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Billy Joel Not Participated in ‘Piano Man’ Biopic, Won’t Feature His Music

A biopic about Billy Joel titled Piano Man has been greenlit by actor-director Michael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios. The film about the five-time Grammy Award-winning musician’s life will be written and directed by Devil’s Whisper helmer, Adam Ripp, Variety is reporting. The movie will follow Joel’s early life, beginning with him being discovered by Irwin…

’37 Seconds’ Director Hikari Signs on to Helm Netflix’s Dramedy Series ‘Beef’

Japanese director Hikari has signed to helm Netflix‘s upcoming dramedy series, Beef. The filmmaker will direct the pilot, as well as multiple episodes, throughout the show’s initial season, which will star Oscar-nominee Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, Deadline is reporting. The actor and actress are set to play two people who let a road rage…

HBO Max Orders ‘The Batman’ Limited Spinoff Series ‘The Penguin’ Starring Colin Farrell

HBO Max has given a straight-to-series order for The Penguin, a limited spinoff series of The Batman, which opened to massive critical and commercial success this past weekend. The newly greenlit show will follow the titular Penguin, once again played by Colin Farrell, who will be reprising his villainous role from the superhero film, Deadline…

Florence Pugh May Join Cast of Dune Part 2 as Princess Irulan

Florence Pugh is in negotiations to join the cast of the anticipated epic sci-fi film, Dune: Part 2 as Princess Irulan Corrino. The character is a royal who will become romantically involved with lead actor Timothée Chalamet’s protagonist of Paul Atreides, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Princess Irulan will be a critical role in the…

Classic Hollywood Gave Birth To The “It Girl” Phenomenon That Continues To Thrive

Almost a century ago, 95 years to be exact, a silent film directed by Clarence Badger defined a concept that still prospers: It. The resplendent Clara Bow, playing Betty Lou Spence, embodied the first “It Girl” in history and inspired that noteworthy quality that is withheld by today’s celebrities.  The “It” in present culture is…

Steven Spielberg Disagrees With Decision to Pre-Record Eight Academy Award Categories

Steven Spielberg has become the leading voice in opposing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) controversial decision to present eight categories to the hour before the upcoming telecast of the Oscars. online pharmacy flexeril over the counter with best prices today in the USA The filmmaker shared his concerns and disappointment over…

Independent Spirit Awards 2022 Winners List

The film, “The Lost Daughter” took home best director, screenplay and best feature honors from 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards which is held on the Saturday afternoon before the Oscars — returned to an in-person event held in Santa Monica after being virtual in 2021. online pharmacy trazodone over the counter with best prices today…

Fede Alvarez Writing and Directing ‘Alien’ Standalone Movie For 20th Century Studios and Hulu

Don’t Breathe filmmaker Fede Alvarez has signed on to write and direct an original stand-alone Alien feature for 20th Century Studios. The project is intended to be made for Hulu as part of 20th Century’s plans to make more than 10 movies a year for the Disney-operated streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Not…

Third Agatha Christie Movie in Development by Kenneth Branagh and 20th Century Studios

20th Century Studios has already greenlit a sequel to the Agatha Christie screen adaptation, Death on the Nile, which was just released in theaters last month. Despite the current follow-up being plagued with controversy over several cast members’ persona lives and only earning just over $10 million over its budget at the global box office,…

Toronto International Film Festival Will Program Russian Independent Movies But Ban Official Delegations

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will partially boycott the Russian movie industry throughout its programming this year after the country invaded Ukraine last week. TIFF is the latest major film festival to express solidarity with Ukraine following the attacks by Russian forces, according to The Hollywood Reporter. TIFF organizers said they will welcome independent…

Florence Pugh and Julia Garner Are Among Finalist Candidates to Play Madonna in Biopic

Competition is intense for the role of Madonna in an upcoming biopic that the singer and actress herself is directing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, casting director Carmen Cuba’s search for the perfect star has at least five stars left in contention for the part. Among them are Black Widow’s Florence Pugh, Inventing Anna’s Julia…