Universal Pictures shared a trailer for the drama film She Said, featuring Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan. Kazan and Mulligan play Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, two New York Times journalists who investigated allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against film producer Harvey Weinstein. Kantor and Twohey’s exposé about Weinstein helped launch the #MeToo movement. …
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Mo’Nique lands her first Netflix comedy special after settling racial and gender discrimination lawsuit
Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique announced her first Netflix original comedy special for the streamer. In a video posted to Netflix’s Twitter account and the Strong Black Lead initiative account, Mo’Nique said that she is “so excited to share that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special.” The special is set …
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ crew member shot and killed on set in Brooklyn, New York
NBCUniversal has confirmed that a crew member from the NBC series ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ was shot and killed on the set of the television show Tuesday in New York City. The New York Police Department said the 31-year-old victim, Johnny Pizarro of Queens, was a contracted employee hired to hold parking spots for …
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ crew member shot and killed on set in Brooklyn, New York
NBCUniversal has confirmed that a crew member from the NBC series ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ was shot and killed on the set of the television show Tuesday in New York City. The New York Police Department said the 31-year-old victim, Johnny Pizarro of Queens, was a contracted employee hired to hold parking spots for …
Amazon files lawsuit against more than 10,000 Facebook groups over fake reviews
Amazon filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of brokering fake reviews. Amazon alleged in a statement that the fake review groups recruited individuals to post reviews “in exchange for money or free products” on Amazon stores in the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan, such as …
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New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vanecek signs 3-year extension worth $10.2M
Restricted free agent goaltender Vitek Vanecek signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract extension with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. According to the Devils, Vanecek will receive $3.55 million in 2022-23, $3.75 million the following season and $2.9 million in 2024-25. Vanecek was a second-round pick by the Capitals in 2014, and was acquired by …
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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Eddie Goldman retires from NFL
The Atlanta Falcons announced that defensive tackle Eddie Goldman informed the team on Tuesday that he is retiring. The announcement comes just 13 days after Atlanta signed Goldman in free agency to a one-year deal. The deal included guaranteed money; however, Goldman’s retirement will probably will void that. The 28-year-old Goldman is a former second-round …
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Take a look at the trailer for Showtime’s reboot of ‘American Gigolo’ starring Jon Bernthal
Showtime has shared a trailer for the new drama series American Gigolo, starring Jon Bernthal. American Gigolo is a reboot of the 1980 film of the same name starring Richard Gere as Julian Kay, a high-end male escort who becomes a suspect in a murder case. The Showtime series follows Julian (Bernthal) after he is …
James Franco joins cast of the post-WWII drama ‘Me, You’
James Franco has joined the cast of the new film Me, You, marking one of Franco’s first film projects since he agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a sexual misconduct lawsuit. The 44-year-old actor will have a leading role in Me, You, starring alongside Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob. The post World War II-drama …
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Chief Justice Roberts grants Indiana’s request for quick hearing on abortion law
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued an order clearing the way for Indiana to try to implement a state law requiring parental consent in order for a minor to get an abortion. Chief Justice John Roberts granted a request by state officials seeking a quick legal judgment on the measure, which was passed in 2017 …
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