• Dakota Johnson Talks '50 Shades Darker' and New Director

    Despite having a powerful opening weekend in the box office, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' received mixed reviews from both critics and fans of the book. Topping best-seller lists around the world, the 2011 erotic novel of the same name has taken readers by storm with its introduction to the taboo world of BDSM (bondage, dominance and submission and masochism). As the makers of the sequel, 'Fifty Shades Darker,' prepare for production, the trilogy's leading lady, Dakota Johnson, spilled the beans to Empire about the film and its new director.

  • Director Sam Taylor-Johnson Officially Leaves 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Franchise Over Conflicts With Author E.L. James

    'Fifty Shades of Grey' may have grossed more than half a billion dollars at the box office, but there is one key player who has no intention of returning. There have been rumors swirling for weeks now that director Sam Taylor-Johnson would leave the franchise rather than return to film the sequel, 'Fifty Shades Darker.' But yesterday, March 25, that rumor was confirmed. She was also rumored to have had conflitcs with series author E.L. James.

  • 'Fifty Shades' Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson Unlikely to Receive Major Raises for Two Sequels

    Fifty Shades of Grey has made half a billion dollars worldwide since its' release seven weeks ago and that means that a sequel is a no-brainer. Breathing life into the book trilogy and making it into a successful film franchise was a very risky move but it's one that has defied the odds and actually worked. You better believe that everyone involved with the first film's success will be looking for a raise and that begins with Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.
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