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Zoë Kravitz went full Catwoman at the New York City premiere of Tuesday night.Kravitz, who dazzled in an all-black number with a special nod to «the cat,» spoke to ET's Rachel Smith about her look, and the Catwomen of the past who inspired her portrayal of Selina Kyle.«I mean, I have literal cats on my dress, what do you think?» Kravitz said of channeling Kyle with her red carpet look. «I think she's just someone who I've been inspired by for so long, I'm so excited to celebrate her on this journey of releasing the film.»The black, floor-length strapless gown featured a corset-like lace up detail at the bodice, with two sets of cat ears at the bust to pay homage to Kravitz's role of Catwoman.

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John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton in Apple Drama Series ‘Firebug,’ Kari Skogland to Direct

Joe Otterson TV Reporter John Leguizamo has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Firebug,” Variety has learned. In addition, Kari Skogland has boarded the series as director and executive producer. Leguizamo joins previously announced cast members Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in the series.

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‘To Wong Foo The Musical,’ Theater Adaptation of 1995 Film, to World Premiere at Manchester, U.K.

Naman Ramachandran “To Wong Foo The Musical,” based on 1995 film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” will have its world premiere at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, U.K. The film, which is now considered a cult classic, starred Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Robin Williams and Ru Paul. The musical has a book and direction by original film screenplay writer Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn, casting by Sarah Leung and artwork by Feast Creative. Beginning in 1990s New York, the musical tells the story of three drag queens, Vida, Noxeema and Chichi, who embark on a trip across America to attend the drag queen of the year finals in Hollywood. When their car breaks down in Middle America, their lives, as well as those in the town, are turned upside down.

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John Leguizamo shows support for the LGBTQ community: ‘My trans brothers and sisters’

John Leguizamo is voicing his support for the LGBTQ community with a very special message. The Hollywood star decided to show support for his “trans brothers and sisters” on social media, sharing his love for his friends, family, and colleagues.Fans of the actor applauded him for publicly acknowledging his support, with many referencing his iconic character Chi Chi Rodriguez in the 1995 film ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar’“I’m all for trans and lgbtq+ cause love is love.

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Melinda Dillon Dies: ‘Close Encounters’, ‘A Christmas Story’ & ‘Absence Of Malice’ Actress Was 83

Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar nominee for Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Absence of Malice who also played Ralphie’s mom in A Christmas Story, has died. She was 83. Her family said she died January 9 in Los Angeles but did not give other details.

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John Leguizamo on His Directorial Debut ‘Critical Thinking’ and Signing a COVID Contract for ‘The Power’ (Watch)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIt’s been 25 years since John Leguizamo, Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes starred in the drag queen comedy “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.”The actors were lauded back in the day because it was considered courageous for cisgender straight men to play out and proud gay queens.Leguizamo now says if the film were made today, casting would look a lot different.“I hope we’ve evolved from that,” Leguizamo says during a Zoom interview from his home in New York’s Catskills for Thursday’s episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket.” “Obviously it should be that any actor can play anything, but … it doesn’t really work that way.