Marvel Studios/Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes its official first foray to the small screen today with the debut of WandaVision. The series stars big screen MCU heroes Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and her onscreen android love interest Vision, played by Paul Bettany, and drops them into classic sitcom settings a la the Dick Van Dyke Show, Betwitched, …
Joanne Rogers, widow of Mister Rogers, dies at 92
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Pittsburgh Special Screening(LOS ANGELES) — Joanne Byrd Rogers, the beloved wife of the late TV personality Fred Rogers, has died at 92. Fred Rogers Productions delivered the heartbreaking news of Joanne’s passing in a social media post Thursday. “Fred Rogers Production is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne …
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond has Stage 4 cancer
Noel Vasquez/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Dustin Diamond, best-known for playing lovable nerd Samuel “Screech” Powers on the 1990s TV series Saved by the Bell, has received a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, his rep tells Entertainment Weekly. The 44-year-old actor, who was hospitalized in Florida over the weekend, will remain there “for awhile” as he undergoes tests and will release …
High Wind Warning issued January 15 at 2:33AM MST until January 15 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN…Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
High Wind Warning issued January 14 at 7:32PM MST until January 15 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN…Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Liam Neeson praises ‘The Marksman”s touching immigration story: “It’s a film full of heart”
Courtesy of Open Road(NEW YORK) — Liam Neeson found a project “full of heart” when he signed on to the Robert Lorenz-directed action thriller The Marksman. In the film, Neeson plays Jim Hanson, an ex-marine turned rancher, who does “have a particular set of skills” — when it comes to protecting his ranch. Neeson tells ABC Audio that besides the “finely written …
Tyler Perry to receive Oscar for his humanitarian efforts
Steve Iervolino/ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced Thursday that its Board of Governors voted to present the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to actor, filmmaker, writer, producer, and philanthropist Tyler Perry in recognition of his charity efforts. The Board of Governors also announced that the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) will also …
‘C.S.I.’ vet Gary Dourdan talks training to be a one-man army in ‘Redemption Day’
Saban Films(LOS ANGELES) — In his new film Redemption Day, former C.S.I. star Gary Dourdan plays a U.S. Special Forces vet suffering from PTSD, who gets back into the action after his wife is kidnapped by terrorists. Dourdan’s super-fit in the film and while he was already familiar with firearms, he tells ABC Audio how …
Jeff Bridges reveals his tumor has “drastically shrunk” in latest update on cancer battle
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Jeff Bridges shared some good news about his battle with lymphoma. The Big Lebowski actor, who announced his cancer diagnosis in October, revealed his tumor has “drastically shrunk.” In a post on his website, the 71-year-old Oscar winner said he learned the positive news after he went in for a CT scan on January 6 to …
Tilda Swinton says in candid new interview she “always felt I was queer”
Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Rocco Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Tilda Swinton opened up in a new interview about her sexual identity and what it means to her. Speaking to British Vogue on Wednesday for its February 2021 issue, the Doctor Strange star opened up about playing characters that identified as queer and says she shares something in common with them. …