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'The Hunt for Red October' producer Mace Neufeld passes away at 93
Neufeld, whose first film was the ground-breaking horror movie 'The Omen' (1976), was survived by his wife, Diane Conn, and two sons and a daughter, as well as nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Born in New York City, Neufeld started his career as a songwriter. Eventually, he progressed as a talent agent, managing comedy and music talents, including Don Knotts, Don Adams, Randy Newman and Neil Diamond.
Depp to play Louis XV in French actress-director's upcoming film
Filming for the movie, whose title and exact plot are being kept under wraps, will take place for three months on location across Parisian landmarks, mainly at the Versailles Palace. Maiwenn will star as Jeanne du Barry, a countess who was Louis XV's last mistress. Louis XV, who was nicknamed 'the beloved' and reigned for 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of Louis XIV.
Covid pushes release of 'Mission: Impossible' 7 and 8' to 2023 and 2024
'Mission: Impossible 7', which was earlier supposed to make its debut on September 30, will now premiere on July 14, 2023, reports 'Variety'. 'Mission: Impossible 8', which was slated for a July 7, 2023, release, will instead open on June 28, 2024.
Priyanka, Nick Jonas bring home a child
Taking to Instagram, Priyanka said: "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate." She added: "We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family." Immediately after the announcement, more than 1.73 million of Priyanka's followers shared her joy on Instagram, showering her with heart emojis.
Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat to perform at 'Covid-safe' Brit Awards
The awards, which are scheduled to take place live at London's O2 Arena on February 8, will be aired on ITV and ITV Hub, and streamed for non-UK viewers via the Brits' YouTube channel, reports variety.com. Despite a dip in numbers and the UK government's decision to ease restrictions, the country continues to register more than 100,000 new Covid cases and upward of 330 deaths daily as Omicron spreads.
'Lucifer' tops Nielsen's U.S. list of 2021's most streamed original series
The 93 episodes of the series netted more than 18.3 billion minutes of streaming during the year, according to the measurement firm's year-end report. That put it well in front of the 16.4 billion notched up by 'Squid Game', but the Korean phenomenon had only nine episodes on Netflix in 2021. Three non-Netflix shows made the originals chart: 'The Handmaid's Tale' on Hulu, 'Ted Lasso' on Apple TV+ and 'Wandavision' on Disney+.
'The Batman' runtime revealed to be 2 hours 47 mins
The news has been confirmed by Variety with a source close to the film. At 167 minutes without credits, 'The Batman' is set to be one of the longest comic book tentpoles ever. Only 'Avengers: Endgame' (181 minutes) and 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' (242 minutes) run longer. 'The Batman' marks Reeves' first movie since 2017's 'War for the Planet of the Apes'. The filmmaker co-wrote the script with Peter Craig.
Fra Fee joins 'Beauty and the Beast' prequel series
In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will play Tilly, Louie's stepsister. Set in the iconic kingdom of 'Beauty and the Beast' years before the Beast and Belle's romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with Tilly after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey.
'Renegade rock star': Rhys Ifans on Rasputin in 'The King's Man'
Written, directed, and produced by Vaughn, 'The King's Man' stars Ralph Fiennes, Djimon Hounsou, Harris Dickinson, Gemma Arterton, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Willem Dafoe to debut as 'SNL' host with Katy Perry as musical guest
The hugely popular comedy sketch show will also see Katy Perry as the musical guest, according to 'Variety'. For Perry, who is at present headlining her first Las Vegas residency, titled 'Play', at the Resorts World Theater, this will be her fourth 'SNL' appearance as a musical guest.
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