Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — After disastrous fan reaction to the movie’s first trailer last spring, Paramount Pictures bumped back the release date of its Sonic The Hedgehog movie — and as promised, they gave their title character a much-needed makeover. Voiced by Ben Schwartz, the first appearance of the computer-created character launched a thousand memes …
Taraji P. Henson says “There’s… no way to wrap” ‘Empire’ without Jussie Smollett
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — With the last season of Empire currently underway, Taraji P. Henson is sharing her thoughts on the possibility of a reunion show to wrap things up for loyal fans. Henson tells ABC Audio that she’d be down for an Empire reunion after the season ends, but only if everyone is involved. …
Ricky Gervais to return for fifth time as Golden Globes host
Ricky Gervais hosts the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2016; Paul Drinkwater/NBC(LOS ANGELES) — Get ready to cringe/laugh once more: Ricky Gervais will be back as host of the Golden Globes. Apparently, four years is the time it takes for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to get over the controversy Gervais’ previous four stints as host …
“The Goldbergs” Jeff Garlin uses his pain to make us laugh in new Netflix special “Jeff Garlin: Our Man In Chicago”
ABC/Andrew Eccles(NEW YORK) — Comedian Jeff Garlin notched his 37th year in comedy the same day he filmed his new Netflix special Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago. The special is out today. However, fans can expect something a little different in his latest masterpiece as pain will serve as his newest muse. The Goldbergs star doesn’t tiptoe around the extensive heartbreak he suffered …
‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek gets emotional over contestant’s message of support
ABC/Nicole Wilder(NEW YORK) — Alex Trebek choked up on Jeopardy! Monday after one contestant surprised him with a heartwarming message of support. Dhruv Gaur was in third place during the game show’s Tournament of Champions and had $2,000 going into Final Jeopardy when he was asked, “In the title of a groundbreaking 1890 exposé of poverty in New York …
From Forky to ‘Finding Nemo’, Marvel to ‘Mandalorian,’ Disney+ debuts today
Disney+(NEW YORK) — The new streaming service Disney+ debuts today, and with it, the expansive libraries of Disney’s animated classics, the world of Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe become available on demand to subscribers. In addition, Disney+ features a number of original shows spun from Disney properties, including Star Wars‘ The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and Forky …
‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 28 “Boy Band & Girl Group Night” recap: Sean Spicer marches home as Ally Brooke nabs two perfect scores
ABC/Eric McCandless(NEW YORK) — With the semifinals so tantalizingly close, Dancing with the Stars‘ final six competitors pulled all the stops on the dance floor after two consecutive nights of shocking eliminations. With two dance routines to master, the tension was palpable as the contestants used every trick at their disposal to survive for another week. However, …
‘The Voice’ recap: The 20 remaining artists perform for a spot in the top 12
Trae Patton/NBCTrae Patton/NBCThe live playoffs began on Monday night’s The Voice, with the five artists each from Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Gwen Stefani’s teams performing for a spot in the top 12. America had the chance to vote for their favorite artist from each team, with the four with the most votes advancing to the top 12. For the first …
Puppy love: Live action Lady and the Tramp debuts on Disney+
(c) 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.(NEW YORK) — This is the night, it’s a beautiful night — to share a plate of spaghetti and watch the new live action Lady and the Tramp on the newly launched Disney+. The remake of the 1955 animated classic features Tessa Thompson voicing the elegant cocker spaniel named Lady while Justin Theroux lends his …
“You never say never”: Would Chris Evans ever reprise his Captain America role?
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — (SPOILERS AHEAD) Now that the story of Steve Rogers/Captain America is apparently over in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, would actor Chris Evans ever entertain reprising the character? In a Variety feature in which longtime friends and fellow MCU stars Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans interview each other about their new projects, …