Month: March 2023

Rachel Weisz portrays twin OBGYN’s Beverly and Elliot Mantle in the upcoming new Prime Video series ‘Dead Ringers,’ a modern reimagining of David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychosexual thriller of the same name starring Jeremy Irons.

In the new series, Weisz’s characters are twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes — including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics — in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront. ‘Dead Ringers’ also stars Britne Oldford as Genevieve, Poppy Liu as Greta, Michael Chernus as Tom, Jennifer Ehle as Rebecca, and Emily Meade as Susan.

‘Dead Ringers’ will premiere on Friday, April 21 on the streaming service, with all six episodes dropping at once.  Take a look at the teaser trailer for ‘Dead Ringers’ – here.

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Netflix announced the new eight-episode series ‘Fubar, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The series also stars Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel, Milan Carter, Travis Van Winkle, Gabriel Luna, Andy Buckley, Aparna Brielle, Barbara Eve Harris and Fabiana Udenio.

Created by Prison Break’s Nick Santora, Schwarzenegger plays ‘an almost-retired CIA agent who finds out that he and his daughter are both CIA operatives and must join forces.’  Said Santora: “The thing I always marveled at was how Schwarzenegger could befunny while still kicking ass. That’s why I wanted Fubar to be a hysterical, CIA-spy comedy mixed with heart-stopping action! And it is all that — and more.”

Schwarzenegger said in a press release: “Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like True Lies. Well, here it is. ‘Fubar’ will kick your [expletive] and make you laugh — and not just for two hours. You get a whole season.”

‘Fubar’ will debut May 25 on Netflix. Take a look at the teaser trailer – here.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Action-Comedy FUBAR Gets Release Date at Netflix — Watch Teaser Trailer

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HBO Max has ordered an ‘It’ prequel series, with the working title of ‘Welcome to Derry.’

Andy Muschietti, who directed 2017’s ‘It’ and 2019’s ‘It: Chapter Two,’ will serve as show runner on ‘Welcome to Derry’ alongside his sister, ‘It’ producer Barbara Muschietti, as well as actor-writer Jason Fuchs, who played Richie’s manager in It: Chapter Two.

Said Fuchs in a statement: “To be able to return to the world of my all-time favorite horror novel and help build upon the singularly brilliant cinematic universe created by Andy and Barbara is more than the opportunity of a lifetime, it’s a dream come true — or, maybe more appropriately, a nightmare.”

The Muschiettis shared: “As teenagers, we took turns reading chapters of Stephen King’s IT until the thick paperback fell to pieces. IT is an epic story that contains multitudes, far beyond what we could explore in our IT movies. We can’t wait to share the depths of Steve’s novel, in all its heart, humor, humanity and horror.”

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The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) will appear in his first starring role in a feature film, which he co-wrote and will produce.  According to a report from Deadline, the singer is set to star in a new untitled film alongside ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega and Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan. The film will be directed by Trey Edward Shults, the filmmaker behind “Waves” and “It Comes at Night,” who is also co-writing and will executive produce.  Deadline reports that Shults and The Weeknd have been secretly working on the film for several months, and the film is shooting in Los Angeles. Otherwise, no details have been shared and the “logline is being kept under wraps.”

The movie will serve as The Weeknd’s feature acting debut in film, but he is also set to star in the HBO series ‘The Idol,’ which he co-created with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. The show has yet to set an official release date, but the trailer for ‘The Idol’ revealed that fans can expect the first episode sometime this year. ‘The Idol’ also stars Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK, Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek, Troye Sivan, and more.

The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega And Barry Keoghan To Star In New Film Based On Original Idea From The Weeknd With Trey Edward Shults Directing

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The late actor Ray Liotta, star of films including Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, was posthumously presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Liotta passed away last May at the age of 67. Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in a statement: “Ray Liotta’s all-around career made him a triple threat and sadly his passing was devastating to the entertainment world. The characters he portrayed will always be etched in Hollywood’s film history.”

Liotta’s daughter, 24-year-old Karsen Liotta, accepted the star on his behalf, saying: “I’m so touched to be accepting this honor on behalf of my dad. I couldn’t be more proud of him. He was a one of a kind actor and the best friend, brother and father anyone could have asked for. I lucked out with you .. If you have a Ray in your life, you’re lucky. I love you so much. Thank you for your work and the imprint you left on me and all of those who love you. Everyone deserves a Ray in their life.”

Elizabeth Banks, who directed Liotta in one of his final projects, Cocaine Bear, and actor Taron Egerton (who starred with Liotta in Black Bird), spoke at the event in honor of their late colleague and friend.  Banks said: “I always admired his acting, but I genuinely enjoyed him as a human. Although he’s known for playing tough guys, I found him to be charming and a little mischievous which made him charming as an actor and as a man, and truly perfect for ‘Cocaine Bear’ …When any actor of Ray’s caliber puts trust in you as a director, it’s a gift. But Ray gave me so much more. Ray’s respect for me as a director, as his boss on set, meant everything to me because if you can direct Henry Hill, you can do f––– anything in this town.”  Said Egerton: “He was one of those rare artists that brought all of himself into his work, all of his intensity, all of his vulnerability and, in the case of our show, all of his love. I was deeply inspired by Ray, he was the epitome of an actor’s actor.”

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Keke Palmer announced the birth of her first child with boyfriend Darius Jackson, sharing multiple videos and pictures of the new parents with their baby boy in an Instagram slideshow. Palmer’s post included a video of the couple singing along to El DeBarge’s hit song “Someone” as she panned the camera to show the back of their son’s car seat.

Palmer gushed about her baby boy and finally shared that he is named Leodis Andrellton Jackson, writing in the caption: “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match! LEODIS ANDRELLTON JACKSON, welcome to the world baby Leo.”  Jackson also shared two photos of baby Leo sleeping on his Instagram, and uploaded the clip of the couple driving in the car after leaving the hospital for with their newborn with the caption: “Riding out in style w/ baby Leo.”

The 29-year-old Palmer first revealed her pregnancy during her opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 3, saying: “People have been in my comments, saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby,’ ‘Keke’s pregnant,’ and I want to set the record straight: I am!” while showing off her baby bump.

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