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From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?
Read full article: From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?The music of “Barbie” has become its own blockbuster, earning three Grammys, one Golden Globe, and two Oscar nominations in the original song category — more than any other film this year.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheon
Read full article: Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheonThe casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer are gathered alongside far less famous Oscar hopefuls at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon.
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
Read full article: 'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)When the Academy Awards passed over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for best director and best actress for “Barbie,” many saw some the patriarchy of their film at work.
A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
Read full article: A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, tooThe Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars — and Taylor Swift, who didn’t ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Read full article: Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks offComedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”.
'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'
Read full article: 'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs.
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
Read full article: ‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directorsIn just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins.
Initially delayed, the 'Barbie' movie is now set to be released in the United Arab Emirates
Read full article: Initially delayed, the 'Barbie' movie is now set to be released in the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates has approved the release of the “Barbie” movie after a three-week delay over possible content issues.
Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' series
Read full article: Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' seriesFrom Issa Rae’s perspective, there’s plenty of talented female filmmakers willing to work.
Seeing ‘Barbie’ was the most fun I’ve ever had in a movie theater
Read full article: Seeing ‘Barbie’ was the most fun I’ve ever had in a movie theaterFrom the second the giant Mattel logo showed up on the screen at the start of the movie, till the colorful ending credits, I had the most magical time watching “Barbie” in a movie theater with my friends.
Houston is a ‘Barbie’ World: All the Barbie-inspired pink fun you can find in Bayou City
Read full article: Houston is a ‘Barbie’ World: All the Barbie-inspired pink fun you can find in Bayou CityThe “Barbie” movie is coming to Houston theaters -- and theaters around the country -- on July 21, and ahead of that day, Houston stores and restaurants are coming out in a big pink way to celebrate.
PHOTOS: Hold it - let’s really LOOK at that ‘Barbie’ premiere💗
Read full article: PHOTOS: Hold it - let’s really LOOK at that ‘Barbie’ premiere💗The World Premiere of “Barbie” at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall happened on Saturday in Los Angeles and we’re sorting through the bedazzled and pink-ified looks to pick out our favorites.
Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim
Read full article: Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claimState media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Wes Anderson on his new '50s-set film 'Asteroid City,' AI and all those TikTok videos
Read full article: Wes Anderson on his new '50s-set film 'Asteroid City,' AI and all those TikTok videos“Asteroid City" is among Anderson’s most charmingly chock-full creations, a much-layered, ’50s-set fusion of science fiction, midcentury theater and about a hundred other influences ranging from Looney Tunes to “Bad Day at Black Rock.”.
New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon
Read full article: New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaConIn a starry presentation that included Timothée Chalamet, Oprah Winfrey, Zendaya and a first look at ‘Dune: Part Two,’ “Barbie” was no doubt the brightest star of Warner Bros.
Depp's agent calls Heard op-ed piece on abuse 'catastrophic'
Read full article: Depp's agent calls Heard op-ed piece on abuse 'catastrophic'Johnny Depp’s agent says that ex-wife Amber Heard's 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was “catastrophic” to Depp's career and coincided with the loss of a $23 million deal for a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel.
With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly
Read full article: With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softlyMoviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming.
New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and Streisand
Read full article: New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and StreisandThis week’s new entertainment releases include a new collection of previously unreleased songs from Barbra Streisand and the new Netflix animated movie, “Vivo,” in which Lin-Manuel Miranda is a voice actor and provides original songs.
Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students
Read full article: Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU studentsTravis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Goosebumps,” and for the wild mosh pits at his concerts, has been flexing his philanthropic arms.
'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden Globes
Read full article: 'Nomadland,' 'Borat' win at a socially distant Golden GlobesShe’s only the second woman in the history of the Globes to win, and the first since Barbra Streisand won for “Yentl” in 1984. Its star, guerilla comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, also won best actor in a comedy. “The Queen's Gambit” won best limited series, and best actress in the category for Anya Taylor-Joy. “Schitt's Creek,” the Pop TV series that found a wider audience on Netflix, won best comedy series for its final season. Catherine O'Hara also took best actress in a comedy series.
Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches back
Read full article: Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches backFILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Mike Tyson attends a celebrity golf tournament in Dana Point, Calif. Hulu on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, announced it has ordered Iron Mike, a limited series about the life of boxing great Mike Tyson. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Hulu announced it has ordered a limited series dramatizing the life of boxing great Mike Tyson, who quickly slammed the production as “cultural misappropriation.”In a press release Thursday, Hulu said “Iron Mike” will explore “the wild, tragic and controversial life and career” of a polarizing athlete. Tyson, who is not involved in the project, criticized Hulu on social media, saying the series smacked of insensitivity. “Hulu’s announcement to do an unauthorized mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isn’t surprising,” Tyson said in an Instagram post. The eight-episode “Iron Mike” is from the makers of “I, Tonya,” the 2017 movie that starred Margot Robbie as ice skater Tonya Harding.
Margot Robbie to Star in a Female-Fronted 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Reboot
Read full article: Margot Robbie to Star in a Female-Fronted 'Pirates of the Caribbean' RebootBatten down the hatches: The Pirates of the Caribbean cinematic universe is upon us. Margot Robbie is set to star in a new, female-fronted Pirates of the Caribbean movie, to be scripted by Birds of Prey screenwriter Christina Hodson, ET can confirm. (Fans are already speculating that Robbie could play Redd, a wench-turned-pirate from the original attraction.) Which is a lot of Pirates of the Caribbean. But we'd never pass up the chance to watch Margot Robbie force men to walk the plank.
Dern wins supporting actress Oscar for 'Marriage Story'
Read full article: Dern wins supporting actress Oscar for 'Marriage Story'Laura Dern accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "Marriage Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Laura Dern’s turn as a steely divorce attorney in “Marriage Story” made the case with Oscar jurors, who completed her awards season sweep by awarding her the best supporting actress trophy. Dern’s win Sunday came nearly three decades after her first Academy Award nomination, a lead actress bid in 1992 for “Rambling Rose.” She received a supporting actress nod in 2015 for “Wild,” and has earned Emmys and a wealth of critics’ honors over the years. I say if you’re really blessed, you get them as your parents,” an emotional Dern said in accepting the trophy. Dern comes from a pedigreed Hollywood family: father Bruce is a two-time Oscar nominee (“Coming Home,” “Nebraska”), and Ladd played her mom in “Rambling Rose” and earned her own Oscar nomination, for supporting actress.