ABC/Randy Holmes Maria Shriver is sticking up for her son-in-law Chris Pratt, commenting on that post about his new baby that caused such a flap online. Pratt was flamed online last week for a sweet post to his wife, in which he thanked her for giving him a “gorgeous healthy daughter” that some read into that as a dig against …
Friday’s Disney+ Day celebrated with discounts, surprise screenings and more
Disney+ Ahead of Friday’s two-year anniversary of the launch of Disney+, dubbed Disney+ Day, the streaming service from ABC News’ parent company has announced a week-long celebration. From November 12 through November 14, more than 200 AMC Theatres will celebrate with four daily surprise screenings of fan-favorite movies, for just $5 a ticket, at participating AMC …
Big Bird reveals he has been vaccinated against COVID-19
Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capital Concerts, Inc. To help excite and encourage children about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Sesame Street‘s Big Bird announced that he just got the shot and is feeling great about it. “I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!,” Big Bird tweeted over the weekend, breaking a months-long hiatus on the social media site. “My wing …
‘Eternals” end credits scene featured the voice of THIS major new Marvel movie star
Marvel Studios (SPOILERS AHEAD) Marvel Studios’ Eternals is now in theaters, and there’s both a mid-credit scene and an after-credits stinger — but the latter left many fans scratching their heads. Until now. While it had previously been spoiled that Harry Styles officially entered the MCU as Eros in the mid-credits scene, exactly who was in the last clip was less clear. The …
Vin Diesel urges Dwayne Johnson to “fulfill your destiny” and star in final ‘Fast and Furious’ movie
Buda Mendes/LatinContent via Getty Images Vin Diesel extended an olive branch to Dwayne Johnson on Sunday, explaining why the latter needs to star in the final Fast and Furious movie. Taking to Instagram, the actor wrote an impassioned post declaring that the best way to give the beloved franchise a satisfactory conclusion is for Johnson to return as Luke Hobbs. Sharing a photo of …
Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ tops the box office with $71 million debut
Marvel Studios Marvel’s Eternals topped the weekend box office, debuting with an estimated $71 million in the U.S., despite tepid reviews. Director Chloé Zhao‘s film, which boasts a large ensemble cast including Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel and Kit Harington, hauled in $161.7 million globally over the weekend — the second-largest worldwide debut of 2021, behind F9: …
Kieran Culkin’s ‘SNL’ hosting debut includes surprise guests Dionne Warwick and Tracy Morgan
Will Heath/NBC Kieran Culkin, star of HBO’s Succession, made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut over the weekend in an episode that featured surprise guest appearances from music legend Dionne Warwick and SNL alum Tracy Morgan. While it was Culkin’s first hosting gig, the 39-year-old actor explained in his opening monologue that he actually made his SNL …
“This shouldn’t have happened” — Marvel movie baddie and ‘Ida Red’ star Frank Grillo on fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
Paramount Pictures Movie tough guy Frank Grillo has fired his share of weapons on screen over the years, as he did as Frank Rumlow/Crossbones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and in the recent COPSHOP. Like many of his colleagues, he’s speaking out about the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally wounded last month on the set of the Western Rust, …
Letitia Wright’s on-set injury reportedly shutting down production of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Marvel Studios Wakanda may be forever, but it will have to wait. The Hollywood Reporter notes Black Panther star Letitia Wright is still recovering in London from the on-set injury she suffered shooting the film in Boston in August, and the cast and crew of its sequel Wakanda Forever will soon run out of scenes to shoot without her. The star, who plays …
Janet Mock to direct ‘The International Sweethearts of Rhythm’; Viola Davis’ ‘The Woman King’ gets 2022 release date
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Pose director and screenwriter Janet Mock has found her next major project. Deadline has learned that Mock will direct and rewrite The International Sweethearts of Rhythm for Sony Pictures. Amy Pascal, Susan Tarr, Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman are all on board to produce the project. Plot details on The International Sweethearts of …