In brief: Scarlett Johansson to star in Ari Aster’s next film and more

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster’s next film. The director is set to helm an original movie titled Scapegoat from a script he penned for A24. The studio confirmed the upcoming film in a post to
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
Texas man facing federal charges after shooting near National Mall

A Texas man is facing federal charges after a shooting near the Washington Monument left a teenage bystander injured and prompted a response from Secret Service agents. The injured teenager has since been treated and released from
Kennedy Ryan on adapting her books to screen and the ‘Heated Rivalry’ effect

Kennedy Ryan headshot. (Courtesy of Kennedy Ryan) Kennedy Ryan is bringing her beloved books to the screen. The romance author is currently hard at work adapting the first book in her Skyland series, Before I Let Go,
Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his ‘Got Back’ world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Paul McCartney’s new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, will be
Dwayne Johnson transforms into Maui in the trailer for the live-action ‘Moana’ film

Disney has released the trailer for its live-action reimagining of Moana, offering a glimpse at the studio’s new take on the hit animated story. The film stars newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his