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1). Grimm moved to Tuesday
Due to complete failure of the reality show of Eva Longoria “Ready for Love”, next after “The Voice” will move Grimm.
Since April 30, the show will take a ten hour slot of Tuesday on NBC. On this day show will go to the end of their season, which is now scheduled for May 21. At least two weeks in a row Grimm will go out after the flagship of the channel - “The Voice”, which is scheduled two-hour episodes, and then is likely to shift to the nine-hour time slot. Will the series in that slot for the next year is not yet known, but it is unlikely - most likely NBC is just trying to attract a new audience when the show itself copes well on Friday. Grimm during this season by an average 1.6 collects in the demo, which is equal to the current average of the channel as a whole.
Grimm slot at 09:00 on Friday will take the news show Dateline, while Ready for Love will disappear from the air altogether. In the second week of reality collected only 1.3 in the demo, retaining only 27% of the audience of The Voice.
This is not the first experiment with the transfer of Grimm for NBC. After the unexpected success at the beginning of the first season, the series once released on Thursday, and the first four episodes of the second season came out in August on Monday. Both experiments in general can be considered failed ones: Grimm shows its usual result everywhere.
2). NBC will not show Hannibal series about child killers
NBC will not show one of the 13 episodes of Hannibal. The episode, called «Ceuf», was to be shown next Thursday, but the channel has decided to shoot a scene from the air. Place of «Ceuf» will take the next episode, «Coquielle», while the fate of the «Ceuf» remains uncertain. NBC has made changes to the schedule on Monday, just hours before the incident in Boston, so the decision has no connection with the Boston event. Rather, the solution is caused by the December tragedy in Newtown.
The official synopsis of «Ceuf»: «After a series of murders of entire families, Will suggests that the murders were committed by the missing children who have been brainwashed and forced to kill their relatives for the sake of a new sinister family."
Such a plot would have caused issues in any case, however, as explained in an interview with Bryan Fuller, the episode was filmed before the tragedy in Newtown. He also added that it was his idea to shoot a scene from the air, given recent events.
At the International releases of Hannibal NBC decision would have no impact.
Keanu Reeves will discover outer space
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Wayfare Entertainment Company finances curious fantastic project, called "Passengers". Director of the TV series "Game of Thrones" Brian Kirk will make a film, scripted by John Spaihts, the author of the original "Prometheus." Starring is Keanu Reeves.
The "Passengers" action will develop at the spacecraft, carrying thousands of people to a distant colonized planet. As a long way back, all the people are immersed in suspended anabiosis, but due to the malfunction, one passenger awake for 90 years before the official wake-up. When he realizes that he will grow old alone and die before arriving on the planet, he decides to wake up one more person. The choice falls on the woman with whom the hero is tied unusual love story.
Keanu Reeves will play a man awakening from a dream, but the actress for the role of his companion's producers have not yet found.
Screenwriter of "Passengers" Spaihts John is the author of "Prometheus", which would be a very different film, not resolute studio invited to polish the script Damon Lindelof, who took controversial decisions. But now it will be possible to ensure, as far as Spaihts is interesting.
Brian Kirk could make his debut in cinema some time ago: the director was invited to put the film "Thor 2". Then Kirk was offered to shoot the painting "Midnight delivery", which is produced by Guillermo del Toro, as well as the adaptation of the novel by Robert Ladlem "Osterman Weekend." But, apparently, the director did take up the "Passengers".
Kirk has an impressive list of works: he was filming shows like "The Tudors," "Luther," "Game of Thrones", "Luck" and "Great Expectations."
Keanu Reeves in the past year made his debut in directing, shooting the film "Man of Tai Chi" about martial arts. In fiction Reeves has been seen five years ago in the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still."
Robert De Niro and Shia LaBeouf as father and son
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Director D.J. Caruso could work again with the star of his films, "Disturbia" and "Eagle Eye" Shia LaBeouf in the thriller "Spy's Kid”. The role of the father of the hero LaBeouf will play Robert De Niro. The actors are in talks with the studio Paramount. Their participation will depend on the scenario.
The film is a true story, published in The Oregonian newspaper in 2011. Jim Nicholson, 20 years in the CIA, but in 1996 was convicted of spying and sentenced to 23 years in prison, becoming the highest-ranking CIA officer, stranded in prison on charges of espionage.
The youngest son of Jim, Nathan Nicholson, in 2004, began to come to the prison of Oregon, where his father was serving the sentence. Nathan came to Jim for solace and advice, but in the end the father began to teach him the tricks of espionage. Over the next year and a half Nathan Nicholson thoroughly traveled around the world, selling America's state secrets to the most different countries, including Russia.
Before, Jim Nicholson did not give interviews to anyone. The first journalist became Brian Denson, editor of Portland The Oregonian, turned the conversation with the prisoner in a series of six long articles. Story of a father and son becomes also in the book, the rights to which have already acquired Grove-Atlantic.
To date, the project has no writer, but of the future scenario will depend on whether will develop a team of Caruso, De Niro and LaBeouf.
Robert De Niro in this year can be seen in the film of Luc Besson "Malavita", sports comedy "Grudge Match," romantic comedy "The Big Wedding" and comedy "Last Vegas."
Shia LaBeouf recently worked with another veteran of the American cinema, Robert Redford, starring in the thriller "The Company You Keep". At this year's Berlin Film Festival presented film "The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman" with LaBeouf. The actor also starred in Lars von Trier's drama "Nymphomaniac".
Zach Braff is looking for money through Kickstarter
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Inspired by successful experience of "Veronica Mars," which collected via the site Kickstarter 5,7 million to launch a full-length film on the show, Zach Braff also appealed to the method of crowd-funding. To start the production of his new tape “Wish I Was Here”, cinematographer will have to find $ 2 million. The star of "Scrubs" announced the launch of the campaign to find the money for the project in the morning on April 24, and at the moment the fans of artist has contributed more than 1.2 million.
The script was written by Zach in collaboration with his brother Adam last summer. The tragicomedy story will be about Aidan Bloom - poverty-stricken actor, father and husband (will play Braff), who in 35 years of age is still trying to find his purpose in life. His financial affairs are moving with difficulty, and the hero spends his time imagining himself a space knight, his former ideal of childhood. When the father of the character became ill and can no longer afford to pay for private school for the two children and the only available public institution barely making ends meet, Aidan reluctantly agrees to teach siblings at home. As a result, he finds himself in a quality not previously suspected.
Motivating his address to the site Kickstarter, Zach Braff said that before, he also donated money on some projects, considering the format of crowd-funding a revolutionary tool that can help artists. However, before "Veronica Mars" the actor had no idea how phenomenal this method may work for such big ideas like shooting a movie. Thanks to the help of fans Zach plans to keep the creative control over Wish I Was Here, which he could lose if contacted with studio bosses usually require filmmakers to give the right to the final assembly, the choice of cast and locations and to change the script.
Tragicomedy will shoot operator Lawrence Sher, who worked on a full-length debut of Braff, "Garden State" and "The Hangover" trilogy. Production designer of the project is Judy Becker ("Brokeback Mountain", "The Fighter").
For the support of the movie, Zach’s team promises fans a variety of benefits: access to production-diary, the first opportunity to hear the soundtrack, an invitation to first release and participation in Q & A-session in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and London, movie poster with autograph, audio - video recording from the actor, the chance to give his name to one of the characters to star in the film, etc.
Who will play the new Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra?
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20th Century Fox acquired the rights to remake the classic musical "Guys and dolls." In 1955 the original tape was played by Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. For the new version of the film, studio wants to invite Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum. Actors are quite interested in the project.
Hollywood has long been thinking to re-shoot the picture, directed by Joseph Mankiewicz. Many years ago it sought Harvey Weinstein and the creators of "Chicago" Craig Zedan and Neil Meron. In connection with the statement were heard such names, as Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Vin Diesel, but it never got off the ground because of the reluctance of the widow of composer Frank Losser, author of music and lyrics, to give the nod to the implementation of idea. Years later, Fox still managed to achieve the desired.
Tape "Guys and dolls" was the on-screen transcription of the musical of the same name, which debuted on Broadway in 1950, have become very popular with the public and deserved recognition of "Tony" award. In turn, in the heart of the play lay the stories of Damon Runyon.
The actions of Mankiewicz movie are developed in the 1920s. In the center of the plot are the gambling organizer Nathan Detroit (Sinatra), crucial to make a bet with a ladies' man Skye Masterson (Brando). The subject of their dispute - Salvation Army sister Sarah (Jean Simmons), which is the first hero has a second charm and persuade to go to Cuba. If he loses, he will have to enterprising businessmen thousand dollars, just as Sinatra character needed for business.
The studio has not said whether the events of remake will take place in the last or this century. It is not known who will take over production of the film and its script. Both actors have already proved themselves in the music genre, and can make a strong duo in the history of updated "Guys and dolls." However, the company has just started talks with the stars.
Gordon-Levitt in this year can be seen in his directorial debut, "Don Jon," in which, by the way, is involved in a small role and Channing. In the summer 2013th Tatum will appear in the action film "White House Down".
MTV Movie Awards: what’s interesting?
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Despite the fact that the best film has been named "The Avengers", the maximum number of MTV Movie Awards received melodrama "Silver Linings Playbook". Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper were named best actors and awarded the prize in the category "Best Kiss."
The ceremony was led by corpulent actress Rebel Wilson, periodically joking on her physique. Wilson became the laureate of MTV Movie Awards in the category of "Breakthrough of the Year."
Channing Tatum has appeared twice on the scene, but the favorite of the MTV Jennifer Lawrence has not arrived, so Bradley Cooper took award for her. But then there was confusion: the actor did not bother to kiss Steve Carell and Amanda Seyfried, who gave him and Lawrence Award for Best Kiss.
Note that the maximum number of nominations for the popular television movie award shared "Django unchained" and "Ted." Both paintings claimed the prize in seven categories, but in the end Tarantino’s western and comedy of Seth MacFarlane received only one premium.
MTV Movie Awards are as follows:
Best Film
"Django unchained"
"Silver Linings Playbook"
"The Avengers"
"The Dark Knight Rises"
"Ted"
Best Actress
Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Mila Kunis - "Ted"
Rebel Wilson - "Pitch Perfect"
Emma Watson - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Anne Hathaway - "Les Miserables"
Best Actor
Ben Affleck - "Argo"
Bradley Cooper - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Jamie Foxx - "Django unchained"
Daniel Day-Lewis - "Lincoln"
Channing Tatum - "Super Mike"
Breakthrough of the Year
Kuavenzhaney Wallis - "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Rebel Wilson - "Pitch Perfect"
Suraj Sharma - "Life of Pi"
Eddie Redmayne - "Les Miserables"
Ezra Miller - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Best Duet
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson - "Django unchained"
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Robert Downey Jr.. and Mark Ruffalo - "The Avengers"
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis - "The Campaign"
Best shirtless performance
Daniel Craig - "Skyfall"
Christian Bale - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Taylor Lautner - "Twilight. Saga. Breaking Dawn: Part 2 "
Channing Tatum - "Super Mike"
Best Fight
Jamie Foxx and henchmen Calvin Candy - "Django unchained"
Daniel Craig and Ola Rapace - "Skyfall"
Christian Bale and Tom Hardy - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston - "The Avengers"
Best Kiss
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman - "Moonrise Kingdom"
Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx - "Django unchained"
Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg - "Ted"
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Best WTF-moment
Anna Camp - "Pitch Perfect” (Hack-Appella)
Denzel Washington - "Flight" (final landing)
Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson - "Django unchained" (arson Candyland)
Seth MacFarlane in the form of Ted - "Ted"
Javier Bardem - "Skyfall"
Best Villain
Leonardo DiCaprio - "Django unchained"
Marion Cotillard - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Tom Hardy - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Tom Hiddleston - "The Avengers"
Javier Bardem - "Skyfall"
Best musical moment
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis NEP, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee - "Pitch Perfect"
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence - "Silver Linings Playbook"
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash and Adam Rodriguez - "Super Mike"
Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Anne Hathaway - "Les Miserables"
Generation Award
Emma Watson
Comedic Genius Award
Will Ferrell
Zachary Quinto interview
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Zachary Quinto in an interview with The Huffington Post reported on his participation in the "American Horror Story" and "Star Trek Into Darkness."
- Just come to the end the second season of the show "American Horror Story", based on a play by Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" in which you play Tom Wingfield, appeared in repertory ART just the other day and fans of sci-fi movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" will be able to assess it in May. Three completely different projects, almost very tightly to each other ... How did you do it?
"The process of work in each of these projects was a little different, but I was lucky that I was able to combine them. I finished shooting "American Horror Story" on Friday, and first appeared on stage in the play "The Glass Menagerie" on Monday. Actually, I'm totally going to head into the project which will come. Details may be different in each scenario, but the goal is always the one, so I always work the same way, regardless of the scale and structure of the project. I really very grateful and appreciate the opportunity to work in so many different genres, and I would like to keep it as further".
- How did you managed to create an image of Dr. Tredson "American horror story? Maybe, it’s due to your experience with the role of serial killer Sylar from "Heroes"?
"Unconsciously, as the similarities between the two characters were sometimes obvious, I'm sure. Great was the fact that as many as five episodes I have kept secret the true identity of Dr. Tredson, while in "Heroes" it was clear from the very beginning. Role of Oliver Tredson was a boon for me as an actor, because it gave the opportunity to create, and then "sell" the audience the first version of the character, knowing what a dark and sinister turns the second, his true identity. This was a lot of fun, and I think that even if there was similarity between Tredson and Sylar, it showed up later when the dark side of Dr. bloomed full color. I was fortunate enough to work in the warm company of friends, so the work on it was incredibly exciting, because each participant was a real professional. And we tried very hard to keep the lights and let the darkness of the world, which was created in the show, to get inside. "
- What would you like to see the third season of the show?
"I do not know. I did not engage with anyone talks about returning to the third season, so do not think I would be a part of it, while the other actors discussed this issue. But it was planned originally, when I signed a contract to participate in the second season. From Ryan Murphy, we agreed on an annual collaboration, and, given my current situation and future plans, I'm sure that some of the relative freedom I can not hurt. So I really do not plan on coming back, but from what I have heard and I know - Lily Raby, Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy and Evan Peters. I'm all in anticipation. "
- Having played such iconic characters as Spock in the first "Star Trek", did you feel the pressure due to expectations of a sequel?
"I’ve never felt any pressure, taking part in both films of franchise, but only support. I realized that my job - to be a part of something that viewers want to wait and see. "Star Trek Into Darkness"- it's a little more development because we shot it in 3D cameras and IMAX, and I think the story itself will make a big explosion of films of the summer season. I'm very excited and looking forward to its release, so that the audience finally saw it.
JJ Abrams - a genius, and everyone who works with him, are incredibly talented people, so I'm sure that the audience will be not disappointed - of course, this is just my opinion. "
- The trailer shows that the franchise has become murkier.
"Yes, darker, longer. So, I think people would be interested."
- What should viewers expect from the film?
"More action, more danger, and, as I said, much is at stake for the members of the crew, this time".
- How would you describe your approach to the role of Spock in the new movie "Star Trek"? You relied on the image of the Commander, who created the Leonard Nimoy, or is it basically your own interpretation of the character?
"Definitely, this is my own interpretation. We spent a lot of time together with Leonard, working on the first film, and became good friends. We are still very close and discuss Spock from time to time. Leonard has made it clear that he waited on who can pass his hero, who will be able to trust, and who will respect Spock as he is. We are very different people with him and we look at our character from a different perspective, and Spock will always be for me the only one of its kind, in spite of what made him Leonard."
- What do you think about Abrams directing of the first series of a new trilogy?
"I support the desire of Jay Jay to expand his entertainment empire. I think he's one of the narrators, who is able to radically change the traditional foundations. And I think this is a bold, ambitious move on his part in the creative plan to revive this great franchise. As franchise itself is incredibly impressive, I think JJ - a great candidate".
John Constantine will get back to the screens thanks del Toro
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Good news for fans of the comic book of John Constantine, a different evil hunter. Guillermo del Toro is going to shoot the film "The Dark Universe" based on the comic book of DC publisher. To led the team of superheroes, prepared by Guillermo, is going to John Constantine. This time the blonde.
Eight years have passed since the release of the mystics "Constantine" by Francis Lawrence, and fans still can not forgive the creators of the paintings brunette Keanu Reeves in the lead role. The fact that the prototype of the hero became the musician Sting (artists Stephen R. and John Bissett Totlbin were fans of The Police).
At first, John Constantine was like Sting from "Quadrophenia", but changed over time. However, the character's hair remained blonde.
Guillermo del Toro will start "Dark Universe" after finishing horror "Crimson peak" with Emma Stone. Director has already painted the scene and soon will announce the name of the writer, who will take the project design.
Except John Constantine, in the "Dark Universe" will include such heroes of DC publisher, as Swamp Thing, the demon Etrigan, Deadman, Spectrum and magician Zatanna. "John, in fact, is trying to recruit them to the team" - explains Guillermo and suggests that the picture may eventually get the title "Justice League Dark”.
However, the main story line of "Dark Universe" will revolve around Jason Blood (this guy is bound demon Etrigan), which is a relative of the wizard Merlin. Blood relations with the knights of King Arthur and Merlin himself become a problem for our time.
Del Toro said that basically did not want to be distracted by the story of each character origin. All details will be announced during the film. "I can say that the Swamp Thing is at peace with itself, but Dead Man is still trying to find out who shot him."
"Dark Universe" is far from the big screens. First, the world will see "Pacific rim" del Toro, then "Crimson Peak", and after already "Justice League Dark". Unless, of course, Guillermo not change his mind.
Experts about “The Life of Pi” special effects
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Leading specialist of the company Rhythm & Hues Phillip Bros on the pages of professional edition VFX Soldier wrote an open letter to "Oscar 2013" winner - director Ang Lee.
Dear Mr. Lee,
Commenting on the situation related to the bankruptcy of Rhythm & Hues, which created an incredible special effects for the film "The Life of Pi", you stated:
"I would like to have the services cheaper, and business - not so cruel. Easy to say but hard to accomplish. Such companies are not so easy to make money. Research and technological development are expensive, and each such studio weighs heavy burden. They have both: good and bad moments, but when it has hard, some studios do not survive. "
In this regard, I note that, despite the fact that research and development activities can be really expensive, and for making movies like yours, it requires modern technology and more computing power, it's not computer chips and hard drives that are so expensive to you. The matter is in artists, that help you create your movies.
So when you say, "I wish to have the services cheaper," - I, as an artist, take it to a personal account. It took hundreds of hours to experienced artists, coordinators and producers have the environment and the characters for the film "The Life of Pi." Not to mention the engineers who wrote the code and built the communication channel R + H. That's where your money gone. Judging by the results of last night you made a great bargain.
By the way, the honor of creating these magnificent sunsets and prospects your operator Claudio Miranda attributed to himself ("Oscar" in the category "Best Cinematography"), a word without thanking to our artists. And the same cartoon characters helped you win the statuette "Best Director." Very nice of you mentioned the team working at the pool. But, perhaps, it was worth to remember about those guys who turned the pool into the ocean and put a tiger into boat?
In the end, it was the work of world level. And after incredibly abusive and negligent representation with the "Avengers" nomination "Best Special Effects", R + H won the award for their contribution to your beautiful film. And at a time when the issue of bankruptcy had sounded from the site, on the national TV, our representative speech was interrupted by the theme song from the movie "Jaws."
Mr. Lee, I truly believe that you are attentive and wonderful person. And the talented director. But I also believe that you and other filmmakers, which have business relationships with us, are completely indifferent to the pain and anxiety that cause artists. Our employers are fighting for receiving illegal subsidies to shoot films on the order of film studios. The magnitude of these subsidies are growing, have a great impact on the market and inhibits the growth of wages in this complex, in terms of the economy. Visual effects to your movie are much cheaper than they should be.
Anyway, Rhythm & Hues fantastic place to work with a really strong group of people who treat their employees honestly and respectfully. As Zoic Studios, a great company, cooperation with which I am proud. But I'm beginning to wonder whether I have cited the example of companies are able to survive in such a hostile environment. Survive if the horror stories about unpaid overtime and illegal methods of recruitment will be the norm, because of the fact that you and your colleagues "would like to have the services cheaper."
With this I can not cope alone. Please join me.
Best wishes and congratulations,
Phillip Bros
Leading Specialist
New musical from Rob Marshall
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Director Rob Marshall returns to the genre, thanks to which his name became known to a wide audience - the musical. The director of "Chicago" will make a movie, based on the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods” for the studio Disney. The project has already engaged Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp.
Musical "Into the Woods" debuted on Broadway in 1987 and managed to win several "Tony" prizes, snatching them from the world's favorite "Phantom of the Opera." At the heart of the story are familiar from childhood fairy tales, but in an unexpected interpretation. And all kinds of fairy tales - from Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood to Jack and the evil witch.
At the beginning, the narrator presents the characters, each of whom has a wish: Cinderella wants to go to the ball in the royal palace, a young man, named Jack wants his cow gave milk; baker and his wife want a child. When Little Red Riding Hood buys a bread from baker to bring it to her grandmother, the mother of Jack tells him to sell the cow, and Cinderella's stepmother and sisters mock dream of the girl. It turns out that the baker and his wife can not have children because of the curse of old and ugly witch who lives next door. When a baker and his wife will be able to find four ingredients needed to make a special potion, the spell will be lifted.
By the end of the first act performed by the desire of all the heroes, well, while the second describes how they live on. Ironically, the desire of characters have not gone away. The baker and his wife got a baby and now dream of a bigger house. Cinderella lives with Prince, but she was terribly boring. Jack and his mother became rich, but Jack does not have enough of the kingdom in the sky, where are the magic beans.
Johnny Depp has starred in the film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Depp has also worked with Rob Marshall. Director shot him in the fourth installment in the franchise, "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Soon Johnny Depp will begin shooting in the directorial debut of the operator Wally Pfister "Transcendence." Also in the plans of actor is a gangster drama "Black Mass" and the fifth episode of "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Meryl Streep showed off her vocal talents in the musical "Mamma MIA!". This year, the actress will be seen in the drama "August: Osage County" and now she is shot in the western of Tommy Lee Jones' "The Homesman".
When Marshall will take his third musical, is not reported.