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Jul312024 by cineverseNo Comments

Rebel Wilson Slammed by Producers of Her Directorial Debut in Amended Defamation Suit That Invokes Her ‘False’ Claims About Sacha Baron Cohen

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By Tatiana Siegel According To The variety) The feud between Rebel Wilson and the producers of her directorial debut is escalating. On Monday evening, three producers behind the musical “The Deb” filed an amended complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court that expanded on their claims that the “Pitch Perfect” star defamed them when she accused them of “inappropriate behavior towards the lead actress of the film [and] embezzling funds from the film’s budget.” Wilson made the comments in a video posted on Instagram, in which she named the film’s producers Amanda Ghost and Gregor Cameron as well executive producer Vince Holden. The post is still live on the social media platform. The amended complaint paints a picture of a diva-like star who was MIA from the se...

Jul292024 by cineverseNo Comments

House of the Dragon’: Clinton Liberty, Abubakar Salim on Addam and Alyn’s Dragonseed Choices for Corlys — and What Happened to Laenor Velaryon

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By Jennifer Maas According To The variety) SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 2, Episode 7, titled “The Red Sowing,” now streaming on Max. In the closing moments of Sunday’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) finally got the upper hand on the Greens with the stunning reveal that she has found three new dragonriders to join the Blacks’ cause: Hugh (Kieran Bew), Ulf (Tom Bennett) and Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) — one of the illegitimate sons of her Hand, Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint). The news was revealed (loudly) to Rhaenyra’s brother Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), the prince regent, while their brother King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is in recovery, when Aemond sees a dragon flying...

Jul272024 by cineverseNo Comments

The Penguin’ Comic-Con Activation Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out on Roof

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By Katcy Stephan, J. Kim Murphy, Adam B. Vary, Jordan Moreau According To The variety) A fire broke out in the building hosting the San Diego Comic-Con activation for the HBO series ”The Penguin,” causing the venue to be evacuated on Friday evening. The alarm was sounded in the midst of the press preview for the activation. Members of the media, including reporters from Variety, were escorted outside by officials at roughly 7:30 PM. Update: The activation is now back up and running. There were no injuries. A representative for the San Diego Police Department confirms that a three-alarm fire was reported at the venue on 5th Avenue and E Street in the city’s downtown area. The fire began in a Brazilian steakhouse that was also in the building. Authorities...

Jul272024 by cineverseNo Comments

Dexter’ Shocker: Michael C. Hall to Return for ‘Resurrection’ Sequel Series and Lend Voiceover to ‘Original Sin’ Prequel

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By Emily Longeretta According To The variety) Dexter” fans got an exciting surprise at Comic-Con‘s panel for the prequel series, “Original Sin.” Not only is original star Michael C. Hall set to narrate the prequel series, but he’ll be back on screen in an all new sequel seures, “Dexter: Resurrection.” “We are thrilled to have the brilliant Michael C. Hall reprise his iconic role as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s most successful series ever,” said Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO, of the new series. “While ‘Dexter: Ressurection’ will appeal to the tens of millions of longtime fans, ‘Dexter: Original Sin‘ will introduce a whole new generation of viewers into this iconic series by starting from the beginning, which is sure to satisfy existing audiences as well.”...

Jul252024 by cineverseNo Comments

ITV Reports Mixed Results in First Half of 2024

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By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety) British broadcaster ITV delivered a mixed financial performance for the first six months of 2024, as the company continues to navigate a shifting media landscape. ITV reported a significant 40% increase in adjusted EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization) to £213 million ($274.5 million) for the period ending June 30, 2024. This substantial growth came despite a 2% decline in group external revenue, which fell to £1.6 billion ($2.06 billion). The company’s production arm, ITV Studios, experienced a 13% decrease in revenue to £869 million. This decline was largely attributed to the lingering effects of the 2023 U.S. writers’ and actors’ strikes, which caused delays in production schedules and delivery of ...

Jul252024 by cineverseNo Comments

‘A Complete Unknown’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Transforms Into Bob Dylan and Sings ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’

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By Ethan Shanfeld According To The variety) Come gather ’round, people, wherever you roam. The trailer for James Mangold‘s “A Complete Unknown” is here, along with the first official footage of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. In theaters this December, the biographical drama, written by Mangold and Jay Cocks, follows the folk music legend’s early years in New York City, leading up to the Earth-shattering moment he strapped on an electric guitar during his 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance. In the trailer, Chalamet walks the streets of Manhattan, passing Dylan’s favorite spots including Cafe Wha? and Hotel Chelsea. The actor sings a rousing rendition of Dylan’s 1963 protest song “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall.” And a love triangle begins to brew between ...

Jul242024 by cineverseNo Comments

Kevin Feige Says Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Return Proves That Robert Downey Jr. Coming Back as Iron Man ‘Can Be Done — If Great Care Is Taken

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By Zack Sharf According To The variety) Kevin Feige said in an interview with DiscussingFilm that Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine in the new Marvel tentpole “Deadpool & Wolverine” proves that a door can certainly be opened for Robert Downey Jr. or Chris Evans to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Iron Man or Captain America, respectively. “That’s the key, right? How do you do it in a way that maintains what has come before, and in a great way? And we’ve been spending, you know, the last two-plus years figuring that out for Wolverine,” Feige said when asked about Downey and Evans coming back. “So, what’s to come? We’ll see. We’re just proud that we, I think, have figured it out for Wolverine. I think Hugh’s appearance and starring rol...