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The Breaking Bad Movie, El Camino, Gets Its First Trailer

August 29, 2019

Though I'm not expecting El Camino to be "groundbreaking", I'm considering it to be a nice epilogue to Breaking Bad . Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman. Similar, the logline - a synopsis of a film's plot typically found in Hollywood trades - states that the Breaking Bad movie story will revolve around "the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom".

The final Joker trailer is here to give you chills

August 29, 2019

From its very inception, Joker has been as odd and unexpected as its titular character. At the same time, watching this trailer, I couldn't help seeing the character of Arthur Fleck in this film feeling a lot like Bernhard Goetz, the 1982 New York Subway shooter .

Meryl Streep Investigates Fraud in First Trailer for Steven Soderbegh's 'The Laundromat'

August 29, 2019

Steven Soderbergh's The Laundromat explores a variety of methods, few of which are strictly legal. Netflix isn't the only one who has Streep on their side, however. The rest of the cast includes Chris Parnell , Nonso Anozie , Larry Wilmore , Jessica Allain, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Matthias Schoenaerts , Rosalind Chao , Kunjue Li , Ming Lo , with James Cromwell and Sharon Stone .

Morning News Anchor Apologizes After Comparing Black Co-Anchor To Gorilla

August 29, 2019

KOCO 5 News' Alex Housden (right) apologising on air to her co-anchor, Jason Hackett , after making inappropriate remarks during a zoo segment last Thursday. He added that he hoped that the situation could become a "teachable moment" that would illustrate the power of words to wound people. We are becoming a more diverse country and there is no excuse.

Here's how Ryan Reynolds trolled Blake Lively on her birthday

August 29, 2019

It started off OK, actually. Ryan posted her ten pictures in which she was mostly with the baby bump and her eyes closed in most of the pictures. The caption was also simple: "Happy Birthday, @ blakelively ." Hmm. It was a painting by Danny Galieote of his childhood home. Blake and Ryan are notorious for poking fun at each other, particularly when it comes to special occasions.

Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in 'First Ladies'

August 29, 2019

The Showtime series titled First Ladies gives a first-person look at some of the most iconic United States presidents' wives. Davis will executive produce the series alongside husband and producing partner Julius Tennon through the pair's JuVee Productions .

Netflix to give 'The Irishman' exclusive theatrical release

August 29, 2019

The Irishman will begin its theatrical rollout starting November 1 before premiering on Netflix starting November 27 . The film is one of Netflix's most expensive projects yet, and has been a subject of much conjecture ever since the streaming service greenlit Scorsese's film.

The Challenge's Theo Campbell Is Blinded After Champagne Cork Accident

August 29, 2019

Theo, who appeared on the reality show in 2017, also posted to his Instagram stories, where he could be seen strapped up to a number of monitors while breathing into an oxygen mask. She said it had been a "hard 24 hours" because "no one [at the hospital] speaks English", and at one point Campbell was taken into his surgery and nobody informed her.

New Filmmaker Mode Coming to TV Sets Next Year

August 29, 2019

Filmmakers and cinephiles alike have long taken issue with motion smoothing and other forms of video post-processing on modern-day TVs. Filmmaker Mode will attempt to correct some of the more drastic picture setting alterations, preventing excessively high contrast settings, and removing motion smoothing - which is a processing technology created to "smooth out" fast-moving scenes, like action sequences or auto chases.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Photoshopped Image For Nick Jonas Is Melting Our Hearts

August 29, 2019

Meanwhile, Prithi had a good laugh at the attempted photoshop effort and jokingly looked angry with the gap between her and Ashwin and quipped, "HAHAHAHA but but but #whythegap? ". Surely this hilarious photo was the icing on top of Nick's weekend. Later, they won Best Pop Song for " Sucker ". As you probably know, the Video Music Awards took place on Monday and some of the biggest names in music attended.

Travis Scott's daughter makes red carpet debut at his documentary premiere

August 29, 2019

The 18-month-old looked camera-ready in a green multi-coloured, two-piece outfit and white sneakers, as she joined her parents at the event, with her hair in tiny pigtail buns. Kylie and Stormi are both featured in the film. This was a monumental moment of celebration for the family of three, with both Kylie and their daughter present to support Travis in this accomplishment of his.

'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Joins Marvel's 'The Eternals'

August 27, 2019

Who is Black Knight in "The Eternals"? . Harington will star as Dane Whitman, the third Black Knight . Amongst the most talked about upcoming MCU ( Marvel Cinematic Universe ) films is The Eternals . Harington will be playing non-Eternal Dane Whitman aka Black Knight! Black Knight has always been rumored to be a part of the MCU's next phase.

Dem Franchize Boyz Rapper Buddie Dies from Cancer

August 27, 2019

Jermaine Dupri helped the group rocket to stardom when he signed them to his So So Def label in 2005 and released the smash hit "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It". The final release was 2011's Voltron mixtape. The also was in the news with several instances of drama over the years, with Pimpin' being arrested for a DUI in October 2007.

'Lucy In The Sky' Trailer: Natalie Portman Blasts Off In TIFF Drama

August 27, 2019

Fox Searchlight have released a new full length trailer for Noah Hawley's " Lucy in the Sky ", starring Academy Award victor Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm . Portman appears to be giving a tremendous performance and I'll be curious to see if she lands in this year's Oscar race, but Hawley's direction is noteworthy as well.

Netflix reveals title, teaser-trailer for 'Breaking Bad' sequel film

August 27, 2019

A teaser trailer for the film released Saturday shows another returning character, " Skinny Pete ", telling police he has no idea where his friend Pinkman has gone. Breaking Bad is arguably considered the best TV show of all time and after the announcement that the acclaimed drama would be getting a movie adaptation, the hype was exceptional.

Shawn Mendes apologises for old 'racially insensitive' tweets

August 27, 2019

The questioner went on to ask why some of the posts, which were written in 2012 and 2013, have been deleted without acknowledgment. I think recently it's been deleted ... However, if the latest rumors churned out by the rumor mills are to be believed, then it may be said that couple is reportedly planning to split up. "But with that being said, yeah, I think that's not my personality", he said.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker D23 Footage: All the Easter Eggs

August 27, 2019

But before we get started, can we just say how much it meant to see Carrie Fisher in the Rise of Skywalker trailer? In the spicy new footage, we see our heroes together taking a field trip to a deserted location, spaceships flying at light speed, a new glimpse at the character known as Jannah, and Rey and Kylo Ren engaged in an epic battle.

'GMA' Host on Mocking Ballet: 'I Screwed Up'

August 27, 2019

The presenter wrote: "My honest apologies for an insensitive comment I made in pop news yesterday". I've spoken with several members of the dance community over the past few days. Dancer Willie Gomez added: "HOW IGNORANT!" "I screwed up", Lara Spencer , 50, said on-air during the August 26 edition of Good Morning America , days after she came under fire for mockingPrince George, 6, for including ballet as part of his second-grade curriculum.

Saturday Night Live Season 45 Hosts and Musical Guests Announced

August 27, 2019

Murphy took issue with Spade, who joked about Murphy's career after the actor's infamous flop, Vampire In Brooklyn . Harrelson returns to " Saturday Night Live " for his fourth time as host just ahead of the launch of his film sequel " Zombieland: Double Tap ".

Everything we learned about Disney Plus’ WandaVision at D23 Expo

August 27, 2019

Feige promised it would be nothing like we've seen before, and while the cameras have yet to roll, the show's team brought a teaser reel that blended shots of Olsen and Bettany from their various MCU appearances with footage from, of all things, The Dick Van Dyke Show .

Taylor Swift wants to re-record her old hits after ownership row

August 26, 2019

What wasn't seen until now is the big smile the singer had on her face when she answered "Yeah, absolutely!" to Smith's question about whether she planned to go into the studio to do fresh versions of her old albums, as a response to having her master recordings owned by a mogul she considers her nemesis.

Tom Holland vows new 'Spider-Man' movies will be 'awesome'

August 26, 2019

According to him, the future spider man is going to be different but with the same time wonderful and awesome. Sony's proposition was to keep the arrangement similar to the deal they previously had with the first two Spider-Man MCU films , in which Disney would receive 5 percent of " first dollar gross ".

Disney World's Epcot Is About To Get A Massive Makeover

August 26, 2019

Over the past several years, Disney parks have become more seamless and enjoyable through other digital offerings, such as mobile food ordering, the Play Disney Parks app, online check-in and so much more. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, D23 EXPO 2019 , brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more.

Dave Chappelle hosts concert to honour Ohio shooting victims

August 26, 2019

The ticketed event featured performers like Chance the Rapper , Stevie Wonder and Teyana Taylor with speeches by politically-involved comedians like John Stewart, Michael Che and Chappelle himself. Prior to the block party , Chappelle joined Kanye West for his famous Sunday Service in Dayton to support the victims and survivors of the shooting.

Marvel Discusses Loki's Disney+ Series At D23

August 26, 2019

She-Hulk AKA Jennifer Walters, is actually Bruce Banner's cousin in the comics, gaining her relative's gamma-radiated superpowers after a blood transfusion required after a near-fatal shooting. Moon Knight is the story of Spector, a former Central Intelligence Agency agent, who was nearly killed by a terrorist named Bushman. His life is saved by the Moon God Khonshu.

Super hit MISSION MANGAL is Akshay's biggest ever with 160 crore plus!

August 26, 2019

On Friday, the movie was benefited because of Janmashtami celebrations and therefore raked in Rs 7.83 crore, bringing its total collection to Rs 135.99 crore. Both films that opened to good reviews, have been sharing the business at the box office, but have still managed to perform well. It continued to remain stable on weekdays and collected 7.92 crores, 6.84 crores, 6.93 crores on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ New Trailer Teases a Darker Rey

August 26, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker is the final installment in the sequel trilogy which makes up the nine-part Skywalker saga that began in 1977 with Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , and that aspect of Star Wars 9 is front and center in this here trailer.

Marvel and Moon Knight

August 26, 2019

With the launch of a new service though, Disney really didn't have a choice. He announced that the studio is developing " Ms. Marvel " with Kamala Khan , the first Muslim-American superhero, taking the lead to headline her own solo Marvel project.

Kit Harington Joins Cast Of Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’

August 26, 2019

However the air has been just cleared that it is indeed a mere rumour. Harington , best known for his portrayal of Jon Snow in hugely popular fantasy drama Game of Thrones , has been roped in to essay role of non-Eternal Dane Whitman. He also has a strong connection to one of the better-known Eternals; Sersi (who will be played by Gemma Chan , as was also announced in the D23 panel, ) with whom had a long, storied, and fairly cosmic romantic relationship.

Disney Announces Additional Launch Dates For Disney+

August 25, 2019

Apple, HBO, and Disney are all set to launch their respective online streaming channels for viewers all around the world. Disney hit this new milestone amid a record-breaking year that will also include the launch of Disney + - a new streaming service that, at $6.99 a month, will likely be the most formidable competitor to Netflix .

‘Frozen II’ Finally Gets Some Plot Details…And a New Song

August 25, 2019

Brown are joining the cast of the highly anticipated Disney movie Frozen 2! That then led to questions about why her sister Anna does NOT have powers and where their parents were actually going when the ship went down during the opening of the first Frozen film.

Disney Announces Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Series with Ewan McGregor

August 25, 2019

But it's also relying on brands that were acquired by Disney , including Marvel, Pixar, Fox's entertainment businesses, and " Star Wars " home Lucasfilm, making it a formidable newcomer. He's been in talks for four years and says he's relieved he now can give a definitive answer to the question he's always been asked. Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that the scripts are ready and they will start shooting for the project in 2020.

Drake, Beyonce among those on Obama summer song playlist

August 25, 2019

Obama started his tradition of circulating summer playlists and reading lists in 2015, when he was still in office. While country music is otherwise not represented on Obama's list, he hasn't shied away from including country songs on his annual roundups, including some not-so-obvious choices in the genre.

Disney Reveals First Look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil

August 25, 2019

Cruella is set to hit theaters on May 28, 2021. Disney fans were beside themselves with excitement at the announcement at the D23 Expo in California, a biennial event organized by the official Disney fan club. Ever since Disney announced that Emma Stone would be taking on the role of 101 Dalmations' stylish and evil fur-loving meanie Cruella , we've been waiting to see just what the Mouse House had in store.

A$AP Rocky Reportedly Refused to Thank Trump

August 25, 2019

According to Scott, Rocky's manager John Ehmann consented. "There were no conditions attached, but my condition and Kareem [Lanier]'s condition was that all I'm asking for you guys to do is say thank you", said Darrell Scott , an OH pastor and Trump surrogate, who helped to advocate for the rapper's release .

Tom Holland Finally Breaks Silence About Spider-Man's MCU Exit

August 25, 2019

Feige chimed in, telling EW, "It was never meant to last forever". "As an actor I had so much fun working with Marisa [Tomei] and Tom Holland , and as a fan and as an actor and as somebody who's been part of the Marvel story for so long, we've all read rumors and press releases, but you never know what's gonna happen and I'm holding out hope and being optimistic that this isn't the final chapter of that story between those characters, because I would love to see them continue to share the ...

Disney releases new details of Star Wars hotel and new 'Moana' attraction

August 25, 2019

Carl Weathers plays Greef Carga, a man who's hired the Mandalorian for a job. When Disney's streaming service, Disney+, goes live on November 12, fans will get to watch The Mandalorian , the first-ever live-action Star Wars series.

Better Call Saul Star Says the Breaking Bad Movie Has Finished Filming

August 25, 2019

In fact, the Better Call Saul lead who originated the conniving but lovable Saul Goodman ( Jimmy McGill ) in Breaking Bad's Season 2 reeled off the surprising admission while prepping viewers for Saul's imminent fifth season. "I can't wait to see it.I don't know what people know and don't know", Goodman told The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. So what do we know? Odenkirk also gave an update on Better Call Saul Season 5, which does not have a premiere date.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Leaks From D23 Expo

August 25, 2019

Used under authorization. We reached to Marvel Comics to clarify the details of the solicit, and a spokesperson for the publisher confirmed that Star Wars #75 is indeed the final issue of the series and that fans can expect to learn more about the future of the title next month.

Marvel Reveals 'Black Panther II' Set to Hit Theaters in 2022

August 24, 2019

It was also nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture - a first for a Marvel superhero movie - and took home three. Feige revealed that Coogler has delivered a treatment for the sequel, but it appears we've still got a long way to go until the film rolls cameras.

Mark Hamill Reveals The (Surprising) Last Time He Watched Star Wars

August 24, 2019

Rey ( Daisy Ridley ) and Kylo Ren ( Adam Driver ) as back in action, dueling for the fates once more. There was a very brief amount of new footage shown (including Rey in a dark hood, wielding a double-bladed red lightsaber???) but it has not surfaced online yet.

Foxx pledges cooperation with special prosecutor

August 24, 2019

Webb to look into the case, which stems from Smollett's reported assault in Chicago in January. In March, to the shock and dismay of local politicians and police officials, Foxx's office dropped the charges , saying an agreement by Smollett to forfeit his $10,000 bond was a just outcome.

Missy Elliott's 'Throw it Back' is more than a surprise music drop

August 24, 2019

When hip-hop visionary Missy Elliott announced on Thursday that she'd be releasing "a collection of new songs" later that evening, exclamation-point usage went through the roof. In a recent interview with Marie Claire, Elliott was asked what she wants fans to think when they hear her new album for the first time. At this year's MTV Video Music Awards, she will be honoured with the Video Vanguard award just months after she entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

She Hulk, Moon Knight, and Ms. Marvel series officially confirmed for Disney+

August 24, 2019

She held on to that identity for many years, only becoming Captain Marvel in 2012 . Created by the iconic Stan Lee (writer) and John Buscema (artist), She-Hulk is the story of Jennifer Walters. Jennifer Walters gets shot by some henchman for a crime boss who has it out for her dad, the sheriff. It's Kamala Khan's time to shine. Kat Dennings is returning as Darcy Lewis in WandaVision , marking the character's first onscreen appearance outside the Thor films.

D23: "Avengers Campus" Unveiled - Super Hero lands at Disney Parks

August 24, 2019

The scripts are being worked on and filming starts next year, according to Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy. The event will likely be closely watched as the world awaits new Disney+ news, MCU announcements, and, of course, the first full trailer for a little movie called...

OnePlus TV will feature a 55-inch QLED panel

August 24, 2019

OnePlus' 55-inch QLED Smart TV will compete with the likes of Samsung's QLED televisions and LG's OLED TVs that are priced under two lakhs. OnePlus TV will come with Dolby Vision support, the Chinese company has confirmed . It's worth noting that a variety of companies, including NVIDIA, already offer this type of cross-platform functionality on their Android TV platforms.

'Bachelor' Accepts Suspended Prison Sentence in Fatal Crash

August 24, 2019

Court documents stated that he will also be fined $625. A formal judgment has not yet been entered. Soules was arrested after he rear-ended Mosher's tractor. Mosher was taken to a nearby hospital following the crash, where he was pronounced dead. News in a statement, "The prosecutor has amended the charge down to a misdemeanor and Mr.

'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Is Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

August 24, 2019

Assuming this pans out, Harington would be the latest GOT star to join the Marvel ranks, with Richard Madden already aboard Eternals . At this point, though, both Marvel and owner Disney are remaining incredibly tight lipped, so it's unclear what the franchise could be.

Travis Scott Announces Netflix Documentary 'Look Mom I Can Fly'

August 24, 2019

Read " 5 Takeaways from Travis Scott's New Album, Astroworld " over on the Pitch. Travis Scott's had one hell of a year ever since the release of Astroworld . After announcing the project with a surprise pop-up in his hometown, the Houston rapper has debuted the trailer for his Netflix special, Look Mom I Can Fly .

The Rolling Stones literally rolled on Mars as NASA's InSight Rover landed

August 24, 2019

NASA's InSight lander touched down on the planet in November 2018. Mick Jagger , center, performs with his Rolling Stones bandmates Thursday in Pasadena. The Rolling Stones thanked NASA for the honour after they took the stage for their set. This NASA animation shows the InSight lander pushing Rolling Stones Rock.

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