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Apologies to all you emetophobics out there: Next month, indie streamer Nebula will release the short film “The Dinner Plan,” directed by Patrick Willems. The film tells the story of a man (played by Griffin Newman) who tries desperately not to vomit at his boss’s dinner party. The 33-minute comedy-thriller, starring Newman, John Hodgman, Miriam Scholl, Zach Cherry, Eudora Peterson, Jeffrey Cantor, and Cindy Cheung, will be available on the streamer on November 26, just in time for Thanksgiving. Directed by Willems and written by Michael Curran and Jacob Torpey based on Willems’ book, the film’s description reads: “When pressured…

What you need to know On October 30th, Caitlyn Jenner made her first appearance on ‘The Kardashians.’ Kris Jenner surprised her family with a phone call inviting her to a farewell dinner at her Los Angeles home (called El Dorado Meadow). During the episode, Caitlyn’s daughter Kendall Jenner spoke candidly about what stood between them and how difficult things were. When Caitlyn Jenner reunited with her family for one last dinner at her former home, the atmosphere was a little strange. On Thursday, Oct. 30’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kris Jenner shocked her kids by inviting her…

Cheryl Hines’ Hollywood friends are reportedly surprised by her switch from liberal to conservative MAGA views. “She used to be so liberal that it’s very hard to wrap her head around it,” a longtime Hollywood friend reportedly told the Daily Mail in a comment posted Wednesday. “And now she’s married to a member of the Trump administration and is literally defending his ridiculous statements on ‘The View,'” they added. Friends of the Curb Your Enthusiasm star, who is married to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are said to be disappointed that the longtime Democrat is…

Hidden Empire Film Group, the independent studio behind films such as “Fatale” and “Meet the Black,” has signed a representation agreement with CAA. Founded by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire believes that multicultural representation is good business. The studio aims to create bold, culture-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices in Hollywood. CAA will help Hidden Empire expand into premium scripted and unscripted television and sports content. Hidden Empire is known for the 2016 horror-comedy “Meet the Black,” starring Mike Epps, and a 2021 sequel titled “The House Next Door.” The company produced the psychological thriller…

“BMF” on Starz has been canceled, Variety reported. The crime drama ran for four seasons on premium cable TV, with the season 4 finale airing in August. The show originally debuted on Starz in 2021. “BMF” was one of several shows produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson for Starz through G-Unit Films and Television Inc. Jackson has previously said multiple “BMF” spinoffs are in the works at Starz, and sources say those projects are still in development. “BMF” told the story of the rise of the Black Mafia Family, a notorious street gang that originated in Detroit in the 1980s.…

From pod to motherhood. Love Is Blind star Megan “Sparkle Meg” Walerius confirmed she’s having a baby with a new man during the Netflix drama’s Season 9 reunion special. “I’m a mother now,” Walerius revealed. “I gave birth to a boy two and a half months ago.” “I have a little boy. He’s my whole world. And, you know, I know now more than ever that I was meant to be a mother on this earth. And he’s amazing. Our family is so happy.” Love Is Blind star Megan “Sparkle Meg” Walerius confirmed she’s having a baby with a new…

The Asian World Film Festival will be held from November 11 to 20, screening films from more than 30 Asian countries, including 20 films selected for the international Oscar race. The competition lineup consists of 15 films vying for the Snow Leopard trophies for Best Film, Actor, Actress, Jury Discretion, Special Jury Award, and Audience Award. The festival opens with Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice and closes with Kauser Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab. AWFF’s other festival hits include Cannes Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident.” “A Useful Ghost” directed by Ratchaphum Bumbunchachok. “The…

Alix Earle’s stepmother, Ashley Dupre, dealt a terrible blow to former “Dancing with the Stars” professional Cheryl Burke. Dupre posted a live reaction to the influencer’s “Halloween Night” tango routine on TikTok on Tuesday, praising the dance as “absolutely amazing.” Three judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, each gave Earl and professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy a score of 10, while guest judge Burke gave the dance duo a score of 9. After Burke, 41, revealed his score, Dupre, 40, yelled angrily in the video: “Oh, give me more Ozempic.” Alix Earle’s stepmother Ashley Dupre slammed DWTS guest…

CBS News’ Saturday morning broadcasts will be less prominent than the station’s other morning news programs, according to people familiar with the matter, following layoffs announced Wednesday across parent company Paramount Global. The people said the job cuts would also affect CBS News operations in South Africa, with the Johannesburg bureau closing and regional oversight moving to London. Deb Pata, a well-regarded foreign correspondent who has covered much of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, is retiring, according to two people familiar with the matter. CBS News is cutting back on its division dedicated to reporting on race and…

What you need to know Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection, a two-part sequel to the 2004 hit The Passion of the Christ, is currently in development. Jaakko Otonen, Mariela Garriga, and Kasia Smutniak have been cast as Jesus of Nazareth, Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, respectively. Smutniak’s casting has reportedly been controversial in her native Poland over her support for abortion rights groups Mel Gibson has cast his cast for The Passion of the Christ sequel, but one of his choices is controversial. Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the hit 2004 Biblical drama, The Resurrection: Part 1, has cast…