How director Eva Longoria addresses thatFlamin' Hotcontroversy

What would a story about Flamin' Hot Cheetos be without a little spice? Speaking to EW,Flamin' HotdirectorEva Longoriawas blunt when addressing the debacle. “That article had zero effect on the movie we were telling,” she states. Eva Longoria; ‘Flamin’ Hot'.Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images; Anna Koori/Searchlight Pictures “We’ve always been telling Richard Montanez’s story, and we’re telling his truth. We weren’t making a movie about the history of the Flamin' Hot Cheeto....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Jason Stanley

How Disney reinvents and celebratesBeauty and the Beastwith an anniversary special

Inside the star-studded 30th Celebration of Disney’s animated classic. Something magical is happening on a Burbank, Calif., studio lot. As the opening strains of Oscar-winning song “Beauty and the Beast,“Josh GrobanandH.E.R. Derek Hough (with mic) leads ensemble through finale choreography.Christopher Willard/ABC descend velvet-lined stairs andDancing With the StarsjudgeDerek Houghcounts out steps for the waltzing, bewigged ensemble. “It is a tribute and a celebration,” says executive producer Katy Mullan. But this time, the enchantment also strives to make room for everyone watching....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Shannon Bryant

How Disney World's newTroncoaster opens 'next chapter' for film series

Not just the aesthetics or look or visual design, but the narrative. What was that character’s story arc? “A lot of hours go in with the design teams to bring those movie stories life. Tron Lightcycle Run at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park.Abigail Nilsson / Disney Parks We take that [info] and [apply it as we] come up with the next chapter. “Why start from scratch? We want to extend this world, not create something completely different....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Jackson Hunt

How Doc's grandson shakes up season 4 ofVirgin River

New faces in Virgin River always bring drama. Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutVirgin Riverseason 4. Doc (Tim Matheson) is a grandpa! Netflix “It’s almost like a new beginning for someone when you find out you have offspring. It’s a rebirth for him.” “I find that fascinating.” “She must’ve been upset with me or angry with me. The question is, why was there that silence? What part did I play in that silence?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Frederick Horn

How Drew Barrymore's famous last name helped her recruit Anjelica Huston forEver After

Drew Barrymoreis remembering one wickedly good opportunity she didn’t let pass her by. “I was in my kitchen and we were talking about who could play this very infamous role. Barrymore told costarsMelanie Lynskey,Megan Dodds, and Dougray Scott. Anjelica Huston and Drew Barrymore in ‘Ever After’.20th Century Studios “And I really wanted it to be Anjelica Huston.” So, Barrymore took matters into her own hands. Huston, Barrymore!'” Let’s honor those two men by being those two women together....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Joseph Ramirez

How Ellen DeGeneres said goodbye in her final show

Ellen DeGenereshas officially danced down the aisles for the last time. “Today is not the end of a relationship,” DeGeneres told the audience. “When we started this show, I couldn’t say ‘gay’ on the show. Ellen DeGeneres in her final talk show appearance.Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. I was not allowed to say ‘gay.’ I said it at home a lot … we couldn’t say ‘gay.’ I couldn’t say ‘we,’ because that implied that I was with someone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Lisa Davis

How Emily Hampshire's witchy graphic novel was inspired by the Kardashians

“What if the Kardashians were a family of witches?” Hampshire said of her concept for Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch. The Kardashians put a spell onEmily Hampshire. Taylor Hill/WireImage “I thought, ‘What if the Kardashians were a family of witches?’ Hampshire was recruited to write the novel by one of her former agents who moved to ZComics. But she’s found the experience nothing but rewarding. “This has turned into the dream come true I never knew I had,” she said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Mrs. Mercedes Swanson

How fatherhood inspiredThe Innocentsdirector to make a horror film about super powered kids

A group of kids develop supernatural abilities with catastrophic consequences in Eskil Vogt’s film. We hope so too. In Vogt’s film, a group of pre-teens develops supernatural powers, including telepathy and telekinesis. The Innocents (2020).IFC Midnight “I became curious about that secret world of childhood. The first idea was just about the magic of childhood. I thought maybe it would be cool to do a movie where that magic was real....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Sarah Hodge

How fetch! Lindsay Lohan marries fiancé Bader Shammas

You go, Glen Coco! ForLindsay Lohan, the happiness limit does not exist. TheMean GirlsandParent Trapactress has married financier Bader Shammas, EW has confirmed. Lindsay Lohan and her new husband, Bader Shammas.Lindsay Lohan/Instagram Lohan wrote on Instagram, “I am the luckiest woman in the world. You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time. I am stunned that you are my husband....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Jennifer Mitchell

How Gen Z will rewrite the rules of fame

What will Hollywood look like 10 years from now? “It will be the other way round. And they’ll follow those people through various life stages and cycles.” Amber Ruffin.Heidi Gutman/Peacock What might that mean for showbiz? Entertainers won’t need to win over the entire world to succeed. (That’s howMila KunisandAshton Kutcherraised millions for their forthcoming animated seriesStoner Cats.) Xenia Rubinos.Jordi Vidal/Redferns/Getty With increasing ways for artists to support themselves, future pop culture will be more democratized....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Nancy Nguyen

How Grant Gustin runsThe Flash— and the Arrowverse — across the finish line

Barry Allen’s lightning bolt ring has gone missing. Now it’s in a drawer at home with all of my important jewelry. I put it on, actually, the other day." Stephen Amell as Green Arrow and Grant Gustin as the Flash.Katie Yu/The CW Deciding to steal Barry’s ring was easy. Decidingto endThe Flashon May 24 after nine seasons, however, was a whole different story. It was unlike anything that had ever been attempted in television....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Sherry Johnson

How Harrison Ford revealed his true 'character' in '42'

But this year, Ford went in another direction. We want to seeyou. But I was always anxious to play characters. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures They said, Oh, no, no, no.' Branch Rickey is such a particular character, almost a 19th-century character out of Dickens or something says Helgeland. So in my head, I thought I need to have a character actor to pull this off. I thought, nothing against Harrison Ford but I dont need a movie star....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Beverly Bonilla

How HBO'sThe Last of Uspulled off its first big shocker: 'An extreme Halloween Horror Nights'

Warning: This article contains spoilers fromThe Last of Usepisode 1. Sarah wakes up in the night on her living room couch. Joel, a single father, is on the phone in the background. Nico Parker as Sarah in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ premiere episode.HBO She waited up to give her dad his birthday gift: the watch Sarah had fixed. Then the world falls apart. The player then takes control of Joel, desperately trying to protect his daughter....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · William Preston