Warners Boss David Zaslav, 'Slayer of All Cinema,' Axed the Revival of a Cult Favorite

Amber Heard has welcomed twin babies, Agnes and Ocean, to her family. Happy Mother’s Day to her! - (PEOPLE)

Nicole Kidman’s stylist did a great job for the Met Gala and a couple of nights later at the Academy of Country Music Awards. - (Lainey Gossip)

People in these parts have always had a strong affection for Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and apparently, after a number of sequels failed to materialize, director Eli Craig had a sequel series in the works. Alas, Warner Discovery villain David Zaslav ended that dream. “You’ll be happy to know that David Zaslav, the slayer of all cinema, came in and put the final nail in the coffin for ‘Tucker & Dale’ as we were about to go to series, and just cancelled all production,” Craig said. (/Film)

How did I miss this? There’s actually been a rumor (for years!) that Lea Michele can’t read, and she finally addressed it. - (Sociallite Life)

I have two questions: 1. How has there been a late-night show in Maine for the past 15 years and I’ve never once seen Dustin mention it? And 2, Does Dustin know that David Letterman (one of Dustin’s all-time favorites) showed up for the final show? - (LateNighter)

Another favorite of Dustin’s, and one of my favorites, and a favorite of JJ Abrams; he’s probably a favorite of many, Greg Grunberg, addressed the reason that he was suddenly bald. - (EW)

Awards season favorite Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress today, completing her sweep - (VF)

Liev Schreiber Opens Up for First Time About Trans Daughter Kai - (Variety)

Cher has been trying for 15 years(!!) to get a Los Angeles Zoo elephant moved to a sanctuary. - (THR)

Is Mike White scouting the south of France for White Lotus locations? - (Celebitchy)

I’ll take ‘Who Didn’t See This Coming A Mile Away’ for $200, Alex: A woman was forced to prove her gender in a bathroom - (TMS)

I like sharing Dr. Heather Cox Richardson’s columns because she’s an expert at framing current events in their historical perspective. She’s also wicked smart. Today’s, however, is special because it’s for Mother’s Day, but it’s for all who mother but aren’t mothers, and for those of us who may have had other kinds of mothers. - (Letters from an American)

Jomidi’s real life friend, faintingviolet, introduced her to Cannonball Read back in 2019 and she knew she had found her people. Now jomidi would like to hear your Cannonball story. How did you discover Cannonball Read? How long did you lurk or follow Cannonball Read? What was the impetus to finally make that plunge? Whether you are participating this year or not, join them on the blog and tell them your story. (Cannonball Read 17)

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This is Nugget. She only met these new friends today, but they have already made her their leader. 13/10

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