HowGame of Thronesprepared Jacob Anderson for playing a fighter pilot onDoctor Who

GoT and Broadchurch actor portrays recurring character Vinder on time travel show. Anderson previously worked withDoctor Whoshowrunner Chris Chibnall on season 1 of the crime dramaBroadchurch, which also featured Whittaker. So did appearing on the HBO show help prepare him for his role onDoctor Who? Jacobn Andreson on BBC’s “Doctor Who.".James Pardon/BBC Studios/BBC America [Laughs] It’s really hard to take it seriously. So I think I was prepared in that way....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Gregg Ford

HowGotham Knightsteam took cues fromMarvel's Spider-Manto create something new

EW shares an exclusive look at Red Hood, a.k.a. the resurrected Jason Todd, in the highly anticipated video game. “We’re all gamers and comic book nerds,” says game director Geoff Ellenor. Jason Todd, a.k.a. Red Hood, joins the fray in ‘Gotham Knights’.WB Games Montréal Now, it’s their turn to make their own open-world RPG full of caped saviors. “But everything inGotham Knightsis really its own design because ithasto be.” The main campaign kicks off with the death of Bruce Wayne/Batman and Barbara’s father, Commission Jim Gordon....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Randall Murray

HowHannibalhelped inspire theChuckyTV show

“I think I first started thinking about it when I was working onHannibal,” says Mancini. And no Anthony Hopkins? How is this going to work?" Credit: SyFy “Of course, like everybody else, I was blown away. Anyway, I ended up in theHannibalwriters' room. It was a sort of fanciful imagining initially. Don Mancini.Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Chucky gets 10 F-bombs per episode, so that’s more than enough. It’s the inverse of the way Spielberg used Chucky in his cameo inReady Player One....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Shawn Munoz

HowHarley Quinnmade Bane so hilariously lovable

The newHarley QuinnValentine’s Day special (now streaming on HBO Max) focuses heavily on Bane. As EW critic Darren Franichrecently wrote about the new special, “it’s funny when Bane acts normal. He’s a low-status Bane, which is very funny to me.” Tom Hardy as Bane in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’; James Adomian’s Bane on ‘Harley Quinn’.Everett Collection; HBO Max “James is so good at everything,” Schumacker says. He’s put a ton of thought into it, and he’s an amazing improvisor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Diana Palmer

HowHarley Quinnseason 3 made Batman a villain and Harley a hero

Warning: This article contains spoilers forHarley Quinnseason 3. Harley Quinn and her eponymous animated series have come a long way in three years. That meant tangling with Batman (Diedrich Bader) and assembling her own crew of colorful characters. Batman (Diedrich Bader) and Harley (Kaley Cuoco) in a dream sequence from ‘Harley Quinn’ season 3.Courtesy of HBO Max Once she did embrace those feelings, season 3 saw Harley and Ivy building a healthy relationship together....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Grace Mathews

HowHarry Potterand Reylo fanfic led to Julie Soto's debut novel and her fan-art inspired cover

Artist Nikita Jobson makes the crossover to traditional publishing alongside fan fiction author Julie Soto. and Julie Soto is the latest to join that bunch. But when her ex-boss sabotages her by blocking out vendors, she finds herself working with grumpy florist Elliot. ‘Forget My Not’ by Julie Soto.Grand Central Publishing ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What spurred the transition from writing fanfic to writing your own completely new story? JULIE SOTO: I’ve always wanted to write books....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Megan Mayo

HowHellraisertaught star Odessa A'zion to love Cenobites and fear dentists

The actress plays the lead role of Cenobite-unleashing Riley in director David Bruckner’s horror franchise reboot. “I was definitely familiar with it, I feel like everybody knowsHellraiser,” she tells EW. “But I wasn’t obsessed with it.” Odessa A’zion as Riler in ‘Hellraiser’ (2022).Spyglass Media Group “I definitely became a little more [obsessed],” says the actress, 22. “It was so cool. You see these things [and you’re] like, we’re doing that now too!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Jason Morris

HowHouse of the Dragonclarifies a lingering mystery fromFire and Blood

Readers have long wondered about the true nature of Rhaenyra’s relationship with Ser Criston Cole. The latest episode reveals what really happened. Ever since George R.R. Milly Alcock and Matt Smith as Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen.Ollie Upton/HBO Did Ser Criston spurn her advances since he was a loyal member of the Kingsguard? Were all of these questions just baseless rumors aimed at destroying her reputation? Daemon realizes her fears are preventing her from experiencing many of life’s pleasures....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Nicholas Frazier

HowHouse of the Dragonforged the Valyrian steel blades

Warning: This article contains spoilers fromHouse of the Dragonepisode 9. The loss of Valyria brought the loss of the knowledge to make more Valyrian steel objects. Their blades are not made anew. Paddy Considine and Matt Smith as King Viserys and Daemon Targaryen.Ollie Upton/HBO So all the Valyrian steel is a fixed number of assets in the world. So they’re going to take care of it." “Ryan was so keen to have these amazing swords… “Hopefully they all tie together....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Michael Melendez

HowHouse Partythrows a rager for a whole new generation with the help of LeBron James

This ain’t your parents' House Party. What comes to mind when you hearHouse Party? Is it Christopher “Kid” Reid’s skyscraper hi-top fade? A scene from ‘House Party’.Warner Bros His iconic dance with Christopher “Play” Martin, theKid ‘n Play Kickstep? Or does the 1990 comedy not even register? If you’re in that third camp, how sad for you. A scene from ‘House Party’.Warner Bros But fret not, for into every generation a rager is born....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Meghan Day

Howie Mandel defends Meghan Markle'sDeal or No Dealremarks: 'I don't know why there is a big hoopla'

“It wasnt fulfilling for her,” said the game show’s former host. “I think Meghan just said she wanted to do more. It wasn’t fulfilling for her.” Howie Mandel; Meghan Markle.Steve Granitz/WireImage; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty “And unlike most shows up until that point, the ladies had more to do. They weren’t just pointing out gifts and opening [cases]. A lot of times they were mic’d and they had their input.” Meghan Markle on ‘Deal or No Deal’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Tiffany Davenport

HowLet the Right One Inrose from the grave as a TV show

“We did all of them. They need to kill so she can feed off of blood.” “She is a detective and she is a very determined spirit,” says Rose of her character. Demián Bichir as Mark and Anika Noni Rose as Naomi Cole in ‘Let the Right One In’.Francisco Roman/SHOWTIME Unsurprisingly, the two lonely children, Eleanor and Isaiah, swiftly become friendly. “Isaiah is a weird kid,” says Rose. It’s hard to find a magician weird when you’re out drinking blood!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Theodore Allen

HowLokistaged an epic and chaotic fight between Loki variants

“It was painted with broad strokes,” he says. Hiddleston did play President Loki, a fact they used to mislead people in the show’s trailers. “When in fact it’s the story of him becoming a hero. Tom Hiddleston, center, as Loki variant President Loki.Marvel Studios We knew that in the script our Lokis had to get out of there and escape. Waldron and Herron break down some of the fight’s most memorable moments below....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Carrie Cameron