Chris Rock in final talks to direct Martin Luther King Jr. biopic

Chris Rock in final talks to direct Martin Luther King Jr. biopic

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesChris Rock is reportedly gearing up to direct and produce a new film about Martin Luther King Jr. According to Variety, Rock is in the final stages of talks to board the project, with Steven Spielberg already on board as an executive producer. The as-yet-untitled film from Universal Pictures will be based on…Read More…

‘Loki’ executive producer explains why people love the god of mischief

‘Loki’ executive producer explains why people love the god of mischief

Gareth Gatrell/MarvelThe god of mischief is back for more time-slipping adventures with the Time Variance Authority, or TVA, in season 2 of the Marvel Disney+ series Loki. Executive producer Kevin Wright talked to ABC News about the new season and said he has his own theory about why people love the villainous god of Asgard. “A large portion…Read More…

Before ”Only Murders,’ Martin Short worried that Selena Gomez might be a “pop princess nightmare”

Before ”Only Murders,’ Martin Short worried that Selena Gomez might be a “pop princess nightmare”

Patrick Harbron/HuluSelena Gomez has great onscreen chemistry with her two Only Murders in the Building co-stars, Martin Short and Steve Martin, and the three are pals offscreen as well. Before Short started working with Selena, however, he was concerned she’d be a “nightmare.” Short, 73, was one of the guests at Selena’s October 4 benefit gala for her Rare Impact Fund, which raises…Read More…

Roy Wood Jr. leaving ‘The Daily Show’

Roy Wood Jr. leaving ‘The Daily Show’

Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby AwardsRoy Wood Jr. is leaving The Daily Show. The longtime contributor is departing as the show continues to look for previous host Trevor Noah’s replacement. In a statement obtained by Deadline, Wood says, “After eight amazing years on The Daily Show, where I’ve been able to pursue my comedic…Read More…