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Disney’s POOH Hits Summer High
August 18, 2018 in MOVIES & FILM, NEWS
In the heartwarming live action adventure “Disney’s Christopher Robin,” the young boy who loved embarking on adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with a band of spirited and loveable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way…
Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.
Christopher Robin stars Ewan McGregor as an overworked, grown-up version of the main character from A.A. Milne‘s classic books. He’s all but forgotten his animal pals, until one day Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) ends
up in London, and a new adventure begins. This heartwarming, family-friendly story serves as a sequel to the beloved Winnie the Pooh tales that have entertained generations. It’s about as clean and sweet as movies get these days.
Mama Mia! Trivia- Did Ya Know…?
August 18, 2018 in MOVIES & FILM, NEWS
This film marks the second film collaboration between Cher and Meryl Streep, the first being Silkwood. They were also in Stuck on You together where Meryl Streep made an uncredited appearance in the movie.
Crazy Rich Asians
August 18, 2018 in MOVIES & FILM, NEWS
Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down.
Ant-Man + Wasp The Big & Small
July 7, 2018 in ANIMATION, MOVIES & FILM, NEWS
In the aftermath of ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to re-balance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.
Known as Scott Lang when he’s off duty, the Ant-Man’s superhero career got off to a shaky start. He’s an electrical engineer turned thief turned superhero who doesn’t have a mythology, natural powers or a dramatic original story that can be repeatedly retold for eternity. What he does have is a cool suit that enables him to downsize and scale up while having superhuman strength and allows him to communicate with insects that do his bidding. Sometimes, he hitches a ride on the back of a flying ant.
In this new sequel, “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” is an engaging goof that resists bludgeoning you with bigness and instead settles for good vibes and jokes. Director, Peyton Reed, (Ant-Man-2015, Bring It On, Yes Man), took special care in directing his very first major motion picture sequel. “It was great and a different experience for me mostly because I had never directed a sequel before in my career. I had chances to direct sequels, but I hadn’t been interested. This one, for obvious reasons felt like, okay, there’s a lot more story to tell with these characters that I have a genuine affection and kind of protective feeling about these characters.” said, Reed.
With Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michael Peña returning, plus a new set of characters, including Michelle Pfeiffer as the original Wasp, Janet van Dyne, Reed says he was in a unique Directorial position to do exactly what he always wanted to do with Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Genius of Robin Williams New TV Special to air…
June 29, 2018 in NEWS
ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND
INTIMATE DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING THE COMEDY GENIUS,
DEBUTS JULY 16 ON HBO
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND will debut MONDAY, JULY 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Told largely through Williams’ own words, the film celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014. Marina Zenovich (Emmy®winner for HBO’s “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired”) directs.
ROBIN WILLIAMS: COME INSIDE MY MIND explores his extraordinary life and career, revealing what drove him to give voice to the characters in his mind. With previously unheard and unseen glimpses into his creative process through interviews with Williams, as well as home movies and onstage footage, this insightful tribute features in-depth interviews with those who knew and loved him, including Billy Crystal, Eric Idle, Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, Steve Martin, Pam Dawber and his son, Zak Williams.
The documentary underscores what made Williams so unique, ranging from his youthful days in the San Francisco Bay area, to his time in New York at The Juilliard School, to his rocket-propelled fame on TV’s “Mork & Mindy,” to his profound impact on the American cultural landscape. Such career high points as his landmark comedy show at the Metropolitan Opera, his Broadway debut in “Waiting for Godot,” his Academy Award®-winning performance in “Good Will Hunting” and his classic confessional bits about his alcohol and drug issues and 2009 heart surgery capture the spark that made him stand out across four decades in entertainment. Williams’ tragic death in 2014, which revealed he had been suffering from the disease Lewy Body Dementia, left fans around the world heartbroken.
The genius of Robin Williams lay in his ability to make a room, a comedy club, a concert hall or the whole world laugh. Family, friends and film crews often saw a man who wasn’t happy unless everyone else was having a good time – but the dualities Williams embodied were present inside him at all times.
HBO Special To Star Drew Michael
June 25, 2018 in NEWS
HBO has just wrapped production on a special starring comedians Drew Michael and Suki Waterhouse, with Jerrod Carmichael directing. Shot in Los Angeles last month, the special will debut on the network later this year. No date has been set yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know.
Drew Michael himself, has written for “Saturday Night Live” and guest starred on “The Carmichael Show.” He recorded a stand-up special for the cable series “The Half Hour,” as well as stand-up albums “Lovely” and “Funny to Death.”
Suki Waterhouse stars in the upcoming feature “Assassination Nation,” and was most recently seen in “The Bad Batch.”
Chris Hardwick’s AMC Talk Show Pulled
June 16, 2018 in NEWS
AMC has pulled Chris Hardwick’s talk show after an allegation of sexual assault from his ex-girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra.
“We have had a positive working relationship with Chris Hardwick for many years,” said the network in a statement on Saturday. “We take the troubling allegations that surfaced yesterday very seriously. While we assess the situation, Talking with Chris Hardwick will not air on AMC, and Chris has decided to step aside from moderating planned AMC and BBC America panels at Comic-Con International in San Diego next month.”
In addition, NBC, which is home to the game show ‘The Wall,’ which Hardwick hosts, also said in a statement given to THR Saturday that it is still assessing the situation.
Hardwick has also been removed from his upcoming appearance at KAABOO Del Mar 2018, the annual festival said on Saturday.
“We have made the decision to pull Chris Hardwick from the KAABOO Del Mar 2018 comedy lineup following detailed accusations of substantial abuse,” a statement on their website reads. “KAABOO is an experience dedicated to providing a safe community and fostering an inclusive environment for all of our guests, performing artists and comedians, chefs, visual artists and team members. KAABOO does not condone, and will not tolerate, any type of abusive behavior or harassment. A replacement act for Hardwick will be announced shortly.”
Chloe Dykstra, 29, recently wrote about her painful experience with sexual assault in an emotional first-person essay .
Although she never named her former boyfriend in the essay, certain key details led many fans on Twitter to believe that she was referring to ex-boyfriend Hardwick. The two announced their split in July 2014 via Twitter. Hardwick, went on to later marry actress and heiress, Lydia Hearst in 2016.
In the essay, Dykstra said when she was in her early 20s, she began dating a man almost 20 years her senior who began displaying “controlling behavior,” and “rules were quickly established” within two weeks.
“Terrified to piss him off,” Dykstra said she “did what he said. Including let him sexually assault me. Regularly.”
According to Dykstra, her nights “were expected to be reserved for him, as he had a busy schedule,” which alienated her from her friends. Dykstra also said she was not to have close male friends and was not to drink alcohol, as he was sober.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
June 10, 2018 in ANIMATION, NEWS
When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.
With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
Pratt and Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevor row for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. They are joined by co-stars James Cromwell, Ted Levine, Justice Smith, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniella Pineda, Toby Jones, Rafe Spall and Isabella Sermon, while BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum reprise their roles.
“Fallen Kingdom” releases in 21 more territories over the next two months, including China on June 15, Australia and Brazil on June 21, Mexico on June 22, and Japan on July 13.Duncan Clark, Universal’s president of international distribution, said he expects a lengthy international playout. “‘Jurassic World’ is a genre of one, and each film within this franchise is engineered as a global event,” Clark said.
David Spade Moves on After Kate Tragedy…
June 10, 2018 in NEWS
David Spade returned to work just three days after his sister-in-law Kate Spade was found dead in her New York City Apartment. The stand-up comedian was slated to perform two shows over the weekend inside the Brea Improv Comedy Club in southern California. On Friday, his first set since Kate Spade’s death, the actor admitted just how hard it’s been for him and his family.
“Thank you for coming. It was a rough week, but I didn’t want to cancel and I appreciate you all coming out here,” he told the audience, drawing applause, according to E! News. “And, if my jokes don’t work then I get sort of a free pass.” David Spade, 53, quipped.
Kate Spade, the 55-year-old renowned fashion designer, apparently hanged herself on Tuesday, police sources confirmed to ABC News. Kate Spade was married to David Spade’s brother, Andy Spade. The two created the designer’s eponymous fashion line together, along with parenting a 13-year-old daughter.
David Spade has been remembering his sister-in-law in social media posts since her death. On Twitter Tuesday, he shared a photo of Kate Spade visiting him during a book signing. “Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I don’t think everyone knew how f—— funny she was … Its a rough world out there people. Try to hang on,” he wrote.
“We had so much fun that day. She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still cant believe it.” he wrote.
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“DIETLAND” – AMC Dark Comedy to Premiere
June 1, 2018 in NEWS, TV/INTERNET
Dietland is a wickedly funny and extraordinarily timed satire about Plum Kettle (Joy Nash), a ghostwriter for the editor of one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines Kitty Montgomery (Julianna Margulies).
Strugglingwith self-image and fed up with how she’s treated by her boss and society, Plum sets out on a wildly complicated road to self-awakening. At the same time, everyone is buzzing over news reports about men, accused of sexual abuse and assault, who are disappearing and meeting untimely, violent deaths.
Plum also finds herself in the middle of two factions – one sisterhood who may be responsible for the attacks on male harassers, and the other which preaches female empowerment. She straddles these two groups, trying to make sense of the changing world and her part in it.
Equal parts revenge fantasy and heartfelt journey to self-acceptance, Dietland, which is based on Sarai Walker’s 2015 best-selling critically acclaimed novel of the same name, is a darkly comedic story that explores a multitude of issues faced by women today – including patriarchy, misogyny, rape culture, and unrealistic beauty standards.