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Renée Zellweger to Reprise Titular Role in ‘Bridget Jones 4’

Renée Zellweger is set to reprise the titular role in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s upcoming romantic comedy, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The feature will be the fourth entry in the beloved film franchise, for which the actress has been nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA, two Golden…

‘Merchant Ivory,’ The Panoptic About The Formidable Film Team

© Modenist | Film and Stephen Soucy Productions The documentary directed by Stephen Soucy retraces one of the longest partnerships in the history of film. Merchant Ivory delves deep into the audacious company formed by Ismail Merchant as producer, James Ivory as director, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala as screenwriter and Richard Robbins as composer. Merchant Ivory…

Cruella 2 Gets Long-Awaited Update From Emma Stone

@Disney, Cruella Emma Stone has given a long-awaited update about the progress of Disney’s planned Cruella sequel, Cruella 2. Speaking with Variety, the Oscar-winning actress shared that the follow-up is likely to begin shooting soon. Stone also noted that the script for the planned sequel is still “a work in progress.” Despite being unable to…

Love Actually Has Become a Christmas Staple After 20 Years

@Courtesy of Universal Pictures.  “Love Actually” has become an end-of-year holiday classic for a new generation of filmgoers, much as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas,” or “The Grinch Stole Christmas” became beloved chestnuts roasting on open fires for their parents and grandparents. Released in 2003, “Love Actually” was written and directed by Richard Curtis….

What’s Love Got to Do With It? : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Producer Jemima Khan 

Synopsis : How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr. Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’…

What’s Love Got to Do With It? : Exclusive Interview with Director Shekhar Kapur 

Synopsis : How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr. Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’…

Golden Globe 2023 Nominations : See the Full List

Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the nominations for the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards this morning by presenters George and Mayan Lopex. NBC Canceled the 2022 telecast amid an ethics, finance and diversity scandal involving the H.F.P.A. But Ccting extensive H.F.P.A. reforms, NBC in September agreed to return the ceremony to its air for an 80th…

Exclusive Video Interview: Director Sophie Hyde and Writer Katy Brand on Making ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and is screening in the Spotlight Narrative section of the Tribeca Festival ahead of its streaming debut on Hulu. This warm and entertaining comedy follows Nancy (Emma Thompson) as…

GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures / Starring Emma Thompson, Peaky Blinders

In GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE, two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (Love, Actually) embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders) personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills…

Sundance Film Festival Review- Searching Intimacy with, “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.”

A favorite talking point of mine is that too many people confuse lust for love. Good Luck To You, Leo Grande (which from this point further will be mentioned simple as Good Luck… for brevities sake) in no way connects to this idea. But, in a similar vein, it looks at intimacy in a way that breaks it…

Do Hollywood’s Eco-Advocates Walk Their Talk?

As the adage says: “With great power comes great responsibility.” Being a public figure puts a spotlight on the lifestyle one leads, therefore it is inspiring that several notable members of the entertainment community use their stature to advocate for the well-being of our planet. However do all Hollywood celebrities who support environmental causes, truly…