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‘Moonbase 8’ Photo Reveals First Look at A24’s New Comedy Series From ‘Portlandia’ Team
Listen, I don’t need to even know that A24 is behind Moonbase 8 to be insanely excited for it. A new TV series from Portlandia co-creators Fred Armisen and Jonathan Krisel, starring Armisen, John C. Reilly and Tim Heidecker as astronauts? WHEN CAN I WATCH?! Having one of the most acclaimed film distributors involved is just an added bonus.
Idris Elba Will Play the Bad Guy in Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff
If yesterday didn’t make you feel especially patriotic, then maybe this news will remind you of the goodness in America’s heart: Idris Motherf—king Elba (that’s his legal name, I swear) has signed on to play the villain in Hobbs & Shaw, the upcoming Fast & Furious spinoff starring the only good parts of The Fate of the Furious (sorry, Charlize, but you get it).
‘IT: Chapter Two’ Officially Starts Production With New Cast Photo
The Losers Club is back, and they’re all hot as s—t now.
Terry Crews’ Sexual Assault Senate Testimony Includes Allegations Against ‘Expendables 4’ Producer
Earlier today, Terry Crews testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, recounting how his own allegations against Hollywood agent Adam Venit have personally — and professionally — affected him. During that testimony, Crews revealed that he won’t be appearing in Expendables 4 because the producer of the sequel, Avi Lerner, allegedly threatened “troubles” if Crews refused to withdraw his civil lawsuit against Venit.
‘IT: Chapter Two’ Casts Indie Fave Xavier Dolan in Pivotal Role
Director Andy Muschietti has assembled an exceptional ensemble of stars to play the grown-up members of the Losers Club in IT: Chapter Two, but he’s not done just yet. The upcoming sequel to last year’s horror hit has just landed a pair of actors for two supporting, but crucial roles — including indie filmmaker and actor Xavier Dolan, who will play the most heartbreaking character of all in a brutal scene that we were sure wouldn’t make it into the sequel.
The Best TV Shows of 2018 So Far
From ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Westworld,’ these are the best shows of the year — so far.
Lucasfilm Reportedly Puts All ‘Star Wars Story’ Spinoffs on Hold
Seems that Lucasfilm is reassessing its priorities following the underwhelming debut of Solo: A Star Wars Story. The studio has now released two spinoffs that have failed to dazzle audiences, and while neither movie is outright horrible, they aren’t exactly memorable, either. According to a new report, Lucasfilm has decided to put its future Star Wars spinoffs on hold for the time being while they focus on the franchise’s meat and potatoes.
Ewan McGregor to Play Grown-Up Danny Torrance in ‘The Shining’ Sequel
The actor will play the adult version of the kiddo ‘The Shining’ in the new horror sequel from the director of ‘Gerald’s Game’ and ‘Oculus.’
Bryan Singer Will Be the Only Director Credited on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Singer will receive sole credit for directing the Queen biopic despite the fact that he was fired and replaced mid-production.
A New ‘GLOW’ Season 2 Trailer Is Here to Smash the Patriarchy
In just a couple of short weeks, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are returning to Netflix for another season of choke-holds, drama, and all the ’80s style you can handle.
Former Pixar Chief John Lasseter Will Reportedly Remain With Disney Until the End of 2018
The former chief creative officer of Pixar, who was accused by numerous women of sexual misconduct and harassment, will remain with the studio as a consultant until the end of the year.
‘Hereditary’ Review: The Bar For the Best Horror Film of 2018 Has Been Set
In recent years, one horror film emerges early on as the best horror film of the year. In 2017 it was Jordan Peele’s exceptionally smart social thriller Get Out; in 2016 it was Robert Eggers’ period stunner The Witch; in 2018 that honor goes to Ari Aster’s Hereditary. Starring Toni Collette as a woman struggling to cope with the increasingly disturbing implications of her mother’s death, Aster’s ferocious directorial debut plumbs the darkest depths of mental illness to reveal the true meaning of psychological terror.