Liam Daniel/HBO(LOS ANGELES) — The new HBO mini-series Chernobyl premieres tonight, focusing on the 1986 nuclear disaster in the town of Chernobyl in Soviet Ukraine and its aftermath. Creator Craig Mazin tells ABC Radio the historical drama series dives deep into the lesser-known aspects of the catastrophe. “The explosion is the least of it,” he …
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer shows Peter Parker dealing with aftermath of ‘Endgame’
Jay Maidment(HOLLYWOOD) — (ENDGAME SPOILERS AHEAD) The Avengers: Endgame spoiler ban is officially lifted today, just in time for the new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer to be released. But if you still haven’t seen Endgame, stop reading now – and definitely don’t watch the trailer. In the clip, Peter Parker is still dealing with …
Will Smith talks honoring Robin Williams as he adds his “new flavor” to the Genie in “Aladdin”
Walt Disney Pictures(NEW YORK) — Will Smith is taking on the iconic role of the Genie in Disney’s live action film, Aladdin…and making it his own. The original character was voiced by the late Robin Williams in the 1992 animated feature film. Smith said on ABC’s Good Morning America Monday that Williams completely “smashed” the …
Justin Long, Fran Drescher and Richard Schiff talk playing family in ‘Safe Spaces’
Photo courtesy of AMBI Media Group(NEW YORK) — Safe Spaces — a family dramedy starring Justin Long, Fran Drescher and Richard Schiff — made its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival last week. In the film, Long plays Josh, a New York City college professor facing accusations of controversial behavior in the classroom, while dealing …
Starbucks comes to Westeros? Fans spy possible coffee cup on ‘Game of Thrones’
HBO(NEW YORK) — (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!) Sunday night’s episode of Game of Thrones left viewers with a lot of questions, such as: Did they really have to do that to Missandei? Is Jaime going to fight for Cersei or against her? And — wait — was that a Starbucks cup in front of Daenerys? The first …
Alex Trebek, ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ among 2019 Daytime Emmy winners
Walt Disney Television/Paula Lobo(LOS ANGELES) — The 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, hosted by Extra’s Mario Lopez and The Talk‘s Sheryl Underwood. Big winners included daytime soap The Young and the Restless for Outstanding Drama Series, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for …
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gives birth to baby boy
Karwai Tang/WireImage(LONDON) — After going into the labor early on Monday morning, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has delivered a baby boy. Her husband Prince Harry was by her side during the birth, and said they were both “absolutely thrilled.” He also said they were still considering names. The baby boy is Queen Elizabeth II’s …
Adam Sandler earns ‘SNL’ season-high ratings, and pays tribute to Chris Farley
Will Heath/NBC(NEW YORK) — Adam Sandler returned over the weekend to host Saturday Night Live for the first time since he left the show 24 years ago, delivering laughs, a touching tribute to his former cast mate, Chris Farley, and a much-needed ratings boost. The episode, which also featured appearances from SNL vets Chris Rock, Kristen …
‘Game of Thrones’ recap: “The Last of the Starks”
Kit Harington as Jon Snow; Helen Sloan/HBO(NEW YORK) — (SPOILERS AHEAD) After Arya’s last-minute heroics on last week’s Game of Thrones, the Night King is no more and the White Walker threat is over. However, there’s still matter of Queen Cersei Lannister, who comes back to the forefront of the action in Sunday’s episode, titled “The Last of the …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ tops $2 billion worldwide, beats ‘Titanic’ on all-time list
Marvel Studios/Disney(NEW YORK) — Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame is now the second-highest-grossing film globally of all time. In just 11 days, it’s earned $2.188 billion worldwide, bumping Titanic out of the number-two spot. It took the current highest-grossing film of all-time, Avatar, 47 days to reach Endgame‘s current global earnings benchmark. The latest film in the Marvel …