen Mirren, The Audience - WINNER Geneva Carr, Hand to God Elisabeth Moss, The Heidi Chronicles Carey Mulligan, Skylight Ruth Wilson, Constellations Featured Actor in a Musical Christian Borle, Something Rotten! - WINNER Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century Brad Oscar, Something Rotten! Brandon Uranowitz, An American in Paris Max von Essen, An American in Paris Featured Actress in a Musical Ruthie Ann Miles, The King and I - WINNER Victoria Clarke, Gigi Judy Kuhn, Fun Home Sydney Lucas, Fun Home Emily Skeggs, Fun Home Featured Actor in a Play Richard McCabe, The Audience - WINNER Matthew Beard, Skylight K. Todd Freeman, Airline Highway Alessandro Nivola, The Elephant Man Nathaniel Parker, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two Micah Stock, It's Only a Play Featured Actress in a Play Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take It With You - WINNER Patricia Clarkson, The Elephant Man Lydia Leonard, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two Sarah Stiles, Hand to God Julie White, Airline Highway Best Book of a Musical Lisa Kron, Fun Home - WINNER Craig Lucas, An American in Paris Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell, Something Rotten! Terence McNally, The Visit Best Original Score Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, Fun Home - WINNER Sting, The Last Ship Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, Something Rotten! John Kander and Fred Ebb, The Visit Best Scenic Design of a Play Bunny Christie and Finn Ross, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - WINNER Bob Crowley, Skylight Christopher Oram, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two David Rockwell, You Can't Take It with You Best Scenic Design of a Musical Bob Crowley and 59 Productions, An American in Paris - WINNER David Rockwell, On the Twentieth Century Michael Yeargan, The King and I David Zinn, Fun Home Best Costume Design of a Play Christopher Oram, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two - WINNER Bob Crowley, The Audience Jane Greenwood, You Can't Take It with You David Zinn, Airline Highway Best Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber, The King and I - WINNER Gregg Barnes, Something Rotten! Bob Crowley, An American in Paris William Ivey Long, On the Twentieth Century Best Lighting Design of a Play Paule Constable, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - WINNER Paule Constable and David Plater, Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two Natasha Katz, Skylight Japhy Weideman, Airline Highway Best Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz, An American in Paris - WINNER Donald Holder, The King and I Ben Stanton, Fun Home Japhy Weideman, The Visit Best Orchestrations Christopher Austin, Don Sebesky, Bill Elliott, An American in Paris - WINNER John Clancy, Fun Home Larry Hochman, Something Rotten! Rob Mathes, The Last Ship  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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