Spencer Platt/Getty Images Torrential rains are wreaking havoc in New York City Friday, and they’ve apparently gotten SAG-AFTRA picket plans all wet, too. The union has canceled planned protests in the Big Apple for the day, according to an official post on X, formerly Twitter. “Stay safe and see you on the picket lines next …
Max unveils first House of Halloween collection
Courtesy Max The streaming service Max is getting into the spirit of the season with its first House of Halloween collection. Digging into its expansive library, Max has subdivided its scares into various categories so that thrill-seekers of all ages can get in on the fun. “Sweet Treat” highlights family-friendly titles like Coraline, Harry Potter …
Director John Carney mixes music and family drama in ‘Flora and Son’
Apple TV+ Director John Carney is back with another movie about how music brings us all together. Flora and Son drops Friday on Apple TV+, and Carney tells ABC Audio he enjoyed balancing the musical elements inside the dramatic family story. “I think it’s really fun to try and see if you can have your …
‘The Continental’ series director Albert Hughes on playing in the “sandbox” of 1970s New York
The Continental © 2022 Starz Entertainment, LLC The second of three episodes of The Continental: From the World of John Wick is now streaming on Peacock. Set in “the hell-scape of 1970s New York City,” it was up to director Albert Hughes, as well as Wick franchise producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and their production …
Reality Roundup: ‘Vanderpump Rules” Tom Sandoval announces new podcast, and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what’s happened in the world of reality television this week. Jersey Shore Family Vacation (MTV)Jersey Shore Family Vacation star, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and his wife, Lauren, are expanding their family once more. In a heartwarming Instagram announcement, the couple shared their excitement for their upcoming third …
From Screen to Stage: ’13 Going On 30′ to become a musical
Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images The beloved 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going On 30 is set to make a dazzling transformation into a musical, Variety reports. Screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the creative minds behind the beloved film, have joined forces once more to bring this enchanting story to the stage. A two-week workshop for the musical adaptation is scheduled to take place at …
‘The Creator’ filmmaker Gareth Edwards on the film’s timely message
© 2023 20th Century Studios/Glen Milner Gareth Edward‘s new film The Creator couldn’t be more timely, even though that wasn’t his plan when he started writing it. The movie, out this weekend, is all about humans interacting with AI, and the problems and pitfalls. “I think the whole point of the movie, if anything, was, you see …
In Brief: Negotiations in SAG-AFTRA strike resuming Monday, and more
Members of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which has been on strike since July 14, announced on Thursday September 28, that it will return to the bargaining table with the AMPTP on Monday, October 2, representatives for SAG-AFTRA announced in a statement. George Clooney, Martin Sheen and …
‘Golden Bachelor’ premiere recap: Gerry meets the women, gives out 1st impression rose
ABC/Craig Sjodin The Golden Bachelor kicked off Thursday with an unforgettable night for Bachelor Gerry Turner. As each of the 22 women vying for Turner’s heart arrived at the mansion, some shared their excitement and nervousness for the journey ahead. Some memorable introductions included Edith, 60, who was the first woman to step out of the limo to …
‘Harry Potter’ veterans mourn co-star Michael Gambon
L-R: Gambon, Grint, Radcliffe in 2010 – Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Harry Potter veterans took to social media Thursday to mourn Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, who died at 82. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the franchise, noted on X, formerly Twitter, “The first …