Lionsgate The John Wick prequel series is coming to Peacock, thanks to a new multiyear deal with Lionsgate. The Continental, a three-part series based on the popular Keanu Reeves action franchise, will premiere on the streaming service in 2023. The show follows the origin story of the Continental Hotel, a refuge for assassins in the …
Johnny Depp to direct first movie in 25 years
Samir Hussein/WireImage Johnny Depp is set to direct his first movie in 25 years, Variety reports. The actor is reportedly set to helm Modigliani, a film about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Al Pacino is on board to produce. “The saga of Mr. Modigliani’s life is one that I’m incredibly honored, and truly humbled, to bring …
“There’s no fiction” in Hulu’s ‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers,’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says
Courtesy of Hulu Want to know the real story of how the Lakers became the Showtime Lakers? Then the new docuseries Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers is for you. The Hulu series, debuting Monday, details how Dr. Jerry Buss bought the team in the late ’70s and created one of the greatest …
Tom Holland announces break from social media
Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage Tom Holland is taking a break from social media. Over the weekend, the Spider-Man star shared an over two-minute long Instagram video to announce that he’s stepping away from social media. “I get caught up and I spiral when I read things about me online. And ultimately, it’s very detrimental to my mental state so …
In brief: Fourth ‘Kung Fu Panda’ movie announced, actress Robyn Griggs dies, and more
A fourth Kung Fu Panda movie is set for a March 8, 2024 release, Universal Pictures announced on Friday, according to Variety. No further information was revealed. The three previous animated films, which centered on Po — an excitable panda voiced by Jack Black — collectively grossed $1.8 billion and spawned several animated TV specials …
‘Better Call Saul’ finale: Showrunner and star say the ending is “true to itself” and “so honoring of the fans”
Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television On Monday night, we’ll say goodbye to Saul Goodman, aka Jimmy McGill, aka Gene Takavic, as AMC’s Better Call Saul airs its final episode. The show, which began as a Breaking Bad prequel but is now taking place in the post-Breaking Bad timeline, is going out in a shower of critical …
Anne Heche taken off of life support following car crash
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Anne Heche was taken off of life support Sunday, nine days after she suffered critical injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles. Heche, 53, was declared brain dead Thursday night but was kept on life support while her organs were evaluated for donation, her representative said Friday. Her representative told ABC News …
‘Bullet Train’ tops weak box office for the second week with $13.1 million
2022 CTMG/Scott Garfield The Brad Pitt action-comedy Bullet Train topped the box office for a second straight week, earning an estimated $13.1 million and bringing its domestic tally to $54 million. The news wasn’t as good for the box office overall, which marked its lowest-grossing weekend since February. In fact, Bullet Train was the only …
Anne Heche dies following car crash, family says
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Anne Heche has died at the age of 53 after suffering serious injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles, according to her family. Heche was declared brain dead Thursday night but was kept on life support for organ donation, and her heart was still beating, her representative said Friday. Her representative told ABC News …
Conservative push to alter Constitution focuses on primaries
DENVER (AP) — The fliers piled up in mailboxes in central South Dakota like snow during a high-plains blizzard: “Transgender Sex Education in Schools?” one asked. “Vote Against Sex Ed Radical Mary Duvall for State [Read More…]