Month: April 2023

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Richard Madden will star in the thriller “Killer Heat,” from Amazon Studios.

The movie, which is based on Jo Nesbø’s 2021 short story “The Jealousy Man,” centers on twin brothers (Madden) caught in a violent love triangle on a remote Greek island, and a damaged detective known as “The Jealousy Man” (Gordon-Levitt), who is called in to investigate. “Night of the Kings” filmmaker Philippe Lacôte has signed on to direct, from a script penned by Roberto Bentivegna (“House of Gucci”).

In addition to starring in the film, Gordon-Levitt will also executive produce the project alongside Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson, Tom Karnowski and Makeready’s Collin Creighton.

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Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 actress Caterina Scorsone announced on social media that she and her family escaped a fire that destroyed their home and killed their four pets. Scorsone posted on Instagram, along with a photo of her ruined house, then other images of the home, family and their fur babies: “A couple of months ago my house burned down. While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub. When I looked down the hallway a river of thick black smoke had already formed and was filling the house. One thing about fires: they happen fast. I had about two minutes to get my three kids out of the house, and we escaped with less than shoes on our feet. But we got out. And for that I am eternally grateful.”

Scorsone added that she and her family are still grieving the animals they lost: “But we are lucky we got to love them at all. This is not a post about a fire. This is a post about community. This is a love letter to the incredible people that showed up and the incredible ways that they did.  Thank you to the firefighters and the investigators (thank you Trey!) Thank you to my neighbor who answered our frantic knocks at her door. Thank you to the parents at my kids’ school who sent toys and books, my friends at @greysabc and @shondaland who sent clothing and supplies, my sisters who flew in to handle logistics so that I could be with my kids.”

Scorsone concluded her post: “Thank you to my team who made everything easier. What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love. The only thing that matters is community. We would not be here without it and we are so grateful. Thank you. Here are some photos to honor the space we once called home, to say goodbye to the animals that loved us so well, and to celebrate that we have the only thing we ever really needed: each other. -Love, Caterina

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CBS announced that the long-running police drama ‘Blue Bloods’ has been renewed for Season 14. News of the renewal comes in the midst of the series’ Season 13, which will air its finale on May 19. ‘Blue Bloods’ also streams on Paramount+,

Led by Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, ‘Blue Bloods’ follows the Reagan family, a clan of high-powered New York City police officers and public officials, as they wage war both in the office and at home. The core cast will return for Season 14 of ‘Blue Bloods,’ with original stars Selleck and Wahlberg along with Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes all reprising their roles. Per Deadline, the cast reportedly agreed to 25% salary cuts in order to keep the show alive and continue to employ crew members

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‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ opened with $38.5 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, taking the top spot from ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’

Based on Hasbro’s fantasy tabletop game, ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ came in ahead of expectations but will still to perform strong throughout April and into May in order to launch a new movie franchise for Paramount. Overseas, the movie debuted to $33 million from 60 territories representing 83 percent of the international marketplace for a global bow of $71.5 million.

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’, directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, is based on Hasbro’s influential role-playing game and features a star-packed cast led by Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant. The film reunites Game Night helmers Goldstein and Daley, who directed from a script they wrote with Michael Gilio.

Lionsgate’s John Wick 4 fell 62 percent to $28.2 million in its second outing for a domestic tally of $122.9 million. Paramount’s Scream VI came in third with $5.3 million for a domestic tally of $98.2 million, while His Only Son, from Angel Studio, came in just under $5.3 million from only 1,920 theaters. MGM’s Creed III followed in fifth place with $5 million for a domestic total of $148.6 million.

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Actors Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Matilda Carmine Richie.

They introduced their daughter with some photos on Instagram, with Cuoco, 37, writing: “Introducing, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey, the new light of our lives. We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle Thank you to the doctors, nurses, family and friends who have helped us immensely over the last few days. We are blessed beyond belief @tommypelphrey didn’t think I could fall even more in love with you, but I did .”

Pelphrey, 40, also shared photos on social media along with the caption – a quote from 13th century Islamic poet Rumi: “‘You are the Soul of the Universe. And your name is Love.’ My heart is full of love and gratitude for this miracle…. Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey 3/30. Eternally grateful for the strength and bravery of my soulmate and best friend @kaleycuoco. You are incredible. ”

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