It may have been implausible a few years, heck, even a few months ago, that tech giants like Apple and Amazon would spend billions on theatrical movies. And yet, Apple is reportedly planning to invest $1 billion per year to make films that’ll play exclusively in cinemas. The news, which was first reported by Bloomberg,…
The CW Lays Off Over a Dozen Employees in Latest Round of Cuts Under Nexstar
More layoffs are underway at The CW, Variety has confirmed. Sources say that over a dozen people have been let go from the network, mostly in the marketing and finance divisions. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, those released this time were supposed to be part of an initial round of cuts…
Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson Join Wayans Father/Son Comedy Pilot at CBS, Andy Ackerman to Direct
Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson have signed on to star in the untitled CBS comedy pilot starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., Variety has learned. In addition, Andy Ackerman has signed on to direct the pilot. The multi-cam pilot was first announced at CBS in February. Per the official logline, “Legendary talk radio host…
‘Yellowjackets’ Executive Producers Explain Themes of Trauma and PTSD Explored in Season 2
“Each survivor must determine if the darkness is coming for them or from them,” reads Showtime’s official description for Season 2 of “Yellowjackets” and the writers this season reveal they were not holding back as they embarked on this follow up to their explosive debut. Executive producers Jonathan Lisco and Drew Comins teased the themes…
Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in ‘Shazam 2’ Was Not a Deepfake, Director Says: She ‘Shot in England’ and ‘I Directed Remotely’
“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” seemingly confused a lot of moviegoers with its surprise cameo featuring the return of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. The character appears as a deus ex machina toward the end of the film, as Wonder Woman arrives on the scene to resurrect Billy Batson/Shazam from death as she is the only…
Hulu’s ‘Up Here’ Tells a Y2K-Era Love Story, in Song: TV Review
It’s an interesting, telling choice that “Up Here,” Hulu’s new musical sitcom starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, is set in 1999. Not merely is the turn of the century, according to the roughly 20-year nostalgia cycle, currently in vogue, but the particular sort of moment the Y2K era was lends texture and meaning to…
Keanu Reeves ‘Cut a Man’s Head Open’ by Mistake During ‘John Wick’ Set Accident: ‘That Really F—ing Sucked’
Keanu Reeves revealed in a new interview with ComicBook.com that he once split open a man’s head during a stunt scene gone wrong while making one of the “John Wick” movies. Reeves has four “John Wick” movies under his belt, and the action franchise has required him to do insane stunts involving speeding cars, nunchucks,…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Editors Unanimously Ratify First-Ever Contract
The post-production crew at NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” unanimously ratified their first-ever union contract, a deal that will offer immediate pay boosts for all members of the unit and will avert a strike deadline the members had set for April 1st. The vote took place during a Wednesday night meeting of the crew and Editors…
NCAA lights up D-II coach with ban for title cigars
The NCAA suspended Ferris State football coach Tony Annese for a future Division II playoff game after two players lit cigars inside a smoke-free locker room.
Kane breaks Rooney’s England scoring record
Striker Harry Kane has overtaken Wayne Rooney to become England’s all-time record goalscorer after reaching 54 goals in for his country.