Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges & Drops Out of Movie

Phoebe Robinson’s new show Everything’s Trash is extremely appropriate for the times in which we’re living. And while it may seem like a deep prophetic knowing, the title was actually taken from her 2018 collection of essays.“It was my response to how society felt very angry,” Robinson tells ESSENCE. “With the show, we wanted to be like, ‘Yeah everything’s trash but once we acknowledge the things we have to work on, within ourselves and each other, hopefully we can find joy and humor in that.

Netflix has partnered with Curious Films for feature length John McAfee documentary called “Running With The Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee,” which will deliver exclusive never-before-seen footage of the eccentric software pioneer as he goes on the run following the murder of his neighbor. And you can watch the first trailer for the documentary right now in the player above.McAfee invented one of the most successful and frustrating pieces of software in computer history: McAfee Anti-Virus. At his peak, he was worth $100 million.

Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” the stop-motion animation film based on the classic story of the wooden puppet boy Pinocchio from the Oscar-winning master behind “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Shape of Water.” Guillermo del Toro’s take on Pinocchio is naturally far darker, introducing us to the wooden boy’s cricket conscience that is hardly as dapper as Disney’s Jiminy Cricket. But the first trailer has a lot of heart and fantasy, too; del Toro aims to tell “a story you may think you know, but you don’t.” Here’s the full synopsis, per Netflix:Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver named Geppetto.

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Sally El Hosaini’s “The Swimmers” has been chosen as the Opening Night Gala Presentation for the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.Based on the true story of Yusra and Sarah Mardini, “The Swimmers” chronicles the journey of two sisters who flee Syria in the midst of war and eventually make it to the 2016 Rio Olympics. In August 2015, the Mardini sisters were on the third leg of their journey, a boat trip from Turkey to Greece, when the overcrowded vessel began to sink.

trailer over the weekend, especially because he’s aware there is some concern about how the classic game will translate on to the big screen.While visiting “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday night, Page was asked about the trailer premiering in Hall H at Comic-Con to loud cheers from the 5,000-strong crowd (and amassing more than 16 million views online).“It felt great,” Page said. “It was the hugest relief because the unofficial tagline is ‘Dungeons & Dragons: No, No Wait – Hear Me Out.”Page explained that unveiling the trailer in front of that crowd was a make or break moment.“We walked in and it’s like bringing this movie to meet mom and dad because this is the judge and jury of ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ and they all went, ‘Oh my God, it doesn’t suck.’ We’re like, ‘Yes!’”Since leaving “Bridgerton,” where he played the Duke of Hastings in Season 1, Page has moved on to a big screen career, filming “D&D” and Netflix’s “The Gray Man,” directed by the Russo Brothers.During his “Tonight Show” appearance, host Jimmy Fallon asked the actor about the tale that the Russos –Joe and Anthony — first learned about him because of his breakout “Bridgerton” Season 1 role. “There’s different versions of this story,” Page said.

In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and elsewhere, gun reform continues to be a constant point of debate in the U.S., many are now advocating for red flag laws. But, in an interview with NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt this week, Attorney General Merrick Garland admitted that flagging signs of violence can be a bit hard for the DOJ.Though the interview was largely about the ongoing investigations into former president Donald Trump and others surrounding the events of Jan.

Victoria Beckham boasts a super sculpted physique, which she no doubt credits to her intense fitness regime. From running her fashion empire, tackling seriously impressive workouts to following a disciplined diet, it seems the mother-of-four rarely takes time to relax.LOOK: I trained like Victoria Beckham for one week – and the results will surprise youTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the wife of David Beckham lit up Instagram with a sunkissed snap as she reclined on a sun lounger in a slinky white top and chic denim shorts.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn was less than a year old when her mom tragically passed away from an accidental drug overdose.MORE: Anna Nicole Smith's teenage daughter looks so grown up in new picturesThe now 15-year-old has been raised by her doting father, Larry Birkhead, who has primarily kept her out of the spotlight.However, in 2012, Dannielynn made a rare public appearance to pay a heartfelt tribute to Anna Nicole.VIDEO: Larry Birkhead talks raising his and Anna Nicole Smith's daughterDannielynn travelled to New York with her father to shoot a campaign for Guess Kids to celebrate Anna Nicole's campaigns for Guess.MORE: How Anna Nicole Smith's daughter remembers her late momMORE: Anna Nicole Smith's daughter beams as dad Larry Birkhead makes her dreams come trueAt the time, Larry told Good Morning America: "Dannielynn has always looked up to her mom's image and ... I think that this is kind of Dannielynn's way of paying tribute to her mom in her own special way."Dannielynn recently made headlines after being pictured with her dad at Janet Jackson's concert.

Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will be set in a fictionalised version of Miami, and players will follow a female protagonist.In an article published today (July 27), Bloomberg has claimed that GTA 6 will feature the series’ first female character – a Latina who will be one of two leading characters. Speaking to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the project say that the pair of characters are influenced by Bonnie and Clyde.Bloomberg‘s report also claims that GTA 6 will be set in a fictionalised Miami and its neighbouring areas, though the game was initially designed to feature “large swaths of North and South America.”It also states that due to developer Rockstar‘s ongoing efforts to tackle crunch culture within its projects – along with the project’s scale and issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic – GTA 6 is taking longer to create. To get it released earlier, Rockstar is reportedly going to update the game with new missions and cities regularly post-launch.Because of GTA 6‘s slow production, developers interviewed by Bloomberg have claimed that the game is “at least” two years away from launching.Bloomberg has also reported that besides trying to move away from crunch, Rockstar also wants to avoid using Grand Theft Auto‘s satirical humour to “punch down” on marginalized groups.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMerger plans between French TV banners TF1 Group and M6 Group are still on track despite concerns raised in a preliminary report by the French Competition Authority, which has been reviewing the case for over a year.TF1, which is owned by Bouygues, and M6 Group, which is part of Bertelsmann-owned RTL Group, unveiled their merger plans to form a $4-billion European media powerhouse back in May 2021.However, the listed companies said in a release on July 26 that the French Competition Authority’s investigation teams “consider that the deal raises a number of significant competition concerns (especially in relation to the advertising market).”The banners added that although the report “in no way predicts the final decision of the authority’s board, the nature and extent of the remedies required in the report would mean that the merger plans would no longer be meaningful for the parties involved and they would therefore abandon them.” But it’s still too early for alarm bells.A well-informed source that’s close to the French TV outfits told Variety that it’s natural for TF1 and M6 to communicate on this report from the anti-trust board and inform shareholders because both companies are listed in the stock market. The source highlighted that the anti-trust board’s review process takes place in two phases, the second of which will issue a final decision following hearings with both parties.They cited the example of Fnac and Darty, two major French retail chains whose merger had also raised concerns from the anti-trust authorities.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticSay this much about “Keep Breathing”: It’s admirably immune to streaming-era bloat.Could its story, of a woman confronting the pain of her past while trying to stay alive after a plane crash, have been told in a ninety-minute film? Well, sure. But in six episodes that hew pretty close to the half-hour mark, the series makes its points, underlines them a couple of times, and then moves on.Here, Melissa Barrera plays Liv, who is clinging to life (get it?).

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTelevision icon Norman Lear is celebrating his 100th birthday on Wednesday with some big news befitting the legend: ABC has revealed plans to celebrate Lear’s centennial with a primetime special this fall. Variety has exclusively learned that ABC will air “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” on Thursday, Sept.

Amber Dowling Growing up is hard. And if you’re a young girl looking for relatable content about friends, shifting family dynamics and staying true to yourself in this digital world, you’d be hard pressed to find many solid viewing options.

Guy Oseary has proven himself in every field he’s taken on: as a music manager, as an early digital investor and most recently as an entrepreneur in the emerging world of NFTs and Web3 entertainment.But for all that, he had privately catered to one bit  of insecurity that he finally let go during the downtime imposed by COVID shutdowns.“A silver lining of the pandemic is that Guy Oseary became a silver fox,” says Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a longtime friend and now client of Oseary. The two hadn’t seen each other for a year when “I went to an island he was hanging out on, and he was 100% radiant,” the singer continues.

Four sides will face off this weekend to win a trophy named in honour of one of St Patrick’s FP’s most influential figures.

Falkirk Council staff have voted to take strike action that could mean "bins will not be emptied, streets will not be cleaned, schools will be shut and recycling centres will be locked".

Scots are facing rail travel disruption across the country as RMT workers are striking.

A pensioner has been taken to hospital following a serious road accident in the centre of Ayr today.

Tesco has announced it will be giving away free kids meal this summer in every cafe across Scotland - but there is a catch.

The 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival boasts one of its strongest lineups in years. There are new films from Luca Guadagnino, Noah Baumbach, Alejandro G.

Paris. They’re frolicking around the ! Cruising down the Seine! Strolling through the Jardins des Champs-Elysées! And, thanks to their megawatt star power, photographers are of it all.Sure, the whole Parisian love affair is providing plenty of internet and tabloid content.

Twenty years ago, a superhero reportedly perished in a ferocious battle. Is there any way that he might have survived and is now living quietly off the grid? A young boy seeks answers.

Some historical figures cannot have their lives reduced to a standard biopic. If the overwhelmingly negative reception to the 2020 biopic “Stardust” is any indication, then David Bowie is one of them.

Fast & Furious actor.“The first time was seven hours late, I sat around. Then I think it was four hours, and then two hours.

Kevin Spacey has formally exited his lead role in the forthcoming film 1242: Gateway to the West, ahead of his UK trial date scheduled for 6 June 2023. The House of Cards actor was set to star in the historical drama, as a spiritual man who attempts to stop Genghis Khan’s invasion of Europe. However, with Spacey’s ongoing UK trial – for which he pleaded not guilty to four charges of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent – the movie’s producer Bill Chamberlain told Variety that his role has been recast.

according to a Variety report.The news follows Spacey pleading not guilty to sexual assault and other charges Thursday. Producer Bill Chamberlain told the publication that the project will be replacing him due to the charges.The historical drama was shopped around at Cannes with Spacey attached to act.According to Variety, the story would follow a holy man — played by Spacey — who attempts to halt an invasion of Europe by Khan’s armies.Negotiations with a new actor to take the “House of Cards” alum’s place have already started, according to Variety.The Péter Soós-directed picture has a production budget of $10 million to $25 million, and is scheduled to start filming Oct.

pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault in the U.K.Spacey, an Oscar winner for “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty,” was meant to star in “1242: Gateway to the West,” a historical drama that was being shopped at the Cannes market this summer with him attached. However, the film’s producer Bill Chamberlain of Chelsea Pictures told Variety on Thursday that in the wake of Spacey facing the new assault charges, the film’s lead has been replaced and that negotiations with the new actor are underway and will be revealed soon.