Oprah Winfreystill gets teary-eyed talking about her friend and mentorSidney Poitier, who died in January. Winfrey and directorReginald Hudlin(Boomerang, Marshall) wouldn’t have it any other way. Read on for our conversation. Robin Platzer/Twin Images/Getty Images ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I really enjoyedSidney. It feels more like a film than a documentary, which is a testament to both of you. OPRAH WINFREY:Tell us why you really enjoyed it. Sidney Poitier and his historic Oscar for his work in ‘Lilies of the Field’ in 1964....

When casting, the filmmakers tapped people who “knew Sidney. Not justSidney Poitier, butSidney,” Winfrey tells EW at the Toronto International Film Festival. “He has a planet of admirers, but who knows him?” Sidney Poitier.Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images “They knew the man intimately. So they have a different take on him. And that’s the take we wanted to invite the public to know.” So we were very methodical and curated who we put in front of the camera....

“I was freaked out to do the show because it’s a singing competition, you know? Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Singer. The Orca has migrated to calmer waters. Mark McGrath.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images The shiny marine mammal and first-everMasked Singerwildcard! wasunmasked Wednesday nightto reveal Sugar Ray rockerMark McGrath. MARK MCGRATH:Of course not! Orca on ‘The Masked Singer’.Michael Becker/FOX I thought, “Oh my God, I think I can do this wildcard stuff....

A cat seemingly got voice actor Jason Marsden’s tongue ahead ofHocus Pocus 2. (Disney did not immediately respond to EW’s request for confirmation.) EWpreviously confirmed that Birch would also not reprise her roleas an adult version of Dani due to filming conflicts. Jason Marsden won’t return to voice Thackery Binx in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Disney Hocus Pocus 2,directed by Anne Fletcher, premieres Sept. 30 on Disney+. Watch the new trailer above....

Blue’s Big City Adventure will debut on Paramount+. Burns left the series in 2002, handing the leash to Steve’s brother Joe, played by Patton. The show was rebooted toBlue’s Clues & You!in 2019 with current host Dela Cruz. Steve Burns in ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’.Paramount+ “Hi, you got a second?” he said in an updated green polo. And then one day, I was like, ‘Oh hey, guess what? I’m leaving.'"...

“I should’ve. Has anyone seenDoppelganger?” I don’t like it… Over 18, you’re fair game." Drew Barrymore slammed the Razzies for nominating the young ‘Firestarter’ remake actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong.Everett Collection; Ken Woroner/Universal Pictures “Sometimes, you do things without thinking. Then you are called out for it. Then you get it. This is the second consecutive year the Razzies have withdrawn a nomination. Watch Barrymore discuss the Razzies controversy above. Want more movie news?...

Now she’s coming back to town. Peacockannounced on Thursday that Ali is joining season 2 of the reboot seriesBel-Airin a recurring guest-star role. In a statement,Bel-Airshowrunner Carla Banks Waddles laid out her vision for season 2. Original ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star Tatyana Ali is joining Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air.'.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images How do you rebuild trust within a family? How do you find your own way, your individualism within a family?...

“It satiated my wanting to see them, and I love the new actors that are involved. I especially thought the backstory girls playing the witches as children were hilarious. It was fun.” Original ‘Hocus Pocus’ actors share their opinions on Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ sequel.Disney + “I was hoping to see lots more of her,” he says. “I remember we were at a convention the weekend it came out. As I was going to sleep, I was like, I’ll watch it....

“Who’s to say there has to be continuity in terms of the story? it’s possible for you to create any story. “The witches are 30 years older, so we’ve got to get this done sooner than later. Vinessa Shaw and Omri Katz in ‘Hocus Pocus’.Disney We can’t wait another 30 years. Sorry, it’s the truth! I’m sure Bette does not want to be doing this at age 98.” The Sanderson Sisters return in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’....

Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin know how to defeat cave trolls and internet trolls. The Rings of Powercalls for aid… and the originalLord of the Ringscast will answer. Now several of the Shire’s most notable residents are making their voices heard, too. Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan in ‘The Lord of the Rings’.Pierre Vinet/New Line Wood, Boyd, and Monaghan gathered in person, wearing shirts made byLOTRsuperfan Don Marshall....

Legacy cast member Michael Fishman, who played D.J. on the long-running series and spin-off, is leaving the Conner household. A beloved member of the Conner household is leaving Lanford. Eric McCandless via Getty Images The Connersstar Michael Fishman will not return for season 5 of theRoseannespin-off series, EW has confirmed. The legacy cast member portrayed D.J. Katey Sagal will also continue to recur as Louise, Dan’s second wife. Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images...

See the new Joel and Ellie as the original Joel and Ellie join the HBO drama. ShowrunnerCraig Mazintweeted of the Baker and Johnson reveal, “They sure fing do! And boy howdy…. they are both [mind-blowing].” Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey debut as Joel and Ellie in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’.HBO A small mission quickly balloons into a fated journey across what’s left of the country. Johnson also won a BAFTA Games Award in 2014 for Best Performer....

Think Alpha started the Whisperers? Showrunner Channing Powell explains what it all means. Warning: This article contains spoilers about Sunday’s episode ofTales ofThe Walking Dead,titled “Dee.” Samantha Morton and Scarlett Blum on ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’.Curtis Bonds Baker/AMC Then we saw how Alpha met her trusted lieutenant Beta. And everywhere you go, I will be there reminding you of how you failed my little girl." But the biggest sign of Dee’s future as Alpha was yet to come....