Tag: Bridesmaids
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‘Little Big Shots’: Melissa McCarthy to Replace Steve Harvey as Talent-Show Host
After three seasons, Steve Harvey is no longer host of “Little Big Shots.” He’s been replaced on the talent competition for kids by Melissa McCarthy, whose tenure marks a “brand refresh” on the series. It’s also further proof of her range: A two-time Oscar nominee (for “Bridesmaids” and “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), McCarthy often…
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Marisa Tomei Joins Pete Davidson in Judd Apatow Comedy (Exclusive)
Marisa Tomei, the Oscar winner who plays Aunt May in the current Spider-Man movies, will star opposite Pete Davidson in Universal’s untitled comedy being made by Judd Apatow.Apatow will direct the feature, which is set to shoot this summer in New York City, and he also is producing with Barry Mendel, his collaborator on such…
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‘Bridesmaids’ writers reunite for Lionsgate comedy
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo will co-write and co-star in the new project.Oscar-nominated Bridesmaids writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are reuniting to co-write and co-star in Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar for Lionsgate.The comedy will be directed by Josh Greenbaum and is set to be released next year. Gloria Sanchez Productions,…
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Emma Thompson to Star in ‘How to Build a Girl’ (Exclusive)
The big-screen adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s best-selling book How to Build a Girl has added double Academy Award winner Emma Thompson and Bridesmaids and Juliet, Naked star Chris O’Dowd to its cast, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.Thompson and O’Dowd join the film’s already announced lineup, including Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird) in the lead and Alfie…
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Rome Mia Market Wraps Positively With Bigger U.S. Presence, Strong Product
Rome’s Mia market for TV series, feature films and documentaries wrapped on a positive note Sunday after 4 days of intense dealmaking and presentations which saw some 2,000 executives, including 400 buyers, sample a substantial offering of select new top notch mostly European product.“We still don’t generate the big announcements like Mipcom,” said market director…
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Sequel Bits: ‘Jurassic World 3’, ‘Conjuring 3’, ‘Real Steel’ ‘Bridesmaids’, ‘Hatchet’, ‘Underworld’, ‘Creep 3’, ‘Rambo 5’
In this edition of Sequel Bits: Bryce Dallas Howard wants more former Jurassic Park characters to pop-up in Jurassic World 3. The Conjuring 3 might start shooting next year. Evangeline Lilly weighs in on Real Steel 2. Don’t expect a Bridesmaids sequel anytime soon. More Hatchet movies are on the way. Creep 3 is in…
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Film Review: Melissa McCarthy in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
For a comedian like Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey, it takes “serious” roles to get respect, but not so Melissa McCarthy, who earned an Oscar nomination for her breakout performance in “Bridesmaids” and has been a critical darling ever since. Still, that shouldn’t stop her from branching out, and it’s our gain that she does…
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It’s Going to be a ‘Crazy Rich’ Labor Day Weekend
Look forward to another “crazy rich” weekend as the Labor Day holiday will push Crazy Rich Asians near (if not over) $120 million domestically. Meanwhile, Sony is expanding the reach of their cyber-thriller Searching after its limited debut last weekend while Lionsgate releases Kin and MGM’s Operation Finale continues its roll-out following its Wednesday opening.…
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Paramount Wins Scrum For Tiffany Haddish; Miguel Arteta To Direct Her In ‘Limited Partners’
Exclusive: Tiffany Haddish might be the hottest young film actress out there right now. Several studios bid for her fall slot, and scrappy Paramount Pictures just won the day. She’ll start production in October on Limited Partners, a pitch that the studio bought for her last October, right after she emerged as a breakout talent…