Starz Power Book IV: Force, the third spin-off from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson‘s Power franchise, scored big ratings for Starz. The Hollywood Reporter notes the show’s debut Sunday night, centering on Joseph Secura‘s Tommy, scored 3.3 million viewers — the biggest numbers ever for the cable network. 50 tells ABC Audio that he always had faith in launching a franchise — even …
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the most popular romantic comedies ranked by state
Comparitech If your idea of a great Valentine’s Day is curling up with your partner for a romantic movie, you’re not alone. A recent survey from Fandango’s on-demand streaming service Vudu showed 82% of Americans do. But what to watch? Based on Google Trends data, the number crunchers at Comparitech have ranked which states dig which movies. The …
Man pleads guilty after after seniors ate his THC brownies
TYNDALL, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge after his mother unknowingly served his marijuana-laced brownies to a group of seniors at the Tabor Community Center. Michael [Read More…]
Police investigate disturbance, death at Pierre motel
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Police are investigating a death after getting a call about a disturbance at a motel in Pierre early Wednesday, officials said. Police Capt. Bryan Walz said officers were called to the [Read More…]
“It’s strange”: Alec Baldwin returns to acting for the first time following ‘Rust’ shooting
ABC News With an Instagram post, Alec Baldwin says he’s returned to work in front of the camera for the first time since he fired the fatal shot that left a crew member dead, and the director injured on the set of the Western Rust. “It’s strange to go back to work,” Baldwin admitted to the camera. “I haven’t …
In brief: Governors Awards gets a new date; ‘West Side Story’ coming to Disney+, and more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced the 12th Governors Awards, originally slated for January 15, is now set for March 25 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. Honorary Awards at the scaled down event will be presented to Samuel L. Jackson, Elaine May and Liv …
Bob Saget died from head trauma, family says
ABC/Craig Sjodin Bob Saget, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room last month, died from head trauma, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep,” his family said in a statement obtained by …
Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in ‘I Want You Back’, a rom-com that doesn’t fool around
Courtesy of Amazon Studios If you’re looking for a rom-com this Valentine’s Day weekend, then I Want You Back, premiering Friday on Amazon Prime Video, might be for you. Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in the movie about two strangers who bond over being unexpectedly dumped by their respective partners on the same weekend. They hatch a desperate plot to …
‘Futurama’ returning, new season to air on Hulu
Matt Groening — The Walt Disney Company/Image Group LA via Getty Images “Good news, everyone!” The beloved Fox series Futurama is returning, with an all-new season on Hulu. The cast from Matt Groening‘s futuristic show — including Billy West, who played Fry and Professor Farnsworth; Katey Sagal, who voiced Leela; and Phill LaMarr, who voiced Hermes and other characters — are …
Disney+ announces ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ will drop May 25, releases poster for series
Lucasfilm On an earnings call Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed that Obi-Wan Kenobi, the newest small-screen Star Wars effort for Disney+, will debut on May 25. The release date is most appropriate: May 25th is considered Star Wars Day by fans, commemorating the initial 1977 debut of George Lucas‘ original saga film. A new poster for the series that debuted today reveals Ewan McGregor as the titular Jedi …