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Deadline article announcing the news.“Zomb-com incoming! I repeat, zomb-com incoming!” she said, retweeting about the upcoming movie.The actress explained on Twitter that the feature film was not her first choice for her directorial debut and noted that it was “discouraging” to have her first three films fall through “because movies often do.”Zomb-com incoming! I repeat, zomb-com incoming! https://t.co/soG26Mevi9Williams told fans that the movie is “a stylized 80s” and noted that “stylistically, the actors are NOT teens but are playing teens (and an undead guy) because that was how many of [her] fave 80s movies were.”“The film follows an unpopular high schooler who accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and starts to rebuild him into the man of her dreams using the broken tanning bed in her garage,” Deadline reported.Williams previously shared that she found solace in writing and acting after her father’s shocking suicide in 2014 at 63 and hopes to make her mark and honor her father with her career in Hollywood following his advice: “Be kind, work very hard.”

Robin Williams' daughter Zelda Williams is making her directorial debut with 'Lisa Frankenstein'. The 32-year-old filmmaker - whose father tragically died aged 63 in August 2014 - is making moves behind the camera with the upcoming movie, which is set to star Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Focus Features made the announcement on Wednesday (29.

Robin Williams' only daughter has been tapped to direct , a Focus Features film starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse, ET confirms.In the film, which is set in 1989, an unpopular high schooler accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and starts to rebuild him into the man of her dreams using the broken tanning bed in her garage.Academy Award winner Diablo Cody wrote the script, and will serve as a producer on the project alongside Mason Novick. Jeff Lampert will be an executive producer for the film, while Focus Features’s Vice President of Production and Development, Michelle Momplaisir, will serve as the creative executive on the project.Williams tweeted about the news on Wednesday, writing, «Zomb-com incoming! I repeat, zomb-com incoming!»«I know Hollywood gets a bad rep for regurgitating sequels and remakes and reboots over and over and over… and yeah, it totally does that!» she added in a follow up tweet. «But it’s also finally letting me make the most bonkers, wonderful zombie script I’ve ever read, and for that, I will be forever grateful!»In a third tweet, Williams addressed the fact that will mark her feature-length directorial debut, writing, «For anyone coming here to be like 'THIS is your first feature?!', it wasn’t meant to be. I had three films fall apart before this, because movies often do.

The late great Robin Williams' only daughter Zelda will make her feature directorial debut on Focus Features' zom-com Lisa Frankenstein, which was penned by Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody.'I know Hollywood gets a bad rep for regurgitating sequels and remakes and reboots over and over and over… and yeah, it totally does that!' the 32-year-old filmmaker tweeted on Wednesday.'But it's also finally letting me make the most bonkers, wonderful zombie script I've ever read, and for that, I will be forever grateful!' Congrats! The late great Robin Williams' only daughter Zelda (pictured December 2) will make her feature directorial debut on Focus Features' zom-com Lisa Frankenstein, which was penned by Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo CodyZelda previously helmed the 2020 short Kappa Kappa Die, the 2018 short Shrimp, a 2019 episode of Dark/Web, and seven music videos.'Also, for anyone coming here to be like, "This is your first feature?!" It wasn't meant to be,' Williams continued. 'I had three films fall apart before this, because movies often do.

Hollie RichardsonThe mentee becomes the mentor tonight, as the three finalists tackle their own makeup masterclasses. Never has the phrase “Sorry, I thought that was your natural chin” felt more at home than when issued from the mouth of Maya Jama.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has expressed his desire to play Popeye in a live-action movie if another one ever gets made.Taking to Twitter this past weekend, the musician and actor – who recently starred as a bounty hunter in Disney+‘s new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi – pitched the idea of him taking on the role of the much-loved cartoon sailor.“If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man,” he tweeted on Sunday (June 19).If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man.— Flea (@flea333) June 19, 2022Although he’s predominantly known as the bassist for the California rock titans, Flea has been acting in TV shows and major motion pictures for decades.Some of his most notable roles include Back To The Future II and III, The Big Lebowski, Baby Driver, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, The Chase, My Own Private Idaho, and he’s voiced characters in The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad.Created by E.C. Segar, Popeye initially started off in 1929 as a comic book. The character made its way to the big screen in a 1980 with the release of a live-action musical directed by Robert Altman and starring Robin Williams as the titular character.Whether a new Popeye movie is in the works is not known at this point, but judging from the responses to Flea’s tweet it looks like people would be into the idea.Hollywood Heights actor Meredith Salenger was among those in his replies, telling the bassist: “Robert Altman’s was one of my favs.

Ethan Hawke couldn't be more proud of his daughter Maya and the success she has achieved since starring in Stranger Things.MORE: 7 questions we have after watching Stranger Things season four volume 2 trailerIn a recent interview promoting his new movie, Black Phone, the actor opened up to Yahoo Entertainment about how their relationship was discovered by fans.VIDEO: See the Stranger Things volume four part two teaser trailerThe internet was certainly left abuzz when people began uncovering Maya's parentage, although Ethan was simply referred to by many, especially younger viewers, as "Moon Knight guy" in reference to his recent project."I just found out Ethan Hawke from Moon Knight is Maya Hawke from Stranger Things' father im going feral rn," one fan commented, with another saying: "Omg robin's dad is the guy from moon knight."MORE: Ethan Hawke didn't like working with Robin Williams – find out whyHowever, the stance proved to be divisive, as several didn't take the actor's reduction to "Moon Knight guy" quite as well, with one fan tweeting: "Seeing people just now learning that Maya Hawke (Robin - Stranger Things) is the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke…  Y'all! Read a book!"Ethan Hawke reacting to young TikTokers and Stranger Things fans calling him "the Moon Knight guy"...

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIn 1993, audiences were charmed by Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” emotionally stirred by horror and heroism in “Schindler’s List” and reassured that true love exists after checking out “Sleepless in Seattle.”But there’s no denying that the movie of the year, at least in terms of sheer box office impact, was “Jurassic Park,” Steven Spielberg’s epic story of dinosaurs gone rogue.Thanks to stunning CGI advancements and quality storytelling to match, “Jurassic Park” became a sensation that changed cinema by revealing the potential of digital imagery.

Dead Poets Society on the 33rd anniversary of the films release. The 1980s classic had an all-star cast of young up and comers in Hollywood and follows the lives of students who were being mentored by their radical and progressive English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams. Amongst the cast was Ethan Hawke, who on the birthday of the film shared several throwback images of him and the rest of the cast, during filming, on his Instagram account.

Gwyneth Paltrow left a flirty comment on Ethan Hawke's latest throwback Instagram featuring images from his 1989 film Dead Poets Society, on ThursdayPaltrow, 49, quipped that she wished she had 'made out' with more members of the cast. Hawke wholeheartedly agreed with Gwyneth in an Instagram response.The actress reportedly dated one of the film's stars, Robert Sean Leonard and she would go on to share steamy scenes with Ethan Hawke in 1998's Great Expectations.

Gwyneth Paltrow is thinking about all the guys she didn’t kiss. On Thursday, Ethan Hawke took to Instagram to mark the 33rd anniversary of the release of “Dead Poet’s Society”, which he starred in alongside Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles and more.

Gwyneth Paltrow is thinking about all the guys she didn't kiss. On Thursday, Ethan Hawke took to Instagram to mark the 33rd anniversary of the release of , which he starred in alongside Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles and more.To commemorate the milestone, Hawke shared a series of photos from the flick, which he captioned with a quote from Williams' character, John Keating, a teacher at an all-boys high school that inspired his students through his poetry lessons.«I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way,» the quote reads.Paltrow was quick to chime in in the comments section, calling the «best movie EVER,» before revealing a long-held wish she has about the cast.«I wish I had made out with more of you than I did,» Paltrow admitted.Hawke, with whom Paltrow starred in the 1998 film , replied to the actress' comment, quipping, «We all wish the same.»A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs)While they never appeared in a movie together, in real life, Paltrow and Leonard reportedly dated back in the '90s.Paltrow went on to marry Chris Martin in 2003.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast news roundup, Marc Maron goes into business with Acast; iHeartMedia orders slate of podcasts from Bloomberg Media; Financial Times and Pushkin Industries probe the porn biz; Sony Music goes into “Binge” mode; American Girl Doll launches podcast network; and more.Top podcaster Marc Maron inked a three-year deal with indie podcast platform Acast for his podcast “WTF With Marc Maron.” The podcast will now be hosted, monetized and distributed via Acast, and Maron’s show will also be making use of the platform’s paid memberships offering, Acast+. Maron’s podcast has approximately 55 million listens per year, primarily in North America. Maron launched “WTF” in 2009, and since then has become a mainstay in the podcasting world.

EXCLUSIVE: Charles Finch (Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love) is as English as they come, but Hollywood runs through his veins. Having written movies, produced a few, directed three; managed movie stars and built brands, and published high-end cultural magazines, he decided “smack in the middle of Covid, in my late fifties,” that he wanted to go back to making movies.

John Mulaney is clearing up a misconception he feels people have about the late Robin Williams and the source of his brilliant comedy.

Leni Klum was a dead ringer for her mother Heidi Klum in photos featuring a spectacular little black dress that she posted to her Instagram on Monday.The 18-year-old model stunned in the off-the-shoulder ensemble, which appeared to be the same as a dress that Heidi wore back in 1998.'prom night in mamas dress,' Leni captioned her post, while her mother commented with a lovestruck emoji. Hand-me-down: Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, 18, stunned in a little black dress ahead of prom night in an Instagram post from Monday.

comedy festival, the streamer confirmed which performances will be available to view in the coming weeks, including tributes to late comedians such as Bob Saget and Robin Williams and the yet-to-be-announced date for Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’s groundbreaking set at Dodger Stadium.Featuring a wide range of events and stars, the festival also made headlines for some of its comedians’ jokes, such as Pete Davidson’s digs at Kanye West. But the biggest news of the fest was when Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker being charged with four misdemeanor counts.

Netflix has announced a June 10 premiere date for A Tribute To Bob Saget, a celebration of the comedian and actor’s life in comedy with his friends and family. The date was unveiled as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

Pete Davidson has joked about Kanye West pulling a ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ – watch footage from his Netflix Is A Joke Festival set below.Davidson appeared at the festival last Friday (April 29) to premiere his new show, Pete Davidson And Best Friends, which was filmed for release on Netflix later in the year. To a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, he opened the set by poking fun at the claims that West tried to spread rumours about Davidson – who is currently dating West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian – having AIDS.“I had an AIDS scare this year,” he said before telling the audience that he got himself tested for the condition since West is a “genius”.

Pete Davidson has been on the receiving end of some attacks from Kanye West, who has called him “Skete” (and worse) in numerous incendiary social media posts ever since the “Saturday Night Live” star began dating West’s ex, Kim Kardashian.

Pete Davidson compares Kanye West to Mrs. Doubtfire in his new Netflix comedy special, making light of the custody drama between his girlfriend Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband.Earlier this year, Kanye, 44, made a string of accusations that Kim, 41, was preventing him from having full access to their four children; North, sight, Saint, six, Chicago, four and Psalm, three.In a move that is sure to enrage the rapper, SNL funnyman Pete, 28, devotes a segment in Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival where he admits to 'secretly hoping' that Kim's ex-husband 'pulls a Mrs.