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If you’re like me, one of the most fascinating parts of true crime stories isn’t the crime or the perpetrators but who gets carried along in their mess.

The odds of me being a master criminal are pretty low. The odds of me being victimized or traumatized by being close to a criminal through no doing of my own are pretty high — astronomical, as I’ve already been there.

True Crime shows like Dateline and Death by Fame (two of my favorites) use friend, family, and victim accounts to build a crime narrative, so we know the interest in exploring those people exists. Happy Face is the first scripted series to dig in deep.

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If you’ve read reviews, you’ll see that other critics aren’t keen on Happy Face. They consider it pulled in two diametrically opposed directions, often getting mired in what...

The Rocky franchise was given a new lease of life with the Creed franchise, and legendary producer Irwin Winkler recently shared an update on both the next installment of the Michael B. Jordan-led movie series, along with unexpected new details about the upcoming movie looking at how the original Rocky came to be made.

Sylvester Stallone's Rocky movies delivered some knock-out punches before ending up on the canvas after the fifth movie in the franchise. Despite plenty of skepticism, when Creed was released in 2015, the film became instrumental in reviving the saga and giving it a new story to tell. Now fans have been waiting patiently to find out what is happening with Creed VI, and when we spoke to Irwin Winkler, he was happy to share an update on exactly where things are right now. He told us:

" [We're] doing a 'Creed IV' with Michael B.

With the long-delayed movie finally about to release, Jonathan Majorsis reflecting on his recent controversies and his Hollywood comeback ahead of Magazine Dreams' debut. Following his Emmy-nominated turn in Lovecraft Country, Majors was enjoying a very quick rise to stardom with the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Kang the Conqueror, who was set to be the next Thanos. Majors' career came to a standstill when he was arrested for a domestic assault report by his now-ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, being fired from the MCU and accused of further abuses and convicted of one count of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment.

Now, with Magazine Dreams officially picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment, Majors has sat down with The Hollywood Reporterfor his first major Hollywood comeback interview. The Emmy nominee began by recalling the period of time immediately following his not-guilty plea and trial, which he described as "heartbreak like...

A line from Aaron Sorkin always pops into my head while watching shows like Long Bright River. During his run on The West Wing, he wrote, “The things we do to women.” The United States has the third-highest maternal death rate among developed nations. Opioid use has grown by 1,000% among women since 1999. Finally, one out of every six women will be sexually assaulted, and women have a higher likelihood of becoming homeless.

Long Bright River touches on all these subjects to paint a picture that no one wants for their daughter. Women who become addicted to drugs like heroin, a substitute for opioids, while living on the streets often turn to sex work to chase their next hit. That serves as the backdrop for an engaging story about a serial killer and a woman no one cares about.

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That is until a...

Armie Hammer has been on something of an honesty tour recently, revealing deeply personal information about himself to order to counteract any lies that might be told about him. The actor, whose career was derailed by multiple women making claims of abuse against him, had those charges dropped due to insufficient evidence, which means he's now mounting a comeback. And he's doing it in the most unconventional of ways: by exposing what others might keep secret via his podcast (or the podcasts of others). This latest tidbit? A tale about how Hammer once tried to hook up with men.

During a recent episode of his HammerTime Podcast, Hammer, who famously starred in the critically acclaimed gay romance film, Call Me By Your Name, admitted that he "tried hooking up with a dude one time" but it didn't quite go as planned. The actor went on to say that "it was hilarious,...

Armie Hammer has been on something of an honesty tour recently, revealing deeply personal information about himself to order to counteract any lies that might be told about him. The actor, whose career was derailed by multiple women making claims of abuse against him, had those charges dropped due to insufficient evidence, which means he's now mounting a comeback. And he's doing it in the most unconventional of ways: by exposing what others might keep secret via his podcast (or the podcasts of others). This latest tidbit? A tale about how Hammer once tried to hook up with men.

During a recent episode of his HammerTime Podcast, Hammer, who famously starred in the critically acclaimed gay romance film, Call Me By Your Name, admitted that he "tried hooking up with a dude one time" but it didn't quite go as planned. The actor went on to say that "it was hilarious,...

The latest shakeup in the world of media has resulted in Disney laying off nearly 6% of its total staff across ABC News and its TV division. Per Variety, via a source close to the matter, the 6% figure means that about 200 workers across both branches will be losing their jobs.

Also, as part of the cuts, the company is discontinuing its FiveThirtyEight (538) data unit that had been part of ESPN before being absorbed by ABC News. The outlet had become a top source for analyzing polling data before various elections in the U.S. Disney did not make executives available for comment, Variety states.

The ABC News cuts are due to combining different staffing groups through moves that the company previously announced. For instance, all units of the ABC staple Good Morning America, including its daily morning news show as well as GMA3 and ABC News’ overnight broadcasts, were previously combined...

Julianne Nicholson won’t be off our TV screens for too long.

The Paradise standout is one of 13 guest stars set to appear in Season 4 of Max’s Emmy Award-winning comedy Hacks, the streamer announced Tuesday. The list also includes Michaela Watkins (Casual), Bresha Webb (Run the World), Robby Hoffman (Verified), Eric Balfour (The Offer), Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Gavin Matts (Ramy), Grover Whitmore III (The African Desperate), Holmes (Welcome to Flatch), Jasmine Ashanti (Upload), Katy Sullivan (Dexter: New Blood), Matt Oberg (Abbott Elementary) and Sandy Honig (Three Busy Debras).

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“Hacks” is expanding its cast for Season 4. Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins and 11 others have been added to the Max original as guest stars.

Little is known about the roles five of these guest stars will be playing. Nicholson is best known for her roles in “Paradise” and “I, Tonya.” As for Watkins, she previously starred in “Casual” and “Search Party.” They will be joined by other guest stars Bresha Webb (“Run the World”) and Eric Balfour as well as Robby Hoffman, who previously wrote for “The Chris Gethard Show” and “Workin’ Moms.”

As for the remaining six, they will guest star as writers on Deborah Vance’s (Jean Smart) new late night show. Those new cast members include Danny Jolles (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Gavin Matts (“Slice of Life”), Grover Whitmore III (“The African Desperate”), Holmes (“Welcome to Flatch”), Jasmine Ashanti (“On My Block”), Katy Sullivan (“Dexter: New Blood”), Matt Oberg (“Sisters...

“Hacks” has added a handful of guest stars for its upcoming fourth season, including Julianne Nicholson and Michaela Watkins.

Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman and Eric Balfour also join Season 4 of Max’s Emmy-winning comedy series.

“Hacks” stars Jean Smart as Deborah Vance, a veteran comedian who hires millennial writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) to help revitalize her career. At the end of Season 3, Deborah finally achieves the dream that had long ago been taken from her: to become the first woman to host a show on late night. In Season 4, “Tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.”

Also joining the cast are Danny Jolles, Gavin Matts, Grover Whitmore, III, Holmes, Jasmine Ashanti, Katy Sullivan, Matt Oberg and Sandy Honig, who will play writers on Deborah’s new late night show. Max promises “exciting surprise cameos” as well.

“1923” has returned.

Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” prequel series, which followed “1883,” first premiered back in December 2022. By comparison, that was around when “Avatar: The Way of Water” hit theaters. That feels like an eon ago, right? But the point is: it’s back and we are very excited.

But if you have never watched “1923” or if it’s been a while, let us help refresh things with a recap of the cast and characters from the series. Ready to head back to the ranch?

Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ series 1923. Photo Cr: Christopher Saunders/Paramount+ © 2022 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton

Jacob Dutton is the patriarch of the Dutton family and the head of the Yellowstone ranch. He is the older brother of James Dutton, who was played by Tim McGraw in “1883,” and the husband of Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren...

Amanda Seyfried is back in a leading television role following “The Crowded Room” and her Emmy award-winning turn in “The Dropout.”

Based on the New York Times bestseller by Liz Moore published in 2020, the limited series “Long Bright River” follows Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer patrolling an area of Philadelphia that was particularly hit by the opioid crisis. After three girls are found dead, Mickey is forced to grapple with her past as she searches for answers.

The tense trailer shows Mickey’s journey as she is questioned for her interest in the case and her personal connection. “You seem to take it personally and you won’t tell me why,” Lafferty (Dash Mihok) asks her in a store.

Alongside Seyfried, the cast includes John Doman (“The Wire”), Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”), Ashleigh Cummings (“Hounds of Love”), Callum Vinson (“Chucky”) with guest stars Mihok (“Romeo + Juliet”), Britne Oldford (“Dead Ringers...

Thirteen months ago, we learned that Amanda Seyfried – whose credits include The Dropout, Mank, You Should Have Left, Mamma Mia!, Big Love, Jennifer’s Body, Veronica Mars, the original Mean Girls, and much more – had signed on to star in the suspense thriller limited series Long Bright River for the Peacock streaming service. The series is based on Liz Moore’s bestselling novel of the same name, and a trailer has just dropped online, along with the information that all eight episodes of the show will be available to watch on Peacock as of March 13th. You can watch the trailer in the embed above.

Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.

Amanda Seyfried is on the hunt for a killer in the trailer for “Long Bright River.”

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Liz Moore, the Peacock Original limited series premieres March 13.

Seyfried stars as Mickey, a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.

Moore adapted her book for the screen alongside showrunner Nikki Toscano, with both also serving as executive producers.

Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, and John Doman also star. Recurring cast includes Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris, Patch Darragh, and Perry Mattfeld.

Hagar Ben-Asher directed the first of eight episodes in the crime thriller series.

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Peacock has released the official trailer for the limited drama series Long Bright River. All eight episodes of the series will debut on Thursday, March 13.

Starring and executive-produced by Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Amanda Seyfried, the series is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by author, executive producer and writer Liz Moore.

Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series about Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.

From Sony Pictures Television and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Long Bright River also stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson and John Doman. The recurring guest stars include Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris, Patch Darragh and Perry Mattfeld.

Nikki Toscano is the showrunner,...

The producer of the hit Bohemian Rhapsody movie is working on a Roy Orbison biopic, tentatively titled You Got It.

Another day, another Hollywood music biopic. Mere weeks after the release of Better Man, the Robbie Williams biopic in which Williams is presented as a CGI monkey, Variety reports that there’s not one but two projects about Roy Orbison in the works.

Orbison’s family has partnered up with Compelling Pictures for a feature film as well as a documentary about the singer’s life.

The film is tentatively titled You Got It, after one of Orbison’s hit songs, and the team behind the camera know a thing or two about making music biopics. The film is being produced by Denis O’Sullivan, who worked on Bohemian Rhapsody, and Jeff Kalligheri, who produced the Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Orbison’s sons, Alex Orbison, Roy Orbison Jr,...

Sylvester Stallone had some fun on social media by posting concept art of himself in a reboot of the legendary film The Godfather. While no such project is in development for real, some of Sly's fans found themselves intrigued by the possibility.

On Instagram, Stallone posted an image of a faux movie poster for a new take on The Godfather. Featuring Stallone suited up in a tux with a portrait of a large family behind him, the image imagines what Stallone might look like as Don Corleone. Appearing to have been generated by artificial intelligence, the quality of the image leaves a lot to be desired, as it's not the most flattering image of Stallone. The title logo is also a bit skewee, and the proposed name of the movie, The Godfather: Part the Family Legacy, makes the concept art that much more odd. In the caption, Stallone wrote, "Not Real!

While actor Lou Ferrigno may be best known for playing the titular Hulk on the CBS TV series The Incredible Hulkfrom 1977 to 1982, he’s now starring as a completely different type of “monster.” Ferrigno spoke with Variety about his role as a lone pig farmer living in the woods in the new horror-thriller movieThe Hermit.

"This guy, he’s kind of possessed. So you see the pain. You see the demons in him,” Ferrigno said. The actor, who was last seen in the 2022 Paramount+ miniseries The Offer, stars in The Hermit as a larger-than-life pig farmer whose mother taught him how to cook humans and turn them into jerky.

The film’s official logline reads: “Dragged on a vacation to the woods, two self-absorbed teens named Lisa (Supergirl’sMalina Weissman) and Eric (Anthony Turpel of That ‘90s Show) venture off trail, stumble across a farm, go in, see animal heads...

Plot: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.

Review: After Miles Teller’s massive 2022 with Top Gun Maverick and Paramount Plus’s The Offer, he took a bit of a break. Now he’s coming back onto the scene, teaming up with Anya Taylor Joy to give us a Sci-Fi Action film from Doctor Strange‘s Scott Derrickson. In The Gorge, Joy and Teller are tasked with keeping watch over a mysterious chasm,...

A year has gone by since it was announced that special effects legend Greg Nicotero, who is the creative supervisor on the Shudder series inspired by the George A. Romero / Stephen King anthology Creepshow, directed more than forty episodes of The Walking Dead, and is now an executive producer on the Walking Dead spin-off The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, would be executive producing a TV series adaptation of the post-apocalyptic novel Swan Song, written by Robert McCammon. Nicotero will be directing the pilot episode of the series as well. Now, Variety has learned that the series has hired its showrunner.

That showrunner is Russell Rothberg, who will also serve as writer and executive producer on the show. Rothberg has a long list of credits that includes being a writer and executive producer on the upcoming Peacock limited series Long Bright River, being an executive producer on the Paramount+ limited series The Offer,...

One star of the Yellowstone spinoff, 1923, is ready to ride into the modern day with his latest Western venture. Acclaimed actor Brandon Sklenar is set to feature in the upcoming Western movie, The Rescue.

According to Deadline, Sklenar has been cast in an undisclosed role in The Rescue, which will be helmed by Old Henry director Potsy Ponciroli and distributed by Skydance. The Rescue will be produced by Ponciroli alongside Skydance's David Ellison and Dana Goldberg. John Fusco, best known for creating Netflix's Marco Polo and penning several Western films, is the screenwriter.

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Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer tease Season 2 of 1923, which is a prequel to Yellowstone.

Details about The Rescue are being kept under wraps. However, the Western film will center around a rodeo cowboy's skills being put to the test outside the arena. Production on the Skydance title is expected to begin this summer.

Amanda Seyfried as Mickey and Ashleigh Cummings as Casey in ‘Long Bright River’ (Peacock)

Peacock’s set a March 13, 2025 premiere date for Long Bright River, a new limited drama starring Emmy winner Amanda Seyfried. The streaming service announced the date and released the first photos from the upcoming eight-episode series based on Liz Moore’s bestselling novel.

Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, and John Doman also star. Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris, Patch Darragh, and Perry Mattfeld are recurring guest stars.

“Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.”

Author Liz Moore co-created the series and is involved in...

Peacock has revealed the premiere date, key art and first-look photos for the new limited drama series, Long Bright River. The series is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel by author, executive producer and writer Liz Moore.

Starring and executive-produced by Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Amanda Seyfried, the eight-episode series will debut on Thursday, March 13.

Long Bright River is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.

From Sony Pictures Television and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Long Bright River also stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson and John Doman. The recurring guest stars include Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Harriet Sansom Harris,...

Paramount+ is known for hosting some of the best TV shows on any streaming platform, and in January 2025, the lineup remains just as strong as ever. The first month of 2025 sees the arrival of the original Matlock TV series as it joins the new Kathy Bates reboot. This classic courtroom drama, starring Andy Griffith, includes all nine seasons. Sci-fi fans get a treat in January, as the new Star Trek series Section 31 premieres on January 24. Michelle Yeoh reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery.

The biggest news coming in December was that Paramount+ is removing several TV shows from its streaming service. This isn't anything new since both Paramount and Showtime removed several shows last year. The streaming service axed several Nickelodeon shows, including Doug, Blue's Room, Kung-Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Fanboy & Chum Chum, The Penguins of Madagascar, Big Time Rush, and Breadwinners (via Us Weekly). In better news,...

Television and streaming have all but taken over the screen sector, and the best miniseries to binge make TV more accessible. Without the need to invest in a long-term commitment, miniseries offer the same snappy storytelling, dramatic beats, and satisfying payoff that traditional TV does. The best miniseries have viewers hooked from start to finish, making sure that the story is short and sweet. Keeping the story refined and exciting ensures that viewers remain engaged the whole way through, which is why the best miniseries to watch over a weekend are often only a few episodes long.

In this way, some viewers feel that the best miniseries on Netflix and others are better than traditional television, where the story can stray too far from its original concept and beloved characters often leave too soon. The best miniseries to binge often deliver complex plots and compelling characters in a surprisingly short period,...

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” is now streaming on Netflix after first hitting theaters this summer, and it’s got a star-studded cast.

After initial announcements of Blake Lively playing the 23-year-old Lily Bloom, fans of the book weren’t convinced that Justin Baldoni’s adaptation would live up to the hype. Baldoni, who plays Lily’s love interest, Ryle, also directed and produced the film with his production company Wayfarer.

Both Hoover and Baldoni publicly stated that it was a joint decision to age up the characters, and one they hoped would make the story of domestic violence more universally accessible to a greater range of women.

“When we chose to partner with Sony and turn this into a major motion picture, obviously you need a movie star, [Lively] was one of the first names that was brought up, and all of...

Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller play a pair of isolated soldiers whose skills and strong bond help them through an extended mission guarding an isolated and mysterious location in The Gorge. The upcoming Apple TV+ movie was directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay by Zach Dean (The Tomorrow War). The ensemble cast of the movie also includes iconic Alien and Ghostbusters star Sigourney Weaver alongside Gangs of London's Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Wednesday's William Houston.

Neither of the stars of the upcoming The Gorge is a stranger to leading movies in a variety of genres. Miles Teller is likely best known for his role in the Oscar-winning music drama Whiplash, which was helmed by La La Land director Damien Chazelle. However, he has also held major roles in a wide range of movies and television shows, including the legacy action sequel Top Gun: Maverick (in which he starred opposite Tom Cruise...

It's often been said that Hollywood loves a remake, but there are still some classics that audiences agree should be left alone. Occasionally, there are some exciting movie remakes and reboots that can update beloved stories for modern audiences. However, these types of movies are the outliers. Mostly, audiences are sketpical of remakes, and they have every reason to be so, given how some of these projects have flopped in the past.

There's a common sentiment that movie remakes can detract from the brilliance of the original, or at least taint people's memories of them. Remakes like The Ladykillers, Oldboy and Dumbo have all been derided for the way they missed the point of the originals. Some remakes seem like terrible ideas as soon as they are announced, since not all movies need the remake treatment, even if they're decades old.

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Top Gun: Maverick‘s Miles Teller and Emmy nominee Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit) man posts on opposite sides of a gorge in the appropriately titled thriller, The Gorge. Heading to Apple TV+ on Valentine’s Day 2025, The Gorge comes from The Black Phone director Scott Derrickson and The Tomorrow War screenwriter Zach Dean.

Sigourney Weaver also stars, and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Scott Derrickson, C.Robert Cargill, Sherryl Clark, Adam Kolbrenner, Zach Dean, and Gregory Goodman serve as producers. Miles Teller executive produces.

“Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them,...

Created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez, English Teacher premiered on FX on Monday, September 2. Season 1 consists of eight thirty-minute episodes and follows Evan Marquez, a teacher in Texas who "finds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional, and political aspects of working at a high school." In addition to Alvarez, the main cast includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Enrico Colantoni, Carmen Christopher, and Jordan Firstman.

Koenig plays Gwen Sanders, an optimistic history teacher at Morrison-Hensley High who tends to see the best in people, even when she shouldn't. The actor starred in Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated series Lessons in Chemistry alongside Brie Larson and has also been featured in projects such as Sick Girl, The Offer, and The Flight Attendant. While English Teacher is yet to be renewed for a second season, the cast remains optimistic about the show's return.

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With 1923 coming back for a second season, it's very possible that Spencer Dutton's death could be a storyline, and actor Brandon Skenlar has some insight into how it could happen. Set in the universe created by Taylor Sheridan, 1923 is the second Yellowstone prequel spinoff, and depicts the trials and tribulations of the Dutton family in the titular year. At the center of it all are Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren), who maintain their family homestead in Prohibition-era Montana as the Great Depression looms large.

Jacob and Cara have no children, but raised their orphaned nephews, John Sr. (James Badge Dale) and Spencer (Brandon Skenlar) as their own. While John Sr. dies a tragic death in 1923 season 1, Spencer is living abroad, working as a big-game hunter in Africa. Most of Spencer's storyline is about his romance with Alexandra (Julia Schalepfer), a high-society British woman he meets on his travels.

Tom Hanks is known for portraying variety of roles expanding from comedic to dramatic characters. Popularly called ‘America’s Dad’, the actor is a doting father to his real life kids. Hanks has always been a family man and credits all of his successes to his kids and wife. He has four children, and all of them have followed their father’s footsteps and made their way into the entertainment industry.

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When he was only 21, the actor welcomed his first child, Colin Hanks. Five years later, Hanks and his first wife Samantha Lewes became parents to their daughter, Elizabeth Hanks. Although he remarried and became a father to two more children, the Forrest Gump actor never saw any difference among his kids.

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Exclusive: Sugar23 has named Alec Stern Vice President of Production for Film & TV, promoting Jacob Snyder to Literary Manager.

In his new role, Stern will advance Sugar23’s focus on developing impactful content. He brings with him a breadth of experience from previous roles at Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content, FX, and WME. Most recently, he served as Director of Original Content at Paramount+, following his position as Director of Development at Paramount Television Studios. At Paramount, he played a key role in developing and producing standout series including The Offer, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Fatal Attraction, and Rabbit Hole.

Snyder began his career at UTA before joining Sugar23 and quickly establishing himself as a rising talent. Going forward, he’ll continue to guide a dynamic roster of clients across the literary and talent departments, including working on the teams of Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Diane Lane (The Perfect Storm...

There are 246 episodes of "Bones," and T.J Thyne starred in everyone one of them. Playing forensic entomologist Jack Hodgins went against the one thing Thyne tried to avoid — namely, becoming a series regular and playing the same character over multiple episodes. But after 12 seasons of the hit Fox procedural, the actor was surely glad to have been a part of such a long-running success.

What's more, it's not as if the show didn't give Thyne enough to work with. In the season 11 episode "The Doom in the Boom," for example, Hodgins became paralyzed from the waist down, which prompted Thyne to go full method in order to portray the character's struggles to adapt to his new reality. Alongside this dramatic moment in his character's story, Hodgins also had a long-running relationship with Angela Montenegro (Michaela Conlin), becoming a husband and father by the series' end.

So, while Thyne was initially...

"The Godfather" is one of the greatest movies ever made, and the story about the making of the film has become the stuff of legend. The behind-the-scenes shenanigans that went into Francis Ford Coppola's American masterpiece have become so ingrained in the popular culture that someone even made an entire TV show about the making of the film ("The Offer," which premiered in 2022). If you're a film buff, you likely know the details: Coppola was still a young director at the time, and he had to fight hard to maintain his specific vision for the project. In the end, Coppola got his way, and "The Godfather" became a box office smash that took home several Oscars. But getting there was not easy.

One of the many clashes Coppola had with the studio, Paramount, involved casting of the film. The cast members of "The Godfather" are so pitch-perfect that it's...

Justin Chambers is enjoying a rare day out.

The 54-year-old Grey’s Anatomy alum stopped to check his phone while out doing some shopping on Wednesday afternoon (November 6) in Los Angeles.

For his outing, Justin wore a brown suede jacket over a black shirt paired with jeans, black boots, and sunglasses.

Justin starred as Dr. Alex Karev on Grey’s from the show’s first season in 2005 before deciding to leave during the middle of season 16 in 2020. Since then, he made an appearance in the 2022 Paramount+ miniseries The Offer and made a guest appearance in season 2 of the Fox series Accused in October 2024.

Earlier this year, Justin shared some rare comments about his five kids, who he shares with wife Keisha, as his eldest turned 30!

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The first trailer for Waltzing With Brando, the new biopic about the iconic Godfather actor has dropped and we are, frankly, blown away by Billy Zane's take on Marlon Brando. The Titanic actor has so completely transformed in the role, it took us more than a few minutes to clock that it even was Billy Zane in the film.

The film, which also stars Napoleon Dynamite star John Heder, the Bill Fishman-directed feature has officially been picked up by Vmi Worldwide for foreign sales, according to exclusive reporting from Variety.

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Waltzing With Brando is based on the memoir by Los Angeles-based architect Bernard Judge. In his 2011 book, Waltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahiti, Judge recounts his time planning and building a series of rustic bungalows for the iconic actor on a remote Tahitian atoll called Tetiaroa a tiny,...

Everyone knows that The Godfather: Part II is the rare sequel that matches (if not exceeds) the greatness of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Then there is The Godfather Part III, the quintessential misbegotten sequel that avid fans prefer to erase from their memory. Besides a 2006 video game and a Paramount+ series, The Offer, about the making of the original film, The Godfather has been devoid of IP exploitation. Between Part II and Part III, an unknown quasi-sequel to The Godfather was released with little fanfare, and most people today are completely oblivious to its connection to Mario Puzo's source material. The Sicilian, a 1984 novel by Puzo, takes place in the Corleone universe. However, the film adaptation of the book, directed by Michael Cimino, makes little effort to connect the crime epic to The Godfather saga.

Armie Hammer’s outlaw days in Hollywood are coming to an end, thanks to indie Western film “Frontier Crucible.”

Hammer will return to acting for the first time since being accused of sexual assault in 2021. After the allegations, which also suggested Hammer had cannibalistic tendencies, the “Call Me by Your Name” star was dropped from roles in Amazon’s “Shotgun Wedding,” Paramount’s “The Offer,” Starz’s “Gaslit,” and Broadway’s “The Minutes.” The accusations were investigated by the LAPD; no charges were filed.

Now, after Hammer has said he was “not welcome” in Hollywood anymore, the “Lone Ranger” actor is playing one of three outlaw criminals for “Frontier Crucible.”

The feature is produced by “Bone Tomahawk” and “Dragged Across Concrete” producer Dallas Sonnier, and is being billed as “Reservoir Dogs” meets “Bone Tomahawk.” The film is set in the Arizona Territory of the 1870s, and follows a former soldier...

Okay “Marvel maniacs”, are you ready for a deep deep dive into another franchise? After all, it’s been nearly three months since the blockbuster “mash-up” Deadpool And Wolverine. Of course you are, but hold up, true believer. This isn’t the beloved MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Rather, we’re back in the “Sony Spider-verse”. So Tom Holland is off polishing his web-shooters (not a metaphor), as we get another “spin-off” from Spidey’s long-running comics series. And, unfortunately, this isn’t another romp in the surprisingly fun animated epics. No, this is the second live-action flick this year, after the “so bad it may be good” Madame Web, and while Kraven sharpens his claws for his December attack. And, sorry that vapid vamp Morbius is not returning, although this film’s focus has had better luck with two previous outings in 2018 and 2021. Now, with this third entry, Sony promises...

Al Pacino reveals that he was nearly fired from The Godfather one week into filming. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with a script he co-wrote with Mario Puzo based on his novel of the same name, the 1972 film follows the Corleone crime family, led by patriarch Don Vito, focusing on his youngest son, Michael Corleone, from 1945 to 1955 as he evolves from a reluctant outsider to a ruthless mafia boss. The Godfather cast includes Al Pacino as Michael Corleone alongside Marlon Brando, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton.

In his new memoir Sonny Boy (via Entertainment Weekly), Al Pacino revealed that he was nearly fired from The Godfather by Francis Ford Coppola about one week into filming. The actor recalls that the director told him, about "a week and a half" into shooting, "You know how much you mean to me, how much faith I had in you," Coppola added,...

Justin Chambers’ Tyler would like to have a (pretty harsh!) word with Taylor Schilling’s April in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from this week’s episode of Fox’s Accused crime anthology.

In “April’s Story” (airing Tuesday at 9/8c), former Orange Is the New Black inmate Schilling stars as the titular nurse, who is put on trial following an incident of intense road rage.

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The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British...

The beloved Fox police procedural drama, Bones, captivated mystery and crime series lovers for 12 seasons, running from 2005 to 2017. Following a brilliant forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and her charismatic partner, FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, the show skillfully intertwined complex criminal cases with rich character-driven narratives.

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Viewers were drawn not only to the intricate investigations but also by the evolving personal lives and relationships of the main characters. Though the series ended six years ago, with the characters’ stories wrapping up on a satisfying note, it’s intriguing to explore what the actors have been up to since leaving the Jeffersonian.

Emily Deschanel as Temperance “Bones” Brennan

Emily Deschanel’s role as Dr. Temperance Brennan in Bones has been the most popular role of her career so far. During her long run on Bones, the actress experienced significant milestones in her life, including her marriage to David Hornsby...

Though I'm excited about it, all the hype building for the 'Salem's Lot reboot this year only makes me more disappointed that a relatively recent TV show based on Stephen King's vampire stories wasn't more successful: Chapelwaite. The long-gestating 'Salem's Lot remake is finally coming to Max on October 3, and it's been eagerly awaited by Stephen King fans like me. It tells the story of writer Ben Mears, who returns to his temporary boyhood home of Jerusalem's Lot to write a novel only to discover that a creeping, malevolent evil is taking over the town.

'Salem's Lot was Stephen King's first real foray into the world of vampires, and, as with so many things King, it evolved over time into his own expansive lore. An important part of that lore is the short story "Jerusalem's Lot," which hasn't gotten nearly as many adaptations as 'Salem's Lot.

There is really no cinematic moment more iconic than Francis Ford Coppola's trilogy. The Godfather has become one of the most iconic of film franchises and one that fans continue to come back to. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo, there have been multiple movies, television shows, and more all based on Coppola's films. The show The Offer was about the production of the movie! Now, you can experience the entire franchise on Pluto TV! And just in time to spend the holidays warm and in your home (hopefully without the head of a horse in your bed though).

Back in February of 2023, it was announced that Jordana Brewster, Scott Speedman, Laurence Fishburne, and Addison Timlin had signed on to star in the latest thriller from Terminal and Inheritance director Vaughn Stein, a project that was known as The Offer at that time. The Offer has since made its way through production and been retitled Cellar Door – and Lionsgate will be giving it a theatrical and VOD release on November 1st. With that date just five weeks away, a trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Sam Scott wrote the initial screenplay, which then received revisions from Lori Evans Taylor, who recently wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Bed Rest (starring Melissa Barrera of the Scream franchise) and co-wrote the upcoming horror sequel Final Destination 6, a.k.a. Final Destination: Bloodlines. Cellar Door has the following synopsis: Looking for a fresh start after a miscarriage,...

Ross McCall is sharing an update on his love life amid the rumors that he is dating Maggie Sajak, the daughter of Wheel of Fortune legend Pat Sajak.

The 49-year-old actor and the 29-year-old budding media personality were spotted sharing a kiss during an outing in Los Angeles back in April 2024.

In an interview on the All the Fails podcast, Ross confirmed that he has a new girlfriend, but didn’t share her name.

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“It’s early,” he told host Jenny Mollen.

Ross talked about how his dog is adjusting to the new woman in his life.

“When the girlfriend’s over, she knows that she’s definitely on the floor,” Ross said. Jenny responded, “So she’s on the floor a lot these days.”

During the interview, Ross brought up some of his past relationships, though he didn’t name any of his...

Amazon Prime Video has officially ordered a series adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta novels with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis set for the lead roles.

It was reported in February 2023 that the series, currently titled “Scarpetta,” was in the works. Now, Amazon has greenlit two seasons of the series and added five additional cast members. As previously reported, Liz Sarnoff will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. The series hails from Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios.

Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen (“Blue Jean”), and Jake Cannavale will all star alongside Kidman and Curtis.

“Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta has enraptured fans for decades and I am honored that Prime Video is entrusted to bring the series to screen for our global customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “The most exemplary group has been assembled for the series...

Exclusive: Dan Fogler (The Offer) has been set as a series regular in the USA Network’s new drama series The Rainmaker, based on the John Grisham novel of the same name.

From showrunner and executive producer Michael Seitzman, the Lionsgate and Blumhouse series follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.

Fogler will play Melvin Pritcher, a nurse with an explosive secret at the heart of a vast conspiracy.

The previously announced cast also includes P.J. Byrne in the role of Deck Shifflet, a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times. He now operates as an unsentimental “paralawyer” at J.