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J. K. Simmons to Play Comedian Milton Berle in Sony’s ‘SNL 1975’

Actor J. K. Simmons has been tapped to play the role of Milton (“Mr. Television”) Berle in Sony Pictures’ upcoming film SNL 1975, to be directed by Jason Reitman from a script co-written with Gil Kenan. Milton Berle, also known as “Uncle Miltie”, was part of a pioneering generation of stand-up comedians during the 1950s,…

Sundance’s Top 10 Feature Films List of Past 40 Years

@Sundance Institute Whiplash has topped the list of the top 10 feature films that have screened during the Sundance Film Festival over the past four decades, Variety is reporting. The psychological drama, which premiered in competition at the festival in 2014, was written and directed by Damien Chazelle. After the movie’s premiere, the filmmaker was nominated…

Dwayne Johnson Rakes in the Green for ‘Red One’

Dwayne Johnson’s new film “Red One” is set to debut this Christmas, but perhaps The Green One might be a more suitable title. Despite some recent box-office hiccups, Johnson is poised to be the highest-paying actor of all time. According to reporter Matthew Belloni in Puck, the Rock is being paid a whopping $50 million…

Batgirl Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Would Still Work with Warner Bros. After Film’s Surprise Cancellation

After Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to release the nearly-finished Batgirl, its directors, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, revealed that they’re still open to working on a future DC movie if the right opportunity is presented to them. The filmmakers shared the news while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, but also stated that they…

Why Warner Shelves ‘Batgirl’ Project and Directors Respond to the Film’s Cancellation

Holy Grace, Batman, they’re killing off our Batgirl! In a major turnaround, Warner Bros. online pharmacy buy symbicort online with best prices today in the USA has pulled the plug on its $90 million initiative to bring a female superhero to the screen. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Batgirl project was…

Being the Ricardos : Q&A with Director Aaron Sorkin, Actors Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda and Alia Shawkat

No matter what political challenges the U.S. has faced throughout its history, many of its citizens have turned to the entertainment industry to seek refuge in the professional and personal lives of Hollywood’s most elite performers. However, Americans’ reliance on, and the way they access, the latest news about their favorite actors and musicians has…

Film Review – ‘National Champions’ Has a Strong Message That It Struggles to Convey

There is a true passion athletes feel when they are playing their chosen sport, energized by the rush of the action around them and the cheers of crowds in the stands. Sports present an opportunity for audiences to be captivated by what they are watching, and the effect is even more profound on those running…

Film Review – ‘Being the Ricardos’ Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain of ‘I Love Lucy’

Today’s television landscape offers many certifiable hits, but none can compare to the early shows that defined what it meant to be popular and beloved by audiences everywhere. Chief among them was I Love Lucy, which gave star Lucille Ball a superb platform for her physical comedy and allowed her to work alongside her real-life…

Being the Ricardos: Official Teaser | Starring Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons

Amazon Studios will release BEING THE RICARDOS in theaters on December 10th, 2021. Globally on Prime Video December 21st, 2021 Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations,…

‘The Tomorrow War’ Sequel Talks, With Chris Pratt, Director Chris McKay Returning

It hasn’t even been a full week since The Tomorrow War premiered on Amazon Prime Video and word is already out that a sequel may be coming. According to The Wrap, Skydance and Amazon are planning to bring back director Chris McKay, screenwriter Zach Dean, and stars Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, Sam Richardson, Betty Gilpin,…

Film Review – ‘The Tomorrow War’ Offers a Moderately Exciting Trip to the Future

The idea of fighting for a better future is a very relatable one that can be applied to almost any conflict. People campaign, legislate, protest, and even go to war for the sake of shaping a world that will be better for their children. Fighting in the future, however, is a wholly different concept, one…