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Actors Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Peter Sarsgaard and Dakota Johnson will be honored at the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, which runs July 4-12.

Sweden’s Skarsgård will be presented with the Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema, and will present his latest film “Sentimental Value,” which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Skarsgård appeared primarily in European films. His performance as the lead in Hans Alfredson’s “The Simple-Minded Murderer” (1982) earned him a Silver Bear for best actor at the Berlinale. He also played the lead in the drama “The Ox” (1991), directed by cinematographer Sven Nykvist, which was nominated for the Academy Award for best foreign language film.

After appearing in several international productions – including an adaptation of Milan Kundera’s “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” and the action film “The Hunt for Red October...

If you're a fan of "How to Train Your Dragon," you may be pleasantly surprised at the changes director Dean DeBlois has made to the classic 2010 animated film (which he also co-directed) for his live-action remake. While the Viking Stoick is once again played by Gerard Butler and the Night Fury dragon Toothless looks virtually the same in both films, DeBlois gets a lot of mileage out of the new actors he casts to take over the roles. In addition to some welcome famous faces like Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, and Peter Serafinowicz, this version of "How to Train Your Dragon" has a pair of new leads in Mason Thames (playing dragon trainer Hiccup) and Nico Parker, who portrays dragon-training student Astrid.

While Parker may not yet be a name star in Hollywood, she's certainly not a total unknown. Although her acting career only began in 2019, she's appeared in several high-profile projects since then,...

The cast and crew of the new live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” celebrated the Los Angeles premiere Saturday at the Academy Museum.

On the carpet, the stars of the film spoke about the universal message of the bond between viking Hiccup and the dragon Toothless, and how it resonates with audiences of all ages. “One of the powerful things about the film is that it makes people feel seen,” Nico Parker, who plays Astrid, told Variety. “Despite the element that is otherworldly, whether you’re a Hiccup or an Astrid, a lot of people are touched by it.”

Gabriel Howell, who plays Snotlout, said he related to the characters the first time he watched the animated trilogy. “You feel in-between phases and in-between versions of yourself, and [director Dean DeBlois] injects the film with wonder and heart,” Howell said. “It’s the ultimate wish fulfillment, meeting a best friend who is a dragon.

Nico Parker is paying no attention to the How to Train Your Dragon backlash over her casting.

In a new interview, Parker addresses the negativity surrounding her appearance in the live-action remake of the DreamWorks animated film.

“There’s some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless,” she told The Times of London.

She continued, “But for the people that just hate inclusivity, hate change — when it comes to that side of things, I just don’t care. If I wouldn’t value your opinion on most things in life, I can’t value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad.”

The controversy surrounding Parker’s casting in the role of Astrid is that the actress does not...

Nico Parker is paying no mind to those who are upset about her casting in the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.”

In a recent interview with The Times of London, Parker addressed the online backlash surrounding her casting as the young dragon butt kicker Astrid. Some were upset that Parker doesn’t have blonde hair and blue eyes like the character in the original animated “How to Train Your Dragon.” However, the 20-year-old British actress explained that she does not let those comments get to her head.

“There’s some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless,” she said. “But for the people that just hate inclusivity, hate change — when it comes to that side of things, I just don’t care.

Nico Parker is speaking out about social media reaction to the actress’ casting as Astrid in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.

In an interview with British publication The Times, Parker was asked about online trolls grousing that the actress does not have blonde hair and blue eyes, as Astrid was initially depicted in the animated films that launched with 2010’s original How to Train Your Dragon. Universal Pictures releases the remake of the DreamWorks Animation hit movie in theaters Friday.

“There’s some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless,” Parker said. “But for the people that just hate inclusivity, hate change — when it comes to that side of things, I just don’t care.”

The 20-year-old performer continued,...

Is it the biggest unanswered question in cinematic history? Who is Sophie's father? It's the question that's plagued so many fans of the Mamma Mia! Cinematic Universe (Mmcu), but it also has an answer — one that our beloved Sam Carmichael (better known as actor Pierce Brosnan to the rest of you) knows. But the artist formerly known as James Bond is not going to be the one to spill the beans, it seems: no, he's letting the as-yet-to-be-confirmed third film, Mamma Mia! 3 (or Mamma 3!a to those with class and style) have the glory there. Which is absolutely maddening, but also completely and totally fair.

The actor was asked about the prospect of a third film during a chat with The Hollywood Reporter about his latest project, the Paramount+ drama, MobLand. And at the tail end of that interview, THR asked one of the greatest questions of our time: "I...

Mamma Mia!took the box office by storm in 2008, with its sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Againarriving ten years later, but the Abba-infused movie musical franchise has fallen silent ever since. Global producer Judy Craymer has now shared some news that might inspire fans to sing from the rooftops again, as she has not only confirmed that Mamma Mia 3is still in active development, but also hinted that there could be a role for pop icon Sabrina Carpenter in the long-awaited third film, even though casting has not yet been finalized.

Fans campaigned for Carpenter to be in Mamma Mia 3 after the chart-topping singer started covering the movie's titular Abba song and other hits on tour. Many believed she would be the perfect fit to play Amanda Seyfried's onscreen daughter. When asked what role Carpenter could take in the third feature, Craymer suggested, "She'd be a goddess or...

The popular stage musical Mamma Mia!, which showcases the songs of 70s pop group Abba, is making a triumphant return to Broadway in a limited engagement at the Winter Garden Theatre with performances from August 2 and a gala official opening night on August 14. The play will be performed on the heels of George Clooney’s Good Night and Good Luck production. Additionally, the Clooney Good Night and Good Luck Broadway show was recently announced to be a first-time live play broadcast on CNN.

As Mamma Mia! returns to the stage, producer Judy Craymer sits down with Deadline to talk about the musical. Craymer teases a bit about what is coming next for the franchise, including a planned TV version. However, she retains the secrecy around the details of all her future plans and says, “It’ll be a comedy-drama made for TV. I’m not doing that now. But I...

Jennifer Lopez is in her thriving era and honestly, it’s iconic to witness. She’s not just staying relevant, she’s rewriting the rules of what it means to be a global superstar in your 50s. J.Lo is acting, producing, building an empire, and somehow still finding time to serve looks that shut down the internet. It’s giving unstoppable.

Coming off the release of Unstoppable, her sports drama produced alongside former husband Ben Affleck, Lopez is showing zero signs of slowing down. That film reminded audiences of her powerful presence both on and off screen and now, she’s ready to dive headfirst into a new slate of projects that are already turning heads in the industry.

This year alone, she’s attached to multiple new movies, and yes, she’s front and center and behind the camera. That producer credit? She wears it like a crown.

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed June this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated Season 4 of the sci-fi comedy-drama series Resident Alien, as well as the streaming release of the new Syfy series Revival. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the seven new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in June 2025.

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Night Swim is a 2024 supernatural horror film written and directed by Bryce McGuire. Based on McGuire and Rob Blackhurst’s 2014 short film of the same name, it revolves around the Warren family as they move into a suburban house and discover a swimming pool in their backyard. However, they soon realize that the pool is haunted by a sinister entity.

Christine Baranski had fans laughing during her recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as she dished on her Mamma Mia! co-stars- and one actor’s less-than-enthusiastic attitude toward dancing to Abba. Watch the video! Baranski, who played Tanya in the 2008 movie musical, recalled filming the joyful “Dancing Queen” number with co-stars Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård. While Brosnan was all in and Firth leaned into the irony of his dance moves, Skarsgård had a tougher time. “Stellan hated it,” Baranski said with a grin. “We finally got to the dock, and the number was ending, and the camera was moving around him.” Director Ol Parker eventually told Skarsgård it was time for his close-up. “‘You have to do the...

Christine Baranski is looking back at filming the Mamma Mia! movies.

While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night (May 7), the 73-year-old Emmy-winning actress reflected on how her former co-stars felt about filming the dance numbers in the movies based on the beloved Abba music.

Keep reading to find out more…During their chat, Stephen mentioned to Christine that his next guest would be Stellan Skarsgård, who she worked with on Mamma Mia!.

Christine then recalled filming the dance scenes with Stellan, 73, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth, saying that Pierce “was game” and would “skip down the hill multiple times” during “Dancing Queen,” while Colin “meant all of his moves ironically.”

However, Stellan was not a fan of having to dance on camera.

“Stellan hated it. We finally went down the hill and ‘Dancing Queen’ and landed on the dock. Then it was the end of the number.

Brett Goldstein might be one of the more underrated players in movies and TV series. He doesn't just act, either. Nor does he only act and write. He creates, and what he comes up with are some excellent and highly entertaining ideas.

Many might know him from playing Roy Kent on the Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Kent is a good-hearted menace. He is not easy to please, but he will help those in need. Goldstein plays the character dynamically and exceptionally well.

Some might know him from another Apple TV series, Shrinking. His part is minor on that show (he doesn't appear until season two), but essential. He plays the character who drives drunk and kills Jason Siegel's character's wife. The show is a comedy with a heavy dose of kind-hearted drama. Goldstein also co-wrote the episodes and created the show.

Brett Goldstein, Jennifer Lopez and Netflix should...

Here’s A Look At The Full Cast Of Jennifer Lopez’s Office Romance! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rom-coms are making a return, much to the joy of fans. From the success of Anyone But You, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, to Picture This, featuring Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, there has been a resurgence in the hit genre, and streaming platforms are holding on to it.

Another romantic comedy titled Office Romance is on the horizon, and it stars none other than Jennifer Lopez. Brett Goldstein stars alongside her and has expressed his joy and gratitude for getting this opportunity. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming film and the full cast list!

Office Romance: What Do We Know About Upcoming Netflix Rom-Com?

Office Romance is directed by Ol Parker and Betty Gilpin and written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly. Speaking to Tudum, Brett said, “Every...

Netflix is back to doing what they do best, crowd-pleasing comedic films, and has announced a new romantic comedy, “Office Romance,” from director Ol Parker, who isn’t new to the genre after helming “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”

Casting on “Office Romance” is shaping up nicely as the streaming giant revealed most of the names on the call-sheet.

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Jennifer Lopez (“Hustlers”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”), and Betty Gilpin (“Glow”) lead the new flick, which boasts serious star power.

Continue reading ‘Office Romance’: Netflix Rom-Com Led By Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin & Edward James Olmos Adds Supporting Cast at The Playlist.

Jennifer Lopez is going back to her rom-com roots. But this Office Romance is definitely not safe for work.

Lopez stars alongside Brett Goldstein in the upcoming film, which recently kicked off production. “Every day I come to work to do a rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and this incredible cast, and I expect people to jump out and tell me I’m being pranked,” says Goldstein. “Hasn’t happened yet, so maybe this is real?” See new photos below that Lopez posted from set!

Penned by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, Office Romance will be directed by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) and co-stars Betty Gilpin. The film also reteams Lopez with Edward James Olmos, who originally played her father in the 1997 film Selena, and will once again portray the onscreen father to Lopez.

Lopez, Goldstein, and Kelly are also producers, along with Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett,...

George Clooney is arguably one of the most popular leading men in Hollywood. However, the actor says he no longer has much interest in the romance genre.

"Look, I'm 63 years old. I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men," Clooney told 60 Minutes. That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore," he added. The actor is currently preparing for his Broadway debut in the upcoming production of Good Night, and Good Luck. The stage play is adapted from the 2005 film of the same name which starred David Strathairn as the newsman.

Clooney, who appeared in the movie as Fred Friendly, co-wrote the play with Grant Heslov. When asked if he wished he had made the move to Broadway sooner, the actor was candid with his response. "I don't know that I could have. I didn't do the work required to get there," he explained. "There isn't a...

George Clooney is putting his romance movie days behind him. Speaking to “60 Minutes” to promote his starring role in the Broadway production of “Good Night, and Good Luck,” Clooney told his fans that he will no longer act in “romantic films anymore.” Clooney’s last romantic-comedy was 2022’s “Ticket to Paradise” with Julia Roberts, which grossed a decent $168 million at the worldwide box office.

“Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men,” Clooney said. “That’s not my job. I’m not doing romantic films anymore.”

“60 Minutes” noted that Clooney’s “sexiest man of the year phase” in the early 2000s marked one of the heights of his film career, to which the Oscar winner agreed that it “was a big time” for him. However, that time is over. Across Clooney’s filmography, he appeared in such romance films as 1996’s...

Mamma Mia!star Amanda Seyfried has shared a long-awaited update about the third installment of the Abba-infused movie musical franchise, giving fans something to sing and dance about. The actress, who plays Sophie Sheridan in the 2008 movie Mamma Mia! and its 2018 prequel/sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, was asked about the likelihood of another follow-up in the future, to which she asserted that there will be more to come from the star-studded ensemble because my, my, how could they resist it?

Entertainment Tonight recently sat down with Seyfried to discuss her role in the new Peacock crime thrillerLong Bright River, but the actress also took a slight intermission to offer an update on the next Mamma Mia! sequel. "Mamma Mia! 3 is happening," she confirmed. "It's going to happen in Greece." She jokingly projected that the movie should enter production before 2038 before adding that she would "ideally" like to...

Exclusive: French actor Lucas Bravo has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.

Bravo is best known for his lead role in Netflix’s Emily in Paris. Since Season 1 he has played Gabriel, a chef and on-again, off-again love interest of the show’s titular character. The romantic dramedy was renewed for a fifth season following Season 4 Part 2, which dropped in September.

Bravo appeared in last season’s finale and is currently being courted to return for Season 5 of the tentpole show, which also stars Lily Collins as the titular Emily Cooper and Ashley Park as Emily’s best friend Mindy Chen. Deadline exclusively reported the news that Lucien Laviscount, another star in Emily’s love life, will return as a series regular next season.

Bravo has worked mainly in his native France for the past few years, most recently starring in Melanie Laurent’s 2024 feature directorial debut Sulak (aka Freedom...

Exclusive: Betty Gilpin (American Primeval) has closed a deal to join Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in Netflix’s Office Romance, the rom-com written by Ted Lasso’s Goldstein and Joe Kelly. It kicks off production in New Jersey in March, sources tell Deadline.

Netflix declined comment.

Plot and character details are under wraps. Ol Parker (Ticket to Paradise) will direct, with Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett to produce for Ryder Picture Company along with Goldstein; Kelly; and the trio of Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Films. Courtney Baxter is exec producing for Nuyorican, which has a multiyear first-look deal with Netflix spanning features, TV series and unscripted content.

We were first to tell you about Netflix’s acquisition of the package in a heated bidding war last fall.

Gilpin is no stranger to Netflix, having earned three Emmy nominations for her work on the streamer’s series Glow.

Between her prominent roles in projects like Game of Thrones, 300, and both The Purge and Terminator franchises, Lena Headeyis a certified badass when it comes to playing powerful leading characters. Headey's time as Cersei Lannister alone showcases her skill at developing a cruel, intimidating screen presence, which is why it's still surprising to learn the actor's legacy on film is as varied as it is compelling. In particular, those searching for Headey's softer side can do no better than Imagine Me & You, the 2005 rom-com that sees Headey trade her crown for a flower shop. Directed by Ol Parker, who later went on to direct Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Imagine Me & You offers the same blend of humor and heartwarming charm, delivering one of the most underrated rom-coms of the early 2000s in the process.

Ho ho ho, ’tis the Holiday season, and Christmas is nigh upon us. Also, high time that people stop talking like this. Christmas is most fondly defined with the usage of words like “tis” and “twas”, and talking about things like Santa and egg nog. Surely the world has moved past that? There are plenty of other ways to keep the old Christmas traditions alive. One of them is through cinema. The magic of moviemaking has always enthralled, and ever since It’s a Wonderful Life was released, people have religiously watched movies about Christmas with their families. Anything around the subject catches your fancy; we have got you covered. Let us define your Christmas with this list of the best Christmas movies you can stream on everyone’s favorite Ott platform Disney Netflix. Happy reading!

1. Klaus (2019)

The Christmas spirit is most gleefully captured in Klaus’ plot, which is the textbook...

The holiday season is always a delightful time for families, with one traditional activity being watching their favorite Christmas movies. While everyone has one or a few nostalgic classics they love to rewatch annually, people shouldn't ignore what the current decade has been bringing audiences. Every December of the 2020s thus far, various holiday movies have been released.

Though many wouldn't be considered critical darlings, a few can slip through the cracks to become celebrated thanks to their creative spirit. Whether they are well-written dramedies, colorful musicals, or belong to an entirely different genre, like action, these Christmas movies have joined the best in the modern era. They range from adult-themed, like The Holdovers, to family-friendly, like Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, proving there's still imagination in creating holiday magic.

A Boy Called Christmas is an Overlooked Tale of Santa's Origins

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Meryl Streep, a Hollywood heavy hitter, has the resume to pick and choose her roles, and she has a reputation for taking on fresh and challenging parts. That's likely why the part of Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! appealed to her. Playing a mother with a complicated past who occasionally breaks out in song isn't something that comes around every day. However, sequels are more complicated (as in the case of Downton Abbey: A New Era) because Streep isn't as passionate about them. This preference possibly influenced why Meryl Streep didn't fully return in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

The widespread success of the original Mamma Mia! begged for a sequel,...

How to Train Your Dragon director Dean DeBlois has weighed in on the recent controversy around the decision to cast actress Nico Parker as Astrid in the live-action remake. Nico Parker, the daughter of Ticket to Paradise director Ol Parker and Westworld star Thandiwe Newton, has become a star in her own right, appearing in the live-action Dumbo and also as Sarah Miller on the hit HBO series The Last of Us. The decision to cast Nico Parker as Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon has caused a typical backlash that comes with casting a non-white actor as a previously white character, including the disappointing barrage of racist comments.

Now, director Dean DeBlois has weighed in on the casting decision. On Instagram, DelBois made a post talking about the decision to cast Parker in the role of Astrid for How to Train Your Dragon, saying that Parker captured the...

Seemingly following in the footsteps of Disney, whose live-action remakes are now more frequent than their animated movies, DreamWorks has decided to give us a live-action remake of one of its most famous series, How to Train Your Dragon. The live-action remake of the first movie is scheduled for a 2025 release, and we have recently received some new footage from the movie.

And while we could debate the purpose of such a live-action remake, it is happening, and there is not much we can do there.

The first visuals look pretty nice if you ask us, and we are sure that the film will retain some of the charm of the original animated series.

But, as you might have assumed, there are also some controversies surrounding the upcoming movie and the biggest one at this point is the casting of Nico Parker, daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker,...

Exclusive: Ol Parker will direct Jennnifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in the Netflix romcom, Office Romance.

We hear the production will be shooting in New Jersey this March.

Deadline told you first that Lopez was set to continue her mass-appealing movie streak with the streamer on this irreverent comedy project that 2x Ted Lasso Emmy winning Goldstein co-wrote with Joe Kelly.

Producers are Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company; Goldstein, Joe Kelly; and Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Films. EP is Courtney Baxter for Nuyorican Films.

Parker directed such Universal hits as Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again which grossed close to $400M, as well as the studio’s Juilia Roberts and George Clooney romcom, Ticket to Paradise, which at close to $170M WW repped a comeback for the genre post Covid, as well as older moviegoers. Parker wrote the $240M grossing Best Marigold Hotel franchise for Searchlight Pictures.

The stage and screen director, who filmed Smith in The Lady in the Van, recalls her unblinking wit at work on stage in A German Life

• Smith dies aged 89

• Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson

• A life in pictures

• Obituary

• Her 20 best films

• Michael Palin, Mike Newell and Ol Parker remember Smith

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Maggie Smith seemed in her performances to care nothing about being loved, but she was as widely adored as an actor can be. The two things were connected; everyone who watched her knew that there was an unswerving honesty behind her ruthless wit and her ability, in the blink of an eye, to shine a light on the most terrifying abysses of the human condition.

She found life hysterically funny and unbearably painful. Her company was exhilarating – she was even sharper and wittier than her legions of fans imagined her to be. But since the death of her husband,...

In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall

• Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson

• A life in pictures

• Obituary

• Her 20 best films

• Michael Palin, Mike Newell, Ol Parker and Nicholas Hytner on Smith

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Maggie Smith, the prolific, multi-award-winning actor described by peers as being “one of a kind” and possessed of a “sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent”, has died aged 89.

Her work, which ranged from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to Harry Potter to Downton Abbey, brought her global recognition, as well as two Oscars and eight Baftas.

Matt Haig’s vampire novel The Radleys is heading to the screen courtesy of Sky Cinema, and here’s the trailer.

The first novel from acclaimed writer Matt Haig to be adapted for the screen was A Boy Called Christmas. Directed by Gil Keenan and co-written by Keenan and Ol Parker, the plot followed a boy and his talking mouse, who spring into action to save the land of the elves. It is available to watch on Sky Cinema.

Haig’s 2017 novel The Radleys has now been adapted for the screen. The synopsis reads as follows:

The Radleys are an ordinary family who hold a dark secret… they are abstaining vampires. As if being a teenager wasn’t bad enough, bloodthirsty instincts take over the teens of the family revealing the terrifying truth and opening the door for an extended family member to re-enter and upend The Radleys’ once perfect slice of suburbia.

Back in 2020, it was announced that Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker would be following that film up by taking the helm of The Thursday Murder Club, an adaptation of the debut novel by Richard Osman (creator and co-presenter of the BBC quiz show Pointless), for Amblin. Given that Parker’s involvement was announced just days before the pandemic lockdowns, it’s not surprising to hear that iteration of the project didn’t hold together… but The Thursday Murder Club is still moving forward. A couple months ago, word came out that Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye), Helen Mirren (The Queen), and Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3) were being eyed for lead roles in the film, which is now coming our way from Home Alone and Harry Potter director Chris Columbus. Now Deadline confirms that Brosnan, Mirren, and Kingsley are on board to star in the film alongside Celia Imrie...

Julia Roberts almost turned down iconic role in Notting Hill due to thinking it would be "boring" to play an actress. Despite initial hesitation, Roberts' portrayal of Anna Scott became one of her most beloved and iconic film roles. Notting Hill remains a standout romantic comedy with Roberts' chemistry with Hugh Grant and Richard Curtis' charm.

Julia Roberts is arguably the queen of romantic comedies, but 25 years ago she almost rejected one of her most famous rom-com roles, for a surprising reason. Over the course of her career, Julia Roberts has played a range of roles across a wide variety of genres. However, the genre Roberts has returned to more than any other is the romantic comedy. The actress has starred in over a dozen rom-coms over the years, with almost every Jullia Roberts romantic comedy proving to be a hit. Nevertheless, one of Roberts' best-known rom-com roles rarely happened.

Julia Roberts' return to rom-coms with Ticket to Paradise signals the time for a reunion with Richard Gere. Ticket to Paradise's success proves the audience's interest in seeing Roberts in rom-coms again. The key to success for a Julia Roberts and Richard Gere rom-com reunion is to focus on fun situations and chemistry.

Julia Roberts made her long-awaited return to rom-coms with Ticket to Paradise, and it proved that its time for a rom-com reunion with one of her best co-stars. Although Julia Roberts has explored different genres throughout her acting career, she rose to fame when she starred in some of the most popular rom-coms from the 1990s. Roberts undeniable charm and talent for bringing both comedy and romance to her performances made her the undisputed queen of rom-coms of the 1990s however, she left the genre in the 2000s and didnt make a proper return to it...

Celia Imrie completes the main cast of the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. More here.

One wonders quite when Richard Osman found the time to write a bestselling cosy crime series in between being the resident expert on Pointless (with a laptop that it turns out was never actually switched on) and the chairman of House Of Games.

However, The Thursday Murder Club quickly became a literary phenomenon, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment snapping up the rights before it has even been published, and it stayed atop the bestseller charts for months following its release.

The Thursday Murder Club follows the residents of a retirement home who find themselves attempting to the solve the case of a deceased property developer. It was reported last month that Dame Helen Mirren will play the role of Elizabeth Best, a former spy, Pierce Brosnan will play Ron Ritchie,...

Mother of the Bride is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Robin Bernheim. The Netflix film follows the story of Lana Winslow as she is surprised, to say the least by her daughter Emma’s bombshell wedding at a resort in Phuket, Thailand. But the surprises don’t stop there as when she gets to the wedding she finds out that the groom’s father is the man who broke her heart years ago. Mother of the Bride stars Brooke Shields in the lead role with Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Chad Michael Murray, Sean Teale, Rachel Harris, Wilson Cruz, and Michael McDonald starring in supporting roles. If you loved all the feels and situational comedy in Mother of the Bride here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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The Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, who is known for her impeccable presence on-screen, has returned to the silver screen following a brief break in 2022 with the romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise. Starring Roberts alongside George Clooney, the film follows a divorced couple who find themselves reflecting on their feelings for each other as they try to stop their daughter’s wedding.

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While the movie performed pretty well, the decision to return to romantic comedies might have been challenging for her, particularly due to her reluctance towards the genre in recent years, as she has previously disclosed.

Julia Roberts Shared Her Reluctance Towards Romantic Comedies in Later Years

After gaining worldwide recognition with the 1990 film Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts has starred in several hit movies, along with some of the best romantic comedy films of all time, such as My Best Friend’s Wedding and Notting Hill.

Netflix has acquired The Thursday Murder Club which will star Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley.

The film is the latest to be produced under the film partnership between Netflix and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin which includes the upcoming Carry-On starring Jason Bateman and Taron Egerton.

Chris Columbus is set to write and direct The Thursday Murder Club based on Richard Osman’s crime novel about a group of friends in a retirement home who solve cold cases for fun but soon become entangled in a real murder. Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment is producing.

Mirren will play ex-spy Elizabeth,...

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus will have a star-studded cast for his upcoming murder mystery. The film, titled The Thursday Murder Club, has just added several high-profile names.

Columbus' upcoming film will star Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Ben Kingsley. The upcoming murder mystery will adapt British TV host and producer Richard Osman's eponymous novel. Osman confirmed the news on his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment. The Thursday Murder Club will come from Steven Spielberg's production company, Amblin Entertainment.

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The Thursday Murder Club is the first book in the series of the same name, and was published in 2020. The novel takes place in a retirement home, where a group of unlikely friends meet up to investigate unsolved murders. They soon...

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley are set to star in the film adaptation of Richard Osman’s best-selling crime novel The Thursday Murder Club, according to Osman’s own podcast The Rest Is Entertainment.

Chris Columbus is set to write and direct the film which follows a group of friends in a retirement home who solve cold cases for fun but soon become entangled in a real murder. Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment is producing.

Osman also said the production will take place from “the end of June to September” in England.

The fourth main character, a retired nurse called Joyce,...

Back in 2020, it was announced that Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker would be following that film up by taking the helm of The Thursday Murder Club, an adaptation of the debut novel by Richard Osman (creator and co-presenter of the BBC quiz show Pointless), for Amblin. Given that Parker’s involvement was announced just days before the pandemic lockdowns, it’s not surprising to hear that iteration of the project didn’t hold together… but The Thursday Murder Club is still moving forward. Home Alone and Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is now attached to direct the film, and Variety reports that Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye), Helen Mirren (The Queen), and Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3) are being eyed for three of the four the lead roles!

The Thursday Murder Club will tell the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun.

Amblin’s film adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel “The Thursday Murder Club” is finally taking shape, with “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone” filmmaker Chris Columbus set to direct.

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley are being eyed for three of the four lead roles in the project.

The book, released in 2020, tells the story of four septuagenarian friends who live in a retirement community and solve cold cases for fun. When a shady property developer is found dead, the four find themselves in the middle of their first live crime.

Publishing rights for the book were sold in the biggest debut novel deal for a decade. Amblin Partners scored worldwide rights to the film after a competitive auction that attracted interest from 14 studios.

It’s been a strong year for Amblin, whose series “Masters of the Air” launched with more viewers in its opening weekend than any Apple...

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Which is why many of those partying in L.A. on Sunday night boarded planes across the Atlantic days later bound for the London Book Fair, which kicked off yesterday and runs through the end of the week, in search of their next Oscar-contending project. “It feels like there’s an influx of film and television executives, studio executives, producers etc., all coming into town,” Jason Richman, co-head of media rights at UTA, tells Variety.

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For sure, it will be taking over where Outlander leaves off, even if it explores a story long before Jamie and Claire were figments of their parents' imagination.

Here’s what we know bout Blood of My Blood Season 1 so far.

What is Outlander?

It’s best to start with what we know, which is what came before. Outlander is based on a series of books by author Diana Gabaldon.

Outlander is a time-traveling love story between 20th-century (married) nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser and 18th-century Jamie Fraser.

When visiting the ancestral home of her husband, Frank, Claire stumbles through the rocks at Craigh na Dun, which takes her back in time.

Unable to easily find her way back, the sassy lady leans on handsome laird Jamie for protection, and soon, they are in love.

While caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, a teenager (Nico Parker) strikes up a friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.

We had the pleasure of speaking to upandcoming British actor Nico Parker – daughter of award-winning actor Thandiwe Newton and acclaimed British director Ol Parker – about starring in this touching coming of age drama.

Parker and director Laura Chinn spoke about premiering their film at Sundance and about trying bro replicate the early 2000s accurately.

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With the announcement of a live-action adaptation of the highly successful animated feature film How to Train Your Dragon, many are quick to question the true intentions of the creators at Dreamworks and Universal. Though some scoff at the mere mention of a new reboot, there should be reasonable anticipation for the potential narratives and creative possibilities of an expanded Dragon universe.

The odds are surely stacked against Universal. Audiences and critics seem to be weary of the exhaustive effort Disney has put into their live-action adaptations. Starting with 2010’s Alice in Wonderland, Disney has repeatedly brought their animated favorites to real life with upcoming releases including Snow White, Moana, and Lilo & Stitch.

Universal has also struggled to launch an expanded cinematic universe. Their unsuccessful Dark Universe, initiated by Tom Cruise’s Mummy adaptation, failed enough to shut down the whole operation. Fast & Furious is currently delayed due to...

Laura Chinn’s feature film writing and directing debut hits close to the heart — her heart especially — in a semi-autobiographical story set in 2005 and inspired by her own growing pains at a dark time in her family’s life as her brother is dying of cancer and moved unknowingly into what turned out to be the same nursing facility, Suncoast, where Terri Schiavo was also a patient.

If you don’t know the name, Terri Schiavo, you probably weren’t seeing the news in 2005 as this was the notorious right-to-die case that actually started in 1998 in a dispute between Schiavo’s husband and parents over removing the feeding tube of the woman who was in a irreversible vegetative state. It sparked worldwide protests by many on all sides including religious zealots, non-stop news coverage, government interference and more all playing out in front of this Florida facility where Chinn’s brother,...

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Meryl Streep, a Hollywood heavy hitter, has the resume to pick and choose her roles, and she has a reputation for taking on fresh and challenging parts. That's likely why the part of Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! appealed to her. Playing a mother with a complicated past who occasionally breaks...

Woody Harrelson is channeling his “Edge of Seventeen” sensibilities for Sundance film “Suncoast.”

The “True Detective” alum appears in writer-director Laura Chinn’s coming-of-age feature debut “Suncoast” alongside Nico Parker. Inspired by Chinn’s semi-autobiographical story, “Suncoast” follows a teen (Parker) who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother (Laura Linney), strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Harrelson) who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.

Parker and Harrelson’s characters bond over their shared grief, with the title coming from the Suncoast hospital center where Parker’s brother is being treated. Ella Anderson, Daniella Taylor, Amarr, and Ariel Martin also star.

The film is having its world premiere in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category at Sundance 2024. Jeremy Plager, Francesca Silvestri, Kevin Chinoy, and Oly Obst produce the Searchlight Pictures film.

“Suncoast” lead Parker is the daughter of Thandiwe Newtown and Ol Parker.