<p>WIF, formerly known as Women in Film, Los Angeles, announced on Monday the leading ladies of Hollywood who will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors event, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.</p>

<p>The honourees include Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet.</p>

<p>This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Beverly Hilton. The theme for this year's event is "The Power of the Collective," celebrating industry leaders who show how collaboration, inclusion, and uplifting stories can positively change culture.</p>

<p>Jurnee Smollett, a member of the WIF board of directors, will give the opening remarks at the annual benefit.</p>

<p>Winslet and director Kuras will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their work on Lee. Buteau and Sanchez-Witzel will be honoured with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television for their collaboration on Survival of the Thickest. Annette Bening will receive the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, selected personally by Fonda, while Kerry Washington will be recognized with the Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award. Joey King will be the 19th recipient of the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award.</p>

<p>"The 2024 honorees embody the very essence of leadership, creativity and advocacy that WIF has championed for over 50 years," WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer said in a statement. "Their remarkable contributions, both on and off the screen, are a testament to the progress we continue to make toward a more equitable and inclusive entertainment industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the lasting change they inspire."</p>

<p>Notably, the event supports WIF's educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity in entertainment. It is presented by Max Mara, with Visionary Sponsor ShivHans Pictures and additional support from Amazon MGM Studios, Lexus, Netflix, and STARZ '#TakeTheLead'.</p>

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WIF, formerly known as Women in Film, Los Angeles, announced on Monday the leading ladies of Hollywood who will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors event, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

WIF, formerly known as Women in Film, Los Angeles, announced on Monday the leading ladies of Hollywood who will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors event, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. The honourees include Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet. This year's event will take place on October 24 at the Beverly Hilton. The theme for this year's event is "The Power of the Collective," celebrating industry leaders who show how collaboration, inclusion, and uplifting stories can positively change culture. Jurnee Smollett, a member of the WIF board of directors, will give the opening remarks at the annual benefit. Winslet and director Kuras will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their work on Lee. Buteau and Sanchez-Witzel will be honoured with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television for their collaboration on Survival of the Thickest. Annette Bening will receive the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award, selected personally by Fonda, while Kerry Washington will be recognized with the Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award. Joey King will be the 19th recipient of the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award. "The 2024 honorees embody the very essence of leadership, creativity and advocacy that WIF has championed for over 50 years," WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer said in a statement. "Their remarkable contributions, both on and off the screen, are a testament to the progress we continue to make toward a more equitable and inclusive entertainment industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the lasting change they inspire." Notably, the event supports WIF's educational and philanthropic programs and its advocacy for gender parity in entertainment. It is presented by Max Mara, with Visionary Sponsor ShivHans Pictures and additional support from Amazon MGM Studios, Lexus, Netflix, and STARZ '#TakeTheLead'. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kate Winslet, Joey King among talents who will be honoured at 'Women in Film' event

<p>Joey King has responded to Jacob Elordi's recent criticism of <em>The Kissing Booth</em> franchise, where he referred to the movies as "ridiculous" and dismissed them as merely an "escape." In an interview with Variety, King shared her own perspective, stating, "I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way. I had a great time making those movies no matter what anyone says."</p>

<p>Elordi's disdain for <em>The Kissing Booth </em>is not a recent development. In a GQ Man of the Year interview, he expressed, “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape.” This sentiment echoes his previous comments in 2022, where he considered quitting acting due to the movies and the associated paparazzi attention.</p>

<p>Despite Elordi's critical stance, King is not alone in defending<em> The Kissing Booth</em>. Taylor Zakhar Perez, who starred in the second movie, shared his disappointment, stating, “I thought it was a shame because to my knowledge, everybody else had such a wonderful experience." Perez acknowledged the significance of the films to fans, emphasizing, “It’s a shame that was his experience on the set. I know from our fan interactions, getting stopped everywhere I go, what <em>Kissing Booth </em>means to people and what it brought them during such a dark time."</p>

<p>Joey King also expressed her openness to a potential fourth installment in the series, suggesting a different direction for the plot. She shared, “If there were to be a fourth installment it would be picking up where Elle and the gang are in their 50s or something, just to drop back in with them and see where they’re at." However, she hinted that Elordi might not return to play Noah, even in such a distant future.</p>


Joey King has responded to Jacob Elordi's recent criticism of The Kissing Booth franchise, where he referred to the movies as "ridiculous" and dismissed them as merely an "escape.

Joey King has responded to Jacob Elordi's recent criticism of The Kissing Booth franchise, where he referred to the movies as "ridiculous" and dismissed them as merely an "escape." In an interview with Variety, King shared her own perspective, stating, "I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way. I had a great time making those movies no matter what anyone says." Elordi's disdain for The Kissing Booth is not a recent development. In a GQ Man of the Year interview, he expressed, “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape.” This sentiment echoes his previous comments in 2022, where he considered quitting acting due to the movies and the associated paparazzi attention. Despite Elordi's critical stance, King is not alone in defending The Kissing Booth. Taylor Zakhar Perez, who starred in the second movie, shared his disappointment, stating, “I thought it was a shame because to my knowledge, everybody else had such a wonderful experience." Perez acknowledged the significance of the films to fans, emphasizing, “It’s a shame that was his experience on the set. I know from our fan interactions, getting stopped everywhere I go, what Kissing Booth means to people and what it brought them during such a dark time." Joey King also expressed her openness to a potential fourth installment in the series, suggesting a different direction for the plot. She shared, “If there were to be a fourth installment it would be picking up where Elle and the gang are in their 50s or something, just to drop back in with them and see where they’re at." However, she hinted that Elordi might not return to play Noah, even in such a distant future.

Joey King responds to Jacob Elordi's Kissing Booth criticism: Unfortunate anyone would feel that way

<p>Love is in the air as Hollywood actress Joey King and director Steven Piet celebrate their recent nuptials in a dreamy wedding ceremony set against the backdrop of Majorca, Spain. After four years of a loving relationship, the couple exchanged vows on September 2, making it official. The news of their union was joyfully confirmed by King herself in an Instagram collaboration post with Vogue Weddings, and the world couldn't be happier for them.</p>

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<p>Joey King&nbsp;and Steven Piet, the director behind projects like<em> The Bullet Train, </em>first crossed paths on the set of<em> The Act</em>, a Hulu series. The spark was instantaneous, as they quickly developed a strong friendship.</p>

<p>Reflecting on their first encounter, King shared, "There was such an immediate ease. I had a very big crush but waited until the wrap party to ask him out. I worked up the courage and took him aside to tell him how I felt. It was the best decision of my life!"</p>

<p>Their love story took a beautiful turn when Piet popped the question in February 2022 during a romantic getaway to Joshua Tree, celebrating their three-year anniversary. The moment was captured perfectly despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Piet reminisced about the proposal on Instagram, writing, "The weather was less than perfect. Cold. Windy. Perfectly imperfect to ask my best friend to spend a lifetime together. A lifetime of incredibly safe and vulnerable conversations. Holding hands on silent cab rides home, exhausted from great food and red wine. And oh, the laughter. The uncontrollable laughter. You’ve unlocked a dimension of love in me that I never knew existed."</p>

<p>In response, Joey King expressed her overwhelming joy, sharing a heartfelt message along with pictures of their engagement. She wrote, "I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can’t help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy. I never knew that a person's presence and heart could feel like a real home. I never knew love could be so unquestionably beautiful. I never knew until you."</p>

<p>Their journey, from co-stars to life partners, has captured the hearts of fans around the world. The wedding itself was nothing short of magical, reminiscent of a scene straight out of <em>The Great Gatsby.</em> Surrounded by their closest friends and family, the couple exchanged vows and celebrated their love in an unforgettable fashion.</p>

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Love is in the air as Hollywood actress Joey King and director Steven Piet celebrate their recent nuptials in a dreamy wedding ceremony set against the backdrop of Majorca, Spain.

Love is in the air as Hollywood actress Joey King and director Steven Piet celebrate their recent nuptials in a dreamy wedding ceremony set against the backdrop of Majorca, Spain. After four years of a loving relationship, the couple exchanged vows on September 2, making it official. The news of their union was joyfully confirmed by King herself in an Instagram collaboration post with Vogue Weddings, and the world couldn't be happier for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue Weddings (@vogueweddings) Joey King and Steven Piet, the director behind projects like The Bullet Train, first crossed paths on the set of The Act, a Hulu series. The spark was instantaneous, as they quickly developed a strong friendship. Reflecting on their first encounter, King shared, "There was such an immediate ease. I had a very big crush but waited until the wrap party to ask him out. I worked up the courage and took him aside to tell him how I felt. It was the best decision of my life!" Their love story took a beautiful turn when Piet popped the question in February 2022 during a romantic getaway to Joshua Tree, celebrating their three-year anniversary. The moment was captured perfectly despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions. Piet reminisced about the proposal on Instagram, writing, "The weather was less than perfect. Cold. Windy. Perfectly imperfect to ask my best friend to spend a lifetime together. A lifetime of incredibly safe and vulnerable conversations. Holding hands on silent cab rides home, exhausted from great food and red wine. And oh, the laughter. The uncontrollable laughter. You’ve unlocked a dimension of love in me that I never knew existed." In response, Joey King expressed her overwhelming joy, sharing a heartfelt message along with pictures of their engagement. She wrote, "I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can’t help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy. I never knew that a person's presence and heart could feel like a real home. I never knew love could be so unquestionably beautiful. I never knew until you." Their journey, from co-stars to life partners, has captured the hearts of fans around the world. The wedding itself was nothing short of magical, reminiscent of a scene straight out of The Great Gatsby. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, the couple exchanged vows and celebrated their love in an unforgettable fashion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Joey King and Steven Piet's dreamy Spanish wedding. See photos

<p><em>Kissing Booth </em>actress Joey King has secretly tied the knot with director Steven Piet, as per reports. Joey and Piet got hitched in a low-key ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday (September 2), the couple said I do in Spain in the presence of their close friends and family, as per People.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joey and Piet, who have been dating for four years now, have never failed to show their love for each other publicly.</p>

<p>There has been no&nbsp;confirmation of it by the couple yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joey and Piet got engaged in February last year. Sharing a carousel of photos from the dreamy proposal, the actress announced their engagement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to her Instagram handle, the actress wrote, ''I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can't help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy.''</p>

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<p>"The date was 2/2/22 when you asked me to marry you and made me the luckiest lady alive," she continued. "I love you more than an Instagram caption could ever do justice. Hanging out with you forever sounds like a real dream, so let's do it."</p>

<p>Joey and Piet met in 2019 on the set of Hulu&nbsp;show <em>The Act. </em>Piet directed the two episodes of the limited series. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Before Piet, King dated her widely acclaimed show <em>Kissing Booth's&nbsp;</em>co-star Jacob Elordi. They broke up in 2018.</p>

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Kissing Booth actress Joey King has secretly tied the knot with director Steven Piet, as per reports. Joey and Piet got hitched in a low-key ceremony. On Saturday (September 2), the couple said I do in Spain in the presence of their close friends and family, as per People.

Kissing Booth actress Joey King has secretly tied the knot with director Steven Piet, as per reports. Joey and Piet got hitched in a low-key ceremony. On Saturday (September 2), the couple said I do in Spain in the presence of their close friends and family, as per People. Joey and Piet, who have been dating for four years now, have never failed to show their love for each other publicly. There has been no confirmation of it by the couple yet. Joey and Piet got engaged in February last year. Sharing a carousel of photos from the dreamy proposal, the actress announced their engagement. Taking to her Instagram handle, the actress wrote, ''I never knew happiness could be so powerful that it can take the air from your lungs, overwhelming every part of you that you can't help but feel your eyes well from the undeniable joy.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joey King (@joeyking) × "The date was 2/2/22 when you asked me to marry you and made me the luckiest lady alive," she continued. "I love you more than an Instagram caption could ever do justice. Hanging out with you forever sounds like a real dream, so let's do it." Joey and Piet met in 2019 on the set of Hulu show The Act. Piet directed the two episodes of the limited series. Before Piet, King dated her widely acclaimed show Kissing Booth's co-star Jacob Elordi. They broke up in 2018. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kissing Booth actor Joey King ties the knot with Steven Piet in a secret wedding: Report

<p>For a Disney film called "The Princess," Joey King's new movie has a lot of R-rated violence, death, and even the odd use of the word "bitch."</p>

<p>But from the moment her tough-as-nails royal heroine stabs a hairpin into a henchman's eyeball, it is clear 20th Century Studios' "The Princess" -- out July 1 on streaming platforms -- is not your typical family-friendly fairytale.</p>

<p>"I mean it wouldn't be fun if it wasn't violent, you know!" King told AFP on the red carpet at Thursday's premiere in Hollywood. "I was constantly telling our producer Toby [Jaffe], I was, like, 'we need more blood on the dress!'"</p>

<p>Described as "Rapunzel" meets action-thriller "The Raid," the live-action film begins with King's sleeping princess, clad in a wedding dress, awakening as a prisoner at the top of a dizzying tower.</p>

<p>A series of highly stylized, female-led fight scenes unfurl as she bids to escape from nemeses including former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko ("Quantum of Solace.")</p>

<p>The action is more reminiscent of "Game of Thrones" than "Sleeping Beauty" or "Snow White." "The idea of doing a princess movie with Disney that completely goes against anything they've ever done is just perfect," said Ben Lustig, who co-wrote the film.</p>

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<p>His original premise was "how can we take the trope of that princess stuck at the top of the tower, that everybody knows, and then flip it on its head?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lustig and Jake Thornton's script was bought by 20th Century Studios, a Disney subsidiary, and the film is released on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the film's producers is Derek Kolstad, who created the "John Wick" action films starring Keanu Reeves as a violent hitman.</p>

<p>"The joke at the beginning is 'what if Princess Peach saved herself, didn't need Mario, and just beat the crap out of Bowser?'" said Kolstad.&nbsp;"I don't think John (Wick) would cross her!" he joked.</p>

<p>The film takes the recent trend of feisty, fiercely independent Disney princesses a few steps further, but it "didn't want to go too soap-boxy," with the emphasis on fun, said Kolstad.</p>

<p>- 'Crazy ideas' -</p>

<p>The role is also a departure for 22-year-old King, star of Netflix's smash teen film series "The Kissing Booth," who will soon be seen opposite Brad Pitt in action-comedy "Bullet Train."</p>

<p>"It is so exhausting, it is so hard on your body," said King, of the film's many fight sequences.</p>

<p>"But there's something about it that is so fulfilling and rewarding -- I absolutely fell in love with action."</p>

<p>The film was directed by Le-Van Kiet, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker whose 2019 martial arts thriller "Furie" became his birth country's highest-grossing film of all time.</p>

<p>"One of the first things I wanted to do was have her do a Wushu kick," he said. "Crazy ideas, but the studio went with it. And I'm glad they did!"</p>

<p>As well as acquiring a new set of battle skills, King said the movie has fulfilled a dream of hers.</p>

<p>"I'm not your typical Disney princess. I love that about this character," she said.</p>

<p>"But also I love that I'm technically still a Disney princess!"</p>


For a Disney film called "The Princess," Joey King's new movie has a lot of R-rated violence, death, and even the odd use of the word "bitch." But from the moment her tough-as-nails royal heroine stabs a hairpin into a henchman's eyeball, it is clear 20th Century Studios' "The Princess" -- out July 1 on streaming platforms -- is not your typical family-friendly fairytale.

For a Disney film called "The Princess," Joey King's new movie has a lot of R-rated violence, death, and even the odd use of the word "bitch." But from the moment her tough-as-nails royal heroine stabs a hairpin into a henchman's eyeball, it is clear 20th Century Studios' "The Princess" -- out July 1 on streaming platforms -- is not your typical family-friendly fairytale. "I mean it wouldn't be fun if it wasn't violent, you know!" King told AFP on the red carpet at Thursday's premiere in Hollywood. "I was constantly telling our producer Toby [Jaffe], I was, like, 'we need more blood on the dress!'" Described as "Rapunzel" meets action-thriller "The Raid," the live-action film begins with King's sleeping princess, clad in a wedding dress, awakening as a prisoner at the top of a dizzying tower. A series of highly stylized, female-led fight scenes unfurl as she bids to escape from nemeses including former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko ("Quantum of Solace.") The action is more reminiscent of "Game of Thrones" than "Sleeping Beauty" or "Snow White." "The idea of doing a princess movie with Disney that completely goes against anything they've ever done is just perfect," said Ben Lustig, who co-wrote the film. His original premise was "how can we take the trope of that princess stuck at the top of the tower, that everybody knows, and then flip it on its head?" Lustig and Jake Thornton's script was bought by 20th Century Studios, a Disney subsidiary, and the film is released on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally. Among the film's producers is Derek Kolstad, who created the "John Wick" action films starring Keanu Reeves as a violent hitman. "The joke at the beginning is 'what if Princess Peach saved herself, didn't need Mario, and just beat the crap out of Bowser?'" said Kolstad. "I don't think John (Wick) would cross her!" he joked. The film takes the recent trend of feisty, fiercely independent Disney princesses a few steps further, but it "didn't want to go too soap-boxy," with the emphasis on fun, said Kolstad. - 'Crazy ideas' - The role is also a departure for 22-year-old King, star of Netflix's smash teen film series "The Kissing Booth," who will soon be seen opposite Brad Pitt in action-comedy "Bullet Train." "It is so exhausting, it is so hard on your body," said King, of the film's many fight sequences. "But there's something about it that is so fulfilling and rewarding -- I absolutely fell in love with action." The film was directed by Le-Van Kiet, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker whose 2019 martial arts thriller "Furie" became his birth country's highest-grossing film of all time. "One of the first things I wanted to do was have her do a Wushu kick," he said. "Crazy ideas, but the studio went with it. And I'm glad they did!" As well as acquiring a new set of battle skills, King said the movie has fulfilled a dream of hers. "I'm not your typical Disney princess. I love that about this character," she said. "But also I love that I'm technically still a Disney princess!"

Disney fairytale meets R-rated violence in 'The Princess'

<p>Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King are set to star in Netflix’s untitled romantic comedy, which will be helmed by Richard LaGravenese.&nbsp;LaGravenese is also a co-writer of the film, who will be polishing the initial spec screenplay with Carrie Solomon. Solomon is also working on the Margot Robbie-centric Ocean's 11 prequels set up at Warner Bros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Alyssa Altman are producing the project via Roth/Kirschenbaum Films.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The script was bought from Solomon earlier this year by Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/exclusive-academy-voter-carter-pilcher-loves-ranveer-singhs-acting-he-brings-real-life-to-all-his-roles-487866">Exclusive | Academy voter Carter Pilcher loves Ranveer Singh's acting, shares his Oscar mantra</a></p>

<p>Touted as a romantic comedy, the story follows the lives of a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex and identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prolific banner just saw its Adam Sandler drama ‘Hustle’ debut on Netflix and is gearing up for its next release, the Russo Bros. action movie ‘The Gray Man', on the platform. Kidman was recently nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in ‘Being the Ricardos’ and she also appeared in Robert Eggers’ Viking drama ‘The Northman.’</p>

<p>Efron recently completed the shoot of ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’, directed by Peter Farrelly and also starred in Blumhouse’s remake of Stephen King's Firestarter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-announces-its-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-in-an-emotional-video-488225">BTS announces it's going on 'indefinite hiatus' in an emotional video&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Joey King is as busy as the other fellow co-stars with upcoming projects like Hulu's ‘The Princess’, which premieres on July 1, and the highly anticipated Brad Pitt stareer ‘Bullet Train’. The actor is Netflix's favourite, with the success of her ‘The Kissing Booth’ Trilogy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kidman is represented by CAA and Media Talent Group, Efron by WME and Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett &amp; Kole, Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown &amp; Passman, and King by UTA, Industry Entertainment's Dan Spilo, and Hirsch Wallterstein Hayum Matlof &amp; Fishman. CAA, LBI Entertainment, and Ira Schreck of Schreck, Rose &amp; Dapello represent LaGravenese. CAA is also representing Roth, Kirschenbaum, and Altman. Solomon is represented by UTA, MXN Entertainment, and ICM Partners.</p>

<p><em>(With agency inputs)</em><br />
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Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King are set to star in Netflix’s untitled romantic comedy, which will be helmed by Richard LaGravenese. LaGravenese is also a co-writer of the film, who will be polishing the initial spec screenplay with Carrie Solomon.

Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King are set to star in Netflix’s untitled romantic comedy, which will be helmed by Richard LaGravenese. LaGravenese is also a co-writer of the film, who will be polishing the initial spec screenplay with Carrie Solomon. Solomon is also working on the Margot Robbie-centric Ocean's 11 prequels set up at Warner Bros. Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Alyssa Altman are producing the project via Roth/Kirschenbaum Films. The script was bought from Solomon earlier this year by Netflix. Also Read: Exclusive | Academy voter Carter Pilcher loves Ranveer Singh's acting, shares his Oscar mantra Touted as a romantic comedy, the story follows the lives of a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex and identity. The prolific banner just saw its Adam Sandler drama ‘Hustle’ debut on Netflix and is gearing up for its next release, the Russo Bros. action movie ‘The Gray Man', on the platform. Kidman was recently nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in ‘Being the Ricardos’ and she also appeared in Robert Eggers’ Viking drama ‘The Northman.’ Efron recently completed the shoot of ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’, directed by Peter Farrelly and also starred in Blumhouse’s remake of Stephen King's Firestarter. Also Read: BTS announces it's going on 'indefinite hiatus' in an emotional video Joey King is as busy as the other fellow co-stars with upcoming projects like Hulu's ‘The Princess’, which premieres on July 1, and the highly anticipated Brad Pitt stareer ‘Bullet Train’. The actor is Netflix's favourite, with the success of her ‘The Kissing Booth’ Trilogy. Kidman is represented by CAA and Media Talent Group, Efron by WME and Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett & Kole, Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, and King by UTA, Industry Entertainment's Dan Spilo, and Hirsch Wallterstein Hayum Matlof & Fishman. CAA, LBI Entertainment, and Ira Schreck of Schreck, Rose & Dapello represent LaGravenese. CAA is also representing Roth, Kirschenbaum, and Altman. Solomon is represented by UTA, MXN Entertainment, and ICM Partners. (With agency inputs)

Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King to star in Netflix's untitled rom-com

<p>Here’s the thing about teen bromance, coming-of-age tales that—despite the recycle-redeliver format that makers have been religiously following, and succeeding at—never loses its sheen: the sheer cuteness of it. Smooches &amp; crushes or not, ‘The Kissing Booth’ crushes at rendering that same (deep) sense of connectivity to its viewers. And maybe that’s why Netflix has renewed it for three films straight. Or, maybe that’s not it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
In a minute-long opening sequence, a chirpy Joey King (as Elle Evans) quickly dives back into the lives of the central characters—Jacob Elordi as Noah, Joel Courtney as Lee and of course, the life of the franchise, Joey King herself as Elle—and brings the loyalists up to speed. Call it dependence on the relatability factor that this munchkin of a film has been riding on for so long, but much hasn’t really changed in director Vince Marcello’s universe—Noah is just as chiseled and chummy, Lee’s forever drunk-on-love persona lingers on and Elle is still a people’s person. And, yes, the very handsome Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez) is very much hankering after his unrequited love interest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
So, what makes this latest installment a raging success, you may ask. The answer is, in fact, a counter question: why does the extension of a piece of visual literature have to be different from its predecessor in order to warm the cockles of your heart?&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Staying true to the game, Vince Marcello doles out one Gen Z problem after another—which college is Elle going to choose? Will long distance work out for Rachel and Lee? And, what happens when Elle’s dad decides to find love? The helmer, tactfully, divides the movie into two parts—before interval, chaos and commotion, climax, full-circle solutions laced with nostalgia. While the first segment of this book adaptation may seem tepid and a tad bit all over the place, the second one more than makes up for the unevenness of how ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ kicks off.</p>

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<p><br />
Speaking of memories and nostalgia, two scenes are sure to resonate the most: first being an emotional Lee stroking the walls of his family beach home—up for sale, again, nostalgia—with paint and wells up while applying paint over the childhood height chart (that he had shared with Elle), and the other being when Elle pines for Noah to turn around for that stamp of confirmation: all is not lost between them, after all.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Some youth-centric films produce prodigies, others just faulty humans. This one is that.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
What Lana Condor is to ‘To All The Boys’—again, a Netflix brainchild—Joey King is to ‘The Kissing Booth’ franchise: these names will stay synonymous with&nbsp;the genre, no matter who&nbsp;replaces them in the years to come. Likewise, Jacob Elordi’s restrained machismo and Joel Courtney’s boyish charm are meant to stick. It is unfair that Mrs. Flynn (Molly Ringwald), Elle’s Dad (Stephen Jennings) did not get a sizeable amount of screen space for their developing character tracks, but we, the viewers, will make do. Also, Maisie Richardson-Sellers as gorgeous arm candy Chloe loses the limelight between fights, insecurity-laden subtexts and stronger, more rounded characters.&nbsp;</p>

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‘The Kissing Booth 3’ thrives on the mushiness of the people that it brings into your lives, and dilemmas they&nbsp;dodge along the way. Most certainly, it is one of those popular franchises that don’t need a substantial growth in terms of plotline for its viewers to like what it has to offer. One eye blink, one flick of hair—“Goodbye Summer” song in the background—and we are sold.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
You are not sad that the makers are pulling the curtains on this one, you are sad that you won’t get to witness them grow old together.&nbsp;</p>

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Here’s the thing about teen bromance, coming-of-age tales that—despite the recycle-redeliver format that makers have been religiously following, and succeeding at—never loses its sheen: the sheer cuteness of it.

Here’s the thing about teen bromance, coming-of-age tales that—despite the recycle-redeliver format that makers have been religiously following, and succeeding at—never loses its sheen: the sheer cuteness of it. Smooches & crushes or not, ‘The Kissing Booth’ crushes at rendering that same (deep) sense of connectivity to its viewers. And maybe that’s why Netflix has renewed it for three films straight. Or, maybe that’s not it. In a minute-long opening sequence, a chirpy Joey King (as Elle Evans) quickly dives back into the lives of the central characters—Jacob Elordi as Noah, Joel Courtney as Lee and of course, the life of the franchise, Joey King herself as Elle—and brings the loyalists up to speed. Call it dependence on the relatability factor that this munchkin of a film has been riding on for so long, but much hasn’t really changed in director Vince Marcello’s universe—Noah is just as chiseled and chummy, Lee’s forever drunk-on-love persona lingers on and Elle is still a people’s person. And, yes, the very handsome Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez) is very much hankering after his unrequited love interest. So, what makes this latest installment a raging success, you may ask. The answer is, in fact, a counter question: why does the extension of a piece of visual literature have to be different from its predecessor in order to warm the cockles of your heart? Staying true to the game, Vince Marcello doles out one Gen Z problem after another—which college is Elle going to choose? Will long distance work out for Rachel and Lee? And, what happens when Elle’s dad decides to find love? The helmer, tactfully, divides the movie into two parts—before interval, chaos and commotion, climax, full-circle solutions laced with nostalgia. While the first segment of this book adaptation may seem tepid and a tad bit all over the place, the second one more than makes up for the unevenness of how ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ kicks off. Speaking of memories and nostalgia, two scenes are sure to resonate the most: first being an emotional Lee stroking the walls of his family beach home—up for sale, again, nostalgia—with paint and wells up while applying paint over the childhood height chart (that he had shared with Elle), and the other being when Elle pines for Noah to turn around for that stamp of confirmation: all is not lost between them, after all. Some youth-centric films produce prodigies, others just faulty humans. This one is that. What Lana Condor is to ‘To All The Boys’—again, a Netflix brainchild—Joey King is to ‘The Kissing Booth’ franchise: these names will stay synonymous with the genre, no matter who replaces them in the years to come. Likewise, Jacob Elordi’s restrained machismo and Joel Courtney’s boyish charm are meant to stick. It is unfair that Mrs. Flynn (Molly Ringwald), Elle’s Dad (Stephen Jennings) did not get a sizeable amount of screen space for their developing character tracks, but we, the viewers, will make do. Also, Maisie Richardson-Sellers as gorgeous arm candy Chloe loses the limelight between fights, insecurity-laden subtexts and stronger, more rounded characters. ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ thrives on the mushiness of the people that it brings into your lives, and dilemmas they dodge along the way. Most certainly, it is one of those popular franchises that don’t need a substantial growth in terms of plotline for its viewers to like what it has to offer. One eye blink, one flick of hair—“Goodbye Summer” song in the background—and we are sold. You are not sad that the makers are pulling the curtains on this one, you are sad that you won’t get to witness them grow old together.

The Kissing Booth 3 review: If hearts could somersault, this would be it

<p>'The Kissing Booth' alumna, Joey king, has been making heads turn for the press tour of her recently released <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-kissing-booth-3-review-if-hearts-could-somersault-this-would-be-it-404975">Netflix original, 'The Kissing Booth 3'</a>. The franchise, which is coming to an end with this one, has made Joey an internet sensation.</p>

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She, too, seems to have taken on the challenge of being a fashionista and judging by her latest red-and-white checkered dress, she is winning big time!</p>

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Joey teamed her dress with combat boots and black gloves, with tiny danglers for jewelry.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"When prepping for a press junket to promote a film, we always have to consider Joey running from room to room, talking to different press outlets, cameras shooting full-length, and her constantly getting up and sitting down from high director's chairs," her stylist, Jared Eng, reportedly told a fashion and pop culture website.</p>

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"Joey tried on a lot of great short dress options that would have been perfect for a red carpet, but long always provides great coverage, and ultimately, comfort wins for a long press day! It was between this dress and a floral look, but we thought the bright red print was more fitting for a Kissing Booth film. Normally, showrooms only have glamorous high heels, but when I saw those chunky boots, I grabbed them, not knowing which outfit it would go with. After we choose the dress, Joey immediately gravitated to the boots, and I instantly agreed. High heels just made the dress look average. I love adding a bit of edge to a look, pairing a masculine boot with a feminine, formfitting dress," he had added.&nbsp;</p>


'The Kissing Booth' alumna, Joey king, has been making heads turn for the press tour of her recently released Netflix original, 'The Kissing Booth 3'. The franchise, which is coming to an end with this one, has made Joey an internet sensation.

'The Kissing Booth' alumna, Joey king, has been making heads turn for the press tour of her recently released Netflix original, 'The Kissing Booth 3'. The franchise, which is coming to an end with this one, has made Joey an internet sensation. She, too, seems to have taken on the challenge of being a fashionista and judging by her latest red-and-white checkered dress, she is winning big time! Joey teamed her dress with combat boots and black gloves, with tiny danglers for jewelry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Revista | Actualidad y Famosos (@15minutos.pe) × "When prepping for a press junket to promote a film, we always have to consider Joey running from room to room, talking to different press outlets, cameras shooting full-length, and her constantly getting up and sitting down from high director's chairs," her stylist, Jared Eng, reportedly told a fashion and pop culture website. "Joey tried on a lot of great short dress options that would have been perfect for a red carpet, but long always provides great coverage, and ultimately, comfort wins for a long press day! It was between this dress and a floral look, but we thought the bright red print was more fitting for a Kissing Booth film. Normally, showrooms only have glamorous high heels, but when I saw those chunky boots, I grabbed them, not knowing which outfit it would go with. After we choose the dress, Joey immediately gravitated to the boots, and I instantly agreed. High heels just made the dress look average. I love adding a bit of edge to a look, pairing a masculine boot with a feminine, formfitting dress," he had added.

'The Kissing Booth 3' star, Joey King, is exuding 'The Queen's Gambit' vibe; pics

<p>Joey King has an update on ‘Kissing Booth 3’.</p>

<p>While accepting the award for Comedy Movie Star at the 2020 People's Choice Awards, Joey King revealed some big news about ‘The Kissing Booth 3’.</p>

<p>"This year has been so weird. I'm not gonna be the first person to say that tonight on this stage. But the fact that our movie and my character brought some laughter to everybody at home, that makes me smile. That makes me feel so good. That makes me feel so happy. I want to thank our director, Vince Marcello. I want to thank Netflix," Joey King said. "And, also, I told myself that if I won, I would share a very exciting piece of news with everybody."</p>

<p>"So I want to tell you that The Kissing Booth 3, our final installment, is going to be released in summer 2021. I'm so excited! I wish it was tomorrow," Joey continued. "I really wish it was tomorrow. Thank you guys so much! Thank you for loving this movie and for loving this character as much as I do. It just means so much."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ took home the award for Comedy Movie of 2020.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-kelsey-grammer-roped-in-for-comedy-show-343630" hreflang="en">Alec Baldwin, Kelsey Grammer roped in for comedy show</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-emma-corin-reveals-playing-princess-diana-in-netflixs-the-crown-was-hard-343619" hreflang="en">Emma Corin reveals playing Princess Diana in Netflix's 'The Crown' was hard</a></p>


Joey King has an update on ‘Kissing Booth 3’. While accepting the award for Comedy Movie Star at the 2020 People's Choice Awards, Joey King revealed some big news about ‘The Kissing Booth 3’.

Joey King has an update on ‘Kissing Booth 3’. While accepting the award for Comedy Movie Star at the 2020 People's Choice Awards, Joey King revealed some big news about ‘The Kissing Booth 3’. "This year has been so weird. I'm not gonna be the first person to say that tonight on this stage. But the fact that our movie and my character brought some laughter to everybody at home, that makes me smile. That makes me feel so good. That makes me feel so happy. I want to thank our director, Vince Marcello. I want to thank Netflix," Joey King said. "And, also, I told myself that if I won, I would share a very exciting piece of news with everybody." "So I want to tell you that The Kissing Booth 3, our final installment, is going to be released in summer 2021. I'm so excited! I wish it was tomorrow," Joey continued. "I really wish it was tomorrow. Thank you guys so much! Thank you for loving this movie and for loving this character as much as I do. It just means so much." Meanwhile, ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ took home the award for Comedy Movie of 2020. Alec Baldwin, Kelsey Grammer roped in for comedy show Emma Corin reveals playing Princess Diana in Netflix's 'The Crown' was hard

Joey King reveals premiere date of much-awaited 'Kissing Booth 3'

<p>Joey King, ‘The Kissing Booth’ actress will now be seen with Brad Pitt in their upcoming film together titled ‘Bullet Train’.</p>

<p>The film is an action-thriller with David Leitchon on board as the director. The film is written by Zak Olkewicz (Fear Street).&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Bullet Train’ will be based on the popular Japanese book Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka as it centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. The project has been tonally described as ‘Speed’, the Keanu Reeves action film set on a bus and ‘Non-Stop’, the 2014 Liam Neeson thriller set on a plane.</p>

<p>It is not confirmed but Brad Pitt is reportedly playing an American hitman named Ladybug.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources also say that Joey King will play an unassuming teenaged assassin named Prince.<br />
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Joey King, ‘The Kissing Booth’ actress will now be seen with Brad Pitt in their upcoming film together titled ‘Bullet Train’. The film is an action-thriller with David Leitchon on board as the director.

Joey King, ‘The Kissing Booth’ actress will now be seen with Brad Pitt in their upcoming film together titled ‘Bullet Train’. The film is an action-thriller with David Leitchon on board as the director. The film is written by Zak Olkewicz (Fear Street). ‘Bullet Train’ will be based on the popular Japanese book Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka as it centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. The project has been tonally described as ‘Speed’, the Keanu Reeves action film set on a bus and ‘Non-Stop’, the 2014 Liam Neeson thriller set on a plane. It is not confirmed but Brad Pitt is reportedly playing an American hitman named Ladybug. Sources also say that Joey King will play an unassuming teenaged assassin named Prince.

'The Kissing Booth' star Joey King to join Brad Pitt in thriller film 'Bullet Train'?

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