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The Batman Robert Pattinson has finally found his Catwoman in Zoe Kravitz, after a rigorous testing process where Ana de Armas, Ella Balinska, Eiza Gonzalez and Kravitz read lines with Pattinson.Catwoman is one of the highest-profile members of the Caped Crusader's rogues gallery. The testing process for the upcoming Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. movie occurred over the first week of October, reports The Hollywood Reporter.Selina Kyle better known as Catwoman is a deadly combination of one of Batman's classic foes and one of his longest-lasting loves. Zoe Kravitz is now all set to play the cat burglar and use the whip. The news comes years after the actress was denied an audition for "The Dark Knight Rises" because they were not "going urban". The role was later portrayed by Anne Hathaway.Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer are the actresses who earlier donned the Catwoman's suit.The "Big Little Lies" actress has earlier also worked with Warners as Leta … [Read more...] about ‘The Batman’ gets its Catwoman in Zoe Kravitiz

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.Whether you consider yourself a cinema person or a TV person, we’ve all had to reconcile ourselves to the rise of streaming services as part of our ongoing media diet. The Times has published a package of stories on how they have impacted the industry and viewers alike.Meredith Blake and Yvonne Villarreal wrote about the binge-watching model for streaming shows and how it may be coming to an end.Lorraine Ali took a look at the creative revolution and freedom to come from the streaming platforms that may now be in danger of dying out. Wendy Lee spoke to Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. Its goal: “To make your favorite show. For some people, it’s that high-pedigree, Emmy-winning, well-reviewed show, and other people just want to relax and watch something.”Mary McNamara wrote about the promise of cord-cutting and the thicket of new … [Read more...] about Indie Focus: Get attached to ‘Parasite’

Last month’s car crash in Calabasas that left comedian Kevin Hart with major back injuries involved reckless driving and no seat belt use, according to the California Highway Patrol.The CHP accident report, released Thursday and obtained by the Associated Press, also contained additional information regarding the state of Hart’s souped-up 1970 Plymouth Barracuda and more specifics about the nature of the accident. The driver, Jared Black, was turning on to Mulholland Highway near Malibu before accelerating and losing control of the vehicle, which then veered down an embankment and collided with a tree, the report says.The car reportedly crossed the oncoming lane of traffic and descended down the embankment, hitting a vinyl fence and also the tree with enough force to uproot it, sending it rolling down the hill. The back of the vehicle catapulted skyward while its roof also hit the tree, resulting in a smashed top and sides and rendering some of the doors unable to open. The … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart crash report reveals reckless driving, no seat belts

If you live in Los Angeles or New York, you’ll have the chance to see the year’s best movie today. If not ... don’t worry. “Parasite” is going to stick around well into the new year.Welcome to the Gold Standard, the newsletter from the Los Angeles Times that helps guide you through the ins and outs of the awards season leading up to the Oscars.I’m Glenn Whipp, The Times’ awards columnist and your newsletter host.Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ arrives Since premiering at Cannes and taking the festival’s Palme d’Or prize in May, “Parasite” has been winning accolades and adoration at film festivals around the world. Times film critic Justin Chang and I sang its praises following the Toronto International Film Festival, and Justin has weighed in again with a full review of the movie, calling it “deviously entertaining.” That it is.With “Parasite,” Bong has fashioned a thrilling and funny … [Read more...] about Newsletter: The year’s best movie opens today