Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Marvel’s Black Widow stand-alone movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, has found its helmer, according to Variety: Australian director Cate Shortland, best known for the female-centric films Lore and Berlin Syndrome. It hasn’t yet been revealed whether the film will be an origin story or set after the next Avengers movie. Shortland becomes the …
We’ve got a bleeder! ‘There’s Something About Mary’ turns 20
Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — On Saturday, the comedy that made us think differently about romantic comedies — and hair gel — turns 20 years old. Sibling directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s follow up to their gross-out comedy hits Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, There’s Something About Mary upped the ante in the …
‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,’ ‘Skyscraper’ debut today
Sony Pictures(NEW YORK) — Here are the movies opening nationwide Friday: * Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation — The third film in the 3D-animated franchise picks up a few months after the last one, with Dracula — once again voiced by Adam Sandler — taking the family on vacation, where he ends up falling in love. …
Watch now: The incredibly creepy trailer to ‘Tales from the Hood 2’
ABC/Fred Lee(LOS ANGELES) — Ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal on Friday, the first trailer for the Tales from the Hood sequel has arrived. Similar to the original 1995 film, the spooky feature will be executive produced by Spike Lee and written/produced by former Chapelle’s Show directors Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott. It will also use the sinister funeral director Mr. Portifoy …
Shining bright like a diamond: Niecy Nash receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Claws star Niecy Nash was cheered on by fans during the ceremony for her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees on Wednesday.“I am very, very grateful for this moment. I love my fans,” Nash said at her ceremony. “I love all of you who have …
Emmy nominees jump on social media to say thanks
(LOS ANGELES) — Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning, and many of the stars who will be recognized for their work come September expressed their gratitude on social media. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his guest-starring role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, responded to his nomination with a quip reminiscent of something Larry David’s …
Emmy nominees jump on social media to say thanks
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning, and many of the stars who will be recognized for their work come September expressed their gratitude on social media. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his guest-starring role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, responded to his nomination with a quip reminiscent of something Larry …
Attorney says charges dropped against adult film star Stormy Daniels after strip club bust
ABC/Heidi Gutman(OHIO) — Authorities dropped the charges against adult film star Stormy Daniels Thursday after she was taken into custody during a performance at a strip club in Ohio, according to her lawyer, who previously called the arrest a “politically motivated” setup. Daniels, who made headlines earlier this year over her claims of an alleged …
Anthony Bourdain posthumously nominated for 2018 Emmy
CNN(LOS ANGELES) — Just over a month after his death, famed chef Anthony Bourdain was nominated for a 2018 Emmy on Thursday. Bourdain earned the nod for his acclaimed CNN show, Parts Unknown, a show he starred in and produced. Bourdain is no stranger to the Emmys, his show having won the award for “Outstanding …
“Game of Thrones”, “Saturday Night Live”, “Westworld” lead the nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards
HBO/Helen Sloane(LOS ANGELES) — Nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning in Los Angeles, with Game of Thrones leading the pack with 22 nominations, followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld with 21. The Handmaid’s Tale‘s Samira Wiley and New Amsterdam‘s Ryan Eggold joined Television Academy chairman and CEO Hayma Washington …