Amazon requested an Oregon theater stop showing its documentary Melania after the venue posted jokes about the film on its marquee. The Lake Theater & Cafe in Lake Oswego had advertised the film with lines such as “Does Melania wear Prada? Find out Friday” and a quote from The Art of War. The theater had sold $196 in tickets before the cancellation. Story URL
Dexter actor David Zayas has been cast to replace Timothy Busfield in an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVU after Busfield was charged with child sexual abuse in New Mexico. Zayas, who appeared in a 2002 episode, now plays the judge in “Corrosive.” The episode was originally set for January 15th but is now scheduled to air February 6th. Story URL
Pedro Pascal has been cast in Todd Haynes’ long-delayed film De Noche, replacing Joaquin Phoenix, who left the project five days before filming was set to begin. Pascal will star with Danny Ramirez in the 1930s Los Angeles-set story about a detective and a teacher forced to flee to Mexico amid political corruption. It’s Pascal’s third film with Ramirez. Story URL
Draco Malfoy, the rival of Harry Potter, has unexpectedly become a Lunar New Year mascot in China. Tom Felton, who played Malfoy in the films, is now appearing on festive decorations sold on Chinese e-commerce sites. The sudden popularity comes from the Chinese translation of “Malfoy,” or “Ma-er-fu,” which includes the words for “horse” and “fortune.” Story URL
Chris Harrison is returning to TV nearly five years after leaving The Bachelor with a new dating show. He announced the project Wednesday, inviting single men and women over 21 seeking a “traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values.” Fans offered mixed reactions, with some questioning the phrase “clear roles” Story URL
The first cast of Saturday Night Live U.K. has been announced: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young. The series debuts live on March 21st on Sky. Each episode will feature a guest host, musical act, and a local spin on “Weekend Update.” Story URL
Gregory Zecca, stepson of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his 13-year-old son, Anthony. He faces several charges including aggravated manslaughter of a child. Zecca had been drinking and using marijuana before the July 19th incident. He was practicing drawing his gun when it discharged. Story URL
