Barry Jenkins saysMufasaprequel will have 'a ton of familiar faces,' 'wonderful musical numbers'

“I think you’ll see atonof familiar faces,” says Jenkins. So we’re literally going backward. We’re going back in time with many of these characters. Mufasa appears in the 2019 remake of ‘The Lion King’ as voiced by James Earl Jones.Walt Disney Co./Everett He adds, “hey expect musical numbers. Really wonderful musical numbers, I’d say.” We already know some of these “familiar faces.” Watch the interview in the video above.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Michael Rhodes

Barry Keoghan sharesThe Batmanaudition tape that landed him the Joker

The actor originally sent an unsolicited tape for the Riddler role, but fate had other plans. Barry Keoghanis living proof that sometimes clowning around can lead to big things. The actor fromEternalsandThe Killing of a Sacred Deershared his full audition tape forThe BatmanforGQ’s cover story. Barry Keoghan shares his audition tape for ‘The Batman’ that landed him Joker.BritishGQ/Twitter The tape has existed in various forms online but hasn’t been widely spread....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Alexandra Rodriguez

Barry Newman,Vanishing PointandPetrocellistar, dies at 92

His credits also included The Limey and Fear Is the Key. He made his Broadway debut as a jazz musician inNature’s Way, and later appeared inMaybe TuesdayandThe Mousetrap. Newman earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his performance as the maverick lawyer. Barry Newman.Arthur Grimm/United Archives via Getty InVanishing Point, Newman memorably played Kowalski, a car transport driver white-knuckling through an existential cross-country trip. It opened again in America after playing Europe and people then started getting on to the film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Joseph Myers

Barryreview: Bill Hader's hitman comedy delivers a bleak and brilliant final season

HBO’s pitch-black comedy aims straight for the soul in its final season. The season premiere, “yikes,” picks up shortly after last summer’s finale. “I always liked that. Bill Hader on ‘Barry’.Merrick Morton/HBO It gave me hope.” Barry and his mentor-turned-tormentor, Fuches (Stephen Root), reunite in prison and have a brief rapprochement. “If I hadn’t tried to understand myself, we wouldn’t be here,” Barry laments. Michael Dempsey, Sarah Goldberg, and Romy Rosemont on ‘Barry’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Gabrielle Roman

Barrystar Anthony Carrigan says goodbye to NoHo Hank: 'Every day has just been like sunshine and rainbows'

As Barry ends, the Emmy nominee reflects on playing TVs favorite Chechen mob boss. Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first few episodes ofBarryseason 4. NoHo Hank was supposed to die in the pilot. Anthony Carrigan as NoHo Hank in ‘Barry’.HBO Here, Carrigan opens up about his final days on the set ofBarry and Hank’s emotional final arc. Now, here you are five years later, talking about the final season....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Mary Burton

Based on a True Story's killer on playing that 'delicious cat-and-mouse thing' and season 2 hopes

Plus, what Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina want to see from their characters in a potential follow-up. Talk about a killer ending. It’s a lot to take in and it leaves several interesting avenues open for a potential season 2. Tom Bateman as Matt in ‘Based on a True Story’.PEACOCK Cuoco, Messina, and Bateman agree they’d love to do more. “He’s really got this plan mapped out in his head,” Bateman tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Megan Turner

Based on a True Storystars Chris Messina, Kaley Cuoco talk murder, marriage, and the appeal of true crime

America has an undeniable true crime fixation. Peacock’s new darkly comedic thrillerBased on a True Storyseeks to answer that question. To complicate matters, they’re expecting their first child. Kaley Cuoco, Tom Bateman, and Chris Messina in ‘Based on a True Story’.Elizabeth Morris/PEACOCK “The script I really liked. There’s some great writing in there. And there was so many twists and turns,” he tells EW. Ava (Kaley Cuoco) attends a very stressful dinner party and auction in ‘Based on a True Story’....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Donna Le

Basic Instinctdirector denies Sharon Stone's accusation that she was tricked into nude scene

Paul Verhoeven maintains that his recollection is “radically different” from Stone’s. “She knew exactly what we were doing,” the filmmaker continued. Then Sharon and I decided to do a similar sequence." Sharon Stone in ‘Basic Instinct’.Everett Collection She is absolutely phenomenal… But her version is impossible." In her memoir, Stone writes, “I did have choices. So I thought and thought and I chose to allow this scene in the film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Larry Brown

Basketball Wivesstar Brooke Bailey mourns daughter Kayla's death at 25

“This is not a goodbye,” the reality star posted on Instagram. Tragedy has struck one of the stars ofBasketball Wives. “Forever my baby,” Bailey wrote alongside photos of Kayla from childhood through adulthood. ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brooke Bailey mourns daughter Kayla’s death at 25.Brooke Bailey/Instagram “This is not a goodbye. Mommy will see you soon.” The cause of Kayla’s death was not immediately made clear. “My baby girl is so Loved by all of youuuuu!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Billy Brooks

Bates MotelgoesPsycho: 5 must-see moments

(That title probably goes to some show onHBOabout the Renaissance, which I hear is very good.) Season 3 ofBatesis particularly thrilling for that reason. I often find myself trying to convert people to see the neon light, but to no avail. Credit: James Dittiger Even so, I feel like I’m frequently asked for the TL;DR of it all. “Is Norman a psycho yet?” “Has he killed Norma yet?” James Dittiger/A&E...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Gregory Ayers

Batgirl's Leslie Grace can't wait for audiences to seeThe Flash's Latina Supergirl Sasha Calle

She’s such a star and she’s such a great representation, says Grace of meeting Calle. That’s my sister. “[She is] an incredible representation of everything we need right now. Leslie Grace; Leslie Grace as ‘Batgirl’.Ian Eastwood; Instagram/lesliegrace; DC That’s my sister.” the Flash travels back in time via the Speed Force to save his parents. When David Zaslav took over Warner Bros. While the new Warner Bros. There are more roles ahead....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Brandy Li

Batgirldirectors receive support from Kevin Feige, James Gunn, and Edgar Wright after film's shelving

Reports that Warner Bros. scrapped the film, even though it had already been shot, emerged this week. “Very proud of you guys and all the amazing work you do and particularlyMs. Can’t wait to see what is next for you. Kevin Feige, James Gunn, and Edgar Wright.Jesse Grant/Getty Images; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Robin Marchant/Getty Images Hope to see you soon.” Shoutout directors Edgar Wright and James Gunn. Your kind words and experience mean a lot and help us through this difficult period....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Ronald Rodriguez

Batgirlstar Leslie Grace shares behind-the-scenes footage from canceled film

Warner Bros. axed the superhero film in August. BatgirlstarLeslie Graceshared behind-the-scenes footage from her shelved DC film. “I couldn’t resist,” Grace captioned the video. Leslie Grace as Batgirl.Leslie Grace/Instagram During a second quarter earnings call announcing HBO Max’s merger with Discovery+ that month, Warner Bros. Discovery CEODavid Zaslav insinuated the cancellationhad to do with quality when asked about the abrupt shelving. “We’re not going to launch a movie until it’s ready,” Zaslav said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Alexis Price