Stephen Colbert summed it up nicely when he said he had “sad news for fans of competence” as he and other late-night hosts reacted to Elizabeth Warren‘s decision to suspend her presidential campaign Thursday. In his monologue on The Late Show, Colbert said that Warren dropping out was “further proof …
Read More »Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Takes Over
Bob Iger is stepping down from his post as Disney‘s chief executive officer effectively immediately, Disney announced on Tuesday. Iger will be replaced by Bob Chapek, who previously served as chairman of Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division.Iger will become executive chairman of the company, a role he will hold …
Read More »Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington Star in 'Little Fires Everywhere' Trailer
The Richardson family’s life goes up in flames in the new trailer for Little Fires Everywhere, an upcoming miniseries based on Celeste Ng’s 2017 novel by the same name. The series premieres March 18th on Hulu. Reese Witherspoon portrays Elena Richardson, the matriarch of a wealthy family who rents out a …
Read More »Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani Are on the Run in 'The Lovebirds' Trailer
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani star as a couple on the run in the new action rom-com The Lovebirds, which released its first trailer on Thursday. The film opens in theaters April 3rd. In the trailer, Rae and Nanjiani are embroiled in a bizarre crime when they accidentally run over …
Read More »'Young Frankenstein' Live Musical Set for ABC
Mel Brooks’ classic comedy-turned-Broadway show Young Frankenstein is about to become a live television musical, ABC announced Wednesday. Casting and an air date for Young Frankenstein Live will be announced later this year, with Hollywood Reporter adding that it will premiere in the fall. Young Frankenstein is ABC’s second foray …
Read More »Woody Allen, Amazon Settle Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Woody Allen and Amazon have settled the wrongful termination lawsuit that the director filed earlier this year against the digital titan. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “the two sides filed paperwork with a New York federal court that stipulated to dismissal of the case with prejudice.” However, the terms of …
Read More »Trevor Noah Explains Trump's Fascination With Hero Dog From Baghdadi Raid
A very good dog who was involved in the raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Baker al-Baghdadi is set to visit the White House, and Trevor Noah has some thoughts on why President Trump is so excited. “I’m not surprised that Trump invited the dog, because …
Read More »Vin Diesel Reveals Cardi B Has Joined the Cast of 'Fast 9'
Cardi B will appear in the upcoming 9th installment of the Fast & Furious franchise. Star Vin Diesel shared the news in an Instagram video shot on the movie’s set, in which he and Cardi discuss their excitement over the long, challenging production. In the video, Cardi is in costume, …
Read More »'Midway': Nick Jonas Portrays Fighter Pilot in Trailer for World War II Film
Midway, Roland Emmerich’s action-packed account of the Battle of Midway during World War II, released a new trailer on Thursday. The film is in theaters November 8th, Veteran’s Day Weekend. Based on real events, Midway centers on the war in the Pacific Theater following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, in which …
Read More »A Peasant Farmer Resists Nazi Germany in Terrence Malick's 'A Hidden Life' Trailer
An Austrian farmer refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II in the tense new trailer for Terrence Malick’s upcoming film, A Hidden Life, which opens December 13th A Hidden Life is based on real events and stars August Diehl as Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant farmer and devout …
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