New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling” hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek” fame has “The Big Brunch,” a cooking competition he created and hosts.
Olivia Wilde shares salad dressing recipe from book about divorce amid nanny allegations
Olivia Wilde solved the salad dressing mystery with a Nora Ephron recipe amid accusations from her and Jason Sudeikis' former family nanny. Wilde went public with her romance with Harry Styles in January 2021.
foxnews.comOlivia Wilde Posts Cryptic Pic as Ex-Nanny Returns to Dish More Dirt
Jemal Countess/Getty Images for IFPOh, you thought the storm had passed? The more fool you—the nanny’s back, and she hasn’t finished salting the earth beneath the feet of her former employers, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis. And this time, it’s pawsonal.Without warning, the Daily Mail published what it touted as the second part of its exclusive interview with the disgruntled (and still unnamed) ex-employee on Tuesday, with fresh allegations surrounding Wilde’s behavior in the weeks after she le
news.yahoo.comJulia Roberts honored, braless Olivia Wilde, and George and Amal Clooney's date night: Academy Museum Gala
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held their second annual event, which honored Julia Roberts, who was supported by George and Amal Clooney. Also in attendance were Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez.
news.yahoo.comJulia Roberts honored, braless Olivia Wilde, and George and Amal Clooney's date night: Academy Museum Gala
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held their second annual event, which honored Julia Roberts, who was supported by George and Amal Clooney. Also in attendance were Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez.
foxnews.com'Don't Worry Darling' shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2M
After off-screen drama threatened to consume Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling,” the Warner Bros. release opened No. Starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, "Don't Worry Darling" was engulfed by a storm of controversies that revolved around everything from Pugh's allegedly strained relationship with Wilde to whether Styles might have even spit on co-star Chris Pine at the film's Venice Film Festival premiere. But the release of “Don't Worry Darling," playing in 4,113 theaters, was also no home run. The studio, he said, was "pleased with these results given our modest production budget.”The audience scores and tapering-off ticket sales suggest “Don’t Worry Darling” may struggle to hold well in the coming weeks. "Don't Worry Darling," $19.2 million.
wftv.comOlivia Wilde at first wouldn't give an answer when Stephen Colbert asked if she is feuding with Florence Pugh and instead steered the conversation toward 'spit-gate'
Wilde implied fans are looking for drama "anywhere they can" in regard to rumors about what happened on the set of "Don't Worry Darling."
news.yahoo.comPoitras documentary wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Laura Poitras’s epic documentary about photographer Nan Goldin and her activism against the Sackler family and their art connections has been awarded the Golden Lion for best film at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Full of intrigue, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ dazzles Venice
VENICE, Italy — (AP) — After much anticipation, Olivia Wilde's " Don't Worry Darling " finally had its world premiere Monday night at the Venice International Film Festival. Many keyed in on the film's press conference earlier in the day, with hopes that reports about behind-the-scenes tension with Pugh would be addressed or clarified. Though the star of the film, she did not attend the press conference as her flight had not yet landed. Behind-the-scenes drama rarely extends beyond internal industry gossip, but the question of exactly what happened in the making of “Don’t Worry Darling” has become a source of global intrigue. ___Follow AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ldbahr___For more on the Venice Film Festival, visit: www.apnews.com/VeniceFilmFestivalCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.com‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: Harry Styles Looks Totally Lost But Florence Pugh Shines
New Line CinemaYou’ve surely heard about Don’t Worry Darling, filmmaker Olivia Wilde’s sophomore feature starring Florence Pugh and pop sensation Harry Styles. The fusillade of rift rumors, leaked messages, process servers, and that A-list showmance has generated nearly as many breathless headlines as the raid on Mar-a-Lago. Lost in the haze has been the film itself, which deserves to be judged on its own merits.By all outward appearances, Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) are a hot, young, loved-u
news.yahoo.comIn Venice, Harry Styles talks acting, music and fans
At a press conference before the premiere, Styles was peppered with questions about his fans, his career and whether or not he would work with director Olivia Wilde again — neither of which he answered. In “Don’t Worry Darling,” Styles plays Jack, who works for the mysterious Victory Project, run by Chris Pine’s charismatic cult-like leader, in a mid-century-styled experimental community. “There wasn’t too much acting.”Styles took several days off from his Madison Square Garden appearances to attend the " Don't Worry Darling " premiere in Venice, with Wilde and co-stars Pine and Gemma Chan. But though he juggles two high-profile careers in the arts, he said he doesn't see many parallels between music and acting. Many had personal stories about how Styles’ music impacted their lives.
wftv.comExcitement rises as ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ arrives in Venice
VENICE, Italy — (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is buzzing with anticipation for Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling," which is having its world premiere Monday night on the Lido. Behind-the-scenes drama rarely extends beyond internal industry gossip, but the question of exactly what happened in the making of “Don’t Worry Darling” has become a source of global intrigue. Only adding fuel to the fire, The Wrap then reported that Pugh would be limiting her press appearances around the film to Venice only. Chalamet, her "Dune 2" co-star, had a similarly brief stay in Venice for his film "Bones and All." Regardless, one thing is certain: Everyone is talking about “Don't Worry Darling.”___Follow AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ldbahr___For more on the Venice Film Festival, visit: www.apnews.com/VeniceFilmFestivalCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comAt 90, the Venice Film Festival looks better than ever
Cinema's biggest stars just seem to shine a bit brighter at the Venice International Film Festival, which begins this week in the Northern Italian city. “To me, a Venice film is a film that really embraces everything that is ambitious and romantic and beautiful about cinema. The Venice Film Festival is the kind of place that enchants whether you’re a first-timer or an industry veteran. Maybe it's the romanticism of Northern Italy or the sense of occasion that comes with being part of the world's oldest film festival. “That’s the magic of Venice.”___Follow AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ldbahr___For more on the Venice Film Festival, visit: www.apnews.com/VeniceFilmFestivalCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comHow Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Became the Most Scandalous Movie of the Year
Warner Bros.The new psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September and hit theaters later that month, is arguably the most anticipated non-franchise film of the year—which says a lot considering that no one seems to know what it’s about.However, the headlines surrounding the movie’s director Olivia Wilde and its stars, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, leading up to its debut have become a melodrama of its own, threatening to overshadow the upc
news.yahoo.comAronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival-Lineup FILE - Olivia Wilde, director and cast member of the upcoming film "Don't Worry Darling" arrives for the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. Festival director Alberto Barbera unveiled the starry lineup Tuesday morning, which includes the out-of-competition debut of Olivia Wilde’s mid-century mindbender “Don’t Worry Darling” with Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. The impressive, international slate will draw A-listers and awards hopefuls alike to the Lido for the 79th edition of the oldest film festival in the world. As in years past, Netflix will make a big splash with four major titles playing in the main competition. The Toronto International Film Festival starts soon after on Sept. 8, followed by the Telluride Film Festival on Sept. 15 and the New York Film Festival on Sept. 30.
wftv.comAronofsky, Iñarritu films set for Venice Film Festival
Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” the Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” and Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” with Timothée Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in competition at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
Celebrity custody fight: Olivia Wilde served papers from Jason Sudeikis while on CinemaCon stage
LAS VEGAS — A custody battle literally took center stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday. >> Read more trending newsOlivia Wilde was served legal documents concerning the children she shares with Jason Sudeikis while she was speaking on stage at the convention, USA Today reported. Sudeikis said he “had no prior knowledge” that Wilde would be served during the CinemaCon appearance, Variety reported. “Papers were drawn up to establish jurisdiction relating to the children of Ms. Wilde and Mr. Sudeikis,” a source told Variety. In light of this incident, we are reevaluating our security procedures to ensure the safety of all our attendees,” Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, told Dateline in a statement.
wftv.comAt Sundance, pandemic dramas unfold on screen and off
Documentary Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Soon, the principal is heard over the loudspeaker — an announcement that would signal not just the scuttling of prom and graduation ceremonies, but, potentially, Nicks’ film. Even in an independent film world predicated on a can-do spirit, the results — including “Homeroom,” “How It Ends” and “In the Same Breath” — are often striking for their resourcefulness. It turned out, much to our amazement, that our submissions were only slightly down," said Tabitha Jackson, director of the Sundance Film Festival, on Thursday. And Wang started working with 10 cinematographers in China to capture the yawning gap between party propaganda and reality.
'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs
The film was nominated for seven Independent Film Spirit Awards including one for best feature. The 36th annual Spirit Awards, like most awards shows during the pandemic, are adjusting to the difficult circumstances. Eliza Hittman's “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” a Pennsylvania's teen's odyssey in getting an abortion, racked up nominations for best feature film, best director and best female lead for Sidney Flanigan. Chloe Zhoe's “Nomadland,” starring Frances McDormand, scored five nods, including best feature, best director and best female lead for McDormand. None of the nominees for best feature film were directed by a white male.
Harry Styles investing in new music venue in Manchester
LONDON – While most music stars are rescheduling tour dates to 2021, Harry Styles is looking farther ahead and making plans to headline his own arena — one he’s putting his money and ideas into. Styles is one of the investors in a £350 million pound ($456.6 million) new concert venue in Manchester, England, called Co-op Live. "I love going to shows, I love live music.”For performers, he also wants to create great memories. It's a switch from the music he said he's always writing and working on. While he’s shooting, Styles is staying away from the social media monitoring of his hair length and instead dropping a new music video for “Golden,” which was filmed in Italy.
Olivia Wilde says she doesn't think "Richard Jewell" reporter traded sex for tips
Actress Olivia Wilde on Thursday defended her portrayal of journalist Kathy Scruggs in Clint Eastwood's controversial new film "Richard Jewell." "Contrary to a swath of recent headlines, I do not believe that Kathy 'traded sex for tips,'" Wilde wrote. Scruggs broke the story that the FBI was investigating Jewell, whose reputation was then tarnished by negative press coverage. In her Thursday thread, Wilde said that her previous comments on the film had been "lost in translation." "Kathy Scruggs was a modern, independent woman whose personal life should not detract from her accomplishments."
cbsnews.comDelta brings back same-sex scenes in Booksmart,' Rocketman' to flights
(CNN) - Delta Air Lines says in-flight versions of the films "Booksmart" and Elton John's biopic "Rocketman" will no longer skip same-sex love scenes. Delta staffers typically pick between original and edited versions of the films offered by the studios or third-party vendors. Delta chose to use the edited versions of "Booksmart" and "Rocketman," but the staffers didn't realize they would be omitting content "well within" the airline's guidelines," Delta said. The airline didn't edit or asked for any edits to the films, said Delta spokesman Adrian Gee. Gee said new versions of the films will be shown in future flights, but the exact date was not available yet.
Delta says will restore same-sex love scenes in 'Booksmart' and 'Rocketman' after criticism
Delta Air Lines is restoring same-sex love scenes in two films after outrage on social media, including from Olivia Wilde, the director of the 2019 comedy 'Booksmart', one of the movies. Delta and other airlines source films from third-party companies that edit and distribute various versions of films for in-flight viewing. The Atlanta-based airline said studios provide the theatrical version and an edited version of many films and that it selected edited versions of both "Booksmart" and Elton John biopic "Rocketman." Delta said it plans to receive new edits of the films "that retains the LGBTQ+ love scenes in both Booksmart and Rocketman that will be on our flights as soon as possible." It is not the first time Delta has been under fire for edits to same-sex love scenes in its on-board movies.
cnbc.comBobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde talk "Vinyl," Martin Scorsese
Emmy-winner Bobby Cannavale and SAG Award-nominee Olivia Wilde have teamed up for the first time as husband and wife in the new HBO rock 'n' roll series, "Vinyl." The drama follows drug addicted record executive Richie Finestra who’s fighting to save his label during the 1970s. Wilde and Cannavale join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their new series.
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