- Jul 9, 2019
Original Voice of Ariel Sides With Disney Over Halle Bailey Casting in 'The Little Mermaid'
During an appearance at Florida Supercon, Jodi Benson reminds fans that what really matters is the heart and the spirit the actress will bring to the table for a character.
- Jul 9, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock's Casting Promised to Make 'Saw' Reboot 'Special'
The Nick Fury of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has just been tapped to star as the father of Rock's character in Lionsgate's new installment of the hit horror franchise.
- Jul 9, 2019
G-Eazy Has Met Baz Luhrmann in Effort to Star as Elvis Presley in Biopic?
Inside source claims that the 'Me, Myself and I' rapper has been in talks with Warner Bros. executives to put himself in the list of those considered which includes Ansel Elgort and Harry Styles.
- Jul 9, 2019
Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren's Return to 'Fast and Furious 9' Confirmed by Vin Diesel
The 'Long Shot' actress will reprise her role as Cipher whom she tackled in 2017's 'The Fate of the Furious', while the 'Woman in Gold' star will be back as Magdalene Shaw.
- Jul 8, 2019
Terry Crews Pitches Self as King Triton for 'The Little Mermaid'
Days after Halle Bailey lands the coveted role of Ariel in the live-action remake of Disney's animation, the 'America's Got Talent' host shares a photoshopped photo of himself as the mermaid's father.
- Jul 8, 2019
Disney's Freeform Schools 'Unfortunate Souls' Who Criticize Halle Bailey's 'Little Mermaid' Casting
The Disney-owned cable channel defends the tapping of Beyonce's protege as the sea princess for the upcoming live-action reboot, claiming that 'Danish mermaids can be black because Danish *people* can be black.'
- Jul 8, 2019
'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Exceeds Expectations, Sets Box Office Record
The 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' sequel tops the North American chart in its first week and delivers the largest six-day opening ever for a movie released on Tuesday.
- Jul 8, 2019
Danny Boyle and Lily Allen Among Winners at 2019 South Bank Sky Arts Awards
The 'Yesterday' director takes home the Visual Art Award for his 'Pages of the Sea' project, while the 'Smile' singer scores the Pop trophy at the ceremony recognizing British achievements in the arts.
- Jul 8, 2019
First Teaser for Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Highlights the Heroine's Duty as Warrior
Featured in the new sneak peek of the upcoming remake to the 1998 animated film are Mulan's parents, her grandmother, her horse and her fight on the battlefield.
- Jul 6, 2019
Daisy Ridley Recalls Nearly Quitting 'Star Wars' During First Day on the Set
During an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' actress opens up how scary it was for her when she realized just how big the movie was.
- Jul 6, 2019
WB Rejects Christopher McQuarrie and Henry Cavill's Pitch for Superman and Green Lantern Movies
In now-deleted tweets, the 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' director reveals he and the 'Justice League' actor came up with an idea of a Superman movie that would tie into a Green Lantern movie.
- Jul 6, 2019
Jack Reynor Explains Why He Advocated for More Full Frontal Nudity in 'Midsommar'
The Ari Aster-directed horror movie sees the 'On the Basis of Sex' actor portraying Christian whose trip to a Swedish countryside retreat with s group of friends turns out to be terrifying.
- Jul 6, 2019
Quentin Tarantino-Owned Cinema Gets Protection Order Against Man Threatening Massacre
Bosses at New Beverly Cinema have been granted a restraining order after their banning of an unnamed guy led to terrorism threat set for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' debut.
- Jul 6, 2019
'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Scores Second Biggest Fourth of July Take
Hauling in $25 million at the box office on the Independence Day holiday, the 'Spider-Man' sequel follows behind 'Transformers' which collected $29 million back in 2007.
- Jul 5, 2019
Tom Holland's Approval for Gay Spider-Man Opposed by Fans
Not all are into the idea of turning Peter Parker, who is known for his heterosexual relationships with Gwen Stacy and MJ in the comics, into a gay despite their support for the LGBTQ community.
- Jul 5, 2019
Idris Elba Stops 'Tree' Show Midway to Aid Fainting Woman
Speaking of the medical emergency incident, Manchester International Festival's artistic director John McGrath notes the 'Hobbs and Shaw' star was right next to the woman when she collapsed.
- Jul 4, 2019
Lizzo Reacts After Fans Petition Disney to Cast Her as Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid'
The petition stems from a Twitter video of the 'Juice' hitmaker singing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' as she sports her Ursula costume and even paints her face purple to match the character.
- Jul 4, 2019
Daisy Ridley Finds Backlash Against 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to Be 'Fair'
While she isn't surprised by fans' lukewarm reception, the actress known for her portrayal of Rey in the 2017 movie stands behind director Rian Johnson's vision.
- Jul 4, 2019
BTS' First 'Bring the Soul: The Movie' Trailer Offers Glimpse of Lives Backstage
The one-minute preview shows cuts of the 'Boy with Luv' hitmakers' performances during their tour and candid behind-the-scenes footage of the members spending their time in between their shows.
- Jul 4, 2019
Casting Couch 'Blooper' Removed From 'Toy Story 2' Thanks to MeToo Movement
The deleted scene originally appeared in the closing credits of the animated film, and featured Woody as he observed Stinky Pete the Prospector talking salaciously to two Barbie dolls.