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EXCLUSIVE : Gal Gadot is in talks to star in Ruin , a Justin Kurzel-directed drama. Backed by Marc Butan ’s MadRiver Pictures, the film has hopes of an early 2018 production start. That would enable Gadot to make the movie before starting work in the Patty Jenkins-directed Wonder Woman 2 , a film likely to start next summer. The rising star Gadot also recently aligned to join Bradley Cooper in Deeper , the Max Landis-scripted drama that Kornel Mundruczo will direct. Scripted by Matthew & Ryan Firpo, Ruin is in the vein of Inglorious Basterds and Fury , a gritty period revenge-thriller. A nameless ex-Nazi captain navigates the ruins of post-WWII Germany. Determined to atone for his crimes during the war, he hunts down the surviving members of his former SS Death Squad. Kurzel directed Assassin’s Creed and Macbeth . Gadot is repped by WME and Robert Offer, Kurzel by CAA, and the writers are repped by UTA and LBI Entertainment. CAA arranged the … [Read more...] about Gal Gadot In Talks To Star In Post-WWII Revenge Thriller ‘Ruin’

When new DC Co-Chairmen and CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran took their new posts last fall, there was a lot of agita in town with their swift decisions. This included the axing of Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3 , pausing the future of Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, and subtracting Henry Cavill from their new Superman Legacy movie after the actor (with Warner Bros) announced his return on social as the Man of Steel and appeared in Black Adam . Rumors promptly swirled that Gunn and Safran were hellbent on decimating the previous DC Snyderverse, which included recasting the actors who portrayed the comic book’s biggest superheroes, i.e. Wonder Woman ( Gal Gadot ), Aquaman ( Jason Momoa ), Shazam ( Zachary Levi ) and more. Quelling that fire, Safran said Monday that the door is still open to do more with those actors in their DC roles. RELATED: DC Bosses “Didn’t Fire” Henry Cavill; Talk Fate Of Robert Pattinson, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, … [Read more...] about DC Bosses “Didn’t Fire” Henry Cavill; Talk Fate Of Robert Pattinson, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Filmmakers & More In New Universe

EXCLUSIVE: Fox is developing Guards , a comedy created by, starring and executive produced by actor/comedian Nore Davis ( Dickinson ) with comedy writer Crystal Jenkins (I Love That For You, The Vince Staples Show) attached as writer and EP. Guards is a single camera, irreverent comedy with heart that follows the exploits of a group of eclectic security guards as they protect an affluent gated community. Davis plays newly hired guard Lance Lemont, an enthusiastic but reserved rule follower who has a strong desire to protect others, even if it’s just with a flashlight. Though he works his colleagues’ nerves, they’re bonded by their contempt for the needy, entitled residents, and a less-than-stellar boss. Davis and Jenkins executive produce with 3 Arts Entertainment’s Zack Waxenberg and Luke Maxwell. Davis is a favorite on the standup circuit, with specials on both Comedy Central and Amazon. He most recently completed filming the Lionsgate feature Puppyhood … [Read more...] about Nore Davis Comedy ‘Guards’ In Works At Fox

Kathryn Hahn is reprising her WandaVision role in the Disney+ spinoff series Agatha: Coven of Chaos and is teasing that there could be “a little song here or there.” Viewers of the Marvel series will remember that when Agnes was revealed to be the sorceress Agatha in the WandaVision series it was through a song that became a viral hit. With the recent casting of Patti LuPone , many wondered if there could be a musical number in the spinoff series. “Um, her costumes and her nails. They’re fabulous,” Hahn told TV Line . “And who knows, there may be a little song here or there… but no one is saying anything about that — certainly not me!” In addition to Hahn, other actors confirmed to be a part of the Agatha: Coven of Chaos include Joe Locke ( Heartstopper ), Aubrey Plaza ( White Lotus ), Ali Ahn ( Raising Dion ), Maria Dizzia ( The Good Nurse ), Sasheer Zamata ( Home Economics ), Debra Jo Rupp ( That ’70s Show ) and Emma Caulfield Ford who will … [Read more...] about ‘Agatha: Coven Of Chaos’: Kathryn Hahn Teases “A Little Song Here Or There” In ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff

EXCLUSIVE: Following her acclaimed performance in The Whale, which included a recent Critics Choice Awards nomination, Sadie Sink has found her next film. She is set to star in Searchlight’s O’Dessa , with Geremy Jasper directing. Penned by Jasper, with original songs written and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick, the film reunites producers Michael Gottwald for the Department of Motion Pictures, Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for RT Features as well as executive producers Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna. All worked on Jasper’s breakout hit Patti Cake$. O’Dessa is next up for Sink, who will shoot this May in Croatia before the final season of Stranger Things Vol. 5. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she … [Read more...] about Sadie Sink To Star In Geremy Jasper’s Rock Opera ‘O’Dessa’ For Searchlight Pictures

Grab the tissues. Jason Katims ‘ latest series Dear Edward is sure to be a tearjerker. Apple TV+ released a trailer for the series on Wednesday, which gives a glimpse at the powerful story of 12-year-old Edward Adler, played by Colin O’Brien, who survives a devastating commercial plane crash that kills every other passenger on the flight, including his family. As Edward and a diverse ensemble of others affected by the tragedy try to make sense of life after the crash, unexpected friendships, romances and communities are formed. To be fair, the series even made Katims shed a tear. During AppleTV+ ’s Television Critics Association panel on Wednesday, the Parenthood creator joked that he’d had to hold back tears in the editing room. “The embarrassing thing for me has been being in editing rooms, watching cuts of the show and starting to feel emotional in front of the editor and then I try to not cry, because it’s ridiculous to cry in front of [an editor] over words … [Read more...] about ‘Dear Edward’ Creator Jason Katims On Expanding The Story Beyond The Novel & Reuniting With Connie Britton

Tik Tok / @briochesf The San Francisco art gallery owner caught on video spraying a homeless woman with a hose was arrested Wednesday for the sickly act ... as the District Attorney called his actions "completely unacceptable." Collier Gwin was taken into police custody Wednesday on an arrest warrant and charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with the despicable Jan. 9 incident outside his Foster Gwin Gallery. The bust comes as a bit of a surprise. You may recall, cops initially said both parties chose not to pursue criminal charges, despite major public outcry for Gwin to face some type of punishment. A statement regarding Mr. Collier Gwin has been released by District Attorney @BrookeJenkinsSF ⤵️ https://t.co/XpZyLduxqm — SF DISTRICT ATTORNEY (@SFDAOffice) January 19, 2023 @SFDAOffice In any case, the city's District Attorney, Brooke Jenkins , announced that police decided to arrest Gwin after reviewing all the evidence. Jenkins also … [Read more...] about Art Gallery Owner Arrested For Spraying Homeless Woman With Hose

Onyx Collective has landed a pair of documentaries including Questlove ’s upcoming Sly Stone film. The brand, which airs on Hulu, will air both Questlove’s Untitled Sly Stone documentary and Anthem , which follows composer Kris Bowers and music producer Dahi as they take on a musical journey across the U.S. experimenting to reimagine the National Anthem. Separately, the brand has struck an overall deal with Joseph Patel, who produced Oscar-winning doc Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised alongside Questlove. Questlove will direct the Stone doc about Stone, otherwise known as Sylvester Stewart, who was frontman of Sly and the Family Stone and known for pioneering funk music. It will examine the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone and tells the story behind the rise, reign and fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists and, in doing so, tells a very human story about the cost of genius. It is produced by MRC, … [Read more...] about Questlove’s Sly Stone Documentary Lands At Onyx Collective Alongside Kris Bowers & Dahi’s ‘Anthem’

Angus MacLachlan wrote 2005’s terrific indie Junebug, which put Amy Adams on the big-time map and earned her a Supporting Actress Oscar nomination in a heartbreaking performance. It also put MacLachlan on the map with his first screenplay, and it was an auspicious start. Since then he has added directing to his credits including Goodbye to All and Abundant Acreage Available but tonight returned to the Sundance Film Festival with his latest, A Little Prayer , shot and set in his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC. Perhaps the kind of small indie that defines the term “Sundance movie,” A Little Prayer is largely a showcase for an exceptionally talented cast who make up the troubled family in this tale. It drifts into some soapy territory before it is over but is rescued by some fine acting, even if at times it feels more like a TV production than a gritty independent film, perhaps because the cinematography looks like video more often than not. RELATED: Sundance … [Read more...] about ‘A Little Prayer’ Sundance Film Review: David Strathairn & Jane Levy Lend Gravitas To Southern Family Melodrama

Daisy Jones & The Six isn’t so fictional anymore. A trailer for the upcoming Prime Video series, based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, brings the band to life led by Riley Keough as the titular character. In 1977, Daisy Jones & The Six were on top of the world. Fronted by two charismatic lead singers — Daisy Jones (Keough) and Billy Dunne ( Sam Claflin ) — the band had risen from obscurity to fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth. This is the story of how an iconic band imploded at the height of its powers. The trailer released Wednesday features clips of the band performing and writing music together, also hinting at the rocky relationship between Daisy and Billy. The trailer also includes the band performing their hit single from the book, “Regret Me.” The song is part of the fictional album Aurora , which has also been brought … [Read more...] about ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: Fictional Band Led By Riley Keough & Sam Claflin Brought To Life In New Trailer Featuring Their Single