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Lin-Manuel Miranda Breaks Down ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Songs — and How He Convinced Barry Jenkins to Add the Villain Anthem ‘Bye Bye’

SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” in theaters on Dec. 20. Lin-Manuel Miranda knows his way around a Disney tune. After winning Grammys and earning Oscar nods for his “Moana” and “Encanto” songs (including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Dos Oruguitas” and, of course, the viral earworm “We Don’t Talk […]

Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett Join Anne Hathaway in Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ Movie Adaptation

Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett have signed on to star opposite Anne Hathaway in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling book “Verity” from Amazon MGM Studios. Johnson will play Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime — to complete the […]

‘Matilda the Musical’ Director Matthew Warchus Boards ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Remake From Amazon MGM, Eon

The forthcoming remake of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” prepares to take flight with director Matthew Warchus (“Matilda the Musical,” “Pride”) boarding the production. Tony and Olivier award winner Warchus will direct the film, based on the classic children’s story about a magical flying car, from a script by Tony winner Enda Walsh (“Small Things Like […]

‘Nickel Boys’ Leads Black Reel Awards Nominees

“Nickel Boys” leads the nominations at the 25th annual Black Reel Awards, a ceremony exclusively dedicated to recognizing African American contributions to cinema. The Amazon MGM Studios film garnered 13 nominations, followed closely by Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” with 12; both films were nominated for outstanding film and outstanding director (RaMell Ross and Malcolm Washington, […]

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Whether He’d Make a ‘Hamilton’ Movie After ‘Wicked’s’ Success: ‘If Someone’s Got an Idea, Holla at Me’

Lin-Manuel Miranda is not throwing away his shot to make the perfect “Hamilton” movie. “I’ve always said I’m open to it, if I hear a director with a great take,” Miranda told Variety during an interview for his latest film “Mufasa: The Lion King.” (He wrote the original songs for the Disney prequel, in theaters […]

After 26 Years of Marriage, Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson Face Off on ‘Elsbeth’: ‘It’s Like a Collision of Universes’

SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details from the latest episode of “Elsbeth,” which airs Thursdays on CBS. Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson met 30 years ago during a production of “Hamlet” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival — she played Ophelia; he was Guildenstern — and they married in 1998. Since then, they’ve acted opposite […]

Keke Palmer, Giancarlo Esposito and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor to Receive ABFF Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

Keke Palmer, Giancarlo Esposito and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will receive special awards at the seventh annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors ceremony, presented by Nice Crowd. The intimate, non-televised dinner will held on Feb. 17 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, hosted by Zainab Johnson, winner of the 2013 ABFF Comedy Wings competition. “For […]

‘Nickel Boys’ Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Experiencing the Most Prolific Year of Her Career and Why She Likes Playing ‘Inconvenient Women’

As an actor, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has never regarded the camera as her ally. “I’ve always felt like it was an enemy, because it feels intrusive,” says Ellis-Taylor, folding her legs under her on the couch in a West Hollywood hotel as she discusses her latest role in “Nickel Boys.” Movie sets are like construction sites, […]

Teyonah Parris Joins John Cena in ‘Matchbox’ Movie From Apple and Skydance

“The Marvels” and “They Cloned Tyrone” star Teyonah Parris is jumping into the world of Mattel’s matchbox cars for Apple Original Films’ upcoming movie, “Matchbox.” The live-action film, based on the die-cast toy vehicle line, stars John Cena and Parris joins an expanding cast that also includes Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson.  “Extraction” filmmaker Sam […]

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