‘Space Nation’ trailer shows first look at Roland Emmerich franchise
Roland Emmerich, the director behind Stargate, Independence Day, and Moonfall, is ready to launch his next sci-fi franchise. EW can exclusively reveal the trailer for Space Nation Online, an MMORPG hitting this year that will kick off a multimedia universe, including planned spinoff games, animated shorts, and a TV series. The footage reveals a first…
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Jewish stars denounce Jonathan Glazer Oscars speech in open letter
More than 450 Jewish stars and other Hollywood professionals are denouncing Zone of Interest writer-director Jonathan Glazer’s speech from the 2024 Oscars, in an open letter published by Variety on Monday. In his controversial remarks on stage accepting the award for Best International Feature, Glazer connected his Holocaust film with the crisis in Gaza, saying,…
Whoopi Goldberg puts feet up on ‘The View,’ refuses to talk Kate Middleton
“I’m just gonna let them blow themselves out,” Goldberg said, pretending to take a nap as her cohosts addressed royal conspiracies. Published on March 19, 2024 The Whoopi Goldberg War Room — usually an action-packed affair honing in on terroristic threats such as toy cacti, the appearance of unexpected crew members, and the Diablo video…
Drake Bell calls out ‘Boy Meets World’ stars for supporting abuser
After sharing his testimony about the “extensive” sexual abuse he survived as a teen from convicted child molester Brian Peck, Drake Bell is now calling out other Hollywood figures for supporting his abuser. The Drake & Josh star called out Boy Meets World actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle for writing letters of support for Peck…
J.K. Rowling threatens ‘Harry Potter’ fan page with lawsuit
J.K. Rowling is threatening legal action against a fan on social media. The Harry Potter author quarreled with Wizarding News, a 22-year-old fan site, on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Wizarding News had posted claims that Rowling has an estranged daughter and grandchild, which the author swiftly disputed. “This is untrue in all respects, as…
Watch Bobby and Athena get held hostage in ‘9-1-1’ premiere
Bobby and Athena are most definitely past their honeymoon period. At the end of last week’s 9-1-1 season 7 premiere, the first responders were on their belated wedding celebration cruise when criminals in search of a dongle packed with Bitcoin overtook the ship. In a preview clip exclusive to EW, the ABC drama picks up…
M. Emmet Walsh dead: ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Blood Simple’ actor was 88
M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his work as private detective Loren Visser in Blood Simple, has died. He was 88 years old. A representative for Walsh confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that he died Tuesday in Vermont as a result of cardiac arrest. Walsh, a character actor known for his wry delivery and gruff yet…
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo insisted on singing live in ‘Wicked’ movie
Director Jon M. Chu reveals the pair wanted to sing live on set, and Grande recalled virtually “stalking” the audition process: “I’d see her car circling.” Published on March 21, 2024 Elphaba might be green, but Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s vocals are golden in the upcoming Wicked musical movie. Director Jon M. Chu has…
Sinéad O’Connor’s daughter performs ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at tribute
Months after the death of legendary singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, a host of musicians joined forces to honor her legacy at a New York tribute concert — including her daughter, Roisin Waters. Sinéad & Shane at Carnegie Hall was held in memory of O’Connor and fellow Irish singer Shane MacGowan, of the Pogues, who both died…
Kevin Bacon returning to ‘Footloose’ high school for students’ prom
His announcement comes after students urged him to attend their school’s final prom before it moves locations this year. Published on March 22, 2024 Forty years after bouncing through its hallways while shooting Footloose, Kevin Bacon will return to Payson High School for an extra-special event. The actor, who starred as Ren McCormack in the…
Millie Bobby Brown’s wedding to be officiated by Matthew Modine
“It’s such a beautiful thing to be able to join two people in holy matrimony,” Modine said of Brown’s upcoming nuptials to Jake Bongiovi. Published on March 21, 2024 Papa do preach? When Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi tie the knot, a familiar face will be standing at the altar with them. Matthew Modine,…
Steve Burns of ‘Blue’s Clues’ checks on fans amid Nickelodeon scandal
Following the many disturbing allegations made in the new four-part documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, one Nickelodeon star has offered a comforting blast from the past. Former Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns returned to his Nick Jr. roots by sharing a video on TikTok in which he quietly invited…
‘And Just Like That’ star Karen Pittman exits before season 3
The actress played Nya Wallace on the show’s first two seasons. Updated on March 22, 2024 Class has been canceled for professor Nya Wallace. And Just Like That star Karen Pittman, who played Nya on the first two seasons of the Sex and the City sequel series, will be not be returning for season 3…
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ tops weekend box office
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire ain’t afraid of no pandas. Or giant desert worms, for that matter. The sequel to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise, Frozen Empire grossed $45.2 million in its opening weekend, domestically, as per Comscore (compared to Afterlife’s $44 million opening). Internationally, the film added another $16.4 million,…
‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ renewed for season 2
Ok, so maybe it wasn’t the last thing he told her. A second season of The Last Thing He Told Me has been ordered at Apple TV+. The streamer announced the news Monday, revealing that the second season will be based on the newly announced sequel to the novel by Laura Dave, which is confirmed…