ABC/Paula Lobo, Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Tiffany Haddish and Chris Hemsworth are headed to the Outback. Deadline has learned that Haddish and Hemsworth have joined forces for a new buddy cop comedy called Down Under Cover. The film is said to be in the same vein as odd couple cop stories like 48 Hours, Rush …
Jessica Chastain objects to ‘Game of Thrones’ scene: “Rape is not a tool to make a character stronger”
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — While there have been plenty of complaints about Sunday night’s Game of Thrones episode — Jon’s not even going to pet Ghost goodbye? — one particular line of dialogue has sparked outcry on social media, and even actress Jessica Chastain is speaking out about it. On Sunday night, Sophie Turner’s Sansa …
Tyler Perry says John Singleton’s passing is a “wakeup call”
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — After John Singleton passed away last month at 51, just days after suffering a stroke, Tyler Perry is asking his fans, friends, and loved ones to make sure to take care of themselves. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Perry shared a photo of his blood pressure monitor, which revealed a …
Disney/Fox movie slate into 2027: Three previously unknown ‘Star Wars’ films; eight (!) Marvel movies; four more ‘Avatar’ films — and Indy’s back!
LucasfilmThe 20th Century Fox/Disney merger has made for a huge slate of upcoming movies — including a couple of surprises. Disney has announced a schedule of all of its movies through the year 2027. While we knew that James Cameron’s Avatar universe was going to spawn four new sequels, we now know they’ll be released …
Howie Mandel talks comedy, cholesterol and the “crowning” of ex-‘Deal or No Deal’ Duchess Meghan Markle
The Take Cholesterol to Heart Campaign(NEW YORK) — Howie Mandel returns to America’s Got Talent at the end of this month, but he’s also got a host of other projects, including a comedy special, and advocating for a cause that’s literally close to his heart. Mandel’s new special, Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the …
Jared Leto brings replica of his own head to Met Gala
Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Monday’s Met Gala featured a double dose of Jared Leto, who brought a very unusual accessory to the star-studded fashion event. The Suicide Squad actor and musician arrived at the celebration wearing a red, jewel-encrusted Gucci outfit, which he accessorized with a replica of his own disembodied head. …
‘Rocketman’ star Taron Egerton has read Elton John’s memoir, says it’s “incredibly brave and honest”
Taron Egerton as Elton John in “Rocketman” from Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — If you think you’ll know everything there is to know about Elton John after you see his upcoming biopic Rocketman, think again. The legendary star is also releasing a memoir this October called Me, and according to Taron Egerton, who plays Elton in …
Captain America goes back to school
Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Like his onscreen alter-ego decided to do, Chris Evans relived a bit of his past over the weekend. The Avengers: Endgame star surprised his Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School classmates by showing up at their 20th anniversary reunion Saturday in Massachusetts, according to Boston.com. Despite attempts by some attendees to keep the …
‘State of the Union’ series previews marriage counseling, 10 minutes at a time
Rosamund Pike and Chris O’Dowd; Parisatag Hizadeh/Confession Fil/SundanceTV(NEW YORK) — Writer Nick Hornby, author of High Fidelity and About a Boy and the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of An Education and Brooklyn, is venturing into American television for the first time with State of the Union. The show, which premiered Monday on SundanceTV, tells the story of two …
HBO responds to coffee cup on “Game of Thrones”: “Daenerys had ordered an herbal tea”
HBO (LOS ANGELES) — Attention Game of Thrones fans who are still chuckling over the inclusion of a Starbucks-like coffee cup in last night’s episode: HBO thinks its funny, too. The company tweeted on Monday, “The latte that appeared in the episode was a mistake. Daenerys had ordered an herbal tea.” As previously reported, around …