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Ryan Coogler made his first “Creed” movie because his father, Ira, loved the “Rocky” series. Now it’s mother Jocelyn’s turn. Coogler said she signed on to reboot “The X-Files” because her mother was a big fan of the Fox sci-fi drama series. “My relationship with my mother is one of ‘The X-Files,’ just like my father’s relationship with ‘Rocky,'” Coogler told me Friday at a screening of Cinespia’s “Sinners” at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. “My mom means the world to me. She’s actually here tonight. So this is a big deal for me. I want to do the right thing by…
OpenAI appears to have allayed fears surrounding Sora 2 with a win over SAG-AFTRA, CAA, UTA, and actor Bryan Cranston by installing new guardrails on its platform to protect actors’ voices and likenesses. Cranston was among those who voiced concerns when the AI video platform’s initial launch allowed users to create images of him without his permission. In a statement released by the Actors Guild on Monday, Cranston thanked OpenAI for updating Sora 2 with new protections. “I was deeply concerned, not just for myself, but for all performers whose work and identities could be misused,” Cranston said. “We appreciate…
You don’t have to sacrifice your comfort (or sanity) to put together a fashion-forward outfit. If you’re looking for a low-lift way to make your fall fit especially stylish, consider opting for colorful celebrity-inspired slacks. Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon, and Kelly Clarkson are just a few of the stars who have ditched the basic black pants in recent weeks for bright alternatives, and we couldn’t love their outfits more. Whether styled with a solid-colored top like Middleton and Witherspoon or paired with a T-shirt like Clarkson, colorful pants are an easy way to make your office, date night, or holiday…
Kristen Bell forgot her and Dax Shepard’s wedding anniversary the day before they celebrated in what critics called a “tone-deaf” post. In a red carpet interview for “Entertainment Tonight” filmed last Thursday, a reporter told Bell, “Tomorrow, Friday…” Confused, she replied, “Is it the start of the weekend?” The reporter laughed and emitted a “gunshot”, causing a still confused Bell to ask, “What is that?” Kristen Bell forgot her and Dax Shepard’s wedding anniversary the day before they commemorated it with a “tone-deaf” post. zumapress.com During a red carpet interview last week, a reporter asked Bell, “Tomorrow, Friday…” and Bell…
The Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles has named producer Andrzej Nagpal as its new executive director. Nagpal’s production credits include Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man,” Todd Phillips’ “Joker” and Jay Roach’s “Bombshell.” As a studio executive, he worked on films such as “Greyhound,” “The Green Knight,” and “Survivor.” He is an avid proponent of South Asian storytelling, produced “Monkey Man,” and developed a series about the Mughals and adaptations of Abraham Verghese’s “Cutting for Stone” and Aravind Adiga’s “Last Man in Tower.” With expertise in financing, production and global distribution, Nagpal has bought and sold films at major…
It has been announced that Eric Dane will appear as a guest star on NBC’s medical drama “Brilliant Minds”. The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” alum appears in season 2, episode 9 as Matthew, a heroic firefighter who struggles to tell his family about his ALS diagnosis. The role is especially notable given that Dane announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that gradually paralyzes the body by destroying the nerve cells that control muscle movement. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, causes patients to slowly lose the ability to speak, walk, and…
What you need to know Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominee allegedly told a group chat of Republicans that he has “Nazi tendencies” and advocated for a “(watered-down)” holiday honoring black heritage. A new Politico report published on October 20th exposes text messages purported to be from Paul Ingrassia, the designated US special counsel. “MLK Jr. was the George Floyd and his man of the 1960s. This is what ‘Holiday’ should be like. It should end and be thrown into the seventh camp of hell,” the message from Ingrassia reads. Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominee allegedly told a Republican group chat that he…
On Saturday night, Rita Ora wore sheer white chiffon to the Armani afterparty. Affinity Picture / BACKGRID Rita Ora may not have come to the 2025 Academy Museum Gala on Saturday night, but she certainly turned heads at the Armani afterparty. Ola, who was spotted attending the event with husband Taika Waititi, wore a sheer white silk chiffon dress with long sleeves and an off-the-shoulder silhouette. Underneath, she opted for a matching bra and thong set made of white lace, which was completely visible under the see-through gown. A camera flash illuminated the singer’s matching white lace lingerie underneath the…
‘Evil Dead II’, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors’, ‘Dawn of the Dead’, ‘M3GAN 2.0’: It’s etched in horror’s bloody history that not all sequels are created equal. But in the context of the genre’s iconography, the importance of things like sequels and threequels cannot be underestimated. Sometimes they take horror movies to thrilling new heights, but for better or worse, sequels in the series can bring unbridled surrealism that destroys the rulebook with buckets of guts in hand. “Black Telephone 2” is a rare film that succeeds in both. At its beating heart is a shocking brother-sister…
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz are reportedly “not interested” in reconciling with the Beckham family at this time. For now, the personal chef is “focused on living a peaceful, drama-free life” with the “Lola” actress, a source told Us Weekly Monday. “They are building their own world together and are very happy in it,” the source claimed. “They want things to settle down naturally rather than trying to fix something that is still tense.” Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz reportedly have “no interest” in reconciling with the Beckham family at this time, as their alleged feud…