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| 'Kiki's Delivery Service' to be adapted as live-action series | Kiki's Delivery Service will come to life once more as a live-action series. Deadline reported Tuesday that BBC Studios will co-develop the first live-action TV adaptation of the Eiko Kadono children's fantasy book series with Wheel in Motion and Kadokawa Corporation. Previously adapted as a beloved 1989 animated film from Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Kiki's Delivery Service follows Kiki, a young witch who moves to the port town of Koriko with her cat, Jiji. Variety said Irena Brignull (The Boxtrolls, The Little Prince) will write the new series, which is expected to consist of 10 half-hour episodes. The show is being developed in honor of the 40th anniversary of Kadono's book series. |
| Colin Farrell says 'The Batman: Part II' script is 'amazing' | Colin Farrell says the script for The Batman: Part II is "amazing." The Irish actor, 50, discussed the film during Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Farrell, who stars as Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin, in the HBO Max series The Penguin, will reprise the role in the upcoming Batman sequel starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, aka Batman. "I've only got a couple of scenes, but the script is, script is amazing," Farrell said. "Which is great that I only have a couple of scenes because it means the film isn't ruined for me. I can watch it now as an audience member." The actor confirmed he has read the whole script from director Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin. |
| WWE 'Raw': Jaco Fatu attacks actor Eric Andre | Jacob Fatu lost his cool and attacked actor and comedian Eric Andre after he officially joined Roman Reigns and The Bloodline on WWE Raw. Fatu met with Reigns, the World Heavyweight Champion and The Usos inside the ring to kick off Raw on Monday. Reigns, after previoulsy going to war with his cousin Fatu, officially welcomed the Samoan Werewolf into The Bloodline. Reigns, who is the Tribal Chief of their storied wrestling family, showed his respect to Fatu by gifting him his own Ula Fala necklace. The necklace is normally worn by the Tribal Chief. As the newly upgraded Bloodline started to exit the ring, Reigns came across Andre who was enjoying the show from ringside. Reigns greeted Andre and was friendly with the actor and comedian. |
| Wu-Tang Clan perform 'Bring Da Ruckus' on 'The Tonight Show' | Wu-Tang Clan took to the stage on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. The iconic hip-hop group performed a medley of their hits "Bring Da Ruckus" and "C.R.E.A.M." on Monday's episode of the NBC late-night talk show. Wu-Tang appeared on Tonight ahead of their upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The group, consisting today of RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Masta Killa and Cappadonna, will join the hall of fame alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and other artists in November. Wu-Tang Clan will resume their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour Aug. 27 in Darien Center, N.Y., and perform through Oct. 4 in Phoenix. |
| Jelly Roll divorcing Bunnie XO after 10 years of marriage | Rapper and singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, is divorcing Dumb Blonde podcast host Bunnie XO, his wife of nearly 10 years. TMZ, People.com and E! News reported Monday that DeFord filed for divorce in Tennessee last month. TMZ cited unnamed sources as saying this was a mutual decision between the two. At the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, DeFord thanked his wife while accepting the prize for Best Contemporary Country Album. "I would have never changed my life without you," he told her from the stage. "I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn't for you and Jesus. I thank you for that." DeFord met his estranged wife at one of his concerts in 2015. |