Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Just like he did for Disney’s 2016 The Jungle Book remake, director Jon Favreau wrote down what he remembered about the 1994 animated classic The Lion King. Then, he attempted to add to its legacy. “We had to hit those moments that people knew so well,” …
Emmy nominations 2019: Snubs and surprises
“Schitt’s Creek” (L-R) O’Hara, Levy/Pop TV(LOS ANGELES) — The morning of the Emmy nominations ceremony is always thrilling for some — and a terrible letdown for others. The cast and crew of Game of Thrones are undoubtedly celebrating, as the HBO series earned 32 nominations, the most for any program in a single season. But …
‘Stranger Things’ star Caleb McLaughlin says season four isn’t a sure thing
Netflix(NEW YORK) — The third season of Stranger Things, which premiered July 4, may have produced record numbers for Netflix, but according to Caleb McLaughin, who plays Lucas on the series, a fourth season isn’t a sure thing. “It’s all up to the Duffers and the writers if they want to keep going,” Caleb tells …
‘Game of Thrones’ leads the pack with a record 32 nominations for the 71st Emmy Awards
HBO/Helen Sloan(LOS ANGELES) — HBO’s Game of Thrones secured a record 32 nominations, the most for any program in a single season, when nominations for the 71st Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Masked Singer judge and Dr. Ken star Ken Jeong, and D’Arcy Carden of The Good Place made the announcement moments ago, live …
Netflix edits out suicide scene from season one of ’13 Reasons Why’
Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Netflix announced Monday that it has edited the controversial suicide scene from the season one finale of 13 Reasons Why, more than two years after it first aired. “We’ve heard from many young people that 13 Reasons Why encouraged them to start conversations about difficult issues like depression and suicide and get help …
Emmy nominations to be announced this morning; ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Veep’ expected to make the shortlist
“Veep” – HBO/Justin M. Lubin(LOS ANGELES) — This morning, a handful of hopefuls in Hollywood will get one of the most anticipated wake-up calls of the year: that they’ve been nominated for an Emmy. Masked Singer judge and Dr. Ken star Ken Jeong and The Good Place‘s D’Arcy Carden will announce the nominees Tuesday, July …
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: Hannah finally shows Luke the door
ABC/Ed Herrera(NEW YORK) — On Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette, Hannah and the men head to the Grecian island of Crete, where they’re ready to take their relationships to the next level in the Fantasy Suites. However, Luke’s fantasy turns into a nightmare when he’s shown the door. Hannah’s first date is with Peter. After a …
‘Quiet’, on the set: John Krasinski tweets that the sequel to ‘A Quiet Place’ is underway
Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — While the project’s plot is still hush-hush — pun intended — writer-director John Krasinski has revealed that the sequel to his hit directorial debut, A Quiet Place, has started shooting. “Part II,” he captioned simply, in reference to a snap of a movie “clapper board” in his tweet. The follow-up to …
‘Captain Marvel’ star Lashsana Lynch won’t be James Bond — but she may be the new “007”
Photo Credit: Dave Allocca © 2019 Danjaq, LLC and MGM. All Rights Reserved.(LONDON) — Lashana Lynch will reportedly make history with her upcoming role in the next James Bond film, which for now is being called Bond 25. According to multiple reports, including U.K.s Metro, Lynch has been tapped to play 007 in the movie …
Things get serious in the trailer for the ‘Kingsman’ prequel ‘The King’s Man’
20th Century Fox(LOS ANGELES) — Director Matthew Vaughn launched his Kingsman movies to bring the fun back to the spy genre, but things get deadly serious in the new trailer to the series’ prequel, The King’s Man. In the original movie Kingsman: The Secret Service, Colin Firth’s Harry Hart tells Taron Egerton’s Eggsy about the …