Quentin Tarantino Taps Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt for Next Film
Quentin Tarantino is stealing the spotlight from the Oscars with his latest casting announcement. ZIMBIO's Areeba Abid joins Cheddar to react to news that Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt will star in the director's next movie, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." The movie will tell the story of the events surrounding actress Sharon Tate's death at the hands of Charles Manson and his followers.
Abid breaks down the news in light of the recent controversies surrounding the Oscar-winning filmmaker. She considers whether the director's conflict with Uma Thurman will be a hindrance to the movie. We also discuss whether movies still matter in the era of prestige TV.
There are new allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein's earliest years in the entertainment industry. Abid takes us through the claims and how they paint a picture of a habitual offender.
You might recognize the Wollman Rink in Central Park from its appearances in famous movies like Serendipity and Home Alone 2. And it's also a spot where New Yorkers and visitors flock for some time out on the ice. Andrew Perry, director of operations of Wollman Rink NYC, spoke with Cheddar News about the rink's history, its operations and what to expect when visiting.
The contract agreement reached Wednesday must still be approved by the union's board and its members, but the leadership said actors will be allowed to return to work starting Thursday.