Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — In a chat with E! about his brand-new Emmy nomination for his work in the HBO film Bad Education, Hugh Jackman fit in his latest jab in his faux feud with IRL pal Ryan Reynolds. Jackman was asked about the reaction to his big news today, and the Aussie actor responded, “Lots of texts from …
“It’s been quite a morning”: Nominees still buzzing about today’s Emmys announcement
ABC/Ida Mae Astute(LOS ANGELES) — Via a virtual ceremony that streamed this morning at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT, Saturday Night Live veteran Leslie Jones and others revealed this year’s Emmy nominees, and the lucky chosen quickly took to social media to comment on the news. HBO’s Watchmen won the day, with 26 nominations. One of those was for Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who played …
Emmy nominations 2020: Snubs and surprises
Courtesy of HBO(LOS ANGELES) — The Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, with HBO’s Watchmen and Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel leading the pack with the most nominations. While many of the nominees were predicted by experts, other nominations — or lack thereof — came as a surprise. Some of those included: Snubs Elisabeth Moss won …
Cinderella story: Kenny Loggins remembers ‘Caddyshack’ 40 years later
Orion Pictures/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — This week marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Caddyshack. The classic comedy started Kenny Loggins’ reputation as the “soundtrack king” of the ’80s, thanks to his hit “I’m Alright” and three other songs he wrote for the film. Loggins tells ABC Audio he got involved with Caddyshack through his friend, movie producer John Peters. …
Regal Cinemas sets August 21 open following COVID-19 shutdowns
iStock/Vladimir Vladimirov(LOS ANGELES) — Regal Cinemas is opening its doors back up to U.S. moviegoers beginning on August 21, Deadline reports. The major theater chain, along with another, AMC, had shuttered amid the start of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March. At the moment its unsure how many of the company’s 549 locations will open …
Sandra Bullock rings in 56th birthday with socially distanced party with Jennifer Aniston
Rich Fury/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Although COVID-19 may have altered Sandra Bullock’s plans to celebrate the big 5-6 in style, she still managed to pull off a fun and memorable birthday bash with her friends. The Bird Box star invited some of her closest friends, including Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Paulson for her little get together on Sunday. According …
‘Watchmen’, ‘Maisel’, ‘The Mandalorian’ show strong during virtual Emmy nominations announcement
HBO/Mark Hill(LOS ANGELES) — HBO’s Watchmen scored 26 nominations, the most of any program, when nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Via a virtual ceremony that streamed this morning at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT, Saturday Night Live veteran Leslie Jones revealed the nominations, which were streamed live at Emmys.com and YouTube, including some audio sync problems throughout. Joining Jones were …
Johnny Depp attends final day of court in libel trial; lawyer calls Amber Heard’s abuse claims “fictionalized”
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — While he was absent for Monday’s proceedings in a London courtroom, Johnny Depp was greeted by a throng of fans, some holding “Justice for Johnny” signs, when he arrived Tuesday for the last day of his libel trial. Depp is suing the U.K. company News Group Newspapers for a 2018 story in one …
Dwayne Johnson had the chance to be Willy Wonka
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) Dwayne Johnson says he once was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The former pro wrestler made the admission on Sunday alongside a clip from the original 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. “Some cool history – back in the early 2000’s, iconic director, Tim Burton had considered …
‘Dancing With the Stars’ to resume production later this summer
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Good news, fans: Dancing with the Stars will be coming back for its 29th season later this summer and will be making the necessary changes to make sure that all involved can safely produce the show in light of COVID-19. Entertainment Tonight confirms that cameras are slated to start rolling in September, but admits that there is …