Margot Robbie , Following Success of 'Barbie' , With 'Monopoly' Movie.
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen.
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NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen.
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Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
The game is available in over 100 countries
and has sold almost half-a-billion copies
since its release in 1935.
LuckyChap attained blockbuster success with
'Barbie,' which became the highest-grossing
movie of 2023, raking in $1.4 billion globally.
I could not imagine a better production
team for this beloved and iconic brand
than LuckyChap.
They are exceptional
producers who choose their projects
with great thought and care, and join
Monopoly with a clear point of view.
We are tremendously excited
to be working with the entire
LuckyChap team on what we all
believe can be their next blockbuster, Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
Both LuckyChap and Hasbro
released statements expressing their
excitement for the upcoming project.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended.
Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended.
Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
As one of the most iconic games
in the world, Monopoly provides
an incredible platform for
storytelling opportunities, Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film, via NBC.
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game.
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NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game.
A fake 'James Bond' trailer starring Henry Cavill has racked up millions of views online. The fake trailer introduces Cavill as the new Bond using a mix of footage from other movies and AI. It also ambitiously casts Margot Robbie as a Bond girl. So far the wannabe trailer featuring Cavill and Robbie has generated 2.3 million viewers, presumably driven by a mix of fans enjoying it as a "what-if" effort along with some people being fooled by it.
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From Emily Blunt's much-discussed Schiaparelli gown to Lily Gladstone's Gucci and Joe Big Mountain collaboration, Jenna Lyons and HauteLeMode's Luke Meagher reveal their favorite Oscars red carpet looks with The Hollywood Reporter.
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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From Emma Stone's best actress to win to 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Maestro' being completely shut out, The Hollywood Reporter is breaking down all of the 2024 Oscars snubs and surprises.
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Some US Weapon , Shipments to Israel Continue , Amid Invasion of Rafah.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Officials familiar with the matter claim that
shipments of both offensive and defensive
weapons have been sent to Israel in recent days.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
NBC reports that with no ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in sight, Israeli forces have continued its bombardment of Rafah amid ground operations. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
Aid groups, along with doctors and local officials, have expressed
growing concern that hospitals in Rafah have already been
overwhelmed ahead of a feared full-scale Israeli assault. .
For five days, no fuel and
virtually no humanitarian aid
entered the Gaza Strip,
and we are scraping
the bottom of the barrel, Hamish Young, UNICEF Senior Emergency
Coordinator in the Gaza Strip, via NBC.
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks. .
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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A show set in the same universe as 'The Office' has received a series order from Peacock. The project is co-created by 'The Office's' Greg Daniels and 'Nathan For You' co-creator Michael Koman. Like NBC's former Emmy-winning comedy starring Steve Carell, the series will also be a mockumentary. It features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. Production will begin in July.
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NBC has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy 'Happy's Place,' starring Reba McEntire. 'Happy's Place' sees McEntire play Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her 2001 sitcom, 'Reba,' including showrunner Kevin Abbott, and co-star Melissa Peterman.
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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A television adaptation of Park Chan-wook's 2003 film 'Oldboy' is in the works. The Korean filmmaker is partnering with Lionsgate Television to develop the series, which would be an English-language adaptation of the story. Park said, "Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing 'Oldboy' into the world of television. I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling."
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Peter Dinklage joins star-studded Wicked movie cast. The Emmy winning actor joins stars such as Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh in the upcoming film..