During his rise to fame in the Eighties, Val Kilmer garnered a reputation among his peers and the media as a brooding young actor who was often petulant on set. His performances, however, were captivating and nuanced, an unmistakable result of his relentless dedication to his craft. When remembering Kilmer, …
Read More »Paul Schrader Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment by Former Assistant
Paul Schrader has been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault by a former assistant who also alleges that the screenwriter-director reneged on a settlement that was agreed upon by both parties. In a legal filing for the Jane Doe accuser first obtained by Variety, the plaintiff claims Schrader sexually …
Read More »'Tron: Ares': See New Trailer for Nine Inch Nails-Scored Sci-Fi Epic
Fifteen years after the last Tron film, it’s time to take the light cycles for a spin again as Disney has shared the new trailer for Tron: Ares, the third installment in the sci-fi series. The preview doesn’t offer up much in terms of storyline — has the digital world …
Read More »'Real Genius' Director Remembers 'Charismatic, Energetic, and Funny' Val Kilmer
As Rolling Stone noted in our 10 Essential Movies list, Val Kilmer was a “Juilliard graduate, a movie star, an actor who could play anything from fantasy heroes to flyboy villains, bank robbers to superheroes, dashing lead roles or demented sidekicks — Val Kilmer was all of these things, and …
Read More »Trump Supporter Mel Gibson Will Have Gun Rights Restored: Report
Mel Gibson will be getting his gun rights back, according to the New York Times. Sources told the publication Friday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will allow the actor and Trump supporter to own guns again, after he lost his right to own firearms after being convicted of misdemeanor …
Read More »Superman Is Saved by His Dog Krypto and Caped Robots in New James Gunn Trailer
After Superman‘s dog Krypto flashed across the screen in the first trailer for James Gunn‘s Superman back in December, the pup of steel returned for an extended sneak peek at the upcoming DC Studios film arriving on July 11. Originally debuted at Cinemacon in Las Vegas earlier this week, the …
Read More »Val Kilmer's Family Speaks Out After Actor's Death: 'Honored to See His Legacy Celebrated'
Val Kilmer’s family issued a statement Thursday thanking the public for celebrating the actor’s legacy following his death earlier this week at the age of 65. “Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father’s memory,” Kilmer’s adult children, Mercedes and Jack, said in the statement (via People). “We are so proud …
Read More »Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault stemming from incidents with four women in the U.K. between 1999 to 2005. The Metropolitan Police announced the charges today and provided details about the allegations against Brand. According to police — who opened the investigation into the …
Read More »Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Sphere for 'The Wizard of Oz' This Summer
There’s no place like … Las Vegas? This summer, the globular entertainment dome known as the Sphere will transform into Oz when it presents the 1939 filmThe Wizard of Ozas an immersive picture. The movie will have its spherical premiere on Aug. 28. The team behind the Sphere are promising …
Read More »Conan O'Brien Defends Decision to Visit Kennedy Center for Mark Twain Prize
Conan O’Brien is standing by his decision to accept his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center following Trump’s takeover. In a Friday episode of his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, the comedian shared he considered not going — but decided it was important to do …
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