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‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ star Nicholas Brendon dead at 54
Actor Nicholas Brendon attends the 2012 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on April 15, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has passed away at the age of 54. The news was announced in a statement posted on Brendon’s Facebook page.“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” reads the statement. “Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years. In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and ... Read More
Chuck Norris remembered by his ‘Expendables’ co-stars after his death at 86
Chuck Norris makes his Wizard World Comic Con debut at Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 3, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)Tributes are pouring in for Chuck Norris.The actor and martial artist, known for starring in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger and films like The Delta Force and The Expendables 2, died Thursday morning. He was 86.On Friday, many across Hollywood and beyond paid tribute to Norris on social media and shared memories of him, including his Expendables 2 co-stars Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme.Stallone shared a photo with Norris on the set of the 2012 action film and captioned the post, "I had a great time working with Chuck. He was All American in every way. ... Read More
Kevin Hart to be roasted live on Netflix
The poster for 'The Roast of Kevin Hart.' (Netflix)Kevin Hart is getting his own roast.The comedian is going to be roasted live on Netflix during the final night of Netflix is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles. Fellow comedian Shane Gillis is set to host the event, which will air live to the streaming platform on May 10.Hart took to Instagram to announce the roast and share his excitement over it."It’s going down MOTHER F******!!!!!!! This is what you want????? Ok FINE!!!!! Let’s get active then…. Just remember that I get the f****** MICROPHONE LAST!!!!!!" Hart captioned his post.He continued, "There has never been a comedian that has sat in the chair ….. I will be the first …. I ... Read More
Music Review: BTS’ long-awaited comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ is an exciting experiment
NEW YORK (AP) — The game-changing K-pop boy band BTS has returned after a nearly four-year musical hiatus. “ARIRANG,” the 14-track, fifth studio album from the septet — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope — is here. And it is appropriately massive. “ARIRANG” — titled after a popular, traditional Korean folk song that touches on themes of longing, separation and love — is a stadium-sized album that serves as both a reintroduction to the band and as a keen reminder of their place atop popular culture conversation. That’s evident from the jump: The first half pulls largely from trap and hip-hop, an energetic reminder of their early rap records. It’s an ode to where they came from ... Read More
‘Assassin’s Creed’ live-action Netflix TV series begins production
A visitor dressed in costume as Dorian Arno, a character from 'Assassin's Creed Unity,' poses in front of a Ubisoft logo during the Paris Games week on Oct. 29, 2015, in Paris, France. (Chesnot/Getty Images)Cameras have started rolling on the Assassin's Creed live-action TV series.Netflix has announced that the upcoming series adaptation of the popular video game franchises has started filming in Rome, Italy.The show's original story will be set in Rome in 64 AD, with production taking place at Cinecittà Studios.The TV show will be a high-octane thriller about "the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will,” according to its official ... Read More
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Apple TVImperfect Women: Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara star in the new drama series.NetflixPeaky Blinders: The Immortal Man: Cillian Murphy returns to the role of Tommy Shelby in this new movie.HBOThe Comeback: Lisa Kudrow stars in the third and final season of the comedy series.Movie theatersProject Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling goes to space in the new movie based on the bestselling book.Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: The horror movie sequel stars Samara Weaving.That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. ... Read More
In brief: First look at Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’ and more
The first look at Martin Scorsese's upcoming film has arrived. Apple Original Films has released the first photo from the movie set of What Happens at Night, announcing that production has started on the project. It features Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in costume as they walk through a snowy landscape. Both Scorsese and DiCaprio posted the photo on their Instagram pages ...Maya Hawke is set to star in Netflix's adaptation of the bestselling book The God of the Woods. The actress will play Judy Luptack, the first female investigator in the male-dominated Bureau of Criminal Investigation, in the series. The show follows Judy as she is assigned to unravel the disappearance of a young girl from a summer camp in ... Read More
‘When Calls the Heart’ prequel ‘Hope Valley: 1874’ is an ‘a little bit of an escape,’ says star
Lachlan Quarmby, Roan Curtis, Maria March, Jill Hennessy, Bethany Joy Lenz, Mila Morgan and Benjamin Ayres attend 'When Calls the Heart' and 'Hope Valley: 1874 Celebration' in West Hollywood, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Hallmark)Hope Valley: 1874, the prequel series to When Calls the Heart, premieres Saturday on Hallmark+, and star Jill Hennessy thinks it provides "a little bit of an escape."Hope Valley: 1874 follows Rebecca Clarke and her daughter, who settle in a Western Canadian frontier town where Hennessy's character, Hattie Quinn, runs the trading post. "She's sort of the go-between and the hub of all these people," Hennessy tells ABC Audio of Hattie, who's a widow and single mother."She's sorta used to living on her own, but deeply afraid of her ... Read More
Kirsten Dunst joins cast of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel
Kirsten Dunst attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)Chicken jockey, as they say.Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of the currently untitled sequel to A Minecraft Movie, ABC Audio has confirmed.Dunst will play Alex, one of the primary avatars in the Minecraft video game, in the upcoming sequel. She joins a cast that also includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge.Warner Bros. Pictures announced its plans to make A Minecraft Movie sequel in October 2025. The film will arrive in theaters on July 23, 2027.At the time it was announced, Warner Bros. shared a post to its Instagram with two pickaxes and the scheduled release ... Read More
ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season amid domestic violence allegations
Taylor Frankie Paul who was meant to be the lead of 'The Bachelorette' season 22. (Disney/Michael Kirchoff)Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette has been pulled three days ahead of its March 22 premiere following allegations of domestic violence.In a statement shared with ABC News on Thursday, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said, "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family."Paul was announced as The Bachelorette in September 2025.The cancellation comes after TMZ published exclusive video on Thursday from a previous altercation between Paul -- who also stars on The Secret ... Read More
Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’
Kristen Stewart attends the Chanel and Charles Finch annual Pre-Oscar Dinner at the Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 14, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. (Jon Kopaloff/WireImage via Getty Images)Kristen Stewart is taking on the role of Sally Ride.The actress will make her TV debut by portraying the famous astronaut in Prime Video's upcoming limited series The Challenger, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Challenger is created by Golden Globe winner Maggie Cohn. She also writes, executive produces and showruns the program, which is inspired by Meredith E. Bagby’s 2023 book The New Guys. James Hawes, who has worked on Slow Horses and Black Mirror, will direct and executive produce the show. Kyra Sedgwick, Stewart and Bagby also executive ... Read More
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters records to become most-watched movie trailer
Tom Holland launches the official trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at sunrise on March 18, 2026, from the top of the Empire State Building. (Marion Curtis/StarPix for Columbia Pictures)Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now the most-watched movie trailer of all time.The trailer for the upcoming Sony Pictures film was released on Wednesday. It obtained a historic 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours, according to WaveMetrix.The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer surpassed former record holder Deadpool & Wolverine's movie trailer within eight hours of its launch. It reached 373 million views at that time, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine's previous 24-hour record of 365 million.Spider-Man: Brand New Day also surpassed the record set by the trailer for the video ... Read More
In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Gosling wanted a friend. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were in the midst of their largest production ever, the $200 million science-fiction adventure “Project Hail Mary.” They were shooting some of the movie’s early scenes, when middle school biology teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling) wakes up in deep space. After realizing he’s the sole survivor on board the spaceship, he turns depressed and, eventually, drunk. “Ryan was like, ‘I just feel like I need a friend. I need a scene partner for this. I don’t know what to do in here,’” Miller recalls. “We were like: OK, let’s make a friend. So we scoured the set and found a mop and got a dress from ... Read More
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ announces full cast a year before film’s release
Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Dec. 16, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images)The full cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been revealed.Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the Paramount Pictures franchise's previous films, made the official casting announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday celebrating exactly one year until the release of the film.Schwartz first confirmed that Jim Carrey will return as the evil Dr. Robotnik, before noting that franchise staples James Marsden and Tika Sumpter will also return as Tom and Maddie Wachowski."One year to go til Sonic 4. Jim is back and look who ... Read More
Jaafar Jackson on portraying Michael Jackson in upcoming biopic: ‘I wanted to prove to myself…I can do this’
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film 'Michael.' (Lionsgate)Jaafar Jackson opens up about his experience portraying the King of Pop in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic."I knew how challenging this would be to take on playing Michael Jackson, and it was not easy. Definitely wasn't," he says in Becoming Michael, a featurette released by Universal Pictures UK."I love challenges and I wanted to prove to myself, my family and the filmmakers that I, I can do this," he says, noting he rehearsed "for hours and hours upon hours until one single move was right" and at times danced "until my feet would bleed or them go numb.""There's so many times I would wake up sore [and] be like, ... Read More
In brief: ‘Lord of the Flies’ Netflix series adaptation gets release date and more
Netflix's limited series adaptation of Lord of the Flies now has a release date. All four episodes of the series from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne will arrive to the streamer on May 4. According to the show's logline, "Innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys become desert island castaways in the first television adaptation of William Golding’s landmark dystopian classic." Winston Sawyers stars as Ralph, Lox Pratt stars as Jack, David McKenna stars as Piggy and Ike Talbut stars as Simon in a show that includes an ensemble of more than 30 boys ...Peacock has shared the release date for its upcoming, star-studded series The Five Star Weekend. The show, which stars Jennifer Garner, D’Arcy Carden, Gemma ... Read More
Still got hockey fever? ?’Shoresy?’ sets the tone
Jared Keeso and Tasya Teles in 'Shoresy.' (Courtesy of New Metric Media/Lindsay Sarazin)If you finished your umpteenth rewatch of Heated Rivalry and are still craving more hockey drama, try giving Shoresy a shot.The Canadian series, which streams on Hulu in the U.S., follows the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs, a hockey team that plays in the senior NOSHO league. While the Persimmon Pomapoos would sound tougher, the Blueberry Bulldogs are led by the notorious Shoresy, played by series creator Jared Keeso, who's known for his hard hits, incessant chirping, and increasingly creative and profane mom jokes.That premise might not suggest a lot of emotional weight, but Shoresy has a surprising amount of heart, which has kept fans returning for five seasons."I love the unique mix of ... Read More
Netflix announces new rom-com show from ‘Emily in Paris,’ ‘Sex and the City’ creator
A photo of Darren Star. (Netflix)First he had Carrie Bradshaw, then Emily Cooper and now Darren Star is introducing audiences to a brand-new TV heroine.Netflix has announced the Sex and the City and Emily in Paris creator's latest project: a rom-com TV series based in the Napa Valley. Called Uncorked, the new show comes from co-showrunners, writers and executive producers Star and David Schulner.Uncorked follows "the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine," according to an official description from Netflix. "This is a woman whose greatest passion is also her fatal flaw — a failing that usually begins before lunch on Tuesday."“Seeing audiences ... Read More
‘Scooby-Doo’ live-action Netflix series gets its main cast
The cast of the live-action 'Scooby-Doo' series. (Netflix)The live-action Scooby-Doo series has found the rest of its main cast.Netflix has announced that Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Fortson and Maxwell Jenkins have joined Mckenna Grace as the stars of its upcoming show.Grace was previously announced to star as Daphne Blake in the series. Hagen will take on the role of Shaggy Rogers, Fortson will play Velma Dinkley and Jenkins will play Fred Jones.This currently untitled Scooby-Doo live-action series "will uncover how this mystery-solving crew, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all," according to the streamer.Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will serve as the show's writers, executive producers and showrunners.According to Netflix, this ... Read More
An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As Deep as the Grave.” The producers said that, before his death, Kilmer had signed on to perform in the movie but was unable to because of his health. Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it. Mercedes Kilmer, the actor’s daughter, said the role resonated with her father. “He always looked at emerging technologies with optimism as a tool to expand the ... Read More
‘Cross,’ starring Aldis Hodge, renewed for season 3
Honoree/actor Aldis Hodge attends the 'Cross' and Award Presentation press junket during day 2 of the 14th SCAD TVfest at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta on February 5, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)Aldis Hodge's Cross has been renewed for a third season.The Prime Video series, created by Ben Watkins and based on characters created by James Patterson, is comprised of eight episodes, continuing the story of Hodge's detective, Alex Cross, and his pursuit of serial killers.“From the beginning, Cross has captivated audiences with its layered characters, pulse-pounding suspense, and emotionally grounded storytelling,” Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. “Aldis has delivered a definitive portrayal of Alex Cross, anchoring the ... Read More
‘The Incredibles 3,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ get summer 2028 release dates, ‘Toy Story 5’ shares new clip
A scene from 'Lilo & Stitch.' (Disney)Josh D'Amaro's first day as Disney CEO has brought about several new announcements from the company.The upcoming third The Incredibles film and the second live-action Lilo & Stitch movie have received new release dates in summer 2028.Lilo & Stitch 2 will release in theaters on May 26, 2028. Disney previously announced that a sequel to the successful movie was in development back in June 2025. The first live-action Lilo & Stitch movie opened on May 23, 2025, before it grossed over $920 million worldwide.The Incredibles 3 has landed a new theatrical release date of June 16, 2028. The project was first announced at D23 Expo in August 2024, where Disney and Pixar revealed that ... Read More
Jane Fonda to star in film adaptation of ‘The Correspondent’
Jane Fonda attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Jamie McCarthy/WireImage) Jane Fonda is set to star in a film adaptation of the bestselling book The Correspondent.Lionsgate made the announcement to its social media on Wednesday. The studio shared a screenshot of Deadline's article on the subject."#TheCorrespondent – based on the best-selling novel by @virginia.l.evans. Coming soon," Lionsgate's caption reads.In addition to starring, Fonda will produce the film alongside Todd Lieberman for his company Hidden Pictures. Cat Vasko will write the film's script and executive produce the movie.The Correspondent is the debut novel by Virginia Evans. It was published in April ... Read More
Disney exec says Miley Cyrus ‘willed’ the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special ‘into existence’
'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' (Courtesy Disney+)Now it can be told: Last year, when Miley Cyrus started teasing "something special" for the 20th anniversary celebration of Hannah Montana, nothing had actually been planned.“I learned this terrible habit — but I actually think it was good advice — from Dolly [Parton],” she tells Variety. "She told me that if you want something to happen, promote it before it exists. Then no one can say no. So?I just started promoting a Hannah Montana 20th-anniversary special that?literally did?not exist.”?After telling Disney that it "would be huge," Disney exec Charlie Andrews tells Variety, Miley "willed [the upcoming special] into existence.” In fact, they only started planning it in December. Charlie says, "The thing she was adamant about ... Read More
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul speaks out on domestic violence allegation
'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul speaks with ABC News' Lara Spencer in an interview on 'Good Morning America' on March 18, 2026. (ABC News)The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul says she is going through a "heavy time" as she faces a domestic violence allegation while promoting her new season of The Bachelorette."It's been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released,'" Paul said in a live interview Wednesday on Good Morning America. "It's supposed to be a really exciting time."She continued, "I'm a person that will always speak my truth. That's what I'm known for. So when the time is right, I will be."Paul is reportedly facing ... Read More
Tom Holland shares new ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer
Tom Holland is seen on the set of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on August 3, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)A new trailer for the highly-anticipated film Spider-Man: Brand New Day is here.Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment shared the trailer early Wednesday across social media platforms.Tom Holland, who stars as the titular super hero, also shared the trailer in an Instagram reel, writing in the caption, "A brand new day starts now. I can't wait to share this movie with you. Watch the official trailer for #SpidermanBrandNewDay -- exclusive in theatres July 31st."The new trailer gives audiences a look at the aftermath of the end of 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, the third movie in the latest version ... Read More
In brief: ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ teaser trailer and more
The official teaser trailer for Jack Ryan: Ghost War has arrived. Prime Video has released the first trailer for the upcoming film, which comes to theaters on May 20. It finds John Krasinski back starring as the titular hero. The Jack Ryan television series ran for four seasons. Ghost War marks the first film in its franchise ...Paradise has been renewed for season 3 at Hulu. The second season is currently streaming, with its season finale set to premiere on March 30. Dan Fogelman created the political thriller, which stars Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins ...Hudson Williams is heating up a new Netflix show. The Heated Rivalry actor has joined the cast of the upcoming limited series The Altruists. Also announced ... Read More
Luke Thompson on Benedict’s ‘refreshing’ coming out scene in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4
Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in the sixth episode of 'Bridgerton' season 4. (Liam Daniel/Netflix)(SPOILER ALERT) Bridgerton season 4 is continuing its reign atop the Netflix charts, having danced its way into its seventh week as part of the platform's Top 10 TV chart.Millions of fans are still swooning over Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie's (Yerin Ha) love story. There's a specific moment in the sixth episode of the season that had fans reeling. Sophie reveals to Benedict that her mother was a maid and that her father was Lord Penwood. In return, Benedict shares a secret of his own: he's been intimate with men in the past.Thompson spoke to ABC Audio about how ... Read More
Max Greenfield, Kumail Nanjiani and more join ‘The White Lotus’ season 4
A photo of Max Greenfield. (Steve Granitz) | A photo of Kumail Nanjiani. (Brian Bowen Smith)Many new actors are checking in to The White Lotus.Max Greenfield, Kumail Nanjiani, Chloe Bennet, Charlie Hall and Jarrad Paul have joined the season 4 cast of the hit HBO series, ABC Audio has confirmed. There is currently no word as to the specific characters they will play.The Emmy-winning show will film in France for its fourth season. It will follow a new group of White Lotus hotel guests and its employees over the course of a week.These new actors join the previously-announced ensemble cast of Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka, Sandra Bernhard, Vincent Cassel, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan ... Read More
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya star in ‘Dune: Part Three’ official teaser trailer
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Three.' (Warner Bros. Pictures)It's time to go back to Arrakis.Warner Bros. Pictures has shared the official teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three, starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides.Denis Villeneuve directed and wrote the script alongside Brian K. Vaughan for the third and final film in his Dune trilogy, based on Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah.The trailer opens with Chalamet's Paul holding Zendaya's Chani in his arms. The scene takes place many years after the events of Dune: Part Two, and Chani is pregnant with Paul's child. They discuss what to name the baby.If it's a boy, "I would name him Leto," Chani says, after the late Duke Leto Atreides, Paul's father. "So he ... Read More
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