During the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, a preview clip of the highly anticipated live-action version of The Little Mermaid was showcased. The clip features Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King in the iconic boat ride scene, where Ariel and Prince Eric attempt to break Ursula’s spell by sharing a kiss. The scene also includes
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Drew Barrymore, the scheduled host for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, has withdrawn from the event in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. However, the opening segment, which was recorded before the strike, still aired during the telecast. Fans of the 1999 romantic comedy Never Been Kissed were delighted to
It has been almost a year since the sudden passing of Hollywood legend Ray Liotta, and now the cause of his death has been revealed. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Liotta’s death was attributed to heart and respiratory issues. The actor passed away in his sleep last May while filming Dangerous Waters in the
AMC Entertainment, a leading theater chain, has reported excellent first-quarter earnings. The company’s revenue in March exceeded Wall Street expectations, with sales reaching $954 million, up 20% from the previous year. In addition, AMC’s losses narrowed by $102 million to $235 million, with an adjusted EPS of 17 cents per share, exceeding expectations. AMC’s CEO,
Vertical has just wrapped production on its latest action thriller, ‘Kalahari’. The film stars Ryan Phillippe, Emile Hirsch, and Mena Suvari in the leading roles and is directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil. Vertical fully financed the movie and has already secured North American rights, while Voltage Pictures has obtained the rights to all international territories.
LA-based firm Jackrabbit Media is set to launch international sales on Sick Girl, a comedy film directed by Jennifer Cram, starring Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries). The film follows the character Wren Pepper, played by Dobrev, a woman who fears that she is losing her lifelong friends. In an attempt to bring them back together,
Look Dine-In Cinemas opened a new theater in New York City on West 57th Street, showcasing a midcentury modern design with wood, windows, and a stocked bar. The 12th location of the chain, the theater in the Bjarke Ingels-designed Via 57 West building offers laser projection, wall-to-wall oversize screens, digital surround sound, luxury recliners, and
The Writers Guild of America strike has caused yet another awards show to change its plans. MTV has decided to produce a pre-taped show instead of a live event for its annual MTV Movie & TV Awards. After Drew Barrymore pulled out as host in support of the striking writers, the network pivoted to ensure
British filmmaker Stephen Cookson is directing a new comedy film titled “Arthur’s Whisky” from a screenplay by Alexis Zegerman. Arclight Films has taken on the world rights and will launch sales at the Cannes market. The film features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton, Olivier Award-winning actress Patricia Hodge, Scottish singer and
Danny Elfman, who partnered with Tim Burton for the iconic 1988 film Beetlejuice, expressed his excitement to return to that world for the upcoming sequel. Elfman shared during the taping of an upcoming episode of Deadline’s The Process, that he loves being a fly on the wall when Burton is shooting, and he will be