New this week: Taylor Swift, 'Descendant' and 'Ghostwriter'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Babyface, Arctic Monkeys and a Taylor Swift original, a documentary about the last known ship to bring African captives to the American South for enslavement and โDoc Martinโ gets a proper farewell on Acorn TV.
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Andrews, Evans, Mirren pay tribute to Christopher Plummer
FILE - Canadian-born actor Christopher Plummer, shown June 15, 1973, poses for a photo before making his musical debut on Broadway in "Cyrano." "RIP to Christopher Plummer, a living legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman. RIP Christopher Plummer. "Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in โUp,โ taught us that 'adventure is out there.' โIf I live to be 91 maybe Iโll have time to fully appreciate all the great work of Christopher Plummer.โ โ actor Dave Foley on Twitter.
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The AP names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2020
Making a breakthrough in pop culture during any year is hard. This year's five Associated Pressโ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year managed to create buzz and art against a year like no other. They brightened a 2020 that badly needed light. They are Anya Taylor-Joy, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sarah Cooper and Finneas. "Now as an adult, Iโm like, โI live in Narnia.โ Like, this is amazing.โ In a year like 2020, it was appropriate that millions escaped with her.
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Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September fete
FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 file photo, actress Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. The lineup for the Venice Film Festival will be announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, and will be the first major film event since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Barbera noted that almost half of the competition film selections this year are directed by women. The decision to hold the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival is experienced like a sign of confidence in dnd concrete support of the world of film and the audiovisual industry, Barbera said. Cannes and Telluride were cancelled and others like Venice and the Toronto International Film Festival have had to get creative and scale back where possible in order to proceed.

Helen Mirren Says it Was 'Very Flattering' to Be Mistaken for Keanu Reeves'
Helen Mirren isn't dating Keanu Reeves, but she doesn't have a problem with the confusion. "I saw that," Mirren said, referring to the Twitter furor that erupted over Reeves' rumored flame. "I do know Keanu very well. "When Bill Condon asks you to be in the movie you'll do it, even if Helen Mirren isn't in it. Keanu Reeves Steps Out With Rumored Girlfriend Alexandra Grant: Everything We Know Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Internet Reacts to Keanu Reeves' Rumored GirlfriendWhat We Know About Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Rumored RomancePaula Abdul Addresses Keanu Reeves and Simon Cowell Dating RumorsKeanu Reeves to Reprise His Role as Neo in 'Matrix 4'

Helen Mirren says she was once friends with con man
CNN image(CNN) - Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen star in "The Good Liar," a film about a career con man named Roy, played by McKellen, who sets his sights on the recently widowed Betty, played by Mirren, in order to swindle her out of millions. But having not yet read the script, McKellan had no idea he'd be playing a con man. Mirren, who spoke with CNN alongside her costar, said that despite the evil intentions of McKellen's character, she found him to be "utterly, utterly charming." "I have met a con man or two in my life, actually a major con man," Mirren said, explaining that she found out only when he ended up behind bars. "The Good Liar" hits theaters Nov. 15.

'Catherine the Great' crowns Helen Mirren for regal miniseries
Helen Mirren attends the Los Angeles Premiere of the new HBO Limited Series "Catherine The Great" at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum on Oct. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - The chance to see Helen Mirren play another queen (OK, empress) is incentive enough to watch "Catherine the Great," a four-part British-American miniseries airing stateside on HBO. When not jockeying for power, "Catherine" indulges in a whole lot of sex, only some of which could charitably be called romance. Couple that with Mirren's presence, and "Catherine the Great" pretty well lives up to its name. "Catherine the Great" premieres Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. on HBO.

Helen Mirren Sprints Barefoot Down the Runway at Paris Fashion Week: Pics!
Run into the week like Helen Mirren ran down the catwalk! As she took to the runway with other famous faces, the makeup company's brand ambassador ditched her shoes and sprinted down the runway barefoot with a bold white-and-black printed dress flowing behind her. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty ImagesEstrop/Getty ImagesDescribed as one of Paris Fashion Week's "most diverse catwalks," the show featured several celebrity models of all ages and races. Other famous faces on the catwalk included Andie MacDowell, Camilla Cabello, Cheryl Cole, Amber Heard, Doutzen Kroes and Geri Haliwell. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty ImagesFor more from Paris Fashion Week, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Cardi B Takes Paris Fashion Week to a Whole New Level With Head-to-Toe Floral LookEva Longoria's Son Santiago Is the Center of Attention at Paris Fashion Week Show -- PicsDylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Are the Cutest Matching Couple at Milan Fashion Week - Pics!

Charlize Theron Sports the Sexiest Bowl Cut We've Ever Seen
One of Charlize Theron's most dastardly characters is about to make a comeback -- with a bold new 'do! "She's baaaaack," Theron captioned the photo, as well as a black-and-white of a sign showcasing her character's name on set. Cody Walker, the brother of the late actor Paul Walker, dropped by -- and was snapped taking a look around with Diesel. Fast & Furious 9 arrives in theaters on May 22, 2020. RELATED CONTENT:Paul Walker and Vin Diesel's Daughters Embrace In Sweet Photo TogetherVin Diesel Shares Touching Photo With Paul Walkers Brother on Fast 9 SetVin Diesel Reveals Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren Will Be in 'Fast & Furious 9'

Vin Diesel Reveals Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren Will Be in 'Fast & Furious 9'
Weve got a lot of the original cast here, including Oscar winners like Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren," he tells the camera. "I've always wanted to be in a Fast and Furious movie but they've never asked me," Mirren said. Following the eighth film, Theron also stated that Diesel kisses "like a dead fish," adding that she prefers "more movement." First of all, you don't come on Ellen with the wonderful animation of Finding Dory and compare me to a dead fish." Fast & Furious 9 arrives in theaters on May 20, 2020.