Celebrity Buzz with Meg White and Pixar

Focus Features greenlit comedian Mike Birbiglia’s new comedy Old Friends New Friends. The film stars Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Dylan Gelula. The story follows college friends reuniting at a wedding, only to find their old friend has moved on. Birbiglia previously wrote and directed Sleepwalk With Me and Don’t Think Twice. Story URL

Raquel Lee, a former child star from The Amanda Show and The Proud Family, is suing Disney, claiming that a former employee raped her at age 14 during the filming of The Poof Point in 2001. The suit alleges that Disney allowed inappropriate behavior on set and failed to address the issue. Lee has also discussed her experiences in the documentary Quiet On Set. Story URL

San Francisco 49ers majority owner Jed York was arrested Sunday during a prostitution operation in East Palestine, Ohio. York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, receiving one-day concurrent jail sentences with credit for time served. He paid $1,150 in fines. The 46-year-old became the 49ers’ principal owner in 2024. Story URL

Pixar’s animated classic Cars is heading back to theaters starting September 4th, marking its 20th anniversary. The return coincides with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5th, honoring Owen Wilson’s character number, #95. Celebrations include themed events at Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix, NASCAR’s Daytona 500, and automotive museums worldwide. Story URL

Target pulled a Halloween costume after social media backlash, saying it resembled racist minstrel-show caricatures. The “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown” costume depicted a Black child with black gloves and a wide-mouthed mask. The removal adds to ongoing controversies for the retailer, including earlier DEI rollback boycotts. Story URL

Paramount is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce. The studio intends to have Hudson and Matthew McConaughey reprise their roles, though no casting is confirmed. The original film grossed nearly $180 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Story URL

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