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‘Western Stars’ Review: Bruce Springsteen’s Directorial Debut Is an Intimate and Unexpected Concert Doc
Even casual listeners of Bruce Springsteen’s songs are well-aware of The Boss’ many obsessions — America, cars, love, small towns, tough times, personal growth, denim — and his first turn behind the camera speaks to his consistent “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” ethos that has already guided so much of his work. Part […]
Continue readingBox Office: ‘Good Boys’ Leads Crowded Weekend With $21 Million
The Bean Bag Boys, the self-appointed nickname for the trio of best friends in Universal’s “Good Boys,” are conquering much more than sixth grade. They are also leading the domestic box office, exceeding expectations and collecting $21 million on opening weekend.“Good Boys,” which screened at 3,204 North American theaters, is a much-needed win for original […]
Continue readingBox Office: ‘Good Boys’ Eyes Best Original Comedy Opening of 2019
Universal’s “Good Boys” is surpassing expectations as it heads toward an estimated $20.8 million opening weekend at the domestic box office following $8.3 million in Friday ticket sales.That’s well above earlier estimates which placed the film in the $12 million to $15 million range, marking the first R-rated comedy to open No. 1 since Universal’s […]
Continue readingHow ‘Blinded by the Light’ Brought Bruce Springsteen’s Music to the Screen for a Song
Blinded by the Light co-writer/director Gurinder Chadha knows firsthand what it feels like to be an outsider. Born in Kenya when the country was a British colony, she grew up part of the Indian/Asian diaspora who made their way from East Africa to London. For that reason, the 59-year-old’s movies has always dealt with the […]
Continue readingExclusive: ‘Atlanta’ Star Brian Tyree Henry Joins Melissa McCarthy in ‘Superintelligence’
Fresh off an Emmy nomination for his work as Paper Boi on FX’s Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry has signed on to join Melissa McCarthy in New Line’s action-comedy Superintelligence, Collider has exclusively learned. McCarthy’s husband and longtime collaborator Ben Falcone is directing from a script by Steve Mallory (The Boss). McCarthy and Falcone are also […]
Continue readingLeBron James May Star in New Comedy Project for Paramount Players
NBA star LeBron James just signed a historic deal with Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s also working on other ambitions off the court. According to Variety, James and screenwriter Steve Mallory (The Boss), along with James’ production banner SpringHill Entertainment, have sold a comedy pitch to Paramount Players, with James potentially starring. James has appeared […]
Continue readingMelissa McCarthy’s ‘Superintelligence’ Set for 2019 Holiday Release
Warner Bros. will release Melissa McCarthy’s action-comedy “Superintelligence” on Christmas Day 2019.McCarthy will star in the New Line film, while spouse Ben Falcone will direct. The movie was set up last year with McCarthy and Falcone as producers through their On the Day production company.The couple has already teamed up on a trio of comedies […]
Continue readingMelissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone Tackling Action Comedy ‘Super-Intelligence’ (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy will star in Super-Intelligence, New Line’s action comedy that has Ben Falcone coming on board to direct.The project was set up last year with McCarthy and Falcone as producers via their On the Day banner. Super-Intelligence will mark the married team’s fourth collaboration in an actor-director capacity, following the comedies Tammy (2014), The […]
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