Directors Guild nominates “Barbenheimer’s” Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan

Directors Guild nominates “Barbenheimer’s” Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan

Warner Bros. Pictures – UniversalGreta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, the directors who brought us “Barbenheimer” — that is, the two blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer — were recognized Wednesday with nominations for the 76th annual Directors Guild Awards. This year’s list also included Martin Scorsese for his period crime epic Killers of the Flower Moon, Alexander…Read More…

Jennifer Lopez says Brie Larson’s red carpet love was “overwhelming”

Jennifer Lopez says Brie Larson’s red carpet love was “overwhelming”

Lionel Hahn/Getty ImagesWhile walking the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday evening, Jennifer Lopez was caught on camera meeting a very enthusiastic fan — who happened to be “overwhelmed” Oscar winner Brie Larson. In the meeting caught by Entertainment Tonight, Larson was in tears, telling the recording artist and actress that seeing…Read More…

Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi among 2024 BAFTA Rising Star nominees

Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi among 2024 BAFTA Rising Star nominees

(L-R) Dynevor, Edibiri, Elordi, McKenna-Bruce, Wilde — BAFTAAhead of the next week’s announcement of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards nominees, the organization has revealed the hopefuls for this year’s Rising Star award. This year’s nominees are newly-minted The Bear Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri, Bridgerton alumna Phoebe Dynevor, Saltburn…Read More…

Steve Martin defends Jo Koy after shaky Golden Globes hosting gig

Steve Martin defends Jo Koy after shaky Golden Globes hosting gig

CBS/Sonja FlemmingSteve Martin has come out to defend fellow comedian — and awards show host — Jo Koy after his shaky stint as host of Sunday night’s Golden Globe awards. “I tip my hat to anyone who steps out on stage to host a live awards show,” Martin wrote on Threads Tuesday. Martin, referring to…Read More…

Angela Bassett receives Honorary Oscar at 14th Governors Awards

Angela Bassett receives Honorary Oscar at 14th Governors Awards

ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesAngela Bassett accepted an Honorary Oscar at the 14th Governors Awards Tuesday night. During her speech, she shouted out “trailblazing” Black actresses that paved the way for her, including Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Rosalind Cash. “They were my North Star, my guiding light, proof that while the road…Read More…

Second season of ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ in development

Second season of ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ in development

LucasfilmLucasfilm on Tuesday, January 9, confirmed that season 2 of the Disney+ series Star Wars: Ahsoka is in development with creator Dave Filoni. The news was part of a larger announcement that noted The Mandalorian’s next adventure would be on the big screen, after three seasons on Disney+. The Mandalorian & Grogu will be directed…Read More…

In Brief: Harrison Ford to be feted by Critics Choice Awards, and more

In Brief: Harrison Ford to be feted by Critics Choice Awards, and more

Actor Adan Canto, who starred in Fox’s series The Cleaning Lady and appeared as the mutant hero Sunspot in X-Men: Days of Future Past, has died at 42, according to the actor’s Instagram. The Mexican performer, who also appeared in Narcos and ABC’s Designated Survivor, died after a private bout of appendiceal cancer … 30…Read More…

Badabing: ‘The Sopranos’ turns 25

Badabing: ‘The Sopranos’ turns 25

Bobby Bank/WireImageHBO’s Emmy-winning mafia series The Sopranos launched on the premium cable network on this date back in 1999. The winner of 21 Primetime Emmy Awards, the David Chase-created show starred the late Emmy winner James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, an anxiety-riddled family man who is also the head of a criminal enterprise in New…Read More…