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It’s not often we get new David Cronenberg material. And while the upcoming series, “Dead Ringers,” isn’t directed by the legendary filmmaker, his DNA is still all over it, as it is a remake of the 1988 film of the same name.

Brendan Fraser has been praised as a “class individual” while on the red carpet of the BAFTAs 2023.The 76th BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) are revealed tonight (February 19) in a ceremony hosted by Richard E. Grant and Alison Hammond at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.Taking to the red carpet ahead of the event though, Fraser proved just how classy he could be.Speaking to red carpet host Ali Plumb, Fraser was given a bumper sticker that reads “Honk if you’d rather be watching the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.”“I don’t know where this will fit, but maybe one of your many people…” started Plumb before Fraser took the stickers and put them inside his jacket pocket.

David Harbour is ready to suit back up as the Red Guardian — however long that may take — for Marvel's new team-up! The actor spoke with ET's Ash Crossan this week about his new Netflix family film, and also opened up about reprising his role as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian aka Russia's answer to Captain America — if you add 20 years and a few pounds.While we know from co-star Sebastian Stan that the project is still in the early stages, the team-up will bring together a cast of misfits from across the MCU — including Stan's Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost and Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster. «I really like what they've pitched me so far, even though I haven't seen the full script,» Harbour shared. «I really love the relationship that I have with Florence's character, and I really like the idea that [Alexei is] going to be with the anti-Captain America in Wyatt Russell.»Pugh played the younger sister in 'smakeshift family of four Russian assassins — which also included Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff — and made her post-snap return to the Marvel world in the 2021 series.«I feel like there's a lot of fun to be had,» Harbour added of the impending team-up. «I'm really excited about it.

Katie Reul editor First-look images of “Dead Ringers,” an upcoming limited series from Prime Video, were revealed on Tuesday along with an official April 21 premiere date. All six episodes will be released at once on Prime Video and available for streaming in over 240 countries and territories. The psychological thriller is a fresh take on director David Cronenberg’s 1988 film of the same name. “Dead Ringers” follows the complicated lives of twin gynecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle, who perform ethically questionable procedures on infertile women. Rachel Weisz, best known for her roles in 2018’s “The Favourite” and 2017’s “Disobedience,” will star as both Mantle siblings. The cast also includes Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu, Michael Chernus, Jennifer Ehle and Emily Meade.

Often, when you see that a Hollywood studio is hoping to remake a film or TV series, it feels like a cash grab, with no real reason for existing outside of earning a quick buck. But sometimes, there’s a remake that just feels like it could be great and actually build from what has come before.

Brendan Fraser announced this month that he is game to reunite with Michelle Yeoh for a fourth The Mummy movie.They co-starred in the third installment in the franchise, the 2008 picture The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Dragon Emperor.Both of the stars are now nominated for Oscars — he for his lead role in the drama The Whale and she for her star turn in the sci-fi film Everything Everywhere All At Once. With all the buzz now swirling around them both, Brendan declared that working with his 'old friend' Michelle on another Mummy movie 'sounds like fun.''I'm always looking for a job, if anyone's got the right conceit,' Brendan, 54, said on Entertainment Weekly's Awardist podcast.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz were spotted in a rare joint sighting as they enjoyed a date night in New York City this week.The Hollywood power couple, who both hail from England, were seen emerging from the august Manhattan cultural institution the 92nd Street Y.Bundling up in a camel-toned coat, Daniel, 54, looked a far cry from his James Bond years in a pageboy cap and a pair of spectacles.Rachel meanwhile warded off the northeastern wintertime chill by wrapping herself in a long, boyfriend fit black coat.The longtime couple, who have been married since 2011, had just taken in a show spearheaded by the choreographer Johnnie Cruise Mercer.

“She's a properly good egg and a genius.“Did you see her Judy Garland? About as good as acting gets.”Hugh previously confessed that some of his on-screen lovers - including Rachel Weisz and Drew Barrymore - “loathe” him and “hate” him.Speaking to US Elle back in 2009, Hugh said Rachel Weisz, who co-starred with him in About A Boy, was “Clever. Beautiful,” before cheekily adding that she “despises me.”About his leading lady in Nine Months, Julianne Moore, Hugh said: “A brilliant actress.

Call it the COVID effect: 2022 has been a year of directors returning to their past and reinterrogating it. Alongside prominent works of autofiction like James Gray’s “Armageddon Time” or Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans,” there’s a less conventional but no less revelatory work that also emerged this year: Mark Pellington’s “Going All the Way: The Director’s Edit.” Note the semantics of the title.

Daniel Craig revealed that Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday after he followed his English actress wife Rachel Weisz by becoming a US citizen.The 54-year-old English actor while promoting his new Knives Out sequel on Monday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was asked by the host if he understood Thanksgiving.'I do understand Thanksgiving. It's about giving thanks, as far as I understand,' quipped Daniel who looked sharp in a grey suit with purple dark tie and purple pocket square.

JAMES Bond star Daniel Craig looks set to become caught up in a new row with his neighbours in a battle over a 65ft tree at his mansion. Craig and his wife, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, could have a fight on their hands with nearby residents over their plans to cutback a tree at their £6million townhouse in North London.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave Daniel Craig 's daughter a warm welcome at the premiere of his new movie Black Adam in London on Tuesday.

Daniel Craig was in high spirits as he stepped out with his wife Rachel Weisz on Sunday.MORE: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz look cosy at afterparty during very rare outingThe couple were photographed looking cosy together at an afterparty to toast Daniel's latest movie project, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. And now they have another reason to celebrate.

Daniel Craig had his number one cheerleader on-hand for support at the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiere with his wife Rachel Weisz making a low-key appearance. It was a big night for the former James Bond actor who debuted the highly-anticipated sequel to Rian Johnson’s critically acclaimed 2019 crime mystery as the closing event for this year’s BFI London Film Festival.  Daniel, 54, hit the red carpet solo, looking smart in a 007-worthy tuxedo, before being joined by the rest of his Glass Onion co-stars including actress and singer Janelle Monae and director Rian.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz maintain one of Hollywood's most private marriages and are very rarely photographed together.So, fans were delighted to see a candid snapshot of the couple on Sunday as they attended an afterparty for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – Daniel's latest project. WATCH: Love Life Lowdown: Rachel WeiszDaniel, 54, and Rachel, 52, were seen sat side-by-side on a sofa alongside Barbara Broccoli, an American film and stage producer, best known internationally for her work on the James Bond film series.Daniel has his arm resting behind Rachel, who looks stunning in a form-fitting, long-sleeved black dress, with the trio are all smiling slightly for the camera. The couple have been married since June 2011, having started dating in December 2010. Just four guests were in attendance at their nuptials, including Daniel’s daughter Ella, 30, from his relationship with Fiona Loudon, and Rachel's son Henry, now 16, from her previous romance with director Darren Aronofsky.Daniel and Rachel went on to welcome their own child together, a little girl, in September 2018.

Brendan Fraser has taken a swipe at Tom Cruise's critically-panned The Mummy reboot in a candid new interview.The actor, 53, who starred as adventurer Rick O'Connell in three of the hit franchise's films, said the 2017 box office flop 'lacked the fun' seen in 1999's The Mummy, 2001's The Mummy Returns and 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.Brendan, who is hotly-tipped for awards season success with his role in The Whale, told Variety:  'It is hard to make that movie. The ingredient that we had going for our Mummy, which I didn't see in the new one, was fun.  Face of the franchise: Brendan Fraser has taken a swipe at Tom Cruise's critically panned The Mummy reboot in a candid new interview (pictured in 1999's The Mummy with Rachel Weisz)'That was what was lacking in that incarnation.

Clayton Davis The depth of Hugh Jackman, the Australian leading man whose multi-talented arsenal has graced the screen and stages over the last three decades, is one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile actors. His movies have a collective gross of more than $5 billion worldwide, placing him in the top 25 earners of all time.   To celebrate Jackman’s birthday, Variety ranks his 12 best film performances of his career so far.   His big break came when he landed the superhero Wolverine in 20th Century Fox’s inaugural “X-Men” (2000), which was followed by several sequels and spin-offs, most notably “Logan” (2017).   An actor’s actor, he’s worked alongside some of the industry’s finest actors such as Nicole Kidman (“Australia”) and Meg Ryan (“Kate and Leopold”) and visionary directors like Christopher Nolan (“The Prestige”) and Denis Villeneuve (“Prisoners”).   After hosting the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, his personal invitation to the Oscars when he took on the famous role of Frenchman and former prisoner Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” (2012), which earned him a best actor nomination, in addition to a Golden Globe prize for lead actor (comedy/musical).

EXCLUSIVE: Poppy Liu has joined the Stampede Ventures movie Space Cadet which is currently filming with Emma Roberts (Holidate, Madame Web), Gabrielle Union (The Inspection, Bad Boys II), Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy, Love in the Villa), Columbian Pop Star Sebastián Yatra, David Foley (The Kids in the Hall, A Bug’s Life), and Desi Lydic (The Daily Show, Awkward). Liz. W. Garcia (The Lifeguard) is helming off her screenplay.

Clayton Davis After two weeks of solid showings at the box office, excellent reviews and passionate fan responses, “The Woman King” has become one of the year’s standout hits, with plans to be competitive in the awards races for both major and artisan category attention.  One of the film’s standout stars, Thuso Mbedu, who plays the young Nawi, will be campaigning for supporting actress attention, Variety has learned. Academy Award winner Viola Davis (“Fences”) will be the sole actress campaigning for lead actress.  Mbedu, who was the breakout sensation of 2021’s Emmy-nominated series “The Underground Railroad” from director Barry Jenkins, will compete in supporting alongside her co-stars Sheila Atim, Jayme Lawson, Adrienne Warren and most prominent, Lashana Lynch. All of the male actors, including John Boyega, will be competing in supporting actor. 

Scanners is in development at HBO.The series is written and led by William Bridges, who won an Emmy for co-writing Black Mirror episode USS Callister. He also served as a writer on Stranger Things and created 2020 TV series Soulmates with Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso).According to The Hollywood Reporter, Yann Demange, who helmed the pilot episode of Lovecraft Country and 2014 film ‘71, will direct and executive produce the series.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter A series version of the David Cronenberg film “Scanners” is in development at HBO, Variety has confirmed. Per the official description, the series is “set in the mind-bending world of David Cronenberg’s seminal film. Pursued by relentless agents with unimaginable powers, two women living on the fringes of modern society must learn to work together to topple a vast conspiracy determined to bring them to heel.” William Bridges (“Black Mirror,” “Stranger Things”) will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. Yann Demange (“’71,” “Lovecraft Country) will direct and executive produce via Wayward Films. Cronenberg, who wrote and directed the original film, will serve as an executive producer. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer will executive produce on behalf of Media Res Studio. Meredith Duff and Sarah Sullivan of Wayward Films will also executive produce along with René Malo and Fanny-Laure Malo, Pierre David, Clark Peterson, and Aaron Gilbert. The show is a co-production between HBO, Media Res Studio, and Wayward Films.