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Now we're excited for 'The Wiz Live!'
1 hour ago
It took one preview duet, one song, and two tremendous vocalists to do it, but now we're ready for "The Wiz Live!", NBC's newest live musical, to ease on down to primetime December 3. Check out this very special rendition of "Home" featuring new star Shanice Williams and Broadway's original Dorothy herself, Stephanie Mills. Also in the cast: David Alan Grier (the Cowardly Lion), Queen Latifah (the Wiz), Uzo Aduba (Glinda), Elijah Kelley (Scarecrow), Ne-Yo (Tin Man), and Amber Riley (Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North). And just in case you forgot about television's most legendary performance of "Home" to date, check out this relic. »
- Louis Virtel
Hollywood's leading ladies on gender and race pay gap
2 hours ago
The gender wage gap issue has finally come to the forefront of conversations in Hollywood. Thanks to Jennifer Lawrence's essay and Patricia Arquette's Oscar speech, everyone is talking about an issue that, frankly, has been allowed to endure for far too long. Jennifer Lawrence's recent essay really stuck a chord with Hollywood. She's definitely not the first woman to address the discrepancy in pay between actors and actresses, but something about her essay has catalyzed a lot of other women to speak out on this issue. When Oprah Winfrey was asked about Lawrence's comments on the CBS morning show she said, "I think it's a moment in time... I think the conversation has hit a critical moment." Recently, People Magazine asked Sharon Stone her thoughts on the gender pay gap and she shared that, "After 'Basic Instinct,' no one wanted to pay me. I remember »
- Lauren Gallaway
You won't believe what Lady Gaga handed Ryan Murphy the first day of shooting 'Ahs: Hotel'
3 hours ago
Lady Gaga may not be the inescapable pop-cultural phenomenon she once was -- it's hard to imagine anyone keeping up that kind of momentum -- but she's still a pro at drumming up publicity, as a new interview from the set of "American Horror Story: Hotel" proves. As the singer told a group of reporters on Wednesday, she was so nervous on her first day of shooting the new season of the FX horror anthology series that she threw up in her Rolls Royce on the way to the set -- then handed the bag of her vomit to creator Ryan Murphy upon arriving. “I threw up in the plastic bag and I saved it and brought it to Ryan Murphy,” said Gaga. “He was like, ‘Oh, you think you can disgust me? You can’t.’ The thing is, you think you can’t get anything past him, but then he met me. »
- Chris Eggertsen
Can We Separate Art From the Artist?
3 hours ago
This weekend, Angelina Jolie Pitt’s “By the Sea” opens in theatres. Here we examine the force of star power and viewers’ ability to separate the artist from the art, both in terms of being drawn to films because of the stars attached and refusing to watch them bases on the behavior of the creative team. Take a look in the video player above or below and chat with us here or on Twitter: Jen: @JenYamato Avital: @AvitalAsh Roth: @RothCornet »
- Roth Cornet
Definitive proof that 'Jurassic Park' is a cautionary tale for necromancers
5 hours ago
When it comes to raising an army of the damned with which to conquer the world, necromancers tend to be very conservative magic-users. Necromancers stick to the classic human minions, be they skeletons, ghouls, or other sundry undead. But why is that? Perhaps because the Last Time one of them went off-book, horrible things happened. The kind of horrible things that you can’t magic away no matter how good your publicist is. Isn’t that right, John Hammond?! [Via Imgur] However! Should you choose to blaze your own necromancy trailer, Necromanswers has you covered. »
- Donna Dickens
36 days until Star Wars: Finally some information on 'The Force Awakens' big villain
6 hours ago
The hits just keep coming from Entertainment Weekly as their “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” coverage continues to roll out. So far they’ve uncovered the childhoods of Rey and Finn, given insight into Leia’s current role, and gotten the down low on the character played by Lupita Nyong’o. Now Andy Serkis tells all something about his mysterious character Supreme Leader Snoke. This ain’t your granddaddy’s Empire. In an extensive interview, Serkis went into detail about his character, including the level of cloak-and-dagger employed by J.J. Abrams to keep leaks to a minimum. “It’s the first time I’ve been on set not yet knowing what the character’s gonna look like. I mean, talk about secrecy!” But the secrecy didn’t last long. Abrams and Serkis coordinated on how Supreme Leader Snoke should look. The character ended up going through many iterations, both on set and in post-production. »
- Donna Dickens
The 10 Most Messed-Up Christmas Specials We Loved As Kids
6 hours ago
Ah, yes, winter is almost here -- which means the incessant stream of ads plugging engagement rings, toys and cars you can't afford has begun. It also means it's time for those heartwarming specials we remember from childhood (ABC Family has released its schedule for the 25 Days of Christmas, which starts Dec. 1). Guess what? Some of those specials aren't what you remembered as a kid. No, some of them are downright weird, while others are really messed-up. Here's a list of the ten that you may want to watch again, if only for a laugh. Or nightmares. Depends. »
- Liane Bonin Starr
Adele is nobody's sellout
7 hours ago
Adele doesn't have to feign relatability. With her bold Cockney accent, deep-bellied laugh and unaffected manner, she truly feels like a regular person who just so happens to have reached astronomical levels of fame. And unlike many pop stars at her level, she is wholly committed to being known for her music alone. Case in point: back in 2013, the singer turned down a reported $19 million contract to be the new face of cosmetic behemoth L'Oreal (and you know that's not the only offer she rebuffed). In a new interview with the New York Times to promote her upcoming album "25," Adele addressed her reluctance to peddle products for giant corporations -- a career decision that may not make her as wealthy as she could be, but that keeps her brand (Adele, Singing Superstar/Voice of a Million Ugly Cries) undiluted. “If I wanted to just be famous, like be a celebrity, »
- Chris Eggertsen
Another 'Indiana Jones?' Harrison Ford wants it
7 hours ago
This news could be great or terrible: Harrison Ford is down with doing another "Indiana Jones." Yes, apparently inspired by his return to the role of Han Solo (and forgetting how bad "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was), Ford told Entertainment Weekly that he'd "love to do another 'Indiana Jones.'" "A character that has a history and a potential, kind of rollicking good movie ride for the audience, Steven Spielberg as a director -- what's not to like?" Ford said. This isn't the first time Ford stated he wants to do a fifth "Indiana." He told Hitfix in 2013 he'd "be happy to do it" as long as there was a "good script": As the Guardian points out, Ford isn't the only one interested in this project. Spielberg recently said he had a "fervent hope" he'd get to do another "Indiana Jones" with Ford. And »
- Sara Morrison
Girls On Film Podcast No. 6. - Secrets & Lies, Stars & Spies
8 hours ago
Greetings! On this episode of Girls on Film, Roth, Alicia and Miri chat about 'The Professional', 'Man Up' and 'Life Itself'. They dive into their #WomanCrushWeekly Hedy Lamarr and spotlight an article in The Hollywood Reporter What Female Directors Are Telling the Eeoc: "Very Sad, Disappointing, Criminal Details" Subscribe to Alicia's channel Here! Subscribe to Miri's channel Here! You can also watch the Full episode! As always, you can subscribe to the Girls on Film Podcast over at the iTunes Store, where you can also rate us and comment on us. »
- Matt Perez-Mora
Exclusive: Hathor is a golden goddess of love and (snake) death in 'Gods of Egypt' poster
8 hours ago
Next February, LionsGate invites you to travel to the land of mythical ancient Egypt for a battle between gods. The war will span both the mortal plane and the afterlife. And now the character posters are here to give audiences their first look at what to expect! Loosely based on Egyptian mythology, “Gods of Egypt” looks like a visual treat. From the official synopsis: In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek [Brenton Thwaites] undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus [Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] in an unlikely alliance against Set [Gerard Butler], the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set »
- Donna Dickens
24 years ago today: Uncle Jesse and Becky’s twins were born on ‘Full House’
9 hours ago
24 years ago today, Uncle Jesse took a new step as a dad when his and Becky’s twins were born in a season 5 episode of “Full House.” With two back-to-back episodes penned by series creator Jeff Franklin, the November 12, 1991 hour of “Full House” started with Michelle’s fifth birthday party, featuring a series of flashbacks about the character played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Michelle, afraid of losing her status as the baby of the family since Becky’s pregnant, declares she’s going to stay four years old. But another series of flashbacks changes her mind. When Becky’s babies come earlier than expected, Michelle ends up sharing her birthday with the twins, and she wonders whether that will be a good thing. When Jesse — who has spent the episode dealing with sympathy pains — tells Michelle that this will mean three birthday cakes, she says, “That’s a very good thing. »
- Emily Rome
According to the Writers Guild, 'Annie Hall' is the funniest screenplay ever
9 hours ago
What's the funniest movie you've ever seen? According to the Writers Guild of America, it's Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman's "Annie Hall." That's the top of its just-released ranking of the 101 funniest screenplays, and Woody Allen appears several more times on the list: "Sleeper" (60), "Bananas" (69), "Take the Money and Run" (76), "Love and Death" (78), "Manhattan" (81), and "Broadway Danny Rose" (92). Harold Ramis made five appearances on the list, with "Groundhog Day" (3), "National Lampoon's Animal House" (10), "Ghostbusters" (14), "Caddyshack" (25), and "Stripes" (88). And Mel Brooks had "just" three screenplays on the list but they all ranked highly: "Young Frankenstein" (6), "Blazing Saddles" (8), and "The Producers" (12). He's also credited with "The Big Lebowski" (13), but he didn't write that, so I'm sure the WGA will correct its error shortly. (The Coen Brothers, who did write it, also appear at number 23 with "Raising Arizona" and 86 with "Fargo.") The most recent movie to make the list is 2011's "Bridesmaids »
- Sara Morrison
Review: Martial arts drama 'Into the Badlands' stumbles when the fighting stops
10 hours ago
Martial arts dramas, like musicals, can be defined as much by what happens in between all the fancy choreography as the quality of the actual fighting and/or dancing. If the story and characters aren't compelling when they're not twirling and leaping, then it places an enormous burden on the action/music to be so impressive — or, at least, so frequent — that it doesn't feel like a chore waiting for the next big set piece to arrive. "Into the Badlands," AMC's new series set in a dystopian future America where guns have been banned and disputes are settled with some combination of fists, feet, and swords, has some entertaining fight scenes. They're highly-stylized, employing a lot of wire fu and exaggerated effects when limbs are broken or chopped off altogether, and they tend to happen in the most dramatic conditions — a torrential downpour in an alley, an abandoned factory lit »
- Alan Sepinwall
Daniel Radcliffe says Max Landis's 'Victor Frankenstein' script was a little too Max Landis
11 hours ago
Daniel Radcliffe is beloved by millions, smart, unassuming, humble, verbose, and clear-headed about his fame. Fans will be relieved to know that he narrowly escaped being trampled by zebras and eaten by lions on the set of "Victor Frankenstein," in which he plays Igor, the hapless right-hand man to Dr. Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's classic novel. The movie is a prequel of sorts. It is not about the monster, birthed from the reassembled parts of human corpses, but rather about the early relationship that develops between Frankenstein and his deformed assistant, not to mention a young trapeze artist played by "Downton Abbey" star Jessica Brown Findlay. Way back in 2014, I toured the set of the film at London's Shepperton Studios; during my visit they were shooting an early scene that at the circus, before Frankenstein takes Igor under his wing and removes his hump in a gruesome on-screen procedure (okay, »
- Chris Eggertsen
Jennifer Lawrence dishes on her diva 'Mockingjay' co-star: 'We had to be very gentle'
12 hours ago
Diva co-stars? Public urination? Paranoia? Apathy? HitFix went deep on all of these topics and more with "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" co-stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth at the film's recent junket in Berlin, Germany. "Really finicky, difficult, dramatic, sensitive," Lawrence said of one of her fellow actors. "So we had to be very gentle, very careful. You make a lot of noise or a sudden movement, and she storms off somewhere..." Who was Jennifer dishing on? And what, for the love of god, does public urination have to do with anything? Watch the full interview above and below to find out. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" hits theaters on November 20. »
- Chris Eggertsen
Review: 'You're the Worst' - 'A Right Proper Story': New phone who dis?
22 hours ago
A quick review of tonight's "You're the Worst" coming up just as soon as GQ calls my style "courageously headachey"... The writers and Aya Cash have done a wonderful and nuanced job of exploring Gretchen's clinical depression, but I also don't exactly blame some fans for feeling like commenter K21 on last week's review, who admitted, "I kinda miss the days when You're the Worst was 'just' a hilarious comedy about a bunch of horrible people." "A Right Proper Story" tries to shift back into comedy mode without undermining the darkness and sincerity of the Gretchen story arc. It succeeds at this in part because Gretchen spends much of the episode hiding under a blanket, with Cash somehow hitting the sweet spot where Gretchen's various Leave Me Alone faces are funny but not making her condition seem any less dire. With her on the sidelines, the focus is more on »
- Alan Sepinwall
What is the line between porn and art?
11 November 2015 5:17 PM, PST
Today, we sit down with Gaspar Noe The Daily Beast's Jen Yamato and creator Avital Ash to talk about Gaspar Noe’s provocative new film “Love,” and the line between art and porn. From there we dive into a discussion on Angelina Jolie Pitt’s new film “By the Sea” and if we’re truly able to separate the artist from the art. Take a look in the player above or below and chat with us here or on Twitter: Roth: @RothCornet Avital: @AvitalAsh Jen: @JenYamato »
- Roth Cornet
2015 has been full of spy movies, but which ones work the best?
11 November 2015 4:50 PM, PST
At the start of this year, I was intrigued by what looked like a fairly spy-heavy line-up for this year's theatrical releases, and now that we're at the other end of the year, it seems like a good time to look back and see how the year actually played out versus how we thought things might go. One thing that's clear is that there were a ton of spy movies in 2015. If Sony hadn't pushed back the release of "The Brothers Grimsby," it would have been one more, and it makes it obvious why they pushed that film back to next year when you look at just how many spy-themed movies have been released since January. It's an unusual number, and I think it's just one of those flukes of timing. But when you look at all of them stacked up next to one another, it's interesting to see what worked and what didn't, »
- Drew McWeeny
‘Snowpiercer’ is being developed into a TV series
11 November 2015 4:46 PM, PST
“Fargo.” “Minority Report.” “Limitless.” “Scream.” “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” The list of movies that are now TV shows is getting longer. Here’s the movie you can add to that list today: “Snowpiercer.” The dystopian film is getting the small screen treatment, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed. This brings “Snowpiercer” further around the world just like its eponymous train. The story started as a French graphic novel called “Le Transperceneige” published in 1982. The movie was produced by South Korean company Cj Entertainment and directed by Bong Joon-Ho (his first English-language film). It was released in South Korea in summer 2013 and in the U.S. in June 2014. Now the TV series is being developed by American company Tomorrow Studios, which also produces NBC’s “Aquarius.” Set to pen the script for the project is Josh Friedman, writer of the Steven Spielberg “War of the Worlds” film and “The Sarah Connor Chronicles. »
- Emily Rome
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