The remake of "Three Men and a Baby" starring Zac Efron should be released on the Disney + platform. Burna Boy, pope of Afro-fusion, returns with a 4th album entitled "Twice As Tall". Will Smith is said to be in talks with different platforms to produce a reboot of the "Prince of Bel Air" series. Director Haifaa Al Mansour signs a feminist film about a candidate for municipal elections. On television, Jude Law will soon be starring in a new miniseries called "The Third Day". Forbes magazine has just unveiled the list of the highest paid actors in the world, Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock prances with more than 87 million dollars in the last 12 months.
Hollywood star Zac Efron will star in a remake.
The remake of "Three men and a baby", a film which was already the remake of the film "Three men and a bassinet" by Coline Serreau. "Three Men and a Baby" was released in 1987. It was a hit at the box office. We remember in particular that one of the heroes of this film was played by Tom Selleck, alias Magnum. This was perhaps one of the keys to success! In 2020, Disney therefore wanted to bring this story up to date. Zac Efron should therefore embody one of these three hardened bachelors who find themselves despite themselves faced with the joys and difficulties of fatherhood. And it's a bit of a homecoming for Zac Efron who rose to international fame in the 2000s with the "High School Musical" saga. We do not yet know who will make this "remake of remake" but one thing is certain: the film will not be released in theaters. It will be broadcast on the Disney + platform.
The release of a new album by singer Burna Boy.
Burna Boy is the musical phenomenon of the moment. You might have seen it if you've watched Lady Gaga's planetary concert during lockdown. He's a rapper, the pope of Afro-fusion. He has just participated in the remix of the summer hit "Jerusalema". He also worked with Beyoncé, singer Damian Marley and Beninese diva Angélique Kidjo, just that! But Friday, it is especially with a 4th album that Burna Boy returns. It will be called "Twice As Tall". And among the 15 titles announced, we will particularly listen to two songs: one he will perform with the legend Youssou N'dour, the other with the leader of Coldplay, Chris Martin. It must be said that Burna Boy is used to duets. The proof with the song "Oasis". It's a collaboration with singer Sam Smith that came out a few days ago. It's all fresh. And it is rather successful!
In the United States, a cult sitcom could make its comeback in a totally unexpected way.
If you've spent the 90s sprawled out on your couch or are a fan of Will Smith, you probably recognized that credits. It was that of "Prince de Bel Air" broadcast in France on Antenne 2 at the time. The story of a teenager from the poor neighborhoods of Philadelphia who found himself staying with his uncle and aunt in a very chic area of Los Angeles. Over time, the series has become cult. To the point that an admirer, named Morgan Cooper, decided a few months ago to make a fake trailer, broadcast on YouTube, of a "Prince of Bel Air" in current version.
No more pop colors and fun, this time the atmosphere is much dramatic, much darker. And this rereading of the series excited "The Prince of Bel Air" in person: Will Smith. After making contact with the filmmaker-Internet user, the actor is now in talks with various platforms to produce a reboot of the series. According to the "Hollywood Reporter" magazine, Netflix, Peacock and HBO Max are in the running. We are now waiting to know who will hit the jackpot.
Director Haifaa Al Mansour signs a feminist film about a candidate for municipal elections.
A film called "The perfect candidate" and which is released today in theaters. The pitch? In Saudi Arabia, a young woman decides to run for office in the city where she lives and to campaign against all odds.
It's quite funny. It directly denounces a sexism still at work in this country. But it's also a way of twisting clichés and making the voices of strong and modern women heard. Actress Mila Alzahrani is quite stunning. We can see that women in Saudi Arabia still have a long way to go to achieve perfect equality, but the tide may be turning. In any case, director Haifaa Al Mansour brings a new perspective on the conditions of women in the Middle East. It's a movie to see! It is therefore released today.
On television, Jude Law will soon be starring in a new mini-series.
And this series, it's called "The Third Day". It will be broadcast on September 14 on the American channel HBO. And 24 hours later on OCS in France. The series promises to be very intriguing with a diptych scenario that takes place on a mysterious island off the British coast.
Also in the cast: Naomie Harris, who had nominated for the Oscars for her role in Moonlight, and Emily Watson, the unforgettable interpreter of the film "Breaking The Waves" by Lars Von Trier. "The Third Day" will consist of six episodes. A trailer has just been unveiled on the internet.
On the business side, Hollywood likes big guys or in any case pays them very well.
Forbes magazine has just unveiled the list of the highest paid actors in the world and an army of bodybuilders are coming out on top. Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock prances with more than $ 87 million in the last 12 months. Also in the top 10: Ryan Reynolds, Vin Diesel, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, Will Smith and Jackie Chan. Note: Out of the 10 highest paid actors in the world, six have appeared in a Netflix production in the past year. The platform is becoming THE best deal for Hollywood stars. These 10 actors have together accumulated more than $ 545 million in salaries this year.
We end with a little electro-pop music.
The Parisian group Isaac Delusion has just participated in a video for the YouTube channel "Colors" which offers very high quality musical recordings. And they took the opportunity to make an unprecedented duet with singer Silly Boy Blue. The title is called "Make It".