Peacock Peacock just launched its thriller series Day of the Jackal on Nov. 14, but reviews and viewership have been strong enough for the streamer to renew the series, ABC Audio has confirmed. The modern retelling of the bestselling book and classic film of the same name stars Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as the titular assassin …
‘Karate Kid’ star Ralph Macchio steps out with wife Phyllis, kids at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Phyllis Fierro, Macchio, and children Daniel Macchio and Julia Macchio – Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images The Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio was supported by his family at his recent Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. The actor received the honor on Wednesday and gave shout-outs to his wife, Phyllis, and their children, Julia and Daniel, …
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ sneaks could predict new ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend
Universal Pictures – Paramount Pictures Two very different, very anticipated movies are headed into theaters Friday, and some prognosticators say it could lead to a new “Barbenheimer” box office bonanza. Wicked and Gladiator II are Friday’s big openers, and with both films getting strong reviews — and both with impressive sneak preview numbers — it’s reminiscent of …
Jason Kelce to host limited late-night show for ESPN
Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images While Jason Kelce can already be seen on ESPN as the host of Monday Night Countdown, the now-retired former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center will be testing out his game as a late-night host. They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce will kick off a five-episode run on Jan. 4 at 1 a.m. ET on ESPN, with …
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops defamation and assault lawsuit
Emma McIntyre/WireImage Actor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing. Majors and Jabbari stipulated to a dismissal of her lawsuit for defamation and assault that she brought against him in March, the filing said. …
‘Gladiator II’ star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Aidan Monaghan/Paramount Pictures Nearly two and a half decades after the monumental film Gladiator hit theaters, acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott is returning the iconic Roman-era epic to the big screen with Gladiator II. The film, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and more, is a Roman warrior story of redemption, family and nation, …
In brief: ‘XO, Kitty’ gets season 2 premiere date, and more
Netflix has announced Jan. 16 as the premiere date for season 2 of its To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff, XO, Kitty. The new season, filmed in Seoul, South Korea, “will follow Kitty — played by Anna Cathcart — as she returns to high school for a new semester at the Korean Independent …
Scoreboard roundup — 11/21/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPistons 121, Hornets 123Timberwolves 105, Raptors 110Jazz 118, Spurs 126Magic 119, Lakers 118 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUESteelers 19, Browns 24 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEUtah Hockey Club 0, Bruins 1Golden Knights 3, Senators 2Islanders 1, Red Wings 2Hurricanes 2, Devils 4Avalanche 2, Capitals 1Lightning …
Angelina Jolie talks motherhood and her new role in ‘Maria’
ABC News In her new movie Maria, Angelina Jolie plays the titular role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas, for whom singing meant so much. For Jolie, who sat down to discuss her new work with Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, motherhood is the main focus in her life, in the way singing was for …
Sylvester Stallone reportedly up for seasons 3 and 4 of ‘Tulsa King’
Paramount+ Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan‘s other hit show, Tulsa King, could reportedly be headed to a third and fourth season — and beyond. According to Variety, star and executive producer Sylvester Stallone is nearing a deal for at least two more seasons of the Paramount+ series, which has him starring as a displaced East Coast …