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Elizabeth Banks and Joel McHale join The Happytime Murders

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With production on Brian Henson’s long-gestating dark comedy The Happytime Murders now underway in Los Angeles, it has been reported that Elizabeth Banks (Power Rangers) and Joel McHale (Community) have joined the previously announced Melissa McCarthy (Ghostbusters) and Maya Rudolph (CHiPS) in the cast of the film. The Happytime Murders takes place in a world […]

Guest stars announced for season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm

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It feels like ages since we have felt that familiar pang of anxiety that always comes with watching Larry David’s world get turned upside down in Curb Your Enthusiasm. After a phenomenal Season 8, the show took a lengthy break, which is par for the course with Larry David: The comedian/writer has always stated that […]

Power Rangers director on why he made Rita Repulsa the Green Ranger

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The director of Power Rangers has explained his decision to make Elizabeth Banks’ Rita Repulsa the Green Ranger. The Green Ranger is perhaps the most popular character from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV show and while the character doesn’t appear in its traditional form, there is a certain reworking present. Dean Israelite, the […]

UPDATE: Elizabeth Banks’ Charlie’s Angels reboot gets 2019 release date, Janelle Monae wanted for role

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The Elizabeth Banks’ helmed reboot of Charlie’s Angels has received a 2019 release date from its studio. Sony Pictures, who are behind the reboot of the 70s television show, have now put a June 7th, 2019 release date on their long talked about project which is set to be directed by Elizabeth Banks. Banks will […]

Movie Review – Power Rangers (2017)

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Power Rangers, 2017. Directed by Dean Israelite. Starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G, Matt Shively, John Stewart, Cody Kearsley, David Denman, Robert Moloney, Anjali Jay, Sarah Grey, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Wesley MacInnes, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader, and Bryan Cranston. SYNOPSIS: A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique […]

Second Opinion – Power Rangers (2017)

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Power Rangers, 2017. Directed by Dean Israelite Starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G, Matt Shively, John Stewart, Cody Kearsley, David Denman, Robert Moloney, Anjali Jay, Sarah Grey, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Wesley MacInnes, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, Amy Jo Johnson, and Jason David Frank. SYNOPSIS: A group of high-school […]

Movie Review – Power Rangers (2017)

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Power Rangers, 2017. Directed by Dean Israelite Starring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G, Matt Shively, John Stewart, Cody Kearsley, David Denman, Robert Moloney, Anjali Jay, Sarah Grey, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Wesley MacInnes, Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, Amy Jo Johnson, and Jason David Frank. SYNOPSIS: A group of high-school […]

Elizabeth Banks, Helena Bonham Carter and Mindy Kaling set for all-female Ocean’s 11

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After news broke earlier this week that Cate Blanchett (Carol) was in talks to star the upcoming all-female Ocean’s Eleven project, three more actresses are reportedly set to join the ranks according to Showbiz411. The site is reporting that Elizabeth Banks (Power Rangers), Mindy Kaling (The Night Before) and Helena Bonham Carter (Alice Through The Looking […]

Elizabeth Banks no longer directing Pitch Perfect 3

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Having made her directorial debut on the second movie, Elizabeth Banks has now pulled out of directing Universal’s Pitch Perfect 3 citing parental responsibilities following a rescheduling for the production. “We’ve been in development and it’s taking longer than we thought,” said Banks. “I thought I was going to direct the movie in the summer. […]