Day: December 19, 2024

It’s surprising that Barry Jenkins, the director behind the Academy Award-winning “Moonlight,” is set to direct a spin-off of “The Lion King.” This seems almost unbelievable given the industry’s past reluctance to fund heartfelt projects like his, even in the ’90s. Today, just getting a major project greenlit requires a fierce struggle. The film, titled “Mufasa: The Lion King,” scripted by Jeff Nathanson, has been on Jenkins’ agenda since 2020. However, upon closer inspection, it appears that he is not heavily involved in the project; there are only fleeting moments of his signature style, such as an ethereal scene where three lions interact in the grass.

What’s the typical timeline for hearing wedding bells when in a relationship, considering different perspectives? In the series “Virgin River,” it took six seasons and 64 episodes to reach that point.

In the fresh comedy “Laid” by Peacock, the phrase “body count” takes on a chilling new meaning. When Ruby (Stephanie Hsu) learns that her past lovers and casual flings are mysteriously dropping dead one after another, she’s given the challenging mission of discovering what could be behind this string of tragic events. To unravel the mystery, she enlists the help of her roommate and best friend AJ (Zosia Mamet), whose fascination with true crime and knack for using office supplies proves useful. AJ creates “Ruby’s Sex History,” a whiteboard adorned with photos, notes, and yarn, which charts every man Ruby has ever been intimate with. The two friends must crack the case quickly to prevent more deaths from occurring.

Regardless of her consistent efforts to push the limits of acceptable taste in popular music, sometimes even crossing those boundaries, Lady Gaga consistently proves her exceptional vocal talent by releasing powerful ballads at regular intervals.

David Tennant has shared his first tattoo which pays tribute to his wife Georgia.

Tom Holland has opened up on the benefits of working alongside girlfriend Zendaya.

On Wednesday, it seemed like Ruth Langsford accepted her husband Eamonn Holmes’ truce gesture through a subtle social media action.

The reboot of ’80s BBC drama Bergerac has been given a 2025 release window.

Molly-Mae Hague subtly suggests her breakup with former fiancé, Tommy Fury, in the preview for her upcoming six-episode series on Amazon Prime Video titled “Behind It All”.