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    Dexter Fletcher Tapped to Direct 'The Godfather' Series

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    The ‘Rocketman’ director is set to start filming the first batch of episodes in the upcoming10-part series, which is being developed for streaming service Paramount+.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Actor-turned-filmmaker Dexter Fletcher is making his TV directorial debut with the upcoming series about the making of movie classic “The Godfather”.

    The “Rocketman” director has boarded “The Offer”, taking fans behind-the-scenes of Francis Ford Coppola’s mob movie masterpiece.

    He will shoot the first batch of episodes in the 10-part series, which is being developed for streaming service Paramount+, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    Armie Hammer had originally been recruited to play producer Al Ruddy, but stepped down from the role in January as he became embroiled in a social media sex scandal which has since threatened to derail his career.

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    A replacement has yet to be named, but the real Ruddy will serve as an executive producer on “The Offer”, which is based on his experience making the 1972 film.

    It’s not the only project to explore the experience on the set of “The Godfather” – director Barry Levinson is currently working on a movie version of the behind-the-scenes drama, which will feature Oscar Isaac as Coppola, Elisabeth Moss as the filmmaker’s wife Eleanor, Jake Gyllenhaal as movie mogul Robert Evans, and Elle Fanning, who has been tapped as actress Ali MacGraw, who was married to the producer.

    The “Eddie the Eagle” gained attention after he took over Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” from Bryan Singer. The hit musical drama grossed over $900 million worldwide and earned star Rami Malek Oscars. He then directed “Rocketman, an Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton which also went successful.

    He is currently working on “The Saint”. It is a movie adaptation on the 1960s spy series which being hailing from Paramount.

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    Stan Lee's 'Monkey Master' Turned Into Live-Action Movie With John Woo

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    The ‘Face/Off’ director has always been interested in making ‘a film based on the Monkey King story of China but have struggled with a new way to present it,’ before moving forward with the adaptation of Stan Lee’s superhero character.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Filmmaker John Woo is swinging into action to tackle a live-action adaptation of Stan Lee’s superhero character Monkey Master.

    The late Marvel legend co-created “Monkey Master” with Graphic India boss Sharad Devarajan, about a New York City archeologist named Li Yong, who travels to India to find out more about the ancient Chinese prophecy of The Monkey King, and subsequently discovers a hidden power which transforms him into the titular superhero, a powerful martial arts expert.

    The comic book series was never released, but Woo is excited at the prospect of bringing the lesser-known creation to life onscreen with Sevarajan and Gill Champion, Lee’s longtime business partner and POW! Entertainment president, also onboard as producers.

    The “Face/Off” director told Variety, “I have always wanted to make a film based on the Monkey King story of China but have struggled with a new way to present it.”

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    “The story by Stan Lee was such a unique version of it that incorporated the mythological character’s unexplored journey to India and had all the elements I enjoy in filmmaking – great characters, action, and adventure. I am excited to work with Sharad and Gill to bring Stan’s vision for this new superhero character to the screen.”

    Casting details have yet to be released.

    In 2016, Lee had discussed “Monkey Master” as saying, “I have always been fascinated by the Chinese and Indian cultures which are so philosophical and rich in tradition and morality. I’ve written countless superheroes of every nationality and every part of the world before, I’ve even created many heroes from other planets and galaxies, but ‘Monkey Master’ will be unique in how it interweaves myth to create a modern day hero that will entertain fans across the world with his martial arts skills and unstoppable super-powers.”

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    Report: Netflix Considering 'To All the Boys' Spin-Off Series Centering on Kitty

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    The streaming giant allegedly is considering to develop a half-hour series about Lara Jean Covey’s little sister, who is played by Anna Cathcart, and her journey to find her own love.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    While Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky’s story in “To All the Boys” trilogy wrapped up this year, fans may be treated to another story from the Covey family. According to a new report, Netflix is planning a spin-off series centering on Lara Jean’s little sister Kitty. Deadline is the first to report the news.

    The streaming giant allegedly is considering to develop a half-hour series about the character, who is played by Anna Cathcart, and her journey to find her own love. Both in the books and movies, Kitty is depicted as the mastermind behind sending Lara Jean’s letters to all of her crushes.

    Kitty is also the one who plays cupid for his dad and their neighbor Trina (Sarayu Rao). The tween doesn’t seem to be interested in finding romance of her own until she meets someone during a family trip to South Korea in “To All The Boys: Always And Forever”.

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    “To All the Boys” author Jenny Han reportedly has been tapped to serve as creator, writer and executive producer of the upcoming series, marking the first time for Netflix to have Han directly involved in the making of the adaptation of her books. Co-writing the pilot script with Han is author Siobhan Vivia, who previously teamed up with Han on the “Burn for Burn” novels.

    Netflix has yet to comment on the report.

    Back in 2020, Han revealed in an interview that she was happy with the movie adaptation of her book series and how the movies kept the essence of the characters she created. “I was happy that the movies kept that spirit from the books, which is so much about [Lara Jean’s] love of family and preferring to stay in on a Friday night to bake brownies with her dad or something opposed to going out,” she said.

    She went on to say, “I’ve always felt like wanting to portray teen girlhood in ways that maybe we’ve seen less of in media and film, which is more of an introverted character who is kind of a homebody.”

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    Tara Reid Assures Fans 'American Pie 5' Will Happen and the Script Is 'Amazing'

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    The ‘Sharknado’ actress is confident that the fifth ‘American Pie’ installment is coming as she describes the script as ‘one of the best ones’ in the franchise.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Actress Tara Reid is convinced it’s only a matter of time before a new “American Pie” sequel moves into production, because the script is “amazing.”

    The star played Vicky Lathum in the 1999 sex comedy and reprised the role for three follow-up films – 2001’s “American Pie 2”, “American Wedding” in 2003, and 2012’s “American Reunion”.

    Plans for a fifth movie in the main franchise have been discussed ever since the last project’s release, and Tara reveals a script has already been circulated among the castmembers – and it’s so good, she’s sure the film will soon be given the green light.

    She told Entertainment Tonight, “It might happen. OK, I can’t tell you when, because I don’t really know when, because we have to get all the actors and at the same time to get our schedules together (sic)…”

    “There is a script out there, I’ll put it that way,” Tara added, insisting it’s “one of the best ones” in the outrageous teen series.

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    “It’s amazing,” she smiled. “(It) will happen, I just don’t know when.”

    The original American Pie movie also starred Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Shannon Elizabeth, Seann William Scott, and Eugene Levy, and Tara is still in contact with the crew.

    She said, “We all stay in touch in different ways. When you grow up with someone and you get your first breaks with someone, you can never forget that.”

    While she’s optimistic for another “American Pie” film, the same can’t be said for the horror comedy “Sharknado”, in which she played April Wexler for six TV movies, concluding with 2018’s “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time”.

    She explained, “I’ve been a robot, I gave birth inside a shark, I’ve done everything you could possibly do (in that franchise). I don’t see where my character would go again. But I think we took a great thing and ran on it…”

    “They all went great. But sometimes, you know when to hang up the flag and I think we ended it at a perfect beat (sic).”

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    Ava DuVernay's 'New Gods', James Wan's 'Aquaman' Spin-Off 'The Trench' Shelved by Warner Bros.

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    The studio assures both filmmakers will be on board should it decide to move forward with the adaptation of Jack Kirby’s comic books and the horror project centering on the ‘Aquaman’ sea monsters in the future.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Though there’s always room in fans’ heart for DC Comics adaptations, Warner Bros. has so much on its slate that it cannot go on will all projects that have been proposed. Narrowing down its upcoming movies, the studio has put Ava DuVernay’s “The New Gods” and James Wan’s “The Trench” on the chopping block.

    “As part of our DC slate, some legacy development titles including ‘New Gods’ and ‘The Trench’ will not be moving forward,” Warner Bros. and DC announced their decision in a statement on Thursday, April 1. “We thank our partners Ava DuVernay, Tom King, James Wan and Peter Safran for their time and collaboration during this process.”

    Making it clear that they always appreciate DuVernay and Wan’s creative minds, they added that they “look forward to our continued partnership with them on other DC stories” and assure “the projects will remain in their skillful hands if they were to move forward in the future.”

    DuVernay herself took to Twitter to react to the news. “Tom, I loved writing NEW GODS with you. I’m upset that the saga of Barda, Scott, Granny, Highfather and The Furies ends this way,” she expressed her disappointment. “Diving into Kirby’s Fourth World was the adventure of a lifetime. That can’t be taken away. Thank you for your friendship. And remember… #DarkseidIs.”

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    Ava DuVernay reacted to WB’s decision to cancel ‘New Gods’.

    Her fans were equally upset over learning of the news, with one admitting, “I’m so bummed about this.” Another weighed in, “Sad about the project been cancelled, i know you and King would deliver a killer movie.”

    “Well, this is awful. I was looking forward to see you bring Jack Kirby’s Fourth World to the big screen,” a third commenter reacted. Someone else echoed the sentiment, “How immensely upsetting. Sorry to hear this.”

    DuVernay had been developing “New Gods” with Tom King since 2018 based on the comic book characters created by the late and legendary artist Jack Kirby. The “A Wrinkle in Time” director remains in the DC fold as she’s currently working on DC series “Naomi” for The CW.

    As for “The Trench”, the “Aquaman” spin-off was supposed to put the spotlight on the deadly amphibious creatures that attacked the titular superhero and Mera in the 2018 movie. The horror-tinged project was planned to be made on a much more modest budget than a normal DC superhero tentpole, with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald being tapped to write the script.

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    Millie Bobby Brown Hasn't Watched Marvel, DC or 'Harry Potter' Movies

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    Instead of watching comic book superhero blockbusters or the wizarding movies, the ‘Stranger Things’ actress is more interested in romantic films like ‘The Notebook’.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Millie Bobby Brown has never watched any Marvel, DC, or “Harry Potter” films.

    The 17-year-old actress – who stars in new blockbuster “Godzilla vs. Kong” – has been asked about other franchise battles in the spirit of the movie, and she revealed there’s a lot she hasn’t seen.

    “So I haven’t watched a Marvel film, ever, and I’ve never watched a DC film. News, I know,” she told MTV. “It’s not (my thing) but I’m open to it. I’ve just never been like, ‘Oh I’m going to put on this film.’ ”

    The “Stranger Things” star – who is more into “The Notebook” and “romance films” – admitted her friends can’t believe she’s not watched a “Harry Potter” film.

    Asked to choose between the wizarding franchise and “Jurassic Park”, she picked the latter and explained, “I’ve never watched Harry Potter… I know, I know, I know. I have so many friends that just look at me and they’re like, ‘How?’ I’m like, I don’t know.”

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    Millie suggested her epic TV and movie roles could be the reason she doesn’t delve into the same kind of thing in her spare time.

    “I’m not crazy on that – because I’m in it, I think that’s why. I’m doing that stuff already. I want to see stuff that’s real,” she mused.

    She was also asked about her preference on the small screen with “Friends” going up against “The Office” and, while she hasn’t seen the latter, she is a huge fan of the other classic sitcom.

    “I’ve watched every episode of Friends,” she grinned. “I like grew up eating dinner and watching Friends. Like, you know in Matilda when they eat dinner in front of the TV? That was me and my family with Friends.”

    She’s already met Jennifer Aniston – who played Rachel Green in the show – but Millie doesn’t think she’d be able to resist quoting Ross Gellar if she ever met actor David Schwimmer.

    “If I met Ross I would scream ‘pivot!’ ” she giggled.

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    'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Rejected Offer to Become Oscars Voter

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    The ‘Creed’ helmer reveals he turned down the chance to become a voter for the Academy Awards following backlash over the lack of diversity at the Oscars.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Ryan Coogler turned down the chance to become an Academy Awards voter following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy because he didn’t want to have to pick favourites.

    The “Black Panther” director has revealed he declined an opportunity to join the Academy in 2016 and now insists he has no intention of ever joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

    “I don’t buy into this versus that, or ‘this movie wasn’t good enough to make this list,’ ” the filmmaker tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I love movies…”

    “For me, that’s good enough. If I’m going to be a part of organisations, they’re going to be labour unions, where we’re figuring out how to take care of each other’s families and health insurance.”

    Meanwhile, Coogler has landed an Oscars nod this year (21) as a producer of “Judas and the Black Messiah”.

    Also in the same interview, the director talked about his upcoming Marvel superhero sequel.

    He’s keen to continue the story to honour Chadwick Boseman.

    The 34-year-old filmmaker is developing a sequel to his 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie without lead star Chadwick, who died aged 43 in August, 2020 after a private battle with cancer, and wants to press on with the flick as it is what Boseman – who played T’Challa/Black Panther – would have wanted.

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    Ryan said, “You’ve got to keep going when you lose loved ones. I know Chad wouldn’t have wanted us to stop.”

    “He was somebody who was so about the collective. Black Panther, that was his movie. He was hired to play that role before anybody else was even thought of, before I was hired, before any of the actresses were hired.”

    Ryan also recalled Chadwick’s selflessness on set and how he would try and help other cast members with their performances.

    In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he said, “On that set, he was all about everybody else. Even though he was going through what he was going through, he was checking in on them, making sure they were good.”

    “If we cut his coverage, he would stick around and read lines off-camera (to help other actors). So it would be harder for me to stop. Truthfully, I’d feel him yelling at me, like, ‘What are you doing?’ So you keep going.”

    Coogler adds that he misses the star as “a friend and collaborator” and is saddened that he won’t be able to see Chadwick on the big screen any more.

    He said, “I miss him in every way that you could miss somebody, as a friend, as a collaborator. And it sucks because I love watching movies, and I don’t get to watch the next thing he would have made.”

    “So it’s grief on a lot of levels, but then, it’s a deep sense of gratitude because I can close my eyes and hear his voice.”

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    Armie Hammer Replaced by Dan Stevens in 'Gaslit'

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    The ‘Call Me by Your Name’ actor is replaced by the ‘Downton Abbey’ alum after departing the project about Watergate scandal following multiple sexual abuse allegations.

    Apr 2, 2021

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    Former “Downton Abbey” star Dan Stevens is to replace Armie Hammer in Julia Roberts and Sean Penn’s new Watergate drama “Gaslit”.

    Hammer was cast as former White House counsel John Dean, but was forced to withdraw from the project amid a sex and texting scandal earlier this year (21).

    The “Call Me by Your Name” star is currently under investigation in Los Angeles following allegations of sexual abuse.

    “Gaslit” is based on the Slate podcast series “Slow Burn”, which focuses on the untold stories and forgotten characters of the Watergate scandal, which ended Richard Nixon’s U.S. presidency in the 1970s.

    Roberts is among the executive producers, alongside director Matt Ross.

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    The ongoing sexual abuse scandal has also cost Hammer a role in Jennifer Lopez’s new film, “Shotgun Wedding”, and a TV series “The Offer”.

    The scandal emerged, months after the actor and his wife, Elizabeth Chambers, announced plans to divorce after 10 years of marriage. They share two children and their separation was allegedly caused by his infidelities.

    When the actor was first hit with scandal, he initially insisted, “I’m not responding to these bulls**t claims.” As more accusations piled up, he began to rigorously deny any wrongdoings.

    He was recently accused of rape by a former lover he met on Facebook. The woman has turned evidence over to Los Angeles Police Department officials.

    While the star didn’t deny his past hookup with the woman, he insisted it was consensual.

    His lawyer stated, “Her own correspondence with Mr. Hammer undermines and refutes her outrageous allegations. As recently as July 18, 2020, (Effie) sent graphic texts to Mr. Hammer telling him what she wanted him to do to her. Mr. Hammer responded making it clear that he did not want to maintain that type of relationship with her.”

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