L-R – McDormand, Zhao on “Nomadland’ set – © 2020 20th Century Studios(LONDON) — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on Tuesday revealed what represents its most diverse list of nominees ever on Tuesday, including a record number of female directors. The list includes Lee Isaac Chung and Chloé Zhao, up for helming the dramas Minari and Nomadland, …
Sharon Osbourne defends Piers Morgan’s criticism of Meghan Markle
Andrew Eccles/CBS via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Sharon Osbourne is taking Piers Morgan’s side following his criticism of Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, resulting in his storming off the set of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday. “I am with you. I stand by you. People forget that you’re paid for your opinion and that you’re just speaking your truth,” …
China re-release could let ‘Avatar’ unseat ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for all-time box office crown
“Avengers: Endgame” – Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — In 2019, Avengers: Endgame bested Avatar‘s 10-year-old record as the highest-grossing movie of all time — but Avengers‘ high water mark might soon be ranked second to James Cameron’s sci-fi film. The Marvel Studios film made more than $2.797 billion at the global box office during its run, putting it over the top …
Queen Latifah’s ‘The Equalizer’ series gets second-season renewal after only four episodes
Courtesy of CBS Communications(LOS ANGELES) — Queen Latifah will get to keep kicking butt. After only four episodes, CBS announced on Tuesday that they’ve renewed Latifah’s The Equalizer series for a second season. According to the network, the show is television’s number-one scripted series in the key demos, averaging 14.6 million viewers. Its premiere on …
Jesse Tyler Ferguson jokes he and his husband are raising their son gay “until he decides he’s straight”
PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images(LOS ANGELES) — Modern Family alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita are finding fatherhood agrees with them, even as they’re working to figure it out. During a virtual hang out on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jesse spoke of parenting their eight-month-old son, Beckett Mercer. “We’re still figuring out his personality… It’s a new person in your life, and just like anyone new …
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige praises Anthony Mackie, ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier”s leading man
Disney+/Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Anthony Mackie has been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Solider, but before he played Sam Wilson/Falcon, he logged acclaimed supporting performances in Oscar-winning films like 8 Mile and The Hurt Locker. That’s why Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige tells Variety of Mackie, “We just offered him the role…he did not audition. That’s only happened a …
‘Powerpuff Girls’ unite! Live-action version of the classic cartoon casts Chloe Bennet, Dove Cameron, and Yanna Perault
Bennet, Cameron, Parault — Saty + Pratha/Adria Vaidila/Marcus V. Richardson(LOS ANGELES) — The CW has found its Powerpuff Girls. ABC Audio has confirmed that the live-action version of the hit cartoon about the pint-sized superheroes has cast Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. veterans Chloe Bennet and Dove Cameron, as well as Jagged Little Pill stage actress and recording artist Yanna Perault. Bennet, Cameron, and …
Piers Morgan leaving ‘Good Morning Britain’ after Meghan, Prince Harry interview comments
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA LA(LONDON) — Piers Morgan is leaving his job as co-host of Good Morning Britain, the British television network ITV confirmed Tuesday. “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain,” the network said in a statement. “ITV has accepted this decision and …
Queen Elizabeth II responds to Prince Harry, Meghan interview with Oprah Winfrey
John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth II issued a statement Tuesday in response to Prince Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, making it clear any fallout from the interview will be handled privately, as a family. “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the …
HBO Max goof offers early glimpse of ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’
HBO Max/Warner Bros. Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Although the so-called Snyder Cut of Justice League doesn’t debut on HBO Max until March 18, some HBO Max users who clicked on the new Tom and Jerry live-action film Monday got a chance to see some of anticipated superhero film. However, Warner Bros. and HBO Max were on the case quickly, the studio tells The Verge. “Zack …