Niko Tavernise/© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved(LOS ANGELES) — When the final tallies were totaled, Joker made an even bigger killing than first thought, with a record $96 million open domestically — surpassing the initial estimates of $93.5 million. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Batman villain, was the top …
‘Idol’ reunion? Paula Abdul says Simon Cowell “has a plan” that will reunite him with her and Randy Jackson: “We’ll see what happens”
Courtesy InMode(NEW YORK) — When former American Idol judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson appeared together on Kelly Clarkson’s talk show a couple of weeks ago, Simon told Randy and Paula, “If I had one wish, it would be to make a show with us again.” Well, according to Paula, he’s now putting …
Hollywood’s finest celebrates the opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
Steve Iervolino/ABC(ATLANTA) — Hollywood stars and icons united on Saturday night to celebrate the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The gala, which took place on the 330-acre filming complex, was once the home of Confederate Army base Fort McPherson. It is now the site of the only major film studio in the nation …
John Stamos, Queen Latifah and more unveiled to star in “The Little Mermaid Live!”
The Wonderful World of Disney(NEW YORK) — ABC revealed an all-star cast lineup for the upcoming The Little Mermaid Live!, coming November 5. The teaser aired during the premier of Kids Say the Darndest Things. Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana, will trade in the heart of Te Fiti for a pair of fins to play the other Disney sea …
Joker laughs its way to record $93.5 million opening weekend
Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — The weekend box office had a record setting weekend. Joker, who dominated the box office, earned an estimated $93.5 million on its opening weekend. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Batman villain, was the top movie both domestically and overseas, kicking things off with a $234 million global launch. The film delivered the …
oker laughs its way to record $93.5 million opening weekend
Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — The weekend box office had a record setting weekend. Joker, who dominated the box office, earned an estimated $93.5 million on its opening weekend. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Batman villain, was the top movie both domestically and overseas, kicking things off with a $234 million global launch. The film delivered the …
Campy comedian Rip Taylor dead at 84
The Walt Disney CompanyRip Taylor, the flamboyant comedian known as “The King of Camp and Confetti” and “The Crying Comedian,” died Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, ABC News has confirmed. He was 84. A cause of death was not revealed. Taylor, born Charles Elmer Taylor in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 1935, was one of TV’s most …
In new trailer for ‘Star Trek: Picard,’ familar faces make it so
Trae Patton/CBS (NEW YORK) — A new, lengthy trailer for the new Star Trek series Star Trek: Picard dropped during New York Comic Con, and longtime Trek fans will welcome the familiar faces. The trailer begins with Jean-Luc Picard, played by Patrick Stewart, wearing his Next Generation captain’s uniform, striding through a vineyard, and spotting …
Bring on the waterworks: Tony Hale says people can finally let it all out with ‘Toy Story 4’ on digital and Blu-ray
Disney/Pixar(NEW YORK) — Toy Story 4 is now out on digital, ahead of a Blu-ray and DVD release Monday. The latest blockbuster chapter of the Toy Story franchise finds Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear — voiced once again by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, respectively — and the rest of their playroom pals on a desperate mission …
‘Hunger Games’ prequel has a title: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
Scholastic(NEW YORK) — The prequel to the best-selling Hunger Games trilogy has a title and a cover image. The book by Suzanne Collins is called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The cover features an image of a mockingjay perched on branch, with a snake slithering in the background. It’s due out May 19, 2020. …