HGTV(LOS ANGELES) — A Very Brady Renovation is proving to be a ratings monster for HGTV. Deadline reports that the new series made history with its 90-minute debut Monday night. Viewers watched in record numbers, making it the highest-rated series premiere ever on the network. A Very Brady Renovation follows the makeover of the Brady Bunch …
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ will end with three-hour season finale
ABC/John Fleenor(NEW YORK) — ABC has announced a “moving and stunning three-hour season finale” for the hit summer series, Bachelor in Paradise. The nail-biting finale will feature the four remaining couples as they make the final call on their relationships. Then at the episode’s end, the long awaited announcement on the identity of the next Bachelor will …
Husband and wife Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker reuniting on Broadway for ‘Plaza Suite’
ABC/Heidi Gutman(NEW YORK) — Real-life married couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will reunite — on Broadway, that is — for the first time in 24 years, in a revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite. The run is set for 17 weeks; previews begin March 13, 2020, and opening night is slated for April 13 at …
‘Desperate Housewives’ creator Marc Cherry adds voice to plead for leniency for Felicity Huffman
ABC/Image Group LA(BOSTON) — Dozens of friends and family members have lobbied the judge who holds the fate of Felicity Huffman in her hands, in hopes she’ll show leniency to the former Desperate Housewives star, who was indicted as part of the Varsity Blues college cheating scandal. Now, Us Weekly reports that Desperate Housewives creator …
Christian Bale gives Robert Pattinson’s Batman casting his seal of approval
Warner Bros. and © DC Comics(LOS ANGELES) — Christian Bale is loving the fact that Robert Pattinson will play the next Batman. Entertainment Tonight reports that Bale said he’s very excited about the new Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight actor gushed, “Wonderful choice for Batman!” He also called Pattinson “an absolutely fantastic actor.” Fan reactions have been mixed, with the naysayers associating …
J. Lo is working the pole in ‘Hustlers’ — and making marriage work thanks to RBG
Motion Picture Artwork © 2019 STX Financing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Actress, singer, dancer and fashion icon Jennifer Lopez is back on the big screen in Hustlers, and the superstar’s performance already has some award show buzz. The film about strippers fleecing Wall Street high rollers was inspired by true events. But as …
Joaquin Phoenix says starring in Joker “wasn’t an easy decision,” credits his late brother River for his career
© 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved/Nikos Tavernise (TORONTO) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) Joaquin Phoenix was emotional Monday night at the Toronto International Film Festival: He not only attended a Q&A panel for his acclaimed new movie Joker, but separately was presented with the TIFF Tribute Actor Award. About the former, Variety reports that Phoenix …
Not so rich Asian: Screenwriter leaves ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel after reportedly learning she’d earn nearly $700K less than partner
Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros. Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — The Crazy Rich Asians sequel is having trouble getting off the ground following an intense pay scandal. Variety reports that original screenwriter Adele Lim left the production after learning that she would be making far less than Peter Chiarelli, who is also penning the sequel. Chiarelli was offered $800,000 to a million bucks for the …
Hailee Steinfeld tapped to play lead role in ‘Hawkeye’ show?
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — The Marvel family is growing. Hailee Steinfeld has reportedly been offered the lead role in the upcoming Disney+ series, Hawkeye. Variety reports Steinfeld was offered the role of Kate Bishop, who takes over as Hawkeye in the Marvel comics. As previously announced, Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner will reprise the role of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, following …
Alex Trebek is “still here” for 36th season of ‘Jeopardy!’
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Jeopardy! is back, and so is its venerable host, Alex Trebek. “Today, Jeopardy! begins its 36th season on the air, and I’m happy to report I’m still here,” announced the 79-year-old to open Monday’s season premiere. Trebek, who went public earlier this year about his fight with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, announced …