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Francis Ford Coppola laments the "death of journalism" as he again touts his film 'Megalopolis'
We've already reported that Francis Ford Coppola gave his own film Megalopolis five stars on the cineaste site Letterbxd, but in a new chat with Deadline alongside his star Adam Driver, the Oscar-winning filmmaker explains what he thinks of the mixed reaction to the decades-in-development project. Coppola insisted his director friends are "very frank about" saying if they didn't like a film — and apparently they haven't said that to him. "I've been getting what I wanted to get from my colleagues" was how he put it. He later allowed of the public reaction to it, "No one says it's boring." He insisted "a lot of people will say, 'Wow, I want to see it again,' and the more they see it, the more they'll get out of it," relating it to the reaction to his Apocalypse Now. For the record, Apocalypse was an award-winning film out of the gate — something that people incidentally pointed out after Megalopolis' "fake critic" controversy. "There are people who love the film. There are people who say, 'I don't know what I think,' but they'll see it again, and they'll find something else in it — because there's a lot in it."
New 'Yellowstone' sneak peek sans Kevin Costner sees stars talking "secretive" scripts
With Kevin Costner not returning to Yellowstone for the remaining episodes of season 5, a new promo seems to be leaning into the mystery of just how his exit will be addressed come November. While it likely won't be a "Who shot J.R.?" moment -- Costner's John Dutton has been shot on the show before -- the show's cast and crew, including Kelly Asbille (Monica), Denim Richards (Colby), Jennifer Landon (Teeter) and director Christina Voros, spoke about how tight conditions were. Asbille commented, "There was a lot of security around the script, and the narrative," with Landon saying, "We get these redacted scripts. Basically everything is blacked out except for your lines." Richards offered that "the audience will see real reactions" from the actors, because they don't know what's coming, either.
Hundreds of Bay Area residents rescued from record storm surge from Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. - Flooding caused by record-breaking storm surge from Hurricane Helene has prompted hundreds of water rescues in coastal portions of the Tampa Bay area. Helene brought significant impacts to the region before making landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, bringing catastrophic storm surge and life-threatening winds to Florida’s Big Bend area. Maximum sustained winds were 140 miles an hour when the eye of the storm made landfall around 11:15 p.m. just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, which is about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida. The National Hurricane Center said the storm weakened to a tropical storm by 5 a.m. Friday and will continue to weaken over land. It will still bring significant impacts to Georgia, along with portions of the Carolinas. Flooding and widespread power outages are expected. Hurricane Helene tracker: Storm weakening as it moves across Southeast US
Report: Actor cast to play Bruce Springsteen’s father in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'
The upcoming movie about the making of Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska has reportedly found the actor to play the rocker's father. According to Variety, English actor Stephen Graham, who's had roles in Peaky Blinders, Snatch, Boardwalk Empire and more, has been cast to play Springsteen's dad in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which stars Jeremy Allen White as The Boss. Springsteen's father, Douglas Frederick "Dutch" Springsteen, passed away in 1998. The rocker has been very open about the rocky relationship he had with his dad growing up and even wrote about it in his 2016 biography, Born to Run. Their relationship inspired such songs as "Adam Raised A Cain" and "Independence Day." Deliver Me From Nowhere, directed by Scott Cooper, is based on the Warren Zanes book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, which follows Springsteen's efforts to make his 1982 solo album, Nebraska.
Reality Roundup: Anna Delvey took "nothing" from 'DWTS', 'The Masked Singer' premiere and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here's a look at what happened in the world of reality television this week: Dancing with the Stars (ABC)After Anna Delvey was voted off of Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, she gave a curt response when asked what she was going to take away from the experience. "Nothing," Delvey said in a now infamous viral moment. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Entertainment Weekly she was taken aback by Delvey's comment. "That was dismissive not only of the opportunity she was given, of her wonderful and supportive partner Ezra [Sosa] in his debut season,...
Warner Bros. Studio Tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of 'Friends' by bringing back Friendsgiving event
If you're a Friends fan, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has just made some holiday plans for you. In celebration of the sitcom's 30th birthday, the tour is bringing back one of its fan-favorite traditions: Friendsgiving. Bookings are now available for you to get your seat at the table. "This special event offers fans the ultimate opportunity to celebrate the beloved show with a unique behind-the-scenes tour and themed holiday dining at the location where the show was originally filmed!" the ad copy announces. Highlights include a Friendsgiving holiday meal at the iconic fountain where the opening credits were shot. There are even vegetarian and gluten-free options for the Phoebe in your group.
WATCH: YouTube Sleuth Couple Paid For Finding Kentucky Highway Shooter
The body of the accused sniper wanted in connection with taking potshots at motorists on a Kentucky highway has finally been found. The manhunt for suspect Joseph Couch entered its 12th day and was getting national attention after five people were seriously injured in the shootings. Despite hundreds of law enforcement personnel, the discovery was made by civilians Fred and Sheila McCoy during their date night. (From YouTube description) The McCoy’s received a $10,000 portion of the $35,000 reward reward on Tuesday and officials said they will get the rest of their payout in installments.
Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, director Todd Phillips talk 'Joker' sequel
Joker: Folie à Deux is almost here, and ahead of its premiere, the stars of the film — Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix — opened up on some of the challenges they faced while making the highly anticipated sequel. "We were under a microscope from the very beginning, and then we bring Lady Gaga in," director Todd Phillips told Good Morning America in an interview. "But it's kind of the 'why' we do what we do, right? To take risks." Since the news of the sequel to Phillips' 2019 Joker film was announced, audiences have been excited to see what's in store for the protagonist, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), who, in the first film, is introduced as a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comedian in Gotham City. He transforms into the Joker, a criminal mastermind, after several moments in the film show how he's isolated, bullied and disregarded by society. The role earned Phoenix an Academy Award for best actor in 2020.
Weekend Watchlist: What's new on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend: Apple TV+Wolfs: George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite in the new action-comedy film. Paramount+Apartment 7A: A young dancer is offered a second chance at fame in the new thriller prequel to Rosemary's Baby. NetflixThe Great British Baking Show: It's time to return to the tent! Make sure to leave your soggy bottoms behind. The baking competition show returns for a brand-new season.
Sir Ian McKellen on that stage fall, death, more 'LOTR' and his worst review
Back in June, Sir Ian McKellen seemed to downplay a fall off a London stage during a performance of the Shakespeare adaptation Player Kings. A statement at the time said he was in good spirits and would make a speedy recovery. But now, several months later, McKellen reveals the whole thing was pretty scary."Apparently, I'm told by the company manager who's holding my head as I lay on the floor, I said to her, 'I've broken my neck. I'm dying,'" McKellen told ABC Audio in an interview from his home in London. "Now, I don't remember saying that, but I must...
Taye Diggs says he was "blindsided" by accusations about one-time "hero" Diddy
The arrest of Bad Boy Records head and hip-hop icon Sean "Diddy" Combs continues to reverberate throughout Hollywood, and Taye Diggs has now sounded off on the arrest of the person he says he once considered a hero. In a three-count federal indictment, the music mogul faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. These charges threaten to end his entertainment empire and his freedom. Combs was taken into custody Sept. 16 and confined at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, a federal correctional facility. On Thursday's episode of Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson's Sibling Revelry podcast, Diggs said "all of it blindsided me."
Artem Chigvintsev says "truth has prevailed" after DA declines to file charges against him
An "incredibly relieved and grateful" Artem Chigvintsev is speaking out after the Napa County District Attorney's Office in California announced it would not file criminal charges against the Dancing with the Stars pro in the wake of his arrest on Aug. 29 on suspicion of felony domestic violence. In a press release Tuesday, a statement from the office of Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said in part, "While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence ... If the available evidence doesn't rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges." On Wednesday, in the wake of that announcement, Artem issued a statement saying he was "incredibly relieved and grateful." "This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed," he said.
In brief: Netflix officially greenlights Florence Pugh-led 'East of Eden' and more
Netflix has officially greenlit a series adaptation of author John Steinbeck's East of Eden. As previously announced, Florence Pugh will lead the cast, which also includes Poor Things' Christopher Abbott, Challengers' Mike Faist and Warrior's Hoon Lee. Zoe Kazan, the granddaughter of director Elia Kazan, who previously adapted the novel into a 1955 film that launched James Dean's career, will executive produce and write for the seven-episode limited series ... Variety reports Jennifer Hudson and comedian Fortune Feimster have been added to the voice cast of the third Paw Patrol movie, joining McKenna Grace, who reprises her lead role as Skye. Plot details and...
Maisy Stella on playing a younger Aubrey Plaza in new coming-of-age film 'My Old A**'
In Megan Park's new coming-of-age film, My Old A**, 18-year-old Elliot comes face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. The fantastical, chance meeting comes after the teenager trips on mushrooms. Park told ABC Audio the story came from the idea of "wanting to talk to an older or younger version of yourself," as well as the nostalgic feelings that came with returning home to Canada. “I grew up not far from where we shot the movie and spent my summers there. And I was like, ‘Why did I ever want to leave?’" Park said. “It was really just the sentimental, nostalgic feeling that made me want to explore this idea.” Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella play older and younger Elliot, respectively, and Stella said working with Plaza was a dream come true.
Alabama executes Alan Eugene Miller with nitrogen gas for 1999 killings
Alabama carried out the second-ever nitrogen gas execution in the United States on Thursday. Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was sentenced to death for the 1999 murders of his then-coworkers Lee Holdbrooks and Christoper Scott Yancy, and his former supervisor Terry Lee Jarvis. Miller was executed after 6 p.m. CT at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility, a state prison in Atmore, Alabama. His time of death, according to Gov. Kay Ivey's office, was 6:38 p.m. "Justice has been served," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement. "After two decades, Alan Miller was finally put to death for a depraved murder spree that cruelly took the lives of three innocent men.
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