THE BRIEF

Screenwriter Sues Over The Holdovers

A screenwriter sued director Alexander Payne, alleging his film The Holdovers was copied from a Black List script.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The Black List screenplay was passed on twice by Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne before The Holdovers was made. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

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James Gunn says DCU's new Batman casting announcement is imminent while Harley Quinn's future depends on Margot Robbie.

WHAT'S REPORTED

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Trump called Maher a "complete and total loser," "very insecure," and a "major pothead." — The Daily Beast
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