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If you’re looking for a quick way to catch up on what everyone’s streaming, this week’s Hulu lineup spans zombie blockbusters, road-trip comedies, true-crime deep dives, high-octane action, and comfort-watch classics. It’s a mix that makes it easy to match your mood—whether that’s chase scenes and showdowns or clever comedies with endlessly quotable lines.

Below, you’ll find ten titles drawing big attention right now. Each entry gives you the essentials—what it’s about, who’s in it, and the key creative names behind the scenes—so you can pick your next watch without any scrolling fatigue.

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Hulu’s current most-watched lineup spans globe-trotting pandemics, Alaskan true-crime, hard-charging action, and beloved 2000s comedies. From franchise behemoths like ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ to fashion-world staple ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, the mix pairs new releases and fresh documentaries with comfort-rewatch favorites. You’ll find quick plot primers plus who made each title—directors, writers, and the key faces on screen—so you can jump straight to what suits your mood.

Below, we’re counting down this week’s ten titles from 10 to 1. Each entry includes concise story context and the essential credits, all wrapped up so you can pick your next watch without any fuss.

10. ‘The Devil Wears Prada...

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Summer has arrived and a new Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 5, 2025 with videos from Twelfth Night, Operation Mincemeat, and more! So Cast Me Already! with Christopher Sieber Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway favorite and two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber. Right now he's busy starring as 'Ernest' eight times a week in Death Becomes Her, but his heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast him already! Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway favorite and two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber. Right...

Luca Guadagnino's upcoming movie Artificial has gained another major star, joining its already impressive cast. While the director's After the Hunt just debuted at the Venice International Film Festival, he is already working on this adaptation of the real events surrounding the company OpenAI in 2023, when the CEO was fired and rehired within days.

Artificial was previously confirmed to star Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Billie Lourd, Jason Schwartzman, Cooper Koch, Cooper Hoffman, and Ike Barinholtz. Now, per Deadline, it has been announced that the Oscar-winning and renowned stage actor Mark Rylance is also joining Artificial's cast.

Rylance won his Oscar in 2016 for the historical thriller Bridge of Spies.

A new William Shakespeare movie directed by an Oscar winner has debuted with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Shakespeare is perhaps the most notable playwright in the English language, having penned iconic Elizabethan dramas, histories, and comedies including Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.

Innumerable movies adapted from Shakespeare plays have hit the screen from the very beginning of the art form. These range from early silent movies like 1916's The Merchant of Venice to modern adaptations such as 1999's 10 Things I Hate About You(reimagining The Taming of the Shrew) and 2006's She's the Man (reimagining Twelfth Night).

However, there are...

I know you’re chilling on a Friday night or Saturday, but don’t forget to do the daily Nyt Crossword. Also, if you’re doing the crossword, don’t forget to do the other Nyt games too!

The crossword today is pretty fun, and I like the game in general. I’d even put it on a top 10 list or something if I could. You can check it out here if you’d like. Now, here are all the Nyt Crossword answers for August 30, 2025. Do note that you’ll need an Nyt subscription to do the crossword.

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Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s Max Theatre. Get a first look at photos here! The production is directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with choreography by Breon Arzell, and music direction by Jermaine Hill. The musical is conceived by Sheldon Epps with a book by Cheryl L. West and music by Duke Ellington. Aspiring songwriter Vy comes to swinging 1930s Harlem to make it big. But when she discovers the doors of opportunity are closed to women, she disguises herself as a man to pitch her songs to Harlem’s hottest composer, the...

Signature Theatre has released the trailer for Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s Max Theatre. Watch the new video now! The production will be directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with choreography by Breon Arzell and music direction by Jermaine Hill. The musical is conceived by Sheldon Epps with a book by Cheryl L. West and music by Duke Ellington. Aspiring songwriter Vy comes to swinging 1930s Harlem to make...

Signature Theatre has a first look inside rehearsals for Play On!, released a preview of the cast rehearsing "Take The A Train." Play On! is a delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run August 12 – October 5, 2025 in Signature’s Max Theatre. The production will be directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with choreography by Breon Arzell and music direction by Jermaine Hill. The musical is conceived by Sheldon Epps with a book by <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Cheryl-l-West/"...

Together’s ending revealed that Tim and Millie, who were so unsure of each other, finally “took the plunge” and became one (quite literally). While hiking in the woods, Millie Wilson, and her “boy partner,” Tim Brassington, had fallen into the ruins of a collapsed chapel that once belonged to a cult. There, Tim had drunk from an unholy pond, which was likely touched by the conjoined demons that the cult worshipped. Later, as Tim and Millie spent the rest of the night in the cave, their legs got stuck together, suggesting that this infected water found its way to Millie as well, and now both of them had become inseparable. No matter how much they tried, or what they did, they couldn’t stay apart. The question here is: was the couple ready for such commitment? Well, let’s find out.

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What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. August brings a diverse array of productions to the Off-Broadway scene, including Twelfth Night featuring stars like Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, and Lupita Nyong'o; Pen Pals featuring Dancing With the Stars' Sharna Burgess, and much more! BroadwayWorld selects shows to feature based on a variety of factors such as popularity, critical acclaim, unique concepts, star power, and more. BroadwayWorld's senior editorial team closely follows the Off-Broadway scene to stay informed about upcoming and currently running productions. They consider a range of offerings each month, including musicals, plays, and more to provide a well-rounded selection of recommendations to readers. Their goal is to offer theater enthusiasts a...

Lupita Nyong'o is having a hard time not breaking character during rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park's Twelfth Night. The Academy Award-winner is starring as Viola in the new production alongside Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Sandra Oh, which begins performances in August. "I don't do a lot of comedy," Nyong'o shared during a recent visit to The Tonight Show. "So being in a room and just laughing all day, I'm wondering how I'm going to keep a straight face when we're finally performing!" She went on to explain how participating in this production gave her a chance to do something "lighter," which was appealing. Twelfth Night is also her favorite Shakespeare play. "We had a VHS tape of it growing up, of some British performance, and I watched...

Emmy-winner Sandra Oh is busy at work for rehearsals of Twelfth Night, the Shakespeare in the Park production opening next month. The production is playing at the Delacorte Theater, which has been newly renovated. "It's fantastic," Oh teased on a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. "Shakespeare in the Park is something that is so specific and special to New York City, and also because it's f*cking free!" she said. The performer went on to comment on her "joyous" experience working with fellow cast members such as Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Lupita Nyong'o: "It's a joy-making show." Oh also shared her thoughts on the famous Shakespeare soliloquy "All the world's a stage," which she recently performed at the official reopening event for the theater,...

Stephen Colbert had a succinct message to President Trump, one that involved an anatomical impossibility.

In his monologue opening Monday’s “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Colbert referred to Trump’s celebrating CBS’s sudden decision to axe the show. The U.S. president, in a post on Truth Social last Friday, wrote, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.”

With mock outrage, Colbert said, “How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”

Colbert then appeared in an on-screen frame that said “Eloquence Cam” and, staring directly into the camera, affected a clipped New York accent: “Go fuck yourself.” (The f-bomb was bleeped out.) The line drew a massive roar of approval from the audience in the Ed Sullivan Theater, followed by cheers of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!”

In the monologue, Colbert noted that...

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Welcome to your daily roundup with Wake Up with BroadwayWorld, bringing you the freshest buzz and top highlights from yesterday's theatre scene. The Broadway and West End worlds are hopping — from new stars joining Hadestown on Broadway to starry rehearsals at Shakespeare in the Park’s Twelfth Night with Peter Dinklage and Lupita Nyong’o. We’ve got sneak peeks at Broadway in Bryant Park, exclusive looks at Beau the Musical, and footage from Rachel Zegler in Evita in London. Plus, check out important industry updates like the Cherry...

Today, The Public Theater, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Parks & Recreation and Department of Cultural Affairs and the Central Park Conservancy, officially cut the ribbon on the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The Delacorte's long-awaited renovation ensures a more accessible experience with an intentional redesign that honors and prioritizes audiences, artists, and the Park. The ceremony brought together elected officials, artists, and project leadership to celebrate the most significant renovation of the theater to date. The Delacorte will officially reopen to the public on August 7, with the first performance of this summer’s star-studded production of Twelfth Night, featuring Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Junior Nyong’o, Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, and more, directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director Saheem Ali. Led...

The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Defector" begins with Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) watching Data (Brent Spiner) enacting a scene from William Shakespeare's "Henry V" on the holodeck. For those who missed reading "Henry V" in high school, the story follows the young, recently crowned King Henry as he gears up to invade France. The young Hal struggles to be taken seriously, as his youth was spent carousing with drunks and lowlifes (as seen in "Henry IV" parts I and II). Hal, however, proves to be an inspiring battlefield presence, giving his fellow Englishmen the encouraging speeches they need to charge into battle. The play culminates at the Battle of Agincourt, which took place in 1415. 

On "Star Trek," the scene that Data performs comes from Act IV, scene I, when King Henry has disguised himself as one of his own soldiers. He aims to infiltrate his men...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 Announces New Cast Members (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, and Adam Young have officially joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for its upcoming third season, which recently began filming at the series’ new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK.

While Prime Video has roped in Richardson as a series regular, Varla and Young will appear in recurring roles. Continue scrolling to learn more about the cast members.

Who Are The New Cast Members Of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? Andrew Richardson Adam Richardson will be a series regular in Lotr: Trop Season 3 (Photo Credit- Prime Video)

Richardson is a Canadian-born British actor who made his professional theatre debut in the Olivier Award-nominated Guys & Dolls, directed by Sir Nicholas Hytner at the Bridge Theatre in London.

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is set to open Trans What You Will’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, starring an all-trans and nonbinary cast.

“Twelfth Night is perhaps the funniest and most moving of Shakespeare’s plays,” he said in a statement to the Trans What You Will Theater, posted on Instagram. “This is achieved through the complexity of gender and sexuality from first to last. I’m really looking forward to the impact of this latest version of the play at The Space. I hope to see you there!”

There have been mixed reviews about his role as opener, as well as the concept of an all-trans and nonbinary cast. “Nothing says ‘inclusivity’ as all the production being trans or nonbinary, right? Imagine making an ‘all straight people’ production and being proud of it,” wrote one person on X.

Under the Trans What...

Exclusive: Oscar-winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Lupita Nyong’o has signed with WME.

Nyong’o is best known for her roles in Marvel’s Black Panther franchise, Jordan Peele’s Us and for her feature debut in Steve McQueen’s Best Picture Oscar winner 12 Years a Slave, for which she received the Oscar, SAG Award, Critics’ Choice Award, Spirit Award and NAACP Image Award for supporting actress in 2014.

She also earned a Tony nomination in 2016 for her Broadway debut, in Danai Gurira’s play Eclipsed.

Nyong’o will next star alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and Benny Safdie in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. The film is set for release on July 17, 2026.

This summer, Nyong’o will make her return to the stage as Viola in Shakespeare in the Park...

Think The Bard is boring? If you're one of the millions forced to slog your way through William Shakespeare's plays during high school, you may think his language is too flowery, his style is too dated (despite the fact he wrote in Modern English), and his stories are out-of-touch with our day-to-day lives. Respectfully, dear reader, you are wrong. We bet you have seen and loved a Shakespeare story without even realizing it, as his plays have inspired numerous movies.

We're not talking word-for-word adaptations, like 2015's "Macbeth" starring Michael Fassbender; or even movies that use more...shall we say... "creative license," like Joel Coen's "The Tragedy of Macbeth", Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," or your average theatre director's revisionist steampunk-in-space version of "Cymbeline."

No, Shakespeare has inspired not just adaptations, but inspirations. "Original" movies spanning a host of genres that borrow heavily from The Bard. How heavily?...

Paul Rudd may be best known for his onscreen roles, but he is no stranger to the stage. Making his Broadway debut in Tony Award-winning The Last Night of Ballyhoo in 1997, Rudd also appeared on Broadway in Twelfth Night (1998), Three Days of Rain (2006), and Grace (2012) and Off Broadway in The Shape of Things (2001), among many other stage productions. During a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, Rudd shared some crazy stories from his theatrical career, including when a member of the audience died during a performance of The Last Night of Ballyhoo. He went on to share a story of how a member of the audience vomited during a performance...

With today's announcement of the Tony Awards nominations, Daniel Dae Kim has made history as the first Aapi nominee in the Lead Actor in a Play category. Kim was recognized for his performance in the revival of Yellow Face, where he plays a satirical version of playwright David Henry Hwang. Kim's nomination is also part of a record-setting year for Asian representation at the Tonys.

Bd Wong was the first actor of Asian descent to score a Tony. Coincidentally, his 1988 win for Featured Actor in a Play came courtesy of another Hwang play, M. Butterfly. Since then, Iranian performer Arian Moayed has competed in the same category, with nominations for Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo (2011) and A Doll’s House (2023). Paul Chahidi was nominated in the same race in 2014 for Twelfth Night, then Michael Aronov won the featured prize in 2017 for Oslo.

Other past Asian nominees include Lea Salonga (Miss...

In all of Tony Awards history, there has never once been a season in which three performers have been nominated for Best Actor in a Play for Shakespearean roles. That could very well change this year, as both Othello and Romeo and Juliet were revived this season boasting three major stars: Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington in the former, and Kit Connor in the latter. If all three receive nominations, it would mark a historic first.

Othello is the rare drama that features two lead actors, as the title role (Washington) and that of his junior officer Iago (Gyllenhaal) predominate the proceedings. Indeed, Christopher Plummer was nominated in the lead category for playing Iago back in 1982. As of this writing, Gold Derby's odds predict the Othello duo to earn nominations, as Gyllenhaal and Washington currently rank second and third, respectively. Connor, who played Romeo in Sam Gold’s production of...

It doesn’t take long for the action in Siobhan McCarthy’s charming directorial debut, She’s the He, to kick off. The film, which premiered at SXSW, opens with two friends scheming to get laid before they graduate from high school. Their libidinous preoccupations, like those of the protagonists of Superbad, Booksmart and more recently Bottoms, are familiar. But unlike their predecessors, Alex (Nico Carney) and Ethan (Misha Osherovich) aren’t just considered losers by the vague standards of a rigidly stratified student body. Everyone also thinks they are gay and dating each other.

To change their reputation, the pair decide to come out as trans. The logic behind this plan doesn’t completely hold up, but the execution leads to an entertaining and endearing coming-of-age drama.

For the most part, She’s the He follows the beats of a typical comedic bildungsroman, but McCarthy also finds distinctive ways into the genre.

The great New Zealand-born actor Clive Revill has passed away at the age of 94. He died in Sherman Oaks, California, having succumbed to dementia on March 11. The sad news was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his daughter, Kate Selsby Revill-Oglesby. Revill's storied career encompassed performances on the stage, silver screen, and television, and spanned from Shakespeare to horror and Star Trek to Star Wars, and included many voice-acting credits.

Revill, who would have turned 95 on April 18, entered the Star Trek universe in 1991, when he guest starred as Sir Guy of Gisbourne in the fourth-season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Qpid.” The character seeks to marry Maid Marian/Vash (Jennifer Hetrick) and ultimately clashes with Robin Hood/Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his Merry Men, a/k/a Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden), Worf (Michael Dorn), Data (Brent Spiner), Riker (Jonathan Frakes), and Troi (Marina Sirtis).

Among Revill’s other credits,...

Veteran actor Clive Revill, who voiced Emperor Palpatine in the second Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, has died. He was 94. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Revill passed away on Tuesday, March 11, at a care facility in Sherman Oaks, California, after a battle with dementia, per his daughter, Kate Revill. Born on April 18 1930, in Wellington, New Zealand, Revill trained initially to be an accountant before deciding to pursue a career in acting. He made his stage debut in 1950 in a production of Twelfth Night before moving to London to study acting at the Old Vic Theatre. Revill appeared in several Shakespeare productions, including Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and The Tempest. He made his Broadway debut in 1952, playing Sam Weller in The Pickwick Papers. He also played Fagin in Oliver!, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Revill also received a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a...

At 2025's 97th Academy Awards ceremony, 10 films vied to win Best Picture. However, the Oscars have not always included this many in the lineup. In fact, less than 30 years ago, there were only five nominees in the category. And the one that came away victorious in the 71st Academy Awards continues to be a controversial pick.

To some, Shakespeare in Love was an unexpected hit when it was released in 1998. Starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow (also named Best Actress), it excelled as a period drama and a fun historical reimagining. While some moviegoers continue to believe it did not earn its win, further reflection indicates that the Academy did, in fact, make the right decision.

Shakespeare in Love Faced Off Against Modern Classics Image via Miramax Films

Both critics and audiences tend to agree that Shakespeare in Love is a brilliant example of the romantic and period genres. However,...

For kids who grew up with the Disney Channel from the late 1990s all the way through to more recent years, Disney Channel Original Movies (or DCOMs) were a fundamental part of our childhood viewing habits, even though Disney's original television series are much more famous. Depending on how old you are, there are some that stand out as highlights more than others, but each era of the channel can claim at least a few major hits. 

Is our enjoyment of these films merely the result of looking at the past through rose-colored glasses? That's certainly a part of it. But amidst the cheesy, family-friendly TV movies being churned out at a dizzying pace, every once in a while there's one that's legitimately good and can stand on its own merits. Whether they had a better-than-usual script, fun music and creative production, or young actors who already had tremendous star quality,...

Nothing quite screams the late aughts and early 2010's like a comedy loosely related to a classic work of literature. There was She's the Man starring Amanda Bynes, which was based on the William Shakespeare play Twelfth Night. There was the absolute classic that was 10 Things I Hate About You, starring Julia Styles and the late-great Heath Ledger, which was based on The Taming of the Shrew. In 2010, one comedy came about loosely related to Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. Now, Easy A starring Emma Stone, is coming to Hulu next month.

Dame Judi Dench has been very candid about her struggle to continue acting, as her vision has worsened over the last few years. She revealed back in 2012 that started to suffer from age-related macular degeneration (Amd). In 2021, the 90-year-old actress revealed at the London charity Vision Foundation that she started to have friends help her memorize lines by reading her dialogue to her so the repetition can help her remember. In 2023, Dench revealed on The Graham Norton Show that it’s become “impossible” for her to read scripts due to her condition, which is especially defeating as she prided herself on having a photographic memory.

Variety reports that Dench, who is known for her work on the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig James Bond movies, appeared on the Fearless podcast where she says she is now unable to attend events unless she has someone with her to help her around.

Dame Judi Dench opened up about the difficulties her deteriorating eyesight has caused — as well as a few cheeky positives — during a recent interview on the Fearless podcast.

The 90-year-old actress has been battling advanced macular degeneration (Amd), a condition that does not cause blindness, though it does make facial recognition and reading especially difficult. On Fearless, Dench said that in any event she goes to these days, “Somebody will always be with me,” adding with a laugh: “I have to now because I can’t see and will walk into something or fall over.

Judi Dench has revealed that her deteriorating eyesight has gotten to the point where she can no longer attend events or go out alone.

“Somebody will always be with me. I have to now because I can’t see and I will walk into something or fall over,” said the celebrated Oscar-winning star, speaking on the Fearless podcast.

Dench, 90, first revealed in 2012 that she had age-related macular degeneration (Amd), and more recently described the severity with which it had impacted her career.

Speaking on “The Graham Norton Show” in 2023, she said it had become “impossible” to learn lines because of her eyesight loss. Dench long prided herself on having a photographic memory when it comes to scripts, but that it was now something she could no longer rely on it.

“It has become impossible and because I have a photographic memory, I need to find a machine that not only...

Claire van Kampen, a theater director, composer and wife of actor Mark Rylance, died Saturday morning. She was 71.

Van Kampen died in Kassel, Germany, “surrounded by her family” following a battle with cancer, Rylance and her daughter Juliet shared in a statement. Saturday was also her husband’s 65th birthday.

“We thank her for imbuing our lives with her magic, music, laughter and love,” the family’s statement read. “Ring the bell, sound the trumpets reverie, something is done, something is beginning. One of the great wise ones has passed.”

Born on Nov. 3, 1953, in London, England, van Kampen went on to study music theory and piano, specializing in the performance of 20th-century music, at the Royal College of Music in London.

She began her professional career in theater in 1986 with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She joined the Royal National Theatre the following year.

Sam Shepard’s True West (2000) was credited as her first Broadway score.

Claire van Kampen, a composer of music for plays and television dramas, as well as a director, writer and frequent collaborator of her Oscar-winning husband Mark Rylance, died Saturday morning at age 71, her family has announced.

Formally know as Lady Rylance, van Kampen died in the ancient town of Kassel, Germany, surrounded by her family, said a statement issued by Mark Rylance and van Kampen’s daughter Juliet Rylance.

The statement noted that van Kampen died on Mark Rylance’s 65th birthday.

Van Kampen was an accomplished musicologist, and her compositions graced many theatrical productions in London and on Broadway. Her first credited Broadway score was for Sam Shepard’s True West in 2000, which starred Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly, Robert LuPone and Celia Weston.

Five other shows, including Boeing-Boeing, La Bête, Richard III, Twelfth Night and Farinelli and the King all starred her husband.

Van Kampen wrote...

According to his management, Paul Danan, a British actor best known for his role as Sol Patrick in the television show Hollyoaks, passed away at the age of 46.

Independent Creative Management honored Danan, calling him “a beacon of light” known for his “television presence, amazing talent, and constant kindness.”

Danan uploaded a video of himself acting out Shakespeare as he got ready for a “Twelfth Night” audition just days before his death. The video showed the actor excitedly talking about returning to the theater and his love for Shakespeare’s plays.

Reality TV star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace led tributes to her friend, writing on social media: “I’m so heartbroken…. my darling man… I will cherish all our happy memories.” Like Calum Best, other celebs also shared their support on Danan’s last post.

Danan became famous in the late 1990s on the show Hollyoaks and later switched to reality TV.

Thanks to his performance as Johnny Lawrence in "The Karate Kid," William "Billy" Zabka's appearance exemplifies the archetype of all 1980s movie bullies. Suppose you close your eyes and think of the type of guy who would pester the charming underdog of an '80s teen movie. In that case, he's probably a tall, beefy blonde whose parents definitely had a photo of Ronald Reagan hanging above the TV in their living room. It's not Zabka's fault that he became the blueprint for this character type, but when looking at the landscape of high school movies from the decade, it certainly seems like every casting director was looking for "a Billy Zabka type." In some instances, that meant straight-up hiring him.

Zabka's follow-up to his breakout role in "The Karate Kid" is an oft-forgotten teen comedy directed by Lisa Gottlieb called "Just One of the Guys." A loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night,...

“Some are born to be great, others have greatness thrust upon them.” This line from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night feels almost tailor-made for Mary, a figure whose greatness was never a matter of choice but divine destiny. So when Netflix’s Mary was announced, the anticipation was high.

What if we told you that one of the most pivotal figures in human history has rarely been fully understood? What if, despite the countless retellings of her story, there was still a deeper layer waiting to be peeled back? That’s what Mary, Netflix’s bold attempt to explore the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, offers—at least in theory.

Noa Cohen in Mary | Credit: Netflix

Some films promise an intense, soul-stirring journey, blending the richness of history with a heart-tugging story. D.J. Caruso’s film Mary attempts to deliver such an experience, plunging into the heart of one...

Veteran stage actor Julien Arnold died after suffering a medical emergency onstage during a performance of A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Canada.

Arnold, who died Sunday, was 59, according to the Edmonton Journal, which noted that he was playing the role of jovial Fezziwig, Scrooge’s mentor who was the opposite of his miserly apprentice. According to the Citadel’s website, he also played the role of Marley and other ensemble parts in this production.

According to CBC, paramedics were called to the scene and made resuscitation attempts, but Arnold died in the theater.

The Citadel announced his death on Instagram but did not reveal the cause of death.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the sudden passing of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theatre,” the caption read. “A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, Julien...

Were Emma Stone’s organs shifted due to corsets? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Emma Stone learned the true meaning of “beauty is pain” on the set of The Favourite—and no, we’re not talking about acting challenges. For her role as Abigail in the 18th-century historical drama, Stone faced a corset that was anything but comfortable. It was so tight her organs, if you read that right—her organs.

Stone, appearing on The Graham Norton Show, shared that her first time wearing a corset for a role was both painful and eye-opening. “It’s historically accurate, but I couldn’t f—ing breathe,” she admitted, giving major props to the costume designer, Sandy Powell. “I would smell menthol… and it sort of made me think I was in a wide open space, then—bam—I was back to not breathing,” she laughed.

But that wasn’t even the worst of it.

Amanda Bynes had always been a natural performer. She began acting as a child, appearing in several TV commercials, demonstratively oohing and ahhing over the Cut N' Style Barbie or snacking on Buncha Crunch to a variation of the "Addams Family" theme music. At school, she appeared in the musicals "Annie," "The Sound of Music," and "The Music Man." She was bitten by the theater bug early on.

Bynes experienced her big break in 1996 when she joined the cast of the hit sketch comedy series "All That" on Nickelodeon. She was 10. "All That" ran for a whopping 11 seasons from 1994 to 2005 and proved to be a stamping ground for up-and-coming talents, serving sort-of as a junior version of "Saturday Night Live." Keenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Nick Cannon also broke out thanks to the popularity of "All That." Bynes was a regular cast member for the show's third through sixth seasons,...

The 1980s were full of sweet and relatable romance films set in high school, and many of them have held up over the years, making it easy to revisit their compelling tales of love. John Hughes is an undeniable force in '80s coming-of-age films, approaching them as a writer and director with a care and understanding for their subjects. Other directors joined Hughes in creating beloved '80s teen romance films that could be thoroughly enjoyed years later, including Cameron Crowe and Martha Coolidge.

The best romance films set in high school utilize social cues and adolescent feelings to provide obstacles for their main characters. The pressure to fit in with others, the insecure feelings associated with unrequited love, and social cliques that seem impossible to diffuse are all foundational concepts for teen romance films. No matter one's age, such emotions and circumstances can be understood by a wide range of audiences,...

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An icon of British film beloved by all who worked with her, Dame Maggie Smith sadly passed away last month. For generations, she was a force to be reckoned with playing an incredible array of roles over her long career on stage and screen. With two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs, four Emmys, three Golden Globes, a Tony, and countless nominations, she was loved by both audiences and critics around the world. Enter Our Heroine, Stage Right Maggie Smith was born in Essex to Margaret Hutton and Nathaniel Smith. As many do, Smith started on stage in 1952. At just 17, she made her debut with the Oxford University Dramatic Society playing Viola in a production of Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at the Oxford Playhouse. She played in many productions with Oxford University, including ‘Cinderella’ (1952), ‘Rookery Nook’ (1953), ‘Cakes and Ale’ (1953) and ‘The Government Inspector’ (1954). In 1956, she made her first appearance on Broadway at...

Dame Maggie Smith was many things. Hilarious and tragic. Elegant and aloof. Enchanting and deadly serious. Most will attribute their appreciation of her multiple-generation spanning career to roles in the “Harry Potter” or “Sister Act” franchises or perhaps “Downton Abbey,” which elevated her fame to a level she often spoke disdainfully of. For Smith was not an actress who was in it for the red carpets or accolades — though she received many, including two Oscars, five Baftas, four Emmys, and a Tony — but rather treated acting as a sturdy profession, one that required of her the utmost presence while on set or stage.

Beginning her career in the early 1950s, she played Viola in William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at The Oxford Playhouse, followed later by roles in “As You Like It” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at London’s famed Old Vic theater. She rose to prominence on...

Legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. For many fans, the star was known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter film series. However, the actress has had a career that spanned decades.

The Actress’ Sons Released A Statement On Her Passing

Smith was 89 at the time of her passing, being survived by two sons and five grandchildren. Both her children and her publicist had confirmed the news.

At this time, the actress’ cause of death was not announced. According to NBC News, the actress’ sons released a statement in tribute to their mother.

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As it read, “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning.” It continued, “She was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren...

Dame Maggie Smith, a celebrated two-time Oscar winner and one of the most revered actresses globally, has passed away at age 89.

Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, shared the news on Friday, September 27, through their publicist, Clair Dobbs, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dame Maggie Smith.”

Dame Maggie Passed Away Peacefully

The announcement states she peacefully departed this world in the hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27th.

Described as an intensely private individual, she was surrounded by her friends and family in her final moments; Smith is survived by her sons and five grandchildren.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their compassionate care and unwavering kindness during her last days.

We appreciate all the kind messages and support we have received and kindly ask for privacy during this difficult time.

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Maggie Smith, an acting giant who became beloved to younger generations through her work on the “Harry Potter” films and “Downton Abbey” TV Series, is dead at 89, IndieWire has confirmed.

Smith won two Academy Awards: Best Actress for 1969’s “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and Best Supporting Actress for 1978’s “California Suite.” She also won five BAFTAs, four Emmys, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award.

She was perhaps best known the world over in her last days, however, for her work as Professor McGonagall in eight “Harry Potter” films, as well as her role as the Dowager Countess Grantham on “Downton Abbey.” But those titles, though bringing her to a new generation and showing how she could impart her own indelible spin on even franchise material, were just the tiniest part of a career of legendary depth and breadth.

Smith was born December 28, 1934 in Essex. Her father was...

One of the world's most beloved and distinguished actresses, Dame Maggie Smith, has passed away at the age of 89. While modern audiences know her best as a wise, poison-tongued woman from two major British franchises, she has been charming audiences for the better part of eight decades. Sadly, Smith's publicist reports (via AP) that Smith has passed away. Smith is survived by five grandchildren and her two sons, English actors Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens.

Smith is best known for being a core part of millennials' childhood as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" franchise -- on set, she despised the hats and is said to have had a scary reputation. Later, she earned critical acclaim as Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the wildly popular "Downton Abbey" series and its two feature films, though she grew tired of the fame it brought her. For the audiences, in both roles,...

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Twelfth Knight has a 10 Things I Hate About You meets Easy A sensibility and is a contemporary reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The story follows 17-year-old Viola Reyes, a kick-ass gamer who has long written off football star and class president Jack Orsimi, until she discovers him playing her favorite online RPG. Sick of all the drama that comes with being a girl in the gaming world, Vi plays under the guise of a male avatar. In getting to know each other via their anonymous online personas, Jack believes he’s found a dude best...