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Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the March 2025 issue of “Vogue” magazine, photographed by Steven Meisel:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Image Source: Amazon The 80s. A time of big hair, bigger dreams and a cinematic landscape of teen adventures we’ll never forget. Among those classics, a shining star: 1987’s Adventures in Babysitting. It wasn’t just a movie, it was a rite of passage, a wild ride through a city that felt both dangerous and exhilarating. Remember the thrill? A night of babysitting, a desperate plea for help and suddenly Elisabeth Shue’s character Chris Parker is navigating the urban jungle with three kids in tow. It was the perfect blend of comedy, suspense and that unmistakable 80s energy. The movie’s magic wasn’t just in the story, but in the cast. Elisabeth Shue fresh from The Karate Kid anchored the film with a mix of vulnerability and strength. Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp and Maia Brewton brought youthful authenticity to the roles. And check out the supporting cast!

Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the March 2025 issue of “Vogue” magazine, photographed by Steven Meisel:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will posthumously receive this year’s Trailblazer Award for their work creating opportunities for female producers, the Producers Guild of America announced Friday.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line, PGA presidents, said in a statement.

“Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers. Their visionary work includes iconic films that have defined eras, alongside their unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented stories,” the statement continued. “Honoring them highlights their dedication to empowerment, innovation and mentorship, celebrating not just their individual legacies but also their shared commitment to advocating for women and fostering collaboration.”

The recognition will be given at this year’s PGA Awards on Feb. 8 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

The Producers Guild of America announced on Friday that it will pay tribute to two glass-shattering female producers at its PGA Awards in February.

Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein will be honored with the Trailblazer Award, celebrating their shared commitment to paving the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood, after both women died in 2024.

“Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein have made a lasting impact on the industry with their trailblazing work and steadfast commitment to amplifying women’s voices,” said Producers Guild of America presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said in a statement. “Lynda and Paula embody the spirit of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of producers. Their visionary work includes iconic films that have defined eras, alongside their unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented stories. Honoring them highlights their dedication to empowerment, innovation, and mentorship, celebrating...

Elisabeth Shue’s career appeared to be on an upward trajectory. From her Oscar-nominated role in Leaving Las Vegas to her iconic portrayal of Ali Mills in The Karate Kid, the actress had firmly established herself as a Hollywood star. However, just when it seemed like she was at the peak of her success, she made the surprising choice to step away from acting.

Elisabeth Shue in The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Fans were left wondering what could lead an actress at the height of her career to take such a bold step. The reasons behind her decision go beyond just the usual career choices, revealing a deeper and more personal side of her journey.

What made Elisabeth Shue take a break from acting at the peak of her career?

Oscar-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue is celebrated for her iconic roles and projects. From The Karate Kid to Adventures in Babysitting,...

Disney Channel has launched the careers of several young actors who are still working in the industry today. Disney stars like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers began their careers in popular Disney Channel shows like Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, or the iconic film Camp Rock, before becoming international superstars. Yet sometimes, child stars have a hard time growing up in the entertainment industry or maintaining the same level of success in their different projects throughout time.

Disney Channel has many original movies and TV shows that have won over audiences worldwide and taken its stars to new levels of popularity. With the success of Disney Channel projects, the stars in these shows and movies gained popularity and big fandoms as well. Frequently, this can lead to more opportunities for these Disney stars or new roles outside the network. While some Disney Channel stars have moved...

Chris Columbus is the director of some of the most beloved movies of all time and he was originally set to direct National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but quit due to Chevy Chase‘s alleged behavior on set.

Columbus is best known for movies like Adventures in Babysitting, Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, Stepmom, and the first two Harry Potter films.

In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Chris opened up about why he quit Christmas Vacation and what actually happened between him and Chevy.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I was signed on… and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realized I couldn’t work with the guy,” Chris said.

He added, “I was one of the many who couldn’t work with him. And I called John [Hughes] and I said, ‘This is really hard for me,...

Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the new Versace “Medusa Biggie” eyewear campaign, photographed by Rosie Marks:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act...

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Rumor has it that Steven Spielberg initially came up with the story for The Goonies when he was beginning to direct 1985’s The Color Purple. The question that started this rather surprising thought process was, ironically, a simple one: What kind of wild adventures do kids get into on rainy days? Well, according to him, venturing underground in search of One Eyed Willy’s treasure, carefully treading through many different traps set by the legendary pirate and also avoiding a very intimidating crime family (who are shaped like a bunch of oversized brutes).

Combining Spielberg’s love for filmmaking with the natural camaraderie between the then-child actors, this adventure movie became a quick success, surpassing its budget enormously and being praised by audiences and critics alike (Variety calling it a dangerous...

"Kindergarten Cop" is the quintessential 90s movie. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, the defining action star of the era, in a role few thought he could pull off, and it's directed by one of the most prolific filmmakers of the decade. The film also features a cast of young actors just before they went on to achieve major success. Now, we're looking back at the talent involved in "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman's popular 1990 comedy to find out what they're up to these days, mainly because we love reminding ourselves just how old we are. 

For those unaware, "Kindergarten Cop" follows Detective John Kimble (Arnold) as he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to bust a dangerous criminal. Like "Twins," Reitman's previous collaboration with Arnold, "Kindergarten Cop" blends comedy with drama, plus a hefty dose of surprisingly violent action, resulting in the perfect movie to show kids of all ages in...

If Disney+’s new drama Star Wars: Skeleton Crew had debuted when I was eight or nine, it would have abruptly shoved Knight Rider and The Dukes of Hazzard aside to become Young Daniel’s favorite TV show.

While the original Star Wars saga, a three-and-only-three-movie series I was hardly alone in being obsessed with, was designed to be welcoming to kids, it was simultaneously a world that was generally without children. Instead, we focused on alien creatures or robots who either resembled or acted like children — as well as Luke Skywalker, whose arc took him from callow youth to mature Jedi.

At the same time, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment at the forefront, we were treated to a string of junior quest narratives of varying qualities — movies that captured one of the last cultural moments in which kids were allowed to wander off in the morning, carry out...

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)

There are plenty of classic Christmas movies out there. The likes of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" have been staples of the holiday season for decades (and they're likely to remain so for decades more to come). Being in the annual Christmas movie business is good business. Just look at what Hallmark cranks out every year around the winter holidays. But the real money is in making that one movie that winds up in the rotation annually, becoming part of the larger cultural conversation surrounding Christmas.

In 1989, Warner Bros. released the third installment in the "Vacation" franchise following National Lampoon's "Vacation" in 1983 and "European Vacation" in 1985. Wisely, with this third entry, the property went the Christmas route...

Fans of "The Boys" may have wondered why Madelyn Stillwell, the scheming Vought VP who forges a dangerous, intimate alliance with Homelander in season 1, seemed so familiar. The reason is that there's a very good chance they've seen the actress Elizabeth Shue in a previous film or movie. Shue isn't quite a household name, but her number of minor roles stretches back all the way to the '80s, when she was starring in Burger King ads alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar.

One of her biggest roles was as Marty's girlfriend Jennifer in the "Back to the Future" trilogy, although she didn't play Jennifer for all of it. The first film had Claudia Wells in the role; it makes for a jarring experience when binge-watching the movies today, as the second movie starts off with a recreation of the first film's final scene, except we're watching a different version of Jennifer with no explanation given.

Exclusive: After making her feature directorial debut with Winter Spring Summer or Fall, a Paramount coming-of-age drama starring Jenna Ortega that world premiered at this year’s Tribeca Festival, veteran screenwriter Tiffany Paulsen has inked a deal to script In a Holidaze, a feature adaptation of the New York Times bestselling holiday rom-com novel of the same name, which is in early development at Netflix.

In the story billed as Love Actually meets Groundhog Day, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…but not for Maelyn Jones. She’s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. While on a Christmas trip at her family’s favorite snowy Utah cabin, she makes a plea to the universe to help her find happiness, resulting in a holiday time-loop from which she cannot escape.

The novel comes from Christina Lauren,...

The Duffer Brothers’ “Stranger Things” is coming back next year. And we have some new details.

As part of Stranger Things Day, the annual celebration of all things Hawkins, Indiana that coincides with the day that Will Bowers disappeared, Netflix announced when the new season will take place, and crucially, the titles for the final eight episodes of the beloved series. Watch the teaser below and we will break it down.

“In the fall of 1987,” the teaser states, “one last adventure begins.” (There had been speculation that the final season would take place at Christmas – could it be so epic that it stretches from the fall to the winter?) Interestingly, 1987 was the year of “The Lost Boys,” “Spaceballs,” “Robocop,” “Adventures in Babysitting” and “Batteries Not Included” – all, undoubtedly, hallmarks for the series. Some of the top 10 songs from that year included “Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Bangles, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody...

Women don’t have it easy in Hollywood. And they didn’t back in the ’80s when former New York Times Magazine editor Lynda Obst got her start as a producer. As famously chronicled in her 1996 book “Hello, He Lied — and Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches,” she sold her first movie “Flashdance” (1983) to Dawn Steel at Paramount, only to have the newly minted production team of Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer take over along with all the credit for its breakout success. Still, it was a winner for the Associate Producer, and she was on her way.

Always a heavy smoker, Obst passed away at age 74 from Copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). She was devoted to her family, including her brother, agent Rick Rosen, and son Oly, a producer/manager, whom she has described as “my confidant and best friend.”

“She was a trailblazer for women in the industry...

Producer and author Lynda Obst, of Sleepless In Seattle, The Fisher King and Contact fame, has died after an illness.

A morning of not very nice news today, as we learn that producer Lynda Obst has died, at the age of just 74.

Obst produced and executive produced films such as Flashdance, Sleepless In Seattle, Contact, Interstellar, The Fisher King and Adventures In Babysitting. She also penned a couple of outstanding books about her time in the film industry, namely Hello, He Lied and Sleepless In Hollywood: Tales From The New Abnormal In The Movie Business.

Obst appeared on a special interview episode in April 2021, and it was striking how forward she was in her thinking, bringing up such topics as quantum computing and how that might affect the movie industry.

Lynda Obst had been unwell for a little while, it turns out, but had been working in recent times on...

Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 74.

“I was immensely proud of her. She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles. She was passionate about her work but even more passionate about her family,” her brother, WME’s Rick Rosen, said to Variety.

Obst told the Hollywood Reporter earlier this year that she had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Most recently, she served as producer or executive producer on TV series including “The Hot Zone,” “Good Girls Revolt,” “Hot in Cleveland” and “Helix.” Obst’s final feature producing credit was Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” in 2014. Among her other credits were “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” “Hope Floats,” “Bad Girls” and “The Fisher King.

Lynda Obst, one of the most prolific female producers in Hollywood, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to her brother, WME partner Rick Rosen. She was 74.

Obst had previously been open about suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or Copd.

The producer’s long list of hit films includes Flashdance, The Fisher King, One Fine Day, Contact, Hope Floats, Interstellar and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She also executive produced Sleepless In Seattle, TVLand’s Hot in Cleveland and had a deal at Sony Pictures Television.

“I was immensely proud of her,” Rosen said. “She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles. She was passionate about her work but even more passionate about her family.”

Obst’s son Oly, a partner at 3 Arts Entertainment, said today: “My mom was a trailblazer...

Lynda Obst, the pioneering producer who put her mark on beloved films like Sleepless in Seattle, Contact, Flashdance, The Fisher King, Adventures in Babysitting, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Interstellar, died Tuesday. She was 74.

Obst died at her Los Angeles home surrounded by loved ones, her son, manager-producer Oly Obst, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“My mom was a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for women. Also, she was an amazing mother, sister and best friend,” he said in a statement. “[My wife] Julie and I are incredibly grateful that she was my mom and that my daughters got to have her as a grandmother. We will miss her.”

Obst’s brother Rick Rosen, the longtime and respected partner of TV at WME, said: “Our family is immensely proud of the career that she had and the role model she was for women in the industry, but beyond that,...

With all eyes suddenly on Peacocks new horror thriller Hysteria!, series star and Evil Dead legend Bruce Campbell recently told MovieWeb that the eight-episode ride is, creepy as hell, but cool. The icon is definitely spot on.

Set in the 1980s, showrunner Matthew Scott Kanes tale revolves around the residents of a small town braving the Satanic Panic. Led by a solid ensemble cast featuring Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Nikki Hahn (Adventures in Babysitting), and others, the series packs in plenty of mystery, fright, and a gaggle of absurdity along the way, of which, Campbell noted:

Look, every time you talk about the possibility that the S-word that Satan might actually be real it's enough to install terror into the hearts of most Americans. If you're a God-fearing person, you don't want to hear that there might be something happening in your town that you can't...

Reflecting the breadth of her legacy across different continents, French actor Isabelle Huppert was celebrated by the likes of Alfonso Cuarón, Claire Denis, Alejandro Jodorowsky and François Ozon at the 15th edition of the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon where she received a sprawling career tribute on Oct. 18.

Huppert kicked off the festivities as she entered the 3000-seat auditorium dancing to the 1980’s disco beats of “Nuit de folie,” dressed in a shimmery champagne gown.

The joyful ceremony, emceed by Huppert’s longtime friend (and Cannes boss) Thierry Fremaux who runs the Lumiere Film Festival, was punctuated by live musical numbers ranging widely from Camelia Jordana’s singing a capella “I Will Survive,” to Julien Clerc performing his 1978 cult song “Ma Preference” by the piano, and French actor Sandrine Kiberlain playfully singing “Nuit de folie” which was said to be Huppert’s unexpected all-time favorite song.

The most vibrant homage...

Anna Camp and Nikki Hahn are a mother and daughter whose secrets risk their idyllic small town in Hysteria!. Camp found her breakout roles in the back-to-back hits of HBO's True Blood and the Pitch Perfect movies, having since starred in everything from the Netflix comedy Desperados to Prime Video's short-lived, yet well-received, period drama Good Girls Revolt. Hahn, on the other hand, has been steadily making a name for herself in recent years after a variety of guest TV appearances, with more recent roles including Disney Channel's well-received Adventures in Babysitting remake and recurring role on American Housewife.

Camp and Hahn star in Hysteria! as Tracy and Faith Whitehead, a devout Christian and her daughter living in a quiet Michigan town in the '80s. Despite her best efforts to keep her daughter on a tight leash, Faith's relationship with varsity quarterback Ryan Hudson sees her kidnapped by...

On Friday September 20 2024, Ovation broadcasts Sue Thomas F.B.Eye!

Adventures in Babysitting Season 3 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Adventures in Babysitting,” promises to be an exciting addition to the series. In this episode, Sue and Jack take on a new challenge as they go undercover. Their mission involves investigating a potential mob connection linked to a murder case. This case is particularly important to Sue, as it involves a witness who has provided crucial information to her.

As the story unfolds, viewers will see Sue’s investigative skills in action. Her determination to uncover the truth drives the plot forward, showcasing her ability to navigate complex situations. Jack, as always, stands by her side, providing support and assistance as they delve deeper into the case. The dynamics between Sue and Jack add an engaging layer to the episode, highlighting their partnership and teamwork.

Reagan is a historical biopic that recounts the turbulent life of President Ronald Reagan, from his rise through the Hollywood industry to his appointment as President of the United States. Reagan has been played on-screen by multiple actors in several different projects throughout the years, but Reagan aims to dissect the man behind the president, telling the story of glitz and glamor thats often forgotten when discussing his politics.

The film features an A-list cast of recognizable faces who bring this fascinating story to life with bold, audacious performances that give Reagan a very distinct style. Its not as overtly dramatic and intense as other biopics like JFK - instead, it adopts a more lighthearted and sensational tone to reflect the unique atmosphere of Reagans time in office. Movies about US Presidents are becoming more and more common, with The Apprentice famously depicting the wild life of Donald Trump, but...

The excitement for the new season of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye” is palpable as it kicks off with Season 3, Episode 1, titled “Adventures in Babysitting.” This thrilling episode is set to air on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1:00 Pm on Ovation. Fans can look forward to another captivating story that promises suspense and intrigue.

In this episode, Sue and Jack find themselves in a high-stakes situation as they go undercover. Their mission revolves around investigating a potential mob connection linked to a murder that one of Sue’s snitches has witnessed. The stakes are high, and the tension is sure to rise as they delve deeper into the criminal underworld. Sue’s unique skills and Jack’s unwavering support will be on full display as they navigate this dangerous terrain.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect a blend of drama and excitement, showcasing the duo’s clever tactics and teamwork.

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In 2024, Sabrina Carpenter has been breaking streaming records for her music left and right. Every single she released has shot to the top of the charts. While shes been singing since a very young age, Carpenter got her foot in the door in the entertainment industry in the acting world. While she primarily appeared in television roles, Carpenter has also appeared in a handful of movies as well.

Carpenter got her big break in the acting world thanks to the Disney Channel. She appeared in several shows for the network as well as some of their Disney Channel Original Movies. The network helped to boost Carpenters profile, and her first full-length albums as a musical artist were also through Disneys Hollywood Records.

Though not exactly a darling of the critics, Oscar nominee Chris Columbus has created a number of box office hits throughout his 30 year career. Let’s take a look back at all 15 of his films as a director, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1958, Columbus rose to prominence as a hot young screenwriter after penning such titles as “Gremlins” (1984), “The Goonies” (1985) and “Young Sherlock Holmes” (1985). He made his directorial debut when he was just 29-years-old with the teenage comedy “Adventures in Babysitting” (1987) before raking in the box office dollars with “Home Alone” (1990), “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (2001), to name but a few.

Though he’s seldom received awards recognition as a writer or director, Columbus has had success in that regard as a producer, earning an Oscar nomination in Best Picture for “The Help” (2011), for which he also competed at the PGA and BAFTA. He won...

The Marvel Comics character Thor officially made his live-action debut in the 1988 TV movie The Incredible Hulk Returns. But the year before that, Thor was a major presence in a teen comedy film about a group of youngsters having a wild night in downtown Chicago. The kids deal with gun-wielding car thieves, knife-wielding gang members, a homicidal tow truck driver, and a lot of other odd characters and dangerous situations. Their lives are put at risk on multiple occasions. And throughout, Thor’s iconic helmet is worn by an eight-year-old girl who looks up to the character… and believes he’s real. By the time the night is over, she might be proven right… Or maybe not. Whatever the case, there’s a whole lot of Thor in the 1987 film Adventures in Babysitting (watch it Here). And it’s time for it to be Revisited.

Adventures in Babysitting began with...

Who wants to travel back to a time when the most significant threat to the nation was a red-scaled demon with a bifurcated tail and great taste in music? That’s right, folks! Satanic panic is back, thanks to Peacock‘s Hysteria! teaser trailer! Hide your kids! Say your prayers! Prepare for a moral panic that is more appealing than anything you see on today’s news!

Here’s the official (and lengthy) synopsis for Hysteria!:

“What are those kids up to? Whatever it is, it can’t be good.”

That fear haunts every generation. Children of the Atomic Age went on to terrifying their families by turning on, tuning in and dropping out in the sixties. Those same “free spirits” went on to vote for Reagan and called for censorship of the “obscene” and “satanic” heavy metal bands their own kids worshiped. Now, those kids are adults who rail against pronouns,...

Few filmmakers can claim to have helped shape an entire era of cinema, but the boom in 1990s indie cinema is impossible to imagine without producer Stacey Sher.

“If you say, U.S. independent cinema of the ’90s, whatever film touched your feelings, your emotions and your memory, most probably, it has Stacey involved in it,” says Locarno film festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro, on the reason Locarno is honoring Sher with its 2024 Premio Raimondo Rezzonico, or best independent producer, award.

After a six-year mentorship under legendary producers Deborah Hill and Linda Obst, making such films as Chris Columbus’ debut Adventures in Babysitting and Terry Gilliam’s The Fisher King, Sher joined the Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg’s newly-founded indie shingle Jersey Films, soon becoming a partner. At Jersey, she was instrumental in championing a new generation of directors — Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Andrew Niccol, Ben Stiller — whose films would define a decade.

Actress/singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the new Summer 2024 issue of “Rolling Stone” magazine, photographed by Thea Traff:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games".

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017).

In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released. She released a debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus's upcoming project is a murder mystery called The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman's eponymous novel. The first names tied to the project were Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley.

Per Deadline, The Thursday Murder Club cast is now complete. Columbus' upcoming film had previously revealed its main cast, consisting of Brosnan, Mirren, Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. The latter's announcement came almost a month after the first actors were announced, and she will play the fourth member of the unlikely group of friends, Joyce Meadowcroft. The upcoming murder mystery is based on the first novel by British TV host and producer Richard Osman, published in 2020. Shortly after the first actors were announced, Netflix also joined the project, which comes from Steven Spileberg's Amblin Entertainment.

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Actress/singer Sabrina Carpenter aka 'Harper Kreyman' in the feature "Tall Girl", poses for "Marie Claire" (Mexico) magazine:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games".

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017).

In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released a debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Popstar Sabrina Carpenter has been riding high on the success of her chart-topping single Espresso. The singer-songwriter released the song before her performance at Coachella, which saw her propel to worldwide stardom. The former Disney Channel actress has since performed the song on Saturday Night Live!

After gaining appreciation from Katy Perry, the song seems to have found a fan in the legendary Adele. The Rolling in the Deep singer recently spoke about Carpener’s song being on her mind while at a performance. She called the song ‘her jam’ and mentioned that she was crooning to the banger one night after a performance.

Adele Calls Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Her Jam Adele in Hello

Adele has always been regarded as one of the greatest singers of the generation and has been one of the highest-selling artists. Her albums regularly sell millions of units worldwide and she became one of...

Now available online and in bookstores, Elisa's Zak vs. Zombies has been released to the world. A graphic novel for kids of all ages, the story follows Zak, who must team up with his classmates to stop a technological virus from turning his entire town into zombies! To celebrate the release, we have an exclusive preview you can read right now, along with an interview with Elisa Eliot that covers the making of the graphic novel, and details on release events taking place is Los Angeles that you won't want to miss.

How did you first get inspired to write Zak vs. Zombies?

Elisa Eliot: I had inspiration for this book in three different categories. First, I have twins, and they're nine years old now, but when they were about six or seven, I noticed that they were just devouring graphic novels. They could not get enough graphic novels and...

Actress/singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the new Marc Jacobs pre-Fall 2024 ad campaign, photographed by Carin Backoff:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games".

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017).

In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released a debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II" (2019).

Carpenter released a fifth studio album,...

Chris Columbus is the filmmaker behind beloved films like Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Alone, and the first two Harry Potter movies. He started out as a comedy screenwriter in the 1980s, penning hits like Gremlins and The Goonies, before stepping behind the camera himself with 1987's Adventures in Babysitting. Major box office success followed with Home Alone and Mrs. Doubtfire, paving the way for him landing the Harry Potter gig.

Actress/singer Sabrina Carpenter aka 'Harper Kreyman' in the feature "Tall Girl", poses for the Skims Intimates Spring 2024 campaign:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games".

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017).

In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released a debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act...

Darren Starr's primetime soap opera "Melrose Place" debuted on July 8, 1992, initially sold as a spinoff of the ultra-hot "Beverly Hills 90210." The series followed the denizens of the titular apartment complex, said to be located at 4616 Melrose in West Hollywood, California. "Melrose Place" was a massive success and was replete with all the sex, angst, and topical interpersonal drama that typically appeared in a TV series produced by Aaron Spelling. The show lasted seven seasons and 226 episodes. "Melrose Place" birthed a spinoff in 1995 called "Models, Inc." and was revived (with a new cast of characters) for an additional season in 2009.

On "Melrose Place," actor and professional soccer player Andrew Shue played Billy Campbell, an aspiring screenwriter, cab driver, ad executive, or newspaperman, depending on what season you're watching. Billy had romantic dalliances and/or married multiple "Melrose" characters, most notably Alison (Courtney Thorne-Smith), but also Amanda (Heather Locklear), Brooke (Kristen Davis), who died tragically,...

Oscar nominations were announced in Los Angeles at 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 23. The backlash began by sunrise. Barbie received eight nominations, including for best picture, but where were individual nods for director Greta Gerwig or star Margot Robbie, the A-list architects who constructed a billion-dollar blockbuster out of an $18 plastic doll that was born in 1959? Barbie fans went berserk online, denouncing the Academy for what they saw as a sexist snub. Breathless press coverage of the controversy dominated the news cycle for days, and even Hillary Clinton weighed in to support her shunned sisters.

By Jan. 26, producer Lynda Obst had heard enough. “I have to write about this misplaced horror,” Obst unloaded on Facebook, offering a history lesson pulled from personal experience, reminding her readers that comedies rarely fare well at the Academy Awards in top categories. Furthermore, she and best friend Nora Ephron “didn’t flip out” when...

The world of Harry Potter, bursting with magic and adventure, has enchanted readers and moviegoers for years. While the eight films brought the books to life, the series had four different directors, each with their take on the story.

A still from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone

Chris Columbus, who directed the first two films, established a magical and lighthearted tone that many fans loved. He was replaced by Alfonso Cuarón for the third movie, by Mike Newell in the fourth movie, and finally, David Yates took over for the final half of the epic story. However, many fans still wonder what could have been if Columbus remained at the helm for the entire series.

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Presented by Lisa Frankenstein, 1989 Week is dialing the clock back to the crossroads year for the genre with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. Today, it all comes to an end as Rachel Reeves searches for scares in the suburbs.

In the back half of the 1980s, the American suburbs experienced a resurgence in popularity. As global instabilities stabilized and economies began to boom, moving to the suburbs became a sign of financial and professional success. Primarily populated by young families, the suburbs also became associated with traditional family values, safety, and community. However, as any true crime enthusiast knows, some things (and some people) are not always as innocent as they appear.

With Hollywood quick to hop on this trend train, what resulted was a wealth of interesting Frankenstein-style film ideas that simultaneously displayed the absurd excess and nostalgic conservatism the...

Andrew Shue appeared in almost 200 episodes of Melrose Place but has had few acting credits outside of the show. Following the end of Melrose Place, Shue retired from acting but briefly returned for the movie Gracie. Shue has a strong interest in soccer and had a short-lived soccer career, playing for Queen's Park Fc and LA Galaxy.

Following his long stint on Melrose Place, what became of actor Andrew Shue and what is he doing now? It seems Shue was destined to give acting a try, with his older sister being actress Elizabeth Shue. Andrew Shue's earliest roles included uncredited parts in many of his sister's movies, including the original Karate Kid movie and 1985's Vision Quest (which also marked Madonna's film debut). After assorted roles in films like American Shaolin, Shue landed the role of Billy Campbell in the classic soap opera Melrose Place.

The show ran for seven series in total,...

The 12th episode of “Survivor 45” aired on Wednesday night, concluding with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Drew Basile. The 23-year old from Pennsylvania became the sixth member of the jury. But did the tribe make the right decision? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of this episode with the final just around the corner? Also worth noting, the finale is supersized with a reunion after show next week so get your snacks ready.

Below, read our “Survivor 45” Episode 12 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who bothers you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the $1 million grand prize.

See Drew Basile (‘Survivor 45’ exit interview): ‘It’s a deeply ambiguous experience that breaks you down’

Top 5 Moments...

The 1980s were a wild decade. After “Jaws” and “Star Wars” blew up the box office in the late 1970s, the studios shifted their attention to big ideas, big budgets, and big special effects. If you don’t believe the 80s were big, check out the hair and shoulder pads in “Working Girl.”

It was a decade that hinged on big names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Michael J. Fox, Steven Spielberg, John Hughes, Tom Cruise, and, believe it or not, Steve Guttenberg.

If you’re feeling nostalgic, we’ve pulled together these essential 80s movies and where you can stream them today. No matter which streaming service you have, you’re bound to have access to some of these iconic films!

The Princess Bride September 25, 1987

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen,...

Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story is a new documentary that honors the influential career of screenwriter and producer Debra Hill. Directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, the film features interviews with Hill's collaborators, such as Jamie Lee Curtis and John Carpenter. Hill's impact on the industry as a producer and mentor, as well as her dedication to cinema and environmental activism, make her story eternally relevant.

Sometimes a title says everything it needs to, and the new documentary Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story is one of them. Known for her prolific work as a screenwriter and producer, Debra Hill was a hugely influential figure in Hollywood from the 1970s through to her final movie just prior to her death in 2005. The new documentary was announced on what would have been Hill’s birthday, and will chart her celebrated career.

Directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, the tribute to the writer-producer,...

Debra Hill is best known for producing and co-writing the 1978 classic Halloween, but she went on to produce more than thirty more films after that one, including the first two Halloween sequels, The Fog, Escape from New York and Escape from L.A., The Dead Zone, Clue, Adventures in Babysitting, Big Top Pee-wee, The Fisher King, Crazy in Alabama, World Trade Center, and the films that made up the Rebel Highway series, among others. Now Hill’s career is being celebrated with the documentary Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story – and it’s being executive produced by Halloween (and Halloween II and The Fog) star Jamie Lee Curtis!

Deadline reports that Hollywood Trailblazer is coming our way from Causeway Pictures and is currently in production. Directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, the documentary is being produced by McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. In addition to Curtis, the executive...

Exclusive: Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story, a feature documentary about Debra Hill, the late producer and co-writer of classic movies such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), has moved into production with Causeway Pictures.

Directed by Irish filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, producers are Margaret McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. Executive Producers are Jamie Lee Curtis, Mike Chapman on behalf of Blue Finch Films, and Kerry Deignan Roy (William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill). The doc was developed with Northern Ireland Screen and Blue Finch Film Releasing, who are handling world sales.

Hill, who died in 2005, is best known as the prolific filmmaker behind titles such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), both of which she co-wrote with John Carpenter, as well as many more titles, including Clue, Adventures In Babysitting, The Dead Zone, The Fisher King and World Trade Centre. Hill was recently honored by the...