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Frederic Forrest, Actor in ‘The Rose’ and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ Dies at 86

Frederic Forrest, the Oscar-nominated character actor noted for his performances in Apocalypse Now and The Rose, has died in Santa Monica at the age of 86.News of his passing brought tributes from leading Hollywood figures who had worked with him over the years, including director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Bette Midler. Coppola, who directed…

Hocus Pocus 2 : Review / “One Way Or Another” The Salem Sisters Enthral Once More

If you were a kid in the Nineties it was quite impossible not to be charmed by the despicable Sanderson Sisters in Kenny Ortega’s Hocus Pocus. Its sequel arrives twenty-nine years later, with a female director at the helm of this production. Dancer, actress and choreographer Anne Fletcher — also known for directing films like…

Lucy And Desi, Unveils The Comedic Duo In All Its Facets

After Aaron Sorkin’s biopic Being The Ricardos, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, a new film tributes the life and work of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: Lucy And Desi. This documentary — available on Amazon Prime from March 4th — is a love letter to a  legendary comedienne, made by a contemporary woman who…

LUCY AND DESI Directed by Amy Poehler | Official Trailer / A legacy of One of the Most Prolific Power Couples in Entertainment History, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Presents  AN IMAGINE DOCUMENTARIES  and  WHITE HORSE PICTURES PRODUCTION  IN ASSOCIATION WITH PAPER KITE PRODUCTIONS  and DIAMOND DOCS  LUCY AND DESI  Directed by Amy Poehler Produced by Michael Rosenberg, Justin Wilkes, Jeanne Elfant Festa, Nigel Sinclair, Amy Poehler and Mark Monroe Running time: 1 hour and 42 minutes Rating: PG      Directed by Amy Poehler…

Jennifer Lawrence and Paolo Sorrentino Teamed Up to Make a Talent Agent Sue Mengers Biopic

Apple and Netflix are among the streaming services that are bidding on a biopic about famed Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers, who will be played by Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Deadline is reporting. Fellow Academy Award-winner, Paolo Sorrentino is attached to direct the film, which was written by Lauren Schuker Blum, Rebecca Angelo and John…

Cynthia Erivo Cast in the Lead Role of The Rose Remake

Academy Award-nominated actress-singer, Cynthia Erivo has been cast in the upcoming remake of the 1979 musical drama, The Rose, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The performer will be taking over the tile character of Mary Rose “The Rose” Foster from Bette Midler, who starred in the original 20th Century Fox film from 1979. The movie’s…