‘Wicked’ opens with an enchanting $114 million weekend

‘Wicked’ opens with an enchanting $114 million weekend

Universal”Glicked” is the new “Barbenheimer.”Wicked dazzled in its opening weekend, delivering an estimated $114 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. It ranks as the third-biggest North American debut this year behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 with $211 million and $154 million, respectively.The film adaptation of the hit Broadway…Read More…

Peacock renews ‘Day of the Jackal’ after recent first season debut

Peacock renews ‘Day of the Jackal’ after recent first season debut

PeacockPeacock just launched its thriller series Day of the Jackal on Nov. 14, but reviews and viewership have been strong enough for the streamer to renew the series, ABC Audio has confirmed.The modern retelling of the bestselling book and classic film of the same name stars Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as the titular assassin known as…Read More…

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ sneaks could predict new ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ sneaks could predict new ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend

Universal Pictures – Paramount PicturesTwo very different, very anticipated movies are headed into theaters Friday, and some prognosticators say it could lead to a new “Barbenheimer” box office bonanza. Wicked and Gladiator II are Friday’s big openers, and with both films getting strong reviews — and both with impressive sneak preview numbers — it’s reminiscent of when Barbie…Read More…

Jason Kelce to host limited late-night show for ESPN

Jason Kelce to host limited late-night show for ESPN

Kevin Sabitus/Getty ImagesWhile Jason Kelce can already be seen on ESPN as the host of Monday Night Countdown, the now-retired former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center will be testing out his game as a late-night host. They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce will kick off a five-episode run on Jan. 4 at 1 a.m. ET on ESPN, with the fifth…Read More…

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops defamation and assault lawsuit

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops defamation and assault lawsuit

Emma McIntyre/WireImageActor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing.Majors and Jabbari stipulated to a dismissal of her lawsuit for defamation and assault that she brought against him in March, the filing said. A reason…Read More…

‘Gladiator II’ star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later

‘Gladiator II’ star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later

Aidan Monaghan/Paramount PicturesNearly two and a half decades after the monumental film Gladiator hit theaters, acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott is returning the iconic Roman-era epic to the big screen with Gladiator II.The film, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and more, is a Roman warrior story of redemption, family and nation, told on…Read More…

In brief: ‘XO, Kitty’ gets season 2 premiere date, and more

In brief: ‘XO, Kitty’ gets season 2 premiere date, and more

Netflix has announced Jan. 16 as the premiere date for season 2 of its To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff, XO, Kitty. The new season, filmed in Seoul, South Korea, “will follow Kitty — played by Anna Cathcart — as she returns to high school for a new semester at the Korean Independent…Read More…

Angelina Jolie talks motherhood and her new role in ‘Maria’

Angelina Jolie talks motherhood and her new role in ‘Maria’

ABC NewsIn her new movie Maria, Angelina Jolie plays the titular role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas, for whom singing meant so much.For Jolie, who sat down to discuss her new work with Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, motherhood is the main focus in her life, in the way singing was for Callas.”It’s my…Read More…