ABC News (NEW YORK)– The New York Giants pulled off what some call the biggest upset in NFL history in 2008 by beating the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII. Former coach Tom Coughlin has written a book, A Giant Win, about that game and how he, quarterback Eli Manning and the …
“Best birthday present ever” – Jane Fonda announces her cancer is in remission
Netflix/Eric Charbonneau In a post on her official website, Oscar winner Jane Fonda revealed her cancer is in remission. The star, who turns 85 on December 21, titled the entry “BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!”. She explained, “Last week I was told by my oncologist that my cancer is in remission and I can discontinue chemo. …
In Brief: Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon swap lives in rom-com, and more
Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher will play best friends who swap lives in the rom-com Your Place or Mine, coming to Netflix February 10. Per the streamer, Witherspoon — who co-produced the feature with Jason Bateman — plays Debbie, who “runs on routine as an LA mom,” while Peter — portrayed by Kutcher — “thrives …
‘Avatar’ sequel star Kate Winslet on beating Tom Cruise’s record by holding her breath for more than 7 minutes
20th Century Studios When Tom Cruise set a personal record for holding his breath underwater for six minutes while filming Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, most thought besting that feat would an impossible mission of its own. Enter Kate Winslet. The multiple Oscar winner not only beat Cruise, but bested her own record while filming Avatar: The Way of Water, for …
Showtime gives early season 3 renewal to ‘Yellowjackets’
SHOWTIME/Kailey Schwerman Its sophomore season won’t kick off until Friday, March 24, on streaming and on demand, but Showtime has granted its acclaimed, time-spanning drama Yellowjackets a junior year. In a statement, Chris McCarthy, president/CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks, enthused, “With Yellowjackets‘ runaway success in season one and the pent-up anticipation for season …
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ could see more than $500 million worldwide opening
20th Century Studios Writer-director James Cameron recently said that Avatar: The Way of Water would have to end up among the top-grossing movies of all time just to “break even.” However, between presales and ticket sales in overseas markets where it’s already opened, the movie could be well on its way. Prognosticators are saying the long-awaited sequel could have …
OK, boomers: ‘The Fabelmans’, ‘Everything Everywhere’ lead ‘AARP The Magazine”s Movies for Grownups nominations
Universal Pictures With awards season ramping up, nominations are coming fast and furious from several organizations, and on Thursday, the grown-ups had their say. AARP The Magazine has released its picks for its annual Movies for Grownups Awards: the autobiographical Steven Spielberg film, The Fabelmans, led the pack with six nominations. Recognized were Spielberg in …
James Cameron wrote extra script to fill in ‘Avatar’ cast on what’s happened on Pandora before ‘The Way of Water’
20th Century Studios Avatar: The Way of Water makes a splash in theaters Friday, and Oscar-winning director James Cameron said he was eager to delve “deeper” into the characters we met in the original. At a recent press event, he noted, “I think it’s important for a sequel to honor what the audience loved about …
Trevor Noah to return as host for 2023 Grammy Awards
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Trevor Noah is pulling a hat trick and will return to the Grammy’s stage as host. This will mark his third consecutive hosting stint. Noah will act as master of ceremonies at the 65th annual Grammy Awards and induct a new class of Grammy winners on Sunday, February 5. He confirmed his appointment …
Star Josh Groban says ABC’s “ambitious” ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ will be “a really good time”
ABC Thursday night, ABC airs the all-star special Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, a tribute to the classic animated film that stars H.E.R. as Belle and Josh Groban as The Beast, plus Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier and Rita Moreno. Groban says the special is an “ambitious” production that isn’t quite …