Universal(LOS ANGELES) — Actor Bob Odenkirk has worn many hats throughout his career and, for the first time in his life, he’s playing the action hero in his new movie Nobody, out in theaters now. The 58-year-old actor stars as Hutch Mansell — a loving dad whose life is turned upside down when he and his family become the victims of …
Chris Hemsworth’s stunt double beats the God of Thunder in a test-of-strength arcade game
Jun Sato/WireImage(DARLING, AUSTRALIA) — While nobody would doubt Chris Hemsworth is incredibly built — he’s Thor, after all — but wait until you get a look at the guy who takes Thor’s hits on set: his lookalike stunt double, Bobby Holland Hanton. Hemsworth posted an Instagram video of pair taking turns at a “test your strength” arcade game, in which you take …
Positive COVID-19 test cuffs ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’
Virginia Sherwood/NBC(NEW YORK) — Shooting on the New York City-based Law & Order: Organized Crime has been suspended after a member of the production tested positive for COVID-19. Deadline reports the segment of the production affected was Zone A, meaning the cast of the NBC show and those with direct contact to them. Such “zone” designations have allowed …
Danny Pudi talks hosting new ‘DuckTales’ podcast, ‘This Duckburg Life’
COPYRIGHT ©2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc.(NEW YORK) — DuckTales aired its series finale on Disney XD earlier this month, but thankfully this isn’t the last we’ve heard from the denizens of Duckburg. A new kids-and-family podcast called This Duckburg Life, hosted by Danny Pudi as Huey Duck, debuts on March 29. “For Huey as a character, this is exactly what he …
Eric Andre says he had a “whole plan in place” if he got busted on his hidden-camera comedy Bad Trip
Netflix(NEW YORK) — Professional prankster and comedian Eric Andre found the perfect team for his new Netflix hidden-camera comedy, Bad Trip. Andre, who enlisted good friend Lil Rel and comedian Tiffany Haddish to help him pull pranks on unsuspecting bystanders, tells ABC Audio that there were definitely challenges in using their familiar faces. Thankfully, he explains, they “had a whole plan in place.” “Rel wore …
Larry McMurtry, writer of ‘Lonesome Dove’ and Oscar winner for ‘Brokeback Mountain’, dead at 84
Leslie Nestor Miranda/FilmMagic(TEXAS) — Larry McMurtry, who wrote the Pulitzer-winning Western novel Lonesome Dove and adapted Anne Proulx’s groundbreaking same-sex cowboy romance Brokeback Mountain for the big screen, has died. The Hollywood Reporter notes the prolific author was 84. Lonesome Dove became a miniseries that earned 18 Emmy nominations and six wins back in 1989; the production also scored two Golden Globes and …
“Hunky” at 90? Check out William Shatner in ‘Senior Moment’, out today
Screen Media Films(NEW YORK) — Having just celebrated his 90th birthday this week, William Shatner is also welcoming his latest film into theaters and on demand. Senior Moment is a romantic comedy that has the former starship Enterprise captain playing a retired NASA pilot and ladies man, whose beloved classic Porsche — and need for speed — gets him …
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new on streaming
Godzilla vs. Kong – Warner Bros. Pictures/HBO Max(LOS ANGELES) — Ready, Set, Binge! Here are some of the new titles available to stream this weekend: NetflixNailed It! (Season 5) — Watch as a group of home bakers try to their hand at re-creating some beautifully crafted treats for a $10,000. Bad Trip — Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery & Tiffany Haddish star in …
Bindi Irwin gives birth, names daughter in tribute to late “Crocodile Hunter” dad
John Wolfsohn/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Bindi Irwin and her husband, Chandler Powell, welcomed their baby girl into the world on Thursday, and in an Instagram announcement Friday, they revealed their bundle of joy’s name is a tribute to her late dad Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin. The baby’s name is Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, they revealed. “Our graceful warrior is the most …
Anna Camp leaves encouraging note for those struggling with their mental health because of COVID-19
Walt Disney Television/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp told fans she needs a little extra courage to help her through the week before writing them an inspiring note. In an emotionally raw Instagram post on Thursday, the 38-year-old actress expressed that she had a lot to get off her chest. “I rarely make a personal post such as this, but …