July 17, 2019

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This is the greatest news I've heard in ages...Taika Waititi to direct Marvel's 'Thor 4'! Hooray!!!

Taika Waititi has signed on to write and direct Marvel's Thor 4 which will once again star Chris Hemsworth in the lead role.

Waititi is returning to Thor after helming the third entry in the franchise, 2017's Thor: Ragnarok. The filmmaker also starred in Ragnarok as Korg, a role he reprised in Avengers: Endgame.

The latest Marvel team-up film ended with Hemsworth's God of Thunder heading into space with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Thor: Ragnarok earned $854 million worldwide.

Waititi's planned live-action adaptation of manga and anime Akira with Warner Bros., has been paused indefinitely. The studio announced in May that it would arrive in theaters on May 21, 2021.

Waititi will release World War II comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit on Oct. 18. Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson star with Waititi portraying a comedic version of Adolf Hitler.

I was hoping that 'Thor 4' was going to happen. And since Thor: Ragnarok was so brilliant, why not get the guy that basically resurrected the Thor character and man him arguably the fan favorite of the MCU. I can't wait!

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Steve

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'Hustlers': Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu play strippers in first trailer

Hustlers has released a first trailer featuring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu.

Lopez stars as Ramona, a savvy stripper who teaches Destiny (Wu) to pole dance and other aspects of the job. Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer and Lizzo also play strippers at the club.

The preview shows Ramona organize the women to exploit and con the club's Wall Street-type clients.

"These Wall Street guys. You see what they did to this country? They stole from everybody. Hard working people lost everything," Ramona says. "The game is rigged and it does not reward people who play by the rules."

Hustlers is based on the New York magazine article "The Hustlers at Scores." The movie is written and directed by Lorene Scafaria (Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World), with Lopez as an executive producer.

"Ramona ain't playin'. IT'S HERE!!!!!!! The @HustlersMovie trailer has arrived!! Coming to theaters September," Lopez tweeted Tuesday.

Hustlers co-stars Julia Stiles and opens in theaters Sept. 13.

'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland engaged to Wells Adams

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland is engaged to be married.

The 28-year-old actress announced in an Instagram post Tuesday she got engaged to her boyfriend, The Bachelorette alum Wells Adams, after nearly two years of dating.

Hyland shared a slideshow of photos of Adams proposing to her on a beach. The pictures include a glimpse of her oval-shaped engagement ring.

"That can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kind of stuff," she captioned the post, adding a heart emoji.

Adams posted a photo and video montage on his own account set to the Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors song "I Like to Be with Me When I'm With You."

"I'll be Johnny, you be June. But forever," he wrote.

Modern Family star Julie Bowen, Bachelor and Bachelorette host Chris Harrison, singer Kevin Jonas and actress Debra Messing were among those to congratulate the couple in the comments.

"I'm dying...huzzah!!! Couldn't be happier if you were my own flesh and blood!" Bowen, who plays Hyland's mom on Modern Family, wrote.

"You're going to make GORGEOUS babies!! I'm so happy for you sweetness," Messing added.

Hyland and Adams will celebrate their two-year anniversary as a couple in October. Hyland said in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January 2018 that she first connected with Adams on Twitter after he slid into her DMs.

Hyland plays Haley Dunphy on Modern Family, which completed a 10th season on ABC in May. The series co-stars Bowen, Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet and Ariel Winter.

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Which rapper's debut album is coming out July 26?

'Space Jam 2': Malcolm D. Lee replaces director Terence Nance

Space Jam 2 starring LeBron James has hired Malcolm D. Lee to take over directing duties from Terence Nance.

Nance's departure was amicable with the filmmaker having a different creative vision for Space Jam 2 from studios Warner Bros. and James' SpringHill Entertainment, Deadline reported.

Lee is best known for helming Universal comedies Girls Trip and Night School.

Space Jam 2 is set to arrive in theaters on July 16, 2021. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is producing and penned the script with Sev Ohanian.

The film will be a live-action and animated hybrid that once again features NBA stars and Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny. Don Cheadle is also set to star.

The original Space Jam was released in 1996 and featured Michael Jordan in the lead role. It grossed over $230 million globally.

Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach to write 'Barbie' movie starring Margot Robbie

Indie filmmakers and celebrity couple Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach will write the upcoming Barbie movie.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Monday Gerwig, 35, and Baumbach, 49, will co-wrote the new Warner Bros. film.

Variety said Warner Bros. had Gerwig and Baumbach in mind since closing a deal with Mattel Films in January to distribute the movie. Gerwig is also being eyed to direct the film.

The Barbie movie will star actress Margot Robbie, who is also on board as a producer. Tom Ackerley, Robbie Brenner, Josey McNamara and Ynon Kreiz will also produce.

"Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child's journey to self-discovery," Robbie said in January. "Over the brand's almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspiration roles from a princess to president."

"I'm so honored to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide," she added.

Gerwig and Baumbach have collaborated on previous films, including Mistress America and Frances Ha. Gerwig is known for writing and directing Lady Bird, which was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while Baumbach's film The Squid and the Whale was nominated for Best Original Screenplay.

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Which rapper's debut album is coming out July 26?

Chance the Rapper announced on The Tonight Show that his debut album, The Big Day, will be released on July 26.

Chance also displayed the project's cover art for the first time on Thursday, which features a hand holding up a transparent CD.

Chance made the announcements after host Jimmy Fallon pre-ordered the album through the musician's website.

The Big Day is Chance's first album after releasing popular mixtapes 10 Day, Acid Rap and Coloring Book for free.

Chance also announced that he provided some background voice work for Disney's remake of The Lion King such as an antelope grazing.

Chance said that he became involved with the project through Donald Glover, who voices Simba in the film.

"He contacted me while they were working on it and was like, 'Hey, I told Jon Favreau, the director, that you were a huge fan and he wants you to come in as kind of like a nostalgia consultant to like tell him what 90s kids like about Lion King,'" Chance said.