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‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus does not want to be involved in upcoming HBO series

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Chris Columbus is not interested in being involved in HBO's Harry Potter series.The director, who launched the film franchise by directing the first two Harry Potter movies, recently told Variety he is done with the wizarding world.“No, I’ve done it, you saw my version,” Columbus said. “There’s nothing left for me... Read More.

‘Emily in Paris’ assistant director Diego Borella dies at 47 while filming season 5

Saturday, August 23 by ABC News

Diego Borella, an assistant director on Emily in Paris, has died at the age of 47."We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family," a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson told ABC News in a... Read More.

SZA named Vans’ first artistic director

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

SZA's love of Vans has resulted in a multi-year partnership with the brand. The singer has been tapped as Vans' first artistic director, a role that will require her to bring her vision into the reimagining of campaigns and the creation of exclusive collections.“I've been wearing Knu... Read More.

Special IMAX screening of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel will feature Q&A with band and director

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to 1984’s mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, is hitting theaters Sept. 12, but some fans will get a chance to see it a couple days early thanks to a very special IMAX screening.Dubbed the On, Off, and Around the Record... Read More.

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- William H. Webster, a longtime U.S. public servant who served as the head of both the FBI and the CIA in a career spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, has died. He was 101.The FBI confirmed his death in a... Read More.

TUESDAY 7/29 PART 2: In Music News: The secret project Lady Gaga is working on with director, Tim Burton / 3 Things To Know Today

Tuesday, July 29 by Murphy, Sam & Jodi

In Music News: The secret project Lady Gaga is working on with director, Tim Burton. 3 Things To Know Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘This is Spinal Tap’ director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

The sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap will feature appearances by several rock stars, including Paul McCartney and Elton John. And the film’s director, Rob Reiner, has nothing but praise for their comedic talents."They were all great. Paul McCartney is really funny. I... Read More.

Billie Eilish teaming with director James Cameron for something ‘in 3D’

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Billie Eilish had Titanic news for fans attending her show in Manchester, England, on Saturday.As Deadline reports, Billie told the crowd that the show was being filmed, explaining, "So, you may have noticed there’s more cameras than usual up here.”“Basically,... Read More.

‘Smurfs’ director shares Rihanna’s special connection to the franchise

Thursday, July 10 by ABC News

Rihanna's favorite childhood show was The Smurfs, making her a good fit for the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie.The film's director, Chris Miller, said in an interview with Variety that "everything just clicked" once he learned of her connection to... Read More.

Senate committee advances Trump’s pick for CDC director ahead of confirmation vote

Wednesday, July 9 by ABC News

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted to advance Susan Monarez's nomination as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.The panel voted along party lines 12-11.Monarez is the first CDC director... Read More.

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