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• Bob Odenkirk Says He Had “Small Heart Attack” But Will “Be Back Soon” July 30, 2021
  After word came earlier today from Bob Odenkirk’s pal and sometimes creative partner David Cross that the world would be hearing from the Better Call Saul star — who collapsed on set Tuesday night– soon, Odenkirk issued a statement. “Hi. It’s Bob. Thank you. To my family and friends who have surrounded me this week. […]
• Tom Hanks Boards Wes Anderson Film July 30, 2021
  Tom Hanks has joined the next Wes Anderson film, Deadline has confirmed. The movie is expected to shoot in Spain. Already on board are Adrian Brody, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton. Anderson will write and direct. First up for Anderson though will be the Oct. 22 release of Searchlight’s The French Dispatch, which premiered at […]
• Director Lee Na-Jeong Signs With Brillstein Entertainment Partners July 30, 2021
  EXCLUSIVE: Korean director Lee Na-Jeong has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for management. Considered one of Korea’s leading female directors, Lee most recently helmed the 16-episode first season of South Korean television series Mine, which is currently streaming on Netflix. Per the logline, in Mine, encaged in a gold-clad life of secrets and lies, two […]
• California Covid Cases Make Biggest One Day Jump of 2021 As Delta Fuels Surge July 30, 2021
  California tallied 10,356 newly-reported confirmed cases on Friday. That number had skyrocketed up from just 7,457 reported on Thursday, a 39% jump in one day. It’s the biggest 24-hour jump in cases the region has seen this year, according to the state Covid data dashboard. The jump, while still surprisingly large, makes more since when […]