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Bernie Mac‘s set to be the subject of a feature film biopic produced by John Legend‘s company, and if the late comedian’s daughter has her way … casting will be a breeze. Mac’s daughter, Je’Niece McCullough, tells TMZ … since her dad died she’s been asked many times who would be best to play him

Though his career in film was extensive and long-ranging, Ned Beatty wasn’t a stranger to television. Following his debut in deliverance, Beatty had guest roles in major television shows ranging from MASH to Hawaii Five-O. Decades later, Beatty would have a steady run on television in Homicide: Life On The Street, and as Ed, the

Refresh for latest…: With no major new releases, this was a strong holdover weekend at the international box office, led by last week’s champ, New Line/Warner Bros’ The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, followed by Disney’s Cruella and Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II. In the case of Conjuring 3, it crossed $100M

Ben Affleck was a man on a mission Friday, as he beelined it for his girlfriend’s house. Ben was wrapped up tight in a helmet and leather jacket as he steered his trusty chopper due East to Lopez’s L.A. home. As you know by now, Ben and Jen have been inseparable since hooking up after

Mari: Wow. Well, I don’t think it was quite finished, but I remember the first time we got sent a draft where I believe they were still finishing up rain stuff and lighting still hadn’t been implemented, but it was much more fleshed out than anything that we’ve seen yet. And I think, I feel

SATURDAY UPDATE: Refresh for updates While it appeared that the summer box office was dusting itself off from the pandemic over the last two weeks, both newcomers Warner Bros. highly anticipated Jon M. Chu directed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights and Sony’s Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway are currently filing less than spectacular results respectively with a No.

Play video content Chicago Cubs This is a beautiful, beautiful sight. The Chicago Cubs welcomed a FULL CAPACITY crowd to Wrigley Field Friday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic… and none other than Bill Murray was present to give a majestic rendition of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame!!!” Of course, it’s tradition

Black Widow has had a particularly long journey to the screen, with Scarlett Johansson’s solo Marvel movie first being explored in 2010 after her debut appearance in Iron Man 2. Previous iterations of the movie were in the works over the years, with Guardians of the Galaxy co writer Nicole Perlman on the project back

If you didn’t Meet The Blacks in 2016, they’re back this weekend in Deon Taylor’s second horror-comedy installment. The first film was a send-up of The Purge. This one – The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2 — goes gothic. Star Mike Epps returns as Carl Black, about to face off with a neighbor

Armie Hammer‘s checked himself into an in-patient facility in Florida to get treatment for several addiction issues … amid several months of sexual abuse allegations against the actor. Hammer checked himself in at a rehab facility outside of Orlando on May 31 and has been getting treatment since then. According to Vanity Fair, which first

It sounds like Melissa Barrera is a big Scream fan too, which always helps. As she shared, she was majorly geeking out on the set that includes Friends star Courtney Cox back in her famous horror role. Barrera won’t be the only new face in Scream, also joining the cast is Jenna Ortega, who will

Cliff Marks is retiring as president of NationalCinemedia on July 1 but will continue to work with the big movie theater advertising network as a consultant in a multi-year deal, the company announced Wednesday. The 19-year NCM veteran joined from ESPN and was an original member of the leadership team in 2002 when it was

Play video content TMZ.com Work is separating Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for the time being, but he’s still making time to have some fun on his own … he’s in Las Vegas, hitting the tables and directing a project. Check out this video we got — Ben was at the Wynn Resort and Casino

The Vasectomy, as the drink is called, is a fantastic way to celebrate your father, according to Ryan Reynolds. The actor takes us through the steps to craft the perfect cocktail for Dad…partially because it’s Father’s Day and partially because Dad is probably going to need it. With cranberry juice, tonic and a healthy serving

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures UK and TriStar Pictures have set a December 2, 2022 theatrical release for Matilda in the UK and Ireland, just in time for the holidays. TriStar is co-producing the adaptation of the beloved West End musical with Netflix and retains rights in the UK. This will not be a day-and-date release with

California native Donovan McCrary was only 12 years old when he played the young athletic version of Ricky — who’s college football dreamz are cut short after being murdered by gang members his senior year of high school — in the 1991 drama “Boyz n the Hood.” DM shared the big screen with some A-list

Movies can take a long time to get made. The wait can be frustrating for fans, but most films have so many hoops to jump through that the delay is inevitable. However, even the longest journeys start with a single step, and pre-production news can be just as exciting as a release date. Director James

Imax announced Monday that Marvel Studios’ Black Widow — set for released by Disney July 9, will debut with 22 minutes of select scenes in expanded aspect ratio exclusively in Imax. The Scarlett Johansson-starrer is the first new movie in “Phase Four” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first new Marvel Studios theatrical release

Lisa Banes was almost killed by someone who mowed her down with a scooter and fled the scene out in New York City … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell us … the “Cocktail” actress was struck late Friday evening on the Upper West Side near the Lincoln Center — where she was reportedly

For what it’s worth, the upcoming Shazam 2 is already working with an excellent ensemble cast, so it’s unlikely that Superman’s presence will be specifically missed. In addition to returning stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Meagan Good, Grace Fulton, Michelle Borth, Ian Chen, and D.J. Cotrona, the upcoming sequel is also set

Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway this summer for a limited run of Springsteen on Broadway at Jujamcyn’s St. James Theatre, with shows beginning Saturday June 26 and additional performances taking place through September 4. Said Springsteen: “I loved doing Springsteen on Broadway and I’m thrilled to have been asked to reprise the show as

Clarence Williams III — famous for roles in “The Mod Squad,” “Half Baked” and several other movies and shows — has died. The veteran actor’s management team confirmed the sad news Sunday, saying Clarence had actually passed away Friday in L.A. due to colon cancer. CWIII had a long history with his craft … dating

The Last Night In Soho Cast Includes Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy seem to be co-leads of Last Night in Soho. Anya Taylor-Joy’s past work includes M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and Glass. She also appeared in The Witch, Emma, The New Mutants, Peaky Blinders, and The Queen’s Gambit. Thomasin McKenzie’s

Paramount has just put an untitled A Quiet Place movie on the calendar for March 31, 2023. This is the one that Jeff Nichols is writing and directing which Deadline first told you about. It’s not a threequel. It’s based on an idea from John Krasinski. Pic is very early in development and simply being billed

Play video content TMZ.com Paul Walker‘s brother says Vin Diesel and the rest of the ‘Fast and the Furious’ family made the right move letting his character ride off into the sunset … and he thinks Paul would get a kick out of where the franchise is these days. We got Cody Walker at Sancho’s

Starz Whether it be documentaries or films that tackle complex issues like religion, morality, and sexuality, Starz offers a great number of moving stories focusing on the lives of members of the LGBTQ community. Disobedience (2017) The 2017 romantic drama Disobedience follows Ronit Krushka (Rachel Weisz), a woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish community

Saturday AM: Refresh for updates New Line’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is beating Paramount’s second weekend of A Quiet Place Part II, with an estimated $23.5M+ to $22M but there shouldn’t be any doubts: It’s a solid weekend at the box office, especially as the pandemic calms. Even No. 3 title, Disney’s Cruella is doing well,

Marilyn Monroe‘s cookbooks — the only 2 confirmed to have been owned by the icon — offer a glimpse into her personal life along with her diet … and they’re expected to fetch up to $75,000. The books — “The New Fanny Farmer Boston Cooking-School Cook Book” and “The New Joy of Cooking” — were

Cruella is about to enter its second weekend in theaters and Disney+ Premier Access, and look out: Cruella De Vil isn’t throwing out her fabulous wig or punk fashion persona for long. The Disney origin story is already expected to continue with a sequel with the same talent behind the Emma Stone-led 101 Dalmatians reimagining.

Start banging the trash cans: Stomp, the long-running percussion extravaganza that’s been a popular Off Broadway audience draw for nearly 30 years, will resume performances on Tuesday, July 20, yet another sign that New York City’s theater scene is emerging from its now-15-month Covid hibernation. When it returns to the Orpheum Theatre, its home in