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Taylor Lautner is set to star in a very self-aware(wolf) TV series.

Variety has learned exclusively that Lautner will star in and executive produce the scripted series “Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter,” which is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. The project was brought to Amazon by Tornante, the independent studio behind shows like “BoJack Horseman” and the Amazon series “Undone.” Daisy Gardner is the creator and showrunner.

The official logline for the series states:

“After wrapping the final ‘Twilight’ film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorized—but the truth is wilder than fiction. Taylor wasn’t just taking a mental health break. He was preparing for his real calling…Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter. Playing himself, Taylor is drawn into a secret society of werewolf trackers who need his unique expertise. As he navigates his double life—Hollywood actor by day, supernatural warrior by night...

Apple TVs Severance is the perfect blend of mystery, psychology, and suspense. In some respects, its a nuanced, modernist take on the classic Truman Show premise. Dan Ericksons recent smash hit preys upon todays greatest fears by twisting them into an unnervingly recognizable monster. In a society ruled by dispensability and transience, Severance dares to ask what happens to those who are not useful.

Fans of Severance have sung its praises since its 2022 debut, but its not the only serialized existential masterpiece. Back in 2014, ABC introduced its own mind-bending mystery. On paper, Resurrection reads like a rainy weekend page-turner. However, its execution elevated the shows premise to near-cinematic heights.

What Was Resurrection?

Aaron Zelman, best known for his work on Criminal Minds and Law & Order, created the television concept for Resurrection. Resurrection is based on The Returned, a 2013 novel by Jason Mott. Two famed composers created Resurrections score. Blake Neely...

Y2K, a disaster comedy, takes us back to the millennial chaos and satirizes the Y2K computer bug hysteria of 1999. The film, set for release in 2024, features a star-studded cast including Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, and Alicia Silverstone. Expect nostalgic music from 1999 like "Genie in a Bottle" and "Smooth" to accompany this alternate-history horror comedy.

The new trailer for A24's upcoming disaster comedy Y2K takes viewers back to the turn of the millennium. As one of A24's most anticipated upcoming movies, Y2K appears to take on a similar premise to 2013's This Is The End, which portrayed a fictional depiction of the apocalypse. Y2K marks the feature film directorial debut of former Saturday Night Live cast member Kyle Mooney, whose previous writing credits include Nathan for You and Brigsby Bear.

Y2K is written by Mooney and Evan Winter and is set to be released in theaters on...

That '90s Show follows Leia, daughter of Eric and Donna from That '70s Show, set in Point Place, Wisconsin. The series has noted historical errors and continuity issues, such as incorrect movie release dates and character ages. That '90s Show focuses more on capturing the vibe of the 1990s rather than maintaining strict historical accuracy.

That '90s Show debuted the first half of its second season on Netflix on June 27, 2024. Or, to make it more confusing, it is labeled "Part Two" with "Part Three," aka the second half of Season 2, set to air on October 24, 2024. Don't worry; that isn't even the strangest thing about That '90s Show. The sequel series to the popular That '70s Show now follows Leia Foreman (Callie Haverda), the daughter of Eric Foreman and Donna Pinciotti from the original series and the granddaughter of Red and Kitty Foreman (Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp respectively). The...

Last week, Max finally released the trailer for their much-anticipated The Batman spin-off series, The Penguin, teeing up its fall release date. Overall, it looks highly reminiscent of Matt Reeves’ film, with the cinematography very much in the Grieg Fraser mode. But what else do we know about The Penguin? More than you may think.

The Penguin is set after The Batman.

The plot of The Penguin is set to follow the title character, once again portrayed by Colin Farrell, as he rises through the ranks of the Gotham City criminal underworld. After the events of The Batman and the flooding of Gotham, including the death of Carmine Falcone, Cobblepot desperately wants to fill the power vacuum. Colin Farrell has also indicated that the film will serve as an origin story for the Penguin, something we have seen twice on screen before in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, played by Danny DeVito.

The soundtrack for Hulu’s Quiz Lady features an eclectic mix of songs from different eras, reflecting not just the primary setting of the movie but its backstory as well. Quiz Lady is a wholesome comedy that starts out with a brief intro that takes place in 1996 before moving forward to the present day. Awkwafina stars as Anne, a mild-mannered woman obsessed with game shows, while Sandra Oh plays her reckless sister, Jenny. While they are polar opposites, Anne and Jenny come together for a memorable road trip and game show appearance to pay off their mothers’ gambling debts.

Nick Urata, who previously scored another memorable road comedy, Little Miss Sunshine, composed the original music for Quiz Lady while the soundtrack includes popular numbers by mainstream talents such as Harry Styles and Smash Mouth. American Idol contestant Remi Wolf is also featured on the soundtrack with two songs in the movie.

This article contains spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2.

Key takeaways: The soundtrack for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 consists of amazing songs that enhance the series and can stand on their own. Songs from various genres and eras are featured, including hits by Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Guns N' Roses. The songs create a nostalgic, joyful, and sometimes emotional atmosphere for the show, complementing the themes of summer and teenage romance.

The Summer I Turned Pretty has become something of a staple in young adult television series and the soundtrack for the show's second season is proof of that. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a romantic drama following Belly, a young woman who finds love, joy, and drama at her family's beach house in the fictional Cousins Beach. Stuck between two brothers, Belly must figure out how to stay true to herself and her...

Bella Thorne has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the most influential figures in entertainment today.

In the past few years, she has managed to launch a highly successful acting career that has seen her appear in numerous major motion pictures and television series. Furthermore, she has also established herself as a fashion icon, launching two clothing lines and appearing on numerous magazine covers.

But how did Bella Thorne become so successful? What were some of the key moments that contributed to her rise to fame and fortune? In this article, we will explore Bella Thorne’s journey from an unknown performer to a world-renowned entertainer. You’ll get an inside look at her humble beginnings and see how she persevered despite great odds.

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You may recognize Bella Thorne as the star of Disney’s Shake It Up or her blockbuster films like The Duff,...

Exclusive: Soo Joo Park (Sense8), Brock O’Hurn (The Righteous Gemstones), Bella Thorne (Measure of Revenge), Laird Hamilton (Point Break) and Duke Nicholson (Us) are the latest additions to the cast of the dark comedy The Trainer, which Tony Kaye (American History X) is directing from a script by star Vito Schnabel and Jeff Solomon.

The film currently in production, after nearly a decade in development, is based on an original story by Schnabel. Unfolding over eight days of sleep-deprived chaos, it follows Jack (Schnabel), a down-on-his-luck fitness expert living with his mother in Los Angeles, who takes a maniacal swing at fame and fortune, trying to realize his version of the American dream. Julia Fox, Steven Van Zandt, Taylour Paige, Stephen Dorff, John McEnroe, Gina Gershon and Luka Sabbat are also set to star. Details with regard to the characters the newest additions to the cast will be playing are being kept under wraps.

Anyone who was a child or teenager in the late-1990s remembers Woodstock ’99; it was one of those presumably life-altering rites of passage that proved you were almost an adult. But much like MTV Spring Break, Woodstock ’99 held a far darker reality only clearly visible after entering adulthood.

Director Garret Price is no slouch at being able to perfectly encapsulate a moment in time, whether that be in the music world (he helmed 2015’s “Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue”) or a person. Here, the minute the opening guitar riff of Lit’s “My Own Worst Enemy” starts playing, a few of the doc’s attributes are immediately evident: If you loved rock of this period you’re in for a treat, and you are definitely gonna feel like you dropped back into 1999.

The documentary plays out in a straightforward manner, detailing the desire from Woodstock creatives Michael Lang and John...

Actress Bella Thorne ("Famous In Love") poses for "Grazia" (Italy) magazine, wearing Chanel wardrobe and jewellery for photographer Max Abadian:

Thorne first received recognition for her roles as 'Margaux Darling' in the TV series "Dirty Sexy Money" (2007-2008)...

...and as 'Ruthy Spivey' in the TV drama series "My Own Worst Enemy".

Thorne played 'CeCe Jones' on the Disney Channel TV series "Shake It Up" followed by the "The Duff" (2015), "Amityville: The Awakening" (2017) and "Infamous" (2020). 

Thorne also led the drama series "Famous in Love" (2017-2018), winning nominations from the "Teen Choice Awards. 

Thorne released her (rap) debut single "Watch Me" in 2011, followed by the EP "Made in Japan" (2012), the EP "Jersey" in 2014 and the studio album "What Do You See Now?" in 2020.

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In today's Horror Highlights: Watch the short film bnb, read a Q&a with the composer of Anything for Jackson, and learn about next year's schedule at The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies!

Watch the Horror Short Film bnb: "Meet Harry and Sally, a couple of aging millenials who found love on tinder, get around in an uber, and can always find a "home away from home" using the rental site bnb. But tonight’s stay, their host is nowhere to be found. Facing the new anxieties of the internet "sharing economy", being strangers in a strange house leads Sally to fear for their online reputation... and Harry to fear for their lives."

Writer/Director: Hunter Stiebel

Cast:

Harry: Hunter Stiebel

Sally: Tate Hanyok

Carol: Tacey Adams

Cinematography: Brian C. Weed

Editing: Gavin Michael Booth

Score: Mike Zarin of Sencit Music

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Composer John McCarthy Discusses His Latest Score to...

Take a look at new images of actress Bella Thorne ("Famous In Love") in the October 2020 issue of "Grazia" (Italy) magazine, wearing Chanel wardrobe and jewellery for photographer Max Abadian:

Thorne first received recognition for her roles as 'Margaux Darling' in the TV series "Dirty Sexy Money" (2007-2008)...

...and as 'Ruthy Spivey' in the TV drama series "My Own Worst Enemy".

Thorne played 'CeCe Jones' on the Disney Channel TV series "Shake It Up" followed by the "The Duff" (2015), "Amityville: The Awakening" (2017) and "Infamous" (2020). 

Thorne also led the drama series "Famous in Love" (2017-2018), winning nominations from the "Teen Choice Awards. 

Thorne released her (rap) debut single "Watch Me" in 2011, followed by the EP "Made in Japan" (2012), the EP "Jersey" in 2014 and the studio album "What Do You See Now?" in 2020.

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Quibi and Kevin Hart are teaming back up for another round of action/comedy shenanigans. The streaming service has announced a sequel to Hart's series Die Hart, which was a self-aware take on the action genre, taking its name from the Bruce Willis classic Die Hard. Rather appropriately, the sequel will be titled Die Harter, named in the vein of 1990's Die Hard 2: Die Harder.

Not much was revealed aside from the initial announcement. The series is produced by Kevin Hart and his long-time business partner Jeff Clanagan for Lol Studios. Hart will serve as executive producer, in addition to his starring role, with Candice Wilson (Lol Studios) and Bryan Smiley (HartBeat productions) also on board as executive producers. Jeff Clanagan, President of Laugh Out Loud, had this to say in a statement.

"Lol Studios is excited to produce season 2 of Die Hart and continue our work to...

Paramount is developing a remake of the classic ’80s comedy “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” that will star Kevin Hart and Will Smith, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

Hart and Smith will also produce the remake of the 1987 film that starred Steve Martin and John Candy, and Aeysha Carr, who has worked on “Brooklyn Nine Nine” and the upcoming Hulu series “Woke,” will write the screenplay as her debut feature film.

John Hughes directed the original film that was the story of two men fighting the elements and each other in order to get home for the holidays. The new film will be a modern update of the original that will star Smith and Hart as the oil-and-water duo. The original film is famous for the late John Candy’s performance as a wholesome but irritating shower curtain ring salesman and a legendarily profane tirade from Martin.

Milla Bell-Hart and Phil Tarl Denson in Impact 2.

Shaun Grant, Jason Smilovic, Kai Wu, Stuart Beattie and Sarah Heyward are mentoring 14 emerging creators in Impact Australia, the offshoot of Us Imagine Impact founded by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Tyler Mitchell.

Supported by Gentle Giant Media Group and Screen Australia, the inaugural eight-week accelerator program for creative storytellers from across Australia was originally slated to be held in Melbourne.

Due to Covid-19 it is now being held as a virtual program, with a twice-weekly speaker series. It will culminate in Pitch Day, hoped to take place in Melbourne in late 2020, with the ultimate goal of the creators selling their projects.

The 14 creators from across Australia are working on 10 projects:

Carrie Anderson (Nsw) – Bound (TV hour)

Luke Goodall (Vic) and Marc Gallagher (Vic) – Robots Inc. (TV half hour)

Sukhjit Khalsa (Wa) and Perun Bonser (Wa) – One of the Good Ones (TV...

Fantastic Four director Tim Story will return to the comic book movie genre once again for the superhero comedy Night Wolf. Thirteen years after his heavily criticized Marvel venture, Fantastic Four, Story will also be teaming up once again with frequent collaborator Kevin Hart.

Tim Story is currently negotiating to bring the upcoming comedy Night Wolf to the big screen. The movie is being described as "a Meet the Parents-esque encounter" where a man, played by Kevin Hart, meets his fianc&#233e's father for the first time. However, he soon discovers that his new in-law-to-be is actually the titular superhero, Night Wolf.

As this is a Kevin Hart vehicle, expect hilarious hijinks to ensue, as Hart no doubt attempts to impress his superhero father-in-law whilst flailing his arms around and squealing in that special way that only Kevin Hart can. Night Wolf is being written by Detective Pikachu screenwriters Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit.

According to his Jumanji: The Next Level co-star Dwayne Johnson, actor and funnyman Kevin Hart has been given a whole new perspective on life following his car accident last year. The accident left Hart fairly immobile and out of work for several months, and though he was back up on his feet by the time the press for Jumanji: The Next Level rolled around, he has emerged from the experience a changed man. Beloved behemoth Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been discussing the change in his co-star and friend.

"Kev and I have had some pretty moving conversations about his life journey and purpose after his accident. The experience he went through was both sobering and enlightening. When someone stares death in the eyes-and lives-you instantly become newly informed on just how fragile life is. Give an optimistic person a new lease on life and then get outta the way,...

Kevin Hart found a new meaning to life after the horrific car accident earlier this year, which left him hospitalised. The actor-comedian says he has realised that nothing in life is guaranteed, and that makes him stay "more present" for his family and friends.

"Life and your perspective change as you grow old," Hart told Ians when asked how did perspective of life changed for him after the near-fatal car crash.

Also Read:?Watch Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart get into a fight in Jumanji Thanksgiving video

Hart was in the passenger seat when he was involved in a car crash in his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Los Angeles on September 1. He fractured his spine in three places and had to undergo major surgery. He was released 10 days after the crash, and is still recovering from the crash.

"As you grow old, you understand and you appreciate...You have a different...

The seventh film in the cult classic Tremors series Tremors: Island Fury began filming in Thailand last week. And to celebrate the beginning of principal photography, the official Tremors Instagram page shared a fun video intro with Gross looking like a homeless Santa Clause. And before you say anything, I know what you're thinking. Is that Napoleon Dynamite and Flaca from Orange Is the New Black hanging out with the South Bend Shovel Slayer on vacation? And to that question, I have to say, yes, crazy as it sounds, yes that is Jon Heder and Jackie Cruz hugging all up on the new My Name is Earl version of Burt Gummer.

And speaking of Cruz, the My Own Worst Enemy and Kourtney & Khlo&#233 Take Miami actress also took to Instagram to share a pic of herself getting all kinds of chummy-chummy with Tremors: Island Fury and What Happened to Monday,...

As much as people say, “You’re your own worst enemy!” it’s never been truer than for the protagonists of “Gemini Man” (2019), “Fight Club” (1999), and “Us” (2019). Whether through movie-science cloning, mental illness or oppressive class structures (with a healthy dose of late capitalism in all three), this week, the Be Reel guys are looking at movies that pit protagonists against literal manifestations of themselves.

Continue reading My Own Worst Enemy: ‘Gemini Man,’ ‘Us’ & The 20th Anniversary Of ‘Fight Club’ [Be Reel Podcast] at The Playlist.

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The superhero movie genre is getting Kevin Hart comedy Night Wolf, which comes from the writers of Detective Pikachu.

Night Wolf is joining the seemingly-ceaseless deluge of superhero cinema, with Kevin Hart set to star-in and produce the comedic cinematic genre offering.

STXfilms announced its acquisition of the script to Night Wolf, which is being described as a “high concept comic superhero” offering. The early details of the plot describe a scenario that’s initially akin to Meet the Parents, in which a man (Hart) meets his prospective father-in-law, eventually discovering the secret that he’s the film’s eponymous superhero, the Night Wolf.

The Night Wolf project was pitched by writer Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, a duo who did some work on the screenplay for this past May’s live-action/animated hybrid film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, as well as television comedy work on episodes of...

Charlie Puth stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to hawk fake covers albums titled Charlie Puth Sings ’90s Punk and Charlie Puth Sings Spice Girls. In the process, the “Attention” singer performed piano ballad versions of songs by Blink-182 and Lit.

Fallon presented the sketch like an infomercial from his desk. He even had a mock up album cover to hold up before panning to Puth with his keyboard. Puth performed Blink-182’s “All the Small Things” first in front of videos of men skateboarding and a concert mosh pit.

Nobody: Bob Odenkirk (The Post; Better Call Saul, above) will star in the action thriller Nobody. He will team with the people behind the John Wick films and Atomic Blonde to develop and produce the project, which follows an ordinary man who comes to the defense of a woman under attack, only to learn that one of the thugs is the brother of a drug kingpin out for revenge. Derek Kolstad will write the screenplay. [Deadline]   My Own Worst Enemy: Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) will star in My Own Worst Enemy, an action comedy that will be directed by Tim Story. Hart and Story previously teamed on two Ride Along films, with a third installment under consideration. Chad St. John (London Has Fallen) wrote the script; it revolves around an assassin who gets...

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This review is based off a volume that collects All-Star Batman #1-5.

Unless you’re a casual reader scoping out this review, odds are that you’re at least somewhat aware of the many contributions Scott Snyder has made to the Batman mythos during this decade. To say that he and Greg Capullo have made their mark is an understatement. Whether it be creating the Court of Owls, redefining the Joker or even putting Jim Gordon under the cowl, that dynamic duo may very well one day find themselves mentioned in the same breath as legendary creative teams such as Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams.

But after wrapping a definitive 51-issue run, where does one go from there? For Snyder, at least, the solution for All-Star Batman was simple: Beyond the borders of Gotham City. I must admit that taking the Dark Knight out of his comfort zone opens up some interesting possibilities,...

Bella Thorne has come out as bisexual.

Thorne, 18, replied simply, "Yes," after a fan asked if the star was bisexual in a Twitter exchange on Tuesday.

Many fans had speculated about the former Disney star's sexuality after a photo of Thorne kissing an unidentified female emerged online this month.

The My Own Worst Enemy actress received an outpouring of love and support from her fans on Twitter after making the revelation.

The news follows Thorne's split with boyfriend Gregg Sulkin, 24, earlier this month after more than a year of dating.

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Bella Thorne has come out as bisexual. Thorne, 18, replied simply, "Yes," after a fan asked if the star was bisexual in a Twitter exchange on Tuesday. Many fans had speculated about the former Disney star's sexuality after a photo of Thorne kissing an unidentified female emerged online this month. The My Own Worst Enemy actress received an outpouring of love and support from her fans on Twitter after making the revelation. The news follows Thorne's split with boyfriend Gregg Sulkin, 24, earlier this month after more than a year of dating. The couple told People in a joint statement earlier this...

Bella Thorne has come out as bisexual. Thorne, 18, replied simply, "Yes," after a fan asked if the star was bisexual in a Twitter exchange on Tuesday. Many fans had speculated about the former Disney star's sexuality after a photo of Thorne kissing an unidentified female emerged online this month. The My Own Worst Enemy actress received an outpouring of love and support from her fans on Twitter after making the revelation. The news follows Thorne's split with boyfriend Gregg Sulkin, 24, earlier this month after more than a year of dating. The couple told People in a joint statement earlier this...

This Wednesday, the highly anticipated new Batman comic from Scott Snyder and John Romita Jr. debuts. Will you be picking up the first issue of All-Star Batman? If you're on the fence, check out a 4-pg preview which shows The Dark Knight having a go with Killer Moth and Firefly. Snyder has previously stated that he plans to take a deep dive into all the Bat-rogues he didn't get a chance to write during his time on the main Batman title during The New 52. First up, Snyder will tackle Two-Face but expect appearances from Mr. Freeze, The Mad Hatter and more. JrJr's art is also looking exceptional and the color scheme is certainly a departure from Snyder's previous Batman artist, Greg Capullo. Synopsis: "My Own Worst Enemy" part one! Superstar writer Scott Snyder explodes into an all-new Batman series alongside legendary artist John Romita Jr., reimagining some of the Dark Knight’s greatest villains.

Bella Thorne’s meteoric rise to the Hollywood big leagues continues today, now that the singer-cum-actress has agreed to terms to headline Break My Heart 1,000 Times, a big-screen adaptation of Daniel Waters’ eponymous novel.

It’ll herald a reunion with Midnight Sun director Scott Speer, who is on board to helm the feature film via Jason Fuchs’ screenplay – best known for Wonder Woman and DC’s long-gestating Lobo movie.

The elevator pitch for Waters’ Ya book champions a mixture of the melodramatic tenets found in The Fault in Our Stars with The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan’s supernatural cult classic. No word yet on who Thorne is playing in Break My Heart 1,000 Times, but we understand the story “is set after a cataclysmic event has torn the barrier between our world and the next, leaving Remnants — ghostlike essences of the deceased — part of everyday life. After years of quiet coexistence with the living,...

Taylor Lautner is about to shape shift into the world’s prettiest doctor.

The Twilight actor is checking into Scream Queens‘ hospital-themed second season in a series-regular role, TVLine has learned. He’ll be playing “Dr. Cassidy Cascade,” an MD who suffers from a strange medical condition (hmmm… ) and becomes a suspect when a series of tragic events plagues the institution.

RelatedFox Fall Schedule: Empire Gets Lethal Companion, 24 Scores Super Slot, Prison Break Held to Midseason

Lautner will be making rounds alongside fellow Scream Queens rookie John Stamos, who is set to portray fellow doc Brock Holt, the hospital’s brilliant — but secretive — head surgeon.

Bella Thorne, whose birth name is Annabella Avery Thorne, was born on October 8, 1997 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She is an American actress, model, dancer and singer best known as a Disney Channel star in Shake It Up as well as her roles on the TV series My Own Worst Enemy and Big Love. She has also appeared in a […]

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Bringing her charm to the forefront, Bella Thorne adorns the cover of Seventeen magazine’s December 2015/January 2016 issue.

Set to hit newsstands on November 24, the 18-year-old "My Own Worst Enemy" actress posed for a flirty Eric Ray Davidson spearheaded shoot while dishing about topics including her driver's license status, past relationships, mean girls and more.

Highlights from Miss Thorne's Q&A session are below. For more, be sure to grab yourself a copy of Seventeen!

On not having her driver’s license:

“No, not yet. I don’t have my permit either. I have a fear of driving. My father died in motorcycle accident. I’m not mature enough to accept the responsibility of perhaps taking someone else’s life.”

On what she’s learned from past relationships:

“An ex of mine and I knew each other’s phone passwords, and he was constantly going through my phone. I learned...

I interviewed actor Christian Slater in November, 2008 for Venice Magazine. Having long had a reputation as an "enfant terrible" in his youth, Slater surprised me somewhat with his calm, measured demeanor and thoughtful outlook. He was promoting his well-reviewed, but ultimately short-lived, TV series "My Own Worst Enemy," which we discussed a bit, but Slater was eager to reflect on his entire career and life, which he did with aplomb. My other memory of the chat is that during our dinner, the power went out in the restaurant or hotel where we met (the location of which has been lost to time) and the halogen streetlights outside casting our talk in a strange, other-worldly glow for a good 30 minutes. All these factors made our meeting a memorable one. Slater can currently be seen on the new USA Network series "Mr. Robot," which is also being lauded critically, and will hopefully...

The 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor is in the midst of getting a small screen remake.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Skydance Productions, which is owned by David Ellison, is currently shopping around a TV series remake of the Sydney Pollack classic, written by Jason Smilovic and Todd Katzberg. Smilovic is no stranger to television thrillers, having been the creator of two short-lived series in the genre, Kidnapped and My Own Worst Enemy. This show will mark Katzberg’s first foray into writing.

Ellison is no stranger to remakes either. The brother of Annapurna Pictures’ Megan Ellison, David’s Skydance Productions has been involved in numerous big budget remakes over the years, from Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol and Star Trek Into Darkness, to the forthcoming Terminator: Genisys. Last summer also saw the production company dip its toes into television with the Wgn nuclear bomb-building period piece Manhattan, with...

Lifelong Oscar bridesmaid Leonardo DiCaprio is moving ahead with The Crowded Room, an extremely buzzy biopic in which he’ll play Billy Milligan, the first person to successfully use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense.

Milligan, who died in December of 2014, was charged with robbery and raping three women on the Ohio State University campus in the 1970s. While preparing his defense, Milligan was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. He and his lawyers pleaded insanity, contending that two of Milligan’s alleged 24 personalites committed the crimes without his knowledge. He was the first to use this defense and be acquitted because of it.

Some of the man’s personalities included Adalana, a lesbian who admitted to the rapes; Ragen, a Yugoslavian communist who admitted to the robberies; and Arthur, a high-strung but proper Englishman. Perhaps the most fascinating part of Milligan’s story is that Hollywood has not yet...

Andy Dwyer, the dopiest, most lovable staff member of the Pawnee Parks Department, devoted husband to April Ludgate-Dwyer, and assistant to Deputy Director Leslie Knope, has had countless shining moments as a vocalist and guitarist. Vulture tallied up every time Andy blessed viewers with his golden pipes and excellent strumming skills in all seven seasons of Parks & Recreation, which leads one to wonder: Why wasn't "5,000 Candles in the Wind" nominated for an Outstanding Original Music Emmy?"Canvassing" (Season 1, Episode 2) 1. Leslie and Ann get back from canvassing for the park meeting to find Andy, in two full-leg casts, singing "My Own Worst Enemy" on a karaoke game, with April playing drums and Mark playing bass. "Boys Club" (S1, E4) 2. One of Andy’s song plays on his boom box as he washes himself in a kiddie pool. “You hear that? I wrote that for Ann,” he tells the camera.

Previous | Image 1 of 3 | NextBella Thorne for her novel ‘Autumn Falls,’ on November 15th, 2014.

Chicago – 2015 may prove to be huge year for the actress, model and young adult author Bella Thorne. The 17-year-old has many irons in the fire, including roles in several upcoming films this new year. The author in her was in Chicagoland last November, appearing at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill., on behalf of her new novel in the “Autumn Falls.”

Annabelle Avery “Bella” Thorne was born in Florida, and began her career as a child and teen model. After expanding into acting, Thorne got her first big break in the TV series “My Own Worst Enemy” (2008). After doing some independent films, she got the lead in the Disney Channel series, “Shake it Up,” portraying CeCe Jones. Art imitated life for that show, because Thorne’s character had dyslexia, a condition that Thorne shares with the character in her real life.

Christian Slater has signed on to USA Network’s upcoming hacker thriller serial, Mr. Robot. Nabbing the titular role, Slater will topline his first show after his star turn in ABC’s Mind Games.

Before we address who exactly Slater’s character is, let’s take a look at the show’s premise. Thanks to Deadline, we’ve got a decent amount of detailed story information that has piqued our interest. Mr. Robot “centers on a young programmer, Elliot (Rami Malek), who suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He will find himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations recruiting him to bring down corporate America.”

It’s a surprise that there’s still such interest in hacking, especially since it’s unlikely any series or movie could ever better 1995’s Hackers.

Fifth time's the charm? USA has cast Christian Slater in the title role of its drama pilot Mr. Robot. Nope, he doesn't play an android. The show is about a programmer who suffers from a debilitating anti-social disorder and decides that he can only connect to people by hacking them. He wields his skills as a weapon to protect the people that he cares about. He then finds himself in the intersection between a cybersecurity firm he works for and the underworld organizations that are recruiting him to bring down corporate America. Slater's TV projects have had rough sledding over the past several years,...

Christian Slater has a new title: Mr. Robot.

The Mind Games and Breaking In alum has landed the title role in USA Network’s cyber-crime pilot, which centers on a mysterious anarchist (Slater) who recruits a brilliant cyber security engineer (24‘s Rami Malek) into an underground hacker organization intent on bringing down corporate America.

The potential series also stars Portia Doubleday (Her), Carly Chaikin (Suburgatory) and Martin Wallström (Simple Simon).

Slater’s TV credits also include a turn as a literal robot: In NBC’s short-lived My Own Worst Enemy, he played a secret agent implanted with a dual-personality-triggering computer chip.

TNT is looking to shake things up with a development order for “1906,” a proposed four-hour event series about the San Francisco earthquake that took place in that year, multiple individuals have told TheWrap. A co-production from Landscape Entertainment and eOne, “1906” will be executive produced by Bob Cooper (“Amistad,” “John Tucker Must Die”) and Tyler Mitchell (“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” “My Own Worst Enemy”). Landscape's director of development Sandy Shenkman is overseeing the project. Also read: ‘Dallas’ Reboot Canceled by TNT Jim Solomon (“The Conspirator,” “The Bronx is Burning”) is in talks to write the project. The series is described as “an account.

Network television’s new fall season kicks off today, officially ushering in the arrival of a couple dozen shiny new series. Broadcasters have invested millions in the production and promotion of these newcomers, and after months of hype, we’ll now finally get to see which ones have a future — and which will end up buried next to the corpses of long-forgotten short-timers such as My Own Worst Enemy, The Unusuals, or Life on a Stick. Vulture and other business and entertainment outlets will pay lots of attention to these debuts over the coming weeks (check back tomorrow for the first big Nielsen report card). Yet despite the understandable obsession with what’s new, network suits will be following another class of programs nearly as closely: the sophomores. These are the shows which defied network TV’s long odds to make it to a second season and now have to...

Chicago – Standing out among the crowd of young actors is a daunting task, but Bella Thorne is up to the challenge, portraying Adam Sandler’s teenage daughter in the new film “Blended,” which also features Drew Barrymore.

In addition, the 16 year old actress has conquered series TV, having starred in Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up.”

Bella Thorne Accesses Her Inner Tomboy, with Adam Sandler in ‘Blended’

Photo credit: Warner Bros.

Annabelle Avery “Bella” Thorne was born in Florida, and first dipped her toe in show business as a child and teen model. After expanding into acting, Thorne got her first big break in the TV series “My Own Worst Enemy” (2008). After doing some independent films, she got the lead in the Disney Channel series, “Shake it Up,” portraying CeCe Jones. Art imitated life for that show, because Thorne’s character had dyslexia, a condition that Thorne herself has in real life.

It has been another short network TV run for Kyle Killen.  On Thursday (March 27) afternoon, ABC pulled "Mind Games" effective immediately. That's what happens when you draw 2.06 million viewers and do a 0.7 rating among adults 18-49. Those were the numbers for this past Tuesday's airing of "Mind Games" and they proved to much for ABC to bear, especially with plenty of inventory on the shelf. On April 1 and April 8, ABC will air encores of "Resurrection" in the Tuesday 10 p.m. hour. Then, starting on April 15, ABC will premiere a new season of "Celebrity Wife Swap," with Daniel Baldwin and Jermaine Jackson claiming to be celebrities in the premiere. The yanking of "Mind Games" after only five episodes completes a dismal year of scripted programming for ABC in that Tuesday 10 p.m. slot. "Lucky 7" was the season's first cancellation after only two airings. After months of filler, ABC premiered "Killer Women" in January,...

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Drop Dead Diva creator Josh Berman promises the legal drama’s final season, “is going to be a very satisfying season where all the ends are tied up.”

Dan Bucatinsky says to The Wrap that creatively it was necessary for Scandal to kill a major character, “The threat of death on a show like this, if it doesn’t pay off occasionally, the audience begins to scream bulls–t.” He’s right, you can’t have big cliffhangers if everyone expects all the major characters to survive. (See: massacre, Moldavian.)

First the ABC Family pilot Alice in Arabia raised eyebrows due to a description that seemed potentially offensive. Then, a review of the pilot script by Buzzfeed that called it “dotted with cultural inaccuracies and stereotypes.” Amid all that controversy, ABC Family has scrapped the pilot. Don’t worry, we’ll probably get to have the same debate when FX’s Tryant debuts.

There's just days to go before Ellen DeGeneres hosts the biggest event in the movie world's calendar - the 86th annual Academy Awards.

This year's nominees include newcomers Lupita Nyong'o and Barkhad Abdi, who are recognised for their supporting breakthrough performances in 12 Years a Slave and Captain Phillips respectively.

Ahead of Sunday's (March 2) glittering ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theater, we reminisce upon other breakthrough roles from some of the youngest Oscar-nominated stars in history - and what they've gone on to do since - below:

Tatum O'Neal in Paper Moon

Tatum O'Neal became the youngest Oscar winner in history, picking up the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the tender age of 10 for her role as strong-willed tomboy Addie in Paper Moon (1973), in which she appeared opposite her father Ryan O'Neal.

The actress went on to appear in successful movies such as The Bad News Bears Nickelodeon with Burt Reynolds, and...

There's just days to go before Ellen DeGeneres hosts the biggest event in the movie world's calendar - the 86th annual Academy Awards.

This year's nominees include newcomers Lupita Nyong'o and Barkhad Abdi, who are recognised for their supporting breakthrough performances in 12 Years a Slave and Captain Phillips respectively.

Ahead of Sunday's (March 2) glittering ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theater, we reminisce upon other breakthrough roles from some of the youngest Oscar-nominated stars in history - and what they've gone on to do since - below:

Tatum O'Neal in Paper Moon

Tatum O'Neal became the youngest Oscar winner in history, picking up the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the tender age of 10 for her role as strong-willed tomboy Addie in Paper Moon (1973), in which she appeared opposite her father Ryan O'Neal.

The actress went on to appear in successful movies such as The Bad News Bears Nickelodeon with Burt Reynolds, and...

Landscape Entertainment has promoted Tyler Mitchell to Partner and has extended its first-look deal with Entertainment One Television through 2015, the company said today. In his new role, Mitchell will oversee both Landscape’s film and television slates, with projects in active development at Warner Bros., Disney, New Regency, HBO, Fox, Wgn, TNT, and USA. Under their first look deal with eOne Television, Landscape will continue to develop and produce projects targeted primarily for cable. Mitchell joined Landscape in 2011 as Head of Feature Film, working as a producer on several pics including The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Lucky Number Sleven and most recently The Angriest Man In Brooklyn set for release later this year. Mitchell also has worked in television as both a producer and writer on NBC’s Kidnapped and My Own Worst Enemy. Landscape Entertainment is repped in TV by Wme.

Stan Lee is about to get way more than a small cameo in his own project. The comic book great will not only create but star in a trilogy of animated movies for The Hub Network that will feature his cartoon likeness aiding and instructing a bunch of alien superheroes.

Unveiled Saturday at Lee’s Comikaze Convention in Los Angeles, Slam 7 — short for Stan Lee and the Mighty Seven — will also star actors Armie Hammer (The Social Network), Christian Slater (My Own Worst Enemy), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Mayim Bailik (The Big Bang Theory), Darren Criss (Glee), Sean Astin (The...