George Miller’s #MadMaxFuryRoad prequel #Furiosa starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been delayed. bit.ly/3nu0rou
The hugely ambitious action prequel was originally scheduled to open on June 23, 2023. Instead, it will hit screens on Memorial Day of 2024. bit.ly/3nu0rou
In addition, #SalemsLot, the studio’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s best-selling novel will open on Sept. 9, 2022. bit.ly/3nu0rou
Taylor-Joy will take on the role of Imperator Furiosa, the role played memorably by Charlize Theron in “Fury Road.” That film was a famously troubled & complex shoot, resulting in numerous release date delays as Miller labored to get his vision on screen. bit.ly/3nu0rou
It ultimately paid off. The film was adored by critics and scored several Oscar nominations. Its reputation has only grown in subsequent years with many cinephiles considering it to be one of the greatest action flicks in history. bit.ly/3nu0rou
While you wait to see #Furiosa on the big screen, you can still ride shiny and chrome in the original cars from #MadMaxFuryRoad.
Max’s Interceptor, the Gigahorse, the Doof Wagon and more iconic vehicles from the 2014 action spectacle are up for auction: bit.ly/3jTJAtg
So far, no studios have announced release dates in May of 2024, so it’s unclear if Furiosa will face a foe even more formidable than Immortan Joe. bit.ly/3nu0rou
And by the time the movies hit theaters, WarnerMedia will be no more. The company is being spun off by AT&T and will merge with Discovery. The new entity has been dubbed Warner Bros. Discovery. bit.ly/3nu0rou
Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Crosby, a founding member of two popular and enormously influential ’60s rock units, the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), has died. He was 81 years old. bit.ly/3IZEj02
His wife released a statement to Variety, saying, "Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music." bit.ly/3IZEj02
With bandmates Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke, Crosby set down the template for ’60s L.A. folk-rock in the Byrds during his stormy 1964-67 tenure in the group. bit.ly/3IZEj02
After two years of going virtual, Sundance Film Festival is back in person. Here are 13 films that could have buyers writing big checks: bit.ly/3CXksLo
DRIFT
Cynthia Erivo plays Jacqueline, a refugee who flees war-torn Liberia for the safety of a Greek island. Through her friendship with a tour-guide (Alia Shawkat), she begins to find a way to move past the violence and trauma she has endured. bit.ly/3CXksLo
CAT PERSON
Emilia Jones ("CODA") and Nicholas Braun ("Succession") team up for the film adaptation of the viral New Yorker short story that instigated fiery discussions about gender, sex and "first date" social pressures. bit.ly/3CXksLo
Austin Butler + Janelle Monáe
Cate Blanchett + Michelle Yeoh
Viola Davis + Jennifer Lawrence
Jamie Lee Curtis + Colin Farrell
Eddie Redmayne + Ana de Armas
From #TheDropout to #Euphoria to #Andor, our chief TV critics sifted through an avalanche of shows to pick their favorites from this year. See which ones they chose here: bit.ly/3Bh9ob4
"Abbott Elementary"
"Quinta Brunson’s ABC comedy about a hardworking, charismatic group of Philadelphia teachers was so immediately realized...that it feels like it’s been on for years rather than months." – Caroline Framke bit.ly/3Bh9ob4
"Barry"
"The drama and the jokes were operating at their highest level yet in this year’s third season. Barry’s journey into unrepentant inner darkness was played beautifully by Bill Hader, but the season belonged to Sarah Goldberg." – Daniel D'Addario bit.ly/3Bh9ob4
Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71. bit.ly/3UELFbr
Alley’s death was confirmed through her official social media presence, which shared a statement from her children. bit.ly/3UELFbr
“To all our friends, far and wide around the world… We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” reads the statement. bit.ly/3UELFbr