Tim Burton Talks Being “Disillusioned” By Film Biz & Says ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Is Not A Sequel Cash Grab — Venice Film Festival

The follow-up will have its gala world premiere this evening after having screened for the press this morning. I could never place the film as something other than personal to me. So it was a very personal project for me. Tim Burton and Michael Keaton.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage. To say its unique is an understatement, Keaton said of the film. There are so few opportunities to be in something that is 100% original and unique....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Carolyn Ruiz

Warner Bros. TV Calls Michael Crichton Estate Lawsuit “Baseless”, Denies Link Between ‘ER’ & ‘The Pitt’

Any suggestion otherwise is false, and Warner Bros. Television intends to vigorously defend against these meritless claims. The trio is also behindThe Pitt. The PittisER.Its not likeER, its not kind ofER, its not sort ofER. Noah Wyle in ‘The Pitt’Warrick Page/Max Amblin TV is aware ofThe Pittand is not believed to have claims over any alleged connections toER. With theERnegotiations abruptly ending a week or so before the WGA strike, there was no movement for months....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Lauren Swanson

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’: What The Critics Are Saying About Tim Burton’s Sequel Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder & Jenna Ortega

Beetlejuice Beetlejuicehadits world premierethis evening as the opening film of theVeniceFilm Festival. Watch on Deadline But what are critics saying about the sequel? Yes, there are plenty of animation joins that havent been smoothed over by CGI. Michael Keaton in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’Warner Bros Some of the props look like tat Burton bought in a flea market. Radio Timesdescribed the film as a rambunctious sequel with some delicious moments. Michael Keaton has never been Beetlejuicier....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Christopher Gregory

‘Gladiator II’s Joseph Quinn Talks “Reverence” For Joaquin Phoenix’s Performance In OG

Joseph Quinnhad some big sandals to fill as a villain inRidley Scotts long-awaited sequel to 2000sGladiator. For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenixs performance was something that was in our minds, explained Quinn toEmpire. You know, the two lunatics who formed Rome but were bred from the milk of a wolf? ‘Gladiator II’ actor Joseph Quinn is praising Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in the original 2000 film.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney/DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection...

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Kimberly Ware

‘Gyeongseong Creature’ S2 Trailer; Olympics Spark Sports Docs Record; Paramount Australian Soccer Deal; ‘My Lovely Liar’ Remake; ROKiT Flix Esports Series — Global Briefs

Netflixs Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 Gets Trailer Season 2 of NetflixsGyeongseong Creaturenow has a trailer. Chung Dong-yoon is directing and Kang Eun-kyung is writing. Story&Pictures Media and Kakao Entertainment are producing, with Studio Dragon the co-producer. ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Season 2Netflix Furthermore, a cool 17% of all unscripted content was sport-related in July. Unusually, public broadcasters created more of this material than the global streamers. The pact also contains all friendly matches, at AFC tournaments and the Australia Cup Finals through to 2028....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Katherine Nelson

‘The Crow’ OG Director Revels In Remake’s “Brutal” Reviews: “Cynical Cash-Grab”

AsRupert SandersThe Crowupdate suffers the fate that befalls so many remakes, at least one person isnt so surprised. Not much cash to grab it seems. The director also shared a Facebookmemethat read, Marked safe from seeingCrow2024 today. Director Alex Proyas is reacting to the negative reviews for the remake of his 1994 film ‘The Crow’.Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images/Lionsgate/Courtesy Everett Collection Having so much fun making this movie… write Proyas in the message....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Carolyn Banks

Charli XCX Squashes Fan Speculation About Taylor Swift Feud: “People Are Gonna Think What They Want To Think”

(She apologized afterward.) Her writing is surreal and inventive, always. I love to see hard work like that pay off. Charli XCX / Taylor SwiftDave Benett/Getty Images for evian / Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management in response to the Grammy winners surprise deluxe reissue ofThe Tortured PoetsDepartment, which they felt stole the No. 1 spot on the UK chart that was poised forBrat. Can the people who do this yo stop, Charli said at the time....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Stacey Kelly

Disney And DirecTV Lock Horns In Carriage Renewal Talks: Will The Result Be A Bold New Pay-TV Plan Or Just Private Equity “Spin”?

DirecTVandDisneyare going down to the wire with carriage renewal discussions ahead of the current deals expiration Sunday. While the sides are actively negotiating, to no ones surprise they dont see eye to eye. Theyre trying to lay the blame for their lack of investment in their platform at the feet of programmers. DirecTV files an FCC complaint against Disney amid carriage dispute.DirecTV; Disney That push has become more existential as programming has migrated away from linear and towards streaming....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Daniel Thomas

Edgar Bronfman “Exiting” $6B Bid For Paramount, Clears Way For Skydance Merger

Tonight, our bidding group informed the special committee that we will be exiting the go-shop process. At the same time, it has pursued a direct-to-consumer streaming strategy, positioning Paramount+ as a global competitor. Earlier this month, the company announced the layoffs of 15% of U.S.-based workers. Edgar Bronfman Jr., Paramount StudiosGetty Images Maybe that help put the brakes on the Bronfman offer. Bronfmans eleventh-hour offer marked another pothole for Skydance....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Stephanie Carpenter

Film About Track GOAT Edwin Moses, Who Used Physics To Outsmart Competition, To Close Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival

A streak of 122 consecutive victories. Related Stories I Schooled You On This Last Olympics! It underscores Moses enduring legacy and impact on history. Hurdler Edwin Moses for the win in ‘Moses - 13 Steps’Broadview Pictures Along with McCreary and Freeman, EPs include Scott Borden, James Younger, and Vera Bertram. This film delves into the life of the Olympic 400-meter hurdles champion Edwin Moses. Off the track, he left an even greater legacy....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Michael Livingston

Francis Ford Coppola Didn’t Want ‘Megalopolis’ To Be “Some Woke Hollywood Production,” Casting “Canceled” Actors

Though the road to the filmsSept. The cast features people who were canceled at one point or another. There were people who are arch conservatives and others who are extremely politically progressive. Francis Ford CoppolaCHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images But we were all working on one film together. That was interesting, I thought. However, its the casting of supporting actors likeShia LaBeouf,Jon VoightandDustin Hoffmanthat has raised eyebrows. A trial date is set for Oct....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Brooke Fuentes

Garcelle Beauvais Says Son Jax Will Not Appear In ‘RHOBH’ Season 14 After “Negative” Experience

Right before this season, Jax said to me, Mom, I cant do it anymore. It was too negative for me,' Beauvais said on GMA and ABC AudiosPop Culture Momspodcast. And I respected that. Garcelle Beauvais with her sons Jaid Thomas Nilon and Jax Joseph NilonRaymond Hall / GC Images / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic / Getty Images So hes not on this season at all. Actually, I havent said it to many people, so youre the first really hearing it....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Toni Jones

Garret Dillahunt, Billy Magnussen & Debra Messing To Head Off-Broadway Production Of New Robert O’Hara Play ‘Sh*t. Meet. Fan.’

TheOff Broadwayworld premiere of the new Robert OHara playShit. Fan.will feature a cast headed byGarret Dillahunt,Billy MagnussenandDebra Messing,MCC Theaterannounced today. The limited engagement runs through Sunday November 17. Garrett Dillahunt, Billy Magnussen and Debra MessingRussell Baer/Jerome Corpuz/Courtesy Watch on Deadline Additional casting will be announced shortly. Official synopsis: Heres the game… Every text, every email, every call must be shared aloud. Thats what a group of long-time friends gather to play on the night of the eclipse....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 281 words · Mr. Jason Blake