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Manny Pacquiao hands Keith Thurman his first loss in thriller

July 21, 2019

The undefeated Thurman went into the bout having never been knocked down as he looked to protect a dominant career record (29-0, 22 KOs). However, "Pac Man" connected late and dropped Thurman to steal the round. and Shawn Porter in an ongoing attempt to crown the best 147-pound fighter in the world. The scores were 113-114, 115-112, and 115-112 in favor of Pacquiao who handed Thurman his first loss.

Scarlett Johansson To Star In 'Black Widow' Film

July 21, 2019

Natasha Romanoff is set to fight another day. The second film hit theaters three years later and prove to be a near equal success to its predecessor, grossing over $800 million at the box office and earning more acclaim from critics and audiences who continued to praise the performances, direction, soundtrack and story while some criticized a feeling of familiarity in some of the film's humor.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman - How to Watch

July 21, 2019

Keith Thurman card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas , Nevada, Saturday evening (Sunday morning, Manila time ). The only fighter in boxing history to win titles in eight divisions, Pacquiao looks to add the full WBA 147-pound title to his mantle for the first time .

Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in mainland China

July 21, 2019

Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20 are here. In recent months, millions of residents in Hong Kong have protested against what they perceive as creeping Chinese influence in Hong Kong domestic politics. Earlier marches have been largely peaceful, but in a recurring pattern, police have clashed with groups of mostly young protesters who try to take over streets or refuse to disperse after the main demonstration is over.

Marvel's Shang-Chi Casts Simu Liu, Awkwafina And Tony Leung

July 21, 2019

To start, the flick isn't simply titled Shang-Chi. Along with the casting of Simu Liu , Marvel announced that the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed film will be released on February 12, 2021 . "The Ten Rings has been in the MCU since the very beginning". The Mandarin in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings also has no ties to English dude Trevor Slattery ( Ben Kingsley ), whose likeness Killian used to put a face to the Mandarin name.

Mahershala Ali Announced As Marvel's New Blade

July 21, 2019

Touted as the MCU's first "scary" film, Scott Derrickson returns to direct Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange once again - along with a surprising character from one of the Disney + shows. With the excitement over Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home, Disney is planning its next phase of the Marvel cinematic franchise: The Eternals .

Thor: Love and Thunder Brings Natalie Portman Back as THOR!

July 21, 2019

The report also stated that Warner Bros would hope to work with Waititi on Akira after Thor 4 was finished with production. TheWrap is in San Diego all week for Comic-Con 2019 - check out all of our ongoing coverage here . Kenneth Branagh directed the first " Thor " movie in 2011, and it starred Chris Hemsworth , Anthony Hopkins, and Natalie Portman , and made over $449M at the worldwide box-office.

Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness revealed Marvel Phase 4 films

July 21, 2019

Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch is also boarding the project, along with news that Disney+ series WandaVision will directly inform the events of Multiverse of Madness . The "madness" element may be just as important as the "multiverse" part of that title, because Derrickson additionally teased the upcoming sequel as the "first scary MCU film ".

'The Eternals' Set For Release In November 2020; Cast Confirmed

July 21, 2019

Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Waititi have revealed the title and logo. Marvel Studios clearly isn't messing around and plan on showing off their phase 4 slate of MCU films at SDCC tonight. Marvel is sharing new details about its upcoming Shang-Chi movie - its first about a superhero of Asian descent. The movie is set to be released to theaters on November 6, 2020! The events of Spider-Man: Far From Home have advanced the long rumored cosmic direction the franchise is supposed ...

Star Trek Picard returning characters include Data, Seven, Riker, Troi

July 21, 2019

Outside of these additions that have already set social media on fire was the confirmation that Star Trek: Voyager alum Jeri Ryan will be a part of Star Trek: Picard as well, returning to the role of ex-Borg drone Seven of Nine who becomes a part of the Federation starship crew.

SDCC 2019: THE WALKING DEAD Is Headed To Theaters

July 21, 2019

We doubt anyone wants to bid Michonne farewell after season 10 of The Walking Dead , but, as the old adage goes, smile because it happened instead of crying because it's (almost) over. All I'm filled with is a lot of pain about leaving and a lot of gratitude and to all of you. "We're getting ready to show more of the world in a bunch of different shows".

New 'Veronica Mars' episodes are streaming now on Hulu

July 21, 2019

The eight-episode Hulu revival was announced in September. Season 4 of " Veronica Mars " is consistently entertaining, a welcome return to a fully realized universe that never got the exploration it deserved in its original, three-season run.

HBO Gives ‘Watchmen’ a Comic-Con Trailer

July 21, 2019

Following the teaser trailer , HBO today released the official Watchmen trailer, which previews the series premiering in October. We cut to a Rorschach-inspired mask-wearing vigilante, who says, "Soon they will shout, 'Save us.' And we will whisper, 'No.'" He and his vigilante cohort then attack the homes of officers in the Tulsa Police Department.

Three GoT stars nominate themselves for Emmys

July 21, 2019

In an official response to the Hollywood Reporter , HBO confirmed that nominees Alfie Allen , Gwendoline Christie , and Carice Van Houten were not submitted officially by the company, but instead submitted themselves for consideration via their representatives.

'Star Trek: Picard' producer reveals 7 new details about the mysterious series

July 20, 2019

Along with the props and artifacts from Star Trek's past, the Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty gallery also gives fans an exclusive first-look at costumes and props from the upcoming CBS All Access series , Star Trek: Picard - as well as the opportunity to purchase exclusive merch and sign-up for giveaways.

Donald Trump says White House to intervene in A$AP Rocky arrest

July 20, 2019

Trump told the White House press pool on Friday that his African-American friends called him to help get the rapper released from Swedish jail , saying that others should support his attempts to help as well. should also be released from prison. A day before Trump's comments, Kim Kardashian West took to Twitter to thank Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , and White House adviser Jared Kushner for their commitment to free Rocky.

SDCC 2019: Behold, The First Trailer For Netflix's THE WITCHER

July 20, 2019

And keep checking back for more of EW's coverage from San Diego Comic-Con all weekend! The sneak peek ends with Geralt facing down a very big spider that emerges from a murky swamp... It's clear from the start that she has this might and drive but she has to find a new kind of drive to look past the horrific things she sees. "So it was something I wasn't going to let pass by without me giving it my absolute best shot", Cavill said about wanting the role.

AMC's 'The Walking Dead' Movie Releasing in Theaters; Teaser Released

July 20, 2019

The films were first announced late previous year following original series lead Andrew Lincoln's departure from the flagship AMC series. After the EPs finished their Q&A, panel moderator Chris Hardwick showed the Season 10 trailer for The Walking Dead (watch above).

Michael Myers is back, and Halloween is getting two sequels before 2021

July 19, 2019

Yep, Green's Halloween is officially becoming a trilogy, and while it's yet to be confirmed that he's directing both sequels, that seems like the likely outcome (dude's a machine, he can handle it). That sets these next two films up to continue their violent and personal vendetta that seemed like it could have ended with Michael trapped in the fiery basement in last year's reboot-quel.

President Trump Speaks in Support of A$AP Rocky

July 19, 2019

U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky is being held for another week in pre-trial detention to allow police to finish investigating a June 30 fight in downtown Stockholm, a Swedish court said Friday. Additionally, a Department of State official told PEOPLE that "we are aware of the arrest of a USA citizen in Stockholm". Kardashian West and her husband, rapper and record producer Kanye West , have lobbied President Donald Trump , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , and the president's son-in-law, ...

News Quentin Tarantino and Simon Pegg Are Beefing over 'Star Trek'

July 19, 2019

Smith, and the famed Reservoir Dogs helmer proudly explained how he had "never read a science fiction movie that has this sh*t in it". He added, "There's no science fiction movie that has this in it". With all those questions swirling around the project, it would be hard not to get mixed up. At some point, you've got to wrap it up. During an MTV News interview with her Once Upon A Time In Hollywood co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt , the actress revealed she has never ...

Brandon Routh Playing 'Kingdom Come' Superman In 'Crisis On Infinite Earths'

July 19, 2019

Based on this report from Deadline , the producers behind Crisis On Infinite Earths will bring in Tyler Hoechlin and Brandon Routh to play the character. The CW's 2019 Crossover is Crisis on Infinite Earths! But if it's anything like the comic (which we recommended below), fans should be in for a treat.

Spider-Man on PlayStation 4 is the Best-Selling Superhero Game in US

July 19, 2019

Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the most lauded PS4 exclusive games of the present generation. Aside from taking the top spot, Spidey has some additional presence on the list, thanks to the two games based on Sam Raimi's first two Spider-Man films in 2002 and 2004.

Public Review of The Lion King

July 19, 2019

Disney noted that the $23 million preview number is well ahead of the $16.3 million of " Beauty and the Beast " and $18.5 million for " Incredibles 2 ". The Hindi version has Shah Rukh Khan dubbing for the character of Mufasa, his son Aryan as Simba and that's one of the reasons what the craze is all about with most critics calling it highly "realistic".

The Open 2019: Rory McIlroy wants to 'punch himself' after rough day

July 19, 2019

In between, it was an agonizingly frustrating day for the four-time major victor in the first Open Championship played in his native Northern Ireland in 68 years. Four-time major victor Brooks Koepka is also lurking just two shots back, as are Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton and Ryan Fox, who came home in 29 strokes to set a new record for the lowest back-nine score in Open history.

‘IT Chapter Two’ Final Trailer Is SO FREAKIN’ SCARY!

July 19, 2019

We totally get what she means! One has to wonder if Joaquin Phoenix's Joker (10/4/2019) might end up in a funhouse at some point as well (considering one was central to the classic Joker story, The Killing Joke ). Her reaction? "It's rad". Hader said that Skarsgård is "super imposing in the costume". Pennywise will be returning to theatres this September for It: Chapter 2 .

'Titans' Crew Member Killed After Car Stunt Gone Wrong

July 19, 2019

EMTs rushed him to the hospital, but police tell TMZ that he passed away en route. "Television Group and DC UNIVERSE, wish to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt love and support, to Warren's family and friends at this most hard time".

The ‘Cats’ trailer is here and it’s horrifying the internet

July 19, 2019

The plot of the film, according to IMdb, is that "a tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life". Want daily pop culture news delivered to your inbox? . "Basically, the cats are one-part live-action person, one-part CGI cat , and one-part something you might see after breaking into Area 51", according to Stephen LaConte at BuzzFeed .

Cent: No place like Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 19, 2019

Earlier this month, it was announced that Nicki Minaj would be headlining the Jeddah World Fest in Saudi Arabia , but after fans made her aware of pressing human rights concerns, she chose to drop the performance altogether. He added: "These individuals constantly make public statements of support for LGBT rights and women's rights, except, apparently, when a seven-figure check is attached".

BBC and ITV streaming service BritBox is finally coming to the UK

July 19, 2019

Its arrival on home turf in the United Kingdom comes two years after its launch in the U.S. While there has been speculation that other British broadcasters would participate in the United Kingdom iteration, including Channel 4, at present the service encompasses only the BBC and ITV .

His Dark Materials: New trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con 2019

July 19, 2019

In the almost three-minute video, we are introduced to the alternate world of Pullman where every human being is accompanied by an animal companion. Like a rebound after a breakup, HBO is hoping that its small screen adaptation of Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy series His Dark Materials will be able to fill the hole that Game of Thrones has left in its wake.

Khloé Kardashian is 'too busy' to hate Tristan Thompson

July 19, 2019

Khloe Kardashian could never "hate" Tristan Thompson . "So if I'm doing this and I kinda hear she's silent for too long or, I dunno, I don't hear her for too long, of course, so you run after her", Khloe said. In addition, she shared a few words of wisdom from Anthony Douglas Williams . Another said, "We are here to heal, not harm". The " Revenge Body " star said: "I'm working on my mind, body and soul.

Michael Sheen, 50, Announces That Girlfriend Anna Lundberg, 25, Is Pregnant

July 19, 2019

Michael's happy news and relationship with Anna comes after he split from comedienne Aisling Bea , 35, in March this year. "(Just to be clear - we're having a baby!) #nottheantichrist ", he wrote , adding multiple emojis including one of the Swedish flag.

Kim Kardashian Says Trump Is Helping to Free A$AP Rocky

July 19, 2019

While this report seems to indicate that the U.S. State Department is now invested in freeing Rocky. However, The Hill reports that the State Department is now actively involved in trying to free A$SAP Rocky and his contemporaries and that President Donald J.

New Trailer for ‘His Dark Materials’ Reveals HBO’s Next Great Fantasy Series

July 19, 2019

They said " His Dark Materials " and I said "yes". "I didn't even know what the part was, I would have sharpened pencils for this". The books hold a special place in Miranda's heart. The Golden Compass was previously adapted with a 2007 film that starred Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig . His Dark Materials series writer Jack Thorne admitted that he cycled through 40 drafts of the first episode alone, trying to ideal the tone and capture every little nuance of Pullman's stories to ...

San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Fans descend for 50th anniversary

July 19, 2019

As your prepare for the weekend, also be sure to check out the 16 San Diego Comic-Con panels we are most excited for , including Marvel Studios, Enter The Star Trek Universe, Netflix's The Witcher , Marvel Games, and so much more. She's competing in a category that's notable for its diversity, including past victor Viola Davis for How to Get Away with Murder and repeat nominee Sandra Oh for Killing Eve, who has another chance to become the first actress of Asian descent to win the trophy.

Gossip Girl reboot confirmed for upcoming HBO Max

July 19, 2019

The upcoming revival will feature a brand-new cast of teens enjoying their privileged lives on New York City's Upper East Side. Max, owned by WarnerMedia, said on Tuesday it had ordered a new, 10-episode series that will be set eight years after " Gossip Girl " ended its original run in 2012, and will follow a new generation of private school kids.

And He Wants to Actually Make Them

July 19, 2019

As previously reported , DiCaprio is set to play Rick Dalton , a "former star of a western TV series". I've written five different episodes for a possible Bounty Law black-and-white, half-hour Western show. The director has said that his take on Star Trek would be exactly that, and even called out a British star with connections to the franchise for not knowing what he's talking about.

Here's The Top Gun: Maverick Trailer

July 19, 2019

Captain Pete " Maverick " Mitchell is now the flight instructor of Top Gun , and he's training Goose's son Bradley to be a pilot. It's also worthy of note that Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced Top Gun alongside Don Simpson, serves as a producer for Top Gun : Maverick with Cruise and David Ellison.

Priyanka Chopra Birthday Special: 5 times Mrs. Jonas gave us couple goals!

July 19, 2019

Taking to her Instagram handle, Alia posted a candid picture of Priyanka and captioned it, "Happy Birthday PC!" My whole heart. I love you baby. Meanwhile, Joe also sent his sister-in-law well wishes with a photo of himself holding up her new Elle magazine cover, writing, "Happy birthday sis!" "Happy birthday sis!" Joe wrote.

New Ad Astra Trailer & Poster Takes Brad Pitt to the Stars

July 19, 2019

The Oscar victor leads the aesthetically arresting preview as astronaut Roy McBride, a committed space traveler hunting for his dad ( Tommy Lee Jones ), who went missing two decades prior in the middle of an interplanetary excursion in search of alien life on Neptune.

Tom Cruise is back in action in 'Top Gun: Maverick' trailer

July 19, 2019

Now we're finally getting a follow-up and it will be released 34 years after the original. "And everything you see in this film is for real", Cruise added. Last month, the 32-year-old star sat down with The Wrap to discuss what filming the movie was like. "I'm certainly trying, but it is hard", Teller said.

Amazon to Develop 'Jack Reacher' Series

July 18, 2019

Jack Reacher books have been earlier adapted into movies where Tom Cruise was playing the titular role. Watch out Tom Cruise , there's going to be another Jack Reacher in town. Deadline reports that the project will be spearheaded by Nick Santora , who previously created CBS series " Scorpion ". However, he received criticisms due to not having the physique of Jack Reacher shown in the books.

Rick & Morty Creators Say Fans Will Never Have A Long Wait Again

July 18, 2019

Seeing that Rick and Morty loves parodies, the image of Rick walking through a tranquil alien beach kind of harkens back to Gladiator . The second is a little more classically Rick and Morty , with Rick menaced by cyborg crocodiles in the wake of what appears to have been a characteristically brutal Cyber-croc/robot war, judging by the detritus lying around.

Tom Cruise Returns to the Skies in First TOP GUN: MAVERICK Trailer

July 18, 2019

The film also stars Jon Hamm , Val Kilmer , Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell and Ed Harris . Top Gun cast Jon Hamm recently gave insight on just how much the movie is pushing towards the future. "It requires the tale very much in another way. The footage seems out of this world". Cruise said Comic-Con was the flawless place to premiere the trailer.

Marvel's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D" Announces Series Finale

July 18, 2019

Rather, Jeph Loeb revealed that creators Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen and Jeff Bell were the ones responsible for deciding to end the series. Following that, it will officially come to a close. "When you know [you're ending], you can take greater risks, of life and death", said Loeb, who also shared that Marvel was ready to end things past year (ergo the Season 5 finale title, "The End"), before ABC requested Season 6 (and then a Season 7).

Paul McCartney writing 'It's a Wonderful Life' musical

July 18, 2019

Bill had asked if it was something I might be up for, ' said Sir Paul. It will be the first time in his career that the former Beatle has tackled a musical. Hall said, " It's A Wonderful Life is my favorite film". Hall praised McCartney's "wit, emotional honesty and melodic brilliance", saying he "brings a whole new depth and breadth to the classic tale".

'It: Chapter Two' Final Trailer Goes Wide After ScareDiego Debut

July 18, 2019

Pictures on YouTube , premiered a day early at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC ) Wednesday night, freaking out attendees in the audience, CNET reported . "Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, It Chapter Two brings the characters-who've long since gone their separate ways-back together as adults, almost three decades after the events of the first film", the synopsis reads.

Terminator: Dark Fate Brings Back T2's John Connor Actor, Edward Furlong

July 18, 2019

Hamilton will reprise her role for the first time in almost 30 years. Furlong played the young John Connor, the future leader of humanity's resistance against Skynet and its sentient machine army, in 1991's iconic Terminator 2: Judgment Day .

Steph Curry has ideal response after trolls shade Ayesha's dance moves

July 18, 2019

But the rest of Twitter and Instagram formed a united front for Ayesha Curry and blasted her haters for being miserable, bored trolls with nothing to occupy the dead spaces in their unfulfilled lives. "Yesterday was a dream". I can't thank the team enough. This will never feel normal. Ayesha looked embarrassed in the background of the video, covering her face, but as Steph pointed out she probably had the last laugh.

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