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    Colin Firth to Channel Convicted Felon Michael Peterson in TV Adaptation of 'The Staircase'

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    The limited series project for HBO Max and Annapurna Television will have ‘The Devil All the Time’ director Antonio Campos serving behind the lens for six of its eight episodes.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    Actor Colin Firth is stepping into the shoes of American novelist and convicted criminal Michael Peterson to star in a TV adaptation exploring the 2001 murder of his wife.

    The case, including Peterson’s subsequent trial and 2003 conviction, was documented in 2004 true crime series “The Staircase”, which examined whether the writer was telling the truth when he claimed his wife, Kathleen, had died at their home after falling down the stairs – even though the medical examiner ruled she had been stabbed to death.

    He spent eight years in prison, before he was granted a new trial in 2011, only to accept an Alford plea – a guilty plea in which the defendant maintains their innocence – for the reduced crime of manslaughter, and be sentenced to time served.

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    The docuseries, directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, was twice updated with developments in the case in 2013 and 2018, and now the mystery will be dramatized with Firth in the lead role.

    “The Devil All the Time” director Antonio Campos will shoot six of the eight episodes, which he co-wrote with Maggie Cohn for U.S. streaming service HBO Max and Annapurna Television.

    In a statement, Campos says, “This has been a project I have been working on in one way or another since 2008. It’s been a long and winding road, but well worth the wait to be able to find partners like HBO Max, Annapurna, co-showrunner Maggie Cohn and the incredible Colin Firth to dramatize such a complex true-life story.”

    Producers at Annapurna have been developing “The Staircase” adaptation since 2019, with Harrison Ford once attached to star as Peterson, reports TheWrap.com.

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    Ariana Grande Is Highest-Paid Coach on 'The Voice'

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    Replacing Nick Jonas as the coach on the talent-search show for season 21, the ‘Dangerous Woman’ hitmaker is reportedly getting a towering salary as she beats other previous mentors.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    Ariana Grande seems to be getting richer and richer. Having secured the coveted spot as a mentor in season 21 of “The Voice” in place of Nick Jonas, the “Dangerous Woman” hitmaker is reported to be the highest paid coach ever on the singing competition show.

    “Sources say Ariana is getting a whopping 20 to 25 million dollars for the show,” Rob Shuter reported in his iHeartRadio’s “Naughty But Nice” podcast. The gossip columnist went on revealing that the salary amount put the “Thank U, Next” singer in the same rank as “American Idol” judge Katy Perry.

    “Kelly Clarkson got about $15 million when she joined ‘The Voice’,” Rob further spilled out, before detailing how much other coaches received. “John Legend and Blake Shelton get around $13 million a season, which means the women on the show are making the most,” he exclaimed.

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    Former coach Adam Levine was reported to have been paid $14 million per season. The Maroon 5 frontman took the mentoring seat from season 1 to season 16. However, The Hollywood Reporter claimed that his salary was actually closer to $30 million a year.

    Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera, who served as the mentor in multiple seasons, reportedly got in between $12.5 million to $17 million per season. As for Shakira, who joined “The Voice” in season 4 and 6, was said to being paid $12 million per season.

    Ariana will show off her coaching flair in the show’s 21st season which will premiere in the Fall of 2021. The 27-year-old is replacing Nick, who was featured in season 20, and shared her excitement via Twitter on March 30. “Surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton next season – season 21 of @nbcthevoice! @nickjonas we will miss you (sic),” she wrote.

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    Report: WB Considering R-Rated Harry Potter Movie, Emma Watson Nearing Deal to Return

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    Coming from the same tipster, the unconfirmed tidbits, however, do not mention if the Hermione Granger depicter is entering talks for the said planned R-rated project.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    “Harry Potter” could be back on the big screen as an adults-only movie. Almost ten years since the last installment in the film series hit theaters worldwide, it’s now reported that there are talks to reboot the franchise as R-rated project.

    A so-called insider, Daniel Richtman, shared the unconfirmed tidbit on Patreon (via We Got This Covered), though no other details are available now. The report should be taken with a grain of salt, since the same tipster previously also touted potential R-ratings for Robert Downey Jr.’s “Sherlock Holmes 3”, multiple MCU projects, “Star Wars”, “Transformers”, “Star Trek”, the DCEU, Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man” movie and Tim Burton’s “The Addams Family”, but none of them have been proven to be true.

    The same source additionally reports that Emma Watson is currently in talks to return for a new Harry Potter movie. The British actress is allegedly close to signing on to reprise her role as Hermione Granger in a spin-off centering on her character. It, however, is unclear if the Hermione-centric spin-off is the same “Harry Potter” project that is touted to be R-rated.

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    While Warner Bros. has never officially announced plan to reboot the “Harry Potter” franchise, the studio has already had a spin-off prequel series based on characters in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world novels. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, the first of the five-film series, was released in 2016, with Eddie Redmayne leading the cast as magizoologist Newt Scamander.

    A box office success after grossing $814 million worldwide, it’s followed by its sequel, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”, which was released in 2018 and raked in a total of $655 globally. While it’s the lowest-grossing Wizarding World installment to-date, the studio still moves forward with its plans for a third movie, which has been filmed since late 2020.

    Meanwhile, WB and HBO recently put to rest rumors that stated they’re developing a live-action “Harry Potter” TV spin-off series. In a joint statement issued to TheWrap, they insisted, “There are no ‘Harry Potter’ series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.”

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    Rebel Wilson's 'Pooch Perfect' Accused of Encouraging Animal Abuse

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    The new dog grooming show has left many viewers appalled by what they saw with some pointing out the dogs looked ‘sad’ and ‘frightened’ while being primped by top groomers.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    Rebel Wilson’s new dog grooming show, “Pooch Perfect”, has been savaged by animal lovers following its debut in America.

    Many viewers, who tuned in to watch top groomers style pets, were appalled by what they saw earlier this week (March 30), and took to Twitter to raise concerns, with some even suggesting the show encouraged animal abuse.

    As dyed and fussed dogs trotted out to be judged by reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump, veterinarian Dr. Callie Harris and groomer Jorge Bendersky, one viewer wrote, “Anybody else think this kinda animal abuse [sic]? I’m uncomfortable.”

    A ‘Pooch Perfect’ viewer raised concern about possibility of animal abuse.

    Another shared, “I’m really bothered by #PoochPerfect on ABC. Who decided this was ok?! Those poor pups don’t need to be dyed no matter how safe it is. It’s disgusting.”

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    ‘Pooch Perfect’ deemed disgusting by a distressed viewer.

    Some viewers pointed out the dogs on the show looked “sad” and “frightened” as groomers primped, while one worried pooch lover tweeted, “I’d rather invest the time and money into rescuing dogs in crisis right now,” adding, “So many homeless out there needing love, not color.”

    One worried dog lover weighed in on ‘Pooch Perfect’.

    Executive producer Elan Gale previously opened up about the show at the Television Critics Association press tour, explaining finding the right mix of dogs was a challenge. “Some dogs like it [grooming] more than others,” she said. “Some find it uncomfortable. So we made sure we had the kind of dogs that were used to the entire process.”

    Meanwhile, insiders insist all the products used on the show are “dog safe.”

    Rebel has yet to respond to the backlash following Tuesday night’s premiere.

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    Sharon Osbourne Sickened by Racist Label Following 'The Talk' Exit

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    The 68-year-old wife of Ozzy Osbourne is said to be ‘bitterly disappointed’ with the controversy that led to her departure from the CBS daytime talk show.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    Sharon Osbourne did not take her departure from “The Talk” very well. Having left the CBS daytime talk show in the wake of her racism scandal, the wife of Ozzy Osbourne was reported to be sickened by “racist” label following her exit.

    “Sharon is bitterly disappointed at how it all played out,” a source told Us Weekly. “Her whole career has been based on not holding back, speaking her mind and championing free speech – so to be classified or perceived as a bigot or a racist is a sickening scenario and an utter nightmare for her, especially since she insists up and down it’s all a pack of lies and that’s the last thing she is.”

    The 68-year-old, who co-hosted “The Talk” since 2010, reportedly has been “trying to see all the positives” in her current situation. She was also unveiled to have surrounded herself with her inner circle, most of whom told her that she will “bounce back 10 times stronger.”

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    “[Sharon]’s family is supporting her too and it tears them all apart seeing her suffer like this,” the insider went on sharing. “They think it’s a big stitch-up and she’s been hung out to dry for something she hasn’t done or believed in.”

    Sharon’s exit from “The Talk” was announced by CBS on March 26. “Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave ‘The Talk’. The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home,” the network said in a statement. “As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.”

    In the March 10 episode of the talk show, the mother of Kelly Osbourne was engaged in an on-air debate with co-host Sheryl Underwood over Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. A few days later, Leah Remini accused her of using slurs against their former co-hosts, Julie Chen and Sara Gilbert.

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    Netflix to Reunite Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson on Two 'Knives Out' Sequels

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    The deal the streaming giant is reportedly closing in for the two follow-ups to the 2019 hit is alleged to be worth over $400 million, with production being eyed to start at the end of June.

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    Daniel Craig looks set to return to screens as quirky detective Benoit Blanc for two “Knives Out” sequels after walking away from James Bond.

    Netflix bosses are reportedly closing in on a deal to make two follow-ups to the actor’s 2019 hit, with Rian Johnson on board to return as writer/director. Sources tell Deadline the deal will be worth over $400 million (£290 million), making it one of the biggest projects to hit the streaming service.

    The original film was made for $40 million (£29 million) and went on to earn over $311 million (£225.6 million) at the international box office. In addition to Craig, it has Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield and Christopher Plummer in its cast ensemble.

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    If all goes well, production on the first sequel will begin in Greece at the end of June – over three months before Craig’s delayed swansong as 007 in “No Time to Die” reaches theaters.

    In early February 2020, Johnson shared his thought on the possible sequels. During a chat on SiriusXM’s “The Jess Cagle Show”, the director initially admitted, “In my mind I don’t even think of it in terms of a sequel.”

    “Ever since we started working on this… look, if we can keep this going, the same way Agatha Christie wrote a bunch of Poirot novels, and then do that with Blanc and keep making new mysteries,” he continued. “Whole new cast, whole new locations. It’s just another Benoit Blanc mystery.”

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    Original 'CSI' Stars Are Back for Las Vegas Series

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    William Petersen, Jorja Fox, and Wallace Langham have been confirmed to reprise their respective roles for the upcoming new series which will be set in the Sin City.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    William Petersen, Jorja Fox, and Wallace Langham are officially returning to Las Vegas for a new “CSI” series.

    The three stars, who appeared in the original “CSI” series, are reprising their characters for “CSI: Vegas” – a sequel to “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”.

    Cast newcomers will include Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mel Rodriguez, and Mandeep Dhillon.

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    “Twenty-one years ago, we launched CSI and watched in awe as this new cinematic series launched an entire genre and became a groundbreaking juggernaut that still has global resonance today,” CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl tells Deadline. “We are thrilled to welcome the next generation of forensic criminalists to the CSI brand and unite them with the legendary characters from the past who we still love, including the extraordinary Billy Petersen and Jorja Fox.”

    “Crimefighting technology has advanced dramatically over the last several years, and combined with classic CSI storytelling, we can’t wait to watch this new CSI team do what they do best: follow the evidence.”

    “I’m excited to be bringing back the CSI franchise to all our fans who have been so loyal to us for all these years,” producer Jerry Bruckheimer adds. “And to be back in Las Vegas where it all started over 20 years ago makes it even more special. We’ve enjoyed working on this project with CBS and look forward to welcoming back Billy, Jorja and Wallace as they join a new group of talented actors in CSI: Vegas.”

    “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” – the most watched drama series globally from 2006 to 2016 – wrapped up production in 2015 after 15 seasons, having launched a massive franchise that featured spin-offs “CSI: Miami”, “CSI: New York”, and “CSI: Cyber”.

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    'The Masked Singer' Recap: Grandpa Monster Is Revealed to Be Controversial Internet Star

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    Meanwhile, the new episode of the singing competition show sees Crab joining the other Group B contestants, including Black Swan, Chameleon, Grandpa Monster and Piglet, as the second wild card of season 5.

    Apr 1, 2021

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    “The Masked Singer” returned with a new episode on Wednesday, March 31. In the new outing, Crab joined the other Group B contestants, including Black Swan, Chameleon, Grandpa Monster and Piglet, as the second wild card of season 5.

    Kicking things off that night was Grandpa Monster. His clue package included a Santa hat and picture of someone doing the splits. He also claimed that he was once left alone in the wild without food, water or shelter. He took the stage to sing “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett that night. The panelists guessed that Grandpa Monster could be Kevin Hart, Jack Black or Jake Paul.

    The next singer was Piglet, singing “Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)” by Andy Grammer. His clues included a sign that read, “Don’t be a ball hog” with 3,528 rushing yards mentioned. He also put a knight in shining armor and a football helmet with a mustang on it. JC Chasez, Austin Mahone, Jordan Knight or Jonathan Knight were among those who were mentioned by the panelists.

    Following it up was Black Swan. She hit the stage to belt out Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood”. She put courtrooms, a canoe and a penny as well as a nickel in her clue package. She also mentioned that her first crush was D’Angelo. The panelists thought Demi Lovato, Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson could be the real identity of Black Swan.

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    Chameleon then performed “21 Questions” by 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg. Among his clues were a graduation cap, cheese and a taxi with peaches on it. He also appeared to hint at LGBTQ+ equality in his clue package. Iman Shumpert, Dwyane Wade or 2 Chainz were among the guesses.

    Concluding the night was the wildcard performance from Crab. He chose to sing “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers that night. In his clue package, Crab shared that being a star had always been his dream and he was blessed that he could live his dream. However, he hinted at family tragedy that he had to experience. The panelists threw names of some big stars including Bobby Brown, Lenny Kravitz and Johnny Gill.

    It was time to reveal the results and Grandpa Monster was named to be the one who had to go home. Before he got to be unmasked in front of everyone, the judges made their final guesses. Robin Thicke named Johnny Manziel, Jenny McCarthy initially guessed Morgan Freeman but she then changed it to The Miz. Ken Jeong, meanwhile, changed from Emmitt Smith to Kevin Hart. As for Nicole Scherzinger, she initially guessed Cam Newton before changing it to Jake Paul.

    Nicole was so close because Grandpa Monster was actually Jake’s brother Logan Paul.

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