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(Plus: AMC announced the seasons start date of Aug. 16. Why are we getting moreMad Men? So, really, were just getting more advertising. And to this news I say: Yay! Why am I cheering about more ads, you might be asking yourself? (I hate ads generally!) Plain and simple: It means that creator Matthew Weiners genius doesnt have to be sacrificed. You agree, I hope? This is one moment where Hollywoods business and creative interests both win....

What defines a Black movie? Or Tressie Souders, among the first directors to make movies with a woman’s vision. But the answer to the question quickly got complicated. Moviestore/Shutterstock Don’t fail to see it." The film’s director, Harry A. Gant, however, was white. Still a Black film? Is any film helmed by a Black director inherently Black? And what about those that have headlining Black stars but little to say about the Black experience?...

The famed filmmaker directed the first episode of the new HBO Max crime series. Rogers and star Ken Watanabe tell EW how he helped set the tone for the show. The title isn’t the only similaritybetweenTokyo ViceandMiami Vice. Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe in ‘Tokyo Vice.'.HBO Max That makesTokyo Vice’s premiere episode the first Mann-directed project to make it to screens since his 2015 flopBlackhat. “The show was set up, andDestin Daniel Crettonwas going to direct the pilot....

Some theaters will be opening their doors but what will they be screening? Do you want to seeTrolls World Touron the big screen? Do you live in the San Antonio area? DreamWorks Animation Then do we have good news for you. This meant cinemas would be allowed to open on Friday, albeit at much reduced 25 percent capacity. But there won’t be many open cinemas this weekend. But the doors of its Austin cinemas will remain closed this weekend....

Kids didnt just love the story and the movie; theybecameElsa and Anna. And did they ever. Children who, in 2013, werent even two little lines on a pregnancy test? ©Disney Which means parents should definitely be aware of the significant difference in how the two movies approach passing on. But that wasnt the moment that kicked off my childs trepidation. Open any childrens book about new developmental stages (i.e. The lights are out....

Until this year, theGrammyshad never nominated a female-only slate in one of its rock categories. It makes sense to me! she says when asked about this years rock performance race. Credit: Frank Ockenfels ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Where were you when you heard about your nominations?PHOEBE BRIDGERS:In bed. I woke up to all these texts. That’s my favorite way to find out about things. Did I buy a burrito? I think I bought a breakfast burrito as a celebration....

“During filming, [Campion] gave me full permission to be him. She introduced me as Phil and said, ‘Look, Benedict’s very nice. You’ll meet him at the end of the shoot. KIRSTY GRIFFIN/NETFLIX This is Phil, you’ll be working with him.’ That was it.” “All of it” scared Cumberbatch, he admits. But working with Campion was “an amazing thing. To have that friendship and that collaboration is gold and that’s Jane.”...

(The statement added that there is “no merit whatsoever” to Johansson’s complaint.) I don’t think there’s much conversation beyond that, honestly." But Belloni adds that dealmaking is already changing, as actors and their representatives demand more money up front. Scarlett Johansson in ‘Black Widow’.Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios “When Wall Street looks at your subscription numbers, they want to see growth. The studio, of course, disputes this, countering that its release strategy was motivated by COVID-19....

The best news came in the comedy categories, so lets start there. yo, folks, if you havent yet bingedFleabag, just watch this scene (below). Itll tell you everything you oughta know about what youve been missing. Isabella Vosmikova/HBO; Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix; Steve Schofield/Amazon In the drama and limited series categories, the Academy got (almost) everything right. (DirectorAva DuVernaydiscovered him ata school play in Baltimore!) The ladies ofGame of Thronesgot their due, as didFiona Shaw a highlight in theotherwise disappointing second seasonofKilling Eve....

Welcome to EW’s The Awardist: a weekly column offering in-depth analysis of the 2020 awards season. Check outlast week’s deep dive, and be sure to read throughour Oscar predictions. The Independent Spirit Awards love to spread the wealth. A24 Still: This hardly makesGemsan Oscar frontrunner; the Spirits can be tricky to gauge in that way. Within that list, almost certainly, are the majority of your Academy Award Best Picture nominees for 2020....

Lets go category by category. Can anyone beat him? His gracious acceptance speech may have sealed the deal. Credit: Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com But theAway From Herstars victory only increased her lead in the overall race. PerhapsJunos best shot will be for Diablo Codys screenplay. Best Supporting ActorNo Countrys brilliant Javier Bardem won. This race is now officially a yawn. Best Supporting ActressFinally, a race with some excitement. But its the most even major race this year....

Warning: This post contains spoilers fromSpider-Man: Far From Home,which opened Tuesday. Read at your own risk! Does Nick Fury wash his eyepatch? Credit: Jay Maidment/Sony Pictures and Is there a point to Hawkeye? In this special edition of the series,were swinging intoSpider-Man: Far From Home. Of course, things dont go according to plan. Jay Maidment/Sony Pictures In the mid-credits scene, Peter takes his new girlfriend MJ on a swinging tour of New York City....

Depp issuing Heard for $50 millionover her 2018Washington Postop-edchronicling her experiences as a domestic violence survivor. They’ll also review issues put forth in Heard’s countersuit. Here’s what to expect from Heard and her legal counsel this week. Amber Heard in court during Johnny Depp defamation trial.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images When will Heard take the stand? Heard is expected to take the stand Wednesday. What can we expect from her testimony?...