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TV adaptation of Monica Ali novel 'Love Marriage' in the works
Ali's debut Man Booker Prize-nominated 2003 novel 'Brick Lane', which is named after the London neighbourhood at the heart of the city's Bangladeshi community, was made into a 2007 film directed by Sarah Gavron and produced by Film4 and Ruby Pictures.
Quentin Tarantino sued by Miramax over 'Pulp Fiction' NFT auction
Tarantino announced the sale at a recent crypto-art convention in New York, reports variety.com. The plan is to auction off NFT - non-fungible tokens - based on excerpts from Tarantino's original handwritten script for the film, accompanied by commentary. The NFT is pitched as "secret," meaning that its contents will be viewable exclusively by the owner.
Chadwick Boseman's 'Black Panther' character won't be recast by Marvel
Moore told The Ringer-verse Podcast: "I'm being quite honest, you will not see T'Challa in the MCU." Moore revealed that he had discussed potential casting decisions with Ryan Coogler, who is returning to direct 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', but the pair ultimately decided that they "couldn't do it" without Boseman, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Spider-Man: No Way Home new trailer shows glimpses of all villains from its universe
The trailer begins from where the previous sequel 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' had ended as his Spider-Man's identity was revealed in the 2019 film. It shows how Peter Parker seeks the help of Doctor Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Doctor Strange ends up opening the multiverse which unleashes several villains from the previous Spiderman's universe.
52nd IFFI to play special tribute to Sean Connery by screening five of his films
The five films that are to be screened as part of the special tribute to the legend are - 'From Russia with Love' (1963), 'Goldfinger' (1964), 'You Only Live Twice' (1967), 'The Hunt For Red October' (1990), and 'The Untouchables' (1987) which won him an Oscar in 1988.
'Succession' star Brian Cox makes directorial debut with 'Glenrothan'
The project is being co-developed by Lionsgate and London-based 'Keeping Faith' producer Nevision. The Scottish actor will also star in the film, which is billed as a 'love letter to Scotland'. The project marks the second time Cox is going behind the camera: He previously directed an episode of series 'Oz' in 2000, reports variety.com.
Not A Fan: Adam Driver doesn't like Comic-Con
Adam was recently on 'The Graham Norton Show' when he recalled his first and the only trip to Comic-Con. When the host asked him if he liked the event, the actor furnished a straight up 'No' as an answer. Explaining the reason, Adam stated, "I didn't know the rules of Comic-Con. I got in at the hotel at 2 in the morning... and I'm like, 'Maybe tomorrow I'll go get a coffee.' And they're like, 'Oh no, you can't get a coffee.' I'm like, 'Well, maybe I'll get a coffee in the hotel.' They're like, 'No, you can't get a coffee in the hotel.'"
Tom Felton came close to land Harry Potter's role
The actor is best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the wizarding saga but director Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two movies, has revealed Warner Bros. officials were keen to cast him in the lead role, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Henry Cavill has unfinished business as 'Superman'
He played the iconic superhero in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) but believes that lack of follow-up to the 2013 movie 'Man of Steel' has left him with more stories to tell as the character, report femalefirst.co.uk. Cavill told The Hollywood Reporter: "There is a lot of storytelling for me to do as Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity.
Benedict Cumberbatch says acting must be 'worth leaving home for'
In the new issue of Esquire UK magazine, Cumberbatch said: "I mean... I like a challenge. I really enjoy my work. Cumberbatch stars in the new Western film 'The Power of the Dog' as rancher Phil Burbank, who torments his brother George (Jesse Plemons) and his new partner Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst), and admits that his brutal alter ego went "deep into his psyche".
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