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What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'
Read full article: What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” storming Apple TV+, East meets West in feudal Japan with the kick-off of the series “Shogun,” and Disney+'s animated series “Iwájú” offers a coming-of-age story set in the future in Lagos, Nigeria.
'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box office
Read full article: 'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box officeThe Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival
Read full article: Aronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film FestivalDarren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” the Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” and Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” with Timothée Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in competition at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy
Read full article: Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join AcademySteven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne Cox are among the artists being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Oscar predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?
Read full article: Oscar predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?Ahead of Sunday’s 93rd Academy Awards, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their predictions for a ceremony that may see historic wins in multiple categories.
Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup
Read full article: Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineupBill Murray poses for a portrait at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival in Toronto on Sepy.9, 2012, left, and Carey Mulligan poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 25, 2020. Murray will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award and Mulligan will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award during this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Photos by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, left, and Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible. Virtuoso Award recipients include Riz Ahmed, Maria Bakalova, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Andra Day, Sidney Flanigan, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim and Zendaya. AdThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival regularly attracts more than 100,000 attendees annually.
'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations
Read full article: 'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominationsThis image released by Altitude shows, from left, Kosar Ali, Ruby Stokes and Bukky Bakray in a scene from "Rocks." Much like previous Academy Awards controversies, last year's nominations by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts were denounced for their all-male directing nominees and all-white acting nominees, a backlash that spawned a #BaftasSoWhite hashtag. The British academy responded with a seven-month review. Also nominated are Lee Isaac Chung for the family drama “Minari” and Thomas Vinterberg for the Danish dark comedy “Another Round.”More films were nominated, too. ___AP's Hilary Fox contributed to this report from London___Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP
Hugh Grant, Maria Bakalova react to Golden Globe nominations
Read full article: Hugh Grant, Maria Bakalova react to Golden Globe nominationsThis image released by Amazon Studios shows Maria Bakalova, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy. (Amazon Studios via AP)LOS ANGELES – Reactions from nominees for the the 78th Golden Globe Awards. — Bob Odenkirk, nominated for best actor in a TV drama for “Better Call Saul," in a phone interview. But I’m just so hyped.” — Nicholas Hoult, nominated for best actor in a TV musical or comedy for “The Great."
Odom Jr., H.E.R., Andra Day score Golden Globe music nods
Read full article: Odom Jr., H.E.R., Andra Day score Golden Globe music nodsThis combination photo shows Leslie Odom Jr. posing for a portrait on Nov. 8, 2019 in New York, from left, H.E.R. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and Andra Day were announced along with Celeste and Diane Warren as the Golden Globe nominees for best original song. Day and Odom Jr. follow the footsteps of Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga and Cynthia Erivo, who all recently scored acting and music nods in a single year. However, the tracks can compete for best original song at the Oscars.
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Read full article: New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. “Pieces of a Woman” is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. It’s loosely based on Davidson’s own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” to be released Friday.
Hungary's theater & film college protests a loss of autonomy
Read full article: Hungary's theater & film college protests a loss of autonomyBUDAPEST Thousands of students, faculty and supporters of Hungarys University of Theater and Film Arts formed a human chain Sunday between their institution and parliament to protest government steps seen diminishing its autonomy. Students at the University of Theater and Film Arts have barricaded themselves inside the building since Tuesday. Many of the university's top professors have resigned, as has the school's leadership, in wake of the designation of the foundation's board of trustees, led by theater and film director Attila Vidnyanszky. Since 2013, Vidnyanszky has also been the director of Hungary's National Theater. On Saturday, film director Kornel Mundruczo wore a #Free SZFE T-shirt at the Venice Film Festival, where his new film, Pieces of A Woman, starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn, is in the competition.
Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September fete
Read full article: Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September feteFILE - 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.
'The Crown' Star Olivia Colman Talks Awkward Interaction With Prince William: 'It
Read full article: 'The Crown' Star Olivia Colman Talks Awkward Interaction With Prince William: 'ItOlivia Colman is set to star as Queen Elizabeth II on the new season of The Crown, but not everyone will be watching. Though William might not be a fan, there's been some reliable sourcing that Queen Elizabeth II herself likes the Netflix series. Vanessa Kirby, who played Princess Margaret in the first few seasons, previously revealed that a friend overheard either Princess Beatrice or Princess Eugenie saying, "My granny kind of likes it, in regards to the show. The Crown season three premieres Nov. 17 on Netflix. Embed Code Restart'The Crown': Queen Elizabeth Faces a Rapidly Changing Britain in Official Trailer for Season 3'The Crown' Star Emma Corrin Continues to Dazzle as Princess Diana: See Her Latest Twinning Look'The Crown' Films Princess Diana Scenes: See Emma Corrin's Striking Resemblance!
Hollywood Minute: Deniro, Pacino and Pesci: Oh my!
Read full article: Hollywood Minute: Deniro, Pacino and Pesci: Oh my!Scorsese mob film features three Oscar winners, Vanessa Kirby gets "Fast & Furious," and "Apocalypse Now Final Cut." Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Idris Elba and Jason Statham Spill 'Hobbs & Shaw' Set Secrets (Exclusive)
Read full article: Idris Elba and Jason Statham Spill 'Hobbs & Shaw' Set Secrets (Exclusive)ETs Nischelle Turner was with Hobbs & Shaw stars Idris Elba and Jason Statham in London, England, ahead of the films release on Friday. He's afraid of heights, he gets motion sickness, Statham shared when asked about his co-stars most embarrassing secret. That's a true fact!Meanwhile, Elba dished a little secret about the films Black Superman line, which he says in the trailer. See what Johnson told ET about keeping things in the family below. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson on Cousin Roman Reigns Very Scary Leukemia Battle (Exclusive)Vanessa Kirby Dishes on Her Epic Fight Scenes in 'Hobbs & Shaw' (Exclusive)Helen Mirren Begged a 'Fast & Furious' OG Star for a Role in 'Hobbs & Shaw' (Exclusive)
Vanessa Kirby addresses Catwoman rumors
Read full article: Vanessa Kirby addresses Catwoman rumorsBritish actress Vanessa Kirby says she'd be down to play Catwoman in the new "Batman" movie. British actress Vanessa Kirby says she'd be down to play Catwoman in the new "Batman" movie. Kirby discussed the idea at the world premiere for her new film, "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," in Los Angeles. "I don't know anything about it," she told "Entertainment Tonight," adding, yes, she's interested in the role in "The Batman." Kirby even entertained the idea of getting in Catwoman shape immediately.