Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Jonathan Majors opted not to testify against charges alleging he assaulted his former girlfriend as his defense rested Wednesday after one day of presenting its case in his domestic violence trial. The actor’s attorneys called three witnesses — a doctor, a police officer and Majors’ agent — after prosecutors …
In Brief: American Girl doll movie in the works, and more
Flush with the success of Barbie‘s $1.4 billion box office haul, Mattel films is developing a movie project based on its American Girl dolls, according to Variety. The doll line, created in 1986, depicts girls of various cultural backgrounds throughout history. Mattel has made several previous attempts at making an American Girl film, beginning in …
‘Deadpool 3’ voted 2024’s most anticipated movie in Fandango survey
20th Century Studios 2023 will soon be coming to a close, and in anticipation of the year ahead, Fandango has announced the results of its annual Most Anticipated Movies survey. Ryan Reynolds’ fast-talking, fourth wall-breaking antihero takes the top spot: Deadpool 3 is 2024’s most anticipated wide-release film. The top five is rounded out by Beetlejuice …
Scoreboard roundup — 12/13/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION New Orleans 142, Washington 122 Philadelphia 129, Detroit 111 Miami 115, Charlotte 104 Toronto 135, Atlanta 128 LA Lakers 122, San Antonio 119 Houston 117, Memphis 104 Milwaukee 140, Indiana 126 Brooklyn 116, Phoenix 112 Utah 117, New York 113 …
Jack Black’s Po is back in action with ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ trailer
Universal Pictures Jack Black is back as Po in the official trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4. This time around, Po has hilariously been tapped to become a spiritual leader. In order to take on this new role, he must first find someone to replace him as the dragon warrior and face off against his greatest foe …
On Wednesdays we watch the new ‘Mean Girls’ movie-musical featurette
Jojo Whilden/Paramount On Wednesdays we learn more about the upcoming Mean Girls movie-musical. Tina Fey and the cast of the new film chat about the original 2004 hit and how it inspired this updated take in a featurette released Wednesday, December 13. “Over the years, I’ve realized that these characters and this story have had a much longer shelf life …
Tiffany Haddish announces new tell-all book, ’I Curse You With Joy’
Diversion Books Tiffany Haddish is ready to share her side of the story. She’ll open up about the highs and lows of her personal life and entertainment career in a new tell-all book, slated for release in May. I Curse You With Joy, a collection of essays and stories by Haddish, will delve into the lasting effects of her childhood trauma and the challenges …
Bradley Cooper joined by daughter, Lady Gaga at ‘Maestro’ premiere
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Bradley Cooper was joined by a few special guests at the premiere his new film, Maestro, in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Cooper, who directed, co-wrote and stars in the film as famed American composer Leonard Bernstein, was photographed with his 6-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine, and his A Star Is Born co-star Lady Gaga at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures …
Anthony Anderson set to host the 75th Emmy Awards
Matt Sayles/FOX The 75th annual Emmy Awards have found their host in Anthony Anderson. The black-ish actor and 11-time Emmy nominee will host the live ceremony, which airs January 15 on Fox. It will be available to stream the next day on Hulu. Originally meant to air in September, the Emmys were postponed due to this year’s WGA …
‘Home Alone,’ ‘Lady and the Tramp’ enter Library of Congress’ National Film Registry
LMPC via Getty Images The 25 films selected to join the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for 2023 have been announced. Holiday favorites Home Alone and The Nightmare Before Christmas are included on the list, as well as the Disney animated classic Lady and the Tramp and James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day. A film must be more than 10 years old …