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‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat’ to Premiere at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
You can’t hurry love, but you can hurry to catch the world premiere of “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can Eat” at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The Searchlight Pictures movie, starring Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan, will debut on Aug. 7 as the Centrepiece selection for the 22nd annual film fest.Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' to Close Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) The MVAAFF, an Oscar-qualifying film festival in the short film category, was established in 2002 by Run & Shoot Filmworks principals Floyd and Stephanie Rance and runs from Aug. 2-10 with...
These Dyson Dupes, Including Shark’s Coveted Cordless Vacuum, Are All 50% Off for Prime Day
There’s no better day of the year to invest in luxe home appliances than Prime Day. Some of the best discounts this year are on Shark Vacuums, which are up to 50% off for Prime Day.Amazon's Popular $249 iPad Deal Is Back for Prime Day (But It's Selling Out Fast) From the bestselling Navigator Lift Away to the cordless Vortex Pro, here are the best Shark vacuum deals to shop right now. Check out more Dyson vacuum deals here, and the overall best 2024 Prime Day deals here. Shark Navigator Lift-Away $99.99 $199.99 50% off Buy Now On Amazon Enjoy the same...
Amazon MGM Studios Developing YA Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Loneliest Girl in the Universe’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon MGM Studios is developing the YA novel “The Loneliest Girl in the Universe” as a feature film. 'Red One' Trailer: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans Team Up to Rescue a Kidnapped Santa Claus in Amazon MGM's Christmas Action Movie Joe Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum (“Anyone but You,” “Fast X,” the upcoming “Jackpot”) will produce the film alongside Katherine Langford, best known for starring in Netflix’s hit YA series “13 Reasons Why”; Seldy Gray will oversee development for Roth Kirschenbaum Films. Written by Lauren James, “The Loneliest Girl in the Universe” follows Romy Silvers, the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling...
‘Loot’ Renewed for Season 3 at Apple
“Loot” has been renewed for Season 3 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. 'Presumed Innocent' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple The second season of the comedy series debuted on the streamer on April 3, with the season finale airing on May 29. “We are thrilled to come back for a third season! We’re extremely fortunate to spend more time with our talented cast and crew,” said star and executive Maya Rudolph and executive producer Danielle Renfrew Behrens of Banana Split. “Making this show with Apple TV+ has been a joy, and we can’t wait to reunite with our ‘Loot’ family.” Rudolph...
Biden-Harris Campaign Blasts Amber Rose for Supporting Donald Trump: He ‘Doesn’t Care About’ Black Communities
The Biden-Harris campaign is condemning Amber Rose for her support of Donald Trump.'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Guest Host Anthony Anderson Suggests Americans 'Step Back From Hatred and Vitriol and Chill the F--- Out' After Trump Shooting The rapper and model spoke at the Republican National Convention on Monday, saying that she believes the “media lied” about the former president. “I’m no politician and I don’t wanna be, but I do care about the truth, and the truth is that the media has lied to us about Donald Trump,” she said. “I know this because for a long time, I believed those lies.” She went...
Ingrid Andress Says ‘I Was Drunk’ During Home Run Derby National Anthem Performance, Is Checking Into Rehab
Country star Ingrid Andress has made a startling revelation on her social accounts, admitting that she was intoxicated while singing the National Anthem before baseball’s annual Home Run Derby on Monday night, and saying she is planning to check into a rehab facility in the wake of the tumult over her disastrous performance.Ingrid Andress Delivers Rocky Performance of National Anthem at Home Run Derby “I’m not gonna bullshit y’all, I was drunk last night,” she wrote on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last...
Nicolas Cage’s Psychological Thriller ‘The Surfer’ Sells to Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions After Cannes Premiere
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have acquired North American rights to “The Surfer,” a psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage that premiered at Cannes Film Festival. 'Longlegs' Director Osgood Perkins Explains the 'Tragic' Ending, Those Satanic Dolls and Borrowing From 'Se7en' The movie will be released in theaters on a yet-to-be-determined date in 2025. Lorcan Finnegan directed “The Surfer,” a story about a man who returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But, according to the official logline, “he is humiliated by a group of powerful locals and drawn into a conflict that rises with the punishing...
Duffer Brothers to Produce Netflix Horror Series ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ From Haley Z. Boston
Netflix has greenlit a new horror series that counts “Stranger Things” creators the Duffer brothers among its executive producers. 'The Deliverance' Trailer: Andra Day, Glenn Close and Mo'Nique Face Their Demons in Lee Daniels' Exorcism Thriller for Netflix The series is currently titled “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” and hails from writer Haley Z. Boston. The official logline describes the show as “an atmospheric horror series set at a wedding, following a bride and groom in the week leading up to their ill-fated nuptials. That’s not a spoiler – just read the title…” Boston created the series and also serves...
Elizabeth Gillies on Watching ‘Quiet on Set’ With Ariana Grande Over FaceTime, Reprocessing ‘Victorious’ and How Empowering New Movie ‘Spread’ Tackles the Porn Business
For the better part of the last 15 years, Elizabeth Gillies has made a career out of playing sassy, snarky, strong-willed women on television. After rising to fame in her mid-teens as the mercurial Jade West on the hit Nickelodeon sitcom “Victorious,” Gillies made the transition to playing similarly rebellious adult characters, co-starring as Denis Leary’s daughter in his FX musical comedy “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” and reimagining the role of Fallon Carrington in the CW’s modern-day reboot of “Dynasty.”Nielsen Streaming Top 10: 'Quiet on Set' Debuts in Third Place With 1.3 Billion Minutes Watched, Max's Biggest...
Durban Film Fest Opener ‘Legacy’ Explores How History of Oppression Led to Broken Promises of Post-Apartheid South Africa
Tara Moore’s “Legacy: The De-Colonized History of South Africa,” which opens the 45th edition of the Durban Intl. Film Festival on July 18, is the South African-born, U.S.-based actor and filmmaker’s attempt to grapple with the brutal history of her homeland as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of democracy.'Mafia Spies' Creators Explain the Real Reason for JFK's Cold War Threesome in Havana, Castro Assassination Attempts and the CIA's Mob Ties Describing the film as an “exploration” of the long journey from the colonial era to the birth of a democratic nation, Moore examines how a legacy of systematic oppression that...
Neon Buys ‘Shelby Oaks,’ Horror Film From YouTube Creator Chris Stuckmann
Fresh off the success of last weekend’s “Longlegs,” Neon announced Tuesday that it has acquired worldwide rights to the “Shelby Oaks,” which was written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann. It marks Stuckmann’s feature directorial debut. The film is described as a documentary-found footage crossover. It will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday. Neon will release the film theatrically in the U.S. and handle international sales.How 'Longlegs' Shocked the Box Office to Become the Summer's Breakout Horror Hit “Shelby Oaks” stars Camille Sullivan (“Hunter Hunter”), Brendan Sexton III (“Don’t Breathe 2”) and Sarah Durn (“Where...
Adele Plans ‘Big Break’ From Music: ‘I Want to Do Other Creative Things, Just For a Little While’
Adele is planning to take a step back from music following the conclusion of her “Weekends With Adele” residency in Las Vegas later this fall.Adele Tells Off Audience Member Who She Thinks Yelled 'Pride Sucks' at Las Vegas Show: 'Are You F---ing Stupid?' The singer broke the news in a recent interview with German broadcaster ZDF. Adele reiterated she won’t be releasing a new album anytime soon, a sentiment she first widely shared during a January concert, and said she hopes to take a “big break” to explore other creative outlets, “just for a little while.” “I don’t have any plans for...
‘Merchant Ivory’ Doc Scores Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Cohen Media Group will give “Merchant Ivory,” a documentary about the professional and personal partnership of director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant and their production company — Merchant Ivory Productions — a theatrical release on Aug. 30 in select markets, including New York and Los Angeles, before expanding to theaters nationwide in September. The film will will debut at the Quad Cinema in Manhattan at at various theaters in Los Angeles, including Laemmle’s Royal. Visions du Réel Jury Prize Winner Nelson Makengo Boards Kinshasa-Set Documentary 'Nzonzing' (EXCLUSIVE) Directed by Stephen Soucy, “Merchant Ivory” chronicles the pair’s road to success and how...
Colin Firth Joins ‘Young Sherlock’ Amazon Series
Colin Firth is the latest addition to the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming series “Young Sherlock,” Variety has learned. Paramount+, Starz and BET Are More Than Half Off With These Prime Day Deals The series is inspired by Andy Lane’s “Young Sherlock Holmes” novels and was ordered to series in May with Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the lead role. Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, and Zine Tseng also star. Firth will play Sir Bucephalus Hodge, with further character details currently under wraps. Firth is primarily known for his film roles, including his Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning turn in the 2010 film...
‘The Challenge 40’ Trailer Features Tears, Blood… and CT Being Carried Out by Medics: ‘It’s War’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The all-vets season of “The Challenge” is officially here. In the exclusive first trailer for Season 40, “Battle of the Eras,” host TJ Lavin returns to present new twists and tougher competition than ever. 'The Challenge: USA' Season 2 Winners Reveal Toughest Part of the Final Was Edited Out “Era I started it all. Era II introduced Fresh Meat,” Lavin says in the video below. “Era III elevated rivalries and romances, and Era IV brought the game global.” This season, kicking off on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. ET, features four groups of competitors from the past 39 seasons of the...
Ice Cube’s Cube Vision Expands Relationship With Paramount, Sets First-Look TV Deal
Ice Cube and his Cube Vision production company are expanding their relationship with Paramount Global. Pixar, Nickelodeon and Netflix Among Animation and Motion Design Collision Awards Winners (EXCLUSIVE) Cube, his producing partner and Cube Vision COO Jeff Kwatinetz, and Paramount are already partnered on Cube’s Big3 basketball league, which airs on CBS. Cube Vision also produces the unscripted series “Hip Hop Squares” for VH1, while Cube lent his voice to the recent Paramount animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. With the new deal, Cube Vision now has a first-look TV deal with Paramount, under which the company will develop...
Douglass Fake, Prolific Soundtrack Producer and Intrada Label Founder, Dies at 72
Douglass Fake, founder of leading movie soundtrack label Intrada and producer of more than 700 albums of movie and TV music, died Saturday at a Richmond, Calif., hospital after a long illness. He was 72.'Fly Me to the Moon' Composer Daniel Pemberton: 'I Was Trying to Capture Nostalgia for a Time That Feels Very Distant Now in America' Fake’s many credits include the first complete restoration of Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Waterfront,” a lavish 5-CD release of Elmer Bernstein’s “The Ten Commandments” and the debut of several Henry Mancini scores including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” previously only available in abridged pop recordings. Among...
Greta Gerwig to Receive Pioneer of the Year Award From the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation – Film News in Brief
Greta Gerwig is set to be honored with the Pioneer of the Year Award by the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch on France's #MeToo Movement, Women Representation and Political Protests: It's a 'Great Moment of Transformation' The “Barbie” writer and director will receive the award at the Pioneer of the Year Dinner, set for Sept. 25 at The Beverly Hilton. The event benefit will honor Gerwig and raise proceeds for WRMPPF’s Pioneers Assistance Fund, a charity that provides financial assistance and supportive counseling to individuals in the motion picture distribution and exhibition community in times...
Skip Bayless Set to Exit Fox Sports’ ‘Undisputed’
Looks like there will soon be room for argument on Fox Sports 1’s signature program “Undisputed.”Sound Problems Mar the Telecast of High-Profile Argentina-Colombia Copa América Soccer Game Skip Bayless, the longtime sports commentator who left a role on ESPN’s hot-talk showcase “First Take” in 2016 to co-anchor a similar concept at Fox Sports, is expected to leave the network sometime after the end of the summer, according to a person familiar with the matter. Fox Sports declined to make executives available for comment. The New York Post previously reported Bayless’ expected exit. Bayless’ departure comes a little more than a year after the...
‘The Deliverance’ Trailer: Andra Day, Glenn Close and Mo’Nique Face Their Demons in Lee Daniels’ Exorcism Thriller for Netflix
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming horror thriller “The Deliverance,” starring Andra Day, Glenn Close, Caleb McLaughlin, Mo’Nique and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The film follows a family living in Indiana who are plagued by supernatural and demonic occurrences that lead them and their community to believe their house is a portal to hell. Blumhouse TV's 'Worst Roommate Ever' Expands to Franchise With 'Worst Ex Ever' at Netflix; Studio Teases Halloween Competition Series (EXCLUSIVE) “The Deliverance” marks the second collaboration between director Lee Daniels and Day, with their first being the 2021 drama “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Day went...
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