In brief: Pierce Brosnan and Lily James lead ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot

In brief: Pierce Brosnan and Lily James lead ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot

A reboot of the 1993 action film Cliffhanger is currently in production, but without its original star, Sylvester Stallone, as previously announced, according to Variety. The remake stars Pierce Brosnan as mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney. During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are victims…Read More…

‘Squid Game’ season 2 trailer features the return of Player 456

‘Squid Game’ season 2 trailer features the return of Player 456

Netflix/Juhan NohNetflix has unveiled a new teaser trailer for Squid Game season 2, in which season 1 winner Seong Gi-hun aka Player 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, is back for round two.“Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind,” according…Read More…

Jennifer Garner channels her beloved ’13 Going on 30′ character for Halloween

Jennifer Garner channels her beloved ’13 Going on 30′ character for Halloween

ABC/Frank MicelottaJennifer Garner delighted fans this Halloween by stepping back into the shoes of one of her most beloved characters.The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal her costume as Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30.During the fun clip, she’s seen wearing her now-iconic, brightly colored butterfly dress — instantly transporting fans back to 2004.With her wide smile…Read More…

Regina Hall to produce unscripted programming with MGM Alternative, including ‘Girls Trip’-inspired game show

Regina Hall to produce unscripted programming with MGM Alternative, including ‘Girls Trip’-inspired game show

Sonja Flemming/CBS Regina Hall is taking her production skills to the next level. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress teamed with MGM Alternative of Amazon MGM Studios to develop and produce true crime shows, docuseries and game shows, starting with a Girls Trip-inspired competition called Squad Games.Squad Games, the outlet explains, will feature “celebrities and their real-life…Read More…

‘The Traitors’ returns to Peacock for season 3 in January

‘The Traitors’ returns to Peacock for season 3 in January

PeacockWith a new Emmy trophy under its sporran, the reality series phenomenon The Traitors is returning to Peacock for a third season on Jan. 9. Host Alan Cumming returns to lead a new all-star cast for the third go-round, which will pit 21 new players against each other in a remote castle deep in the Scottish Highlands, with…Read More…

Jude Law spills some tea about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

Jude Law spills some tea about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

LucasfilmJude Law got to step into that galaxy far, far away with his lead role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which debuts Dec. 3 on Disney+. For a fan, it left him “giddy,” he tells Variety. Jon Watts, who called the shots on Tom Holland’s three standalone Spider-Man movies, created the show, which centers on four children “looking for…Read More…

Bill Burr and Charli XCX kick off ‘SNL”s November shows

Bill Burr and Charli XCX kick off ‘SNL”s November shows

NBCUniversalSaturday Night Live has revealed the first hosts for November.SNL announced that comedian and Mandalorian star Bill Burr will host the sketch show for the second time on Nov. 9, in what will be the first live show following the presidential election. Mk.gee will be the musical guest.  On Nov. 16, Charli XCX will serve as both host and…Read More…

In brief: Lori Loughlin makes TV series return and more

In brief: Lori Loughlin makes TV series return and more

Prime Video has released first-look images for the new Dick Wolf police drama On Call, featuring Lori Loughlin’s TV series return. The series “follows a rookie and veteran officer duo,” played by Pretty Little Liars’ Troian Bellisario and The Good Doctor’s Brandon Larracuente, “as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California.” The show will explore “the morality of…Read More…