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Olivia Newton-John , the celebrated pop culture icon known for her performances in Grease and Xanadu , as well as her Grammy-winning hits like “I Honestly Love You” and “Physical,” died Monday, Aug. 8. She was 73. Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, confirmed her death on Instagram , writing that she “passed away peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.” No exact cause of death was given. The statement continued, “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation [Olivia Newton-John Foundation].” View this post on Instagram A post … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John, Iconic Film Star and Pop Hitmaker, Dead at 73

The legal battle over whether production company Sweetpea Entertainment or toy giant Hasbro owns sequel rights to Dungeons & Dragons came has come to an end — at least for now. But the seven-day trial that wrapped late Tuesday in federal court in downtown LA did not end quietly. “Hasbro cannot have it both ways,” attorney Patricia Glaser said in her closing statement, calling out the company for disputing a 2010 D&D movie sequel but not a 2005 one and dragging her client, Sweetpea and its owner Courtney Solomon, into court. Noting the “tentpole opportunity” the production company has with Warner Bros , Glaser added, “only Sweetpea, not Hasbro, has the right to make a movie with Dungeons & Dragons as its primary title.” Of course Hasbro sees it differently, which is why they rolled the dice with its initial complaint last May . “Hasbro has a right to begin to make movies of its own based on the property,” said lawyer Jeremy Goldman in his closing before … [Read more...] about ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Trial Ends; Will Warner Bros Or Universal Cast Magic Sequel Spell?

John Travolta shared a tribute for Olivia Newton-John , his Grease costar and longtime friend who died on Monday at the age of 73. “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!” he captioned a photo of Newton-John via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) In the Randal Kleiser-directed film, Travolta and Newton-John portrayed lovebirds Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson, respectively, two opposites who were brought together by destiny in the summer of 1958. Grease remained popular in the decades following its release, which both Travolta and Newton-John relished. They reunited in 2019 for a Her death was confirmed on Monday afternoon by her husband John … [Read more...] about John Travolta Remembers ‘Grease’ Costar Olivia Newton-John: “Your Impact Was Incredible”

Paramount+ has set the lead cast for its upcoming drama series Sexy Beast , the prequel to the 2000 cult British gangster movie, which is set to premiere in 2023. The series will track the origin story of the Gal Dove, Don Logan and Teddy Bass characters, played in the movie by Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley and Ian McShane, respectively. It will explore Gal and Don’s complicated relationship as Gal finds himself descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s, while falling in love with DeeDee. James McArdle (Mare of Easttown) leads the cast as Gal Dove, with Emun Elliot ( The Gol d) starring as Don Logan, Gal’s best friend. The pair are small-town thieves living the good life in ‘90s East London. Sarah Greene ( Normal People ) is Deedee, an adult film star with the potential to turn Gal’s whole life upside down. Stephen Moyer ( Shots Fired) is Teddy Bass, a rising name in the gangster world, who … [Read more...] about ‘Sexy Beast’: James McArdle, Emun Elliott, Sarah Greene, Stephen Moyer Among Lead Cast For Paramount+ Prequel Series

EXCLUSIVE: It might not be too much of a stretch to say that Bert Fields has played a role in almost every great Hollywood legal battle of the last 30 years. The Cardinal Richelieu of Tinseltown attorneys, Fields counts among his accomplishments successfully taking on Disney and Michael Eisner to the tune of a $250 million payout for Jeffrey Katzenberg back in the late 1990s. He repped Star Wars creator George Lucas in negotiations with the House of Mouse as well. The Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger partner has also represented Tom Cruise, the Weinsteins, James Cameron , Warren Beatty against Paramount over Reds , the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Godfather author Mario Puzo and his estate and other heavyweights, including studios like Universal. Snared for a time in the FBI’s spotlight over his hiring of Anthony Pellicano , Fields eventually emerged unscathed from the scandal —  a fate not shared by many who employed the still-imprisoned P.I. … [Read more...] about Bert Fields Talks Disney Ban, George Lucas, James Cameron, Harvey Weinstein, Napoleon & The Next Big Thing

As Netflix continues to expand internationally, Ted Sarandos said he’s got sights on offering as many as 20 original scripted series per year as he sat in conversation with Netflix-friendly creators Vince Gilligan ( Breaking Bad ) and Mitch Hurwitz ( Arrested Development ) on Wednesday at NATPE . “I think we can launch — successfully, high quality — around 20 original scripted shows a year, which means every 2 1/2 to three weeks you’re launching a new season or a new show on Netflix meant to be for really diverse tastes all around the world,” he said. The question came in reference to Netflix’s recent original series Marco Polo , a $90 million production that drew mixed reviews but, he said, played extremely well overseas. “The launch and completion rates were comparable with Orange Is The New Black and House Of Cards , and more than that it’s happening around the world at the same time,” Sarandos said. “The season 2 pickup was based on that performance.” … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Eyes 20 Original Series A Year, Rips Theater Owners Again – NATPE

Anne Heche, the American actress was admitted to a hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after meeting with an accident on Friday (August 5, 2022). The car Anne Heche was driving crashed into a residence in Los Angeles, and caught fire. The actress has reportedly suffered severe burns and injuries in the car crash and her recovery might take a long time. According to the reports published by CNN, Anne Heche's family and friends are still trying to process what led to her car crash. Sources close to the actress' family suggest that she is lucky to be alive, as she has suffered severe burns and has a long recovery ahead. The CNN reports also suggest that it took the firefighters over an hour to access, confine and fully extinguish the stubborn flames within the heavily damaged structure of Anne Heche's car. The actress was immediately rushed to a hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics in critical condition. There we no other injuries reported. … [Read more...] about Anne Heche Severely Burnt In Car Crash: Celebs Wish Her A Speedy Recovery

Banni Chow Home Delivery and Imlie are two popular shows on television. The shows have been doing well on the TRP chart since a long time now. The actors of the show are also seen in Ravivaar with Star Parivaar , during which they bonded really well. Ulka and Sumbul bond like a house on fire. Both the actresses are young and are praised for their amazing acting skills in their respective shows. Recently, Ulka spoke about Imlie actors Fahmaan and Sumbul. She called Fahmaan cool and Sumbul her dance soulmate. Ulka was quoted by India-Forums as saying, "We connected well with each other on the integration episode of Banni Chow Home Delivery and Imlie , when it was just about to launch. I had recently come back from Delhi when I visited Imlie's set, and I was under the weather because of travel. They handed me a script and I was a bit nervous because of new actors, different set, and I started fumbling in the first two-three takes. Sumbul made me feel super-comfortable. … [Read more...] about Ulka Gupta Calls Fahmaan Khan Cool & Says Sumbul Touqeer Is Her Dance Soulmate

Actor Nikhil Siddhartha's upcoming fantasy film, Karthikeya 2, a sequel to the actor's 2017 film Karthikeya is gearing up for release all over the world on August 13. The movie is directed by Chandoo Mondeti, who is also the friend of actor Nikhil Siddhartha, and helmed Karthikeya. The movie, which is about finding the truth of Lord Krishna and the lost city Ayodhya, has quite an interesting trailer. The makers of the film released a trailer which generated great pre-release buzz for the film. With Karthikeya being a super hit, the team have collaborated for a mystery thriller yet again, exploring the theme of Lord Krishna. According to a film critic and member of the Overseas Censor Board, Umair Sandhu, the fantasy thriller is going to be a hit film. He termed Karthikeya 2 as "Terrific." Anupama Parameswaran is roped in for the sequel of Karthikeya to play the female lead opposite Nikhil. Actor Nikhil plays the role of a doctor in the film and sets out … [Read more...] about Karthikeya 2 First Review: Nikhil Siddharth’s Fantasy Thriller Exceeds Expectations With The Trailer

Gallery Launch Gallery Getty UPDATE 1:10 PM PT -- John Travolta just posted about Olivia's passing, saying, "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John! UPDATE Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Olivia Newton-John , who soared to international stardom as both a singer and movie star has died. Olivia's husband, John Easterling , says she died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends. Olivia has battled breast cancer for more than 30 years, a specific cause of death was not given, although a source close to Olivia told TMZ, "After a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer." Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Olivia hit … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73