In Brief: SAG-AFTRA negotiations seeing progress, and more

In Brief: SAG-AFTRA negotiations seeing progress, and more

King of Staten Island star Bill Burr’s directorial debut, Old Dads, hung on to the top spot on the Netflix Top 10 for the October 23-29 viewing period. The film tacked an additional 16.3 million views, up from the premiere weekend’s 13.3 million views. The comedy, starring Burr, along with Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine, has racked up 29.6 million views…Read More…

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher dead at 50

‘General Hospital’ star Tyler Christopher dead at 50

Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImageAcclaimed Daytime Emmy-winning actor Tyler Christopher, famous for his iconic portrayal of Nikolas Cassadine on the beloved ABC soap opera General Hospital, has died at the age of 50. The news was shared via Instagram by Tyler’s dear friend and former GH co-star, Maurice Benard, who shared a heartfelt tribute to Instagram on October…Read More…

‘Black Cake’ serves up family drama, murder and mystery

‘Black Cake’ serves up family drama, murder and mystery

James Van Evers/HuluA globetrotting murder mystery, based on a bestselling book, hits Hulu Wednesday, November 1. Black Cake is from writer/producer Marissa Jo Cerar, who describes the family drama to ABC Audio as “an epic story that takes place starting in the 1960s [and] goes all the way through present day.” “It’s about a young woman named Covey…Read More…

Do you like scary movies? The Oscars sure don’t

Do you like scary movies? The Oscars sure don’t

‘Us’ star Lupita Nyong’o – John Parra/Getty Images for Universal PicturesWhile the horror genre is a consistent moneymaker in Hollywood — one only need to look at the unlikely box office triumph of last weekend’s Five Nights at Freddy’s as an example — the genre is noticeably light on Oscar recognition. Variety points out that…Read More…

‘Oppenheimer’ coming back to IMAX after record run

‘Oppenheimer’ coming back to IMAX after record run

UniversalChristopher Nolan’s star-studded, acclaimed biopic Oppenheimer is returning to IMAX, following a record-setting run in the large format theaters over the summer. The movie, which stars Cillian Murphy as the father of the atomic bomb — with a supporting cast of Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr., among others — made $183 million…Read More…

‘The Marvels’, ‘Aquaman’ sequel + ‘Wonka’ top Fandango’s “most anticipated” holiday movie survey

‘The Marvels’, ‘Aquaman’ sequel + ‘Wonka’ top Fandango’s “most anticipated” holiday movie survey

Marvel StudiosWhile much has been made of so-called “superhero fatigue” at the box office, moviegoers have indicated to online ticket service Fandango that they’re not tired of seeing people in tights. At least that’s the takeaway from Fandango’s Most Anticipated Holiday Movie Survey for 2023. Nearly 2,000 users picked Marvel Studios’ The Marvels and Aquaman…Read More…