Take that racist Jedi weirdos! Lupita Nyong’o Officially Joins “Star Wars: Episode VII” Cast Via The Washington Post: Finally, Lupita Nyong’o’s first post-Oscar role has been made official: “Star Wars: Episode VII.” No word on what breakout star Nyongo’o, who swept award season with a devastating turn in “12 Years a Slave,” will play in the highly anticipated franchise film directed by J.J. Abrams. Production company Lucasfilm made the announcement Monday morning; also joining Nyong’o is actress Gwendoline Christie (“Game of Thrones,” “Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2″). “I could not be more excited about Lupita and Gwendoline joining the cast of ‘Episode VII,’” Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement. “It’s thrilling to see this extraordinarily talented ensemble taking shape.” The previously announced cast includes original stars Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and Kenny Baker (R2-D2). In addition, newcomers John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow. The news broke in a grand announcement in late April, after weeks of rumors about who would reunite for the film, scheduled for a Dec. 18, 2015, release. There’s been lots of chatter about Nyong’o’s next big career move, especially in light of her Oscar win and the unfortunately typical type of lackluster roles out there for younger actresses — the 31-year-old had stayed quiet on that front since award season. She’s reportedly in talks for a voiceover part in a new adaptation of “The Jungle Book,” and she recently optioned the film rights to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel “Americanah.” There are rumors that Nyong’o could be playing Obi-Wan-Kenobi’s descendent in the film. What you think? Is little Lupita a good fit for “Star Wars”?
Oscar-winning filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul was found dead yesterday in Stockholm, Sweden, according to local police officials and the Associated Press. He was only 36 years old. A cause of death was not specified, but spokesperson did say it was not being treated as suspicious . No other details were immediately available. Born and raised in Sweden, Malik Bendjelloul won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2013, for his acclaimed film Searching for Sugar Man . The movie chronicled the life and career of singer Sixto Rodriguez, and the efforts of two of his fans who set out to discover what had become of him. Bendjelloul started off as a child actor in the ’90s. He later studied journalism and media production and worked for a time as a reporter, as well. Searching for Sugar Man was his first feature film documentary. In addition to the Oscar, it won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, and accolades from the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America. R.I.P. Celebrities We Lost in 2014 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed!
Jennifer Lawrence posed in Marie Claire magazine, showing off some Jennifer Lawrence titty and the riveting question she answered that everyone is so pumped about is that she claims she didn’t fake a fall, and more importantly, she knew she was going to become overexposed and people were going to start hating her, but she just wanted to power through and provide good work, the best work, the Oscar winning work…she brings every time… The fact is that with any actor, you know everything they are saying is a fucking lie. That’s their job. You know that this bitch is a bitch, has a horrible attitude and is about as down to earth as any spoiled brat. If anything she just knows winning an Oscar is a fucking scam, that she’ll do again….because that’s what she does.. What really matters is that she’s showing some cleavage, really basic cleavage, but still cleavage that is better than no cleavage, and better than me talking about the inner workings of Jennifer Lawrence, because what it comes down to is that her job, money, average looks, are all improved with cleavage… She’s annoying, but so is everyone….Jennifer Lawrence. I am on your side.
It’s never too early to heed the Call of Duty, is it? Although the next edition in this video game franchise doesn’t come out for six months, Activision launched the first official trailer duty for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare today. The company says this version will be the first Call of Duty game not set in the present, as it will focus on “battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved.” And it will also feature Kevin Spacey! All we know is that the Oscar will play a powerful politician of some kind – and that his voice is featured in the following extended promo. Check it out now and start the the countdown until the November 4 release date: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Trailer
It’s safe to say Jodie Foster has now come out of the closet. The veteran actress, who hinted very strongly that she’s gay in a moving Golden Globes speech last year, married photographer Alexandra Hedison over the weekend. E! News broke this exciting story, as a rep for the Oscar winner confirms that the year-long couple is now Wife and Wife . Said Foster in January 2013 at the aforementioned awards ceremony: “This is not going to be a big coming-out speech tonight because I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago back in the stone age – in those very quaint days when a fragile girl would open up to trusted friends and family and coworkers and then gradually proudly to everyone who knew her.” She then thanked ex-girlfriend Cydney Bernard, who she dated for two decades and with whom she has two sons, Charles and Kit. Hedison, meanwhile, dated Ellen DeGeneres for approximately three years before that relationship ended in 2004. Her photography has been shown in New York and Los Angeles and she has a few acting credits to her name as well. We send the newlyweds all our best wishes!
Now that tax season is finally over, it’s time to kick back with some of the best nude scenes on Netflix Instant, all of which have some connection to the Oscars! Catherine McCormack went topless for director Mel Gibson ‘s Best Picture winner Braveheart ! Historical accuracy be damned, those ta-tas are totally terrific, and will have you reaching under your kilt to declare your freedom! The gritty crime drama No Way Home was Tim Roth ‘s first film after being nominated for an Oscar for Rob Roy , and features a fantastic full frontal scene from Bernadette Penotti ! No Way Home will make your pork sword foam! There are no fewer than four Oscar winners in the 2013 comedy The Big Wedding , but sadly they all stay covered up! Susan Sarandon and Diane Keaton have doffed their duds before, but this time they leave it to bangin’ brunette Ana Ayora to bare her boobs and butt! This is one celebration you don’t want to miss! Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, Chinatown remains one of the most beloved films of the 1970s, and it’s not hard to understand why. In addition to the hard-boiled script and great performance from Jack Nicholson , we also get some terrific toplessness from Faye Dunaway ! Forget it Jake, it’s Vaginatown! Finally it’s the film that helped future Oscar-winning director James Cameron hit the big time, 1984’s The Terminator ! It’s also the film on which he met his future wife Linda Hamilton , who bares her hellacious hooters during a sex scene with Kyle Reese! Cum with me if you want to live! More pics after the jump!
While the 2014 Academy Awards spent several minutes honoring movie heroes, one real-life hero didn’t get a chance to join them: 5-year-old “Batkid” Miles Scott. Scott, who is in remission from leukemia, made headlines last year when the city of San Francisco shut down to honor him and his ” Batkid ” costume. He been promised a spot in the Oscars show, only to be cut last-minute. Fortunately, he still got to meet a movie superhero in Spider-Man Andrew Garfield. So what went wrong? A spokesperson blamed scheduling conflicts: “Basically, because of the fluid nature of live TV production, ultimately the segment didn’t work.” Garfield, who was listed as one of the Oscars’ presenters, rehearsed with Scott the Saturday before the Academy Awards; he also did not appear Sunday. This prompted speculation that it was the actor who nixed the segment. Not the case. A rep from the Academy issued a statement defending Garfied: “Andrew Garfield understood that his segment had to be omitted, and he drove to Disneyland on Monday to spend time with 5-year-old Miles Scott (Batkid) and his family.” Thursday afternoon, Garfield’s publicist issued a statement as well: “In full collaboration with the Academy and the show writer, Andrew prepared a segment for the Oscars to honor Miles Scott as the true hero that he is.” “At (sic) some point overnight on Saturday/ Sunday morning, it was decided by those running the show that the segment didn’t work in the ceremony.” “They decided to pull it. Andrew and Miles were equally upset.” Batkid Makes Way Through San Francisco “The producers arranged for Miles and his family to visit Disneyland on Monday and Andrew drove down to visit them and to bring Miles a personal gift.” “Andrew did the right thing and anyone saying otherwise is flat out lying,” the statement said, reiterating that The Amazing Spider-Man star didn’t bail. Scott’s mother Natalie lamented the last-minute scratch: “I don’t know if they ran out of time, or if there was something they didn’t like … it got pulled so quickly that we didn’t have a lot of insight into what was going on.” It’s still unclear why the 2014 Academy Awards pulled it. In any case, the heroic Miles Scott finished his cancer treatments last summer, then got a special treat from the Make-A-Wish foundation in November. Dressed as a small Batman, he walked around San Francisco fighting crime in a story that earned national media attention and even a shout-out from the President. In typical fashion, Natalie Scott said her son is taking the Oscar snub very well. Heroically, even. “We told him that it didn’t work out, but we ended up having fun anyway.” Oscars 2014 GIFs: The Best Moments Open Slideshow 1. Jennifer Lawrence Laughs Jennifer Lawrence laughs at her own expense at the Oscars. It’s why we love her. View As List 1. Jennifer Lawrence Laughs Jennifer Lawrence laughs at her own expense at the Oscars. It’s why we love her. 2. Jennifer Lawrence Falls at Academy Awards This is why she had to laugh at her own expense. 3. Why Are You Laughing?! We have absolutely no idea, Jennifer. Absolutely no idea. 4. Best Selfie Ever Bradley Cooper prepares to take the best selfie ever with Ellen’s phone at the Oscars. 5. Ellen DeGeneres Oscar Selfie This was the result! 6. Amy Adams and Pharrell Dancing Amy Adams and Pharrell dancing at the 2014 Academy Awards. Makes us “Happy”! 7. Pharrell and Lupita dance Lupita and Pharrell dancing at the 2014 Academy Awards … pretty great moment. 8. Meryl Streep and Pharrell Meryl Streep and Pharrell dancing at the 2014 Academy Awards in a moment you probably couldn’t have ever predicted. 9. Lupita and Liza Hug Winner Lupita Nyong’o gets a hug from Liza Minnelli at the 2014 Academy Awards. 10. Lupita Nyong’o Wins! Lupita Nyong’o celebrates her Oscar victory. And it was well earned! 11. Poor Leo #PoorLeo actually trended on Google after DiCaprio lost to Matthew McConaughey. We imagine he’ll be okay. 12. Bette Midler Performs Bette Midler performs at the 2014 Academy Awards, bringing back memories. 13. I Will Order Pizza Ellen promises to order pizza to tide people over at the Oscars, and she delivered … well, some guy did. But you get the idea! 14. Pizza Money Harvey Weinstein pitched in a full $200 to Ellen’s food fund at the Oscars. 15. Brad Pitt Gets Pizza Brad Pitt grabs some pizza after Ellen had one some to the Academy Awards. Show does drag on like no other. 16. Ellen Creeps on Sandra and Leo Ellen DeGeneres hilariously sneaks up behind Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio at the Oscars. 17. Princess Ellen Ellen came out dressed like this at one point. Enough said, really. 18. Julia Roberts Laughs That will put a smile on anyone’s face. At least we would think so!
