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Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this season in Elf the Musical.

Astin will play Santa, with Tony Award nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls, Shucked) playing Buddy the Elf. The musical will play The Marquis Theatre starting Nov. 9, with an opening night Nov. 17.

Astin is well-known for his onscreen roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates and Bob Newby in Stranger Things.

“It has been a lifelong dream to be on Broadway and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than by spreading Christmas cheer as Santa Claus. I’ve been in deep preparation for this role since I was 5 years old. Now my kids can say, “Santa, I know him!” Astin said.

The show, based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel and James Caan,...

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 14th, when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 18th annual “Evening Before” benefit.

Attendees at MPTF's 18th annual "Evening Before" benefit

Co-Chaired by Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the annual event raised $2.5 million.

“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit with Greg and Jon. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging past couple of years to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support,” said co-chair Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Co-chair Jon Hamm added, “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most.

Kate Hudson and former costar Zooey Deschanel share a hug after running into each other during a walk in Los Angeles on Monday (September 16).

If you were unaware, the actresses shared the screen in 2000′s Almost Famous and reunited for Rock the Kasbah in 2015.

During their most recent run-in, Kate was out with her husband Danny Fujikawa and some friends. She was dressed simply in a pair of yellow sweatpants with a patterned sweatshirt and sneakers.

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Zooey looked stylish in a striped sweater and navy pants.

Kate had a huge smile on her face as she spotted Zooey on the sidewalk, and they rushed in for a hug.

The outing comes a few days after Kate attended the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to promote her new movie Shell. We’ve got so many pics of her at the premiere.

Did you see that Kate...

If you're a fan of the long-running crime procedural "Bones" — which kicked off in 2005 and concluded in 2017, spanning 12 seasons and 246 episodes — then you're definitely familiar with its core cast, who play a mix of scientists and cops trying to solve cases using forensics and, well, a whole lot of bones.

Based on the book series by real-life forensics expert Kathy Reichs and led by Emily Deschanel as the titular "Bones" — or, more accurately, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who bears the on-the-nose nickname "Bones" — the show centers around the fictional Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab, which collaborates with the FBI to solve cases based on sparse human remains in Washington D.C. So what happened to the core cast of "Bones" since the show ended in the late 2010s, and what projects have they undertaken since playing police officers and scientific experts?

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His Three Daughters is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Azazel Jacobs. The Netflix film revolves around three estranged sisters as they reunite in New York City to take care of their ailing father but soon they find themselves fighting with each other due to their past issues and current predicament. His Three Daughter stars Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, and Natasha Lyonne in the lead roles with Jay O. Sanders, Jovan Adepo, Rudy Galvan, Jose Febus, and Jasmine Bracey starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the heartwarming comedy, dysfunctional family, and compelling characters in His Three Daughters here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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This Is Where I Leave You is a comedy-drama film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper.

Shailene Woodley has been tapped to play the rock icon Janis Joplin in a new biopic.

Variety reports that Woodley has joined the cast of the film and will produce as well. The yet-to-be-named biopic is being funded by a $2.5 million tax credit from the state of California’s Film Commission, and per Variety, will have a $10 million budget for “qualified expenditures.”

We don’t know much else about the film, but Woodley wrote in a statement that she’s excited to tell Joplin’s story in California specifically. “California meant so much to Janis Joplin — from the stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of Sunset Sound, the state became the stage upon which she explored not just the world of music, but the world of her vibrant humanity,” she wrote.

Surprisingly, a Janis Joplin biopic has never been made. Numerous filmmakers have tried — per a Hollywood Reporter article from earlier this year,...

The elusive Janis Joplin biopic is closer to reality, as Shailene Woodley has received a commitment for a $2.49 million tax credit from the California Film Commission for the film, it was announced Tuesday.

“I have a feeling Janis would be smiling ear to ear, zipping down the Pch in her psychedelic Porsche knowing her story is bringing opportunities and funding to the city and people that held so much significance to her,” Woodley, who will star in and produce the film, said in a statement.

“Thank you to the California Film Commission’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program — myself and the other producers on this project believe California is the only place to film a slice of Janis’s life with authenticity and truth — and we are so grateful to have received the green light to do so!” the Big Little Lies star added.

The Joplin biopic from Temple Hill...

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A new Janis Joplin biopic is in the works. And this time it’s Shailene Woodley who’s attached to play the legendary singer and musician.

The project was revealed — oddly enough — in a press release issued by the California Film Commission announcing which movies and TV shows would receive its coveted tax credits. As such, the details are pretty scant. Woodley is set to star and produce, and the production company backing the film is Temple Hill Entertainment, which has done the Twilight movies,...

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway for a limited holiday engagement this November, with Tony nominee Grey Henson (Mean Girls) in the lead role.

Producers Temple Live Entertainment and Crossroads Live North America announced the engagement today. The musical, which originally opened on Broadway in 2010, will begin previews at The Marquis Theatre on Saturday, November 9, with an official opening night on Sunday, November 17. The engagement will run through Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Philip Wm. McKinley will direct.

“I cannot wait to play Buddy the Elf eight times a week, in this hilarious and joyful musical, during the most magical time of the year on Broadway,” said Henson in a statement. “Elf has always been required yearly viewing for me, and I am so honored and excited to be fulfilling a lifelong dream of wearing tights on Broadway.”

In addition to his Tony-nominated turn...

In the latest episode of “Es.TV,” airing at 5:30 Am on Monday, 9 September 2024, viewers can expect a star-studded lineup that promises an engaging mix of interviews and entertainment. The show welcomes a diverse group of guests, starting with the talented Matt Damon, who will discuss his role in the upcoming film “The Instigators.” Damon’s insights into the film’s making are sure to intrigue fans and spark interest in his latest project.

Zooey Deschanel also joins the show, bringing her charm as she talks about her involvement in “Harold and the Purple Crayon.” The beloved actress is set to share her experiences and behind-the-scenes moments from the film, captivating audiences with her stories. In addition to these actors, acclaimed director Lee Daniels will discuss his new project, “The Deliverance,” giving viewers a glimpse into his creative process.

Timothée Chalamet, another major highlight of the episode, will be present to promote “Dune: Part Two,...

Gilmore Girls is the perfect comfort show. Take a spin online and you’ll find fans who have been watching Gilmore Girls over and over for years. Others binge-watch the series every fall for its vibes. It doesn’t get much better than Amy Sherman-Palladino’s hit series starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.

Now, I would never ask someone to stop watching their favorite show, break tradition, or anything like that. But, if you are interested in finding another good TV show, we do have some solid picks for you!

We shared eight good TV shows to watch if you like Gilmore Girls, starting with New Girl!

New Girl New Girl: Zooey Deschanel in the "Where the Road Goes" episode of New Girl airing Tuesday, May 1 (9:30-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/Fox

Despite sharing the word “girl” in their titles,...

New Girl is definitely one of the most heartwarmingly funny series about friends and love created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox comedy series follows the chirpy and naive Jessica as she moves into a loft with 3 guys who are equally as quirky and weird. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Damon Wayans Jr., Nasim Pedrad, and Megan Fox. New Girl lasted for seven seasons ending its run in 2018, so if you loved the unending optimism, quirky personalities, and a group of young friends trying to find their way here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Happy Endings is a comedy series created by David Caspe. The ABC series revolves around a group of six friends at different stages in their lives as they adjust to each other after the couple...

16-year-old actress Ariana Greenblatt talks about her next movie role and how it feels being the youngest person in the room – Just Jared Jr Prince Andrew‘s friend shares details about King Charles‘ alleged jealousy – Celebitchy Here are 11 workout dresses to wear, including a Taylor Swift favorite – Popsugar Disney Channel exec shares details on Zendaya‘s auditions – Just Jared Jr Comedian Mike Birbiglia just hosted a fundraiser for the Ymca, inspired by his Emmy-nominated Netflix special The Old Man and the Pool. He was joined by celeb friends like Zooey Deschanel and Judd Apatow at Los Angeles venue The Largo for the special event and VIP party. The event raised nearly $20,000 for the Ymca in L.A. and now Mike is raising money for New York’s Ymca through a CharityBuzz auction.

Mike Birbiglia swam on over to Largo in Los Angeles on Monday night to host a special fundraiser with some help from his celebrity friends.

The multi-hyphenate and stand-up star, currently Emmy-nominated for writing his latest special, The Old Man and the Pool, fronted the event Mike Birbiglia and Friends which raised nearly $20,000 for Ymca of Greater Los Angeles. Who needs a punchline when the recipient of the Birbiglia’s goodwill alone might make some double over. His critically-acclaimed special, which was performed on Broadway and filmed as a special for Netflix, features many jokes about his time at the Ymca, it’s “over-chlorinated pool,” and how it ultimately changed his life. There’s also a joke about the plethora of penises in the locker room, but that’s beside the point.

Joining Birbiglia were Judd Apatow, Nick Kroll, Larry Wilmore, Atsuko Okatsuka and Billy Strings, who performed for the...

In a major box office disappointment, the big screen adaptation of the beloved children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon debuted to a meager $9 million this weekend, according to studio estimates. With a reported mid-budget of $30 million and an all-star voice cast including Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel, the underwhelming opening serves as a cautionary tale for nostalgia-fueled literary adaptations.

Based on Crockett Johnson’s 1955 classic about a boy who can shape reality with his signature crayon, Harold and the Purple Crayon seemed poised to charm family audiences with its charming story and star power. But heavy competition from sequels like Despicable Me 4 and holdovers like Inside Out 2 proved too strong, as the fantasy adventure struggled to find its footing among blockbusters.

“Adapting beloved children’s books is an inherently risky proposition,” said box office analyst Cathy Erway. “While the source material resonates with older generations, captivating...

For more than 15 years studios have done their best to avoid releasing their new movies on the second weekend of a Marvel movie. This weekend we learned the reason why. Read on for the weekend box office report.

As expected, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman‘s “Deadpool and Wolverine” won its second weekend in a row, topping the box office with an estimated $97 million, down 54% from its record-setting opening weekend. Not only did “Deadpool and Wolverine” cross the $300 million milestone domestically this past weekend, but with $395.6 million grossed in North America, it’s only a day away from hitting the $400 million benchmark, so the race is on to see if it can catch up to Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”

Globally, the movie has passed the $800 million mark, adding another $110.5 million overseas this weekend for an international total of $428.5 million. With $824.1 million global, it has already passed the worldwide grosses...

It would be very easy to tear Harold and the Purple Crayon apart. It’s the latest film in that dumb trend of taking animated characters and bringing them into the real world, something totally absurd film with little merit on a technical level. As I sat through the last act, though, I realized something simple: I was happier while watching this than before I sat down in the theater. At the end of it all, this manages to be a fun theatrical outing and something worthy of more than blanket hatred.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Review

The insanity begins within the first ten minutes of the film. Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on a relatively popular series of 1950s picture books (you might recognize the one with the baby drawing purple lines against a brown background). It’s all about this baby (Harold) and his crayon (purple!

The boy with the purple crayon and the big imagination is all grown up.

Zachary Levi brings Harold out of his picture book and into the real world in the first film adaptation of the children’s classic, “Harold and the Purple Crayon.”

Starring alongside Zooey Deschanel, the two show that anything is possible with the power of unlimited imagination and a magical crayon, but in the wrong hands chaos can ensue.

“When I saw the script, I loved the idea of Harold getting out of his comfort zone, going into the real world, and embarking on an adventure with innocence and wide-eyed naivete,” Levi said. “That quest for answers is a driving force for him.”

The film will feature a wide array of song selections with some childhood tunes like “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and “Chopsticks” and an original song, “Colors.”

The song, written, produced and performed by Jordy Searcy and Boots Ottestad,...

Harold And The Purple Crayon, from a conceptual level, is about as cynical as Hollywood filmmaking gets. The film is a meta-sequel to a picture book with a target audience of kindergarteners, latched onto a scrap of intellectual property in the desperate hope that the brand recognition will draw in...

Comedy animation Harold And The Purple Crayon heads the new releases at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, opening in 595 cinemas through Sony.

The live-action/animation fantasy comedy is adapted from Crockett Johnson’s 1955 children’s book of the same name, with the film serving as a sequel to the book.

Harold And The Purple Crayon follows a character in a book who can make anything come to life by drawing it; and who draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world.

Zachary Levi leads the cast, which also includes Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Jemaine Clement,...

A new episode of the Awfully Good Horror Movies video series has just been released, and with this one we’ve decided to take a look at the M. Night Shyamalan misstep known as The Happening (watch it Here). You can hear all about it in the video embedded above!

Written and directed by Shyamalan, who also produced the film alongside Sam Mercer and Barry Mendel, The Happening has the following synopsis: An apocalyptic threat to humanity arrives out of the clear blue sky with a series of violent, inexplicable deaths spreading across the country. The cause of the terrifying phenomenon remains unknown, prompting science teacher Elliot Moore, his wife Alma, and his colleague Julian to try to elude the invisible killer in Pennsylvania’s farmland. Soon it becomes clear that no one is safe.

The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Betty Buckley, Ashlyn Sanchez, Frank Collison,...

Crockett Johnson’s classic children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon has enchanted generations with its lyrical simplicity. Readers of all ages gravitate to the playful wonder of a young boy creating entire worlds with just a colorful writing utensil and his fertile mind. Filled with hand-drawn illustrations that beautifully capture the joy and innocence of early childhood, it’s easy to understand why filmmakers have long dreamed of bringing Harold’s story to the screen.

However, transferring such a minimalist children’s tale to a big-budget live-action/animation hybrid proved creatively challenging. Multiple directors took a stab at an adaptation over the decades, including celebrated talents like Maurice Sendak and Spike Jonze. Their visionary approaches likely would have remained true to the original’s spirit of unfettered imagination. But compromises had to be made for this to reach audiences at the box office.

Enter veteran animator Carlos Saldanha,...

While Live with Kelly and Mark wraps up the last week of new episodes before the show has a summer break, Kelly Ripa’s daughter, Lola Consuelos, has an exciting update.

Kelly and her husband, Mark Consuelos, have been busy this summer, traveling to places like Italy and closer to their NYC home base as they spend the weekend in the Hamptons.

Recently, Kelly shared her excitement that Lola had come home to the United States for the first time in nine months since she moved to London.

While in London, Lola has been fervently working on her musical career and posting snippets on her Instagram, much to the delight of her fans.

Lola is still in NYC and seems to be enjoying herself if what Mark shared during a recent host chat on Live is any indication. He shared that he had fun during a recent dinner, telling Lola...

After two fantastic months at the summer box office, things are looking to slow down for August, although we have a few more weeks before the official “Dog Days of Summer.” Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.

Before we get to the new movies out this weekend, we need to address Marvel’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” and how it might fare in its second weekend after setting all sorts of R-rated records last weekend. With $38.5 million of its $211 opening weekend coming from Thursday previews, we have to expect a decent-sized drop, but barring a 64%+ drop, which is doubtful, it should be able to bring in over $75 million in its second weekend.

Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is back with his 16th movie, the high-concept thriller “Trap,” starring Josh Hartnett as a father who brings his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert by pop star Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan...

The problem with adapting books written for tiny children is that there’s typically no real plot to work with — and what there is, by definition, is meant to last about five minutes right before goodnight kisses and sleepy time. Adapting this Crockett Johnson classic from 1955 therefore involves taking all sorts of liberties, and only a handful of them pay off for director Carlos Saldanha (the Ice Age movies) and his stars.

In fact, this film races through the original book about a boy who can draw anything and make it come to life in a charming opening scene, and then goes off on its own adventure. Zachary Levi voices a grown Harold, who is still hanging out in a purple world with his friends Moose (Lil Rel Howery) and Porcupine (Tanya Reynolds) when the voice of his narrator (Alfred Molina) goes suddenly silent. Harold resolves to find him, and...

“Harold and the Purple Crayon” is a picture book — now a movie — about the importance of imagination. So let’s try to imagine something together, shall we? Let’s all imagine a film starring Zooey Deschanel as an employee of a great big store who meets a childlike fantasy character who left home and now enters the real world in search of his father, who messes up the store she works at but ultimately teaches her a valuable lesson about believing in magic.

Have you got that film in your head? Does it look exactly like the movie “Elf,” that Christmas classic that came out over 20 years ago? Well, now imagine that it’s very purple, not very funny, and it stars Zachary Levi instead of Will Ferrell. “Harold and the Purple Crayon” claims to be about the power of the creative spirit but it’s cobbled together from so many similar films —“Enchanted,...

It’s very easy to understand why kids might love a picture book about a curious four-year-old whose purple crayon gives him the power to create anything he can think to draw. On the other hand, it’s virtually impossible to understand why kids might enjoy a meta, live-action movie continuation of Crockett Johnson’s classic story, in which the wee hero — now a swole 43-year-old manboy played by Zachary Levi — escapes into the real world as part of a “Barbie”-like quest to meet his creator, and in the process fights to protect a worn-down widow (Zooey Deschanel) from the romantic overtures of a creatively frustrated librarian (Jemaine Clement). Nothing delights young children like an existential journey through the suburbs of Providence!

I’m all for a little postmodern self-reflexivity in a blockbuster cinema that’s otherwise bereft of big ideas, but it’s depressing that even something like...

Harold and the Purple Crayon, directed by Carlos Saldanha, is a charming live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Crockett Johnson. Starring Zachary Levy, Zooey Deschanel and up-and-coming teen actor Benjamin Bottani, the film also features a hilarious turn by Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement as the villain of the piece.

Adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) possesses a magical ability: within the confines of his book, he can bring anything to life with a simple stroke of his crayon. As he grows older, Harold yearns for the real world, so one day he decides to draw himself out of the pages and into reality.

Harold soon discovers that life outside the book is far more complicated than he’d imagined. His trusty purple crayon, once a source of endless wonder, is now now threatening to unleash chaos onto an unsuspecting world. When the power of imagination falls into the wrong hands,...

The first few minutes of Harold and the Purple Crayon feature charming hand-drawn animation very much in the style of the 1955 classic children’s picture book by Crockett Johnson, making it easy to see why it’s still popular nearly 70 years later. In the original story, Harold was just a young boy, creating a wonderful world for himself thanks to his magic crayon. Unfortunately, in the new big screen, live-action/animated adaptation directed by Carlos Saldanha (Ferdinand, Rio, Ice Age), he’s all grown up. And despite the appeal of star Zachary Levi, it’s unlikely the film will have the same staying power.

There have been numerous attempts at a film version of the book dating back years and involving such major talents as Maurice Sendak, David O. Russell, Will Smith, Steven Spielberg and Spike Jonze (what a movie he would have likely made!). Even this version has been delayed more than once,...

Growing up, I loved the children’s novel “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” So when the Hollywood film version came along, you’d better believe I was primed. Like the book, the movie was about a family with a father who builds a magical flying car. But any similarity ended there. The book’s tone was cool and dry and deadpan irreverent — the author, after all, was Ian Fleming of James Bond fame — but the movie was a wacked piece of ersatz-Disney musical kitsch. Fleming’s debonair absurdist saga of gangsters and hair’s-breadth escapes was replaced by a broad fairy tale featuring a kidnapper called the Child Catcher. Watching the movie, I kept wondering when the real story — the one I’d loved — would start; somehow, it never did. What happened to it? By the time the movie was over, I had suffered the 9-year-old’s once-upon-a-time equivalent of Ptsd.

By itself, the opening 10-minute salvo of Harold and the Purple Crayon — Carlos Saldanha’s live-action feature debut — is a thing of rare beauty, a near-perfect stand-alone preface that effortlessly summarizes Crockett Johnson’s 1955 picture book. Neatly capturing the quirky simplicity of the original illustrations but adding a kinetic energy worthy of the postwar boogie-doodles of animator Norman McLaren, it’s a thoughtful overture to a refreshingly straightforward family film, one that runs with the concept of Johnson’s story but doesn’t try to fluff it up with excess sentiment or any similarly distracting romantic subplots.

When we meet him, Harold is a cartoon boy with a purple crayon who can draw anything he wants, including his two best friends: Moose (a moose) and Porcupine (a porcupine). Together, they live in a 2D world that grows bigger as Harold becomes an adult. Finally, Harold becomes fascinated by the concept of his creation,...

On Tuesday July 30 2024, ABC broadcasts Live with Kelly and Mark!

Season 2 Episode 233 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” viewers can expect an exciting lineup featuring some well-known guests. Zooey Deschanel, famous for her roles in both television and film, will be joining the hosts. She is known for her charming personality and will likely share some insights about her latest projects, including her work related to “Harold and the Purple Crayon.”

Broadway star Bernadette Peters will also make an appearance. With her impressive career in musical theater, she is sure to bring a touch of glamour and talent to the show. Fans of Broadway will not want to miss her stories and experiences from the stage.

Additionally, Dr. Karyn Gordon will be on hand to discuss a meaningful topic: finding love the second time around. Her expertise in relationships will provide valuable advice and encouragement...

On Tuesday, July 30, Live with Kelly and Mark welcomes actress Zooey Deschanel, Broadway star Bernadette Peters, and relationship expert Dr. Karyn Gordon. Zooey Deschanel will discuss her upcoming film Harold and the Purple Crayon, a live-action adaptation of Crockett Johnson’s beloved 1955 children’s book. The film follows a curious 4-year-old named Harold, who uses […]

Live with Kelly and Mark: Zooey Deschanel, Bernadette Peters, Dr. Karyn Gordon...

On Tuesday, July 30, CBS Mornings welcomes actor Zooey Deschanel and actor and author Jay Ellis to the show. Zooey Deschanel, known for her roles in New Girl and 500 Days of Summer, joins the show to discuss her upcoming projects. In addition to her acting career, Deschanel is dedicated to promoting vegan and vegetarian […]

CBS Mornings: Zooey Deschanel, Jay Ellis...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Deadpool & Wolverine, San Diego Comic-Con and Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Harold and the Purple Crayon special screening

Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery and Benjamin Bottani joined director Carlos Saldanha at a special Los Angeles screening for their Columbia Pictures film on Sunday.

Carlos Saldanha, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Benjamin Bottani and Zachary Levi Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel and Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Deadpool & Wolverine premiere

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Matthew Macfadyen, Aaron Stanford, Brianna Hildebrand, Lewis Tan and Tyler Mane joined director Shawn Levy and producer Kevin Feige at the Marvel film’s New York premiere on Monday, with support from Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid.

Hugh Jackman, Emma...

Actress Zooey Deschanel’s latest revelation has fans buzzing with intrigue and amusement. It turns out Prince, the legendary musician, had a unique condition for his cameo on New Girl—absolutely no Kardashians! This surprising request left the show’s producers scrambling to comply, even going so far as to burn evidence of the controversial condition.

Prince | Image by nicolas genin, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Let’s dive into this quirky behind-the-scenes story and explore how the artist’s demands shaped his unforgettable appearance on the beloved sitcom.

Prince’s New Girl cameo almost got killed by Kardashian feud, and here’s why Prince performing at Coachella | Image by penner, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Remember that epic Prince cameo on New Girl that skyrocketed ratings? Turns out, it almost didn’t happen, and the reason is literally shocking. Buckle up, because this story...

Zooey Deschanel says she remembers the late actor and comedian Bob Newhart as “kind and generous” from her time working with him on “Elf.” Newhart died July 18, and the pair worked on the 2003 Christmas movie alongside Will Ferrell and James Caan.

“I always say the best actors are very generous people,” Deschanel told Variety on the purple carpet at Sunday’s premiere of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” at The Culver Theater in Culver City. “He was really such a kind and generous man and so funny, but not wrapped up in himself or anything. He was just kind, and sweet and wonderful to work with.”

Although Ferrell recently said Caan didn’t enjoy his performance as Buddy the Elf on set until he saw the final cut of the film and called him “not funny,” Deschanel said she “probably wasn’t there for that part,” as they usually weren...

The comedic legend Bob Newhart has died at 94. You might know him from famous sitcoms like The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart. Or, if you’re much younger, he’s Papa Elf.

Newhart was 73 when he starred as Will Ferrell’s adoptive father in 2003’s Elf. With those adorable mustard yellow tights and that kelly green suit and hat, it’s bizarre that younger generations first became acquainted with Newhart when he was dressed as a Keebler elf, nearly getting squished when Buddy adoringly sat on his lap. Never mind...

MGM+ and Prime Video’s live-action Spider-Noir series continues to weave a delicate web of talent as New Girl and Fargo actor Lamorne Morris joins the cast. The Sony Pictures-produced series, starring Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir, is one of the most anticipated projects spinning out of the studio’s Spider-Verse, which has had trouble keeping hope alive after the disastrous reception of Madame Web. Lamorne Morris plays Robbie Robertson in Spider-Noir, a determined workhorse and dedicated journalist. As an embattled black professional in 1930s New York, Robertson tackles the stories no one else wants to touch to make ends meet. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep his head above water in a city overrun with mystery and crime.

Spider-Noir comes from executive producers and showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot. The story revolves around Peter Parker, a downtrodden detective navigating the harsh shadows...

[Editor’s note: The below article was originally published on March 27, 2020. It has been expanded from the 50 greatest TV comedies of all time to 80, as of June 26, 2024.]

Comedy rules are made to be broken. If all laughter comes from some great psychological misdirect, then it follows that the funniest series are the ones that continue to take the unexpected routes. Some of the greatest comedies in contemporary television are arguably not comedies at all, but find moments of levity between nonstop tension and heartbreaking drama. FX’s “The Bear,” now premiering a third season, has fans and Emmy voters begging for the high-octane stress of a Chicago kitchen and clinging to the hope that any scene will end in laughter instead of tears (or an accidental stabbing).

Sometimes a comedy is memorable because of the rules that it inadvertently puts in place. Some foundational TV series have endured not because they were ratings or cultural juggernauts in their time, but because their spiritual descendants dotted programming lineups years — maybe even decades — after their cameras stopped rolling. As in other realms of entertainment,...

This week, AppleTV+ brings us Land of Women, starring Eva Longoria as Gala, a woman who has to flee her luxurious Manhattan life when a couple of hired goons crash the opening of her brand-new wine shop to say her husband Fred (James Purefoy) owes their boss $15 million. Gala gathers her mother Julia (Carmen Maura) and teen daughter Kate (Victoria Bazua) and sets off for La Muga, Julia’s hometown in Catalonia, to hide from Fred’s shady creditor and plot her next move.

Land of Women is described as a dramedy, but having watched it all and found it perfectly pleasant, I can report that the “-medy” half of the portmanteau isn’t the kind that’s going to make many viewers laugh out loud. What it does have going for it, much more so than jokes, is absolutely off-the-charts chemistry between Longoria’s Gala and Amat (Santiago Cabrera...

“Pimp My Ride” is back … sort of. Actor and comedian Chris Redd is set to host Netflix’s new motor makeover series “Resurrected Rides,” which will premiere on July 24. The series will feature eight 40-minute episodes.

Rick Hurvitz, who co-created “Pimp My Ride,” which aired on MTV from 2004 to 2007, serves as an executive producer on the series, along with Brandon Killion, Ari Shofet and Mike Odair.

Per the official logline, “Resurrected Rides” is “an entirely new motor makeover series for the modern age,” with Redd and his team of mechanics helping “deserving owners transform their beloved beaters into roadworthy masterpieces.”

“We took the spirit and knowledge from the original and reimagined it with a hilarious host, brand new cast, plus the eye-popping technology and culture of today,” says Hurvitz. Shofet adds, “This is an aspirational and wish-fulfillment show with a comedic lens, and we’re excited to give deserving folks a mind-blowing automotive makeover.

The 51st Daytime Emmys announced their winners live on Friday, June 7, at 8:00 pm Eastern/Pacific on CBS, as well as on Paramount+ where the event was available live and on-demand. The Daytime Creative Arts and Lifestyle Emmy Awards followed on Saturday, June 8, and streamed on the Emmys apps and at watch.TheEmmys.tv. The ceremonies took place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. But who were the big winners? Scroll down to find out.

In addition to competitive awards, Lifetime Achievement honors went to actress Melody Thomas Scott, her producer husband Edward J. Scott and renowned culinary TV host Lidia Bastianich. Thomas Scott is known for her performance as Nikki Newman on “The Young and the Restless,” a role she has played continuously since 1979; the role earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 1999. Edward Scott was a longtime producer of “Y&r” and has also brought his...

Dick Van Dyke made history at The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards for playing Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux on Days of our Lives.

At age 98, the win made Dick the oldest winner in Daytime Emmy history as well as earned him a standing ovation as he took the stage.

It was not a surprise at all when Dick’s name was called as the winner for his Guest Performance in a Drama Series.

Not only did he kill it working on Days alongside vets like Drake Hogestyn (John), Deidre Hall (Marlena), Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie), and the late Bill Hayes (Doug), but Dick’s just simply a legend who deserved the honor.

The crowd went wild when Dick’s name was called and during his speech.

Thanks to Stephen Nichols (Steve), Days of our Lives fans were given an up-close look at Dick’s reaction to it all.

Stephen Nichols...

The 51st Daytime Emmys were held live on Friday, June 7 at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to chat with winners, nominees and presenters. In addition to competitive awards, Lifetime Achievement honors went to actress Melody Thomas Scott, her producer husband Edward J. Scott and renowned culinary TV host Lidia Bastianich.

Watch each red carpet interview below:

Tabyana Ali (“General Hospital”)

Zooey Deschanel (“What am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel”) and Jonathan Scott

Robert Gossett (“General Hospital”)

Tamron Hall (“Tamron Hall Show”)

Jennifer Hudson (“The Jennifer Hudson Show”)

Star Jones (“Divorce Court”)

Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”)

Wally Kurth (“Days of Our Lives”)

Katherine Kelly Lang (“The Bold and the Beautiful”)

Kate Linder (“The Young and the Restless”)

Beth Maitland and Tracey E. Bregman (“The Young and the Restless”)

Gregori J. Martin (“The Bay”)

John McCook (“The Bold and the Beautiful...

This year’s Daytime Emmy Awards was on Friday, June 8, with Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner as hosts.

Fans could watch the show place live on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m Est, and delayed Pst on the CBS Television Network. Additionally, the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 8.

The Young and the Restless actress Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) and her husband, Y&r producer Edward J. Scott will receive Lifetime Achievement honors for their contributions to the world of Daytime television and public television host and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich will receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at the 51st Annual Creative Arts & Lifetime Ceremony June 8.

How to Watch The 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards

The show can also be streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+ while the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards can be streamed on The Emmys apps and watch.TheEmmys.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the first of two batches of this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, with Dick Van Dyke making history.

The 98-year-old actor became the oldest-ever winner of a Daytime Emmy for a his guest performance in Days of our Lives.

General Hospital took home the most awards of the night, with four trophies for best directing, best writing, best supporting performance (Robert Gossett) and best drama series.

Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner returned to host this year’s ceremony, after emceeing the evening in 2022 and 2023. The program also won two awards, for best entertainment news series and best daytime personalities.

Michelle Stafford won best lead performance for her role in The Young and the Restless, and Thorsten Kaye won best actor for playing Ridge Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful. Both shows were tied for most...

Established in 1974, the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards honor outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts. Awards and categories include daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary and legal/courtroom dramas.

Presenters at the 51st ceremony include Lidia Bastianich (25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee), Lauralee Bell (The Young And the Restless), Eric Braeden (The Young And the Restless), Steve Burton (General Hospital), Derrick Campana (“Wizard of Paws”), Kelly Clarkson (The Kelly Clarkson Show), Stefan Dennis (Neighbours), Zooey Deschanel (What Am I Eating with Zooey Deschanel), Scott Evans (Access Hollywood), Jackée Harry (Days of Our Lives) and many more. Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell will also make an appearance.

Related: How To Watch The 2024 Daytime Emmys: Are They Streaming?

Nominees for Outstanding Daytime Drama series include The Bay on Popstar! TV, CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful, Peacock’s Days of Our Lives, ABC’s General Hospital, Amazon...

The biggest stars in daytime will be together for the second time in six months, this time for the official 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards. The ceremony will take place on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. Et on CBS and will celebrate the best in soap operas, news programs, talk shows, and so much more. “Entertainment Tonight” co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will emcee the star-studded event, and you can witness all of the surprises with a three-day free trial to Hulu + Live TV.

How to Watch the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 8 p.m. Et TV: CBS Stream: Watch with a three-day free trial to Hulu + Live TV. Free 3-Day Trio Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com

You can also stream the event live with a seven-day free trial Paramount+ With Showtime, which provides access to your local CBS affiliate.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards:...

The Daytime Emmys are here. The 51st annual awards show is due to kick off after a couple of setbacks in prior years – first Covid, then the double strikes. But they’re back in full force to honor the best in daytime television, with a star-studded lineup of presenters on tap.

Here’s where and how to watch the Daytime Emmys live.

When are the Daytime Emmys?

The 2024 Daytime Emmys are on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.

Are the Daytime Emmys on TV or streaming?

Both! The show will air live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, but you can also watch the Daytime Emmys live on Paramount+.

You’ll need a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription to stream the show live. If you only have a Paramount+ Essential plan, you won’t be able to watch the Daytime Emmys until the next day on demand.

Who’s hosting the show?...