Although the casting has yet to be confirmed, the image of Rihanna as the newest Bond girl is a little too perfect. Word on the street is that she’s totally down for it, too. Hollywood, let’s make this happen. [Elle]
Coincidence that Rowland’s latest #TBT post involved her flaunting the “Donna Summers do” in the midst of casting? We think not. According to Page Six, the singer has been campaigning to join the cast of Spinning Gold, a biopic of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, who helped launch the disco diva’s career. We haven’t seen Rowland on the big screen since Think Like A Man, but we might be ready for this one. [Page Six]
12 Years A Slave Director Steve McQueen will be recognized on December 13 at the European Film Academy award for Achievement in World Cinema. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Family Guy did it to us took away Brian and they brought him back. But we don’t think The Simpsons will keep us in purgatory about this character’s revival. Find out which beloved cast member kicked the can. [Vulture]
Denzel Washington proved he’s still the box office King (Kong), by pulling in around $35 million for The Equalizer this past weekend. Apparently, this is his best opening weekend right behind Safe House. [Vulture]
Sequels never seem to capture the spirit of the preceding film. Hopefully for director Yuen Woo-Ping, the second time will be a charm. He’s slated to debut the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Netflix and in select IMAX theaters on August 28, 2015. [Vulture]