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  • ‘Aladdin’ Star Marwan Kenzari Joins Charlize Theron in Action Thriller ‘Old Guard’

    ‘Aladdin’ Star Marwan Kenzari Joins Charlize Theron in Action Thriller ‘Old Guard’

    Disney

    Marwan Kenzari, who plays Jafar in Disney’s live-action “Aladdin,” has just signed on to “The Old Guard” with Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne.

    Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the action feature, which is based on the comic from author Greg Rucka and artist Leandro Fernandez.  Skydance and Netflix are producing.

    “Old Guard” is about a group of soldiers, led by Andromache of Scythia (aka “Andy” (Theron), who have been cursed with immortality and have been working as mercenaries through the ages. They then discover the existence of a new immortal, a black woman serving in the Marines, as a nefarious organization captures their undying actions on camera.

    Kenzari will play a man who was once a Moor warrior.

    The Dutch-born actor’s recent Hollywood films include the star-studded remake of “Murder on the Orient Express,” Malik in the Tom Cruise flop “The Mummy” and Druses in the “Ben-Hur” remake.

    [Via THR]

  • First ‘Addams Family’ Teaser Trailer Is a Ghoulish Good Time

    First ‘Addams Family’ Teaser Trailer Is a Ghoulish Good Time

    MGM

    Snap, snap — “The Addams Family” is back.

    MGM has dropped the first teaser trailer for its upcoming animated take on the classic creepy characters. Charlize Theron and Oscar Isaac voice ghoulish couple Morticia and Gomez, who encourage their kids Wednesday and Pugsley to be as uniquely themselves as possible.

    And we can’t forget the delightfully out-there antics of Uncle Fester and Grandma!

    The Addamses are planning for a big family function, but run into trouble with neighbor and reality TV host Margaux Needler who is “consumed with a desire for absolute suburban pastel perfection.” What a weirdo.

    This is the fourth feature film version of the Addams Family, and the first animated. It will have a lot to live up to in its 1991 predecessor starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia.

    “The Addams Family” opens in theaters October 11.

  • New ‘Long Shot’ Clip: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Discuss Dating Woes

    New ‘Long Shot’ Clip: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Discuss Dating Woes

    Long Shot clip still
    Lionsgate Movies/YouTube

    With Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen‘s new rom-com “Long Shot” due out next month, Lionsgate has released a new clip.

    The two actors play a mismatched pairing, and the clip shows just how much. Her character, Charlotte, is a presidential hopeful, and his, Fred, is a struggling journalist. As they discuss their love lives — or lack thereof — in the clip, we see that her reasons for being single are a lot different than his.

    “I mean, who wants to follow me around the world and hope I have five minutes to be affectionate?” she asks.

    The footage also highlights his growing crush on her, which stems all the way back to his childhood. Watch below.

    The film is directed by Jonathan Levine, and its cast also includes June Diane Raphael, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, Ravi Patel, and Alexander Skarsgård.

    “Long Shot” premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March and hits theaters May 3.

  • New ‘Long Shot’ Trailer: Charlize Theron’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Is Seth Rogen

    New ‘Long Shot’ Trailer: Charlize Theron’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Is Seth Rogen

    Long Shot trailer still
    Lionsgate Movies/YouTube

    The latest trailer for “Long Shot” is here, complete with an excellent “Pretty Woman” reference.

    Lionsgate dropped the preview on Wednesday, again showing off the upcoming rom-com starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen. The two actors star as an unlikely romantic pair; she plays Charlotte Field, the U.S. secretary of state and a presidential candidate, while he portrays Fred Flarsky, a down-on-his-luck journalist. Another character describes the mismatch to Fred in a creative way: “It’s ‘Pretty Woman,’ but she’s Richard Gere and you’re Julia Roberts.”

    Watch below.

    The film also stars June Diane Raphael, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, Randall Park. Meanwhile, Alexander Skarsgård appears as a fictional Canadian prime minister unafraid to use a bad pickup line. The script was written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah, and the film is directed by Jonathan Levine.

    “Long Shot” premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, on March 9, and it opens in theaters May 3.

  • Roger Ailes Movie With Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman Gets Release Date

    Roger Ailes Movie With Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman Gets Release Date

    Universal

    The star-studded, still-untitled movie chronicling the downfall of Fox News boss Roger Ailes has a release date.

    Lionsgate has slated the Jay Roach-directed film for December 20.

    The movie is packed with A-list talent: Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly; Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson; Margot Robbie as news producer Kayla Pospisil; and John Lithgow as Ailes himself.

    Malcolm McDowell, Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon, Mark Duplass also star.

    The story follows the women who took on the Fox News mogul and the network’s toxic male culture. Carlson sued Ailes for sexual harassment in 2016 and Kelly came forward with her allegations. Ailes ultimately stepped down as CEO.

    The Ailes movie joins a crowded slate around Christmas, which includes “Star Wars: Episode IX” and the adaptation of Broadway’s “Cats.”

  • ‘Long Shot’ Trailer Pairs Seth Rogen With Childhood Crush Charlize Theron

    ‘Long Shot’ Trailer Pairs Seth Rogen With Childhood Crush Charlize Theron

    Lionsgate

    Turns out Charlize Theron isn’t such a “Long Shot” for Seth Rogen.

    The trailer for the romantic comedy previews introduces Rogen as Fred Flarksy, an unemployed journalist who runs into his childhood crush/babysitter Charlotte Field (Theron), now the Secretary of State.

    As Charlotte prepares to run for president, she hires Fred as  a speechwriter. Unexpected sparks fly, but their around-the-world romance is threatened by Fred’s past and present indiscretions.

    The disparity in their looks and levels of success are clear, and the movie doesn’t hold back in acknowledging that. Fred’s friend (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) observes, “It’s ‘Pretty Woman,’ but she’s Richard Gere and you’re Julia Roberts.” Meanwhile, Charlotte’s advisor (June Diane Raphael) likens the pairing to Kate Middleton hooking up with Danny DeVito.

    The humor seems to balance between profane and sweet. And while Theron’s character is a world-famous politician, the movie is not as political as it is a firm rom-com.

    “Long Shot” opens in theaters May 3.

  • ‘Long Shot’ Trailer Tease: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Start Secret Romance

    ‘Long Shot’ Trailer Tease: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Start Secret Romance

    Long Shot trailer tease still
    Lionsgate Movies/YouTube

    What are the chances? That is the question the “Long Shot” trailer tease asks.

    Liongate Movies released the shot video Wednesday, teasing the trailer before it drops on Friday. Movie fans only get to watch 15 seconds, but they’re full of stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen as their ostensibly mismatched characters.

    Theron’s character, Charlotte, is a top diplomat running for president, while Rogen’s Fred is a struggling journalist. She also happens to have been his first crush. When Charlotte hires Fred to spice up her campaign speeches, sparks fly. What ignites is what the synopsis describes as a “profane, funny and unexpected love.”

    Watch below.

    The romantic comedy also stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Ravi Patel, and Alexander Skarsgård. It’s directed by Jonathan Levine based on a script by Dan Sterling.

    “Long Shot” opens May 3, and before then, look for its official trailer on Feb. 15.

  • 2019 Oscars Reveal First Round of Presenters

    2019 Oscars Reveal First Round of Presenters

    Warner Bros.

    This year’s Oscars will mark the first time in three decades that the ceremony has gone without a host. But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making sure that the event will still feature plenty of stars on stage.

    Earlier this week, Oscars producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss revealed the first round of presenters who will be announcing categories and handing out statuettes at the Academy Awards later this month. That group is:

    Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson, and Constance Wu.

    We have to hand it to producers: That’s a pretty solid list of people. We’re especially excited to see what kind of witty banter Fey, Poehler, and Rudolph deliver. (Perhaps a preview of their upcoming Netflix film, “Wine Country”?)

    According to the producers, the show’s aim is to put the focus squarely on the honored films, and the diversity that they represent in the industry at large.

    “The Oscar nominees have generated tremendous worldwide attention through their captivating stories, achievements and performances,” Gigliotti and Weiss said in a joint statement. “We want to give the public an opportunity to once again experience the moments that have moved us all. It is a celebration of our universal love of movies.”

    The 91st annual Oscars will air on Sunday, February 24 on ABC.

    [via: Oscars.org]

  • Seth Rogen-Charlize Theron Comedy Officially Titled ‘Long Shot’

    Seth Rogen-Charlize Theron Comedy Officially Titled ‘Long Shot’

    Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron side-by-side
    A24; Universal Pictures

    Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron‘s upcoming comedy is no longer untitled.

    The film’s official title has finally been announced. Lionsgate revealed Tuesday that it is called “Long Shot.”

    The Jonathan Levine-directed comedy was written by Dan Sterling. It centers on an unlikely romantic pairing: an unemployed journalist (Rogen) and his former babysitter and childhood crush (Theron), who is now a powerful diplomat. He decides to pursue her in spite of how unattainable she is.

    “Long Shot” is slated to premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, in March, alongside several other high-profile films. Then, in May, the film will open in theaters. It was originally slated to kick off its theatrical run in early June, but the new date was announced in mid-January.

    The film’s cast also includes O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Ravi Patel, and Alexander Skarsgård.

    “Long Shot” hits theaters May 3.

    [via: Deadline]

  • Seth Rogen-Charlize Theron Comedy Headed to Theaters Early

    Seth Rogen-Charlize Theron Comedy Headed to Theaters Early

    Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron side-by-side
    A24; Universal Pictures

    The wait for the upcoming untitled comedy starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron has just gotten a lot shorter.

    The film was set to premiere in early June, but now it will hit theaters on May 3, Deadline reports. The release date is now closer to the comedy’s world premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, in March. It will open in theaters alongside the thriller “The Intruder” and the animated film “Uglydolls.”

    Directed by Jonathan Levine from a screenplay by Dan Sterling, the comedy centers on an ambitious diplomat who is romantically entangled with a hard-partying journalist. The two will apparently try to keep their “red-hot romance” a secret, and we assume it’ll be a hilarious struggle. Rogen and Theron are joined in the film by actors O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Ravi Patel, and Alexander Skarsgård.

    Look for the rom-com in theaters on May 3. In the meantime, we’ll be waiting for the title to finally be revealed.

    [via: Deadline]