L-R: Ryan Coogler and Chadwick Boseman on the set of “Black Panther”; Marvel/Disney(NEW YORK) — Ryan Coogler is headed back to Wakanda. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Coogler has sealed a deal to write and direct the forthcoming Black Panther sequel. He co-wrote and directed the original, which starred Chadwick Boseman as King T’Challa/Black Panther. …
‘First Man’ and ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ top this week’s new releases
Universal(LOS ANGELES) — Here are the films opening nationwide on Friday: * First Man — Ryan Gosling stars as astronaut Neil Armstrong in this drama from La La Land and Whiplash director Damien Chazelle and Spotlight and The Post writer Josh Singer, chronicling Armstrong’s life and the events that led him to become the first man …
Kathryn Hahn talks two new roles in ‘The Romanoffs’ and ‘Private Life’
ABC/Image Group LA(NEW YORK) — From movies to TV, from comedies to drama, Kathryn Hahn proves she’s as versatile as they come. The actress — whom you’ve seen in projects like Transparent and Bad Moms — currently stars opposite Paul Giamatti in the Netflix film, Private Life, about a couple struggling with fertility issues. She’s …
50 Cent signs new overall deal at Starz; Kevin Hart inks first-look deal at Nickelodeon
Starz(LOS ANGELES) — 50 Cent has locked in a new deal with his Power network Starz. Starz announced on Thursday that it has signed the rapper and media mogul to a new, four-year, exclusive overall deal. Under the deal, Jackson who is both the co-creator and executive producer of the hit series Power, will continue to develop new scripted …
Johnny Depp says he was “falsely accused” of domestic violence
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Last year, following the controversial casting of Johnny Depp in the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling issued a statement defending the actor. Now Depp himself is speaking out about Rowling’s support in the wake of domestic violence allegations against him by his ex-wife, …
Regina Hall praises her ‘The Hate U Give’ cast and film’s message of “hope”
ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — Ahead of the national release of The Hate U Give, Regina Hall is sharing her admiration for the film’s cast and director. The film, which is an adaptation of Angela Thomas‘ novel of the same name, follows the story of Starr, a sixteen-year-old girl who must decide if she’ll stand up for what she …
Check out the second trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’
Universal Pictures(HOLLYWOOD) — The first trailer debuted last July during San Diego Comic-Con. Now we’ve got a second trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass. The third and supposed final installment in the Unbreakable series, which includes Unbreakable and Split, again features Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson reprising their Unbreakable roles as, respectively, the indestructible …
Report: Scarlett Johansson receives paycheck equal to male ‘Avengers’ co-stars for standalone Black Widow film
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Scarlett Johansson is finally getting a paycheck equal to her male Avengers co-stars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel franchise, is reportedly earning $15 million for an upcoming standalone film based on her character. That payday equals what Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth …
Is Channing Tatum dating Jessie J?
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Channing Tatum has apparently moved on following his split with Jenna Dewan, a sources tell Us Weekly. The Magic Mike star, 38, and the British pop singer, 30, have been dating for a couple of months, according to one insider. A second source describes the relationship as “new and casual,” according to the entertainment …
New York prosecutors drop one sexual assault charge against Harvey Weinstein
Jackson Lee/GC Images(NEW YORK) — The criminal case against Harvey Weinstein sustained a blow Thursday when prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office dropped one of the charges against the disgraced film producer. Prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orban told the court she would drop count six of the indictment that involves Lucia Evans, the actress who accused Weinstein …