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The first images have been released for upcoming animated martial arts adventure Blazing Samurai . The animated comedy is a family-oriented "remake" of Mel Brooks' classic 1974 movie Blazing Saddles and has enlisted an all-star cast including Michael Cera ( Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , Superbad ), Samuel L. Jackson ( Avengers: Endgame ), Ricky Gervais ( After Life ), George Takei ( Star Trek ), Michelle Yeoh ( Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 ), Djimon Hounsou ( Aquaman ) and even Blazing Saddles director Mel Brooks himself. STXfilms' Blazing Samurai will take the set-up of Brooks' classic and transplant it into the Samurai era. Oh yeah, and instead of humans the story will center on dogs and cats. The first image shows the pooch protagonist, Hank, being put through his samurai paces in what is sure to be one of many training sequences, with the second depicting an adorable cartoon kitten with a sword in hand and look of death in her eyes. RELATED: … [Read more...] about Blazing Samurai First Look Reveals Animated Remake of Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles

For the last 15 years, Bring It On and Dollhouse actress Eliza Dushku and her brother Nate Dushku have been trying to mount a biopic about controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe . “It’s not the easiest thing to get an art film financed, we’re not a Marvel comic,” she told Deadline at our Tribeca studio. In 2002, Eliza and Nate were introduced to the original script for Mapplethorpe by writer, Bruce Goodrich. In 2006, Goodrich optioned his screenplay to documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner. The parties approached the Mapplethorpe Foundation in 2008 seeking backing and support for a film.  A match was made marrying director Timoner and the Dushku siblings who funded the option from the Foundation for the right to tell the artist’s life story and reproduce his artwork for the film. In 2009, scribe Mikko Alanne joined the project to work on the script. Related Story 'Buffy' Alum Eliza Dushku Praises "Powerful, Painful" Claims By Charisma Carpenter Of … [Read more...] about Eliza Dushku’s 15-Year Journey To Make ‘Mapplethorpe’ – Tribeca Studio

Late-Night Laughs is Deadline’s weekly look at the business of jokes after dark. We focus on the biggest topics in the world of late-night, the people who make these shows tick and the moments that go viral. Drop me a line at [email protected] with tips or suggestions. This week, we hear from Ziwe Fumudoh about her new Showtime series, her hot take on the state of satire and how she’s the latest figure to join the late-night “renaissance”. We also look at how Jimmy Kimmel Live is quietly creeping up in the ratings and hear from Trevor Noah , who is set to pull double duty with a new weekly show on Paramount+ alongside his daily show. ZIWE: PUSHING LATE-NIGHT BOUNDARIES Ziwe Fumudoh is well versed in the world of late-night, having interned on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report to writing on The Rundown with Robin Thede and Desus & Mero. Related Story Late-Night Laughs: Inside The Ratings Battle Among Colbert, Kimmel & Fallon … [Read more...] about Late-Night Laughs: “Offensive, Bombastic & Satirical” Ziwe Punches Up To Break Through As New Voices Rise In World Of Variety

UPDATE : WarnerMedia has come out swinging in response to the social media post that Ray Fisher wrote on his exit from The Flash and allegations against DC Entertainment President Walter Hamada and his predecessor Geoff Johns. “As has been previously stated, an extensive investigation was conducted by an outside law firm, led by a former federal judge who has assured WarnerMedia that there were no impediments to the investigation,” a spokesperson said. “Last summer, Mr. Fisher was offered the opportunity to reprise his role as Cyborg in The Flash. Given his statement that he will not participate in any film associated with Mr. Hamada, our production is now moving on. Warner Bros. remains in business with Geoff Johns who continues to produce Stargirl, Batwoman, Doom Patrol, Superman & Lois , and Titans for the studio, among other projects. Related Story 'Justice League's' Ray Fisher Tweets Out New Complaint, WarnerMedia Immediately Responds Studio … [Read more...] about UPDATE: WarnerMedia Defends Walter Hamada In Response To Ray Fisher Twitter Blast Over His ‘Flash’ Dismissal