Amy Adams joins Universal’s

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ adaptation

Universal’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is about to add some A-list talent. Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams has signed on to join the ensemble of the studio’s adaptation joining Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever and Amandla Stenberg.

Chadwick Boseman dies of

cancer at 43

First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes, portraying both Black American icons with a searing intensity that commanded respect. When the former playwright suited up as Black Panther, he brought cool intellectual gravitas to the Marvel superhero whose “Wakanda forever!” salute reverberated worldwide.

J.K. Rowling returns award

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.

‘Ammonite’ to close London Film Festival

“Ammonite,” the buzzy period romance starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, is set to close the 2020 BFI London Film Festival.

‘Horizon Tower’ tops Douban list

Tencent’s new drama “A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower” has topped Chinese reviewing website Douban’s weekly TV series list since its premiere on August 19.

Cruise surprises moviegoers at ‘Tenet’ preview

Tom Cruise may not be in “Tenet,” but he threw his support behind Christopher Nolan’s espionage epic by attending a preview screening of the movie in London on Monday.

Sean Connery turns 90

The first James Bond turned 90 on August 25, as difficult as that is to believe. (SD-Agencies)