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He also worked multiple times with Scotts brother Tony, Alejandro G. Inarritu and James Mangold. JaneandKingdom of Heaven; and AndersonsThere Will Be Blood,Inherent ViceandThe Master. Somner also worked on TV series includingThe Hunger, The Governor, SpenderandThe Wanderer. Adam SomnerGetty Images He worked as AD, and producer and he performed both of those tasks with equal measures of devotion. He loved making movies. He loved being on the set. It was his gridiron....

Focus Featureshas acquired the sci-fi thrillerHot Spot, the second English-language feature from veteran Polish filmmakerAgnieszka Smoczynska. Focus will distribute the film in all territories worldwide, excluding Poland, Greece, and France. The film stars Andrzej Konopka, BAFTA nominee Noomi Rapace, and Reika Kirishima. Agnieszka SmoczyńskaFocus Features Gregory Jankilevitsch, Marcin Czernik, Christos V. Konstantakopulos serve as executive producers. Focus Features Michelle Momplaisir is overseeing the project for the studio. Faliro House is servicing the film in Greece....

Guest Column: CUNY ProfDr. Dr. Einsteinalsois a featured contributor in the newNetflixdocumentary, Buy Now! The second the doors were unlocked, chaos ensued. Black Friday shoppers hitting the storesTom Pennington/Getty Images Watch on Deadline This horrific event wasnt an isolated incident. Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased. A slightly cheaper TV or gaming console? Sandy Huffaker/ Getty Images So how did this madness start?...

Olivia Colman played the snaggle-toothed nanny at an early workshop in London of the musical in 2018. This was confirmed to me at the time by Thompson, who praised Colmans wonderful performance. Lily James and Rory Kinnear also took part in the original workshop. Emma Thompson in ‘Nanny McPhee’Working Title/Universal Sophie Thompson participated in later test-runs. She worked as associate director onGroundhog DayandThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time....

Its Black Friday and time for more football, as well as some shopping, of course. The action kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, from the Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium, with pregame coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is chased by Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Happy Friday, Insiders. Defying gravity, UniversalsWickeddebuted at $164.2M, the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation. The bumper number also placesWickedas the highest-grossing opening Friday flick in Imax for a PG film. ‘Moana 2’Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Despite attempts to lump the two flicks together for a combined Glicked opening weekend, this isnt a like-for-like. TheGladiator IIsplit was $55.5M domestic and $165.5M internationally. The ticket stubs are set to continue flowing this weekend asDisneysMoana 2starts its international run....

Colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum. Early versions of the disease begin as noncancerous forms called polyps. For the giant life re-direct cancer has placed in my path. James Van Der BeekGetty Images Im grateful to each and every one of you who has reached out and sent good vibes and prayers. It all lands and makes a difference. Who has shown me what unconditional love is and the magic that comes from that....

But nothing withNotting, and not for lack of trying. We did those mini sequels toLove Actuallyand those satisfied me a mini-Notting Hillreunion had been discussed. Curtis currently is promoting his upcoming Netflix animated filmThat Christmas, premiering December 4. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, ‘Notting Hill’ (1999)Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection As IndieWire points out, Hugh Grant probably isnt burning for a return toNotting Hilleither. The actor recently told Vanity Fair that he thinks his character was despicable....

The Mexican entertainment industry is mourning the death of legendary actressSilvia Pinal, whodied at the age of 93. Many stars have taken to social media to pay tribute and remember the late star. I will love you forever, Mom. Silvia PinalRalph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Getty Images Rest in Peace Silvia Pinal. You are one of my favorite actresses in life. Thank you for every hug we gave each other, for every conversation, for every moment....

Also in the cast were Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, Elaine Hendrix and Justin Theroux. The film has built a devoted following since its initial release. The film is streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV+. Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino, ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997)Everett Collection

Silvia Pinal, an actress in Mexicos Golden Age of cinema, has died. Pinal had been hospitalized earlier this month for a urinary tract infection. Mexicos Secretary of Culture confirmed Pinals death. Silvia PinalRalph Dominguez / MediaPunch / Edgar Negrete / Clasos / LatinContent / Getty Images With a career spanning more than six decades, she participated in more than 60 films and plays. Her legacy lives on as a fundamental pillar of cinema, theater and television in Mexico....

Indies are good counter-programming but face massive competition and have a hard time finding screens. It also played Telluride, was the Centerpiece film at TIFF and screened at the New York Film Festival. Deadlines reviewcalled the film a heartfelt, politically fiery melodrama Its at 94% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Courtesy Everett Collection The iconic Greek-American diva died in 1977, aged 53 in her longtime Paris home after tumultuous life....

Being a sequel to a $7.3 billion franchise has its headaches. Just askVin Dieselabout the nextFast & FuriousinstallmentFast X: Part 2. Wrote Diesel, I got universal in one ear saying we needFastX2by March 2026! Vin Diesel in ‘The Fate of the Furious’ (2017)Universal Pictures/Everett Collection I have Comcast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale! Rather, they have a space designated on March 13 that year for Mike Flanagans untitled BlumhouseThe Exorcistmovie....