Universal Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — The plot of the romantic comedy Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding and Emma Thompson, was inspired by the 1984 Wham! hit “Last Christmas.” Thompson, who wrote the movie, tells ABC Audio that at first, she wasn’t thrilled with the idea of basing an entire film on a pop song. …
John Cena on how ‘Playing with Fire’ inspired him to give back: “My heroes need help”
ABC/John Cena(LOS ANGELES) — In the new family comedy Playing with Fire, John Cena plays a hardened smoke jumper who finds he has a soft spot for three siblings he rescues from a fire. While the kids in the film teach his character, Fire Superintendent Jake “Supe” Carson, everything from new lingo to what emojis …
Get Schwifty! ‘Rick and Morty’ is back on Sunday night!
Adult Swim(NEW YORK) — After a nearly two-year break, the beloved, Emmy-winning animated series Rick and Morty returns Sunday night. Part of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim lineup, the fourth season premiere airs at 11:30 p.m. For the uninitiated, the show stars the voices of co-creator Justin Roiland as both lead characters: Rick, a brilliant sociopathic, …
Why new rom-com ‘Last Christmas’ has a George Michael soundtrack — and George Michael’s blessing
Universal Pictures(NEW YORK) — The romantic comedy Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding and Emma Thompson, is in theaters today. It was inspired by the 1984 Wham! hit “Last Christmas,” and the entire soundtrack is made up of Wham! and George Michael hits. Thompson, who also wrote the film, says the George gave the movie his blessing before his death, and also appreciated that it touches …
Lupita Nyong’o says she’s open to reprising her character in an ‘Us’ sequel
ABC/Todd Wawrychuk(NEW YORK) — After initially saying she wasn’t interested in doing a sequel to Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed horror Us, Lupita Nyong’o now says she’s may have had a change of heart. In an interview Indie Wire, the Oscar winning actress says she’d be up to reprise her role as Adelaide Wilson and her doppelgänger Red in the film. “Well, never say never, …
Cast reveals at red carpet premiere that Frozen 2 answers mystery behind Elsa’s powers
Disney(NEW YORK) — Hard to believe America first fell in love with Frozen six years ago. Now, in just a few short weeks, its long awaited sequel finally arrives in theaters and aims to answer questions that were left unresolved in the original movie, such as the mystery surrounding Queen Elsa’s powers. Thursday was the red carpet premiere of Frozen 2 and ABC …
‘Doctor Sleep’ and ‘Last Christmas’ top this week’s new releases
Universal Pictures(NEW YORK) — Opening nationwide on Friday: * Doctor Sleep — The film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name — the sequel to The Shining — centers on an adult Danny Torrence, played by Ewan McGregor, still dealing with the trauma of the Overlook Hotel, as well as a drinking problem that temporarily dulls his “shining” powers. Those …
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for “super tone deaf and icky” joke about air pods
Charles Sykes/Bravo(NEW YORK) — Normally, Chrissy Teigen is the one humbling others on Twitter. This time around, she found herself on the receiving end when a cute anecdote about her mother completely backfired on Thursday. The Bring the Funny judge riled up fans when she tweeted about her mother’s weird relationship with technology. “My mom treats her air pods like they’re disposable. buys a few …
Disney announces three separate, star-studded holiday specials
Disney Channel/Tony Rivetti(ORLANDO) — The performers for Disney’s annual lineup of holiday specials have been announced, so set your DVRs. First up, it’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, which will air Thursday, November 28. Hosted by former Glee star Matthew Morrison and Spice Girl Emma Bunton, the show features performances from Disney …
2020 Met Gala theme revealed, and it’s “About Time”
Surreal, David Bailey (British, born 1938), 1980; Image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photo © David Bailey(NEW YORK) — The theme for the Super Bowl of fashion has just been revealed! Behold, the 2020 Met Gala: “About Time: Fashion and Duration.” The announcement was made Thursday by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume …