ABC/Brian Bowen Smith ABC has revealed that 71-year-old Gerry Turner will be the senior singleton looking for love in the forthcoming spin-off The Golden Bachelor. The show will debut on ABC this fall. The network describes him as a “charming” patriarch and retired restaurateur from Indiana, who is a “doting father and grandfather” who “lives in …
In Brief: Disney characters sub for striking ‘Haunted Mansion’ stars at premiere, and more
Jane Birkin, the beloved actor and singer known for her English grace, natural style, and social activism, has passed away at the age of 76, according to Le Parisien newspaper. Birkin, who made France her home, captivated audiences with her musical collaboration and romantic relationship with Serge Gainsbourg, particularly with their provocative hit “Je t’aime …
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ cruises into top spot at box office
Paramount Pictures Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has cruised into the top spot in its opening weekend at the box office, securing $56.2 million between Friday and Sunday and $80 million since its Wednesday opening. Although Mission: Impossible landed atop the box office, the Tom Cruise-led film fell slightly below the $85 to $95 million it was projected to …
The spinoff ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ will debut September 10
AMC The anticipated Norman Reedus-led spinoff The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will debut on AMC and AMC+ on September 10, the network announced Friday, July 14. The network teases, “In The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Daryl (Reedus) washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how he got there and why.” The show was …
Second season of Apple TV+’s ‘Foundation’ is now streaming — and no, Jared Harris isn’t dancing
Apple TV+ The second season of Apple TV+’s science fiction epic Foundation debuted on Friday, July 14. Based on Isaac Asimov‘s seminal work, the series stars Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Lee Pace as Brother Day, one of a familial line of galaxy-ruling emperors. His God-like control over humanity is threatened by Jared Harris‘ genius Hari …
Five minutes from ‘Oppenheimer’ debut before film hits theaters next week
Universal The hype for Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer is already at a fever pitch, but for those who can’t wait to see it in theaters July 21, a five-minute peek at Nolan’s drama is now available online. Billed as an “Opening Look” at Nolan’s latest epic, the sneak peek begins in black and white. Robert Downey …
See Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in first look at ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ series
Amazon Prime Video Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are married assassins in the first look at the upcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Footage for the show, which is set to debut in November, appeared in a sizzle reel for Amazon’s Prime Video released Thursday, July 13. Starting around the 1:10 mark in the video, doors open on a packed elevator with …
Gladiator sequel, Deadpool threequel + more reportedly stop shooting as strike grinds Hollywood to a halt
‘Deadpool’ – 20th Century Studios The SAG-AFTRA strike isn’t even a day old yet, but Hollywood productions all over the world have already ground to a halt because of it. With Hollywood stars among the 160,000 members forbidden from working by Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists rules, The Hollywood Reporter notes …
Reality roundup: A former ‘Bachelorette’ heads to ‘F Boy Island’, Emmy nominations, 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. Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard – “We’re headed back to the Vineyard,” read a July 11 tweet from Bravo. “#SummerHouseMV is officially coming back for season 2 and films this summer.” The reality series delves into the …
Universal Parks letting visitors dive into ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House
Universal The world of Stranger Things is coming back to Universal theme parks this Halloween with a season 4 upgrade. In a new video, which shows a young woman who finds herself facing off against the demonic Vecna, the park touts the upcoming attraction as celebrating “the scariest season of Stranger Things yet.” “The Stranger …