Edgar Wright to Direct Adaptation of Kidnapping Novel ‘The Chain’ at Universal

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI.

Eminem took a knee during the Super Bowl Halftime Show tonight (February 13), despite reports that the NFL had barred him from doing so.The move holds much significance in the American football league, after it was used as a means of protest by former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality in the US.The quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem at games in 2016, sparking divided reactions from fans and politicians, including Donald Trump. He became a free agent in 2017 and has not played in the NFL since.Eminem took the knee after performing ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Super Bowl Halftime Show at LA’s SoFi Stadium, where he appeared alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

50 Cent made a surprise appearance at tonight’s (February 13) Super Bowl Halftime Show, joining Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness – the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a five-way follow-up to Spider-Man: No Way Home, WandaVision, Loki, What If…? and, of course, the first Doctor Strange film – has been released.It appears to pick up where No Way Home left off, with Dr. Stephen Strange (as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch) reaping the consequences of his multiversal havoc-wreaking in that film.“I did what I had to do to protect our world,” he says off-camera, to which his sidekick-come-Sorcerer Supreme, Wong (played by Benedict Wong), replies: “You cannot control everything, Strange.

Ivan Reitman, the director behind the original Ghostbusters films, has sadly died.

Drake watches the exciting 2022 Super Bowl football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals from a suite at SoFi Stadium on Sunday (February 13) in Inglewood, Calif.

Ivan Reitman, director of Ghostbusters and Space Jam, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news to the AP.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, 25, can always count on his girlfriend of nearly five years, Olivia Holzmacher, 23, to shower him with support no matter what a game’s outcome may be. Sadly, the Bengals lost the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t affect the way Olivia feels about Joe. In fact, following the 2022 Super Bowl on Feb. 13, Olivia took to Instagram to say the following about her boyfriend via her Instagram Story: “Still beyond proud”.

Chris Morris Music ReporterProducer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster spookfest “Ghostbusters,” died in his sleep on Feb. 12, his family confirmed to the Associated Press.

William Earl The Los Angeles Rams have solidified their position as Hollywood’s hometown football team after winning Super Bowl LVI in a close 23-20 game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.NBC telecast this year’s Super Bowl contest. The Rams’ win was made all the more memorable in an industry that banks on hits by coming at the team’s home stadium through a quirk of NFL scheduling.

The NFL was "aware" that rapper Eminem was going to kneel during the Super Bowl LVI halftime performance. "That report was erroneous," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy told Fox News Digital in a statement about a report that claimed Eminem was told he couldn't kneel during the halftime show.  "We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that," he added. Eminem joined Dr.

Super Bowl LVI halftime show was an unparalleled showcase of talent and star-power that left viewers in absolute awe.Fans were already amped for the show that they'd been promised in the months leading up to the big game, but no one could have expected just how amazing it would truly be.From surprise appearances to unexpected performances to an iconic assembly of some of hip hop's greatest legends, here's a look at all the biggest and most unexpected moments from Sunday's star-studded halftime show.In one of the biggest surprises of the whole night, 50 Cent made an unexpected appearance in an even more unexpected way: hanging upside down!The rapper, suspended from the ceiling of one of the white trailer stages the show was held on, brought another beloved hit to the field, performing «In Da Club,» upside down.It wasn't long before he got himself down, and his appearance was an integral part of the 15-minute spectacle. Mary J Blige performing her #1 hit Family Affair at #SuperBowl#PepsiHalftimepic.twitter.com/hfOHGsrt3aThe celebrated icon brought her signature style to the Super Bowl halftime show stage, and stunned in a white and silver cowboy-esque ensemble that stole the spotlight in a big way. Blige was joined on stage by dancers who wore matching ensembles as she opened her set with her 2001 singer «Family Affair.» Following the opening sequence, she went into a dramatic performance of «No More Drama,» and brought the house down with the celebrated singles.

Family night. Kanye West attended Super Bowl LVI with two of his kids hours after publicly slamming estranged wife Kim Kardashian‘s romance with Pete Davidson.

He’s a true American now! Prince Harry attended Super Bowl LVI with his cousin Princess Eugenie in California nearly two years after he moved to the U.S.

Who isn’t there? While Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck kicked off their pre-Valentine’s Day celebration with an outing at Super Bowl LVI, her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez also attended the game.

Arriving in style! Joe Burrow celebrated his spot in Super Bowl LVI with a showstopping game day outfit before slipping on his Cincinnati Bengals uniform.

They did it! After the Los Angeles Rams took on the Cincinnati Bengals during the Super Bowl LVI matchup on Sunday, February 13, the Rams came out victorious at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are stepping out for the 2022 Super Bowl!

Lizzo is teasing new music!

There are always so many celebrities at the Super Bowl and now that the game is back in Los Angeles for the first time in nearly 30 years, there are more stars there than ever!

Eminem hits the stage at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (February 13) at SoFi Arena in Inglewood, Calif.

Wow, that was an exciting Super Bowl game… and now the winner has been revealed!

Surprise! Jim Carrey is back as the Cable Guy in a new commercial for Verizon that aired during the 2022 Super Bowl!

Life with your hand stuck in a can doesn’t look all that bad, especially when watching Pringles‘ new 2022 Super Bowl commercial.

Ty Burrell is starring in a new Super Bowl commercial!

Kayak is launching a contest with its 2022 Super Bowl commercial.

Surprise: it’s 50 Cent!

The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show just aired and it gave us so much nostalgia with some of the best hip-hop acts of all time!

Kevin Hart is taking a scan.

The Los Angeles Rams are the champions of the National Football League, overcoming a key injury and a second-half deficit to hold on for a 23-20 Super Bowl victory.

Chinese fans of the hit comedy series are calling out the censorship of multiple episodes, specifically ones featuring LGBTQ content.

Bennifer made a big Super Bowl appearance.

Doja Cat is living más.

As the world waits to see Edgar Wright’s upcoming psychological terror, “The Last Night in Soho”— delayed into spring 2021 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic—the admired English filmmaker already has a new film on his radar. Wright will be adapting the popular, Amazon book “The Chain,” written by Irish writer Adrian McKinty.

Dave McNary Film ReporterIn today’s film news roundup, Edgar Wright is directing “The Chain,” “Scoob!” and “The Secret Garden” get release dates, and “Young Hearts” and “Doors” find homes.DIRECTOR ATTACHMENT “Baby Driver” director Edgar Wright is attached to Universal Pictures’ adaptation of kidnap movie “The Chain,” based on the bestselling novel by Adrian McKinty.Jane Goldman has been hired to write the script. Producers are Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Complete Fiction’s Nira Park and Wright, and The Story Factory’s Shane Salerno.“The Chain” is centered on a woman who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped and discovers that the only way to get her back is to pay a ransom and kidnap another child.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: In a seven-figure deal, Universal Pictures has optioned The Chain, the 2019 bestselling novel by Adrian McKinty. Baby Driver helmer Edgar Wright will direct, while Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Golden Circle and X-Men: First Class) is writing the script.The novel had been in talks to be acquired by Paramount before it was published last July by LittleBrown/Mulholland, but the deal never crossed the finish line.