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 …
Report: ‘Star Trek’ to boldly go on with Chris Pine and crew, for ‘Legion’ creator Noah Hawley
Chris Pine in “Star Trek: Beyond” – Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Paramount has announced a new Star Trek movie, with Fargo and Legion creator Noah Hawley set to write and direct, according to Deadline. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana are also expected to return. The film will would serve as the fourth installment of the franchise J.J. Abrams …
Henry Cavill not ready to give up playing Superman
Netflix(NEW YORK) — Despite reports that Henry Cavill won’t return as Superman in any future Warner Bros. movies, he insists his run as the Man of Steel is not over yet. The cape is in the closet,” Cavill tells Men’s Health in its December cover story. “It’s still mine.” I’ve not given up the role,” he continues . “There’s …
Kristen Bell hilariously steals the show as she and Idina Menzel celebrate their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walt Disney Studios(LOS ANGELES) — With Disney’s Frozen 2 skating into theaters this Friday, the actresses behind the iconic sister duo Elsa and Anna have something else to celebrate: their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, who play Elsa and Anna respectively, were honored with the Walk’s 2681st and 2682nd stars on Tuesday. However, it was Kristen’s speech …
‘The Voice’ recap: Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson each lose an artist
Trae Patton/NBC(NEW YORK) — Tuesday’s episode of The Voice, the 13 artists who performed on Monday learned that Cali Wilson, from Team Blake Shelton, and Max Boyle, from Kelly Clarkson’s team, were sent home. Wilson and Boyle were eliminated at the end of the one-hour results show. They lost an “Instant Save” vote to Joana Martinez, from Team Gwen Stefani. There are now …
‘Tis the AMC-eason: Network rolls out full slate of holiday classics
Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images)(LOS ANGELES) — While a turkey and some mistletoe help to make the season bright, those in the know know that holiday movies are the perfect compliment to the Christmas season. With that in mind, AMC has announced that, like you on Thanksgiving, it’s stuffing itself to the gills — but …
Kimmel pokes fun of Scorsese’s Marvel beef with trailer for superhero spoof ‘Irish Man’
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — By now it’s well known that Martin Scorsese doesn’t think Marvel movies are “cinema,” so in the interest of bridging the impasse between the legendary director and the blockbuster-minting studio, enter Jimmy Kimmel. On Monday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night host teased the “first ever collaboration” between Marvel Studios and The …