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According to reports, Jennifer Aniston will be producing a reimagining of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 for 20th Century Studios. Aniston will be producing through her production company Echo Films, alongside co-founder Kristin Hahn. The script for the reimagining is being written by Diablo Cody, who previously scripted Juno, Jennifer's Body and the recent horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes are all in talks to star in the 28 Years Later, which serves as a sequel to the 2002 Boyle horror flick. Boyle is returning to direct, which features a script by Alex Garland who also penned the original. At this time, it is unknown who the three actors will play in the film, which is said to be the first of a new trilogy.

Allison Williams is set to executive produce and star alongside Charlie Day in the murder mystery Kill Me, directed and written by Peter Warren. In the film Jimmy wakes up in a bathtub after having tried to kill himself. Or, at least, that's what it looks like to his friends and family. Jimmy is pretty sure he didn't do it...Maybe. Together with Margot, the 911 operator who took his call, Jimmy sets out on a mission to solve a vitally important whodunit.

Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley have been cast in the upcoming film from writer/director Chris Columbus, The Thursday Letter Club. The plot revolves around a group of retired friends who solve murders for fun in their retirement community. However, after a murder happens for real, they employ their skills to solve the crime.

Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

 it was announced that Soho Playhouse will welcome a new musical this fall- Ghost of John McCain. Authored by Scott Elmegreen, with Drew Fornarola serving as composer and lyricist, Ghost of John McCain offers a unique psychological exploration of power, rivalry, and the human condition. Following the announcement, McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, shared some thoughts on X about the show. The producers have since responded.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is ready to show off his musical skills. The Bullet Train star has revealed that he wants someone to write a musical for him to star in. Taylor-Johnson is a self-proclaimed lover of tap dancing. He grew up studying gymnastics and was one of the few boys in a dance academy full of girls.

A Jimmy Buffett tribute concert is set for next month at the Hollywood Bowl with a star-studded lineup of musical talent. The event will include performances from Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Brandi Carlile, the Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Zac Browne, Jackson Browne, Pitbull, and Kenny Chesney.

Grand Theft Hamlet, a new documentary following out-of-work actors who staged a production of Hamelt inside a video game follows Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen. During the U.K.'s third COVID-19 lockdown three years ago, they staged an entire production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet inside Grand Theft Auto 5.

This year's show will include performances from Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and more. Along with performers, iHeartRadio also announced that Cher will accept the 2024 Icon Award during the show, an accolade given to an artist who has made unparalleled contributions to the music industry.

According to Deadline, the Mike Nichols biography 'Mike Nichols: A Life,' written by Mark Harris, has been optioned by producer Peter Spears, with plans for a feature film.

Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced.

Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee and more will present casting winners at the Artios Awards in New York on March 7. Find out who takes home the honors at this prestigious event celebrating casting excellence in the industry.

Jessica Chastain and Al Pacino are starring in a new film adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Bernard Rose will write and direct Lear, Rex…, a new adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. Pacino is attached to play the title character, with Chastain as Goneril. Further casting will be announced at a later date.

Mahershala Ali, Nicolas, Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong'o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya will present at the 96th Oscars. Stay informed on who will be taking the stage at this year's prestigious awards show.

With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

Check out the new release 'There's No Me Without You (with Carole King)' from the Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions. Talents that can be heard on this project include Dolly Parton, Elton John, Sting, Hope Sandoval, Linda Perry, X, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Chris Issak, and more.

Director Todd Phillips has released a first look at what appears to be the musical numbers in the Joker sequel starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. The three new photos from the movie include Gaga as as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn and Phoenix as the Joker dancing on a rooftop, resembling the aesthetic of an old movie musical.

The new comedy special continues Adam Sandler's illustrious partnership with Netflix. He has starred in a number of global hit Netflix films, including Leo, You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, Hustle, Murder Mystery, Murder Mystery 2, Hubie Halloween, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of, The Do-Over and The Ridiculous 6.

Ralph Fiennes has voiced his opposition to the use of trigger warnings in theatres, advocating for audiences to experience the full impact of the production without prior alerts to potentially disturbing content.