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Exclusive Tom Hanks is not only a beloved actor, he’s a trusted fatherly figure, so a fan asked for his advice on a very important aspect of raising a child … and Hanks delivered. Zack Teperman is the president of a public relations firm and has a daughter, Chloe, who is 2 and a half.

Disney is looking to take Pirates of the Caribbean in a new direction with Pirates of the Caribbean 6, but rather than reboot it should bring back – and kill off – Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean has been a flagship franchise for Disney since it set sail back in 2003,

EXCLUSIVE w/chart: As more theaters have inched toward opening as COVID-19 safety restrictions are eased in states like Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee, a top 10 box office chart has emerged, and we just got our hands on the last two weekends. First of all, it’s still pretty grim out there and this gives you an

There are plenty of other movies that explore race and social justice (and this article is just focusing on the African American experience. There are other films that highlight the Asian, Latinx and Native American communities, among others), but in this crucial moment, we thought it important to spotlight the talents of African American creatives.

Play video content BACKGRID Michael B. Jordan and Kendrick Sampson are demanding huge changes in policing, in Presidential politics and also in Hollywood … and they’re shouting it for everyone to hear. The actors and activists led a long BLM march Saturday through parts of L.A. and also Bev Hills. “Insecure” star Kendrick was the

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #6 As The Flash, Barry Allen is the Fastest Man Alive thanks to his powers of super-speed. He’s also pretty smart too, having a day job as a forensic scientist. However, what happens to Barry’s intelligence when he’s faced with several events that cause him to have

Some good news here, especially on the AMC Theatres front. The Leawood, Kansas-based chain–the No. 1 circuit in U.S and Europe–is reopening three Odeon Cinemas in Norway effective today.  Odeon Cinemas Oslo Storo 14, Sandvika 8 and Lillestrøm 7 are the first three locations within the AMC and Odeon cinemas circuit to reopen, and its

This week, his Healthcare Hero was Chloe, a nurse from San Diego. She told Jimmy Kimmel that she and her co-workers have basically been up to their elbows in boogers, as they’ve been administering COVID-19 tests in the heat of an outdoor tent. There’s only so much anyone can do to make that experience more

Exclusive The “Grown-ish” family is looking after one of their own … setting up a college fund for the daughter of late “Twilight” actor Gregory Tyree Boyce. The sitcom has launched a GoFundMe for Gregory’s 10-year-old daughter, Alaya, and the proceeds will be saved for her future college tuition. Gregory’s father, Deon Boyce, is an

Live-action Cowboy Bebop writer brings up Scarlett Johansson’s Ghost in the Shell in a discussion about on-camera diversity. The issue of whitewashing in movies has been a major point of contention for years, and very much came to a head in 2017 when Johansson was cast as the lead in the live-action adaptation of legendary manga series

We’ve seen Elisabeth Moss take on corporate male toxicity in Mad Men, a ghost of a man in The Invisible Man, Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale and punk rock in Her Smell. This weekend we’ll see her try her as a horror author who tries not unravel as she goes through her creative process in the Josephine Decker-directed Shirley. The

This is unexpected and sweet. Zack Snyder was the middle man between writer/director Patty Jenkins and Connie Nielsen, and he helped pave the way for the pair’s collaboration on the 2017 blockbuster, per THR. Jenkins had felt the Gladiator actress was a bit too tough to play the mother of Diana Prince and Queen of

Thor: Love & Thunder could be setting up not one, but two replacements for Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder. Making his MCU debut with the first Thor solo movie in 2011, Hemsworth is now very much considered a franchise veteran, appearing in a trio of solo movies and all 4 installments of The Avengers. Indeed, virtually all

A social media campaign encouraging shutdown New York City theaters to open their lobbies – and restrooms – to protesters is gaining traction among Manhattan’s Off Broadway venues and spaces in Brooklyn: The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, A.R.T./New York, IRT Theater and Irondale Center are among the first to put out the virtual welcome mats.

In addition to the two eponymous beasts fighting each other (and unlike in 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla, there will be a victor this time around), Godzilla vs. Kong will also see the scientific organization Monarch embarking on a quest to learn about the Titans’ origins, as well as a human conspiracy being uncovered to

Fred Willard died from a heart attack … according to his death certificate. According to the doc, obtained by TMZ, the veteran comedic actor’s immediate cause of death is a cardiac arrest. The underlying causes are listed as myelodysplastic syndrome and coronary artery disease. We broke the story … Fred died May 15, and his

Nickelodeon’s popular TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender remains one of the most beloved cartoons to this day. The show was greatly praised for its excellent mix of Japanese and American cultures while also depicting a fantastic story filled with memorable characters. The show also balanced a lot of mature themes mixed into a fun,

EXCLUSIVE: Some international box office markets that are up and running — even if not at full steam — saw increases this weekend while others faced drops given good weather in some spots and an overall lack of new product. However, Disney floated Kristen Stewart-starrer Underwater into Korea for the first time with a No.

Colin Farrell is just one of the A-List actors that Matt Reeves has brought into the cast of The Batman. He’ll be joined by the likes of Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Dano, and Andy Serkis. It’s a strong group of performers, many of whom have already applauded Reeves’ vision for the DC

Brooklyn based actor Rick Gonzalez was in his early twenties when he landed the role of the rushing fraternity brother, Spanish — who helps his greek brothers keep their newly formed frat house while enduring hilarious hazing — in the iconic 2003 party comedy, “Old School.” Rick Gonzalez shared the big screen with an epic

Looper went to great lengths to make Joseph Gordon-Levitt look like a younger Bruce Willis. As the film that broke Rian Johnson into the cinematic mainstream, it’s no surprise that Looper was an ambitious and innovative undertaking. The premise focuses on Joe, a hitman who executes gangsters sent back from the future. As one of the titular

Studios look set to gain the upper hand in skirmishes with exhibition over windowing as trends during the COVID-19 pandemic extend into the future with mid-range films generating the $50-$100 million range the most at risk of dwindling theatrical runs, according to a leading Wall Street analyst. Exhibitors have until now been able to stand

In writing up box office predictions for the slate of blockbusters set to be released in the next year, Variety included a slot for Tenet, and that’s explainable given the detail included regarding how much money it cost to bring Christopher Nolan’s latest vision to life. Based on past reports, this means that the 2020

Exclusive Steve Harvey is moving into Madea’s old house … we’ve learned the legendary comedian/host and his wife just scooped up Tyler Perry‘s former Atlanta digs. The Buckhead mansion once owned by Tyler just sold for a cool $15 million … and we’ve learned the buyers are Steve and his wife, Marjorie. A source connected

Key members of the original cast of Hocus Pocus are willing to return for Hocus Pocus 2, according to star Sarah Jessica Parker. A sequel to the beloved Halloween classic is finally on the way, almost three decades after the original film bombed at the box office before developing a cult following among Disney Channel enthusiasts. A

The Focus Features musical dramedy The High Note is looking to hit exactly that as it lands on-demand starting today. Directed by Late Night‘s Nisha Ganatra from a script by Flora Greeson, the film was originally set to hit theaters on May 8 but, like many films, the film adapted and shifted to a digital. However, with theaters slowly

The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) A professor’s mixture of sugar, spice, and everything nice with an accidental dose of Chemical X creates the greatest trio of super-powered crimefighters the city of Townsville has ever seen: elementary school-aged girls named Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. Why It’s A Good Option For Superhero Fans: For parents concerned over the

Julia Roberts is making a political statement with her face mask — one that’s sure to irk President Trump … on so many levels. The actress stepped out Thursday wearing a face covering with former President Barack Obama‘s face on it. Julia was strolling around the Malibu Country Mart as she did her part to

With Élite season 3 just airing on Netflix last Friday, many fans are still trying to get over the shock of who killed Polo? However, Polo wasn’t the only character to suffer a terrible demise. In fact, the writers managed to kill the fans’ spirit when they ended, not one, but two of their favorite ships.

Netflix officially closed their deal to acquire the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and will team with the venue’s nonprofit American Cinematheque. Deadline first broke the news last August of the streamer’s interest in the Sid Grauman built venue. The American Cinematheque organization, established in 1984 will remain a non-profit, with the organization’s curation team