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Books

My Old Ass director says Aubrey Plaza didn't need to look like her time-traveling younger self to be perfect

The casting of Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza emphasizes chemistry over physical resemblance in portraying the same character across different ages. [ more ]

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It would not get made today': Todd Solondz on his shocking paedophile film Happiness

Creative endeavors can lead to unexpected challenges and opportunities, as seen in the journey from writing to casting for the film Happiness. [ more ]

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London

Everything We Know About 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' - Including Cast Members, Filming Locations And The Trailer

Bridget Jones returns in a new film navigating life as a single mother after her husband's death, featuring both old and new cast members. [ more ]

Polygon

Books

My Old Ass director says Aubrey Plaza didn't need to look like her time-traveling younger self to be perfect

The casting of Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza emphasizes chemistry over physical resemblance in portraying the same character across different ages. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

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It would not get made today': Todd Solondz on his shocking paedophile film Happiness

Creative endeavors can lead to unexpected challenges and opportunities, as seen in the journey from writing to casting for the film Happiness. [ more ]

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London

Everything We Know About 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' - Including Cast Members, Filming Locations And The Trailer

Bridget Jones returns in a new film navigating life as a single mother after her husband's death, featuring both old and new cast members. [ more ]

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Writing

This 'Emily In Paris' Star Initially Wasn't Cast On The Show

Lucas Bravo's journey to becoming Chef Gabriel in 'Emily in Paris' showcases resilience and the power of unexpected opportunities. [ more ]

Bustle

Books

A 'Harry Potter' Alum Just Joined 'Bridgerton' Season 4

Bridgerton Season 4 introduces new characters, including Katie Leung as Araminta, adding depth to Sophie's Cinderella-inspired story. [ more ]

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Writing

This 'Emily In Paris' Star Initially Wasn't Cast On The Show

Lucas Bravo's journey to becoming Chef Gabriel in 'Emily in Paris' showcases resilience and the power of unexpected opportunities. [ more ]

Bustle

Books

A 'Harry Potter' Alum Just Joined 'Bridgerton' Season 4

Bridgerton Season 4 introduces new characters, including Katie Leung as Araminta, adding depth to Sophie's Cinderella-inspired story. [ more ]

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Books

Harry Potter Star Gary Oldman Jokes He Could Play Dumbledore In TV Show

Gary Oldman believes Warner Bros. will reboot the Harry Potter series with new actors. [ more ]

Business Insider

2 weeks ago

Music

17 things you probably didn't know about 'Grease'

The cast of 'Grease' featured actors significantly older than the characters they portrayed, raising some eyebrows during its release. [ more ]

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OMG science

Christopher Walken could have been on 'The Sopranos'

Christopher Walken was almost cast in The Sopranos but lost the role of Elliot Kupferberg to Peter Bogdanovich. [ more ]

Vulture

Writing

The Perfect Couple Recap: Rickrolling Your Wife

The casting of Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber perfectly embodies the intense melodrama in 'Never Gonna Give You Up.' [ more ]

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New York Post

Music

Winona Ryder reveals why Jeff Bridges refused to kiss her during 'Fearless' audition

Jeff Bridges demonstrated professionalism and respect by refusing to kiss a much younger Winona Ryder during an audition.

Rosie Perez highlighted Jeff Bridges' advocacy for her amidst casting challenges in a multicultural role. [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Winona Ryder reveals why Jeff Bridges refused to kiss her during 'Fearless' audition

Jeff Bridges demonstrated professionalism and respect by refusing to kiss a much younger Winona Ryder during an audition.

Rosie Perez highlighted Jeff Bridges' advocacy for her amidst casting challenges in a multicultural role. [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Winona Ryder reveals why Jeff Bridges refused to kiss her during 'Fearless' audition

Jeff Bridges demonstrated professionalism and respect by refusing to kiss a much younger Winona Ryder during an audition.

Rosie Perez highlighted Jeff Bridges' advocacy for her amidst casting challenges in a multicultural role. [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Winona Ryder reveals why Jeff Bridges refused to kiss her during 'Fearless' audition

Jeff Bridges demonstrated professionalism and respect by refusing to kiss a much younger Winona Ryder during an audition.

Rosie Perez highlighted Jeff Bridges' advocacy for her amidst casting challenges in a multicultural role. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Quentin Tarantino shares thoughts on straight actors playing gay roles

Tarantino supports prioritizing actors of specific races for corresponding roles, yet questions the exclusion of straight actors from queer portrayals. [ more ]

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Startup companies

Anaconda is getting rebooted... as a 'meta movie' starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd

The Anaconda reboot aims for a 'meta element,' led by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, transforming the franchise into a commercially viable film. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Quentin Tarantino shares thoughts on straight actors playing gay roles

Tarantino supports prioritizing actors of specific races for corresponding roles, yet questions the exclusion of straight actors from queer portrayals. [ more ]

VG247

Startup companies

Anaconda is getting rebooted... as a 'meta movie' starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd

The Anaconda reboot aims for a 'meta element,' led by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, transforming the franchise into a commercially viable film. [ more ]

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London

Job applications at MI5 went through the roof': how we made Spooks

The creation of MI5-themed spy drama was inspired by American shows, shifting focus after 9/11 to the human stories behind counter-terrorism. [ more ]

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Bustle

Books

'Bridgerton' Finally Revealed Who'll Play Benedict's Love Interest

Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie Beckett in Bridgerton Season 4, marking a significant role for her character. [ more ]

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2 months ago

LGBT

Bridgerton casting boss sent audition tapes that are 'basically sex'

Sending explicit videos will not help in getting cast in Bridgerton. [ more ]

Bustle

Books

'Bridgerton' Finally Revealed Who'll Play Benedict's Love Interest

Yerin Ha has been cast as Sophie Beckett in Bridgerton Season 4, marking a significant role for her character. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

2 months ago

LGBT

Bridgerton casting boss sent audition tapes that are 'basically sex'

Sending explicit videos will not help in getting cast in Bridgerton. [ more ]

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Film

Deadpool And Wolverine Actor Responds To Criticism From Wrestler Who Used To Have The Role

Billy Clements addresses Kevin Nash's criticism about his casting in Deadpool & Wolverine, emphasizing his hard work and dedication to the role. [ more ]

GameSpot

Black Lives Matter

Every MCU Actor Who Has Appeared On Netflix's Black Mirror

There are actors who have crossed over from Marvel Cinematic Universe to Black Mirror and vice versa, despite the differences between the two universes. [ more ]

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Time Out London

London

Paapa Essiedu will star in the West End's epic Death of England trilogy

The Death of England trilogy tackles issues of racism and toxic masculinity among the white British working class. [ more ]

Bustle

Black Lives Matter

'Bachelor' Executives Just Opened Up About "The Darkest Day" In Franchise History

Producers of Bachelor Nation acknowledge past failures in addressing racism and commit to featuring more diversity in the show. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

Paapa Essiedu will star in the West End's epic Death of England trilogy

The Death of England trilogy tackles issues of racism and toxic masculinity among the white British working class. [ more ]

Bustle

Black Lives Matter

'Bachelor' Executives Just Opened Up About "The Darkest Day" In Franchise History

Producers of Bachelor Nation acknowledge past failures in addressing racism and commit to featuring more diversity in the show. [ more ]

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New York Post

Writing

Blake Lively's long-awaited 'It Ends With Us' trailer features a haunting Taylor Swift song

First trailer released for Blake Lively's movie 'It Ends With Us' featuring Taylor Swift's song 'My Tears Ricochet'. [ more ]

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In Pictures: Prada's Razor-Sharp Tailoring in Another Man

High fashion photography credits. [ more ]

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Video games

Sonic 3 reportedly nets the ultimate life form, Keanu Reeves, as Shadow the Hedgehog

Keanu Reeves cast as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Keanu Reeves to voice Shadow in Sonic 3 movie, says report

Keanu Reeves may voice Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3 movie. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Sonic 3 reportedly nets the ultimate life form, Keanu Reeves, as Shadow the Hedgehog

Keanu Reeves cast as Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Keanu Reeves to voice Shadow in Sonic 3 movie, says report

Keanu Reeves may voice Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3 movie. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

Game Of Thrones Spin-Off The Hedge Knight Casts Dunk And Egg

House of the Dragon returning this year may not be the only Game of Thrones spin-off.

Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell cast in leading roles for upcoming prequel Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Film

Watch Now: 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead' Remake Trailer

New version of '90s film Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead announced

Cast and synopsis of the reimagined film revealed. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

7 months ago

Fashion & style

Models Wanted: Must Be Over 40

Fashion designer Batsheva Hay has been street casting for her New York Fashion Week runway show, specifically approaching women over 40.

Hay was motivated to cast older women because of her own discomfort with aging in the fashion industry. [ more ]

GameSpot

7 months ago

Film

Hideo Kojima Wants The Death Stranding Movie To Win Prestigous Film Festival Awards

Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima discusses the challenges of adapting the game into a film.

Kojima aims to create an award-winning, indie and artistic adaptation with A24.

The casting and director for the Death Stranding film have not been decided yet. [ more ]

Kotaku

7 months ago

Video games

Sonic Fans Are Stoked To Probably Watch A Child Die In The New Movie

Fans are excited about the inclusion of the character Maria Robotnik in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie adaptation.

Maria Robotnik's backstory involves a tragic death, leading to speculation that the movie will depict a child getting shot. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Film

Perfect and Not-So-Perfect Female Casting in 2023 Films - San Francisco Bay Times

Margot Robbie delivers a standout performance in the film Barbie.

Cailee Spaeny's portrayal in the film Priscilla is criticized as miscast and lackluster. [ more ]

KQED

California

Linda Ronstadt to be Portrayed by Selena Gomez in New Biopic | KQED

Producers of the Linda Ronstadt biopic have been announced.

The extensive cast list for the biopic has not been announced yet. [ more ]

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Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Launches Chromecast Support to Further Enable Clip Viewing on Home TV Sets

Users can now cast TikTok videos to devices with Chromecast built-in.

TikTok has introduced Out of Phone, allowing brands to display TikTok content on billboards, screens, and other out-of-home locations. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Launches Chromecast Support So More People Can Watch Clips on Their Home TV Set

TikTok now supports casting to devices with Chromecast built-in.

TikTok introduces Out of Phone, allowing TikTok content to be displayed on billboards and screens in various locations. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Launches Chromecast Support to Further Enable Clip Viewing on Home TV Sets

Users can now cast TikTok videos to devices with Chromecast built-in.

TikTok has introduced Out of Phone, allowing brands to display TikTok content on billboards, screens, and other out-of-home locations. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Marketing

TikTok Launches Chromecast Support So More People Can Watch Clips on Their Home TV Set

TikTok now supports casting to devices with Chromecast built-in.

TikTok introduces Out of Phone, allowing TikTok content to be displayed on billboards and screens in various locations. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

9 months ago

Fashion & style

Outwit, Outplay, Outdress: How Clothes Shape Survivor'

Survivor carefully selects and assembles castaways' clothing to maximize the portrayal of their personalities and fit with the show's theme.

The wardrobe choices of Survivor contestants have helped further plots and create through-lines in the series. [ more ]

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Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry, Warriors casting in new 'Clipped' show is atrocious

NBA fans criticize casting decisions on the mini-series 'Clipped' for not resembling the actual Golden State Warriors players portrayed. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Writing

A Quiet Place: Day One review stylish and satisfying prequel

Setting the Quiet Place prequel in noisy New York ramps up the impact with city-smashing disaster movie elements and a compelling lead character. [ more ]

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