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Ellen Burstyn on Going for the EGOT With Her Favorite Poems and Being Over ‘The Exorcist’: ‘It’s Enough Already’

  • Burstyn could complete her EGOT with a Grammy win.
  • At 93, she would be the oldest person to do so.
  • Her audiobook features poems that have shaped her life.

Ellen Burstyn is in the running for a Grammy for narrating her poetry collection, “Poetry Says It Better”, which could complete her EGOT. At 93, she would become the oldest person to achieve the distinction, drawing attention to a career spanning stage, film and television. The audiobook runs…

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Bianna Golodryga in Talks for New Roles at Politico, CBS News

  • Golodryga is leaving CNN after nine years.
  • She is in talks with Politico and CBS News.
  • The discussions could lead to roles at both organisations.

Bianna Golodryga, who announced she is leaving CNN after nine years, is in talks about taking on roles at Politico and CBS News. The discussions could allow her to work with both organisations at once, though they remain fluid and may not lead to agreements. At Politico, she…

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Taylor Sheridan’s Hit ‘Yellowstone’ Sequel Officially Preps for 2027 Return

  • *Dutton Ranch* is preparing to film ahead of a 2027 return.
  • Kelly Reilly confirmed production is on schedule.
  • The series attracted over 12 million viewers in its first week.

Paramount says production on *Dutton Ranch*, the *Yellowstone* sequel centred on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, is on schedule to begin in the coming months, ahead of its planned 2027 return. The update offers fans reassurance after creator and showrunner Chad Feehan left following reported creative differences. Kelly…

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Agencies and Producers Back U.S. Tax Incentive as ‘First Step’ Toward Hollywood Recovery

  • AEA backs a proposed 20% US production tax incentive.
  • The coalition calls the measure a first step towards industry recovery.
  • It also seeks separate reforms to boost independent producers.

The American Entertainment Alliance (AEA), a coalition including major talent agencies and independent producers, has backed a proposed 20% federal tax incentive for US film and television production, calling it an urgent first step towards restoring domestic production jobs. The support comes with a call for changes to…

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Charli xcx Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’ With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Charli xcx will cameo in Scorsese’s next film.
  • DiCaprio and Lawrence play a couple seeking to adopt a baby.
  • The Gothic drama is based on Peter Cameron’s novel.

Charli xcx will make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film *What Happens at Night*, joining Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The casting extends the singer’s growing film career and follows her collaboration with Scorsese on the cover of her recent album. The Apple Studios and StudioCanal production…

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‘Wicker’ Review: Olivia Colman And Peter Dinklage Turn Alexander Skarsgard Into A Sexy Basket Case In Comic Fable That’s Pure Delight

  • A wicker husband changes a lonely fisherwoman’s life.
  • Olivia Colman, Peter Dinklage and Alexander Skarsgård lead the cast.
  • The fable examines marriage, jealousy and gender expectations.

*Wicker* is a comic, sensual fable about a lonely fisherwoman who asks a basket weaver to make her a husband. The resulting wicker man transforms her life and unsettles the village, while the film explores love, jealousy, gender expectations and the ways partners take one another for granted.…

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Chris Pratt Teases Marvel Return: “You’ll See Star-Lord Again, Which Is Very Exciting”

  • Chris Pratt says Star-Lord will return.
  • Marvel has not revealed when.
  • Pratt has played the character since 2014.

Chris Pratt says Star-Lord will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, signalling that Marvel is working to fulfil the promise made after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He did not reveal when the character will appear, leaving open whether it could be in Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret…

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Sacha Baron Cohen praises Marvel’s care over Jewish actor playing Mephisto

  • Baron Cohen praised the care taken over his Mephisto casting.
  • The team acknowledged the history of antisemitic stereotypes.
  • He said the conversation made him feel seen.

Sacha Baron Cohen praised the *Ironheart* creative team for taking care over his casting as Mephisto, a devil-like character, given the history of antisemitic associations between Jewish people and the devil. He said their thoughtful approach made him feel seen. At a New York event, Baron Cohen recalled…

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MPTF Expands Board Of Directors With David Kramer And Blair Rich; Five Added To Board Of Governors

  • David Kramer and Blair Rich join MPTF’s board of directors.
  • Five entertainment executives join its board of governors.
  • MPTF has provided more than $20 million in aid and services.

The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) has appointed UTA chief executive David Kramer and Legendary Films executive Blair Rich to its board of directors, and added five members to its board of governors. The appointments expand the leadership of the entertainment industry nonprofit, which supports people in…

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3 Best Psychological Thrillers To Watch on Netflix This Weekend (Oct 24-25)

  • Three psychological thrillers are recommended for Netflix.
  • *Creep* uses found footage to build unease.
  • *Gerald’s Game* and *Greta* offer contrasting suspense.

The article recommends three psychological thrillers for a weekend Netflix watch: *Creep*, *Gerald’s Game* and *Greta*. It highlights their different sources of suspense, from unsettling found-footage realism to psychological survival and campy obsession. *Creep* (2014), directed by Patrick Brice and co-written with Mark Duplass, follows a videographer hired…

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