‘Matilda': Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir Join Film Adaptation of Hit Musical

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics Choice Awards for her role in .The actress was blown away as she accepted the award from The Savoy Hotel in London, just hours after earning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the same role.DeBose stunned in a goldenrod yellow strapless column gown from Carolina Herrera as she thanked fans and critics for their support.«Critics, you matter, and I am so, so, so grateful for your support of ,» DeBose shared. «There were so many people who questions whether or not this film should be reimagined, and you rallied around us, you loved on us, every single one of us, and I am very, very grateful for that.»«To my fellow nominees, you are also esteemed and glorious and I love you so much! You inspire me, and especially one fellow nominee, the great Rita Moreno,» she shared, addressing the Oscar winner who was nominated in the same category as DeBose. «Seriously, you made space for me to thrive beside you.

Kristin Chenoweth has nothing but love and support for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as they take on their roles in !“I feel great about both choices,” the actress, who played Glinda in in the original Broadway production, told ET’s Lauren Zima during the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet. “I have known Grande since she was 10, so Ariana, I am very very proud of you. She knows," Chenoweth assured. «We talk every day and it’s an honor and a pleasure to pass the wand and the crown to you.”  Grande, who will play Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation, is already getting some helpful tips from her predecessor.

Lady Gaga dropped her poker face at this year’s BAFTA Awards. 

Maria Bakalova’s thoughts and voice are with the people of Ukraine.

Halle Berry was honored with the prestigious SeeHer award at this year's Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, and she used the platform to deliver an inspiring and impassioned call for representation in Hollywood.After being presented the honor by Issa Rae, an excited Berry shared a behind-the-scenes story of how she came to star in her 2020 directorial debut, «The first time I read the script for… I realized the role wasn't written for someone who looked like me. So I went to the producers, and I asked, 'Why not me? Why can't it be a black woman?' They said, 'Why not?' Later on, they told me, 'Go find a director.' And finally, I summoned the courage to say, 'Why not me?' They said, 'Why not?'» she recalled. «Finally, when the film came out, I asked someone what he thought of the move.

Tom Brady is returning to professional football, less than two months after he said he was retiring from the NFL.The 44-year-old quarterback took to Twitter Sunday to make the announcement, telling fans that he will once again play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he spent the last two seasons after ending a 20-year run with the New England Patriots. «These past two months I've realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,» Brady tweeted. «That time will come. But it's not now.

Justin Hartley and Sofia Pernas couldn't get any cuter, the couple decide to rock matching navy suits at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Hartley and Pernas about twinning Sunday, where they shared how the look came to be.«We tag teamed this thing, right?» Hartley said. «We're trying to have a...,» Pernas added.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNow completed, “The Silence of Smoke” has been added to the FilMart sales lineup of Hong Kong studio Media Asia. The family drama film is directed by Takita Yojiro, who won the best foreign-language film Oscar in 2008/9 with “Departures.”The film was first teased by Media Asia at an event at the market in 2019 with the film’s lead actors Han Geng, Zhang Guoli and actress Xu Qing in attendance.The story is a heart-wrenching tale of a young cake-maker’s growth and discovery following his father’s death.Although the man is the heir to eight generations of bakers, his cakes lack standout quality.

J. Kim Murphy Tom Brady is reversing course on his announced retirement, stating that he plans to return to professional football during the upcoming 2022-2032 National Football League season.It was only as recently as January that Brady revealed his intention to retire from the NFL. Reports that the longtime quarterback would depart the sport had emerged days before Brady’s official statement on the matter.

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Rajesh S. Jala, winner of awards at the Montreal and Sao Paolo film festivals for 2008 documentary “Children of the Pyre,” has tackled a universally resonant subject with his latest film “The Spark” (“Chingari”).In the film, a filmmaker on assignment follows a crematorium worker and an old woman in the ancient city of Banaras with his camera. A victim of violence, the filmmaker is burning with anger and hatred and is determined to take revenge for his past trauma.

Belfast's Jude Hill and Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage. And then there were the couples, like and , and and Jodie Turner-Smith.If the Critics Choice Awards are any indication, we're in for quite a show when air on March 27.

Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter plan on doing their part to support Ukrainian refugees.

Those Wolverine rumours have not eluded Daniel Radcliffe.

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in “West Side Story”.

Fifty years into her career, Tanya Tucker hates the word “comeback.” With over 20 studio albums and a roguish outlaw image to her name, Tucker’s carefree, defiant spirit continues to inspire musicians both within and outside the country music scene. Kathlyn Horan’s documentary captures this influence only in the most surface-level fashion.

One husband might be in hot water with his wife.

“The Umbrella Academy” is back in session.

Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days.

Melissa McCarthy is talking about her unexpected vocal talents. 

Former President Barack Obama revealed today that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and has “had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise.” He said he and former First Lady Michelle Obama are both vaccinated and boosted and that she tested negative.

Changing his mind. Tom Brady is already coming out of retirement for his 23rd season in the NFL.

The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards are being handed out today in Los Angeles, and Deadline is updating the winners as they’re announced. Check out the list below, and refresh for updates.

Al Roker is committed to staying in tip-top shape! In his latest morning update as he did his usual morning walk, the Today star revealed just how he does it.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during heartfelt family moment on TodayThe beloved weatherman always takes fans along on his daily workout, offering them wellness advice and providing health updates to his dedicated followers.Sunday morning's update was no exception, and the star offered his fans advice on how to stick through a workout when you feel like doing anything but.WATCH: Al brings joy to fans with adorable updateMORE: Al Roker shares adorable gesture for son Nick and fans are in loveDespite the freezing temperatures New Yorkers unexpectedly faced during the weekend, Al still went out for a long walk."Oh baby, it is brisk outside," he began his video with, continuing to say that: "But, perfect day to get a little bit of Vitamin D and get some steps in."The star coined the day as "Take Care of Yourself Sunday," and told followers he hoped they are "having a good one and you get to set up to get ready for the week," as he walked by the river and leafless winter trees towered over him.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)The motivational Sunday videoHe went on to offer his advice on how best to do so.MORE: Al Roker triggers emotional reaction from fans with challenging social media messageMORE: Al Roker's co-stars cheer him on as he pays heartfelt tribute following latest career achievementHe revealed that in order to make his very early mornings easier, he makes sure to have "decisions already made" by laying his clothes out the night before and making sure his important health supplements are easily within reach too.

Tom Brady left fans surprised and delighted when he revealed that he would be returning to football after announcing his retirement.MORE: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen celebrate sweet milestone with tributes to one anotherThe NFL star took to Twitter to share a heartfelt statement, revealing that he felt his place was still on the football field and he was not ready to become a spectator.WATCH: Tom Brady's Tampa Bay win Super BowlHe wrote: "These past two months I've realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. "I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family.

They say the devil is in the details, and that is certainly true for the dystopia dazzle that is Ava DuVernay and Roberto Patino’s DMZ.

Maria Bakalova, the Bulgarian breakout star of Borat 2, shared a message of support for the people of Ukraine at the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday night.

One can almost hear Rob Gronkowski yelling once again, “Mom, where are my football pants?”

Ben Affleck, 49, touched down in Europe to visit his leading lady Jennifer Lopez, 52. The Boston native and Latina beauty were spotted holding hands as they explored Gran Canaria, Spain on Sunday, March 13, where she’s currently shooting Netflix project The Mother. Ben and J.Lo looked like total tourists as they walked around the Plaza de Santa Ana on an afternoon date.

A young Irish actress has bagged the role of a lifetime starring alongside Emma Thompson in Netflix’s musical adaption of Matilda.

Naman Ramachandran Working Title and Studiocanal romantic comedy “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” directed by Shekhar Kapur (“Elizabeth”), has added to its cast.Joining the existing cast of Lily James (“Yesterday”), Shazad Latif (“Departure”) and Emma Thompson (“Last Christmas”) are British actors Rob Brydon (“The Trip to Greece”) and Asim Chaudhry (“Wonder Woman 1984”), Pakistan’s Sajal Ali (“Mom”) and veteran Indian actor Shabana Azmi (“Kaali Khuhi”).The film is based on an original script by Jemima Khan “(The Clinton Affair,” “The Case Against Adnan Syed,” “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks”).“It’s a story of identities,” Kapur has said, describing the film.

Lily James Rom-Com Adds CastSajal Ali, Shabana Azmi, Rob Brydon and Asim Chaudhry have joined the cast of Working Title and Studiocanal’s romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It? Shoot is now underway in London on the pic, which Deadline previously revealed would star Lily James, Shazad Latif and Emma Thompson. Jemima Khan wrote the screenplay and will produce, with Shekhar Kapur directing. Nicky Kentish Barnes is also producing alongside Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, with Sam Masoud as executive producer. Story is a cross-cultural rom-com about love and marriage and is set between London and South Asia.

Netflix announced today on social media that two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir are joining the Working Title feature Matilda based on the popular musical stage play version of Roald Dahl’s classic story.

The upcoming Matilda musical movie has found its two leading ladies!

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorEmma Thompson, Lashana Lynch and Alisha Weir will join Netflix’s musical adaptation of the beloved children’s story “Matilda,” directed by Matthew Warchus.Thompson will play Miss Trunchbull while Weir, who has appeared in the Irish TV series “Darklands,” takes on the title role of the young girl who learns to use her special powers. Lynch was earlier reported to be in talks for the role of Miss Honey.“‘Matilda’ will be an imaginative and fresh retelling of the award-winning musical, featuring talented young newcomers, alongside established stars.

Emma Thompson is speaking out about the sexist double standard that exists in Hollywood, particularly when it comes to romantic comedies.