Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is ready to make a film about a real-life Black Panther. Deadline has learned that Coogler is producting Jesus Was My Homeboy, a film about legendary Black Panther member Fred Hampton. The film, to be released through Warner Bros., is set to be directed by Newlyweeds …
Cardi B vents about Jussie Smollet’s allegedly staged attack: “Why would you do that?”
ABC/Image Group LA(LOS ANGELES) — As the Internet continues to question the legitimacy of Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack plot in light of new evidence, plain-spoken rapper Cardi B has taken to Instagram Live to flame him. The latest reports now claim that Smollet staged the assault after he became upset that a now-suspicious letter allegedly threatening him, …
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ getting feature-packed home video release
Sony Pictures Animation © 2018 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is pulling out all the stops for its Oscar-nominated animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The film will be released on digital Tuesday, February 26 and on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on 3/19. The movie, which features the …
Director Robert Rodriguez says thanks to producer James Cameron, going big for Alita felt small
(L-R) “Alita” star Rosa Salazar, director Robert Rodriguez/Courtesy 20th Century Fox(NEW YORK) — Director Robert Rodriguez got his start literally bleeding for his art, undergoing medical tests to raise the $6,000 to make his debut film, the action movie El Mariachi. But when director James Cameron approached Rodriguez to take over for him on his …
Iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85
Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images(PARIS) — Karl Lagerfeld has died. Considered by many to be the most prolific designer of the 20th and 21st centuries — at the same time a self-described “caricature” and the groundbreaking creative force behind luxury fashion labels Chanel and Fendi for decades — would have been …
It’s a wrap! Principal photography ends on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
ABC/Randy Holmes(LONDON) — J.J. Abrams hit up Twitter on Friday to announce the completion of principal photography on Star Wars IX. The film is said to be the final installment of the Skywalker family saga, which launched in 1977. The movie stars series newcomers Keri Russell, Naomi Ackie, and Richard E. Grant, along with he main …
‘The Walking Dead’ recap: “Omega”
AMC/Gene Page(NEW YORK) — (SPOILERS AHEAD) Sunday’s episode of The Walking Dead kicked off with a flashback to 23 days since the walker outbreak began. A father, mother, and their little girl are hunkered down in a basement with some others while emergency broadcasts blare and hell breaks out outdoors. Back in the present, we …
Source: Brothers implicated in Jussie Smollett plot tell police the ‘Empire’ actor was upset that threatening letter didn’t get enough attention
ABC(CHICAGO) — The two brothers who were interrogated by police investigating the alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett claim they helped him concoct the assault after he became upset that a now-suspicious letter threatening him, sent to Empire‘s studio, did not get enough attention, sources told ABC News on Monday. Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo also …
‘The Bachelor’ recap: As rumors fly about two of the women, Colton follows his heart
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — On Monday’s episode of The Bachelor, Colton Underwood hoped to gain some clarity after rumors involving two of the women had him conflicted over what to believe. The first one-on-one date featured Colton showing Tayshia the sights of his hometown of Denver. The date took a serious turn when Tayshia told Colton …
Bette Midler to perform nominated “Mary Poppins Returns” song at Oscars
Steve Granitz/WireImage(HOLLYWOOD) — The “special surprise guest” who will be performing the nominated song from Mary Poppins Returns at the Academy Awards is none other than Bette Midler. The entertainment legend tweeted the news on Saturday, writing, “So, (drum roll) Ladies and Gentlemen, I will be chanteusing (that’s singing) on the Oscars on Feb 24…the …