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For 11 seasons on ABC’s beloved sitcom Modern Family, fans knew and loved actress Julie Bowen as the character Claire Dunphy. But on a recent episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast Dinner’s on Me, Judy Greer revealed that she actually turned down an audition for the role of Claire.

“I was like, ‘I think I’m not going to audition for it.’ I was really torn about it, but I ended up obviously not,” Greer told Ferguson, who played Claire’s younger brother Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family.

Sonakshi Sinha Talks About Her Surprising Debut With Dabangg. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonakshi Sinha is one of the most famous actresses in the Bollywood industry. She debuted in 2010, starring opposite Salman Khan in Dabangg, now one of Khan’s most iconic roles. The film introduced Sinha to the audience and made her one of the most discussed names in the industry, with Rajjo becoming an overnight sensation.

Since then, she has starred in numerous hit movies like Holiday, Mission Mangal, R… Rajkumar, and more. She has also starred in two more films of the Dabanng series, where it all began. While the movie set the foundation for her Bollywood career, the journey to landing the role was unconventional.

“Dabangg Just Happened,” Sonakshi Sinha’s Bollywood Journey was unplanned.

Trending International Emmy Awards 2024: 3 Major Snubs & Controversies In The Event!

Abhishek Bachchan Wasn’t The First Choice For I Want To Talk?...

Exclusive: Remember when geeky tween Jenna Rink was magically transformed into glamorous Jennifer Garner in the classic rom-com 13 Going on 30? That was two decades ago. Now that role’s being played by West End star Lucie Jones in a stage musical adapted from the beloved 2004 movie.

The show is headed for an out-of-town-tryout at the Manchester Opera House, where it will run for a limited season from September 21, 2025.

Just this past April, Garner joined fellow stars from the film — Mark Ruffalo, who played Matt Flamhaff, the boy next door who Jenna doesn’t realize holds a candle for her, and Judy Greer as Lucy Wyman, once her childhood nemesis and now an editing colleague at the fictional Poise magazine — for a 20th anniversary reunion on Zoom that spread far and wide on social media.

Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, who wrote the film’s screenplay, have penned the musical’s book,...

Luca Guadagnino and Lionsgate announced that the “Call Me by Your Name” and “Queer” director is in final discussions to film a new version of Bret Eason Ellis’ dark horror novel “American Psycho,” nearly 25 years after the same company released Mary Harron’s satirical adaptation. In a key role that elevated his career, the 2000 film starred Christian Bale as yuppie investment banker-turned-serial killer Patrick Bateman.

It’s the kind of announcement destined to raise eyebrows. Guadagnino is in a career sweet spot after “Challengers” and “Queer” this year (and “After the Hunt” in post); he already has many projects in the works, including “Separate Rooms” with Josh O’Connor and a Thomas Mann adaptation in early development. So why is he choosing a remake — and for a film that doesn’t seem that long ago?

New versions of older films are not unusual. Even the word “remake” is tricky here — does that apply with adaptations?...

Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in November. The Paramount Plus November 2024 schedule includes Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, which navigates the fortune-seeking world of Texas oil rigs.

Sports fans can also enjoy an incredible spread of games over the holiday week, including the Nwsl Championship and UEFA Champions League marquee matches, as well as NFL on CBS and Big Ten on CBS action.

Landman

In November, audiences will be treated to the premiere of the new original series Landman, from Taylor Sheridan, co-creator of Yellowstone and starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, Golden Globe nominee Demi Moore, and Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm.

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, the series tells the gripping story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires in the world of oil rigs fueling a boom so big that it’s reshaping our climate,...

For a few years in the '90s, it seemed like Helen Hunt was destined to be a mainstay on the big and small screen alike forever. The actor landed her earliest movie role in 1977, playing a teenager in the disaster movie "Rollercoaster," which featured a singularly weird plot about a man trying to bomb an amusement park ride. Hunt continued to act over the next decade, taking roles in films like "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "Peggy Sue Got Married," plus the popular doctor drama "St. Elsewhere." But it wasn't until the '90s, when Hunt earned a trifecta of great, memorable roles, that she truly became a household name.

Hunt's big break came from "Mad About You," a 1992 sitcom in which she played one half of a New York City newlywed couple opposite Paul Reiser. Plotlines for the show mined married life for humor, but they...

Two years ago, we heard that American Horror Story regular Sarah Paulson had signed on to star in a horror thriller called Dust, which would be released as a Hulu Original. That film has since made its way out into the world under the title Hold Your Breath, having been released through the Hulu streaming service on October 3rd – and not only do we have a review of the movie that can be read Here and press day interviews that can be found Here, but we also caught up with the cast and filmmakers when they were on the red carpet at the film’s premiere! JoBlo’s own Ryan Cultrera was able to speak with the film’s stars Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller (War for the Planet of the Apes), and Alona Jane Robbins (Law & Order), directors William Joines and Karrie Crouse, plus Natasha Ofili of The Politician...

Roblox players have more horror on the way, courtesy of the upcoming David Henrie-directed Monster Summer and Soma Games. Available now, Monster Summer: Escape is a new Roblox experience that’s been released as part of the film, which arrives in theaters on October 4.

Monster Summer: Escape aims to offers up an innovative multi-dimensional experience “that bridges the realms of cinema and gaming.” Players will delve into the film’s vibrant, monster-infested universe, immersing themselves in the excitement and wonder of its thrilling narrative.

Within the game, players can:

Race your friends to the spooky old house in the woods

Piece together a torn map to find its treasure buried in the forest

Compete to be the top exterminator in our Whack-a-Rat minigame

Brave the deadly flooded basement and live to tell the tale

Expand your badge collection with new comic-inspired badges

Listen to the film’s Original Soundtrack...

Searchlight Pictures has released the official trailer for the psychological horror-thriller film Hold Your Breath, which will debut on Hulu on October 3, 2024. Previously titled “Dust,” Hold Your Breath is rated R for some violence/disturbing images.

The film is set in 1930s Oklahoma amid the region’s horrific dust storms. A woman, played by Sarah Paulson, is convinced that a sinister presence threatens her family.

Hold Your Breath is set to premiere in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2024. Karrie Crouse and Will Joines directed the film, which Crouse wrote.

The cast includes Sarah Paulson, Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Alona Jane Robbins, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear). Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin produced the movie.

“Sarah is an extraordinary artist, and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” said Searchlight Pictures previously. Paulson starred in Searchlight’s 12 Years a Slave and Martha Marcy May Marlene.

Hollywood is still mourning the loss of a legend.

Richard Simmons, the veteran fitness guru who rose to fame way back in the 1980s due to his unmatched energy and flamboyant personalty, was found dead at his home in Hollywood Hills on Saturday morning, July 13.

He was 76 years old.

Richard Simmons attends the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 24th Annual “A Time For Heroes” at Century Park on June 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Egpaf) Richard Simmon’s Cause of Death Confirmed

A month after his passing, the fitness guru’s brother, Lenny Simmons, revealed that the star died from “complications from recent falls and heart disease.”

“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner’s office,” the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey, said in a statement to People.

“The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was...

In her hit romcoms, the director’s sets were as popular as the films. Now trending on social media more than a decade after her last movie, her coveted look is back

In 2009, the film-maker Nancy Meyers was in an editing suite at Sony Pictures, fine-tuning the details of her next movie, It’s Complicated. That morning, her focus was the back garden of Jane, a successful Santa Barbara baker played by Meryl Streep. The garden included an extensive lawn, a swing-seat and a French-style potager garden, where Jane could wander about gathering ripe tomatoes in a fetching wicker basket. Meyers had already instructed an editor to erase dead trees and add a water feature, and now she was engaged in the process of smoothing out the yard’s remaining foliage. “Every plant that is spiky is removed from this movie,” was her instruction. “Keep it all soft.”

Meyers is...

Two years ago, we heard that American Horror Story regular Sarah Paulson had signed on to star in a horror thriller called Dust, which would be released as a Hulu Original. That film has since made its way through production and post-production, and along the way it was retitled Hold Your Breath. It’s now set to be released through the Hulu streaming service on October 3rd – and with that date swiftly approaching, a batch of first look images have arrived online! You can check them out in this article.

Coming to us from Searchlight Pictures, Hold Your Breath marks the feature directorial debut of directors William Joines and Karrie Crouse. Crouse wrote the screenplay for the film, which has the following synopsis: In 1930s Oklahoma, amid the region’s horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. Another synopsis let us know...

Meryl Streep is celebrating 10 years of The Writers Lab with the 2024 lineup of female and non-binary screenwriters to watch.

Academy Award winner Streep has funded The Writers Lab since 2014, and the program is still the only offering in the world dedicated exclusively to elevating the work of women and non-binary screenwriters over the age of 40. Nicole Kidman has also supported the Lab, which is the only program in the world for mid-career screenwriters.

This year, the program is working with 14 writers across 12 projects, with Labs now operational in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe. The 14 selected women screenwriters will gather in early November in Saugerties, New York to focus on tools and strategies to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of professional opportunities and build sustainable careers.

Each writer will be paired with an established mentor, including returning mentor Susan Cartsonis (“What Women Want”), Lisa Cortés (“Little Richard: I Am Everything...

Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has tapped Scotty Landes (The Machine) to script Thicc, a new comedy based on Matthew Schneier’s 2019 New York Magazine article, “At the Russian Baths With the Big Boys of Brawn.”

The film follows an offensive lineman who, after seeing a career-ending injury cut his professional football dreams short, finds unexpected fame and fortune in the world of brawny male modeling. Todd Garner will produce via Broken Road Productions alongside Scoop Wasserstein via New York Magazine/Vox Media Studios.

Schneier’s article explores the rise and success of Img Models’ Brawn division, which focuses on plus-size male models, a groundbreaking initiative in an industry traditionally dominated by slimmer figures. Zach Miko, the division’s first recruit, highlights his journey from being mistaken for an electrician to becoming a sought-after model earning six figures. Despite initial skepticism, the division has flourished, reflecting a broader societal shift towards body positivity and inclusivity.

The Oaks cul-de-sac in Holidazed on Hallmark+ [Image Hallmark Channel on YouTube]

Hallmark Media has announced a new, original limited series, Holidazed, set to air during the holiday season exclusively on Hallmark+.

The fun series features six diverse families living in one cul-de-sac and their varying holiday traditions. As in real life, not everything is perfect during the holidays as each family faces its own challenges. Read on to find out more about Holidazed and its fan-favorite cast members.

Hallmark+ to release new limited series Holidazed Six families living in the same cul-de-sac celebrate the holidays in Holidazed on Hallmark+[Image Hallmark Channel on YouTube]

As the undisputed leader in holiday content, Hallmark Media keeps growing its offerings. The latest is a new limited series Holidazed, starring a fan-favorite cast. The eight-episode limited series is set to air on Hallmark+ during the holidays and features the humor, love and family feelings between six families,...

Now showing, this week’s film quiz features questions on animated heroes, real-life villains, and fictional movies within movies.

There are a couple of movies about making movies out now – MaXXXine sees Mia Goth’s aspiring movie star bag a role in a 1980s horror sequel, while Fly Me To The Moon has Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum stage moon-landing footage as a Plan B for NASA in 1969. Accordingly, this week’s film quiz has a whole round on fictional films within real films – think more The Purple Rose Of Cairo in The Purple Rose Of Cairo than “Argo”in Argo.

Once you’ve completed all three rounds, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is all just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 30 this week!

On Monday, July 1, Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes actor Mark Feuerstein and actress Shannon Doherty to the show. Mark Feuerstein joins the show to discuss his role in the series “Hotel Cocaine.” Feuerstein is known for his appearances in “Royal Pains,” “Prison Break,” and “What Women Want.” Shannon Doherty, an American actress, will […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Mark Feuerstein, Shannon Doherty...

Back in 2019, Rebel Wilson starred in a meta romantic comedy called Isn’t It Romantic, which was released by Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema in the United States and Canada and received a Netflix streaming release throughout the rest of the world. Now Deadline reports that Isn’t It Romantic is getting an unexpected sort of follow-up – one that will dive into horror territory! This follow-up is called Isn’t It Scary.

New Line Cinema has hired April Prosser, who earned her first writing credit with the Netflix romantic comedy Look Both Ways, to write the screenplay for Isn’t It Scary. Look Both Ways had the following synopsis: On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s life diverges into parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown to raise her child and another in which she moves to LA to pursue her dream career.

Isn’t It Romantic...

Exclusive: New Line Cinema is in early development on Isn’t It Scary, a follow-up to its rom-com Isn’t It Romantic starring Rebel Wilson, multiple sources tell Deadline.

April Prosser (Look Both Ways) has been tapped to pen the script. We’re told Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside frequent collaborators Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo of Little Engine Entertainment, though these deals haven’t yet closed, as it’s early days here. No other talent attachments have been formalized at this time.

Playfully subverting and satirizing the conventions of the rom-com genre, Isn’t It Romantic grossed over $48 million worldwide upon its release via Warner Bros in 2019. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, the film centers on Natalie (Wilson), an Australian architect living in New York City who is cynical about love and romance. The story takes a fantastical turn when Natalie, after a bump on the head,...

Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has launched development on What Kids Want, a new feature scripted by the Like a Boss duo of Sam Pitman and Adam Cole-Kelly, sources tell Deadline.

The film follows up the high concept comedies What Women Want (2000), starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, and What Men Want (2019), starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracy Morgan, both of which were distributed by Paramount. While the former centered on a man suddenly gifted (or cursed?) with the ability to hear the thoughts of women, the latter reversed the equation. The new film will, of course, involve a look into the minds of children.

Todd Garner will produce for Broken Road Productions, alongside Gina Mathews and Grant Scharbo for Little Engine Entertainmemt. Matthews comes to the project after producing What Women Want, along with such rom-coms as 13 Going on 30, All My Life (alongside Garner) and Isn’t It Romantic?...

It is no secret that Marisa Tomei’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Homecoming left fans breathless, the same way she once captivated Robert Downey Jr. during their brief romance years ago. Now, in a viral video flaunting her impeccable style and seemingly ageless beauty, Tomei is the talk of town once again.

Marisa Tomei as Aunt May in the Spider-Man franchise. | Marvel

The internet’s beloved Aunt May, Marisa Tomei, has stirred up quite a storm, as viewers now find themselves in a state of disbelief, marveling at her flawless figure and radiant skin. It’s hard to believe that she’s nearing 60, causing quite a stir online.

Fans Can’t Believe Marisa Tomei Is Almost 60, Especially After Watching This Video!

Marisa Tomei, currently 59 years old, boasts a career spanning several decades in acting. She’s earned two nominations for Best Supporting Actress Oscars. In the 90s,...

Aryan Khan & Arhaan Khan Have Studied Film Making Before Their Big Debuts (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is gearing up for his big debut behind the screen as he is directing a web series called Stardom. On the other hand, Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora’s son and Salman Khan’s nephew, Arhaan Khan, are also gearing up for their screen debut through a podcast.

After Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast What The Hell Navya, Neha Dhupia’s No Filter Neha, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s What Women Want, Arhaan Khan’s podcast Dumb Biryani is the latest offering by a star kid.

While a lot of star kids are gearing up for their debuts, including Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan, Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor, Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan, and others, Aryan and Arhaan are grabbing the maximum attention owing to their similar backgrounds.

Acclaimed Chinese film director Chen Daming is expected to direct “The Peking Express,” a book-to-film adaptation of the story of an infamous train robbery that took place 100 years ago.

The non-fiction book was written Beijing-based writer and lawyer James Zimmerman and was an ‘Editor’s Choice’ selection by the New York Times. It describes the raid on a luxury express train by Chinese bandits in Shandong Province in 1923 and the ensuing six-week hostage standoff that captivated the world. So extraordinary are the events recounted in The Peking Express that it reads like fantasy…yielding a captivating story of robbery, murder, hostages and intrigue…,” said the paper in a review of the book.

A screenplay is currently being drafted and it is envisaged that the film will be structured as a China-international co-production.

The package is being put together by Chen and veteran producer Chris Lee, who was previously president of...

General Hospital spoilers Richard Simmons has always been a quirky guy. From his “Sweating To The Oldies” to his arguments with Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), Richard has certainly had his fans. Richard recently posted a cryptic message that has fans wondering if he may be dying. What did Richard say to make fans believe this?

Richard Simmons Wasn’t Always A Recluse

General Hospital Spoilers before Richard became a recluse, he was in several television shows and worked with a lot of stars. Richard made several appearances on variety shows back in his heyday.

In 1980, Richard was on General Hospital for the start of Luke and Laura’s controversial romance and subsequent marriage.

Simmon was also on General Hospital in 2013 when he threatened to kill Lucy Coe. Simmons was on Arrested Development and All My Children. Simmon was in Evening Shade with Marilu Henner and Burt Reynolds.

The fitness guru...

Richard Simmons has always been an odd duck. That is one of the many reasons people from all over the world love him so much. This odd duck who loves everyone used his Facebook page to post a strange and ominous message to his fans and followers. Now, Richard Simmons has everyone wondering if he is dying.

All About Richard Simmons

Before Richard Simmons was known for being a recluse that hid away from everyone, he was quite active in television and in the movies. On television, he made countless appearances on a variety of different shows. He was on General Hospital at the same time as the Luke and Laura story was getting started way back in 1980. Simmons returned to General Hospital in 2013. He was also on All My Children as well as Arrested Development. America’s beloved health and fitness expert appeared with Burt Reynolds and Marilu Henner in “Evening Shade.

When Kapil Sharma Got Awkward & Rejected Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Kiss! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kapil Sharma is an outsider but has earned immense name and fame in showbiz. Apart from his comedy shows, he treats fans with international concerts and movies. But did you know he once embarrassed himself in front of Kareena Kapoor Khan, who came forward to give him a greeting kiss? Scroll below to know what happened!

Like most Bollywood celebrities, Bebo adores Kapil. She has graced his comedy show to promote her multiple films, including Good Newwz, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, and Singham Returns. In fact, a crossover has also happened, as Kareena invited the comedian last year to her chat show, What Women Want.

Kapil Sharma recalls embarrassing moment with Kareena Kapoor

Back in 2014, Kareena Kapoor Khan appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show for the promotions of Singham Returns alongside Ajay Devgn. Kapil recalled, “Mujhe ek moment yaad aa gaya,...

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to return to the holiday genre with Amazon MGM Studios’ The Man With the Bag.

Adam Shankman is directing the family Christmas comedy that will see Schwarzenegger star alongside Alan Ritchson, whose involvement was previously announced. Allan Rice wrote the script for the movie that counts Ritchson, Lawrence Grey, Ben Everard, Reg Tigerman and Dan Spilo as producers.

The Man With the Bag centers on Santa Claus learning that his magic bag has been swiped, leading Old St. Nick to team up with Vance, a reformed thief and denizen of the naughty list, to get it back. The duo also enlist Vance’s daughter and a team of misfit elves to help them save Christmas.

Schwarzenegger, who captivated Oscar viewers over the weekend by reuniting with Twins cohort Danny DeVito, stars on the Netflix action-comedy series Fubar, which is set to return for its second season.

See if you can guess who recently said these words: “We went in over budget. It was a challenging project in that way. It’s like there could have never been enough money for the project. We didn’t have endless funds from a studio. This was a very independent project that I was self-financing.”

Did you guess global powerhouse multi-hyphenate Jennifer Lopez? She’s just the latest female creative to lament the state of Hollywood and its lack of funding for female creatives. Maybe it really is as bleak as they say.

While Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” made a billion dollars at the box office and shattered the record for both the highest-grossing film ever to be released by Warner Bros. and ever directed by a woman, studios are still gun-shy at providing funding for female-fronted projects. Why? Well, it’s all about the fallacy of what sells — doll be damned.

Mel Gibson is the Oscar-winning actor and director who has had his fair share of highs and lows, due in large part to several self-inflicted scandals. Let’s look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1956, Gibson and his family moved from New York to Australia, where he first came to prominence as an actor thanks to George Miller‘s original “Mad Max” trilogy, plus leading roles in Peter Weir‘s “Gallipoli” and “The Year of Living Dangerously.” He had equal success in the US, starring in everything from action films (the “Lethal Weapon” franchise) to romantic comedies (“What Women Want”).

He first hit the Oscar jackpot with the 1995 historical epic “Braveheart,” in which he also starred as Scottish warrior William Wallace. That film brought his wins in Best Picture and Best Director. He had similar directorial success with the controversial box-office bonanza “The Passion of the Christ...

Nancy Meyers has written a love letter to Cary Grant by recommending his screwball comedies and classics like North by Northwest and The Philadelphia Story as part of the December 2023 Turner Classic Movies lineup in her own TCM Picks video.

“He’s a brilliant prototype for a leading man in a romantic comedy certainly. And I would be lying if I said I didn’t think of him sometimes as I’m writing. You can picture him doing it and it makes you better,” Meyers, whose rom-com canon includes box office performers like Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday and What Women Want, tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Her TCM movie picks follow Meyers insisting she has viewed most Cary Grant movies dozens of times, not least to study the iconic star’s slapstick humor and verbal sparring with leading ladies to see beneath his debonair looks and onscreen charisma, to the...

Kicking October to the curb and bringing in some November goodness is a fresh slate of new content headed to Paramount Global’s streamer Paramount+, including the sequel to the hit 1997 film “Good Burger.”

Paramount+ started off November by adding more than 30 titles to its library, some of which include “Above the Rim,” Season 15 of “Ink Master,” “Gladiator” and “The Color Purple.”

And if you’re looking for some holiday movies to watch with the family, you can deck the halls with “Happy Christmas,” “Mistletoe Ranch” or “Christmas Eve.” When the kids go to sleep, adult-friendly treats like “Bad Santa” and “Bad Santa 2” are also available.

The highly-anticipated “Good Burger 2,” which stars Kel Mitchell, Keenan Thompson, Shar Jackson, Carmen Electra, Josh Server, Alex R. Hibbert, Lori Beth Denberg and Lil Rel Howery, hits the platform on Nov. 22

Here’s everything coming to Paramount+ this November, from “The Truman Show” to “Paw Patrol.

More than 30 years after she made her most famous dash across America in Thelma & Louise, two-time Oscar winner Geena Davis has lined up another wild road trip movie with Cowgirl’s Last Ride.

The comedy adventure was originally announced back in 2019, but has now taken shape, with Scoot McNairy (Argo, 12 Years a Slave), Julia Sweeney (Saturday Night Live, Pulp Fiction) and Jill Scott (The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Get On Up) joining the cast and HanWay Films launching sales at the upcoming American Film Market.

Described as a “comedic odyssey set against the vast landscapes of rural Texas,” the story follows retired Texas cowgirl Fay (Davis), who escapes her Dallas nursing home and journey’s back towards her native East Texas, first in a in a stolen pickup truck then on a horse, on a ride of rediscovery to reconnect with her former self, all while in...

Scoot McNairy (Argo), Julia Sweeney (Pulp Fiction), and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott have joined the cast of Cowgirl’s Last Ride, led by Oscar-winner Geena Davis.

Hanway Films is handling the film and will take it to the upcoming American Film Market. The film is directed by Leena Yadav, whose debut feature film, Parched, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015. Her 2018 feature Rajma Chawal, which screened at London, was snapped up by Netflix.

Cowgirl’s Last Ride is the latest production from Susan Cartsonis and Suzanne Farwell, the producers behind films such as What Women Want and The Holiday. The pair will produce with their Resonate Entertainment partner Brent Emery, with whom they made the recent Amazon pic Sitting In Bars With Cake. The screenplay was penned by Kris Hunt.

Film’s synopsis reads: We follow an unorthodox retired Texas cowgirl named Fay (Davis), who after battling against the...

The title is set to be introduced to buyers at the American Film Market (AFM).

UK sales outfit HanWay Films has boarded Leena Yadav’s comedy adventure Cowgirl’s Last Ride, starring Geena Davis, and is bringing the title to the American Film Market.

Davis, best known for roles in Thelma & Louse and A League Of Their Own, stars alongside Scoot McNairy, Julia Sweeney and Jill Scott.

Cast was attached prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike commencing.

The story follows an unorthodox retired Texas cowgirl, played by Davis, who battles against the negligent staff of her Dallas nursing home before escaping...

Renowned director Kedar Shinde, and actress Sonali Bendre will be seen reminiscing about their memorable collaboration for the movie ‘Aga Bai Arrecha’, in the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Best Dancer’ season three.

The star cast of the blockbuster Marathi film ‘Baipan Bhaari Deva’ featuring Vandana Gupte, Sukanya Kulkarni, Shilpa Navalkar, Suchitra Bandekar, Deepa Parab, and director Kedar Shinde, will grace the ‘Bachpan Special’ of the dance reality show.

Amidst all the performances and candid conversations, Kedar and Sonali will talk about their Marathi comedy drama movie ‘Aga Bai Arrecha’. This nostalgic moment will captivate the audience as they share anecdotes and stories from the past.

The film which released in 2004, was loosely based on the Hollywood film ‘What Women Want’. The film highlighted the life and the problems of a common man living in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. His greatest desire in life is to answer the question “What do women want?...

The premise of Nancy Meyers' 2006 romance "The Holiday" is rather high concept. Iris (Kate Winslet), a reporter in England, has just broken up with her cheating boyfriend. Amanda (Cameron Diaz), a Los Angeles native and showbiz impresario, has just done the same. By chance, the two heartbroken women discover a want-ad in the newspaper wherein they would swap homes for the holidays and live in each other's respective towns. Amanda, while in England, finds some unexpected romantic company with Iris' visiting brother Graham (Jude Law). The two decide to have a fling, but end up seeing each other more and more. Iris, meanwhile, settling in L.A., finds herself drifting closer and closer toward a friend of her ex, a charming and funny dude named Miles (Jack Black). The film also features Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon, Kathryn Hahn, and John Krasinski. Lindsay Lohan makes a cameo. 

The reviews weren't overwhelmingly...

The Walt Disney Company has been synonymous with animation ever since Mickey Mouse's debut in 1928's "Steamboat Willie." Almost 100 years later and Disney is not so much a little mouse but an enormous whale lunging through the media landscape and devouring properties such as Marvel, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios.Disney's holdings are so vast that its catalog ranges from "Bambi" and "A Bug's Life" to "Predator," "Die Hard," "Family Guy," and "The Simpsons," but that doesn't mean the company hasn't tripped up. On the contrary -- many Disney films have been financial blunders, even beloved works such as "Pinocchio," the initial failure of which caused Walt Disney to be, according to his friend and colleague Joe Grant, "very, very depressed."

The fortunes of "Pinocchio" have changed since its release in 1940 -- numerous rereleases pulled its lifetime grosses to over $120 million -- but that can't be said of other Disney productions.

Mumbai, April 5 (Ians) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is receiving the audience appreciation for her streaming chat show ‘What Women Want’, shared a picture from the sets of her film ‘The Crew’ on Wednesday.

The actress shared that she is busy with the Day 2 process of the shoot. The picture shows Kareena in her vanity van in front of the mirror getting dolled up as she clicks a mirror selfie. In front of her, a huge coffee mug can be seen. Right next to the mug lies the script of the film.

Kareena lauded her entourage as she wrote on the picture: “My crew. Day 2, The Crew.”

Talking about the film, it follows the story of three women who work and hustle to move on with life. But as they try to make their way forward, their destinies lead them to some unexpected and unwarranted situations, leading them to...

Yes, you heard it right! This week, Kareena Kapoor Khan welcomes Shefali Shah as the guest for the third episode of ‘What Women Want’ Season 4. During a candid conversation about her acting and how she wishes she would have done things differently, Shefali told Kareena, “I never asked for work. I never approached people for work, which was silly.”

Adding to this, Shefali said today she happily walks up to people appreciate their work and expresses that she would love to work with them. Shefali Shah breaks down her acting process for the viewers, shares her stance on the tussle actors face between supporting roles V/s lead roles, and also gives away inside scoops from her hits like Dil Dhadakne Do.

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is currently enjoying the appreciation coming her way with the release of the latest season of her talk show ‘What Women Want’, said that the Hindi film industry has changed for good and is on the path of progress, adding the industry as a whole is moving away from the concept of big or small actors to good actors.

The actress, who has over the years portrayed many memorable roles such as Geet in ‘Jab We Met’, Pia in ‘3 Idiots’, Rasika in ‘Bajrang Bhaijaan’ and several others, told Ians: “Women in the industry today are so vocal and rightly so. The kind of brave choices that my fellow actresses have put up in terms of selections of scripts and roles, it’s really applause worthy.”

She said: “Today, there are no big or small actors, there are just good actors. A lot of lines...

Film industry observers have been captivated in recent weeks by the ongoing negotiations surrounding Nancy Meyers’ upcoming romantic comedy “Paris Paramount.” The film, which is set to star Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Owen Wilson, and Michael Fassbender, was originally set up at Netflix with a reported budget of $130 million. But disagreements about the film’s final budget (Meyers and her team were reportedly seeking an additional $20 million) eventually led Netflix to scrap the project.

Now “Paris Paramount” is being shopped to other studios, with Warner Bros. reportedly in the mix. And if nothing else, the negotiations have attracted plenty of additional attention for the film. Meyers has been a reliable hitmaker for decades, directing smart romantic comedies like “What Women Want,” “It’s Complicated,” and “Something’s Gotta Give.” But if “Paris Paramount” is ever completed, it will likely be her highest profile project in quite some time.

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Mumbai, March 17 (Ians) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, whose streaming talk show ‘What Women Want’, released its fourth season on Friday, has revealed that her younger son Jehangir absolutely loves dancing to the Oscar winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’ and that he doesn’t eat unless the song is played for him.

The actress told Ians, “Jeh only eats his dinner when we play ‘Naatu Naatu’ and he wants the original version not the Hindi dub version of the song. The song touches a 2 year old’s heart, it shows that they have created something spectacular with the film and the song”.

With India bagging two Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards, it has brought a sense of pride for every Indian. Kareena feels proud to be a member of the fraternity that’s bringing accolades for the country on the international platform.

She said, “I’m very proud to see the audience watching more movies,...

A day removed from Netflix walking away from Nancy Meyers’ next film, which some reports pegged was shaping up to be the most expensive rom-com ever made, Warner Bros. Pictures is now circling acquiring the project, IndieWire has learned.

No deals are in place just yet and everything is in early days, but if it does go forward, it would almost certainly now be released theatrically. That would certainly help considering estimates that the film could be budgeted between $130-150 million (A source told IndieWire on Wednesday that the $130 million figure is inaccurate and that the film was greenlit for a different amount).

Though talent like Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Owen Wilson, and Michael Fassbender were all circling the film, which is tentatively titled “Paris Paramount,” it’s also unclear whether any of that cast would carry over on the project should it land at Warner Bros., or if that same budget keeps.

The Nancy Meyers movie that recently fell apart at Netflix over budget issues may be revived at Warner Bros.

After being set up at Netflix for over a year, Meyers’ long-awaited return to the director’s chair began to fall apart last week over disagreements about the budget. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Warners, attracted to the idea of a ready-made hot project with an A-list cast and possible summer start date, may be stepping in to pick it up. Exploratory talks are underway, according to several sources.

Scarlett Johansson was attached to play the lead role in Meyers’ feature, with Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson and Michael Fassbender also eying the project. Meyers will write, direct and produce the comedy, which is currently known as Paris Paramount, although it is not clear if that’s the actual title, a working title or a code name.

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Netflix has “axed” a new Nancy Meyers romantic comedy following a dispute with the director.

The filmmaker has lined up her next project, which will be her first feature film since The Intern in 2015.

Titled Paris Paramount, the comedy, announced in April 2022, follows a filmmaking duo who reunite on set after a failed romance years before.

Paris Paramount is eyeing an A-list cast, including Scarlett Johansson and Owen Wilson alongside Penélope Cruz and Michael Fassbender.

According to Deadline, it’s this cast that may have contributed to Netflix canning the project, as Meyers is said to have requested a higher budget to fulfill an $80m (£65.8m) payment to the main cast members.

The film was originally budgeted at $130m (£106.9m), which is $100m (£82.2m) more than The Intern.

The streaming service was ready to commit to this price – but the outlet claims that Meyers wanted $30m (£24.6m) more, which has...

Update [Tuesday March 14, 11:14 p.m.]: Moviegoers agonizing over the breakdown of Nancy Meyers’ latest film (one that was meant to bring her out of retirement), don’t cry into your cashmere just yet. News hit earlier on Tuesday that Netflix was no longer developing the new rom-com from the iconic director, but sources with knowledge of the project said that filmmakers are looking into other options to get it to screen. The untitled film was reported to star Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson and Michael Fassbender. Pending talent availability, the project will be shopped to prospective buyers as a package, one source added. Representatives for Meyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Previously: Nancy Meyers’ big return to directing romantic comedies has stalled, with her upcoming film “Paris Paramount” no longer moving forward at Netflix over budget concerns.

News that the project is being shelved comes following reports that A-listers Scarlett Johansson,...

A new Nancy Meyers movie that was meant to go forward at Netflix, a romantic comedy that had actors such as Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Owen Wilson, and Michael Fassbender all circling and that had a reported budget of upwards of $130 million, will not be moving forward at Netflix, an individual with knowledge told IndieWire.

The film, which had a reported, working title of “Paris Paramount,” would’ve been Meyers’ first since 2015’s “The Intern.” But $130 million is a steep budget for a genre that usually costs way less. A source told IndieWire that the $130 million figure is inaccurate and that the film was greenlit for a different amount. As reported in multiple outlets, Meyers and the streamer reportedly could not come to an agreement on the scope of the budget. If it did go forward, it easily would’ve been the most expensive romantic comedy of all time.

Netflix had no comment.

Netflix is shutting down its Nancy Meyers movie, the star-studded romantic comedy that was expected to be her first directing vehicle in nearly a decade.

According to sources, Netflix and Meyers could not come to an agreement on the budget. Meyers is said to have asked for a budget of at least $150 million, but the studio did not want to go over $130 million. It was a steep price tag for a genre that is usually more in the midbudget range and one that could have made it the most expensive romantic comedy of all time. Meyers, who last directed the 2015 Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro feature The Intern, has commanded budgets on the higher end for the genre and is known for her work with big stars such as Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. She is also known for her Architectural Digest-worthy production design.

The romantic comedy had Scarlett Johansson,...

Netflix has pulled the plug on Nancy Meyers’ $130 million ensemble comedy “Paris Paramount,” The Wrap has learned.

Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Michael Fassbender and Owen Wilson were previously in talks for roles in the film which centered on an above-the-line filmmaking duo who reunite on set after falling in and out of love with one another.

“Paris Paramount” would have been Meyers’ return to the director’s chair since helming 2015’s “The Intern,” which starred Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway.

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Meyers’ other credits include “The Parent Trap,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “The Holiday,” “It’s Complicated,” “What Women Want,” and writing/producing “Father of the Bride” and its sequel.

Netflix didn’t respond to request for comment.

The filmmaker behind films like What Women Want, The Intern, and Something’s Gotta Give, Nancy Meyers, is assembling an A-list cast for her next movie. According to reports, Scarlett Johansson, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz, and Michael Fassbender could join Meyers’ next feature-length project insiders refer to as Paris Paramount.

We hear Johansson is circling the lead role, with sources saying the story revolves around a talented young writer/director who falls head over heels for a producer. After taking the entertainment industry by storm to do several successful projects, the couple ends their union romantically and professionally. Later, the duo finds themselves working alongside one another when a unique project crosses their path, forcing them back into an old routine plagued with complications and overbearing Hollywood personalities.

The plot shares similarities with Meyers’ Hollywood experience and her longtime romantic and professional relationship with Charles Shyer, another of Tinseltown’s writer-director-producer combos.