Chris Rock Riffs On Potential Donald Trump Arrest At Mark Twain Prize Ceremony For Adam Sandler

Do you know that this is only going to make him more popular? It is like arresting Tupac. Hes just going to sell more records. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) He slept with a porn star and paid off someone so his wife wouldnt find out. OBrien said, A lot of amazing people have flown to D.C. to say nice things about Adam Sandler. But have you asked yourself, why so many of Adams friends were available to speak tonight?...

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Bobby Barton

Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce ‘Small Things Like These’ Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon’s Artists Equity

Principal photography is underway in Ireland. Ciaran Hinds andEmily Watsonare also starring in the drama whose source material has been likened to a Dickens tale. The project reunites director Tim Mielants and Murphy, who previously worked together on the BAFTA-winningPeaky Blinders. Cillian MurphyGetty Images Enda Walsh, a longtime collaborator of Murphys, wrote the script. Jeff Robinov will also produce. Murphy played Tommy Shelby inPeaky Blindersover the course of a decade....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Brandon Ruiz

Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi & Artistic Advisor Elia Suleiman Talk Evolving MENA Cinema Scene, Return Of Qumra Event

Its been great to have everyone back gain. I keep pinching myself that its still happening. I could not be happier with how it has gone, said DFI CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi. Hanaa Issa, Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Lynne Ramsay and Elia SuleimanEamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images The Qumra selection traditionally offers a snapshot of whats hot in MENAs independent cinema scene. Projects taking part in the 2022-23 edition of the lab also participated in Qumra....

March 20, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · David Munoz

Jason Sudeikis And ‘Ted Lasso’ Cast Appearance At White House Briefing Nearly Derailed By A Reporter’s Interruptions

You all ask questions for a living, but you all listen for a living. So who am I preaching to? The choir, that is. Getty Images Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spotted the reporter, Simon Ateba of Today News Africa, and said, No. Were not doing this. Were not doing this. He eventually got quiet and Jean-Pierre said, Are we ready? Are we going to behave? Sorry to our guests. We apologize, said Kelly ODonnell of NBC News....

March 20, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Sarah Bray

Kate McKinnon To Star In Searchlight And Andrew Stanton’s ‘In The Blink Of An Eye’

The film follows three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection and the circle of life. SVP f Production Taylor Friedman and Creative Executive Apolline Berty are overseeing for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Heads of Production and Development Katie Goodson-Thomas and DanTram Nguyen. Related Stories Writers Guild Of America West Staff Union Wins Voluntarily Recognition, Moves To Negotiate First Contract ‘The King Of Kings’ Surpasses ‘Parasite’ To Become Top-Grossing Korean Film In The U....

March 20, 2023 · 2 min · 282 words · Daniel Torres

Laurie Zaks’ Rosewood Television To Adapt Roselle Lim Novels As Part Of New Deal With ITV Studios America

Zaks, who was behind popular ABC drama seriesCastle, launched her company in 2021. Lim will serve as executive producer alongside Zaks through Rosewood Television. Zaks previously developed series including ABCsThe Fix, The FamilyandWicked Cityas well as NetflixsHit & Run. Laurie ZaksCourtesy of Subject ITV Studios America is the companys L.A.-based scripted division and has Apples upcoming Michael Douglas-fronted seriesFranklin. Roselles books are a complete delight for the heart and for the senses....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Terry Smith

Michael Winterbottom Talks Blurring Of Lines Between Documentary & Fiction; Appeals For UK Film Funding Rethink – Qumra Masterclass

We went on the journey that we had been told was the most common journey. We were basically there as travel agents. We organized the journey and they did what they wanted to do during the course of the filming. Michael WinterbottomEamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images The director said his approach to recounting these events was different from that of journalists. The research varies depending on the film, he said. Its not research in an academic way....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Jonathan Cole

New Documentary Shows How American Evangelicals Are ‘Praying For Armageddon’ And Pulling The Levers Of Power To Achieve It – CPH:DOX

Imagine not only believing the world is coming to an end, butwantingit to happen. They make up the backbone of the Republican party. Hagee was one of two pastors invited to the opening of the new U.S. embassy in 2018. ‘Praying for Armageddon’Courtesy of Up North Film Thats for the evangelicals. He added, The evangelicals are more excited by that than Jewish people. According to this eschatology, Israel has to be strong, Schei explains....

March 20, 2023 · 2 min · 317 words · Susan Rice

The Black List And Women In Film Set 2023 Episodic Lab Writers

Watch on Deadline Participants will also meet with lab alumni mentors. Chukwu is a Nigerian American writer, filmmaker, and script consultant. She is a formerscreenwritingfellow from the James A. Michener Center for Writers. Mental health advocacy for people of the Black diaspora is at the forefront of her work. During undergrad, she worked as a Courtroom Reporter at Torontos largest criminal courthouse. Post-grad Deanna entered the industry as a Writers PA for Peacocks upcoming series APPLES NEVER FALL....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 182 words · Luis Barton

‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Director “Surprised” With Film Criticism, Reveals He’s “Definitely Done With Superheroes”

Fury of the Godswas released and the director is opening up about the heavy criticism against the DC film. Related Stories Shazam! Oh well, hetweeted. Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Although audiences gave the sequel a high score, that number is not translating to the box office.Shazam! After six years ofShazam, Im definitely done with superheroes for now, he added. Sandberg continued, Just to be clear, I dont regret even for a second making the Shazam movies....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Willie Crawford

KCAL-CBS Weather Woman Faints Live On Camera – Update

UPDATE, SUNDAY AFTERNOON:The KCAL news website has posted a message. Weve heard from many people as well worried about Alissas well-being. We also want to thank those of you who reached out for your thoughts and prayers. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Carlson will be back on air as soon as shes well enough to return, the station added. UPDATE:Meteorologist Alissa Carlson Schwartz posted on her Facebook page this afternoon. Thanks for all the texts, calls, and well wishes....

March 19, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Amy Parks

Stephanie Reddick Pays Tribute To Late Husband Lance Reddick: “Taken From Us Far Too Soon”

I see your messages and cant begin to express how grateful I am to have them. Lance loved you as much as he loved the game. Said Stephanie Reddick in closing: Donations may be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown. Stephanie Reddick and Lance Reddick attend the 2019 Pre-Emmy Party hosted by Entertainment Weekly and L’Oreal ParisEmma McIntyre/Getty Images Lance was one of the most sincere people Id ever met....

March 19, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Jason Cohen

Willem Dafoe Open To Further Returns As ‘Spider-Man’ Villain Green Goblin: “I Mean, That’s A Great Role”

4x Oscar nomineeWillem Dafoehas expressed his willingness to return to theSpider-Manmultiverse again, should the right opportunity arise. I mean, thats a great role, opined Dafoe. I liked the fact that its a double role both times. Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection And Dafoe certainly isnt the only legacy star of the franchise to have expressed excitement about further installments. I got the call and was immediately open about coming to do this....

March 19, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Erin Melendez