Or a “spratz,” “spratzle,” “spritzle” and “razzle dazzle sprizzle sprazzle.”
Barrymore appeared on the NBC late-night show to promote her Esquire Network reality competition series, “Knife Fight,” which will return for a third season next year, and talk about baby weight.
The former Disney star told a fan during a Yahoo! Celebrity Facebook Q&A that rumors are true that she’ll appear in the first episode of the television adaptation of Kevin Williamson‘s serial killer franchise, and she won’t be around for long.
“I will re-enact the famous scene of Drew Barrymore in the original,” Thorne said.
For those who don’t remember, Barrymore’s death kicked off the horrific events in Wes Craven‘s 1996 horror movie, which spawned three sequels — with another on the way.
The actress’ character, Casey Becker, was the first to get gutted by Ghostface after receiving a mysterious phone call from a stranger asking, “What’s your favorite scary movie?”
“Scream” is set to premiere in 2015 with Willa Fitzgerald, Amy Forsyth, John Karna, Carlson Young and Amadeus Serafini in starring roles.
Golden Globes 2015: The Nominees (Photos)
Best Motion Picture -- Drama: "Boyhood" (pictured), "Foxcatcher," "The Imitation Game," "Selma," "The Theory of Everything"
Best Director -- Motion Picture: Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"; Eva DuVernay, "Selma"; David Fincher, "Gone Girl"; Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, "Birdman"; Richard Linklater (pictured), "Boyhood"
Best Screenplay -- Motion Picture: Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"; Gillian Flynn (pictured), "Gone Girl"; Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone,Alexander Dinelaris & Armando Bo, "Birdman"; Richard Linklater, "Boyhood"; Graham Moore, "The Imitation Game"
Best Performances by an Actor in a Motion Picture -- Drama: Steve Carell, "Foxcatcher"; Benedict Cumberbatch, "The Imitation Game"; Jake Gyllenhaal, "Nightcrawler"; David Oyelowo (pictured), "Selma"; Eddie Redmayne, "The Theory of Everything"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Jennifer Aniston (pictured), "Cake"; Felicity Jones, "The Theory of Everything"; Julianne Moore, "Still Alice"; Rosamund Pike, "Gone Girl"; Reese Witherspoon, "Wild"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Patricia Arquette, "Boyhood"; Jessica Chastain (pictured), "A Most Violent Year"; Keira Knightley, "The Imitation Game"; Emma Stone, "Birdman"; Meryl Streep, "Into the Woods"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Robert Duvall, "The Judge"; Ethan Hawke, "Boyhood"; Edward Norton, "Birdman"; Mark Ruffalo (pictured), "Foxcatcher"; J.K. Simmons, "Whiplash"
Best Motion Picture -- Comedy or Musical: "Birdman" (pictured), "The Grand Budapest Hotel," "Into the Woods," "Pride," "St. Vincent"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical: Ray Fiennes, "The Grand Budapest Hotel"; Michael Keaton, "Birdman"; Bill Murray (pictured), "St. Vincent"; Joaquin Phoenix, "Inherent Vice"; Christoph Waltz, "Big Eyes"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture -- Comedy or Musical: Amy Adams (pictured), "Big Eyes"; Emily Blunt, "Into the Woods"; Helen Mirren, "The Hundred-Foot Journey"; Julianne Moore, "Maps to the Stars"; Quvenzhané Wallis, "Annie"
Best Animated Feature: “Big Hero 6," "Book of Life," "Boxtrolls," "How to Train Your Dragon 2," "The Lego Movie" (pictured)
Best Foreign Language Film: "Force Majeure Turist" (Sweden), "Gett: The Trival of Viviane" (Israel), "Ida" (Poland/Denmark), "Leviathan" (Russia, pictured), "Tangerines" (Estonia)
Best Original Song – Motion Picture: “Big Eyes” – “Big Eyes”; “Glory” – “Selma”; “Mercy Is” – “Noah”; “Opportunity” – “Annie”; “Yellow Flicker Beat” – “The Hunger Games, Mockingjay – Part 1” (pictured)
Best Original Score – Motion Picture: Alexander Desplat, “The Imitation Game”; Yohan Yohanson, “The Theory of Everything”; Trent Reznor (pictured), “Gone Girl”; Anthoy Sanchez, “Birdman”; Hans Zimmer, “Interstellar”
Best Television Series -- Drama: "The Affair," "Downton Abbey," "Game of Thrones," "The Good Wife," House of Cards" (pictured)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series -- Drama: Claire Danes, "Homeland"; Viola Davis (pictured), "How to Get Away with Murder"; Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"; Ruth Wilson, "The Affair"; Robin Wright, "House of Cards"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series -- Drama: Clive Owen, "The Knick"; Liev Schreider, "Ray Donovan"; Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"; James Spader, "The Blacklist"; Dominic West (pictured), "The Affair"
Best Television Series -- Comedy or Musical: "Girls," "Transparent" (pictured) "Jane the Virgin," "Orange Is the New Black," "Silicon Valley"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series -- Comedy or Musical: Lena Dunham, "Girls"; Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep"; Gina Rodriguez (pictured), "Jane the Virgin"; Taylor Schilling, "Orange Is the New Black"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series -- Comedy or Musical: Louis C.K., "Louie"; Don Cheadle (pictured), "House of Lies"; Ricky Gervais, "Derek"; William H. Macy, "Shameless"; Jeffrey Tambor, "Transparent"
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: "Fargo," "The Missing," "The Normal Heart," "True Detective" (pictured), "Olive Kitteridge"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Maggie Gyllenhaal (pictured), "The Honorable Woman"; Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story: Freak Show," Frances McDormand, "Olive Kitteridge"; Frances O'Connor, "The Missing"; Allison Tolman, "Fargo"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Martin Freeman (pictured), "Fargo"; Woody Harrelson, "True Detective"; Matthew McConaughey, "True Detective"; Mark Ruffalo, "The Normal Heart"; Billy Bob Thornton, "Fargo"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Uzo Aduba (pictured), "Orange Is the New Black"; Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"; Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"; Allison Janney, "Mom"; Michelle Monaghan, "True Detective"
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Matt Bomer (pictured), "The Normal Heart"; Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"; Colin Hanks, "Fargo"; Bill Murray, "Olive Kitteridge"; Jon Voight, "Ray Donovan"
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Take a look at the stars who might be accepting a Golden Globe when the annual ceremony thrown by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association airs on Jan. 11
Best Motion Picture -- Drama: "Boyhood" (pictured), "Foxcatcher," "The Imitation Game," "Selma," "The Theory of Everything"
With the holiday season soft, it’s clear the 2014 domestic box office is going to wind up down from last year by nearly 5 percent. So why aren’t we hearing more groans and gnashing of teeth from Hollywood executives?
It’s because despite the downturn, the majority of the studios made money on their movies. Fox, Disney, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros. and Sony should all — to varying degrees — wind up in the black on their film slates.
The fact that 2015 has a shot to be the biggest on record is brightening Hollywood’s mood, too. Among the heavyweight films set for release: “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Jurassic World,” along with the next James Bond film “Spectre” and the “Hunger Games” finale.
So why was the year down from 2013’s record-breaking haul?
One reason was that this year’s highest-grossing movies didn’t hit the heights that 2013’s did, with no film topping $400 million domestically.
Marvel and Disney’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is the year’s top film domestically with $332 million, followed by Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” ($289 million) and another Marvel-Disney release, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” ($260 million).
Last year, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was No. 1 with $425 million, followed by “Iron Man 3” ($409 million) and “Frozen” ($401 million). That’s a difference of $354 million.
The year took a big hit before it began, with Universal forced to push “Fast & Furious 7” to 2015 following the death of star Paul Walker. The studio’s “Minions” movie will be released in the new year, as well. Disney also delayed Pixar’s “Good Dinosaur.” All had the potential to hit $250 million, which would have moved the needle.
Lower production costs had a lot to do with the studios’ positive bottom lines. Despite the record, 2013 had several megabudget bombs, but this year’s priciest movies connected for the most part. And when movies missed, the hit wasn’t as bad, because the budgets were tighter.
Of the films with $200 million–plus budgets, Paramount’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” Fox’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and Warner Bros.’ “The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies” were all big winners, while Sony’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” needed a solid overseas run to overcome an underwhelming domestic performance.
There were no giant bombs, but plenty of high-profile flops, including Johnny Depp’s “Transcendence” and Sly Stallone’s “Expendables 3.”
Here’s a studio-by-studio look at the year, with some of the bigger independent film companies included:
20th Century Fox: This was a tremendous year for the studio, which saw its box office returns spike by 69 percent over 2013, as it posted its best year ever at $1.7 billion. Its biggest films, the “X-Men” sequel and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” both delivered domestically, with $234 million and $209 million, respectively. But the surprising strength of the long-playing David Fincher mystery “Gone Girl,” the tearjerker “The Fault in Our Stars” and the low-budget comedy “Let’s Be Cops” helped a lot, too. The weepy teen romance was one of the year’s biggest films in terms of return on investment, grossing $125 million on a $12 million budget, but “Let’s Be Cops” wasn’t far behind with $82 million on a $17 million budget. Fox seized the studio market-share lead early in the year and will keep it, despite a so-so showing by “Exodus: Gods and Kings” and a slow start for “Night at Museum: Secret of the Tomb.”
Disney: “Guardians of the Galaxy,” featuring a gang of Marvel’s lesser-known superheroes, including an armed raccoon and a talking tree, was the summer and year’s biggest surprise and highest-grossing film. “Maleficent,” a female-driven live-action take on the “Sleeping Beauty” tale and starring Angelina Jolie” href=”http://www.thewrap.com/tag/angelina_jolie/” target=”_blank”>Angelina Jolie, held its own alongside the superheroes with over $240 million. Disney Animation’s “Big Hero 6” knocked off “Interstellar” with its $56 million November debut. “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” more than doubled its $28 million budget, but “Muppets Most Wanted” was a miss. “Into the Woods,” the Rob Marshall musical, rolls out on Christmas Day.
Warner Bros.: It was the most prolific studio with 21 wide releases, and benefited greatly from several mid- to low-budget hits. Only two have made it to more than $200 million domestically so far, but it’s just a matter of time for “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” which should ultimately hit $270 million. Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s “The LEGO Movie” was the year’s highest-grossing animated film with $258 million and just as significantly launched a franchise, while “Godzilla” stomped to $201 million and spawned a sequel. Tom Cruise’s sci-fi thriller “Edge of Tomorrow” did most of its damage overseas, but still hit $100 million, as did the sequel “300: Rise of an Empire” and Melissa McCarthy’s “Tammy,” which cost $20 million to make. “Annabelle,” a spinoff from “The Conjuring,” was an even bigger bargain, taking in $84 million on a $6.5 million production budget. Another big return came from the teen romance “If I Stay,” which did $50 million on an $11 million budget. The musical “Jersey Boys,” Robert Downey Jr.‘s “The Judge,” “Horrible Bosses 2,” the Adam Sandler–Drew Barrymore comedy “Blended” and “Dolphin Tale 2” all underwhelmed, but none cost more than $42 million to make. The sci-fi saga “Transcendence” and the Colin Farrell fantasy-romance “Winter’s Tale” were among the year’s biggest bombs. The Clint Eastwood–directed “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper, opens in limited release on Christmas Day.
Paramount: The fourth entry in Michael Bay’s rampaging-robots tale “Transformers: Age of Extinction” posted the year’s only $100 million opening and is the lone 2014 movie to gross more than $1 billion worldwide. But its $245 million domestic take was dwarfed by the $301 million it made in China. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” which came out 24 years after the previous film in the series, helped lead the box office to an August record. Christopher Nolan’s space epic “Interstellar” is at $170 million and still orbiting, and Darren Aronofsky’s Bible tale “Noah” eventually made it to $100 million. But “Hercules,” the $100 million sword-and-sandals saga starring The Rock, fizzled and so did “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” with Chris Pine. With a $5 million budget, “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” made money, but hit a low for the horror franchise. And writer-director Jason Reitman had two box-office bummers: the Kate Winslet–Josh Brolin drama “Labor Day” and “Men, Women and Children.” The studio rolls out “Selma,” the Ava Duvernay historical drama, and “The Gambler” on Christmas Day.
Sony: “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” was the studio’s most-expensive and top-grossing film, but the Marvel sequel’s $202 million domestic total felt like franchise fatigue. The breakout of the Channing Tatum–Jonah Hill comedy sequel, which took in $191 million, was the studio’s finest moment. Denzel Washington‘s “The Equalizer,” the faith-based “Heaven Is for Real” and Kevin Hart’s “Think Like a Man Too” were all wins, as were Brad Pitt’s “Fury,” the thriller “No Good Deed” and the “About Last Night” remake, to a lesser degree. But the studio missed with George Clooney’s “Monuments Men,” the “Robocop” remake, the faith-based comedy “Mom’s Night Out” and the horror tale “Deliver Us From Evil.” On Christmas Day, the Seth Rogen–James Franco comedy “The Interview” will roll out after all, in around 200 selected theaters.
Universal: With “Fast & Furious 7” and the “Minions” movie moved to 2015, the studio had to make do without any films with real blockbuster potential. Despite that, the studio had seven No. 1 movies, the same as market-share leader Fox. Taking the top spot were mid-range budgeted films, including the frat comedy “Neighbors,” the Kevin Hart–Ice Cube comedy “Ride Along,” Scarlett Johansson’s sci-fi tale “Lucy,” Liam Neeson’s “Non-Stop,” the war saga “Lone Survivor,” the long-gestating sequel “Dumb and Dumber To” and the teen horror film “Ouija.” The studio’s biggest score was “Neighbors,” which opened to $49 million in February and went on to take in $150 million. But Seth MacFarlane‘s comedy Western “A Million Ways to Die in the West” went boots up. “Unbroken,” the Angelina Jolie–directed biopic about war hero Louis Zamperini, debuts on Christmas Day.
Lionsgate: Despite the major success of young adult films “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” and the franchise-launching “Divergent,” the studio’s domestic grosses are off $330 million from its $1.06 billion 2013 haul as Lionsgate distributed only 10 wide releases in 2014 compared to 13 last year. Keanu Reeves’ well-reviewed assassin thriller “John Wick” and Lionsgate/Codeblack’s “Addicted” were bright spots, while “Draft Day,” “I, Frankenstein” and “Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club” underperformed and “Expendables 3,” hit by piracy, misfired.
The Weinstein Company: Other than “The Giver” and the Bill Murray comedy “St. Vincent,” both of which topped $40 million domestically, this was a down year. TWC is among the best at turning awards into box-office business, however, and “The Imitation Game” and Tim Burton’s upcoming “Big Eyes” are still in that game. “Begin Again,” “The Immigrant” and “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby” failed to connect, and “Vampire Academy” and “Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” were misses, too.
DreamWorks:Lasse Hallstrom’s restaurant tale “Hundred-Foot Journey” doubled its $22 million budget. But the hot car tale “Need for Speed,” starring Aaron Paul of TV’s “Breaking Bad,” disappointed with $43 million. It was smash in China, however, bringing in $66 million there.
DreamWorks Animation: “How to Train Your Dragon 2” soared to $177 million, but didn’t hit the heights the studio had hoped for. The same was true for “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” ($111 million) and “Penguins of Madagascar,” which has slowed down at $64 million after four weeks.
Relativity Studios: Its low-budget, narrow-profit margin formula works, and it would have worked even better had even one of its films broken out. But the strategy also prevents big losses from a single film. The kids movie “Earth to Echo” was its highest-grossing release with $39 million. The horror film “Oculus” became the highest-grossing movie to come out of the 2013 Toronto Film Festival, taking in $27 million on a $5 million budget.
Open Road: It had its biggest animated hit ever with “The Nut Job,” which was its highest-grossing release with $64 million. Jon Favreau’s food-truck comedy “Chef” became the summer’s biggest indie hit with $31 million, and the Jake Gyllenhaal thriller “Nightcrawler” is at that same figure and still playing. “Rosewater,” the political drama written and directed by
Fox Searchlight: The niche label had the year’s biggest indie hit with writer-director Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” which took in $59 million. Two other awards hopefuls, “Birdman” and “Wild,” have done well. Alejandro Iñárritu’s dark comedy is up to $21 million, and the Reese Witherspoon survival saga crashed the top 10 in its third-week expansion last weekend.
Focus Features: “The Theory of Everything” was its highest-profile release, and the Stephen Hawking biopic starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones will get a boost if it can score in awards season. But its top-grossing film was the Laika Entertainment animated kids film “The Boxtrolls,” which took in just over $50 million.
Freestyle Releasing: Its biggest hit was the faith-based indie film “God’s Not Dead.” Made for $2 million, it took in $60 million and was part of string of successful religious-themed films in the spring. “Left Behind,” a remake of Kirk Cameron’s 2000 film that starred Nicolas Cage, drew a lot of media attention, but not enough moviegoers.
Sony Classics: Awards hopefuls “Whiplash” and “Foxcatcher” are its best hopes to turn around a tough year. To date, its top-grossing film has been “Magic in the Moonlight,” which at $10 million is Woody Allen’s weakest release in years.
Roadside Attractions: The spy thriller “A Most Wanted Man,” starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, was its only film to gross more than $6 million.
IFC Films: It’s all about writer-director Richard Linklater’s 12-years-in-the-making “Boyhood.” The real-life coming-of-age tale has taken in $24 million and has an inside track on a Best Picture Oscar nomination, which would likely bring a re-release.
15 Movies You Already Forgot About: TheWrap's Best & Worst 2014 (Photos)
"I, Frankenstein": Alternatively titled, "I, Forgot This Move Ever Existed," the modern take on Mary Shelley's horror icon is most memorable for being a bad idea star Aaron Eckhart probably already turned into a repressed memory.
Lionsgate
"The Monuments Men": What happens when director and star George Clooney recruits acting titans Bill Murray, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman and recent Best Actor Oscar winner Jean Dujardin to make a World War II drama? Critics write bad reviews, and the Nazis lose, or something. It's hard to remember more than that, since Clooney's BFF Brad Pitt put out a much better entry in the same genre eight months later.
Columbia Pictures
"Pompeii": This Carrie-Ann Moss and Kit Harington disaster flick about ancient Rome feels like ancient history, but it actually hit theaters in Feb. 2014. We're sure Sony Picture Entertainment would love for all traces of the seismic flop to be buried under a mountain of ash -- much like Pompeii was itself -- and permanently forgotten.
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"The Pyramid": This found-footage thriller was dead upon arrival when it opened wide on Dec. 12. Fortunately for first-time director Gregory Levasseur, he wrote the screenplays for "High Tension" and "The Hills Have Eyes" remake, which will hold a place in horror history for years to come.
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"Men, Women & Children": Director Jason Reitman earned rave reviews for "Thank You for Smoking," "Juno" and "Up in the Air." His latest effort, however, failed to impress critics. Even the trailer failed to impress viewers, because it only grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Paramount Pictures
"The Legend of Hercules": Not one but two movies about legendary Greek mythology hero Hercules came out this year, but neither made much of a splash. Kellan Lutz never had a chance with "The Legend of Hercules," which had a January release, but maybe he can rest easy knowing that even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's August "Hercules" came and went without anyone noticing.
Summit Entertainment
"Need for Speed": A popular video game franchise, cool car chase and Jesse Pinkman from "Breaking Bad" sure seemed like a recipe for success, but the video game adaptation failed to create much excitement amongst any of the various fan groups that DreamWorks and Disney were banking on.
Walt Disney
"Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit": Tom Clancy's famous literary spy Jack Ryan has been on screen so many times -- played by A-list leading men Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin and Ben Affleck -- that a new iteration seemed inevitable. But then director Kenneth Branagh's reboot starring Chris Pine came and went without many people noticing. Expect another reboot before you see a sequel.
Paramount Pictures
"Blended": Third time was definitely not the charm for Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. While the Warner Bros. comedy tripled its budget at the box office, it will only be remembered for being one of Sandler's worst comedies yet, providing audiences didn't immediately wipe it from their memory when they walked out of the theater.
Warner Bros.
"Walk of Shame": Elizabeth Banks should actually be grateful that this movie has already escaped the minds of moviegoers, because the reviews weren't just bad -- they were atrocious.
Focus Features
"Into the Storm": Who can forget that flying cow in "Twister"? The giant tidal wave crushing Téa Leoni in "Deep Impact"? Or Steven Tyler's vocals in "Armageddon"? Now who can remember the names of the actors that ventured "Into the Storm" for Warner Bros. last summer?
Warner Bros.
"As Above, So Below": You can't tell from the title, but this is a found footage horror movie about people exploring the catacombs beneath the streets of Paris. And if you didn't know that, then you can probably also tell it didn't do very well in theaters.
Universal Pictures
"Brick Mansions": People are too busy looking forward to seeing Paul Walker's final performance in "Furious 7" to remember his in the American remake of French action flick "District B13."
Relativity Media
"Before I Go to Sleep": This psychological thriller boasted a star-studded cast, including Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong, yet it only made $15 million worldwide when released in October.
Clarius Entertainment
"The Good Lie": This Warner Bros. release starring Reese Witherspoon actually earned rave reviews. Too bad it only earned $2.6 million at the box office. Luckily, Witherspoon managed to generate some awards buzz and secure a Golden Globe nomination for a different drama the critics loved.
Warner Bros.
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Remember when Aaron Eckhart played Frankenstein’s monster? Neither do we
"I, Frankenstein": Alternatively titled, "I, Forgot This Move Ever Existed," the modern take on Mary Shelley's horror icon is most memorable for being a bad idea star Aaron Eckhart probably already turned into a repressed memory.
Guillaume Canet (“The Beach”) will join Dornan in Richie Smyth’s “Jadotville,” while Johnson has joined Alison Brie in New Line’s romantic comedy “How to Be Single,” which has also added Rebel Wilson, Dan Stevens and Leslie Mann.
Kevin Brodbin (“Constantine”) wrote “Jadotville,” which is a geopolitical thriller set against the backdrop of war that Alan Moloney is producing under his Parallel Films banner.
Dornan stars as Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan, who leads a stand-off with troops against French and Belgian mercenaries in the Congo during in the early 1960’s. Canet will portray the Frenchman Falquez, Quinlan’s enemy.
Bloom has come on to handle international sales on “Jadotville” and will introduce the film to foreign buyers at the EFM in Berlin next week. Domestic rights are being repped by UTA Independent Film Group. “Jadotville” is an Irish-South African co-production, which will begin shooting in the spring in South Africa.
“We are always trying to find amazing stories to tell and this extraordinary true story of heroism against all odds is just that. To see Jamie, who is one of the most exciting leading men working today, alongside Guillaume, is a fantastic opportunity,” said Bloom’s Alex Walton.
As for “How to Be Single,” Christian Ditter is directing from a script by Dana Fox who worked off a script by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Liz Tuccillo that was published by Atria in 2008, and production will begin in April in New York. New Line will release the film on Feb. 12, 2016 — just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Spanning a multi-year period, “How to Be Single” is an ensemble comedy that suggests it is not our relationships, but our single times in between, that truly define us. The film will aim to honestly portray both the male and female views of singlehood. Additionally, the film will look at relatable issues such as online dating, casual sex, blind dating, the debate about how long to wait before having children, when to get married and the fear of commitment.
John Rickard will produce with Fox, while Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen and Marcus Viscidi will serve as executive producers. New Line executives Michael Disco and Dave Neustadter will oversee the project for the studio.
Dornan and Johnson are poised for stardom, with “Fifty Shades of Grey” tracking strong as its Feb. 13 release date nears. Dornan also has “The 9th Life of Louis Drax” on the horizon, while Johnson has wrapped “Black Mass” and “A Bigger Splash.”
21 Things Scene and Heard at BAFTA's Awards Tea: 'I Just Hate Steve Carell's Acting' (Photos)
Three Brits you had never heard of three years ago that are now a big deal: Cara Delevingne, Jamie Dornan and James Corden (taking over for Craig Ferguson) packing BAFTA's Awards Tea at the Four Seasons on Saturday afternoon.
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Striking, and still a bit scary, in person - "Gone Girl's" Rosamund Pike.
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"Nightcrawler" writer-director Dan Gilroy with wife/star Rene Russo. TheWrap's Jeff Sneider loves their chances at the Oscars.
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Patricia Arquette (with her "Boyhood" director Richard Linklater) pulled a fashion inverse: no coat for the outdoor carpet in the rain (all white, all good) and put her coat on while inside the ballroom.
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"I just hate Steve Carell's acting," Ethan Hawke joked while passing the lead of "Foxcatcher" who was just arriving. Carell pals around with Adrien Brody inside.
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In the face of the Brits, the French hang together: Marion Cotillard and the composer who had 5 films in 2014, Alexandre Desplat.
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BAFTA declared the party a "selfie-free" zone, a polite way of saying "no cameras".
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Anna Kendrick nabbed the man who has not been left alone all week: Eddie Redmayne.
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The scene inside.
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Steve Carell is too polite to cut off a conversation, even when the crowd actually listened to the program for once. Usually, they talk over everyone, even Nigel Lythgoe.
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Henri Esteve and "Jane the Virgin's" Gina Rodriguez, who is leading the CW in to new ground - awards season nominations. They have 2, yes 2, nominations. Sorry, "Vampire Diaries."
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That is Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) on the right. Her look on the show does her no favors. Rounding out the crew: Allen Leech (also with "The Imitation Game" this season) and in the center, British Consul General in L.A. Chris O'Connor.
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"Game of Thrones" alum Kit Harrington with "The Hobbit" saga alum James Nesbitt.
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"Outlander's" Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe remind everyone that this is a tea party. The menu included "Mini Yorkshire Pudding Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream" and "Coronation Chicken Sandwiches".
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James Corden gives a hooligan's greeting to pal Dominic Cooper. The onlookers are shocked! Shocked!
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Gillian Anderson and Henry Cavill. Both have been on the scene in L.A. over the past few days and nights.
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"Thank you for having me. I've always wanted to go to a tea party," Hawke told producer Julia Verdin.
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Redmayne, Joanne Froggatt, and "The Affair's" Dominic West
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The other Dominic, Cooper, with Pike. Down the bill, these two worked together in "An Education".
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Hammering sounds permeated the party. Mulberry had a make-your-own leather bracelet factory on site that made it sound like a mine.
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Cara Delevingne (who sported sponsor Mulberry), James Righton, wife Keira Knightley, and Redmayne.
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Ethan Hawke‘s jokes about “Foxcatcher” star amongst friendly banter as Jamie Dornan, Adrien Brody, Anna Kendrick and Rosamund Pike pack the Four Seasons on Saturday afternoon
Three Brits you had never heard of three years ago that are now a big deal: Cara Delevingne, Jamie Dornan and James Corden (taking over for Craig Ferguson) packing BAFTA's Awards Tea at the Four Seasons on Saturday afternoon.
Former Disney starlet Bella Thorne is playing a heroin addicted suburbanite in an upcoming Lifetime movie, “Perfect High.”
The actress plays Amanda, a high school dancer who starts using prescription painkillers after being sidelined by a knee injury and eventually falls in with the wrong crowd, which includes Israel Broussard (“The Bling Ring”), Daniela Bobadilla (“Anger Management”) and Ross Butler (“Teen Beach Movie”). Thorne’s character is eventually tricked into doing heroin disguised as cheap pain killers and addiction ensues.
Tina Pehme and Kim C. Roberts of Vancouver-based Sepia Films and Sheri Singe of LA-based Just Singer Entertainment are executive producing the film, which went into production on Feb. 1 . Vanessa Parise (“Jack and Jill vs. the World,” “Kiss the Bride”) is directing the film, which Anne-Marie Hess has written.
Despite her recent push for darker and more mature roles, of which “Perfect High” will certainly be one, Thorne remains best known for her work with Disney, including starring as CeCe Jones on 75 episodes of “Shake It Up!,” which wrapped in 2013. She also worked with Disney Studios on the adaptation of the popular children’s book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.”
WME, LBI Entertainment and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman represent Thorne.
Here is one of the first images from the production:
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The Evolution of Zac Efron: From 'High School Musical' to 'Mike and Dave' Stud (Photos)
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Zachary David Alexander Efron was born on October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California, to humble beginnings: His father and mother both worked at the same power plant.
Efron caught the acting bug early, appearing in plays and taking singing lessons at age 11. Here he's sporting some sick frosted tips.
Here's a photo of a young Zac Efron channeling his inner Justin Guarini.
Efron's baby blues, boyish looks and acting-singing chops caught the attention of Hollywood casting agents.
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In his early teens, Efron started landing major guest TV roles on shows such as "ER" and "Firefly" then series regular role on The WB's "Summerland."
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Efron got his big break with the role of Troy Bolton, the popular basketball team captain on Disney Channel's "High School Musical." The role cemented his status as a bona fide teen idol and led to two hit sequels on the Disney Channel.
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Here's Zac with his "High School Musical" castmates during their Disney heyday. Whatever happened to Corbin Bleu, anyway?
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"HSM" paved the way for more song-and-dance roles, including 2007's remake of "Hairspray." But fearing the dreaded typecasting, Efron backed out of the lead role in a "Footloose" remake.
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Efron's Rolling Stone cover sparked a frenzy in 2007, and signaled his arrival as a chiseled leading man.
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Determined to shed his squeaky clean image in three "HSM" TV movies, Efron began taking more serious younger leading-man roles, including 2010's mystical romantic drama "Charlie St. Cloud."
In 2012's Nicholas Sparks adaptation "The Lucky One," he played a former soldier suffering from PTSD who woos a pre-"Orange Is the New Black" Taylor Schilling.
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In Lee Daniels' "The Paperboy," Efron had a memorable scene in which his character is stung by a jellyfish and Nicole Kidman pees on his face to relieve the sting.
In January 2014, Efron opened up about his battle with substance abuse in an interview with Savanna Guthrie of "Today" following a stint in rehab. "I'm in the best place I've ever been in. I've never been this happy before."
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Efron posted this picture of himself at Macchu Picchu in September 2013.
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A recent sketchy incident on March 27, 2014 raised eyebrows over Efron's sobriety. Efron got punched in the face during an altercation with a homeless man in downtown L.A.'s Skid Row.
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In Janary 2014, Efron starred in "bromantic" comedy "That Awkward Moment," a departure from his usual dramatic fare.
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At the MTV Movie Awards in April 2014, singer Rita Ora ambushed Efron (while he accepted the award for "Best Shirtless Performance," naturally) and ripped off Efron's shirt.
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In the 2014 hit raunchy comedy "Neighbors," Efron played the leader of a fraternity that goes to war with a married couple played by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne.
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2015's "We Are Your Friends" debuted with one of the worst opening weekends of all time, but would eventually earn over $10 million worldwide on a $2 million budget.
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In January 2016, Efron starred with screen legend Robert De Niro for the R-rated comedy "Dirty Grandpa," continuing his comedy kick.
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Efron reunited with Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne for "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" in May 2016.
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In 2016's "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," Efron and Adam Devine play rowdy brothers who get their comeuppance when the meet even rowdier pals (Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza) who fake being prim to score a free trip to the guys' sister's wedding.
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Efron teams up with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for "Baywatch," a big-screen adaptation of the worldwide television hit that again puts the young star's buff body on full display.
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Albert Maysles, the documentary filmmaker who, with his brother David Maysles, was responsible for films including “Grey Gardens” and “Gimme Shelter,” died Thursday night at his home in New York City following a battle with cancer, his family said Friday. He was 88.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, following a brief battle with cancer. Albert was a loving husband, father, brother as well as a friend to many. For more than five decades,” his family said in a statement. “Albert created groundbreaking films, inspired filmmakers and touched all those with his humanity, presence and his belief in the power of love. He was also a teacher, mentor and a source of inspiration for countless filmmakers, artists and everyday people.”
Masyles documentary center executive producer Erika Dilday echoed the family’s sentiments, noting, “While we mourn the loss of Albert, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as inspiration to people around the world to be willing to push themselves creatively and take the time to observe and reflect on life as it unfolds.”
Maysles’ career as a filmmaker began after teaching psychology at Boston University for three years. After visiting Russia to photograph a mental hospital, he filmed his first documentary, 1955’s “Psychiatry in Russia.”
His partnership with brother David yielded numerous works over the span of multiple decades, including 1964’s “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the USA” and the 1970 documentary “Gimme Shelter,” which chronicled the tail end of the Rolling Stones’ 1969 tour of the United states. That tour included the tragic free concert at California’s Altamont Speedway, a violent event that was marked by the stabbing death of attendee Meredith Hunter.
Another notable entry for the Maysles brothers arrived in 1975 in the form of “Grey Gardens,” about the prickly relationship between a mother-daughter pair of reclusive socialites, both named Edith Beale, who lived in a dilapidated mansion in East Hampton. A cult classic, the film spawned a musical and later an HBO film starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore. Albert and David were portrayed by Arye Gross and Louis Ferreira (under the name Justin Louis) in the film, respectively.
David Maysles died after suffering a stroke in 1987. He was 55. Following David’s death, Albert would continue to make films, including “Lalee’s Kin: The Legacy of Cotton,” for which he received the Sundance Film Festival 2001 Cinematography Award for Documentaries.
In 2014, Maysles received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama.
During his long career, Maysles also received a Guggenheim Fellowship, two Peabody Awards and three Emmys, among other accolades.
Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2015 (Photos)
Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress best known for her role as a movie star in “La Dolce Vita,” died on Jan. 11 at age 83.
Actor and comedian Taylor Negron, best known for guest star appearances on "Seinfeld," "Friends" and "ER," died on Jan. 10 at 57.
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Edward Herrmann, who won an Emmy for “The Practice,” co-starred on “Gilmore Girls” and in “The Lost Boys.” He died on Dec 31 at age 71.
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Stuart Scott, an anchor on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” news show, died on Jan. 4 at age 49 after battling cancer.
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Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” died on Jan. 1 at age 81.
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Beau Kazer, who originated the role of Brock Reynolds on CBS soap “The Young and the Restless,” died on Dec. 30 at the age of 63.
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New York Times media columnist David Carr collapsed in his office on Feb. 12. He was promptly rushed to the hospital where he died at the age of 58.
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Bess Myerson died Dec. 14 at age 90. Myerson became the first Jewish woman to claim the Miss America crown in 1945.
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Gospel singer Andrae Crouch won seven Grammy awards and was Oscar-nominated for "The Color Purple." He died Jan. 8 at age 72.
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Actor Rod Taylor, who starred in “The Time Machine” and “The Birds,” died in Los Angeles on Jan. 7 at age 84.
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Joe Voci, former TV executive who helped launch "Murphy Brown" died from brain cancer on Feb. 7. He was 51 years old.
"60" minutes correspondent Bob Simon died in a car crash in New York City on Feb. 11. He was 73 years old.
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Louis Jourdan, star of "Gigi" and "Octopussy," died in his Beverly Hills home on Feb. 13 at the age of 93.
Gary Owens, best known as an announcer and voice-over actor for NBC's "Laugh-In," died from diabetes-related complications on Feb. 12 at age of 80.
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Peggy Charren, a pioneer in educational programming, died on Jan. 22 at the age of 86.
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Alan J. Hirschfield died on Jan. 15 at the age of 79. He was CEO of Columbia Pictures when the studio made "Taxi Driver" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
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Singer/songwriter Lesley Gore, best known for her hit "It's My Party," died Monday, Feb. 16 after a battle with cancer. She was 68.
Harris Wittels, co-executive producer of NBC's "Parks and Recreation," died Feb. 19 of an apparent drug overdose at age 30.
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Ben Woolf, actor on FX's "American Horror Story: Freak Show," died Feb. 23 after sustaining an injury from a moving vehicle. He was 34.
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Leonard Nimoy, famed actor who portrayed Spock in the classic sci-fi series "Star Trek," died Feb. 27 after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He was 83.
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Anthony Mason, 13-year NBA veteran, died Feb. 28 from a heart attack after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He was 48.
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Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell, Brownstone singer, died Feb. 28 after falling on a shattered wine glass and cutting her throat. She was 46.
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Daniel von Bargen, the actor who played George Costanza's boss on "Seinfeld," died March 1 after suffering from a chronic illness. He was 64.
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Patricia Norris, Emmy Award-winning costume designer, died Feb. 20 of natural causes. She was 83.
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Albert Maysles, documentary filmmaker known for "Grey Gardens" and "Gimme Shelter," died March 5 after a battle with cancer. He was 88.
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Richard Glatzer, co-writer and director of the Oscar-winning film "Still Alice", died March 10 after a long battle with ALS. He was 63.
Alberta Watson, the actress who played Sen. Madeline Pierce on the series "Nikita", died March 21 after battling cancer. She was 60.
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Actor Robert Z'Dar, an actor known for "Maniac Cop," died March 30 after going into cardiac arrest. He was 64.
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Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John Lennon, died April 1 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 75.
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James Best, the actor best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazard", died April 6 at 88.
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Geoffrey Lewis, veteran western actor and father of actress Juliette Lewis died April 7 of natural causes. He was 79.
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Eurydice "Eury" Davis, a Hollywood talent agent whose clients included actress Jena Sims and Claudia Katz, died of suicide April 8. She was 38.
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Paul Almond died in Beverly Hills from complications of a heart attack on Apr. 9. The 83 year old directed the first entry in the documentary "Up" series.
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Percy Sledge, best known for his #1 hit “When a Man Loves a Woman," died from natural causes on Apr. 14 at age 73.
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Jonathan Crombie, best known for starring in the 1985 telefilm "Anne of Green Gables," died of a brain hemorrhage on Apr. 15. He was 48.
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"Just Got Paid" singer Johnny Kemp was found floating at a Jamaican beach on Apr. 16. Police later ruled out foul play, according to local media reports. He was 55.
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Sawyer Sweeten (L), who played young Geoffrey in "Everybody Loves Raymond," died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Apr. 23. He was 19.
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"Time Magazine" film editor Richard Corliss died on Apr. 23 from a stroke. He was 71.
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Jayne Meadows, best known as the former wife of Steve Allen and for regularly appearing on several classic game shows, died on Apr. 26. She was 96.
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Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who worked on "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," died from a heart attack on Apr. 27. He was 59.
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Suzanne Crough, who played Tracy Partridge on 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family," died from a "medical episode" on Apr. 27. She was 52.
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Jack Ely, former member of The Kingsmen and singer of "Louie Louie," died on Apr. 28 at the age of 71.
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Legendary singer Ben E. King died on Apr. 30 at age 76. He was perhaps best known for his Top 10 hit "Stand by Me."
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English actor Nigel Terry died on Apr. 30 from emphysema at age of 69. He was best known for starring in "Excalibur" and "The Lion in Winter."
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Silicon Valley tech exec Dave Goldberg died on May 1 from head trauma while vacationing with his wife, Sheryl Sandberg. He was 46.
Elizabeth Wilson died from natural causes on May 9. The 94-year-old actress appeared in multiple films, including "The Graduate" and "9 to 5."
Gill Dennis, the screenwriter who penned "Walk the Line" died on May 13 at the age of 74.
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B.B. King, one of the greatest blues musicians ever, died on May 14 from diabetes. He was 89.
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John Nash, the inspiration behind "A Beautiful Mind," was killed in a car crash with his wife on May 23. He was 86.
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Actress and comedienne Anne Meara, who appeared in dozens of films and TV shows including “All My Children,” “Rhoda” and “Sex and the City," died on May 23 at age 85.
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Mary Ellen Trainor, best known for playing Dr. Woods in all four "Lethal Weapon" movies and Sean Astin's mom in "Goonies," died at her home on May 20.
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Christopher Lee died in a London hospital on June 7. With over 280 screen credits, including "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars," Lee was one of the most productive screen actors of all time.
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A producer on "Rocky," "Raging Bull" and "The Right Stuff," Robert Chartoff died at his home on June 10.
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Famed film composer James Horner --"A Beautiful Mind," "Titanic," "Braveheart,"--died in a tragic accident on June 22nd while piloting his own plane in Santa Barbara.
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Actor Dick Van Patten, known for his comedic work on "The Love Boat" and "Eight Is Enough," died in his home on June 23rd at age 86.
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Tony Longo, a 53 year old character actor, died in his sleep from diabetes complications on June 23. He appeared in such films as "Mulholland Drive," "Eraser" and "Fletch."
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Legendary producer and Emmy winner, Jerry Weintraub, died at his home in Palm Springs on July 6. He was 77.
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Amanda Peterson, who played Patrick Dempsey's love interest in 1998's "Can't Buy Me Love," was found dead in her Colorado home on July 6. She was 43.
Omar Sharif, the 83-year-old Egyptian actor known for "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died from a heart attack on July 10.
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British character actor Roger Rees, known for roles ranging from "Cheers" to "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," died on July 10 at the age of 71.
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After months of medical care following a near-drowning in a bathtub at her Georgia home, Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, died on July 26. She was 22.
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Tony Lara, star of Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" died on Aug. 8 after suffering a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
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Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who stole hearts in "The Artist," was put to sleep on Aug. 12 after battling prostate cancer. He was 13.
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Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the youngest actor and first African-American to play Jean Valjean in Broadway's "Les Miserables," died on Aug. 29 after accidentally falling off of his mother's fire escape. He was 21.
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Hollywood horror master, Wes Craven, who directed "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream," died on Aug. 30 from brain cancer. He was 76.
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Dean Jones died from Parkinson's disease on Sept. 1, at age 84. The actor is best known for starring in Disney's "The Love Bug" and "That Darn Cat."
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Weather Channel executive Curt Hecht died on Sept. 3 after battling lung cancer for five months.
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DreamWorks Animation Head of Production Nancy Bernstein succumbed to cancer on Sept. 18, just eight days after her 55th birthday.
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Best-selling romance author Jackie Collins died from breast cancer on Sept. 19 at the age of 77.
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Yankees great Yogi Berra, beloved for his well-known "Yogi-isms," died of natural causes on Sept. 22 at age 90.
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British director John Guillermin, known for "The Towering Inferno" and 1976's "King Kong," died on Sept. 28 at age 89.
Maureen O'Hara, a veteran of Hollywood's Golden Age best known for "Miracle on 34th Street," died in her sleep at the age of 95.
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Al Molinaro, who played malt shop owner Al Delvecchio on "Happy Days," died at age 96 on Oct. 29.
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Fred Thompson, a former U.S. senator and "Law & Order" alum, died from lymphoma on Nov. 1. He was 73.
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Melissa Mathison, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind "E.T." and "The BFG," died on Nov. 4. She was 65 years old.
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Gunnar Hansen died in his Maine home from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68 on Nov. 7. He is best remembered for originating the role of Leatherface in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Musician Scott Weiland was found dead in his tour bus just before a concert in Minnesota on Dec. 3. The former Stone Temple Pilots frontman was 48.
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Robert Loggia, the 85-year-old Oscar nominee best remembered for his roles in "Scarface" and "Big," died in Los Angeles on Dec. 4.
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Marjorie Lord, who played Danny Thomas' wife on the popular sitcom "Make Room for Daddy", died from natural causes in Beverly Hills on Nov. 28. She was 97.
Transgender actress Holly Woodlawn, best known as a muse for Andy Warhol and for appearing in Amazon's "Transparent," died at the age of 69 from brain and liver cancer in Los Angeles.
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Marque Lynche, Mouseketeer and "American Idol" semifinalist, was found dead in his New York apartment on Dec. 7 at the age of 34.
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Rose Siggins, best known for playing Legless Suzi on "American Horror Story: Freak Show", died in Denver on Dec. 12 after undergoing kidney stone surgery. She was 42 years old.
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Louis DiGiaimo, a veteran casting director whose credits include “The Godfather,” died on Dec. 19 after suffering a stroke earlier this year. He was 77.
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Patricia Elliott, a Tony Award-winning actress best known for playing Renee Buchanan on "One Life to Live" for 23 years, died of cancer on Dec. 20. She was 77.
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Brooke McCarter, best known for co-starring in "The Lost Boys" with Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric, died from a liver condition on Dec. 22. He was 52 years old.
Haskell Wexler, a two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer, died on Dec. 27 at the age of 93.
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Meadowlark Lemon, star of the Harlem Globetrotters for more than two decades, died on Dec. 27. He was 83.
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Murray Weissman, the veteran awards strategist behind seven Academy Award Best Picture winners, died of pancreatic cancer on Dec. 28. He was 90.
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Lemmy Kilmister, the lead vocalist and founding member of Motörhead, died on Dec. 28 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 70.
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Wayne Rogers, popularly remembered for playing Trapper John in the hit series "MASH," died from complications of pneumonia on Dec. 31 at the age of 82.
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Natalie Cole, a Grammy-winning R&B singer and the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, died on Dec. 31 at the age of 65.
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Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress best known for her role as a movie star in “La Dolce Vita,” died on Jan. 11 at age 83.
Actress Kerry Washington, director Roland Emmerich and TV hits including “How to Get Away with Murder” were saluted in Beverly Hills Saturday, as GLAAD held its annual Los Angeles Media Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Washington accepted the Vanguard Award from presenter Ellen DeGeneres, a prize handed to a significant ally of the LGBT community. She joins a prestigious group of former winners includuing Jennifer Aniston, Elizabeth Taylor, Aaron Spelling and Drew Barrymore.
Emmerich received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award from Channing Tatum, highlighting those working to eliminate homophobia within the entertainment industry.
“Transparent” and “How to Get Away with Murder” won best comedy and drama series respectively, with outstanding film going to The Weinstein Company’s “The Imitation Game.”
Read the complete list of 2015 GLAAD Media Awards Winners:
Vanguard Award: Kerry Washington (presented by Ellen DeGeneres)
Stephen F. Kolzak Award: Roland Emmerich (presented by Channing Tatum)
Outstanding Film – Wide Release:
The Imitation Game, The Weinstein Company (accepted by screenwriter Graham Moore and producer Ido Ostrowsky)
Outstanding Drama Series:
How to Get Away with Murder, ABC (accepted by creator Peter Nowalk with stars Viola Davis, Jack Falahee, Matt McGorry, and Aja Naomi King)
Outstanding Comedy Series:
Transparent, Amazon Instant Video (accepted by creator Jill Soloway with stars Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, Kiersey Clemons, Michaela Watkins, and Alison Sudol, and co-producer Rhys Ernst)
Outstanding Individual Episode (in a series without a regular LGBT character):
“Identity Crisis, ” Drop Dead Diva, Lifetime
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series:
“The Normal Heart,” HBO
Outstanding Music Artist:
Against Me!, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Xtra Mile Recordings
Outstanding Daily Drama:
“Days of Our Lives,” NBC
Outstanding Comic Book:
“Rat Queens,” written by Kurtis J. Wiebe (Image Comics)
Outstanding Digital Journalism Article:
“31 Days of PrEP,” Advocate.com
Outstanding Blog:
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11 Transgender Stars Weigh In on Trans Images in Entertainment (Exclusive)
Chaz Bono, Transgender advocate, writer and musician
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"'Boys Don't Cry' was important to me. It was about a year after I saw that film that I started to question my own gender identity. It's a difficult movie to watch, but it was the first image of a transgender man I'd ever seen in the mainstream media. Even though the character wasn't perfect and there was a tragic ending, I could still identify with Brandon. Seeing that film helped me figure out that I was transgender."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I'm so tired of seeing TV shows and films where transgender people are either victimized or killers. And too often those characters that are supposed to be transgender don't look or act anything like actual transgender people. People in the entertainment industry who are writing, casting, directing, and acting transgender roles have a responsibility to do their research and make it more realistic."
Jennifer Finney Boylan, Author and professor at Colby College in Maine 1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"I wish I could say that more trans stories or characters helped me on my way when I felt most alone— but when I was coming out, quite frankly, I struggled because none of the narratives out there felt like they had anything to do with the life I wanted to live. As a woman my concerns have always been pretty close to the hearth - I have always prioritized the lives of my children and the woman that I love. Right behind that was my work as a teacher, and trying to be a positive force in the lives of my students. I didn't see that story being told when I was in my 20s and 30s; all the characters I read about seemed to suggest being trans was some wild and radical act. Now, of course, I think I have come full circle. Now I believe that there's probably no more radical thing that a trans person—or anyone—can do than raise a family, and to live your truth without shame."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I am tired of seeing trans people as tragic heroes. 'Heroes' are good, but do we always have to be tragic? Can we not be honored for the things we do that make us human, rather than the things that makes us extraordinary? I mean, I do believe that trans people are all heroes, and that we are extraordinary - but the media needs to show our humanity, and not to constantly exploit us. I know that there is a tremendous amount of work to be done, to help reduce unemployment and harassment of trans people - but the media can help bring this change about by altering the narrative. I want to see a trans person on a TV show whose gender identity is as unremarkable as anyone else's. I want to see a show that simply shows that being trans is just one more way of being human."
Ian Harvie, Comedian, writer and actor 1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"I am particularly proud of Laverne Cox and her role on 'Orange is the New Black' on Netflix. Laverne is a trans woman, in a trans role, bringing beautiful truth to her character, Sophia. She's tough and vulnerable at the same time, dealing with her family on the outside and her new found family on inside. No matter how you identify, if you don't fall in love with her character, you have no soul."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I would be all right with NEVER again seeing Trans people being depicted as mentally ill or unlovable. I would LOVE to see Trans folks represented as healthy, lovable humans, in a beautiful, loving relationships with their families friends and lovers and with people of all genders."
Andrea James, Writer, director, producer and transgender advocate
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"My favorite fictional trans character is Ludo Fabre in Alain Berliner's 1997 Belgian film 'Ma Vie En Rose.' The film came out during my own transition and is one of the first films to depict trans youth, a topic now at the forefront of the trans rights movement. It's an absolute outrage that this sweet and thoughtful film is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. An honorable mention to my favorite metaphorically trans character: Rachael, the replicant who "passes" as human in Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic 'Blade Runner.'"
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"If I never see another transgender "regret narrative" again, I'd be just fine with that. Authors and journalists who wouldn't dream of taking the 'ex-gay' movement seriously are happy to over-represent the small number of people who vacillate in how they express their gender, often presenting them as self-hating 'ex-trans' people. There's nothing wrong with moving around on the gender spectrum if someone wants, and everyone should be allowed to express their gender however they wish, whenever they wish. We must continually work to end the 'all or nothing' mentality about gender identity and expression."
Carmen Carrera, Reality TV star and model
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"Laverne Cox's character on 'Orange is the New Black' is the only transgender character I think I've ever related to on television. Watching her character's transition play out on the series really hit home. I'm familiar with going through the steps, the effects on your family, facing adversity in public settings and all at the same time trying to stay focused on keeping peace of mind. I think the insight of transitioning has definitely given a little bit more of understanding to our world."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I hate the whole prostitute, low-life story. It's so false and degrading. Also the 'I tricked you' story is so ignorant 1990's. There are powerful, intelligent trans women out there, like myself, who know we are way more than the clichés and the stereotypes. I really would love to see a positive and accurate representation of the trans woman of today. We are truly amazing."
Diego Sanchez, Director of Policy at PFLAG, formerly senior legislative adviser for Congressman Barney Frank
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"Brandon Teena, portrayed by Academy Award-winning Hillary Swank, in the film 'Boys Don't Cry.' I went to a pre-opening showing of the film, and afterwards, the packed theater moved to the lobby where we first stood together, speechless, riveted for nearly 30 minutes before going together to have ice cream. It remains powerful to me. The movie didn't stick precisely to the facts as the documentary 'The Brandon Teena Story' did, but it resonates with me still as powerful and meaningfully important."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I wish that I never again have to see transgender people portrayed as exaggerated caricatures of people ripe for ridicule, rather it would nice for those who portray us to recognize that we are people, just like everyone else."
Isis King, Fashion model and designer, former contestant on 'America's Next Top Model'
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"I always like to see love stories about trans people finding love and functioning in society as normal people. I've seen very few stories like that, but those have been the most meaningful to me because we've already seen all the sad stories - now we want to see uplifting, motivational stories!"
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I'm tired of seeing the trans hooker that doesn't have character development outside of being a sex object. The side girl who doesn't get the respect of even being treated as a person, let alone a lady."
Monica Roberts, Award-winning blogger at TransGriot
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"The best trans characters so far have been Edie Stokes in a 1977 episode of "The Jeffersons' and the Alexis Meade character on 'Ugly Betty.'"
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"Trans media representation has been a mixed bag. We still have media outlets that refuse to follow GLAAD and AP Stylebook standards. What I would like to see are trans actors and actresses actually playing trans people, trans writers writing those roles and stories."
Kye Allums, First transgender NCAA Division 1 college athlete, founder of Project I Am Enough
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"I was so happy to see Laverne Cox land the well deserved role in 'Orange Is The New Black.' I got a chance to hangout with her last month and I watch random people on the street shout out that they love her. It made me smile because it is too often trans women of color are treated with disrespect, especially in New York. She is living her truth as a proud black trans woman and changing hearts while doing so. I couldn't be prouder."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I would love to see more trans men of color being represented in the media. I would also like to hear from significant others of trans people."
Mia Ryan, Star of "Houston Beauty" on OWN
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"My favorite transgender story has been 'Major!' a documentary about long-time trans advocate Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. She was dealing with her gender transition during a very difficult time in history, and I believe that this has influenced the evolution of acceptance towards the LGBT community as a whole."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I think that trans representation in the media is slowly changing and I do believe that the trans community is being given a chance by audiences, but I would like to see media change their target perspective when reporting a story dealing with anyone in the trans community."
Jamie Clayton, Actress
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"I'm really happy with the roles I had on HBO's 'Hung' and 'Dirty Work' [dirtywork.com]. Both characters, Kyla & Michelle, were great representations of the 'every girl.' They're women juggling their jobs, dating, family and trying to fit in."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I would love to see more trans characters that are regular, working members of society, representations that aren't criminal or sexualized where the story isn't about them being trans, they just happen to be. Those are the roles I like to watch and play."
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In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, GLAAD and TheWrap partner to bring you these takes on representations in TV and Film
Chaz Bono, Transgender advocate, writer and musician
1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you?
"'Boys Don't Cry' was important to me. It was about a year after I saw that film that I started to question my own gender identity. It's a difficult movie to watch, but it was the first image of a transgender man I'd ever seen in the mainstream media. Even though the character wasn't perfect and there was a tragic ending, I could still identify with Brandon. Seeing that film helped me figure out that I was transgender."
2. What is a common stereotype or cliché in stories about transgender people that you never want to see again?
"I'm so tired of seeing TV shows and films where transgender people are either victimized or killers. And too often those characters that are supposed to be transgender don't look or act anything like actual transgender people. People in the entertainment industry who are writing, casting, directing, and acting transgender roles have a responsibility to do their research and make it more realistic."
TLC presented another ambitious 2015-16 slate during its Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday.
Of the cable’s planned 500 hours of original programming, which includes 50 new and returning shows over the next year, are new offering in its three content areas: Family, style and life’s milestones.
After the successful return of “What Not to Wear” co-host Stacy London’s makeover show “Love, Lust or Run,” TLC has greenlit a new series for her former co-host Clinton Kelly. On “Swipe Right (Working Title),” Kelly and co-host Devyn Simone consider the new world of dating via apps like Tinder and not only look to make over their guests, but will also transform their social media profile. Jane Street Entertainment will produce the series.
TLC also ventures into a couple “social experiment” shows. One in particular tests whether best friends make better spouses on “Marriage Pact (Working Title)” from “Top Chef” producers Magical Elves. Another series hands the reins to the parents on Thinkfactory Media’s “Married by Mom and Dad (Working Title).”
With the success of their series and specials about obesity, TLC venture into the weight loss game with an untitled show from 3Ball Productions in which each episode focuses on a person who’s ready to take the next romantic step — not too fast — after 90 days of slimming down and other goal seeking.
Another interesting element in the upfront slate has its roots in TLC’s focus on subcultures. Like the over the top Gypsy celebrations, “Quinceañera (working title)” goes behind the scenes of planning the elaborate birthday parties for 15-year-olds in Latin American families. High Noon Entertainment will produce.
The cable network enters the new programming season after wrapping 2014 with more than 30 series averaging more than a million viewers. In addition to new hits like “Love, Lust and Run” and “My Big Fat Fabulous Life,” the channel’s longtime favorites “Sister Wives,” “19 Kids and Counting” and “The Little Couple” have been delivering high ratings.
On the social media front, TLC has experienced a 27 percent increase in average monthly engaged users on its Facebook pages from 2013-2014 and ranked in the Top 5 most social cable networks for reality programming.
“Our viewers, who we call affectionately our ‘heart seekers,’ come to us for a sense of community – to share their own lives and the real lives of the people on TLC, said TLC general manager Nancy Daniels.
She continued, “Our characters’ lives continue outside of the traditional television season, and we want our viewers to stay connected and engaged all year long. By creating multiple ways for our audience to interact with our brand, we’re able to build a deeper connection and ensure we’re invited back into living rooms, onto tablets and all screens, and throughout social media feeds across the country,”
See TLC’s list of upcoming series and specials below:
FAMILY Long Lost Family – New series, 1Q 2015 This series helps people reunite with the family, friends, or loved ones they’ve desperately been seeking. (Shed Media)
Hardly Royal (working title) – New series, 3Q 2015 Maryland native David Drew has a story we all dream about. Several years ago, after some web surfing, this blue-collar car repair advisor discovered that he descends from a long line of British royalty. David’s discovery confirmed that he is heir and rightful King of the Isle of Mann in the United Kingdom, and now it’s time for him and his family to see if they can not only claim his throne, but also the acceptance of both aristocrats and locals. (MAK Pictures)
Quinceañera (working title) – New series, 3Q 2015 Cousins Alexis and Jarling are Miami’s premiere Quinceañera party planners and dress shop owners servicing Latin American families as they celebrate their teenager’s transition into womanhood. From the cultural traditions of finding the perfect dress and the father daughter dance to the new American traditions of shooting music videos and mid-party outfit changes – the cousins are constantly working their magic to create memories that will last a lifetime. (High Noon Entertainment)
I Got You Babies (working title) – New series, 1Q 2016 We’ll follow four unique sets of parents over the course of a year as they tackle the ups and downs of being first time parents. (Magilla & Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen’s Flower Films)
AISLE AND STYLE Dare to Wear – New series, 2Q 2015 Some people get locked into one sense of fashion so strongly that they identify with only one look. In every episode, host and style expert Tai Beauchamp guides two extreme fashion disasters on total opposite sides of the style spectrum. After being shocked to learn that they have to swap clothing, these women will spend time living in one another’s look and then, with new found understanding, branch out to leave their comfort zone for a head to toe transformation. (Shed Media US)
Brides Gone Styled – New series, 2Q 2015 What happens when a fashion victim’s bad taste threatens to ruin one of the biggest days of her life… her wedding day? In this exciting bridal makeover series, style experts Gretta Monahan and Robert Verdi have made it their mission to take the worst of the worst dressed brides and transform them into the most stunning brides imaginable, leaving their family and friends speechless! (Half Yard Productions)
Extreme Dream Weddings (working title) – New special, 3Q 2015 Extreme Dream Weddings follows three brides experiencing their most mind-blowing fantasy weddings in some of the unique, most extreme terrains on Earth. It’s each bride’s shot at a madeto-fit fairytale wedding. (Discovery Studios)
#SaveMyStyle (working title) – New series, 3Q 2015 You’ve seen them on Facebook and Instagram – photos of friends who really shouldn’t be wearing that outfit! But finally there’s someone who can help. Celebrity stylist June Ambrose simply can’t resist bringing her distinctive styling skills to the people who reach out through her active online community. On each episode of #SaveMyStyle, June scours her social universe for a person in need of a fashion overhaul, then changes their lives forever by helping them to discover their best personal style. (Haymaker Content)
Swipe Right (working title) – New series, 3Q 2015 Today’s dating world has moved beyond the boy next door, the guy at the end of the bar and the friendly set-up. Dating has gone digital by scrolling through hundreds of online photos and ‘swiping’ to show your interest. Hosted by Clinton Kelly and Devyn Simone, Swipe Right is the groundbreaking new series that brings the traditional makeover show up to date by transforming not only the wardrobe and attitude of our contributors but their entire social media profile. (Jane Street Ent.)
LIFE’S MILESTONE MOMENTS Bad Dates, 1 Soul Mate (working title) – New special, 3Q 2015 Each episode recreates the dating misadventures of two women whose love lives play out like Hollywood rom coms, and retells each of their three dating disasters with three very different guys. Despite these seemingly doomed dates, our self-confessed Bridget Jones’ ends up marrying one of these men. (October Films)
Marriage Pact (working title) – New series, 3Q 2015 It’s a cold hard fact that 50% of all marriages in the US result in divorce. It seems that you can boil down what most people deem the best foundation for wedded bliss into two things: compatibility or chemistry. In this new social experiment, we’ll put to the test if the best marriage success comes from marrying your best friend or friend with benefits. (Magical Elves Inc.)
Married by Mom and Dad (working title) – New series, 4Q 2015 In this new social experiment, men and women who have been unlucky in love have agreed to put their love lives and their futures in the hands of the people who know them best: their parents. Once their parents pick their perfect match they’ll tie the knot to find out if being married by mom and dad leads to happily ever after…or not. (Thinkfactory Media)
Untitled 3Ball Weight Loss Show – New series, 1Q 2016 In each self-contained hour we’ll follow an obese person on the transformation journey of a lifetime. Their journey starts with a declaration: they will go to the object of their affection, declare their romantic intentions, and admit they want to ask them out. But not right now, in 90 days. Our hero promises to make some huge changes in their life – and after they do, they’ll come back to meet their crush – completely transformed. (3Ball Productions).
MTV is putting on its own version of Wes Craven‘s “Scream,” and during the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, the network released the first trailer for the series, which also revealed the show’s premiere date of June 30.
Young stars Willa Fitzgerald, Amy Forsyth, John Karna, Carlson Young and Amadeus Serafini starred on the pilot, which marks the first foray into television for Kevin Williamson‘s horror franchise.
Jamie Travis (“For a Good Time Call” and MTV’s “Faking It”) directed the pilot, which also features Bella Thorne in a new version of the famous Drew Barrymore death scene that launched the film series.
Under the Dimension TV production umbrella, Harvey and Bob Weinstein will executive produce. Additional executive producers include Wes Craven, Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Marianne Maddalena and Cathy Konrad.
The “Scream” franchise kicked off in 1996 with the first film directed by Craven and starring Neve Campbell. The big-screen adaptations left off with “Scream 4” in 2011, with Emma Roberts leading the newest batch of teenagers getting slaughtered.
CBS released the first trailer for “David Letterman: A Life on Television” on Friday, teasing the retrospective on the late-night host’s 31 years on the air.
In the video preview, host Ray Romano begins by saying: “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for David Letterman.”
Romano first performed on “The Late Show” in 1995, and “a week later they offered me this development deal,” he said, referencing the deal that led to his hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
The trailer then offers a brief glimpse of the luminaries that have graced Letterman’s couch over the years, including Bill Murray, Tom Cruise, Drew Barrymore and thousands of others.
We also see some of the musical guests that Letterman has hosted, namely Barry White, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Beyonce.
Letterman announced in April that he would retire from the show after 31 years. His last episode will air May 20. Stephen Colbert is set to take over for Letterman in September.
10 of David Letterman's Most Memorable Guests (Photos)
Bill Murray was Letterman's first guest on "Late Night," and the actor always makes a splash when he returns, including fabulous entrances as Liberace and Peter Pan.
Dave wasn't always safe behind his desk, as Crispin Glover proved when he showed off his kicking ability for the late-night host.
Madonna stopped by for a profanity-filled visit to the "Late Show" in 1994, where she openly discussed her sex life.
Howard Stern has stopped by numerous times to converse with his fellow talk-show host. Their lively conversations always make for entertaining TV.
Oprah stopped by "Late Night" in 2005 to put an end to her and Letterman's alleged "feud."
Drew Barrymore showed off her moves on Dave's desk -- and, for an encore, flashed the host.
What would later be revealed as an elaborate method acting job, Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre appearance in 2009 confused not only Letterman, but most of America as well.
After years of jokes when she was the first lady, Letterman welcomed Hillary Clinton to the "Late Show" when she was making her Senate run
Barack Obama became the first-ever sitting U.S. president to appear on the "Late Show" in 2009.
After a week of shooting in L.A., Letterman was reunited with his mentor Johnny Carson, who got behind the desk one last time. It would end up being Carson's last TV appearance.
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From Bill Murray to President Obama, we look back at some unforgettable visitors on the host’s “Late Night” and “Late Show”
Bill Murray was Letterman's first guest on "Late Night," and the actor always makes a splash when he returns, including fabulous entrances as Liberace and Peter Pan.
Ellen Albertini Dow, best known for playing the rapping grandmother in Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore romantic comedy “The Wedding Singer,” has died at the age of 101, TheWrap has learned.
Dow’s manager Juliet Green confirmed the news.
Dow made her feature film debut in “American Drive-In” in 1985, when she was already 72 years old, and she’s remained a prolific actress since.
Her memorable film roles include Disco Dottie in “54,” lewdly homophobic grandmother Mary Cleary in “Wedding Crashers” and of course Rosie, the rapping granny who stole “The Wedding Singer” with a rousing rendition of “Rapper’s Delight.”
Dow also made the rounds on television, with credits including guest and recurring stints on everything from “Seinfeld” to “Family Guy” to “New Girl.”
Comedian Mickey Gooch Jr. has joined the ensemble cast of New Line’s romantic comedy “How to Be Single,” which teams him with his real-life girlfriend Rebel Wilson, TheWrap has learned.
Gooch will play a character named Big Boy in the film, which follows a group of single New Yorkers who each have their own views and approaches towards dating, as chronicled by a young female author writing a book about bachelorettes.
Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein adapted the popular novel by Liz Tuccillo, while Dana Fox wrote the most recent draft of the script. Fox is also producing “How to Be Single” with Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen and John Rickard.
Production is currently under way in New York, and New Line will release the film next February.
Gooch has drawn comparisons to Jack Black and Zach Galifiankis thanks to his sarcastic sense of humor and strong comedic timing. As the head of his own production company Skit Bags, he has also executive produced and directed some of his own projects, including the short films “Magnus” and “Landing Afoot,” as well as Mike Hermosa’s upcoming indie comedy “The Head Thieves.”
Seven years after directing the first film in the billion-dollar-grossing “Twilight” franchise, Catherine Hardwicke is in talks to direct another YA phenomenon, Ava Dellaira’s “Love Letters to the Dead” for Fox 2000 and Temple Hill Entertainment, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Dellaira adapted her own debut novel, which was published in April 2014 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers. The story follows a teenage girl named Laurel who’s assigned to write a letter to a dead person for her English class. She chooses her late sister’s favorite musician, Kurt Cobain, who also died young. Inspired by the cathartic assignment, she sets out to fill a notebook with letters to dead celebrities such as Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, Judy Garland and Amelia Earhart, among others. The letters help Laurel process her feelings and grief surrounding her older sister’s sudden and mysterious death.
Temple Hill’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, who worked with Hardwicke on “Twilight,” are producing the movie coming off their recent YA hits “The Fault In Our Stars” and “The Maze Runner.” Fox 2000 executives Elizabeth Gabler and Erin Siminoff will oversee the project for the studio.
A graduate of the famed Iowa Writers’ Workshop that was depicted on HBO’s “Girls,” Dellaira was encouraged to write “Love Letters to the Dead” by Stephen Chbosky, the author of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Last year, Vanity Fair named “Love Letters” one of 10 new novels that could fuel the teen-movie comeback.
In addition to having experience spinning hits out of popular YA novels like “Twilight,” Hardwicke also directed the female-driven drama “Thirteen” and most recently wrapped the indie “Miss You Already,” which stars Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette. She’s represented by CAA, Manage-ment and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
42 Summer Movies on Our Radar: From 'Avengers,' 'Jurassic World' to 'Magic Mike XXL' (Photos)
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" - May 1 The elite superhero team -- including Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans -- assembles again in this follow up to the 2012 blockbuster.
Marvel/Disney
"Welcome to Me" - May 1 Kristen Wiig stars in this indie drama about a woman with borderline personality disorder who buys herself a cable access talk show after winning the lottery. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay produced.
Alchemy
"The D-Train" - May 8 Jack Black plays the head of his high school reunion committee who must convince the most popular guy in his class (James Marsden) to attend the reunion in this Sundance pic.
IFC
"Maggie" - May 8 Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this indie as a father who stays with his daughter (Abigail Breslin) as she transforms into a zombie.
Roadside Attractions
"Hot Pursuit" - May 8 Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara star in this buddy comedy about a straight-laced cop (Witherspoon) tasked with escorting a witness (Vergara) to her trial
Warner Bros
"The Connection" - May 15 Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin stars in this French crime thriller as a real-life policeman who dedicates his career to taking down a drug lord (Gilles Lellouche)
Relativity
"Mad Max: Fury Road" - May 15 Tom Hardy takes over the role that made Mel Gibson an international star in this reboot from the madcap mind of George Miller
Warner Bros.
"Pitch Perfect 2" - May 15 Anna Kendrick returns for the song-filled sequel to the 2012 musical smash hit.
Universal
"Poltergeist" - May 22 Sam Rockwell leads a remake of the 1982 horror classic that was originally written by Steven Spielberg.
Twentieth Century Fox
"Tomorrowland" - May 22 George Clooney and Britt Robertson star in a sci-fi fantasy about a man and woman who must discover the secrets of a strange land lost in time and space.
Disney
"Aloha" - May 29 Cameron Crowe directs Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone in a romantic comedy about a military contractor overseeing a satellite launch in Hawaii.
Columbia Pictures/Twentieth Century Fox
"San Andreas" - May 29
Dwayne Johnson stars in a disaster movie about a chopper pilot who must rescue his daughter (Alexandra Daddario) after a massive earthquake strikes California.
Warner Bros.
"Entourage" - June 5 Vince (Adrian Grenier) drives Ari (Jeremy Piven) up the wall when he decides to direct and star in his own movie in the big screen version of the HBO show.
HBO/Warner Bros.
"Spy" - June 5 Melissa McCarthy co-wrote and stars in a comedy about a CIA analyst who gets her chance to work in the field when an arms dealer (Rose Byrne) threatens to destabilize the world.
Twentieth Century Fox
"Insidious Chapter 3" - June 5 In this horror prequel, psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) agrees to help teenager (Stefanie Scott) who is being targeted by a supernatural force.
Blumhouse
"Jurassic World" - June 12 Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas-Howard lead the latest installment in the Michael Crichton-inspired series. This time around, the park is terrorized by a genetically-engineered dinosaur that escapes its enclosure.
Legendary Pictures
"Me and Earl and The Dying Girl" - June 12 This 2015 Sundance Grand Jury winner follows an anti-social teen (Thomas Mann) who falls in love with a classmate (Olivia Cooke) who has leukemia.
Fox Searchlight
"Dope" - June 19 This Sundance breakout centers on a teen (Shameik Moore) trying to make his Ivy League dreams come true in his tough LA neighborhood.
Open Road Films
"Inside Out" - June 19 Pixar takes us inside the mind of a little girl as her emotions vie for control. Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader all lend their voices.
Disney/Pixar
"Ted 2" - June 26 Seth MacFarlane's foul-mouthed teddy bear returns in the sequel that finds Ted (voiced by MacFarlane) and John (Mark Wahlberg) fighting in court to prove that Ted is human.
Universal Pictures
"Batkid Begins" June 26 This feel-good documentary tells the story of a five-year-old leukemia patient who inspired people from all over the world to help him live out his dream of being Batman for a day.
Warner Bros
"Max" - June 26 A Marine-trained German shepherd is sent to live with the family of his former handler (Robbie Amell), who was killed in Afghanistan
Warner Bros
"Big Game" - June 26 A teenage-boy (Onni Tommila) rescues the President of the United States (Samuel L. Jackson) when Air Force One crash lands near his campsite.
EuropaCorp
"Magic Mike XXL" - July 1 Channing Tatum gyrates his way into this sequel as stripper "Magic" Mike who decides to attend an annual stripper conference in Myrtle Beach.
Warner Bros.
"Terminator: Genisys" - July 1 Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as the unstoppable android as he fights to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) with the help of Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney).
Paramount
"Minions" - July 2 The Minions are back in this "Despicable Me" spinoff. This time, they are recruited by a super-villainess (Sandra Bullock) in her plot to take over the world.
Universal Pictures
"The Bronze" - July 10 "Big Bang Theory" star Melissa Rauch co-wrote and stars in this comedy about a former Olympic athlete clinging to her last shreds of fame.
Relativity
"Self/Less" - July 10 Ryan Reynolds stars in this thriller about a wealthy, dying man who pays to have his consciousness transferred into a younger body. When he begins to investigate where the body came from, he discovers a terrifying mystery
Focus Features
"Ant-Man" - July 17 Paul Rudd leads this Marvel comic adaptation about a con man who is given a device that can shrink him in scale by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas).
Marvel/Disney
"Trainwreck" - July 17 Amy Schumer and Bill Hader star in a Judd Apatow comedy about a magazine writer (Schumer) who refuses to commit, until her relationship with a doctor (Hader) challenges her notions of monogamy.
Universal Pictures
"Stanford Prison Experiment" - July 17 Based on the infamous 1971 psychological experiment, 24 male students volunteer to play prisoners or guards in a mock-prison, only for things to spiral completely out of control.
IFC
"Paper Towns" - July 24 Based on the novel by John Green, Nat Wolff plays a boy who convinces his friends to embark on a road trip to find the missing girl next door (Cara Delevingne).
Twentieth Century Fox
"Pixels" - July 24 Adam Sandler leads a team of gamers (Kevin James, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage) who must fight aliens that invade Earth in the form of classic video games.
Columbia Pictures
"Southpaw" - July 24 Jake Gyllenhaal packed on the muscle for this drama about a troubled boxer fighting to regain custody of his daughter. Antoine Fuqua directed based on a script by Kurt Sutter.
The Weinstein Company
"Irrational Man" - July 24 Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone star in a Woody Allen film about a college philosophy professor (Phoenix) who enters into a relationship with his student (Stone).
Sony Classics
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" - July 31 Tom Cruise once again does the impossible as he leads his team against an international syndicate intent on destroying the Impossible Mission Force.
Paramount
"End of the Tour" - July 31 Jesse Eisenberg stars as Rolling Stone journalist David Lipsky as he conducts a series of interviews with author David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel). The film is based on Lipsky's book, "Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself."
A24
"Fantastic Four" - August 7 Miles Teller (Mr. Fantastic), Michael B. Jordan (Human Torch), Kate Mara (Invisible Girl), and Jamie Bell (The Thing) lead this comic adaptation about the superhero team that gained powers after an accident in space.
Twentieth Century Fox
"Masterminds" - August 7 Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudekis and Zach Galifianakis star in this heist comedy about a real 1997 armored car robbery in North Carolina
Relativity
"The Man From U.N.C.L.E." - August 14 Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer play an American and Russian agent forced to team up to stop an evil organization trying to steal nuclear weapons. The film is based on the 1964 TV series of the same name.
Warner Bros
"Straight Outta Compton" - August 14 O'Shea Jackson Jr., the son of Ice Cube, plays his father in this look at the impact of the revolutionary gangster rap group NWA.
Universal
"Hitman: Agent 47" - August 28 Rupert Friend stars in this video game adaptation about a genetically engineered assassin who teams up with a mysterious young woman to bring down an evil corporation.
Twentieth Century Fox
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Bella Thorne, one of the stars of “Scream,” MTV’s adaptation of the famous horror franchise, wasn’t even born when the first movie was released in 1996.
On “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Thursday, the actress revealed that at 17 years old, she missed the first movie by nearly a year.
“I remember when the first Scream film came out, it was really exciting for me,” Meyers said. “A little depressing for me: You were not born when it came out.”
But that didn’t stop Thorne from becoming a fan of the franchise. The former “Shake It Up” star explained that she’s been watching horror films since she was a child, despite her mother’s protests.
“My mother would always literally be like, ‘Bella, you can’t watch horror films, you’re too young.’ But I grew up loving the horror genre,” she said. “Also, I have older siblings.”
As Meyers pointed out, the “Scream” franchise is known for featuring well-known actresses like Drew Barrymore and Jada Pinkett-Smith who don’t survive past the opening minutes. Thorne, a former Disney Channel star, certainly fits that bill.
MTV released the first eight minutes on the horror series on Thursday, and in the clip Thorne doesn’t last long after being targeted by the show’s masked killer.
Arsenio Hall, "The Arsenio Hall Show"
18+ Q Score: 8, 18-34 Q Score: 9
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Stephen Colbert, "The Colbert Report"
18+ Q Score: 20,18-34 Q Score: 25
MTV has released the first eight minutes of their upcoming series “Scream” ahead of its June 30 premiere.
The long clip from the adaptation of the popular slasher film franchise starring Courteney Cox and Neve Campbell features Bella Thorne as a high school mean girl receiving messages on her phone with videos taken from inside her house.
By the time she discovers her boyfriend’s head floating in her hot tub, it’s clear the former Disney Channel star joins the long “Scream” tradition of actresses who don’t survive past the opening minutes, including Drew Barrymore, Jada Pinkett Smith and more recently, Lucy Hale and Anna Paquin.
The clip also gives a glimpse of the show’s new take on the iconic Ghostface mask. The knife-wielding killer’s latest mask maintains the open-mouthed expression of the original, but on a much more realistic face.
“Scream” premieres on MTV on June 30 at 10 p.m. ET
9 Infamous Hollywood Murders, From Black Dahlia to Sharon Tate (Photos)
1947: The brutal murder of Elizabeth Short, a 22-year-old woman nicknamed "Black Dahlia," remains one of Hollywood's most grisly unsolved crimes and has since sparked numerous TV, film and literary adaptations.
Santa Barbara Police Department
1969: Charles Manson, leader of the so-called "Manson Family," ordered the deaths of actress Sharon Tate; writer Wojciech Frykowski and his partner, the coffee bean heiress Abigail Folger; and celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring and several friends at the Beverly Hills home of director Roman Polanski.
ABC News
Red Lion/20th Century Fox
1976: Sal Mineo, the star of "Rebel Without a Cause," was stabbed to death near the Sunset Strip. Pizza deliveryman Lionel Ray Williams was later arrested and convicted of the murder.
ABC Network
1978: The "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane was found bludgeoned to death in his Arizona apartment. John Henry Carpenter was arrested and charged with the murder in 1992.
CBS
1981: "West Side Story" star Natalie Wood died at age 43 after falling from a boat on its way to Catalina Island. Though her death was originally ruled an accident, investigators later ruled amended the autopsy report to declare the cause of death "undetermined." Robert Wagner, who was then her husband and on the boat at the time, was never ruled a suspect in the case.
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1994: Former NFL star O.J. Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman were found stabbed to death at her Brentwood home. The former football star and actor was arrested and charged with the double homicide but found not guilty in a notorious trial.
YouTube
1998: "Saturday Night Live" star Phil Hartman was shot and killed in his sleep in his Encino home by his wife, Brynn Omdahl, who then turned the gun on herself.
NBC
2003: Phil Spector, a music producer famed for his so-called Wall of Sound, was convicted in 2009 of the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson in his own home.
BBC Arena
Investigation Discovery
2010: The celebrated publicist Ronni Chasen was killed in an apparent robbery while driving home from the premiere of the Cher movie "Burlesque." The man who is believed by police to have killed her has since committed suicide.
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TheWrap takes a look back at some of the grisliest killings in L.A. history
Sony is rebooting the “Charlie’s Angels” franchise, and Elizabeth Banks is in talks to direct the film, TheWrap has learned.
Banks will also produce with her husband and producing partner, Max Handelman. The studio is still searching for a writer.
Banks directed “Pitch Perfect 2” this summer, which starred Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson and has made $183.7 million domestically. She also directed a segment of “Movie 43” in 2013.
“Charlie’s Angels” will be based on the hit television series from the late 1970s about three female detectives, played by Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, who worked for mysterious benefactor named Charlie.
Fawcett left after the first season and was replaced by Cheryl Ladd. She made several guest appearances in seasons after that, and Tanya Roberts also joined the show later.
In 2000, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu took the film to the big screen, which was directed by McG. Columbia Pictures produced and distributed the film. It was followed by a sequel in 2003, titled “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.”
Banks has also starred in the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, “Wet Hot American Summer” and “Scrubs.” Audiences will next see the actress on screen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2,” hitting theaters on Nov. 20.
She is repped by UTA, Untitled Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham.
'Wet Hot American Summer' Netflix Series First Look: Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd Return to Camp (Photos)
Netflix released the first images from "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp" on Friday.
From co-creators Michael Showalter and David Wain, the show is the prequel series to their 2001 comedy that became a cult phenomenon. While the film took place on the last day of camp at Camp Firewood, the series takes place on the first day of camp, back in 1981.
All of your favorite counselors and camp staff are back including Elizabeth Banks, H. Jon Benjamin, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper, Janeane Garofalo, Nina Hellman, David Hyde Pierce, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, AD Miles, Christopher Meloni, Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Marisa Ryan, Molly Shannon and Michael Showalter, along with some new famous faces.
The series consists of eight half-hour episodes and premieres on July 31st, only on Netflix.
Get excited for more summer hijinks previewed in the photos below.
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The Netflix show will also feature returning stars Christopher Meloni, Elizabeth Banks and Janeane Garofalo
Netflix released the first images from "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp" on Friday.
From co-creators Michael Showalter and David Wain, the show is the prequel series to their 2001 comedy that became a cult phenomenon. While the film took place on the last day of camp at Camp Firewood, the series takes place on the first day of camp, back in 1981.
All of your favorite counselors and camp staff are back including Elizabeth Banks, H. Jon Benjamin, Michael Ian Black, Bradley Cooper, Janeane Garofalo, Nina Hellman, David Hyde Pierce, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, AD Miles, Christopher Meloni, Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Marisa Ryan, Molly Shannon and Michael Showalter, along with some new famous faces.
The series consists of eight half-hour episodes and premieres on July 31st, only on Netflix.
Get excited for more summer hijinks previewed in the photos below.
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Drew Barrymore got to play TV’s furriest game when she took on Jimmy Fallon in “Pup Quiz” on Tuesday’s “Tonight Show.”
The pair were each asked an animal trivia question and whoever got it right won an adorable Golden Retriever puppy. If they answered incorrectly, their opponent scored a slobbery puppy kiss.
The “Miss You Already” actress got the first question wrong and sacrificed her pup to Fallon, who had trouble controlling the bundle of furry joy.
While she may have had a tongue in her ear, it didn’t last for long. Fallon got the final question regarding the weight of a blue whale correct and won all the puppies.
“The Tonight Show” airs at 11:35 p.m. on NBC.
13 Craziest Things Jimmy Fallon Has Made Stars Do on 'Tonight Show' (Photos)
Kaley Cuoco: Pup Quiz (with real puppies) Cuoco and Fallon answered random trivia questions and receive a puppy for every one they get right.
Gabrielle Union: High School Morning Announcements Union joins Fallon in a skit surrounding the hilariously sung morning new, to the music of Rihanna, The Weeknd and Walk the Moon.
Hugh Jackman and Shaquille O'Neal: Phone Booth Things get a little crowded as Shaq and Jackman face off in this trivia game, which involves squeezing a lot of people into a small space.
Mark Wahlberg: Headshots Wahlberg faces off with Fallon to shoot random objects -- popcorn, feathers and even an Eiffel Tower -- off each other's heads.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt sings "Bitch Better Have My Money" with a barbershop quartet Gordon-Levitt and Fallon lead the Ragtime Gals in a unique performance of Rihanna's angry hit.
Ryan Reynolds whacks Fallon in Slapjack Reynolds and Fallon play Blackjack with a twist -- winner of each round gets to slap the other with a gigantic foam hand.
Paltrow also shows off her hip-hop skills by singing Nicki Minaj and Big Sean hits in a Broadway style.
Lionel Richie: "Hello" with Lionel Richie's Head Fallon recreates Richie's iconic music video, but crafting a clay bust of the singer using his real head.
From Paul Rudd drinking gravy and Joseph Gordon-Levitt leading a barber shop quartet to Tom Cruise lip syncing his iconic “Top Gun” serenade, TheWrap looks back the late-night host’s whackiest skits
Kaley Cuoco: Pup Quiz (with real puppies) Cuoco and Fallon answered random trivia questions and receive a puppy for every one they get right.
We live in our bodies every second of our lives, and yet we sometimes have terrifyingly little control over them.
Bonding over this mutual fear is at the heart of “Miss You Already,” a cancer melodrama, focused on two late-thirtysomething best friends, that singlehandedly elevates the genre through its emotional complexity, its medical candor, and its openhearted willingness to laugh no matter the situation.
BFFs since grade school, Londoners Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette) are together in crisis at the start of Catherine Hardwicke‘s film. Do-gooder Jess encounters fertility issues when she and her boyfriend Jago (Paddy Considine) try for their first child, while rock publicist Milly, already the mother of two, is diagnosed with breast cancer. Happily, Jess soon finds herself with child, but Milly’s eventual remission proves short-lived.
The neat polarity of Jess and Milly’s diametrically opposed fates belies how powerfully intimate, authentic, and lived-in their journeys turn out to be. Long known for her adolescent-centric fare like “Twilight” and “Thirteen,” Hardwicke achieves an emotional breakthrough here by working with her most experienced cast ever. (In interviews, the filmmaker has been frank about borrowing from her personal experience of watching her father’s battle against cancer.)
Unlike so many of the female invalids we see delicately dying on screen, Milly is humanly selfish and vain, bordering on petulant, as a patient. She’s the kind of woman, after all, who sports elaborate eye make-up and a funky leather jacket with spiky Grace Jones shoulder pads while explaining chemo to her young kids. After four decades of rapt male attention, her struggle to accept the necessity of her double mastectomy is as heartrending as her iron-jawed determination to have her head shaved (by the legendary Frances de la Tour in a cameo) is inspiring.
In the best role she’s had in years, Collette reminds us what makes her so magnetically vulnerable and quietly unpredictable, especially as Milly’s marriage to her baby-faced, ex-rocker husband Kit (Dominic Cooper) becomes strained once intimacy and physical attraction are suddenly diminished by medical treatment. Nor is Milly’s rocky relationship with her actress mother (Jacqueline Bisset in a bleached-blond bob) a source of reliable comfort.
There’s perhaps no better advertisement for female friendship than when Milly reveals to Jess what she doesn’t have the guts to show Kit: the two furious red scars that run across her chest after her surgery. But Morwenna Banks’ screenplay features a relationship that’s both idealistic and realistic. In her time of need, Milly becomes a more difficult wife, daughter, and friend to deal with. During an impromptu getaway between the two to the moody moors immortalized in “Wuthering Heights” — no prim Austen tomes for this bohemian pair — Milly commits a profound betrayal that accidentally endangers both Jess’s pregnancy and the solidity of their friendship.
Barrymore has much less to do, particularly with an overextended storyline about her reluctance to tell Milly that she’s pregnant because she doesn’t want to point out that the rest of her life is going well, or that Milly won’t be able to watch her best friend’s child grow up. But the beaming Barrymore is essential to what makes the film exhilaratingly good-natured: its sense of humor. Virtually every scene features a laugh-out-loud joke — a few improvised by the actresses — that prove nearly tonally flawless and cement the friendship between Jess and Milly as one for the ages.
Unflinching yet unburdened, “Miss You Already” is like the best kind of hug: warm, reassuring, cathartic, and a fleeting but vital reminder that there’s at least as much good in the world as there is bad.
