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Neil Patrick Harris & Family Host an Outdoor Movie Screening at Their Hamptons Home!

Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka hosted an outdoor movie screening at their home this weekend!

The 48-year-old actor and the 46-year-old chef posed for a photo with their 10-year-old twins Harper and Gideon while attending the event on Sunday night (July 25) at their home in East Hampton, N.Y.

The star-studded event was a screening of the Netflix animated film The Mitchells vs. The Machines, which recently became the streaming service’s biggest animated film to date with 53 million member households viewing the film in its first 28 days.

In attendance at the screening were director Mike Rianda and producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, along with Netflix exec Scott Stuber and his wife Molly Sims.

More guests at the event included CNN’s Don Lemon with fiance Tim Malone, Christie Brinkley, Ralph Macchio, Jeff Gordon with wife Ingrid Vandebosch, Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman, Derek Blasberg, filmmaker Shawn Levy, and The Cinema Society founder Andrew Saffir with husband Daniel Benedict.

There was a summer picnic first, followed by an outdoor screening. Check out the photo gallery to see the amazing set-up!

Click through the gallery for 30+ photos from the screening… More Here! »

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Ryan Gosling's Astronaut Movie To Be Directed By Phil Lord & Chris Miller

Ryan Gosling‘s upcoming movie has found its’ directors in Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Variety reports that the duo, who recently were producers on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, will be behind the camera on the film, and producing as well, based on Andy Weir‘s novel.

The upcoming novel is still untitled, and being referred to as “Project Hail Mary”.

The book and movie are described as a solitary tale of an astronaut on a space ship who is tasked with saving the planet. It will be published in the spring of 2021 by Random House.

Author Andy Weir also wrote “The Martian”, which starred Matt Damon in the blockbuster adaption, earning over $630 million worldwide.

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Will Receive Executive Producer Credit on 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

Ousted Star Wars directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are set to receive executive producer credit on the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Last year, the duo was fired from the film midway through its production but will take the executive producer credit for the work they accomplished during early production.

“We were really proud of the many contributions we made to that film. In light of the creative differences, we elected to take an executive producer credit,” the pair said during a recent festival.

The partners were eventually replaced by Ron Howard, who reportedly re-shot a large amount of the film, leaving the question of who would be credited as director.

Solo: A Star Wars Story is set to hit theaters on May 25th.

Animated 'Spider-Man' Movie Featuring Miles Morales Character Gets First Trailer!

An animated installment to the Spider-Man franchise will be hitting theaters next year and the first trailer has been released.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will introduce Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.

Dope‘s Shameik Moore is voicing the role of Miles with Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, and Liev Schreiber all attached to lend their voices as well.

The Lego Movie‘s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are directing the film, which will hit theaters on December 14, 2018.


SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE – Official Teaser Trailer

Star Wars' Han Solo Spinoff Movie Loses Its Directors

The upcoming Han Solo spinoff movie will need to find a new director after Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were let go as co-directors due to creative differences with Lucasfilm.

Lucasfilm president and Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy released a statement on StarWars.com to announce the news.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are talented filmmakers who have assembled an incredible cast and crew, but it’s become clear that we had different creative visions on this film, and we’ve decided to part ways. A new director will be announced soon,” she said.

Phil and Chris previously co-directed the movies 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, The Lego Movie, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

“Unfortunately, our vision and process weren’t aligned with our partners on this project. We normally aren’t fans of the phrase ‘creative differences’ but for once this cliché is true. We are really proud of the amazing and world-class work of our cast and crew,” the guys said in a statement.

Alden Ehrenreich is playing a young Han Solo in the movie, which has already begun production. The May 2018 release date will not change despite the directorial change.

Alden Ehrenreich Officially Introduced as Young Han Solo!

Alden Ehrenreich poses for photos at the Star Wars Celebration held at ExCel on Sunday (July 17) in London, England.

The 26-year-old actor was officially introduced to fans as young Han Solo at the event and he was joined by Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega on stage.

Also in attendance at the panel were stars Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, as well as Star Wars: Episode VIII director Rian Johnson, and Han Solo spinoff movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

“I read the sides and I loved them. I auditioned for six months. The coolest part was I went on the Falcon for a chemistry test with Chewbacca. It was unbelievable. It was more exciting than nerve-racking,” Alden said (via Variety). It was revealed that he was the first actor to audition for the role!

30+ pictures inside of Alden Ehrenreich and John Boyega at the celebration… More Here! »

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