There are commonalities that come to mind at the mention of middle school: trying to get good grades, mixing it up with your best friends, and obsessing over dreamy boy bands. Disney Pixar’s Meilin Lee, the lead character of Turning Red, is well-acquainted with these, but there is one thing that sets her out from the rest: she has the unwanted ability to transform into a giant red panda when she experiences strong emotion....
A solid rags-to-riches tale is almost as popular in Hollywood as a great biopic. They also enjoy blending those elements with a piece of killer music. Telling the life narrative of a famous musician is the ideal approach to hitting all three. There doesn’t seem to be an iconic singer whose ascent to popularity hasn’t been exaggerated by Hollywood, from Bob Dylan to the Runaways to the Phenomenal B.I.G. to Queen....
Michael Grossman has been signed on to direct the two-hour episode that will serve as the pilot for ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy spinoff. The episode, titled “My Favorite Mistake,” marks Grossman’s second visit to the Grey’s Anatomy set in the past year. He directed the show’s 13th episode of the season, Great Expectations. Grossman’s other credits range from episodes of Charmed and One Tree Hill to sci-fi series including Star Trek: Enterprise, Angel, The Invisible Man and Dresden Files....
The official Academy red carpet arrivals show preceding the annual Academy Award® telecast will be expanded this year to a full hour, starting at 4 p.m. PST, 7 p.m. EST, according to Academy President Sid Ganis. “We’re starting the Oscar telecast this year straight up at 5 p.m. on the west coast,” Ganis said, “and that gives us an opportunity to expand the pre-show to an hour. Right now we’re in the design phase, with Dennis Doty producing....
Beloved television star Alex Trebek, who has been hosting the popular game show Jeopardy! since 1984, has passed away. The news was revealed by the official Jeopardy! Twitter account, which stated that the show’s team is “saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends.” He was 80 years old. Alex Trebek has been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer for nearly two years, first revealing his diagnosis back in March 2019....
FX Networks has renewed American Horror Story for the seventh installment of the hit limited series from co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions. The Emmy, Golden Globe and AFI Award winning series will return to FX next year for the seventh installment. Here’s what FX Networks CEO John Landgraf had to say in his statement about American Horror Story Season 7....
After eight years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Anthony Mackie feels he’s given some say in his character. He portrayed the Falcon from his introduction in Captain America: The Winter Soldier until Chris Evans relinquished his role in Avengers: Endgame. Following his departure, Mackie took over the part of Captain America, earning the title during his time on the Disney+ series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Now, Mackie is gearing up for his first feature film appearance as the titular character in Captain America: New World Order....
Arrow dialed up the anticipation for its fifth season at Comic-Con 2016 when fans in attendance were treated to an exclusive sizzle reel during the show’s panel session in Ballroom 20 on Saturday, July 23. The annual, and always on point, SDCC highlight reel featured first looks at Team Arrow 2.0 recruits Evelyn Sharp and Wild Dog, and closed with the shocking revelation of its Season 5 “Big Bad,” Prometheus, which left the audience quivering for the show’s return Wednesday, October 5, at 8/7c on The CW....
Stunning actress and current Playboy cover girl Tricia Helfer crosses galaxies to join the Winchesters on a special episode of Supernatural entitled “Road Kill,” on Thursday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET). On a dark highway, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) run into a young woman, Molly (Helfer), who is being chased by an evil-looking farmer on the highway. She and her husband had been driving when the farmer suddenly appeared in front of their car....
If Austin Butler wasn’t so passionate on bringing late legend Elvis Presley to life on the big screen, Elvis may never have seen the light of day. Released in theaters last year, Elvis introduced Butler as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll under the creative direction of director/co-writer Baz Luhrmann. The film was a big hit at the box office and has drawn widespread critical praise for Butler as Elvis as well as co-star Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker....
Actor Ben Barnes discusses the incredible true story of Killing Bono, getting both the Irish accent and the music down, future projects, and much more. Most movies based on a true story already have a built-in audience, fans of the subject matter. The wonderful new indie release Killing Bono, which is currently available on video on demand formats and will hit theaters November 4, is unique because it will appeal to both fans and haters of the mega-group U2....
Hulu just announced Futurama fans would finally get to go back to the World of Tomorrow. With original series stars Billy West as Philip J. Fry (and many others), Katey Sagal as Leela, Tress MacNeille as Mom, Maurice LaMarche as Kif (and others), Lauren Tom as Amy Wong, Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad, and David Herman as Lord Nibbler. Notably, however, one voice actor was missing from the list of returning names attached to the Hulu reboot, John DiMaggio....
After many years of being an actor, Danny Glover has been in some critical movies in contemporary cinema history. Glover was born in San Francisco and became an actor after a brief stint working with the city’s community development. He made his start in the acting world at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, quitting his job with the city, and decided he was going to be a full-time actor....
With all the streaming content available that movie lovers can pay to watch, it’s difficult to find something good that is also free. The paid streaming apps are wonderful for those who can afford the extra cost of multiple apps and charges. That said, many streaming apps are also increasing their monthly prices as their libraries of content increase and improve. Overall, there are always going to be film fans who want to watch great movies for free....
Parenthood is a magical milestone in many people’s lives, from planning and conception through to empty nest syndrome and beyond. While many people are eager to congratulate new parents and wish them well, few will honestly share how much of a challenge parenthood can be. It is, at once, the most challenging job that life can offer, while also being the most rewarding. In those challenging times, it can be very helpful to feel as though you are not alone in this crazy parenting game, and for someone to sympathize with your plight no matter how trivial or existential it may seem....
Chicago, Illinois is a large and sprawling city with a rich culture and deep history. The city has iconic landmarks and locations that make for great cinema. Legendary filmmaker John Hughes set virtually all of his movies in Chicago, which expressed his deep love for the city. Ferris Buellers’s Day Off, Home Alone, The Breakfast Club, and more all took place in the Windy City. There have been films of all genres that take place in Chicago including comedies, crime, romance, and coming-of age....
There is no denying that the wizarding world has long entranced audiences throughout the years, through both books and film. It’s not hard to see why moviegoers are so enamored with the fantastical element of these films: the magic and wonder of it all brings out the child in all of us. Throughout cinematic history, there has been a wide range of movies celebrating sorcery, from dark magic to light, witches to warlocks, whimsical and fun to dark and dangerous, and everything in between....
Staying close with his Better Call Saul stars on and off the set ultimately saved Bob Odenkirk’s life. During the production of the show’s sixth and final season, it had been reported that Odenkirk had suffered a heart attack. At the time, he was with two of his Better Call Saul co-stars, Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler) and Patrick Fabian (Howard Hamlin), who both quickly sprung into action to assist Odenkirk with getting medical help....
The new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde left viewers incredibly impressed at the Venice International Film Festival. Delving into the life of the late Hollywood legend, the film stars Ana de Armas in the role of Monroe. Following its premiere in Venice, the film will hit theaters on Sept. 16 followed by its wider release on Netflix on Sept. 28. The Venice premiere was attended by Armas alongside producer Brad Pitt, producer Dede Gardner, director Andrew Dominik, and co-stars Adrien Brody and Julianne Nicholson....
The Good This DVD set is very economically housed with 3 discs being separated among two slim cases. This is a very well written and well acted TV show. The Bad With black and white seen as the “kiss of death” in the movie marketplace, why have they put 3 pictures in that color on the back of this DVD cover? Bob Newhart plays psychologist Robert Hartley in a show that seems to predate and rival the more recent “Frasier” in many ways....
