In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Hot in Cleveland has been picked up for a second season. The show stars Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick. The network has ordered 20 episodes. This is double the amount as season one. The second season is tentatively set to debut in January of next year. “We are so excited that Hot in Cleveland was embraced by viewers in such a big way,” said TV Land president, no_persons|Larry W....
For those who aren’t members of the aristocracy in the UK (i.e. the vast majority), the external expectation of those less frequented with British truisms can become a little tiresome; it seems that we all have shrines dedicated to ‘Her Majesty the Queen’ and bow our heads in her honor when gathered for a meal. We don’t bathe in your typical water, but in a lukewarm bath full of tea, and we are so reserved and stiff-upper-lipped that we dare not say anything at all....
Entertainment Weekly caught up with Lost creator, J.J. Abrams, who spoke about his involvement in an 11th Star Trek movie. He confirmed that a draft to a script has been finished, although he wasn’t clear on when the film might be released. Early reports on the plot of the film suggest that it will focus on the young, post-Starfleet Academy days of James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock, but Abrams wouldn’t specify....
We’ve seen a lot of risqué content on HBO programming over the years, but they weren’t at all interested in airing Jackass when the series was first pitched to the premium cabler over two decades ago. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter detailing the history of the franchise, the stars of Jackass opened up about how the original TV show came to be. Featuring the same gross-out humor and dangerous stunts it’s now widely known for, the pitch was first delivered to HBO execs who were utterly appalled....
There has been a lot of focus on Superman’s future in the DCU, or the lack of it, but James Gunn has recently addressed whether fans can expect to see a version of Batman flying into the franchise. While there is already one iteration of Batman in Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans with Robert Pattinson, Gunn has confirmed that the DCU will have its own Batman but has yet to reveal exactly what that will look like in the grand road map that is set to be announced early next year....
Recent Academy Award nominee Javier Bardem (Biutiful) has been offered the lead role of Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower, although negotiations haven’t started yet. The news comes just after reports that Christian Bale was the front runner for the lead in Ron Howard’s sprawling adaptation of Stephen King’s novel series, which will span three movies and a TV series. While it isn’t clear if Javier Bardem will accept the role or not, it is believed that director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer have found their nomadic gunslinger in Javier Bardem....
Wednesday might have been officially renewed for Season 2, but star Jenna Ortega says she hasn’t been given a script just yet. “I have seen nothing, and I know nothing,” she told Variety from the red carpet at the 80th Golden Globes Tuesday night—the actress’ first ceremony as a nominee. Ortega is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series for her role as the titular Addams Family teen in the Netflix series, and it’s easy to understand why—fans have been clamoring for a second season of the supernatural horror from the moment they finished Season 1....
The ongoing defamation trial between Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard continues to reveal more insight (via Variety) into the behind-the-scenes goings-on of franchise filmmaking, with proceedings revealing that Disney likely wanted to drop him from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies before Heard’s op-ed alluding to her abuse claims had even been published. While under questioning, Depp stated that the studio removed him from Pirates of the Caribbean 6 days after Heard’s article....
It seems like Marvel Studios is currently considering moving forward with Iron Man 2 without the involvement of director Jon Favreau. Despite the great success of Iron Man, much of which is credited to Favreau’s involvement, according to a report from IESB.net, Marvel may be looking to go forward without him due to money disputes. According to reports, Favreau directed the first Iron Man for a very modest fee, and was looking for a slight bump in his fee for the sequel film....
Actor and now director Michael B. Jordan has teased Jonathan Majors’ Creed 3 antagonist, stating that he will be far more than just a “mustache-twirling villain.” Speaking with Empire, who have also released a new image from the boxing sequel, Jordan revealed details of Majors’ character. And it sounds like it’s going to be really hard to root against him. There’s no enemy like the past in Creed III, and that enemy will be personified by Jonathan Majors as Damian “Dame” Anderson....
Today marks a great day for those anticipating the upcoming release of Jurassic World: Dominion, as a five-minute sneak peek preview is now available to watch online. Entitled The Prologue, the teaser does not include actual footage of Dominion, instead serving as a standalone short set 65 million years in the past when the dinosaurs roamed the planet. It’s just a small taste of what’s to follow with the jurassic creatures on their way to reclaim Earth, and you can watch the video for yourself below....
In the early 2010s, YA book to movie adaptations swept the screens. With The Hunger Games crushing the box office, dystopian dramas where pumped out; titles like The Maze Runner, Divergent, The Fifth Wave, and so many more gained such popularity with the younger demographic and grossed millions over the years. Adjacent to the end-of-the-world narratives and tales of revolution leaders, the other, more grounded end of the book world was also coming to life on the big screen....
Karl Urban may currently be best known as Billy Butcher in Prime Video’s ultra-violent comic book series The Boys, but 20 years ago his career really took flight after he played Eomer in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Of course, the Twitter account of his current franchise couldn’t help to take a moment to celebrate the anniversary in its own way – by poking fun at it. In a new post, The Boys account shared side-by-side comparisons between Urban’s two alter-egos, labelling his Eomer role as “Karl Rural” in the process....
Director Rian Johnson has revealed further insight into what audiences can expect from his upcoming whodunnit sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Speaking with Netflix’s Tudum, Johnson revealed that the Knives Out follow-up will delve more into who master investigator Benoit Blanc is and what makes him tick, with Blanc taking more of a lead protagonist role than the first time around. Starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, the first Knives Out proved to be a huge hit with both audiences and critics alike, as well as a welcome comeback for old-school whodunnit-style stories....
/Film recently spoke with X-Men Origins: Wolverine producer Lauren Shuler Donner who revealed some interesting tidbits about future films in this franchise. Shuler Donner also commented on the recent news that actor Tim Pocock revealed on his Twitter page about X-Men: First Class, which he said was to begin filming in February 2010. It turns out that tweet wasn’t posted by Pocock and the X-Men: First Class wasn’t true. Shuler Donner reiterated the news, stating that there have been no deals signed for the film, nor a start date being planned at this time....
Better Call Saul would have been a completely different series if Giancarlo Esposito hadn’t returned as criminal mastermind and Los Pollos Hermanos owner Gus Fring. While the character didn’t show up until the third season, he quickly became one of the show’s most important characters. With Esposito back in the role, the Breaking Bad prequel was able to delve further into Fring’s history, including a compelling story arc involving his feud with nemesis Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton)....
The long-awaited Gladiator 2 is the sequel to Ridley Scott’s epic film, and it is finally on its way, with a release date set for November 22, 2024. Deadline reports that Paul Mescal, whose breakout performance in Aftersun made him a household name, will be leading the film. The film has been in development for some time, with the first draft of the script delivered last November. Since then, Scott has been searching for the most suitable actor to lead the film, considering many well-known names such as Richard Madden, Timothée Chalamet, Miles Teller, and Austin Butler....
Gladiator star and Academy Award winner Russell Crowe has confirmed that he will not play a part in the upcoming sequel. While his character, the courageous warrior Maximus Decimus Meridius did meet his end come the finale of the 2000 sword-and-sandals epic, many had held out hope that Gladiator 2 would find a way to include Crowe. But, speaking with the Fitzy & Wippa Podcast, Crowe revealed that there are no plans to work Maximus into the story....
Halloween is a horror icon in many regards. Its first installment gives audiences one of the simplest yet most effective plots in horror. Its musical score remains a staple of its genre, and its given us some of the most creative kills through its thirteen films. Perhaps the most memorable aspect of the franchise is its signature mask, creating an additional level of horror and mystery to Michael Myers. Nevertheless, the Myers mask has seen its fair share of changes throughout Halloween’s legacy....
There is a little girl in every Hollywood Lady, and I have the perfect venue to return to your childhood, - the American Girl Place at the Grove. This Junior Department Store features a complete line of American Girl Dolls, a Doll Hospital, Theater, and the most charming tea room you have ever visited. The Los Angeles Master Chorale opened their 43rd Season with a Concert and Black Tie Gala at the Walt Disney Hall....
