‘Abbott Elementary’ renewed for fifth season at ABC

‘Abbott Elementary’ renewed for fifth season at ABC

Disney/Gilles MingassonABC is going back for more school.The network has renewed Abbott Elementary for season 5. The Quinta Brunson-created series is currently airing its fourth season Wednesdays on ABC, streaming on Hulu the next day.Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Brunson executive produce the series along with Randall Einhorn and Brian Rubenstein for Warner Bros. Television…Read More…

Ayo Edebiri investigates pop icon John Malkovich in ‘Opus’ trailer

Ayo Edebiri investigates pop icon John Malkovich in ‘Opus’ trailer

A24Ayo Edebiri is a magazine writer covering the newest album from a pop star played by John Malkovich in the upcoming horror film Opus.In the trailer for the A24 film, which was released Tuesday, Edebiri plays Ariel, a young writer who receives a coveted invitation to cover the listening party for pop icon Moretti, played…Read More…

‘Bridgerton’ Season of Love event to offer first look at season 4

‘Bridgerton’ Season of Love event to offer first look at season 4

Gavin Bond/NetflixLove is in the air, gentle readers.You can celebrate the upcoming fourth season of the popular Netflix romance series at the 2025 virtual fan event Bridgerton Season of Love.The celebration is taking place this Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, Bridgerton season 4 leads Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, who play Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie…Read More…

Trevor Noah returning to host Grammys

Trevor Noah returning to host Grammys

CBSTrevor Noah is returning to host the Grammys.It marks his fifth consecutive year emceeing the show. He’s also a producer on the broadcast.A press release states the ceremony will “carry a renewed sense of purpose” this year in light of the LA wildfires. It will raise funds to support fire relief efforts, as well as…Read More…

Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to announce 2025 Oscar nominations

Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to announce 2025 Oscar nominations

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesRachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will announce the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards.The two actors will come together live Thursday from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater to reveal the nominees in all 23 Academy Award categories.Sennott is an actor, writer and comedian known for her roles in the films…Read More…

Julia Stiles on her romantic directorial debut, ‘Wish You Were Here’

Julia Stiles on her romantic directorial debut, ‘Wish You Were Here’

Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesJulia Stiles makes her feature directorial debut with Wish You Were Here, now playing in movie theaters.The journey to making her first film was long, but the actress-turned-director told ABC Audio it was something she always dreamed of.”It’s been a career-long dream of mine to direct a movie,” Stiles said. “I spent so…Read More…

‘The Brutalist’ sparks backlash for use of AI, director Brady Corbet responds

‘The Brutalist’ sparks backlash for use of AI, director Brady Corbet responds

A24The Brady Corbet-directed awards contender The Brutalist is causing a stir after the film’s editor, Dávid Jancsó, revealed artificial intelligence was used to enhance the performances of the film’s stars, Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones.While speaking with Red Shark News, Jancsó said the filmmakers used AI to change Brody and Jones’ Hungarian dialogue to make…Read More…

Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren star in ‘1923’ season 2 trailer

Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren star in ‘1923’ season 2 trailer

Lo Smith/Paramount+Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren fight for their home in the 1923 season 2 trailer.The official trailer for the second season of the Yellowstone prequel dropped Sunday, showcasing the war between the Duttons and the wealthy businessman Donald Whitfield, played by Timothy Dalton, over their Montana property.Season 2 of 1923 streams on Feb. 23…Read More…

In brief: ‘Silo’ adds two new cast members for season 3 and more

In brief: ‘Silo’ adds two new cast members for season 3 and more

Did you miss Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel in theaters? You’re in luck. Gladiator II is set to make its streaming debut on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Jan. 21. The historical epic, which stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, has grossed over $455 million at the box office and garnered nominations at the…Read More…

‘One of Them Days’ debuts at #1 at the box office

‘One of Them Days’ debuts at #1 at the box office

Raymond Hall/GC ImagesIt was a tight race at the box office this weekend, with One of Them Days squeaking past Mufasa: The Lion King to land at #1.According to Box Office Mojo, the Keke Palmer-starring comedy brought in $11.6 million in its debut week to earn the box office crown, with Mufasa earning $11.53 million…Read More…