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Pharrell Williams and director Michel Gondry are shelving their upcoming movie musical Golden.

The 51-year-old music producer/fashion designer and the filmmaker worked together to bring the project to life, which featured Halle Bailey as one of the stars.

However, after filming wrapped in June 2024, and they were in post-production, they have decided not to move forward with the movie.

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The film was a coming-of-age musical set in the summer of 1977 Virginia Beach inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Pharrell‘s childhood neighborhood.

“When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned,” Pharrell and Michel shared in a joint statement, via Variety. “We appreciate all the hard work of the talented cast and crew. While we’re disappointed we can’t deliver this film, we have...

Golden (fka Atlantis), Michel Gondry’s movie musical on the childhood of musician Pharrell Williams, has been scrapped in post-production, Deadline has confirmed.

Previously dated by Universal for a wide theatrical release on May 5, the film will never see the light of day, as it’s not being shopped.

In a statement shared with Deadline, Gondry and Williams attributed the decision to axe the project to their inability to fulfill the vision with which they had set out.

“When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned,” they said. “We appreciate all the hard work of the talented cast and crew. While we’re disappointed we can’t deliver this film, we have incredible partners at Universal and will collaborate in a different capacity again soon.”

Kelvin Harrison Jr. was set to topline Golden,...

Though Pharrell Williams found success with his unconventional autobiographical Lego documentary, Piece By Piece, lightning won't strike twice for the "Happy" singer. Variety reports that Universal has permanently shelved his star-studded upcoming film, Golden, in post-production. Formerly going under the title Atlantis, the movie would've been a semi-autobiographical musical exploration of his childhood featuring a star-studded cast headlined by Halle Bailey and Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry at the helm. It was initially set to release in theaters on May 5.

Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry have scrapped their movie musical “Golden” during post-production at Universal Pictures, TheWrap has learned.

The film, directed by Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”), will not be released in any capacity after producers and the director collectively determined the film did not live up to its intended vision.

“When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned,” Williams and Gondry said in a joint statement to Variety, which first reported the news. “We appreciate all the hard work of the talented cast and crew. While we’re disappointed we can’t deliver this film, we have incredible partners at Universal and will collaborate in a different capacity again soon.”

“Golden” featured an ensemble cast including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry,...

Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry have decided to scrap their movie musical that was in the postproduction process for Universal Pictures.

Golden, which previously went by the title Atlantis, will not be shopped to other interested parties, as the creative team is not continuing on with the project. It had previously been scheduled for release on May 9.

The star-studded cast included Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monáe, Missy Elliott and Quinta Brunson. The project was set in Virginia Beach during the summer of 1977 and inspired by Atlantis Apartments, the neighborhood where Williams grew up. Gondry helmed the musical from a script by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, while Williams was a producer alongside Mimi Valdés and Gil Netter.

“When all of us got into the editing room, we collectively decided there wasn’t a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned,...

A highly anticipated musical film chronicling the childhood of Pharrell Williams has been permanently shelved and will not be released in any form. The movie, originally titled Atlantis and later renamed Golden, was directed by renowned filmmaker Michel Gondry, best known for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Despite being slated for a wide release by Universal Pictures on May 5…

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A star-studded movie musical about the childhood of Pharrell Williams has been permanently shuttered and will not see release in any capacity, Variety can report exclusively.

The project in question is “Golden,” originally titled “Atlantis,” and was directed by Michel Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”). It was set for wide theatrical release from Universal Pictures on May 5, though sources said that date was pushed internally last year. It boasts a heavyweight cast of chart toppers and an Oscar winner, including: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monáe, Missy Elliott, Quinta Brunson, Anderson .Paak and Jaboukie Young-White.

Universal set up and financed the effort as part of their longstanding creative partnership with Williams (who is notably a composer and performer for the blockbuster “Despicable Me” franchise). Multiple sources told Variety that the project was shut down after unanimous agreement from producers and Gondry...

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Tom Holland has already made a name for himself as one of the most beloved actors of contemporary times. Starting off as a child actor, the actor received unprecedented success when he starred as Spider-Man in the MCU. However, outside of the realm of the superhero verse, the actor hasn’t been as successful as some of his co-stars.

Tom Holland | Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Yet, that has not prevented him from dreaming about winning the prestigious ‘golden’ trophy that most actors would make a deal with the devil to win. While he has already proven what an impeccable actor he is, the question remains can he really earn the industry’s highest honor by 2032?

Tom Holland’s goal of winning an Academy Award by 2032 Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credit: Marvel Studios

Tom Holland has been in the film industry for a long, long time.

Contestants will continue to hope for the Golden Buzzer advantage in Summer 2025. NBC has renewed America's Got Talent for a 20th anniversary season, which will launch in May -- with a slight casting change.

A variety competition series, the America's Got Talent TV show features an array of individual and group performers, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists, magicians, and more. In season 19, Terry Crews returned as host, and Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Sofía Vergara returned to the judge's table. After weeks of auditions, NBC aired six weeks of live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The season concluded with the winning act receiving a $1 million prize. Read More…...

Mel B is returning to the judges’ table for the landmark 20th season of America’s Got Talent, which begins May 27 on NBC. But if she’s in, who’s out?

The former Spice Girl will be sitting alongside Simon Cowell (his 10th season), Howie Mandel (his 16th season), and Sofia Vergara (her sixth season), which means Heidi Klum is stepping down … at least for now. Klum previously took a break in Season 14, but she returned the following year. It’s likely that Klum’s duties as the returning host of Project Runway are responsible for her missing this installment of AGT.

Terry Crews is also back as the host of America’s Got Talent for the seventh consecutive cycle.

“It is absolutely brilliant to be able to announce this year as our 20th season,” said Cowell, who also serves as executive producer. “Over the years, we have seen some amazing acts...

Donald Trump has trained his sights on the closest geographical allies of the United States: Canada and Mexico. The president announced that he will impose 25 percent tariffs on both nations, a bewildering but sadly not surprising decision that is expected to cause the prices of an untold number of goods to skyrocket for American consumers. Trump acknowledged as much on Sunday, posting on Truth Social that could be “Some Pain” but it will be “Worth The Price” because it will usher in “The Golden Age Of America.”

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Gerry deceived Bachelor Nation about his past, hurting his image. He used his family to appear more relatable on the show. Gerry's relationships on the show were contrived and lacking authenticity.

The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner has been one of the most controversial leads in Bachelor Nation history, having let the viewers down after ruining his wholesome reputation. Gerry, who was introduced to Bachelor Nation ahead of his season being filmed, was slated to be a wholesome widower who hadnt dated since his late wife had passed away. While Gerry was a father and grandfather who got fulfillment from his family, he was looking for something more and wanted to fall in love again in his life.

While Gerry was open to something blossoming naturally, choosing to go on The Golden Bachelor season 1 for love was a major departure from what hed been doing in his Indiana hometown. Gerry...

The iconic Berserk franchise has received an official collaboration in the form of brand-new wristwatches inspired by fated rivals Guts and Griffith, whose ever-shifting dichotomy is among the most acclaimed and complex in manga and anime history.

Amnibus has opened reservations for its latest collaboration with the popular Berserk franchise, featuring two new Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition watches inspired by Guts and Griffith. Guts' watch comes in black and red, featuring a reference to the Eclipse with "The Promised Time Has Come," taken further with the Brand of Sacrifice positioned at the midnight position. The Band of the Hawk emblem sits at the half-hour position. Griffith's silver and blue watch features the same motifs but replaces the Brand of Sacrifice with a Crimson Behelit. Both cost 10,780 yen with tax (around US$70) and ship to 118 countries worldwide through the Buyee service. Readers can check out the images and more information below.

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Whether it’s celebrating festivals, dealing with conflicts, or cherishing moments of togetherness, Bollywood family dramas bring out the emotions that resonate with every Indian household. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a filmy rollercoaster as we delve into some of the all-time best Bollywood family dramas that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is the ultimate family drama that has defined the genre for years. Directed by Karan Johar, this film is a perfect blend of emotions, grandeur, and star power. The story revolves around the Raichand family, headed by the strict yet loving Yashvardhan Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan) and his wife Nandini (Jaya Bachchan). When their adopted son Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) falls in love with...

“America’s Got Talent” continued its 19th season on July 23, 2024 with a two-hour episode of first-round auditions. (Read our minute-by-minute recap.) Among the acts that performed for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara this week were aerialists, singers, dance crew and comedians. These 13 acts had their fate in the competition decided by “yes” or “no” votes from the judges.

Now, we want to know which non-Golden Buzzer acts You liked most. Vote in our poll below to tell us who was your favorite act from “AGT” Auditions 8, and then be sure to defend your choice in the comments section.

The July 23 episode included performances from pogo stick crew Xpogo, acrobatic group Prilepin Quartet, comedic troupe Black Peppers, aerialists Haley Viloria and Kelsey Jane, keys player and singer Journeyy, balancing act Alejandro Licea Pellon, comedic magician Jonathan Burns, dance crew Airfootworks, stand up comic Corkey Miller, singers Sophie Lennon and Brooke Bailey,...

Acca Howler, the new villain of The JOJOLands, directly contrasts other villains in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by being a flamboyant and public figure. Howler is also depicted as not being as untouchable as previous villains. Howler's personality makes him a foil to Diavolo, continuing the contrast between The JOJOLands and Golden Wind.

JoJos Bizarre Adventure famously changes the kind of story it tells with every new installment, and with that change, theres always a new type of villain for the heroes to deal with. Naturally, there will be some overlap in powers and personalities, but someone can always go into a new part and expect to see a main villain completely different from whoever they just finished reading about.

The JOJOLands is the latest installment of JoJos Bizarre Adventure, and after over a year of mystery, chapter #17 might have finally revealed the main villain of the story, Acca Howler. Howler...

The release of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree Dlc has been an impeccable journey, with players now finally looking back and realizing Hidetaka Miyazaki delivered exactly what was being asked of him.

There is ultimately some underlying tension between FromSoftware and the fans as the studio decided to skip out on major plot lines from the main game, but that still doesn’t change how it delivered a lot of expected bosses, including a prime Radahn, for the player to fight in the Realm of Shadow.

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There was a lot of amusement and confusion within the community once the final boss for our tarnished journey into the undiscovered realm was revealed.

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Ryan Gosling‘s episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from April instantly went viral, thanks in no small part to his habit of laughing during many (all?) of his sketches. “Beavis and Butt-Head” with Mikey Day, “Close Encounter Cold Open” with Kate McKinnon, “The Engagement” with Andrew Dismukes, “Doctor” with Bowen Yang, “Erin Brockovich” with Chloe Fineman … the list goes on and on. Gosling has now been nominated for his first-ever Emmy nomination in the category of Best Comedy Guest Actor, which begs the question: Can he giggle his way all the way to the winner’s podium?

Gosling’s co-nominees this year are Jon Bernthal (“The Bear”), Matthew Broderick (“Only Murders in the Building”), Christopher Lloyd (“Hacks”), Bob Odenkirk (“The Bear”) and Will Poulter (“The Bear”). Gold Derby’s initial Emmy predictions lean toward a Bernthal victory, but there are still two months to go before the Creative...

Meryl Streep’s 32 nominations and eight wins make her the most honored performer in the history of the Golden Globes. Now, with her supporting turn opposite Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez on the Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” she could easily extend both records.

Streep joined the critically acclaimed murder mystery for its third season, which follows the central trio as they investigate the death of Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd), a popular actor who is murdered the night of his Broadway debut. She brings depth to the role of Loretta Durkin, an aspiring actress who not only catches Oliver’s (Short) eye romantically but — spoiler alert! — is also eventually revealed to be the birth mother of Ben’s adopted brother and manager Dickie (Jeremy Shamos). Her moving performance as a woman who would do anything for her son, even if it means going to prison for...

Jung Kook enlists Justin Timberlake for a surprise new remix of the BTS star’s hit “3D.”

The original version of the song serves the opening track on Jung Kook’s recently released LP Golden, with Jack Harlow featured as guest; the Timberlake remix, however, strips that rapper off “3D,” with the NSync singer joining Jung Kook to “enhance the 2000s vibe of the old school sound of the original version, infusing it with a retro charm,” Big Hit Music said of the collaboration.

“Jung and Jt on the main...

The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival drifted to a conclusion in midweek, with project awards presented on Wednesday, followed by Thursday’s festival closing events. These involved a screening of portmanteau film “Tales of Taipei” followed by a sit-down dinner-cum-ceremony with a breezy pair of speeches and no prizes.

The film fortnight then sprang to life again on Saturday evening when the 60th edition of the Golden Horse Film Awards represented a new climax. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

For decades the Golden Horse awards had been the most prestigious prize ceremony in the Chinese-language firmament. That high profile has been harder to maintain over the last couple of years, given that the mainland Chinese industry is under government instruction to boycott the event, following a pro-independence speech given by an award winner at the 2018 ceremony.

Parts of the Hong Kong industry have stayed away too.

Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (Fpp) has wrapped with Lee Yi-shan’s debut feature Chewing Gum winning the Grand Prize, which comes with a cash award of $32,000 (TWD1M).

The project is about a young boxer from the lower rungs of society who redefines herself through the struggles of her spiritual journey.

The prize was presented by a three-person jury comprising Taiwanese actor and director Chen Yi-wen; Taipei-based, Hong Kong-born producer Jeffrey Chan and Hong Kong producer and distributor Winnie Tsang.

The three judges praised Chewing Gum for its “wonderful character depictions, including their relationships, attitudes, and various aspects of their lives, which feel absurd but also very real.”

Golden Horse Fpp has separate sections for in development features, works-in-progress and in development series. In the series section, Netflix presented...

Jung Kook is directing some sweet words toward his fans. In a letter on WeVerse Wednesday, the BTS member shared an update on his military enlistment in a note to Army, saying he was ready to “start a new journey.”

“As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I’m reminded of precious memories with Army, so my heart warms up,” he wrote. “Every moment I’ve spent with you has been the brightest time of my life. Army’s laughter, support,...

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All seven members of BTS are now either serving in South Korea’s military or preparing to enter service.

The group’s label, Bighit Music, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Rm, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have officially started the process of fulfilling their compulsory enlistment periods in the South Korean military. Enlistment requirements for all young men in the country typically range from 18 to 21 months.

These members will be joining bandmates Jin, Suga, and j-hope, who staggered their enlistment duties over the past year.

Since eldest member Jin began his time in the military in December of 2022, BTS have released solo projects in succession, while each expressing their intention to reunite as a group in 2025. Currently, Jin’s estimated discharge date is slated for June 12th, 2024, one day before BTS’s 11th anniversary on June 13th.

K-pop star BTS members Rm, Jimin, V and Jungkook will all soon begin their military enlistment.

After much speculation about the group’s future, Bighit Music announced on Tuesday, November 21 that the four youngest members of the group have begun the process to enlist in the military at the same time.

“Hello, this is Bighit Music. We would like to inform our fans that Rm, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the company said in a statement issued via Weverse. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties.”

Their enlistment dates have not been set just yet as the label added: “We will inform you of further updates in due course,” reports aceshowbiz.com.

“We ask you for your continued love and support for Rm, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return,” the statement continued to read.

“Our...

K-pop star BTS members Rm, Jimin, V and Jungkook will all soon begin their military enlistment.

After much speculation about the group’s future, Bighit Music announced on Tuesday, November 21 that the four youngest members of the group have begun the process to enlist in the military at the same time.

“Hello, this is Bighit Music. We would like to inform our fans that Rm, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process,” the company said in a statement issued via Weverse. “The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties.”

Their enlistment dates have not been set just yet as the label added: “We will inform you of further updates in due course,” reports aceshowbiz.com.

“We ask you for your continued love and support for Rm, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return,” the statement continued to read.

“Our...

Yorgos Lanthimos drama ‘Poor Things’ won two prizes.

Warwick Thornton was awarded the Golden Frog at Poland’s Camerimage International Film Festival on Saturday (November 18) for drama The New Boy.

The Australian Indigenous filmmaker received the festival’s top prize at a ceremony in the Polish town of Torun, where the director was recognised for his role as cinematographer on the film. Accepting the award, Thornton paid tribute to his fellow filmmakers and said: “I’ve had tears in my eyes the whole week and it’s not because of the alcohol or the cold weather. It’s the love of cinematography,...