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Miles Teller can't wait for Michael Jackson biopic

Miles Teller has high hopes for the Michael Jackson biopic.

The 37-year-old actor will portray the King of Pop's lawyer John Branca in the upcoming movie 'Michael' and revealed that his lifelong fascination with the 'Thriller' artist was key to persuading him to feature in the film.

In an interview with Collider, Miles said: "From the time I ...Read more

Barry Jenkins is battling to prove his worth as a director

Barry Jenkins in constantly trying to prove his worth as a director.

The 45-year-old filmmaker's 2016 movie 'Moonlight' won the Best Picture Oscar but he admits that he struggles to accept his ability behind the camera.

Barry told NPR's 'Wild Card with Rachel Martin': "I made this film, 'If Beale Street Could Talk', which is an adaptation of ...Read more

Kate Cassidy 'gets tattoo tribute for Liam Payne'

Kate Cassidy has had angel wings tattooed on two of her fingers.

The 25-year-old influencer - whose boyfriend Liam Payne died in October after falling from a hotel balcony - has seemingly had a new tribute to her late boyfriend inked onto her index and middle digits, though she didn't specifically explain the meaning behind the new artwork.

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The Young and the Restless star Conner Floyd is engaged

Conner Floyd is engaged to Carly Frei.

The 'Young and The Restless' actor proposed to the skincare expert in her hometown of Boston on Saturday (21.12.24) after four years of dating, and though it was hard to persuade her to get out into the snow for an idyllic moment, he was relieved she agreed and they later celebrated with their loved ones....Read more

Bill Skarsgard worked hard to create Count Orlok's deep voice in Nosferatu

Bill Skarsgard worked extensively to master the voice of Count Orlok in 'Nosferatu'.

The 34-year-old actor plays the vampire in the new horror film from director Robert Eggers and went to great lengths to create an extremely deep voice for his character.

Speaking at a Q+A with cast members in New York City recently, Bill said: "The voice was ...Read more

Jeff Fowler knew Jim Carrey could be tempted back for Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Jeff Fowler knew that Jim Carrey wouldn't be able to resist the chance to star in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'.

The filmmaker has returned to helm the latest movie based on Sega's iconic video game character and was delighted to tempt the 'Dumb and Dumber' star back as villain Dr. Ivo Robotnik despite his previous vow to retire from acting.

Jeff ...Read more

REO Speedwagon bid farewell after 57 years, will continue under frontman Kevin Cronin's name

REO Speedwagon will continue under frontman Kevin Cronin's name after they wrapped their final tour as a band.

After 57 years, the 'Can't Fight This Feeling' rockers - who have sold more than 40 million records worldwide - played their last show at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas on December 21.

Kevin, 73, paid tribute to his bandmates, ...Read more

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Movie review: Reverence to source material drains life from 'Nosferatu'

Passion projects are often lauded simply for their passion, for the sheer effort that it took to bring a dream to life. Sometimes, that celebration of energy expended can obfuscate the artistic merits of a film, as the blinkered vision of a dedicated auteur can be a film’s saving grace, or its death knell. This is one of the hazards of the ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'NOSFERATU'

Rated R for bloody violent content, graphic nudity and some sexual content.

What it’s about: This remake of the iconic 1922 vampire film sees a newlywed marriage torn apart by the obsessions of the vampire Count Orlok.

The kid attractor factor: Not much — this is a spooky, moody atmospheric horror film.

Good lessons/bad ...Read more

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Movie review: Daring, provocative 'Babygirl' a standout erotic thriller

Romy (Nicole Kidman) can’t climax. At least not with her husband of many years, Jacob (Antonio Banderas), although she delivers a fairly convincing performance for his benefit. This bit of commonplace sexual theater makes up the bold opening of writer/director Halina Reijn’s daring and provocative sexy psychological thriller “Babygirl.” ...Read more

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List of DVD release dates for Jan. 7 and beyond

Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:

JANUARY

7: We Live in Time

7: Saturday Night

7: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

7: Things Will Be Different

7: Armor

7: Miracle in Bethlehem, PA

7: Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas

7: Beyond the Wasteland

7: Yojimbo / Sanjuro: Two Samurai ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Strike now for best prices and stereo receiver recommendation

The time to buy is now: I have been asked multiple times if tariffs that may be coming in 2025 will make electronics more expensive. No matter what happens with tariffs, it is often in the first quarter of the year that manufacturers raise prices. Even items that are manufactured in the United States use parts from all over the world, so the ...Read more

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Review: In 'Gypsy' on Broadway, Audra McDonald is transformational and tragically human as Rose

NEW YORK — Madam Rose is known for her powerhouse belt and for being the scariest Bad Showbiz Mother of the Year, but not for moving an audience to tears. Audra McDonald, surely the best actress ever to play this iconic role, changes that trajectory in director George C. Wolfe’s disarmingly moving Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” the 1959 ...Read more

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'The Newsreader' review: An Aussie riff on 'Broadcast News,' '80s setting and all

A satire of TV journalism, 1987’s “Broadcast News” features a hilariously frantic scene that captures the mad scramble that can transpire behind the scenes. A producer played by Holly Hunter is in an editing suite, finessing a taped package mere moments before it needs to air live. The clock is ticking! The tension is real! When the edit ...Read more

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'The Brutalist' re-creates the drama and beauty of mid-century Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — When filmmaking duo Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold developed the script for "The Brutalist" — a fictional drama about the American dream and the complicated relationship between artist and patron that unfolds over decades — they zoomed in on Philadelphia and Bucks County.

The story follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a ...Read more

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Braelyn Rankins on voicing the title character in 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Ever wonder what the best directors say to actors to get the performance they need from them?

According to northeast Ohio native Braelyn Rankins, who voices the youngest version of the titular character in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins — whose films include the Academy Award-winning “Moonlight” and the ...Read more

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Television Q&A: Time to vent about procedural pet peeves

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: Three things get my goat when I watch cop/law shows. The first is that when the police or FBI are going to get a suspect, they yell their name from half a block away, and a chase ensues. Why don't they just sneak up on them and grab them? Second, when they go to a suspect's house, most of the time ...Read more

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'Queer Eye' newbie Jeremiah Brent cries a lot, but he is so productive

LOS ANGELES — "I'm never going to survive this show," Jeremiah Brent, the new member of "Queer Eye," declares early into this season, wiping back tears.

Brent joined the ninth season of the Netflix series, stepping into the role of interior designer previously held by Bobby Berk, whose complicated exit from the series last year generated ...Read more

Elle Fanning tries to keep her social media usage 'light' and 'healthy'

Elle Fanning tries to keep her social media usage "healthy" but she "can't help" falling down "the rabbit hole" sometimes.

The 26-year-old Hollywood actress admits the only platform she uses is Instagram and she tries to make sure her feed remains a "light place" but she regularly finds she can't resist comparing herself to others.

She told ...Read more

Blake Lively gets message of support from Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars

Blake Lively's 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' co-stars have pledged "solidarity" to her after she sued Justin Baldoni.

The 37-year-old actress has taken legal action against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director, alleging sexual harassment and accusing him of waging a smear campaign against her, and now America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel ...Read more