Oscar Wilde Awards 2021: Event Canceled
This year’s edition of the Oscar Wilde Awards, which celebrates the work of those from Ireland who contribute to film, television and music, has been canceled.
Matilda: New Version of Dahl’s Children Classic, Starring Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir
Newcomer Alisha Weir, 11, has been cast as the title character in the adaptation of the musical, which is based on the Roald Dahl book.
Devotion: Joe Jonas, Daren Kagasoff, Spencer Neville Cast in Korean War Movie
Based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship and Sacrifice, the movie centers on two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), young men from different worlds.
Morbius: Jared Leto’s Movie Pushed to October 2021
Jared Leto’s Morbius, the Sony and Marvel film has moved its release date to October 8. It previously had been set for March 18.
Sex and the City: Revival at HBO Max
The new chapter is titled “And Just Like That…” and will star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, is not returning. Parker, Nixon and Davis will also executive produce, along with Michael Patrick King.
Capitol Building Attack: Trump’s America Hits New Low
Domestic terrorists stormed into the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, brutally interrupting what is normally the most stable and calm of our electoral process.
United States vs. Billie Holiday, The: Hulu Gets Distribution
Hulu will get the domestic distribution rights to The United States vs. Billie Holiday, a move that will enable the drama to premiere in time for Oscars consideration.
Black Panther Sequel: Principal Shooting Begins in July 2021
Marvel Studio has begun plans for the sequel to Black Panther, which was sidelined after the sudden death of star Chadwick Boseman in August.
Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, The: Lynne (You Were Never There) Ramsay to Direct Stephen King
Lynne Ramsay, who last directed the acclaimed Joaquin Phoenix thriller You Were Never Really Here, will direct The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Village Roadshow Pictures’ adaptation of the Stephen King novel.
Russell, David O.: New Feature, Starring Margot Robbie, Christian Bale, and John David Washington
John David Washington will co-star with Margot Robbie and Christian Bale in David O. Russell’s next feature.
