Celebrity Status: Ghostbusters, Black Lagoon, And J-Lo
On Netflix today: MATT RIFE: LUCID-A CROWD WORK SPECIAL (Netflix) – Matt Rife, who released an offensive Netflix special last year, is back in this hour-long special, where he taps into his apparent specialty, crowd work, getting up close and personal with those in attendance.
IT ENDS WITH US BANNED IN QATAR DUE TO KISSING SCENES _ The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel It Ends With Us has hit a roadblock in Qatar. The country’s censorship committee has banned the movie, citing objectionable kissing scenes.
… Starring Blake Lively, the movie made an impressive opening weekend box office collection of $80 million globally. Around 40 percent of the film’s earnings came from countries outside North America.
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON REMAKE IN THE WORKS _ Are you ready to dive into the murky waters of horror cinema? James Wan, the mastermind behind hits like “The Conjuring” and “Aquaman,” will direct a remake of the classic monster movie “Creature From the Black Lagoon” for Universal Pictures.
JOHN SLATTERY TO STAR IN ‘RAINMAKER’ SERIES _ John Slattery, known for his Emmy-nominated role in “Mad Men,” has landed a lead role in the upcoming “Rainmaker” series on USA Network. The show, based on John Grisham’s novel, follows the story of fresh law school graduate Rudy Baylor as he faces off against the legendary courtroom figure Leo Drummond, played by Slattery.
… Slattery’s character is described as a seasoned lawyer and senior partner at Tinley Britt, the formidable law firm Baylor is challenging. The role of Rudy Baylor is yet to be cast.
NETFLIX GREENLIGHTS GHOSTBUSTERS ANIMATED SERIES _ Netflix has exciting news for “Ghostbusters” fans as it has given a thumbs up to the highly anticipated animated series. While plot details remain a mystery, sources reveal that the 3D animated series will align with the recent “Ghostbusters” films.
JENNIFER LOPEZ SHARES CRYPTIC SONG ABOUT CHEATING _ Jennifer Lopez recently posted a cryptic song about cheating on her Instagram, sparking rumors about her marriage to Ben Affleck. The singer shared a remix of her old song along with a caption that read, “Slush summer crush.” Fans were quick to speculate if the lyrics were a message to Affleck, hinting at relationship issues.
… The song, “If You Had My Love,” speaks about lost love and the pain of betrayal with lyrics like, “If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust, would you comfort me?” Followers on social media questioned if the track was directed at Affleck as rumors swirl about their marriage.
