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‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Divides Critics: Captures That ‘Sopranos’ Magic But Overstuffed With Callbacks
Film written by David Chase opens in theaters and HBO Max on Oct. 1
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Edie Falco’s Cameo in ‘Many Saints of Newark’ Was Cut From Film, Director Says
“We, believe it or not, shot a few things that included other cast members,” Alan Taylor says
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Universal Aims to Head Off ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Online Backlash
The musical is facing virulent early reviews, weak tracking and criticism for casting 27-year-old Ben Platt as a high school student
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‘Benediction’ Director Terence Davies Explains Why Most Linear Biopics Are ‘Incredibly Dull’ (Video)
TIFF 2021: “I’m interested in not literally what happened next. What’s more important is what happens emotionally next,” the filmmaker says
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Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson Remembered by ‘Friday’ Writers Ice Cube and DJ Pooh: ‘Naturally Funny Dude’
“Sorry I couldn’t bring your character Ezal back to the big screen in ‘Last Friday,’” Ice Cube says
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White House Lifts Travel Ban on Vaccinated Travelers From UK, EU, Others
Foreign nationals traveling to U.S. must be fully vaccinated and test negative starting in early November
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John Oliver Explains That Adam Driver Shout-Out at the Emmys: ‘His Presence Was Felt Throughout Our Script’
“If he’s mad about it, that’s what we’re really looking for,” “Last Week Tonight” host says backstage
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Here’s What the Emmys Bleeped From ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brett Goldstein’s Speech
“This speech is going to be f—ing short,” the actor who plays Roy Kent said
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Paramount Communications Head Chris Petrikin to Exit in Wake of Jim Gianopulos Departure
Executive joined the studio in 2017 after 10 years at Fox
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Lucasfilm Publicity Head Lynne Hale to Retire After 35 Years
Industry veteran plans to retire at the end of 2021
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Noah Jupe, Jaeden Martell to Star in ‘Lost Boys’ Reboot for Warner Bros
Jonathan Entwistle will direct, and “Static Shock” writer Randy McKinnon is penning the script
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Rupert Murdoch’s Fiscal 2021 Pay Dips to $31.1 Million, Lachlan’s Slips to $27.7 Million
Fox says pandemic prompted top executives “reduced their aggregate total target compensation by 9%”
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LeVar Burton No Longer Interested in ‘Jeopardy’ Hosting Gig
“They say be careful of what you wish for, because what I found out is that it wasn’t the thing that I wanted after all,” he says
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Dan Levy Signs Film and TV Deal With Netflix, Will Direct and Star in Rom-Com
“Schitt’s Creek” star will begin work on TV side in July 2022 after his deal with ABC Signature ends
