Buffystar James Marsters would have killed off his character Spike 'in a heartbeat'

“I would have killed me off after probably three episodes.” “As soon as the audience said, ‘Oh, we want him. Oh, have him with Buffy. James Marsters as Spike in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.20th Century Fox Television/Kobal/Shutterstock Oh, we love that character.’ He’s ruining the whole thing. I would have killed me off after probably three episodes.” He added, “I’m kind of a bastard when I’m producing! He would later go on to reprise the role in its spin-offAngel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Jonathan Cruz

Bulldrops showrunner Glenn Gordon Caron and costar Freddy Rodriguez following workplace investigation

The CBS drama’s reputation was first tarnished after ex-star Eliza Dushku alleged harassment by Michael Weatherly in 2018. EW has confirmed that Caron and Rodriguez are leaving theMichael Weatherlyseries after a workplace investigation was conducted by CBS. A rep for CBS Studios declined to share the findings of the investigation. Michael Weatherly on ‘Bull’.Phil Caruso/CBS Caron actually created the 1985 TV showMoonlightingthat starred Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Several months later, Amblin Entertainment stepped down as producers on the series....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Julie Roberts

Bullet Trainalmost gifted us aSpeedreunion between Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock

Director David Leitch nearly reunited with his John Wick star Pop quiz, hotshot who nearly got aBullet Traincameo? The one and onlyKeanu Reeves. We never see Barry, but we could have. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage “There was a moment where we were going to do a scene with Barry,” said McCormick. Added Leitch: “My dream cast was Keanu. Wouldn’t it have been great? Hey,Bullet Train 2!” Guess that’s all the more reason to hope for a sequel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Brittany Woods

Bullet Trainarrives right on time at No. 1 for second week in a row at the box office

The Brad Pitt-led thriller took in an additional $13.4 million, bringing its total to $54.5 million. 1 spot at the box office. Pitt reunited with Leitch, his former stuntman-turned-filmmaker behind action favoritesJohn WickandAtomic Blonde, for the project. Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ‘Bullet Train’.Scott Garfield/Sony To-date,Top Gun Maverickhas grossed $1.4 billion at the global box office. The film somehow found its way in the tenth spot with a debut of $2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Hunter Hamilton

Bullet Trainbreakthrough Andrew Koji gets candid onSnake Eyes,Warrior, and Hollywood

Joe movie he made. The ice machine is starting to get to Andrew Koji in his new apartment in South Africa. But Koji is willing to suffer for his art. Andrew Koji’s Kimura boards the ‘Bullet Train,’ a film about a bunch of assassins riding a high-speed locomotive.Scott Garfield/Sony (Although these days withthe Discovery merger, who knows what will happen.) He’s not the same actor anymore. He’s not the same person, either....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1303 words · Lisa Heath

Bullet Traindirector explains why Lady Gaga role didn't work out

But the ensemble could’ve glistened like the moons ofChromatica. Those talks, however, quickly fell apart, thanks toHouse of Gucci. They shot right before us and overlapped with us and it really didn’t work." ‘Bullet Train’ director David Leitch confirms Lady Gaga was almost in his movie, about several assassins fighting on a high-speed train.Scott Garfield/Sony; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Bullet Train, now opening in theaters Aug. 5, starsBrad Pittas an assassin codenamed Ladybug....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Brianna Curry

Bullies Jay and Ice not returning forHocus Pocus 2, say actors Tobias Jelinek and Larry Bagby

Bagby and Jelinek tell EW that the fan-favorite characters aren’t returning to Salem for the Disney sequel. “I never got an audition for that,” he says. “But that would’ve been clever, even me just playing a cop or something.” Tobias Jelinek and Larry Bagby reportedly not returning for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.Buena Vista (EW has reached out to Disney and Kirschner for more information.) It would have been “one of those fun little things for fans,” Bagby says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Karen Smith

Bupkisreview: A comedy about hating Pete Davidson, by Pete Davidson

And you know what? It’s pretty likable. Pete Davidsonknows you probably hate him, so he made a show about it. Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci in ‘Bupkis’.Heidi Gutman/Peacock “; or simply, “Yuck!” “They see you as a joke because you are a joke. And you act like a f—in' joke.” Marissa Jaret Winokur, La La Anthony, and Edie Falco in ‘Bupkis’.Peacock Celebrities are a constant presence, popping up as themselves and in amusingly random cameos....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Peter Frost

Burden of Proofreview: A brother's quest tears his family apart in this wrenching true crime doc

Cynthia Hill directs HBO’s four-episode docuseries about one man’s search for his missing sister. But she never returned, nor was her body ever found. But questions nagged at him. Stephen Pandos in ‘Burden of Proof’.Courtesy of HBO Why did Margie and Ron wait three days to call the police? If Jennifer ran away, why were none of her belongings missing from her room? “It was a tone I’d never heard your dad use before,” recalls Sharon....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jordan Baldwin

Burning down the House: HowGame of Thronesenters a new age withHouse of the Dragon

“Some of them are real swords. It is as dangerous as it is [described] in the books.” The redesigned throne feels a lot closer to whatGame of Thronescreator and authorGeorge R.R. Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) is named the king’s heir before the Iron Throne on ‘House of the Dragon.'.Ollie Upton/HBO Martinenvisioned in the pages of hisA Song of Ice and Firenovels, which began with 1996’sA Game of Thrones. withThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1408 words · Andrew Williams

Burning questions about Jordan Peele'sNopeexplained, including that wild ending

What’s it really about? How does the chimp fit in? And where can you buy a Scorpion King hoodie? Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Nope’.Universal Pictures Warning: This story contains spoilers forNope. (And how nice it is to get a summer blockbuster that makes us think a little.) Below, our stabs at answers to the queries that are no doubtcloudingyour mind. Keith David in ‘Nope’.Universal Pictures What is Nope really all about? He’s the first ever “movie star” repeatedly referenced in the film....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Timothy Lewis

Burny Mattinson, animation legend and Disney's longest-serving employee, dies at 87

Mattinson worked across multiple divisions during his movie-making career at Disney. He also co-directed, co-wrote, and co-produced 1986’sThe Great Mouse Detective. Mattinson was still working as a story consultant and mentor at Disney at the time of his passing. Burny Mattinson.Jordan Murph/D23 Expo via Getty Images “So, I worked every day, drawing.” It was previously held by Disney artist and Imagineer John Hench, who worked for nearly 65 years. “You know what’s the fun part of it?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · James Lopez

Burt Bacharach, legendary 'Walk on By' and 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' composer, dies at 94

Bacharach is widely considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. During that time period, Bacharach also met and began working with lyricist Hal David. Bacharach also took home the award for Best Original Score for the film at the event. Burt Bacharach.Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images He also co-wrote and recorded the Grammy-winning pop albumPainted From MemorywithElvis Costelloin 1998. He also made cameos in all threeAustin Powersfilms....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Ashley Harris