Courtsey of Alejandro Lopez Pineda © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLCThe true story of a lucha libre legend comes to life in the new film Cassandro, available to watch on Prime Video Friday. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams, the film stars Gael García Bernal as gay amateur wrestler Sául Armendáriz, and follows his journey to become Cassandro, an…… Read More…
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesIn another positive sign in the nearly five month long strike, negotiations between reps for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studio heads are continuing for a third day, Friday, September 22. The WGA and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade association representing the major Hollywood…… Read More…
PeacockOn Friday, Peacock launches The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the prequel series spun off of the movies starring Keanu Reeves’ titular assassin. Albert Hughes, who along with his twin brother Allen directed genre classics like Menace II Society and The Book of Eli, went solo in directing two of the series’ three chapters, the first of which is now streaming. He tells…… Read More…
NBC announced its next America’s Got Talent spinoff on Thursday, September 21 — AGT: Fantasy League. Similar to a fantasy sports draft, the judges — Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel — will each choose a roster of their favorite acts picking from winners, finalists, viral sensations and fan favorites from America’s…… Read More…
ABCAmid pressure from striking writers and picketers gathering outside the Dancing with the Stars rehearsal facilities, SAG-AFTRA is backing the show and its cast members. “Our members appearing on Dancing with the Stars are working under the Network Code agreement” and “are not in violation of SAG-AFTRA strike rules … we support them in fulfilling their contractual obligations,” SAG-AFTRA said…… Read More…
HBO/Eddy ChenInvestigators have determined a cause of death for Euphoria star Angus Cloud on July 31, and it appears to have been a tragic accident. A representative for the Alameda County coroner’s office told ABC Audio that the actor’s death on July 21 was caused by “accidental acute intoxication due to combined effects of methamphetamine,…… Read More…
Angela Weiss/Getty ImagesThe Young and the Restless closed its episode on Thursday, September 21, with a farewell to one of its own, Billy Miller. The actor, who would have turned 44 last Sunday, reportedly died by suicide on September 15. In the tribute, he was shown in happier times in four photos that ran at…… Read More…
First We FeastOver the years, the Star Wars franchise has secretly cast celebrities in minor roles without acknowledging them — for example, Daniel Craig played a Stormtrooper in The Force Awakens. But what about the rumor that *NSYNC was cast in the 2002 prequel Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones? The group…… Read More…
NetflixSofia Vergara stars in and produces Griselda, the Netflix drama that has her playing the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history. A teaser for the six-episode series starring the Modern Family alumna dropped on Thursday, September 21. The streaming service teases, “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s…… Read More…
Walt Disney Animation StudiosABC News’ parent company Disney turns 100 years old this year, and Kelly Ripa is helping to celebrate by hosting The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 15. The night of programming will begin with an episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos at 7 p.m. ET. “A…… Read More…