Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Over the weekend at Comic-Con International in San Diego, the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige revealed that Mahershala Ali would soon take on the role of the half-vampire bloodsucker hunter Blade. The man who originated the role onscreen, Wesley Snipes, now says he’s at peace with it. Snipes played the …
‘They Ready’: Tiffany Haddish to premiere stand up comedy series August 13
ABC/Paula Lobo(LOS ANGELES) — The wait is over. Tiffany Haddish has set a date for her upcoming comedy series at Netflix. In an Instagram video on Tuesday, Haddish announced that she will bring Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready — a series that will feature six comedians hand-picked by Haddish — to Netflix on August 13. …
Nicole Murphy denies affair with Antoine Fuqua after they’re spotted kissing in Italy
Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO(LOS ANGELES) — Nicole Murphy was recently spotted locking lips with married director Antoine Fuqua poolside in Italy, and now the Hollywood Exes star is speaking out in her defense. In a statement obtained by Love B. Scott, Murphy brushed off the incident as a friendly encounter. “Antoine and I …
Report: Stuntman hurt on ‘Fast & Furious’ set is in “an induced coma”
Photo by Joe Maher/WireImage(LONDON) — The stuntman who was seriously injured on the U.K. set of Fast & Furious 9 has been identified. The Hollywood Reporter says Joe Watts is “in an induced coma,” after suffering a “severe” head injury in a “major fall,” according to his fiancee. Watts was airlifted from Leavesden Studios, where the …
Jason Priestley talks about the new and “very meta” ‘90210’ series, and life without Luke Perry
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Beverly Hills, 90210 fans have been counting down the days until the premiere of BH90210, and according to star Jason Priestley, they should be excited. Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh on the teen drama, told ABC’s Good Morning America that this new series is “very different from the original show,” but notes, …
Adam Sander taps familiar faces for new Halloween-themed Netflix movie; Henry Winkler says it’s no surprise
Scott Yamano/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Adam Sandler has gathered his friends again for another Netflix project: An as-yet-untitled Salem Massachusetts-set, Halloween-themed comedy. Sandler is writing the script with frequent collaborator Tim Herlihy, and the movie stars past and present Saturday Night Live cast members Maya Rudolph, Kenan Thompson, Tim Meadows, Colin Quinn, Mikey Day and Melissa …
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: It’s officially the end of the road for Luke
ABC/John Fleenor(NEW YORK) — Host Chris Harrison opened Monday night’s episode of The Bachelorette by announcing that it would be a “very different version” of “The Men Tell All” episode. Instead of immediately bringing the guys out, as in past seasons, Harrison said the show would pick up where it left off last week — …
Arsenio Hall officially closes deal to reprise his role as Semi in ‘Coming 2 America’
Photo by Erika Goldring/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Prince Akeem will officially have his right-hand man beside him in the upcoming sequel Coming 2 America. According to Deadline, Arsenio Hall has closed his deal to reprise his role as Semi in Coming 2 America. The actor was rumored to be starring in the project alongside Eddie Murphy …
Stunt player’s injury brings ‘Fast & Furious 9’ to a halt
Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images(LONDON) — One of the stunt performers on the London set of the ninth Fast and Furious film has been injured, and production on the film has been halted as a result. In a statement to ABC News, Universal Pictures confirmed an accident had occurred at the famed Leavesden Studios, noting …
“King of the World” James Cameron bows down to “Box-Office King” Avengers: Endgame
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Over the weekend, Avengers: Endgame finally de-throned Avatar as the highest-grossing movie of all time, and in a post on Twitter, James Cameron officially passed the crown. According to Box Office Mojo, James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic’s final tally stands at almost $2.8 billion; this weekend, at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel …