FX/BBC(LOS ANGELES) — From the network that’s brought you American Horror Story and other spooky tales, perhaps it’s not surprising that FX’s take on A Christmas Carol really plays up the beloved classic’s full title: “…Being a Ghost Story of Christmas.” The BBC co-produced project boasts a stellar cast: Guy Pearce plays Ebenezer Scrooge; Andy Serkis is the Ghost of Christmas Past; Jason Flemyng is the Ghost …
Jenny from Studio 8H: Jennifer Lopez to host ‘SNL’ again December 7
ABC/Jeff Niera(NEW YORK) — Jennifer Lopez, former One Direction star-turned solo act Niall Horan, and top Grammy nominee Lizzo are heading to Saturday Night Live next month. J.Lo will be hosting the December 7 show, making this her third time hosting. Rapper DaBaby will be making his musical guest debut on the episode. Niall, meanwhile, will be …
Apple abruptly cancels AFI Fest premiere of ‘The Banker’
Apple TV+(NEW YORK) — Apple on Wednesday abruptly canceled its scheduled Thursday premiere of The Banker at the American Film Institute’s AFI Fest in Hollywood, citing unspecified “concerns” surrounding the film. “We purchased The Banker earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” Apple said in a …
Apple abruptly cancels The Banker’s AFI Fest premiere
Apple TV+(NEW YORK) — Apple on Wednesday abruptly canceled its scheduled Thursday premiere of The Banker at the American Film Institute’s AFI Fest in Hollywood, citing unspecified “concerns” surrounding the film. “We purchased The Banker earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” Apple said in a …
Brenda Song claims she couldn’t audition for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’: “my image was basically not Asian enough”
Disney Channel/Image Group LA(NEW YORK) — Actress Brenda Song, who rose to fame playing an air-headed heiress on Disney Channel’s Suite Life of Zach and Cody, claims she wasn’t allowed to audition for Crazy Rich Asians. In a candid interview with Teen Vogue, Song opened up about her rejection. She revealed that, when news of the movie first came out, she tried …
Actor who played Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ gets Grammy nod for singing his songs
Taron Egerton as Elton John – Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — In his career, Elton John has won five Grammys and a Grammy Legend Award. Now, the guy who played him in the biopic Rocketman has gotten his very own Grammy nomination. Taron Egerton is nominated in the category of Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for …
Jussie Smollett countersues city of Chicago for “maliciously prosecuting him in bad faith”
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by Smollett’s attorneys in the Northern District of Illinois on Tuesday, claims that the city “maliciously” prosecuted Smollett “in bad faith” and filed criminal charges against him “without probable cause.” On Jan. 29, Smollett told …
“He was a dog like no other”: See Harrison Ford, and Buck, in the first trailer for ‘The Call of the Wild’
Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — A grizzled Harrison Ford plays John Thornton in the latest cinematic adaptation of Jack London’s classic book, The Call of the Wild. Ford narrates the trailer, spinning the story of Buck, a big-hearted Saint Bernard mix who’s kidnapped …
Todd Phillips developing sequel to billion-dollar-grossing ‘Joker’
L-R – Phoenix, Phillips/Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — The Hollywood Reporter says that Todd Phillips is working on a sequel to Joker, and Warner Bros. is looking toward having the filmmaker develop more DC Comics-based origin stories. While the studio has a sequel option in place for star Joaquin Phoenix, there’s no news …
Say what? ‘Harriet’ screenwriter says studio exec wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman
Glen Wilson/Focus Features(LOS ANGELES) — Before Cynthia Erivo landed the coveted role in the historical drama Harriet — based on the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman — the film’s screenwriter says one studio exec had the nerve, or the ignorance, to suggest Julia Roberts should portray the historical figure. To avoid any confusion, yes, Julia …