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‘Wicked: For Good’ Takes Off

The musical sequel made $30.8 million in box office previews, the highest of any movie this year.

By Jordan Moreau

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Eddie Murphy to Be Honored With AFI Life Achievement Award

The American Film Institute will honor him at a gala tribute at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on April 18.

By Andrew McGowan

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Jordan Firstman Sets Directorial Debut ‘Club Kid’; Will Star Opposite Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva (EXCLUSIVE)

Jordan Firstman has just wrapped production on his feature directorial debut. The internet-born multihyphenate, currently starring in HBO’s just-renewed “I Love…

By Matt Donnelly

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'The Beatles' Movies Cast 'Game of Thrones' Star Harry Lloyd as Producer George Martin (EXCLUSIVE)

The Beatles have found their legendary producer. Harry Lloyd, the British actor best known for playing Viserys Targaryen in the first season “Game of Thrones,” is…

By Alex Ritman

‘Memory of a Killer’ Trailer: Patrick Dempsey Stars as Hitman With Alzheimer's in First Look at Fox Drama

The first trailer for Fox’s “Memory of A Killer” starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperoli has been released. The series will premiere this January. The series…

By Leia Mendoza

Warner Bros. Discovery Bids Are In

The company is set to review first-round acquisition offers from Paramount, Comcast and Netflix.

By Todd Spangler, Cynthia Littleton

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