Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Twenty years ago Tuesday, Saving Private Ryan opened in U.S. theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the World War II drama stars Tom Hanks as Captain John Miller who, after surviving the harrowing June 6, 1944 Allied landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, is directed to take …
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: Becca chooses her final two after a tearful fantasy suites week
ABC/Craig Sjodin(NEW YORK) — On Monday night’s episode of The Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin narrowed her options to two finalists after a bumpy and tearful week in the fantasy suites of Thailand. First, Becca took Blake on a hike to a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. While the two connected with the spiritual teachings of …
New trailer gives expanded look at ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, from James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez
Copyright © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.(LOS ANGELES) — A brand-new trailer gives an eye-popping look at Alita: Battle Angel, the adaptation of a sci-fi manga classic directed by Robert Rodriguez, who co-wrote the project with James Cameron. The film stars Oscar-winner Christophe Waltz as a doctor who, in a dystopian future, revives a …
Armie Hammer tries to become a real New Yorker as he makes Broadway debut
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua(NEW YORK) — Armie Hammer is living the New York City life this summer. The L.A.-based actor has been prepping for his Broadway debut in Straight White Men, which officially opens tonight. But in between perfecting his craft on stage, he’s also been perfecting his best Robert DeNiro/Taxi Driver impression on his way to …
‘black-ish’ star Anthony Anderson accused of assault
ABC/Ron Tom(LOS ANGELES) — Actor Anthony Anderson — the star of the ABC sitcom black-ish — is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department after a woman alleged that he assaulted her. “We have a crime report listing him as a suspect in a crime,” an LAPD spokesperson told ABC News on Saturday. “It …
Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga remake of ‘A Star Is Born’ to debut at Venice Film Festival
Neal Preston/Warner Bros.(LOS ANGELES) — Film fans in Venice, Italy will be the first to get a look at A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga’s big movie debut. Variety reports that the movie, directed by and co-starring Bradley Cooper, will have its world premiere at the 75th Venice Film Festival where, Variety notes, some recent …
Dave Bautista “not ok” with Disney firing ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — In the wake of Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn’s firing from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Friday, cast members are speaking out against Disney’s decision. Gunn was dismissed after some problematic tweets Gunn sent between seven and ten years ago resurfaced. “The offensive attitudes and statements discovered on …
Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins talk ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ at Comic-Con: “It’s a whole new movie”
ABC/Randy Holmes(SAN DIEGO) — Wonder Woman made a big splash at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, bringing early footage from next year’s sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, which just started shooting three weeks ago. While the highly-anticipated film is a follow-up to the 2017 DC superhero film, star Gal Gadot told the crowd at the panel …
‘The Walking Dead’ star Andrew Lincoln confirms he’s leaving the series: “It’s time for me to go home”
AMC/Gene Page(SAN DIEGO) — Perhaps the worst fear of The Walking Dead fans was confirmed Friday at the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel. Star Andrew Lincoln, who’s led the show as Rick Grimes since season one, confirmed that the upcoming ninth season will be his last. Lincoln explained that it’s time for him to head back to …
Comic-Con trailer debut wrap-up: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’, ‘Aquaman’, ‘Shazam’ & more
© 2018 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. (SAN DIEGO) — San Diego Comic-Con came to an end on Sunday and left brand-new trailers to some of the most eagerly awaited movies in its wake. Some of the most noteworthy: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldThe sequel to 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, features …