It’s no surprise that the hype for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens was massive. To everyone’s relief, the film seems to be doing just fine.
Entertainment news round-up for April 29
The Sopranos and Sons of Anarchy star Drea de Matteo has teamed up with Endemol Beyond USA for an original digital series, entitled The Muthaship Starring Drea de Matteo. The show will launch this spring. “Drea built her audience through her roles on some of the best series on television,” said Will Keenan, president of Endemol Beyond USA….
Bradley Cooper in talks to play Lance Armstrong
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Bradley Cooper is in negotiations to play cyclist Lance Armstrong in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming biopic about the athlete. The film will be based on Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong, a book proposal by New York Times writer Juliet Macur. For more information on the project, click here.
J.J. Abrams to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack Star Trek director J.J. Abrams is set to helm the first installment of Disney’s Star Wars franchise relaunch. The film will be released in 2015 and will be the first Star Wars feature since 2005’s Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. For more information on the project, click here.
