An epic trifecta has formed around an upcoming TriFecta Pictures comedy. With Hollywood force Issa Rae at the helm as producer, the currently untitled film will star the triple-threat actress Keke Palmer and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sza, according to Deadline.
The film will reunite creators from the Max original series Rap Sh!t, which was produced by Rae and scrapped at the network after two seasons. Director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film with a screenplay from showrunner Syreeta Singleton. It will mark Singleton’s studio feature debut.
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The film will reunite creators from the Max original series Rap Sh!t, which was produced by Rae and scrapped at the network after two seasons. Director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film with a screenplay from showrunner Syreeta Singleton. It will mark Singleton’s studio feature debut.
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- 4/26/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Sza’s acting debut has been set for a currently untitled buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae and co-starring Keke Palmer, reports Deadline.
Lawrence Lamont (Rap Sh!t) will direct the film from a screenplay penned by Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton, the latter of whom will also produce. Palmer will also do double duty by executive producing the project through her Big Boss banner with Sharon Palmer.
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The movie will serve as a reunion of sorts for Sza and Palmer. In December 2022, Palmer hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live with Sza as the musical guest. See the duo co-star in a skit paying tribute to “Big Boys” below.
Be sure to read our 2022 cover story coinciding with Sza’s most recent album, Sos. She’s currently touring behind the project, and will play headlining sets at Primavera Sound, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills.
Lawrence Lamont (Rap Sh!t) will direct the film from a screenplay penned by Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton, the latter of whom will also produce. Palmer will also do double duty by executive producing the project through her Big Boss banner with Sharon Palmer.
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The movie will serve as a reunion of sorts for Sza and Palmer. In December 2022, Palmer hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live with Sza as the musical guest. See the duo co-star in a skit paying tribute to “Big Boys” below.
Be sure to read our 2022 cover story coinciding with Sza’s most recent album, Sos. She’s currently touring behind the project, and will play headlining sets at Primavera Sound, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and the inaugural Sudden Little Thrills.
- 4/26/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Keke Palmer and Sza are set to star in an untitled buddy comedy film for TriStar Pictures.
Lawrence Lamont (“Rap Sh!t”) is set to direct with the screenplay written by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton.
Hoorae’s Issa Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi, ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and MacRo Film Studios’ Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are producing. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. MacRo Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas.
Palmer and Sza first teamed up for “Saturday Night Live” in Dec. 2022, when Palmer hosted and Sza was the musical guest.
Lamont has...
Lawrence Lamont (“Rap Sh!t”) is set to direct with the screenplay written by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton.
Hoorae’s Issa Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi, ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and MacRo Film Studios’ Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are producing. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. MacRo Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas.
Palmer and Sza first teamed up for “Saturday Night Live” in Dec. 2022, when Palmer hosted and Sza was the musical guest.
Lamont has...
- 4/26/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Keke Palmer and Sza are set to star in a buddy comedy movie that is being made by the team behind the series Rap Sh!t.
The untitled movie was written by the HBO Max series’ showrunner Syreeta Singleton and will be directed by Lawrence Lamont, who directed four episodes of the show. Rap Sh!t creator Issa Rae will produce the film.
This isn’t the first time that Keke and Sza have worked together.
Keep reading to find out more…
Keke hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live back in December 2022 with Sza as the musical guest. This movie will reunite them!
“The movie marks Sza‘s acting debut; the musician had been considering a number of projects, and the opportunity to reunite with Palmer was too good to pass up,” Deadline reports.
No plot details are known as of this time.
The untitled movie was written by the HBO Max series’ showrunner Syreeta Singleton and will be directed by Lawrence Lamont, who directed four episodes of the show. Rap Sh!t creator Issa Rae will produce the film.
This isn’t the first time that Keke and Sza have worked together.
Keep reading to find out more…
Keke hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live back in December 2022 with Sza as the musical guest. This movie will reunite them!
“The movie marks Sza‘s acting debut; the musician had been considering a number of projects, and the opportunity to reunite with Palmer was too good to pass up,” Deadline reports.
No plot details are known as of this time.
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Isaa Rae has a buzzy new buddy comedy in the works starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner Sza, IndieWire has confirmed.
Rae is set to produce the untitled feature for TriStar Pictures. Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film using a screenplay by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The project hailed from the ColorCreative’s lab at Sony Pictures as part of a program between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to foster emerging diverse screenwriters’ first studio features.
Palmer will executive produce through her Big Boss banner along with Sharon Palmer. Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae; ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and Charles D. King and MacRo Film Studios’ James Lopez and Poppy Hanks also produce. Singleton is co-producing.
Palmer and Sza did a December 2022 “Saturday Night Life” together — Palmer as host and Sza as her musical guest.
The...
Rae is set to produce the untitled feature for TriStar Pictures. Rae’s “Rap Sh!t” director Lawrence Lamont will direct the film using a screenplay by “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The project hailed from the ColorCreative’s lab at Sony Pictures as part of a program between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to foster emerging diverse screenwriters’ first studio features.
Palmer will executive produce through her Big Boss banner along with Sharon Palmer. Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae; ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis and Charles D. King and MacRo Film Studios’ James Lopez and Poppy Hanks also produce. Singleton is co-producing.
Palmer and Sza did a December 2022 “Saturday Night Life” together — Palmer as host and Sza as her musical guest.
The...
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: It looks like the recent team-up on Saturday Night Live went very well as Keke Palmer and four-time Grammy winner Sza are set to star in an untitled buddy comedy movie from TriStar Pictures, with producer Isaa Rae producing. Rap Sh!t director Lawrence Lamont is set to direct, with the screenplay written by his Rap Sh!t teammate Syreeta Singleton, who served as the series’ showrunner.
Plot details being kept under wraps, but Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae, joined by ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis, and Charles D. King, James Lopez and Poppy Hanks from Macro Film Studios. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. Macro Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures...
Plot details being kept under wraps, but Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce through Rae’s banner Hoorae, joined by ColorCreative’s Deniese Davis, and Charles D. King, James Lopez and Poppy Hanks from Macro Film Studios. Singleton is co-producing. Big Boss’ Palmer and Sharon Palmer are executive producing. Macro Film Studios is coming on board to co-finance and produce.
The project came together from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures. The lab was a previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures...
- 4/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A fundraiser launched Thursday for the crew member who remains hospitalized after the accident on set of the Amazon MGM Studios film “The Pickup” says the crew member is in the ICU with “extensive bodily injuries.”
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean Fisher identifies the injured crew member as Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who has worked in the industry for the past 26 years. His credits include “The Walking Dead,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Red Notice.” At this writing, the campaign has raised over $30,000 of its $100,000 goal.
The posting detailed Haven’s injuries as including “broken ribs, multiple fractures in his neck and back, a shattered scapula, punctured lung, and a skull fracture which will require facial reconstructive surgery.” Initial reports in the AP described some of the injuries to other crew members as being limited to bruises and broken bones.
“We are so grateful and blessed that our beloved friend is still alive,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Keke Palmer is a multi-talented actress and singer loved by audiences since her childhood with roles in films like “Akeelah and the Bee” and Nickelodeon shows like “True Jackson, VP”. These days, she’s wowing critics with her leading role in Jordan Peele’s latest horror flick, “Nope”.
A still from Nope
But it seems her talents might soon be gracing a whole new universe – the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With fans constantly campaigning for their favorite actors to embody iconic superheroes, reports are swirling that Marvel Studios has its eye on Palmer for a major role. And while the exact character remains a mystery, there’s one hero in particular that seems like a perfect fit.
Marvel Interested in Seeing Keke Palmer For A Big Role & Storm Feels Like The Perfect Role
A still from X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Keke Palmer is reportedly on Marvel Studios’ wishlist for a major role,...
A still from Nope
But it seems her talents might soon be gracing a whole new universe – the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With fans constantly campaigning for their favorite actors to embody iconic superheroes, reports are swirling that Marvel Studios has its eye on Palmer for a major role. And while the exact character remains a mystery, there’s one hero in particular that seems like a perfect fit.
Marvel Interested in Seeing Keke Palmer For A Big Role & Storm Feels Like The Perfect Role
A still from X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Keke Palmer is reportedly on Marvel Studios’ wishlist for a major role,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Password Season 2 Part 2 is all set to be released next month on NBC and here are the details you need to know!
Emmy-award-winning host Keke Palmer returns for an exciting second season of ‘Passwords’ and contestants like Lauren Graham, Joe Manganello, and Chance The Rapper are coming to grace our screens!
If that’s not enough, Palmer will be joined by Jimmy Fallon and they are returning with Passwords in full swing.
Just like the first season, episodes in the second season will feature ‘back-to-back games with Fallon’ paired with a contestant competing against a celebrity guest for cash prizes by guessing a secret password using only singular word clues – this was according to a press release from ABC.
However, despite the similarities with the first season the second one will be slightly different and will shake things up while retaining the comedy that the show fans have come to adore.
Emmy-award-winning host Keke Palmer returns for an exciting second season of ‘Passwords’ and contestants like Lauren Graham, Joe Manganello, and Chance The Rapper are coming to grace our screens!
If that’s not enough, Palmer will be joined by Jimmy Fallon and they are returning with Passwords in full swing.
Just like the first season, episodes in the second season will feature ‘back-to-back games with Fallon’ paired with a contestant competing against a celebrity guest for cash prizes by guessing a secret password using only singular word clues – this was according to a press release from ABC.
However, despite the similarities with the first season the second one will be slightly different and will shake things up while retaining the comedy that the show fans have come to adore.
- 4/25/2024
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
The MCU has many upcoming projects that fans could look forward to. Despite recent criticisms of how they’ve handled some older characters, the studio seems determined to introduce many new ones.
According to recent rumors from reliable source Daniel Richtman, actress and singer Keke Palmer is being considered for a significant role in the MCU.
Marvel is interested in Keke Palmer for a big role in the MCU
It’s unknown if they’ve already met but if they haven’t, it will happen in the future
(@DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/LqP7WgjAis
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) April 24, 2024
While we might want to play it safe and adopt a “wait and see” approach, it’s hard to ignore the idea of Keke Palmer potentially taking on the role of Rogue. As many social media users know, Keke has been a popular fan choice for this character for a while now. With...
According to recent rumors from reliable source Daniel Richtman, actress and singer Keke Palmer is being considered for a significant role in the MCU.
Marvel is interested in Keke Palmer for a big role in the MCU
It’s unknown if they’ve already met but if they haven’t, it will happen in the future
(@DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/LqP7WgjAis
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) April 24, 2024
While we might want to play it safe and adopt a “wait and see” approach, it’s hard to ignore the idea of Keke Palmer potentially taking on the role of Rogue. As many social media users know, Keke has been a popular fan choice for this character for a while now. With...
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
We know that MCU has plenty of projects in the works that fans could be excited about, and despite treating their older character poorly in the last few years, it seems that the studio is hellbent on introducing a plethora of new characters as well.
According to most recent rumors shared by notable scooper and leaker Daniel Richtman, Keke Palmer, an actress and singer, is being considered for a major role in the MCU.
Marvel is interested in Keke Palmer for a big role in the MCU
It’s unknown if they’ve already met but if they haven’t, it will happen in the future
(@DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/LqP7WgjAis
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) April 24, 2024
While we can feign ignorance and follow the common sense of “waiting and seeing,” we can’t deny that the first role that Keke could play that falls on our mind is that of Rouge.
According to most recent rumors shared by notable scooper and leaker Daniel Richtman, Keke Palmer, an actress and singer, is being considered for a major role in the MCU.
Marvel is interested in Keke Palmer for a big role in the MCU
It’s unknown if they’ve already met but if they haven’t, it will happen in the future
(@DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/LqP7WgjAis
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) April 24, 2024
While we can feign ignorance and follow the common sense of “waiting and seeing,” we can’t deny that the first role that Keke could play that falls on our mind is that of Rouge.
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The MCU has no plans to slow down, it seems. After bringing back Wolverine and God-only-knows how many characters in Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios is busy casting new actors and characters. One of these popular characters, as per rumors is the X-Men, Rogue.
Keke Palmer in Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022)
Last spotted in X-Men: Days of Future Past, the character has quickly become a fan favorite due to her rebellious nature. And so as Marvel plans to bring the mutants into the MCU, it is apparently eyeing the actress, Keke Palmer for the role. As the rumors went viral, several fans exclaimed that they wouldn’t be happy with such casting.
Marvel Reportedly Wants Keke Palmer to be MCU’s Rogue
Keke Palmer as Rogue (Image: X | @KekePalmer)
The MCU aka Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing bigger and bigger as the days go by. With several stories to tell and numerous characters to introduce/re-introduce,...
Keke Palmer in Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022)
Last spotted in X-Men: Days of Future Past, the character has quickly become a fan favorite due to her rebellious nature. And so as Marvel plans to bring the mutants into the MCU, it is apparently eyeing the actress, Keke Palmer for the role. As the rumors went viral, several fans exclaimed that they wouldn’t be happy with such casting.
Marvel Reportedly Wants Keke Palmer to be MCU’s Rogue
Keke Palmer as Rogue (Image: X | @KekePalmer)
The MCU aka Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing bigger and bigger as the days go by. With several stories to tell and numerous characters to introduce/re-introduce,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
A cellphone video of the accident on the set of the Eddie Murphy film “The Pickup” reveals that an SUV and truck can be seen flipping over after veering off road.
The New York Times obtained the footage and shared it Wednesday after news broke that the accident on the set of the Amazon MGM Studios film hospitalized two people and injured several others. The New York Times now says at least half a dozen people who were inside the two cars were taken to the hospital. One remains hospitalized Wednesday after sustaining a back injury.
In the video (via Nyt), you can see an armored truck pulling up alongside an SUV and then swerving into it, leading the cars to drive off the road and into grass. But the armored truck then rolls on top of the SUV, with both vehicles fully flipping before landing upright. The video concludes...
The New York Times obtained the footage and shared it Wednesday after news broke that the accident on the set of the Amazon MGM Studios film hospitalized two people and injured several others. The New York Times now says at least half a dozen people who were inside the two cars were taken to the hospital. One remains hospitalized Wednesday after sustaining a back injury.
In the video (via Nyt), you can see an armored truck pulling up alongside an SUV and then swerving into it, leading the cars to drive off the road and into grass. But the armored truck then rolls on top of the SUV, with both vehicles fully flipping before landing upright. The video concludes...
- 4/24/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Michael Kors is back on Rodeo Drive after a nearly four-year hiatus. The new 1,500-square-foot Michael Kors Collection store opened at 242 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on April 18 and is the first North American location to premiere the brand’s new conceptual design for its collection boutiques.
A wide glass door welcomes customers to the street level of the two-floor store — which is done in walnut shelving, antique brass, gold Calacatta marble and oxidized maple — where shoes and handbags from the latest collection are showcased opposite a large video wall. In the lower-level study, the intentionally minimalistic space is decorated in a neutral color palette of grey, white and black. Mannequins are styled in items from the brand’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection, like the black chantilly lace bodysuit ($890) and matching skirt ($2,690) topped with the double crepe sablé boyfriend blazer ($2,290) and the suntan chantilly lace slip gown ($3,890).
“With this new concept,...
A wide glass door welcomes customers to the street level of the two-floor store — which is done in walnut shelving, antique brass, gold Calacatta marble and oxidized maple — where shoes and handbags from the latest collection are showcased opposite a large video wall. In the lower-level study, the intentionally minimalistic space is decorated in a neutral color palette of grey, white and black. Mannequins are styled in items from the brand’s Spring-Summer 2024 collection, like the black chantilly lace bodysuit ($890) and matching skirt ($2,690) topped with the double crepe sablé boyfriend blazer ($2,290) and the suntan chantilly lace slip gown ($3,890).
“With this new concept,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Multiple investigations are taking place into the accident on the Atlanta set of Amazon MGM Studios‘ heist pic The Pickup over the weekend, which left several crew members injured.
Both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are currently looking into the incident, Deadline has confirmed.
“IATSE is aware of an accident that took place on the Georgia set of The Pickup and have started an inquiry,” the union said in a statement to Deadline.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Dept. of Labor said: “Osha has initiated an investigation into this incident. As the investigation is open, we are unable to provide preliminary or interim information at this time.”
The accident happened on Saturday, April 20 during an action sequence with the 2nd unit team, according to the studio. Since it occurred with the 2nd unit team, production on the film has not...
Both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are currently looking into the incident, Deadline has confirmed.
“IATSE is aware of an accident that took place on the Georgia set of The Pickup and have started an inquiry,” the union said in a statement to Deadline.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Dept. of Labor said: “Osha has initiated an investigation into this incident. As the investigation is open, we are unable to provide preliminary or interim information at this time.”
The accident happened on Saturday, April 20 during an action sequence with the 2nd unit team, according to the studio. Since it occurred with the 2nd unit team, production on the film has not...
- 4/24/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the accident on the set of the Amazon MGM Studios film The Pickup.
A U.S. Department of Labor spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter early Wednesday that an inquiry had been initiated into the incident. “As the investigation is open, we are unable to provide preliminary or interim information at this time,” the spokesperson added.
The accident in question occurred on a second unit set of the Atlanta-based film on Saturday and injured multiple crewmembers, an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. Crewmembers were shooting an action sequence that had previously been rehearsed and “did not go as planned,” the spokesperson stated. “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering.”
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the injuries occurred after...
A U.S. Department of Labor spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter early Wednesday that an inquiry had been initiated into the incident. “As the investigation is open, we are unable to provide preliminary or interim information at this time,” the spokesperson added.
The accident in question occurred on a second unit set of the Atlanta-based film on Saturday and injured multiple crewmembers, an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. Crewmembers were shooting an action sequence that had previously been rehearsed and “did not go as planned,” the spokesperson stated. “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering.”
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the injuries occurred after...
- 4/24/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two crew members were hospitalised when a car and truck collided during shooting of The Pickup in Atlanta, Georgia
Several crew members were injured and two were hospitalised when a car and truck collided during shooting of the Eddie Murphy film The Pickup in Atlanta, Georgia.
Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement that the scene that led to Saturday’s accident in Georgia had been rehearsed and all safety precautions were taken. Neither Murphy nor the film’s other stars, including Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson, were on the set at the time.
Several crew members were injured and two were hospitalised when a car and truck collided during shooting of the Eddie Murphy film The Pickup in Atlanta, Georgia.
Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement that the scene that led to Saturday’s accident in Georgia had been rehearsed and all safety precautions were taken. Neither Murphy nor the film’s other stars, including Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson, were on the set at the time.
- 4/24/2024
- by Associated Press
- The Guardian - Film News
Multiple crew members were injured and two were hospitalized during a car collision on the set of Eddie Murphy’s new film, The Pickup, which is currently shooting in Georgia. Murphy and his co-stars, who include Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson, were not on the set at the time of the accident.
The crash, between a car and a truck, occurred during filming on Saturday. A spokesperson from Amazon MGM Studios told The Associated Press that the scene had been rehearsed and that all safety precautions were taken.
“Unfortunately, the...
The crash, between a car and a truck, occurred during filming on Saturday. A spokesperson from Amazon MGM Studios told The Associated Press that the scene had been rehearsed and that all safety precautions were taken.
“Unfortunately, the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Two crew members were hospitalized and several more were injured in an accident on the set of the Amazon MGM Studios film “The Pickup” starring Eddie Murphy that’s filming near Atlanta.
According to the Associated Press, a car and a truck collided during filming on Saturday, April 20 when the truck seized up and struck the other vehicle. A source described the incident to the AP as a “freak accident” and said the sequence had been rehearsed with proper safety precautions in place.
Of the two hospitalized crew members, whose names have not been released, one remains hospitalized. The injuries included bumps, bruises, and broken bones, according to the AP, and all the injured crew members are expected to make full recoveries.
The sequence was being performed by the film’s second unit team, which shoots portions of the film not involving principal actors. Murphy and co-stars Keke Palmer and...
According to the Associated Press, a car and a truck collided during filming on Saturday, April 20 when the truck seized up and struck the other vehicle. A source described the incident to the AP as a “freak accident” and said the sequence had been rehearsed with proper safety precautions in place.
Of the two hospitalized crew members, whose names have not been released, one remains hospitalized. The injuries included bumps, bruises, and broken bones, according to the AP, and all the injured crew members are expected to make full recoveries.
The sequence was being performed by the film’s second unit team, which shoots portions of the film not involving principal actors. Murphy and co-stars Keke Palmer and...
- 4/23/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Several crew members were injured and two were hospitalized after a truck collided with a car on the set of Amazon MGM Studios’ The Pickup on Saturday, April 20. The accident was a scene gone wrong, one that had been rehearsed, according to the studio. The Pickup stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Andrew Dice Clay, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, and Marshawn Lynch, but none of the stars were on set at the time of the accident, according to The Associated Press. The accident occurred when a truck locked up and collided with a car. The scene was being filmed by the film’s second unit on location outside of Atlanta. The collision resulted in bumps, bruises, and broken bones among the injured. The exact number of crew members injured was not disclosed. Of the two crew ...
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
Several crew members were injured during filming of an action sequence on the set of “The Pickup” on Saturday.
In total, eight people were hospitalized after an armored truck crashed into a BMW SUV, and both vehicles flipped over, according to a statement from the Georgia State Patrol.
Among the injured was Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who suffered numerous fractures of his ribs, back, neck and skull, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his recovery.
The crash took place at the Stockmar Airport in Villa Rica, about 30 miles west of Atlanta. The armored vehicle, a Gmc C6, was supposed to chase the BMW and tap its back wheel area, using a “precision immobilization technique” to bring it to a halt.
But when the truck hit the SUV, its brush guard became entangled in the BMW’s wheel well, causing both vehicles to veer to the left and lose control,...
In total, eight people were hospitalized after an armored truck crashed into a BMW SUV, and both vehicles flipped over, according to a statement from the Georgia State Patrol.
Among the injured was Marvin Haven, a dolly grip who suffered numerous fractures of his ribs, back, neck and skull, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his recovery.
The crash took place at the Stockmar Airport in Villa Rica, about 30 miles west of Atlanta. The armored vehicle, a Gmc C6, was supposed to chase the BMW and tap its back wheel area, using a “precision immobilization technique” to bring it to a halt.
But when the truck hit the SUV, its brush guard became entangled in the BMW’s wheel well, causing both vehicles to veer to the left and lose control,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
An accident on the set of an upcoming heist film starring Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer has injured several crewmembers, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The incident happened on the set of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film The Pickup, which is shooting in Atlanta, on Saturday. Per an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson, the accident occurred during a second unit action sequence that had previously been rehearsed. “Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result,” the spokesperson stated.
The spokesperson added, “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering. The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we will continue to insist on the highest industry standards of safety while filming. All safety precautions were reviewed prior...
The incident happened on the set of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film The Pickup, which is shooting in Atlanta, on Saturday. Per an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson, the accident occurred during a second unit action sequence that had previously been rehearsed. “Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result,” the spokesperson stated.
The spokesperson added, “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering. The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we will continue to insist on the highest industry standards of safety while filming. All safety precautions were reviewed prior...
- 4/23/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Several crew members were injured during an incident on the Atlanta set of Amazon MGM Studios’ heist pic The Pickup on Saturday, April 20, Deadline has confirmed.
“On April 20, an accident occurred on the set of The Pickup during a rehearsed 2nd unit action sequence. Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result,” said a spokesperson for the studio. “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering.”
Continued the studio rep, “The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we will continue to insist on the highest industry standards of safety while filming. All safety precautions were reviewed prior to and monitored during the shoot.”
Deadline will update this story with further details as they come in.
“On April 20, an accident occurred on the set of The Pickup during a rehearsed 2nd unit action sequence. Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result,” said a spokesperson for the studio. “We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering.”
Continued the studio rep, “The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we will continue to insist on the highest industry standards of safety while filming. All safety precautions were reviewed prior to and monitored during the shoot.”
Deadline will update this story with further details as they come in.
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (Iadas) announced the winners of the 28th Annual Webby Awards.
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
- 4/23/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift has dropped the first video for her album The Tortured Poets Department. Single “Fortnight” features Post Malone, who also appears in the video.
The scene begins with Swift waking up in a white gown and chained to a bed in a topsy turvy asylum. Soon, however, the video cuts to clips of the singer wiping her face to reveal tattoos etched across her skin to her and Malone in a stark white room filled with typewriters. Seemingly telling the tale of star-crossed lovers, the duo find themselves in...
The scene begins with Swift waking up in a white gown and chained to a bed in a topsy turvy asylum. Soon, however, the video cuts to clips of the singer wiping her face to reveal tattoos etched across her skin to her and Malone in a stark white room filled with typewriters. Seemingly telling the tale of star-crossed lovers, the duo find themselves in...
- 4/20/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Keanu Reeves is making headlines again after joining the cast of Paramount‘s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog by engaging in talks to star in Triangle of Sadness director Ruben Östlund’s next feature, The Entertainment System Is Down.
Variety broke the news on Friday. Still, details about the plot remain a mystery. Östlund says The Entertainment System Is Down is a social satire set on a long-haul flight with a faulty entertainment system. As boredom spreads throughout the cabin, rage starts to overwhelm the passengers. Chaos ensues. The idea for Östlund’s next feature is something he’s been building for years. The filmmaker says he’s been collecting anecdotes to use as inspiration for The Entertainment System Is Down, with several years of material at his disposal. Though it likely involves dark comedy and sharp humor, Reeves’s role remains a mystery.
Variety broke the news on Friday. Still, details about the plot remain a mystery. Östlund says The Entertainment System Is Down is a social satire set on a long-haul flight with a faulty entertainment system. As boredom spreads throughout the cabin, rage starts to overwhelm the passengers. Chaos ensues. The idea for Östlund’s next feature is something he’s been building for years. The filmmaker says he’s been collecting anecdotes to use as inspiration for The Entertainment System Is Down, with several years of material at his disposal. Though it likely involves dark comedy and sharp humor, Reeves’s role remains a mystery.
- 4/19/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Following his loss at WrestleMania Xl, Roman Reigns has reportedly taken a hiatus from the wrestling realm, and it seems that the former Universal Champion is now taking a step toward the silver screen glory. While he’s no stranger to making an impact on film, Reigns seems poised to make an even bigger splash with an undisclosed role in the upcoming film Good Fortune.
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
Roman Reigns
He is set to join a star-studded cast including Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. While fans have had a glimpse at his potential character, the specifics of his role remain shrouded in mystery. Given his transformation into possibly the most significant heel of the modern era, one can assume how this impacts both his character and his potential in the film industry.
And that seems drastically different from his well-known cousin in the industry, Dwayne Johnson, who smoothly transitioned from WWE...
- 4/18/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Roman Reigns has been a tremendous force in the WWE for years, but his latest move has fans speculating about his future in the wrestling world. After his loss at WrestleMania 40, his viral picture floated on social media, in which he looked dapper and Hollywood-ready. Could this be a sign that the Big Dog is prepared to put his skills on the silver screen?
Although it is unclear when Reigns, 38, will step back into the ring, the Tribal Chief is said to be keeping himself occupied by working on a major new film project. It is no secret that a number of professional wrestlers have made a successful transition into the entertainment industry; two such examples are Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and John Cena.
Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40
With his magnetic personality, easy charm, and undeniable star power, Reigns could easily follow their route and launch a successful Hollywood career.
Although it is unclear when Reigns, 38, will step back into the ring, the Tribal Chief is said to be keeping himself occupied by working on a major new film project. It is no secret that a number of professional wrestlers have made a successful transition into the entertainment industry; two such examples are Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and John Cena.
Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40
With his magnetic personality, easy charm, and undeniable star power, Reigns could easily follow their route and launch a successful Hollywood career.
- 4/17/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
We’ve seen Jimmy Fallon jam like this before, but never with so many collaborators.
Pulling from his recurring bit of performing songs with classroom instruments, Fallon and Keke Palmer led a theater full of Television Academy members in a group rendition of the song “Wild Thing.”
Fallon managed to sing, play kazoo, and provide percussion while conducting the audience, who were given kazoos, cowbells, and maracas to play along. Palmer took on kazoo duties as well.
Fallon shared a video of the performance on Twitter/X:
Thank you to @KekePalmer and everyone who came out to the Pacific Design Center yesterday for our Tonight Show #FYC event, and for helping us out with an impromptu Wild Thing Classroom Instruments. That was fun. pic.twitter.com/IdFj40Nd3I
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) April 15, 2024
The For Your Consideration event, held at Los Angeles’ Pacific Design Center, celebrated The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s tenth anniversary,...
Pulling from his recurring bit of performing songs with classroom instruments, Fallon and Keke Palmer led a theater full of Television Academy members in a group rendition of the song “Wild Thing.”
Fallon managed to sing, play kazoo, and provide percussion while conducting the audience, who were given kazoos, cowbells, and maracas to play along. Palmer took on kazoo duties as well.
Fallon shared a video of the performance on Twitter/X:
Thank you to @KekePalmer and everyone who came out to the Pacific Design Center yesterday for our Tonight Show #FYC event, and for helping us out with an impromptu Wild Thing Classroom Instruments. That was fun. pic.twitter.com/IdFj40Nd3I
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) April 15, 2024
The For Your Consideration event, held at Los Angeles’ Pacific Design Center, celebrated The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s tenth anniversary,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
After breaking bones and stabbing people with just a pencil in the ‘John Wick’ franchise, Hollywood star Keanu Reeves has a new task waiting in the wings. The actor will voice the character of Shadow in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’. He joins a cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, as well as Jim Carrey as the villainous Dr Robotnik, reports Variety.
A spokesperson for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the film, declined to comment.
Aa per Variety, in the games, Shadow, an anthropomorphic hedgehog, is an antihero of sorts. He’s also often an antagonist to Sonic.
Keanu’s credits include ‘Speed’, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and ‘My Own Private Idaho’, as well as the ‘Matrix’ franchise. He will next appear in the ‘John Wick’ spinoff, ‘Ballerina’, opposite Ana de Armas.
Reeves is also set to co-star in ‘Good Fortune’ alongside Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh.
A spokesperson for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the film, declined to comment.
Aa per Variety, in the games, Shadow, an anthropomorphic hedgehog, is an antihero of sorts. He’s also often an antagonist to Sonic.
Keanu’s credits include ‘Speed’, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and ‘My Own Private Idaho’, as well as the ‘Matrix’ franchise. He will next appear in the ‘John Wick’ spinoff, ‘Ballerina’, opposite Ana de Armas.
Reeves is also set to co-star in ‘Good Fortune’ alongside Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh.
- 4/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
From hit man to hedgehog.
“John Wick” leading man Keanu Reeves will voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” a source confirmed to Variety. He joins a cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, as well as Jim Carrey as the villainous Dr. Robotnik. A spokesperson for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the film, declined to comment.
In the games, Shadow, an anthropomorphic hedgehog, is an antihero of sorts. He’s also often an antagonist to Sonic.
Reeves’ credits include “Speed,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “My Own Private Idaho,” as well as the “Matrix” franchise. He will next appear in the “John Wick” spinoff, “Ballerina,” opposite Ana de Armas. Reeves is also set to co-star in “Good Fortune” alongside Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh.
Jeff Fowler, who oversaw the first two “Sonic” movies, is returning as the director on the latest sequel. Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher,...
“John Wick” leading man Keanu Reeves will voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” a source confirmed to Variety. He joins a cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, as well as Jim Carrey as the villainous Dr. Robotnik. A spokesperson for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the film, declined to comment.
In the games, Shadow, an anthropomorphic hedgehog, is an antihero of sorts. He’s also often an antagonist to Sonic.
Reeves’ credits include “Speed,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “My Own Private Idaho,” as well as the “Matrix” franchise. He will next appear in the “John Wick” spinoff, “Ballerina,” opposite Ana de Armas. Reeves is also set to co-star in “Good Fortune” alongside Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh.
Jeff Fowler, who oversaw the first two “Sonic” movies, is returning as the director on the latest sequel. Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Keanu Reeves has been a prolific movie star since the 90s and has been part of some of the most groundbreaking action films that Hollywood has seen. Films like Point Break, Speed, The Matrix, and the John Wick franchise have made him a bonafide action hero unafraid of getting his hands dirty and doing most of his stunts.
Keanu Reeves in 1991’s Point Break
Regarding his personal life, Reeves has always maintained a low profile. Since his former girlfriend Jennifer Lyme’s tragic death in 2001, the actor has taken a long time to find the one for him. However, it seems that Reeves and his present girlfriend Alexandra Grant have decided to take the next step forward in their relationship.
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant Reportedly Planning a Quiet Wedding
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in Destination Wedding
After being friends and having a professional relationship since 2009, Keanu Reeves and...
Keanu Reeves in 1991’s Point Break
Regarding his personal life, Reeves has always maintained a low profile. Since his former girlfriend Jennifer Lyme’s tragic death in 2001, the actor has taken a long time to find the one for him. However, it seems that Reeves and his present girlfriend Alexandra Grant have decided to take the next step forward in their relationship.
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant Reportedly Planning a Quiet Wedding
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in Destination Wedding
After being friends and having a professional relationship since 2009, Keanu Reeves and...
- 4/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Keke Palmer is in talks to star in 'Gods Unknown'.The 30-year-old actress appears set to join the cast of the action thriller from director Stefano Sollima.The film takes place in Central Africa as a political-religious movement, spearheaded by a warlord who is rumoured to have supernatural powers, gains momentum.A sceptical CIA dispatches an analyst and a squad of elite special ops personnel to establish the truth about the enigmatic leader and their followers.Keke will play the role of Kate Vance, an agent with the CIA's political action group.Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari have penned the script for the new movie.Meanwhile, Keke had to deny plans that she was going to retire after she hinted earlier this year that she could quit showbiz sooner rather than later – although she later explained that she merely wished to explore other avenues of her career before stepping back.
- 4/12/2024
- by Ayaan Ali
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Keke Palmer (Nope) is in talks to star in Gods Unknown, a new action thriller from director Stefano Sollima (Without Remorse), sources tell Deadline.
Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari (Transformers One), the film is set in Central Africa, where a burgeoning political-religious movement, spearheaded by a warlord rumored to possess supernatural powers, is said to be gaining momentum. Doubtful of these assertions, the CIA dispatches an analyst, accompanied by a squad of elite special ops personnel, to delve into the truth behind the enigmatic leader and their followers.
Palmer will portray Kate Vance, an agent with the CIA’s political action group.
Most recently seen starring in Jordan Peele’s alien invasion pic Nope, Palmer is coming off of production opposite Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen on Good Fortune, the Lionsgate comedy marking Ansari’s feature directorial debut. Other projects on the in-demand actress’s...
Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari (Transformers One), the film is set in Central Africa, where a burgeoning political-religious movement, spearheaded by a warlord rumored to possess supernatural powers, is said to be gaining momentum. Doubtful of these assertions, the CIA dispatches an analyst, accompanied by a squad of elite special ops personnel, to delve into the truth behind the enigmatic leader and their followers.
Palmer will portray Kate Vance, an agent with the CIA’s political action group.
Most recently seen starring in Jordan Peele’s alien invasion pic Nope, Palmer is coming off of production opposite Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen on Good Fortune, the Lionsgate comedy marking Ansari’s feature directorial debut. Other projects on the in-demand actress’s...
- 4/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Aziz Ansari cast Keanu Reeves as an angel named Gabriel in his new Lionsgate film Good Fortune, but God apparently wasn’t looking out for Reeves when he tripped on a rug in his trailer.
“About 15 days into shooting with me, I said, ‘Go chill in your trailer,'” Ansari recalled during an appearance at CinemaCon on Wednesday. “He tripped on a rug … Poor guy, he was such a trooper, and he fractured his kneecap and continued to do all the scenes.”
Ansari, appearing opposite Lionsgate’s motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson during the studio’s presentation in front of theater owners, suggested that the accident was even more striking considering that through all his physically demanding work in action pics like the John Wick franchise and Speed, “he never had to go to the hospital or anything.”
After an image surfaced earlier this year from the set showing...
“About 15 days into shooting with me, I said, ‘Go chill in your trailer,'” Ansari recalled during an appearance at CinemaCon on Wednesday. “He tripped on a rug … Poor guy, he was such a trooper, and he fractured his kneecap and continued to do all the scenes.”
Ansari, appearing opposite Lionsgate’s motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson during the studio’s presentation in front of theater owners, suggested that the accident was even more striking considering that through all his physically demanding work in action pics like the John Wick franchise and Speed, “he never had to go to the hospital or anything.”
After an image surfaced earlier this year from the set showing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Good Fortune Footage Reaction: Keanu Reeves Is Aziz Ansari's Literal Guardian Angel [CinemaCon 2024]
Aziz Ansari was a big name in comedy in the 2010s, not just from memorable roles in shows like "Parks and Recreation," but also his stellar turn as creator of the acclaimed Netflix comedy "Master of None." Ansari was set to make his directorial debut back in 2022 with "Being Mortal," but that film was shut down following sexual harassment allegations against Bill Murray, the star of the film. Not helping here were the sexual misconduct accusations against Ansari himself back in 2018.
Now, Ansari is ready to try again, making his feature directorial debut with "Good Fortune." The film is set to star Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, which is a mighty impressive cast — anyone doubting Keanu's comedic timing needs to remember the "Bill & Ted" movies and also watch his stellar performance in "Always Be My Maybe."
/Film's own Ryan Scott was on-site at CinemaCon,...
Now, Ansari is ready to try again, making his feature directorial debut with "Good Fortune." The film is set to star Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, which is a mighty impressive cast — anyone doubting Keanu's comedic timing needs to remember the "Bill & Ted" movies and also watch his stellar performance in "Always Be My Maybe."
/Film's own Ryan Scott was on-site at CinemaCon,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Before he was stealing hearts in Set it Up and Anyone But You, flying planes in Top Gun: Maverick, and chasing tornadoes in Twisters, Glen Powell played frat boy Chad Radwell in the Ryan Murphy drama Scream Queens. This short-lived series may have fizzled out with little fanfare in its second and final season, but for many (myself included), this is the project that first put Powell and his charming humor on our radar.
Scream Queens is a slasher comedy, set at the fictional Wallace University in season 1 and the C.U.R.E. Institute medical school in season 2, that follows the girls of the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority as they try to stay alive in the midst of a killing spree. The popular girls known as the Chanels are the killer’s primary targets, but the killer isn’t afraid to take the frat boys of the Dickie Dollar Scholars down a peg either.
Scream Queens is a slasher comedy, set at the fictional Wallace University in season 1 and the C.U.R.E. Institute medical school in season 2, that follows the girls of the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority as they try to stay alive in the midst of a killing spree. The popular girls known as the Chanels are the killer’s primary targets, but the killer isn’t afraid to take the frat boys of the Dickie Dollar Scholars down a peg either.
- 4/10/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The Grand Wailea Maui, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, recently completed the final stage of its $300 million renovation with the unveiling of a $55 million facelift to its Kilolani Spa, a 50,000-square-foot wellness center that is the most expansive in Hawaii.
Oprah Winfrey (who owns a home nearby), Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Paris Hilton and Brooklyn Decker have all frequented the 40-acre property, where guests are welcomed at check-in with kukui nut leis. (Rooms available through grandwailea.com and booking.com.)
The spacious spa includes 40 treatment rooms for individuals and couples, a salon for hair and nail services, halotherapy infrared saunas infused with Himalayan salts, a hammam and open-air hydrothermal gardens that include a myriad of steam rooms, saunas, a vitality pool, waterfall showers, a cold-plunge bath and a salt-water pool. Guests are guided in meditation using vibroacoustic technology in one of the spa lounges.
In collaboration with New York-based Tihany...
Oprah Winfrey (who owns a home nearby), Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Paris Hilton and Brooklyn Decker have all frequented the 40-acre property, where guests are welcomed at check-in with kukui nut leis. (Rooms available through grandwailea.com and booking.com.)
The spacious spa includes 40 treatment rooms for individuals and couples, a salon for hair and nail services, halotherapy infrared saunas infused with Himalayan salts, a hammam and open-air hydrothermal gardens that include a myriad of steam rooms, saunas, a vitality pool, waterfall showers, a cold-plunge bath and a salt-water pool. Guests are guided in meditation using vibroacoustic technology in one of the spa lounges.
In collaboration with New York-based Tihany...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ingrid Schmidt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifetime is known for its original 'Ripped From the Headlines' movies that retell the events that grip the nation and even the world.
If you have ever seen one, you know it can be challenging to get over the low-budget production and corny writing, but that's part of their addiction.
They tend to get filmed quickly, air quickly, and hire people looking to make a breakthrough acting debut.
However, the astonishing cases they feature are the ones that had a stranglehold over the media for their horrifying uniqueness, and the ones we recommend have some surprisingly big names.
These movies somehow come together in a way that makes them 'so bad, they're good,' just like the breeds of dogs that are 'so ugly, they're cute.'
No matter which side of the fence you may land on, here are the Lifetime movies that genuinely hit the mark.
Believe Me...
If you have ever seen one, you know it can be challenging to get over the low-budget production and corny writing, but that's part of their addiction.
They tend to get filmed quickly, air quickly, and hire people looking to make a breakthrough acting debut.
However, the astonishing cases they feature are the ones that had a stranglehold over the media for their horrifying uniqueness, and the ones we recommend have some surprisingly big names.
These movies somehow come together in a way that makes them 'so bad, they're good,' just like the breeds of dogs that are 'so ugly, they're cute.'
No matter which side of the fence you may land on, here are the Lifetime movies that genuinely hit the mark.
Believe Me...
- 4/6/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) has been tapped for a role in Lionsgate’s Good Fortune, the debut feature of Master of None and Parks and Rec star Aziz Ansari, in which he also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Keke Palmer.
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Nominees for the 28th Annual Webby Awards were announced Tuesday, with organizations such as Apple, Audible, GLAAD and Warner Bros Discovery in the running along with such personalities as Adam Driver, Jason and Travis Kelce, Laverne Cox, Ryan Gosling, Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet.
Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 23, ahead of a ceremony at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 13. Amber Ruffin will host this year’s ceremony.
28th Annual Webby Nominee Highlights:
Best Video Editing, Craft
#GameTimeGlow – A New Sports Tradition for Dads & Daughters – /prompt.Backstage with Adam Driver – Squarespace
Farewell to DVDs – Ways & Means
Kruger – Love Is Messy – Nimiopere Film Editorial
Meta x Rayban: Coco Gauff x The Art of the Downtime – Church Edit
Integrated Campaign, Advertising Campaigns
All aboard all of The Times – The New York Times
Barbie The Movie – Mattel
HBO Winning Time Season 2 – Warner Bros. Discovery...
Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 23, ahead of a ceremony at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 13. Amber Ruffin will host this year’s ceremony.
28th Annual Webby Nominee Highlights:
Best Video Editing, Craft
#GameTimeGlow – A New Sports Tradition for Dads & Daughters – /prompt.Backstage with Adam Driver – Squarespace
Farewell to DVDs – Ways & Means
Kruger – Love Is Messy – Nimiopere Film Editorial
Meta x Rayban: Coco Gauff x The Art of the Downtime – Church Edit
Integrated Campaign, Advertising Campaigns
All aboard all of The Times – The New York Times
Barbie The Movie – Mattel
HBO Winning Time Season 2 – Warner Bros. Discovery...
- 4/2/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, March 30 (Ians) Actress-singer Keke Palmer, who was last seen in the film ‘Nope’, has shared a sweet moment with her 13-month-old son, Leodis ‘Leo’ Andrellton Jackson.
The actress-singer took to Instagram recently and shared a heartwarming video of her son calling her ‘Mama’, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Palmer held her son in her arms while she was getting her hair and makeup done for a current production. Although her makeup includes a “bloody” gash to her head, Leo still cuddles up to her.
“Why you always gotta play shy, brother?” Palmer jokes to her son, as he rests his head on her shoulder. “You is not shy, brother”.
As per ‘People’, the two of them then stared at the camera for a couple of seconds before Palmer turned toward her son and asked: “Do Mommy look good with the blood on her face?” Leo is then heard saying “Mama” to Palmer off-screen.
The actress-singer took to Instagram recently and shared a heartwarming video of her son calling her ‘Mama’, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Palmer held her son in her arms while she was getting her hair and makeup done for a current production. Although her makeup includes a “bloody” gash to her head, Leo still cuddles up to her.
“Why you always gotta play shy, brother?” Palmer jokes to her son, as he rests his head on her shoulder. “You is not shy, brother”.
As per ‘People’, the two of them then stared at the camera for a couple of seconds before Palmer turned toward her son and asked: “Do Mommy look good with the blood on her face?” Leo is then heard saying “Mama” to Palmer off-screen.
- 3/30/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Over the years, Seth Rogen has starred in and created some iconic comedy films in the 21st century. In addition to being a very funny guy, he is a very talented filmmaker who has an eye for exciting projects. He and his good friend Evan Goldberg have written the films Superbad, Pineapple Express, and This is the End, while also providing the story for The Interview.
Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy in The Fabelmans
Rogen is also an executive producer on the shows Pam and Tommy, Platonic, The Boys, and Invincible. Recently, rumors started circulating that he is developing an R-rated animated Venom film. It seems the voice actor who played Venom in the Spider-Man 2 game has heard the rumors and is interested in reprising the role in the film.
Tony Todd Wants to Voice Venom in Seth Rogen’s Venom Film
Tony Todd voiced Venom in Sony’s...
Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy in The Fabelmans
Rogen is also an executive producer on the shows Pam and Tommy, Platonic, The Boys, and Invincible. Recently, rumors started circulating that he is developing an R-rated animated Venom film. It seems the voice actor who played Venom in the Spider-Man 2 game has heard the rumors and is interested in reprising the role in the film.
Tony Todd Wants to Voice Venom in Seth Rogen’s Venom Film
Tony Todd voiced Venom in Sony’s...
- 3/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
On March 16, Taraji P. Henson won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. All eyes were on The Color Purple star as she celebrated with her costars. Known for her dynamic acting career including Empire and Hidden Figures, the 53-year-old continues to build her legacy in Hollywood.
Taraji P. Henson at the NAACP Awards on March 16, 2024 | Unique Nicole/WireImage
Henson looked like a bright spring flower in her daffodil-colored gown from Del Core’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear line. The strapless dress skewed sculptural with a sheer corset bustier and 3D petals. Little crystals sparkled on the bodice, which cascaded down her hips to an understated train.
Taraji P. Henson at the Shrine Auditorium in LA | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald styled Henson’s lemon-colored look. The Hollywood Reporter recently featured the pair in March’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists” issue,...
Taraji P. Henson at the NAACP Awards on March 16, 2024 | Unique Nicole/WireImage
Henson looked like a bright spring flower in her daffodil-colored gown from Del Core’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear line. The strapless dress skewed sculptural with a sheer corset bustier and 3D petals. Little crystals sparkled on the bodice, which cascaded down her hips to an understated train.
Taraji P. Henson at the Shrine Auditorium in LA | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald styled Henson’s lemon-colored look. The Hollywood Reporter recently featured the pair in March’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists” issue,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We knew it was coming, now we know when.
NBC has announced that the Jimmy Kimmel episode of Password will air on Tuesday March 26th. As we previously reported, Kimmel taped an appearance on his late-night rival’s prime time game show last Fall.
The show is hosted by Keke Palmer, who won an Emmy for her work on the show’s first season. She’s joined in each episode by recurring player Fallon, who pairs with a contestant to compete against another celebrity guest/contestant pair.
It won’t be the first time the two late night hosts have worked together. In addition to Strike Force Five, the podcast that paired the duo with fellow hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and John Oliver to help raise funds for striking staffers last Summer, Fallon and Kimmel swapped places last year for April Fool’s Day, with each hosting the other’s show.
NBC has announced that the Jimmy Kimmel episode of Password will air on Tuesday March 26th. As we previously reported, Kimmel taped an appearance on his late-night rival’s prime time game show last Fall.
The show is hosted by Keke Palmer, who won an Emmy for her work on the show’s first season. She’s joined in each episode by recurring player Fallon, who pairs with a contestant to compete against another celebrity guest/contestant pair.
It won’t be the first time the two late night hosts have worked together. In addition to Strike Force Five, the podcast that paired the duo with fellow hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and John Oliver to help raise funds for striking staffers last Summer, Fallon and Kimmel swapped places last year for April Fool’s Day, with each hosting the other’s show.
- 3/20/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Oprah Winfrey stunned in blue posing with other A-list stars at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
Winfrey was joined by fellow all-stars Tyler Perry, Keke Palmer, Usher and Taraji P. Henson.
Usher and Perry ditched the formal suit and tie look for something more casual and Palmer went with a white suit and black bow tie.
Winfrey recently opened up about her departure from Weight Watchers.
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, she revealed her decision was based on a desire to openly discuss her struggles with weight loss on her new TV special, An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution. Winfrey said she didn’t want to create the impression of a conflict of interest with the organization.
Winfrey emphasized the significance of weight health as a topic that demands attention on a broader scale.
“This is a world that...
Winfrey was joined by fellow all-stars Tyler Perry, Keke Palmer, Usher and Taraji P. Henson.
Usher and Perry ditched the formal suit and tie look for something more casual and Palmer went with a white suit and black bow tie.
Winfrey recently opened up about her departure from Weight Watchers.
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, she revealed her decision was based on a desire to openly discuss her struggles with weight loss on her new TV special, An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution. Winfrey said she didn’t want to create the impression of a conflict of interest with the organization.
Winfrey emphasized the significance of weight health as a topic that demands attention on a broader scale.
“This is a world that...
- 3/19/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara on ‘America’s Got Talent’ (Photo by Trae Patton/NBC)
NBC’s 2024 summer lineup includes new episodes of Password, The Wall, and Weakest Link, along with the season 19 premiere of America’s Got Talent. The summer also serves up the season 16 premiere of American Ninja Warrior hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
More importantly, NBC’s the broadcast host of the 2024 Olympic Games taking place in Paris from July 26th through August 11th. The network plans to air at least nine hours of Olympic coverage each day. NBC’s 19th Olympic Games will mark the first in which Peacock will stream every sport and event, including the 329 medal events.
NBC’s Summer Schedule
Weakest Link (10 – 11 P.M. Et/Pt) *New Episodes* – Moves to Mondays beginning May 20th
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the iconic British import and international game show...
NBC’s 2024 summer lineup includes new episodes of Password, The Wall, and Weakest Link, along with the season 19 premiere of America’s Got Talent. The summer also serves up the season 16 premiere of American Ninja Warrior hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
More importantly, NBC’s the broadcast host of the 2024 Olympic Games taking place in Paris from July 26th through August 11th. The network plans to air at least nine hours of Olympic coverage each day. NBC’s 19th Olympic Games will mark the first in which Peacock will stream every sport and event, including the 329 medal events.
NBC’s Summer Schedule
Weakest Link (10 – 11 P.M. Et/Pt) *New Episodes* – Moves to Mondays beginning May 20th
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the iconic British import and international game show...
- 3/18/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
At this year’s NAACP Awards, Usher proved that 2024 is his year. The entertainer, who played the Super Bowl halftime show just last month, took home top honors at the ceremony. He even walked into the ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium on a high note, having picked up awards for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Soul/R&b song in pre-telecast presentations.
His success continued throughout the ceremony, where Oprah Winfrey presented him with the Entertainer of the Year Award. He beat out Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Coleman Domingo, and Keke Palmer for the prize.
“I guess all great things start from Oprah Winfrey. When I was a kid, I made my start on your show,” Usher said, per BET. “I want to thank each and every person who believed in me.”
Usher and Oprah | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The singer looked sharp in a 1970s-inspired black silk suit. He...
His success continued throughout the ceremony, where Oprah Winfrey presented him with the Entertainer of the Year Award. He beat out Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Coleman Domingo, and Keke Palmer for the prize.
“I guess all great things start from Oprah Winfrey. When I was a kid, I made my start on your show,” Usher said, per BET. “I want to thank each and every person who believed in me.”
Usher and Oprah | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The singer looked sharp in a 1970s-inspired black silk suit. He...
- 3/18/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV kicked off with a bang, taking everything you knew about the beloved children’s network and crushing it to bits.
The Discovery premiere, which can now be seen in its entirety on Max, is a shocking and scurrilous look at arguably the most beloved children’s network for decades: Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon began the careers of many actors, including Ariana Grande, Josh Peck, Keenan Thompson, Keke Palmer, Melissa Joan Hart, Zendaya, Nick Cannon, and Ryan Reynolds, among many others.
Quite on the Set doesn’t suggest that all Nickelodeon shows are at issue, as it ties the corruption to a writer and producer named Dan Schneider, who created The Amanda Show with Amanda Bynes, elevating her to a household name.
When you look at Amanda Bynes now, it’s hard not to imagine that had someone saved her from Schneider’s mechanizations,...
The Discovery premiere, which can now be seen in its entirety on Max, is a shocking and scurrilous look at arguably the most beloved children’s network for decades: Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon began the careers of many actors, including Ariana Grande, Josh Peck, Keenan Thompson, Keke Palmer, Melissa Joan Hart, Zendaya, Nick Cannon, and Ryan Reynolds, among many others.
Quite on the Set doesn’t suggest that all Nickelodeon shows are at issue, as it ties the corruption to a writer and producer named Dan Schneider, who created The Amanda Show with Amanda Bynes, elevating her to a household name.
When you look at Amanda Bynes now, it’s hard not to imagine that had someone saved her from Schneider’s mechanizations,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
“America’s Got Talent” Season 19 has set its summer premiere date.
The newest season of the beloved competition show is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 28, from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt. Subsequent results shows will broadcast Wednesday nights from 8-9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara are set to return as judges, with Cowell also serving as an executive producer for the show. Terry Crews will also reprise his hosting duties as performers compete to take home the $1 million prize.
The 19th installment of “America’s Got Talent” will debut this summer alongside the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place July 26-Aug.11 in Paris, as well as new seasons of “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.”
“Weakest Link” will start off NBC...
The newest season of the beloved competition show is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 28, from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt. Subsequent results shows will broadcast Wednesday nights from 8-9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara are set to return as judges, with Cowell also serving as an executive producer for the show. Terry Crews will also reprise his hosting duties as performers compete to take home the $1 million prize.
The 19th installment of “America’s Got Talent” will debut this summer alongside the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place July 26-Aug.11 in Paris, as well as new seasons of “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.”
“Weakest Link” will start off NBC...
- 3/18/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
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