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'Ready Player One' Opens With $3.8 Million at Wednesday Night Shows

'Ready Player One' Opens With $3.8 Million at Wednesday Night Shows

Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One" has opened with $3.8 million at 3,500 North American locations in Wednesday night previews. The sci-fi fantasy is projected to open with $45 million over i …

By Dave McNary
Hugh Jackman Eyes 'Bad Education' as Next Pic From 'La La Land' Producer Fred Berger (EXCLUSIVE)

Hugh Jackman Eyes 'Bad Education' as Next Pic From 'La La Land' Producer Fred Berger (EXCLUSIVE)

Hugh Jackman looks to have found his next project as the A-list star is in talks to star in the Automatik pic "Bad Education." "I Think We're Alone Now" scribe Mike Makowsky penned the script. …
Charlie Walk Out at Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE)

Charlie Walk Out at Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE)

Republic Records and Charlie Walk "have mutually agreed to part ways," according to a statement from the label obtained by Variety. Walk, the company's former president, was accused of …
'Narcos' Star Pedro Pascal Lands Key Role in 'Wonder Woman' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)

'Narcos' Star Pedro Pascal Lands Key Role in 'Wonder Woman' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Patty Jenkins is bringing on Pedro Pascal for a key role in her "Wonder Woman" sequel starring Gal Gadot. The "Narcos" star is on board for the follow-up to 2017's hit, joining Kristen …

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